It was Gamescom 2016 this week, but while the German convention did play host to various trailers and news, the biggest stories broke outside of the show. For example, Sony kickstarted the week by revealing PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00, which will include folders at last. And earlier today, images of a PS4 Slim supposedly leaked. Lots to catch up on, then – let's go!
Reviews
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - 7/10
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an intricate, intelligent journey through a well crafted cyberpunk world. Eidos Montreal's creation tries its hand at many things, offering an impressive amount of player choice, but it struggles to excel in any one particular area. As a result, we're left with a game that's solid when taken as a whole, but flawed when analysed piece by piece. Still, a great art style, a compelling plot, and a rewarding sense of progression do a lot to bolster the experience, ultimately contributing to a successful sequel.
F1 2016 - 8/10
F1 2016 is a Formula One nerd's dream come true, but not without a few small caveats in the presentation department. On the track, though, where it really matters, it's a joy to play with plenty of depth and complexity, and a career mode that's made all the more engrossing by making what happens outside of the race both relevant and meaningful to your career as a Formula One driver.
Other Reviews
- Bound - 6/10
Features
Video: Crash Bandicoot's First PS4 Appearance Looks Awesome
We all collectively rolled our eyes when Crash Bandicoot was confirmed for Skylanders: Imaginators – after all, we all know how Activision treated fellow PlayStation favourite Spyro when this series started. But it looks like it's learned its lesson this time around: the Thumpin' Wumpa Island level that will appear as a timed exclusive on the PlayStation 4 looks amazing.
Video: Have a Gander at PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Features
Sony released some screenshots of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 yesterday, and we figured that we'd pick them apart in a super simple video for you. While we don't have access to any video footage yet – we'll get that when the beta goes live, no doubt – there's a lot to glean from the refresh's first batch of screenshots.
Other Features
- Video: Bound Has Some of the Best Animations on PS4 Yet
- Feature: 10 Rad Things Fallout 4: Nuka World's Trailer Tells Us
- Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2016
- Live: Watch EA's Gamescom 2016 Press Conference Right Here
- Live: Steel Yourself with Destiny: Rise of Iron's Gamescom Stream
- Hands On: AdVenture Capitalist May Be PS4's Most Annoyingly Addictive Game
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 131
- Video: Wallrun Away with Some Titanfall 2 PS4 Gameplay
- Mission Blog: Chapter 1 - Hello, Worlds
- Video: How Small Is the Rumoured PS4 Slim?
News
Rumour: PS4 Slim Hardware Images Allegedly Leak Online
There were rumours that Sony may announce a PlayStation 4 Slim alongside the upgraded Neo console, and it may just have leaked. Potentially. In this age of 3D printers and elaborate hoaxes, these photographs of a console shell can't be taken as definitive proof – but they look pretty darn authentic from where we're sitting.
PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Details Revealed by Sony
Sony's gone ahead and revealed what you can expect from the PlayStation 4's upcoming firmware. The 4.0 download - codenamed Shingen - will finally bring folders to the system, allowing users to sort and organise their games and applications. A good start.
Other Noteworthy News
- Gamescom 2016: Metal Gear Survives Without Hideo Kojima as Co-Op Spin-Off
- Sony Makes Amends for Duplicate PlayStation Plus Game
- Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony
- Gamescom 2016: DriveClub VR Buckles Up with New Locations, Modes This Year
- Get Over the Final Fantasy XV Delay with 50 Whole Minutes of Gameplay
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