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News inFAMOUS: Second Son Studio Unclouds Unannounced Project
First-party outfit looking ahead
Sucker Punch may have successfully re-stoked the embers regarding its upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son at the Taipei Game Show last week, but with the superhero excursion now mere weeks away, the Sony subsidiary is starting to look to the future, too. A trio of job listings posted to the...
News The Games Sony Picked for the PlayStation Now Beta Are Baffling
PlayStation wow
Sony recently sent out invitations for a beta test aimed at ironing out the kinks in its impending streaming service, PlayStation Now. In fact, we're betting that a few of you might have been lucky enough to snag an exclusive summon, and are currently wiling away the hours trying out the Netflix-like system. Obviously the most...
Blast from the Past This Time One Year Ago, Sony Promised to Give Us a Glimpse of the Future
Turning back the clock
An old sage once said that time flies when you’re having fun – and the past twelve months have proved that anonymous philosopher right. This time last year, we were sitting in stunned silence staring at a cryptic video clip that promised to give us a glimpse of the “future” on 20th February. Naturally, our instincts...
News Blimey, PS Plus Subscriptions Have Tripled Since the PS4's Launch
Triple the fun
PlayStation Plus may just be the best thing since sliced bread. Ok, not really – Resogun is obviously the best thing since sliced bread. But the premium subscription service comes in at a very close second, providing core gamers with a way to get more out of their expensive consoles. And it seems that the public at large mostly...
News The Order: 1886 Will Ride Its Horse-Drawn Cart onto PS4 This Year
Hot to trot
We may have seen less of it than a hedgehog during hibernation, but Ready at Dawn’s alternate history opus The Order: 1886 still appears to be on track to take a trip through time later this year. Speaking as part of Sony’s big PlayStation Vita Slim reveal earlier this morning, PlayStation UK gaffer Fergal Gar
News Microsoft Will Pay You to Dump Your PS3 for an Xbox One
We're like so whatever
Remember that old Avril Lavigne video where the “punk princess” tries to get one over on her nerdy double? Well, this brand new Microsoft promotion reminds us of that. Y’see, the Redmond-based manufacturer doesn’t like your old console, and it thinks you need a new one – so much so, that it’s even willing to pay...
News PS Plus Wants to Be Your Valentine with Gigantic North American Refresh
Outlast, Metro: Last Light, Remember Me, and more
Forget about your significant other, as the only company that you’re going to need this 14th February is your PlayStation Plus subscription. With those lucky enough to live in Europe already tucking into their fresh content, Sony has now revealed the full Instant Game Collection update for North...
Feature Three Reasons Why You Should Skip the PS Vita Slim and Snag the Original
Handheld heartache
As predicted, Sony announced the PlayStation Vita Slim for the UK and Europe earlier today. The redesigned handheld will release on 7th February and will replace the existing model of the pocketable platform. Already available in Japan, the overhauled h
Weirdness Here's a Novel Way to Dim the PS4 Controller's Light Bar
Why didn't we think of that?
If you’re not a fan of your PlayStation 4 controller performing its best impression of the Aurora Borealis each and every time that you sit down to play a game, then we have a novel little solution for you. A thrifty eBay merchant has crafted a custom set of light bar decals, whic
News Whoa, PS4 Software Sales Are Swiftly Outpacing the Xbox One in the UK
Greatness sells
Intense console rivalry may not be healthy or productive, but it sure can be a lot of fun – especially when you're on the winning side. We've known for a while that the PlayStation 4 outsold the Xbox One in the UK, but it's been a week or two since we've had some fancy numbers to gloat about. PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara is on...
News Sony's New Vita Bundle Will Allow You to Flaunt Ten Top Indie Titles
It's a bargain
If you're itching to buy a PlayStation Vita, but aren't satisfied by any of the current bundles available, then Sony has a brand new option showcasing ten of the best indie games that the platform has to offer. The releases included span Hotline Miami, Velocity Ultra,
News Sony: PS4 Sales Suppressed by Stock, Will Grow Considerably
Platform holder is not satisfied
Sony’s not especially impressed with the PlayStation 4’s current sales tally. While its next generation system has ripped up the record books and attained the fastest selling format crown, the manufacturer knows that the numbers could be higher if it had more stock
News This Is Why Sony Hasn't Shot the Killzone Franchise in the Orange Eyes
Shadow Fall's sales soar higher than an ISA Cruiser
It’s arguably the most divisive franchise in Sony’s first-party stable, but the Killzone brand has proved itself to be a best-seller time and time again. That’s especially true of PlayStation 4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall, which has already exceeded sales in the region of 2.1 million...
News PlayStation Vita Slim Weighs Down UK Retail from 7th February
Hardware revision will cost you £180
In the words of former American politician Ron Paul, it’s happening. As expected, Sony took to a rather small stage at a swanky event in London moments ago to announce the PlayStation Vita Slim for the UK. The smaller, ligh
News Popular PS4 Games Discounted in Shock North American Flash Sale
Counting the pennies
Sony’s starting to get quite good at this last-minute discount lark. The firm's enormous European promotion earlier this month was packed to the veritable brim with unexpectedly good PlayStation Network deals, and now the North American arm of the platform holder has followed in its overseas accomplice’s footsteps,...
Rumour PS Vita Slim Will Not Shrink the System's Price by Much
Colour variety off the cards, too
When it rains, it pours – at least, that’s certainly the case with Sony’s rapidly approaching not-so-secret media briefing. For those out of the loop, the platform holder has promised to give select members of the UK press a look at the “slimmest ever PlayStation” during a breakfast event in London...
News You'll Be Able to Pre-Order a Slim PlayStation Vita from Tomorrow
Cut down to size
Sometimes things happen for a reason. We were just about to pen a speculative article regarding tomorrow’s previously teased slim PlayStation announcement – but it seems like a popular retailer has let the cat out of the metaphorical bag. UK outlet ShopTo has deployed a newsletter confirming that the ‘New PS Vita Slim...
News Sony Santa Monica Aiming to Encourage Collaboration in Colossal New Office
Expanding workforce in the process
The sunny Californian city of Santa Monica may be right at the heart of God of War creator Sony Santa Monica’s name, but the first-party developer has outgrown its current home and is moving south to Playa Vista this summer. The news comes on the back of a massive recruitment drive, which the studio hopes will...
News Get Yourself in Order with These New Screenshots of The Order: 1886
Order up
It's always a bit concerning when we've only really seen screenshots of a game that's apparently set to release in a few short months, and this is absolutely true of Ready at Dawn's alternate history romp The Order: 1886. The only footage we've glimpsed of the impending shooter is that memorable trailer at E3, and, unfortunately, the...
News New Gran Turismo 6 Update Gives You a Free Car on Your Birthday
Sadly it isn't real
After a long wait for first-party racer Gran Turismo 6, Sony has been keeping the newest member of the franchise fresh with a wave of constant updates. One of the latest additions shows just how much it cares for its fans in the form of a birthday present. On the week around your birthday, you will be gifted an in-game car that...
News Sony Is Busy Sending Out PlayStation Now Beta Invites to an Inbox Near You
Now rather than later
Ever since the service's announcement earlier in the month, PlayStation Now has been on the receiving end of countless questions: is there a subscription? How much will it cost? Which games will be available? How well will the streaming actually work? It's unfortunately a bit too early to expect any concrete answers to these...
News Want Backward Compatibility on PS4? You May Get Better
Enhanced PSone and PS2 support in the pipeline
PlayStation Now may not be the comprehensive PlayStation 4 backward compatibility solution that you’ve been craving – but the bigwigs beavering away in Sony’s research and development department may have something even better in store. Eurogamer.net reports that the platform holder is busying...
Feature Eight PlayStation Properties That Deserve a Shot at the Silver Screen
Hollywood highfliers
Sony’s gone cinematic adaptation insane. Not content with the Ratchet & Clank and Heavenly Sword movies announced last year, the firm has now confirmed that cunning raccoon robber Sly Cooper is set to sneak into theatres in a couple of years. With the platform hold
News You'd Have to Be a Doughnut to Not Like This Sly Cooper Movie Trailer
Cane you believe it?
We’re not entirely sure why it’s taken this long, as these PlayStation movies look like they’re going to prove a huge hit at the box office. Hot on the heels of last year’s surprise Ratchet & Clank reveal, production duo Blockade Entertainment and Rainmaker Entertainment are now taking a stab at the Sly Cooper...
Weirdness Sony Plans to Buy a Factory That Produces Parts for the Wii U
Wii U expecting that?
Sony has recently finalised its plans to purchase a new semiconductors factory, reports Japanese national TV channel NHK. What makes this acquisition slightly more interesting, however, is that the plant in question is most notable for producing the DRAM chip for the Nintendo Wii U. Our beloved Japanese giant plans to plonk ¥7...
News PS Vita Exclusive Freedom Wars Breaks Free with New Screenshots
The usual suspects
Sony may have lost the Monster Hunter franchise to another manufacturer, but it's desperately trying to claw back the deficit with titles such as Freedom Wars. The multiplayer battle game is set to release exclusively on the PlayStation Vita this summer in Japan, and a batch of new screenshots have left us itching for our fix...
News This Is How You're Supposed to Play inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4
Dual shock
It’s never easy to wrap your head around a game in a busy showfloor environment. As such, the response to a slew of inFAMOUS: Second Son videos firing out of events such as CES has been tepid at best. Fortunately, we predict that the feedback to this developer helmed demo will be a bit more positive. After all, the game looks absolutely...
News Sly Cooper Sneaks onto the Silver Screen in 2016
Crime to go
Not content with the upcoming Ratchet & Clank and Heavenly Sword cinematic conversions, production double-act Blockade Entertainment and Rainmaker Entertainment has revealed that its busy beavering away on a theatrical debut for Sly Cooper and crew. The animated movie – which is due out in 2016 – will follow
Talking Point Is the Vita Really Dying a 'Slow, Painful Death'?
Last legs
Seasoned industry analyst Michael Pachter couldn’t possibly paint a bleaker picture of the future of Sony’s handheld gaming business. Speaking with Game Informer in a recent interview, the popular sales predictor noted that the platform holder “misjudged the market” with the PlayStation Vita, and hinted that it
News Sony Rains Down Slick Footage of PS4 Title inFAMOUS: Second Son
Rowe way
It can’t possibly look this good, can it? Titles like Killzone: Shadow Fall and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag have already offered a teaser of what the PlayStation 4 is capable of, but inFAMOUS: Second Son looks set to blow everything out of the beautifully rendered water.
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Could Only Be Made on PS4, Says Sucker Punch
Takes full advantage of the new hardware
inFAMOUS: Second Son may just be the most intriguing PlayStation 4 exclusive set to release over the coming months. Its stunning visuals, fascinating morality system, and
News Investment Firm Encourages You to Steer Clear of Sony's Stock
Downward spiral
Sony’s no stranger to bad news of late, but investment firm Moody’s has published a humdinger for former PlayStation president Kaz Hirai to mull over while he tucks into his early morning porridge. Much like fellow credit ratings agency Fitch, the firm has cut the com
News A 'Well-Known DRM Solution' May Be Coming to Your PlayStation Multimedia Apps
Know your rights
Sony scored a massive win at last year's E3 by announcing that no form of DRM would be implemented in games on the PS4. As you may recall, the company upheld the rights of consumers to resell physical software, resulting in rapturous applause. However, a recent job listing posted to the platform holder's site suggests that a DRM...
News Do You Want a PS4? Amazon UK Has Knack Packs In Stock
Bundles back on digital store shelves
It may have been the worst reviewed PlayStation 4 exclusive at launch, but Knack has actually been something of a success – perhaps partly due to it being sold alongside the sought after next generation system since launch. And in an effort to keep the divisive debut above the critically acclaimed Super Mario...
News Sony Planning 'Spectacular' E3 2014 Lineup for PlayStation 4
Massive year ahead
It’s been a couple of months since the PlayStation 4 officially launched, but Sony has still managed to keep the majority of its upcoming exclusive content under wraps. That’s caused some impatient pundits to ponder whether the platform holder actually has any worthwhile first-party titles to announce – but judging by
News Wait, Uncharted PS4 May Still Be Releasing This Year?
Drake up your mind
A few days ago, Naughty Dog's community strategist Eric Monacelli took to the comments section of a PlayStation Blog post to discuss details surrounding The Last of Us' impending story DLC, Left Behind. One opportunistic fan made some bold remarks in regards to a Ga
News New PS4 Stock Sneaks into Best Buy in North America
Consoles creeping into GameStop and Target, too
Stock shortages prompted the PlayStation 4 to fall behind the Xbox One in last month’s NPD report, so Sony is going to need to up its supply if it intends to maintain its slender next generation lead in North America. Fortunately, there are signs that the sought after system is starting to filter...
News Slimmest Ever PlayStation to Be Unveiled in the UK Next Week
Weight watchers
It’s customary to cut down on cakes and custard creams in January, but it sounds like Sony’s endured an almighty detox over the past three or so weeks. The platform holder has invited select members of the UK press to a briefing next Thursday, which hints at some form of hardware reveal. We’re assuming that our invite’s been...
News Uncharted PS4 May Not Fire onto Your New System This Year
Drake expectations
Some of our predictions for the PlayStation 4 in 2014 may have been a little bit offbeat, but one common theme throughout our article revolved around the very real possibility of Uncharted PS4 releasing later this year for Sony’s new super machine. Unfortunately, developer Naughty Dog has hinted that this may not be the case,...
News This Site Will Add Dozens of Free PS4 Games to Your Library
All running through the web browser
We’ve already established that the current PlayStation 4 drought isn’t quite as bad as some message board pundits may lead you to believe, but there is an easy way to enhance your next generation software library for free. A smart group of gamers have launched Sonyfied.com, a website tailored to the...
News The Last of Us: Left Behind Will Be a Lengthy Adventure, Says Naughty Dog
A long and winding road
If, like us, you absolutely adored Naughty Dog's survival horror opus The Last of Us, you're no doubt sitting precariously on the edge of a full body hype explosion in anticipation for its impending DLC, Left Behind. And while we're certain that your nearest and dea
News Fasten Your Seat Belt for Fresh Footage of PS4 Racer DriveClub
Car, blimey
Sony may have information regarding DriveClub’s release date locked down harder than Jeremy Clarkson’s personal showroom, but that’s not stopping the next generation racer from receiving plenty of fresh footage at the minute. This trailer posted to the platform holder’s Japanese YouTube channel is all new, as it shows off a slew...
Feature Ten PS4 Games to Drag You Through the Next-Gen Drought
Time fillers
You can’t have a new hardware release without a drought. With publishers eager to prepare their wares in time for the lucrative launch period, there’s always a barren window that follows in close proximity. And while this author may still have a sizeable backlog to keep him occupied, we suspect that a handful of you will be...
News PS Vita Will Die a Slow and Painful Death, Says Michael Pachter
Sony's portable business to disappear with it
It’s a strange time for the PlayStation Vita. Sales of the handheld system aren’t anywhere near as high as the hardware arguably deserves, but there have been signs in Japan that the device is really starting to pick up speed. Furthermore, while the install base is admittedly low, the attach rate is...
News The Last of Us: Left Behind 'Exceeds the Narrative Density' of the Core Campaign
Click click boom
Significant single player expansions are somewhat rare in this day and age, but Naughty Dog is aiming to really expand its award-winning survival horror opus with The Last of Us: Left Behind. Speaking as part of an interview with the PlayStation Blog, lead game designer Jakob Minkoff revealed that the Californian company has
News BioShock Infinite Takes to the Skies in Impressive European PlayStation Plus Refresh
Metro: Last Light, Dynasty Warriors Next, Outlast and more also free
You should never do tomorrow what you can do today, and it looks like Sony has taken that old motivational quote to heart. Despite hinting that next month’s European PlayStation Plus content would revealed on Thursday, it’s published the information a little earlier than...
News DriveClub May Not Have a Date, But the PS4 Racer Sure Looks Great
How fast do you want to go?
Regardless of whether you think the ongoing delays surrounding former PlayStation 4 launch title DriveClub are a positive or negative thing, the exclusive racer continues to look absolutely outstanding. That’s especially true in this top-secret branding video, which the ever eagle eyed fol
News Europe's New PS Plus Instant Game Collection Freebies Should Be Revealed Tomorrow
Cutting it fine
It’s been weeks since Europe’s latest PlayStation Plus update supposedly leaked, but Sony’s opted to remain uncharacteristically quiet about the whole affair. PlayStation 4 survival horror Outlast has been officially confirmed for the subscription service during that downtime, while an erroneous
News You'll Soon Be Able to Join Multiplayer Clans in Killzone: Shadow Fall
Yes we clan
Zealous Killzone: Shadow Fall admirers have been tearing into the title's terrific multiplayer suite for a few months now, but the ability to create and manage clans still remains notably absent. Fans of the frenetic first-person franchise can now breathe a sigh of relief, though, as developer Guerrilla Games has announced that the...
