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Here are some more details on the new PlayStation Now additions: As mentioned, PS Now gets rolled into the new tiered PS Plus starting next month. Those with outstanding PS Now subscriptions will automatically be upgraded to the PS Plus Premium tier. That said, the tier that will replicate PS Now most closely is PS Plus Extra, which includes a library of up to 400 PS4 and PS5 titles that will likely largely reflect the current Now lineup....

• FY22 Q1 sales decreased 2% year-on-year to 604.1 billion yen primarily due to a decrease in software sales, including add-on content, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates. • Operating income decreased a significant 30.5 billion yen year-on-year to 52.8 billion yen primarily due to the impact of the decrease in software sales and an increase in game software development costs. • Despite the benefit of an increase in sales resulting from foreign exchange rates, FY22 sales are expected to decrease by 40 billion yen from our previous forecast to 3 trillion 620 billion yen, primarily due to a revision in the software sales forecast for the year reflecting the results of Q1....

A new comparison video shared on YouTube by ElAnalistaDeBits compares the game running in handheld mode, regular docked mode, and docked with the mClassic HDMI upscaler. Needless to say, the upscaler does improve visuals noticeably, with the enhanced anti-aliasing cleaning them up considerably. Pokemon Legends Arceus, which launched last week worldwide, is the latest of many Switch titles that can be enjoyed on PC at 4K resolution with the Ryujinx emulator....

Well, it seems Sony has quietly released a “fix” for the PAL version issue, but it’s not much of a fix at all. According to a new Digital Foundry video, it seems Sony has used frame-blending techniques to try to make games like Jumping Flash and Everybody’s Golf feel smoother in action, but the result is heavy ghosting on all moving objects. Twitter account Windy Corner TV has also provided proof of the new ghosting issue…...

For 2023, a report claims that Qualcomm’s 3nm chip orders will be given to TSMC once more, but there is still a chance Samsung re-enters the supply chain fold, assuming the Korean’s foundry can avoid the previous issues that caused it to lose the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 orders in the first place. Qualcomm Could Use a Dual-Source Business Approach, With Samsung’s 3nm GAA Technology Used to Fulfill Some Chip Orders Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Don Maguire met with reporters at the Snapdragon Summit held in Hawaii, and told them about Qualcomm’s future when it came to foundry partners, claims The Elec....

Have heard that it’s been pushed back internally by about 6 weeks. Currently targeting an early May release. Unfortunate news but I’m sure it’s for the best. https://t.co/JuytC5KxWw pic.twitter.com/PIsBaH24y3 — Okami Games (@Okami13_) December 23, 2022 — Okami Games (@Okami13_) December 23, 2022 Not a huge delay, but considering Microsoft’s largely-barren 2022 release calendar, Xbox fans are getting a bit desperate for new content. Still, expectations for Redfall are high, so if Arkane needs some extra time to apply the proper polish, so be it....

Looking good! Reminder, while co-op is a big feature for Redfall, Arkane is promising it can also be a more traditional immersive action-adventure if you choose to play solo. Haven’t been keeping up with Redfall? Here’s the game’s official description… “The island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the citizens off from the outside world. Explore the open world and immerse yourself in a deep story campaign as you unravel the mystery behind the vampires’ appearance....

This morning, Rockstar issued a response regarding the incident in a tweet which you can see below: — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) September 19, 2022 So, let’s break down this statement one by one. You might be curious about why Rockstar Games is addressing the integrity of their live service games. Well, this is because the hacker has recently come out and said that they allegedly possess the source code both for this upcoming entry and Grand Theft Auto V, which, if true, can be devastating for the game’s integrity should it be leaked....

Going Forward, Samsung May Not Release Fan Edition Versions Any More Speaking to multiple sources, Sammobile has been informed that Samsung has no intentions to launch the Galaxy S22 FE or future Fan Edition models going forward. This may be possible since the Korean technology behemoth is finding it difficult to place this handset in its high-end lineup. Any smartphone launch has months of preparation and planning behind it, meaning that a specific model number starting with the letters ‘SM’ would already be present somewhere....

Samsung is Expecting That Foldable Phones Will Overtake Galaxy S Phones in 2025 According to a Samsung executive, combined sales of Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flips will outgrow the sales of other premium Galaxy phones in three years. “By 2025, foldable items will take up more than 50% of Samsung’s total premium smartphone shipments,” Roh told reporters, according to Korea Herald. The executive also stated that the “foldables will become the new standard of smartphones....

Instantly Save $74 on AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case, Brand New with Active Noise Cancellation This deal brings the price of the AirPods Pro down to just $174.99, which is a massive leap backwards from the regular $249. Once you spend that money, you get a pair of earphones which are simply fantastic and are magical to use, especially if you own an iPhone, iPad and a Mac. Featuring active noise cancelling, just squeeze the stem of the earbud and everything around you fades away so you can focus on your songs, calls or meme content....

The free Season 01 Reloaded update delivers many noteworthy additions. Owners of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 can look forward to checking out the very first PvE raid ever released for the franchise, Atomgrad Episode 1. Raid episodes are conceived for three-person teams and will be released seasonally; the narrative will carry on from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 campaign, spanning five seasons. To access the Raid, you must obtain a Raid Assignment, which can be unlocked by completing one of the following:...

The developers also shared the main improvements that players can expect to find in the full version of Second Extinction. New map and biome, effectively doubling the game area, allowing players to explore a new, savanna-based environment with new narrative missions and activities. Two totally new dinosaurs, including a new flying species, plus two new mutations to the existing roster of reptilian threats. Revamped progression system, increasing the level cap from 50 to 99, with an expanded difficulty spectrum....

Another day, another mod for The Elder Scrolls V many would say. This mod, however, will surely be appreciated by Bioware fans. Created by modder ‘TheBawb’, this mod adds 9 Bioware-style companions to the game, each with a corresponding loyalty questline. It packs over 9000 lines of voiced dialogue between 27 voice actors alongside 7 romance questlines, a three-companion exploration system, new interiors, two new world spaces, and more. According to the creator of the mod, the Warden of the Coast adds roughly 10 to 15 hours of gameplay per playthrough via a player-choice-driven story with 5 primary endings....

Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Are the Future of Wearables First things first, Qualcomm claims that these platforms are going to deliver much better performance along with extended battery life. The company also promised a dramatically better user experience but also headlining innovation when it comes to power consumption. Moving further, the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 will bring ultra-low power Bluetooth and low power islands for Wi-Fi, GNSS, and audio....

To discuss all that, we interviewed Jordan Woodward, Head of Design at Rebellion. As a reminder, if you’re looking into buying an AMD Radeon RX 6000-series graphics card, select retailers are running a promotion that will bundle Sniper Elite 5 and the upcoming Saints Row reboot. Sniper Elite 5 will otherwise be available starting on Thursday, May 26th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X....

The Sony IMX989 Claims why Sony is the Best in Camera Industry The Sony IMX989 is going to debut in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the device is going to launch alongside the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro on July 4, 2022. You are looking at a 50-megapixel sensor with a native pixel size of 1.5µm, which should result in exceptional low-light performance. However, it is with noting that some Sony smartphones actually use a 1-inch sensor, but that is a cropped version of the sensor that Sony uses in its digital cameras....

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket late afternoon yesterday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to mark a new record for its rocket. The flight saw the rocket place more satellites into space for the company’s Starlink satellite constellation, which now operates 3,000 satellites according to unofficial estimates. Additionally, the flight was a new record that saw a single Falcon 9 fly for a record 15th time and then successfully land on a drone ship....

As part of its testing campaign for the STarship launch vehicle platform, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) melted yet another rocket engine at its facilities in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX’s Starship uses the company’s Raptor 2 rocket engines that are more powerful than the Merlin 1D engines used by the company on its Falcon 9 rocket and they have been designed and manufactured exclusively by the company for its new rocket....

A new feature from Game Informer details some of these changes, including the game’s new array of fighting stances/styles. These include a dual-wielding option, the ability to carry a blaster and lightsaber at the same time, and a heavy stance that sees players wield a crossguard-style lightsaber ala Kylo Ren. According to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen, switching between stances is going to be a major key to success in the game....