Let me start by saying this is not a simple subject to cover. I don’t want to overshadow the victims of recent or past mass shootings. I am appalled, like many others, but as mass shootings have clearly become a problem in the United States, political leaders including the President of The United States, have begun to place a big part of the blame on video games. This is wrong and needs to be addressed, again… Simply put, numerous studies have shown that video games are not causing people to become violent. I am not remotely convinced that a person that plays a violent based video game, is somehow mentally effected and will go out on a real life mass murder spree. With 100’s of millions of gamers in the world, we would see a much larger number of these violent acts against humanity. I’m not really sure why political leaders of the U.S, don’t hear about or read up on studies that directly dictate their personal opinions, but that in itself is a travesty. When people are already upset, blaming video games is a dangerous response. I’m sorry to say this, but there are a lot of people out there that take the opinion of their leaders as fact. This could create serious repercussions for all parties around. What happens when parents start taking away all of their children’s video games? A sudden mass amount of consumers stop making purchases to boycott the gaming industry and cause a major crash that potentially hits all economies. That might sound exaggerated, but it could happen. But wait! There’s more. As crazy as this sounds to some, there are people out there that try to fight violence with violence… In my mind, that strategy doesn’t make much sense, but in another’s mind, it’s what has to be done. Imagine a person holding a sign that says “Video Games aren’t the problem!” Then someone walking by sees the sign and decides they don’t like it. Video games are the problem and they brainwash people into hurting others. So, what does he do? He confronts the sign holder and proceeds to physically harm them. Punches, kicks, a knife or gun could be drawn. All this in the name of denouncing violence? Granted, these are just hypothetical situations, but they are based on situations that have actually taken place the same way. There could be a long list of terrible things that could happen if these leaders don’t educate themselves and continue to place blame where it doesn’t belong. Now, I don’t personally think parents should allow their kids to play games that are meant for a more mature audience and I don’t think they should be on screens 24/7. I am a parent myself and I can say that it isn’t easy raising my children in a world where technology is so easily accessible. I’m not trying to knock other parents either. I just want to clear that up, … Read More
Sony and Microsoft announce partnership to improve cloud gaming!
In an interesting announcement from Sony and Microsoft, the two companies have formed a partnership to better the use of cloud gaming. This is a pretty big deal. While there was no mention of the PlayStation or Xbox brand, cloud gaming is the specific and considering both companies own major gaming divisions, this 5 year partnership could very well lead to a very massive and very profitable future for both companies, all the while coming up with plans to stay in the game industry as we await the inevitable end/change of traditional console gaming. First off, this announcement won’t change the fact that there is another round of consoles around the corner. These companies both want us to buy their specific brand over the other. Setting the upcoming PS5 (assuming it is named PS5) and the Xbox One – Two aside, many people in game industry believe that consoles will transform into stream boxes and physical discs will become obsolete. I don’t know how soon that would actually happen myself, but I do believe it’s going to happen eventually. CEO and president of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida said: Sony is a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation of technology. We collaborate closely with a multitude of content creators that capture the imagination of people around the world, and through our cutting-edge technology, we provide the tools to bring their dreams and vision to reality. PlayStation itself came about through the integration of creativity and technology. Our mission is to seamlessly evolve this platform as one that continues to deliver the best and most immersive entertainment experiences, together with a cloud environment that ensures the best possible experience, anytime, anywhere. For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content. Additionally, I hope that in the areas of semiconductors and AI, leveraging each company’s cutting-edge technology in a mutually complementary way will lead to the creation of new value for society. Some believe that this the answer back to the upcoming Google Stadia, the streaming box that google announced recently. While I can appreciate the speculation, I think this has more about securing the future in the industry, rather than to compete against the Stadia. I’m just throwing my opinion out there so, I could be wrong. Who really knows? Time will tell, I guess. So, there isn’t much else to go on at the moment, but I can only imagine what rumors and theories are about to float around the internet. It’s going to be interesting. What do you think this new partnership could to lead in the future?
Would you Pay $1,000 for a PS5?
An examination of loyalty and the limits of the consumer’s wallet “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” – Ayn Rand When you stop to think about it, the mere concept of money is a confounding thought. Why is it, that we are all so willing to place value on something that is worth nothing? What’s worse is credit cards, debit cards, and so on. These are not even actual money, but representations of it. My bank account is nothing more than numbers on a page, and yet it is my lifeblood. Perhaps we all continue to perpetuate the facsimile because we believe that at some point in our lives, we will have the power. After all, money buys everything, doesn’t it? Without diving any deeper into the psychological implications of applying value to something that has none, I’ll skip my ten page report on the misplaced faith of society and just get right to my point. If I told you that I would sell you a PlayStation 5 for a thousand dollars, would you buy it? I don’t think the answer is a simple yes or no. First off, does anyone sell it cheaper? How much disposable income do you have? Am I just buying a console, or does it come with something else? We’ll go into more detail on these and more subjects. Before we really dive in, I ask two things of you dear reader. One, hear me out. Two, don’t be afraid to voice your opinion in the comments below. This is a subject ripe and ready for debate. The Blind and Faithful Followers First and foremost, we must call out to the chosen few who have relegated themselves to buy any console Sony makes at any price because they believe wholeheartedly in the vision of Sony and more importantly in the investment that PlayStation offers. I would count myself in this group, and although Sony isn’t always right, they have never betrayed me so utterly that I found myself questioning my loyalty. What’s more is that loyalty is easy to break and hard to attain. I know I am not the only one who would follow PlayStation well into the thousand dollar realm of cost. Why, you ask? Well for four hundred dollars the PS4 is a steal for starters. Would I have paid a thousand for it? As it stands, probably not, but that doesn’t betray my claims of loyalty because I believe Sony delivered a product that justifies its costs. They don’t assign price based on games of luck and chance. There’s rhyme and reason to it, and that’s why the PS4 deserves its price tag. With the PS5, if they announced a thousand dollar price tag, they would have first showed me a product that is worthy of a thousand dollars. Loyalty may not be the driving force of all gamers, but is pushes a select few to … Read More
PS5 Console, Controller, & Virtual Actuality Designs
These fascinating PS5 console, controller, and virtual actuality designs & sketches were created by skilled artist Danny Haymond Jr. Danny developed these over several months putting a lot of time and effort into this. See all his best PS5 designs below. Next Generation Playstation 5 Concepts: Download High Resolution Wallpaper If you want the future plastered all over your desktop (and who doesn’t?) this wallpaper will do the trick. We’ve got everything from controller to console concepts. As you can see, our current concepts from Danny Haymond Jr.showcase a more sleek and slim version of the console for the future generation. Various rumors are stating Grand Theft Auto 6 will be on the PS5. Imagine what that would look like on this epic console. It would look fairly insane, that we can be sure of. Download PS5 GTA 6 Wallpaper Watch the video Console and Controller PS5 Concept: Download High Resolution Wallpaper We’ve discussed the concept of virtual reality a lot on this website, but the next step beyond VR is bringing it into the real world. For some, that may be augmented reality, but we like to dream bigger here. Both the console and the controller in this concept have the capacity to project holographic images, which could be manipulated via motion gestures. How’s that for motion gaming? Playstation 5 Concept Designs – Console & Controller Download High Resolution Wallpaper Playstation 5 Concept Designs – Console Download High Resolution Wallpaper Let’s take a closer look at the console itself. The key feature we’re looking at here is the aforementioned holographic capability. This allows the system to notify you of friend requests, invites, and anything else via holographic images that project from the system and controller. We’re also predicting cloud technology as a major component, which will result in faster processing and less hardware required for the console itself. Let’s take a closer look at the predicted specs for the PS5: Console Specs Hi-Fiber Networking for non local processing power RT-Superconductors and haptic holographic technology Holographic Emitter System Notification Cloud Processing e-SATA, HDMI-B (29 pin), Optical Audio ports Download High Resolution Wallpaper I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to stop my game when a message come in. This design would allow the PS5’s holographic display to show the messages in full while you keep up your gaming. Playstation 5 Concept Designs Console – Back Download High Resolution Wallpaper These days when you look at the back of a console or a PC if you’re brave, there are a lot of slots and plugs. With the PS5’s cloud-based technology, only the basic needs will be present here. You’ve got power, HDMI for video, and a few extra plugs for auxillary or accessories like a visor or headset. Playstation 5 Concept Designs Console – Front Download High Resolution Wallpaper Playstation 5 Concept Designs Console – Vertical Download High Resolution Wallpaper Playstation 5 Concept Designs Console – Top Download High Resolution Wallpaper Traditional Holographic Gaming Experience Games will play similarly to … Read More