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Sony has said that it intends to introduce PC remote play to PS4 in the near future. The functionality won’t be included in the upcoming 3.50 system update, but is in development and will, according to Sony, be released soon”. Also on the horizon is Dailymotion live streaming support. This …
Read More »Sony patents PlayStation VR motion-tracking glove
VR players may soon be able to have their real-life hand movements accurately recreated in game. A Sony patent is described at length in itsofficial paperworkas: Aglove interface objectcomprising at least one flex sensor configured to generate flex sensor data identifying a flex of at least one finger portion of …
Read More »It appears the end is nigh for PlayStation TV
Sony has discontinued the PlayStation TV in Japan, a little over two years after the machine first debuted in the territory. Game Informer reports that the news was revealed on the device’s official Sony product page. The future of the console began looking especially bleak in November when it was …
Read More »Sony patents motion-tracking glove for PlayStation VR
Control solution for virtual reality comprises a glove filled with filled flex and contact sensors which translate hand shapes and movements into virtual objects and actions
Read More »Naughty Dog apologises for using Assassin’s Creed artwork in Uncharted 4 trailer
That there was a new trailer for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End yesterday is not s surprise. That Assassin’s Creed made a cameo most definitely was. In one part of the trailer a painting is seen hanging on the wall. Unfortunately, the painting was actually a piece of Assassin’s Creed …
Read More »Assetto Corsa delayed on PS4 and Xbox One
The console version of cult PC racing sim Assetto Corsa has been delayed beyond its April release date. Publisher 505 Games has now said the game will arrive on June 3rd, saying that additional development time [has been] allowed to ensure the console release delivers the most polished experience for …
Read More »PS4 will sell 100+ million units, analyst predicts
Sony’s successful PS4 will go on to join its predecessors the PlayStation and PS2 by selling over 100m units worldwide, DFC Intelligence predicts. Only five consoles have ever hit that milestone – the record-holding PS2, DS, Game Boy, PSOne and Wii. Both PS3 and Xbox 360 fell between 10-15m short. …
Read More »Hitman beta open for PlayStation Plus subscribers next week
An open beta for Square Enix’s next Hitman game will be released for some PS4 owners next week. Square Enix has said that PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download the beta on March 4th. Until now it has only been available to those who have pre-ordered the game. …
Read More »PlayStation hosting virtual reality event at GDC
Release date and price expected to be revealed in San Francisco next month
Read More »PlayStation VR might be priced and dated at event next month
Sony has begun sending out invites for a PlayStation VR press event in San Francisco next month. The platform is holding an exclusive press event on March 15th, as reported by IGN. The invitation (below) promises a PlayStation VR presentation and hands-on demos. PlayStation VR is pegged for release in …
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