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News Proposed PS4 Release Date Is Merely Speculation, Says Sony
Platform holder puts ice on rumours
Retailers around Europe started erecting 13th November release date banners for the PlayStation 4 this week, but the manufacturer has labelled the window as little more than “speculation”. German giant Media Markt was one of the first outlets to state the date, before being followed by
News Justin Bieber Lands the Role of Nathan Drake in the Uncharted Movie
Don't worry, it's just a joke
Naughty Dog’s known for packing its games full of Easter Eggs, and The Last of Us is no different. One keen Reddit user spotted this newspaper in the post-apocalyptic game, which reveals that Justin Bieber will assume the role of Nathan Drake in the Uncharted Movie. Thank goodness for fungal infections, huh? The real...
News Sony's Considering Multiple PS4 Hardware Packages
Value added
To date, Sony’s only really announced one version of the PlayStation 4. The competitively priced $399.99 option includes the console and a DualShock 4, but the platform holder is considering deploying some bigger bundles. In an interview with MCV, SCEE president Jim Ryan added that larger packages are something that the platform...
News PS3 Firmware Update v4.45 Fix Deploying on 27th June
Back in the game
Those of you caught off guard by this week’s fatal PlayStation 3 firmware update may be pleased to learn that a fix is on the way. A post on Sony’s official community forums explains that the company has found the issue with v4.45, and will deploy a solution on 27th June. Some users complained that the software refre
News Sony Tells GameStop to Open the Floodgates on PS4 Pre-orders
Platform holder gets aggressive
Sony seems to have some serious confidence in its production pipeline, as it has informed GameStop to accept “unlimited pre-orders” for the PlayStation 4. In a leaked memo sent to stores across North America, the retailer revealed that the platform holder has allowed it to open the floodgates on system reserves...
First Impressions Turning the Pages of Wonderbook: Book of Potions
Brewing up a storm
Wonderbook may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for families, and those of an inquisitive nature, it offers a totally new way to play games. The only problem, up until recently, was that there was only one title that used the novel peripheral, Wonderbook: Book of Spells. Fortunately, last month saw the release of
News Watch David Cage Talk Shenmue and Beyond: Two Souls with Yu Suzuki
When worlds collide
There’s no denying that Dreamcast classic Shenmue and Heavy Rain share similarities. While the two titles are set in completely different worlds, they both aspire to the same cinematic goals. As such, this interview conducted by Camouflaj developer Ryan Payton is particularly fascinating. In it, both SEGA legend Yu Suzuki and...
News You'll Be Able to Upload Your PS4 Videos Directly to YouTube
Broadcast yourself
Sony’s been a little cagey with regards to where you’ll actually be able to share your gameplay clips from the PlayStation 4, but system architect Mark Cerny virtually confirmed compatibility with YouTube on the Jimmy Fallon show earlier in the week. Explaining the console’s social features to the excitable host, the video...
News PS4 Doesn't Support Oculus Rift Right Now, But It May Do in the Future
Smiles all around
Oculus Rift is the future – at least, that’s what we’re told. The virtual reality headset allows you to explore three-dimensional worlds by looking around you – there’s even a racy role-playing game in production for the hardware. And the functionality could yet be coming to the PlayStation 4, if you read into the smiles...
News Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Paints the Vita
Mouse magic
The most baffling port in PlayStation history is poised to pull out the Dulux and roller kits this week, as Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two embarks on an excursion to the PlayStation Vita. Sony’s promised a slew of enhancements for the portable platformer, including touch controls, tilt functionality, and co-op. Whether the...
Reaction Microsoft May Have Reacted, But PS4 Is in Control
Follow the leader
Sony has been heavily criticised for being reactionary throughout the course of this generation. The platform holder that so confidently set the tone of the gaming landscape with the PSone and the PlayStation 2 was caught off guard by the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, an oversight that prompted it to play catch-up in almost every...
News Analysts Believe That PS4 Is Still in the Driver's Seat
Microsoft's adapted policies won't change system showdown
The immediate question after Microsoft’s dramatic DRM u-turn last night revolved around what impact the reversal will have on the PlayStation 4. Sony milked its pro-consumer policies during E3 2013 last week, but now that the Redmond-based firm has responded, does that put the Japanese...
News Pre-order Allocations for PS4 Far Outstrip Xbox One
GameStop ceases accepting deposits for Microsoft's machine
Microsoft may have moseyed back into the console battlefield with last night’s announcements, but it could still struggle to satisfy demand at launch. Polygon reports that mega retailer GameStop has already fulfilled its allocation of pre-orders for the Xbox One, and has ceased accepting...
Talking Point What Does Microsoft's Massive Xbox One-Eighty Mean for PS4?
Round like a record
We didn’t expect Microsoft to stick with its digital rights management policies after the mauling that it faced from consumers and the media at E3 2013 last week, but even we’re a little stunned by the swiftness and scale of its turnaround. If you’ve been living under a rock, the Redmond-based firm has just revealed that...
News PlayStation Vita Mega Pack Bundles Outrageous Value
Pick up an 8GB memory card with 10 free games
We all know that the price of the PlayStation Vita’s memory cards is an enormous issue, but Sony is attempting to offset the problem by launching a new line of 8GB cards bundling ten downloadable titles. Due out on 21st June in Europe for €39.99, the tempting Mega Pack includes an empty storage stick...
News Battlefield 3 Deploys As Part of Bumper EU PlayStation Plus Update
Saints Row: The Third, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, and more on offer
Sony may be about to start charging for online multiplayer, but it’s really hard to argue against the value of PlayStation Plus. The platform holder has just revealed the premium service’s European offering for July, and it includes a little release called Battlefield 3. You’ll...
News Jimmy Fallon Has a Knack for Playing, Er, Knack
Mark Cerny pops up on television
Late night TV host Jimmy Fallon may have struggled to get to grips with Killzone: Shadow Fall earlier in the year, but he definitely put in a much better performance with Knack overnight. As part of an ongoing video game week, Fallon invited PlayStation 4 system architect Mark Cerny onto the show to talk hardware and...
News Evolution Studios Shooting for 60FPS in PS4 Racer DriveClub
No promises, though
DriveClub has had a bit of a strange E3 2013. While most of Sony’s launch window games got lengthy gameplay trailers, the latest racer from Evolution Studios has been restricted to off-screen footage. And that may be for good reason – the Runcorn-based developer was telling attendees at the show that the demo on display was...
News Sony's First-Party PlayStation 4 Games Won't Break the Bank
Tried and tested
Sony won’t charge you more to get your greasy mitts on first-party software for the PlayStation 4. In a brief exchange with Shacknews, a representative for the platform holder explained that all four of its impending launch window games will retail for $59.99, the same as on the PlayStation 3. Those titles include DriveClub,...
News PS3 Firmware Update v4.45 May Brick Your Machine, Avoid Like the Plague
Platform holder pulls borked stability upgrade
While new firmware updates for the PlayStation 3 are occassionally a source of excitement, v4.45 is proving to be nothing but a headache. The stability refresh which launched overnight – and has since been pulled – has caused a gaggle of console owners some serious problems, resulting in their...
Reaction PS4 Price Advantage Will Prove Pivotal in the Battle Against Xbox One
Every little helps
While much of the next generation narrative has been pointed purposefully at digital rights management and used games, arguably the biggest discussion thus far has been left untouched like the awful pizza at a Chinese buffet. SCEA executive Jack Tretton may have revelled in revealing the PlayStation 4’s pro-consumer plans during...
News You Won't Be Able to Pre-order a PS4 from This Particular Branch of GAME
Only people wearing green may enter
Much like GameStop in North America, GAME is the biggest specialist video game retailer in the UK, stocking a diverse range of software for all of the major consoles. However, you won’t be able to purchase PlayStation content at the giant’s latest branch in Shoreditch, London – because it will only stock...
News You Won't Need a PlayStation Plus Membership to Access PS4's Social Features
Auto-update will also be free
Sony won’t charge you to access the PlayStation 4’s wealth of social features, despite what we predicted earlier in the year. Back in April, we pondered whether the platform holder would lock access to functionality such as the ‘Share’ button behind a paywall. But despite confirming that the company is to start...
E3 2013 Studio Japan Spent a Year Perfecting Puppeteer's Jump Mechanic
Practice makes perfect
Puppeteer is truly shaping up to be something of a dark horse. The moody Studio Japan platformer has been patiently sitting just outside of the spotlight since its announcement at GamesCom last year, but it looks like it’s finally ready to take centre stage. And judging by this live GameSpot demonstration, it’s poised to...
News The Last of Us Thumped First Uncharted's Launch Sales by a Factor of Five
Ellie effect
We already know that The Last of Us has got off to a stellar start in the UK, but just how well did it sell during its first weekend on the market? Eurogamer.net reports that the title stomped the launch sales of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune by a whopp
News Cliff Bleszinski Reckons That Sony's Playing You for Publicity
Words of War
Former Gears of War front man Cliff Bleszinski loves to court controversy – and the ex-Epic Games employee has been having a field day at E3. Writing on his Twitter account last week, the luminary took the opportunity to slam Sony’s used games policies, insinuating that the c
E3 2013 Sony Warns That the War Against Xbox One Is Far from Over
PS4 is in a good position, but there's plenty of work ahead
Sony may have exited E3 2013 with a broader smile than Microsoft, but a smart Fergal Gara has warned that the console war is far from over yet. The executive – who’s responsible for SCEUK – explained in an interview with MCV that there’s still a long way to go before the PlayStation...
E3 2013 Guerrilla Games Talks Vibrant Visuals in Killzone: Shadow Fall Video
Bright and breezy
This live Killzone: Shadow Fall demonstration may focus on the footage originally revealed in February, but it includes some great commentary from the developers at Guerrilla Games. In it, the title’s art directors discuss the decision behind returning to Vekta and creating such a colourful world. Is this game on your radar? Let...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us Sneaks to the Summit
It can't be for nothing
Launching new properties this late in the generation is always a risky proposition, but The Last of Us has overcome a variety of obstacles to top the UK sales charts. It represents Sony’s first number one since the release of Uncharted: Golden Abyss last year, and is the biggest selling new IP since L.A. Noire all the way...
E3 2013 You'll Be Able to Replay Knack as a Vampire and More
Mark Cerny talks mascot characters
Knack’s unashamedly the most basic title announced for the PlayStation 4 – but that’s clearly by design. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has frequently compared the release to Crash Bandicoot in various interviews, and that’s a trait that game director Mark Cerny echoes in this lengthy interview...
Feature Sony's E3 2013 Showcase - Did It Meet Our Expectations?
Chewing over the PS4, PS3, and Vita's offerings
And in the blink of an eye, that’s E3 done and dusted. Much like any big annual event, the build-up to this year’s show far outweighed the actual proceedings, with the event long over before we could even utter the words ‘Digital Rights Management’. Still, the common reaction seems to suggest...
E3 2013 More Than 500 Developers Are Working on the PS4
Chomping at the bit
If you were worried that the PlayStation 4 could fall victim to a pesky software drought, we reckon that it’s probably best if you put those concerns to the back of your mind. An updated press release published by Sony has revealed that a whopping 505 developers are currently actively producing or planning content for the next...
Feature What Was Your Favourite PS4 Game Reveal at E3 2013?
Decisions, decisions
While the PlayStation 4 was undoubtedly one of the biggest stories at this year’s E3, there wasn’t really much in the way of new software announcements for the next generation console. A lot of the content on offer had been revealed previously, be it at Sony’s lengthy PlayStation Meeting earlier in the year, or in the...
News The Last of Us' Autosave Glitch Has Been Squashed Like a Bug
As you were
Naughty Dog has announced on its Twitter account that it’s stomped the pesky autosave bug that has marred The Last of Us’ launch. The studio explained that the issue pertained to its local servers, and that there is no need to wait for an additional patch. All you need to do is quit to the XMB and reboot the game. “It was on our...
News The Last of Us' Autosave Bug Is Worse Than the Infected
Brave survivors losing hours of progress
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The Last of Us is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles of the year, with many eager gamers across the globe heading to stores to pick up their copies today. Unfortunately, the launch has been plagued by a disastrous bug, which can cost you hours of progress as a...
News Sony's Sending These Awesome Custom PS3s to Its Partners
You know you want one
Sony’s been in a very charitable mood lately, attempting to entice developers such as Mojang with PlayStation-related goodies. But while the gold PSone that the platform holder sent to Markus ‘Notch’ Persson was nice, these custom PlayStation 3 consoles take things a step further. Adam Boyes, the head of publisher and...
E3 2013 Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs Roars onto PS3
Jurassic park
It almost feels like prehistoric times since we last got an update on Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs. Fortunately, the game is still very much in development – as evidenced by this brand new trailer. The title will see you assume the role of a budding archaeologist, as you chisel away at rocks for clues pertaining to legendary...
E3 2013 Sony Brews Wonderbook: Book of Potions for PlayStation 3
Pass the Polyjuice
After last year’s drawn out Wonderbook: Book of Spells unveiling, Sony has somewhat swept its successor Wonderbook: Book of Potions under the carpet. The sequel follows in the same footsteps as its forerunner, augmenting you with access to Zygmunt Budge’s recipe book. As opposed to learning spells, though, the tome will teach...
E3 2013 Invizimals Reappears on PS3 and Vita in October
All around you
While it’s true that Sony’s casual monster catching series Invizimals hasn’t quite taken off to the extent that the platform holder probably expected, it does have a very loyal following in parts of continental Europe – and the company’s clearly aiming to double-down on that fanbase this October, with two new titles for the...
E3 2013 Polyphony Won't Keep You Waiting for Gran Turismo 6 on PS4
Keep your driving gloves close by
Polyphony Digital has added more weight to the reports that Gran Turismo 6 is set to park onto the PlayStation 4 at some point. Chatting with Japanese publication 4Gamer.net at E3 2013, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi explained that a next generation version of the racer will “appear naturally” in the near...
Out Today The Last of Us Lives to See Another Day
It can't be for nothing
The sun may have set on E3 2013, but the fun’s just about to start for the rest of you. After weeks of waiting, Sony has finally laid The Last of Us’ decomposing carcass on physical and digital store shelves. The game – which sees you assume the role of a weary middle-aged man named Joel – takes you on an adventure...
Reaction There Is One Thing That Sony Could Learn from Microsoft at E3 2013
Taking notes
This year’s E3 was very special for PlayStation. Despite dominating the industry with the PSone and the PlayStation 2, the company has assumed the role of an underdog at times during this generation. While the PlayStation 3 has played host to some phenomenal games – and posted some impressive sales figures in the process –...
E3 2013 Shigeru Miyamoto Enjoys a Moment with Tearaway
Luminary dips into Media Molecule's latest
If there was one PlayStation game that we’d expect Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto to target during his time exploring Sony’s E3 2013 booth, it’s Tearaway. The colourful PlayStation Vita platformer is definitely in the Super Mario creator’s wheelhouse, boasting a vibrant world built entirely out of...
News What if Britain Was Struck by The Last of Us' Cordyceps Infection?
Death and decay
The Last of Us takes you on a dark journey across the United States, offering a harrowing vision of a decaying future. With humanity struck by the mutation of a deadly fungal infection, society is left to rot – and the urbanised regions of North America returned to the control of nature in the process. But while the game does an...
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day Three
Still rollin'
As the sun sets on E3 for another year, Sony's still got a full day of live streaming lined up from the PlayStation E3 2013 booth. Titles on display today include Gran Turismo 6, Daylight, and Octodad. Naughty Dog will also be putting in an appearance towards the end of the day, and there'll be a brief look at Dragon's Crown and
E3 2013 Sony's Not Going to Lock Entertainment Apps Behind a Paywall
Publishers will be able to decide if free-to-play titles require PS Plus
Despite requiring a PlayStation Plus subscription to play PlayStation 4 titles online, Sony won’t be locking streaming services such as Netflix behind a paywall. One of the biggest criticisms of Microsoft’s policy with the Xbox 360 – and presumably Xbox One – is that it...
E3 2013 inFAMOUS: Second Son's Plot Was Dictated by Trophy Data
You played a part
While inFAMOUS: Second Son may not be a reboot in the traditional sense, it definitely represents a new beginning for the superhero series. Throughout the PlayStation 4 exclusive, you’ll assume the role of Delsin Rowe, a twenty-something tearaway who hopes to ‘stick it to the man’ with his smoke powers. But why did Sucker...
E3 2013 This Is How You Actually Play Beyond: Two Souls
In case you weren't sure
Quantic Dream doesn’t do conventional gaming. As such, one of the most common questions pertaining to Beyond: Two Souls relates to how you actually play it. Fortunately, the Parisian studio has recognised that, and has released this helpful ‘how to’ video, which outlines the upcoming adventure’s mechanics and control...
E3 2013 Pinball Heroes Complete Is Set to Nudge Vita
Balls of steel
With both The Pinball Arcade and Zen Pinball 2 in its library, the PlayStation Vita already offers a perfect home for a host of pinball tables. But platform holder Sony is set to add eight more layouts to the console’s catalogue, courtesy of Pinball Heroes Complete. For those out of the loop, the former PlayStation Portable title...
E3 2013 Destiny of Spirits Sends You Soul Searching
Free-to-play title coming to Vita soon
Destiny of Spirits isn’t quite the PlayStation 4 epic that we imagined when it was first leaked. Instead, it’s a free-to-play social RPG for the PlayStation Vita, which sees you assembling an army of elemental spectres in order to penetrate increasingly challenging enemy defences. The game’s being...
