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New PS4 Update Disables MTX Mod Chips That Allow Users To Pirate Games
Sony very recently released another system update for the PlayStation 4. The update version is 4.73, and in addition to fix some stability issues, it also disables the MTX mod chips that allow illegal sharing of game files on the console. [interaction id=”59844dd4e61f184b3be9031e”] Piracy on the PS4 is fairly uncommon, limited mainly to mod shops in the Brazilian area that have a game sharing setup. However, the MTX mod chip, a six-wire chip previously compatible with the update version 4.72 was made by hackers in order to transfer their downloaded game files to a hard drive. It did not work with the PSN Store, but still provided an easy workaround for people not willing to buy the games. We’re yet to find out if the hackers will try to undo the update’s attempts to...
Hideo Kojima Is Using Sophisticated Tech To Drive Visuals In Death Stranding
During Siggraph 2017, Principal Tech Programmer from Guerilla Games, Giliam de Carpentier and Kohei Ishiyama from Kojima Productions held a presentation called Decima Engine: Advances in Lighting and AA, providing a glimpse at the fog system being developed for the upcoming Death Stranding. While the Decima Engine has in-built flexible atmospheric scattering system linked with clouds and lighting, Kojima Productions needed a system better optimized for photo-realistic rendering. They developed a model independently, where information about the sun and the sky light is supplied to the height fog model from the precomputed atmospheric scattering model. Two types of conditions were precomputed, sunny and desnse fog. Using these two as the base conditions, it’s possible to portray differ...
Some PS4 Games Are So Bad Even Steam Stays Away From Them
Consoles were known for their curated games and digital stores that used to have standards. And sure, they’ve learned some valuable lessons from the biggest online storefront when it comes to Video Games, ie Steam. However, it seems that Sony has also picked up a few bad lessons along the way. Lately there has been a surge of asset flips, broken games, and games with barely any content in them. There are even a few games on the PSN store that are so bad, they couldn’t even get through Steam Greenlight. [interaction id=”5981b192e61f184b3be8f892″] Recently Jim Sterling put out a video where he takes the audience through some of the worst games on the PSN Store and he highlighted how some of these games are being officially promoted by Sony on their YouTube channel and...
Warframe Is Better Than Destiny And The Division, And It’s Free
While many games have tried to emulate the satisfying loot grind from Diablo, few have succeeded in doing so. That number only gets smaller when it comes to delivering that same addictive loot treadmill in first or third person. Games like Destiny and The Division have both been massively successful. but neither seem to capture the essence of what makes Diablo so good. And then comes Warframe. A free to play shooter/melee title for PC and consoles, Warframe was released in 2013. It’s primarily a multiplayer game, and while it was well recieved at launch, it has become somewhat of a phenomenon since then. You play as one member of a race of ancient warriors, awoken from cryosleep. The world is in turmoil and there’s a threat that you need to eliminate. The basic premise is simpl...
Resident Evil Revelations launches 29th August on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Now updated for current generation consoles, Resident Evil Revelations is the acclaimed survival horror title featuring series veterans Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they investigate the reportedly abandoned “Queen Zenobia” cruise ship. This new version features a smoother 1920×1080 resolution, an improved framerate, increased environmental detail and refined creature movement, defining this as the best-looking version of the game to date. All previously released downloadable content is also included in the game as unlockable rewards. Take on hordes of enemies with a friend online in the returning Raid Mode, which includes “The Ghost Ship: Chaos,” a fresh take on the popular stage with more powerful weapons and ways for players to upgrade their arsenal, and remixed enemy placem...
Hellblade Can Run On The PS4 Pro At 1440p, Says Ninja Theory
Coming from Ninja Theory, the makers of Heavenly Sword, DmC: Devil May Cry and Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Hellblade: Sanua’s Sacrifice is a highly anticipated title releasing next week. Recently, the studio announced in a press release that players on the PS4 Pro will be able to choose between an enhanced resolution and 60 FPS to the run game on the console, but didn’t go into the specifics. According to an interview with Ninja Theory co-founder and the game’s Creative Director Tameem Antoniades, wccfTech was able to confirm that the aforementioned enhanced resolution is 2560 x 1440 (or 1440p in short). So, PS4 Pro players have a nice option to choose, between the resolution and the framerate. It was also confirmed that at launch the game wouldn’t support HDR di...
Top 10 Awesome Video Games You Probably Didn’t Play – July 2017
Sometimes among all the big video game releases it’s easy to miss out on the smaller gems. Here are top 10 awesome video games you probably didn’t play in July 2017: Sundered Sundered is a horrifying fight for survival and sanity, a hand-drawn epic from the creators of Jotun. It is a replayable metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers. You play Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies. Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity. Resist or embrace. Kingsway Kingsway is an RPG in which you use a mock operating system to manage your adventure. Every element of the game is a part of the operating system. Enemies and traps are popups, b...
Top 10 Games Of The Month – August 2017
Now half of the year is over and we have seen a bunch of good games and some bad ones too. These are the games that we should lookout for in August. As many games are releasing in August and we all can’t checkout every game so these are the games that you should be waiting for and maybe spend some money on. Yakuza Kiwami In 2005, a legend was born on the PlayStation 2 – the legend of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, in his video game debut with Yakuza. Now, 11 years after that release, a new generation of players will be able to experience the incomparable action and drama of the Yakuza series with the rebuilt-from-scratch HD remake exclusive to PlayStation 4, Yakuza Kiwami. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle This is the story of an unexpected encounter between Mario and the irreveren...
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy India Pre-Orders Available Now
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is available for pre-order now on our store and you can book your copy right here: Pre-Order Now It’s priced at: Rs. 2,499 From critically acclaimed developer Naughty Dog comes the first standalone adventure in Uncharted franchise history led by fan-favourite character, Chloe Frazer. In order to recover a fabled ancient Indian artefact and keep it out of the hands of a ruthless war profiteer, Chloe Frazer must enlist the aid of renowned mercenary Nadine Ross (from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End). Venturing deep into India’s Western Ghats mountain range, Chloe and Nadine must learn to work together to unearth the artefact and fight their way through fierce opposition to prevent the region from falling into chaos. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will come with a...
Playstation Plus Indian Prices To Go Up Again From August 31
If you’ve been playing online on your Playstation 4, you’re sure to be familiar with Sony’s Playstation Plus (PS Plus) service. This is Sony’s online service that you need to subscribe to if you want to play online on the PS4, and it bundles in a few ‘free’ games every month. You can subscribe to the service on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis and the price for it was already kind of expensive. Sadly, it’s set to go up even higher in India on August 31st. [interaction id=”597eefdb6f3d040c0fa90942″] A recent announcement by Sony lists the prices for PS Plus as below: One year PlayStation Plus subscription is Rs. 4,439 (previously Rs. 3,999) Three month PlayStation Plus subscription is Rs. 1,869 (previously Rs. 1,599) One month PlaySt...
Next PS4 Software Update Is Bring Some Massive Changes
PlayStation 4 Update v5.0 may be the key update which could make you choose over a Xbox One, As Xbox is trying to capture audience with backwards compatibility, PlayStation isn’t far behind as features like access to PSOne Classics, the ability to hide or completely remove items from library, the ability to delete items from your library, the introduction of a store wishlist; an increase in the maximum number of people allowed in a party, and, the ability to change your PSN ID. Access to PSOne Classics mean you can call some friends over play Crash Team Racing and all the game that we have grown up while playing. So, this will be filling up the nostalgic factor. Adding more games to the store is always a good thing and this feature might also sell some more PlayStation 4s. The abilit...
Console Vs PC: An Objective Discussion In 2017
If are confused as to what to buy for all your video game entertainment, this article will talk you through various points, including pros and cons for both platforms, and you can then make a choice. [interaction id=”597ae285ab8ce93f38ccb5ed”] Performance When it comes to performance, nothing can beat the power of a PC. The framerate in consoles for most games is locked at 30 FPS for now, but on the PC it depends on the hardware. Even with a mid range Graphic card like GTX 1050ti which is around 12k, you can get impressive performance at 1080p and play most of the games with high settings. It also depends on the optimization of the game but you can definitely get better FPS than consoles on an average, least 40-45 FPS. With the best graphic card i.e Nvidia’s GTX 1080Ti yo...