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Talking Point What September PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
A lineup worthy of a price increase
To be brutally honest with you, we're not sure when Sony's going to announce September 2016's batch of free PlayStation Plus games – it could be this week or next. With the news that the service's price will be increasing from 22nd
News The PS4 Slim Looks Much, Much Nicer Than You Think It Does
Short and sweet
One of the reasons Sony's so keen to shut down leaked images of the PlayStation 4 Slim is because, typically, the amateur snaps aren't especially flattering. Indeed, the platform holder's unannounced console has been deemed ugly from every corner of the web based on the handful of photos released, but it looks much nicer in the...
Opinion Why the Heck Is Sony Making a PS4 Slim?
The not-so little question
So, the PlayStation 4 Slim is real, and Digital Foundry made a video to prove it. Then lawyers got involved, and the hastily recorded clip got removed – you know how it goes. Still, this has all happened rather fast, hasn't it? If you'd have asked us on Sunday morning whether Sony would make a more compact PS4 console,...
News You Get a Revised DualShock 4 Controller with the PS4 Slim
It, er, has more lights on it
This video's going to get swiped pretty quickly if Digital Foundry's clip is anything to go by, but we'll report on it while it's live: the PlayStation 4 Slim comes with an updated DualShock 4 controller. While it looks identical in terms of form factor, there's a light been added to the touchpad. Yeah, we've no idea...
News PlayStation Plus Price Increase Confirmed for US and Canada
Comes into effect next month
Sony has announced that the price of a one year subscription to PlayStation Plus will be raised to $59.99 USD / $69.99 CAD in North America and Canada respectively on the 22nd September. As well as that, a three month subscription will soon set you back an extra $8 as the asking price increases to $24.99 USD / $29.99...
News Leaked PS4 Slim Console Confirmed to Be Legit
Watch it powering up
We knew that last night's PlayStation 4 Slim leaks were legit – you don't get that many pictures from so many different angles without some level of authenticity. But as a few people have pointed out, in this age of 3D printers you can never be too careful. Digital Foundry decided to visit the person who purchased the console...
News Original PS4's Production Has Been Cut to Make Way for New Models
Brace yourself
Sony seems set to announce two new PlayStation 4 models at its PlayStation Meeting press conference next month, and judging by the leaks, a
News Sony to Announce Two New PS4 Consoles at PlayStation Meeting
Slim shady
Sony's still yet to comment on the leaked images of the PlayStation 4 Slim, but an announcement is looking increasingly likely at the PlayStation Meeting on 7th September. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal reports that the platform holder will unv
Video How Small Is the Rumoured PS4 Slim?
Size comparison
So, the PlayStation 4 Slim has leaked. Sony's yet to make a comment on these images just yet, but the sheer number of them taken from different angles suggests that they're almost certainly real – although nothing's legit until you hear it directly from the horse's mouth. That said, we have been in contact with someone who purports...
Rumour PS4 Slim Hardware Images Allegedly Leak Online
And they're very believable
There were rumours that Sony may announce a PlayStation 4 Slim alongside the upgraded Neo console, and it may just have leaked. Potentially. In this age of 3D printers and elaborate hoaxes, these photographs of a console shell can't be taken as definitive proof – but they look pretty darn authentic from where we're...
News DriveClub VR's New Tracks Will Be Added to Base Game for Free
A thank you to fans
There's been something unexpectedly sweet about the closure of Evolution Studios. Don't get us wrong, it's bitterly disappointing to see the developer shut down – but we're used to these kinds of stories ending badly. In the case of the Runcorn-based company, though, the team's been kept together by Codemasters, it's getting a...
Mission Blog Chapter 1 - Hello, Worlds
Come fly with me
I don't like to draw much attention to No Man's Sky's technical problems, undeniably present though they are, but I did find it sort of hilarious that after my initial attempt to boot the game up saw it crash, it turned out you begin the game having crash landed. It was a graceless, unintentionally brilliant moment, the software...
News Out of This World PS4 Flash Sale Knocks Up to 80 Per Cent Off in North America
Different class
Has all of the Gamescom 2016 news left you lusting for something fresh to play? Sony's rolled out a surprise PlayStation Store Flash Sale in North America, which centres on the theme of "otherworldly" games. Some of the highlights on the PlayStation 4 include Another World for just $1.59, Thief for $5.99, and Dragon Age: Inquisition...
News Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony
In space, Sony can't hear you scream
No Man's Sky has divided opinion - there's no doubt about that - but is the space exploration sim really bad enough to warrant a refund? Some disgruntled players seem to think so. According to Eurogamer, the publication has been contacted by numerous unhappy gamers who have asked Sony for a refund after...
Gamescom 2016 DriveClub VR Looks Really Bloody Good on PS4
Start your engines
DriveClub was intended as a showpiece for the PlayStation 4, so it stands to reason that DriveClub VR will occupy the same role for PlayStation VR. Officially announced this week – after several sizeable leaks –
News No Man's Sky PS4 Patch Busts Some Nasty Bugs
Procedurally generated errors
No Man's Sky is one of the fastest selling PlayStation 4 games to date, but it does have some serious technical issues – or, at least, it did. Hello Games has released a new patch – v1.04 for those keeping count – this week, which promises "improved stability and lots more". Not the most detailed patch notes ever,...
News PS4's Completely Crushing the Competition in Germany
Sony's got almost 70 per cent market share
As we've written so many times already, Sony's dominance this generation can't be attributed solely to favourable policies or press conference clangers – it's the legwork that it's invested into Europe over the years that's doing the business. New figures coming out of Germany show that the PlayStation 4...
Gamescom 2016 Gran Turismo Sport Dazzles with Pretty PS4 Screens
Nurburg bling
Gran Turismo Sport didn't have the best reveal, but it's been gradually improving with every showing, and it's looking dazzling at Gamescom 2016. To coincide with the convention, Sony's released some new screenshots showing off the simulation racer in all of its glory – and it's insanely pretty, as you'd probably expect. While...
News PlayStation VR's Launch Will Be Treated Like a New System, Hints Sony
Big bets
Just how hard will Sony push PlayStation VR this year? Well, speaking at Gamescom 2016, affable exec Jim Ryan has hinted that we can probably expect a launch on par with a new console. "It will be a proper PlayStation launch," he assured. "There will be proper marketing, products in stores, lots of games at launch; we've got 38 titles on...
News Sony: We Don't Discriminate Between AAA or Indie
"It's all about great games"
Sony often gets criticised for paying too much attention to so-called "smaller" games, but speaking at Gamescom 2016, likeable PlayStation exec Jim Ryan has said that the platform holder primarily cares about great titles – regardless of whether they're made by massive studios or minuscule ones. Asked if the company...
Gamescom 2016 Tour Sony's Booth with PlayStation Exec Jim Ryan
Guess who's back?
This is becoming an annual tradition now, isn't it? Sony may not be holding a press conference at Gamescom for the second year running, but at least we can rely on an uber-awkward Jim Ryan tour. German social media team Inside PlayStation has uploaded this lengthy look at everything that the Japanese giant's got on display this...
Gamescom 2016 Sony to Publish Boxed Version of the Brilliant Battlezone
VR you ready?
Battlezone, the mind-blowing PlayStation VR launch title from Rebellion, will be getting a boxed release on 13th October – and Sony's the one publishing it. The platform holder's partnered hard with the Oxford-based developer on this title, so it's no surprise to see the firm consummate the collaboration with a retail launch. "2016...
News Sony Makes Amends for Duplicate PlayStation Plus Game
Tom Clancy's EndWar available for free in Europe now
A subset of PlayStation Plus members were outraged recently when Retro/Grade was given away as a free game. The decent PlayStation 3 rhythm release was offered at launch in Europe, prompting irritation from members who felt that they weren't getting the most from their subscription. Sony has now...
Gamescom 2016 DriveClub VR Buckles Up with New Locations, Modes This Year
One last lap
It was accidentally announced weeks ago in Japan, but DriveClub VR has now officially been revealed for release this year. The exclusive racer – based upon Evolution Studios' original – has been re-built specifically with virtual reality in mind, including new modes, tracks, and features. The headline here is
Gamescom 2016 The Tomorrow Children Goes to Work from 6th September
Will eventually be free-to-play
Do you remember The Tomorrow Children? Yeah, we barely do either – we played the alpha eons ago, but then it never seemed to want to come out. Fortunately, the soviet-inspired sim appears to be right around the corner, as it will begin its complicated rollout from 6th September. However, that's not the end of the...
Gamescom 2016 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's Zombies Mode Is the Zaniest Yet
Disco fever
This is thriller – or something! Call of Duty's zombies mode has been bonkers for a while now, but Infinite Warfare's newly announced Zombies in Spaceland may just be the series' zaniest co-op option yet. The eighties-inspired outing will see you donning some DayGlo and dirty dancing with the undead, as you work your way through an...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2016
Press conference times! Games! Live streams!
Gamescom used to be the second biggest week on the PlayStation calendar, but it's been quiet over the past couple of years. The reason? Sony's been showing up, but it hasn't exactly been going all out. The press conferences that it used to hold in Germany, for example, appear to be a thing of the past;...
News PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites Are Being Sent Out Now
So it begins
If you signed up for the PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.0 beta last month, then you may want to keep an eye on your email inbox. Beta invites are reportedly going out as we sit here typing this very article, so here's hoping that you've been selected as one of the chosen testers. Firmware 4.0 brings numerous improvements to Sony's...
Video Have a Gander at PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Features
Guided tour
Sony released some screenshots of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 yesterday, and we figured that we'd pick them apart in a super simple video for you. While we don't have access to any video footage yet – we'll get that when the beta goes live, no doubt – there's a lot to glean from the refresh's first batch of screenshots. One...
Video Bound Has Some of the Best Animations on PS4 Yet
Dancin', dancin'
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a majestically animated game, but Polish demoscene dev Plastic's latest may just rival it. Bound's gameplay is based upon performance capture of real dancers, and the studio's done an incredible job of marrying these moves to gameplay – it's way more responsive than you could possibly imagine. We...
News Here's Your First Look at Folders on PS4
Nice 'n' tidy
As reported earlier today, folders are finally coming to the PlayStation 4 as part of the impending firmware update v4.00 – but how do they look? Well, the Japanese PlayStation Blog has released some screenshots showing off the new system software, and embedded above you can see the oft
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Details Revealed by Sony
Folders! Reworked user interface! Better Trophies!
Sony's gone ahead and revealed what you can expect from the PlayStation 4's upcoming firmware. The 4.0 download - codenamed Shingen - will finally bring folders to the system, allowing users to sort and organise their games and applications. A good start. To coincide with this new feature, the user...
Mission Blog Join Me on My Journey to the Centre of the Universe
Take off
"Space is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space." The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of my all-time favourite things. It's hilarious, it's silly, and it's about travelling through...
Every opinion procedural
We can't believe our luck. For all the planets and moons in this system, most of them scorched and practically lifeless, the last one we visit is a bonafide world of paradise. Lush bright blue grass stretches out to the horizon where it meets a scarlet sky, the space station hanging just close enough to make out its shape...
News Rockstar Could Be at PlayStation Meeting, But This Isn't Proof
Don't believe everything you read
Oh dear, the Internet loves a good unsubstantiated rumour, eh? Our inbox exploded earlier today after so-called "industry insider" Tidux posted a cryptic tweet with a couple of emojis, suggesting that Rockstar may make an appearance at next month's PlayStation Meeting press conference. Despite somehow earning...
Soapbox No Man's Sky on PS4 Is the Biggest Disappointment of 2016
And yes, Sammy Barker's played Street Fighter V
Good grief, I'm like James Bond in Skyfall's highlands scene right now, clumsily securing Push Square Towers from inevitable impending attacks. There's always been a little bit of crazy in this industry, but Hello Games' hotly anticipated space sim has garnered such a staunch fanbase that it's becoming...
News PlayStation Now May Start Streaming to PC Soon
The future is Now
Rumour has it that PlayStation Now, the streaming service which allows you to play PlayStation 3 games in a Netflix-esque on-demand fashion, will roll out on the PC from 23rd August. The service is already available on the PlayStation 4 and Vita, and has launched on select Samsung and Sony televisions, but if true, this would mark...
Feature 5 PS4K Neo Reveals Sony Must Make at PlayStation Meeting 2016
Price! Date! Games!
PlayStation Meetings are rarer than Atlas Stones, so it's always exciting when Sony announces one of the exclusive events. The last shindig that the platform holder held saw the announcement of the PlayStation 4, while the next will almost certainly play host to the PS4K – or Neo, as it's also known. And with the 7th September...
News Narrow Margins Force PS4 from Top of US Hardware Charts for First Time in 2016
You win some, you lose some
Outrageously attractive Xbox One fire sales pushed the PlayStation 4 from the top of the US hardware charts for the first time in eight months last month – although speculation suggests that Sony's system was just 10,000 units off the pace. Microsoft's console was widely available for considerably less than the Japanese...
Live Explore No Man's Sky's Universe with Alex Stinton
Star wars
Guess who's back by popular demand? Alex Stinton's back, bitches. Our recent livestreaming hiatus – which absolutely wasn't caused by a copyright strike that we couldn't get removed – is over, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than with some No Man's Sky, eh? Enjoy.
News Sony Comments on No Man's Sky PS4 Sticker Gaffe
"A production issue"
Earlier today, we reported on a sticker that had been used to conceal an online play logo on limited edition copies of No Man's Sky. Sony has since put out a statement explaining that this wasn't due to any changes to the game – it just f**ked up during production, and decided to print stickers rather than re-manufacture the...
News There's a No Man's Sky PS4 Exploit That Will Get You to the Centre of the Universe Fast
Atlas shrugged
No Man's Sky is a game all about busy work, but if you can't be arsed with all that incessant toing and froing, then cunning gamers have concocted an exploit that will get you to the centre of the universe much, much, much quicker than you ever imagined. Of course, this could also spoil the game for you, so read on at your own peril...
News Sony's Bringing Tons of PS4, PlayStation VR Games to Gamescom 2016
Resident Evil 7! Titanfall 2! PlayStation VR!
It's going to be a strange Gamescom yet again. Last year's show was disappointing for us because Sony opted to hold its press conference at Paris Games Week instead, while this time it's skipping its usual stage show in favour of a PlayStation Meeting in early September. Of course, the platform holder...
News The Last Guardian Still Looks Lovely in New PS4 Screenshots
Go big or go home
Ah, The Last Guardian - every time that we mention it we remember that it's actually releasing this October, and we get a warm fuzzy feeling inside. We blame the cat-bird-dog thing for that, by the way, and the giant beast is as adorable as ever in these five fresh screenshots. The pictures don't just focus on our feathered...
News Sticker on PS4 Copies of No Man's Sky Removes Reference to Online Play
A cover up
The saga regarding No Man's Sky's non-existent online play trucks on, as European gamers have discovered stickers on the limited edition version of the game, obscuring any references to online gameplay. The label includes a PEGI 7 rating and a warning for mild violence, but peeling it back reveals a PEGI 12 rating and an online play icon...
Video Just How Beautiful Is No Man's Sky on PS4?
Very
No Man's Sky doesn't give you much direction and leaves you to find your own fun, so, while taking a break from collecting friggin' carbon, we decided to make this: a short video showing off some of the planets that we've visited in our playthrough thus far. It (hopefully) demonstrates the variety of Hello Games' infinite universe, while also...
News A New PS Vita Is on the Way? Don't Believe Everything You Read
Sony's filings send forum members into frenzy
Sony's going to announce a new PlayStation Vita at next month's PlayStation Meeting – or so we read on the Internet. We've been inundated with messages about Trinity today, a new handheld that the Japanese giant's apparently about to announce. So we trawled through the sources, and came away less...
News No Man's Sky PS4 Servers Too Busy for Multiplayer Features
Allegedly
Remember yesterday when two players met on the exact same spot in No Man's Sky, only for them to be invisible to each other? It raised questions about whether the game has any multiplayer features at all; Hello Games had previously insinuated that it does, but that it's incredibly rare that two players would ever cross paths. Writing on...
Video Making a Murderer in Fahrenheit on PS4
Indigo prophecy
This author was running a different website when Fahrenheit (or Indigo Prophecy) released in 2005, and it really blew your humble host's mind. It kickstarted the soft spot that we have for French developer Quantic Dream; its games aren't perfect by any stretch, but it genuinely tries to push boundaries that so many others fear...
News Yes, Sony's PlayStation Meeting Will Be Livestreamed
In case you were wondering
A few hours ago, Sony basically confirmed that it'll be officially revealing the PS4K - or Neo as it's also known - at an event in New York on the 7th September. Exciting stuff, but we've already had a few people asking us whether or not the show will be streamed online. Fortunately, we've got an answer via Polygon...
