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Sony has confirmed that the PS4’s Party Chat functionality will not be locked behind the new PlayStation Plus paywall. In addition, functionality such as Netflix and free-to-play games will also be freely accessible to non-subscribers. This, along with the fact that PSN Friends Lists will be able to support up …
Read More »Battlefield 4 could also allow for cross-gen stats transfer
Players of Battlefield 4 may be offered the chance to carry over their stats and progress from the current-gen to the next. EA announced last week that those who buy FIFA 14 on PS3 or Xbox 360 – which is released in September – will be able to transfer much …
Read More »Sony to host quarterly indie dev events in London
Gatherings open to entire community; May start in September
Read More »FIFA Ultimate Team data CAN be carried from current to next-gen
EA has announced that those who buy into the current-gen FIFA 14 launch in September will not lose their Ultimate Team progress if they go next-gen. FIFA 14 launches on all manner of platforms (although not Wii U, remember) on September 27th. However, a shiny new Frostbite-powered next-gen versions will …
Read More »Xbox One could outnumber PS4 3-to-1 at launch, Xbox One price cut incoming?
Microsoft could win the first round of the next-gen battle through raw numbers, one analyst has claimed. Colin Sebastian says that supply chain checks suggest Microsoft may have the benefit of a 2-3x unit advantage at launch compared to Sony’s PS4". And with both machines quickly running out of pre-order …
Read More »VIDEO: 13 minutes of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag gameplay
Ubisoft has released an extremely exciting 13-minute gameplay video for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Game Director Ashraf Ismail takes us deeper into the world of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag with this new commented gameplay video,” the official blurb reads. Embark on a journey with Edward and discover his …
Read More »Rockstar renews Agent trademark
Agent, an elusive supposed PS3 exclusive that has been long forgotten by many could still feature in Rockstar’s plans. Siliconera reports that Take-Two has registered two new trademarks for Agent, both of which are for use with video games. Agent was first announced in June 2009. It was at the …
Read More »Analyst predicts Xbox One and PS4 shortages
Both the Xbox One and PS4 are likely to be in short supply upon their release later this year, one US analyst has predicted. Colin Sebastian told GameSpot that the complexity” of coordinating such launches means that "it is more likely than not that there will be initial shortages". Added …
Read More »EA bets on FIFA 14 for PS3 and 360; Ultimate Team overhauled
Forget Xbox One and PS4, as EA pledges to keep investing in current generation FIFA. On the eve of the next generation, FIFA 14 for PS3 and 360 promises to be the most advanced FIFA ever, the publisher told MCV. The firm has overhauled the game’s Ultimate Team mode, which …
Read More »Xbox One pre-orders "trending ahead" of Xbox 360; PS4 also beating PS3 pre-launch performance
Microsoft has said that pre-orders for the Xbox One are trending ahead” of those enjoyed by the Xbox 360 at the same stage in its pre-release cycle. Xbox One, which will launch this fall, has already seen impressive pre-order sales as consumers have signed up to be the first to …
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