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PS4 could launch at a lower price than its predecessor the PS3. Admittedly, the PS3 launched in the UK at an eye-watering 425. Launching PS4 above that would be ‘brave’ to say the least. But with the new console packing plenty of tech, just how low can we expect it …
Read More »Asda opens PS4 pre-orders
UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders. Customers are asked to pay 20 to reserve their machine – a first for the chain which has never before taken deposit payments on gaming hardware. We believe that the demand for …
Read More »Yoshida: We’d hate for all PS4 games to be FPSs
Revealing Mark Cerny's Knack first during PS4 unveiling an intentional decision to show off diversity
Read More »Indies speak on why they’re flocking to Sony
Jonathan Blow and Brian Provinciano describe their experiences with the console giant and Microsoft
Read More »Third-party devs surprised by PS4’s 8GB memory
Sony told developers console would ship with 4GB RAM, says Just Add Water CEO
Read More »Report: Next Xbox set for May 21st reveal
Durango will use development tools and APIs similar to those for Windows 8
Read More »Schafer: Double Fine toying with PS4
Tim Schafer says Sony asked what his studio wants from its next-gen console
Read More »Bushnell tips Xbox 720 to beat PS4 in next-gen race
Atari founder and video games veteran Nolan Bushnell has said he believes Microsoft will emerge victorious in the next-gen console war. "Microsoft, because of their strong software tools, will end up with much better products sooner and easier, in my estimation," Bushnell said on GameTrailers show Rollin’ With Nolan, as …
Read More »Full blown PS4 reveal before E3: reports
Sony plans to reveal more about the PlayStation 4 before E3, new reports have suggested. PCMag has heard from what it calls a source familiar with the Sony’s marketing strategy that the console maker is planning to reveal more details about the PS4 in either late April or early May. …
Read More »New Thief based on Unreal engine 3; Next-gen console SKUs will look "almost" identical to PC
Square Enix’s Thief is not being built using the much-touted Unreal Engine 4. UE4 has been used very much as the poster child of next-gen consoles, but sadly production on the stealth game began before UE4 became available. And with a release not currently scheduled on current-gen consoles, it’s fair …
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