Year of the console war

As Microsoft and Sony look set to unveil their new flagship models in the coming months, The Straits Times Tech team highlights games to look out for

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A global battle for money and attention is shaping up between gaming's biggest players - ushering in what many have dubbed as this generation's console war.

Microsoft and Sony - two of the biggest video-game console makers - are expected to officially unveil their new flagship consoles in the coming months, ahead of the end-of-year holiday season when both will be released.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 08, 2020, with the headline Year of the console war. Subscribe