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PlayStation’s UK group marketing manager Tom Whitaker discusses the company’s plans for the launch of the VR headset, and its potential once it is in consumers’ hands. Who do you see buying PlayStation VR? Is it primarily core gamers, or could it go mainstream? There’s definitely interest in PlayStation VR …
Read More »You’ll have to unplug PSVR if you want to use HDR with your PS4
With PSVR’s launch just days away Sony has revealed that you will be unable to use HDR features when PSVR is plugged in. The new PSVRFAQ revealed that the processing box that is required for PSVR does not support HDR. This means that anyone wanting to use their PS4 with …
Read More »Everything you need to know about PlayStation VR
PlayStation’s virtual reality headset comes to market alongside a swathe of new accessories and consoles. MCV looks at what’s needed and what’s not ahead of the new hardware’s High Street launch. PS4 – 259, Out Now | PS4 Pro – 349, November 10th Both the normal PS4 and the PS4 …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Comic Con organisers hire new COO
Tete joins MCM Central, VideoGamer lands junior content editor,Crossley joins Creative England andKonami’s Edwards moves to Sony. New COO for Comic Con organiser Board member Gital Tete has been appointed as COO of MCM Central, the firm behind London’s Comic Con, amongst other pop culture events. She will take from …
Read More »Driveclub VR discounted for Season Pass owners
Sony has confirmed the pricing details for PlayStation VR title Driveclub VR. Those who had hoped for a free upgrade to the existing game may be disappointed. The full title, which will be released physically and digitally, will be priced at 34.99. Anyone who had bought the Season Pass before …
Read More »PlayStation will lead premium VR market, say developers
Game makers have said that Sony’s PlayStation VR could become the sector’s market leader. Speaking to MCV, studios said that due to its comparatively low price point of 349, and the requirement of a 259 PS4, the hardware could quickly outsell its premium rivals – Oculus’ 549 Rift and HTC …
Read More ȣ149 PS4s are everywhere
A number of UK retailers are today offering the launch version of the PS4 for just 149. Tesco, Smyths, Argos, Game, John Lewis and ShopTo have all gone live with 149 offers for the pre-slim 500GB version of he PS4 bundled with a game. In most instances it’s new release …
Read More »Advertising Standards Authority confirms No Man’s Sky investigation
Controversial space exploration game No Man’s Sky is being investigated by the ASA over allegations that its marketing was deceptive. Eurogamer reports that the organisation has received several complaints” and that its investigation will examine how the game was presented on its Steam store page. Specifically, it is claimed that …
Read More »Adrift dev urges fans to ‘demand’ PSVR port
The studio behind virtual reality space adventure Adrift – sorry, Adr1ft – has called on fans to put pressure on the powers that be to have the game greenlit for PlayStation VR. Adrift was released on PC earlier this year and then on PS4 in the summer. However, many were …
Read More »Jon Edwards jumps from Konami to PlayStation
PlayStation has bolstered its UK marketing team with Jon Edwards joining as UK product manager. Edwards is an experienced marketing exec, having worked as brand and communications manager on Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer. At Sony, he will be working initially on Gran Turismo Sport, Horizon Zero …
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