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Sony has revealed that a Game of the Year edition of From Software’s Bloodborne will be released on PS4 before Christmas. The SKU will include the game’s upcoming DLC, The Old Hunters, which will explore the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth. It’s set in what is described …
Read More »Indie darling Firewatch headed to PC and PS4 next February
Much-anticipated indie adventure title Firewatch has had a release period pencilled. In development for nearly two years, Firewatch is the first effort from studio Campo Santo. Despite this, the team behind is the game comprises veterans from across the games industry – and beyond. Mark of the Ninja lead designer …
Read More »Sony acquires Softkinetic
Sony has acquired gesture recognition and imaging software developer Softkinetic. Gamasutrareports the Belgium-based company was acquired by the PlayStation maker for an undisclosed fee – meaning Softkinetic’s time-of-flight range image sensor technology, systems and software are now wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sony. The firm provided no additional information about the purchase …
Read More »Sony bolsters PlayStation VR with Softkinetic acquisition
Belgium firm behind gesture-tracking DepthSense technology now owned by PlayStation
Read More »Until Dawn sales ‘surpassed expectations’, sequel ‘in discussion’
PS4-exclusive horror game Until Dawn could be set for a second instalment. The title, developed by UK-based Supermassive Games, placed second in the UK retail charts following its release in late August. Its popularity was partially driven by the utilisation of its branching ‘butterfly effect’ narrative, which allows different characters …
Read More »PlayStation Now launches in the UK for £12.99 a month
Sony’s streaming games service PlayStation Now has now officially launched in the UK. Having entered beta back in June, Sony has now introduced a monthly subscription service priced at 12.99. Individual titles can be rented for 2.99 and the whole thing can be tried for free for seven days. Over …
Read More »PS4 receives price cut in US, Canada
Sony will cut the price of its PS4 console in US and Canada starting tomorrow. The console will retail for $350 in the US and $430 in Canada beginning October 9th, a $50 price drop for each. The firm has highlighted several first and third-party hardware bundles as well, including …
Read More »Sony plans merchandise deals for ‘hot property’ Horizon: Zero Dawn
Like the sound of a Horizon: Zero Dawn action figure? What about a book based on the upcoming Guerrilla Games title? Or even a pencil case? Well, it looks like your wishes might just come true, if Sony has its way. The platform holder is considering a number of merchandising …
Read More »New York City’s Best Buy Theater rebranded PlayStation Theater
New York City’s Best Buy Theater has been renamed PlayStation Theater, Sony Computer Entertainment and AEG Live have announced. Originally named the Nokia Theatre Times Square when it opened in 2005, the 2,150 seat venue has been remodeled inside and out with PlayStation branding. According to Sony, the theater will …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Uncharted merchandise
Sony’s romping adventure trilogy is clambering its way onto PS4 in the form of the Nathan Drake Collection. MCV charts a course for the finest merchandise on offer Created as an homage to Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider, Uncharted is now as iconic as its adventuring inspirations. Naughty Dog’s PlayStation-exclusive …
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