Tag: Sony - Page 219
E3 2015 Sony to Bring PS4 Prices Down in Brazil
Kidneys no longer requested as payment
A niche bit of news for you here, but interesting nonetheless: Sony will begin manufacturing the PlayStation 4 in Brazil, in an effort to bring prices down. Previously, the platform retailed for a ridiculous $1,850 – a figure that even the Japanese giant admitted was outrageous. But it did stress that it was...
News DriveClub's PS4 1.18 Patch Ups the Racer's Level Cap
More to play for
Away from the madness of E3 2015, Evolution Studios has deployed a new update for PlayStation 4 exclusive racer DriveClub. Weighing in at approximately 420MB, the patch – labelled v1.18 for those keeping track – ups the title's level cap to 60, and adds accolades for every location and car in the game. There's lots more for you...
E3 2015 The Last Guardian's PS3 Trailer Wasn't Quite Real
Sony 'specced up' the footage
Well, this is awkward. When Sony re-revealed The Last Guardian this week, many suggested that it looked similar to the title's PlayStation 3 trailer from all those years ago. "What has Team ICO been doing?" the people with pitchforks cried. Speaking with Kotaku, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida admitted that...
E3 2015 Sony's Done Making Big Games for PS Vita
And that was the end of that
Sony may be unsure whether the PlayStation Vita is a legacy device, but the platform holder has ruled out the development of any future blockbusters for the format regardless. Speaking with IGN, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said that the organisation will not be making any more AAA first-party games. Don't...
E3 2015 Why Didn't Sony Show More Morpheus During Its Presser?
Obvious, really
The big rumour going into E3 2015 was that Sony was going to spotlight the PlayStation 4's innovative Project Morpheus headset pretty heavily during its press conference – but it didn't. While the headset was certainly discussed by gaffer Andrew House, it was only mentioned on stage for a matter of minutes. And speaking on the...
Feature We Grade E3 2015's Press Conferences
Sink or swim
You're in for it now publishers, because Push Square's coming to pick apart your press conferences bit by bit. Always good fun, looking back at the big events of E3 after most of the hype has passed is a nice way to round off gaming's most hectic period. This year, five titans of the industry took to the stage to reveal their plans for...
E3 2015 Why Has The Last Guardian Taken So Long?
"Sometimes it takes a really long time to realise a vision"
The Last Guardian was undoubtedly one of the highlights of Sony's big E3 2015 media briefing last night. It's taken Fumito Ueda and his team seven long years to get the former PlayStation 3 exclusive up to a standard where it's presentable outside of trailer form, but finally, we got a...
E3 2015 NA PSN Sale Spotlights the Best of the Los Angeles Show
Some titles 60 per cent off
In the mood for some actual games following this week's E3 2015 goodness? Of course you darn well are. It's probably a good thing that Sony's dropped a new sale on the North American PlayStation Store, then, spotlighting some of the legendary games from the Los Angeles-based show. For example, you'll be able to get Alien...
Live Watch the E3 2015 PlayStation Experience LiveCast Day One Stream Right Here
Greatness awaits
Every year, Sony hosts a stream of live developer interviews and gameplay demos straight from its E3 booth. It's keeping up tradition in 2015, promising to put the spotlight on over 50 different studios and games over the coming days. Tune in here for live coverage straight from the show floor.
E3 2015 Guerrilla Cambridge's RIGS Marries Mechs with Morpheus
Mech it happen
Guerrilla isn't just working on Horizon: Zero Dawn for the PlayStation 4 – its satellite studio Cambridge is also, as rumoured, busy beavering away on a mech game. However, what we didn't know when we reported on this yesterday is that it will be Project Morpheus compatible – and it actually looks pretty cool. RIGS: Mechanized...
E3 2015 Guerrilla Games' Gorgeous PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Is One to Watch
Dutch developer serves up fascinating new PlayStation franchise
If last night's E3 2015 press conference from Sony had been a normal one, we'd probably be all cooing over Horizon: Zero Dawn right now. Sadly for Guerrilla Games, its new intellectual property got overshadowed somewhat by bigger announcements – but take nothing away from the title,...
E3 2015 Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls Confirmed for PS4
The origami killer awaits
And the surprises just keep coming. Alright, we've know about this one for eternity: Quantic Dream's divisive adventure Beyond: Two Souls is coming to the PlayStation 4. There's more, however: Heavy Rain will be joining it as part of a Blu-ray double pack. The downside is that it'll only be available in Europe, which is...
E3 2015 Stare Agape at The Last Guardian PS4 Screenshots
Agro! Agro
The Last Guardian re-emerged during Sony's big E3 2015 press conference in dramatic fashion last night. Fumito Ueda, the director of the long-in-development first-party game, lapped up plenty of applause following a lengthy gameplay demo, as Shuhei Yoshida quite literally shouted out in excitement on the PlayStation maker's stage. And...
Round Up What Did Sony Announce During Its E3 2015 Press Conference?
GOAT
The biggest press conference for PlayStation fans is over, and Sony – as its wont to do at these kind of events – dropped a truckload of announcements. The highlight of the organisation's jaw-dropping showing is impossible to pick, but honourable mentions must go to The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII, and Shenmue III. Of course, you...
Talking Point Did Sony's Big E3 2015 Press Conference Deliver?
The big one
The doors of the LA Convention Centre haven't even opened yet, but E3 2015 has already been crazy. Sony has just rounded out a blockbuster day of media briefings, where the likes of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Project Morpheus featured prominently. Arguably the biggest announcement, though, was Shenmue III. And Final Fantasy VII...
E3 2015 Embrace Your Inner-Retro with PSone DualShock 4
Do not underestimate the power of PlayStation
On a day where practically every gaming dream one could imagine has come true... Well, why not toss the Anniversary Edition DualShock 4 into the mix, eh? The controller – which was originally only available with limited edition PlayStation 4 consoles – will be available this September in North...
E3 2015 A Media Player Is Coming to PS4 For All of Your Video, Photo, and Music Needs
4 the (media) players
A nice little addition to Sony's absolutely insane E3 2015 press conference, the Japanese giant revealed that the PlayStation 4 will be getting a media player in the very near future. The official US PlayStation Blog states that the player will be available "this evening" on the PlayStation Store. The player comes as a...
E3 2015 Uncharted 4 Rides Again With One of E3's Best Ever Gameplay Demos
Oh my Drake
We hope you don't think we're being hyperbolic with that headline - we really do believe that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's latest showing at Sony's E3 2015 press conference was one of the best demos that we've ever seen. Closing out the show, Naughty Dog's new-gen title went above and beyond, showcasing an utterly awe-inspiring car...
E3 2015 Horizon: Zero Dawn Is All About Killing Giant, Mechanical Dinosaurs
And it's a PS4 exclusive
We've known that Horizon was in production for about a year now, but actually seeing Guerilla Games' new IP in action has shown us that it very well may be a big hitter for the PlayStation 4. It's clear that Sony has faith in the project, too, as it was the second game to be shown off during its press conference. After...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's E3 2015 Press Conference Right Here
Uncharted 4! Horizon! The Last Guardian?
And then there was one. Alright, we know that Nintendo and Square Enix have still got a couple of presentations to go, but let's be honest here: the PlayStation presser is probably the one that you've been waiting for if you're reading this site. Sony's media briefing is set to start at 18:00PM PT. Are you...
E3 2015 The Last Guardian Ascends from Its Slumber with Gameplay Trailer
Kept us waiting, huh?
The Last Guardian, a victim of being seemingly canceled numerous times as it struggled through development hell for several years, is no longer a gem that would never see the light of day. It is finally here, and it is coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2016. The gameplay is all too familiar, but we can tell this title is on...
E3 2015 Check Out Another Six Minutes of Ratchet & Clank on PS4
Lookin' good
Ratchet & Clank will be getting a second wind on the PS4 next year in a re-imagining of the original game that kick-started a franchise spanning two console generations. Well, three now, but you get the point. Developer Insomniac has today released some brand new gameplay footage taken from the not-a-remaster-but-a-reimagining...
Rumour Guerrilla Cambridge to Reveal PS4 Exclusive Rigs
Big rigs
Guerrilla Cambridge, the British arm of Dutch first-party Guerrilla Games, is gearing up to announce a 3v3 arena shooter named Rigs at Sony's press conference, reports Videogamer.com. A trademark for the title filed by SCEE was spotted earlier today, and the website claims to have the first details on it – courtesy of an unnamed source,...
Weirdness This Project Morpheus Concept Will Make You Look Like an Idiot
The future
We're excited for Project Morpheus, but let's be totally honest here – none of us are going to look cool using the headset. Of course, some games will be sillier than others – and a tech demo from Impulse Gear may just take the biscuit. The sci-fi shooter, a focus of Wired's article on Sony's fledgling virtual reality headset, takes...
News Sony: We Need to Convince PS4 Owners to Spend Several Hundred Dollars on Project Morpheus
More than 30 games in development
Project Morpheus is set to be the star of Sony's big E3 2015 media briefing tonight – but you may want to put your champagne on ice. Speaking as part of a Wired report – which, incidentally, mentions that Guerrilla Games will be present during the presser – Shuhei Yoshida, the president of PlayStation's...
E3 2015 Quantic Dream's Just Opened a Twitter Account
On today of all days
There are two main rumours circling Sony's big E3 2015 media briefing like a pack of wolves: Horizon and The Last Guardian. The former title, in development at Guerrilla Games, is looking like a lock at this point – while it feels like this is last chance saloon for Fum
E3 2015 Today's Crazy Rumours Include Final Fantasy VII and Shenmue
But of course
It wouldn't be E3 without some utter nonsense doing the rounds – and the global gaming media is bringing out the big guns today. First up is French website JeuxActu.com, which is reporting that Shenmue III will be announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive during Sony's media briefing this evening. It doesn't cite a source, but its...
Guide What Time Are Sony, Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft, and Square Enix's E3 2015 Press Conferences?
The time is now
The busiest event in gaming is upon us, and this year, it's arguably busier than ever. When it comes to all things PlayStation, there are five different press conferences to watch out for at E3 2015 – that's two more than usual, for those of you out of the loop. Newcomers Bethesda and Square Enix both have their own pressers this...
Rumour Birdie, Cammy Are Street Fighter V's New Challengers
Ready, fight
Two new challengers have entered the Street Fighter V ring: Birdie and Cammy. Well, that's according to a translation of German magazine Computer Bild, which referenced both of the new brawlers in an article on the upcoming PlayStation 4 console exclusive. The former fighter is an interesting addition, as he was a character in the...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4, Vita at E3 2015?
Last minute nerves
Reminder: E3 2015 is upon us. If the special homepage wasn't already a good enough giveaway – nifty, eh? – then this editor's apocalyptic stress levels are a sure sign. As gaming fans, the reason that we all love the Los Angeles convention is because it allows us to dream and despair. There are the highs, like Jack Tretton...
E3 2015 Guerrilla Games Registers Domains for PS4 Exclusive Horizon
Robot dinosaurs will seemingly be revealed soon
A new Horizon on the PlayStation 4 awaits, as evidence of the imminent announcement of Guerrilla Games' long-in-development open world role-playing release mounts. The title, which was teased via a series of leaked artwork earlier in the year, now has an official domain name – indi
News Tearaway Unfolded Builds a Paper Bridge to PS4 in September
Crafty
Tearaway Unfolded will unwrap plenty of warm fuzzies on the PlayStation 4 this September, as Media Molecule has dated its Vita re-imagining in North America and Europe. The game will release for the low fee of $39.99 in the Home of Hamburgers, and will be available from 8th September. There's no word on the price point that it will adopt in...
E3 2015 Interesting Time for Guerrilla Games to Create a Twitter Account
What's that on the Horizon?
We suggested in our E3 2015 predictions post that Guerrilla Games could reveal its long-in-development role-playing game Horizon during Sony's press conference next week – and the fact that it's just created a Twitter account adds fuel to the fire. The page was made earlier this evenin
News Renting Games Through PlayStation Now Is Expensive in the UK
But Sony says its pricing model may change
PlayStation Now has officially moved on to the paid beta stage in the UK, where prices are, well, a bit pricey. Renting PS3 games costs £4.99 for two days or £9.99 for 30 days, and with the same timing options of two days or 30 days, you're looking at paying either £2.99 or £7.99 for PSN titles. Just a...
Feature What Will Sony Announce at E3 2015? PS4 Predictions and More
PlayStation's press conference planned out
It's the most wonderful time of the year. E3 2015 is right around the corner, and the web is awash with ridiculous rumours, last-minute leaks, and armchair analysts getting agitated over all of the early announcements. For many of you, though, it'll be those big pre-show press conferences that'll be...
E3 2015 Wattam Is PS4's Wackiest Game by a Mile
WTF?!
Y'know when indie developers describe their games as outlandish, but beneath the surface they're fairly straightforward? Well, that's not the case with Wattam, which is downright barmy. The product of Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi's warped imagination, this game sees you linking the arms of all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures...
News Ultra Street Fighter IV PS4 Patch KOs Input Lag
Puts the boot in various other bugs, too
Ultra Street Fighter IV's dismal PlayStation 4 port may have secured both Sony and Capcom a black eye, but if there's a silver lining, it's that developer Other Ocean Interactive has been busy nursing the release back to full health with a series of post-release updates. A new patch for the fighter will roll...
News Street Fighter V's Battle System Switches Things Up
V for Variable
If you spent the past six or so years learning how to play Street Fighter IV and its many variants, then it may time to book yourself back into the dojo. Capcom has revealed the battle system for Street Fighter V today, and while there are obvious similarities to its predecessors – well, there's also plenty of new stuff for you to...
News Weird and Wonderful PS4 Exclusive Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Discovers a Release Date
Everybody's okay
The Chinese Room's unashamedly strange explore-'em-up Everybody's Gone to the Rapture finally has a set release date on PlayStation 4, and the good news is that it's not too far away. Wandering onto Sony's newest console on the 11th August in both Europe and North America, the title promises to be one of the system's best looking...
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Is on the Final Straight to the Finish Line
Almost done
It's only a few years overdue, but DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is almost ready for primetime. The free version of the first-party racer was set to release alongside the PlayStation 4 at launch, but the game was pushed back 12 months for polish. Then, when the title did finally pull out of the workshop, its servers crashed, cau
News Ratchet & Clank PS4 Won't Break the Bank
Hee hee hee
Well isn't this refreshing? Insomniac Games' succulent Ratchet & Clank reboot dropped jaws earlier today – and it looks like it'll be available for the low price of $49.99 in North America. The title – which will apparently feature a 10 to 12 hour campaign, including tons of all-new content – is currently up for pre-order on...
Rumour Around Half of Sony's E3 Booth Will Be Devoted to PS4's VR Push
A reality
Sony will be devoting a huge portion of its E3 2015 booth to PlayStation 4 virtual reality headset Project Morpheus, claims specialist site VRFocus. The website reckons that "sources close" to the company have informed it that it will be giving the peripheral a "big push" at the Los Angeles convention next week, which will result in...
News This May Be the Closest Sony Gets to Bringing WipEout to PS4
But we'll take it
WipEout is coming to the PlayStation 4 – as part of a new Resogun ship pack. The crafts – inspired by Studio Liverpool's legendary racing series – include a handful of the most famous teams from the franchise's futuristic antigravity league, including Feisar, Piranha, Auricom, AG Sys, and Qirex. We're frowning at the absence...
News Ratchet & Clank PS4 Footage Looks Out of This World
The game based on the movie based on the game
Wow! Insomniac Games has released the first footage of Ratchet & Clank's hotly anticipated PlayStation 4, er, reimagining – and it's looking absolutely stunning. Based on the Spring 2016 movie – which itself has been inspired by the original PlayStation 2 game – this is not a remaster in the...
News Get Up to 70% Off Loads of PS4 Games with a PlayStation Plus Subscription This Week
Double discount trouble
The European PlayStation Store's got a pretty decent deal going on this week - especially if you're on the market for some PlayStation 4 games that you may have missed over the last few months. Without a PlayStation Plus subscription, the savings are rather meagre, but with one, some price tags are slashed by up to 70 per...
News Mark Cerny's Knack Team May Be the Ones to Save The Last Guardian
Our final hope
The Last Guardian rumours are in full force right now, with Eurogamer.net corroborating The Guardian's story regarding the long overdue Japan Studio release. According to the site, it's heard from multiple sources over the past six months that Fumito Ueda's bird-meets-boy escapade will be unveiled at E3 2015 – but it stresses that...
Rumour Ratchet & Clank PS4 Reboot Gameplay to Get Up Your Arsenal Today
A crack in time
Ah, you can't beat E3 – after all, we love reporting on rumours rather than actual information. Insomniac Games' community lead James Stevenson is the latest to whip the PlayStation Nation into a frenzy, posting a cryptic "12 hours" comment in the Ratchet & Clank PS4 thread on the developer's official forum
News LittleBigPlanet 3 Journeys Home in New Expansion Next Month
Craftworld's calling
This author often feels like the only person in the world that actually enjoyed LittleBigPlanet 3 – but we suppose that the sequel did get lost in last year's holiday shuffle a little. Fortunately, the whimsical affair will be getting something of a miniature revival next month, as Sony drops the game's first major expansion,...
News Until Dawn Has the Best Use of the DualShock 4 Ever
Which probably isn't saying much
Supermassive Games is taking Heavy Rain's giant head title screen to the next level – by introducing Sackboy-style puppet controls. This amusing new video from PlayStation Access shows how you can use the DualShock 4's tilt sensors to pivot star Hayden Panettiere's head. Just imagine the kind of fun you'll be able...
News Gran Turismo 7 to Park Up on PS4 Prior to 2017
"We must not wait so long"
Sony's top brass must be rubbing their hands together right now. Gran Turismo's always been a popular property in Europe, but it just so happens that the PlayStation 4 is selling like gangbusters in these parts of late. The next entry in Polyphony Digital's simulation racing series has the potential to practically print...
