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@belmont loved sonic, shinobi, super Monaco 1&2, castle of illusion.....there were so many. I've got over 20 games and their cardboard boxes. Always thought it would be worth a fortune. Nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia every now and then though.

@belmont I've never looked into having it repaired, everything else works fine, haven't thought to use speakers. I'll give it a try. The screen seems pretty tiny next to the vita now though and it feels so big in your hands. Still fills me with joy every time I pick it up as it brings back memories of playing Olympic gold multiplayer on the school field. I have the master gear adaptor and a magnifying attachment too. I was all over the GameGear.

@belmont my GameGear has no sound either but the tv tuner no longer picks up tv stations as its analogue and the tv signal in the UK is now digital. I used it as my main tv when I was in Uni so got plenty of use out of it. Shame though, I love the YouTube app on vita I would use the iPlayer app too. I hope the BBC changes it's mind.

I work for the communications ombudsman and deal with complaints about broadband speeds on a daily basis. Interestingly, there is no requirement for service providers to offer download speeds over 28kbps, which is equivalent to dial-up. Furthermore, some customers who opt for fibre optic broadband have a fibre optic cable from the exchange up to the green box on their street, but then have to put up with a copper cable from the green box to their home. It would require major legislation to change this, but there is no indication that this will happen any time soon. I currently enjoy, 4.5mbps dowload speeds on a good day so it appears as though I will be unable to use PlayStation Now. For now anyway.

This looks awesome! Can't wait to play a proper next gen fright-fest.

@Cowboysfan-22, I've read that it is part of the IGC for the US as well as EU so fear not, you can scare your socks off too.

@MadchesterManc I have to agree that the ps3 version was a touch spoiled by the bugs. I would have got a platinum trophy if the bugs didn't get in the way. I have to admit though despite the bugs it's one of the best games I have ever played.

IGN has reported that Bethesda VP of Development, Peter Hines, has taken to Twitter to clear-up the issue:

We have been working on the CMS that runs our sites. A bug caused platforms that don't exist to show up for some games Sorry for confusion.
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) January 9, 2014

I'm a bit gutted really, I would have loved stepping into a next gen Skyrim. Oh well, I'll have to wait for elder scrolls online.

The trailers for this have looked pretty impressive and have piqued my interest but I don't think we know enough about it to get too excited. I'm hoping for more news in the coming weeks/months that will excite me and make deep down a must have. The free to play titles so far released on ps4 haven't grabbed me as much as I thought they would so here's hoping this can buck that trend.

@Gamer83 I think AC IV is easily the best game in the series so far, I love the way they have fused the best elements of far cry 3 into the mix too. I also think that the naval combat is so much better than AC III. I haven't quite finished AC IV yet because there are so many ps4 games vying for my attention, but I'm enjoying it.

@Gamer83 I feel the same way really. It was nice in the early iterations of the game to jump into Desmond for a while to break up the gameplay and I thought it was an interesting diversion in the story.

I thought that we'd end up playing an assassins creed game in the present day or near future as Desmond, running around a modern day city and I was totally on board.

The current games have kind of ruined that initial buzz though. The "out of animus" sections now feel disjointed in my opinion. I wonder if Ubisoft have made a rod for their own back though and now feel that removing these parts of the game will make the current games non assassins creedy, if that makes sense?

I think that if you could opt out of leaving the animus, this would be a compromise that everyone could agree to. It can be a buzz kill being forced into the modern day when you are trying to get on with the job of pirating.

I voted for all of the above. I'm incredibly excited for the witcher 3 though too. I'm saving all my Christmas money for all of the upcoming ps4 delights. 2014 will be a corker for games in my opinion. Maybe the best of this century so far. I am so excited with anticipation.

I got all of the above in my email, not even sure if I'm going to use any of them to be fair. Thank you Sony and merry Christmas everyone.

Merry Christmas everyone! Here's to a brilliant 2013 and an even better 2014. Hope everyone has a PlayStation of some description to keep them warm this festive season.

Loved both of these games but I'm an adult. There are ratings on games for a reason. My stepdaughter's boyfriend is 14 and plays 18 certificate games. I think it's poor parenting to allow childeren access to adult material but every parent is different. What offends one person amuses another. But many people still belive gaming is a child only passtime which is something that I believe needs to change.

@Confused_Dude I agree, some footage of the review would be appreciated. Might help make my mind up. I can see twitch and u-stream becoming inundated with user videos of their own dancing abilities. Especially with a bit of christmas cheer to loosen them up.

I like the light bar and I think the touchpad is a genius idea. In Killzone it essentially adds 5 extra buttons to the pad, up down, left, right and... in I guess is the best way to put it. PC gamers are always talking about hotkeys and the like making their games better, so I think the touch pad could end up being a game changer. I do hope so, I think the dualshock 4 is an inspired piece of kit.

Skyrim blew me away!! It really did change the way I view games. This looks awesome too. I take on board the subscription fee point that Sammy makes but if it's a good enough game then I'll happily pay a nominal fee to play online. You only have to pay while you are playing, there won't be any minimum term agreement I'm pretty sure of that.

I wouldn't be surprised if this did achieve a kind of cult status, which may help future iterations of the game. I do feel that many reviewers look at games from their own standpoint and not necessarily from that of the target audience. I think to get an opinion from a child regarding a child's game is a great idea. I haven't played Knack but was considering it as a launch purchase. The poor reviews scared me off though and I bought need for speed rivals instead. Reviews are great as a guide, but people generally react in their own way and one person could love something that someone else hates. I may be tempted to try this at a later date when the price has come down. I liked Contrast, I thought it was a charming little game and the critics pretty well slated it.

@ZSKyle Thanks for the reply Kyle, its very refreshing to receive a comment from one of the game's developers and great news that a patch is coming to help with matchmaking. I was really looking forward to playing Blacklight: Retribution as from what I've read it's one of the stronger free to play titles. I understand why people are unhappy having to grind or pay for better kit but what do they expect with a free to play game? I'm loving the chance to try new free to play gaming experiences on ps4 and salute Zombie Studios for leading the way on that front.

I downloaded the game last night but have yet to find a game, the system searches for matches and just gives up. I'll try later this evening to see if its any better. I was really disappointed as I've heard many good things about this game.

Ah, I was under the impression it was only free to play. I didn't realise there was a paid version as well. I think the trailers look great and I love the basic design, its so cute. Can't wait for the reviews to start coming in, I'm looking forward to finding out more about this one.

I like it a lot, it's a mixture of Facebook's news feed and the feature on Vita on the home screen for each game. I think there should be a way to filter the information though. I'd like to be able to create folders in the new xmb too. I can see it getting tiresome down the line when I've got lots of games. I'm not the first to have commented on this feature though.

I read after the US ps4 launch that the playroom was a tech demo and I would agree with this statement. There isn't enough meat on it to call it a game but it does distract you for a short time. I love the cameras functions and am glad I bought the device with my ps4 but to keep that opinion, I'm going to need to see more in the way of support in games. I was disappointed that Killzone: Shadow Fall didn't have move support, especially after Killzone 3 nailed it so well. We can but hope for a patch to include it later but I'm sceptical that it will happen. I think Sony will be doing more things with camera support soon, I can't wait to see what the future brings.

I've had the same issue with the assassins creed IV: black flag dlc, wasn't sure if it was a fault. I'll just have to keep trying. At least I have a reason for it not working now.

I think this game looks amazing, it gives me the impression that there will be plenty of jump out of your skin moments and plenty of action. The graphics look very next gen too. Can't wait to see more about this game, 2014 has some very exciting titles on the way.

@TheMonkeyBongo I did the same without thinking about reporting it. It is curious why Sony wouldn't forewarn people it was happening. I wonder if it is connected to PS4 or pre orders or what. As for irregular activity, I'm stumped with that one.

I didn't even realise it was a big issue that many were experiencing. I just clicked on the forgotten password link and reset through my email. It was very simple. I wonder what irregular activity I was showing. Ha ha

@ztpayne7 I'm with you on rock band. I spent a fortune buying the Beatles guitars and loads of dlc. I was off work unwell for about a year when it was in its hayday and got pretty depressed. Rock Band and guitar hero really did help me cheer up. When you nail a difficult track you get a sense of achievement that I rarely feel when playing other genres. The whole family can join in too, there realy is nothing like playing local multiplayer with a full band. I don't care how god someone is, the fun of sharing the experience is magical.

@Gemuarto far cry 3 can be very frustrating at times, especially when you are just about to clear a camp and an animal wanders over and kills you!! There were plenty of throw your pad moments but I don't think that would have happened if it wasn't a great game. I wouldn't have bothered to carry on playing if there was nothing to the game or I wasn't enjoying it. I don't think its fair to call it garbage because it is challenging at times.

Having not played Oblivion, I jumped straight into the series with Skyrim. I was blown away when playing as it was sooo good. I'd never played a game as deep or rewarding before and after ploughing 200+ hours into it I got annoyed by the bugs, the only reason I haven't got a platinum trophy. After finishing Skyrim, I tried Oblivion and noticed how dated it was next to the newer iteration. This meant I didn't perservere with it quite as much as I perhaps should. I imagine that had I experienced it when it was released I'd have been as captivated as everyone seems to have been with it.

Killzone 3 using the move and sharpshooter attachment was pretty exciting for me too. I'll never understand why the sharpshooter didn't take off, I love it and am quietly hoping that Killzone: Shadow Fall has this functionality too, even if it comes via a post release patch. The immersion of seeing your target and pulling the trigger made the game and the peripheral for me.

I'm moist after hearing this news. Can't wait for more juicy tidbits.

@dudey300 while ocarina of time may be a nintendo game it is still one of my favourite games. That and Goldeneye really do keep the N64 up there as one of my favourite consoles ever. I must admit though, I am very very excited for 29 November and my new PS4.

@get2sammyb that video is awesome! Oh the memories. I remember how impressed I was with the graphics. Considering it was the PS2 I'm still impressed. I may have to hook up my PS2 tonight for a scare fest before bed.

Silent Hill 2 for me. I can remember having to put the lights on playing that. I loved the atmosphere, the scary nurses, Pyramid head and the screeching noise your radio made when danger was close is something that haunted my dreams at the time. I've got goosebumps just thinking about it.

@ShogunRok I agree completely with you about the stereo. If you want to listen to music whilst playing games and don't want to pay put the radio on, or buy an mp3 dock. You can utilise voice chat then too. I don't understand why this would make someone cancel their pre-order.

Need for speed rivals is going to benefit greatly from this news. Particularly as The Crew has been delayed. If I'm not mistaken there is only one driving/racing game at launch now.

This sounds awesome to me. I'm picturing standing holding the sharpshooter, wearing the VR headset, totally immersed. We just need a 360° treadmill and total immersion will be complete. seiously though, I'm really excited about the possibilities this could offer. I don't care if Sony support Oculus Rift or make their own peripheral, I just want to use it.

It will be interesting to see what content will make it to the UK. Gamescom announcements about tv services on the horizon I think.

@Grockumus I remember when this site was Movemodo, and I loved it. I still love my sharpshooter attachment and hope it isn't ignored on PS4. I do think Push Square is a more creditable site though and have much more respect for reviews and scores from this site.

@get2sammyb I would agree that it's a big coup, its nice to see more British tracks, reminds me of the old TOCA games. Polyphony just need to sort out the damage modelling and we have the perfect driving sim.

I can't believe you guys have never heard of the Goodwood festival of speed or the hill climb race. It's a massive event where former f1 stars and other pro racing drivers race a time trial style hill climb. It's on TV every year. It's a nice addition to the track list. I'm impressed. I hope GT makes it to PS4. I swore the last of us would be my final PS3 purchase.

Does anyone know how many places there are on the beta?

Injustice: Gods Among Us on the Vita? I'll buy that for a dollar.

@MadchesterManc That's exactly how it works. As long as you home console is connected to your internet and your psp/vita are connected to a WiFi signal it should work. I use it to stream play tv or the BBC iPlayer to my psp or vita mostly. I'm pretty excited for remote playing games though. Try it out, if Sony can get it to work like they claim, it could be a killer usp. If you can get a pre owned vita for £99 then don't put it off. I don't know anyone who owns a vita who regrets buying it. I love mine.

@KALofKRYPTON I agree that PS+ makes a big difference to the price of digital titles, I just wonder what proportion of PS store users are PS+ subscribers. I'm not currently registered for PS+ and won't be until later in the year when I get my hands on the PS4.

Physical copies of games are generally cheaper than the digital alternatives too. Look on the PlayStation store and you'll find titles retailing at £39.99 when you can shop around and pick up a physical copy for £25. I can't be the only one who has noticed. And I agree with both previous comments. Who doesn't like to see a huge collection of games next to their console? I know I do.

PS Eye, second DS4 and a couple of games... Starter pack if you will.

It's a double edged sword. It's like the mind games Sir Alex Ferguson used to employ at Manchester United. Praise your enemy's strongest asset and lul them into a false sense of security.

@TheRealBatman Have you considered a pre owned vita, or sharing one with your sister. I don't regret buying my vita one bit. I love it, I'd just like it to receive the support the system deserves. I hope Killzone: Mercenaries is the title it looks like it will be.