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News Sony Drives Down the Price of DriveClub's Full Game Upgrade
Squashed into the tarmac
DriveClub’s free PlayStation Plus download has caused more controversy than a steak dinner in a vegetarian restaurant at times, but Sony finally appears to have come good on the deal. In addition to pledging two additional PlayStation 4 giveaways during the week of the complimentary title’s release, the platform holder...
Store Update 24th September 2014 (Europe)
Ballin'
No prizes for guessing the biggest new release on the European PlayStation Store this week – it’s FIFA 15. EA Sports’ soccer sim will deploy at various points over the coming days depending on where you live, so check your local release schedule for more information. It’s joined this week by a handful of hot arrivals, including the...
News Smaller PS4 Titles Discounted in European PlayStation Store Sale
Buy a bargain
We appreciate that some of you aren’t overly keen on the smaller titles available for the PlayStation 4, but what if we told you that you could pick them up for less than a Meal Deal from Boots? Sony’s launched a new European promotion that sees many of the next-gen system’s indie titles reduced – some of them selling for...
News Sony Pulls Down the PS4's PlayStation Plus Paywall for One Weekend
Free to play
Once upon a time, it was free to play multiplayer games on Sony’s flagship home console – but the PlayStation 4 has changed all of that. The platform holder sneakily announced during its E3 2013 press conference that you’ll need to pay in order to play its next-gen system online, and considering the popularity of PlayStation Plus...
News Sony's Smallest Ever System Will Play 700 Games at Launch
PlayStation TV tunes in from next month
Software lineups for new hardware launches are often a subject of much scrutiny, but the PlayStation TV is bucking the trend with an enormous roster of 700 or so titles available on day one. The miniscule microconsole will play a wealth of PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, and PSone Classics out of the...
News Still Want a White PS4? You'll Be Able to Get One with DriveClub
Mega bundle also set to race away with your cash
Sony’s strategy with the PlayStation 4 appears to revolve around bundling everything, so it’s no surprise to see the firm use up any remaining Glacier White models by packaging them with DriveClub. Starting from 8th October in Europe, you’ll be able to buy an icy console alongside Evolution...
Store Update 17th September 2014 (Europe)
What the Flock?
It’s a huge week on the PlayStation Store for fans of less high profile games. Many of you may still be busy searching for legendary loot in Destiny, but if Bungie’s next big thing didn’t tickle your fancy, why not give Anomaly 2, KickBeat, or Flockers a try? Interesting aside: Plants vs. Zombi
Store Update 10th September 2014 (Europe)
You look like you've seen a Ghost
Destiny’s out so we can finally stop talking about it, right? Wrong. Now that Bungie’s epic sci-fi shooter has fired its way onto physical and digital store shelves, we’re spending all of our time uncovering its secrets so that we can stuff your eyes with more articles than they can handle. Fortunately,...
News This Is How Sony's Greeting the Xbox One in Tier 2 Territories
The tortoise and the hare
Sony’s sold a serious number of PlayStation 4 consoles since the system’s launch in November last year – a respectable 10 million units to be precise – but it’s had a free run at the market in many regions. While the Xbox One is already available in key countries such as the USA and the UK, it’s only just...
Store Update 3rd September 2014 (Europe)
Where the bloody hell is Minecraft PS4?
Well, it's time to take a seat and a deep breath, because we've got some bad news for all you block lovers out there. Contrary to what PlayStation France said in the early hours of the morning, Minecraft on PS4 is nowhere to be found in today's European PlayStation Store update. Still, it has to be close, and...
News Minecraft Finally Builds Its Way onto European PS4s Later Today
Can you dig it
Rejoice, European block lovers, for today is finally the day that Minecraft digs its way onto the PlayStation 4. The title — barring another last minute delay — should emerge on the PlayStation Store after its usual weekly update. The good news comes via Twitter, where PlayStation France confirmed that develop
News PS4 Shooter Velocity 2X Flies for Free in September PS Plus Update
PS All-Stars, Joe Danger, and more up for grabs
Take a deep breath and get ready to complain: the September PlayStation Plus update has been revealed. As this author suspected, FuturLab’s hotly anticipated arcade shooter Velocity 2X will be the headline addition on the PlayStation 4, where it will be accompanied by local multiplayer minigame...
News PS4 Faves Watch Dogs and Sniper Elite III Discounted in European PSN Sale
Count the pennies
If you’re in the market for a new PlayStation 4 game to keep you occupied while you wait patiently for Destiny’s release next month, then you may want to take note of Sony’s latest PlayStation Network sale. While there aren’t a great number of discounted next-gen releases to pick from, Watch Dogs at £39.99 with an extra 10...
Store Update 27th August 2014 (Europe)
Seeing neon
As is the case in North America, there’s a metric ton to look forward to on the European PlayStation Store this week. Fetch leads the way in Sucker Punch’s 80s infused superhero spin-off inFAMOUS: First Light, but there’s also Metro Redux and
News Don't Own a PS Vita? You Must Buy This Brilliant Bundle
Uncharted, Tearaway, and more included in the box
There’s enough doom and gloom surrounding the PlayStation Vita to make a Thomas Hardy novel look uplifting by comparison, but that doesn’t mean that the system has suddenly transformed into a waste of space. In fact, despite the negativity, we’re still enjoying the device as much as ever –...
Store Update 20th August 2014 (Europe)
Name's Spy, CounterSpy
It’s all espionage and beating bad guys over the head with clubs on the PlayStation 4 this week, with CounterSpy and Hotline Miami both deploying as cross-buy releases. Other new arrivals include vibrant platformer The Last Tinker: City of Colours and weedy third-person shooter Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare.
Store Update 13th August 2014 (Europe)
Beware the Unknown
While we are busy typing like a bunch of monkeys for Gamescom, you can already get your hands on one of the event's announcements. Ready to scare you silly is the PlayStation 4 demo of P.T., a horror title that Sony (and a certain Hideo Kojima) wants you to experience yourselves rather than ruin the surprise. You can also hit the...
Gamescom 2014 DriveClub Special Edition Lines Up at Launch in Europe
Podium position
And we’re underway. Gamescom 2014 hasn’t technically started yet, but you didn’t think that you’d have to wait for the news to start rolling, did you? Evolution Studios has taken to the European PlayStation Blog today to announce a DriveClub special edition, which will be available at launch in the Old World from 8th October...
News Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed Bares All on PS4 in Europe Next Year
Leaving us hanging
It's safe to say that Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed has caught our attention with its reckless stripping and bizarre plot involving sun shy vampires. While coming to the PlayStation 3 and Vita this August in North America and October in Europe, those of you in the US will need to wait until later this year to sample this...
News This Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus Trailer Is Not Safe for Work
You've been warned
Marvelous Entertainment’s ridiculously risqué PlayStation Vita action game Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is bouncing its way to Europe this October. The title – which is essentially a more revealing Dynasty Warriors alternative – includes a ton of characters, online multiplayer, and some of the most inappropriate outfits...
Store Update 6th August 2014 (Europe)
Don't go breaking my chart
It’s the sizeable roster of free PlayStation Plus titles that are likely to keep you occupied this week, with the European PlayStation Store update playing host to new Instant Game Collection arrivals Metrico and Road Not Taken. Elsewhere, highlights include The Swapper and Table Top Racing, as well as the standalone...
News Tons of PS4 Titles Discounted in European Summer Sale
Feeling the heat
As promised, Sony has revealed the second round of Summer Sale savings – and this time, the heat is focused solely on the PlayStation 4. While none of these discounts go as low as you may be used to on the PlayStation 3 or Vita, it’s probably worth remembering that the next-gen console
News Plenty of PS4 Discounts Coming to Europe Next Week
More than 25 titles getting reduced
In truth, the first round of the European PlayStation Store’s highly publicised Summer Sale is somewhat disappointing. Yes, there are a few deals worthy of note, but the whole promotion is bloated with games that have been discounted dozens of times before. Don’t lose hope just yet, though, as a bunch of...
News Survive the Summer with Scorching European PS4, PS3, and Vita Savings
Sweat shop
Sony seems fairly fond of gigantic cross-platform sales these days, and this latest summer offering looks set to turn up the temperature yet again. While not exactly loaded with hot deals, there are some worthwhile savings within this list that will likely tempt you into parting with your hard-earned cash. Alas, you’ll probably want to...
Store Update 30th July 2014 (Europe)
Big break
Make no mistake: The Last of Us Remastered is the big new addition to the European PlayStation Store this week. Alas, we’re running out of Joel and Ellie flavoured thumbnail images at this point, so we figured that we better rack up a Pure Pool picture instead. Chalk it up to variety. Sorry. PlayStation 4: Pure Pool Price: £
News PS4 Indie Road Not Taken Follows a Free Path in August PlayStation Plus Update
Fez, Crysis 3, Metrico, and more
As promised, Sony has revealed the selection of free PlayStation Plus titles that will be gracing your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita in August. The goodies – which will be available from next week – include Spry Fox’s procedurally generated puzzler Road Not Taken. Fun fact: that game shares a name with...
Store Update 23rd July 2014 (Europe)
Mass exoddus
Ever had one of those days where every single thing except the sky caving in goes wrong – and then, just to top it all off, your office chair falls to bits? Yeah, us neither – but the bit about the seat was true. So, here we are, writing the European PlayStation Store update on our hands and knees. No, there aren’t any suitable...
News Hurrah, Vita JRPG Freedom Wars Will Be Getting a Full Physical Release in Europe
For the players
In the words of William Wallace: "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our Freedom Wars physical copies!" Indeed, after a few weeks of petitioning, Sony has finally decided that PlayStation Vita JRPG Freedom Wars will be getting a full retail release in Europe. The title was unpopularly planned to be a digital only title,...
News Sony Taints Vita Exclusive Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines with Download Requirement
Tainted move
Just like fellow first-party release Freedom Wars, you’ll need a roomy PlayStation Vita memory card in order to play Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines in Europe, as Sony has revealed that the title will only be available as a digital download in the region. There’s no word on a North American cartridge just yet, but seeing as the former...
Store Update 16th July 2014 (Europe)
Something good
Much like its North American counterpart, this week’s European PlayStation Store update has a nice summer feel; in other words, there’s so little on offer that you may actually be forced to head outside and enjoy the warm weather. If that’s a frightening prospect for you, there are a few worthwhile additions this week, including...
News European Developers Favour PlayStation 4 Ahead of Any Other Console
Stop us if you've heard this one before
A study conducted by GDC Europe is the second in less than a week to find that the PlayStation 4 is currently the console of choice for most developers around the continent. In a poll quizzing about 400 studios about their platform preferences, 18 per cent of respondents said that they are currently making...
News Want a Glacier White PS4? The Destiny Bundle Won't Be Your Only Option
Standalone unit coming later this year in Europe
Sony seems to really understand the importance of hardware bundles at the moment, announcing a variety of packages for big third-party and first-party games. While many of these boast custom box art and little more, though, the firm is going the extra mile with Destiny, as it’s set to sell...
Store Update 9th July 2014 (Europe)
Bite me
There are a couple of unexpected additions to the European PlayStation Store this week, with both 1920s trumpet-a-thon Jazz: Trump’s Journey and ghoulish bicycle simulation Skeleton Rider pedalling onto the PlayStation Vita. Other anticipated additions include season finale
News Sorry, Freedom Wars Will Not Receive a Retail Release in Europe
Wait, what?
What’s worse than being sentenced to a lifetime in the slammer when your crime is merely being born? Well, being forced to buy the next PlayStation Vita blockbuster Freedom Wars from the PlayStation Store, of course. Sony has quietly announced on the PlayStation Blog that Japan Studio’s latest Monster Hunter-esque adventure will
News Not Bought a PS4 Yet? This The Last of Us Remastered Bundle May Tempt You
Ellie of an entry point
While many have been swift to criticise the PlayStation 4’s first full year on the market, we reckon that Sony’s done an admirable job of beating the content drought and keeping a steady stream of software on store shelves. Only last month it collaborated closely with Ubisoft for the release of Watch Dogs, and it still...
Store Update 25th June 2014 (Europe)
Explore strange new worlds
This week is all about adventure on the European PSN store, which is perfect for those wishing the holidays could start early before the knock out rounds of the World Cup. Will you be visiting the past with Valiant Hearts: The Great War or will you be taking a trip to the future with Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn? If a...
Store Update 18th June 2014 (Europe)
On your bike
Assuming that you like bikes, there’s a lot to get excited about in this week’s European PlayStation Store update. You’ll be able to pick between pedals or petrol in Tour de France 2014 and MotoGP 14, both of which will be available on the PS4 and PS3. Assuming that you like exercise of another kind, EA Sports UFC will also enter...
News Pay Tribute to Last Year's E3 with European PSN Sale
Wallets at the ready
With the gluttony of blockbusters set to be revealed imminently at E3 2014, it's going to be hell waiting until Christmas and beyond to actually play them. Fortunately, Sony's aiming to ease your impatience with a sizeable sale on the European PlayStation Store. This focuses on titles from last year's big show, so if you missed...
Store Update 4th June 2014 (Europe)
Producing perfection
Being a detective isn’t easy at the best of times, but we suspect that it’s a teensy bit more difficult when you’re dead. That’s the predicament that Ronan O’Connor faces in Murdered: Soul Suspect, the supernatural thriller from Square Enix. While ghosts are at the forefront of this week’s European PlayStation Store...
News This European PS Vita Mega Pack Is Actually Pretty Good Value
Pull those purse strings
Apart from some success in Japan, the PlayStation Vita is essentially dead in the water. Indeed, the handheld's predecessor – the PlayStation Portable – almost outsold it at retail a few weeks ago. However, perhaps this latest bundle for the European market, dubbed
News Sleep Easy, The Wolf Among Us Will Arrive in Europe for the Weekend
Counting sheep
When Telltale Games dropped the bomb that The Wolf Among Us: Episode 4 wouldn't be arriving in Europe this week, we got a glimpse of what it feels like to be protagonist Bigby himself. Fortunately, we can keep calm and carry on, as the release will actually come out of hiding on 30th May. While the delay has been less than a week,...
News Want a New PS4 Game? Injustice: Gods Among Us Is Cheap in Europe Right Now
Sony switches on its superhero savings signal
Iconic superhero Batman may be entering his twilight years, but the Dark Knight is far from ready to hang up his cape. As such, in order to celebrate the series’ 75th anniversary, Sony has added a slew of Gotham-themed savings to the European PlayStation Store – and you won’t need to acquire Bruce...
News June PlayStation Plus Freebies include PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2 on PS4
Service switches to two monthly next-gen giveaways from now on
That leaked PlayStation Plus list was accurate – but it wasn’t complete. As part of a couple of colossal PlayStation Blog posts, Sony has confirmed the latest set of Instant G
Store Update 28th May 2014 (Europe)
Plenty of buzz
We’re aware that our Watch Dogs puns have become more tiresome than the classic Nokia ringtone, but if you could just hold your temper for one second, then we’ll hang up our funny hat. Unsurprisingly, it’s Ubisoft’s open world adventure that’s the hot new addition to the European PlayStation Store this week, but honourable...
News You Haven't Seen All of June's PlayStation Plus Freebies Just Yet
Full reveal coming tomorrow
It appears that there's something rotten in the state of Sony, as we can't seem to go a month without a leak of the firm's plans for PlayStation Plus. Just yesterday, some enterprising fans spotted an advertisement banner on the PlayStation Store that gave away Europe's lineup for the Instant Game Collection in June. The...
Rumour PS4's Free PlayStation Plus Game May Be PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate in June
Water you going to complain about this time?
Nothing remains secret in this industry for long, so it’s not exactly surprising to see a selection of Europe’s latest PlayStation Plus titles leak online. While we haven’t been able to track down the promotion for ourselves, NeoGAF has uncovered a banner advertisement showing some of
Store Update 21st May 2014 (Europe)
The Wolfenstein of Wall Street
As with North America, it’s a big week for the European PlayStation Store, with Wolfenstein: The New Order, Transistor, and Drakengard 3 all available now. Other highlights include Mugen Souls Z,
News PS4 Exclusives Discounted on European PlayStation Store
Knack punches Killzone's price
The price of PlayStation 4 games have been nothing short of extortionate in the UK since launch, with some titles retailing at up to £64.99 ($110) depending on where you shop. Fortunately, the figures are slowly starting to come down, with both Watch Dogs and Wolfenstein: The New Order commanding much more manageable...
Store Update 14th May 2014 (Europe)
Big hit
It’s a slightly meatier European PlayStation Store update than North America this week – even if that is primarily because we’re playing catch up in these parts. After an unexpected delay, MLB 14 The Show is now actually available on the PlayStation 4, while Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars has finally made the long journey...
News Borderlands 2 Will Take Aim at the Vita on 28th May in Europe
Loot scootin' baby
If you've been holding your breath in anticipation of the release of Borderlands 2 on the PlayStation Vita, we're glad to inform you that the popular shooter has now been given a firm release date. That's right, you can now safely start scrounging together some loot to purchase the title on 28th May in Europe. But first, you...
