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PlayStation Vita platformer Gravity Rush is getting a sequel… on PS4. Not only that, but a Remastered version of the original title is also on the way to Sony’s console. All that’s known of the new game, which was actually announced back in 2013 but without any mention of a …
Read More »Casino games studio Rising Tide acquired by Zynga
Zynga has acquired US-based casino games developer Rising Tide Games. The developer was founded in 2014 by ex-Zynga and Playtika execs Maytal Olsha, Stuart Zoble, Andrew Sega and Peter Franco. The move is part of Zynga’s plans to expand its offerings in the social casino gaming space. In 2013, the …
Read More »Need for Speed will not have microtransactions, no premium DLC planned
Developer Ghost Games has said that microtransactions will not be included in the upcoming Need for Speed, nor does it plan to charge for DLC. We plan to release a series of free content updates for Need for Speed. We currently have no plans for any paid DLC,” it said …
Read More »Gold, Silver, Steel Black and Crystal DualShock 4s incoming
Sony has unveiled four new colour variations for its PS4 controller, at least two of which are coming to the UK and Europe. Four new versions have been announced – Steel Black (which is kind of grey), Crystal, Gold and Silver. And the latter two have been confirmed as coming …
Read More »PS4 gets a price cut in Japan
Sony has cut 5,000 (30) off the price of the PS4 in Japan. The console currently retails for just shy of 40,000 (217) in the region. As of October 1st, however, this will be cut to 35,000 (190). It’s the first official price cut for the machine in the region. …
Read More »Dead Space and Real Racing among 23 mobile games killed by EA
Apps to be pulled from sale with no more updates in the future
Read More »Project Morpheus renamed PlayStation VR
But no news on launch date for hardware
Read More »Project Morpheus is now called PlayStation VR
Sony has unveiled a rebrand for its in-development virtual reality system. Having until now been known as Project Morpheus, the tech will from now on simply go by the name PlayStation VR. The name ‘PlayStation VR’ not only directly expresses an entirely new experience from PlayStation that allows players to …
Read More »VIDEO: Bloodborne’s first DLC is called The Old Hunters
Sony has confirmed the first piece of DLC for From Software’s successful action-RPG Bloodborne. The Old Hunters will explore the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth. It’s set in what is described as a nightmare world where hunters from the past are trapped forever”. As well as the …
Read More »Capcom announces a Resident Evil team-based FPS
Publisher Capcom has said it is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Resident Evil series with… a team-based first person shooter. Resident Evil Umbrella Corps has an air of Resident Evil Raccoon City about it, although infused with a big dose of modern FPS trappings. We know the game …
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