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  • Valve Announces New Vr-based Half Life Game, To Be Unveiled This Week

    Valve Announces New Vr-based Half Life Game, To Be Unveiled This Week

    Something to look forward to for fans of Half-Life, as Valve has confirmed that a new VR title for the game is on its way. Dubbed as Half-Life: Alyx, the upcoming VR title will feature Half-Life 2 co-star Alyx Vance.

    The announcement was on the @valvesoftware Twitter account. The tweet confirms that the game’s full reveal will be held this Thursday at 10 am Pacific Time. Meanwhile, key sources suggest that Half-Life: Alyx will be showcased during the game awards on December 12, while it’s slated for a release in March 2020. It will be the first official Half-Life game since the release of Half-Life 2, which was released 12 years ago in 2007.

    All Half-Life titles are considered one of the most influential and critically acclaimed PC games ever made. That said, Valve never finished any of the game’s trilogies. After the release of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, Valve launched Half-Life Episode 1 and Half-Life Episode 2, though never came out with Episode 3. Hence, a return to the franchise is well overdue.

    Not much is know about the game so far, but reports suggest that Half-Life 2: Alyx won’t be a Half-Life 2 sequel. Instead, the game’s storyline will revolve around the period in between the first two Half-Life games, years before the events of Half-Life 2 and before Gordon Freeman’s return to the franchise. Besides, leaks also suggest that it will be a single-player, story-driven experience with 12-16 hours of gameplay, taking place in between the original Half-Life game and Half-Life 2. That said, it’s pretty clear from the title that gamers would play as Alex Vance.

    Are you excited about the next game in the iconic franchise being a VR title coming to Steam? Let us know in the comment section below.

  • Google Stadia to Get 10 More Games at Launch

    Google Stadia to Get 10 More Games at Launch

    Earlier this month, Google announced that only 12 games would launch alongside its cloud-based Stadia game service. Though in what appears to be a sudden turn of events, the search engine giant has added 10 more titles to Google Stadia’s launch lineup. Hence, the service is now ready for launch with a total of 22 games, as opposed to 12 games announced earlier.

    The announcement was made by Google Stadia boss Phil Harrison. The news, however, shouldn’t come as a surprise as Google took some slack when it announced the initial launch lineup. It included a rather bleak lineup of 12 games, though Google will now add 10 more titles to the list with games such as Final Fantasy XV, NBA 2K 15, and Rage 2, to name a few.

    Below Is the Complete Launch Lineup for Google Stadia:

    Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
    Destiny 2: The Collection (free with Stadia Pro subscription)
    Gylt
    Just Dance 2020
    Kine
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Rise of the Tomb Raider
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Samurai Shodown (free with Stadia Pro subscription)
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    Thumper
    Tomb Raider 2013
    Attack on Titan: Final Battle 2
    Farming Simulator 2019
    Final Fantasy XV
    Football Manager 2020
    Grid 2019
    Metro Exodus
    NBA 2K20
    Rage 2
    Trials Rising
    Wolfenstein: Youngblood

    Announced back in March, Google Stadia is slated for a release in November 2019 via a Founder Edition Bundle for $130. This edition includes three months of Stadia Pro which costs $10 a month. It lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps, includes a copy of Destiny 2, offers discounts on all games on Stadia store, as well as access to a collection of free games.

    The service is essentially a streaming platform built to run games without a high-end PC or console. All you need is a Chromecast and television which allows you to access high-resolution games via the cloud

  • Google Stadia Launch Lineup Revealed

    Google Stadia Launch Lineup Revealed

    Google has finally revealed the list of games launching with Google Stadia, the company’s cloud-based streaming platform which launches this month. The company has announced that it plans to offer 12 gaming titles when the platform launches on November 19. These include Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Destiny 2: The Collection, GYLT, Just Dance 2020, Kine, Mortal Kombat 11, Red Dead Redemption 2, Thumper, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and Samurai Shodown.

    As you can see from the list above, few of Google Stadia’s launch titles include the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mortal Kombat 11, which are relatively new titles and have received rave reviews from both experts and gamers.

    Besides, there’s more to come in the coming months. Google has already confirmed a number of titles set to arrive on Google Stadia before the end of the year. These include the likes of Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, Borderlands 3, Darksiders: Genesis, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Farming Simulator 19, Final Fantasy XV, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Grid, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K 2020, Rage 2, Trials Rising and Wolfenstein Youngblood.

    In case you didn’t know, Google Stadia is a streaming platform designed to run games without a high-end PC or console. All you’ll need is a Chromecast and television which allows you to access high-resolution games via the cloud.

    Announced back in March, Google Stadia is slated for a release in November 2019 via a Founder Edition Bundle for $130. This edition includes three months of Stadia Pro which costs $10 a month. It lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps, includes a copy of Destiny 2, offers discounts on all games on Stadia store, as well as access to a collection of free games.

    Besides, the Founder’s Edition also includes a Buddy Pass which you can gift to a friend for three months. It also includes the exclusive Stadia controller along with Chromecast Ultra.

  • The Outer Worlds to Release on Nintendo Switch in 2020, New Patch Incoming Next Week

    The Outer Worlds to Release on Nintendo Switch in 2020, New Patch Incoming Next Week

    The Outer Worlds is said to release on the Nintendo Switch in early 2020. The announcement was made during an earnings call where Take-Two Interactive announced that the game will be released on Nintendo Switch during its 2020 fiscal year. Now, this means that the game could launch on the Nintendo Switch before the end of the fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2020.

    The company behind Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds is the latest game by Obsidian Entertainment. The game was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on October 25. Since the game’s release, it has managed to draw a lot of attention thanks to its traditional RPG approach combined with a witty and sharp modern experience.

    Elsewhere, Obsidian Entertainment also announced that a new update for The Outer Worlds is also coming next week. The upcoming update, Patch 1.1.1.0, primarily addresses several bugs in the game but also brings subtle gameplay improvements.

    “At this time, we would like to let you all know that we are looking at releasing a patch next week to implement some changes and bug fixes. This patch is currently in the testing phase and as long as no other issues occur during this time, we hope to release it to you all sometime next week. Please be aware that this can change, but we are working hard to make this timeline and things are looking good thus far,” wrote Obsidian on its forums in a post shared on Thursday.

    You can check out the full patch notes below:

    • The crashing issue in Tartarus
    • Increase Font Size – Conversations/Subtitles
    • Muffled sound effects occur at random times for players on the PS4
    • Companions dying and failing companion quests on modes other than Supernova
    • Unable to finish “Radio Free Monarch”
    • Trophy “Not the Best Choice” fails to unlock properly
  • Minecraft Earth Early Access Now Available in 9 Countries

    Minecraft Earth Early Access Now Available in 9 Countries

    Microsoft has released the early access build of its augmented reality game, Minecraft Earth. The company confirmed that the game has arrived on PlayStore for Android and AppStore for iOS in nine countries. These include the UK, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Iceland, the Philipines, South Korea, and Sweden.

    Users in the supported regions can now play the early access version of Minecraft Earth, which offers more features than its earlier beta version. That said, the beta version won’t be a complete reflection of what the game will look like upon its final release.

    Microsoft appears to be a tad behind schedule with the game’s release. The company earlier said that it plans to release Minecraft Earth in all countries before the end of 2019.

    With Minecraft Earth, Microsoft wants to take on other popular AR games like Pokemon Go and Wizards Unite. Much like the current Minecraft game for PC, Minecraft Earth is also a block building and adventure game. However, the game is specifically designed for Android and iOS and uses augmented reality to build creations wherever you like using your smartphone. You can place your creations on the streets, in a park, or even around the home, so that other Minecraft Earth players can view them using their smartphones.

    Minecraft Earth is completely free, implying that the full version of the game will be a free-to-play game. Android and iOS users can download it at no cost and play the game as much as they’d like without any hidden costs. There will, however, be a store to purchase extra Mobs and skins though Microsoft is yet to reveal exact details of in-app purchases. In the meantime, you can find out more about the game from the official website.

  • Fortnite player Jarvis Kaye gets a life ban for using Aimbots

    Fortnite player Jarvis Kaye gets a life ban for using Aimbots

    Professional Fortnite player Jarvis Kaye, who has nearly 2 million followers on YouTube has been permanently banned from playing the game over the use of aimbots.

    Jarvis posted an emotional six-minute video on YouTube apologizing for his actions. He added that he’s been banned for life for uploading videos that showed him using aimbots, which is essentially a hack designed to improve the accuracy of your shooting.

    In his defense, he revealed in the video that he only used aimbots in Fornite’s casual solos mode and playground mode while making content for his followers on YouTube and Twitch. Jarvis also added that he had never used an aimbot while playing in a competitive setting.

    “All I was thinking about whilst I was making those videos was just how entertaining and interesting these videos would be for you guys to watch,” said Kaye.

    Jarvis stated later in the video that being permanently banned from playing the game he loved so much would be a bitter pill to swallow. He also added that he’s not looking for an easy way out, and is ready to accept any punishment from Epic.

    In response, Epic Games stated that it has a no-tolerance policy towards any form of cheating.

    “We have a zero-tolerance policy for the usage of cheat software. When people use aimbots or other cheat technologies to gain an unfair advantage, they ruin games for people who are playing fairly,” Epic Games told in a statement.

    Jarvis later stated that he should have noted Fortnite’s Terms of Service agreement, which clearly prohibits the use of “cheats, bots, scripts, or mods not expressly authorized by Epic” that give players any form of unfair advantage.

    In light of these events, fans and followers of Jarvis have started a social media campaign with the FreeJarvis hashtag. Some fans also pointed the XXiF’s punishment, who was caught cheating in one of the world cup qualifiers, though only got a week’s suspension, while Jarvis got a permanent ban for using aimbots in a non-competitive setting.

  • Google confirms first Stadia Game Studios in Montreal

    Google confirms first Stadia Game Studios in Montreal

    Google Stadia is officially slated for a release on November 19. Now, the company has announced the first games studio that’ll be a part of Stadia Games and Entertainment. The studio will be based in Montreal and create exclusive games that utilize the cloud gaming platform.

    “Google’s very first exclusive studio will produce exclusive, original content across a diverse portfolio,” said industry veteran Jade Raymond. She further added the city’s rich gaming culture and heritage that launched multiple studios and many outstanding games.

    She also mentioned that Stadia Games and Entertainment will join hands with other studios to help them bring Stadia technology to other games and take them to the next level.

    “Stadia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace; these diverse perspectives will shape the games we create together. We’re committed to building an environment that will empower the developers who work at Stadia to create new, unique gaming experiences,” said Jade Raymond.

    We’re just a few weeks away from Stadis’s November 19th release via a Founder Edition Bundle for $130. This edition includes three months of Stadia Pro which costs $10 a month. It lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps, includes a copy of Destiny 2, offers discounts on all games on Stadia store, as well as access to a collection of free games.

    Besides, the Founder’s Edition also includes a Buddy Pass which you can gift to a friend for three months. It also includes the exclusive Stadia controller along with Chromecast Ultra.

    The base subscription called Stadia Pro will be offered at $10/month. It gives players access to stream games at 4K resolution/60 frames-per-second. However, the service won’t offer all the games as new ones need to bought separately. Also, you’ll have to purchase the standalone Stadia controller which costs $70. Also, a free version of Stadia, called Stadia Base, is slated for a release sometime next year as well.

    Google also revealed a list of over 30 games that will be available for purchase when Google Stadia officially launches in November. These include the likes of Doom, Doom Eternal, Ghost Recon: Breakout, as well as other popular first-person shooters. Other Stadia games announced include Final Fantasy XV, Darksiders Genesis, Metro Exodus, The Divison 2, and many more. Both Mortal Kombat 11 and Battle for the Grid will also be available on launch day.

  • First photos of PlayStation 5 devkit leaked on the web

    First photos of PlayStation 5 devkit leaked on the web

    Earlier this month, Sony revealed some enticing details about the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. In an interview, CEO Jim Ryan stated the DualShock controller that’ll come bundled with the PS5 will feature haptic technology and adaptive triggers. According to Sony, haptic technology will allow gamers to truly feel a broader range of feedback. The second innovation is called adaptive triggers, will be incorporated into the L2/R2 trigger buttons. Sony says that these two innovations when combined ‘can produce a powerful experience that better simulates various actions’.

    “Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle through rocky terrain,” explained Sony

    Besides, the company said it’ll stick with the existing naming pattern, which essentially means that the next console will be officially called the PlayStation 5. Finally, the company also confirmed its plans to release the PS5 sometime during the 2020 holiday season. Now, leaked photos of the console’s devkit have surfaced on the web.

    The photo falls in line with previously leaked patent sketches of the PS5. We can see several front-facing ports as well as multiple vents. Besides, the top of the console features a V-shaped design, which happens to be Roman numeral V. Elsewhere, we can see a big circle on the console’s right, which rumors indicate will allow 4K live streaming at the press of a button. The leaked image also shows as many as six USB ports, along with the standard eject, reset, and standby buttons.

    That said, even if this leak is genuine, there’s no guarantee that the actual finished product will look similar to the PlayStation 5 devkit.

    Sony has confirmed its plans to release the PlayStation 5 during the 2020 holiday season. Though we can expect plenty of photos and rumors to emerge before the company officially unveils the PS5 next year. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • League of Legends Wild Rift to launch on iOS and Android in 2020

    League of Legends Wild Rift to launch on iOS and Android in 2020

    Rumors about ‘League of Legends’ making its way to smartphones initially surfaced in May. Now, Riot Games has officially confirmed that League of Legends: Wild Rift will launch on iOS and Android in 2020. The company gave the official confirmation during a bunch of announcements posted on YouTube to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary.

    According to Riot Games, the mobile version of League of Legends is inspired by the wildly popular original MOBA title, which was released on the PC ten years ago. It’ll be built from scratch and will feature a similar five-on-five gameplay that made the original title so popular. However, the company adds that individual matches are much shorter at around 15-20 minutes. Besides, there’s a twin-stick control scheme which Riot says will allow for faster responses during battles.

    “Wild Rift is not a port of LoL on PC.It is a new game built from scratch to ensure it is a polished, legitimate LoL experience that’s worth players’ time,” the company said.

    Apart from these changes, the mobile version of the game will remain largely similar. It’ll have the same 5v5 maps alongside a huge character roster.

    Launched nearly ten years ago, League of Legends is still one of the most popular PC game in the world. However, sources indicate that compared to 2017, the game’s revenue dipped by 21 percent last year. Therefore, it appears Riot Games wants to cash in on the growing popularity of mobile games. Games like Fortnite and PUBG have enjoyed massive success on both iOS and Android, hence it’s not surprising that Riot Games is looking to jump onto the mobile platform.

    Riot plans to launch the mobile version of League of Legends across the globe by the end of 2020. Not to mention, the game is slated for a debut on consoles next year.

    Are you excited about League of Legends coming to iOS, Android, and consoles? Let us know in the comments below.

  • New PlayStation 5 details revealed by Sony

    New PlayStation 5 details revealed by Sony

    Sony has revealed new and rather exciting details about its next-gen PlayStation console. To begin with, the company has confirmed it’ll stick with the existing naming pattern, which essentially means that the next console will be officially called the PlayStation 5.

    Besides, Sony has also confirmed the console’s release date. In an interview with Wired, company CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the console will launch for the 2020 holiday season. Also, the company shared some specific details about what we can look forward to in the PlayStation 5. For instance, the DualShock controller that’ll come bundled with the PS5 will feature haptic technology and adaptive triggers.

    “First, we’re adopting haptic feedback to replace the “rumble” technology found in controllers since the 5th generation of consoles. With haptics, you truly feel a broader range of feedback, so crashing into a wall in a race car feels much different than making a tackle on the football field. You can even get a sense for a variety of textures when running through fields of grass or plodding through the mud”, explained Sony.

    The second innovation is called adaptive triggers, which are incorporated into the L2/R2 trigger buttons. Cerny stated that adaptive triggers offer varying levels of resistance.

    “Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle through rocky terrain. In combination with the haptics, this can produce a powerful experience that better simulates various actions. Game creators have started to receive early versions of the new controller, and we can’t wait to see where their imagination goes with these new features at their disposal,’ explained Sony.

    The upcoming DualShock 5 controller will also get USB-C charging and larger battery capacity.

    Another notable mention is ray-tracing support. System architect Mark Cerny stated that ‘there is ray-tracing acceleration in the GPU hardware, which I believe is the statement people were looking for”.

    Cerny also mentioned the console’s sold-state-drive id designed to keep everything nice and smooth. He added that SSD will not only offer faster reading, but it’ll also save space. Now, this implies that the extra space can be used to make games or patches smaller or to make more detailed environments. The PlayStation 5 will come equipped with a 4K Blu Ray player that supports discs of up to 100GB.

    “Rather than treating games like a big block of data, we’re allowing finer-grained access to the data,” explained Cerny.

    Meanwhile, Marco Thrush, President of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind Shadow of Colossus remake, also seemed excited about the PS5’s solid-state drive.

    “The SSD has me really excited. You don’t need to do gameplay hacks anymore to artificially slow players down- lock them behind doors, anything like that. Back in the cartridge days, games used to load instantly; we’re kind of going back to what consoles used to be,” said Thrush.

    As far as games go, Thrush also mentioned that ‘we’re working on something big right now’, I’ll let you figure out the rest”.

    Sony plans to launch the PlayStation 5 during the 2020 holiday season. More details about the console are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • PS4 System Update 7.0 brings Remote Play for all Android devices

    PS4 System Update 7.0 brings Remote Play for all Android devices

    Sony is prepping the launch of the new PS4 System Software update version 7.0 later this week. As expected, the new update will bring several changes to the platform, however, the most notable among them is the official rollout of Remote Play for Android devices.

    With the new update, gamers will be able to stream games from the console directly to their Android smartphone or tablet. Therefore, any Android device running Android 5.0 or later will allow PS4 owners to transmit audio and video from their console. All you’ll need to do is download the PS4 Remote Play app from the Play Store and follow the instructions to create the link.

    “For those who want to stream select PS4 games on mobile devices, Remote Play can now be used on smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher. Just download the PS4 Remote Play App from the Google Play store to use the feature,” Sony explained in a blog post.

    Not to mention, the Remote Play App has been updated for iPhone or iPad users, so they now can display the controller at all times, as well as lock the screen orientation.

    Elsewhere, Sony has also added the ability to use your DualShock 4 controller via Bluetooth on iOS, Mac, and Android devices.

    “Also, players will be able to use their DualShock 4 wireless controllers via Bluetooth for Remote Play on an Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All you need to do is update to Android 10, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or macOS Catalina (releasing in October) to use this feature,” Sony further added in the blog post.

    Apart from Remote Play, Sony has also enhanced the ‘Party’ feature on PS4 with the new update. From now on, you can play alongside sixteen as opposed to just eight friends. Besides, there’s been an improvement in Network connectivity as well as audio quality. Also, there’s now accessibility support in the form of chat transcription in the United States.

    Finally, Sony recommends that gamers should use a PS4 system with a wired connection via a LAN cable.

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator DLC revealed for Mortal Kombat 11

    Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator DLC revealed for Mortal Kombat 11

    Back in August, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character from the blockbuster Sci-Fi movie would soon join the character roster in the wildly popular fighting game, Mortal Kombat 11. Now, we have the first gameplay reveal of the character from the iconic action franchise, the T-800 Terminator, which looks exciting, to say the least.

    Going by the gameplay trailer, it looks like the T-800 plays on the heavier side with slow-moving attacks, relying on brute force as opposed to fast movements. Besides, the trailer also shows that the character gets a powerful projectile. Yes, you guessed it right! It’s the famous shotgun from Terminator 2. Classic Terminator stuff!

    Also, the T-800 gets a grenade projectile, allowing you to put some distance between you and your opponent making it a setup heavy character.

    Not to mention, Netherealm has paid meticulous attention to detail as the character certainly reminds you of the Terminator movie franchise. For instance, the camera zooms-in to show the T-800’s metal exoskeleton when the character is dealt with a crushing blow. Besides, the trailer also shows the T-800 being fired by Scorpion. And instead of just burning off as any character would, the T-800 turns into a full-fledged metallic skeleton who’s been chasing Sarah Connor for years.

    Terminator’s first brutality

    To pay further homage to the iconic film franchise, Sony Blade is getting a Sarah Connor DLC costume. So yes, you can certainly go back to the T1 days and beat the hell outta the T-800.

    Finally, Terminator’s first brutality is also here! And as you would expect, Netherealm did not disappoint as it’s very, very brutal. In the brutality, the Terminator grabs his opponent by the throat and then chokes it until their head shoots up in the air, and finally, blasts the head with a shotgun. Very nice touch.

    The Terminator T-800 will be available as early access on October 8 via the Kombat Pack. Mortal Kombat 11 is available for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Besides, the game is also set to release on Google Stadia next month.

  • 8BitDo Lite controller feels tailor-made for Switch Lite owners

    8BitDo Lite controller feels tailor-made for Switch Lite owners

    If you’re Nintendo Switch Lite owner looking for a controller that matches the adorable look of your console, 8BitDo’s newly launched controller might be the answer. The company’s newly launched 8BitDo Lite controller is an adorable looking gamepad styled after Nintendo’s new Switch Lite.

    The rectangular gamepad mimics the look of the Switch Lite so perfectly that it’s hard to say whether it comes from a third-party manufacturer. The 8BitDo Lite features largely the same buttons and functionality of a full-sized Nintendo Switch controller. The only difference being that instead of analog sticks, it has D-pads.

    8bitdo lite

    Priced at $25, the controller is now available for pre-order while shipping begins on October 30. It’ll be offered in yellow and teal color variants. Apart from Switch Lite, the controller also works with PC, Android, macOS, and more. It has a switch on top that lets you swap between Switch and Xbox compatible functionality. Connectivity features on the controller include USB C and Bluetooth.

    While there’s no apparent reason for gamers to use a wireless gamepad with the new Nintendo Switch Lite. That said, in case you still find the new console a tad heavy to hold for long periods, the 8BitDo Lite could be the perfect accessory to go with your Nintendo Switch Lite. Not to mention, it is so compact that one could easily fit one into a small bag.

  • PlayStation 5 to be more environment-friendly

    PlayStation 5 to be more environment-friendly

    Sony recently announced in a blog post about its commitment to making the PlayStation 5 more environment-friendly. The UN Environment committee plans to join hands with the video game industry to make it more sustainable.

    CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan said that the next PlayStation 5 will consume less power while in rest mode. According to him, one million PS5 owners using the feature would save enough electricity to power nearly a thousand homes. Besides, Sony wants to provide reference material for developers who want to make games that create sustainability.

    Sony will also work on several campaigns to create awareness, such as informing customers via messaging about energy-saving features in their consoles. Also, the company plans to launch PS VR games and applications that could bring awareness about climate issues.

    “There is an undeniable opportunity for leaders in the games industry to take a stand and support the UN Environment team by communicating the importance of preserving natural resources for generations to come. At PlayStation, we believe games have the power to ignite social change through educating people, evoking emotions, and inspiring hope. We could not be more proud to be part of the Playing for the Planet Alliance and the commitments announced. We look forward to seeing what the industry can achieve together,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan.

    Sony also bragged about how it has been revising its production to become more energy-efficient and environment-friendly. According to the company, changes to the PlayStation 4 have already saved around 16 million metric tons of carbon emissions. Besides, Sony believes that this number will rise to 29 million metric tons over the next ten years.

    Elsewhere, the PlayStation 5 is also expected to feature a built-in SSD and offer 8K gameplay support. As far as release and pricing goes, Sony hasn’t revealed a specific price point or an exact release date yet, but multiple sources indicate that the PS5 won’t be released before April 2020.

  • Google Play Pass launched with 350 games and apps

    Google Play Pass launched with 350 games and apps

    Google has finally launched its version of Apple Arcade with the ‘Play Pass’ subscription service for Android-powered devices. The service will be available in the US starting this week, and it’s expected to roll out in other countries ‘soon’.

    Google Play Pass is similar to Apple Arcade, however, Google’s take on its app-based subscription model is slightly different than that of Apple. Google’s Play Pass Service includes apps as well as games, while Apple Aracde solely offers games with a library of 100 titles.

    Google Play Pass service bundles 350 games and apps with no ads and without any in-app purchases for $4.99. Besides, Google will offer users a 10-day free trial period and also plans to give users the first year at an introductory price of $1.99 a month.

    “The Play Pass collection spans hundreds of titles, from games that help you unwind to apps that power productivity,” said Google product manager Austin Shoemaker in a blog post.

    Some of the game titles offered in the service at launch include long-time favorites such as Limbo, Monument Valley, Stardew Valley, and Risk. Other notable games include the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Terraria, Old Man’s Journey, and Mini Metro. Nearly two-thirds of the apps included in the Play Pass service are games. Apart from games, the service also includes popular apps such as Accuweather which are served free of ads and without any in-app purchases.

    Besides, Google also promised that it plans to add new games and apps to the service every month.

    The launch of Play Pass comes as Google plans to make big headway in the gaming sector. The search engine giant plans to release Stadia in November. The upcoming streaming platform is designed to run games without a high-end PC or console. All you’ll need is a Chromecast and television which allows you to access high-resolution games via the cloud.