The PlayStation 4 exclusive Resogun is receiving a major update in preparation for that last DLC Expansion to the game named ‘Defenders’. Now what exactly will come with both the DLC and the update? We have the details and more for you, after the jump.
This week, PlayStation released a highlight reel showcasing its PS Vita Spring Releases featuring upcoming and recently-released titles. This news comes on the heels of the Vita getting some features removed, like YouTube and Maps. However the Vita is a gaming system – and that’s what should matter. Some of the new titles include: Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, and Toukiden: Kiwami. Check out the video after the jump.
Be it on PS3, PS4, or PS Vita, you simply cannot go wrong with a LittleBigPlanet game. The most recent entry, LittleBigPlanet 3, was released in fall for PS3 and PS4 with new gameplay modes and new characters. As it is with games with a heavy multiplayer core, the game hasn’t been without its fair share of problems which are likely only heightened by the fact that it had to be built on PS3 and PS4. While the PS4 can boast more robust graphics and physics alongside a much more modern architecture for online connectivity, the team behind the game likely couldn’t fully tap into it unless they created two separate projects at once; one for PS3 and one for PS4.
Now with LittleBigPlanet 3 Update 1.05, a massive amount of fixes are coming to both platforms with the PS4 patching coming in at 495MB while PS3 users get a break with just a 110MB download. After the jump, the full details.
We’ll keep this short and sweet. PSN appears to be down for some, which means that you’ll have to get up and stretch your legs for a minute or two. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more!
Some users are reporting issues with PS Store and online gameplay, our engineers are investigating.
— Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) February 12, 2015
Time to put on our tin foil hats folks. If you recall, a few weeks back, it was announced that support for Maps, Near, and YouTube would be coming to an end on Playstation Vita. According to Sony, the YouTube app on Vita will no longer be supported come April 20th though the app itself was pulled on January 28th from the store. As for Maps and Near, their end will come sometime in March, when a mandatory software update will pull the features from the Vita. At the time, it was unclear why the three apps would be pulled from the store. While I argued that due to a lack of wide 3G support on Vita, that Maps and Near likely weren’t that widely used and thus, won’t be missed, YouTube is something that gamers use all the time.
From watching videos to pass time to needing help on how to find a certain treasure in Uncharted, YouTube has replaced the strategy guide for many gamers. So why are the three services being pulled? The short answer, Google. Details after the jump.
You loved Strength of the Sword 3, the epic sword-fighting/brawling PlayStation 3 exclusive. Now, Ivent Games, the two-man Indie company behind the franchise, has announced their next installment: Strength of the Sword: ULTIMATE for the PC (and, eventually, consoles! Get ready, Vita and PS4!). You may recall from our review of the first game that the creators don’t believe in creating sequels – and they’re sticking to that. Strength of the Sword Ultimate will not be a sequel. Instead, it’s more of a “hey, we listened to what the fans want so here you go” kind of thing. Take it from their press release:
The game’s called Strength of the Sword: ULTIMATE, but it might as well be named FAN EDITION since if you compare the list of features we’re bringing this time around to those requested by our friends and fans you’d get 100% match. That’s no coincidence, the support we received from the small but passionate community of the original PS3 game has been nothing short of amazing, so why wouldn’t we pay them back by listening.
Yes, it’s coming – but Ivent needs your help to bring the game to PC and consoles. Their Kickstarter campaign is already getting noticed, listed as a Kickstarter Staff Pick. This is what they have to say about it:
Uaaaaahhhhoooooooo!!!
And we have to agree! If you’re stoked for the next iteration of Strength of the Sword, vote with your dollars on their Kickstarter!
Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 10, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now jump into the highly anticipated Evolve.
PlayStation 3 users can now enjoy Chivalry: Medieval Warfare while PlayStation Vita users now have access to Jungle Rumble: Freedom, Happiness, and Bananas.
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 reduced prices on the PS4 version of Super Stardust Ultra.
The problem with perception is that sometimes, it’s nearly impossible to shake. Years after the Vita release, many still see the powerful handheld as expensive, lacking in software, or both. The reality couldn’t be further from the stigma that surrounds the portable console. As it stands, you can purchase the PS Vita with an 8GB memory card and Borderlands 2 for $199. When it comes to title selection, we might not be getting blockbuster title after blockbuster title but maybe it’s for the better. It in fact does the Vita and gamers a disservice when games that were never designed to be portable are simply ported to the Vita in order to check off an item from a devs’ to do list.
Instead, what we see on the Vita now is a rise of indie games designed specifically for the console. From adventure games to more experimental games, the Vita likely has a game that’s just right for you. Shahid Ahmad, Senior Business Development Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe seems to agree. His comments after the jump.
Netflix Chief Product Office Neil Hunt believes that 4K support is coming to the PlayStation 4. With a full year under its belt, Sony has made no announcements in regards to 4K capabilities on the PS4, other than a vague comment by Shuhei Yoshida on August 2013 which stated
PS4 will support 4K video and photos
Nearly a year and a half later, we’ve yet to see any hints of 4K on PS4 but if the PS3 was any sign, Sony has the know-how to build on their original design. That is to say that the PS3 that launched 10 years ago is very different than the PS3 of now which thanks to firmware updates have brought with them a more robust PlayStation Network, 3D movies, and a host of apps, all which were absent during launch. Is the PS4 headed towards the same path? Quite likely, but according Neil Hunt, it may be done with a hardware revision. Wait, what? Let’s talk about the jump.
Sony has just posted their Q3 2014 earnings which cover the September 1st and December 31st time period with some very positive results. While we’ve been unable to post a rosy picture of their electronics division as of late, PlayStation seems to be headed in the right direction. For the period, Sony sold a whopping 6.4 million PS4 units which have helped the division stay in the black, aka profitable. Over all, PlayStation was up 16.8% year-on-year.
After the jump, sales number from PS3 and PS Vita.
Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 3, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users now can continue their journey in TellTales Game of Thrones Episode 2 (also available for PS3) and attempt to take over the world in Risk. PlayStation 4 users can also jump into the Battlefield Hardline Open Beta (also available for PS3)
PlayStation 3 users now now enjoy King Oddball and the Resident Evil Franchise Pack which includes Resident Evil 4-6. PlayStation Vita users now enjoy another JRPG from our friends at NISA, Criminal Girls: Invite Only. There is also a sale on games from several franchises including Resident Evil and Rock Band.
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 February include Transistor (PS4), Yakuza 4 (PS3), and Rogue Legacy (All 3 platforms…check out our review of this fantastic game).
Destiny fans rejoice; thanks to a massive leak of images (48 to be exact), we’ve been able to get our first good look at House of Wolves, the upcoming DLC for PS3 and PS4 (and those other consoles). According to the leaked info, Destiny: House of Wolves will launch on May 19 where previous rumors had pegged a March timeframe. If true, it only means more time for the team at Bungie to work on the new DLC, which is just fine in my book. So what can we expected from the new DLC besides new zones and maps? How about a level 39 cap to go along with a slew of new gear. As it is with such things, take the rumors with a grain of salt as they are subject to change which is the same message Bungie has for gamers.
After the jump, the response from Bungie and the drool worthy images.
It’s no secret that, despite the success of PlayStation, most divisions in Sony are hurting. While their TV business has seen an uptick in recent years, it’s still following a decade of losses which isn’t an easy trend to erase. Mobile has also been disappointing to say the least for Sony where they accounted for less than 1% of smartphone activations in the US during Q4 2014. To focus their business, Sony has been selling parts of their business they no longer see relevant like VAIO and shutting other divisions like Music Unlimited. Just yesterday Sony also announced the sale of Sony Online Entertainment, the studio behind EverQuest and PlanetSide to name a few. On the heel of those announcements, Sony has revealed yet another closure and this time, it hits at the heart of the PlayStation nation.
Let’s talk details after the jump.
Music consumption as you know it will forever change as PlayStation receives Spotify. Upon unveiling this news, there is some changes that will be made to the PlayStation infrastructure that you should be aware of.
Not the news I was hoping to lead off our Monday coverage with, but here it goes. Sony has sold off, or spun off, depending on how you read into the news, Sony Online Entertainment. SOE is most famously known for their MMORPG titles such as EverQuest and more recently PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online, and H1Z1. The company behind the purchase of SEO from Sony is Columbus Nova, a New York investment management firm. As a result, the studio will shed its former name and become Daybreak Game Company where they will create games for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and mobile. So what will be the fate of previously released titles?
Details after the jump.
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