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Rumor: PlayStation Event Expected This December – Here’s What We Know

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Rumours are swirling about the possibility of an upcoming PlayStation State of Play or a new event, according to a reliable insider. Some reports suggest the event could happen in less than a week. Here’s everything you need to know about the speculations and their credibility.

Rumours Claim a New PlayStation State of Play is Imminent

According to Bilbil-Kun, one of the Industry’s reliable and reputed insiders has hinted that a new PlayStation event is happening. However, he did not mention any dates but confirmed that the majority of the company staff are gearing up for an event.

https://twitter.com/billbil_kun/status/1860979631148396721

Meanwhile, community speculation has connected these developments to a potential December 3 event, coinciding with the console’s 30th anniversary. Despite this, Sony has yet to make any official announcement about the State of Play or PlayStation Showcase.

A new PlayStation ad from the “Play Has No Limits” campaign has sparked rumours about a December 3 event. The ad featured cryptic details resembling the date, fueling expectations. Yet, journalist Jeff Grubb has dismissed the likelihood of a major event, urging fans to manage their expectations despite the anniversary’s significance.

Leaked details also hint at new black variants of PS5 accessories, such as the DualSense Edge wireless controller and Pulse Explore earphones, which could launch soon. Sony could potentially host an event before the year ends, especially considering their announcement of having no major exclusives this year. This event might serve as a platform to showcase their upcoming games for next year. Meanwhile, the upcoming Game Awards 2024 on December 12 might offer additional PlayStation-related announcements, including updates on Death Stranding 2 and other exclusive titles.

For now, all these details remain unconfirmed, and fans are advised to stay tuned for official updates from Sony.

Also Read: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December 2024 Announced with Additional Bonuses

The Game Awards 2024: All Nominations Announced including GOTY

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The Game Awards 2024 nominations are here, showcasing the best games of the year. Leading the pack with seven nominations each are Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, followed closely by Metaphor: ReFantazio with six. This year’s nominations have sparked plenty of discussion, especially surrounding the inclusion of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree in the Game of the Year (GOTY) category.

The inclusion of an expansion like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has stirred debates within the gaming community. According to The Game Awards’ official criteria, expansions, DLCs, remakes, and remasters qualify if their new content is deemed significant in creativity and technical achievement.

Key Highlights from the Nominations

  • Top Nominees: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth led with seven nominations each.
  • Indian Recognition: Popular Indian YouTuber Techno Gamerz made history by securing a nomination for Content Creator of the Year.
  • Publisher Standout: PlayStation emerged as the most recognized publisher, racking up 16 nominations across various categories.
  • Surprise Omission: Dragon Age: The Veilguard received only a single nomination for Innovation in Accessibility, despite high expectations and its predecessor’s success as GOTY in 2014.

The Game Awards 2024: All Nominations

Game of the Year Contenders

As expected, the GOTY lineup features a mix of critical and commercial successes:

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Game Direction

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Narrative

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: ReFantanzio
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II 
  • Silent Hill 2 

Best Art Direction

  • Astro Bot
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Neva

Best Score and Music

  • Astro Bot 
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio 
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Stellar Blade 

Best Audio Design

  • Astro Bot
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 
  • Silent Hill 2

Best Performance

  • Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
  • Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Humberly González, Star Wars Outlaws
  • Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
  • Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Innovation in Accessibility

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 
  • Diablo IV 
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
  • Star Wars Outlaws

Games for Impact

  • Closer the Distance
  • Indika
  • Neva
  • Life is Strange: Double Exposure
  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II 
  • Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Best Ongoing Game

  • Destiny 2
  • Diablo IV 
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2

Best Community Support

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2 
  • No Man’s Sky 

Best Independent Game

  • Animal Well 
  • Balatro 
  • Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
  • Neva
  • UFO 50 

Best Debut Indie Game

  • Balatro
  • Animal Well
  • Manor Lords
  • Pacific Drive
  • The Plucky Squire

Best Mobile Game

  • AFK Journey 
  • Balatro 
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
  • Wuthering Waves 
  • Zenless Zone Zero 

Best VR/AR Game

  • Arizona Sunshine Remake
  • Asgard’s Wrath 2
  • Batman: Arkham Shadow
  • Metal: Hellsinger VR 
  • Metro Awakening

Best Action Game

  • Black Myth: Wukong Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 
  • Helldivers 2 
  • Stellar Blade 
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • ASTRO BOT 
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Star Wars Outlaws
  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best RPG

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2
  • Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Fighting Game

  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (Arc System Works/Cygames)
  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO (Spike Chunsoft/Bandai Namco)
  • Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Capcom)
  • MultiVersus (Player First Games/WB Games)
  • Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco)

Best Family Game

  • Princess Peach: Showtime! 
  • Astro Bot
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 
  • The Plucky Squire

Best Sim/Strategy Game

  • Frostpunk 2 (11 Bit Studios)
  • Age of Mythology: Retold (World’s Edge/Forgotten Empires/Xbox Game Studios)
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Capcom)
  • Manor Lords (Slavic Magic/Hooded Horse)
  • Unicorn Overlord (Vanillaware/Sega/Atlus)

Best Sports/Racing Game

  • F1 24 
  • EA Sports FC 25
  • NBA 2K25
  • Top Spin 2K25
  • WWE 2K24

Best Multiplayer Game

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • Tekken 8
  • Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

Best Adaptation

  • Arcane 
  • Fallout
  • Knuckles
  • Like a Dragon: Yakuza
  • Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

Most Anticipated Game

  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Grand Theft Auto VI
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
  • Monster Hunter Wilds

Content Creator of the Year

  • CaseOh
  • IlloJuan
  • Techno Gamerz
  • TypicalGamer
  • Usada Pekora

Best Esports Game

  • DOTA 2
  • Counter-Strike 2 
  • League of Legends 
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 
  • Valorant

Best Esports Athlete

  • 33 – Neta Shapira
  • Aleksib – Aleksi Virolainen
  • Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon
  • Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok
  • ZyWoO – Mathieu Herbaut
  • ZmjjKk – Zheng Yongkang

Best Esports Team

  • Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)
  • Gen.G (League of Legends)
  • NAVI (Counter-Strike)
  • T1 (League of Legends)
  • Team Liquid (DOTA 2)

When and Where to Watch The Game Awards 2024?

The Game Awards 2024 ceremony will be held on December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube, TikTok, and the official social media handles of The Game Awards.

Also Read: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December 2024 Announced with Additional Bonuses

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December 2024 Announced with Additional Bonuses

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As we step into the final month of the year, Sony has revealed the last PlayStation Plus lineup for December 2024, announced on Wednesday. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the company has also introduced some exciting extras. Here’s a look at the games joining the PS Plus service this December, along with the additional bonuses.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games For December 2024

Starting December 3, PS Plus subscribers can dive into It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem, available to play until January 6, 2025. 

It Takes Two (PS4, PS5)

Developed by Hazelight Studios, It Takes Two is a co-op action-adventure game designed exclusively for two players, much like the studio’s debut title, A Way Out. The game offers no single-player option, requiring players to team up either online or through local split-screen multiplayer. The game follows a couple transformed into dolls as they navigate a fantastical world, seeking to repair their relationship.

Players can also invite another person to join online co-op with them for free via Friend Pass. 

Aliens: Dark Descent (PS4, PS5)

As the name implies, the game is set in the Alien universe and is a real-time strategy mixed with Survival horror elements. Debuted in June 2023, players have to issue commands to a squad of four Colonial Marines to combat both the relentless Xenomorphs and rogue agents from the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. The game features five starting character classes, each with its unique weapons and abilities.PlayStation Plus December 2024

Temtem (PS5)

Rounding out December’s lineup is Temtem, a creature-collecting MMORPG from Spanish developer Crema, heavily inspired by the Pokemon series. Players explore the world capturing Temtem creatures and engaging in strategic double battles, whether against NPCs or other players, in a 2×2 battle format reminiscent of Pokémon’s double battles.

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PlayStation Plus subscribers have until December 2 to add Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Death Note: Killer Within to their game libraries.

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As part of PlayStation’s 30th-anniversary celebration, PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy a free trial of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 starting December 3. Additionally, the classic titles Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium catalog on December 10. Sony has promised more details on the full PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Premium lineups soon.

Finally, from December 6-8, PlayStation is offering a free online multiplayer weekend. During these dates, you can enjoy online multiplayer for any games you own, without needing a PlayStation Plus membership, on both PS5 and PS4.

Also Read: PlayStation Black Friday Deals 2024: Massive Discounts on PS5 Slim, Games, Accessories, and More!

Sony Delays PS5 30th Anniversary Edition Launch in India: New Dates Revealed

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Sony has officially delayed the India release of its PS5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition console and accompanying accessories, including the DualSense Edge, PS Portal, and DualSense controllers in the 30th Anniversary design, as reported by High Chaos Run. Initially slated for a November 21 launch, revised availability dates vary across major cities, with Mumbai retailers suggesting a November 25 release, Bengaluru stores anticipating a November 27 debut, and Delhi outlets expecting stock as early as November 22.

Retail sources, speaking anonymously, indicate that logistical challenges, possibly linked to the recently concluded Maharashtra elections, may have contributed to the postponement. While Sony has yet to comment on these delays, the decision to push the launch comes despite earlier confirmations of the original date.

PS5 30th Anniversary Edition Bundle Availability and Pricing in India

Despite concerns about limited supply, recent reports suggest broader availability across India, aligning with additional production runs in the US and EU. For PlayStation enthusiasts, this edition represents a unique collector’s item celebrating three decades of the iconic gaming brand.

Here’s the confirmed pricing for the PS5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition and accessories in India:

  • PS5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Console –Rs 49,999
  • DualSense Edge 30th Anniversary Limited Edition – Rs 20,999
  • PS Portal 30th Anniversary Limited Edition – Rs 20,799
  • DualSense 30th Anniversary Limited Edition – Rs 6,849

Sony fans in India eagerly await the arrival of these exclusive editions, with hopes that the updated timelines remain intact. This special console edition, coupled with Sony’s ongoing global celebrations, offers a rare opportunity for fans to commemorate the legacy of PlayStation.

Also Read: PlayStation Black Friday Deals 2024: Massive Discounts on PS5 Slim, Games, Accessories, and More!

PlayStation Black Friday Deals 2024: Massive Discounts on PS5 Slim, Games, Accessories, and More!

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The holiday season is here, and Sony PlayStation India has kicked off the PlayStation Black Friday Deals 2024, offering massive discounts on consoles, accessories, games, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions. Running from November 22 to December 2, 2024 (with select deals valid until December 5), this sale is a golden opportunity for gamers to upgrade their setups or grab the latest titles at unbeatable prices.

PS5 Black Friday Deals 2024: PS5 Slim at Its Lowest Price Ever

The PlayStation 5 Slim is now available at an all-time low during the Black Friday Sale:

  • PS5 Slim Disc Edition: Rs 54,990 → Rs 47,490 (Buy Now)
  • PS5 Slim Digital Edition: Rs 44,990 → Rs 37,490 (Buy Now)
  • PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundles: Rs 54,990 → Rs 47,490 (Disc) and Rs 44,990 → Rs 37,490 (Digital)

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PlayStation Black Friday 2024 – Accessory Deals: DualSense and PS VR2

Significant discounts are also available on PS5 peripherals, making this the perfect time to enhance your gaming experience.

Product Original Price Offer Price
PS5 DualSense Controller (select colors) Rs 6,390 Rs 4,390
PS5 DualSense Controller (Black/White) Rs 5,990 Rs 3,990
PS VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle Rs 61,999 Rs 36,999
PS VR2 Standalone Rs 57,999 Rs 37,999

Top PS5 Game Discounts

A wide range of critically acclaimed titles is on sale, with discounts reaching up to 60%. Highlights include:playstation black friday deals 2024

Game Title (PS5) Original Price Offer Price
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 ₹4,999 ₹2,999
Rise of the Ronin ₹4,999 ₹2,999
God of War Ragnarok ₹4,999 ₹2,499
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut ₹4,999 ₹2,499
Demon’s Souls ₹4,999 ₹2,499
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition ₹3,999 ₹2,999
Sackboy: A Big Adventure ₹3,999 ₹1,999

This sale is a great chance to grab blockbuster games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok at half their original prices.

PlayStation Plus Annual Subscription Discounts

Sony is also offering discounted rates on 12-month PlayStation Plus plans. Here’s a breakdown:

Tier Old Price Offer Price Discount
Essential ₹3,949 ₹3,159 20%
Extra ₹6,699 ₹5,024 25%
Deluxe ₹7,599 ₹5,319 30%

If you’re considering an upgrade or trying PlayStation Plus for the first time, this is the ideal time to subscribe.

Where to Buy

These offers are available through multiple retailers, including Sony Center, Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, GamesTheShop, and others. Remember, the deals are only valid until December 5, 2024, or while stocks last.ps5 black friday deals

Is This the Best Time to Buy a PS5?

With the introduction of the PS5 Slim and whispers of the PS5 Pro on the horizon, Sony’s pricing strategies may evolve. However, for those who’ve been waiting to upgrade or join the PlayStation ecosystem, these Black Friday deals provide unbeatable value.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re eyeing the sleek PS5 Slim, a pair of DualSense controllers, or popular titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, this Black Friday Sale has something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to gear up for the holidays and enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay at discounted prices.

Stay tuned for more gaming updates and deals on GamingMitra!

Also Read: Death Stranding Director’s Cut Drops on Xbox Series X/S Surprisingly With a Discount

Sony PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle India Launch Date and Price Revealed

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If you are feeling disappointed that the latest PS5 Pro is not making it into the Indian markets soon, there is something else that you can try if you are a retro gamer. Sony is gearing up to launch PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary edition bundle in India. The product promotion banners have been spotted by social media geeks on Amazon India and ShopAtSC which revealed the release dates and pricing. Check out more details below.

PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Collection: Price and Availability in India

PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Collection is set to release in India on November 21, 2024, and will be available for purchase via Amazon India, ShopAtSC, and select retail outlets. Pre-orders are already live for the items listed below:

  • PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Console with 30th Anniversary Edition DualSense Wireless Controller: Rs 49,999 (pre-order)
  • DualSense 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Wireless Controller: Rs 6,849 (pre-order)
  • DualSense Edge 30th Anniversary Edition Controller: Rs 20,999 (pre-order)
  • PlayStation Portal Remote Player (30th Anniversary Edition): Rs 20,799 (pre-order)

Notably, these 30th-anniversary models are priced slightly higher than their regular counterparts, reflecting their limited edition status. The 30th Anniversary bundle also includes the latest PS5 Pro in the same appearance. However, the original PS5 Pro is not able to enter Indian markets, and it is very unlikely that Sony India to launch the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition.

The collection features a unique design inspired by the original PlayStation, including a retro grey colour and a 30th-anniversary badge. It also comes with a custom connector cable reminiscent of the original console’s design. Sony has stated that each unit will include a specific edition number, with only 12,300 PS5 Pro units made available worldwide.

Upcoming PS5 Pro and Global Release

While Sony recently announced the powerful PlayStation 5 Pro with upgraded GPU, ray-tracing, and doubled storage, its release plans for India are surely delayed. This high-end model offers superior performance, making it Sony’s most advanced and expensive console to date.

For long-time PlayStation fans, the 30th Anniversary Collection represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of the brand’s history—perfect for both nostalgic collectors and newcomers alike.

Also Read: Death Stranding Director’s Cut Drops on Xbox Series X/S Surprisingly With a Discount

Death Stranding Director’s Cut Drops on Xbox Series X/S Surprisingly With a Discount

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In a surprise announcement, Kojima Productions has launched Death Stranding Director’s Cut on Xbox Series X/S, just ahead of the game’s five-year anniversary. Originally a PlayStation 4 exclusive upon its release in 2019, Death Stranding has since expanded to PC, PlayStation 5, and Apple devices, making its journey to various platforms over the years. Here are more details.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut Dropped on Xbox Series X/S Surprisingly

Death Stranding Director’s Cut was released for Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 7, 2024. The game has been a PlayStation exclusive since its launch in 2024. Despite the game being launched on Windows in 2020, the game never arrived on Xbox. However, the game is now available on Apple devices.

Director’s Cut is an extended version of the base game which launched for PS5 on September 24, 2021. It offers enhancements including new gameplay missions, high framerate support, photo mode, and ultrawide monitor compatibility. For Xbox players, the game supports cloud saves, Xbox Achievements, and Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing a single purchase for play across both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs with synced progress and achievements.

Kojima Productions is celebrating the Xbox launch with a limited-time 50% discount, bringing the price down to Rs 1,249.50. In addition to the Xbox release, Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now available on Amazon Luna, offering Prime subscribers a month of free access starting December 1.

Death Stranding’s arrival on Xbox marks a new chapter in the collaboration between Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios, with their upcoming title, OD, set to be published by Xbox. Furthermore, Kojima Productions recently regained full IP rights for Death Stranding from 505 Games, hinting at potential releases on additional platforms. The much-anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is set for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5, with the possibility of future multi-platform availability.

Also Read: Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) Won’t Launch in India Due to Wi-Fi 7 Restrictions

Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) Won’t Launch in India Due to Wi-Fi 7 Restrictions

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Sony has officially confirmed that the all-new PlayStation 5 Pro, popularly called PS5 Pro will not be coming to India soon due to some regulatory limitations. The reasons cited by Sony are so surprising and disappointing for Indian gamers who are eager to experience the new console despite its high price. Here is more you need to know about it.

Sony is Not Releasing PS5 Pro in India Citing WiFi 7 Restrictions

Earlier today, Sony India made an official statement through a press release which says the PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries including India. The complete statement is as follows:

PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries (which presently includes India) where 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) has not yet been allowed.

The PS5 Pro’s hardware enhancements—including a custom AMD processor, advanced ray tracing, faster frame rates, and support for native 4K and select 8K gaming—make it a major upgrade over the standard PS5. Wi-Fi 7 is central to these improvements, offering speeds up to 46 Gbps and reduced latency for smoother streaming, faster downloads, and more seamless online gaming. By integrating Wi-Fi 7, the PS5 Pro is designed to deliver an immersive gaming experience. However, in regions like India, where the 6GHz band remains unauthorized for public use, these benefits are inaccessible.

Sony’s decision to delay the PS5 Pro’s India launch is surprising, as many other Wi-Fi 7-compatible devices, like Intel’s Lunar Lake laptops, Apple’s iPhone 16 series, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, are available in the Indian market.

India’s unavailability of Wi-Fi 7 isn’t unique to Sony. The issue stems from ongoing debates over the 6GHz band’s usage, with telecom operators pushing for it to be licensed for 5G, while tech companies advocate for keeping it unlicensed for Wi-Fi. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is lobbying for 6GHz to support 5G, which clashes with the needs of Wi-Fi-reliant devices like the PS5 Pro. This regulatory impasse has held back the rollout of Wi-Fi 7 in India, while regions like the US, EU, and parts of East Asia have already authorized its use.

Despite the regulatory roadblocks, Indian gamers eager to access the PS5 Pro may find it in the grey market. However, these units are sold at inflated prices—up to one lakh rupees—and come with no official warranty, as the console’s retail price is around Rs 59,000 ($699).

Sony has not provided a specific timeline for the PS5 Pro’s launch in India. However, the company is actively working with regulators to expedite the approval process for the 6GHz band. Once the band is approved, the PS5 Pro could potentially launch in India in the near future.

Until then, Indian gamers will have to settle for the standard PS5 or explore other gaming options.

Also Read: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 Desktop Gaming CPU Unveiled, Delivers Up to 40% Faster Performance

Valorant Patch 9.09 Brings Major Bug Fixes and Gameplay Improvements

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Riot Games has released Valorant Patch 9.09, bringing a series of updates and bug fixes to enhance gameplay stability and address issues across both PC and console platforms. With these refinements, Riot continues to polish the gaming experience as Valorant progresses through the third act of Episode Nine.

Valorant Patch 9.09: Major Bug Fixes and Gameplay Enhancements

Agent Improvements

Riot tackled several agent-related bugs to improve game mechanics:

  • Instalock Animation: Players who choose to interlock their agents will immediately see the locking animation in Agent Select mode, ensuring a smoother selection process.
  • Yoru’s Nocturnum Scythe: Yoru’s scythe now functions as intended, with correct positioning after using his Dimensional Drift ability.
  • Gekko’s Thrash Movement: Gekko’s Thrash can now handle small jumps more easily, aligning better with player movement.
  • Deadlock’s ANNIHILATION Pull: A previous issue causing pulled players to get stuck on ledges has been resolved, streamlining combat sequences.
  • Fade’s Prowler Tracking: Fade’s Prowler now stays focused on its target during its Bite, unless it teleports out of its sightline.
  • Astra’s Spycam Alert: Astra will now receive an audio alert when Cypher’s Spycam watches her, enhancing her awareness of surveillance.
  • Killjoy’s Turret Range Display: The minimap now consistently displays the deactivation range for Killjoy’s Turret, regardless of weapon switches.
  • KAY/O and Yoru Interaction: KAY/O can no longer be picked up by Yoru while his NULL/cmd ability is active, preventing unintended interactions during Dimensional Drift.

Map Fixes

On the Abyss map, Riot addressed an exploit where players could destroy the breakable mid-doors from certain angles, restoring the intended balance to this area.

Platform-Specific Adjustments

PC Updates

In Premier mode, the standings dropdown now displays Invite divisions for all zones and automatically adjusts the zone selection based on the chosen division. Other PC-specific bug fixes include:

  • Early Agent Select Access: Players can no longer bypass the “Match Found” popup by leaving parties early to enter Agent Select.
  • Field of View (FOV) Exploit: Riot has removed an FOV stretching exploit that occurred with a 4:3 resolution in windowed mode.
  • Premier Competitor Crest: The Competitor Crest now correctly displays on the Premier career page for players who have earned it.

Console Updates

For console players, button designs have been updated to distinguish radio buttons from checkboxes for clearer navigation. Social features also received attention:

  • Voice Chat Stability: Players with extensive block lists should now encounter no issues joining voice chat.
  • Friend Requests: Issues with friend requests on consoles, such as blocked players receiving them or requests failing to send, have been resolved.

Also Read: Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Content, PC Requirements, Pre-Orders, Game Editions and More

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 Desktop Gaming CPU Unveiled, Delivers Up to 40% Faster Performance

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AMD has officially unveiled its latest desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which harnesses the power of the cutting-edge “Zen 5” architecture. This cutting-edge chip, built on the advanced Zen 5 architecture and equipped with 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, delivers significant performance gains and efficient memory management.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Announced: Key Features and Specifications

With eight cores and sixteen threads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a powerful contender for both gamers and content creators. With a 4.7 GHz base clock speed and a 5.2 GHz boost potential, this CPU is expected to provide quick performance in a variety of applications.

Key Specifications

  • Cores/Threads: 8 cores, 16 threads
  • Base Clock Speed: 4.7 GHz
  • Max Boost Clock Speed: 5.2 GHz
  • Cache: 104MB total (96MB L3 + 8MB L1 & L2)
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120W

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s advanced cache design is one of its most notable features. It has 96MB of L3 cache in total, of which 64MB is dedicated to the 3D V-Cache, which is located beneath the core complex die (CCD). The processor will continue to run at high clock speeds even during prolonged gaming sessions because of this architecture’s improved thermal performance.

Performance Insights

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers a substantial performance boost over its predecessor and the competition. It delivers up to 8% better gaming performance and 20% faster overall performance. In specific titles, the improvements are even more impressive:

  • Cyberpunk 2077: Up to 59% faster
  • Hogwarts Legacy and Counter-Strike 2: Over 25% faster
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail: More than 40% faster

AMD’s strategic collaborations with game developers have played a crucial role in optimizing performance for its X3D processors. Games like Call of Duty and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 have been optimized to leverage the special features of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Overclocking and Availability

Notably, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the first fully unlocked X3D processor, allowing enthusiasts to take advantage of extreme overclocking capabilities. When combined with cutting-edge cooling techniques, this CPU is ready to satisfy power users who want to maximize the performance of their computers.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be available starting November 7, 2024, with a price tag of $479. AMD has not unveiled its pricing and availability details for the Indian region. We will notify as soon as the official confirmation comes out. It is expected that it will be available in major online retailers like Amazon India, The IT Gear, MD Computers, PC Studio, Vedant Computers and more.

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