Connect with us

Consoles

E3 2017: How PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo are Drawing in Audiences

blank

Published

on

blank
Photo Credit: PlayStation US official website

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2017 is only days away, and everyone’s excited. Presenters and participants alike can’t keep still as nerves continue to escalate. The 3-day event promises to be a delight, and there are a lot of reasons to think so.

During this gathering, different video game behemoths will be gracing the occasion. While every company brings out the big guns, it is expected that an all-out skirmish among PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo will ensue. As such, it is going to be another episode of console wars for the books.

How are these giants preparing for the momentous face off? Each of them will definitely whip out eye-popping surprises for the fans, but first they must secure spectators both onsite and online. Enticing people in the venue is easy, but the offsite audiences will need more prompting. Which of them has the more effective strategy?

PlayStation hooks E3 2017 fans with rewards

SIEA Social Media director Sid Shuman has encouraged online viewers to stay tuned to E3 2017 via live.playstation.com.  He detailed in a PlayStation blog post that great things await those who use this medium. Through this portal, spectators can undergo quests and unlock freebies as a result. The prices range from gear and apparel discounts, video game packs, and new PS4 themes.

For interested participants, one must log in via PSN account and check the Quest panel often. As early as now, there are already quests available so feel free to check here. There will be limited supplies for the rewards, so those who are fond of free goodies should definitely make haste.

Xbox promotes a sense of community

PlayStation’s long-standing rival is not one to be left behind. It uses its various media to its advantage, primarily via its Mixer Channel. While Xbox provides a myriad of options, it also uses the community’s excitement.

To feed off the energy out of every Xbox fan, local Microsoft stores will stream the E3 celebration. This brings loyal Xbox aficionados together as they witness all the events in the venue. The presentation then carries over to more pumped-up audiences.

Nintendo E3 2017 is about content

Out of the three, Nintendo is the youngest in the console wars. Given that fact, the company must first focus on the titles for the Nintendo Switch, giving more reasons to buy the gaming hybrid. The presentation is available via livestream on their official website.

blank

Photo Credit: Nintendo official website

To increase hype for the Switch games, invitational tournaments will occur for “Splatoon 2,” “Pokken Tournament DX,” and “Arms.” With audiences tuning in, Nintendo may be aiming to further fire up interest for its handheld/ console.

The three video game companies are preparing for a clash, but who will win? Nobody knows for sure, but with all the treats and exhilaration, it is the players that are definitely winning.

Consoles

Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

blank

Published

on

blank

PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.

While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.

Continue Reading

Consoles

New PS5 firmware is available for download!

blank

Published

on

blank

A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?

Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

  • We updated system software security
  • We improved system software stability and performance
  • Some screens now have better messages and usability

That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

Continue Reading

Consoles

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Version Will Help PS5

blank

Published

on

blank

Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.

Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.

blank

Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?

Continue Reading

Trending