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It was Gamescom 2009 and Andrew House had just finished his first press conference as SCEE boss. His first extended stay on stage in front of millions. A fellow journalist and I were hovering outside when House came out to greet us. How did I do?” he said. It quickly …
Read More »Canada-exclusive The Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle arrives this week
Sony has confirmed a new The Last of Us Remastered-themed PS4 bundle will launch July 29th, exclusively in Canada. The Playstation US Blog details the product, which includes a PlayStation 4 console, a DualShock 4 controller and a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered. Notably, the package will …
Read More »Sony site lists Journey and The Unfinished Swan for PS4
Two additional PS3 titles look as if they may be getting a release on PS4. NeoGaf spotted a (now altered) list of titles on Sony’s official Gamescom site detailing the games that will be playable at next month’s show. Included in the PS4 list are Journey, The Unfinished Swan and …
Read More »You can watch 3D Blu-rays on your PS4 next week
The PS4 will get 3D Blu-ray support next week, Sony has announced. As part of its first major update since April, the service will means users can watch 3D movies via the system, just like they can on PS3. Xbox One is also getting 3D Blu-ray support in August’s update. …
Read More »Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris lands in December
Crystal Dynamics isometric action adventure game Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris will launch in December. Initially revealed last month at E3, IGN now reports the upcoming title will launch December 9th on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Temple of Osiris is the sequel to Lara Croft and …
Read More »PS3 overtakes Wii U in Japan to become top-selling home console again
The PS3 has once again become the top-selling home console in Japan, according to the latest sales data from Famitsu. Sony’s 2006 machine outpaced Nintendo’s divisive box by a mere 32 units sold last week. However, both firms’ home consoles were easily outsold by their respective flagship handhelds, the Vita …
Read More »Wii U purchase intent jumps 50% as PS4 falls post-E3
The number of consumers who say they plan on buying a Wii U doubled after E3 in June. That’s according to an IHS survey reported by Games Industry, which questioned 1,000 core gamers before and after the LA showcase. Prior to the show 14 per cent of respondents said they …
Read More »Naughty Dog promises ‘very stable’ 60fps for The Last of Us: Remastered
The inclusion of an optional toggle between 30 and 60 frames per second in PS4 title The Last of Us: Remastered doesn’t mean that 60fps support is flaky. That’s according to community strategist Arne Meyer who speaking to Videogamer has dismissed concerns about the title’s ability to sustain a solid …
Read More »Clint Dempsey loses his Seattle Xbox logo for PS4 version of FIFA 15
American World Cup hero Clint Dempsey will don different kits on the PS4 and Xbox One versions of FIFA 15. That’s because Dempsey’s club team, the Seattle Sounders, is sponsored by Xbox – which obviously works well on the Xbox One release but may prove problematic on PS4. Therefore the …
Read More »PS4 Destiny bundle only available at GameStop in certain European countries
The white PlayStation 4 and Destiny bundle will be available exclusively at GameStop in some countries in Europe. Those in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Nordics, Spain and Switzerland will only be able to get the Destiny bundle at GameStop. Meanwhile those in France can pick up it from Micromania. …
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