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Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller To Be Released on January 26, 2023

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The new DualSense Edge Wireless Controller from Sony will go on sale in January for $199.99. The DualSense Edge wireless controller for the PS5 enables you to create your own distinctive gaming experiences through personalized controls adapted to your playstyle.

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On January 26, 2023, Sony will internationally introduce its DualSense Edge wireless controller, the very first highly customizable controller built by PlayStation. The cost of the DualSense Edge Controller will be $199.99.

Pre-orders for the device will be available on PlayStation Direct on October 25 in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controllers, the “high performance” controller has back buttons, swappable stick caps, removable analog thumbsticks, and different control profiles. It is also fully customizable.

According to Sony, the DualSense Edge will go on sale on January 26th for $199.99 in the US, €239.99 in Europe, £209.99 in the UK, and ¥29,980 in Japan.

According to the company’s blog post, the newest controller comes with a variety of software and hardware personalization options, such as button remapping, the potential to fine-tune stick responsivity and triggers, options to switch among multiple control profiles, and a distinctive on-controller user interface.

Additionally, the device offers the immersive qualities and distinctive comfort of the DualSense wireless controller. Haptic feedback and an adjustable trigger are some of these features.

According to Sony, the DualSense Edge wireless controller’s three interchangeable stick cap sets and two interchangeable back button sets allow users to customize it to their preferences. Everything will be packaged together in the carrying case, and players may even utilize a USB connection to charge the controller, ensuring that the player is always prepared for their next gaming session.

As per Sony a customized case including a DualSense Edge wireless controller, a USB braided cable, two standard caps, two high dome caps, two low dome caps, two half dome back buttons, two lever back buttons, and a connector housing will be included in the delivery.

The current DualSense pad allows play on Macs, iPhones, and iPads from Apple Inc., along with Android devices, and is already wired-compatible with PCs. Earlier this year, Sony released headsets and displays as part of the company’s first PC gaming gear lineup, which was introduced under the brand Inzone.

According to the most recent NPD data, Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s competing Xbox Series both experienced double-digit growth in July. Sony’s PlayStation 5 also dominated the US marketplace in hardware spending for the entire year. According to a recent rumor, Sony is planning to launch its latest PlayStation 5 gaming consoles in India soon.

Since the product was initially unveiled, fans have been enthusiastic. For PlayStation, the DualSense series has generally been a huge success, and the forthcoming controller provides a far more luxurious experience—albeit at a higher price. On paper, the product appears to be amazing, and enthusiasts are hopeful that Sony will have enough stock to satisfy everyone.

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The Expedition Update: Fallout 76’s major update is Out Now

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It is the time for all the vault dwellers out there to venture into the new territory, to go above and beyond the borders of post-nuclear Appalachia, and delve into this new territory to take on trails that are expected in the “Pitt” since Fallout 76’s Expedition update is live!

Highlights

  • Today, The Pitt launched in fallout 76 bringing a new area to discover in Pittsburgh and a new group of players to encounter in season ten.
  • The expansion of this game unveils brand-new missions, legendary armors, mythical weapons, and exciting rewards
  • Expeditions sport the latest in-game currency known as “Stamps” for players to acquire rare loot.

Let’s go on an excursion to Pitt, a city made from the radioactive remains of Pittsburgh that players first experienced in 2009 as the downloadable content for Fallout 3. Combat brutal trogs and other hazards as you steer violent tensions between the wild fanatics and the local union faction.

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Things you need to know

The game has now two major story missions to be finished with these expeditions. Your voyage begins in the location which is notoriously known, White spring Resort. Many new responders have reached out to interact with the players and they have changed the name of the resort to “The White Spring Refuge”.

Go on an Expedition

In Fallout 76, the expeditions are portrayed as randomized and almost repeated missions based on a storyline on the scale of most end-of-line adventures. Every excursion becomes somewhat different each time so that the player can enjoy taking multiple tours to the Pitt resulting in earning many legendary and high-level items, treasury notes, Scrip and Stamps, the new in-game currency, that can be stocked to claim particular expedition rewards.

The expedition update also contains other improvements to Fallout 76 which includes adjusting gear and a revamped White Spring resort for new players. The location currently features the White Spring refuge hub enabling the players to part take in Refuge Daily Quests or hunts, experience random encounters, and craft, repair or purchase the selected items as per their need.

White Spring Refuge is not just only for the new players. The native Responders team has access to a Vertibird essential in the area which you’ll require to get to the Pitt. You have to complete their “Responders Reborn” quest to secure access to refuge daily quests which can be finished to earn the Responder’s trust and also crucial Ultracell Charge to fire up the Vertibird.

When completely powered up, you can trade a full Ultracell Charge for a flight to the Pitt to start their expedition. Although the rewards are countless, expeditions can be dangerous. To get the best experience in the Pitt, it is suggested to reach level 50 or higher and get equipped with your top gear.

Earn Unlockables in Season 10

The entertainment does not end here! The unveiling of expeditions also consists of an all-new season for players to indulge in. Rack up S.C.O.R.E and unveil cosmetics, currency, and many other Pitt-Themed items in season ten which is “Red Rocket Presents: The City of Steel”. Earn Brand new cosmetics and gears and also the new currency to spend, containing Caps, Atoms, and Stamps.

Pick up Fallout 76 or Upgrade Yours to The Deluxe Edition

Sounds Exciting? You can start your journey with Fallout 76: The Pitt Standard Edition which is now available at participating retailers. Get an enhanced user experience with the Expedition update Deluxe Edition, containing the base Fallout 76 game and the Digital Upgrade Bundle, including the Pittsburgh Neighbourhood C.A.M.P Kit, Fanatic Power Armour Paint, Trog Plushie, and many more things.

Fallout 76 is available now to play for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation 4.

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Amazon’s Twitch Prime is now Prime Gaming After a Rebranding Campaign

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Gamers have been receiving a lot of good news in the past month or so. Several significant updates have dropped regarding the Xbox and PlayStation. Furthermore, Microsoft and Google have also announced new titles in the coming year. Adding to this list of gaming news is Amazon’s rebranding move to breathe new life into their gaming division. As per reports, Amazon is rebranding their live streaming platform Twitch, and renaming it Prime Gaming. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the service, and what this rebranding could mean.

Twitch Prime to Prime Gaming

Amazon Prime subscribers used the Twitch Prime service to avail perks on the live streaming platform. As per new reports, the company is dropping the name Twitch, and focusing instead on the Prime brand. Hence, the service will now go by the title of Prime Gaming. However, the rebranding is purely a marketing strategy, as the benefits and services offered by the feature will remain the same. The main benefits provided by the service include free games with unlimited usage, gifting of free subscription, and exclusive in-game content. 

Why the Sudden Rebranding?

Most experts believe that the new strategy with respect to branding came as a result of motivation to bring all services under the Prime umbrella. Often regarded as the most recognisable term associated with Amazon, the company is backing that brand strategy. By offering all its services under the umbrella of Prime, the company hopes to improve brand loyalty and awareness. Furthermore, the title of Prime Gaming blends well with the rest of the content that Amazon publishes through the Prime subscription. The primary services they provide include Prime Video for TV shows and movies, and Prime Reading which offers access to magazines and e-books. Other benefits provided by the $119-annual subscription is free shipping and offers on Amazon’s marketplace. 

Commitment to Gaming

The recent rebranding is also a testament to the fact that Amazon has picked up substantial interest in the field of video gaming. Other than Twitch, Amazon also owns a unique game development studio called Amazon Games. However, this subsidiary wing has been struggling this year with its first title, Crucible not meeting consumer expectations. Crucible combines gameplay elements from shooting games and simulates that within an online battle arena, ensuring good experience on paper. The game came out in May this year but soon returned to a beta version as it required further work and refinement. Furthermore, their second major title, New World, which is an open-world MMO, was to release on August 25th. However, the company has pushed the release to July 10th, 2021. Also, Twitch had promised a Pac-man version in June, but no news has come out regarding this launch. 

Retracing their Steps

In May, Amazon’s Relentless, the studio that helped create Crucible admitted that the released the game too early, without completing it. Therefore, to provide a better user experience, the company recalled the game and placed it in a closed beta state. They also stated that they would use the extra time to develop the maps, combat styles, and improve the overall game to ensure that fans receive exactly what was promised. The company also set up a council of beta players to test updates and give feedback regarding the changes made. However, the game will be available to all gamers who had already downloaded it, and it will continue to function normally on Steam. The company also stated that it would continuously put out updates to make the game better and engage the audience.

Entry Into Cloud Gaming

Insiders are also predicting the entry of Amazon into cloud gaming in the future and even claims the company might launch a unique cloud gaming service. Reports state that the secret project has the codename Project Tempo and that it will launch sometime in early 2021. As per a report in the New York Times, the delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is what led to the launch being pushed into 2021. This portal will be a direct competitor to Google’s platform Stadia which launched in November last year.

Job listings released by Amazon, which has been recruiting engineers for a new project within AWS has also helped provide some weight to these rumors. CNET reports state that the company might even integrate such a cloud service or platform with their Twitch/Prime Game service. This will be similar to how Google plans to integrate Stadia with YouTube in the long run. It will be interesting to see how this plan pans out, and whether it will provide more momentum to Amazon’s big push into the gaming industry.

Microsoft and Sony Joins Hands on Cloud-based Streaming for Games and Other Content

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Microsoft and Sony have been the biggest rivals with their major consumer interactive entertainment franchises – Xbox and PlayStation. But for the surprise of all, the game lovers and the other rivals and even the partner companies of the two, Microsoft and Sony have partnered with each other for sharing a few of each other’s services to get benefits from them.

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The two tech giants announced on Thursday, that they are seeking to join hands such that Sony will be able to use the Microsoft’s Azure cloud to stream games over it and will participate in the research works along with the latter on Azure, in order to explore its scope for the game and other content streaming. Similarly, the two will be working together in order to develop new image sensors.

“Our mission is to seamlessly evolve this platform as one that continues to deliver the best and most immersive entertainment experiences, together with a cloud environment that ensures the best possible experience, anytime, anywhere. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content.” Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of Sony, said in a statement.

The partnership between the two can be considered as the prevention for the tough competition, that they may face in the coming future, as Google and Apple both have announced their new game streaming platforms, Stadia and Arcade. Both the game streaming services are expected to be threats for both their contemporaries, Sony and Microsoft. In fact, Apple’s Arcade game streaming service is the world’s first game subscription service for both desktop and mobile, which has already attracted the attention of many and are eagerly waiting for the same.

On the other hand, the other biggest gaming company, Nintendo, has also refurbished its Switch consoles giving a tough competition to the other gaming companies and leaving them behind with their outdated gaming services.

The deal between Sony and Microsoft is still at its early stage, and the two companies, along with developing the image sensors is also planning to work together in the field of semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Though the plans look pretty promising, seeing the two rival companies work together will be interesting.