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Warner Bros has confirmed that the wait for the Xbox One version of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes will be a short one. On Tuesday MCV revealed that, as per a statement from the publisher, the game will not be releasing on the Xbox One console on November 22nd”. However, a …
Read More »The PS4 is here! And PSN is struggling to cope
The next-gen is finally upon us following the North American launch of the PS4 last night. And almost predictably, as a result Sony’s PlayStation network is struggling to cope. Users have been reporting connection problems across the region, with attempts to get online being greeted with a warning message stating …
Read More »Amazon not guaranteeing Xbox One or PS4 before Christmas
The UK arm of online retailer Amazon cannot guarantee pre-Christmas delivery of either next-gen console for those who have yet to order. Its Xbox One page says that orders placed from November 13th may not be delivered before Christmas” and its PS4 page says customers who pre-order this console from …
Read More »VIDEO: Infamous Second Son coming in March
PlayStation 4-exclusive Infamous: Second Son will launch on Sony’s new console in March. Sucker Punch specifically announced that the game is set to arrive on March 21st, 2014. The date represents a slight delay from the studio’s previous February 2014 window. Second Son is the third title in the Infamous …
Read More »VIDEO: The Last of Us ‘Left Behind’ DLC teased
Naughty Dog has unveiled a teaser trailer showing off new DLC for The Last of Us. The ‘Left Behind’ content pack features Ellie journeying together with her friend Riley, a plotline that takes place before her adventures with Joel in the main campaign. The trailer (below) only states that the …
Read More »VIDEO: Destiny beta to launch first on PlayStation consoles
PS3 and PS4 owners will get first crack at beta testing Bungie’s Destiny, the studio has revealed. Bungie COO Pete Parsons announced the news earlier today during Spike’s PS4 All Access event. "We’re going to give first access to the PlayStation nation, PS4 and PS3 owners," Parsons said. The beta …
Read More »VIDEO: Naughty Dog reveals PS4 Uncharted game
Naughty Dog has announced a new Uncharted title is in development for PlayStation 4. The studio revealed the new title earlier today as part of Spike’s PS4 launch event. The teaser trailer (below) features the voice of a man in search of revenge for a past betrayal. Naughty Dog creative …
Read More »Sony takes over London skyline with PS4
No, you’re not seeing things. Those are the PlayStation symbols on a skyscraper. The PlayStation 4 launch is just two weeks away, but its not just the console itself that’s been keeping the guys at Sony busy. London’s OXO Tower has been conquered by the Sony UK team, which took …
Read More »WATCH: Sony’s UK PS4 TV ad
PlayStation UK has debuted its first UK TV ad for PlayStation 4. Going with the ‘For the Players’ tagline, the ad features the world of games mix with real life, and features Watch Dogs, DriveClub, Knack and Killzone, amongst others. It forms a central part in the firm’s biggest ever …
Read More »WATCH: South Park ridicules Xbox One vs PS4 showdown
Not strictly industry news but enjoyable all the same. The next episode of South Park looks set to be one of the greatest of all time. The creators of the satirical US cartoon, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, love their video games. We’ve already see barnstorming episodes based around World …
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