But I honestly have little to no interest in the PS5, and that’s more the fact that I don’t really like modern gaming. I’m an old-school gaming fan who enjoys when games weren’t attempting to be as realistic as possible, as I think it’s ruining gaming. Yet, that’s a conversation for a different day. And I still get excited for some modern games, mostly first-party games from Nintendo such as Mario and Zelda.

However, this is what I want to discuss today; what if the upcoming PS5 was backwards compatible with all generations of PlayStation? That’s right, I’m talking about the PS1 library all the way up to the PS4. Now, as many of you probably know, the PS5 will be backwards compatible with PS4 software, but it stops there sadly.

Would it Even Be Possible?

While I’m a tech-savvy individual, I don’t know the specific details on what would make it possible to make this happen. I do understand that older games don’t play very well on modern consoles and TVs, due to framerate and quality restrictions. It simply makes sense as the technology when they were made is vastly different than what you see now.

Truly, the only way old-school games look good on modern platforms is if they’re remastered or upscaled in some way. However, if Sony were to just create a system that could play all their games, the older generations wouldn’t look so hot.

Could Technology Be Integrated?

Alright, so here’s a question, could Sony implement specific technology into their PS5 to cope with this issue? You can never bet against technology, and I’m convinced that something could be implemented. Yet, really, I’m just an ignorant gamer who doesn’t know the specifics on how this would be done. So, I can’t complain all that much because it might not even be feasible.

Can You Imagine?

Can you imagine how cool it would be to have a system that could play five generations’ worth of games? There are many games I want to play that are Sony-exclusive games, but I really don’t feel like spending the money it would take to hunt down all the old consoles. Honestly, this integration would be the only reason I would ever buy a PS5. Thankfully, there are not too many gaming fans out there with the mindset that I have. So, it’s not like the console is not going to sell because of it.

That was just my two cents, though. It’s fun discussing this type of stuff. But, for now, it’s probably going to remain nothing more than a pipe dream.

Rumours seem to be circulating that Sony is planning another live stream event for early August — in fact, Thursday August 6th at 9pm UTC (that’s 5pm EDT) is the date for your diaries. It’s likely the pricing and release date for the PS5 will be announced, as well as the Silent Hill reboot, which everybody is excited for. News of the return of Ape Escape — one of the most iconic franchises on the PlayStation, is also expected, and Sony may announce the next game in the God of War series too.

If Sony’s other live streams are anything to go by, this is an event not to miss. Earlier this year on June 11th the Future of Gaming event gave us all a sneak peek into upcoming games for the PS5 — with some memorable additions like Stray and Returnal. Other games we’re excited for include Horizon Forbidden West and of course Far Cry 6.

You can’t currently pre-order a PS5, but you can get your name on a mailing list for updates when pre-orders go live at Best Buy and Target. With the price predicted to be around $500, the only thing we need to worry about is whether supply can keep up with demand.

With reports emerging production of the PS5 has been ramped up — with up to 10 million units expected to be shifted by the end of March next year — it looks more likely that we’ll be able to get our hands on one if we’re quick to place a pre-order. These figures also mean Sony expects to shift more PS5 consoles than it did during the first 6 months of PS4 sales.

Resident Evil Village

This is by far one of the games I’m most hyped for. I’m a huge fan of the Resident Evil franchise and have been ever since the first game, with its blocky graphics and cheesy dialogue. To be honest, I didn’t realize this trailer was for a Resident Evil game until it reached the end — it looks totally different to anything they’ve done before, with a much more supernatural feel. Resident Evil Village will be the eighth entry in the series, set years after the events of Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. The story follows Ethan Winters, who has started a new life with his wife, Mia, when Chris Redfield (who fans will remember from previous games) shows up.

Resident Evil Village features graphics powered by the RE engine and is due for release on the PS5 in 2021.

Project Athia

Dragons, wolves, magic, mystery, and a mysterious girl in a cape with magical powers. What’s not to love about Project Athia? The latest game by Square Enix and Luminous Productions had viewers of the “Future of Gaming” event wowed, including me! There’s no release date yet, but hopefully it will land on PS5 next year.

Returnal

Housemarque’s mind-bending sci-fi shooter Returnal is their most ambitious game yet. From the developers who brought us Resogun, you play as a woman caught in a time loop on a mysterious alien planet, forced to relive her death over and over again. In Returnal, the planet looks a little bit different every time you come back — and so does your character — not to mention it looks scary as hell! Hopefully Returnal will be one of the titles we’ll see released for the PS5 next year.

Stray

By far the most mysterious trailer was for Stray from BlueTwelve and Annapurna Interactive. This cat adventure game (formerly known as HK_Project) is set in Kowloon Walled City. You play as a cute, playful cat exploring the mysterious city and meeting the strange robots that dwell there. Stray is coming to PS5 in 2021, and I can’t wait!

Which games are you most excited for after the “Future of Gaming” showcase?

Exciting, huh? Sony have announced they’re hosting a reveal event for PS5 games this Thursday, June 4th at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm BST. “The Future of Gaming” event can be streamed on the official PS5 website or you can watch on Twitch or YouTube. This hour-long event will take a look at the lineup for the PS5, and it can’t happen soon enough!

If you can’t wait that long, check out this teaser to keep you going.

We’ve been wondering for a while now when Sony would announce their lineup for the PS5. Kenichiro Yohida, Sony CEO stated last month that we would see the “compelling” games line-up “soon,” with many hoping that June or July would be prime time for a PS5 event.

This event will solely focus on games for the PS5, promising both first and third-party titles. If it’s the PS5 hardware you’re more interested in, you might have missed the live gameplay demo on the PS5 last month, showcasing the stunning graphics of Unreal Engine 5. Just in case, check it out below. And don’t miss “The Future of Gaming” on Thursday!

Delayed yet again

Game developer Naughty Dog released a statement last week revealing the game’s release date has been delayed yet again. Originally scheduled for release on February 21st, 2020, Naughty Dog initially needed more time to work on the game before it was ready, knocking the release back until May 29th. Many of us were waiting with bated breath, pre-orders organized.

Then Naughty Dog announced that:

“…due to logistics beyond our control, the game can’t be launched as planned, leaving the release date TBD.”

Their statement on Twitter continued:

“We’re hoping that this won’t be a long delay, and we’ll update you as soon as we have new information to share.”

Coronavirus to blame

Although plenty of other 2020 releases have faced delays (Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077, I’m looking at you), this is the first game to be officially delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, discounting Iron Man VR. Naughty Dog admitted the game isn’t finished yet, but that they were on track for the release date, so it’s likely that the practicalities of printing and shipping physical copies are to blame right now.

Sony explicitly blamed the coronavirus pandemic for the problem, saying:

“The global crisis is preventing us from providing the launch experience our players deserve.”

So, when will we get to meet Ellie again in The Last of Us Part II? No word yet, but I’m hoping it will be later this year, before the launch of the PS5!