Gaming

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X likely to be delayed, analyst says

Might no longer launch this year

Published

March 16, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

With everything around the world in quarantine, home entertainment is an essential tool to keep sane and keep the cabin fever away. Who wouldn’t want to catch up on series and gaming backlogs with all the time we now have?

Unfortunately, as with most upcoming products today, the entertainment industry is falling under a wave of postponements and cancellations. We aren’t getting some of our expected shows and games on time.

According to a Forbes report, Sony and Microsoft are likely delaying the much-awaited PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X. Currently, the next generation of gaming consoles are set for a launch around Christmas 2020.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, gaming market research firm DFC Intelligence is predicting a delay in the previously planned launch in a new report. If either console still launches this year, the firm expects a constraint in initial supply. Either way, don’t expect to hold a new home console this year.

Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X are set to revolutionize the gaming industry, pushing the sector beyond its current limits. Both consoles will come with 8K resolution support, ray tracing, and SSD storage. Unfortunately, we’ll likely have to wait longer for either console.

Of course, the projected delay isn’t the first to fall under the current pandemic. For one, Netflix recently postponed production for its upcoming series. Moreover, a lot of upcoming expos and events are already postponed or diverted to online forms.

As general rules, the CDC or The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed these to help with preventing the spread of COVID-19:

Stay home when sick
Cover coughs and sneezes
Frequently wash hands with soap and water
Clean frequently touched surfaces

Related Topics:coronavirus PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X

Gaming

PlayStation 5 pre-order second batch in PH happening Jan 22

Another 5-minute window

Published

January 21, 2021

GadgetMatch

You’ve been waiting for this, haven’t you? The second batch of pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 in the Philippines is officially happening on January 22, 2021.

Just like the first batch, the pre-order period will happen for only five minutes from 2PM to 2:05PM. Participating retailers should still be the same. They are as follows:

iTech
Gameline
Metro Plaza
Abenson
Game One
GameXtreme

There were some pre-order blunders the first go round but here’s to hoping there won’t be a repeat of that.

Watch our PS5 Review.

Gaming

Animal Crossing is launching a ColourPop makeup collection

Featuring your favorite characters

Published

January 20, 2021

Luigi Leonardo

Despite a full slate of exciting games last year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the most influential games of 2020. The island life simulator allowed everyone stuck at home to connect with another despite the pandemic. However, even with the gameplay, the game is just so darn cute. If you wholeheartedly agree (and why wouldn’t you?), Nintendo is collaborating with ColourPop for an Animal Crossing-themed makeup collection.

Featuring fun shades inspired by the island paradise life, the @ColourPopCo x Animal Crossing: New Horizons makeup collection adds some new hues to your look on 1/28! #ColourPopxAnimalCrossing
🏝️: https://t.co/KT70wQfwLu pic.twitter.com/JvKvDAidkK

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 15, 2021

In its announcement post on Twitter, Nintendo unveiled four color palettes in the collection. The forefront of the collection features Isabelle’s yellow complexion and her cute-as-a-button pink top. If you’re looking for something more inspired, Blathers and Celeste have their own color palette featuring combination of their colors. For the stylish, the Able Sisters shine in purple and lilac. If, however, you’re looking for capitalist chic, Tom Nook has his own palette featuring his cash-money green.

The Animal Crossing x ColourPop collection will launch on January 28. Though only four palettes were showcased, the collection might include further characters. Besides the main characters around your island, the game also has a wide variety of cute potential villagers.

Gaming

Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game – Complete Edition out now

Took them long enough!

Published

January 20, 2021

Leez

Thanks to Ubisoft and their collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, you get to team up, fight for love and defeat the league of seven evil exes. Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game – Complete Edition celebrates its 10-year anniversary and includes Knives Chau and Wallace Wells downloadable content.

The game oozes inspiration from the iconic graphic novel series and 2010 Universal Pictures film. It sticks to the series’ humor and classic gameplay combo. You can even rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat ’em up game familiar to fans! And, if that wasn’t enough, the 8-bit animation by Paul Robertson, the critically acclaimed soundtrack from Anamanaguchi, and original cutscenes from Bryan Lee O’Malley will get to you.

You’ll need to team up with up to three friends locally or online, revive each other and share health and coins to defeat your enemies. And, you can compete with friends in mini-games of dodgeball, battle royale matches or cooperate in either boss rush or survival modes.

If you want the game, it’s out on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia and Windows PC, as well as on Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service and Amazon Luna for $14.99. The game will also be playable on PS 5 and Xbox Series X|S via compatibility mode.

If you’re a huge fan of the classic series, there are pre-order Limited Editions of the Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game – Complete Edition with exclusive merchandise and awesome features. Pre-orders for the physical and Limited Editions will be available for six weeks exclusively through limitedrungames.com.