Category Archives: PS4
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 15:17 BST
“Winning is determined by a much longer time-scale”: Gara on Sony’s bid in the next-gen war
PS4 had a good showing at E3 last week, but SCE UK chief Fergal Gara has stressed that while he feels Sony won the day,he has stressed that the winner of next-gen will be determined on a much longer time-scale.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 13:24 BST
Battlefield 4: multiplayer save transfer between current and next gen builds being considered
Battlefield 4 developer DICE may include some kind of cross-game transfer between current and next-gen versions of the shooter, according to the studio’s general manager and vice president Karl-Magnus Troedsson.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 13:15 BST
PS4: Gara explains new PS Plus subs, cross-game chat & more
PlayStation 4 users will be required to pay for a PS Plus subscription if they wish to use multiplayer gaming on Sony’s new console, and Sony Computer Entertainment UK chief Fergal Gara has shed light on what the next-gen service will offer gamers.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 12:05 BST
Battlefield 4 alpha phase begins, recommended specs and details inside
Battlefield 4 developer DICE will open the shooter’s alpha trial today to seasoned players, and a recommended spec list has been made public. Get the details here.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 11:31 BST
“Deeply flawed”: research firm slams Microsoft’s entertainment strategy
Microsoft’s entertainment strategy has been called “deeply flawed” by Interactive entertainment research firm DFC, and the group has stated that the future of Microsoft’s entertainment business hangs in the balance based on last week’s Xbox One campaign.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 11:20 BST
The Division: gamers petition Ubisoft for PC release
Tom Clancy’s The Division raised many eyebrows at E3 last week. While it was only confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One, gamers are now petitioning for a PC version and Ubisoft is encouraging people to sign it.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 10:42 BST
Killzone: Shadow Fall gets 21-minute PS4 gameplay walkthrough
Killzone: Shadow Fall developer Guerrilla Games has published footage of a 21-minute gameplay presentation from E3 2013. The clip shows off PS4 gameplay running in realtime, as well as discussion from the studio that explains the game’s tech, characters and world.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 09:41 BST
PS4′s DRM stance has set a ‘nice precedent’, suggests Sony exec
Sony’s pre-E3 conference confirmed to gamers that PS4 games will be DRM free unless a publisher chooses to impose safeguards on its titles, as well as no restrictions on game sharing or the use of pre-owned titles. Sony exec Scott Rohde believes that the company has set a precedent in this area for next-gen.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 08:49 BST
Battlefield 4: bringing back the destruction (sort of)
Phil Owen checked out Battlefield 4 at E3 and seems to have spent the whole time trying to blow up the environment or asking DICE why he couldn’t.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 03:25 BST
Battlefield 4: leaked screens show boat customisation – rumour
You’ll be able to customise your vehicle’s weapons, optics and even paint colour in Battlefield 4, leaked screenshots suggest.
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 21:53 BST
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn beta nets 676 lovely screenshots
With the Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn beta now open to PS3 players, a beta participant has posted 676 screens from phase three on Flickr. You can have a look at the massive assortment through here. Final Fantasy is out on PC and PS3 in August and will release on PS4. Thanks, AGB.
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 16:58 BST
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag gameplay video is full of ship carnage
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag contains ship battles. You know this already, plus, what would be a a game about pirates without such a thing? Have a look at some ship exploding gameplay below. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is due on PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360 in late October and early November. PS4 and Xbox One versions are due alongside the consoles.
Sun, Jun 16, 2013 | 14:12 BST
Call of Duty: Ghosts and the story written by everyone
Call of Duty: Ghosts is written by an Oscar winner, so it should have an amazing story. But, amazing stories don’t always equate to fun gameplay. Phil Owen found out whether that’ll be the case or not during E3.
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 14:54 BST
Microsoft to sell its first-party Xbox One games at current $59.99 price point
Microsoft has confirmed to two different outlets that it will be selling its Xbox One games at current prices.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 09:02 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist: Fisher favors shadows over gunplay
During E3 2013, Catherine Cai was able to step into the shoes of none other than Sam Fisher. She is happy to report that for Sam, stealth is back.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 20:38 BST
Rivalry between Sony and Microsoft is good for business, says EA
Console wars may be fun for fanboys and girls, and annoying to some; but in all it’s good for the industry, thinks EA’s Peter Moore. So much so, that if Microsoft and Sony weren’t duking it out at retail, there would only be one console powerhouse – which would not be a good thing for EA.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 19:34 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist director on terrorism, patriotism
At E3 2013, Catherine Cai sat down with Splinter Cell: Blacklist creative director Maxime Béland to discuss the game. Eventually, she broached a subject she’d been curious about for a long time.
Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 21:48 BST
Sony’s media content policy: “if you buy it, you own it”
President and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Andrew House, believes there is an “increasing nervousness” about what ownership of media content implies, but Sony is of philosophy that “if you buy it, you own it.”
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 16:29 BST
Three Assassin’s Creed titles in the works, says Ubisoft boss
Ubisoft has three Assassin’s Creed games in development, all part of its annual release plan for the franchise.
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 12:56 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins E3 shots show Bane & Anarky in action
Batman: Arkham Origins has received a new batch of E3 screens, care of Warner Montreal. The images show DC villains Bane and Anarky raising hell on the streets of Gotham, as Batman connects his fists, knees and legs with the bodies of several men.


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