This week, Sony published a support page answering some of the outstanding questions we had about the PlayStation 5 and backwards compatibility. In there is a line I skimmed over upon first reading, but now I've gone back and had a thorough rummage, I've come to a realisation: P.T. is safe for another generation.

The line in question confirms you can indeed transfer digital games and saved data from a PlayStation 4 to a PS5 via WiFi. You can also access PS4 games on a PS5 directly from a PS5 extended storage drive.

I assumed this would be the case, but it was still great to see it in writing. And it got me thinking: it means I can transfer P.T., the "playable teaser" Hideo Kojima and co concocted for the cancelled Silent Hills project, from my base PS4, where it has sat under lock and key ever since it was delisted from the PlayStation Store, to a PS5 when I end up getting one. And given P.T. is not on Sony's list of 10 PS4 games that won't work on PS5, I assume I'll be able to play it on the next-gen console, too.

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NYCC 2020 paid tribute to the WB/CW Superman series

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There are a lot of fun characters and enemies in Super Mario Sunshine, which was recently re-released on Switch alongside Mario 64 and Galaxy via the Mario 3D All-Stars collection. But one character, a single yellow Toad, is trapped forever under the map, alone and forgotten.

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Razer had plenty of new products to announce during its RazerCon 2020 virtual press conference, including a new PC gaming case, new headphones, and a new microphone, but the company also revealed something a bit unexpected: a plush toy. The Sneki Snek plush is based on Razer's cartoon mascot, and you'll be helping to save trees if you buy one.

Razer partnered with Conservation International when creating the Sneki Snek plush, and it is donating funds to save 10 trees for every plush sold. Its goal is to save 100,000 trees through the campaign, which would mean selling 10,000 Sneki Snek plushes. They're available to purchase now for $30, and as of this writing, Razer has already sold enough to save over 6,000.

Trees are being saved in a variety of countries around the world, including Colombia, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, Fiji, Madagascar, and China. The package the plush comes in is also biodegradable, and you will get a temporary tattoo patch with the SNEKISURPRISE code when you check out.

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Today Teamkill Media revealed shared a new teaser trailer for its upcoming “Cosmic Horror” game Quantum Error.

The trailer showcases something that sci-fi fans will likely find quite familiar, but with the eerie factor kicked up a few notches.

You can check it out below.

If you want to see more of Quantum Error , you can enjoy the first trailer from a few weeks back, a second video, the first gameplay trailer, and another announcing the Xbox Series X version.

Quantum Error is coming for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and S. You can read an official description below if you’re not familiar with the game.

Steven Universe may have come to its end, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to learn about the life and times of everyone’s favourite Human/Gem hybrid. In fact, there’s still so much more to discover about how the show got made—and Rebecca Sugar herself just gave us some intriguing details about an episode that…

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Koei Tecmo released the first assets of the remastered versions of the Surge Concerto series, Ciel Nosurge DX and Ar Nosurge DX.

We learn that they will be released in Japan for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam) on January 28, 2021.

Each game will cost 5,800 yen plus taxes. A series of special editions named Surge Concerto DX Agent Pack will also be released.

The Code: Silver version will cost 17,500 yen or 7,000 without the game. The Code: Gold version will cost 24,800 yen, while the “Code: Gold with 7DGate Connection Bundle” will cost a massive 98,900 yen. That’s $936.

You can see the contents of each below.

Here's a brilliant feature of the Xbox Series X: it has tactile indicators over the ports for the blind and to help with reach-around cabling.

Bryce Johnson, inclusive lead at Microsoft Devices and co-inventor of the superb Xbox Adaptive Controller, took to Twitter to reveal the tidbit.

Kaitlyn Jones, program manager working with the Xbox gaming accessibility team, described it as "a distinct bump 'pattern' for each port type" (HDMI, USB etc). The idea is to assist with port identification through touch.

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Amazon has canceled its free-to-play multiplayer shooter Crucible with servers being shut down next month, developer Relentless Studios announced.

The third-person shooter originally launched last May for PC on Steam, and was reverted back to closed beta status on June 30 following middling reviews and low player counts.

“We very much appreciate the way that our fans have rallied around our efforts, and we’ve loved seeing your responses to the changes we’ve made over the last few months, but ultimately we didn’t see a healthy, sustainable future ahead of Crucible,” the announcement read.

The developer will be offering full refunds for any purchases made and a final playtest and community celebration “in the next few weeks” before shutting down the servers on Nov. 9.

Crucible was the first major original game to be published by Amazon Game Studios after developing mobile games since its inception in 2012. It was a mix of MOBAs like Dota 2 and League of Legends with battle royale elements and a class system like Overwatch between its various game modes.

The developer said it will be transitioning to Amazon Game Studio’s upcoming MMO New World and “other upcoming projects” after the servers are shut down.

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As it turns out, there's a third limited edition bundle for Ciel nosurge DX & Ar nosurge DX,

The post This Ciel nosurge DX & Ar nosurge DX Limited Edition Costs Over $1,000 appeared first on Siliconera.

Call of Duty: Warzone players have heard mysterious and creepy sounds while playing over the last week. The sound of children laughing in the distance, along with other spooky noises in different areas of the map, has built up a lot of excitement for the battle royale's first seasonal event: the Haunting of Verdansk.

The Haunting of Verdansk will be Warzone's first seasonal event and could be bringing some fresh ideas to Verdansk. While few details about the Haunting of Verdansk have been officially confirmed, players believe that a night mode, zombies, and other creepy surprises are coming to Warzone on October 20 when the event begins.

One of the biggest potential changes will be a night mode that puts Verdansk under a moonlit sky. The mode was showcased for a few moments in the Season 6 trailer as shown in the video below. Warzone players have wanted a night mode for months, and they hope that it isn't restricted to a limited-time mode.

RazerCon 2020 is a day-long show featuring new looks at games, product reveals, and live heavy metal concerts. Viewers can expect to get new looks at Torchlight III and Empire of Sin, and if you're a metal fan, you'll be happy to hear that DragonForce and Sabaton will close out the show with live performances. On top of all that, GameSpot is serving as RazerCon 2020's official media partner, and so we have a number of products to reveal alongside the event.

Razer is taking steps into some new territory with its very first gaming chair and PC gaming case. The other new products will be more familiar to fans of Razer's accessories, including a pair of Bluetooth headphones that boast a 50-hour battery life and kitty ears as well as a plug-and-play microphone that will work great for streamers.

The day-long RazerCon 2020 livestream is live now, and you can watch it exclusively on the GameSpot YouTube channel or Razer's social platforms.

Dwarf Fortress has for years had ASCII dwarves - little smiley faces fewer pixels than the average emoji.

Now Dwarf Fortress is getting actual graphics, well... look at the dwarves now"

In an update on the progress being made to Dwarf Fortress for its big Steam launch, co-creator Tarn Adams revealed a work in progress look at a fisherdwarf. Isn't he cute!

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Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games released two video about the growing online game and its single-player counterpart Squadron 42.

First of all, we get to take a look at a video that starts with a new trailer of Squadron 42 and continues with an introduction to a new quarterly video series titled “Briefing Room” led by creative director Chris Roberts himself as he talks about the current state of development and what we can expect.

At the moment, the game “will be done when it is done,” but in December the developer will share more information on what the team is working on and what is left to do.

You can check it below.

The second video is the first episode of Briefing Room itself, which brings quite interesting goodies to the table.

Every Pokemon is interesting and worth talking about. I don’t play a ton of Pokemon, but I do enjoy the universe and I love learning more about the creatures in it. So, Here’s Another Pokemon! It’s Dreepy!

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Azur Lane will have a new limited event where players can obtain the newly added light aircraft carrier USS Princeton.

The post Azur Lane USS Princeton Event Coming to Japan on October 12, 2020 appeared first on Siliconera.

In a New York Comic Con panel about the upcoming art book, Sugar and the crew discuss retooled ideas

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I’ve never understood Star Wars names. On one hand, you’ve got perfectly normal blokes with names like Luke or Ben, and then someone will stroll on up and deadpan introduce themselves as “Dash Rendar” or “Wedge Antilles”. It’s enough to have you wondering where they come up with these names. In the case of one Star Wars: Squadrons pilot, at least, there’s a good chance the name came from the mind of a comedy writer’s 20-month-old kid.

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On previous lists looking on the Pokémon meta, we've seen both brand new Pokémon set the tier list aflame as well as witness old favorites continue holding down the fort. Now it's time to see what has changed since the base game launched with how the Isles of Armor brought back classic Pokémon, gave current dex Pokémon new tools, and determine how some returning legendaries may fare when the Crown Tundra releases.

Some that were on previous versions of the list, like Gyarados, are still dangerous owing to the strength and longevity of their sets. Others, like Durant, will experience a dip in usage as old rivals like Scizor return, better than ever with new moves like Dual Wingbeat for Scizor specifically.

Bandai Namco released a new gameplay trailer of its upcoming action game  Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez.

This time around, we get to see some gameplay featuring one of the popular tokusatsu heroes included in the game, Kamen Rider Double from Kamen Rider W, the series that aired in Japan between 2009 and 2010.

The video showcases quite a lot of combat gameplay, providing a good idea of how the title works.

You can watch it below.

Kamen Rider is one of the most long-lasting TV shows in the history of Japanese TV and has continued to air in the country with annual series all the way since 1971.

It’s so much of a staple on Japanese TV that the periods of broadcasting are named after eras of the local calendar. The latest series is titled Kamen Rider Zero-One, and started in September 2019.

 Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez will be released in Japan and Asia for PS4 and Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2020.

This time around, the Asian version will include English subtitles, so western fans will be able to easily import and enjoy the game.

Primal Rage was a strange, but cool looking arcade from the 90s that used stop-motion animation to create its dino fighters. And this short behind the scenes video produced by Time Warner back in the day shows how much work went into making Primal Rage.

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A rumored update for the PlayStation Store may remove the ability to buy content for the older PS3, PSP, and Vita platforms via website/app.

The post PlayStation Store may Remove Buy Option for PS3, PSP, Vita Content appeared first on Siliconera.

Rootin’ tootin’ corporate space western The Outer Worlds reckons it’s time to recruit some new interstellar cowboys. After a year of blasting its way around The Epic Games system, Obsidian’s Fallout-lite sci-fi romp is preparing to mosey on into Steam’s parlour in just under two weeks.

After all, what better place for a tale of unchecked capitalism run amok than Valve’s brutally competitive storefront?

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Cloud Imperium Games hosted an AMA on its official forums to celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of the Star Citizen project.

Founder and CEO Chris Roberts, live director Todd Papy, and persistent universe game director Tony Zurovec answered a variety of questions about the present and future of the growing game and its single-player campaign Squadron 42, which just received an update to alpha 3.11.

Below you can check out what they shared.

Chris Roberts

About he way and pace of new information reveals on Squadron 42’s development.

“Tomorrow we’ll be launching the inaugural episode of the “The Briefing Room” a show focused just on Squadron 42, which we are planning to do every quarter (3 months) until Squadron 42 releases, where we will address some of this.

We haven’t been happy with how effectively we’ve been showing progress on Squadron 42, as we felt the previous format didn’t do a good job of all in communicating just how much work is going on. The new roadmap format which we’ve been working towards and on since we announced we would be changing it up will do a much better job in show what people are working on at any given time as opposed to just focusing on deliverable features. I briefly discussed our thinking here.

Squadron 42 is a tricky project to communicate on as we really don’t want to give the experience and story away which can make updating on certain content or features challenging.

The creator of the original PlayStation console is back to make new machines, though they probably aren't what you'd expect. Ken Kutaragi has moved from video games to robots, and he aims to help human workers with factory jobs.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Kutaragi explained that as CEO of Ascent Robotics, a company founded in 2016, he is not receiving a salary and wants to solve problems caused by the pandemic.

"The COVID-19 outbreak has turned the old argument about robots taking our jobs on its head," he said. "It's pretty clear now that if we want to arrive at a new normal, we need more and more robots in our daily lives."

This week we watch Godzilla eat people, talk hash bros, remember that fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head, check out a new trailer for Yakuza Like A Dragon, and honor the greatest warrior in history, Grand Theft Auto’s CJ.

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A sale on select Oster appliances and a Vava 12-in-1 USB-C docking station lead Saturday’s best deals.

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Cblogs Recap: Week 41

-Council of the Lost shares some funny thoughts about the marriage system in Skyrim.

-Kerrik52 reviews Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly as part of his Traveller in Playtime reviews blogs.

-Lord Spencer reviews Star Ocean: The Second Story as part of his PS1 REVIEWS blogging series.

-Ctg867 shares his thoughts on the merits of Microsoft's game pass, including Mini Golf with friends.

-BRAV0 F1VE reviewes Crusader Kings III.

-MajinRotty thinks Genshin Impact is a fun game but one that could herald some troubling trends.

-Black Red Gaming shares his thoughts regarding Mafia II's open world.

-Christopher Harper discusses the concept of accessiblity in videogames with a special reference to DMC5.

-Nior is back with part two of his retrospective on the Soul Reaver franchise.

-Agent9 continues sharing his daily journal with us in seven blogs this week.

Listen. With Sega basically becoming an RTS publishing giant, Sonic The Hedgehog is retroactively a PC gaming mascot. Sorry, them’s the rules. To help you get on board with our sassy, spikey new overlord, 1992’s Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – the best one – is free to keep forever on Steam if you pick it up before October 19th.

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In years past, Xbox FanFest has given the biggest Xbox players a chance to celebrate the latest Xbox games and play together in-person, but the ongoing pandemic has made that impossible. However, Microsoft is moving Xbox FanFest entirely online with a series of global events, giving you the chance to participate in meet-and-greets, win prizes, and more. In order to participate, you'll need to register, and we'll run you through the steps to do so.

With the Xbox Series X and Series S just weeks away, it should make for a very exciting rest of 2020, so you won't want to miss out.

How To Register For Xbox FanFest

In order to register for Xbox FanFest, you must have an Xbox profile and be at least 18 years old. It's eligible to anyone worldwide, though activities and communications are going to only be in English.

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Today Square Enix made a surprise announcement that will certainly please many anime fans. Love Live! School Idol Festival ~after school ACTIVITY~ Wai-Wai!Home Meeting!! has been revealed.

While the title is certainly a mouthful, the game is actually coming to the west, which is pretty surprising. It’s also coming to PS4, which is perhaps even more surprising. Actually, I don’t know which is more surprising. Both factors are.

It’s defined as a “rhythm game in which you can enjoy live performances from μ’s, Aqours, and Saint Snow” on a big screen.

It’s a single-player game and price/release window have not been announced.

You can check out the teaser trailer of Love Live! School Idol Festival ~after school ACTIVITY~ Wai-Wai!Home Meeting!! below and be as surprised as I am.

You can also check out a video from the official site showing off more of the visuals. Unfortunately, there’s no audio.

Art styles may change, but Ben Tennyson is still the same plucky hero

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Some might say it was a game that was simply too ambitious for its intended platform. In 2014, Ubisoft's spectacular Assassin's Creed Unity pushed back technological boundaries in a range of directions. Its depiction of Revolutionary Paris was dense in detail, packed with hundreds of residents on-screen at any given point, in a city that didn't just increase detail outdoors - but introduced highly detailed interiors too. Combined with big advances in character rendering and an astonishing global illumination system that still looks incredible today, Unity had all the makings of a masterpiece. The problem was, it didn't run very well at all.

Ubisoft itself admitted that the focus on technology was just too strong, to the detriment of the final product, which ran poorly on both PS4 and Xbox One. Even on PC, it took years for CPUs and GPUs to run this game well. Curiously, with the console builds, Unity actually ran better in some cases on the less powerful Microsoft machine, despite a locked 900p resolution on both - indicative of the extraordinary CPU load placed on the consoles and the small clock speed advantage enjoyed by Xbox One. Patches followed, the game improved, but it took the arrival of PS4 Pro and Xbox One X with their higher frequency CPUs to get the game running at anything close to a locked 30 frames per second.

The Epic Games vs. Apple trial isn't set to begin until next year, and in the meantime, there was concern that Apple would disable Unreal Engine support on its devices. This would leave a huge number of developers without the ability to maintain or develop games on iOS and Mac, but a judge has stepped in. A previously temporary restraining order that barred Apple from doing this has been made permanent in the lead up to the trial.

In an order filed on October 9, United States District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said that all parties "in active concert or participation with Apple" are forbidden from taking action against "Epic Affiliates" in regard to Apple's developer program, on the basis of Epic Games using direct payment methods to circumvent Apple's own payment system.

"This preliminary injunction supersedes the prior temporary restraining order," the order continued, adding that it will remain in effect for the duration of the litigation.