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A closed multiplayer beta for Battlefield Hardline is now online for PlayStation 4 and PC. Players interested in taking part can sign up here. This was announced last night at EA’s press conference. In addition to this the publisher has confirmed that the UK release date of the title will …

The race to declare a ‘winner’ of E3 each year can often verge on the idiotic and essentially comes down to a host of immeasurably subjective criteria. If you’re a Halo nut then obviously Microsoft’s presentation would have excited the most. If for some reason you like balancing plastic figures …

YouTube will finally arrive on the PlayStation 4 later this year. The long–awaited app will become one of the official social options available to PS4 users via the Share button. Players will be able to upload their in-game footage directly to YouTube using just their controller. Users will also have …

Activision has released a new trailer for the latest Call of Duty title, Advanced Warfare. The video gave fans a first look at the title’s gameplay, featuring a group of US Marines dropped into Seoul, South Korea as a part of the ‘Induction’ mission. This footage was shown at last …

Rockstar has finally confirmed what has been long rumoured – GTA V is heading to next-gen consoles and PC. The game was reveled as part of Sony’s E3 press conference last night, but will be released across all three platforms. Due for release this autumn, the new release promises across-the-board …

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Sony has announced the name of its next Uncharted game and given it a 2015 release date. It is called Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. A teaser trailer was shown for the game, but Sony has still to reveal much about the game. It was a understated ending to a …

Sony has announced it has signed ANOTHER exclusive content deal, this time with Warner Bros for Batman: Arkham Knight. Exclusive missions and modes will be available to PS4 owners. We know, these stories are getting a bit silly now. The announcement was made as part of a special slot for …

Grand Theft Auto V is coming to PS4, Sony has announced. The Rockstar game was showcased during the firm’s pre-E3 press conference. Andrew House, Sony’s CEO, has a close relationship with the Housers, having signed GTA III and GTA: Vice City on PS3. The game will launch this Christmas. And …