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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
You can save almost £100 on a Playstation 5 thanks to limited time deal
You can currently save almost £100 on a Playstation 5 slim thanks to this limited time offer which sees it slashed to £385, with shoppers calling it a 'worthwhile investment' Whether you're a gaming novice or a die hard gamer, upgrading to a new console is something everyone looks forward to. However, it's no secret that consoles can be pricey, especially when they're one of the newest models around. That's why Playstation fans are rushing to snap up this great deal on Amazon, which sees the Playstation 5 slim slashed 20% for a limited time. Usually costing £479.99, it's currently on sale for just £384.95, saving you £95. A brilliant upgrade from the older Playstation 4 model, the Playstation 5 slim has the capabilities for both disc and digital games, so you can download new games or go old school with the physical copy of them. The slim model is also sleek and space saving, measuring 10 x 5 x 1.3 cm and weighing just 5.08 kg. It's much quicker and quieter than the older PS4 model, and has an ultra-high speed SSD for faster loading. It also has adaptive triggers, 3D Audio2 and a whole host of new games to choose from exclusive to PS5, as well as still allowing you to play a backlog of PS4 games. The Playstation 5 Disc model is currently also on sale at Very for £389, saving you £90. Meanwhile at Freemans the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Console with GTA V is down from £519.99 to £409.99, saving you a huge £110 and getting you the added benefit of the most recent Grand Theft Auto game. Comparatively, the latest Xbox model, the Xbox Series X, is £499 on Amazon, whilst the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is on sale down from £250.90 to £232. However if you've been keen to get your hands on a Playstation 5, the current Amazon deal is one of the cheapest prices on the market. You can also save on the digital version, as well as the both the standard and digital versions with the addition of the Astrobot game. Amazon shoppers have also praised the Playstation 5 slim, with more than 1500 five star ratings at the moment. One said: 'The PlayStation 5 Slim is a fantastic upgrade from the original PS4. It's sleeker, lighter, and more compact, making it easier to fit into any entertainment setup. The performance remains top-notch with fast load times and stunning graphics. The modular design, including a removable disc drive, adds great flexibility. While it's still a bit pricey, it's a worthwhile investment for any gamer looking to enhance their gaming experience.' Another agreed: 'You immediatley notice the difference between this and the PS4, particularly in loading times. The visual difference comes more when paired with a 4K TV/Monitor. Also fan is quiet, only sometimes the disc drive can be loud when copying a game disc (which can be fixed, as far as I'm aware). Even so, if you are a gamer I'd get this. A clear improvement on its predecessor.' One did caution: 'Great console - but you won't get the free 24-month premium voucher (worth £200+) from buying here so probably better to order from Sony or another retailer directly in the long run.' Whilst another added: 'Everything works fine. The only problems are that the station doesn't come with stands pr a charger for the controller. And for some reason the PS5 slim doesn't have 1TB. It instead has 825 GB like a standard PS5.' However another was thrilled, writing: 'As a pc player this console is great fun and has plenty of great exclusives that look amazing in 4k and perform fantastic they are definitely worth getting into.' Shop the Playstation 5 slim on sale at Amazon now.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'College Football 26' trailer: EA Sports shows off gameplay, reveals new features ahead of July release date
After a decade-long absence, EA Sports revived its "College Football" franchise last year to strong reviews. Following that success, fans were eager to see what the company would do for an encore. They got their first glimpse of that Thursday, as EA Sports released the first official trailer for "College Football 26." Advertisement The trailer, which is set to "Enter Sandman" by Metallica, shows off gameplay and teases the return of the popular "Stadium Pulse" feature. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted a few new enhancements in that trailer, but it's main purpose was to build hype for the game, which releases July 10 for Playstation 5 and XBox Series X|S. Fans hoping to get a full breakdown of new updates in the features in "College Football 26" didn't have to wait long, however, as EA Sports released a list of improvements and additions coming to this year's version of the game. Those enhancements include: Advertisement Over 2,700 new plays, thousands of new athletes and 300 real-world coaches Ten new player archetypes and abilities when recruiting players The ability to dynamically deal with the game's fatigue system without pausing play New AI enhancements, including improved blocking and coverages Revamped "Stadium Pulse" system with new features, including clock distortion and extreme screen shake Over 160 new school chants and new visuals showing off more school traditions It's the second time in three days EA Sports has revealed new information about the game. The company revealed its cover athletes Tuesday. Alabama wideout Ryan Williams and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith will be featured on the standard edition of the game. The pair will also appear on the deluxe cover, but will be surrounded by a number of players, mascots, legends and coaches on that cover. While "EA Sports College Football 26" will be released July 10, fans have the ability to play it earlier. If fans preorder the "MVP Bundle," which includes "College Football 26" and "Madden 26," they will receive access to "College Football 26" on July 7. The MVP Bundle is listed at $149.99 on both the Playstation and XBox stores.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Alex Garland set to direct 'Elden Ring' adaptation for A24
1 of 2 | Director Alex Garland promotes his film "Civil War" in Tokyo on August 25, 2024. Garland is set to director "Elden Ring." Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Filmmaker Alex Garland is set to helm a film adaptation of acclaimed video game Elden Ring for studio A24 and the game's publisher Bandai Namco. Garland, who recently released Warfare for A24, will write and direct Elden Ring. The film will be produced by Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Martin Gerardis and Vince Gerardis. Elden Ring, released in 2022 for the Playstation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S and PC, is a dark fantasy, action role-playing game from acclaimed studio FromSoftware. Renowned developer Hidetaka Miyazaki directed The Elden Ring video game, with a story by George R.R. Martin of Game of Thrones fame. The title has sold over 30 million copies and won Game of the Year at the 2022 Game Awards. Bandai Namco will be releasing a multiplayer online spinoff titled Elden Ring Nightreign on May 30. A version of the first game titled Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is also slated for the upcoming Switch 2 console. Hollywood continues to adapt video games after successful hits such as The Last of Us, Minecraft, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Fallout and the three Sonic the Hedgehog films. A24 has previously announced plans to develop an adaptation of video game Death Stranding with director Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One).
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Tariffs set to level up game console prices
Agencies The U.S. tariffs barrage and the bounding cost of producing games have prompted manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft to announce price hikes on consoles, in an industry shift experts say is set to last. Sony's 2020-vintage Playstation 5 has seen its price hiked by tens of dollars worldwide in recent weeks, a move matched on Microsoft's Xbox Series X. While tech products usually fall in price as their release date fades into the past, games industry analysts say these are clear impacts of US President Donald Trump's border levies on major trading partners. Last year, '75 percent of all consoles shipped to the U.S.... were made in China,' market research firm Niko Partners wrote in an April note. Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad said Microsoft's global price hike aims 'to soften the actual price increase in the U.S., which is Xbox's largest market' -- and the only one affected by Trump's swinging tariffs on imports from China. Nintendo's hotly anticipated Switch 2 console appears for now to be spared a big price hike ahead of its June 5 release. The Japanese heavyweight moved some production to Vietnam in 2019 -- a country hit by Trump with 46 percent additional tariffs which have been delayed for 90 days. If Vietnam does face such a steep trade bill 'we're looking at costs increasing by hundreds of dollars' for every console, industry specialist Christopher Dring warned last month on his website 'The Game Business'. The United States and China agreed on Monday to reduce massive tit-for-tat tariffs, also for 90 days -- but the effect of the temporary pause on the games industry remains to be seen. As well as console hardware, games software is getting pricier too. Fans reacted angrily when Nintendo announced that flagship Switch 2 game 'Mario Kart World' would bear its highest-ever price tag of $80 in the U.S. and up to 90 euros ($102) across the Atlantic. Microsoft plans to increase prices of games developed by its studios to as much as $80 -- a $10 hike. 'These price points are set to become industry standard over the next two years,' Niko Partners predicted. Behind the sticker shock is a crisis in growth for the games industry over the past two years, leaving developers scrambling to protect their profitability. For many gamers, especially the younger generation, that may mean cutting back. 'I'm going to have to be a lot more selective' about purchases, said Nassim Amegrissi, an 18-year-old high school student in Paris. He said he had already decided to 'pass' on the Switch 2, priced at 470 euros ($450 in the U.S.). Matthieu Rodolphi, a 31-year-old French policeman, said price would be 'the deciding factor' in which titles he picks up. Many gamers are turning to releases from smaller studios that are often less prohibitively priced, such as 'Split Fiction' or surprise hit 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', both of which have shifted millions of copies. Other fans are signing up to major console makers' subscription services that allow access to a library of titles on demand for around 15 euros per month. Even with prices soaring, most experts agree that games are in fact historically affordable when looked at in real terms. Taking inflation into account, many consoles were far more expensive in the past, such as the 600-euro release price of the 2007 PlayStation 3 that would today put it at over 700 euros. 'Game prices have never been lower in real terms than they are today,' said Matthew Ball of consultancy Epyllion in a report on the state of the games industry in 2025.
Japan Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Tariffs set to level up game console prices
Tech products usually fall in price as their release date fades into the past, but Trump's tariffs have had an impact By Kilian FICHOU The U.S. tariffs barrage and the bounding cost of producing games have prompted manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft to announce price hikes on consoles, in an industry shift experts say is set to last. Sony's 2020-vintage Playstation 5 has seen its price hiked by tens of dollars worldwide in recent weeks, a move matched on Microsoft's Xbox Series X. While tech products usually fall in price as their release date fades into the past, games industry analysts say these are clear impacts of US President Donald Trump's border levies on major trading partners. Last year, "75 percent of all consoles shipped to the U.S.... were made in China," market research firm Niko Partners wrote in an April note. Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad said Microsoft's global price hike aims "to soften the actual price increase in the U.S., which is Xbox's largest market" -- and the only one affected by Trump's swinging tariffs on imports from China. Nintendo's hotly anticipated Switch 2 console appears for now to be spared a big price hike ahead of its June 5 release. The Japanese heavyweight moved some production to Vietnam in 2019 -- a country hit by Trump with 46 percent additional tariffs which have been delayed for 90 days. If Vietnam does face such a steep trade bill "we're looking at costs increasing by hundreds of dollars" for every console, industry specialist Christopher Dring warned last month on his website "The Game Business". The United States and China agreed on Monday to reduce massive tit-for-tat tariffs, also for 90 days -- but the effect of the temporary pause on the games industry remains to be seen. As well as console hardware, games software is getting pricier too. Fans reacted angrily when Nintendo announced that flagship Switch 2 game "Mario Kart World" would bear its highest-ever price tag of $80 in the U.S. and up to 90 euros ($102) across the Atlantic. Microsoft plans to increase prices of games developed by its studios to as much as $80 -- a $10 hike. "These price points are set to become industry standard over the next two years," Niko Partners predicted. Behind the sticker shock is a crisis in growth for the games industry over the past two years, leaving developers scrambling to protect their profitability. For many gamers, especially the younger generation, that may mean cutting back. "I'm going to have to be a lot more selective" about purchases, said Nassim Amegrissi, an 18-year-old high school student in Paris. He said he had already decided to "pass" on the Switch 2, priced at 470 euros ($450 in the U.S.). Matthieu Rodolphi, a 31-year-old French policeman, said price would be "the deciding factor" in which titles he picks up. Many gamers are turning to releases from smaller studios that are often less prohibitively priced, such as "Split Fiction" or surprise hit "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33", both of which have shifted millions of copies. Other fans are signing up to major console makers' subscription services that allow access to a library of titles on demand for around 15 euros per month. Even with prices soaring, most experts agree that games are in fact historically affordable when looked at in real terms. Taking inflation into account, many consoles were far more expensive in the past, such as the 600-euro release price of the 2007 PlayStation 3 that would today put it at over 700 euros. "Game prices have never been lower in real terms than they are today," said Matthew Ball of consultancy Epyllion in a report on the state of the games industry in 2025. By contrast, "development costs have as much as tripled over the past five years," Dring wrote. If sold at $70 -- the standard price for new video games in the United States -- Grand Theft Auto VI "would be the cheapest-ever GTA" in real terms, Ball said. But the game cost significantly more to produce than the previous installments, which is why Ball expects it to break the $100 psychological barrier when it is released in May 2026. © 2025 AFP
