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May 05, 2022
The monthly subscription gaming model is a huge trend in the game industry that will likely triple the value of the industry. According to experts, the subscription-based and cloud gaming industry will reach about $7.24 billion by 2027. Especially, after the success of the Xbox Game Pass, many giants in the industry are thinking about shifting to a subscription-based gaming model.
Companies such as Amazon, Apple, and Google are new in the cloud-based gaming model offering a wide range of games to their users. Despite so many developments in the cloud-based gaming industry, many experts still think that the model won’t succeed in the long run. Let’s understand the challenges that the monthly subscription gaming model might face.
Gamers Prefer Retail
The major problem is why experts think the monthly subscription gaming model won’t succeed in retail purchasing. Gamers still prefer retail over online games to experience physical satisfaction. They feel happy about buying
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April 01, 2022
A common debate among gamers is whether console gaming is better than PC gaming or not. Most people think that a gaming PC gives them more flexibility and control over their experience. At the same time, seasoned console owners pledge their loyalty to their favorite brand, be it Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo. We are well into 2022, and gaming console sales aren't slowing down a bit. With that in mind, let's look at the bestselling gaming consoles in 2022 so far.
What are the Bestselling Gaming Consoles of 2022?
1. Sony PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 by Sony is a game console from the future. It is the most anticipated game console of 2022 and has the highest sales in the first three months. While many people aren't a fan of its design and lack of stability, it makes up for its excellent qualities to count. The DualSense controller looks great. It has a touchpad and motion sensor from the previous PlayStation controller.
The new and improved vibration
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April 01, 2022
Just after the fantastic admiration of Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerilla Games launched Horizon Forbidden West in the gaming world. Horizon Forbidden West is a more accomplished action-packed game with bold innovations than its forerunner. Having quite an interesting, impressive story, Horizon Forbidden West might be an early runner in the race of games in 2022. But is this game for everyone?
Well, if you are already a fan of Horizon Zero Dawn games, then Horizon Forbidden West might be a good update on your PS4. But if you didn’t find the previous game attractive, this one is most likely not for you as both of the games are like two flip sides of a coin.
Just after six months, the story came into the eyes of the gaming world. Horizon Zero Dawn has proved to be an elevator for the Guerilla games studio with previous success in PlayStation platforms. Moreover, Horizon Forbidden west is more beautiful on PlayStation 5.
In addition, Guerilla Games has created a female character
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March 29, 2022
PlayStation fans have been over the moon since the new Project Spartacus launch arrived. We all knew it would happen since Microsoft dropped the Xbox Game Pass. So, what is the long-awaited Sony Spartacus Project?
Sony Spartacus directly competes with the Xbox Game Pass, giving all PlayStation users the same experience. There are so many unknown facts about the upcoming Spartacus Project, and this article covers all of them.
What is Sony Spartacus?
Sony Spartacus is a monthly subscription service that allows you to access games available through the PlayStation 4 and 5. Not only that, Spartacus members will be able to download a variety of games. If you have a PS Plus membership, Project Spartacus may expand the membership service.
Will Sony Spartacus Be Backward Compatible?
The PS5 is already backward compatible. We can assume that Sony Spartacus will also be backward compatible to get access to PS4 games and games from earlier consoles that have
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February 26, 2022
Horizon Forbidden West is a new chapter for Horizon Zero Dawn. It is an action game that features an open world, where you will solve a quest in a post-apocalyptic western United States. The developers were about to launch the game last year, but due to the pandemic, it wasn’t possible.
The star of the game, Aloy, is on a quest to save the world from unknown dangers. In this version of Horizon, you will experience new:
- Abilities
- Weapons
- Foes
- Friends
- Robotic dinosaur baddies
- Yikes
While Sony is the publisher of this game, Guerilla Games is the developer. This means that there would be a tremendous amount of action, characters, and creatures. According to various resources, this game will be available on both PS5 and PS4.
Release Date
In the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021, the director of the game, Mathijs de Jonge surprised the enthusiasts, passionately waiting, with the final release date of
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February 15, 2022
PS Plus has come out with this month’s game titles that it will give out for free. As one of the main selling points of the subscription, along with offering players access to online features, it manages to grab people’s attention. With Playstation giving out a variety of high-profile games like Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, God of War III, and Uncharted 4, people are careful never to miss the free games that it gives out.
While there are no high-profile AAA games available this month, the selection is great if you’re a fan of indie games. These games include:
PS Plus Games for February 2022
UFC 4
UFC 4 is the fourth installment in EA’s flagship series of MMA fighting games. The game was released in 2020 to much fanfare, as both critics and fans complimented the game’s revamped combat and different combat modes.
It is not a regular fighting game, as the striking has been remade from the ground up, with mechanics surrounding the takedowns
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February 12, 2022
In the early days of 2022, Microsoft made waves by purchasing Activision Blizzard. The company is responsible for some of the biggest online franchises of all time (starcraft and overwatch), the biggest MMO ever (world of warcraft), and the highest-grossing annual series (call of duty), could possibly become an Xbox exclusive developer. And for a price tag of over $70 billion, it was the largest acquisition in gaming history.
With such a massive acquisition taking place, Sony was quick to respond with one of their own. Sony will be purchasing the original Halo developer for a relatively tame price tag of just $3.6 billion. It is one of three major consolidations to happen in the games industry in a single month.
According to the fine print, the original Halo development studio will become an independent subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). The current management team at Bungie will be part of the board of directors, which will include the current CEO.
SIE
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July 10, 2021
A week ago news website PlayStation Lifestyle reported that there was a company named Simulmedia that was looking to implement mobile-style advertisements into console games. In that report, the company claimed that EA signed a deal to work those ads in. This week, EA denied those reports and said that they’re not currently looking at those style ads in games.
The rebuttal came after the story gained traction, with EA saying that they haven’t signed any type of agreement with Simulmedia and that they’re not going to be putting paid ads into games in the way
At this point, Simulmedia has not issued a comment on why they said that they’re working with EA. The company also said that they’re working with Hi-Rez Studios, who’s known for putting out the games Smite and Paladins.
A statement from EA regarding the matter read in part: “Following incorrect reports suggesting that we are looking to introduce ‘TV-style’ commercials into our games, we wanted to clarify that in-game
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July 10, 2021
Sony is joining the game of purchasing third-party studios, as it’s been announced that the company is purchasing Finnish game developer Housemarque, who recently released the PS5 exclusive Returnal.
The purchase price wasn’t known as of press time, but the announcement was made via the PlayStation Blog, wherein Hermen Hulst welcomed the Resogun designer into the fold. The company will now be making exclusive releases for the PS4 and PS5 platforms, with the possibility of games also being ported to PC after initial launches.
In the blog post, Hulst wrote in part: “Today I’m thrilled to welcome a new member to the PlayStation Studios family! I have been a fan of Housemarque since the studio’s early days when they introduced Super Stardust HD to PlayStation fans. Housemarque’s recent release of Returnal proves the studio is one with incredible vision, capable of creating memorable new games that resonate with our community. This addition enhances the creative force of PlayStation
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March 14, 2020
The largest gaming event in the world has been halted in its tracks, as E3 2020 was canceled this week by the ESA due to fears of contamination from the coronavirus.
The event is highly anticipated by gamers around the world, as new games and consoles are generally shown off at the show. This year’s event was thought to show off next-gen hardware such as the Xbox Series X, as well as new games that will be graphically superior to what’s found on current consoles. The event was scheduled for June in Los Angeles, but concerns over the coronavirus have caused numerous events around the world to change their plans.
In a statement regarding the cancelation, the ESA said, "Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the Covid-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters.