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There’s yet another PS4 hardware bundle available in the UK, this time from Very.co.uk. As spotted by Videogamer, the SingStar Ultimate Party bundle includes a console, controller, copy of the game and a PlayStation Camera for 399.99. There’s no need for microphones this time, of course, as the game allows …
Read More »‘Season Pass’ feature hits PSN marketplace
PS3 owners will soon be able to buy entire series of TV shows for a single lump sum on PSN. The digital marketplace’s Video Unlimited section will as of today allow people to buy access to specific TV series, even if some episodes have yet to be released. Once purchased …
Read More »The Unfinished Swan lands on PS4, Vita next week
The Unfinished Swan will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita later this month, developer Giant Sparrow has announced. A post on the PlayStation US Blog reveals the game will arrive in North America on October 28th. The mirrored post on the PlayStation Europe Blog confirms the game for an …
Read More »Still no ‘concrete info’ on Driveclub PS+ Edition as server problems persist
Two weeks on from its planned release in the US, Evolution is still unable to say when the free PlayStation Plus Edition of Driveclub is going to be released. Furthermore, while there does appear to have been some improvements to the game’s online features, significant problems persist. PS Plus Edition …
Read More »Rockstar warns of Grand Theft Auto V re-release beta scams
Rockstar is warning Grand Theft Auto fans to watch out for scams claiming to offer beta access to the upcoming re-release of GTA V. The warning comes from a newly added page on Rockstar’s official site. The studio clarifies that the upcoming re-release of the title on PC, PS4 and …
Read More »‘Majority’ of Driveclub players should now be able to connect online
Evolution that Driveclub should now be working for most – but not all – players. The flagship racing game will as of tomorrow been available for two weeks in the US (the same will be true of the UK on Friday) but is still suffering from a lack of online …
Read More »Limited edition PS4 bundle includes FIFA 15 and Minecraft for free
A special PS4 bundle is coming to retail that includes Minecraft and FIFA 15 for no extra cost. The pack is only available for a limited time at 349.99 The firm has also confirmed that the Glacier White PS4 is also coming to market for the same price. There has …
Read More »Evolution wants free Driveclub PS+ Edition out ‘as soon as possible’
There’s still no release date for the free PlayStation Plus version of Driveclub. The download was supposed to arrive alongside the full game last week and while buyers of the 34.99 PS+ Upgrade edition have at least been unable to download that, there’s still no sign of the much-touted PS+ …
Read More »PS4 did outsell Xbox One in the US in September as PSN enjoys record month
Contrary to previous predictions, PS4 DID outsell Xbox One in the US in September. Analyst Michael Pachter had said earlier this week that Microsoft had last month sold 325k units in the region and Sony 250k units. However, while neither NPR nor Sony or Microsoft have released actual numbers, NPD …
Read More »Evolution promises Driveclub improvements despite ‘server code bugs’
Developer Evolution has promised yet another update to PS4 racer Driveclub, although most players continue to report significant online issues with the game. However, the problems stem far beyond simply the volume of traffic on the game’s servers, director Paul Rustchynsky has admitted. We’ve got no limits to the amount …
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