Tag: Sony - Page 283
News Grand Theft Auto V Scores the Big Haul at Japan's PlayStation Awards
Everyone else was robbed
You may not be aware of it, but Sony holds a ceremony in Japan every year to celebrate the best selling PlayStation games of the past twelve months. The event offers industry bigwigs an opportunity to glug some champagne and take home a pretty prize – and it’s the folks at Rockstar Games that nabbed the Platinum Trophy...
News Gran Turismo 6 Schools You in the Art of Engine Zen
Niiiaow
Sony’s making a habit out of wacky Gran Turismo 6 commercials. In the slipstream of last week’s silly Japanese television spot, this European masterclass is even more bizarre. As opposed to providing a lesson in perfect parallel parking, the advertisement instead shows a builder in a fluorescent tabard making engine noises during his...
News Sony Deploys Disgusting Soul Sacrifice Delta Demo on 12th December
Grimms' ghastly tales
Soul Sacrifice Delta, the re-release of Sony’s sick monster slaying exclusive for the PlayStation Vita, will score a demo in Japan on 12th December. The platform holder has released a brand new trailer showcasing battles against Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood to get you salivating over the sampler – but these...
News Sony: PS Vita TV Has Strong Market Potential Around the Globe
It only does a bit of everything
Despite an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the diminutive device, Sony’s brand new PS Vita TV hasn’t exactly enjoyed a rip-roaring start in its native Japan. The microscopic machine – which launched last month in the region – started out strong with sales of 40k units during its first week available, but...
Review Sound Shapes (PlayStation 4)
Bring the beat back
Sound Shapes wastes no time introducing you to its mechanics. As soon as you boot up the game, you’re greeted to a minimalistic environment, a turntable, and an adorable, sticky blob that you control. As you are prompted to jump to the next section of this tutorial stage, you see a coin-like object. Once you make contact with...
Rumour Could PS4 Copy Xbox One's Universal Remote Features?
PlayStation, watch TV
Sony has filed a series of patent applications straight out of its office in California. All six of the patents – submitted by Sony Network Entertainment – refer to the topic of using “movements sensed with a motion sensor or camera, pointer movements and clicks, and touches that involve movements and multiple touches”...
Guide How to Change Your Profile Picture on the PS4
Say cheese
In addition to a standard PlayStation Network avatar, you can also display a real photograph of yourself to your chosen friends on the PlayStation 4. These images can be grabbed from your Facebook account. You’ll need to ensure that your profile is linked to your Facebook account before following these steps. 1. Go to the PS4 Settings...
News Sony Thanks the Players for Contributing to 2.1 Million PS4 Sales Worldwide
Just the start
It’s been little more than two weeks since the PlayStation 4 first debuted, but the console has already shifted an incredible 2.1 million units. Regular readers will recall the device moving one million units within 24 hours in North America. This impressive figure was followed in the UK, where the system smashed s
News What's New on PS4? The Social Feed Has Been Switched Back On
Connected consoles
There’s a lot to like about the PlayStation 4, but one of its strongest assets is how social it is. Unlike the PlayStation 3, the console makes it easy to keep track of your friends – and that’s about to get a lot simpler, as Sony has switched back on the ‘What’s New’ feed. This was disabled dur
Guide How to Link Your Facebook Account to the PS4
What's on your mind?
An important aspect of the PlayStation 4 experience comes courtesy of its connectivity to various social networks. As such, you’ll want to ensure that your console is correctly linked to your Facebook account in order to access a lot of this functionality. Fortunately, this is relatively easy to setup. 1. Go to the PS4...
Feature Is The Playroom on PS4 an Entertaining Attraction?
Connect your camera
The new PlayStation Camera for the PlayStation 4 is a peripheral that brings a higher-quality optical recognition interface to Sony’s latest system than any options before it. Boasting both voice control support and facial recognition software, it augments an exciting new way to play on the next generation console. But while...
Guide How to Change Your Avatar on the PS4
Icon options
Your avatar is the first thing that other players will see on the PlayStation Network, so you’ll need to pick a good one if you want to be respected by the rest of the population on the PlayStation 4. Fortunately, it’s easy to pick a different icon – you just need to follow these simple steps. 1. Go to the PS4 Settings Screen...
Rumour PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Burning Down London in Fall 2014
Golly gosh
The Order: 1886 has had a vague 2014 release window attached to it since its announcement at E3 earlier in the year – but a Twitter discussion between two developers may have inadvertently narrowed that timeframe down over the weekend. A conversation between Sony Santa Monica’s director of technology Tim Moss and Ready at Dawn founder...
Guide How to Logout of PSN on the PS4
Privacy, please
The PlayStation 4 is designed to be connected to the PlayStation Network at all times, but you may not always want to be signed into the service. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the logout option on the next generation console. It’s a good thing, then, that we’ve already located it for you, huh? 1. Go to the PS4...
Review Escape Plan (PlayStation 4)
The great escape
Lil and Laarg are in trouble. They’ve been imprisoned by the dastardly Bakuki who’s intent on recycling them as part of some evil plan. If they’re going to avoid being turned into black sludge then they’ll need help escaping from a prison packed to the brim with deadly traps all baying for their blood. Escape Plan...
FAQ How Do You Turn Off the PS4 Controller's Light Bar?
Dimming the DualShock 4
One of the iconic features of the PlayStation 4’s new controller is the light bar on the top of the unit. This is used to differentiate between players, provide in-game feedback, and help the new PlayStation Camera to track the device. Unfortunately, it can also be a bit irritating if you have a glossy television or want to...
News UK Sales Charts: Knack Thumps Super Mario 3D World on the Nose
Mamma mia
Japan Studio’s enjoyable (but not outstanding) PlayStation 4 launch title Knack landed a heavy blow on the critically acclaimed Super Mario 3D World this week, finishing above the Wii U exclusive in the UK sales charts. Mark Cerny’s throwback platformer punched its way into 13th in the multiformat best-sellers list, while the bruised...
Guide How to Switch User Accounts on the PS4
Pass the controller
Much like the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 is designed around the idea of having multiple user accounts associated with a single system. You can toggle between these freely, accessing different save files and profile settings. However, it’s not immediately obvious how to do this on the next generation console. Don’t...
News How Much Money Did PS4 Make in 48 Hours in the UK?
It only prints money
Sony has smashed records in the UK, making the PlayStation 4 the country’s fastest selling console of all time – but how much money did the platform accrue within 48 hours? Industry publication MCV estimates that the system raked in a whopping £87 million ($142 million) during its first two
News Wow, the PS4 Is the UK's Fastest Selling Console of All Time
Like hotcakes
A recent report from Chart-Track has revealed that the PlayStation 4 is the fastest selling console in UK history. The brand new machine beat out the previous record-holder, Sony's own PlayStation Portable, which sold 185,000 units during its 2005 launch. It seems that a policy of listening to gamer feedback is paying dividends for the...
Guide How to Download and Install PS4 Games in Standby Mode
Power saver
There are times when you may want to download and install PlayStation 4 games without the system being fully switched on. Fortunately, the console comes augmented with a neat standby state that allows it to tackle any administration activities in a low power setting. Unfortunately, it’s not immediately clear how to set this up. Alas,...
News Just How Well Does PlayStation Vita Remote Play Work?
Pretty well
PlayStation Vita's Remote Play is arguably one of the most intriguing features of the PlayStation 4. Beholding the delightful destruction of Resogun while curled up in bed is an absolute joy. But if you don't own Sony's shiny new machine yet and want to see just how well the feature works, Digital Foundry has you covered. The...
News What's Next for PS4? Sony Has 'Lots to Show' at VGX Awards
Sugar, spice, and all things nice
With the PlayStation 4 now readily available in North America and much of Europe, many are pondering what’s next for the console. We know that inFAMOUS: Second Son, DriveClub, and The Order: 1886 are on their way, but
News Hohokum Slithers Away from PS4's Japanese Launch
No laughing matter
Originally intended for release alongside the PlayStation 4 in Japan, Honeyslug’s intriguing zen-‘em-up Hohokum now has a vague “sometime in 2014” release window attached to it. The title had been set to slide onto the next generation console on 22nd February in the East, but it will now take it easy until later in the...
Talking Point PS4 Proves That Consoles Are Alive and Kicking
On the pulse
We relish bad news like a kitten does catnip. As a species, it’s deep coded into our genetic makeup to pay utmost attention to the darkest parts of life and brush the positives under the carpet. Newspapers lead with murders rather than acts of bravery, television bulletins push cheerful clips to the tail-end of their schedules, and...
News You'll Be Able to Try Killzone: Shadow Fall's Multiplayer for Free Next Month
Something to chirp about
A quick glance at the PlayStation Store reveals a treasure trove of free-to-play PlayStation 4 treats. DC Universe Online, Warframe, and the similarly named War Thunder are all eager for you to chomp on their microtransaction buffets, while Escape Plan, Flower, and
News Sony Removes Ability to Redeem Codes Due to Struggling PSN
Crack the code
Just as sure as the sun rises each morning – and a new Call of Duty game is released each year – the launch of the PlayStation 4 has sent Sony's servers into a bit of a tizzy. Due to the astronomical popularity of the shiny new machine, and therefore the unprecedented number of people attempting to take advantage of its impressive...
News Why Are Digital PS4 Games So Expensive in the UK?
Price barrier
Sony may have done right by consumers with regards to physical media on the PlayStation 4, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a priority on the next generation system. A quick glance at the hardware’s chassis may mean that you overlook the disc slot, while the device’s power and eject buttons are even harder to find. Figure out...
News Italy's PS4 Launch Event Was Way Better Than Yours
Lights and sounds
Hardware launch events are always enjoyable because the sense of energy among consumers is infectious – but Sony’s Italian branch opted to elevate the experience to an entirely different level in Rome overnight. As opposed to handing out t-shirts and pizza to celebrate the PlayStation 4’s release, the platform holder instead...
News Wow, These PS4 Queues in Berlin Are Absolutely Insane
Lining up for the launch lineup
You may have heard people refer to Europe as ‘Sony Land’ in the past, but what does that actually mean? Well, this video of a PlayStation 4 midnight launch event in Berlin should give you a good idea, as it takes one amateur cameraman almost four minutes to sprint from the back of the line to the front. It’s the...
News European PS4 Launch Prompts PSN Connectivity Problems
Sony's investigating the issue
In an age where almost every major hardware and software release reduces unprepared servers to rubble, we reckon that Sony’s done a decent job with the PlayStation 4 thus far. Some connectivity issues surfaced during the system’s record breaking North
Poll How Would You Rate the PS4’s Present and Future Prospects?
Worth the wait
It’s a relief to be able to write about the PlayStation 4 from a global perspective at last. While the unfortunate folks in Japan and some smaller territories around the world are still waiting for greatness to arrive, there’s a sizeable chance that the system is now available in the region that you’re reading this from. That...
Weirdness The Sun's Page 3 Swapped Out for a Sexier Image
Real hardware
Looks like British glamour model Rosie Jones has been given the day off, as Sony has taken charge of The Sun’s famous Page 3 column. For those out of the tabloid loop, the UK rag ordinarily publishes pictures of scantily clad ladies on the inside page, but it’s swapped out the images for something a little sexier today – a shot...
News Sony: PS Vita's Not Our Biggest Seller, But It's a Loved Machine
Organisation optimistic about portable's prospects
Nearly two years since its original launch, the PlayStation Vita finds itself in a bit of a strange spot. The console has amassed a reasonable selection of must-play games, with Soul Sacrifice, Killzone: Mercenary, and the absolutely exceptional Tearaway among the highlights – but it’s still...
News Sony Shines a Bright Light on Siren PS4 Speculation
A macabre mistake
As is so often the case with rumours relating to Japan Studio’s terrifying Siren series, Sony has shut the speculation down. Earlier in the week, the Romanian arm of Sony Computer Entertainment hinted that the frightening franchise could be making a comeback on the PlayStation 4, but this was merely a mix-up according to the...
News Sony Will Be Shipping More PS4s Down Under Before Christmas
'Tis the season
With all of this talk of the European PlayStation 4 launch, it's easy to forget that the shiny new console debuted in Australia overnight as well. And it seems that, as has been the trend worldwide, Sony underestimated the huge demand for the machine. SCE Australia managing director Michael Ephraim was shocked at the numbers that he...
Out Today PS4 Provides the Best Place to Play in Europe
The console cometh
We’re not sure we can come up with any different ways to say that the PlayStation 4 has launched. Regular readers will know that we’ve already typed a dozen articles pertaining to the release of Sony’s next generation console in November alone, so hopefully you’ll forgive us a basic block of text as we’re creatively...
Live Watch the European PS4 Launch Livestream Right Here
Live from London
Time zones mean that the PlayStation 4 has already launched in parts of Europe, but there’s still a little while to go before the console officially deploys in the UK. In order to keep abreast of the action, PlayStation Access is running a stream live from Covent Garden in London, where frozen fans are being polled about their...
Talking Point Share Your European PS4 Launch Stories Here
Greatness comes to those that wait
The wait for the PlayStation 4 has been especially difficult for Europe. Those of you living in North America were able to snatch the next generation system two weeks ago, meaning that folks in the UK, France, and Germany have been left twiddling their thumbs for almost 14 days. No more, though, as the console...
News Not Got a Pre-Order? Here's Where You Can Buy a PS4 in the UK
Cutting it fine
You really should have pre-ordered a PlayStation 4 a long time ago if you wanted to get one in time for launch, but there is still hope at some stores around the UK. To be in with a chance of nabbing a wild console, you’re probably going to need to consider queuing up soon as we’re expecting the system to sell out quick. Still,
News Killzone: Shadow Fall PS4 Patch Shoots Down Single Player Difficulty Problems
DualShock 4s breathe a sigh of relief
An uneven campaign that features too many scenarios where you're not simply gunning down Helghast has been a popular criticism of PlayStation 4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall. Thankfully, Guerrilla Games has its sights set firmly on your concerns, and has released a patch that puts an end to some of the...
News Plenty More on the Horizon for PS4, System to Avoid Drought
The Devil makes work for idle thumbs
Sony may have been criticised for the PlayStation 4’s light launch lineup, but Fergal Gara isn’t concerned about the future at all. The executive, who fronts the British arm of the Japanese giant’s gaming business, has been chatting ahead of tonight’s European release – and says that there are some...
News Sony Gives Thanks with Meaty North American PS Plus Update
Borderlands 2, GRID 2, Dyad, and more
Swallow that chunk of Thanksgiving turkey before you continue, North American readers – we don’t want you choking over next month’s PlayStation Plus update. Never ones to take a break, Sony has outlined December’s cracking Instant Game Collection offering, and there are a handful of humdingers in here...
News Score Free PlayStation Mobile Games This Winter
Ten free games in total
With all of the hype surrounding the release of the PlayStation 4 this year, you may have forgotten that Sony has other platforms on the market – including PlayStation Mobile. The micro-game service launched in October last year, but has fallen off the radar a little over the past twelve months. However, the Japanese...
News Sony: We Are Expecting Record Sales for the PS4 in Europe
Player power
While those of you in North America merrily fill your faces with Thanksgiving turkey, the majority of Europe is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the PlayStation 4. The next generation console may be old news by now in the Land of the Free, but the platform is poised to deploy in the Old World imminently. And writing on the PlayStation...
Hardware Review PlayStation 4 - For the Players
Greatness arrives
How do you review a games console in this day and age? Our expectations for new systems have changed, and while Sony's messaging with the PlayStation 4 may have centred on the hearts of the players with iron sight precision, it's impossible to escape the idea that beneath the expensive marketing campaigns and Antonio Banderas...
News Europeans Can Now Pick Up a PS4 and Vita Bundle for Under £500
Who needs Black Friday?
If you're heading out to wait for greatness in a PlayStation 4 midnight launch queue tonight, you may want to consider bringing a bit of extra cash. Well, if you don't already own a PlayStation Vita, that is. A recent report from Eurogamer.net has revealed that select retailers around the UK will be offering PS4 and Vita...
News Blacklight: Retribution and flOw Delayed for European PS4 Launch
There will be retribution, just not quite yet
Yesterday we reported on the European launch lineup for the PlayStation 4, and we think that it's safe to say that the impressive list of games will be keeping you busy for quite a while. However, the observant among you may have noticed that two previously announced launch titles were curiously absent...
News What Does the PS4's European Launch Lineup Look Like?
Well, it's quite big
We’ve barely recovered from the PlayStation 4’s previous launch, but we’re grudgingly prepared to do it all over again. As the butterflies in your bellies will no doubt corroborate, Sony’s next generation console is due out in Europe this week – and the platform holder has deployed the device’s full list of launch...
News Sony to Reduce Digital PS4 Prices Prior to EU Launch
Pound stretcher
The dream of an all-digital future looked dead in the water over the weekend, when the launch of the PlayStation 4’s store in the UK revealed that you could be paying up to £62.99 ($102.63) for a single title. EA decreased the cost of its games by £3.00 ($4.89) yesterday, making its releases slightly more affordable but still...
