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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Switch 2 Is Shaping Up To Be The Port Machine The Original Never Was
I hope all of you are ready for a lot of PS4, PS5, and Xbox ports arriving on Switch 2 over the next few months, because that seems to be our future. For folks who primarily play on Switch and soon Switch 2, it will be a chance to play a lot of great games that were too much for the OG console to handle, or which arrived via less-than-stellar ports. For everyone else, well, that new Donkey Kong game looks cool... The $450 Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly here, though some people already have their hands on the console ahead of its June 5 launch. Its launch lineup isn't horrible, but it's nothing too impressive either. It mainly features a handful of new, exclusive games, like Mario Kart World, and some upgraded versions of OG Switch games. But the majority of the Switch 2's launch lineup is ports like Cyberpunk 2077. And that's because, unlike the old Switch, Nintendo's new machine is actually going to be able to run these games without compromising visuals and features. Looking at the launch lineup for June 5, of the 25 or so games arriving on day one, about 10 of them are ports of old games that didn't arrive on the original Switch. Stuff like the previously mentioned Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Split Fiction. Then there are some Switch 2 ports that are replacing or upgrading older Switch ports, including Civilization 7, Fortnite, Hogwarts Legacy, and Hitman: World of Assassination, which was only available as a cloud-powered streaming game on the old machine. There are also ports that are coming after launch, like Star Wars Outlaws in September. It's not surprising that a big chunk of games announced for Switch 2 so far are ports of older titles. The original Switch got plenty of ports during its run, but most AAA games were chopped up and squished onto the aging hardware, resulting in some really ugly conversions. Sure, some of these games, like Doom (2016), ran mostly fine and looked okay on Nintendo's hybrid console, but there was always this feeling when playing these ports that the Switch hardware was being pushed to its limits. And then, when the PS5 and Xbox Series X arrived on the scene in 2020, games started targeting the more powerful hardware, and Switch ports became harder to pull off. As a result, we got some truly gnarly versions of great-looking games. Remember Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch? Yikes. In the last few years, fewer and fewer big games have been making the leap to Switch, primarily because the hardware is so old and outdated that they would be impossible to pull it off, or you'd have to compromise the visuals and performance so much that it wouldn't be worth it. So the Switch 2 is a big deal for a lot of publishers who have been unable to bring some of their recent games to Nintendo's audience, which is often cited as a group of people hungry for new content. And for players, it means they'll receive some fantastic-looking ports. As recently pointed out by Digital Foundry, Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 looks as good (and sometimes better) than the open-world game running on an Xbox Series S or PS4. That's thanks in large part to DLSS, but also the guts of the Switch 2 are just significantly better than those of the Switch. There is more power inside this new console, and that's going to be good news for devs, publishers, and players. All of this does mean that the Switch 2 will likely end up being something of a port machine as publishers race to get their big games running on the new console. That might be annoying for people who buy Nintendo consoles for exclusives and unique experiences, but with Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4, and Donkey Kong Bananza on the way, we can feel pretty confident that we'll get plenty of those games, too. They'll just be the outliers among a ton of nice-looking PS5 and Xbox ports. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MindsEye's $60 price tag sets new expectations for GTA 6 players
Source: Rockstar Games The video game world is abuzz with the soon-to-be-released title MindsEye, a new game from Build A Rocket Boy, founded by former Rockstar North veteran Leslie Benzies. Launching on June 10, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, MindsEye is priced at $59.99. This price decision defies the current trend of AAA game prices going up and can set a precedent for how gamers perceive the value and pricing of the long-awaited GTA 6. MindsEye: A new game from a Rockstar veteran MindsEye is based in the near-future city of Redrock and offers a linear story campaign packed tightly along with a single-player free roam mode. The gamers will experience Jacob Diaz, a veteran soldier who discovers an in-depth conspiracy that incorporates rogue AI, corporate profiteering, and military excess. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, the game offers breathtaking visuals and comprehensive gameplay. The $59.99 cost is surprising, particularly in light of the recent trend towards AAA game pricing, as many new releases have been reaching the $70 to $80 mark. Build A Rocket Boy highlights that this price represents "a refreshing departure" from convention, striking a balance between quality and price. Besides the core narrative and free roam, MindsEye includes a number of missions, racing modes, and combat modes, with regular monthly content updates scheduled through 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo A bespoke PC-only game development system enables players to create their own games, with long-term value and creativity added to the game. What MindsEye's launch means for GTA 6 players MindsEye's introduction and pricing model established the new bar for GTA 6 players expecting to receive their next big game from Rockstar. Although Rockstar is not yet announcing the price of GTA 6, MindsEye's precedent indicates that the golden ratio of price, content, and updates will be important considerations in player satisfaction. With MindsEye offering a constant flow of fresh missions, challenges, and player-generated content, GTA 6 enthusiasts can anticipate Rockstar to provide equally deep post-launch support. Additionally, the innovative creation features in MindsEye signal the increasing role of player creativity in open-world games, which may suggest upcoming features in GTA 6. This change in expectation translates to players desiring more than the initial cost, they expect continued value, engaging experiences, and creative liberty. Rockstar's answer to these new expectations will probably define how the community embraces GTA 6 at launch. As MindsEye prepares to launch in June with a budget-friendly yet feature-rich strategy, it's setting a precedent for future AAA games, including GTA 6. Gamers now anticipate not only a quality game at launch but also ongoing updates and creative tools that make the game last longer. Rockstar will have to take these new standards into consideration to keep up with the expectations of players and keep GTA's mythical status intact in the world of gaming. Also Read: GTA 6 and your PC: What to upgrade and how to save money Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
The Independent
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
I'm a tech writer and this is the best PS5 deal I've seen this year
If you've been holding off on upgrading to the PS5 Pro or you're just looking to bolster your games library with some bargains, you're in luck. PlayStation has just rolled out some tempting discounts in its annual Days of Play sale. The two-week event runs from 28 May until 11 June at PlayStation Direct, the official online storefront for everything from consoles and accessories to games and more. PlayStation Direct is also where you'll find Flex, a leasing option which gets you a console for as little as £10.99 per month. The headline act in this year's Days of Play sale is a hefty £90 saving on the PlayStation 5 console itself, but we're also seeing price drops of up to 60 per cent across some of the PS5's best games, including remastered classics like The Last of Us and the unmissable platformer Astro Bot. The PSVR2 gets some love in this year's sale too, with a surprise discount of £45 bringing the price of the virtual reality headset (plus the hardware's best game, Horizon: Call of the Mountain) down to £354.99. The new PS5 Pro doesn't miss out on the action either, getting a rare £45 discount for the duration of the two-week sale. You can check out all of the deals over at PlayStation Direct, but in the meantime I've rounded up some of the best offers below: In my PS5 review, I called the PlayStation 'this generation's must-have home console' thanks to its stellar library of exclusive games. If that didn't convince you, maybe this £90 saving will – the time-limited discount applies to both the digital and disc editions of the console. I've highlighted the disc edition here, which is essential if you've got a collection of physical PS4 and PS5 games (or Blu-ray movies) hanging around at home. You'll find the same £90 discount applied to the cheaper, all-digital version of the PlayStation 5. As the name suggests, this model doesn't come with a disc drive but plays games downloaded from PlayStation Direct. Perfect if you've done away with dusty old physical media. Not sure which edition to get? Handily the digital-edition PS5 can be upgraded with a disc drive later if you ever change your mind. That £90 discount on the PS5 also applies to the official DualSense console bundle, which packs an extra wireless controller in the box and is essential if you plan on multiplayer gaming at home. The DualSense controller is an impressive piece of technology in its own right, and uses dynamic vibrations and actuators in the shoulder buttons to simulate everything from weapon recoil to throttle response in racing games. The upgraded version of the original PS5 launched in 2024 and gave Sony's console a massive spec bump, including double the internal storage and more rendering power. 'Featuring 8K graphics, more internal memory, improved ray tracing and upscaling, the PS5 Pro is the best console out right now, blowing the Xbox Series X out of the water,' said tech writer, Alex, in their PS5 Pro review. The definitive edition of the PS5, the PlayStation 5 Pro gets a £45 discount at PlayStation Direct. That's the cheapest we've seen it. The PSVR2 has to be experienced to be believed, teleporting your easily duped brain into spookily convincing virtual reality worlds. My PSVR2 review called it 'one of the best and easiest-to-use VR headsets you can buy today', adding that 'if you own a PS5 and want to tap into the wide and growing library of fascinating VR experiences that already exist, there's no simpler way to do it.' The hardware's standout title is easily Horizon: Call of the Mountain, a stunningly immersive white-knuckle adventure that blends climbing and archery combat. Right now there's £55 off at PlayStation Direct. Still reeling from the second season of The Last of Us? There's no better time to jump back into the games that inspired the show. Both parts of Naughty Dog's celebrated third-person zombie shooter – including the remastered second game – are discounted in the Days of Play sale. Here's a small saving on one of the best games of this generation. Astro Bot is PlayStation at its most Nintendo, a colourful and bouncy 3D platformer that's endlessly delightful and makes clever use of the DualSense controller's new features. Right now there's £8 off at PlayStation Direct.
Forbes
16 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Sony's Big PS5 Sales Are Live After Microsoft's Xbox Price Increases
PS5 Sony is sort of a brutal opponent for Microsoft at this point, already having won the console war but taking the opportunity to rub it in at every turn. The latest development here is that for its Days of Play sale, Sony has cut the prices of several pieces of hardware and bundles, including the following: Hardware like controllers and headsets have price cuts as well. All of this is directly opposed to large-scale Xbox price hikes that occurred over 'economic conditions,' namely Trump's global tariffs, but at least for now, Sony is happy to run in the opposite direction for PlayStation. In contrast, here are the Xbox price hikes: Xbox Prices Here was the statement Xbox gave at the time: So now we are in a bizarre situation where at least during this sale, an Xbox Series S costs $30 more than a digital PS5 that comes with Black Ops 6. And a PS5 Pro costs $90 less than the high-storage Xbox Series X. This is also a scenario where Xbox has made it clear loads of its big first-party releases will come to PlayStation. In fact, Xbox is now one of the largest publishers on PlayStation. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder It's just a wild scenario that we haven't seen before. It doesn't seem possible for Xbox to just scale back its prices now if people have started paying these prices. It is also not clear if it is sustainable for Sony to keep these prices for long or avoid hiking its own prices down the road. Tariffs are now lower than when Xbox did its hikes, but US trade policy has been changing by the day. This past week Trump demanded Apple start making iPhones in the US or face a 50% tariff. It's hard to know what to expect day to day. But if you don't have a PlayStation yet, it is a little hard to imagine there is going to be a better time to pick one up in the near future. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Surprise batch of SIX freebies handed out to millions of PlayStation gamers in promotion – exact days to claim each
One of the games is a forgotten classic GAME DAY! Surprise batch of SIX freebies handed out to millions of PlayStation gamers in promotion – exact days to claim each Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of PlayStation gamers are set for an early summer treat. This is a bonus on top of Sony's monthly games drop for console users around the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 These games are available to Playstation Plus users Credit: Getty 8 The games are bonuses in Sony's Days of Play promotion Credit: Getty A selection of bonus PlayStation (PS) Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games will be available to users over the coming weeks. These are part of Sony's Days of Play promotion. PS Plus is the popular membership scheme for PlayStation consoles that lets you enjoy online multiplayer. Plus has two tiers of benefits: Extra and Premium. Both allow users access to a rolling library of free titles to enjoy. In Extra, these include a catalogue of PS5 and PS4 games. But with Premium, this is extended to include games from PS1, PS2, PS3 and even PSP. The Days of Play promotion means PS Plus users will get these bonus games on top of a usual monthly offering of games included in their subscription. This means there will still be a normal drop of PS Plus games for June 2025 introduced later next month. The Bonus games dropping for both subscription tiers are listed below, along with their release dates. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition PS Plus Extra: Bonus Games for May / June 2025 Another Crab's Treasure (PS5, PS4) — Available 29th May Skull and Bones (PS5) — Available 2nd June Destinty 2: Legacy Collection (PS5, PS4) — Available 4th June Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS5, PS4) — Available 10th June PS Plus Premium: Bonus Games for May / June 2025 Myst (PS1) — Available 5th June Riven (PS1) — Available 5th June Sadly, this comes as six games will be disappearing from the PS Plus library in June, in line with the subscription's monthly game rotation system. The games being removed are listed below: After Us Avicii Invector Inscryption Kayak VR: Mirage Monster Hunter Rise Rogue Legacy 2 These six games are classified as "Last Chance to Play" titles, and will disappear on June 17, 2025. They are PS Plus library games – and not free downloads. This means they are only available to play when on PS Plus. Once they're out of the PS Plus library, users are locked out from playing them, even if they've been downloaded. These games can only be owned permanently if they're bought at retail cost. PS PLUS PRICES – HOW MUCH IS IT? Here's how much you'll pay, and the perks you'll get with each tier... PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly: £6.99 / $9.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play PlayStation Plus Extra Monthly: £10.99 / $14.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play Game catalogue Ubisoft+ Classics PlayStation Plus Premium Monthly: £13.49 / $17.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play Game catalogue Ubisoft+ Classics Classics Catalogue Game trials PS5 Cloud Streaming Sony Pictures Catalogue Picture Credit: Sony PlayStation Fans on Reddit were quick to react to the news of the removals. One wrote: "Highly recommend people dig into Inscryption if they haven't yet. "Very addictive and great fun. Don't read up about it before playing." Another said: "Inscryption is 10/10. Not really into roguelikes or card games, but damn this game is sick. "Vibes, loop, puzzles, endgame?! Whole game changes and evolves - don't miss out." 8 Impatient for GTA VI? Take a trip back to GTA III included in the bonus games Credit: PlayStation 8 Riven PS1 is a retro comeback Credit: PlayStation 8 Family favourite Another Crab's Treasure will be available to play Credit: PlayStation 8 Myst came out on the PS1 32 years ago Credit: PlayStation 8 Skull and Bones will be a bonus game available from June 2nd Credit: PlayStation
