Tag: PlayStation 5

Amid big rumors, Phil Spencer will discuss ‘the future of Xbox’ in a podcast this week

Rumor has it that Microsoft plans to release at least some of its Xbox console exclusives on PlayStation 5. This Thursday, we’ll find out if it’s true. Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer acknowledged the rumors last week and announced that he’d reveal Microsoft’s “vision for the future of Xbox” this week. We’ve now learned that […]

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Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth worth playing without nostalgia?

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Square Enix is back with another installment in the iconic Final Fantasy franchise. Following 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second installment in the publisher’s reimagining of […]

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Death Stranding 2: On the Breach isn’t coming until 2025

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Package delivery enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on Death Stranding 2. Sony debuted a new in-depth trailer at the end of its first State of […]

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Sony may have figured out how to block notorious cheating device the Cronus Zen on PS5. Take that cheaty-cheaters

The latest PlayStation 5 update appears to have blocked players from using a “controller emulator” called the Cronus Zen, and that may well have something to do with the fact that some players have been using it to, shock horror, cheat at games. First spotted by CharlieIntel (via The Verge), Cronus has posted a notice […]

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Sony might be ready to launch an updated Dualsense controller with a much larger battery capacity

Sony’s masterpiece of design, the Dualsense controller, is packed to the hilt with features: An awesome haptic feedback system, a touch-sensitive panel, and a sweet mini-speaker for added immersion in games. Naturally, one needs a PlayStation 5 to make the most of these but one thing that’s a bit of a pain on both PC […]

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The latest round of PS5 Pro hardware rumours suggest that AMD’s RDNA 4 could lift Radeon ray tracing up to Nvidia’s level

The PlayStation 5 celebrated its third birthday last month, with Sony marking the event by releasing a chassis refresh (aka the unofficially named PS5 Slim). With that all out of the way, the interwebs rumour network is now in ‘PS5 Pro’ mode and there’s much talk about what the beefier model will have inside its […]

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Modder shrinks PS5 Slim into PS5 Teeny Tiny, runs only slightly warmer than Sony’s attempt

Sony’s trimmed-down version of its PlayStation 5 has only been on the shelves for a week or so but one seriously talented modder has taken the new PS5 Slim and given it a comprehensive makeover. Half as tall, narrower, and sporting a cute mini PC look, the Tiny PS5 is a pricey but classy project. […]

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Yorkshire Tea is now selling branded Xbox and PS5 controllers for £150 and the designs are something to behold

Well, where to start? In the long list of bizarre product branding tie-ins there have been some notable releases that have made us shake our heads in disbelief, but this one may just take the dunked biscuit. Yorkshire Tea, maker of teabags and tea-related paraphernalia in the UK, has added two new additions to its […]

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Sony profits slip due to strikes, but PS5 outlook brightens

GamesBeat Next’s on-demand library is now live! Start catching up on the 30+ sessions you might have missed.  Watch Now Sony saw its overall corporate revenues rise 33% in the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, but it also saw its profits drop 31% due in part to the long actor’s strike. And while the […]

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PS Plus’s members-only cloud streaming feature launches soon

GamesBeat Next unites gaming industry leaders for exceptional content, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Join us on Oct 23-24 in San Francisco.  Register Now Sony revealed more details about one of PlayStation Plus’s upcoming features: Cloud streaming for PlayStation 5 users. With this feature, users can play certain games without having to download them. It’s available […]

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PS5 Slim announced, will replace the OG model

GamesBeat Next unites gaming industry leaders for exceptional content, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Join us on Oct 23-24 in San Francisco.  Register Now Sony has revealed that the new PS5 Slim will debut in time for the holidays this year. This new model will replace the original once supplies are sold out. Consumers can pick […]

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PlayStation 5 software update includes accessibility, audio updates

We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today! Sony announced […]

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