The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on the Video Games Industry
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The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on the Video Games Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant challenges to the world and its economy. Various aspects of our lives have been affected to say the least. While several industries struggle to stay afloat in these unprecedented times, the videogames industry has seen a surge in various aspects of its business thanks to much of the…

The DualSense Controller is more than Meets the Eye
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The DualSense Controller is more than Meets the Eye

The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller was revealed to the masses on a random Tuesday a few weeks ago. Something that absolutely no one saw coming. Having recovered from shock of not knowing what hit us and having taken the time to absorb what has been unveiled and falling in love with it, the now calmer…

5 Things to Do to Make the Most of Next Gen Consoles
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5 Things to Do to Make the Most of Next Gen Consoles

With Sony recently going on record and officially announcing the PS5 along with a release window, and Microsoft name dropping Project Scarlett every now and then, one thing is very clearly established. The arrival of the next generation of consoles is imminent. In just over a year, players around the world will be graced with…

Could Google Stadia Mean The End Of Other Gaming Platforms
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Could Google Stadia Mean The End Of Other Gaming Platforms

Google made quite the splash back in March when it announced it’s foray into gaming with Stadia. While the presentation did not show any impressive games, the suite of services announced for the platform for developers combined with the focus on ease of access for the consumer meant that Google was serious about this. However,…

Google at GDC 2019 – Should Sony and Microsoft be worried?
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Google at GDC 2019 – Should Sony and Microsoft be worried?

Google has been making the rounds on Reddit recently as outlets have started reporting about its presence at GDC2019. While Google has been part of GDC before, this year will be different, and they are holding their own keynote to unveil their venture into gaming. News outlets have been receiving emails with the title “Gather…

Sony’s Backward Compatibility Patent – What this could mean
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Sony’s Backward Compatibility Patent – What this could mean

As we tread into 2019, rumours, speculations and news titbits about next-gen consoles have been making the rounds throughout the black hole that is the internet. While some are more credible than others, and some seem more plausible than others, one bit of news that stood out the most in my eyes is a patent…

5 Things Sony needs to do for PS5 to succeed
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5 Things Sony needs to do for PS5 to succeed

Well, the gauntlet has been dropped. Sony has finally admitted that the “Next generation of consoles is a necessity” thereby hinting at what the world already knew. That the next PlayStation console is in the works. And this brings us to what we recently discussed about Microsoft and how they are spinning the wheels in…

5 Reason Why Microsoft May Win Next Gen
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5 Reason Why Microsoft May Win Next Gen

Console Wars. A term that encompasses the spirit of competition between Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. A term which gives games media connoisseurs something to salivate for months together. A term that trends during every transition towards the next generation of consoles. The term “Next Generation of Consoles” has been dropped a couple of times this…

E3 2018: What was Sony Even Thinking?
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E3 2018: What was Sony Even Thinking?

E3 is like Christmas for gamers, instead of getting what you need, you get what you really, really want In case any of you are wondering, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is a yearly event in the video game industry. Developers, publishers, and manufacturers from all over the world showcase titles and…