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Talking Point Should the PS4 Feature an Avatar System?
Mii too
Rarely a week goes by where there isn’t a new LittleBigPlanet costume to buy. Whether it’s the re-release of seasonal outfits or some brand new threads to tie into a big movie or game launch, Sackboy’s the undisputed king when it comes to cosplay. But for as popular (and presumably profitable) as these downloadable garments are, you...
News Cory Barlog Recruiting a New Team at Sony Santa Monica
God of War II director working on something huge
Cory Barlog’s “crazy announcement” turned out to be exactly what we expected: the God of War II director is returning to his former stomping ground, Sony Santa Monica. In an enormous post on the PlayStation Blog, the outspoken developer talked candidly about the tim
News Crash Bandicoot Spins Past 500,000 Downloads in Europe
Naughty Gods
Releasing old games like Crash Bandicoot on the PlayStation Network makes more sense than peanut butter and jelly, as evidenced by the fact that the PSone Classic has now surpassed 500,000 downloads in Europe. Sony confirmed the tidbit as part of its monthly digital sales charts, where the Naughty Dog hit held onto its place atop the...
News God of War II Director Cory Barlog Teases 'Crazy' Reveal
Has the king come home?
Put your hype in perspective – this is unlikely to be a game announcement. However, it’s still news worth anticipating. Cory Barlog, the man behind God of War II, has Tweeted that there’ll be a “crazy announcement” on the PlayStation Blog today. Our best guess? He’s returning to Sony Santa Monica. The outspoken
News As You'd Expect, Media Molecule Has a Ping-Pong Table
Tons of papercraft animals, too
Ever since we wore plimsolls and Donkey Kong shirts with a smile (sorry, we didn’t know any better back then), we’ve promised ourselves that we’ll one day work in an office where there’s a ping-pong table. We haven’t quite realised that dream yet, but if we keep cranking out quality stories like this one,...
Feature Do You Remember These PlayStation Branded Mobile Phone Spin-Offs?
PlayStation All-Stars Island is not the first of its kind
Sony shocked, embarrassed, and tickled PlayStation fans today with the announcement of PlayStation All-Stars Island – a summery smartphone cash-in that sees first-party favourites such as Sackboy and Nathan Drake cameo in a collection of copycat minigames. But while
Weirdness PlayStation All-Stars Holiday in Coke Zero Phone App
Marketing mash-up
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale may be deader than Sir Daniel Fortesque, but that’s not stopping Sony from partnering with Coca-Cola for PlayStation All-Stars Island – a co-marketing endeavour between the platform holder and the soft drinks giant for iOS and Android devices. Yes, you read th
News This Is What Originally Happened At the End of The Last of Us
Spoilers lurk inside here
Stop right now, thank you very much. If you haven’t finished The Last of Us yet, for the love of Ellie please click your browser’s friendly ‘back’ button right now. We’re about to blow the game wide open, so you’re going to regret it if you don’t sprint like a Runner late for the bus. Are we safe yet? Alright,...
News Pssht, You Won't Need to Pay to Share Game Footage on PS4
Shiny happy people
We’re convinced that Sony’s been glugging holy water or something. The company can’t seem to do anything wrong at the moment – and that’s making Microsoft’s errors stand out like a lighthouse beacon. Earlier in the week, the Redmond-based manufacturer revealed that you’ll need an Xbox Live Gold account to access the...
News Super Stardust Developer Confirms PS4 Reveal for GamesCom
Late boomer
We already predicted that Super Stardust HD developer Housemarque would be dropping some PlayStation 4 related bombs at GamesCom earlier in the week – but now the developer has confirmed as much. Writing on Twitter, the Finnish studio simply responded “yes” when asked by a fan if it would be
News Sony Playing It Safe with PS4 Pre-Orders, Doesn't Want Customers to Defect
Hoping to get lots of stock on store shelves
As we know, Sony has locked down pre-orders for the PlayStation 4 in Europe. The platform holder has warned retailers across the continent that launch day delivery can no longer be guaranteed. However, according to
News Sony XDev Europe Plotting 'Fantastic' Reveals for GamesCom
Hold onto your hype
Sony XDev Europe, the Liverpool-based group responsible for external PlayStation projects, is planning some “fantastic announcements” at GamesCom. The outfit teased the tidbit on its Twitter page, adding that it’s “looking forward" to the show. The platform holder’s set to host a press conference on 20th August, where...
News You'll Be Racing Through India and Canada in DriveClub on PS4
Around the world in three laps
Evolution Studios promised that DriveClub would take us on a world tour when the PlayStation 4 launch title was first announced, but so far we’ve only got a glimpse at muggy old Scotland. That’s because the developer has been busy beavering away on some more exotic locations behind closed doors – including Canada...
Talking Point How Will the PS4 Controller's Touchpad Be Used?
Rub-a-Dub
We’ve already established in previous articles that the PlayStation 4’s refreshed controller is a thing of beauty. The analogue sticks feel sturdier than a body builder’s biceps, the triggers melt under your fingertips like a Mini Milk in the microwave, and the light bar looks snazzier than Chewbacca donning Dolce Gabbana shades. One...
News Yep, PS4 Pre-Orders Are No Longer Guaranteed for Launch
You're too late
It’s strange that Sony hasn’t officially said anything about the PlayStation 4’s pre-order scenario in Europe. We suspect that it wants punters to go ahead and put a deposit on the system, anyway – even if launch day consoles are now no longer guaranteed. That’s official at this point by the way, as UK outlet ShopTo has...
News Oh Wow, Check Out the PS4's User Interface in Action
Thank heavens for crashes
We’re in PlayStation 4 limbo at the present. The console is approximately three months away, yet we’re still greedily awaiting more information about its software, features, and functionality. With platform holder Sony running a tight ship until GamesCom, that means that we’re being forced to feed on scraps – like...
News Sound Shapes, We're Gonna Party Like It's Your Birthday
We're gonna sip Bacardi like it's your birthday
If you happened to spot a small circle being sick In Da Club last night, then you likely bumped into Sound Shapes’ first birthday celebration. The game is exactly a year old in North America today, and while it may have acknowledged that fact with a few too many shandies overnight, it’s planning to...
News PS4 Downloads Can Be Adapted Depending on Player Habits
Smart system
Much in the same way that we always move the tomato sauce to the front of the fridge, PlayStation 4 downloads can be rearranged depending on which modes and features prove the most popular. Speaking as part of an interview with The Guardian, DriveClub’s technical director Scott Kirkland explained that certain circuits and vehicles can...
News Look Around the PlayStation Vita's Latest Firmware Update
Please ensure that you have your copybook at hand
We don’t know what your high school experience was like, but whenever our teachers couldn’t be bothered to do any work, we were always plonked in front of a video. Perched on uncomfortable stools, we'd be forced to watch low-budget documentaries, which almost always included really patronising...
News Housemarque's Jetting Off to GamesCom, Expect PS4 Bombs
We're already drooling
Super Stardust HD developer Housemarque is set to swap its humble home of Helsinki for the bright lights of Cologne later this month, as it heads to GamesCom – presumably to make some PlayStation 4 related announcements. The company confirmed that it’s attending the German convention on its Facebook page, explaining that...
News Amazon Warns That Fresh PS4 Pre-Orders May Not Be Fulfilled At Launch
British supplies running dry
Amazon is the latest retailer to acknowledge Sony’s previously reported PlayStation 4 pre-order deadline. The UK arm of the online giant has added a message to the next generation console’s product page, warning consumers that any purchases made after 6th August may not be fulfilled at launch. “Due to high demand,...
News Whoa, This Is How The Last of Us Almost Ended
Spoilers hide on the other side
Consider this your last warning: there are spoilers in this article. If you haven’t finished The Last of Us yet, then you may want to consider tapping your browser’s obliging ‘back’ button right about now. Have you done it yet? Can we stop waffling? Seriously, if you’re still reading this then we can’t be...
News Bluepoint Games Is Bringing a PlayStation Classic to Current Consoles
You've got our attention
Ooh, this is a fascinating little tidbit. Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio behind the God of War Collection and the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, is currently “bringing a Sony classic to current game systems”. The snippet is mentioned as part of a couple of job listings, but no additional information is...
News What Does PlayStation Vita Firmware Update v2.60 Do?
Keeping things convenient
If you’ve powered up your PlayStation Vita this morning, you may have spotted that there’s some new system software available. Sony sneakily deployed firmware update v2.60 overnight, and while it’s not exactly bursting with must-have features, it does include some minor tweaks that should make using the system a...
News Hitman: Absolution Infiltrates North American PlayStation Plus
Runner 2, Star Wars Pinball, and more on the way
PlayStation Plus is set to get a little bit balder in North America, as Sony has announced that Hitman: Absolution will be whacking the Instant Game Collection this week. Agent 47’s latest adventure will be accompanied by discounts on escapeVektor,
Talking Point Would You Buy a $500 PS4 and Vita Bundle?
Forever friends
The concept of a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita bundle has existed since the beginning of time, but rumour has it that Sony is actually planning to officially introduce the chunky combo later this year. A “well-placed anonymous” source has told Machinima that the platform holder will dep
News Toys 'R' Us Backs Away from Purported PS4 Release Date
Still a secret
Toys ‘R’ Us has shied away from speculation claiming that it’s privy to the PlayStation 4’s release date. In a report published by BT Games, a spokesperson for the retail giant stated that it had been handed information on the next generation console’s launch plans “direct” from its suppliers – but it’s since...
Review Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PlayStation 3)
Fairway to heaven
You’d need a heart more barren than a bothersome bunker to dislike Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (or Everybody’s Golf, as it’s known in Europe). Originally putted onto the PlayStation Vita, this PlayStation 3 port of the sugary sporting sim is every bit as sweet as its portable predecessor. Boasting a bevy of colourful...
News Yes, The Last of Us Does Lack Exploding Heads in Europe
Gratuitous violence yanked from international release
Earlier in the year, a report suggested that The Last of Us had been censored in Europe. Hot on the heels of a slew of disgruntled forum posts, Movie-Censorship.com noted that dismemb
News Stop Pleading for New PS All-Stars Characters and Stages
Sony confirms that it's stepping out of the ring
While a slew of leaked concept art recently offered scant hope of new content for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, platform holder Sony has confirmed that it’s done with the brawler – well, sort of. On the official
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us Clicks at the Heels of Minecraft
Building blocks
We truly are in the summer lull – even though it’s cloudy outside. A lack of new releases meant that Minecraft held onto its spot atop the UK sales charts this week. Slipping Pikmin 3 sales allowed The Last of Us to pull itself into second, while
News Lose Yourself in the Cold, Harsh Downpour of Rain
Thunder only happens when it's raining
Ever since we infiltrated the tanker in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, we’ve loved it when it rains in games. Be it a sudden sprinkling in Hot Shots Golf, or a torrential downpour in MotorStorm: Apocalypse, few atmospheric events can send a shiver down your spine better than a good tropical storm...
News Not in the Killzone: Mercenary Beta? Watch These Videos
Helghast hath no fury
Publishers are usually eager to clamp down on errant beta footage, but Sony seems more than happy to let these Killzone: Mercenary videos do the rounds. The chunky clips – captured by Rajman Gaming – show off various matches of Warzone in the upcoming handheld shooter. But does the game still look the business in...
Rumour Is Sony's Spooky Siren Series Set to Scare PS4?
See the Shibito
Few franchises are more consistently frightening than Keiichirō Toyama’s dark Siren series. The inaugural entry in the first-party horror brand deployed approximately 10 years ago in Japan, and the Silent Hill creator is celebrating the anniversary by posting old pictures of the game’s Tokyo Game Show presence on Twitter. Most...
News A Whopping 1.3 Million Players Floored Gran Turismo 6's Demo
Racing in circles
An incredible 1.3 million players strapped themselves into Gran Turismo 6’s recent demo, which also doubled as part of the qualifying process for this year’s GT Academy competition. With the time trials all wrapped up, those budding speedsters that topped the leaderboards will now be drifting into the regional finals, where...
Talking Point Do You Intend to Buy the PS4's Camera?
Watch dogs
Whether or not you believe that Sony planned to bundle the new PlayStation Eye with every PlayStation 4 console, the platform holder hasn’t done a particularly good job of making a compelling argument for the peripheral. You’ll be able to pick up one of the dual-lens units at launch, but while there’s no doubt that the optical extra...
FAQ What Are the Differences Between the PS4 and Xbox One?
For and against
Console clashes don’t get much more competitive than the upcoming conflict between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Not since the days of derogatory SEGA commercials has a system showdown promised so much drama. But with two formats vying for your finances this fall, which device is the best choice for you? The following text...
News Looks Like It Really Is Last Chance Saloon for PS4 Pre-Orders
UK retailer shutting the batwing doors
You really are running out of time to pull the trigger on your PlayStation 4 pre-order in the UK. Yesterday, a CVG report claimed that Sony was set to introduce a deadline on next generation system sales, and online outlet Simply Games has reinforced that by sending out email reminders like the one embedded to...
First Impressions An Audience with Puppeteer, the PS3 Panto Deserving of a Standing Ovation
Pure theatre
Games like Puppeteer don’t deserve to be sitting out in the wings. You’re more likely to find Japan Studio’s side-scroller nursing a cold cup of coffee and pushing about props than strutting its stuff on centre stage. In an industry increasingly obsessed with leading lights like Call of Duty and Battlefield, there’s becoming...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Brings Car Crash Entertainment to PS4
Smoke and mirrors
How will you recharge your smoke powers in inFAMOUS: Second Son? Well, much like in the previous entries of Sucker Punch’s superhero series, you’ll need to absorb as much of the smoggy property as possible. But what’s the best way to do that? Er, blowing up dozens of parked cars, of course. As discussed in this brand new...
News Get Your Grubby Mitts on the PS4 at This Year's Eurogamer Expo
Meet the Push Square crew, too
As the summer heat wave edges closer to the long winter slog, our bosom buddies over at Eurogamer.net have news that should warm your cockles in preparation for the dreary autumnal months. The publication’s confirmed that the Eurogamer Expo – which is set to take place in London next month – will augment you with...
News You'll Learn About The Last of Us' First DLC Pack This Month
Running into sight
As if the imminent onslaught of software wasn’t enough, Naughty Dog has hinted that we’ll get our first glimpse at The Last of Us’ inaugural add-on pack at some point later this month. Speaking as part of a Reddit question and answer session, creative director Neil Druckmann hinted that news is right around the corner...
News Sony Remains Profitable in Q1 2013, PlayStation Sales Slide
Platform holder keeping PS4 expectations quiet
New gaffer Kaz Hirai has kept Sony’s head above water for yet another earnings report, with the company posting a ¥3.5 billion ($35 million) profit for the first quarter of 2013. The teensy return was propelled by a 13 per cent increase in revenue, which was fuelled by stronger than expected...
Rumour If You Don't Pre-Order Your PS4 Soon, You May Miss Out
Sony to introduce deadline in the UK
Sony is set to introduce a pre-order deadline for the PlayStation 4 in the UK, according to retail sources speaking with CVG. The site reports that any purchases placed beyond 5th August may not secure you a system at launch. If accurate, it means that you’ve got less than a week to put a deposit down on your...
News Check Your Inboxes, Killzone: Mercenary Beta Codes Are Go
Keep calm and slaughter some Higs
If you’re reading this, you’re doing it wrong. We’re all for decreasing so-called bounce rates and increasing reader retention (those of you in the business will understand), but right now the only thing on your screen should be your email inbox. Sony has confirmed that it’s currently deploying Killzone:...
Opinion Sony Must Refresh the PS4's Momentum at GamesCom
Scrapping for the spotlight
Ever since Jack Tretton and company dropped the microphone at E3 2013, quite a lot has changed about the impending next generation arms race. The advantages that the platform holder engineered for the PlayStation 4 –
News Killzone: Shadow Fall Pre-Orders Strong, Knack Stomping Beyond: Two Souls
PlayStation 4 exclusives performing well post E3
Killzone: Shadow Fall is the most pre-ordered PlayStation 4 exclusive, according to retail research by analysts Cowen and Co. The firm – which compiles data based on NPD sales statistics and Amazon.com bestseller information – found Guerrilla Games’ first-person shooter to be the fifth most...
News Sony Wants You to Be Able to Store 300GB of Data on a Disc
Lots of spin
Blu-ray is officially old news, as Sony has announced plans to introduce a higher-capacity physical storage format by the end of 2015. According to the BBC, the Japanese giant has teamed up with Panasonic to produce a new breed of optical discs that could store up to 300GB of data. For comparative purposes, existing double-layer...
News Party Chat Won't Cost You a Penny on PlayStation 4
Gift of the gab
If you absolutely must update your friends on your non-existent social life while you’re beavering away in Watch Dogs, platform holder Sony has confirmed that Party Chat will be available for free on the PlayStation 4. The snippet was confirmed as part of a PlayStation Access video, which also revealed the system’s gigantic...
News PS4 to Take Centre Stage During Sony's GamesCom Showcase
On the red carpet
In news one notch less predictable than water being wet, Sony has hinted that it will make the poor PlayStation 4 squint by shining a spotlight on the system during its imminent GamesCom press conference. Writing on the firm’s official Facebook page, an eager corporate scribe noted that the next generation console and its games...
