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Sony has listed the first games that will be available to pre-load for those who pre-order them digitally on PSN. Pre-loading allows users to download and install games ahead of their official release date. The games then automatically unlock at midnight on the day of release (although sometimes it can …
Read More »Destiny becomes a PlayStation exclusive in Japan
Bungie’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Destiny will be released exclusively on PS4 and PS3 on September 11th in Japan. The game launches on September 9th for PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One around the rest of the world. Microsoft has yet to release the Xbox One in Japan though, but …
Read More »Classic adventure game Another World hits PS4 next week
1991 Amiga and Atari ST release Another World is landing on PlayStation 4 consoles next week, publisher The Digital Lounge has announced. PlayStation blog reveals Eric Chahi’s classic adventure game will arrive for Sony’s new hardware on June 25th, packing redrawn backdrops and a cinematic soundtrack. Though Another World (also …
Read More »PS4 outsells Xbox One for fifth month in a row in US
Sony’s PlayStation 4 led US hardware sales in May, finishing ahead of Xbox One for the fifth consecutive month according to NPD’s latest monthly report. "PlayStation continues to be the best place to play for innovative IP, as PS4 was the preferred platform for May’s biggest releases, including Watch Dogs …
Read More »VIDEO: Grand Theft Auto V compared on PS4 and PS3
The extent of the visual upgrade between Grand Theft Auto V on PS4 and PS3 has been detailed in a new video. As compiled by Eurogamer, the demo video released at E3 suggests a significant upgrade has been applied to the game, with better texture resolution, a sharp increase in …
Read More »Minecraft on PS4 to feature touchpad support; PS3 upgrade discount confirmed
Mojang has detailed a number of new features scheduled for inclusion in the PS4 version of Minecraft. Developer 4J has implemented support for the DualShock 4’s touchpad for menu navigation and crafting, although it will remain completely optional. There will be a discount upgrade option for existing PS3 owners. The …
Read More »Reggie: Wii U beating Xbox One in three-horse next-gen console race
Wii U is currently battling it out for first place in the next-gen console war, according to Nintendo America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. The dirty little secret is if you look at life-to-date numbers, between Sony and Nintendo they’d be pretty close in terms of PS4 vs. Wii U, with Xbox …
Read More »PS4 to get exclusive GTA V content
Grand Theft Auto V is to receive exclusive content on PlayStation 4. What this will actually entail is yet to be revealed, however. Speaking to Kotaku, SCEA marketing VP John Koller said: I don’t think we announced anything publicly on that, but there will be. I thinkGTA V is a …
Read More »PlayStation Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition to receive exclusive Sony-themed content
PlayStation owners who buy Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition will receive Sony-themed content. Content based on The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus will be available to those who buy the game for PlayStation 3 and 4. The former will take the form of …
Read More »Sony: Destiny will be PS4’s biggest system-seller
Platform holder says Activision’s upcoming shooter will be the biggest selling title for PS4 this year. SCEE boss Jim Ryan told CVG that Destiny will lead The Last of Us, FIFA, Call of Duty and Far Cry 4 in terms of sales this year. If I had to pick one, …
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