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PS5 Game Development Will Likely Increase Production Costs, PlayStation CEO Says

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are set to release this year, kicking off the next generation of consoles, and our first look at what the PS5 will be capable of came from a demonstration of Unreal Engine 5. But producing such highly detailed graphics will not come cheap, and could lead to an increase in the development cost of AAA games. Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan has talked to gamesindustry.biz about the cost of creating a game that will look like the Unreal Engine 5

Sony Delays PS5 Reveal For Unclear Future Date

Update: Sony has postponed the planned PlayStation 5 event indefinitely. Although it did not cite ongoing Black Lives Matter protests as the reason, it did suggest the delay is to "stand back and allow more important voices to be heard." It follows statements issued by Sony and PlayStation, among those from many other companies, in response to the protests. The original story follows. Sony has announced plans to host an event focused on PlayStation 5 on June 4 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET. The PlayStation 5 presentation

Madden NFL 21’s Confusing Xbox Series X Upgrade Offer Expanded

EA has extended its cross-generation upgrade offer for Madden NFL 21, following feedback from fans about the policy. While the company originally put narrow time restrictions on the offer--creating some confusion with Microsoft's Smart Delivery in the process--it has now expanded the time period significantly. Madden NFL 21 will let you upgrade for free from Xbox One to the Xbox Series X version, but the original press release said you would need to buy the game by the end of this year, and then upgrade to the Series X by

Where To Buy A Switch: Nintendo Switch Still Out Out Stock

Though it's not nearly as crucial as hand sanitizer, tissues, toilet paper, and other household goods, the Nintendo Switch console is seeing a major national shortage right now, as major retailers respond to increased demand for online goods due to the coronavirus outbreak. The $300 console is seeing increased demand as more people find themselves stuck indoors and looking for a good way to play some video games. According to Nintendo, more regular Switch consoles will be restocked soon. "Nintendo Switch hardware is selling out at various retail locations in

Pokemon Sword & Shield: All Free Pokemon Available Right Now

Pokemon Sword and Shield have arrived, and you can claim a couple of freebies in the titles just for playing. Since launch, The Pokemon Company has been regularly giving away a variety of in-game gifts for players, from free Pokemon to rare items such as Bottle Caps, which can be used to increase a pocket monster's base stats (a boon if you're trying to get into competitive Pokemon battling). These freebies tend to only be available for a limited time, so you'll need to act fast if you want to

PlayStation 5 Price: Here Are Our Predictions For PS5 Cost

Sony's PS5 event was scheduled for June 4 but has now been delayed to an undetermined future date. Prior to the news of its postponement, there had been tons of excitement and speculation about what the company will reveal about the upcoming next-generation console. While new games being played on PlayStation 5 are confirmed to be part of the showcase whenever it happens, we might also hear more technical details around its internal architecture and possible services. And if luck's on our side, there could even be a release date

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Has New Maps, And One’s A Throwback To MW3

Developer Infinity Ward has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will get a large update introducing new content later this week on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. This includes the return of an old franchise map, which is available to play right now. Hardhat, which was last seen in 2011's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, has been added to Modern Warfare's 24/7 multiplayer playlist. It is a close-quarters map made for fast-paced skirmishes, but with enough sightlines for long-range fire as well. This should make it particularly