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What to Expect from PS4 Update 2.50 “Yukimura”

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 13, 2015 | 2 comments

Codenamed Yukimura, the PS4 update 2.50 is the next major firmware update for the PlayStation 4 that’s set to bring a host of new features along with traditional under the hood improvements and performance enhancements. The big addition with this firmware update is the ability to Suspend/Resume games which was promised during the PS4 launch. Now one and a half years later, Sony is finally making good on its promise which will allow “PS4 users to jump in and out of their games faster than ever.”

Another big improvement to the core PS4 UI will be new accessibility options like the ability to invert the screen colors which can make it easier for some to read. Other enhancements to accessibility include being able to

Increase font size and the thickness on the screen
Increase screen contrast
Remap Dualshock 4 controller button layout

After the jump, the full details of PS4 update 2.50 and some screenshots to go along with it.

‘Titanfall 2’ Officially Announced for PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 12, 2015 | 3 comments

According to a report by IGN, Titanfall 2 has officially been announced for the PlayStation 4. According to founder and CEO Vince Zampella, Titanfall 2 would be making its way to multiplatforms where the previous title was exclusive to Xbox 360 and Xbox One which severely hampered the game’s sales, due to the huge sales advantage of the PS4.

Zampella’s official statement, after the jump.

‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ Delayed Till Spring 2016, and That’s Okay!

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 11, 2015 | 0 comments

Gamers woke up to a bit of what appears to be unfortunate news that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End would be missing its fall 2015 release date. The highly anticipated saga of Nathan Drake had been teased and shown off again as recently in December at the PlayStation Experience event in Las Vegas where a long in-game sequence with luscious graphics and smooth gameplay was shown off. Since that time, it appears that game directors Bruce Straley & Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us) didn’t feel like they’ve made enough progress for their vision to have it ready by fall.

For Sony, this can prove a bit problematic as Uncharted 4 would surely have been a system seller and their fall now remains without a AAA exclusive. For gamers, this means that a game they’ve been lusting for won’t make it to their hands for likely an additional 6 months – but you know what? It will be okay. Meet me after the jump for some common sense talk and a word or two from Bruce and Neil.

PlayStation Store Update (03-10-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Mar 10, 2015 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for March 10, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users now can continue jump into the updated DmC: Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition and the highly anticipated Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (3-way Cross Buy).

PlayStation 3 users can now play Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition and PlayStation Vita users can now enjoy Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters. This also marks week two of the annual Spring Fever sale which is featuring discounts on Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number and the Saints Row Franchise.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. The PlayStation Plus games for March include Valiant Hearts (PS4), Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishment (PS3), and CounterSpy (3 way cross buy).

PS4 Sells (Not Shipped) 20.2 Million Units

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 3, 2015 | 3 comments

The PlayStation Nation continues to grow with momentum, not slowing down for the PS4. Sony has just announced that they’ve sold 20.2 million PS4 units since launch. It’s noteworthy that, since PS4 launched, that Sony is reporting units sold and not shipped. The difference is that Sony could very well have shipped 25 million units to retailers around the world. That sold number isn’t units sold to retail partners but units that have been bought by consumers.

HBO Go Lands on PS4 Today!

by Allegra Osati | Mar 3, 2015 | 2 comments

The day is finally here. Starting today, you can enjoy HBO Go on your PlayStation 4.

Just in time for the season 5 premiere of Game of Thrones in April, Sony claims that the app will work just like it did on the PS3. That means no learning curve for those who want to binge the first 4 seasons of GoT over the next month. You’ll just need your HBO credentials and an internet connection to get started, so what are you waiting for? All you have to do is sign in (on your PS4) and authenticate your console through HBO Go’s website.

PlayStation Store Update (03-03-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Mar 3, 2015 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for March 3, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users now can continue jump into the brutal HELLDIVERS (3-way cross buy) along with the mysterious White Night.

PlayStation 3 users now now enjoy Crimsonland (3-way cross buy) and PlayStation Vita users now enjoy OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood (cross buy with PS4). This also marks week one of the annual Spring Fever sale which is featuring discounts on HELLDIVERS and the Lego Franchise.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. The PlayStation Plus games for March include Valiant Hearts (PS4), Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishment (PS3), and CounterSpy (3 way cross buy).

Hands on with ‘The Order: 1886’

by Isaac Morataya | Feb 27, 2015 | 0 comments

The Order: 1886 arrived this past Friday with a whirlwind of mixed messages from media and devs alike. First, let me address the elephant in the room. The Order is NOT 5 hours long. Having played it, I can say with certainty that the game is in fact 7 to 8 hours long – no shorter than some Call of Duty or Battlefield campaigns. After the jump, wee go in depth with The Order: 1886.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Gains PS4 Remote Play

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 26, 2015 | 0 comments

If you’ve got a Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, listen up. A new over-the-air (OTA) firmware update (build number 23.0.1.E.0.208) has just been released for your device which brings with it the typical enhancements and bug fixes. More importantly, though, the latest firmware gives the Xperia Z2 Tablet the ability to utilize PS4 Remote Play. For those not familiar, PS4 Remote Play allows you to connect your device to PS4 and stream the games on your device via local Wi-Fi. Additional details after the jump.

Destiny Update 1.1.1 is Live, Brings Tweaks to Weapons, PVP, and Events

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 26, 2015 | 0 comments

Attention, guardians! Destiny update 1.1.1 is now live and ready for download on PS4 and PS3. The required update brings with it some big tweaks like increased base damage of Pulse Rifles by 9.7%, weekly Heroic Strike now is a matchmade activity, and players will now unlock all playlists (Control, Clash, Rumble, Skirmish) simultaneously when unlocking the Crucible. The full and lengthy details await you after the jump.

PlayStation Store Update (02-24-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 24, 2015 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 24, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now jump into Rugby 15, Starwhal, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse (all 3 also available for the PS3) .

PlayStation 3 users can now enjoy Resident Evil Revelations 2 (also available on PS4) while PlayStation Vita users now have access to Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess BlackHeart.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. Extra discounts this week include several PS vita games.

David Jaffe & Co. Give Their Thoughts On Critical Response to ‘The Order: 1886’

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 24, 2015 | 5 comments

David Jaffe and The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency (his newly-formed company) are weighing in on The Order: 1886 and the critical response it’s received from press. While there is always the outlier in game reviews like Polygon who decided to give The Last of Us a 7/10, while nearly every other publication gave the game of the year a perfect or near perfect score, The Order: 1886 has been a different beast.

Hailed as a visual masterpiece on PS4, The Order has received a near schizophrenic response from press with review scores all over. Having only had a chance to play the game briefly at CES 2015, I cannot give my own opinion on the PS4 exclusive with much integrity. Other journalists, however, have offered a dizzying number of scores which range from a 1/5 from Digital Trends to a 9.5/10 (PSNation) and every score in between.

Are journalists being too harsh on the game and taking out their distaste for more narrative-driven Hollywood-like tales on The Order, or do they raise genuine concerns with the game? David Jaffe (God of War, Twisted Metal) and the team at The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency (the studio working on the up coming free-to-play PS4 exclusive Drawn to Death) weigh in on the game’s review scores in the video after the jump.

Hands On with PlayStation Remote Play

by Isaac Morataya | Feb 24, 2015 | 0 comments

We go hands on with PlayStation Remote Play to see if the feature is all that it’s cracked up to be. At launch, the system offered a single quality setting for streaming, and it has since been patched to include “High” and “Normal”. PC users will note that this does little to indicate what sort of resolution one can expect with each setting. My first impression of remote play was not a good one. However, I have tried it a few times since and have found gameplay to be acceptable. More on that after the jump.

PlayStation Store Update (02-17-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 17, 2015 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 17, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now jump into Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, Hand of Fate, and on Friday they will be able to play the highly anticipated The Order: 1886.

PlayStation 3 users can now enjoy Q*Bert Rebooted (3 way cross buy) while PlayStation Vita users now have access to Deadman’s Cross. There is also a large sale going on featuring games that are critcially acclaimed.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. Extra discounts this week include even deeper price cuts on the previously mentioned sales.

PS4 PlayMemories App Gains 4K Support

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 17, 2015 | 0 comments

If in your arsenal of entertainment devices you have a PS4 and a 4K television then the following news is specifically for you. Sony has updated the PlayMemories App on PS4 with 4K support. For those unfamiliar, PlayMemories syncs your photos between your different devices (think iCloud & Photo Stream) for easy access and consumption. While 4K video is something new for consumers, digital cameras have been able to capture at that resolution for many years. Now those with a 4K TV will have an easy way to consume their photos. Details after the jump.