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Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 expected to finally be unveiled this October
Now that Windows 10 is out, Microsoft can finally move away from software and start focusing on the hardware. As it happens, word on the street is that the Redmond-based company is working on that as we speak and will be ready to showcase something big this October at a special event. The Verge and other sources close to the matter are now convinced that the long-awaited Surface Pro 4 will finally make its first appearance at this event, but that’s just the beginning because Microsoft is reportedly also preparing to unveil a new wearable device, as well as a couple of new smartphones.
In fact, it would appear that the highly anticipated Surface Pro 4 might not be the main star of the show after all. Though the tablet is certainly something to look forward to, Microsoft will mainly use the event as a launching pad for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. It’s been a long while since the last Lumia launch and fans of the brand have been just dying to see a new addition to the series, so it would definitely make sense if Microsoft were to focus on the smartphones and not the tablet. Having said that, I’m pretty sure that the Lumia 950 will not completely overshadow the Surface Pro 4 as many people have been eager to learn more about this device as well.
In addition, we will apparently also get to see the Microsoft Band 2 at the October event and possibly even the long-rumored Xbox One Slim, though it’s probably a good idea to take this with a grain of salt for now. The company itself is still keeping this event under wraps for the moment so we’ll need to wait a little while longer in order to learn more details about all these devices. The Verge also mentions that although Microsoft will be present at the IFA next month, it won’t be unveiling anything major at the Berlin event.
Want more classic Metal Gear Solid remakes on PS5? You’ll need to speak Konami’s language—dollar bills—to express your desire.
“Regarding remakes of previous games in the series other than Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, we will listen to player demand and consider accordingly,” a Konami official told IGN.
Konami explained that “we chose Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater because it depicts the birth of Big Boss (Naked Snake), which is the starting point of the Metal Gear series.” Fans wishing it would last forever contributed.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, yes? Maybe you’ll buy another disc to show Konami you’ll pay again?
The Romanian Competition Council is investigating Sony for abusing its console gaming market dominance. How exactly? The RCC says Sony sells video games exclusively through the PlayStation Store and blocks competing distributors from accessing activation codes.
“These practices would have reduced the purchasing options for PlayStation-compatible video games, leading to higher prices for video games on this type of console,” the RCC’s press release (in Romanian) states on ResetEra. These practices discourage Romanian studios from making PlayStation-compatible games.
The RCC is serious, too, having inspected Sony’s European headquarters to find out what happened. The press release states that “1.3 million console video game users” and “127 video game development studios” would be affected by Sony’s anti-competitive practices.
We’re not lawyers, but we believe digital game codes can’t be bought from other retailers, preventing price competition. Sony allowed the practice until a few years ago, so it’s interesting that it’s back.
After the COVID-19 supply collapse, Sony CEO Jim Ryan is optimistic about PS5 sales. The Sony executive anticipates the PS5, the best-selling console for months, will sell 108 million units.
That’s difficult stuff considering Sony needs to sell 70 million more PS5s. Since supply has increased, consoles are selling like hotcakes in major countries, suggesting the firm is above 40 million.
Ryan stated in a recent games business briefing webcast and Q&A (thanks, TweakTown):
“The 70 million, I think, is the existing PlayStation 4 user base, and while we would hope to convert a large number of those people, we will definitely target and definitely be successful in bringing large numbers of gamers who did not own a PlayStation 4, and in many instances, who have never owned a PlayStation at all.”
Mr. Ryan’s numbers—should we focus on the 108 part?
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