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Sony has demonstrated a convincing commitment to indie at its E3 press conference, calling numerous independent developers to the stage as it insisted that small studios and self publishing are vital to the PlayStation 4. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida opened the discussion of indies at the event. "We are …
Read More »SONY: Final Fantasy Versus XIII becomes FF XV on PS4; Kingdom Hearts III announced
Final Fantasy Versus XIII has finally been seen in public, but it’s undergone a name change. Now titled Final Fantasy IV, the game appears to use the next generation engine shown off at last year’s E3. Final Fantasy IV is set in a similar universe to Final Fantasy XIII, blending …
Read More »SONY: 40 first-party games in development for PS4
There are 40 first-party games in development for the PS4, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has announced. Speaking at the company’s E3 2013 press conference Yoshida said that of those titles, 20 would be launched within the first year of launch. He added that a third of …
Read More »SONY: Killzone, Driveclub and Knack confirmed as launch titles
Three titles have been confirmed for PlayStation 4’s launch line-up. Sony announced during its E3 press conference that Killzone: Shadow Fall, DriveClub and Knack will all be available on day one for the firm’s next generation console. All three were among the main first-party titles unveiled alongside the new device …
Read More »SONY: New IP The Order 1866 announced for PlayStation 4
Ready At Dawn and Sony’s Santa Monica studio are working on a brand new franchise for PS4. Entitled The Order 1866, it takes place in an alternative England, where characters dress like medieval knights, wield Steampunk guns and pilot airships. No gameplay was shown but the in-game cutscene shown implies …
Read More »E3 2013: Sony reveals new IP The Order
Alternate history steampunk shooter in works at Ready at Dawn and Santa Monica Studios
Read More »E3 2013: UPDATED: PS4 form factor revealed
Long awaited shape and look of next-gen Sony console unveiled at E3 press conference
Read More »SONY: PlayStation 4 finally revealed – see it here
The look of the PlayStation 4 has finally been revealed. Andrew House unveiled the sleek new console during tonight’s E3 press conference. As you can see from the picture, it retains the smooth black matt finish of the redesigned PS3, dropping the curves in favour of a more solid, square …
Read More »E3 2013: Sony still pushing PS3 with new lineup
Commitment as strong as ever' for seven-year old console
Read More »SONY: Batman and GTA exclusives confirmed for PS3
Exclusive content and bundles for major third-party games are coming to PlayStation 3. Sony’s Jack Tretton announced the platform holder is rekindling its partnership with Warner Bros to bring PS3 owners exclusive skins for Batman: Arkham Origins, including one based on the classic 1960s TV show. Both previous Arkham titles …
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