Gadgets
Surface Pro 4, Lumia 940 and Band 2 to be official on Oct. 6

Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of Windows 10 Mobile in their every department. The Redmond giant just released the latest build of Windows 10 Mobile, introducing new features into the Photos app and fixing a couple of bugs and issues that insiders have had with the OS. On the hardware side, the company is gearing up to finally release the long-awaited Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Lumia 940 flagship smartphone and even the second generation of the Microsoft Band.
The company has sent out invites for an October 6 event earlier this week, talking about new Windows 10 devices that will be launched at the show. Although Microsoft did not mention the devices that it will be introducing, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Since the Surface Pro 4 release date is still a mysterious debate, we think that the October 6 event will see the long-awaited unveiling of the hybrid device, which will no doubt compete against Apple’s new iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.
If the Surface Pro 4 release date turns out to be October 6, then we’re in for quite the holiday, as the hybrid device should go on sale by the end of the month, with plenty of time left to stock up for the holiday season. Although availability and pricing have not been confirmed yet, our sources tell us that the Surface Pro 4 price will be very close to the launch price of the Surface Pro 3 and will be close in price range in the top-tier model to the MacBook Air.
When it comes to features, the Surface Pro 4 is pretty much of a puzzle, as Microsoft has not disclosed anything else than what concerns Windows 10 integration. We think the company will use the latest in Intel chips, possibly with a fanless technology involved in the mix. 8 GB RAM are sure to be featured even in the base model of the Surface Pro 4, with a redesigned keyboard and body to blend in with the new user experience. Battery life is one of the main focuses that Microsoft has when it comes to the Surface Pro 4, according to people familiar with the company, so we’re expecting a battery life champion.
Besides the anticipated Surface Pro 4, Microsoft will also be launching the Windows 10 flagship of the year, most likely the Microsoft Lumia 940. The Lumia 940 would be the successor of the Lumia 930 of a year ago and should boast with specs that rival all the new Samsung releases, as well as all the flagships on the market and to arrive soon (Nexus 5X, Huawei Nexus 6). With people getting riled up over Windows 10, for good or bad, the company has a shot at making their Lumia devices more popular if they get the price and the OS right.
If Windows 10 Mobile on the Lumia 940 turns out to be an extraordinary user experience with excellent Cortana and cross-compatibility features integrated, Microsoft might see its first serious imprint on the smartphone industry. With Android and iOS leading the game, it would constitute a nice breather to see Microsoft as the headliner for once. Although there’s little to be known about the Lumia 940, we expect a Snapdragon 810 or 808 CPU, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 16 MP main camera, biometric security and new buttons for special Cortana access.
Next to the Surface Pro 4 and Microsoft Lumia 940, the Redmond giant’s October 6 event will surely see the launch of the company’s second wearable, the Microsoft Band 2, as the community is calling it. The company has been quite mum about its development of wearables in the past few months, which leads us to believe that they have something up their sleeves which will put Android Wear and Apple Watch fans in a conundrum. Apparently, the 2015 version of the Microsoft Band will introduce new software and hardware features that will be unique to the market, although what these features actually are is a mystery.
There are only a few weeks left until the October 6 Microsoft event, but as it usually happens before major events, more leaks are expected to show up. As soon as they do and more information about the launch event is unveiled, the properties of the Surface Pro 4, Lumia 940 and Microsoft Band 2 will emerge, piece by piece. Although we’re looking forward to the event, we’re also curious as to what people are expecting from it, so tell us in the comment section what you would Microsoft to do this time?
Consoles
More PS5 Metal Gear Solid remakes? Konami Must Know

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?
Consoles
Sony Accused of Abusing Industry Dominance

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.
Consoles
Sony Expects 108 Million PS5 Sales This Generation

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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