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How Playstation 5, Xbox Series X Brought Sony-Microsoft Rivalry To A New Generation
Interestingly, the next generation of video game consoles is now here. Both Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s Playstation 5 hit stores this week — the newest chapter in an ongoing face-off between Microsoft and Sony.
At the start of the 21st century, Sony was in control of the video game market, with fans lining up in packed stores to buy the Playstation 2. But less than a year later, Microsoft would release its first ever video game console. The Xbox was big, ugly and powerful; the commercials advertised a new dimension to console gaming: An emphasis on online multi-player and connectivity.
None of this was enough to topple Sony’s reign at the time, but the Xbox did announce the arrival of a new competitor. And since then, the battle between Microsoft and Sony has been a hotly contested one.
This year, both corporate titans are releasing their new consoles at a strange time: during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“For the next few months at least, it’s mostly a question of how many devices can be shipped out. Demand certainly won’t be an issue in the near future,” Rogers says.
Chris Plante reviewed Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X for the website Polygon. He says that during the last console generation, Microsoft went on all in on the Xbox being an all-in-one entertainment device: “Infamously, during their big reveal event, they spent the majority of an hour talking about everything but video games.”
But Microsoft’s tune has now changed. Central to the plan this time around are lots of games, presented at an affordable price.
“I think the biggest thing on Xbox right now is Game Pass. Which is their version of Netflix for video games, effectively,” Plante says.
For around ten dollars a month, Xbox offers access to a constantly updated library of over 100 games, including big name franchises like Halo and Gears of War.
However, there aren’t many new games to play — something that might change as the generation wears on. Microsoft recently acquired Bethesda Softworks, makers of the Fallout series. They also acquired Double Fine Productions, Tim Schafer’s iconic development studio.
“They are just gobbling up studios,” Plante says. “People who like games like Fallout or Elder Scrolls, those games will be part of Game Pass moving forward.”
So while Microsoft’s strategy might feel less ambitious this time around, Sony is turning some heads with the Playstation 5.
That starts with the look of the console itself — it has a mostly-white exterior and is one of the heaviest game consoles ever, making it the subject of many a meme.
“There have been some funny comparisons online,” says Elise Favis. “I think my favorite is comparing it to a stormtrooper.”
Favis calls the console a “sensory experience.” That experience starts with its innovative new controller. “It has haptic feedback. Which is basically a more sophisticated range of vibrations and sensations that you will feel in the palm of your hand. So for example, you can feel the pitter patter of rain drops.”
The system also features an impressive line-up of new games, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales and a remake of Demon Souls.
But Chris Plante reminds us that if you can’t get your hands on a new console, you’re not necessarily missing out just yet.
“I think the marketing machine of video games has broken our brains. There are great games coming out this fall, they’re gonna look amazing on the new consoles. But you can play them on your older console too.”
Those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry” – Prudent Ludidi
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, I want to talk about something that can be difficult to accept, those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry.”
We’ve all been hurt by someone at some point in our lives. And often, we hold onto that hurt, and hope in waiting for the person who wronged us to acknowledge their mistake and apologize.
But the truth is, that apology may never come.
It’s hard to accept because we feel like we deserve closure. We deserve to hear that the person who hurt us regrets their actions.
But closure is not something someone else gives you. Closure is something you give yourself.
You have the power to choose:
Choose to heal, even if they never acknowledge their wrongdoing
Choose to move forward, even if they never make amends
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. Forgiveness means releasing the hold that person has on you.
Forgiveness means taking back control of your life.
You don’t need someone else’s apology to move on. You don’t need someone else’s validation to heal.
You are strong enough to do it on your own.
And when you do, you’ll find peace. You’ll find freedom.
Remember, holding onto anger and resentment only hurts you. It doesn’t change the past.
But forgiveness can change your future.
So, don’t wait for someone else to say “I’m sorry.” Say it to yourself: “I’m sorry that happened to me, but I’m moving forward.”
Say it loud and clear: “I deserve to heal. I deserve to be happy.”
Take back your power. Take back your life.
Move forward with courage and faith.
You got this.
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