➀ Apple has officially announced that Remedy's game CONTROL will be released for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro; ➁ The game is expected to arrive in early 2026; ➂ The port will likely function similarly to the iPhone/iPad versions, but with a larger digital screen on the Apple Vision Pro.
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➀ Remedy Entertainment宣布,Control Ultimate Edition的免费更新将很快登陆PS5和Xbox Series X|S;➁ 更新将包括HDR支持、更好的SDR支持、FOV滑块等;➂ 更新将于10月6日星期一发布。
➀ Sony is rumored to release a V3 version of its PS5 DualSense controller with a removable battery; ➁ The new version is expected to be introduced alongside a refreshed PS5 Pro console; ➂ The PS5 Pro model is said to launch in November and focus on efficiency improvements.
➀ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been officially announced for PS5 with support for PSVR2; ➁ The game is set to release on December 8, 2025; ➂ The title will take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Pro and support PlayStation VR2 with a future update.
➀ Insiders suggest Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on PS5 before the end of the year; ➁ Leaked reports indicate a possible November release; ➂ Previous rumors and insider information support this speculation.
➀ Square Enix has announced the shutdown of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius in Japan; ➁ The game was launched in June 2016 and has been updated numerous times; ➂ It was discontinued in the rest of the world last year.
➀ Sony is set to release the INZONE H9 II, a successor to the INZONE H9 wireless headset; ➁ The new model is expected to be announced in the coming days and will feature notable improvements; ➂ It will be lighter, use high-end speakers, and offer noise-cancelling microphone and improved connectivity.
➀ PUBG has announced the end of last-gen console support and the transition to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; ➁ The upgrade aims to improve visuals and stability; ➂ Different resolutions and frame rates will be targeted for different consoles.
➀ inZOI has been officially announced for PS5 release in 2026; ➁ The Xbox launch is currently under consideration; ➂ The game sold over 1 million copies in its first week on Steam.
➀ The 9th generation of video games has been closely intertwined with last-gen systems, with many titles released across both PS4 and PS5. ➁ Hoyoverse's Genshin Impact will no longer receive updates after April 2026. ➂ Many other major online and live service titles are reportedly planning to drop PS4 support in 2026.
➀ The PlayStation Store on PS3 has been inaccessible for the past day; ➁ Users are encountering a maintenance message before being shut down; ➂ The issue is inconsistent, with some parts of the store still accessible; ➃ The PS Vita store is still accessible despite the issue.
➀ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced a closed beta in September; ➁ PlayStation partners with Marvel and Arc System Works for development; ➂ The beta will feature six playable characters and one stage.
➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with new titles for July; ➁ Highlights include Cyberpunk 2077 and Abiotic Factor; ➂ PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers also get PSOne classics Twisted Metal 3 and 4.
➀ Destiny 2 is currently in a challenging position, but the franchise is looking up with the upcoming mobile game Destiny: Rising; ➁ Destiny: Rising, a mobile-exclusive game, is set to launch on August 28th on both iOS and Android; ➂ The game is developed by NetEase and includes familiar elements from D2 with unique features like rogue-lite mode and 3rd-person option.
➀ Microsoft Game Studios founding member claims 'Xbox has no desire' to ship hardware; ➁ Laura Fryer, a founding member of Microsoft Games Studios, expresses her concerns about the future of Xbox; ➂ Fryer suggests that Xbox's focus is shifting towards Game Pass and away from hardware development.
➀ After a year of PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Stellar Blade from studio SHIFTUP launched on PC last week, selling over 1 million copies almost immediately and breaking records for Sony on Steam. ➁ According to new reports, a Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade is on its way. ➂ The studio SHIFTUP has secured an official developer kit for Switch 2 and has begun initial work, which is closely linked to their IP expansion strategy.
➀ The PS5 has generated over $13 billion in profits; ➁ This figure exceeds the combined profits of all previous PlayStation console generations; ➂ The rise of multiplayer live service games and microtransactions has contributed significantly to PlayStation's profits.
➀ The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds were officially unveiled at Microsoft's recent Xbox Games Showcase; ➁ The release date is tentatively set for late October, with the lower-powered version costing $499 and the premium version $799; ➂ The OS of the Xbox Ally is more open, allowing users to access multiple storefronts without subsidies.
➀ The Summer Game Fest 2025 has set a new record with nearly 50 million live streams; ➁ The event saw a peak concurrent audience of over 3 million, up 89% from last year; ➂ Despite the absence of E3, the Summer Game Fest is maintaining the spirit of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
➀ The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in monthly active users, marking a significant milestone for the console. ➁ Sony's latest business segment meeting revealed that around 2/3rds of the 124 million active PlayStation users are on PS5. ➃ Despite the majority of titles still supporting last-gen consoles, the PS5's user base continues to grow.
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