➀ The PS5 firmware update causes several games to become unplayable with severe graphics issues; ➁ The update affects high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy XVI and Death Stranding; ➂ Users are advised to delay the update or switch to PC gaming.

➀ Intel reportedly lost the PlayStation 6 chip design contract to AMD in 2022; ➁ The contract, valued at around $30 billion, will benefit AMD and TSMC; ➂ Intel's decision to quibble over profit margins may have cost them the deal.

➀ According to PlayStation, 75% of all PS5 owners prefer Performance Mode over the fidelity option; ➁ Mark Cerny, the console architect, revealed that while 25% of PS5 owners have a 120 fps-capable TV, most players will choose performance mode for higher framerates; ➂ The PS5 Pro aims to offer no compromise between graphics and framerate.

1. The PlayStation 5 Pro's design is reportedly similar to the current PS5 Slim, featuring three black stripes on the middle section. 2. There is uncertainty about whether the console will include a Blu-ray disc drive. 3. The DualSense controller will remain unchanged, and Sony is expected to officially announce the PS5 Pro in early September.

1. Sony releases PlayStation Accessories app for PC, enhancing DualSense Edge controller customization. 2. The app allows for detailed settings adjustments and profile management. 3. This move strengthens Sony's position in the PC gaming market and may lead to further PC-focused applications.

1. Developers at Gamescom were openly discussing the imminent PlayStation 5 Pro, sharing technical details and expectations. 2. Leaks suggest a 45% increase in rendering and a 2-3x boost in ray tracing capabilities. 3. Sony is developing its own upscaling technology, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), to enhance the gaming experience.

1. Helldivers II and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are the top-selling games in the UK for 2024, both published by Sony. 2. Helldivers II has sold over 12 million copies globally, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a PS5 remaster, has taken second place despite no official sales figures from Sony. 3. The success of The Last of Us Part II Remastered may be attributed to the new audience attracted by the TV show adaptation.

1. The upcoming Astro Bot game for PS5 was almost an open-world title; 2. Creative director Nicholas Doucet revealed that they considered making it open-world but opted for a level-based approach for better control over game variety; 3. This decision was made considering it's the first major release for Astro Bot.