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The beta release of Bungie’s Destiny is now set for July, Activision Blizzard revealed during its quarterly financial report. The beta’s release window was originally targeted for Spring 2014, and subsequently adjusted to Summer 2014 earlier this year. It will arrive on PS3 and PS4 first, and shortly after on …
Read More »Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare platforms confirmed; Sledgehammer not making PS3 and 360 versions
The next Call of Duty won’t be released on Wii U, it seems. Amazon listings confirm Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC but not for Nintendo’s machine. We already knew the game will be released on November 4th. "Call of Duty: Advanced …
Read More »New Call of Duty game reveal this weekend
The next title in the Call of Duty franchise will be unveiled this Sunday, according to a new teaser page for the game. The page reads Get Ready for a New Era of Call of Duty,” and shows images of a soldier and what appears to be the Golden Gate …
Read More »PlayStation recruits ad agency to ‘reposition’ PlayStation Plus.
Sony has recruited ad agency Work Club help push PlayStation Plus across Europe. The agency will ‘rebrand and reposition’ the PS Plus service, according to CampaignLive. For those that don’t know, PS Plus is the subscription service available for PS3, PS4 and PS Vita that allows for online gaming on …
Read More »VIDEO: Hellraid ditches PS3 and 360, goes next-gen
Techland’s fantasy battler Hellraid has officially gone next-gen. The game was announced last year for PS3 and Xbox 360 but has now been confirmed instead for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC some time later this year. It’s powered by the same engine behind Techland’s other upcoming first person …
Read More »Ten cars and five tracks included in free PS+ DriveClub edition; 1080p/30fps confirmed
Evolution Studios has detailed exactly what gamers will get in the free version of DriveClub that will be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. The PS Plus Edition of the game will be available on the same day as the full release," game director Paul Rustchynsky said on the PlayStation Blog. …
Read More »Over 1,000 developers self-publish on PlayStation
More than 100 indie games in the works for PS4 and Vita
Read More »VIDEOS: Loads of new indie games announced for PS4
Sony has at an American press event announced ten new indie game releases for PS4. Amongst the selection are the hugely popular Spelunky (which will offer cross-buy for existing PS3 and Vita owners), Cave-like 2D shmup Jamestown Plus and multiplayer sword fighting title Nidhogg. Also on the list are Skulls …
Read More »GAME offering next-gen trade-in deals this bank holiday weekend
A bank holiday trade-in deal at GAME is offering either PS4 or Xbox One at a discount. The retailer is offering 100 trade-in for either a 250GB or 320GB PS3 console with five games, meaning a new PS4 can be had for 249.99. Those who take advantage will also get …
Read More »Sky Go and Now TV apps confirmed for PS4
Broadcaster Sky has confirmed two new streaming video apps for PS4 and one for PS3. Sony’s latest console will this summer receive non-contract sports, movies and entertainment streaming service Now TV as well as Sky Go, which allows subscribers to access much of their TV content without the need for …
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