News | PlayStation 5 Official name, release date and 'adaptive triggers' revealed

Sony confirms that their next console will be named PlayStation 5. It's also announced that the release is scheduled for the end of 2020 and details about the new controller have been shared.

Although the name PlayStation 5 sounds logical, this was not yet confirmed by Sony. For this, the company referred to their new console as “the next generation of PlayStation.” The PlayStation 5 will be released at the end of 2020, although it is not yet confirmed whether this is worldwide. However, given that the message was posted on both the Japanese, American and European versions of the PlayStation Blog, this is plausible.

Sony also shares some details about the PS5 controller. For example, the vibration function is improved by means of Haptic Feedback, so that players can, for example, feel the difference between hitting a wall with a car in a racing game and a tackle during a football game. Another example mentioned is that players can feel the sensation of running through grass.

Another innovation is being implemented in the triggers. The L2 and R2 buttons become ‘adaptive triggers’. Gamemakers have early versions of the PS5 controller and can adjust the resilience of the triggers so that players can experience the tactile feeling of shooting a bow and arrow, for example.

Website Wired has also posted an article in which a number of details are also shared. For example, Ray Tracing is supported by hardware, the PS5 contains USB-C connections and the speed of starting, loading and streaming games is improved by the built-in SSD. Wired also reports that the devkit on which they played a test version of Gran Turismo Sport is very similar to the images that appeared recently. Sony made no statements as to whether this will also be the final form of the PS5 itself.

Further information about a price or games for the console has not yet been communicated.


News | The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020

The Last of Us 2 appears on February 21, 2020, Naughty Dog announced during State of Play. A new trailer has also been released with Ellie in the lead.

The exciting trailer shows Ellie and her girlfriend in a snowy area where she struggles with the cold and some clickers. We also see Ellie talking to Tommy, Joel’s younger brother.

This week Naughty Dog will also be showing the game to the media, which is likely to receive several different impressions of the game this week.

The Last of Us 2 was announced during PlayStation experience in 2016, after which the first gameplay images appeared in 2018. After a long silence, the PlayStation exclusive appears in the beginning of 2020.

Alongside the trailer, the various editions of the game were announced, including The Last of Us Part II Standard Edition, Special Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Ellie Edition. In collaboration with PlayStation, we worked hard to make sure these versions would be truly special by including content and items drawn from the game and its characters.

The Collector’s Edition, which includes a beautifully crafted 12” Ellie statue, a life-sized replica of Ellie’s bracelet, a custom SteelBook case, 48-page mini art book from Dark Horse, a set of six enamel pins, lithograph art print, and a set of five stickers. The Collector’s Edition also comes with a voucher for digital content, including a PS4 dynamic theme, a set of six PSN avatars, a digital soundtrack, and a digital version of the mini art book.

The Ellie Edition, which will only be available in the US, gives you all of the contents of the Collector’s Edition, plus a full-sized, fully functional recreation of Ellie’s backpack, an embroidered patch, and a 7” vinyl record featuring music from the original soundtrack. We’ll also have a Special Edition version that features the custom SteelBook case and all of the digital content found in the Ellie Edition and Collector’s Edition.

For those that prefer to go digital, the Digital Deluxe Edition is the option, which includes all of the digital content outlined above, as well as a digital copy of the Standard Edition. If you pre-order either of these versions on PlayStation Store, you’ll instantly receive a The Last of Us Part II PSN avatar featuring Ellie’s tattoo. Additionally, if you pre-order any edition of the game, you’ll also receive two in-game unlocks at launch:

  • Ammo Capacity Upgrade: Instantly unlock an ammo capacity upgrade for Ellie’s pistol.
  • Crafting Training Manual: Instantly unlock the Crafting Training Manual, which provides access to new crafting recipes and upgrades.


News | The Last of Us: Part 2 is in State of Play tomorrow

Not a real surprise, but nice to be sure after al this time.

Neil Druckmann from Naughty Dog posted a tweet this weekend showing that the game is indeed in the live stream. It seems likely that new images are being shown. The release date could also be announced. On the same day there is an event where journalists will have a hands one with the game.

Many people already assumed that The Last of Us: Part 2 would play a role in the State of Play. It is one of the last PlayStation 4 exclusives that does not yet have a release date. In addition, there are rumors that the game will appear in February 2020.

The State of Play broadcast will be broadcast on Tuesday at 10 p.m. Dutch time.


News | Call of Duty: Mobile arrives on October 1

Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Mobile launches for iOS and Android on October 1.

Earlier this year was announced that the shooter for iOS and Android would come to the West, but now a release date has actually been announced.

The free-to-play game contains characters, weapons, maps and modes from various Call of Duty games, including the Black Ops and Modern Warfare series. According to Activision and developer Tencent, the launch includes modes such as Team Deathmatch, Search and Destory and Free-For-All. Maps like Nuketown and Crash are available from day one. The battle royale mode will also available on the day of launch. After the launch, Tencent continues to deliver new content for the game.

People can now register for the game via the Call of Duty website. The game has been available in beta form for some time in certain countries, but only people who are registered have a chance to win an invitation.


Highlighted | Elden Ring present during Gamescom 2019

According to irgomania, one of the largest Russian game websites, fromSoftware’s  Elden Ring will be  showed to the press during Gamescom 2019.

Unfortunately for the visitors, the game will not be shown publicly. Igromania claims to be present at the presentation of the game and to share ‘all details’.

The message is striking, because Bandai Namco recently announced the Gamescom line-up and the game was missing. Many of the titles below have also been shown during E3 2019 and are present in Hall 6 at booth B 41. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is playable for the first time.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Code Vein
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan
One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows
RAD
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival
Cross gen

The Elden Ring is a cross-gen title that is being developed in collaboration with Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin. The game must become a ‘natural evolution’ of Dark Souls including an open world. Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki also revealed that players can ride horses and fight on horseback. A release date for The Elden Ring is not yet known.

Game of Thrones and Dark Souls are colliding. A trailer for a new From Software game called Elden Ring was shown at E3 2019’s Microsoft press conference.

Gamescom 2019 takes place from the 20th to the 24th of August.