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‘Fat Princess Adventures’ is Coming to the PS4 – Today!

by Allegra Osati | Dec 5, 2015 | 0 comments

I spent several of my PS3 days gallivanting about the world of Fat Princess, chopping down trees and being thrown across the map by a makeshift catapult – always just barely missing the other team’s castle walls. I couldn’t help but fall in love with the game’s innocence and charm. When the PS4 arrived, however, our pleas of “more cake, please!” fell on seemingly deaf ears. That is, until PSX 2014, when Sony Santa Monica and Fun Bits Interactive announced Fat Princess Adventures. It was playable at the con, complete with four-player co-op, but lacking a release date.

Today, our questions have been answered.

Poll: What Studio Would You Like to See Hideo Kojima Join?

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 4, 2015 | 0 comments

If you’re at all a gamer and have been on Twitter in the past 24 hours, you’ve likely seen #FucKonami (or is it #FuckKonami?). Not that the hashtag itself is anything new, seeing how this odd soap opera between publisher Konami and Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has been going on for some time now. However last night, things went to an entirely new level during the Video Game Awards where apparently Konami lawyers barred Kojima from attending and receiving any awards for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

It’s one thing to no longer have a working relationship with one of your talents, but it’s an entirely different thing and purely dick move to keep them from receiving an award that they had everything to do with. Outside of funneling in money, it’s not like Konami did anything to help create the game. Instead, it’s all been the brain child of Kojima and his staff.

All this begs, once Kojima is able to legal part ways from Konami, what studio would you like to see him join?

Join me after the jump for a little bit more talk.

PS4 – Highest Earning Black Friday Product at Best Buy

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 3, 2015 | 0 comments

At this point, the success of PS4 at every corner seems typical yet each thing we hear about the console is still impressive. The latest comes from market research firm Infoscout which reports that PS4 was the highest earner for Best Buy on Black Friday. To be clear, this doesn’t mean PS4 sold the most out of their products offered but that between the units sold and at its price point, it earned the most.

A full list of retailers and their top sellers and earners can be found after the jump.

You Can Watch PlayStation Experience 2015 Live on Twitch

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 2, 2015 | 0 comments

Like myself, many of you won’t be able to attend PlayStation Experience which kicks off this Saturday in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. To ensure you’re caught up in all the latest reveals (like myself again), Sony is providing a live stream of the event on Twitch.

Then, stay with us on our PlayStation LiveCast to see game demos, interviews, developer panels, and more — all from the comfort of your home/couch/bed. We’re streaming all Saturday and Sunday, so you’ll have plenty to watch.

Two PS4 Bundles Get $299 Price Tag With Familiar Games

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 1, 2015 | 0 comments

At this point, one has to assume that Sony has some kind of bombshell in store for gamers at PlayStation Experience which kicks off on ~~Friday~~ Saturday, because just days prior to the event, they’ve announced two PS4 bundles with a $299 price tag. Both bundles include a 500GB PS4 along with a few games so if you’re interested, meet me after the jump for details.

PS4 Remote Play Coming to Mac and PC

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 30, 2015 | 4 comments

Over the weekend, it was revealed by Shuhei Yoshida, President of Worldwide Studios at PlayStation, that PS4 Remote Play would be coming to Mac and PC. Though no timeframe was given, seeing how there was no need for him to address or confirm its release, we’ll either hear about it at PlayStation Experience which takes place this Friday or will have some kind of release no later than E3.
But does it matter?

Some people asked if we plan to provide Remote Play function to PC, and yes, we are indeed working on an official application for PC/Mac. 😀

— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) November 27, 2015

Black Friday: PSN Flash Sale (Plus Additional 10% Code)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 26, 2015 | 0 comments

Finally some deals for those of us who’ve gone digital only. PSN is providing a plethora of deals for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita owners with some deep discounts that are valid till Monday, November 30th. They include

The Order: 1886 (PS4) – $10
Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition (PS4, PS3) – $39.59
FIFA 16 (PS4, PS3) – $35.99
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (PS3) – $39.49
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (PS Vita) – $7.50 (cross-buy)
LEGO Jurassic World (PS Vita) – $13.99
Titan Souls (PS Vita) – $7.50

I don’t know about you guys but I’ve been wanting to give The Order: 1886 a try and $10 is a pretty damn good price. Of course if you’re not playing Destiny, then I highly recommend jumping as there’s never been a better time to play through one of the most fun shooters out there.

After the jump, the full sale list, including how to get an additional 10% off.

Sony Releases new PS4 ‘Black Friday – Best Place To Play 2015’ Ad

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 26, 2015 | 0 comments

To kick off Thanksgiving and show why PlayStation continues to be the best place to game, Sony has released a new PS4 ad. Dubbed ‘Black Friday – Best Place to Play 2015,’ the new ad emphasis on a exclusives like Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and 3rd party titles that offer something more on PlayStation like Star Wars Battlefront, Destiny, and Call of Dusty: Black Ops 3.

Finally Sony points out the new $299 price tag which is valid till the 30th. It was just revealed that Star Wars Battlefield has more players on PS4 than on Xbox One and PC Combined. PS4 also just crossed the 30 million units sold marker, owning more than 50% of the market. You can say things are going well for Sony on the gaming front.

Now mobile, that’s a different story. Ad can be found after the jump.

PS4 Officially Marches Past 30 Million Units Sold

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 25, 2015 | 2 comments

Just in time for PlayStation Experience (which takes place next week) and Friday, the kickoff of the frenzy which is the holiday shopping season, Sony has announced a big one. Even though we more or less knew it was going to happen, PS4 sales have officially marched past 30 million units sold. Hell, to give credit where it’s due, Sony has actually sold 30.2 million units sold. From Sony

PS4 continues to demonstrate the fastest and strongest growth in PlayStation hardware history

The chart above shows Sony’s current market share with estimated Xbox One sales numbers. I’ll explain that along with some official sales numbers from competitors after the jump.

More PS4 Players on ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ than Xbox One and PC Combined

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 23, 2015 | 0 comments

There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it?

That’s how the teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins. Without a shadow of a doubt, Star Wars is going to break all kinds of records when it arrives in theaters in less than a month. Having just spent last night at Disneyland and partaken in the soft launch of Season of the Force the weekend prior which is now in full effect, it’s certain that whomever or whatever sides with Star Wars this year is going to see a major spike and PlayStation is no different. The PS4 is already cleaning the clocks of Xbox One which sits between 15-17 million units sold compared to that of 30 million units.

With Star Wars Battlefront, Sony and EA have joined forces (had to) in creating exclusive themed bundles, digital downloads, and unique controllers like the Darth Vader Dualshock 4. As long as Sony can put compelling PlayStation content that’s tied to Star Wars with a bit of press, all they need to do is sit back and ride the hype. With Star Wars Battlefront having been out for less than two weeks, Sony is already reaping in the rewards and it’s likely only going to increase.

Get a PS4 and ‘Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection’ for $299

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 23, 2015 | 0 comments

Starting today and extending all the way through Cyber Monday, shoppers will be looking for the best deals they can snatch up. This certainly extends to PlayStation, and Sony themselves are leading the pack with a hell of a bundle. Priced at $299, this limited time pricing will nab you a 500GB PS4 and Uncharted: the Nathan Drake Collection. The deal is specifically valid for Thursday through Monday. For those in Canada, Sony is offering the exact same bundle for $369.99 CAD (MSRP) though you’ll have to wait to Friday to get in on the deal, seeing how you’re still allowed to enjoy Thanksgiving.

Few more tidbits after the jump.

New 1TB PS4 Players Mega Pack Bundle Includes ‘Uncharted,’ ‘God of War,’ & ‘The Last of Us’

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 19, 2015 | 0 comments

Sony wants to have another blockbuster holiday with PS4 and putting together an enticing bundle is one such way. To that end, a new 1TB PS4 Players Mega Pack Bundle will be arriving on November 30th. While the name might be a mouthful, frankly a mouthful of heavy hitting games is included with it.

PS4 Passes 2 Million Units Sold in Japan

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 18, 2015 | 0 comments

A long time ago, Japan was the bell weather indicator of a consoles and games success. In that time, the dominance of the once gaming Mecca has fallen with most AAA titles and console sales coming from the North America and Europe. Still, the country beyond a symbolic link plays a role in the success of a console and Japan has just pushes PS4 a bit more ahead.

Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Update 1.02 is 1GB of Goodness

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 17, 2015 | 0 comments

Having launched just last month on PS4, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection update 1.02 is weighing in 1GB and bring with it some changes like Trophy adjustments though no specifics were given on exactly what that means. Via the changelog:

Adjusted trophy requirements
Adjusted forward movement sensitivity
Improvements to package installation
Various visual improvements
Stability improvements
Updated credits

PlayStation Vue Arrives on Amazon Devices & It’s a Big Deal

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 13, 2015 | 0 comments

For regular readers of the site, you know that time and time again, I’ve argued that the future of PlayStation is not another console and yet a cohesive service that lives on other devices. Think about the ceiling Netflix would have reached if its service only ran on their own hardware. PlayStation is no different and I suspect that there will most certainly be a PS5 – but a PS6 or PS7 as a dedicated console? That seems less and less likely – and more likely that, much like Netflix, they’ll be an app on hardware from other manufacturers like Amazon and perhaps Apple.

If you need further proof of this, look no further than PlayStation Vue arriving on streaming boxes from Amazon. Let’s talk more after the jump.