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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...
E3 2013 This Secret Relic Resembles a Knack Trailer
Friendly giant
We’re still not sure about Knack. While it’s the product of platformer guru Mark Cerny – who’s worked on everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Ratchet & Clank – something about the art style puts us off. Worse still, the gameplay appears to resemble those awful werehog segments from Sonic Unleashed that everyone seemed...
E3 2013 Don't Worry, Twitch Could Still Come to PS4
Streaming like a machine
While you’ll be able to broadcast live gameplay from your PlayStation 4 to Ustream, slightly more popular service Twitch is off the cards for the time being. However, despite Microsoft insinuating that it had locked up support with the online streaming site, company vice president of marketing Matthew DiPietro has...
E3 2013 Sony's Decided to Boost Internal Sales Estimates for PS4
Pretty much on cloud nine
Oh to be a fly on the wall at Sony right now. The company may not have had the greatest E3 showing in memory, but it absolutely smashed it out of the park on the points that mattered – and it’s riding out of this year’s convention on a rainbow coloured unicorn as a result. We already reported earlier that
E3 2013 What Do You Get in the PS Plus Version of DriveClub?
Prologue edition
During its press conference earlier in the week, Sony announced that PlayStation Plus subscribers will get a free version of DriveClub for the PlayStation 4. However, it used very specific language during that part of the presentation, making it seem like a stripped back version of the game would be up for grabs. As anticipated,...
E3 2013 Killzone: Shadow Fall Takes Place on Large, Non-Linear Maps
Fighting a different battle
Killzone: Shadow Fall may have prompted you to groan when it was unveiled in February for the PlayStation 4, but this is not an average first-person shooter. Unlike previous entries in the franchise, the action will take place in non-linear maps as opposed to claustrophobic corridors, allowing you to decide how you want...
E3 2013 PS4 Pre-Orders Soar After Sony's Press Conference
Shooting for the stars
Despite lagging behind the Xbox One at some UK retailers prior to E3 2013, pre-orders for the PlayStation 4 have practically exploded following the platform’s impressive showing in Los Angeles. Blockbuster – who were recently
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day Two
Rollin', rollin'
Sony's live coverage from PlayStation's E3 2013 booth is continuing today, with gameplay demonstrations for DriveClub, Watch Dogs, and Killzone: Shadow Fall. There'll also be a quick look at three free-to-play titles: Warframe, Blacklight Retribution, and
E3 2013 Er, The Last Guardian Is Actually Still in Development
And the saga continues
The Last Guardian isn’t dead. Despite comments from SCEA president Jack Tretton that seemed to insinuate that the title had pegged it, Worldwide Studios America's Scott Rohde has dismissed his boss’ claims, revealing that the title is definitely “still alive”, even though the firm doesn’t have any new details to...
Feature Eight New PS4 Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar
Shrunken down to size
The big moments at E3 may be reserved for hardware reveals and blockbuster exclusives, but the indie sector is undeniably becoming increasingly important for platform holder Sony. The Japanese giant has made a huge push in this area over the past few years, and as its press conference evidenced earlier in the week, it’s not...
E3 2013 The Order: 1886 Pits Mankind Against an Ancient Foe
Not the London you know
We’ve been craving a game set in Victorian London for practically eons now – it was one of the first things that we thought about when the trademark registrations for The Order: 1886 originally leaked – so you can perhaps appreciate our excitement when the first trailer for Ready At Dawn’s brand new PlayStation 4...
E3 2013 Media Molecule Unfolds New Tearaway Trailer
Cardboard cut-out
This year’s E3 may have been light on new PlayStation Vita announcements yet again, but at least the lovely Tearaway is right around the corner. To celebrate the game’s latest showcase in Los Angeles, developer Media Molecule has crafted this new trailer, which demonstrates the title’s whimsical art style and cute platforming...
E3 2013 The Dark Sorcerer Rises in Extended Technology Demo
"What mask?"
Much like last year’s Kara technology demonstration, The Dark Sorcerer is Quantic Dream’s latest experiment for the PlayStation 4. The video is running in realtime on the next generation console, and represents the first version of the French studio’s latest engine. However, the developer stresses that the footage is not...
E3 2013 Sony's Dropping the PSN Pass System for PS4
No annoying codes
Now that Sony’s revealed that you’ll need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play PlayStation 4 games online, the company’s announced that it’s ditching the PSN Pass system currently present in its first-party games. However, that’s not stopping other publishers from implementing their own version if they choose...
E3 2013 See the PS4 Camera in Action in the Playroom
Watching you
While the enhanced PlayStation 4 camera doesn’t come bundled with the console, it’s still being touted as an integral part of the system’s setup. This brand new trailer deployed by PlayStation Japan shows off an augmented reality demo known as the ‘Playroom’, which uses a combination of the camera and the DualShock 4 to...
E3 2013 inFAMOUS: Second Son Gameplay Footage Flies Like a Bird
Giving the Cole shoulder
Who said that next generation games are indistinguishable from existing releases? inFAMOUS: Second Son may not appear to be blowing off the doors from a gameplay perspective, but it sure looks clean for an open world game, doesn’t it? The first gameplay trailer embedded below shows protagonist Delsin Rowe zooming around...
E3 2013 Did Jack Tretton Just Put a Bullet in The Last Guardian?
Anticipated exclusive is on hiatus
We really thought that this was going to be the year that The Last Guardian puffed out its feathers in glorious high resolution on the PlayStation 4 – but it sounds like the title may have been put back on the shelf. Following a promising message from creative director Fumito Ueda earlier in the year – which...
E3 2013 Watch the Highlights from the Sony PlayStation Press Conference
Magic moments
If you were anywhere but the United States last night, you’d have either had a hard time staying awake – or just given up altogether and slept right through Sony’s most important press conference in years. And what a show you missed. For those of you who were sleeping – and even those who managed to brave the night – point...
E3 2013 Check Out Killzone: Shadow Fall's Stylish Box Art
Good and evil
It may not be quite as eye-catching as that incredible inkblot mock-up, but we’re still rather fond of Killzone: Shadow Fall’s official box art. The package demonstrates the divide between the ISA and the Helghast, and even incorporates the shape of the leather fastener on the redesigned antagonists’ masks. Interestingly, it...
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day One
Tune in
The press conferences may be done and dusted, but that doesn’t mean that the E3 action’s over. Sony will be broadcasting live gameplay demos and interviews from its PlayStation Booth all week, and you can tune in courtesy of the video embedded below. In all, the publisher’s promising over 40 demonstrations, ranging from PlayStation 4...
News Sony: Financial Backbone Will Be 'Much Healthier, Much Earlier' with PS4
Platform holder's not breaking the bank
Let’s not beat around the bush, the PlayStation 4’s price point was a bit of shock. While we’d heard inklings that the company was going to price its next generation system much lower than previous efforts, very few imagined that it would hit $399.99. And that’s prompted some pundits to question...
Talking Point Did Sony Do Enough to Win the Battle of the E3 2013 Press Conferences?
Presentation punch-out
The LA Convention Centre may have only just opened its doors for E3 2013, but the primary press conferences are now over for another year. After a long day of media briefings from Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA, Sony finally
E3 2013 This Is How PS4's Social Functions Will Work
Fancy bedroom not included
Aside from the fancy visuals and new games, the unmistakable advantage of upgrading to the PlayStation 4 is demonstrated in the cringe-inducing trailer embedded below. While we’ve become accustomed to the clunky interface of the PlayStation 3 over the years, the next generation console will offer a much more refined...
E3 2013 Greatness Awaits in PlayStation's Latest Commercial
The circus master of games
To cap off an exciting evening of E3 announcements, Sony has released a brand new commercial for the PlayStation brand. The advertisement – which leaked almost word-for-word earlier in the year – shows an enthusiastic ringleader with slicked back hair walking into a theatre of activity. You’ll spot a number of famous...
E3 2013 Yes, the PlayStation 4 Is Region Free
Of course it is
Considering the strides that it’s made to appease gamers in other areas, you didn’t think that Sony was going to go and region lock the PlayStation 4, did you? Good, because it’s not. Writing on Twitter overnight, a nonchalant Shuhei Yoshida revealed that the next generation console will be “region free”. However, it’s...
E3 2013 Put Your Hands Together for This DriveClub Trailer
Big beats
Sony confirmed overnight that DriveClub will be available as a launch title for the PlayStation 4 – and PlayStation Plus subscribers will score a free version of the game as part of their membership on launch day. Judging by the terminology being used by SCEA executive Jack Tretton on stage, we’re guessing that this giveaway will...
