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Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny create a fellowship program to fund and help young game designers
Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a grant program designed to fund and mentor aspiring game designers. The foundation will provide initial funding of $100,000 to 20 selected recipients from university programs, with potential for up to $500,000 more for promising projects. The program offers mentorship and publisher introductions with no strings attached, allowing creators to retain ownership of their work.
Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch university-affiliated fellowship program
PlayStation lead architect Mark Cerny and video game show host Geoff Keighley have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a university-affiliated fellowship program offering six-figure grants to support upcoming game developers. The program aims to provide 'no-strings-attached' funding and mentorship, with fellows retaining full ownership of their projects. Despite the positive initiative, some former honorees of Keighley's past 'Future Class' program have voiced criticism regarding past experiences with mentorship and opportunity offerings.
Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch Nova Games Foundation to fund young designers
Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a philanthropic program offering grants to young game designers. The foundation will provide $100,000 grants annually to 20 designers, with some eligible for up to $500,000, and includes mentorship from industry veterans. Recipients retain game ownership and can choose their own publishers and platforms.
PS4, PS5 Hardware Architect Says He’s “Nearing the End” Of His Career, Announces Nova Foundation
PlayStation 4 and 5 lead architect Mark Cerny, nearing the end of his career, has partnered with Geoff Keighley to launch the Nova Foundation. This initiative aims to foster independent game development by offering six-figure grants and mentorship to aspiring designers, with applications opening in December. Cerny and Keighley have personally donated to establish the foundation, emphasizing its philanthropic nature.
PlayStation console mastermind Mark Cerny is "nearing the end" of his career and putting millions into helping…
Mark Cerny, PlayStation's lead systems architect, is nearing the end of his career and is co-founding The Nova Games Foundation with Geoff Keighley. The foundation will award grants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to aspiring game developers, aiming to support future generations in the industry.
Sony is Testing PS5 Pro Update That Enables Enhanced PSSR By Default – Rumor
Sony is reportedly testing a beta system software update for the PlayStation 5 Pro that will enable the "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" feature by default for all supported games. While users can still disable the feature, it will be automatically applied to games that support even the older version of PSSR. This move suggests Sony's growing confidence in its AI-based image upscaling technology, which has seen improvements and is being developed in collaboration with AMD.
Did this week's PlayStation State of Play host the largest number of games running on PS5 Pro? Not technically, but close
This analysis examines the presence of PlayStation 5 Pro footage in Sony's State of Play presentations since the console's announcement. While initial reveals lacked Pro-specific content, recent showcases have increasingly featured 'Captured on PS5 Pro' branding, with the February 2025 State of Play highlighting eight titles. The article discusses the PS5 Pro's perceived muted reception compared to the PS4 Pro and speculates on Sony's strategy for the hardware amidst rising consumer electronics prices and potential next-generation console delays.
Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even "change business models" in response to the memory crisis
Sony has not yet determined the release date or price for the PlayStation 6 due to rising memory costs and economic factors. President and CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that the company is observing the situation and considering various simulations, including potential changes to business models, to address the impact of increased manufacturing costs.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
PlayStation legend Mark Cerny tried to kick off the Spyro the Dragon speedrunning scene back in 1998, and he held the…
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny attempted to establish the speedrunning scene for Spyro the Dragon in 1998, setting an initial world record of 1 hour and 45 minutes. This early time is recognized as the first world record on Speedrun.com, with faster times taking over 12 years to emerge.
Sony Fans Are Betting Against a PS6 Reveal in 2026
Sony fans are betting against a PlayStation 6 reveal in 2026, with most speculating a 2027 or later release. Conflicting reports and industry insider information suggest potential delays due to rising production costs and chip shortages impacting both PlayStation 6 and future Xbox consoles. Despite some recent positive outlooks on chip availability, market sentiment remains cautious about an early next-generation console launch.
PS6 Could Cut Costs with Just 1TB Storage, But Games May Have Smaller File Sizes Than Before
Speculation suggests the PlayStation 6 may launch with 1TB of storage and omit a disc drive to cut costs, similar to the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. If implemented, neural texture compression technology could potentially reduce game file sizes, mitigating the impact of lower storage capacity.
How Life is Strange: Reunion actors Telle and DeVries are preparing to say farewell to Max and Chloe
PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny discusses the implementation of the revised Performance Support Super Resolution (PSSR) technology. This upgrade, similar to FSR 4, is now available on PlayStation 5 Pro and aims to provide transformative quality improvements for titles releasing in 2026.
″It's Just So Lame″ - RTGI Modder Thinks DLSS 5 Is Impressive But Shares AI Slop Sentiment
PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny discusses the evolution of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), a technology similar to FSR 4, which is expected to be available for 2026 titles on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The interview touches upon the transformative quality upgrades and the sentiment surrounding AI upscaling technologies like DLSS 5.
The Big PSSR Interview With Mark Cerny
PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny discusses the revised PSSR upscaling technology, which is now available on PS5 Pro. This technology aims to provide significant visual upgrades for titles released in 2026 and beyond.
The Big PSSR Interview With Mark Cerny
PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny discusses the revised PSSR upscaling technology, which is now available on PS5 Pro. This technology aims to provide significant visual upgrades for titles released in 2026 and beyond.
Sony reveals that its new PSSR upscaling for the Playstation 5 Pro has the same 'core' as AMD's FSR Redstone but that doesn't necessarily mean older AMD PC graphics cards are set to get an FSR upgrade
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro features a new PSSR upscaling technology that shares a core algorithm with AMD's FSR Redstone, though implementations differ due to hardware. While the PS5 Pro boasts significantly higher INT8 performance, it's unlikely that this will directly translate to FSR upgrades for older AMD PC graphics cards. Future PlayStation platforms may receive frame generation capabilities.
PS5 console architect Mark Cerny confirms FSR Frame Generation is coming to PlayStation 'at some point' but not in 2026 — 'All I can say is that we have no more releases planned for this year'
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro console architect Mark Cerny confirmed that AMD's FSR Frame Generation technology will eventually come to PlayStation platforms. He stated that the co-developed technology is progressing well and that Sony has no further major releases planned for the current year. Cerny also mentioned that Sony's updated PSSR upscaling technology is faster and offers improved image quality for supported games.
PS5 Pro architect Mark Cerny says Sony's updated PSSR tech is 'something like 100 microseconds faster than the…
PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny revealed that Sony's updated PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) AI upscaling technology is approximately 100 microseconds faster than the original. This improvement allows for an 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' option to force-upgrade supported games, leading to better image stability and clarity. The update has begun rolling out for various PS5 Pro enhanced titles.
PS5 Pro’s “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” Option Won’t Get Updated With Future PSSR Versions
PlayStation 5 Pro lead architect Mark Cerny stated that the 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' option will not be updated with future PSSR versions, allowing the community to provide clear guidance on its use. While current machine learning libraries are in early stages for PlayStation, Cerny indicated that future updates to PSSR and the introduction of frame generation technology, co-developed with AMD, are planned for PlayStation platforms, though no further releases are scheduled for this year.
