While Bungie has decided to keep the experience of Destiny the same on all consoles by limiting the games to 30fps, despite the ability for certain consoles (hint, it’s the PS4) to run smoother, Blizzard’s mega RPG will take full advantage of the extra horse power of the PS4. In a headline that’s becoming all too familiar, Diablo 3 is the latest game to feature either better visuals, frames-per-second or both on the PS4 when compared to the Xbox One. Lets talk details.
As Destiny inches towards its September release on previous-gen and next-gen (now current-gen?) consoles, the elite studio is revealing more details about Destiny. Part of that includes how they plan on keeping online elements of Destiny to run smoothly from day one. As gamers are unfortunately all too aware, major AAA franchises like SimCity, Battlefield, and Call of Duty have had their fair share of problems on launch day that at times, have extended far into a month after the titles release. With a major component of Destiny revolving around online play as the game fuses FPS and MMO elements together, a lot is riding on the games ability to operate smoothly.
This is further complicated by the fact that Destiny will be released on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 where all players exist on the same universe. Online elements to games have traditionally been divided by consoles where PS3 users could only play PS3 users and so on. Luckily, Bungie feels like they’ve got the situation in control. Bungie COO Pete Parsons:
for many months now, we’ve actively had a build up, we pinged our data centre for the first time more than a year ago.
After the jump, Pete reveals further details on how exactly they plan to handle what will likely be an onslaught of players from day one.
Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 24, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can enjoy RBI Baseball 14, Valiant Hearts: The Great War (Also available on PS3) and the interesting looking on-rail shooter Blue Estate.
PlayStation 3 users have several new titles to select from this week including GRID Autosport, TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark (Also available on PS4), and Atelier Rorona Plus w/bonus (Also available on PS Vita). The first week of the ‘Summer Blast Sale’ features discounts on several games including Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Deception IV: Blood Ties (See our review here), and Dustforce.
Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Mutant Mudds Deluxe (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!
PlayStation Now, the streaming game service from Sony is likely to make its debut in late summer on the PlayStation 4. For those not familiar, PlayStation Now will allow PS4 owners to stream PS3 games to their console with various methods which include purchasing, renting, and eventual subscription models. After the PS4 launch, Sony will bring PlayStation Now to the PS Vita, PS3, followed by Sony’s smartphone and tablets. In fact, Sony’s 2014 fleet of 4K televisions will get PlayStation Now built in. We previously had a chance to take PlayStation Now for a test drive at CES 2014 and were deeply impressed by its results.
With any such service, there is plenty of fine lines on what it offers. Sony is also offering lots of beta opportunities though their currently limited to the PS4. Sony has promised that PS3 owners will also be able to participate in the near future. To that end, after the break, we have an extensive PlayStation Now FAQ put together for your reading pleasure which breaks down all you’ve likely wondered about the impressive service.
While there is a lot we now know about Destiny (like how awesome the game plays, even at an Alpha build), there is still a lot of information that’s yet to be revealed about the game. Some have to do with the actual gameplay, storyline, and world while others are more on the techno-babble side. One such piece of information is the frames-per-second that Destiny will offer. In the last year, more and more games having running at 60fps on the PS4 while their counterparts on the Xbox One have performed at a more modest 30fps.
Destiny may be one such game that bucks the trend and runs 1080p/30fps on all platforms and it may not be because the PS4 can’t handle it. After the jump, the explanation from Bungie.
At the beginning of May, PlayStation 4 firmware update 1.70 prepared systems for the ability to pre-load games that have been digitally pre-ordered to unlock at midnight of release, much like Steam and other PC clients currently allow. The first title that was supposed to have that capability was Ubisoft’s Watch_Dogs, but the May 27 release didn’t ship with that feature. Today on the PlayStation Blog, we learned what upcoming titles will be receiving that treatment – and the first one isn’t too far away.
One of the big announcements during E3 2014 was the arrival of PlayStation TV in North America. Previously know as PS Vita TV in Japan, the new hardware from Sony promises big things for those who own a PlayStation console and for those who don’t at a very affordable price. We previously covered what the PlayStation TV has to offer in extensive detail. If you think the PlayStation TV is the right console for you but you’re looking to get a little more bang for your buck than you’re in luck. Alongside the bare bones unit, Sony is also releasing a PlayStation TV bundle this fall and you get quite a bit for that extra $40.
Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 17, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now take to the octagon as EA Sports UFC comes to the system today.
PlayStation 3 users have several new titles to select from this week including Battle Princess of Arcadias, Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, and Moto GP 13. The ‘Only On PlayStation’ Sale takes place this week and includes discounts on titles such as Flower, ICO, and Tearaway.
Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Terraria (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!
Grand Theft Auto V was a big hit on the PlayStation 3 as you’d expect. To date, the game has sold over 17 million copies on the PS3 alone, making it one of the most successful games ever. To prove that they’re not done, at E3 2014, Sony and Rockstar surprised gamers when they announced that Grand Theft Auto V would be coming to the PlayStation 4 as well. While the same game for the most part, the big thing will obviously be the improved visuals that the PS4 can provide. Open world games like the GTA series tend to have lower visuals when compared to more path based games as the console has to bring to life an entire city at any given point versus only a given map in an FPS, for example.
With the PS4 boasting a far more powerful processor and a lot more RAM (8GB vs. 512MB), you’d think that GTA 5 would bring with it vastly superior graphics and you’d be right. A new trailer pits Grand Theft Auto V footage from the PS3 and PS4 versions against one another to give you a sense of just how much has improved. What’s more impressive is that the game engine in use will be tweaked to provide better visual fidelity on PS4 was originally developed with previous-gen consoles in mind. Now just imagine what RockStar can do with Grand Theft Auto VI on PS4 with an engine that’s optimized for the hardware.
After the jump, the comparison trailer awaits you.
Are you ready to craft, build, and survive on the PlayStation 4? If so, then luckily for you we have a brand new trailer and new details about Minecraft PlayStation 4 Edition. With larger world sizes and PlayStation 4 specific controls it sounds like this new version may be the best one yet. Keep reading for all of the details and to see the new trailer!
Kicking off E3 with a bang, Turtle Beach announced the Ear Force Elite 800 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Featuring a ton of goodies like noise cancelation, 7.1 surround sound, and Bluetooth, it looks like gamers will be in for a treat. Of course the $299 price tag might hinder a purchase for those who otherwise were quite excited about the premium headset. Fear not though as Turtle Beach has something more in line with your wallet.
The Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 400 is also a wireless headset for the PS3 and PS4. While it lacks Bluetooth, the Ear Force Stealth 400 offers a mic and surround sound with acoustically angled, large 50mm Neodymium speakers. If you’re ready to head out but want to keep the music going, the Ear Force Stealth 400 allows you to swap out its microphone for an mobile cable with inline mic that’s compatible with iOS, Android, and other mobile devices, including the PlayStation Vita.
After the jump, some more details.
As we reported on Monday, Sony announced that there would be new and exclusive PlayStation content for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls-Ultimate Evil Edition when it launches on August 19th for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. This content is inspired by two popular titles from the PlayStation universe: The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus. Keep reading to get more details and see this new content in action.
Happy E3 Week!! Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 10, 2014. As always we have a great update this week. While the overall content may be smaller but there are a ton of new Pre-Orders thanks to the announcements from E3. PlayStation 4 users can now pre-order The Order: 1886, Bloodborne, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. PlayStation 4 users also now have access to Entwined which released during the PlayStation Press Conference as we reported here.
PlayStation 3 users get a couple of new games in How To Train Your Dragon 2 and Enemy Front. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 owners can pre-order Battlefield Hardline (Beta available now!), Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Far Cry 4 just to name a few. Vita owners can now digitally purchase Soul Sacrifice Delta. There is also a large Best of E3 2013 Sale going on right now which features more than 20 different games.
Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time (PS3/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!
Happy E3 Week! Due to the hectic nature of the week the PlayStation Blog has not officially posted anything regarding the weekly PlayStation Store update. Once they post the full contents of the store we will put up are normal post. In the meantime, the update is live and there is a fairly extensive sale to celebrate E3. This sale features 20 different high profile games from last year’s E3 conference. A few of the notable titles on sale include: Battlefield 4 for both the PS3 and Ps4 (If you pick up the PS4 version, don’t forget about the recently announced Battlefield Hardline beta), Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for the PS3, and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for both the PS3 and PS4. Keep reading to see the entire list!
Turtle Beach, the premium headset maker, is debuting new headsets for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Dubbed the Ear Force Elite 800, this new headset features active noise cancellation microphone and 7.1 surround sound to give you an immersive experience beyond normal headsets.
Those who hate wires will also be happy about the inclusion of Bluetooth, making it easier to keep your gaming area cleaner or at least have one less cord during gameplay. Because of Bluetooth, the Ear Force Elite 800 can also sync to your smartphone for phone calls and music consumption.
Personally, Bluetooth zone makes this headset a winner. It’s sad that the official PlayStation headset still relies on USB when both the PS3 and PS4 come with Bluetooth built in, making syncing easy while also freeing up the previous USB ports on our powerful consoles.
After the jump, we’ve got more details.
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