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Right now Playstation is absolutely dominating the world of consoles. The PS5 was widely anticipated by gamers all over the world and when it finally came out, people were fighting to get their hands on it. In fact, manufacturers could not meet the demand and even though the console was released last year, there are still many people out there that still do not have a PS5.

Though many people could not get their hands on the PS5, for a lot of people this ignited their love for their PS4s. If you have really got back into gaming recently, you may be looking for some games to try that you haven’t played in the past. There are a lot of games on offer to play on the PS, so it can be hard to pick which one you should try. There are a lot of things that you have to take into consideration such as price and longevity of the game. In this article, we will break down some of the hottest games on PS right now based on the gameplay of the game.

Genshin Impact

If you are someone that is more of a fan of anime style games, then you will adore Genshin Impact. The plot of the game is actually really fun, Two twins traveling the stars find themselves in the world of Teyvet - after a fight with an unknown God, one of the twins is taken and the other must travel the land to find them. The Traveler meets many people - Gods, Alchemists, Samurai and even Lawyers in their journey to uncover the secrets of Teyvet. Genshin is a Gacha game, which means that throughout the game you can collect characters. Genshin Impact has a lot of characters that have very unique personalities and styles and you are bound to find one that you resonate with.

Fortnite

If you are looking for a game that is free to play and you can play with your friends, I would definitely recommend that you take a look at Fortnite. This game is completely free to play and you can play in solo or you can jump online with your friends and play in squads. Every season the map gets changed up and new and exciting characters and content are added to the game. Everyday the shop refreshes, which gives you a large selection of skins to buy with Vbucks.

Dead By Daylight

If you are someone that loves a good survival game, then you are definitely going to love Dead by Daylight. In this game, you have your choice of survivors and a lot of them are from cult classic movies and series. You can also play as the killer in this game and once again this means that you have your pock of any killer that may have been created by the game or selected from a popular horror film. For example, you can be Ghostface from Scream or Pinhead from Hellraiser. If you are into horror movies, then this will definitely be a game that you will enjoy.

Stardew Valley

If you are looking for a game that is far more relaxing and calm, then you should definitely take a look at Stardew Valley. This game is available on most platforms and it has recently been added to the PS. In this game, you play as a young farmer that just inherited a farm from their grandad. You have to try and make the farm work, all while becoming friends with the local villagers and helping them solve the problems that the village is facing. This is a really wholesome game and you are bound to enjoy it.

Red Dead Redemption 2

If you have ever wanted to live your very own cowboy fantasy then you have to play Red Dead 2. This is a prequel to Red Dead 1 and in this game we follow the character of Arthur who is a cowboy living on the road and evading the law. Throughout the game you can explore the local town and take in what it may have been like to be a cowboy. You also see Arthur’s journey as he is unfortunately diagnosed with an incurable sickness, but I won’t spoil what that is.

Minecraft

If you are looking for a classic game that you can enjoy, you can always turn to the reliable Minecraft. Minecraft was released in 2011 and since then it has earned its place in the gaming hall of fame. By now you definitely know about Minecraft but something that you may not know is that over the last couple of years they have added a lot of mods to the game. You can now find a large selection of animals, explore brand new biomes and fight new and scary mobs.

Sailing has been a part of human culture for as long as we have been living near the sea. Human ingenuity has always driven us to explore further. To push ourselves out into the unknown. And slowly we became masters of the sea. But no matter how advanced our tech gets, the sea is still unforgiving and merciless. A dangerous beast that must be respected. Have high-tech boats made the sea safer? Or has our reliance on technology made it more dangerous than ever? We spoke to our friends at marine insurance Perth to better understand how sailing has changed.

Weather Tracking Technology

One of the biggest upsides to modern technology is the ability to track and monitor weather conditions in real-time. Most advanced boats, such as cruise ships or superyachts, are fitted with scanners that link up to weather stations and can also assess barometric pressure. This allows captains to see if a storm is coming or if the wind is going to pick up. This lets ships avoid dangerous weather and stay safe. This is a huge upside for modern sailing as dangerous weather is one of the leading causes of accidents at sea.

Advanced Sea Lane Tracking Technology

Much like traditional roads and highways, the open seas are filled with traffic. Each day hundreds of boats are crossing the open ocean. You might not know this, but boats have to travel along specific routes in the water to avoid riptides and weather patterns. In the past, there have been a number of accidents due to boats crashing into others during foggy nights. But modern sea lane tracking tech ensures boats always know what other vessels are out at sea at any given time. Making sailing far safer than it ever has been.

What Dangers Does Modern Technology Present?

It might seem like all this technology has made sailing 100% safer than ever before. But is this entirely true? Or is this new technology presenting new risks?

There is one huge risk associated with relying too much on fancy technology. And that risk is over-reliance. If we depend on this tech for our safety too much, if it ever breaks or ceases to function, then there will be a lot more accidents than ever before. Before we had this technology sailors were far more skilled at predicting the weather and navigating. If modern sailors lost their tech, they would be far more useless than their ancestors.

Overall we would say that high-tech boats have made the oceans much safer overall. There are fewer accidents at sea. Shipping lanes are more efficient than ever before. But the sea will never be 100% safe. And it is important that we don’t become too reliant on our technology. There is no substitute for the classic training and intuition of a sailor.

The gaming industry is one of the world’s greatest success stories, with players and customers only spending more and more on this highly profitable industry every year. As new developments and updates are made to the range of consoles, games, and equipment that are currently on the market many are questioning whether there needs to be more inclusivity for those who suffer from disabilities. Although many people are able to overcome the issues they face when gaming, this often takes a while and could deter them from wanting to play games regularly. Rather than having them overcome said problems and symptoms it is my opinion and the opinion of many that gaming companies should be looking at ways to accommodate their issues.

The short answer to the question of whether or not game consoles should be made more disability accessible would have to be yes, if those who said conditions think that there is a need for changes to accommodate their requirements then why should the multi-billion dollar companies in charge not fulfill this need. Most of the required features would be small changes that would cost little for the companies to include, but mean the absolute world to those who do not feel included within the industry.

This article will be looking at the many ways people with disabilities are not properly taken care of within the gaming industry, as well as making suggestions on how to overcome these issues and potential changes that could be made to gaming consoles and equipment. If you are someone who is suffering from a disability that is affecting your ability to game then I would highly recommend that you continue reading for some of the best advice.

• How You Can Help Make a Change

If you want to help make a change then encouraging your fellow gamers to reach out to the companies in charge of designs and development would be a great place to start, if they get enough requests to consider this then they would be stupid not to listen to their paying customers. Although it could be argued that the gaming companies who have control over the latest releases should have included some of these features already, you may find that once enough attention is brought to an issue they do seem to listen and try to accommodate the needs of those who invest so much money into the industry.

• Controllers

One of the biggest issues to be faced by those with disabilities in the gaming industry is the lack of accommodation with the release of new controllers. Even with the latest releases, it seems that the controllers are only getting bigger, which for people who suffer from mobility issues in the hands could be a big problem for comfortable usage. One recommendation I would make in order to make the gaming world more inclusive would have to be releasing controllers that have smaller sizes, comfortable hand grips, and maybe even customizable features where the customer can tailor the design to be more comfortable for them to use over long periods of time.

• Visual Audio

A development that has been released on some games already but still needs to become a standard feature across the board would have to be tailored toward those who are deaf and hard of hearing. Games like Fortnite recently added visual sound effects to their games which will include a logo and compass on the screen to show those who cannot hear where certain in-game dangers are. Simple features like this allow those with hearing issues to play almost in the same way as those who are able to listen to the actual sound effects. It is now time to ensure that all games include this additional feature so deaf people are not being excluded.

• Practice and Coaching

If you are fed up with waiting for the features that you need to be included within the games you love, then getting plenty of practice or even some form of coaching could be a good way to help you overcome your issues. You may be able to find other gamers who could provide coaching to help you win at TFT, and as you get more experienced you may notice that your issues get in the way of your gameplay much less.

In May of 2010 the world was introduced to John Marston and his not so friendly posse in Red Dead Redemption. The game was a resounding success when it came out and was praised for it’s fleshed out characters, massive and flowing open world and engaging gameplay. Over the years the Red Dead Redemption series has gained a significant fan community. There is fan art, mods, hacks, entire groups of peoples dedicated to talking about this game. Personally, I like to add a few hacks onto my game to improve my aim during fights. If you’re the same, then veteran cheats has you covered for red dead redemption hacks. It’s interesting to look at how games get such a big following to even have dedicated cheat codes and hacks like on veteran cheats, what made this game so popular in the first place? If you ask me, it’s the physics engines they use, starting with RAGE for the first game and then moving onto Euphoria for the sequel.

What is RAGE?

RAGE also known as the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine is a physics engine used by Rockstar to create some of their biggest action open-world titles including Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and of course Red Dead Redemption. Before moving to the RAGE engine Rockstar were using a less developed RenderWare engine when creating some of their early products. The issue with RenderWare was scale, Rockstar had big ambitions and the RenderWare engine wasn’t able to support the larger open world games that they really wanted to spend time developing. So when Criterion Games was bought by the production company EA, Rockstar jumped at the opportunity to hire their own team and build their RAGE engine.

What does RAGE do?

The main draw of the RAGE engine compare to older physics engines was its ability to handle complex and sprawling worlds with more developed AI and vastly improved weather generation and effects. This meant that Rockstar could really put the work into creating open worlds that feel thriving, full of life and most importantly felt good to play in as a sandbox. From there forward they continued to develop the engine, increasing its size and scope. They mainly worked on increasing its graphical capabilities to improve the look of their following games but unfortunately you have to move on to a new engine someday.

How is Euphoria different?

Whilst the RAGE engine really set the stage for what a good physics engine could do, as consoles became more technologically capable, it was time for the physics engines to catch up. This is where Euphoria comes in. Rockstar used Euphoria during the production of Red Dead Redemption 2 and it shows. The physics engine worked to improve physics-based reactions between the player and their surroundings meaning that the world felt much more alive and interactable. One good example that the games director of technology Phil Hooker used was about the interaction between a player and their horse. He went on to describe that if a horse was shot and killed whilst the player was riding it, the new engine would allow for more realistic outcomes to that situation. Instead of a canned animation or cutscene playing out, the horse could fall over, the player could fall off and get dragged along by the horse or the player could even get stuck under the body of the dead horse and have to break free. These major additions really help to make the entire game feel like a unique experience for each player and is why I believe that Red Dead Redemption is such an important series of games for so many people. It’s all the extra details added by the physics engine to improve gameplay flow.