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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
5 years in, the PS5 proves that the PS6 can't just be a more powerful box
The leap from one console to the next used to be so pronounced that it was impossible to ignore. It only took a glance to see the world (or dimension) of difference between SNES games and Nintendo 64 games, and understand exactly what the new system was offering. I'm cherry-picking that specific generation as the greatest gap in power we will likely ever experience, but I believe that the leaps in power throughout the entire video game console generation timeline spoke for themselves right up until the Xbox 360 and PS3 era. It isn't that technical advancements have leveled off after that, but the edges are blending together more with each generation. As we approach our fifth year with the PS5, and rumors continue to swirl about the PS6, I don't believe Sony can rely on a marginally more powerful box being enough to justify whatever price it demands next time around. Recommended Videos Diminishing returns It's no surprise that the main selling point for new hardware is its technical capabilities. It is easy to show off shinier graphics, bigger worlds, and more realistic physics to a mass audience. We all knew we had to get that PS1 or N64 to experience that level of 3D graphics, or get a PS3 or Xbox 360 to experience full HD games. I'd argue that the last time the general consumer saw a noticeable gap between one generation and the next was going from the PS3 to PS4. I'm not embarrassed to admit that even I could be fooled if someone told me some PS4 games were actually on PS5 or vice versa. Check out this screenshot of Uncharted 4 — a game released almost 10 years ago — and tell me this couldn't pass for a PS5 game. If you were to analyze and pick apart this game compared to a PS5 game, yes, I'm certain the PS5 game would come out on top. But more detailed shadows or faster rendering times don't necessarily make a game more fun to play. I'm also confident that every boost in power is a godsend to developers working to squeeze every bit of juice out of the hardware. Even in this regard we are starting to see developers praising the efficiency of new hardware above any graphical leap. Kojima Productions' chief technical officer Akio Sakamoto commented on the transition from PS4 to PS5 for Death Stranding 2 to Edge Magazine saying, 'The most obvious improvement from a technological point of view is the reduction in loading times, but to be honest, the difference between the two hardware systems isn't so great,' he says. 'It's more a case that on PS5 there are more efficient ways of arriving at similar goals.' I won't deny how important it is to make the creation of games as frictionless as possible for the developers, but the fact is that those are diminishing returns for a large group of players. All we care about is whether or not we feel justified investing in the box we spend our hard-earned cash on. The trend of introducing Pro models doesn't help the issue as they further blur the lines between proper generations. The PS5 Pro reveal is a prime example, where the differences had to be zoomed in on to be conveyed. We're breaching the level of what the average consumer can even understand as an improvement. Ray-tracing isn't exactly common parlance, and I doubt most people could tell you what a teraflop is. Compounding it all is the fact that many, if not most, people don't own the types of displays that can even show it off to experience that difference. I'm not saying that we should be content with where graphics are today. Someone at every stage of gaming has proclaimed that 'graphics can never get any better than this,' and has been proven wrong each time. PlayStation absolutely needs to make the PS6 as powerful as it can, but it can't rely on that as its main selling point like past generations. Sony could get away with it with the PS5 Pro, but the general public isn't going to be impressed if they can't see a difference between a PS5 and PS6 game side-by-side without a magnifying glass. To be fair, the PS5's SSD was another touted upgrade over the PS4. Outside of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, however, this hasn't amounted to doing much that couldn't be done previously except for loading games a little faster. So, where does that leave the PS6 and other future consoles? Convenience has to be where PlayStation pivots next now that any technical advancement will only appeal to developers and the most hardcore fans. It has already started this process with a tempered PC release cadence that doesn't infringe on the core console sales, as well as by adding cloud functionality to the PS Portal without the need for a PS5. The rumors of a dedicated handheld is another necessary gamble to meet players where they are. Like it or not, we're living in a world of instant gratification and PlayStation has to remove as many barriers as possible between its players and its games. Whatever the PS6 ends up looking like, it's the games that have to be at the heart of it. Introducing new experiences, new ways to play, and the freedom to play however we want will matter far more than throwing around terms like PSSR, terraflops, and CPU clock speeds. Most of all, I want the PS6 to give me what I don't know I want yet.
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Sony To Remove Two Classic PS3 Exclusives From PlayStation Plus
Resistance: Fall of Man Insomniac Games On May 20, 2025, Sony is removing nearly two dozen games from its PlayStation Plus library, including multiple platform exclusives. Most notably, two of the titles getting the cut are the classic PS3 exclusive shooters, Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 from Insomniac Games. Infamous: Second Son is also impacted from Sucker Punch Productions, but you'll still be able to purchase that game to play on PS4 and PS5 just fine. Both Resistance games getting removed is particularly interesting because not only are they exclusives from a first-party studio, but they were just recently added to the service back in November of last year. While you cannot play either title natively on a PS4 or PS5, you could play them as streaming via the PlayStation Plus service. Until now. Additionally, once they are removed, there will not be any way to play either of these games on modern hardware. Your only option will be getting physical copies to play on an actual PS3 console. Making matters even more interesting, Resistance 3 (also a PS3 title) and the PSP exclusive spin-off, Resistance: Retribution, will both remain on the service for the time being. Resistance: Burning Skies, the PS Vita exclusive spin-off, remains only available on PS Vita. This news comes on the heels of rumblings that prices for many PlayStation products could be increasing in price due to tariffs and not long after PlayStation Network was down for 24-hours just a few months ago. If you haven't played the first two Resistance games, I highly recommend checking them out either on original PS3 hardware or quickly over the next few days before they're removed from PlayStation Plus. Fingers crossed we get a remastered collection soon and that's the underlying reason why they're being removed for now.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rumors Suggest Classic PS3 Game Series Could Return
Image via Evolution Studios. Despite the dominance of modern gen titles on highly powerful consoles, old titles still have special places in our hearts. For example, the gaming world right now might be obsessed with high-end PS5 titles like God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Helldivers 2 and many more. But our heart still yearns for classic PlayStation titles like MediEvil, Sly Cooper, Infamous, and many more. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda However, Sony might have heard these requests and is probably bringing one of the most highly anticipated OG franchises back in action, which once rocked the PS3 and PS Vita. Motorstorm might be making a comeback Sony is reportedly working on the Motorstorm franchise. | Image via Evolution Studios. In recent times, Sony has inclined a lot in bringing back OG titles which have been dormant for years. For example, at the start of this year, Sony teamed up with Bandai Namco to release the remastered version of the classic PS Vita action RPG title, Freedom War. Sony also brought back the highly popular Killzone franchise to a certain extent when the company released some crossover content in Helldivers 2. As everything stands, it seems now it's time for the PS3 classic, Motorstorm. The Motorstorm series actually opened a new chapter in the racing genre by introducing hardcore off-road racing. Smaller vehicles like dirt bikes and the like were the main focus of the majority of all-terrain racing games at the time, such as MX vs. ATV. Despite all the love it got from the fans, there has been no installment from this franchise since 2012. However, that might change pretty soon. Stellar Entertainment, the development studio behind Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered, is currently working on a AAA arcade racing game which will be based on Unreal Engine 5. Now, an eagle-eyed redditor spotted that a PlayStation XDEV employee shared a job listing on the official website of Stellar Entertainment. And this is how all the speculations began. It's believed that the racing game Stellar is working now is actually for PlayStation and might be a Motorstorm installment. However, all of these are just mere speculations, so these rumors should be taken as grains of salt. It's true that Sony holds multiple racing game franchises, like Gran Turismo, Driveclub, and many more. But this AAA title doesn't belong to these franchises as neither of them are based on Unreal Engine 5. So, there are high chances we might see the PS3 classic making a comeback. Read More: GTA 6 added on PlayStation 5 for wishlist
Mint
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
GTA 6 PC release timeline: What history tells us about Rockstar's strategy
GTA 6 isn't coming to PC at launch. It's only going to launch for the PS5, PS5 Pro and the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, on May 26, 2026. Yes, just these four consoles. Rockstar confirmed this on its website and through multiple trailers, as only these platforms were mentioned. And yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 is also missing from the list so far. Based on the current information, it's unlikely the game will launch on it, unless Nintendo has a surprise reveal planned. That said, many are wondering when GTA 6 might arrive on PC. We have done some research based on previous instances of Rockstar's console releases and how long it took for them to arrive on PC. Here's what we found. Let's go back to 2008, when GTA 4 launched. It initially came out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 back then. Wondering when it arrived on PC? While the PS3 and Xbox versions launched in April 2008, the PC version only came out in December, 8 months later. Now, moving to GTA 5. It launched in September 2013 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, but the PC version didn't arrive until April 2015, almost two years later. What about Red Dead Redemption 2? It launched for the PS4 and Xbox One consoles on October 26, 2018. The Windows PC version, however, was released more than a year later, on November 5, 2019. Considering Rockstar's track record, it's clear the studio typically spaces out its major game launches on consoles and PCs. With GTA 5, it took nearly two years. With GTA 4, it was eight months, and with Red Dead Redemption 2, it was over a year. So, it would not be out of the ordinary to assume that Rockstar might take its time with GTA 6's PC release as well. What's interesting is Rockstar's confirmation that the trailer's visuals were captured on a standard PS5, not even the PS5 Pro. Judging by the footage, the game looks highly detailed, with high-fidelity graphics, detailed animations, realistic muscle deformation on Jason as he moves, sweat effects, and more. There are even intricate details like beer bottles showcasing bubbles or water fluids sloshing around. That said, it remains unclear at what frame rates the game will run on the PS5, Xbox Series X, or Series S, and what resolutions Rockstar is aiming for.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Does The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered have a physical edition
Image via Bethesda. Bethesda was disastrous in keeping The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered a secret. With loads of leaks and rumors, we already knew what's in the bag of Bethesda. Even the game was first leaked by the developing company itself following a spree of screenshots. However, the recently revealed launch trailer proved that Bethesda is brilliant in making a remastered game. Yesterday, Bethesda shadowdropped the game out of nowhere, which was initially supposed to be a mere announcement for the game. Excitements were already soaring up when the game was leaked, now that excitement has reached a whole new level after the release. The game is already available in digital form, but will you be able to buy a physical edition of Oblivion Remastered? The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered: Does it have a physical edition? The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered has been released on April 22, 2025 through an official reveal trailer by Bethesda. The remastered version has finally paid heed to the millions of the requests by the OG The Elder Scrolls fans. Oblivion has always been one of the top RPGs of all time, but its availability was only restricted to the PS3 and Xbox 360. Fans always wanted to cherish the aesthetics of Cryodil on newer consoles, and here you go. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Official Reveal The remastered version is available across all forms of popular platforms - PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Xbox fans will be happy to know that this game is a day one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game and is already available to download for the subscribers. The base variant of the game is priced at $49.99 on all platform stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store). However, all of these are digital versions. But what about physical editions? As of now, there is no physical edition of Oblivion remastered. And as the game was a shadow-drop release, the unavailability of a physical edition is quite obvious. Will Bethesda ever release a physical edition? Answering that is also pretty tough, because in the whole 20 minutes of the official showcase, there was no mention of any physical form of the game, not even any hint. However, if the game does well and Bethesda sees profit in selling physical forms, then why not? But as of now, digital edition is your only way if want to play The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. Read More: Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion remastered release date and timings for all region, platforms, and more
