'These Moments Don't Happen Anywhere Else': Sony Touts PS5 Exclusives After Abandoning PC
Sony's shift away from PC gaming is driving a new push for PS5 exclusives.
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Sony has doubled down on its decision to abandon PC ports for certain games. The company released a video promoting PS5 exclusives, emphasizing the unique experiences offered by the console. Notebookcheck and TweakTown were first to report that Sony is promoting PS5 exclusive games in a video, after shifting away from PC ports.
The video features games that Sony has confirmed will remain exclusive to the PS5. Polygon and Push Square followed, noting that Sony is doubling down on its decision to ditch PC ports. The current state is that Sony is promoting PS5 exclusives, with no contradiction between outlets.
Gamers who prefer cross-platform play may lose out. Sony's strategy aims to drive console sales and foster a unique gaming ecosystem on the PS5. The focus on exclusives could intensify competition among console manufacturers.
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Who reported it (4)
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PlayStation promotes PS5 exclusive games in video after shift away from PC portsNotebookcheck · 45d ago
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Sony confirms these PS5 games are console exclusive and won't come to PCTweakTown · 45d ago
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Playstation Doubles Down on Ditching PC in New PS5 VideoPolygon.com · 45d ago
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Which games are confirmed as PS5 exclusives?
Coverage does not yet specify which games are confirmed as PS5 exclusives.
Will Sony continue to release games on PC?
According to coverage from Notebookcheck and TweakTown, Sony has shifted away from PC ports for certain games.
What is Sony's strategy with PS5 exclusives?
Sony is promoting PS5 exclusives to drive console sales and foster a unique gaming ecosystem on the PS5.
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