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- [Amy] This episode of Nerdist News
is brought to you by TOR books
Proud publisher of "Warrior of the Altaii".
The PlayStation 5 has been confirmed.
So what can we expect from it?
It's one of the biggest known secrets
in the video game world.
The PlayStation 5!
While it's been a foregone conclusion
that we would eventually get
Sony's nextgen console,
there were only rumors and speculation
about when that would be.
Until now!
Thanks to a blog post on
Sony's PlayStation website,
we finally have our first concrete details
about the system.
Namely, it's official name.
The PlayStation 5.
Big surprise there.
And that it will be dropping on store shelves
next year for the holiday season.
Luckily, the details didn't stop there.
Thanks to an exclusive with the folks
over at Wired.com we also
found out a number of other
cool tidbits, like how it will
lose the traditional spinning
hard drive for a solid-state drive,
which means not just quicker load times,
but also more efficient access to a game's data.
So instead of just duplicating assets
like bushes, cars, and NPCs,
game developers can use that space
to create even more and varied detailed worlds.
The PS5 will also revamp
both the user interface
from the minimalist version of the PS4
homescreen and the game
installation process,
allowing fans to just install
the portion of the game they want:
Multi-player or the campaign.
Expect the controller to get
a bit of an overhaul as well.
Instead of rumble functionality
it will now have haptic feedback,
a feature that will offer resistance
with the triggers.
For example, using a bow
will provide tension on the fingers
as you pull back the arrow.
Or, if your character is
trudging through mud,
the controller will feel slow and soggy
versus traveling on ice,
which will be more of a
gliding sensation.
On top of all of that,
the new system's hardware
will also support ray-tracing,
a form of graphical rendering that simulates
high level visual realism but is
usually reserved for high-end computers.
All in all, of the minimal details given,
these are all improvements that
we can get behind.
However, we still have so many boxes
that need to be ticked on our
PS5 wishlist, so let's
break them down now.
First up,
we want more cross-play with other
consoles and systems.
It's well known in the gaming community
that Sony has been very resistant
to cross-platform play in years past.
And while they recently started testing it out
with both Fortnite and Rocket League,
as gamers we want them to fully embrace
their Microsoft and Nintendo brothers
as we head into this new era of gaming.
Next up, we want the PS5 to continue
their push with high-profile AAA exclusives.
With every exclusive like "God of War"
or "Uncharted".
Sony pushes the boundaries
of their consoles and really shows us
what the new system is capable of.
Ultimately, they become a one-of-a-kind experience.
So let's keep that ball rolling.
That all being said, we would love
the PS5 to be more involved in the indie game scene.
Back in July, it was reported that the
Sony CEO wanted the PS5 to focus more on
AAA titles over independent games.
Well, this is a major disappointment
since indie games are getting
more and more popular!
Hell, even the new remake of
"Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"
got outshined by an indie game
where people play as a goose.
Take this as a hint, Sony!
Another feature we want to see in the
new PlayStation is to not have
a hard cap at 60 frames per second.
PC gaming has always had the edge with frame rates
and resolutions, and we want to see a console
step up to the challenge and push
the boundaries of what consoles can do.
Let people take advantage of their
fancy monitors and TVs.
Overall, we can't wait to find out
more about the PlayStation 5
in the coming months leading up to
the Holiday 2020 release.
Here's hoping they actually show up
to E3 next year!
But what do you folks think?
What do you hope to see in the PS5?
Do you think it's too soon for a new console?
And which PlayStation exclusive game
is your favorite:
"PaRappa the Rapper"
or "Ridge Racer"?
[Kaz Hirai] It's Ridge Racer!
Ridge Racer, remember that one?
- Let's discuss.
Thanks again to TOR books for
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(laser shimmer)
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