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PlayStation Store Refunds Being Issued for Canceled PS4 Game
Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Beast will not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One due to hardware limitations. Players who pre-ordered the game for these older consoles will be eligible for refunds. The game will still be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
‘60FPS feels like a bridge too far’: GTA 6 is likely to only run at 30fps on PS5 consoles due to CPU limitations, tech analysts say — but there’s hope that ‘a 40fps mode would be a good option if 60 is off the table’
Tech analysts at Digital Foundry predict that Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely launch with a 30FPS frame rate on current-gen consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, due to significant CPU limitations. While a 60FPS mode is considered unlikely even for the PlayStation 5 Pro, a 40FPS option might be feasible. Rockstar Games previously released 60FPS updates for Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 on current-gen consoles, suggesting a similar post-launch update for Grand Theft Auto 6 is possible.
Disc Read Error: A Lens Limitation
This article discusses the common 'Disc Read Error' issue experienced by original PlayStation 2 owners. It highlights a specific lens limitation as a primary cause for this prevalent hardware problem.
An infamously useless Dragon Quest weapon that's been a series mainstay for 39 years owes its existence to a Famicom limitation, according to the JRPG series' creator
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii explained that the series' iconic, weak "Cypress Sickle" weapon originated from a Famicom hardware limitation. Due to cartridge space constraints, the game could not use kanji and had to use hiragana, leading to a name that sounded like "snack" if translated directly. The name "hinoki" (Japanese cypress) was chosen to avoid confusion, making a simple stick an iconic part of the JRPG series.
PS4 Support Finally Dropped by Its Biggest Game Franchise
Activision has confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty title will be the last in the franchise to support the PlayStation 4, officially ending support for the console later this year. This decision is seen as a move to address technical limitations that have impacted development for cross-generational titles. Players have generally reacted positively to the news, anticipating that this will allow for more advanced game design on current-generation platforms like the PlayStation 5.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.