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PlayStation Store Update (02-04-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 4, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 4, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Several new pre-orders are now available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 including Dark Souls II and South Park: Stick of Truth. PlayStation 3 users can now also download episode 2 of The Wolf Among Us.

PlayStation 3 users receive several new titles this week including Adam’s Venture Chronicles, Castlestorm Complete Edition, and Dustforce. PlayStation Vita users also receive Dustforce along with King Oddball.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Outlast (PlayStation 4) and Metro: Last Light (PlayStation 3) 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!

Sony Officially Announces PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset for PS4 and PS Vita

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 3, 2014 | 0 comments

Leaked last week, Sony has officially announced the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset, designed for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Despite the name, as you can see from the picture above, there is no actual real gold and or gold color used on the headset. Equally, while Sony is promoting the headset for the PS4 and PS Vita (via 3.5mm audio jack) which can be seen in a slick video after the jump, the headset is also compatible with the PS3, Mac, and PC via the wireless USB adaptor. This means that earlier rumors were indeed accurate about the headset lacking Bluetooth and requiring a USB dongle like the PlayStation Pulse Elite Headset. So what can we expect from the new flagship headset from Sony? Let’s talk details.

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Have You Received a PlayStation Now Beta Invite and Will You Subscribe?

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 1, 2014 | 3 comments

Announced at CES 2014, PlayStation Now is Sony’s answer to giving PS4 owners access to PlayStation 3 games via streaming. While we’ve put together a PlayStation Now FAQ article and have given you a live preview of PlayStation Now running on the PS Vita, the service in a nut shell can be thought of as Netflix for video games. Requiring a monthly subscription, PlayStation Now will stream PS3 titles to your PS4 and PS Vita. Sony also has plans to expand the service to their line of televisions, smartphones, and tablets by end of 2014. With the service likely launching in late summer for the PS4, Sony has begun to roll out a small private beta to gamers.

Let’s talk after the jump.

Sony Hasn’t Forgotten About the PS3, But “Large Teams Will Move On To PS4,” says Shuhei Yoshida

by Allegra Osati | Jan 31, 2014 | 4 comments

In a recent interview with Giant Bomb, President of Worldwide Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment Shuhei Yoshida gave the scoop on the impending changes to PlayStation’s attention as the focus shifts to the PS4. Fortunately for those of us who have built up quite a game library, the PS3 won’t be left in the dust just yet. But Shuhei didn’t stop there:

After [Gran Turismo 6], most… all of our large teams will move on to PS4. But we’ll continue with smaller teams or external partners to support PS3 and PS Vita.

Definitely our biggest focus is going to be on PS4 games, but many games – especially digital titles you are seeing – we are announcing a lot of games that are coming to PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and we love it. People love the Cross Buy feature that we try to put in many games so that you just buy once [and get it on all the platforms]… we’d definitely like to continue with that.

But while that doesn’t tell us exactly how long the PS3 will stay in the limelight, we can rest easy, as Yoshida later added:

“We’ll continue to support [the PS3] as long as there is demand.”

Sony Announces PlayStation Vita Slim…for UK

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 31, 2014 | 0 comments

As expected, Sony has announced the PlayStation Vita Slim for enjoyment outside of Japan. Unfortunately, despite previous rumors, the Vita Slim was only announced for the UK (good news for you guys) with no mention of a US release. Dubbed as PlayStation Vita 2000, the new Vita sports a 15-percent lighter and 20-percent slimmer design. Despite the thinner profile, Sony was able to extend gameplay battery life to 6 hours and offer an internal 1GB memory. To achieve some of the refinements, the PS Vita PCH-2000 sacrifices the OLED screen for a IPS LED display which offers the same 960 x 544 resolution.

So how about price you ask? Sony has tweaked that as well.

PlayStation Plus Content Announced For February 2014

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 30, 2014 | 3 comments

Are you ready for more information about free games? February might be the shortest month of the year, but PlayStation is pulling out all the stops when it comes to their PlayStation Plus offerings for the month.

Sony continues to offer up free games for its newest system as PlayStation 4 users will be receiving the first person survival horror game Outlast. PlayStation 3 users will receive three new games with Metro: Last Light leading the way. PlayStation Vita users will get two great games including the mash-up of two fantastic fighting games in Street Fighter X Tekken.

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 this month!

Sony Santa Monica Studio Moving to New 85,000 Square Feet Offices in Playa Vista

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 30, 2014 | 3 comments

If you’ve been camping out in Santa Monica outside of Sony Santa Monica Studios in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Stig or a tossed out paper with info about the next God of War game, then listen up. Thanks to the success of the PS4 and other hits from the studio which include God of War: Ascension (among other GoW titles), flOw, flOwer, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and the upcoming PS4 title, The Order: 1886, the studio’s 240 employees are beginning to feel cramped in their offices. With at least two AAA titles being worked on at the studio which includes The Order: 1886 among other smaller titles, the studio will be moving its location after more than a decade in Santa Monica to accommodate the companies growing teams.

PS1 and PS2 Games Coming to PS4 Without the Need for PlayStation Now Cloud Service?

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 29, 2014 | 2 comments

A rumor that’s been going around the web is that Sony will announce the arrival of PlayStation One and PlayStation 2 games for the PS4 without the need of their recently announced PlayStation Now service. The rumor further speculates that this will be done via software emulation and that Sony is working to ensure that backward-compatible games are optimized for native HD resolutions. This would be akin to what Sony offered on the PS3 via PSN where gamers could purchase and download past titles which were designed to run on the cell processor. While a juicy rumor, I find it hard to believe. Here’s why.

PlayStation Store Update-FLASH SALE EDITION (01-29-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 29, 2014 | 2 comments

Looking for a great deal on PlayStation games this week? If so, PlayStation has you covered has they have slashed prices on several different titles for all 3 systems in what they are dubbing the January Flash Sale. The sale ends Friday, January 31st at 6 PM PT, so act fast. Some of the deals featured include: Gran Turismo 6 (PS3) for $41.99, FIFA 13 (PS Vita) for $13.99, and Killzone Shadow Fall (PS4) for $41.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

PlayStation Vita Slim to be Announced Tomorrow for US?

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 29, 2014 | 0 comments

While we’ve been able to enjoy the PS4 in the US since mid November, Japan, home of the famous console won’t still be able to get their hands on the powerful console for another month. As a tradeoff, the land of the rising sun has had the PlayStation Vita Slim (PS Vita 2000) which offers a slimmer profile, LCD display (vs. OLED), and a reduced price since October. According to an invitation that’s being sent out to press, Sony has some form of announcement to make tomorrow, January 30th. The announcement reads:

You are invited to an exclusive breakfast briefing with PlayStation.

Following the biggest launch in PlayStation history, join us for an introduction to the slimmest.

PlayStation Store Update (01-28-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 28, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 28, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition leads the charge this week on PlayStation 4. This version features beautifully updated visuals that make this already fantastic game fit right at home on the PlayStation 4.

PlayStation 3 users are now able to pre-order the final installment of the Final Fantasy XIII series in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users also receive a Cross Buy deal in the Curve Studios Bundle which is features 4 great indie titles: Thomas Was Alone, Stealth Inc., Lone Survivor, and Proteus.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Smart As… (PlayStation 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!

Killzone: Mercenary Patch 1.04: We’ve Got the Details

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 28, 2014 | 0 comments

Guerrilla Games has released the Killzone: Mercenary patch 1.04 (8,172KB) for the exclusive PS Vita title. While the changelog isn’t huge, fans of multiplayer should take notice of the changes which include:

Revised matchmaking to reduce join game disconnections
Improved multiplayer balancing
Stability fixes

After the jump, we discuss what you can expect on patch 1.05.

Exclusive Interview: We Talk With Turtle Beach About Their PS4, PS3, and PS Vita Headset Ambitions

by Sam Castanon | Jan 27, 2014 | 0 comments

Sony and Turtle Beach recently announced a partnership that would see the famous headset maker release an official series of headsets for the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. While no specifics were announced, this was the first time that the two companies would work together in an official manor. More importantly, Turtle Beach has previously been heavily focused on Xbox and this continues the trend of developers and accessories maker beginning to once again back PlayStation in a favorable manor. This like has to due with the great sales number from the console and Sony’s changed attitude towards its partners.

To discuss this recent announcement, I (@Doc_Gamer) sat down with Jeff Burchett, Community Marketing Manager at Turtle Beach to talk about their latest headsets, including their PS4, PS3, and PS Vita efforts. While this partnership will surely bring new and high end headsets to the PlayStation line, thanks to recent leaks, it’s believed that Sony will soon be launching a Gold Wireless Stereo Headset for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.

Sony Registered Two New ‘LittleBigPlanet’ Trademarks; Is a PS4 Title in the Works?

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 22, 2014 | 0 comments

Oh the patent and trademark system. You give us so much hope, leak so much information, yet tend to never materialize on some of your coolest outings. As always, when we talk about a trademark or patent, it should be taken with a grain of salt as many companies, including Sony, will regularly file for a trademark or patent for something that may never come to be. With that, it seems that Sony recently filled for two trademarks in the UK with the words LBP in them. For those not familiar, LBP most often stands for LittleBigPlanet, the highly regarded title from Media Molecule who just recently shipped TearAway on PS Vita to much critical claim as well. So what are the two trademarks?

PlayStation Store Update (01-21-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 21, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 21, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation Vita users can now experience the highly addictive skateboarding/puzzle game OlliOlli.

PlayStation 3 receives Grid 2 Reloaded while PlayStation 4 users can Pre-Order the digital version of one of the biggest releases of the year, InFamous: Second Son. The store is also featuring a Music Sale this week with deep discounts on music and rhythm games like Kickbeat and Sound Shapes.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PlayStation 3) and Worms: Battle Island (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!