There are no shortage of titles left on the PS4 that people are excited about. From Death Stranding, to Borderlands 3, to Ghosts of Tsushima, there’s plenty of life left here. However, few come close to the gravity of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II. News broke on September 9th, 2019 that Sony will be holding a media event on the 24th dedicated to this very title. Could this also be an opportunity to tease the PS5? Let’s discuss! Could We See PS5 at The Last of Us Part II Media Event? The next generation is more of a badly kept secret than a mystery at this point. It has been odd to see Microsoft get the jump on Sony with their E3 2019 Project Scarlett reveal. Even more interesting is Sony’s willingness to share details via Mark Cerny in the Wired magazine interview, and subsequently even more details from a reveal of their proprietary SSD technology. Still, we haven’t seen anything about the actual system, or what the graphics could look like. Microsoft has the edge here with an impressive Halo Infinite reveal running on the new technology. Back in the present, renowned journalist and creator of The Game Awards, Geoff Keighly, revealed via Twitter that Sony is hosting a media event for The Last of Us Part II on September 24th, 2019: And…here….we…..go! See you later this month @Naughty_Dog @Neil_Druckmann pic.twitter.com/LL6RZVbJc1 — Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) September 9, 2019 While this game is indeed one of the PS4’s swan songs this generation, there’s no doubt in my mind that the title will make an appearance on the PS5 as well. This press event could be a great opportunity to show new gameplay, talk about a PS4 release date, and maybe, just maybe, tease some footage of the title running on PS5’s hardware. I don’t expect a full-blown PS5 reveal until early 2020, but I do think it’s about time Sony stopped playing coy with their next-gen news. Microsoft has been in the limelight long enough, it’s time to secure the throne for the next generation. Of course, that’s just my speculation. What do you think? Could Sony show off some PS5 Last of Us Part II gameplay, or will they just stick to the basics? Let us know what you think in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 9/10/19

We heard a while back that PS5 development kits were going out, but until now we haven’t seen anything reliable about what they look like. All of that has changed, thanks to a new Sony Interactive Entertainment patent. The images here, courtesy of LetsGoDigital, are a combination of drawings and some custom 3D renders of the concept as well. It’s certainly an interesting design. Let’s take a closer look and see how it compares to dev kits of old! Breaking Down The Dev Kit Models While people didn’t immediately assume that the concept was the PS5 dev kit, the connection came when Matthew Stott, a senior artist at Codemasters (known for racing games like Onrush, Grid, and F1) tweeted that it was indeed a dev kit. Interestingly enough, the tweet has since been deleted. However, the exact wording he used was this: “it’s a dev kit, we have some in the office.” Since the tweet was deleted shortly after, it’s pretty easy to assume that he wasn’t supposed to say that. Since the pictures went out, people have been making a lot of assumptions and comments about the look. LetsGoDigital even went so far to create 3D renders of the concept: Now, one thing to keep in mind here is that dev kits rarely look much like the final product. They are just there to give developers the hardware they need to start making games. To give you an idea of what I mean, this is the PS4’s dev kit: Also, for fun, this next image is the Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, and Dreamcast dev kits from left to right: Is This What The PS5 Will Look Like? As I mentioned earlier (and showed), development kits are usually nothing like the final system design. That being said, people have been critiquing this look all over the internet anyway. What I will say, is that the giant V in the center is an interesting element. It could be stylistic to signify the Roman numeral for “5,” but it could also be a way to add additional ventilation to the kit. While the PS5 may not adopt the same design, the fact that the dev kit has such a high number of vents makes me think Sony is looking for ways to keep the system cool, especially given the kind of hardware we’re expecting under the hood. Other elements, like the addition of an SSD logo on the front in the 3D renders probably won’t happen either. PlayStation designs tend to be sleek. That kind of hardware flaunting would be on the box, but not the console itself. Beyond these mockups, you can also find plenty of other unique concepts and console designs in our full gallery. What do you think about this crazy design? Despite it being a dev kit, would you want the PS5 to look something like this, or do you hate it? Let us know in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 8/23/19

If you live in the United States, odds are you’ve heard about a problem we have in this country. As of August 5, the 217th day of the year, there have been 255 mass shootings in the U.S. More than the number of days we’ve had this year so far. Nowhere is safe anymore it seems. Not your grocery stores, not your food festivals, and certainly not your favorite bars and clubs downtown. As other countries take steps to ban assault weapons, focus on mental health, and make real, tangible steps towards a solution, we are still pointing the finger at completely unrelated and unsubstantiated scapegoats. Blaming video games for mass shootings is like blaming fire for the flood. They have nothing to do with each other. Odds are, you agree with me, but for those still on the fence, let me tell you a story I’ve never put to paper before. A Night I’ll Never Forget, and a Medium That Kept Me Going Before my time as a full-time writer, I worked at the lovely GameStop, which we’ve all heard stories about. In fact, you may have heard a story like mine, but despite it’s massive influence on my life and my mental health, I’ve neglected to write it down until now. It was 2008. I had been working in the same GameStop store for a year, and it was shortly after the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. I was working with two other associates (whose names will remain private). I was good friends with both of them. In fact, I had plans to go hang out and play MGS 4 after our shift was done for the night. There were a few customers in the store. One of them was a man in baggy clothes. He had dreadlocks under a colorful knitted cap. He walked up to the counter and put down a generic brand GameStop GameCube controller. The associate at the register beside me went to check him out, but the man stopped him. He went back out to grab a game. The other customers left and the man approached the counter once more. This time he had Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. I was standing in the center of the counter, processing some trade-ins while one associate grabbed the disc and the other opened the register to take his payment. I heard the register pop open, but then everything stopped. The associate at the register was completely frozen in place. The one grabbing the disk was oblivious to what was happening. I felt the tension in the air almost immediately, but I didn’t register what was happening until I looked up and to my left. Placed against my friend’s head was the barrel of a silver revolver. It shimmered in the flourescent light of the store, as if it had just been polished. It was a massive gun, with a long thin barrel. The man holding the gun stood perfectly still, staring … Read More

As the PS4 continues to dominate this generation, we all know that the PS5 is on the horizon. Microsoft has already played their hand with the reveal of Project Scarlett at E3 2019, so all eyes are on Sony. New rumors are pointing to a few big details, including the a February 2020 unveiling of the system, and which titles we may see in action at this event. Read on to find out everything we know! PS5 Reveal Coming in February 2020? This latest leak comes to us courtesy of NeoGAF, and it details both a new State of Play stream, and the official unveiling of the PS5 in February 2020. It starts with the next State of Play, which is rumored to happen on November 1st, 2019. Here the main titles on show will be Death Stranding, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and The Last of Us Part 2 (which is rumored to be releasing in May of 2020. The source of this information is supposed to be a former senior marketing manager who worked with Sony and obtained this information from a company email to the employees of the marketing department. The main event, of course, is the PlayStation Meeting 2020, which is rumored to happen on February 12th, 2020. Here Sony will supposedly unveil the PS5. Both The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima will supposedly be running on PS5 during the event. There are also rumors that they will talk about PSVR 2, which supposedly had great results in prototype testing. We may see some version of this at the event, with plans to start ramping up the marketing before the start of the 2021 fiscal year. Are You Ready For The Future? While it’s not possible to fully verify all of this info, NeoGAF has always been a pretty good source for promising leads. All of this also points to a release date for the PS5 in holiday of 2020, so we of course are happy with this development (seeing as how we’ve predicted this date for years). What do you think? Does this line up with your expectations? Are you ready to make the switch to PS5? Let us know in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 8/20/19

While Google has made Stadia known to the world, the Nintendo Switch continues to sell well, and Microsoft revealed Project Scarlett at E3 2019, Sony has remained relatively silent on PS5 details. Hardcore gamers are hungry for info! We did have the reveal early in 2019 via Wired and Mark Cerny, but things have been quiet since then. It seems that Sony has been moving in the silence, however. New information shows that they are shifting their focus with PS5, looking to target hardcore gamers with big budget titles. To do that, they’re going to need new studios. Let’s dive in and see what this means for games on the PS5! Sony Eyeballing Studios For Big Budget PS5 Titles In a recent interview with Nikkei (which was translated by Gematsu), Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan mentioned that Sony is looking at merging and acquiring game developers. He didn’t mention anyone specifically, but he did have this to say: “Companies new to the games industry looking at the market with hope is something we definitely welcome. Sony Interactive Entertainment has 25 years of experience in the games industry and has big assets.” So clearly, Sony is not afraid to throw money around if it means getting quality developers under their belt. I can respect that, but it seems that they aren’t really looking for small time titles. No, Sony is apparently only interested in the big budget masterpieces that have earned them praise in the past. Further information from The Wall Street Journal reveals Sony’s intention to focus on hardcore gamers. Sony officials are reporting that the PS5 is going to focus on “high-quality games” instead of titles you can find on smartphones. This seems like a push to have higher quality titles, and less about edging out indie developers like some people are saying. Focusing on exclusives is smart, but with how many games come out each year, Sony can’t hope to have a full library of options unless they welcome a wider range of releases. I’d like to see the PS5 offer more exclusives for sure, especially if they have the same kind of quality we’ve seen this generation. However, I don’t want to see smaller budget titles go to the wayside. These games by small teams are often the most innovative, bringing new ideas to the table and stretches the boundaries of what gaming can become. Hopefully Sony doesn’t lose sight of these crucial contributors, and instead strikes a balance between AAA exclusives, and innovative indie creations. In the meantime, let’s talk about who Sony should be reaching out to before Microsoft makes any more big moves. 7 Studios Sony Should Purchase to Make PS5 Exclusives This is most likely a strategy inspired by Microsoft’s recent rash of game studio acquisitions. They’ve recently purchased Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Obsidian, and Compulsion Games to name a few. Sony should absolutely grab other top-tier developers while they can. This is the best way to expand their exclusive library in … Read More

Since E3 2019, we’ve all been wondering when Sony will hit back at Microsoft in regards to the PS5. After all, Microsoft showcased Project Scarlett and made some pretty big claims at their showcase. While Sony remains silent, the rumors do not! A new leak, courtesy of a prominent PC parts and benchmark leaker, offers some insight into the raw power of the PS5, including potential chipsets that will be used by AMD. Let’s take a look at what we’re dealing with, shall we? New Benchmark Points to Ultra-Powerful PS5 Here’s what we know for sure: Sony is using AMD CPU and GPU technology in the PS5. We don’t know the full specs, but we’ve heard a lot of talk about powerful things like ray tracing. The leaker here goes by the name of Tum_Apisak, and is well known in the PC crowd for leaking PC part codes and benchmarks. Their access to a CPU and GPU database led them to notice a Gonzalo APU Fire Strike benchmark. This is potentially the system on a chip (SoC) that AMD will use in the PS5, so naturally they leaked the info. While these results come from an engineering sample, they could represent at least a baseline of what we can expect. Breaking it down, here’s a screenshot of the most important tweet (in the event that it gets taken down): So we’re looking at something at least 4 times as powerful as the PS4. That’s solid, but how does it compare to other graphics cards? Well, the Gonzalo APU scored over 20,000 points. This is how it compares to other PC graphic card scores: 2070 RTX – 18,103 Vega 64 – 19,200 1080 GTX – 19,370 Gonzalo (PS5) – Over 20,000 2080 RTX – 21,892 Four times more powerful than the PS4, and in line with the top end graphics cards? That sounds like a good starting point! Keep in mind that it’s possible these stats could change before the final specs are revealed, but this kind of leap would be in line with Microsoft’s promises at the very least. What do you think? Do these benchmarks sound right to you, or did you expect more power from the PS5? Let us know in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 7/2/19

I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to say that Sony wiped the floor with Microsoft during the PS4/Xbox One generation. This came down to an early power advantage, but ultimately it was about Sony’s insanely good exclusives and Microsoft’s penchant for cancelling them (sorry Scalebound). E3 2019 felt lonely without Sony, so Microsoft decided to go big with their Project Scarlett announcement and teased some impressive specs. They also gave us a taste of next-gen graphics with the Halo Infinite reveal. Despite all of this, rumors are still saying PS5 will beat Project Scarlett. Let’s take a look! Buzz in The Press Says PS5 is Still More Powerful Than Project Scarlett If I’m being honest, I really wanted Sony to make some sort of surprise announcement at E3 2019, but they were totally silent. Microsoft filled the vacuum with a bombastic press conference that was, at times, breathtaking (pun intended). At the end, they talked about Project Scarlett, their next generation hardware. A sizzle reel showed developers talking about all the big points. We heard about an SSD, we heard ray tracing, we heard that it’s four times more powerful than Xbox One X, and we heard support for 4K. We even got ourselves a very nice look at Halo Infinite running on the new hardware. It was impressive, certainly, but is it enough to beat Sony? If you ask Andrew Reiner, executive editor of Game Informer, the answer would be no. Check out this tweet: Rumors before the show say the PS5 is more powerful than Project Scarlett, but we’ll see. — Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner) June 9, 2019 He went on to say that developers were the source of this rumor, which is a good source to have if you’re talking about unreleased systems. It’s good press for Sony, but just how much more powerful would the PS5 be if they want to keep the price competitive? That’s too much to speculate here, but if Sony can edge out Microsoft again in specs and keep up the quality of their exclusives into the next generation, then us PlayStation fans have nothing to worry about. What do you think? Do you think PS5 will beat Project Scarlett specs when everything is revealed? Let us know in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 6/18/19

As the PS5 marches closer, we’re starting to see confirmation on upcoming games for the next generation! One such title, announced in May 2019, is Monstrum II. With a release date in fall of 2020, the developer has confirmed it is also in development for next generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles (to follow after the initial release). Monstrum II is a multiplayer horror game where players must navigate a procedurally generated map set on an abandoned 1970’s era sea fortress. A monster hunts you the entire time, and here’s the twist: The monster is controlled by another player! The Hunter and The Hunted Beyond the premise and confirmation that Monstrum II will eventually come to next generation consoles, we have a teaser trailer that sets the tone and style of the game. We do know that the game uses procedural generation, so the map will be different each time you play. The press release also mentions “monsters” so it seems there will be multiple foes to contend with. The original Monstrum from Junkfish Games was a hit when it was released in 2015, so this multiplayer sequel seems to be taking everything that made the first one popular and expanding it even further. The developers promise multiple solutions to the obstacles you’ll face in the game. These include using items to find hidden routes, breaking destructible objects, or even climbing around to get a better vantage point. Survivor players will also need to work together to find “important equipment” which may point to objective-based matches. The title reminds me of Evolve, which also pitted players against a monster, but this horror approach and procedural generation make it sound like a more focused experience. It comes to PC in fall of 2020, and we will see it on the PS5 some time after that. I for one will be keeping an eye out on this one! Any horror fans out there? Let us know what you think in the comments below!? Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 6/5/19

I’m still pinching myself, but it seems like this is reality, and the PS5 is almost here! Now that Sony has begun talking about the technology in the new console, other industry executives have also been chiming in. Among them are Toshihiro Nagoshi, director of the Yakuza series, and Todd Howard of Fallout and Elder Scrolls fame. Let’s take a look at what these major players are saying about PS5! The Director of Yakuza and Fallout/Elder Scrolls Discuss PS5 Beyond the price and release date, everyone wants to know what the graphics will be like on the PS5. Gematsu was able to translate the latest Sega-Nama broadcast and revealed some of the Yakuza Director’s comments about PS5. Nagoshi discussed the new Yakuza game and offered some impressions of the PS5, saying: “The processing power of PlayStation 5 is incredible. So when we try to think of new gameplay that will realize its full potential, I’m not really sure what aspects of existing machines we should translate. If you would pour its power into graphics, it’ll be the best that we’ve yet to see, and I think everyone is thinking about in what way we should use this power.” That’s high praise indeed! Sony has been making big promises surrounding 8K, SSD technology, and ray tracing, so it seems like they are backing up these claims with raw power. Nagoshi goes on to say that he believes we are returning to the “programmable era.” The new consoles will be easier to use and develop for. He even mentions machine learning and artificial intelligence as examples. Over on the other side of the world, Bethesda Director Todd Howard sat down with IGN to discuss next generation gaming, and learning from prior mistakes. “They’re doing the right things,” howard said, “The things everybody is doing, in my mind, no one is screwing up at the starting line, which some people have done before.” Red Ring of Death, anyone? Glad to hear things should be smooth for the next gen. Howard also said that new technology will help RPGs like the ones he works on “tremendously.” He points to the much shorter load times and alternate business models. He struggled to “not break NDAs,” as he put it, so Todd had to stop himself a few times. It’s clear he’s seen a lot more than he’s willing to let on. The overall impression, according to him, is that “it’s going to be awesome across the board.” Over to You! Oh yes, it will. What are you most excited for on the PS5? Let us know in the comments! Article by – Bradley Ramsey Insert date – 6/5/19