PS5 firmware beta adds PS5 Discord voice chat, VRR support, and more

PS5 new beta OS

Get ready for VRR, Discord voice chat, and so much more! Sony has just dropped the latest PlayStation 5 firmware beta, packed with new features to enhance your gaming experience. The beta version includes the highly anticipated Discord voice chat, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in 1440p resolution, and a host of accessibility options that … Read more

Here’s how to link your PlayStation Network account with Discord

Discord PlayStation

Connect your Discord account and let your friends know that you are playing on your PlayStation. After nine months of waiting, Discord and Sony have finally announced that all PlayStation players can now connect their accounts to Discord. This enables players to simply add other users as friends on the PlayStation platform, as well as … Read more

Sony adds a bunch of new PS4 avatars

Sony is making a number of new avatars available on PlayStation 4. The new avatars include characters from upcoming PlayStation Studios titles. There’s Sackboy, who appears in the upcoming Sackboy: A Big Adventure on both PS4 and PS5. There are also avatars for Ratchet and Clank, who star in the upcoming PS5 platformer Ratchet & … Read more

PlayStation Bug Bounty program offers cash for reporting PS4 vulnerabilities

Sony is now offering cash rewards to community members who test the security of the PS4 and PlayStation Network. The PlayStation Bug Bounty program is open to gamers, researchers, and anyone else interested in securing PlayStation Network. The bounties will range in value. Critical PS4 vulnerabilities will net you $50,000. “The security of our products … Read more

Sony joins Google, Netflix in limiting bandwidth as stay-at-home traffic surges

Sony Interactive Entertainment is working to “manage download traffic” to relieve the burden on internet providers. That’s according to a blog post from SIE president and CEO, Jim Ryan. In the post, he writes: Playing videogames enables players all over the world to connect with friends and family and enjoy much-needed entertainment during these uncertain … Read more

Amplitude Reboot Coming Soon to PS4

Harmonix has announced that a reboot of their classic Amplitude franchise will be available on PS4 starting January 5. Those who backed the game on Kickstarter with a $40 pledge or higher will have access to the game starting December 23. Amplitude features a single player campaign along with competitive and cooperative local multiplayer modes. … Read more

Here’s How to Claim Your Free Games From Sony’s PSN Hacking Settlement

It has been almost four years since the PlayStation Network attack that brought down Sony’s online service for more than a month. The company attempted to calm frustrated fans with two free games and extended service plans for Qriocity users, but it was not enough to head off a lawsuit. Today, PSN users in the … Read more