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National Videogame Museum acquires a Nintendo PlayStation
The National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation console, specifically the Sony MSF-1 model, which is believed to be the oldest and only existing unit. The museum is located in Frisco, Texas, and is open to the public for viewing.
Gaming PCs will be too expensive for ordinary people by 2028 predicts report
A report from Gartner predicts that PC hardware will become prohibitively expensive for average consumers by 2028 due to ongoing component shortages and rising costs. This trend is expected to significantly impact the entry-level PC market, potentially leading to a decline in PC shipments and influencing console manufacturers' strategies.
The United States' National Videogame Museum has acquired the "mythical" Nintendo PlayStation which led to the PS1's creation
The United States' National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype, an early development system for Sony's planned Super Nintendo CD attachment. This artifact represents a significant piece of gaming history, marking the initial collaboration between Nintendo and Sony before their eventual split and Sony's development of the original PlayStation console.
National Videogame Museum Acquires "Mythical" Nintendo PlayStation Dev Unit
The National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation development unit, believed to be the oldest known artifact of the collaboration between Nintendo and Sony. This MSF-1 unit represents an original development system for the Super Nintendo CD-ROM attachment, a significant piece of gaming history that explored a potential CD-based future for the console.
Here Are The 12 Finalists For The World Video Game Hall Of Fame In 2026
The Strong Museum has revealed the 12 finalists for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame, including first-time nominees like Silent Hill, Mega Man, and League of Legends, alongside returning candidates such as Angry Birds. The inductees will be announced on May 7, with a "Player's Choice" category allowing fan votes to influence one ballot.
After Cancelling Most PC Ports, Sony Promotes New 'PC Ready' Controller
Sony is promoting a new 'PC ready' controller bundle for the PlayStation 5, despite reports of cancelling most PC ports for its single-player first-party games. While some titles like Marvel's Wolverine will no longer be ported, live service games such as Marathon and Helldivers 2 will continue to release on PC and potentially other platforms like Xbox Series X.
Sony's Silence On Bloodborne May Be About Respect, Not Strategy
Sony has reportedly refrained from pursuing a Bloodborne remake due to a desire to maintain a strong relationship with FromSoftware and its president, Hidetaka Miyazaki. While a remake could be financially lucrative, Sony may be prioritizing its future collaborations with the acclaimed developer, who has expressed a desire for no one else to touch the game. This speculation aligns with past statements from former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida.
Marathon lands surprise PS4 and Xbox One age rating ahead of launch, but should last-gen players really get their hopes up?
Marathon has received an ESRB rating that includes mentions of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, despite not being officially announced for last-gen consoles. Developer Bungie has not yet commented on the rating, leaving speculation about potential backward compatibility for the recently launched multiplayer shooter.
Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
Resident Evil Village topped the PlayStation Store download charts for both North America and Europe in February, despite launching only two days before the end of the month. Other notable entries included Reanimal and God of War: Sons of Sparta, while Red Dead Redemption 2 led the PS4 charts and Alien: Rogue Incursion topped the PSVR2 charts.
What Is Going On At PlayStation? feat. Jason Schreier
Sony has recently made significant decisions, including the closure of Bluepoint Games, which has dashed hopes for a Bloodborne remake, and a reduced focus on PC releases. Journalist Jason Schreier was interviewed to provide insight into these ongoing developments within the company.
Oblivion Remastered multiplayer mod announced by company aiming to give a bunch of single player games their GTA 5 moment
ReadyCode, a company co-founded by former tech leads, has announced a multiplayer mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, aiming to bring robust online community server capabilities to single-player games. The company has raised $3 million in seed funding, including from Sony's Innovation Fund, to develop its ReadyM framework, which supports features like cooperative campaigns, role-playing servers, and custom economies. ReadyCode plans to monetize through server owner fees while keeping the platform and mods free for players, and emphasizes collaboration with game developers and publishers.
Sony will no longer bring its first-party games to PCs, marking a major shift
Sony is reportedly shifting its strategy and will no longer release major single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, reversing a trend that began in 2020. While some online titles and games from external developers will still receive PC ports, this decision may limit future access to Sony's flagship titles on the platform. The change is attributed to weaker sales of recent PC ports and concerns about brand dilution.
Uppgifter: Playstation slutar släppa sina stora singleplayer-spel på pc
According to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the company's plans, Sony is reportedly ceasing the release of its major single-player PlayStation titles on PC. While online games like Marathon and Marvel's Avengers will continue, titles such as Ghost of Yōtei and Saros are expected to remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5. This shift is reportedly due to lower-than-expected PC sales for some titles and concerns about hindering PS5 sales, though the strategy is not considered final and could change.
List of Games That Shut Down Soon After Launch
This article lists several live-service games that experienced extremely short lifespans after launch, with some shutting down within days or weeks due to low player counts or negative reception. Notable examples include The Day Before (4 days), The Culling 2 (8 days), and Concord (14 days), highlighting the challenges of sustaining online games in a competitive market.
Battlefield 6 Faces Player Outrage After Turning $50 Skins Free in Just One Week
Battlefield 6 is facing player backlash after in-game skins, initially priced at $50, were made free within a week. The article also discusses the broader trend of publishers prioritizing live-service multiplayer games in pursuit of titles like Fortnite, impacting overall game output.
Marathon review in progress – extracting the fun
Bungie's reboot of Marathon is a challenging extraction shooter that requires perseverance to appreciate its potential, despite a troubled development. While the game features a striking art style and the studio's signature gunplay, its steep learning curve, convoluted menus, and unforgiving gameplay can be frustrating for newcomers. Early impressions suggest that Marathon may eventually offer compelling high-stakes gameplay, but it faces stiff competition from similar titles.
Sony Apparently Pulls the Plug on PC Ports of Saros, Ghost of Yotei
Sony has reportedly canceled planned PC ports for several first-party games, including Saros and Ghost of Yotei, as part of a recent strategy shift to prioritize its own hardware. This decision appears to stem from PC port sales not meeting expectations, contributing minimally to overall revenue.
Sony Pulls Back on PC Ports - Ghost of Yotei, Wolverine Won't Come to PC
Sony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, with upcoming exclusives like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Wolverine no longer planned for PC releases. This shift is attributed to lower-than-expected sales of previous PC ports and concerns that bringing exclusives to PC may damage the PlayStation brand's identity.
Xbox och Xbox 360 – de gyllene generationerna
This article analyzes the impact and legacy of Microsoft's Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. It details their development, key games like Halo and Gears of War, the success of Xbox Live, and their influence on the console gaming landscape, highlighting how they challenged established players like Sony and Nintendo.
Bloomberg reporter details why Playstation may have exited PC as a former Xbox head thinks Sony views Valve as a "new competitor"
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier's comments suggest Sony may be reconsidering its PC releases, with a former Xbox head viewing Valve as a new competitor. This has ignited discussions within the PC gaming community regarding platform exclusivity strategies.