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News PlayStation Vita Firmware Update v3.00 Provides the Missing Link
Will this reVITAlise the system?
If there's one thing that Sony loves, it's a good old fashioned PlayStation Vita firmware update. And a recent post on the PlayStation Blog proves that, yet again, the company's got us well and truly covered. Overnight, the platform holder announced that system software v3.00 is on its way, and depending on where you...
News Still Not Convinced by PS4's Power? Watch This Killzone: Shadow Fall Video
Clear as day
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 4 offers an enormous graphical leap over current generation consoles, but it can be difficult to illustrate some of the improvements in image quality through lossy online streaming services such as YouTube. In order to make up for that, Guerrilla Games has prepared an ultra high bitrate video of...
News The Order: 1886 Devs Adore Sony's Approach with the PS4
Keep it orderly
The Order: 1886 was undoubtedly one of the most unique and intriguing games revealed during Sony’s E3 press conference this year. And if a recent Game Informer interview with its developer Ready at Dawn is anything to go by, the alternate history exclusive is shaping up to be a must own title. In t
News Cross Journey and The Unfinished Swan Off Your PS4 Wishlist
Blotted out for now
A series of pictorial Tweets from Sony Santa Monica creative director Nathan Gary hinted that both Journey and The Unfinished Swan could be set to make the long trip onto the PlayStation 4 imminently – but the developer has since clarified that th
News Greatness Approaches with Sony's Latest PS4 Hardware Trailer
Days away
If you’ve been following this site since Sony’s big PlayStation 4 unveiling back in February, then there’s a good chance that you already know everything that there is to know about the next generation console. That fact shouldn’t make this brand new hardware trailer any less exciting, though, as it takes you on a tour of the...
News Will PlayStation Expand to Non-Gaming Devices? Yes, It's a Certainty
PlayStation Unlimited
Sony’s high-profile acquisition of Gaikai last year means that it’s only a matter of time before you’re playing PlayStation games on multiple devices. While the company intends to start streaming games to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita next year in North America, it also has plans to expand that...
News Sony Liberates Freedom Wars Footage on 21st November
Good behaviour
Crikey, all of the components are in place for a killer month of PlayStation, aren’t they? Not only is Sony’s next generation console set to deploy in North America and Europe this month, but the firm’s also readying the launch of the promising PS Vita TV in Japan, teasing something to do with its
News Those Rumours of a Naughty Dog Game Set in Space Have Been Officially Grounded
Houston, we have a problem
It’s only natural that the prospect of a new Naughty Dog game would inspire rumours and speculation. One such rumour currently orbiting the Internet is that the lauded developer’s next game may be set in outer space. The recent news that several Naughty Dog employees visited Elon Musk’s private aerospace company...
News PS4 Will Make PS3's 'Good' Online Experience 'Excellent'
Building blocks
Sony’s next generation console may be launching at a much lower price-point than its predecessor, but SCEE president Jim Ryan reckons that it will improve upon virtually every facet of its current flagship format. However, according to the likeable executive, one area that’s been given the greatest overhaul is the system’s...
News Sony: PS4 Demand Surged Following Xbox One's Delay
Company can't keep up
Sony is struggling to keep up with demand for its impending next generation console. Despite increasing its internal estimates after an outrageously strong E3 showing earlier in the year, the company conceded that it may not be able provide everyone with a system this Christmas – and
News Scope Out Several Minutes of Killzone: Shadow Fall Sniper Gameplay
Shoot and shout
Assuming that you can get past the obnoxious commentary, this brand new Killzone: Shadow Fall multiplayer footage is worth a watch. Not only does it show off the impending PlayStation 4 shooter in its final state, but it also includes a decent look at some of the game’s primary long-range weapons. Unbelievably, the exclusive’s...
News Tune in to This Cheerful PS Vita TV Features Footage
Everyone's happy here
Japan may not be getting the PlayStation 4 until early next year, but it seems perfectly happy to play with the impending PS Vita TV while it waits. Due out imminently in the Land of the Rising Sun, this bright and breezy trailer offers
Rumour Do These Images Confirm Journey and The Unfinished Swan for PS4?
Never-ending voyage
Sony Santa Monica may be best known for its gory work on the God of War games, but the studio also contributes significantly to Sony’s first-party lineup by working alongside smaller teams such as Q-Games and Giant Sparrow. As a result of its labour, it’s already announced four titles for the PlayStation 4: Flower, flOw,...
News MLB 14: The Show Catches PS4 Out on 4th November
Home run
It may not have the global appeal of Gran Turismo or God of War, but Sony San Diego’s flagship baseball series is very much a system seller in North America. As such, the impending announcement of MLB 14: The Show is sure to leave you batting the air. The official Twitter account of the critically acclaimed series posted a teaser message...
News Naughty Dog: You'll Be in Awe When You Play Our PS4 Game
Putting a paw forward
We know that it’s only a matter of time before Naughty Dog reveals its first PlayStation 4 title, but the studio hasn’t been able to resist teasing it during a Reddit question and answer session. Quizzed by a user about its thoughts on Sony’s next generation console, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception’s lead m
News PayPal Payment Option Added to the PlayStation 3
It's about time
The lack of PayPal support on the PlayStation 3 is one of life’s greatest mysteries. Users have been utilising the online payment service to add funds to their Sony Entertainment Network wallets through the browser-based store for months now, but the service has been curiously absent on the company's black box itself. Any...
Opinion Why Sony's Smart to Ship PS4 Accessories So Early
Window shopping
“The next generation doesn’t start until we say it does.” This classic quote from former Sony Computer Entertainment America president Kaz Hirai shortly before the PlayStation 3’s launch summarised the platform holder’s corporate attitude in 2006. Riding high off the sensationa
Rumour Oh My, Could Naughty Dog's Next Game Take Place in Space?
Moonwalker
Few things are capable of rousing the industry more than a new Naughty Dog game. Sprinkle some fresh hardware into the mix, though, and you have the recipe for an excitement overload. It’s fascinating, then, that a number of the studio's key employees recently had the opportunity to visit Elon Musk’s private aerospace company SpaceX...
News Yoshida Appreciative of Feedback on PS4's Missing Features
System's development team in the loop
Sony has done a lot of things well over the past few months, but one of the most prominent changes that it’s made is making its executives more accessible. It’s now easy to contact high-ranking suits such as Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes, and, assuming that you’re reasonable with your requests, you’ll...
News There Will Be Fresh PS4 Premieres During Spike's Launch Livestream
Cometh the day
As if the excitement of the PlayStation 4 actually launching wasn’t enough, GameTrailers TV host Geoff Keighley has teased that there will be plenty of world premieres during Spike’s live All Access launch broadcast later in the month. “Get ready for an epic night of PlayStation announcements,” the Canadian presenter Tweeted...
News Clear Makes a Comeback with This Throwback DualShock 3
Showing its circuits
You can forget your customised PlayStation 4 controllers – this ace crystal DualShock 3 is taking us back to a time when everything from Tamagotchis to floppy disks shipped in see-through shells. Coupled with today’s strange PocketStation trailer, it’s clear that SCEJ is feeling a spot of 90s nostalgia – and it’s...
Weirdness Toro Stars in This Bizarre PocketStation Teaser
All will be revealed next week
Sony’s ill-fated PocketStation memory card peripheral could be on the verge of a comeback, if we’re making sense of this bizarre Japanese teaser video. The footage – released on the platform holder’s official Eastern channel overnight – shows two reporters (?) chasing down a person dressed in a Toro Inoue...
News Sony: PS4 Pre-Orders Are Much Higher Than Any Prior Platform
Cross your fingers
Sony may have lowered its annual profits forecast, but its confidence in its latest console remains sky high. The company reiterated in its second quarter report earlier today that it expects to shift 15 million PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 systems by the end of the fiscal year in March 2014, a statement which reinforces...
News Sony Slips Out of Profitability, Adjusts Annual Profits Forecast
Holding out for a Hirai
Sony’s brief period of profitability came to a cruel conclusion with its second quarter financial report earlier today, as it posted a net loss of ¥19.3 billion ($197 million) for the period spanning July to September. The company had previously recorded profits of ¥3.5 billion ($35 million) in the first quarter of 2013,...
News Did You Know That PlayStation Is the Second Biggest Brand on YouTube?
Broadcasting itself
PlayStation fans rightly give Sony a lot of stick for not marketing its products particularly well, but many overlook the incredibly strong social network presence that the platform holder has. While it may focus on hardcore gamers, the PlayStation Blog is one of the most effective promotional tools in the industry – and it’s...
News Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus Brings Endless Running to Mobile Platforms
Grinding gears
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus may be recharging Mr. Zurkon ahead of its release next month, but that’s not stopping Insomniac Games from announcing a second title in the platforming series. Imaginatively dubbed Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus, the developer’s impending mobile app is an endless runner set in the...
News Resogun, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, and Soul Sacrifice Front NA PS Plus Update
How do you like it, how do you like it?
It’s true that SCEA has been criticised for its supposedly weak PlayStation Plus lineups in the past, but we doubt that anyone could feel let down by November’s absolutely enormous selection. With the PlayStation 4 set to deploy midway through the month, the company’s latest offering includes free copies...
Weirdness These Custom PS4 Controllers Are Worth Every Cent
Fashion parade
We’ve already seen some amateur DualShock 4 redesigns, but with PlayStation 4 accessories out in the wild, peripheral pimping specialists Evil Controllers has set to work on some outstanding original paint jobs. Starting at $89.99, the custom controllers are pricey, but the designs are
News Want to Play PSone Games on PS4? Sorry, You're Gonna Need Your Old Consoles
Starting over
If our very own Jamie O’Neill’s recent roster of retro reviews have got you frothing at the mouth over some old-school gaming, then you’re going to want to keep your classic consoles hooked up. Revealed as part of yesterday’s colossal PlayStation Blog post, Sony has stated that the PlayStation 4 will not be backward compatible...
News This Is What the PS4's Launch Lineup Looks Like Right Now
Swelling by the second
You’d have thought that before Sony shared the PlayStation 4’s final launch day lineup, it would have taken the time to ensure that it was complete. However, it turns out that when it published the platform’s software roster earlier today, it glossed over a handful of essential games. As such, we can’t guarantee that...
News Call of Duty: Ghosts on PS4 Pulls Ahead of Xbox One, Too
The gap's widening
Call of Duty may be considered an Xbox franchise due to Microsoft’s longstanding partnership with Activision, but it seems that the next generation version of the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts will look superior on the PlayStation 4. Responding to a slew of previously unsubstantiated online rumours, Infinity Ward’s executive...
News You Won't Need to Connect Your PS4 to the Internet to Grab That Day One Patch
How thoughtful
Were you one of those forum users ranting and raving about the fact that Sony's next generation console requires a day one patch in order to make use of some of its features? Well, you'll be happy to know that there are ways to update your system without having to connect to the Internet – although they require a little more effort...
News Want to Listen to Music on PS4? You're Going to Need Music Unlimited
Pre-order cancelled?
Sony’s been fairly pro-consumer with the PlayStation 4 thus far. Aside from locking online multiplayer behind a paywall, the company’s fought back claims that it will block used games – and forced its closest competitor to over
News Wow, Sony Shares Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About PS4
No more questions
Are you still harbouring a few burning questions regarding the PlayStation 4? If so, Sony’s got your back, as it’s just released an absolutely gigantic FAQ dedicated to the impending next generation format. This covers everything from release dates and parental controls, right through to launch titles and much, much more...
News Heavenly Sword: The Movie Wields Its Blade in June 2014
Oh Kai
Heavenly Sword may be deader than one of Nariko’s unfortunate antagonists, but that’s not stopping Blockade Entertainment from wrapping up production on a cinematic spin-off due for release in June 2014. Starring original voice actress and Fringe star Anna Torv, the direct-to-video flick largely follows the plot of the PlayStation 3...
Talking Point How Much Do Format Face-Offs Really Matter?
Counting pixels
If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from the abundance of animated Ron Paul images being posted around the web today, it’s that it’s most definitely happening. The expiration of Battlefield 4’s next generation review embargo inevitably brought with it more drama than a daytime soap opera overnight, with epic
News Alright, Let's Watch Battlefield 4 Boot Out of the PS4's Interface
Scraping the red barrel
The expiration of Battlefield 4’s next generation review embargo has revealed a few tasty morsels regarding the state of the PlayStation 4 today, but we figured that you may like to wash it all down with a brief glimpse at the next generation console’s user interface in action. The fine folks over at CVG have posted a...
News TuneIn Begins Broadcasting to PS3 and Vita from This Week
On the air
Entertainment applications are swiftly becoming as much a part of the console experience as games. As such, it’s exciting that Sony is continuing to expand into this space, announcing that worldwide radio service TuneIn is set to send a signal to the PlayStation 3 in North America this week and PlayStation Vita next week. For those out...
News Battlefield 4 Commands Next-Gen Advantage on PS4
World War III
Forget the conflict at the heart of Battlefield 4 – and the fact that the first-person shooter is almost certain to sell more copies on current generation formats – because it’s the comparisons between the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of DICE’s latest deployment that are destined to flare up tempers throughout the rest...
News Point Your Peepers at This PlayStation Eye Unboxing
Down the lens
“Stop posting amateur unboxing videos,” we hear you scream. Alright, we promise that this is the last one – but even the cynics among you must admit that this is a novelty. It’s not every year that a new console launches, so it’s exciting to see the peripherals of the impending PlayStation 4 pulled out of their respective...
Weirdness You're Going to Wish That Your PS4 Controller Is White
Pimp your peripheral
Many stores across North America have started selling PlayStation 4 peripherals, meaning that numerous consumers across the country have already got their eager hands on the DualShock 4. Of course, with no console to use the device with, one creative Reddit user has decided to paint his unit white. The result, as pictured, is...
News Alright, Let's Watch One More DriveClub Clip for the Road
Behind the wheel
It’s incredibly smart of Evolution Studios to follow up last week’s disappointing DriveClub delay with a bunch of new gameplay footage. It doesn’t hurt that the game looks absolutely sensational, either. This new PlayStation 4 share clip shows off Bandipur in India.
News Wait, You Can Use the PS4 Controller on the Xbox 360?
Cross controller
Sony’s new input device may only be partially compatible with the PlayStation 3, but you can fully use the DualShock 4 on the Xbox 360, assuming that you’re willing to jump through a few technical hoops. With the PlayStation 4’s revamped controller already out in the wild, consumers have been testing out the peripheral in a...
News Ten More Seconds of DriveClub Should Get Your Engine Going
Va va voom
Evolution Studios will insist on teasing us. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s slender DriveClub gameplay clip, the Runcorn-based developer has unleashed another PlayStation 4 video showing off the improvements that it’s made to
News Worried About PS4's Day One Update? You Can Download It While You Play
Why wait?
We’re right in the heart of that sensitive period before launch where forum goers opt to freak out over every little scrap of information pertaining to next generation consoles. One sizeable nugget that caused some controversy over the weekend is the fact that the PlayStation 4 will require a firmware update to unlock many of its...
Rumour Is Sony Bend's Next Title Venturing onto PS4?
Brave new world
Uncharted: Golden Abyss developer Sony Bend could be working on an action title for the PlayStation 4, if a leaked resume is to be believed. The eagle-eyed folks over at NeoGAF uncovered the Linked In profile of Rick Stalder, a senior user interface artist who’s working on an unannounced title for the impending system out of the...
News These Are Some of the Ways You Can Play Killzone: Shadow Fall on PS4
Mixing it up
We mentioned earlier in the year that Killzone: Shadow Fall may just be the most strategic shooter on the PlayStation 4, and this brand new video posted by Official PlayStation Magazine demonstrates exactly what we were talking about. The fifteen minute clip shows four different approaches to a single mission in the upcoming next...
News Sorry, You Won't Be Able to Change Your PS4's Background
Not yet, anyway
Toss aside your favourite corn-on-the-cob dynamic theme, as the PlayStation 4 will not allow you to customise console’s hub screen out of the box. Sony Worldwide Studios president – and pillar of online knowledge – Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the tidbit on Twitter, responding to a couple of fan requests in his famously direct...
News This Is How You Share Your Games on the PlayStation 4
Step one
Sadly, we’re not blessed with the comic timing of Sony executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes, so our PlayStation 4 game sharing update is going to be a little more straight faced than the double act’s hilarious Xbox One troll from earlier in the year. Still, we come bearing new information, so hopefully you can forgive us for the...
News You Won't Even Need a PS Eye to Use PS4's Voice Commands
PlayStation, make lunch
Arguably one of the best kept secrets regarding the PlayStation 4 experience is the fact that it will employ voice commands. While this is a feature that Microsoft has talked extensively about for the Xbox One, Sony has pretty much kept it under wraps. After being rumoured earlier in the year, the functionality was quietly...
