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GAMING GAMING First things first – this will not be a fanboy-driven com- parison article weighing Sony's PS4 against Microsoft's Xbox One! If you are looking for that matchup, search elsewhere. This is an article about innovation, the kind that comes around once a decade, the kind that delivers Triple-A, immersive game experiences to the masses. These are the "buy this game to show off your console to others" moments in the industry that we all anticipate with childish glee. There is much to like and much to see, so hang on to your Drivatars, grab your voxels, and take an illuminating ride in the technology fast lane to see how the new console generation will innovate both our games and our living rooms. Under the Hood With their combination of glossy and matte- black finishes, there isn't much anyone can discern about the new consoles from their exteriors. Both machines arrive with an air of sophistication that generally ac- companies most components you find underneath your television. But this form belies the function. Under the hood is ■ IT'S A WHOLE NEW GAME now that Sony has released its next-generation hardware system, the PS4 (left). First things first – this will not be a fanboy-driven com not be a fanboy-driven com not - parison article weighing Sony's PS4 against Microsoft's Xbox One! If you are looking for that matchup, search elsewhere. This is an article about innovation, the kind that comes around once a decade, the kind that delivers Triple-A, immersive game experiences to the masses. These are the "buy this game to show off your console to others" moments in the industry that we all anticipate with childish glee. There is much to like and much to see, so hang on to your Drivatars, grab your voxels, and take an illuminating ride in the technology fast lane to see how the new console generation will innovate both our games and our living rooms. Under the Hood With their combination of glossy and matte- black finishes, there isn't much anyone can discern about the new consoles from their exteriors. Both machines arrive with an air of sophistication that generally ac- companies most components you find underneath your television. But this form belies the function. Under the hood is ■ IT'S A WHOLE NEW GAME now that Sony has released its next-generation hardware system, the PS4 (left). The console war has begun as Sony and Microsoft rev up their engines and roll out their latest innovations for a new generation Game On! By Carey Chico 16 ■ CGW Ja n u a r y / Fe b ru a r y 2 014