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PSA: PS4 Pre-Order Pre-Loading Begins Soon

by Brien Bell | Jun 18, 2014 | 1 comment

At the beginning of May, PlayStation 4 firmware update 1.70 prepared systems for the ability to pre-load games that have been digitally pre-ordered to unlock at midnight of release, much like Steam and other PC clients currently allow. The first title that was supposed to have that capability was Ubisoft’s Watch_Dogs, but the May 27 release didn’t ship with that feature. Today on the PlayStation Blog, we learned what upcoming titles will be receiving that treatment – and the first one isn’t too far away.

PlayStation Store Update (06-17-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 17, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 17, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now take to the octagon as EA Sports UFC comes to the system today.

PlayStation 3 users have several new titles to select from this week including Battle Princess of Arcadias, Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, and Moto GP 13. The ‘Only On PlayStation’ Sale takes place this week and includes discounts on titles such as Flower, ICO, and Tearaway.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Terraria (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!

E3: PS4 Minecraft Details and Trailer Revealed

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 12, 2014 | 2 comments

Are you ready to craft, build, and survive on the PlayStation 4? If so, then luckily for you we have a brand new trailer and new details about Minecraft PlayStation 4 Edition. With larger world sizes and PlayStation 4 specific controls it sounds like this new version may be the best one yet. Keep reading for all of the details and to see the new trailer!

E3: New Details for Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 12, 2014 | 0 comments

Even though E3 2014 is beginning to wind down, new information about games continues to arrive. Even though it was not featured at PlayStation’s Press Conference on Monday, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is still one of my more anticipated PlayStation 4 titles. This The Chinese Room developed game was originally announced at Gamescom 2013 and details have been scarce since. Luckily for us a new post on the PlayStation Blog has revealed more details about the game and a new trailer. Keep reading to the complete rundown.

E3: Kingdom Under Fire II Coming to PS4

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 11, 2014 | 2 comments

Since its release in November, the PlayStation 4 has been home to several Free-To-Play titles such as Warframe, Blacklight Retribution, and the recently released War Thunder. During their Press Conference on Monday, Sony made it clear that Free-To-Play was here to stay as they announced several new titles coming to the system. One of these games is Kingdom Under Fire II and details about this Massively-Muliplayer Action RTS were shared on the PlayStation Blog today. Keep reading to learn more about the game and to see a brand new trailer!

E3: Exclusive PlayStation Content for Diablo III Revealed

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 11, 2014 | 0 comments

As we reported on Monday, Sony announced that there would be new and exclusive PlayStation content for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls-Ultimate Evil Edition when it launches on August 19th for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. This content is inspired by two popular titles from the PlayStation universe: The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus. Keep reading to get more details and see this new content in action.

PlayStation Store Update (06-10-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 11, 2014 | 1 comment

Happy E3 Week!! Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 10, 2014. As always we have a great update this week. While the overall content may be smaller but there are a ton of new Pre-Orders thanks to the announcements from E3. PlayStation 4 users can now pre-order The Order: 1886, Bloodborne, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. PlayStation 4 users also now have access to Entwined which released during the PlayStation Press Conference as we reported here.

PlayStation 3 users get a couple of new games in How To Train Your Dragon 2 and Enemy Front. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 owners can pre-order Battlefield Hardline (Beta available now!), Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Far Cry 4 just to name a few. Vita owners can now digitally purchase Soul Sacrifice Delta. There is also a large Best of E3 2013 Sale going on right now which features more than 20 different games.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time (PS3/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!

E3: PlayStation TV Announced, We Have Prices and Details

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 10, 2014 | 2 comments

Sony’s E3 2014 press conference was all about games. From small indie titles to mega AAA games, Sony showed exclusive after exclusive coming to PlayStation. The one exception in all of this was the PlayStation TV. Released in Japan last year under the title of PS Vita TV, the new hardware from Sony promises some big things for those who own a PlayStation console and for those who do not at a very affordable price. So what the heck is the PlayStation TV? Let us explain after the jump.

E3 2014: Ubisoft Press Conference 3:00 PDT/6:00 EST

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 9, 2014 | 0 comments

E3 2014 is well underway and there has already been a big announcement regarding the Battlefield Hardline beta. Next up will be Ubisoft’s Press Conference where they will definitely be covering huge franchises like Assassin’s Creed and the much anticipated The Division. Ubisoft and Sony often partner to provide exclusive content for PlayStation users so there is potential for big announcements. Keep reading to check out the press conference which begins at 3:00 PDT/6:00 EST.

E3 2014: Battlefield Hardline Beta Announced for PS4

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 9, 2014 | 1 comment

During their press conference today at E3 2014, EA announced that the Closed Beta for the next entry in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield Hardline, will be starting TODAY. The beta is available on both PC and PS4. Keep reading to see how you can jump into this much anticipated game!

PlayStation Store Update (06-03-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 3, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 3, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Several new titles come to the PlayStation 4 this week including Murdered: Soul Suspect (also available for PS3), War Thunder, and 1001 Spikes (Cross-Buy with Vita).

By far the most interesting title to grace the PlayStation 3 this week is Don Bradman Cricket 14 also comes to the PlayStation 3 this week. As someone who has no idea how cricket works, I still find it intriguing that PlayStation has released a full blown and full priced ($59.99) Cricket game for the system. The other big news this week is a RPG Flash Sale that lasts until Friday June 6th. Some of the deals you can look forward to are Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for only $4.99 and the entire Mass Effect Trilogy for $14.99. If you haven’t played either of these titles you owe it to yourself to buy them at these highly discounted prices!

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate (PS4/PS Vita), Trine 2: Complete Story (PS4), and NBA 2k14 (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!

Oriental Opportunity – Sony Brings PlayStation to China

by Jonathan Nolan | May 29, 2014 | 0 comments

A magnificent opportunity for Sony’s PlayStation brand has emerged which could lead to many years of new revenue, market share and added optimisim on top of the current success of the brand. Sony has just announced a partnership with China’s Oriental Pearl Group to produce and sell games consoles in China. This follows a change in policy from China earlier this year relaxing a 14-year ban on games consoles for their ‘corrosive cultural effects’. The world’s largest consumer market is now open for business to the video games manufacturers like Sony.

This follows rival Microsoft’s announcement back in late April when it announced its own plans to produce and sell consoles with BesTV in China. Sony clearly isn’t willing to let the Xbox One find any way out of its slow sales predicament and knows that it cannot afford to leave that market potential to its rival alone. It essentially presents a new opportunity for all games companies to grow and with a market as large and entertainment-hungry as China, the bounty is high.

What’s Sony’s plan for PlayStation in China’s $14bn / €10bn gaming market?

Microsoft CEO ‘Xbox Won’t be Sold’

by Jonathan Nolan | May 28, 2014 | 0 comments

Sony isn’t the only corporation undergoing a strategic rethink. Over at rival Microsoft, there has been talk for over 6 months now about what to do with divisions such as Xbox.

It started with the lacklustre reception for the Xbox One combined with dead Windows 8 sales. That and more generated enough frustration from within to oust the CEO Steve Ballmer. Enter: Satya Nadella. In the few months he’s been in the job, he’s faced the pressures left behind from strategic mis-fires.

Some of us may have blown up a balloon or two when even Microsoft founder and veteran Bill Gates commented just a few weeks ago that should the new CEO decide that the loss-making Xbox division had to go, that he would “absolutely” support it.

The new CEO has finally spoken on this. Read on to find out what’s happening at PlayStation’s rival.

PlayStation Store Update (05-27-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | May 27, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for May 27, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The biggest title this week is easily the highly anticipated and discussed hacking/adventure game Watch_Dogs for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

PlayStation Vita owners receive a lot of new content this week including Lemmings Touch, Mind Zero, and The Sly Collection. There are also several great sales including Persona 4: Golden for the PS Vita (Which I recommend every time it’s on sale…if you haven’t bought it yet, DO IT NOW), Rayman franchise titles for PS3 and PS Vita, and The Lego Movie Videogame for all 3 systems.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Limbo (PS Vita) and a 2o Hour Timed Trial of Battlefield 4 (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!

PlayStation Store Update (05-20-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | May 20, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for May 20, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The PlayStation 4 receives several titles this week including the highly anticipated Transistor and Wolfenstein: The New Order (Also available on PlayStation 3).

PlayStation 3 users receive Drakengard 3, Mugen Souls Z, and R-Type Dimensions. Those interested in imports will be excited to learn that there are 6 PS1 Imports this week including titles such as Dragon Beat Legend of Pinball and Tokyo 23-KU Seifuku Wars.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Puppeteer (PS3) and Surge Deluxe (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!