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Grab 12 months of PlayStation Plus Essential via Neowin Deals by Steven Parker Today's highlighted deal comes via our Apps + Software section of the Neowin Deals store, where you can grab a 12 month subscription of PlayStation Plus Essential via Neowin Deals. Get lost with online entertainment thanks to an epic collection of classic PlayStation games. Unleash the power of PlayStation and explore hundreds of incredible games with a new choice of membership plan. With PlayStation Plus Essential, you'll get to enjoy all the core PlayStation Plus benefits: join your friends in online multiplayer, add new games to your collection every month, get incredible deals from PlayStation Store, and more. Relive some of the greatest PS4 games or experience them for the first time with the PlayStation Plus Collection (exclusive to PS5). The selection of games includes a mix of PlayStation exclusives and third-party titles spanning a range of genres including blockbuster action games, first-person shooters, open-world adventures, massive RPGs, fighting games, and more. Monthly games. Expand your collection with new PS4 games every month, plus PS5 games added regularly - yours to play as long as you’re a member. Check what's new this month Exclusive content. Stand out from the crowd with special skins, cosmetics, weapons & more for free-to-play games, exclusive to PlayStation Plus members Online multiplayer. Unleash the full potential of your favorite games & play online, alongside the PlayStation Plus global community on PS4 and PS5 Exclusive discounts. Get exclusive access to the best deals on select games, add-ons, pre-orders and more from PlayStation Store. Browse PS Store Cloud storage. Save up to 100GB of PS4 game data* & 100GB of PS5 game data to the cloud and pick up where you left off on another console Share play. Start a Share Play session with a friend & play multiplayer games together – just as if you were using the same TV The PlayStation Plus Collection**. Relive some of the greatest PS4 games or experience them for the first time Game Help. Get spoiler-free hints & tips while playing supported games on PS5 Important Details Length of access: 12 months Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase Access options: PS3, PS4, PS5 Max number of device(s): 1 Updates included No extra cost for shipping when buying directly from PlayStation For a full description, specs, and license info, click the link below. These 12-month subscription codes are stackable. Users can apply codes into their account at once to receive more years; or share the codes with friends or family members. NOTE: Playstation Plus is only available to legal U.S. and Canadian residents with a PSN account who are 7 years or older, and legal residents of Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil who are 13 years or older. Children under 18 must have parental consent to establish a PSN account and may not be able to access certain content or services. >> Learn more, or get this deal now << See all discounted Neowin Deals on offer. This is a time-limited deal. Get $1 credit for every $25 spent · Give $10, Get $10 · 10% off for first-time buyers. Although priced in U.S. dollars, this deal is available in select countries (see above). We post these because we earn commission on each sale so as not to rely solely on advertising, which many of our readers block. It all helps toward paying staff reporters, servers and hosting costs. Other ways to support Neowin The above deal not doing it for you, but still want to help? Check out the links below. Check out our partner software in the Neowin Store Buy a T-shirt at Neowin's Threadsquad Subscribe to Neowin - for $14 a year, or $28 a year for an ad-free experience Disclosure: An account at Neowin Deals is required to participate in any deals powered by our affiliate, StackCommerce. For a full description of StackCommerce's privacy guidelines, go here. Neowin benefits from shared revenue of each sale made through our branded deals site. -
Insomniac's Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC in July
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Insomniac's Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC in July by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Despite holding a major games showcase after a two-year year gap and showing off plenty of experiences, it seems Sony had held back an announcement that would have left a lot of PC gamers happy. In a Surprise announcement today with a simple blog post, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is getting a PC port on July 26. Catch the new PC reveal and features trailer of the port above. Released in 2021 for the PlayStation 5 as an exclusive, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart arrived as the ninth entry in the popular third-person platforming series. Franchise developer Insomniac Games returned for this entry too, taking a break from all its Spider-Man duties and delivering a game that was well-received and won several awards. Coming back to the PC version, its development is headed by the now Sony-owned porting specialist Nixxes Software, with Insomniac also lending support. "We are thrilled and honored to bring this iconic franchise to a new audience," said Nixxes community specialist Julian Huijbregts. "If you haven’t played a game from this series before, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an excellent one to start with. The game is a visual spectacle that is perfectly suitable for newcomers thanks to a standalone storyline and the introduction of two brand new characters: Rivet & Kit." As with most ports of PlayStation exclusives, the PC version touts some new features over the original release too. This includes ray-traced reflections and shadows with multiple quality levels to choose from depending on the hardware. Ultra-wide monitor support extending to 21:9, 32:9, and up to 48:9 aspect ratio setups (for both gameplay and cutscenes) is confirmed too. Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR 2, Intel XeSS, and Insomniac's own Temporal Injection technologies are also included to boost frame rates, which is now uncapped on the PC release as well. Moreover, full mouse and keyboard as well as controller support with rebindable keys are incoming too. Being a Sony game, the DualSense controller is supported as well, with wired connections offering the iconic haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects. When the game was first released, it used the included SSD in the PlayStation 5 to help it handle its gameplay features, which included warping in and out of different settings with no load times. Sony has yet to reveal the PC specs for the game, but we expect that the PC version it might require an SSD as well Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's July 26 launch will happen on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $59.99. Those who pre-order the title will also receive early access to Pixelizer weapon and Carbonox armor set. -
Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test revealed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles
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Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test revealed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles by John Callaham Mortal Kombat 1 was officially announced earlier this month, along with a beta test coming in August ahead of its full release on September 19. However, there will also be another chance to check out the game in a limited way before it launches. Publisher Warner Bros. Games has quietly posted a FAQ about the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test. The publisher insists this is not the same thing as the upcoming beta test: The purpose is to deliberately stress our online infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead of the game’s launch. The online stress test will have only a small amount of content, according to the FAQ. Players will be able to check out 1 vs. 1 online multiplayer, and a "limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against A.I. opponents." There's no word on which fighters will be included. The stress test will be released for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and S consoles only, much like the August beta test. It also won't support cross-play multiplayer. There's no word yet on when the online stress test will be held nor how long it will last. If you want to be considered for the stress test when it goes live, you will need to sign up for a free Warner Bros Games account, if you don't have one already. Once that's done, you can go to the Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test registration site and sign up using the Warner Bros. games account. The publisher states that signing up for this stress test doesn't guarantee you will get to take part, as people will be picked at random from the list of registrations. Also, it will be limited to residents in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Europe. We will get our first chance to see actual gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1 on June 8 during the Summer Games Fest online streaming event. You can preorder the console versions now on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate when you purchase through links on our site, we earn from qualifying purchases. -
The Last of Us multiplayer delayed, Naughty Dog working on a new single-player game
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The Last of Us multiplayer delayed, Naughty Dog working on a new single-player game by Omer Dursun Naughty Dog has recently announced that it is working on a new single-player game. While the details remain scarce, fans are eager to learn whether this game will be set in The Last of Us universe or explore entirely new territories. On the other hand, the developer has decided to give more time to The Last of Us multiplayer game. A brand-new game announcement was a surprise when players anticipated updates on a multiplayer title for The Last of Us. However, reports suggest that the multiplayer entry has encountered some obstacles, leading to a scaled-back team and the involvement of Destiny 2's Bungie to reassess its direction. According to reports by Bloomberg, the multiplayer project encountered hurdles that led to a downsizing of the development team. Although the game has not been canceled, many developers were reportedly reassigned to other projects while the company reevaluated the game's direction. In a tweet, Naughty Dog said this regarding the multiplayer project and this mysterious new game: We know many of you have been looking forward to hearing more about our The Last of Us multiplayer game. We're incredibly proud of the job our studio has done thus far, but as development has continued, we've realized what is best for the game is give it more time, Our team will continue to work on the project, as well as our other games in development, including a brand new single-player experience. We look forward to sharing more soon. Naughty Dog has set tongues wagging with the announcement of a new single-player game. While it lacks specific details, fans are buzzing with excitement and speculation about what awaits them in this mysterious venture. Earlier this year, Naughty Dog expanded their creative endeavors beyond gaming, releasing The Last of Us as a TV series on HBO and making the game available on PC. The TV series received widespread praise for its faithful adaptation and compelling storytelling. However, the PC version faced mixed reviews, highlighting the challenges of translating a console-exclusive experience to a different platform. Sources: Twitter, Bloomberg -
Alan Wake 2 costs $60 on consoles and $50 on PC thanks to digital-only release
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Alan Wake 2 costs $60 on consoles and $50 on PC thanks to digital-only release by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Remedy Entertainment delivered the first gameplay trailer of Alan Wake 2 during Sony's PlayStation Showcase yesterday. Alongside it arrived pre-orders, and there was a pleasant surprise for fans looking to jump in. The game costs $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 on consoles while on PC, a $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 price can be found. When most top-end publishers are moving, or have already moved, towards $69.99 releases, offering a highly-anticipated AAA game using the pricing formula of the previous generation does seem surprising. According to Remedy and publisher Epic Games, this is due to the game being a digital-only release. "There are many reasons for this. For one, a large number of [gamers] have shifted to digital only. You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is a digital only console," says Remedy regarding the move to ditch a physical launch. "It is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only." "Not releasing a disc helps keep the price of the game at $59.99 / €59.99 and the PC version at $49.99 / €49.99," adds the developer on an FAQ on the game's web portal. The Alan Wake 2 team also didn't want to follow the growing trend of releasing a physical copy but still requiring a complete re-download of the game or an update afterward to play. Alongside Standard, a Deluxe Edition is also up for pre-order. This $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 (console) and $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 (PC) version offers access to future expansions via a season pass, three weapon skins, and unique looks for both protagonists, as well as a flashlight battery upgrade charm, on top of the base game. Pre-ordering either version will get fans a revolver skin and a "Survival Resources Pack" to stay alive just a little longer. Alan Wake 2 is out October 17 across PC via the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Checkout the latest gameplay trailer and details about the survival horror-focused sequel in our previous coverage over here. -
Here's a quick look at the highlights of Sony PlayStation Showcase today
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Here's a quick look at the highlights of Sony PlayStation Showcase today by John Callaham Sony promised it would reveal a number of all-new games during today's PlayStation Showcase, and it delivered on those promises. We've already reported on new games like Helldivers 2, Fairgame$, Marathon, and a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. We saw a new gameplay trailer for Spider-Man 2, the first trailer for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, and a gameplay trailer for Alan Wake 2. We also got word on some upcoming PlayStation earbuds, and a remote play device, "Project Q". However, there were a lot of other games and trailers shown during the event. Here's a quick look at just some of what else was revealed during the PlayStation Showcase. Keep in mind that many of these titles are multiplatform too. PS5 games Immortals of Aveum - We got new info and a new trailer for this fantasy-themed FPS coming this July. The Plucky Squire - There was a new trailer and additional details on this upcoming 2D game. Teardown - This voxel-based heist game, with lots of destructible environments, is coming to the PS5 this year. Dragon's Dogma 2 - We got the first trailer from Capcom's upcoming sequel to its 2012 fantasy action-RPG. Final Fantasy XVI - We got a new trailer for Square Enix's next game in the long-running RPG series, coming on June 22. Concord - An all-new multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios was announced today for release in 2024. The Talos Principle 2 - Croteam's first person puzzle game is officially getting a sequel. PS VR2 Games Resident Evil 4 VR Mode - We saw the first trailer for the upcoming DLC release for people who have the recent Resident Evil 4 remake. Beat Saber - the popular VR music action game debuts today on the PS VR2, with a Queen song pack. Arizona Sunshine 2 - The popular first person shooter for VR devices is getting a sequel, with a first look trailer. There was a lot more shown during the event, but you can go back and watch the entire PlayStation Showcase now, and get more info on the PlayStation blog. -
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake and Classic Collection announced for consoles and PC
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Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake and Classic Collection announced for consoles and PC by Omer Dursun Konami has officially confirmed the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The announcement was made during the PlayStation Showcase event, revealing that the remake will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Konami also unveiled the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1, which includes remastered versions of the original three MGS games— Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, initially released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2, is widely regarded as one of the greatest stealth action games ever. Snake Eater follows the protagonist, Snake, on a mission to infiltrate a Soviet military base in the Russian wilderness. Unlike its technologically advanced successors, the game emphasized camouflage and survival mechanics, such as hunting animals to maintain stamina. The decision to remake Metal Gear Solid 3 has generated much fan anticipation, as it presents an opportunity to experience modern graphics, gameplay enhancements, and potentially additional content. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The release date is unknown for now. As for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1,the collection brings together the original three Metal Gear Solid games, offering fans a chance to revisit or discover the series' iconic beginnings. The release date for the collection is set for autumn on PlayStation 5. The announcement of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 1 represents a significant step in revitalizing the Metal Gear franchise. Since the departure of series creator Hideo Kojima from Konami in 2015, the franchise has remained dormant. -
Spider-Man 2 trailer has brutal Symbiote action as Kraven and Lizard enters the fray
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Spider-Man 2 trailer has brutal Symbiote action as Kraven and Lizard enters the fray by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Insomniac's delivered the final announcement of today's PlayStation 5 showcase, presenting the first gameplay trailer of Spider-Man 2. As we've already known from the original reveal in 2021, the game features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, delivering what looks to be a double protagonist story. Watch the trailer above, where the main villains get a reveal too. Popular Spider-Man villains Kraven the Hunter and Dr. Curt Connors, AKA The Lizard have come to New York. It looks like Kraven is hunting all the "super" individuals in the city, and that includes other villains that usually just has Spider-Man to deal with. Of course, the Symbiote is here too, which has already latched on to Peter Parker. It's clear that his personality has already changed from the alien "suit". His special attacks seem much more brutal, and the voice lines taking on a more aggressive notes. Here's how Insomniac described the Symbiote suit's combat: New combat abilities can neutralize our new headstrong opponents with a little finesse. Strike back with aggressive parries to gain the upper-hand, or cast a web to shunt enemies between a hard place and a harder place. You can also activate a classic dodge to get out of danger – but don’t get too comfortable; some attacks can’t simply be dodged and will require a parry to properly evade them! With Miles Morales also joining the mix in this mainline entry, Insomniac is adding fast switching between the two heroes, which is described as "near-instant." He's also getting "Web Wings" to glide across the city using wind tunnels. "You’ll seamlessly switch between both Spider-Men across a variety of story moments in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2," says the studio. "We want players to bask in iconic team-ups elevated by our signature set piece moments, and experience the story from the perspective of each Spider-Man." Spider-Man 2 does not have a release date yet, but it is coming out on the PlayStation 5 sometime in fall 2023. -
Alan Wake 2 gameplay trailer shows off two protagonists and plenty of horror
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Alan Wake 2 gameplay trailer shows off two protagonists and plenty of horror by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Sony's PlayStation Showcase today had a surprise for Remedy fans. The studio's highly anticipated next project, Alan Wake 2, received its first gameplay trailer at the event, showing off the horror title in action and revealing a brand-new playable character. Watch the footage above, where players may see more than one familiar face. Ditching the action formula from the first game, Alan Wake 2 will offer players a psychological survival horror experience. Just like for Control, Remedy's in-house Northlight engine is powering the new game, with the studio promising a next-gen experience with "stunningly detailed visuals that bring our story, action, and environments to life." The studio is also making sure that nobody is left behind too. Players who have never played the original game from 2010, or the remaster, will still be able to follow along with the sequel, but veterans will still pick up on more tidbits. There's also the surprise reveal of a second protagonist. Saga Anderson is an FBI agent investigating a string of ritualistic murders in the small-town community of Bright Falls. This is where she finds the missing horror writer Alan Wake, and we continue the story from there. The studio described how the two perspectives will be played out in this single-player experience: The game begins with Anderson coming to investigate the murders in Bright Falls with her veteran fellow agent Alex Casey. After certain events have transpired, fans can play Wake and Anderson’s respective stories in any order they choose. Their journeys echo and foreshadow each other, in this intense atmospheric story, taking players on two separate dark and disturbing paths. Confirming recent leaks by the voice of Wake himself, Alan Wake 2 is coming out on October 17. It is coming out on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. -
Sony announces Fairgame$ for PC and PS5, a PVP heist game
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Sony announces Fairgame$ for PC and PS5, a PVP heist game by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Sony's PlayStation Showcase announced Fairgame$ today, the first project from Haven Studios. The title throws a heisting twisting into the standard competitive PVP formula and aims to bolster Sony's growing live service corner. Watch the cinematic trailer above. The game has players joining an underground movement to destabilize the ultra-rich's hold. This involves robbing them blind with your friends, but it means going through other robbing teams in the process. While gameplay footage isn't here yet, the cinematic trailer does show off gadget usage, highly mobile characters who may have their own specialities, and plenty of vertical gunplay. Haven Studios is the developer behind the game, a Montreal-based studio that joined the PlayStation Studios family just over a year ago. "We founded Haven with the goal of making the kind of games we all love to play," says creative director Mathieu Leduc. "As huge fans of competitive multiplayer experiences, Fairgame$ came from a desire to create a new type of PvP game with emergent sandbox gameplay. We want to deliver a fresh multiplayer experience that rewards creativity and mastery and delivers surprising stories each and every time you play." Fairgame$ is coming out on PlayStation 5 and PC. A release date was not shared today, unfortunately. -
Helldivers 2 revealed as third person shooter and it will drop into PS5 and PC in 2023
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Helldivers 2 revealed as third person shooter and it will drop into PS5 and PC in 2023 by John Callaham During Sony's PlayStation Showcase today, it revealed a new entry in the Helldivers game franchise from developer Arrowhead Game Studios. However, this new game, Helldivers 2, will be a bit different than the original in one big aspect. Instead of a top-down shooter like the first game in the series, Helldivers 2 will be a third person shooter. That means fans of the original will be down on the ground battling enemies up close and personal. A post on the official PlayStation blog site offers up more info on Helldivers 2: You’ll step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy. Team up with up to four friends and wreak havoc on the alien scourge that threatens the safety of your home, Super Earth. One interesting thing about the game is that friendly fire will always be on during missions, so you will have to be careful to not shoot your online teammates, while also avoiding the bullets that might be coming after you. However, it looks like Helldivers 2 will retain the satirical humor of the original. Indeed, one could say that the game is more than just a homage to the Starship Troopers movie. Players will have to go on missions to defeat a host of aliens. The blog post added: Players can decide how to take down each enemy surge using a multitude of offensive and defensive tools. As you complete missions, you’ll be able to upgrade your ship and build an even more impressive arsenal. Everything from shield generators to turrets to large-scale airstrikes can be used to give your team the upper hand. The game is due later in 2023 for both the PlayStation 5 and the PC. -
Sony claims its PS VR2 sales are actually surpassing those of the first PS VR headset
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Sony claims its PS VR2 sales are actually surpassing those of the first PS VR headset by John Callaham On February 22, Sony officially launched the PS VR2, the virtual reality (VR) headset for its PlayStation 5 game console for the price of $549.99. However, a few weeks later, the research firm IDC said that sales of the headset were far below what was expected. Now Sony has fired back, claiming it has seen sales surpass that of the original PS VR headset in its first few weeks of release. IDC claimed that between the launch and the end of March, Sony would have only sold 270,000 units of the PS VR2. However, in a new financial presentation of Sony's entire PlayStation business (in PDF format), the division showed a sales chart that told a very different story. The chart indicated the first six weeks of sales for the PS VR 2 compared to the first six weeks for the original PS VR headset. While Sony didn't offer specific sales numbers, the chart seems to show that the PS VR2 sold around 600,000 units in its first six weeks since launch. Sony said that was 8 percent higher than sales for the PS VR in the same period of time. It does call into question the methods that IDC has used to predict sales of Sony's next-gen VR headset. We will have to see if the research firm will issue some kind of comment on Sony's numbers. By the way, the entire PlayStation presentation has a lot of interesting numbers. Sony's sales and revenue of its PS5 console are set to surpass those of the older PS4 by the end of the company's fiscal year of 2023. It has also seen sales of the PC versions of older PlayStation games go way up to $450 million by the end of the 2023 fiscal year. As an Amazon Associate when you purchase through links on our site, we earn from qualifying purchases. -
Here's how to watch today's Sony PlayStation Showcase and what we expect to see
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Here's how to watch today's Sony PlayStation Showcase and what we expect to see by John Callaham As we mentioned in our recent feature article, there will be a ton of big gaming-themed streaming events over the next few weeks. This season of announcements, reveals, and new info on upcoming games begins today with one of the biggest events of them all: Sony's PlayStation Showcase. While Sony has held smaller State of Play online events every few months or so, this will be the first PlayStation Showcase event the game console maker has held since September 9, 2021. Among other things, back then we got our first gameplay trailer for God of War: Ragnarok, and we also got our first looks at not one but two upcoming Marvel games from Insomniac, Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine. Needless to say, this PlayStation Showcase has been a long time in coming, so here's when and where you can stream it, plus some speculation on our part on what we will see during the presentation. When is the PlayStation Showcase? The event is being streamed today (May 24) starting at 1 pm Pacific time (4 pm Eastern time) How can I watch the PlayStation Showcase? You can watch it directly from Sony PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Your favorite game streamer might also be co-streaming the event with their reactions as well. What can we expect to see during the event? So far, Sony has only said this: The show will run a bit over an hour, focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world. Expect a glimpse at several new creations from PlayStation Studios, as well as spellbinding games from our third-party partners and indie creators. It's clear that we will be getting first looks and announcements from many all-new games from Sony's first party studios during the PlayStation Showcase. That alone will make it worth your time to watch the event. Beyond that, we definitely expect to get new gameplay trailers from previously announced games, along with some release dates. We believe some new footage of the PS5 games Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine from Insomniac will make appearances during the event. We also think we will get new trailers from third-party PS5 titles like Final Fantasy XVI and more. We also think we will see a lot of PS VR2 games get the spotlight during the showcase. Besides all new titles, we expect to see updates and trailers for games like Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Crossfire: Sierra Squad, the VR version of the recent Resident Evil 4 remake, and more. It's going to be an exciting event, and we can't wait to watch it. What games do you want to see during the PlayStation Showcase today? Let us know in the comments. -
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition trailer released, but there's still no release date
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System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition trailer released, but there's still no release date by John Callaham As we await the long-delayed release of the System Shock remake on the PC on May 30, its developer Nightdive Studios has just released a trailer for its System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition game. The trailer, posted on YouTube, shows off what the Enhanced Edition looks like at the moment. While it is not a full remake of the 1999 original game, Nightdive says it has taken the System Shock 2 source code and reverse engineered it so it runs on Nightdive's KEX Engine. That engine has been used by the developer to update many older games, including the first Turok titles, Blood, and more so they can run on more modern PCs and consoles. It will be used in the same way for the System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. In addition, the developer posted on YouTube: Nightdive Studios has also partnered with the systemshock.org community to integrate all the best mods and updates. All cinematics, textures, characters, and weapon models have been updated, and the Co-Op Multiplayer has been overhauled to create a seamless experience. Right now, there's no word on what specific mods and updates Nightdive will be using from the systemshock.org site community. Nightdive CEO Stephen Kick also gave PC Gamer some additional info, stating that it has put in "additional polygons to smooth out some of the sharp edges" for the System Shock 2 character models, and the game's "textures were all repainted". Owners will get the option to switch over to the original version of the game, and install any third-party mod they want. Right now, there's no release date yet for System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. If you preorder Nightdive's full remake of the original System Shock on Steam, GoG.com, or the Epic Games Store for $39.99, you will get the System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition for free whenever it's released. -
Sony's Project Leonardo accessibility controller is now named Access, more details revealed
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Sony's Project Leonardo accessibility controller is now named Access, more details revealed by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Early in 2023, Sony revealed an in-development PlayStation 5 peripheral aimed at offering massively improved accessibility for gamers with disabilities. Dubbed Project Leonardo back then, the controller now has an official name: Access. While the launch date and price are still missing, Sony has shared more details about the Access controller and its accompanying PS5 software today. The highly customizable controller lets players create a custom layout using swappable buttons and stick caps. It can also be mounted on an industry-standard AMPS mount or tripod for securing it at a comfortable angle, while the analog stick's distance from the base can also be adjusted. Similar to Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller, each Access has four 3.5mm AUX ports to connect any custom peripherals players may have. On the software side, Sony will offer players freedom to map each button separately for different PS5 inputs. They can create toggles or disable each input, or even map the same action to two inputs. Control profiles will also be offered, letting players create different layouts for different games and genres to easily swap between them. Deadzone adjustments are also available to finetune how the stick performs in games. Moreover, up to two Access controllers and a standard DualSense (or a DualSense Edge) can be used simultaneously as a single virtual controller for maximum coverage. Sony expects to share pricing and release date details in the coming months for the PS5 Access Controller. -
Street Fighter 6 gets a final open beta before its June 2 release on PC, Xbox, and PS5
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Street Fighter 6 gets a final open beta before its June 2 release on PC, Xbox, and PS5 by John Callaham Get ready for one final taste of Street Fighter 6 before it is finally released on June 2. While there is a free demo for the fighting game from Capcom you can check out, the publisher will also release an open beta for the game from May 19-21 with lots more content. The open beta will have the same content as the game's closed beta test in December 2022. It will be available for the PlayStation 5 consoles, the Xbox Series S and X consoles, and the PC via Steam. Here's what's included: Playable Content Character Creation (Only possible to create once), Ranked Matches, Casual Matches, Battle Hub Matches, Open Tournaments, Training Mode, Hub Goods Shop, Extreme Battles (Updates daily), Game Center (Updates daily), Challenges (Updates daily), DJ Booth, Photo Spot Playable Characters Luke, Jamie, Ryu, Chun-Li, Guile, Kimberly, Juri, Ken Playable Stages METRO CITY DOWNTOWN, GENBU TEMPLE, CARRIER BYRON TAYLOR, TIAN HONG YUAN, THE MACHO RING, TRAINING ROOM Avatar Creation You can customize your avatar that appears in the Battle Hub when you play the game for the first time. Available Features Cross-platform play, Control types (Modern/Classic), Commentary (Play-by-Play Commentators: Vicious/Tasty Steve/Aru/KOSUKE HIRAIWA | Color Commentators: James Chen/Demon Kakka), CFN (Fighters List/Replays/Rankings), Online match Fight Request function, Battle tutorials, Battle settings, Photo mode In addition, you will need to have a free Capcom ID to play the game. PS5 and Xbox Series S and X players will also need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription to play the game. The full version of Street Fighter 6 is still due for release on June 2 for all of the supported platforms. Make sure you check out our feature on our most anticipated Xbox games that are due out in 2023. As an Amazon Associate when you purchase through links on our site, we earn from qualifying purchases. -
Sony PlayStation 5 console sales reached 19.1 million in the 2022 financial year
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Sony PlayStation 5 console sales reached 19.1 million in the 2022 financial year by Ishtiaqe Hanif Sony has published its financial results where it showed rapid growth in PS5 sales. Sony started the financial year of 2022 with 2.4 million units of PlayStation 5 sold worldwide in Q1, crossing 20 million units sold to date, and moved on to Q2 with 3.3 million units sold in that quarter. After clearing inventory and parts shortages, PlayStation 5 sales hit a record 7.1 million units in Q3, more than double that of the previous quarter. It ended the year with 6.3 million units in Q4. This totaled 19.1 million, nearly as much as it sold in its lifetime before this year. More about this can be found here in the report. The high volume movement of PS5 inventory has increased the overall PlayStation market share by 23.29% globally to 87.79%, according to Statista. The nearest competitor was Xbox, ending the year with a 12.15% share. During the pandemic, there was a shortage of high-end chips. Sony ramped up the production of PS4 consoles to deal with the PS5 chip shortage. This drove up prices and decreased sales and finding a PS5 was difficult. President Jim Ryan previously told an IGN reporter during CES 2023, "Everyone who wants a PS5 should have a much easier time finding one at retailer globally, starting from this point forward." Overcoming this chip shortage has been a driving factor in the sharp rise in sales and growth. Source: Sony via IGN -
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free-to-play for a week on all platforms
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is free-to-play for a week on all platforms by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Activision is opening up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (the reboot) to everyone as part of a brand-new Free Access event. While the single-player campaign and co-op modes are not a part of the promotion, a major portion of the multiplayer is available to try out, offering 12 modes spread across 10 maps. Starting now through 10am PT on April 26, players across PC (Battle.net and Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 can jump into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's multiplayer. Activision has discounted the game by 35% for the duration of the event, but that only brings it down to $45.49 due to the $69.99 base price. Here are all the maps and modes available during the event to free-to-play players: 6v6 Core Maps: Farm 18, Shoot House, Shipment, Dome, Himmelmat Expo, Pelayo’s Lighthouse 6v6 Modes: Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Grind, Gun Game, Infected, One in the Chamber, All or Nothing Gunfight Maps: Alley, Blacksite, Exhibit, Shipment Battle Maps: Santa Seña Battle Map Modes: Ground War, Invasion To help everyone with earning unlocks a little faster, a double XP event is also kicking off this weekend. The free event arrives celebrating the launch of Modern Warfare II's third seasonal update, and some of the new content is being offered to the fresh players that are joining in today as well. The latest entry in the mainline Call of Duty lineup released last year with Infinity Ward helming development. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. -
Company of Heroes 3 brings its RTS action to PlayStation and Xbox consoles in May
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Company of Heroes 3 brings its RTS action to PlayStation and Xbox consoles in May by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Relic Entertainment's delivered the third installment of its iconic real-time strategy franchise Company of Heroes, to PC in February. Now it's almost time for the console edition that was announced last year. Confirmed today by publisher Sega, Company of Heroes 3 is hitting Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on May 30, the first time the franchise is reaching into the console space. While support for keyboard and mouse is helpfully included for this console release, Relic has developed an entirely new UI built for controller users to make building structures and units, controlling them, and taking down enemies an easy and streamlined process. Moreover, a new "Full Tactical Pause" feature is incoming that lets players freeze the game and issue orders for their units to complete once play resumes. However, unlike in the recent jump Age of Empires 2 did over to Xbox consoles, Company of Heroes 3 doesn't seem to support cross-play with PC players in this edition. Company of Heroes 3 on consoles will ship with the two full single-player campaigns focused on the Italian and North African storylines, competitive multiplayer, and skirmish matches against AI both in solo play or in co-op with friends Pre-orders for Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition are kicking off on April 25 ahead of the May 30 launch. A physical release is also happening but the pre-order date for that version is not confirmed yet. -
Get the PS5 God of War Ragnarok console disc bundle for $50 off its normal price
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Get the PS5 God of War Ragnarok console disc bundle for $50 off its normal price by John Callaham If you have been waiting to buy Sony's PlayStation 5 console, now is an excellent time to do so. Right now on Amazon, you can get the disc version of the PS5 bundle with a digital code to get the hit action game God of War Ragnarok for just $509.99. Normally, the disc edition of the PS5 costs $499.99 on its own, and God of War Ragnarok costs $69.99 to purchase separately. So this new bundle deal basically cuts the price of the game down to just $20. The PS5 disc edition comes with all of its features, including a DualSense Wireless Controller, a base for the console, an HDMI Cable, an AC power cord, and a USB cable. It also comes with a digital voucher for God of War Ragnarok. In the sequel to the rebooted 2018 God of War game franchise, players can control the mighty Kratos and his son Atreus as they do battle with tons of mythological monsters and characters. Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with God of War Ragnarok for $509.99 ($50 off MSRP) Make sure you also browse through Amazon US, Newegg US, or Amazon UK to find some other great tech deals, or visit the Deals section of our articles to see if there's anything we've posted in the past few days that could be of interest. As an Amazon Associate when you purchase through links on our site, we earn from qualifying purchases. -
Expand your PS5 or PC storage with the Nextorage 4TB SSD with heat sink for a huge discount
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Expand your PS5 or PC storage with the Nextorage 4TB SSD with heat sink for a huge discount by John Callaham Adding more storage to your Sony PlayStation 5 console or your gaming PC is always a good thing. However, you also want that storage to offer the best performance as well, with no overheating issues. The Nextorage SSD PCIe product offers both storage expansion as well as heat sink protection for the best gaming performance on your PS5 or PC. You can get the Nextorage SSD PCIe 4TB with heat sink right now on Amazon for $339.99. That's $210 off its $549.99 MSRP price. The SSD offers read speeds of 7,900MB per second and write speeds of 6,900MB per second. It's been designed to install and fit easily in a PS5 console, with detailed instructions on how to do just that. The big feature is its aluminum heat sink that's been coated with a highly thermal radioactive black alumite. This will allow gamers to play their favorite PS5 or PC games with both high performance and stability compared to other SSD products. The Nextorage SSD also comes in other storage versions that are discounted right now: Nextorage 4TB PCIe SSD with heat sink for $339.99 ($210 off MSRP) Nextorage 2TB PCIe SSD with heat sink for $144.99 ($80 off MSRP) Nextorage 1TB PCIe SSD with heat sink for $84.99 ($40 off MSRP) Make sure you also browse through Amazon US, Newegg US, or Amazon UK to find some other great tech deals or visit the Deals section of our articles to see if there's anything we've posted in the past few days that could be of interest. As an Amazon Associate when you purchase through links on our site, we earn from qualifying purchases. -
ARK II delayed to 2024, but an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of the original is coming soon
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ARK II delayed to 2024, but an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of the original is coming soon by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe ARK fans will be waiting a lot longer than previously anticipated for the dinosaur riding, Vin Diesel-featuring sequel. Today, Studio Wildcard announced a major delay that pushes the game out from its original 2023 launch window to late 2024. At the same time, the studio surprise announced it is also working on a remaster of the first game. Regarding the delay, the studio said it needs more time to get familiar with Unreal Engine 5's tools, adding that "we aim to use this cutting-edge tech to its fullest potential while creating a game with never-before-achieved scope at Studio Wildcard." Unfortunately, seeing the game in action in 2023 has also been ruled out, with gameplay reveals and in-game screenshots only coming next year. The release platforms remain the same, with it heading to Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Game Pass on day one. ARK II will feature a big departure from the series' survival sandbox gameplay too, with "Soulslike combat, primitive-only weaponry, and strict third-person mechanics" being confirmed. This is supposedly why Studio Wildcard is also developing the remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, dubbed ARK: Survival Ascended, to not leave fans of the original behind. The remaster is touting major visual and performance upgrades thanks to the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5, while cross-platform multiplayer, mods on consoles, and other benefits are also confirmed. Studio Wildcard will be shutting down the original's official servers in August to prepare for this release, though players can keep playing the RPG in single-player and player-hosted servers. Find the full list of changes in the announcement here. ARK: Survival Ascended is releasing in late August for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. PC and Xbox players will have to pay $49.99 for a bundle containing the remaster and a copy of ARK II, plus exclusive access to a closed beta in 2024. Meanwhile, PlayStation 5 players will be able to get the remaster for $39.99 as a standalone purchase. -
Initial Sony PSVR2 headset sales are not good, which could mean a price cut is coming soon
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Initial Sony PSVR2 headset sales are not good, which could mean a price cut is coming soon by John Callaham On February 22, Sony officially launched the PSVR2, the virtual reality (VR) headset for its PlayStation 5 game console for the price of $549.99. However, sales of the VR gaming headset have not been good, according to the research firm IDC. Bloomberg reports that the firm expects to see only 270,000 PSVR2 units sold by the end of March. This is not good news for Sony, who reportedly expected to sell 2 million units of the headset by March 2024, and then lowered that figure to 1.5 million units. A few weeks before the headset went on sale, there were reports that Sony cut its shipment forecast to just 1 million units, due to poor pre-order sales, which Sony quickly denied. The PSVR2 does has a very high price tag. In fact, its higher than the PS5 console that's required to use it. That price, along with a lower interest in VR content, and the current economic slowdown, have all likely combined to hurt the sales of the headset. Francisco Jeronimo, the VP of data and analytics at IDC, is quoted in the article as saying, "I suspect a price cut on the PSVR2 will be needed to avoid a complete disaster of their new product." If that's the case, it would have to be at least a $100 price reduction, if not more, to get more people interested in buying what is basically a very fancy accessory for a game console. -
Get $5 off on 12 months of PlayStation Plus Essential via Neowin Deals
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Elden Ring now features ray tracing on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5
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Elden Ring now features ray tracing on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe FromSoftware is hard at work building the first expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree , but that hasn't stopped the studio from delivering the long-promised ray tracing features. Originally announced prior to the game's launch, ray-traced effects have finally arrived to the hugely popular action RPG with today's Version 1.09 update. After updating, players on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 will find the option to enable ray tracing in Game Options on console and Graphics options on PC. According to reports, ray-traced ambient occlusion and shadows are what's included. As expected from such a performance intensive feature, FromSoftware has warned players of fidelity drawbacks they will experience when enabling it. "Please note that performance - such as frame rate and resolution - may be impacted while playing with Ray Tracing on," the studio added. Unfortunately, upscaling techniques such as Nvidia DLSS or AMD FSR, that would have helped with the performance loss, have not been added to the game. The studio has also provided new minimum and recommended hardware requirements for enabling ray tracing effects on PC too: Minimum OPERATING SYSTEM: WINDOWS 10 PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT MEMORY: 16 GB RAM GRAPHIC CARD: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 12 GB RECOMMENDED GRAPHICS SETTING: 1080p - Low quality – Low Ray Tracing Recommended OPERATING SYSTEM: WINDOWS 11 PROCESSOR: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT MEMORY: 16 GB RAM GRAPHIC CARD: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 16 GB RECOMMENDED GRAPHICS SETTING: 1080p - High quality – High Ray Tracing The full patch notes for Elden Ring Version 1.09 update can be seen here, which details a large number of balance changes for PVE and PVP interactions, as well as balance adjustments.