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Gaming Security

PlayStation 5 ROM keys may be out in the wild, opening new possibilities for emulation

What we know so far: Over the past few days, unknown hackers have leaked the security keys Sony uses to safeguard the PlayStation 5's chain of trust. Known as BootROM keys, the data could – at least in theory – dramatically accelerate the PS5 hacking scene, cracking open what has long been a black box of custom hardware logic and tightly controlled encryption methods.
Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, 33 comments
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Gaming Microsoft

The Halo remake is headed to PlayStation in a major exclusivity shift

Halo: Campaign Evolved will intro expanded story content, split-screen co-op, and high-fidelity
Looking ahead: Microsoft will release its remake of Halo: Combat Evolved on PC and PlayStation 5. The iconic exclusive joins titles like Forza and Gears of War in crossing over, marking another step in Xbox's vision to let players play where they play and challenging an exclusivity paradigm Redmond calls "antiquated."
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 25 comments
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Gaming Industry

PlayStation 5 surpasses 80 million units: keeping pace with PS4, devastating Xbox Series

Leadership tells investors to expect a shift away from "hardware"
The big picture: The PlayStation 5 isn't slowing down – 80 million units sold proves that. But behind Sony's strong numbers is a strategic pivot that could reshape the future of gaming. Executives say they're moving away from a "hardware-centric business model" toward building platforms, communities, and cross-device experiences. If the shift sticks, the PS6 might not just be the next console – it could be the last.
Full story By Cal Jeffrey, 17 comments
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