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New Bundles for PS5 Restocked at GameStop – Online only

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Hopefully Amazon and Walmart will follow suit soon! 

Playstation 5 (PS5) continues to be an extremely hot commodity, with most retailers selling out instantly, and many more struggling to keep inventory after restocks. And if you’re wondering where the heck to get your hands on a PS5 for yourself, believe me, you are not alone.   

Read More: New Exclusive Games for Just-Released Sony Playstation 5 (PS5)

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Right now, the retailer, GameStop is your best shot, the company announced that it will have more PS5 consoles and bundles available something “this afternoon” with no specific time mentioned.  

The stock is currently limited to bundles, which means you’ll have to pocket more than the the $400 and $500 for the console.  The PS5 bundles are also limited to online only.  The bundles will include the console, along with PS Plus subscriptions, controllers and games, all accessories that most gamers will want anyways. 

The first and most expensive bundle, coming in at $849.99  includes both Spider-Man Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, as well as two PS5 controllers, the disc-based version of the PS5 console, a 12 month subscription card to PlayStation Plus and a pair of headphones.

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GameStop is offering payment options for “Buy Now” or “Pay Later” for those that want to pay in monthly installment.  The restock might last a few hours, or even minutes, with no real telling how long the inventory will last.  Good luck (have your hand steady on the refresh button)!  We will continue to update you with additional information regarding availability.   

We’ve added links to Amazon and Walmart where upon becoming available can be purchased here.

Along with the Playstation 5 console, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart. 

PS5 – in Development, more updates to come 

Other titles that will be out later this year, will be available for preorder, there are still many releases that the information has yet to be disclosed.  below is the current list of PS5 exclusives. We will continue to update as new information becomes available: 

  • Destruction AllStars
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Returnal

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David Beckham is the new FIFA 21 Cover Star and it’s available soon for PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Legend of the Game and Celebrity Icon Returns as EA Sports Next-Gen Cover Star

David Beckham,  The Manchester United, England and Real Madrid football legend as well as current owner of Inter Miami CF, will, once again be a playable character in one of the most famous gaming franchises.  He was just officially announced  as the cover star in EA SPORTS’s FIFA 21 and also return as an Ultimate Team icon. 

Read More: New Exclusive Games for Just-Released Sony Playstation 5 (PS5)

It has been 23 years since Beckham last graced the cover of a FIFA game.  FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC and will have the new digital-only  Beckham Edition cover through the holidays.

“I’m so proud to be returning to EA SPORTS with my FIFA 21 Beckham edition cover,”

“Excited to be back on the pitch as an icon with some of my old teammates!”

— David Beckham
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Beckham will receive three ICON cards, with the ratings of those cards to be officially released next week on November 27th, 2020.  

Beckham’s ultimate team icon will be added to the game starting December 4th which is also the date FIFA 21 will be released for the next-gen consoles, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.  Fans will also be able to benefit from dual entitlement/backward compatibility, which will allow gamers to upgrade their copy of the game from PS4 to PS5 or Xbox One to the Series X or S at no additional cost. 

”a player who has transcended the sport and one of the only players to have won league titles in four different countries, playing in the Premier League, La Liga, MLS and Ligue 1, among other great achievements in his career both on and off the pitch,”

—EA Sports FIFA confirming a multi-year ambassadorial agreement

As a way to celebrate Beckham’s return, gamers who play FIFA 21 by Jan. 15, 2021 will receive an un-tradeable unique David Beckham item in FIFA Ultimate Team, also players will receive him as a VOLTA ‘Groundbreaker’ starting Dec. 15, 2020. The untradeable card will be 86-rated and will be based on his time at Real Madrid and will be the first in FUT history to be released featuring a club that the player in question used to play for.  And did I mention this card is one that gamers can earn for free.

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Cutting Edge, Entertainment

New Exclusive Games for Just-Released Sony Playstation 5 (PS5)

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Sony scores big name exclusives – Below games available NOW

Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles have been released, after which, both Sony and Microsoft received major buzz, stirring up crazy controversy of consoles arriving DOA and others smoking.  Yet, for the majority of new game console owners, they have received fully functional units and are ready to gear up and start playing.  Below we have listed the available games that were released on Launch Day as well as a list of games in development and to be released later within the year or early 2021. 

The launch library from PS5 includes an eclectic mix of games.  Most people will inevitably be drawn, at least initially, to the games exclusive to Sony, as exclusives are one of the biggest selling points. Many games have free next-gen upgrades to PS5, which can actually make buying the PS4 version a better choice in some cases. 

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All PS5 consoles will come with a pre-install with the game Astro’s Playroom, meant to shows gamers the power of the DualSense wireless controllers and take advantage of the all new features including: haptic feedback, triggers, motion sensor, speakers, mic and touchpad. 

Along with the Playstation 5 games, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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  • Miles Morales discovers explosive powers that set him apart from his mentor, Peter Parker. Master his unique, bio-electric venom blast attacks and covert camouflage power alongside spectacular web-slinging acrobatics, gadgets and skills.
  • A war for control of Marvel’s New York has broken out between a devious energy corporation and a high-tech criminal army. With his new home at the heart of the battle, Miles must learn the cost of becoming a hero and decide what he must sacrifice for the greater good.
  • Traverse the snowy streets of his new, vibrant and bustling neighborhood as Miles searches for a sense of belonging. When the lines blur between his personal and crime-fighting lives, he discovers who he can trust, and what it feels like to truly be home.
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Demon’s Soul

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  • Discover where the journey began – Experience the original brutal challenge, completely remade from the ground up. All presented in stunning visual quality with enhanced performance, this is the world of Boletaria as you have never seen it before.
  • Become the Slayer of Demons – Venture to the northern kingdom of Boletaria – a once prosperous land of knights, now beset with unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet strange characters, unhinged and twisted by the world around them, and unravel the unsettling story of Demon’s Souls.
  • Face the world’s greatest warriors in ferocious PVP combat – With online* invasions adding to the danger of your quest. Or play cooperatively by summoning allies to aid in your fight against the demons.*Active PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer.
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Slackboy: A Big Adventure 

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  • Face thrilling, unpredictable challenges as you explore distinctive hand-crafted lands through deeply immersive and expressive controls.
  • PERILOUS PLATFORMING EXPERIENCE – Explore here, there and everywhere as you utilize Sackboy’s cool, diverse move-set to face a huge variety of thrilling challenges, fierce enemies and startling surprises.
  • RE-STUFFED. RE-STITCHED. RE-ZIPPED – Sackboy returns to the big time stuffed with fresh moves and game-changing gadgets in an awe-inspiring and downright fun 3D adventure in this new, but familiar world.
  • Click to see “Slack Boy“. Available on Amazon and Walmart.

PS5 – in Development, more updates to come

Other titles that will be out later this year, will be available for preorder, there are still many releases that the information has yet to be disclosed.  below is the current list of PS5 exclusives. We will continue to update as new information becomes available: 

  • Destruction AllStars
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Returnal

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Cutting Edge, Entertainment

PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

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The next big leap in console hardware from Sony and Microsoft: if you can get one

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s Playstation 5  (PS5) are going into wide release this week, just days apart from each other. Xbox Series X was released to a furor and was instantly out of stock in some areas.  The price of both consoles is $500.  In addition each console will also have a less expensive version available;  the PS5 Digital Edition for $400 and the Xbox Series S for $300. 

Read More: Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

For gamers, the huge news is that both Microsoft and Sony have been very open about backward compatibility and have pledged to support almost all titles in the existing console platforms’ libraries.  Meaning, every Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One game currently playable on existing Xbox One hardware (minus Kinect) can also be played on new Xbox Series X / S. Sony has committed to supporting the majority of PS4 games (totaling more than 4,000 titles) that will be playable with the newest incoming PS5 version.  

In addition to the console launch, there will be a handful of big-name franchise game releases. Two big names that we are excited about include: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, both set for release right along with the Xbox and PS launch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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  • As Elite operatives, you will Follow the trail of a shadowy Figure named perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.
  • Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters woods, Mason and hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.
  • Beyond the campaign, players will bring a cold war arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and Zombies experiences.
  • PS4 physical disc playable on PS5 system (will not include higher framerates, Hardware based rays-tracking and faster load times available on PS5 Edition). PS5 disc is not playable on PS4 system.
  • PS4 physical version upgradable to PS5 digital version via $10 upgrade through PS store. PS4 disc required in PS5 system to access and play digital PS5 upgrade.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 

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  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character and your clan’s settlement with every choice you make.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.

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More game release titles set for release for the remainder of 2020

Below is a list of all the game titles thus far that have released dates until the end of the year. There are sure to be updates and many many more titles for 2021.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla11/10/2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War11/13/2020
Halo: The Master Chief Collection11/17/2020
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Edition11/17/2020
Poker Club11/19/2020
Just Dance 202111/24/2020
Haven12/3/2020
Immortals Fenyx Rising12/03/2020
FIFA 2112/4/2020
Madden NFL 2112/4/2020
Destiny 2: Beyond Light12/8/2020
Puyo Puyo Tetris 212/8/2020
Temtem12/8/2020
Cyberpunk 207712/10/2020
The Medium12/10/2020

Xbox Series X Specs

CPU8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Die Size360.45 mm2
Process7nm Enhanced
Memory16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320b bus
Memory Bandwidth10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
Internal Storage1 TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External StorageUSB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Performance Target4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS
Xbox X Specs / Courtesy of Xbox

PS5 Specs

ComponentSpecification
CPUx86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 8 Cores / 16 Threads at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPURay Tracing Acceleration Up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
GPU ArchitectureAMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Memory/Interface16GB GDDR6/256-bit
Memory Bandwidth448GB/s
Internal StorageCustom 825GB SSD
IO Throughput5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
Expandable StorageNVMe SSD Slot
External StorageUSB HDD Support
Optical Drive (optional)Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV BD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAV BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8x CAV DVD ~3.2xCLV
PS5 Game DiscUltra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc
Audio“Tempest” 3D AudioTech
Video OutHDMI Out port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver 2.1)
DimensionsPS5 – 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth) PS5 Digital Edition – 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)
WeightPS5 – 4.5kg PS5 Digital Edition – 3.9kg
PowerPS5 – 350W PS5 Digital Edition – 340W
Input / OutputUSB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB) USB Type-A port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 USB Type-C port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps)
NetworkingEthernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
PS5 Specs / Courtesy of Eurogamer.net

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Entertainment

Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

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Next Generation Console for Sony – PS5

Sony has some major news for gamers. On June 11, 2020, during the streaming event “Future of Gaming”, it was announced that the next-generation Playstation 5 (PS5)  would be released later this year.   Viewers got a sneak peak at the aesthetics of the completely redesigned console hardware. The sleek and futuristic look makes for a stark comparison to the previous model. In addition there will be a handful of accessories that match the PS5 design including a new headset called the Pulse 3D. 

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There has not yet been an exact release date set, but according to the Sony website, it appears have plans to stick with the originally projected holiday release.  They have also not yet mentioned any information regarding pricing.  Based on news from Bloomberg, Sony’s cost to manufacture the console has been estimated at $450 but this does not necessarily reflect what the end retail price will be, although it could be expected to be significantly higher. 

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With any new hot product there will be some serious buzz, and Sony is anticipating a surge of sales. It has been reported that there will be a limit of one per customer, initially, as the company gears up for pre-orders.  The fact that Sony’s landing page has a photo place-holder for the PS5 on Amazon strongly suggests information on pricing and a specific release date may be coming very soon. 

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new PlayStation console. 

  • Custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O 
  • 4K – TV Gaming
  • Up to 120fps with 120 Hz output
  • HDR Technology
  • 8K Output – 4320p resolution display 

Microsoft offers new version of Xbox: The Series X

Oh wait, that’s not all. Microsoft is also very much in the mix with the upcoming release for its newest generation console, the Xbox Series X, which is anticipated to have a late 2020 release. The Series X was originally unveiled at the Game Awards last year on December 13, 2019. There is also another influx of new information on Xbox games released for the new console and was revealed during its Games Showcase.

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new Xbox console

  • 12 Teraflops
  • Variable rate shading and Variable refresh rate
  • Supports 120 fps
  • Custom built SSD

Games and Pricing

As for the prices of 2020 game titles for the next-generation console for both consoles, big news was just announced by Ubisoft. It was confirmed that during an earnings call that games will be the same price as current generation games which typically average around $60.

Both Playstation and Xbox will support backward-compatibility, meaning if you have previous generation games they will still work with the newest console. Although there will be massive competition against the two tech giants, a release of next-gen consoles regardless of which -is huge. Countdown to holiday season begins now!

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