This was arguably the biggest week of the PlayStation year so far, with GDC 2016 bringing PlayStation VR date and price details. That news was accompanied by rumours of supercharged PlayStation 4 console, as well as Microsoft's decision to enable cross-platform play. And if all of that wasn't enough, Uncharted 4 went gold, Devil May Cry 5 was rumoured, and, well… Read on.
Reviews
Salt and Sanctuary - 8/10
Do not underestimate Salt and Sanctuary: it'll chew you up and spit you back out, drawing from From Software's modern action RPG blueprints and translating the hard-as-nails gameplay to two dimensions. It demands your attention, never holds your hand, and rewards your patience and skill. Some players will find the lack of information too obtuse and difficulty too harsh, and a few cheap enemies and well-hidden traps will certainly frustrate. For those willing to go the distance, however, this is an intricate and fulfilling game just waiting to be conquered. As far as Souls wannabes go, this is one that's certainly worth its salt.
Senran Kagura Estival Versus - 6/10
Senran Kagura Estival Versus doesn't stand out as an action game, but there's more than enough enjoyable content here to keep fans happy. An imaginative character roster and expansive storylines ensure you get enough, er, boing for your buck, and the title's presentation is top notch. As always, if you can look past the game's controversial exterior, you'll find the beating heart of a reasonably solid hack and slasher.
Other Reviews
- McDroid - 6/10
- Just Cause 3: Sky Fortress - 7/10
- Kholat - 6/10
Features
Feature: 5 PlayStation VR Games That Have Us Hella Hyped
Now that PlayStation VR's been dated and priced, it's up to Sony to prove to the sceptics among you that you absolutely need one of its hyped headsets on launch day. And while it'll no doubt attempt to prove the peripheral's worth to many of you by taking the hardware on tour, it's the device's launch line-up that's ultimately going to determine how quickly the bulk of you jump on board.
Interview: A Chat About Furi, One of PS4's Most Promising Action Games
Regular readers will know that we've got high hopes for Furi, an upcoming PlayStation 4 action title from independent developer The Game Bakers. Featuring an eye-catching visual style, blistering combat, and one hell of a soundtrack, the release is set to get your pulse pounding when it launches later this year. We caught up with creative director Emeric Thoa, and talked about the inspiration behind Furi, its development, and the studio's relationship with Sony.
Other Features
- Reaction: Will Sony Enable Cross-Network Play on PS4? Well, It Already Does
- Guide: The Division PS4 - Skills, Talents, Stats, and Perks Explained
- Guide: Will Sony's PlayStation VR Press Event at GDC 2016 Be Livestreamed?
- Reaction: PlayStation VR Clears the Price Hurdle Cleanly
- First Impressions: Sniper Elite 4 on PS4 Seems On Target Yet Again
- First Impressions: Battlezone on PlayStation VR Will Blow Your Mind
- DLC Review: Exploring a Genius Mind with Naruto Storm 4's DLC Pack 1
- Push Share: What PS4 Screenshots Have You Been Sharing? - Issue 10
- Soapbox: Scale Is PlayStation VR's True Game Changer
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 110
- Live: Watch Us Put Epic Games' PS4 MOBA Paragon Through Its Paces
- Live: Watch as We Shave Seconds Off Our Laps in TrackMania Turbo
News
Rumour: Sony's Building a Supercharged PS4 Console
Sony, it seems, is working on a supercharged PlayStation 4 console. A report published by Kotaku – citing a slew of different sources – claims that the Japanese giant is at the very least exploring the possibility of a so-called PS4.5-esque system, which would boost the graphical capabilities of the console, enable 4K resolution, and even enhance the performance of PlayStation VR. Megaton?
PlayStation VR Launches in October for $399
As expected, Sony's just announced that PlayStation VR will launch in October for $399.99 in North America and £349.99 in the UK. The date's a little later than expected, as the platform holder previously said that it was targeting the first half of 2016, but the price is significantly lower than the competition – with both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive retailing for much higher fees. Pre-orders will open starting tonight.
Other Noteworthy News
- Sony to Xbox: We've Been Doing Cross-Platform Play Since 2002
- PlayStation VR Can Act as a Screen for All of Your PS4 Games
- Star Wars Battlefront VR Experience Coming Exclusively to PlayStation VR
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Is Finally Finished on PS4
- Rumour: Capcom's About to Pull the Trigger on Devil May Cry 5
- A New Oddworld Game Is Set to Reimagine Abe in 2017
- Horizon and The Last Guardian Will Launch on PS4 This Year, Sony Pledges
- God of War Maker Hiring for Massive PS4 Exclusive
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