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Killzone: Shadow Fall Supports 24 Separate Enemy AI at Once

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 1, 2013 | 0 comments

One of the most talked about games that will launch along side the other 21 launch day titles for the PlayStation 4 is Killzone: Shadow Fall. Set 30 years after the events of Killzone 3, Shadow Fall takes players on a journey set on Earth, long after the threat of the Helghans. With the game having gone gold last week, we’ve begun to hear more details about what it took to bring such a massive game, running at 1080p to the PS4. Lead designer Eric Boltjes talks about the game engine:

The engine is still the same. But we had to redo a lot of it. It’s a different architecture so a lot had to be re-written. A lot of the pipeline for production is still the same. Now it’s x4, x8, because everything has to be higher resolution, has to have more details, more loading, more texture mapping. It’s a lot more work to get the production done in that sense.

More impressive than the games visuals may be the AI and the number Guerrilla Games was able to fit on screen at any given time.

PS4 FAQ List: PS+, Online Multiplayer, and PS Store

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 1, 2013 | 0 comments

Now that the PlayStation 4 is officially two weeks away, all the details about the powerful console have begun to pour in. To break down the onslaught of details, we’ve broken down our coverage in a few sections that include:

Our final piece covers the PS4 and PlayStation Plus, online multiplayer, and the PlayStation Store. After the jump, the full FAQ sheet which includes nuggets like:

Can more than one person access my content from my PS4?

By setting your home PS4 your “Primary” console, the content you’ve purchased on your account is available to other family members without needing to sign in on your account.

PS4 FAQ List: PS Vita Remote Play

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 comment

Thanks to Sony, yesterday we revealed an extensive PS4 FAQ list that covers most of the unanswered questions about the soon to be released console. While some of the addressed FAQ we’ve known for sometime, other ones like a lack of DLNA support was a new one for many. New revelations include:

Does PS4 have to be on to take advantage of Remote Play?

Yes. But PS Vita can remotely wake up PS4 when in standby mode, as long as this feature is activated in the Power Settings menu on PS4.

Now after the jump, we have the PS4 FAQ list that answers all of PS4 and PS Vita Remote Play questions.

Heavenly Sword Theatrical Trailer

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 30, 2013 | 0 comments

Despite being released over 7 years ago as a launch title for the PS3, Heavenly Sword continues to be one of my favorite games of this generation. Not only did the game boast some fantastic gameplay, but the quality of visuals, sound, and voice acting still rivals and outweighs some 2013 titles. While we’ve never received a sequel to this game, Sony is following up the tale with an animated film that will be released digitally worldwide, as well as theatrically in select global markets, in the Spring of 2014. After the jump, we have the first Heavenly Sword theatrical trailer.

PS4 FAQ List: All The Things You’ve Wanted and Not Wanted to Know (updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 30, 2013 | 1 comment

With the PS4 set to launch in just about two weeks, Sony continues to let more details be known about its next generation console. Some are welcomed facts like 21 day one launch games while others like no dynamic theme support tend to hamper our mood. Now, with the floodgates open, Sony has given us a massive FAQ list that covers nearly everything you’ve wanted to know about the console like:

What type of hard drive does PS4 use?

PS4 is equipped with a 5400 RPM SATA II hard drive. Users can choose to install a new hard drive so long as it complies with these standards, is no thicker than 9.5mm, and is larger than 160GB.

Will users be able to connect an external hard drive to expand storage on PS4?

No, this feature is not supported on PS4.

And things that you may not care about like:

When did PlayStation begin developing PS4?

The company started a conceptual discussion of PS4 five years ago, in 2008.

After the jump, we have the ultimate PS4 FAQ list for your reading pleasure.

Update:

Since its release, this article has been updated with better formatting for easer reading.

PS4 to Launch With 21 Day One Titles

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 30, 2013 | 1 comment

According to Sony, the PlayStation 4 will be launching with 21 titles in the US and 23 titles in the UK on day one. While big titles like Watch Dogs and DriveClub have recently skipped out from the launch party and instead will be landing in early 2014, there is still a healthy amount of titles to pick from including AAA games like Killzone: Shadow Fall and smaller titles like Tiny Brains. After the jump, the full PS4 launch title list.

PlayStation Store Update (10-29-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 29, 2013 | 0 comments

Psn-Update Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 29, 2013. The update this week is full of fresh new content and sales! PlayStation 3 users are in for a treat as two major franchises release their new iterations on the store today in the form of both Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Battlefield 4.

Halloween is coming up soon and Sony is continuing their multi-week sale promotion. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy deep discounts on horror games during this week’s ‘Sale of the Dead Horror Week’.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Sine Mora (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!

PS4: No Dynamic Themes or Background Changes

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 29, 2013 | 5 comments

In a bit of a head scratcher, the PlayStation 4 will be launching with no dynamic themes support or custom backgrounds on November 15th. That means that every PS4 owner will enjoy the same blue background that we’ve seen in all the current previews. This information was revealed by Sony’s Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida on Twitter where he tends to answer many of the more obscure questions that don’t require their own press release. Shu also recently revealed that the PS3 Blu-ray remote won’t work with the PS4.

‘Secret Ponchos’ is the Fighting Game/MOBA/Spaghetti Western Mashup You Never Knew You Always Wanted

by Brien Bell | Oct 24, 2013 | 1 comment

With a team called Switchblade Monkeys, you have to imagine that they’re bringing something unique along for the ride. Secret Ponchos is certainly that, and president and creative director Yousuf Mapara was kind enough to take some time at PAX to tell me a little about their start developing the game for PS3, how they found themselves on PlayStation 4, and why it’s unlike just about any other top-down shooter you’ve played before

PS4 Exclusive ‘The Order: 1886’ Screenshots Reveal a Fantastic New World

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 23, 2013 | 0 comments

One of the more exciting games that will arrive on the PS4 next year is The Order: 1886. Developed by Ready at Dawn and Sony Santa Monica as an exclusive title, The Order: 1886 sets players in the pre-industrial era that’s not like what you read about in school. While little is known about the game, previous concept art for the game helped give us a better idea for this new world and I can’t help think of it as Resistance, minus a 100 years which is a wonderful thing in my book. Now after the jump, we can reveal to you some actual in game screenshots that will blow you away.

PS3 Blu-ray Remote Won’t Work on PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 23, 2013 | 10 comments

Besides being my go to game machine for the past 7+ years, the PlayStation 3 has been my only Blu-ray. Being a home theater freak and obsessing over every pixel, color, and audio cue, the trusty PS3 was still my go to machine and always seemed ahead of the curve when it came to expanded Blu-ray features like Blu-ray Live which required Java and 3D Blu-ray support. While many of you might not be as extreme as me, chances are that you own a PS3 Blu-ray remote and were hoping to use it on the PS4 later this year. Well, tough luck it seems.

PlayStation Store Update (10-22-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 22, 2013. The update this week is one of the largest in recent memory and is crammed full of new releases, pre-orders, and great sales! The PlayStation 4 is now less than a month away from release and even more PlayStation 4 games are up for pre-order this month including Killzone: Shadow Fall, Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Halloween is coming up soon and Sony has begun a multi-week promotion to celebrate. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy deep discounts on zombie games during this week’s ‘Sale of the Dead’. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can also become a hero today and explore the world of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Hotline Miami (PlayStation 3 and 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!

PlayStation 4 and Accessories Overview (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 21, 2013 | 2 comments

With the PlayStation 4 less than a month away, I found it fitting to post a video tour of the console and its accessories from E3. The footage which I recently found on my SD card from E3 2013 goes to show you the PlayStation 4 and accessories like the Dulshock 4, PlayStation Camera, and the included mic.

Gaming With Heather: ‘Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus’ Demo

by Heather Atkinson | Oct 19, 2013 | 0 comments

I had the opportunity to attend The Escapist Expo in Durham, North Carolina this year. It was my first year attending so I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Expo or even what we would see. Insomniac Games was a sponsor of the convention and I was curious to see what kind of presence they would have since they have a studio located in Durham. If you are not familiar with Insomniac Games, the studio has produced some amazing PlayStation franchises like Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, and the original Spyro the Dragon. To my surprise, the studio had a large booth dedicated to their upcoming title Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus. At the booth they had several stations where you could play a demo of Into the Nexus. Being a fan of the series, I jumped at the opportunity to play the game before it is released and I even scored a really cool poster for completing the demo.

Everything I’ve heard about Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus mentions the game’s return to the classic gameplay that Ratchet & Clank fans know and love. It would seem that they pulled elements from previous games and the result is a ver story driven adventure. It is still packed with Into the Nexus is also packed with some new weapons, like the Winterizer, and some fantastic Clank specific trips into The Netherverse.

PlayStation Vita Accessory Unboxing (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 18, 2013 | 4 comments

Thanks to the PlayStation 4 which is set to launch in a months time and a new $199 price tag for the PlayStation Vita, gamers are once again looking at the powerful portable. While the new price will help get the Vita into more hands come this holiday, the real driving force behind the Vita will be the new wave of indie support the consoles received. That, mixed with the ability of the PS4 to stream its game to the Vita means that now, more then ever might be the best time to pickup one up.

While none of the accessories we’re unboxing in todays video is new, I though it a fit time to show them off again for those who may just have purchased a Vita or are interested in one. After the jump, a video unboxing/overview of some PS Vita accessories like the docking station.