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As, for lack of a better word, ‘hardcore’ gamers, we tend to put exaggerated emphasis on franchises such as BioShock and Uncharted. While both are critically acclaimed, these properties don’t touch the sales of Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto – mainstream hits that even the average person at your local pub will be able to appreciate.

Sony’s latest bundle, then – yes, the platform holder’s putting together another one – is all about the so-called ‘casual’ gamers, as it slaps FIFA 15 and Minecraft: PS4 Edition into a brilliantly attractive box, and calls it a day. According to MCV, this will be available in the UK for a limited time soon, and will sell for £349.99 – with some retailers likely to push that figure even lower.

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Given the popularity of the included titles, and the competitive pricing, the Japanese giant will no doubt be hoping that this – along with its more adult skewed Far Cry 4 and Grand Theft Auto V hardware options – will be enough to keep its console in front over the Christmas period. Honestly, we wouldn’t bet against it at this point – would you?

[source mcvuk.com]