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PlayStation Store Update (05-06-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | May 6, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for May 6, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The PlayStation 4 receives several titles this week including MLB 14 The Show, Bound By Flame and the highly anticipated local multiplayer suite Sportsfriends.

PlayStation 3 users can also try out Bound By Flame and the visual novel/adventure game Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi. PlayStation Vita receives the God of War Collection and Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse among others.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Stick It To The Man (PS4) and Pro Evolution Soccer (PS3) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

Possible Xbox Sale Still Under Review Over at Microsoft

by Jonathan Nolan | May 6, 2014 | 0 comments

What would happen to the PlayStation brand if the biggest competitor was sold off?

It’s still under review, apparently. You may remember in the past year that Microsoft’s then-CEO Steve Ballmer announced his retirement. It led to a wide net of people being considered to succeed him in the job, including former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, who didn’t seem that enamoured by the Xbox division.

The new CEO Satya Nadella is in place and is making changes. But just how far could those changes go? Microsoft founder and second largest shareholder, Bill Gates, recently said in an interview that he would “absolutely” support the sale of the Xbox division – if Nadella decided to do it.

My my, there isn’t much love at home for the Xbox business…

PlayStation Rumor Roundup: From Software, Guerrilla Games and Mysterious Trademarks

by Brien Bell | May 5, 2014 | 1 comment

Rumors_PlayStation_Extra_Extra It’s May, and nearly a month away from the Electronic Entertainment Expo, E3 2014, in Los Angeles. PlayStation 4 has been tearing up the sales charts globally since November, and big games like Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFAMOUS: Second Son and more have been keeping gamers busy. But everyone wants to know what’s next–with titles like DriveClub, The Order: 1886, and The Last of Us: Remastered Edition coming, there’s still a hunger for the Next Big Thing.

Sony has typically been great with exclusive content, especially at the tail end of the PS3 lifecycle, but there haven’t been any major announcements of new intellectual property (IP) from Sony Computer Entertainment since last year. But that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning with talk of new games, new partnerships, and mysterious trademarks that could hint to the future of the PS4. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the big PlayStation rumors through the beginning of May.

Over a Dozen New Indie Titles Coming to PlayStation 4, Vita

by Brien Bell | May 4, 2014 | 2 comments

The calendar has flipped over to May–though who really flips calendar pages anymore–and it’s getting closer to E3 2014, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 10 to 12. The expo, home to big announcements and even larger hype, is sure to be a showcase for some big unannounced games for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and maybe even the PlayStation 3, hopefully of the AAA variety. But last year Sony made some noise when they spent several minutes highlighting great indie titles that would be coming to the PS4, spearheaded by PlayStation VP of Third Party Development Adam Boyes. Since last June, it seems like a new independent developer is announcing that they will be coming to PlayStation devices every week — and this week, twelve of them made it public at the same time.

At Sony Computer Entertainment America’s headquarters in Foster City, CA on Wednesday, Boyes and the developer relations team unveiled a dozen indie titles that will be making their console debut on the PS4, PS3, or PS Vita, and each developer had a little something to say over on the official PlayStation Blog. You can find a wrap up showcasing each of the titles right here, but after the break check out some trailers and screenshots for these big little games, as well as some info straight from the devs themselves.

PlayStation 4 Firmware 1.70 Now Available, We’ve Got the Details

by Brien Bell | May 2, 2014 | 3 comments

Turn on your PlayStation 4 after April 30 and you will find some major changes to the system, some of them a long time coming. Yes, System Update 1.70 is here, bringing with it some of the new console’s most requested updates — along with a few that hadn’t been advertised but are welcomed as well. Hop on past the break to see what’s new.

PlayStation Store Update (4-29-14)

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 29, 2014 | 0 comments

Ready for your weekly and final PlayStation Store update of April 2014? Good, because Sony has a whole host of goodies ready for your downloading pleasure. Some highlights from this week’s update include the highly anticipated Child Of Lights and pre-orders for Watch_Dogs on PS3 and PS4. Those who have Spider-Man fever can also download The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for PS3 or PS4, just in time for Sony Pictures to release The Amazing Spider-Man 2 this weekend (SQUEAK!).

After the jump, the full PlayStation Store update (4-29-14) awaits you.

PlayStation App 1.70.13 Brings Major Changes on iOS Like Native iPad Support

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 29, 2014 | 0 comments

The PlayStation App 1.70.13 has just been released by Sony for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) and with it comes a host of changes. Till now, while the PlayStation App ran on iPad, it was never created natively for the larger display, resulting in an upscaled version of the iPhone app. With the most recent app update, Sony has brought native support for iPad 2 and iPad mini. This of course is still behind where Apple is with their iPad line and still doesn’t include Retina display support, which was introduced in the iPad 3 (early 2012) and the new iPad mini, but it’s a start.

After the jump, we tell you what else this 9.2 MB update brings with it.

PlayStation Plus Content Announced for May 2014

by Trevor Rodenberger | Apr 24, 2014 | 0 comments

Are you ready for more information about free games? If so, you are in luck because the PlayStation Blog has announced all of the free games that North American PlayStation Plus users will be able to download during May.

PlayStation 4 users will be receiving an updated version of the adventure game Stick It To The Man. PlayStation 3 users get several new games this month with the lead title easily being the beautiful Puppeteer. PlayStation Vita continues to get lots of attention as well with Limbo being one of 2 titles coming to the platform in April.

Sony has not announced which week subscribers will be receiving the games, but as always you can expect to receive at least one new release on a weekly basis.

Keep reading to see a full list of free games available for May!

PS4 Sales Already Passed 7 Million

by Jonathan Nolan | Apr 22, 2014 | 0 comments

Continuing from the March milestone of 6 million units sold, Sony has now revealed that 7 m people now cherish their very own PS4.

The momentum has been compounding even since pre-orders began and more recently Sony announced that their launch window PS4 sales target before the year end of March 31st was reached a month ahead of schedule. Even the big competitor laments the PS4’s progress, as Microsoft’s head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, commented that ‘more needs to be done to beat the PS4.’ Can anything stop the PS4’s march?

PlayStation Store Update (04-22-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Apr 22, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for April 22, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The PlayStation 4 receives several titles this week including Putty Squad, Cel Damage HD (3 Way Cross Buy) and the highly anticipated Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

PlayStation 3 users can try out a new Tower Defense game in Defense Technica and enjoy a new free to play experience in Soulcalibur Lost Swords. PlayStation Vita receives The Walking Dead: Season 2- Episode 1 and a new first person RPG experience in Demon Gaze.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Pixel Junk Monsters Ultimate HD (PS Vita) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

Should You Buy ‘Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut’ On PS4?

by Trevor Rodenberger | Apr 21, 2014 | 0 comments

Since the release of the PlayStation 4 (and even before, with the PlayStation 3), Sony has made it clear that they want more indie developers and games on their console. I personally enjoy these smaller game experiences and as I play more of them I am finding myself drawn to them as much if not more than the standard AAA title. Having said that, I was very excited to get my hands on the space shooter Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut. Strike Suit Zero was originally funded through Kickstarter in 2012 and released on PC in 2013. The game comes to PlayStation 4 in Director’s Cut form with new features and updates. Does Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut shine on the PlayStation 4? Keep reading to find out!

By May, PS4 to Have 38 Titles vs. 15 on Xbox One

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 20, 2014 | 0 comments

There is little doubt that the PlayStation 4 is commanding a huge lead on the Xbox One. Since their respective launches, the Sony-backed console has sold 7 million units while the 3rd gaming console from Microsoft has only sold 5 million. Even that 5 million number seems to be inflating things for the Xbox One since those are units shipped and not actually sold to consumers versus the number that Sony has released which is units sold. To keep things simple, even if we go with the 7 million vs. 5 million number, we can see that consumers are voting with their wallets and they’re choosing the PS4.

One reason is the $100 price different between the console though Microsoft has done a sneaky price drop on the Xbox One Titanfall bundle with a $499 price point. You can either see that as MS is offering Titalfall for free or cutting the price of the Xbox One by $60. Either way you look at it, MS is eating $60 to make the Xbox One more attractive to consumers. Beyond the price difference between the two consoles, consumers are also opting for the PS4 due to the huge library of games it commands over the Xbox One and that list is likely to only grow.

PlayStation Store Update- 99¢ Flash Sale (4-18-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Apr 18, 2014 | 0 comments

Looking for a great deal on PlayStation games this weekend? If so, the PlayStation Store has you covered with a Flash Sale that has slashed prices to 99¢ on over 30 games for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The sale ends Monday, April 21st at 7:0o AM PDT , so act fast. The deals this month include: Tokyo Jungle for $0.99, Braid for $0.99, and Super Stardust HD for $0.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

2014 Sony 4K Televisions to Include PlayStation Now, Can Stream PS3 Games In 4K

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 16, 2014 | 3 comments

Unveiled at CES 2014, PlayStation Now is a streaming services that can bring PlayStation 3 titles to the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4. Think Netflix for gaming. At the time of its unveiling, we were able to get our hands on the PS Vita and stream God of War: Ascension to the powerful handheld without a hitch. It’s expected that Sony will officially release the cloud-based service at E3 2014. While at the time, Sony was only talking about PlayStation Now for the PS4 and PS Vita, the company made it clear that the service would expand beyond gaming consoles and onto televisions, smartphones, and tablets. Today, Sony takes the first big step to bring PS3 titles to a entirely new market and reach beyond the core gaming enthusiast.

PlayStation Store Update (4-15-14)

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 15, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for April 15th, 2014. While you won’t find anything as shocking as the AA airline tweet here from the other day, this weeks PlayStation Store update does have a host of goodies which include the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 4 and Dead Nation for the PlayStation Vita.

As a side note, seeing how MMORPG’s require a monthly subscription, it’s never made sense to me that publishers can charge for the game still. Luckily FF14 comes at a discount with the normal edition $59.99 and a collector’s edition for $59.99. As you guessed, details are all after the jump.