PS4 News

July2013

  • Rumour If You Don't Pre-Order Your PS4 Soon, You May Miss Out

    Sony to introduce deadline in the UK

    Sony is set to introduce a pre-order deadline for the PlayStation 4 in the UK, according to retail sources speaking with CVG. The site reports that any purchases placed beyond 5th August may not secure you a system at launch. If accurate, it means that you’ve got less than a week to put a deposit down on your...

  • News Watch Dogs Looks a Bit Woof in Aisha Tyler Trailer

    You may want to secure that PS4 pre-order after all

    How do you shed your status as one of the most visually impressive titles in production? Ask French publisher Ubisoft, who deployed this disastrous Watch Dogs footage overnight. The short snippet – presumably produced as a bit fun to show off actress Aisha Tyler’s inclusion in the game –...

  • Opinion Sony Must Refresh the PS4's Momentum at GamesCom

    Scrapping for the spotlight

    Ever since Jack Tretton and company dropped the microphone at E3 2013, quite a lot has changed about the impending next generation arms race. The advantages that the platform holder engineered for the PlayStation 4 –

  • News Killzone: Shadow Fall Pre-Orders Strong, Knack Stomping Beyond: Two Souls

    PlayStation 4 exclusives performing well post E3

    Killzone: Shadow Fall is the most pre-ordered PlayStation 4 exclusive, according to retail research by analysts Cowen and Co. The firm – which compiles data based on NPD sales statistics and Amazon.com bestseller information – found Guerrilla Games’ first-person shooter to be the fifth most...

  • News Party Chat Won't Cost You a Penny on PlayStation 4

    Gift of the gab

    If you absolutely must update your friends on your non-existent social life while you’re beavering away in Watch Dogs, platform holder Sony has confirmed that Party Chat will be available for free on the PlayStation 4. The snippet was confirmed as part of a PlayStation Access video, which also revealed the system’s gigantic...

  • News PS4 to Take Centre Stage During Sony's GamesCom Showcase

    On the red carpet

    In news one notch less predictable than water being wet, Sony has hinted that it will make the poor PlayStation 4 squint by shining a spotlight on the system during its imminent GamesCom press conference. Writing on the firm’s official Facebook page, an eager corporate scribe noted that the next generation console and its games...

  • Talking Point Should All PSN Games Include a Platinum Trophy?

    Bright pots

    “Does it have a Platinum Trophy?” is probably the most asked question on the PlayStation Blog. Studios taking to the official publication to promote their wares are frequently forced to field the asinine query, which perhaps detracts from the content in question. We’re sure that developers would rather discuss the mechanics behind...

  • News PS4 Will Let You Add an Enormous 2,000 Friends

    People person

    You’ll be able to befriend an incredible 2,000 people on the PlayStation 4. Sony confirmed the snippet at part of a PlayStation Access video published earlier this afternoon, which also detailed other topics such as party chat, 3D, and more. You can watch the full Q&A in the space below. Currently, the PlayStation 3 allows you...

  • Round Up We've Played a Ton of PS4 Games, Read Our Thoughts

    Rewind theatre

    While you may still be awaiting your first chance to get to grips with the DualShock 4, we’ve been greedily getting hands-on time with a bunch of the PlayStation 4’s biggest games. Assuming that you’ve been visiting the site on a daily basis – and there are no excuses for not doing so – then you’ll already know that...

  • News There Are 80 People Working on PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886

    Back to the workhouse

    Ready at Dawn’s upcoming alternate-history PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886 is already shaping up to be one of the prettiest titles in the next generation platform’s pipeline, but it’s not being constructed by an enormous team. While it’s normal for franchises such as Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty to...

  • News Sony to Hog the GamesCom Spotlight on 20th August

    Platform holder dates next big press conference

    People may be panicking about the PlayStation 4’s complicated innards right now, but we suspect that that’ll be the last topic of conversation come 20th August. As usual, the Japanese giant has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference at this year’s GamesCom, which is set to take...

  • News So, That PlayStation 4 RAM Saga Is Still Rolling

    Paracetamol recommended

    Does anyone have a headache yet? We feel like we’ve been ten rounds with Mike Tyson, and then forced to sit an advanced mathematics class at Oxford University. We succinctly summarised yesterday’s next generation RAM saga in a post late last night, but the details have changed ever so slightly today. Strap yourselves in...

  • Reaction Why You Should Stop Bleating About the PS4's RAM

    Everyone's gone baa-rmy

    While the topic has quietened down a little over the past couple of years, cross-game chat was just one of the many failings of the PlayStation 3. For years it was touted as a reason to purchase the Xbox 360 over Sony’s flagship machine, and even used as a justification for the premium price attached to Microsoft’s online...

  • News PS4 Offers 5.5GB GDDR5 RAM to Developers, But Don't Lose Your Mind

    New information about Sony's system isn't the end of the world

    The winning streak had to come to a climax at some point, and many are pulling out their pitchforks in anticipation of that this evening. There were some mumblings on NeoGAF overnight regarding an imminent “console memory drama”, and that manifested itself earlier today in the form...

  • News Battlefield 4 Proves That One Screen Is Never Enough

    You'll get square eyes

    If you’re the type of person that shuts off your laptop, tablet, and smartphone while you’re sitting down for a quiet session with your favourite PlayStation platform, then you’re totally doing it wrong. Battlefield 4 wants you to have every gadget that you own sitting in front of you, running maps, geolocation...

  • News Liege Smashes Stretch Goal, Marches onto PS4 and Vita

    Check, mate

    Liege, the beautiful adult RPG by Coda Games, has smashed its Kickstarter stretch goal, meaning that the fascinating adventure will release on the PlayStation 4 and Vita in the near future. The title – which looks prettier than Rachel Bilson in a rose garden – needed to raise $48,000 in order to guarantee the console release, but...

  • News Unprecedented Number of Developers Working on PS4, PS3, and Vita

    "We've never seen anything like this"

    As the war for developer support rages on between Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, the PlayStation maker has admitted that it’s seeing an unprecedented level of interest in its platforms. Speaking with Develop, SCEE account manager Agostino Simonetta noted that after four years in the job, the current surge of...

  • News Sony's Loaning PS4 Development Kits to Indie Studios for Free

    Keeping costs down

    Microsoft’s latest Xbox One-Eighty has changed the conversation yet again. Overnight, the firm confirmed that it will allow self-publishing on its next generation platform within the system’s first year on the market. That puts the console in line with the PlayStation 4, but the Redmond-based organisation’s trump card is...

  • Reaction Microsoft's Stopped the Xbox One Rot, But PS4 Is a Step Ahead

    Manufacturer is still clutching at straws

    Vision is a word that Microsoft likes to use a lot. "Our vision is that every person can be a creator," said corporate vice president Marc Whitten earlier today, following the platform holder’s second massive Xbox One-Eighty in as many months. After a unanimous panning from pretty much the entirety of the...

  • News Quick, the PS4 Is Back in Stock at Amazon.com

    What are you waiting for?

    PlayStation 4 pre-order slots have become rarer than a smile from Kristen Stewart in recent weeks. As such, it’s with hurried excitement that we must inform you that there are launch day bundles back in stock at Amazon.com. Right now, you can snatch a system alongside Battlefield 4, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack,

  • News This Is How the PS4's Interface Looks Nearer to Launch

    Don't get too excited

    Who left the PlayStation 4 news tap on? As we edge ever closer to the launch of Sony’s next generation system, today seems to be dripping snippets about the impending hardware. The latest tidbit comes courtesy of Gematsu, who managed to get their greedy mitts on a handful of updated user interfa

  • News Mark Cerny Wasn't Joking When He Said the PS4 Won't Overheat

    Cold as ice

    “Sony knows how to design the PlayStation 4 so that it won’t overheat,” noted a confident Mark Cerny earlier in the year. Turns out that the lead architect – who’s also working on launch title Knack – was not telling porkies either, as the next generation system will actually run at a cooler temperature than the existing...

  • News So, the PS4 Is Ready for Retail in North America

    System motors through FCC approval process

    When will the PlayStation 4 launch? Well, that sooner-than-expected October release is beginning to look like it’s more on than, er, that anthropomorphic primate with a tie. The final version of Sony’s next generation dream machine has

  • News Explore the Caribbean with 13 Minutes of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

    Ocean's thirteen

    Not content with the numerous Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag trailers that we've already been inundated with thus far, Ubisoft has released thirteen whole minutes of open world gameplay, which details everything from assassinations to whale scouting on the open seas. Surprisingly, it looks like deadly tropical storms will be one...

  • News Analyst: There'll Be More Xbox Ones Available at Launch Than PS4

    Oh, really?

    While it’s widely rumoured that Microsoft may be having some manufacturing issues with the Xbox One, Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian stated in a recent investor’s note that he believes that the Redmond-based manufacturer’s system will be readily available this Christmas. In fact, the financial forecaster stressed that the...

  • News Rockstar Games' Undercover Agent Could Infiltrate PS4

    Company renews trademark registrations for sneaky title

    Remember when L.A. Noire virtually fell off the face of the Earth for several years, before making a prompt comeback and releasing not long after? Well, it looks like Rockstar Games could be applying the same covert treatment to Agent, the former PlayStation 3 exclusive that’s been shrouded...

  • News The PS4 Definitely Records Your Last 15 Minutes of Gameplay

    Sharing saga

    It’s probably a testament to Sony’s successes with the PlayStation 4 that the length of the system’s record function sparked a bit of a heated debate today. Speaking at the Develop conference earlier this month, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s head of research and development Mark Brown said that the console could store the...

  • Talking Point What Does the Future Hold for HD Re-Releases on PS4?

    Bringing clarity to the classics

    The humble high-definition remaster proved a popular revenue stream for publishers on the PlayStation 3. Starting with the excellent God of War Collection, and spawning several retail compilations thereafter – including Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, and more – the

  • News Compulsion Games Scratching Its Head Over PS4's Power

    Sony's system providing new challenges

    While the PlayStation 3 was a beast to develop for, the PlayStation 4 is proving a much simpler option. However, the console’s horsepower is prompting some headaches among developers – as studios agonise over the best ways to employ all of the platform’s added performance. One such outfit is Compulsion...

  • News Someone Purchased a PS4 Pre-Order for Over $850

    And so it begins

    While pre-orders for the PlayStation 4 are still readily available from most retailers, GameStop recently sounded an availability alarm by shutting down sales for the next generation system – despite Sony telling the North American giant to open the floodgates earlier in the year. Now it seems that we could be heading towards a...

  • Opinion The Problem with Knack, the PS4 Title That's Punching Above Its Weight

    Monster problems

    After somewhat slipping into irrelevancy throughout much of the PlayStation 3 era, Sony’s own Japan Studio is enjoying something of a renaissance at the minute. The first-party workshop – previously responsible for classics such as Ape Escape and Shadow of the Colossus – is

  • News Evolution Studios Putting DriveClub into Gear at GamesCom

    Time to shine

    While there’s plenty of promise in DriveClub’s social features, the PlayStation 4 launch title hasn’t quite lived up to the quality of its initial unveiling just yet. The demo on offer at last month’s E3 was just 35 per cent complete, leaving the visuals looking more Smart car than high-performance sports car. Still, developer...

  • News Strider Cutting PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 Next Year

    No, really

    Not content with resurrecting Killer Instinct for the Xbox One, Californian outfit Double Helix is also hard at work on a Strider reboot for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The revamp of the beloved Capcom action game will check all of the latest buzzwords, serving up a Metroidvania-inspired experience in a 2.5D world. Despite the...

  • News The Crew Designed with PS4's 'Play as You Download' Feature in Mind

    Convenience content

    For corridor conflicts like Call of Duty: Ghosts, the PlayStation 4’s ambitious ‘Play as You Download’ feature is unlikely to prove a problem. Developers can easily arrange data so that the first level of the campaign is pulled off the server first, followed by the second, third, and so on. But for open world games such as...

  • News Here's What the Oculus Rift Could Look Like on PS4

    Living in the future

    Sony’s a fan of making you look like a loon. After all, who could forget the fairly recent HMZ-T1 headset? We’ve still got neck ache from testing it out. As such, it’s little surprise that the company’s a fan of Oculus Rift technology, as evidenced by Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida. “We’ve got a couple of...

  • News The Crew Was Ported to PS4 by Just Two to Three People

    Times are changing

    At this point prior to the PlayStation 3’s release, we were starting to hear whispers about the console’s complex architecture. Third-party studios were really struggling to get to grips with the system, and that was evidenced by the slew of shoddy ports that plagued the platform for years after its arrival. Fortunately, the...

  • News Tom Clancy's The Division Video Delves Behind-the-Scenes

    The final countdown

    Tom Clancy’s The Division was easily one of the hottest games revealed at this year’s E3, and Ubisoft has deployed a brand new video detailing the build-up to the next generation title’s big announcement. In it, an awkwardly dressed Justin Levy talks to a handful of the major players at developer Massive about pre-show...

  • Talking Point Is Free-to-Play the Future for PlayStation 4?

    Thinking different

    In theory, you won’t need to spend a penny on software when you pick up your shiny new PlayStation 4 on launch day. While there will be boxed blockbusters vying for your attention, all flaunting familiar price stickers – unless the executives at EA get their way – the console will also be complemented by a handful of...

  • News Battlestar Galactica Writer Penning Sony Santa Monica's PS4 Project

    Secret title is not related to God of War

    We’ve known for several years that Sony Santa Monica is working on a new title for the PlayStation 4, but the platform holder has kept the release secret during that time. However, the San Diego Comic-Con has provided us with our first hint at the project’s progress, as legendary screenwriter Michael...

  • News Ubisoft: PS4 Pre-Orders Double Those of PS3 Prior to Launch

    Money, money, money

    While analysts obsess over the health of the dedicated video game market in a post-smartphone climate, it seems unlikely that Sony or Microsoft will be losing any sleep. According to Ubisoft overlord Yves Guillemot, pre-orders for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are roughly “two times” the level of their predecessors at...

  • News Sucker Punch: Impossible Dreams Are Now Possible on PS4

    Seattle studio thinking big with inFAMOUS: Second Son

    The power of the PlayStation 4 has cleared the fog on inFAMOUS: Second Son developer Sucker Punch’s dreams, according to co-founder Brian Fleming. Speaking as part of Sony’s ongoing ‘Conversations with Creators’ video series, the studio gaffer admitted that the console transition has...

  • News No Plans for Ultra Street Fighter IV to Dragon Punch PS4

    Capcom admits that there's lots of anticipation for a Vita version, though

    Series producer Yoshinori Ono has KO’d any hopes of the recently announced Ultra Street Fighter IV punching its way onto the PlayStation 4. In a series of Tweets, the Capcom legend admitted that the publisher has no plans to release the title on any platforms beyond current...

  • News Your Existing PS3 Wireless Headsets Will Work with PS4

    Find a Pulse

    Sony’s not going to force you to splash out on an expensive new headset for the PlayStation 4. Chatting with Polygon at the San Diego Comic-Con, a company representative confirmed that PlayStation 3 wireless headsets will be compatible with the next generation console. That includes the platform holder’s own pricey – but awesome...

  • News DriveClub Will Evolve with Brand New Content Beyond Launch

    Back for a second lap

    Evolution Studios does not intend to keep DriveClub parked up once the PlayStation 4 launch title is on store shelves. Chatting with VG247, director Col Rodgers explained that the company considers the next generation racer a service, which it intends to lavish with new content over time. “Ultimately, the game that you buy...

  • News PlayStation's Bid for Greatness Campaign Tarnished by Cheaters

    Hackers abuse system

    This is why we can’t have nice things. Sony’s clever Bid for Greatness campaign was accompanied by an appropriately positive response earlier this week. The endeavour – which transforms your earned Trophies into a digital currency – augments you with the ability to compete for various props and items from the platfo

  • News Level-5: PS4 Price Proves Sony Is Serious About Next Generation

    Akihiro Hino impressed with platform holder's strategy

    The next generation may not have started yet, but Sony’s already ensured a strong start for the PlayStation 4. The system’s used game policies and competitive price point have propelled the platform to

  • News Sony's Indie Support 'Lives Up to the Hype, and Then Some'

    Liege developer impressed with platform holder

    Sony’s aggressive pursuit of indie outfits has been in force for some time now, and the positive word of mouth surrounding the platform holder is beginning to encourage some smaller studios to actively approach the Japanese giant. One such developer is John Rhee, who decided to reach out to the...

  • Talking Point When Will the PlayStation 4 Release?

    Speed dating

    Sony has few battles left to win in the build-up to the PlayStation 4’s launch. It’s already outmanoeuvred Microsoft on price and policies, and it’s reaping the rewards in pre-order numbers as a result. However, while the platform holder is riding high on

  • Interview Checking in with Liege's John Rhee, the Mind Behind PS4 and Vita's Next Best Adventure

    Once u-pawn a time

    Few could argue that Liege looks the part. The fantasy excursion – inspired by classics such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Suikoden, and, er, chess – is the product of one-man development shop Coda Games, and could yet be spreading its vibr

  • News PS4's Ace Augmented Reality Demo May Grow Before Launch

    You're probably going to want a PlayStation Eye

    Sony didn’t intend to release The Playroom. The absolutely incredible augmented reality showcase – which we recently got to check out firsthand – was designed as a collaborative effort between the platform holder’s hardware and software teams in order to better understand the new control...

  • News Count Up Those Gold Trophies, You're Going to Need Them

    Bid for greatness

    Those that dismiss the Trophy metagame often question its worth in the real world. After all, what’s the point in spending several hours scooping up feathers in Assassin’s Creed II when your efforts are rewarded with little more than a tiny PNG image and a sense of satisfaction? Well, Sony hopes to answer that question with its...

  • News The LEGO Movie Videogame Assembles on PS4, PS3, and Vita

    Flicks based on bricks

    Just when you thought that you were safe from block-building action, Warner Bros has announced another LEGO title, this time designed to tie into the popular toy’s imminent big screen debut. Due out in 2014 on the – wait for it – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita, The LEGO Movie Videogame will depict the...

  • News Sony Designed the DualShock 4 with First-Person Shooters in Mind

    Call of Duty a key inspiration

    As far as we’re concerned, the PlayStation 3 controller is easily the most versatile peripheral on the market. It suits sports games, platformers, and more. However, some would argue that the device is not compatible with first-person shooters, and while it’s not a sentiment that we necessarily agree with, it’s...

  • News Survey Finds PS4 the Most Attractive Console for European Developers

    Sony's system won't be short of support

    If you’re worried that the PlayStation 4 may struggle to cultivate a compelling catalogue of content in the months directly following its launch, then you may want to put those concerns out in the cold for the time being. A developer survey has revealed that Sony’s next generation system is more appealing...

  • News Liege Expands to PlayStation 4 and Vita with Your Help

    Developer needs additional funding to realise dream

    Much like Disastercake’s recent Kickstarter campaign for RPG throwback Soul Saga, Coda Games' upcoming Liege is inspired by countless PlayStation classics. Fortunately, the tactical title – which aims to blend an adult narrative with dense strategic gameplay –

  • News Diablo III Deploying in 2014 on the PlayStation 4

    Fire and brimstone

    While you’ll be able to cruise through Diablo III's underworld on the PlayStation 3 from 3rd September, you’ll have to wait until 2014 to rummage through the adventure on your PlayStation 4. Despite being announced during Sony’s next generation coming out party in February, Blizzard has admitted that it's only just got...

  • News PS4 Will Push the Vita's LiveArea Interface Much, Much Further

    Keeping connected

    LiveArea is arguably one of the most underrated elements of the PlayStation Vita’s operating system. While it’s not been used to its full potential by most developers, the landing screen system – which can display important game data, links, statistics, and messages from developers – is an undeniably nifty idea. As such,...

  • Preview Hopping Away from The Evil Within, the Scariest Game on PS4

    Lopped legs

    Despite what the developers may tell you, survival horror is as dead as the butchered corpses that once tormented the genre. Franchises that founded the format – the likes of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and, to a lesser extent, Alone in the Dark – have gradually shed their endurance aspects, favouring rote supernatural shootouts in...

  • News Sony Fires Off Five Scorching inFAMOUS: Second Son Screens

    Smokin' hot

    If the summer weather has left you melting like a Popsicle in a microwave, then we recommend steering well clear of these smouldering inFAMOUS: Second Son screens. The images, which publisher Sony coughed up earlier today, show puerile protagonist Delsin Rowe unloading a handful of, er, fiery firepower on a selection of unsuspecting DUP...

  • News Avalanche Pulls the Trigger on Mad Max Footage

    Soul of a man

    Swedish outfit Avalanche Studios has put its foot down on the first in-engine footage of Mad Max. The title – which is set to shoot up the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 – will depict the eponymous hero’s plight, as he attempts to recover his lost vehicle, the Interceptor, from a barren desert wasteland. Despite being dubbed a...

  • News Cerny Simulated Gameplay as an Eight-Year-Old to Aid Knack

    Nutty professor

    Everything that industry legend Mark Cerny has described about the PlayStation 4’s production process has been relatively orthodox thus far. The company maintained close contact with its first-party teams throughout production, collaborated with third-parties to properly understand their requirements, and kept the system’s...

  • News F1 2013 Is Pulling Out of the Pit Stop Tomorrow

    Codemasters set to announce annual update

    Sebastian Vettel may be running away with this year's championship, but that’s not stopping Codemasters from readying F1 2013 for release. The title – which will almost certainly launch later this year – is set to be officially unveiled tomorrow, as teased by an image posted on the franchise’s...

  • News Sony Almost Included Sweat Sensors on the PS4 Controller

    Something to get your juices flowing

    As we mentioned in our recent hands-on article, the PlayStation 4's controller is an outstanding refinement over the DualShock 3. However, platform holder Sony trialled a number of ideas before settling upon the current configuration – including a device that detected your stress levels based on how much...

  • News Television Stars Sign Up for Roles in Killzone: Shadow Fall

    Bringing out the big guns

    Ever since its inception, the Killzone franchise has threatened to deliver a compelling narrative. Sadly, developer Guerrilla Games has gone out of its way to ignore the legitimately fascinating lore that it conceived, focusing instead on dreary characters and some genuinely atrocious writing. However, the Dutch...

  • News Xbox One Developer Concedes That PS4 Is More Powerful

    Specifications show superiority

    As part of a question and answer session on Reddit, an Xbox One developer has admitted that the PlayStation 4 is more powerful than Microsoft’s machine. Despite this, the operating system engineer noted that the size of the gulf in performance is still up for debate, and that the games on the Redmond-based...

  • News Ubisoft Investing Heavily in Open World, Far Cry 4 Details Coming Soon

    Vaas the way we like it

    The surprise success of Far Cry 3 has prompted Ubisoft to commit to a successor. Speaking with GameSpot last week, senior vice president of marketing and sales Tony Key admitted that the French publisher is “clearly going to make another one”, and that the company will have “more on that soon”. “We’re totally...

  • First Impressions Brash Is Back in Wolfenstein: The New Order on PS4

    Reich for the stars

    Wolfenstein: The New Order is unashamedly old-school. The product of Swedish upstart Machine Games – a new outfit comprised of Starbreeze veterans – the revamp endeavours to ditch the conventions that have consumed the first-person genre over the course of the current generation, evangelising classic staples such as medkits,...

  • News Forget the Comics, Sony Is Taking the PS4 to Comic-Con

    Pssht, books

    Batman, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four – those guys are old hat. You see, this year’s San Diego Comic-Con is not going to be about Linda Le’s latest cosplay, but a certain console that’s set to deploy later this year. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, platform holder Sony has confirmed that you’ll be able to get your hands...

  • Preview Sending Smoke Signals in inFAMOUS: Second Son, the Hottest Exclusive on PS4

    Turning up the temperature

    Despite a stellar track record, there’s still an air of scepticism surrounding Sucker Punch. The small Seattle-based studio – which was officially inaugurated into the Sony Worldwide Studios family in 2011 – has fashioned some stellar software over the years, but it’s yet to land a smash hit on the scale of...

  • News Here's 20 Things That You May Not Know About the PS4

    In the loop

    If you haven’t already noticed, the PlayStation 4 is a hot topic of conversation at the moment. In fact, the only time that we're not thinking about Sony’s next generation console is when we’re asleep – and even then we’re probably having sordid dreams about the DualShock 4’s touchpad being rubbed seductively by the cast of...

  • News Don't Worry, the PlayStation 4 Probably Won't Overheat

    Phew, that's a relief

    We’re suffering an uncharacteristic heat wave here in the UK at the moment, and that’s raised some questions about the PlayStation 4’s ability to efficiently cool itself. While the console has been lauded for its slender design, any kind of hardware hiccups could instantly undo all of the goodwill that the...

  • News Killzone: Shadow Fall Keeps Things Current with Pre-Order Bonuses

    Behind enemy lines

    Killzone: Shadow Fall may be the showcase title for the PlayStation 4, but it’s hardly reinventing the wheel when it comes to pre-order bonuses. Picking up the surprisingly dense first-person shooter at participating retailers will reward you with the Shadow Pack, an exclusive offering that includes a handful of

  • News Media Molecule Blows Shuhei Yoshida's Mind with PS4 Project

    But what is it?

    While we continue to chew over that strange sculpting demo that Media Molecule presented during February’s big PlayStation 4 unveiling, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has been offered a closer look. As part of his trip to the Develop Conference in Brighton this week, the developer got a chance to catch up

  • News Get Tactical with Eight Minutes of Killzone: Shadow Fall

    OWL power

    Killzone: Shadow Fall just keeps looking better and better every time that we see it – and this newly published gameplay trailer is no exception. Originally shown at E3, this Helghast-infested video has blasted its way online, eager to show off the OWL drone which will accompany you throughout the game. And it's certainly a helpful...

  • News Settle Down for PlayStation Story Time with Mark Cerny

    Are you sitting comfortably?

    Once upon a time, PlayStation 4 lead architect Mark Cerny was actually a children’s narrator for the BBC. Now he occupies his time with projects such as Knack – but the luminary has reprised his former role to recount his history with the PlayStation brand. We can already feel the wonderful world of nod beckoning...