Category Archives: Sony

Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:34 BST

PS4: Mark Cerny to discuss console’s creation at GameLab conference

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PlayStation 4′s creation will be detailed by the console’s architect Mark Cerny at this year’s GameLab conference, taking place between June 26-28 in Barcelona.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 11:37 BST

Destiny may release on PC, considering cross-platform saves

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Destiny developer Bungie has assured PC gamers that it is looking at the format and that it is also considering the possibility of cross-platform saves for its MMO shooter. Don’t get too excited, as nothing is concrete yet.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:56 BST

Battlefield 4: deluxe edition detailed, contents inside

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Battlefield 4 will get a deluxe edition on PS3 and Xbox 360, UK retailer GAME has confirmed. It’s getting a limited run and comes with bonus goodies inside.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 10:25 BST

GRID 2: £125,000 Mono Edition comes with an actual car

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GRID 2 developer Codemasters has unveiled a one-off ‘Mono Edition’ for its incoming racer. It costs £125,000, includes a copy of the game and, well, an actual honest-to-god car.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 09:52 BST

GRID 2 footage shows Okutama ‘Face-Off’ event

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GRID 2 developer Codemasters has release more gameplay footage for its incoming racer. This time the clip shows a high-speed ‘Face-Off’ event in Okutama. The game hits PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 across North America from May 28, and across Europe from May 31.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 09:48 BST

PS4: 2013 launch confirmed by newspaper ad

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PlayStation 4 will indeed launch in 2013, according to a newspaper advert published today.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 08:29 BST

Deciphering Dark Souls 2′s ‘accessibility’

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Dark Souls 2′s very existence has Stace Harman rather delighted, but he questions whether making the game more accessible might rob it of its appeal.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 07:38 BST

Want your name and profile in Watch Dogs?

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Ubisoft is offering fans a chance to have their profile featured as a pedestrian in its upcoming Watch Dogs game.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 06:00 BST

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace heading to Europe and North America

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GungHo Online Entertainment announced that it will be publishing Ragnarok Oddyssey Ace in Europe for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The game will be out this winter in Europe and in the US, published by Xseed.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 05:29 BST

Disney Infinity Monsters University play set trailer

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Disney has released the trailer for the Monsters University play set that will be available in the Disney Infinity starter pack along with the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Incredibles play sets.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 01:39 BST

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate trailer: Ein and Jacky Bryant

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A trailer for Dead or Alive Ultimate 5 has been released showing the recently announced characters Ein and Jacky Bryant.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:09 BST

Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer diary discusses two co-op modes

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist has a new developer diary available discussing the co-op in the game. According to the video, there are four different mission type, and the two being discussed today are The Isaac Briggs missions and The Grim. Check out below. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is out August 20 on PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:00 BST

Poker Night 2 now available for iOS

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Poker Night 2, along with Brock Fucking Samson, is now available for iOS. Telltale’s poker simulator will run you $4.99 on the App Store, and also includes Sam and Max, Claptrap, GLaDOS, and my personal hero, Ash Williams. Head over to the App Store and pick it up. The game’s also available through the Xbox Live Marketplace, Steam, and PSN.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:21 BST

EA’s FIFA series has become part of the “fabric of football,” says producer

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Nick Channon, FIFA 14 producer, has told VG247′s Sam Clay that it’s rather nice for the series to have become part of the “fabric of football.” He also said EA is proud of the fact it can connect the game’s users to the real sport. Listen to your man speak about it himself below. FIFA 14 is out September 24 in the US and September 27 in the UK on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and will be released on PS4 and Xbox One as well. You can have a look at the various skus up for pre-order through our earlier post on the matter.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 21:21 BST

Gran Turismo 6 is a blend of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’, says Yamauchi

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Sony has posted an interview with Gran Turismo 6 maestro Kazunori Yamauchi and SCEE CEO Jim Ryan, discussing the racer along with the series’ 15 year history and how it kept the development team in tact for the duration.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 20:54 BST

EA to support current-gen consoles through 2017

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During the Stifel 2013 Technology Conference on Tuesday, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said the firm plans to support current generation consoles until 2017. Gamespot reports the quote from the conference, which we’ve reported on quite a bit. During it Jorgensen talked about the possibility of a Star Wars: Battlefront game, developments on Wii U and how more games and information on all its titles will be revealed at E3. You an listen to the presentation through EA’s Investor Relations page if you like.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 20:44 BST

GameStop posts quarterly decline, shrugs off Microsoft’s evasive stance on used games

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GameStop has reported its quarterly results for the period ending May 4, with total revenues down 6.8% year-over-year to $1.87 billion, noting declines in both hardware sales and new software. Profits came in at $54.6 million, down 25% year-over-year.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 10:43 BST

Destiny live-action CG trailer discusses the law of the jungle

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Destiny has a live-action, CG trailer available and you can watch it below.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 18:06 BST

The Witness development on PS4 discussed in video

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The Witness, Jonathan Blow’s game about exploration and puzzle-solving in an open world, will be released on PS4 and video discussing it is below.It’s all part of Sony’s conversations with developers series. The Witness is releasing as a timed PS4 exclusive and will also be released on PC.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:22 BST

FIFA 14 out in September, Ultimate Team gold packs come with pre-orders

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EA has announced a September release for FIFA 14 as well as Ultimate Team gold packs for fans who pre-order the game on PS3 and Xbox 360, and has also announced three editions of the game on pre-order.

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