Since 1994, Sony has had one of the biggest footholds in the gaming industry and with the Sony PS5 coming this holiday 2020, it’s time to get excited. The Sony PS5 promises to be the most powerful console Sony has ever made, with some genuinely useful features and some neat upgrades.

Some gamers, though, are still on the fence on whether to splurge on the new console when it comes out. That’s why we’ve come up with five reasons why we should all look forward to the PS5 release.

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1. Exclusive Games

The PlayStation has always had a wide range of exclusive games. Most of them have since become successful franchises.

From God of War to The Last of Us, the PlayStation’s games are often some of the most critically acclaimed games of their time. This trend is certain to continue with the PS5. Sony has already announced Horizon Forbidden West, along with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

So, it’s only a matter of time until we get announcements from other publishers like Naughty Dog and Santa Monica Studio. Even if, as rumors suggest, games will cost $10 more, we believe that their improved quality will be enough to win gamers over.

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2. The Sony PS5 SSD

Sony has been vocal about how the new solid-state drive will literally be a game-changer. Even though SSDs have been around for years, this will be their first time in home consoles. In addition, Sony has insisted that the PS5’s SSD will be even more powerful than the ones on regular PCs.

If this is even halfway true, it means that loading screens will be a thing of the past. Installation times will also be much shorter. With time, developers should also discover ways of making games even more immersive thanks to the SSD’s speeds.

3. Backward Compatibility

Backward compatibility is an essential feature to pull gamers towards the PS5. This feature was sorely missed in the PS4, so it’s great that Sony listened to gamers.

The Sony PS5 will play a range of PS4 titles, and most of the PS4’s 100 most-played games will be playable at launch. If that wasn’t enough, any game that developers submit for PS4 certification after July 2020 should also be PS5-compatible.

This means that players who choose to go for the PS5 will not feel like they are abandoning the PS4. And who knows? The games might even run better on the new console!

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4. Selective Installation

The PS5 will have selective installation, meaning that the console will not force gamers to fully install games to play them.

Instead, gamers will have a choice on what to install. If, for instance, they aren’t interested in the multiplayer aspect of a game, they can simply install the single-player parts only.

Likewise, players can choose to install multiplayer and ignore the story mode until later. Thanks to the SSD, gamers will also be able to access the removed parts instantaneously.

This is a handy feature since most of the new AAA games are massive in size and have both single-player and multiplayer options. The PS5’s games will naturally be even bigger in size.

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5. 4K UHD Drive

Some gamers might choose to go with the Digital Edition and forgo the drive. However, those who go for the bigger version will get a nice treat. Sony has finally added a 4K UHD Drive to its console.

This will finally allow gamers to use their 4K Blu-ray discs to view media in glorious 4K. It will also save on a lot of downloading time if someone just wants to pop a disc inside and play a game or watch a movie. And gamers without a 4K UHD Blu-ray no longer have to worry about getting it separately, which will, in essence, give the PS5 more value.

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Looking for the coolest 2020 video games to play while in quarantine?. We have to admit the Coronavirus epidemic has affected virtually every industry, gaming included.

It’s also the year that is ushering in a new generation of video games from both Microsoft and Sony.

And some of the games released this year—so far—have been some of the most stellar entries of the current generation.

This year has seen games so divisive that virtually no two people can agree on how good or bad they are; games that keep getting delayed but no one complains; and games that are quickly becoming cult hits.

We are taking a look at the coolest 2020 video games of the year that you can play right now.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

The original Final Fantasy VII is widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time. It still has a massive following, though the franchise has rarely enjoyed the same success it did back then.

Cue the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Gamers waited for it with cautious optimism, especially since it would only be remaking part of the original game. However, when it released, it blew both reviewers and gamers away. Gameplay-wise, it feels more like Final Fantasy XV than VII. However, the game spends all of its time in Midgar, with more emphasis on the characters and story than the original game. It’s a triumph, and one of the best games of the year.

The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II is one of the most divisive games of the past few years. The first game received critical acclaim and was one of the PS4’s bestselling games. So, when Naughty Dog announced a sequel, expectations were sky-high.

The developers could have taken the easy path and given fans what they wanted. Instead, they chose to make something divisive that they believed was a necessary way of continuing the story.

It’s a lot more brutal than its predecessor, it tackles heavy themes, and the plot is divisive, to say the least. The Last of Us Part II is not for everyone, but everyone should play it regardless.

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima tells the story of a lone samurai who takes the fight to the Mongols who have invaded his homeland.

The game has a wide and intricate open world, with stunning landscapes, intense combat, and a story that’s more than a little inspired by classic Akira Kurosawa films.

The game is a nice send-off for the PS4. It might not be the most original game out there, but it’s investing, showcases the console’s graphical abilities, and tells a decent story.

Doom Eternal

When it comes to pure balls-to-the-wall thrills, Doom Eternal is probably the game of the year. Its fast-paced intensity doesn’t let up from the first minute, and the game hurls tons of demons with different abilities at the player.

Mowing down demons is a thrill ride, and it’s exactly the sort of game that your parents would have a problem with if you played it while young.

Doom Eternal has been polished to the extent that no other game does what it can with such refinement and balance. For pure action, Doom Eternal is in an evil class of its own.

Half-Life: Alyx

For years, fans have cried out for Half-Life 3. For years, Valve ignored them. And now, in 2020, Valve keeps ignoring the calls for a sequel to the franchise that made it a major video game developer.

Instead, they released a VR-only game set between Half-Life 1 and 2. However, Alyx isn’t a bad game. To the contrary, it might be the best VR game ever released.

Alyx is a survival game that makes use of virtual reality in ways other games couldn’t have dreamed of. In some ways, it feels like playing the 2020 version of Ready Player One.

Animal Crossing: New Horizon

Animal Crossing: New Horizon is the biggest surprise hit of the year so far. While the developers were expecting a moderate amount of success, the game blew away their expectations.

It has sold over 13 million units, making it one of the bestselling games of the year and a critical darling.

The game focuses on a character who moves to a deserted island. Here, they can craft items, catch fish and insects, and help develop a community.

The game is simple but immersive, and numerous players have spent countless hours developing their island. did we miss anything? What are the coolest 2020 video games you have played so far this year?

Laptop users like me are always complaining about limited real estate available on their small screen. Added to that I am sure for gamers and especially hardcore gamers this can be a real issue.

PC gaming company Razer seems to have come up with a solution for this problem by introducing prototype Project Valerie, the first automated triple-display laptop.

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Debuted at CES 2017 earlier this year this laptop features three brilliant 17-inch, 4K-resolution displays with ultra-clear Adobe RGB color accuracy. This guarantees that everything from movies to the latest games will look totally stunning on this setup.

Now I have to admit, I am not a gamer but I do require a multi display for business purposes like blogging and editing photos and video. With three screens I can easily multitask with multiple programs like Photoshop and Lightroom without a ton of scrolling and I’m sure this display can reduce searching on large spreadsheets as well.

Although Project Valerie is still a concept, it packs extra punch under the hood to ensure that you have the best experience. Aside from three displays it is essentially a Blade Pro which is already a leader in design and performance. I would not exactly say that it’s a lightweight though, weighing in at about 10 to 12 pounds but it is definitely more of a desktop replacement than something you run around with.

At this time we don’t know if Razer’s Project Valerie will ever hit the market but who knows what will happen later this year.

As for cost, I really hate to speculate here, the Blade Pro already ranges from about $3,700 to $4,500 and therefore Valerie could run north of $6,000 which is more than 3 months rent.

Overall, I love the idea, I believe in addition to being the ultimate gaming machine this concept could be extremely useful for other purposes like business or to kick back and watch your favorite movie.