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News MLB The Show 19's Debut Gameplay Trailer Takes to the Field
Striking out
It’s almost time for Spring Training, which means that Sony’s about to put MLB The Show 19’s marketing machine into gear. San Diego Studio’s taken to the PlayStation Blog to showcase the first gameplay trailer from this season’s instalment, which you may recall has free agent Bryce Harper on th
News See the Numerous Threats and Freaker Types in Latest Days Gone PS4 Trailer
Fight for your life
Sony has just rolled out another overview trailer for its upcoming PS4 exclusive title, Days Gone. This new video talks us through the various enemies Deacon will face as he explores the post-apocalyptic open world. The short version is, basically everyone and everything is out to get you. Freakers is a catch-all term for the...
News February 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Good work, 47
Another month, another fresh batch of PlayStation Plus titles to add to your library. Today, February's lineup goes live for all to download, and they're ready and waiting right now in Europe, with the North American PS Store to catch up a little later. As a reminder, those with a PS4 will be able to nab Hitman: The Complete First...
News Media Molecule Teases an Update on Dreams Later This Month
Will our dreams come true?
The Dreams beta test has come to a close, and while it's had some hiccups along the way, it's largely been a massive success. With almost 15,000 creations shared online, Media Molecule proved that its highly ambitious game works as intended, and that people will be able to make some astonishing things. The studio...
News Dreams PS4 Beta Ends with Almost 15,000 Published Creations
The dream is over
The Dreams beta been pretty eye-opening. Starting just before Christmas, the test has shown that Media Molecule's ingenious tool set works a treat as participants took to the game with aplomb, making some absolutely mind-boggling things. In just a few weeks, users have churned out some extremely impressive stuff, and it bodes well...
Anything is possible
This author might not have gotten into the beta himself, but Media Molecule's weekly Dreams live streams have provided a decent look at some of the top creations being made by participants. The most recent stream suffered some technical hiccups, but it still played host to lots of crazy levels and characters the c
News Microsoft Plans to Bring Xbox Live Support to All Other Platforms Except PlayStation
Sony missing from new Xbox initiative
This is an interesting story. As reported by GamesIndustry, Microsoft has scheduled in a talk at GDC 2019, set to take place next month, and it highlights the corporation's plans to spread Xbox Live beyond its own platforms. The talk is titled 'Xbox Live: Growing & Engaging Your Gaming Comm
News Media Molecule Made Pool in Dreams and It's Madness
Pot black
Here’s a little something Media Molecule employee John Beech cobbled together in Dreams during the beta. So far, we’ve focused on what the community’s been up to, but what about those who’ve been working with the tools since the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s inception? Well, here’s pool, complete with multiple camera views, a warm...
News There Are 36.3 Million PlayStation Plus Subscribers
You do the maths
Sony’s making more revenue from the PlayStation Network than Nintendo is in its entirety, which demonstrates the scale of the juggernaut that the Japanese giant has created. Of course, a huge hunk of change can be attributed to PlayStation Plus, the subscription service which allows PlayStation 4 owners to download a selection of...
News PS5 Website Domain Redirects to Official PlayStation Site
Next gen is coming?
Another day, another PS5 rumour. A somewhat obscure website address has been discovered, and it's caught the internet's attention for a couple of reasons. The domain is playstation5.pro, which of course refers to Sony's next gen console. However, if you visit the domain, it'll redirect you to the official PlayStation website...
News Sony Doesn't Believe Cloud-Based Gaming Will Render Consoles Obsolete Yet
Not in the near-future anyway
There’s a lot of talk about cloud gaming at the moment, and despite Sony being the only platform holder to offer an online-based streaming service in the form of PlayStation Now, the perennial underdog is commonly considered to be behind the curve. But speaking during a financial call about threats to the immediate...
News PSN Alone Generated More Revenue Than the Entirety of Nintendo in 2018
Online network also bigger than Microsoft's entire gaming division
How big is the PlayStation Network these days? The answer: very big. Sony’s online storefront generated an eye-watering ¥1,373 billion yen (~$12.5 billion) of revenue in 2018, which is more than the entirety of Nintendo during the same period. To put this in perspective: the...
News PS4 Was the World's Best-Selling Console in 2018
Sony edges out Switch in fifth year
Contrary to common opinion, the PlayStation 4 was once again the world’s best-selling console in 2018 – despite it celebrating its fifth anniversary in November. Sony shipped 8.1 million consoles globally during the three month period ending 31st December, bringing its overall total for the calendar year up to...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Suggested by Sony Patent
All previous PlayStation consoles covered
Sony has filed a patent for a method of backwards compatibility. Supposedly, the newly devised system -- as authored by Mark Cerny, the guy who designed the PlayStation 4 -- will allow the PS5 to run all previous PlayStation software. And yes, in theory, that covers PSone, PS2, PS3, and PS4 games. Too good...
News Sony Enjoys Record Quarter As Entertainment Divisions Boom
The only way is up
Sony, best known for its electronics, is gradually becoming an entertainment organisation – and its record third quarter results, spanning the three month period ending 31st December, reflect that. The company registered operating income of ¥377 billion (~$3.5 billion), with PlayStation once again leading the charge – despite...
News A Small Weekend Offer Has Appeared on EU PlayStation Store
Something for the weekend
We should really stop being surprised by new sales starting on PlayStation Store, but this teeny tiny weekend offer has suddenly emerged on the European storefront. As the name implies, this deal is only valid for the next couple of days, but there are only a few games included this time around. Most notably, Yakuza 0 is...
News AI Analysis of Horizon: Zero Dawn Finds Machines on Their Own Will Request to Join Herds
Strength in numbers
The artificial intelligence found in Horizon: Zero Dawn's robo-dinosaurs is undeniably great, but this little tidbit caught our attention. A new report on Gamasutra puts the spotlight on Guerrilla's AI tech, focusing on how the machines act alone or in a group, and it seems that lone robots will seek out herds and ask to join...
News PS4 Firmware 6.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out By Sony
Keep your eyes peeled
According to multiple reports, Sony is currently sending out beta invites for the PlayStation 4's next firmware update. Firmware 6.50 is live for testers right now, but don't get too excited just yet. Invites read: "The 6.50 update does not include any new major consumer-facing features." In other words, more system stability,...
News Dreams Isn't All Cartoon Characters and Brush Strokes
Take a look at some tech demos from the beta
Sony may not know how to market Dreams just yet, but creator DISARMED has been doing the platform holder’s job. You’ll recall the first-person shooter we posted earlier in the week, but if you wanted to see some of their more realistic creations in motion, then take a look at the video. Obviously, the...
News Phoney PS5 Invites Are Being Sent Out to Press
They're fake
PlayStation Meeting invites are beginning to hit the inboxes of games media, but they’re completely fake. Sent from a standard Gmail account as opposed to an official Sony address, the emails promise a 20th February blowout, which will purportedly reveal the “future of PlayStation”. It’s similar to the correspondence the...
News Sony Increasing Cloud Storage for PS Plus Members to 100GB
Ten times the storage
Sony has just announced the PlayStation Plus games lineup for February, and it's a pretty strong month all things considered. However, that wasn't the only thing the platform holder had to say about its premium service today -- it's also revealed a positive change to its cloud storage offering. Up to now, PS Plus members have...
News Sony First-Party Studios Now Mostly Focused on PS5
The future's happening
It comes as no real surprise to hear, but most of Sony's first-party studios have now shifted their focus to the PS5. This is according to industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, also known as ZhugeEX. Ahmad's been a reliable source of inside information for years now, so we've got little reason to doubt his claims over on
News Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Trying to Pass Off PS4 as a Bag of Bananas
Fruit loop
A French man has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for trying to pass off a PlayStation 4 as a bag of produce. The 19-year-old had the crafty idea of putting Sony’s system on a weighing counter intended for fruit and veg, and then paying for it via a self-checkout till. It means that he ended up stumping up around €9...
News DriveClub Is PS4's Most-Played Racing Game to Date
How fast do you wanna go?
Let’s be honest: the PlayStation 4 is a pathetic platform for racing games, as our Best PS4 Racing Games guide indicates. Every time we take a moment to update that, we’re continuously flabbergasted by the poor selection of candidates vying for inclusion. To be fair, it’s an indictment of the genre as a whole, which...
News The Last of Us: Part II Coming 'Very Soon' According to Composer
Could mean anything
When is The Last of Us: Part II coming out? People seem to be split on whether the hotly anticipated sequel will be arriving this year or next. Rumours and hearsay have suggested a 2019 release for Naughty Dog's latest, but it's almost impossible to call it one way or the other right now. The latest hint that the game will...
News PS Plus Members Save Big in US PlayStation Store Sale
Particular interest for PSVR owners
There are a new set of deals live on the North American PlayStation Store, with discounts exclusive to PlayStation Plus members. The savings – which span a selection of smaller, predominantly PlayStation VR titles – include Farpoint ($9.99), Resident Evil 7: Biohazard ($14.99), and Rise of the Tomb Raider...
News You've Got to See This First-Person Shooter in Dreams
Project zero
We’ve been waxing lyrical about Dreams for weeks behind-the-scenes, but Media Molecule finally allowed us to share our first impressions on the title this week. The bottom line: it’s quite possibly the most impressive PlayStation 4 exclusive to date. But don’t just take our word for it, have a look on Twitter at what people have...
News Pay a Premium for the PlayStation Logo on a Licensed Seagate PS4 Hard Drive
Or just get the unofficial one now
Sony’s teaming up with Seagate to bring a new officially licensed PlayStation 4 external hard drive to store shelves – or you can just pick up the unbranded version for a few bucks less. The new 2TB game drive – which has apparently been “rigorously tested and optimised” for the PS4 – plugs directly...
News Where Can You Buy PlayStation Move Controllers for PSVR?
Sony's motion wands are rarer than stardust
Sony’s illuminating PlayStation Move motion controllers are a non-essential part of the PlayStation VR experience, but if you want to get the most out of the virtual reality headset, then you’re going to need to pick up a pair. Some of the peripheral’s best games, like Beat Saber and SUPERHOT VR,...
Talking Point What Free February 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will February 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the February 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the February 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? The New Year is well underway, but PS+ remains a constant every month, and we're here to speculate about the next selection of free games. This is actually the penultimate...
Hands On Dreams Is Arguably PS4's Most Impressive Exclusive Yet
Media Molecule's made a social network for your imagination
Dreams is going to win awards, and we don’t just mean gongs of the Geoff Keighley kind. No, we’re talking real-world innovation awards – the likes of which Media Molecule’s going to have to collect in tuxedos as opposed to its usual hipster threads. The game’s been a long time...
News Spider-Man PS4 Update 1.14 Adds Two Fantastic Four Suits for Free
Available now
Remember a while back when Marvel heavily hinted at some Fantastic Four related content coming to Marvel's Spider-Man? Well, the popular PS4 exclusive has just received an update, taking it to version 1.14. The patch, which weighs in at about 230MB, seems to be the promised Fantastic Four update, adding two new Spidey suits to the game...
News The PlayStation Classic Is Free with This UK iPhone XR Deal
After a new mobile?
Mobile contracts have bolted on extra goodies for years now, enticing customers with some modern tech to go with their flashy new smartphone. If you're after one of Apple's latest devices, the iPhone XR, there's a UK deal that might be of interest. Plumping for this particular offer will net you a PlayStation Classic for free...
News StarBlood Arena No Longer Playable Past July 2019
Online functionality terminated
StarBlood Arena, the online only PlayStation VR title from developer WhiteMoon Dreams, will no longer be playable once its online functionality is terminated on 25th July 2019. The game's product page confirmed the shut down: "Multiplayer and all online features for this product will be terminated and will no longer...
News Spider-Man PS4 Sequel Speculation Begins
Creative director sharing story drafts
Bryan Intihar, the creative director on the wildly successful Marvel’s Spider-Man, has prompted speculation that Insomniac Games is about to get started on a sequel. Writing on Twitter this week, he posted a famous GIF, alongside the caption: “Few things are more nerve-wracking than sharing your first story...
News Days Gone's Amazon UK Exclusive Steelbook Looks Sexy
Dead good
Days Gone’s latest batch of trailers have really renewed interest in the long-awaited PlayStation 4 exclusive, so it’s probably a good time for Amazon UK to reveal its exclusive steelbook case. The crimson red box includes a silhouette of protagonist Deacon St. John, as well as the game’s logo faded over the top. Here’s a better...
News South Korea Goes Crazy for Cut-Price PS4
Stock selling out as Sony slashes prices
No, these aren’t photographs from the PlayStation 4’s launch – they’re from this week in South Korea, where a price cut has seen local gamers lining up to get their hands on Sony’s cut-price goods. The platform holder’s discounted its entire line of hardware in the country, so a PS4 Pro can now be...
News Latest Dreams Beta Live Stream Features Comets, Skeletons, and Llamas
Dreams coming true
Another week, another Dreams beta live stream from Media Molecule. Each week, the studio has been highlighting some of its favourite creations from the community, and each week, we've been left impressed. The last stream, which you can watch above, once again shows off some great stuff with boundless variety. Comet Grab is a cool...
News Sony's New Website Lets North American Users Check Their PlayStation Gaming Stats for 2018
Who doesn't love some good stats
Last year, Sony opened a webpage where European PS4 owners could create a video, describing various interesting statistics about their gaming habits over the console's lifespan. Those in North America unfortunately missed out on this, but now, another website enables US users to get their very own batch of stats...
News New Days Gone Video Highlights the Importance of Your Drifter Bike
Riding the broken road
From the moment Days Gone was announced, Deacon's motorbike was highlighted as an important part of the gameplay. It's your only means of transportation in the hostile open world, so you're going to want to take good care of it. In the latest trailer for the PS4 exclusive, we learn a little more about how to do this...
News PlayLink Puzzler Melbits World Marches onto PS4 in North America on 5th February
Cute, colourful, co-op
PS4 owners in Europe have had the chance to enjoy the cutesy co-op PlayLink title, Melbits World, since the middle of November, but the little critters are finally making their way to North America. From 5th February 2019, those in the US can give this Lemmings-esque puzzle game a try. Using your smartphone, you'll manipulate...
News Sony's Not-So Secret Unannounced Studio Attracts More Talent
Team yet to be confirmed
Sony’s not-so secret San Diego studio – which is expected to be continuing the Uncharted series – has been bulking up for a good few months now, and Senior Game Designer Quentin Cobb tweeted about a new addition this week. James Martinchek is joining the team as Lead Animator, having previously worked on Uncharted 4: A...
Soapbox I Didn't Get a Dreams Beta Code, and I'm Fine with That
Stephen's not upset at all about his missing beta code
It's okay, Media Molecule. I forgive you. With Dreams, the studio is creating something truly special -- essentially a game engine that practically anyone can use. A new play, create, share experience that's far and away more advanced than the wonderful LittleBigPlanet titles. I once made an...
News PlayStation Now Coming to More European Countries This Year, Beta Test Arrives in February
PS Now branching out
PlayStation Now has come on leaps and bounds since its initial launch early in the generation, boosted significantly by the introduction of the ability to download games as well as stream them. With a gigantic and growing catalogue of games to choose from, it's the most popular game subscription service right now. Unfortunately,...
News Death Stranding Will 'Push Boundaries' Says Control Dev Remedy Entertainment
Another studio left impressed
Recently, industry icon Hideo Kojima has been in Europe visiting other game studios. Earlier in the month, he could be found in Helsinki, dropping in on Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind the Max Payne series as well as the upcoming Control. Of course, a visit from Kojima wouldn't be complete without something...
News FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki Not Opposed to Demon's Souls Remaster
But it'd have to be handled by another studio
There’s been strong speculation for some time that Sony is working on some kind of Demon’s Souls remake or remaster, although nothing’s ever been made official. That said, it sounds like original director and current FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki is not opposed to the idea – as long as...
News Latest Dreams Beta Live Stream Shows Off Top Down Shooters, Isometric Platformers, and Golf
Variety is the spice of life
Aside from the fact Media Molecule is cracking down on leaks from the Dreams beta test, people seem to be having a wonderful time with it, making all kinds of weird and wonderful things. The studio has been hosting weekly live streams where it shows off some of its favourite creations, and it's well worth watching to see...
News Dreams' Potential Finally Exposed, But Media Molecule Wants to Shut Sharing Down
All it took was a broken NDA
We’ve been saying for years and years now that Dreams’ beta would be the thing that sold the masses on the potential of Media Molecule’s upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive. Unfortunately, a very strict NDA has left participants unable to publicly share their hard work, but someone decided to break that over the...
News Days Gone Puts a Frightening Number of Freakers on Screen
More than 300 is considered small
Here’s a Days Gone demo played by a member of Sony Bend’s development team, as protagonist Deacon St. John is tasked with taking out a gigantic horde of the undead – or Freakers, as they’re known in the title’s lore. This is an old build – the same as the one shown to Game Informer earlier in the year...
News Get Games for Less Than $20 in US PlayStation Store Weekend Flash Sale
Deal or no deal
In addition to the European PlayStation Store getting a new sale, Sony's started a new flash sale for its North American players. The hook is a wide selection of games with their prices cut below $20, and there are lots of titles worth having here. Most of the titles in this sale are indies or smaller games, but that's not to say...
