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Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Sony release two new PS4 Control

Sony has recently announced two licensed pro controllers that will be official for the PlayStation 4 console – namely the Nacon Revolution and the Razer Raiju. This the company claims is to give its players more controller choices to choose.“Through close collaboration we’ve been able to help optimise each controller for PS4 – incorporating innovative Dual shock4 controls and ensuring gamers can enjoy a plug & play experience with any model of PS4,” said PlayStation in a blog.

Razer Raiju
The Razer Raiju as the company says is ‘designed for conquering professional eSports tournaments.’ This controller (according to the blog) comes with advanced ergonomics and controller customisation for sports games. Razer Raiju controller features include-– Built-in control panel on the front of the controller– Trigger-stop switches and hair trigger mode for ultra-fast trigger responses– Two custom profiles which you can instantly switch between and modify– 3.5mm headset jack and dedicated headset volume and mic mute controls– Detachable analog stick rubber caps which provide extra grip during intense gaming sessions.
The controller will be compatible with all PlayStation 4 consoles using a 3m USB detachable cable.

Nacon Revolution
The Nacon Revolution has also been designed keeping eSport games in mind, and promises ‘to meet a wide range of gameplay needs’. The controller includes:– 46° amplitude dual analogue sticks, enhanced with innovative firmware for advanced eSports accuracy   and reach– Four extra shortcut buttons– Eight-way directional pad– Four custom profiles – all configurable via the companion PC application, enabling players to: re-map      buttons, assign macros to the four shortcut controls and adjust analog and trigger sensitivity– Two internal compartments with six additional weights – for a tailored balance and feel.
The Nacon Revolution will also be compatible with all PS4 systems using a 3m-long secure connection detachable USB cable.

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Sony Launch Tournament feature for Play Station 4

Sony has partnered with eSports company ESL to launch a new tournament feature for its PlayStation 4 console. The new Tournaments features will bring together players to participate together in a game of their choice. Sony will be kicking off the new Tournament features with the new NBA 2K17 game. “We’re kicking off the first Major tournament with NBA 2K17, to celebrate the beginning of the NBA season. The Major Tournament runs from October 27 to November 26, with Major Cup rounds occurring every Saturday. Top 3 winners of the NBA 2K17 Major Tournament will receive a prize pack that includes items such as a DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation gear,” said Jogn Koller, Vice President, PlayStation brand Marketing, SIEA.
As a tournament comes alive, users will be able to find them under the ‘Events’ menu on PS4’s system menu. The PS4 will automatically prompt a player when its time for a match, once they have signed up for a tournament. Sony says that there will be different types of tournaments, but initially they will be supporting 1 vs 1 matches. The feature will be improved upon soon and new game modes will be added over time.
To be able to participate in a PlayStation Tournament, a player needs to have a copy of the game, a linked ESL account and a PlayStation Plus membership. Other games that will support the new Tournament feature include WRC 5, Mortal Kombat X and Project Cars.
“Our goal is to create an environment for competitive gaming that allows players to focus on playing the games. With Sony we found a fantastic partner that shared our vision and who worked together with us to create the best experience for gamers around the world. We hope the community enjoys what we have come up with and are looking forward to all the feedback they will provide, as this is just the first step in our partnership with Sony,” said Marcel Menge, Managing Director ESL Technology – speaking on the integration into PS4’s dashboard.

Friday, 14 October 2016

Sony to enter mobile gaming market

Sony is making plans to launch at least five smartphone games by March 2018, targeting Japan and other Asian markets. A new report from Nikkei suggests that Sony Interactive Entertainment will be offering smartphone games based on its popular PlayStation series, and this will be handled by the company’s gaming arm(subsidiary) – Forward Works.
Sony is expected to revive some older games that are not compatible with PlayStation’s latest hardware for mobile platforms. The games will reportedly be linked to consoles as well, and the Japanese tech giant will announce titles it is developing by the end of 2016.There is a huge market for mobile phone gaming, and Pokemon GO is the biggest example of that. The augmented reality game went viral, and helped rake millions of dollars for the game’s creator Niantic and partners – Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, through in-app purchases. Sony continues to lose traction in the competitive Android smartphone market (currently dominated by Samsung).
Nintendo at the Apple iPhone 7 launch announced ‘Super Mario Run’ for iOS, and Sony too realises the importance of mobile gaming. Sony’s gaming arm, Forward Works was formed earlier this year with an objective of leveraging the intellectual property of PlayStation dedicated software titles and bringing it to smartphones.
Sony in 2014 sold of its PC business (VAIO) to an investment firm – Japan Industrial Partners, in an attempt to restructure the company and focus on mobile devices. While Sony has failed to capture the smartphone industry by storm, the company’s PlayStation consoles have been doing well. According to a Business Insider report, Sony has sold 40 million units of the PlayStation 4 (PS4) since its launch in November 2013. This makes the PS4 the best selling gaming console in the world right now, and Sony recently announced two new versions of the console last month. We’ll have to wait and see if Sony launches these new games for smartphones.