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It is the PC, and not the Xbox Scorpio, that’s at the heart of Sony’s decision to abandon the traditional console lifecycle with the generation refreshing PS4 Pro. I saw some data that really influenced me. It suggested that there’s a dip mid-console lifecycle where the players who want the …
Read More »Sumo Digital announces new investor
Sumo Digital has announced changes among its investors, with Perwyn LLP now on board supporting the studio. Perwyn has acquired its share from previous investor NorthEdge Capital, which backed Sumo’s management buyout in December 2014. With [these] major projects… under way, it’s an exciting time for Sumo,” said CEO Carl …
Read More »PS4 Pro ‘could be a final nail in the coffin for Xbox One’
The price and imminent release of Sony’s new high-spec PS4 could spell bad news for Xbox One, some analysts have predicted. PS4 Pro is due out in November priced at just 349. That’s both sooner and cheaper than expected. Xbox Scoprio, however, will not be out until 2017. And the …
Read More »Bethesda slams Sony for failed Fallout 4 mod support on PS4
It now seems that mod support will not be coming to the PS4 version of Fallout 4 after all. Mod support for the game has been incoming for some time, although its failed appearance thus far has been blamed on a few rumoured reasons. Last we heard was simply that …
Read More »New Malaysia studio for Bandai Namco
Japanese publisher’s latest branch will focus on visual art production
Read More »Six and Merged dev Gram Games to open London studio
Mobile creator currently looking to hire experts in mid-core development
Read More »Audio specialist Side to open LA studio
2017’s move into US follows expansion into Shanghai earlier this year
Read More »Watch the PlayStation Neo and PS4 Slim reveals here
Tonight’s the night. After a long, long wait, Sony will take to the New York stage tonight to lift the lid on two brand new PlayStation consoles. Well, we say brand new. The PS4 Slim, amazingly, is already available in the UK, despite having not been officially acknowledged. Expect that …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to PlayStation merchandise
It’s been an odd week for Sony, after its alleged Slim PS4 leaked online when someone managed to buy one on Gumtree. Sony is expected to announce the PS4 Slim today (September 7th) during an event that was planned long ago. Reports from The Wall Street Journal further say that …
Read More »PlayStation VR will come with eight game demos
Remember in the olden days when consoles would arrive with a demo disc? Well, they’re back. Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation VR, which launches for 350 in October, will include a disc with eight VR demos in the box. This is an especially smart move as it means owners …
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