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Predator: Hunting Grounds is a bad game and not worth your money

29 4 月, 2020 Jennifer Locke 0

Saying I’ve played worse games isn’t exactly a compliment, even if it’s true.

The Alien series already had a video game entry to tarnish its name, so it was only a matter of time before Predator got one. I don’t think Predator’s will go down quite as badly (there were a lot of other factors that led to Colonial Marines’ controversy), but at the very least, the game will fade into obscurity. There’s nothing memorable about it.

Developer IllFonic had a lot to learn from its other asymmetrical multiplayer title, Friday the 13th: The Game, which was met with mediocre reception, and it appears that the studio couldn’t quite capitalize on that knowledge. Predator: Hunting Grounds is a mess. There’s fleeting enjoyment to be had if you can team up with your friends, but it remains unbalanced, unpolished, and lacks the soul worthy of the franchise name.

That’s not to say Predator needs to, or even intends to be taken seriously. Its movie entries range from campy and cheesy to downright bad…

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Are PS5 DualSense controllers rechargeable?

27 4 月, 2020 Jennifer Locke 0

Best answer: Yes. The DualSense has an internal battery that can recharged via USB-C. It is unknown what type of battery this is or if it is easily replaceable should it start to degrade.

Current-gen: DualShock 4 ($60 at Best Buy)

How can we recharge the DualSense?

The PS5 DualSense controller can be recharged via USB-C. Similar to how you can charge a DualShock 4, just attach the cable between the controller and your console and you’re good to go. You should also be able to charge it through any power source with a compatible USB port.

What type of battery does it use?

Sony has not stated the exact type of battery that the DualSense will use yet. For reference, the DualShock 4 uses a 1,000mAh lithium ion internal battery. The battery life on the DualShock 4 was notoriously bad, routinely dying in under 10 hours and sometimes just as little as four hours. It’s also unclear what the battery life will look like compared to the DualShock 4, but Sony implies that it will be “strong….

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How to download Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake collection for free

16 4 月, 2020 Jennifer Locke 0

Everyone loves free stuff.

Sony recently announced that it was giving away Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection for free on PlayStation 4, no PlayStation Plus membership required. They’ll be free for everyone until May 5, 2020 as part of a new Play At Home initiative, encouraging people to stay inside because of the current global pandemic. Once you download them, they’re yours to keep forever.

If you’ve had trouble locating the promotional banner to download the games, you can always search the store and download them separately there. We’ll walk you through a few ways you can do so on PS4 and on desktop.

How to download Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection on PS4

On your PS4 homescreen, scroll to the PlayStation Store and select it.
If the Featured category on shows a banner with Journey and Uncharted, hit Download Now and select each individual game to download on the following screen.

If it doesn’t have a banner for the Play At Home initiative, …

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How does the PS5 DualSense compare to the DualShock 4?

10 4 月, 2020 Jennifer Locke 0

Major upgrade

PS5 DualSense

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Pros

Adaptive triggers
Improved haptic feedback
Light bar surrounding touchpad
New textured grips, triggers, and thumbsticks
USB-C charging
Built-in microphone and create button

Cons

Symmetrical thumbstick layout
Light bars still might drain battery

There’s good reason Sony didn’t simply call this the DualShock 5. DualSense attempts to revolutionize the line with a more ergonomic form factor and features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that serve to enhance your immersion. It truly is the next big step that Sony is taking, and it speaks wonders for what the PS5 may be.

On its way out

DualShock 4

$65 at Best Buy

Pros

Touchpad
Share button
Built-in speakers
Light bar used for certain games

Cons

Light bar can drain the battery
Grips aren’t comfortable to hold
Symmetrical thumbstick layout
Face buttons and D-pad feel squishy to press
Micro-USB for charging

The DualShock 4 added a light bar …

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The PS5 is on its way, here’s everything we know

31 1 月, 2020 Jennifer Locke 0

Sony is gearing up to release the PlayStation 5, its most ambitious console to date.

While development on the PlayStation 5 has likely been going on for years, Sony has officially confirmed that it’s in the works and is on its way for the holidays. Here’s everything we know about the PS5 so far.

PS5 design
PS5 specs
PS5 backward compatibility
PS5 next-gen DualShock controller
PS5 user interface
PS5 virtual reality support
Officially named the PlayStation 5
PS5 launch games
PS5 cost
The PS5 may be revealed in February
The PS5 releases Holiday 2020

PlayStation 5 What form will it take?

According to a report from the Financial Times, sources familiar with Sony’s plans have stated that the PlayStation 5 “might not represent a major departure from the PS4, and that the fundamental architecture would be similar.” Mark Cerny, lead system architect of the console, went on to confirm as much in his interview with Wired.

This indicates that Sony is not working on a streaming-only plat…