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Platform holder says Activision’s upcoming shooter will be the biggest selling title for PS4 this year. SCEE boss Jim Ryan told CVG that Destiny will lead The Last of Us, FIFA, Call of Duty and Far Cry 4 in terms of sales this year. If I had to pick one, …
Read More »VIDEO: New Deep Down video arrives, but European release not yet confirmed
A new trailer for Capcom’s Deep Down suggests the action RPG is coming on very nicely. The Dark Souls-esque short of the still un-dated PS4 title points to the game being a visual performer, offering tactical combat and a range of assorted monsters to tackle. Less positive, however, is confirmation …
Read More »VIDEO: PS4 exclusive Let it Die will be free-to-play
The latest release from acclaimed game director Suda51 will be free-to-play. Let it Die was unveiled earlier this week during Sony’s E3 2014 press conference as an exclusive for the PS4. But now creator Suda51 has revealed to Destructoid that the title will use the free-to-play business model. Additional details …
Read More »Sony talks latest The Last Guardian E3 no-show
Another E3, another no-show for PS3 (or PS4?) outing The Last Guardian. Sony asserted on Monday that the game is most definitely still alive following the publication of a now redacted report claiming its cancellation. So why on earth was it not featured at Sony’s press event? "There were a …
Read More »Magicka 2 PC release confirmed
Magicka 2 will launch on both PS4 and PC platforms, Paradox Interactive has confirmed. Though touted only as a PlayStation 4 title during Sony’s E3 press briefing, Paradox has confirmed in a new press release that the game will also launch on Windows PC – Magicka’s original platform. The title …
Read More »Dead Island 2 confirmed for PC, Xbox One
Deep Silver has revealed Dead Island 2 will also be heading to PC and Xbox One, joining the previously confirmed PS4 version announced by Sony. While not an exclusive for Sony as we had originally understood, the PS4 edition still appears to be the definitive version – including certain exclusives, …
Read More »VIDEO: Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty dated for PS4
Everyone’s favourite Mudokon will make his debut on the PS4 later this month. Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty – the remake of the original 1997 release Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – will launch on PS4 on June 22 in North America and June 23 across Europe. The release date was revealed by …
Read More »From Software says "no plans" for Dark Souls II on PS4 or Xbox One
There’s bad news for those holding out for a next-gen re-release for Dark Souls II. No, not at this point,” the game’s global producer Atsuo Yoshimura told Gametrailers when asked about a PS4 or Xbox One port. We have no plans for that.” The developer added that the previously confirmed …
Read More »VIDEO: New The Order 1886 trailer confirms release date
Sony has announced a release date for delayed PS4 shooter The Order: 1886. The game was last month delayed from Q4 this year to 2015. We now know it will arrive on February 20th. The game takes place in an alternative history in the Victorian era where troops dabble in …
Read More »VIDEO: From Software’s Bloodborne PS4 exclusivity confirmed
Bloodborne will be an exclusive PS4 title, it has been confirmed. The game is indeed a co-production between SCE Japan Studios and From Software. It’s being directed by Demon Souls and Dark Souls guruHidetaka Miyazaki and is due out in spring 2015. Face your fears as you search for answers …
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