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Sony has confirmed a new The Last of Us Remastered-themed PS4 bundle will launch July 29th, exclusively in Canada. The Playstation US Blog details the product, which includes a PlayStation 4 console, a DualShock 4 controller and a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered. Notably, the package will …
Read More »Sony site lists Journey and The Unfinished Swan for PS4
Two additional PS3 titles look as if they may be getting a release on PS4. NeoGaf spotted a (now altered) list of titles on Sony’s official Gamescom site detailing the games that will be playable at next month’s show. Included in the PS4 list are Journey, The Unfinished Swan and …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix ‘Limited Edition’ joins December launch
Square Enix has announced a limited edition for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix compilation. A post on the PlayStation US Blog reveals the special edition will include a Disney pin of Sora and Mickey, adding that the offering can be picked up just by pre-ordering the standard version …
Read More »Sony agrees to $15m settlement in 2011 PSN data breach suit
Sony has agreed to a preliminary settlement of $15m in a class action lawsuit regarding its 2011 security breach. The data breach – which resulted in the theft of names, addresses and possibly credit card data belonging to 77m PSN user accounts – had previously earned SCEE a fine of …
Read More »Vita title Freedom Wars will get boxed release after fan pressure
Freedom Wars had been scheduled for a digital-only release on Vita in Europe, but Sony has changed its mind. You’ve let us know here on PlayStation Blog, on forums and on social media that you really wanted to see a full title card release for the game,” Sony social man …
Read More »Wii U purchase intent jumps 50% as PS4 falls post-E3
The number of consumers who say they plan on buying a Wii U doubled after E3 in June. That’s according to an IHS survey reported by Games Industry, which questioned 1,000 core gamers before and after the LA showcase. Prior to the show 14 per cent of respondents said they …
Read More »Ratchet & Clank Collection lands on US Vitas this week
The Ratchet & Clank Collection will arrive tomorrow for US Vita owners, Sony has announced. The compilation packs the franchise’s PS2 trilogy – including Ratchet & Clank, Going Commando, and Up Your Arsenal. Ratchet & Clank Collection launched worldwide on PS3 in 2012, while the Vita release launched in Europe …
Read More »Naughty Dog promises ‘very stable’ 60fps for The Last of Us: Remastered
The inclusion of an optional toggle between 30 and 60 frames per second in PS4 title The Last of Us: Remastered doesn’t mean that 60fps support is flaky. That’s according to community strategist Arne Meyer who speaking to Videogamer has dismissed concerns about the title’s ability to sustain a solid …
Read More »PS4 top-selling console for sixth consecutive month in US
PlayStation 4 led US hardware sales for the sixth consecutive month and remains the life-to-date leader for next-gen hardware, Sony has announced. The news arrives alongside NPD’s June 2014 report, which shows a major (106 per cent) year-over-year increase in hardware revenue driven by console sales. The 106 percent increase …
Read More »PlayStation Gamescom press conference confirmed for August 12th
The PlayStation Gamescom press conference will take place on August 12th. That is the day before EA’s press conference, which this year is held on the publisher’s booth on the Wednesday. PlayStation’s event will start at 7pm local time (6pm UK time). Expect some European details and release date for …
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