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PlayStation Store Update (01-13-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 13, 2015 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 13, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now take advantage of the PlayStation Now Subcription Service which launches today.

PlayStation 3 users now have access to a few standalone Monopoly games and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy the new free-to-play game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake. Users of all 3 systems can take advantage of massive sale commemorating PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary.

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. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discounts on the 20th Anniversary Sale.

‘DriveClub’ Panel at GDC 2015 Will Dive Deep Into Sound Development

by Isaac Morataya | Jan 13, 2015 | 2 comments

At GDC 2015, Sony’s Senior Audio Manager at SCE Europe, Alan McDermott, and Evolution Studios Senior Sound Designer, Tim Shepherd will host a session titled “DriveClub: Coffee and Skidmarks.” The Game Developers Conference is scheduled from March 2-6 and it will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where the two are expected to dive heavily into the making of DriveClub. While the game launched with its fair share of problems, after a multitude of patches, the game is finally delivering on its promise of a fun/fast racer with a robust system that’s both beautiful looking and sounding.

More about DriveClub‘s session after the jump.

PSA: PlayStation Now Subscription Program Will Launch Tomorrow

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 12, 2015 | 2 comments

A little over a week ago, Sony announced the PlayStation Now subscription program where for $20/mo, users could enjoy over 100 titles from the service. Available on a variety of devices, including PS4, Blu-ray players and televisions, PlayStation Now aims to giver users the freedom to play as much as they want with a fixed monthly rate. Think of it Netflix for gaming. Sony has promised that they’re only getting started with the currently-available 100 games, a list which includes Uncharted, BioShock, and NBKA2K with many more titles coming in the future.

PlayStation Store Update (01-06-15)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 6, 2015 | 0 comments

Happy New Year and welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 6, 2015. We have a small, but great update this week packed full of new content and sales.

Beyond a sale involving Pinball Arcade content for all three platforms, the rest of the update this week revolves mainly around the new PlayStation Plus offerings for January. As you may know, PlayStation Plus users receive a minimum of 2 free games per platform each month and these offerings are changed on the first Tuesday. Some of the free titles this month include inFamous First Light for PlayStation 4 and the newly released Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

Keep reading to see the entire PlayStation Store update for this week!

The New ‘PlayStation Now’ Subscription Program

by Ari Dean | Jan 6, 2015 | 0 comments

Sony’s premier game streaming service launches a subscription based program. Yes, you heard correctly. The big wigs at Sony haven’t ignored us gamers and what we have been asking for as they deliver a great experience at an affordable price. Continue reading to see all the games available, prices, and more.

Buyers Guide for the Uninitiated – PS4 Edition

by Isaac Morataya | Jan 5, 2015 | 0 comments

So you got a brand new PS4 for Christmas and you’re looking to fill in your library. 2014 was considered by many to be a soft year for game releases, and while 2015 promises to be a great year in gaming there may have been some games you might have over looked. If you’re new to the ecosystem welcome and if you’re a veteran feel free to chime in with your recommendations in the comments below.

Media Molecule Teases New Game

by Isaac Morataya | Jan 5, 2015 | 0 comments

It’s the new year and for many of us that means resolutions. Resolutions like finishing games on a back catalog, or going to the gym. For Media Molecule Creative Director Marcos Healy however it also means announcing games, as reflected in a recent tweet.

Read the tweet and our thoughts after the jump.

PlayStation has Released a Teaser Reel Showcasing Sony’s Big 2015 Releases

by Isaac Morataya | Jan 3, 2015 | 0 comments

Calling it 15 for ’15, PlayStation has released a teaser reel showcasing Sony’s big 2015 releases. Perhaps the big three are Bloodborne, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and The Order: 1886. The post on the EU PlayStation Blog also made mention of big third-party releases like Mortal Kombat X and Batman: Arkham Knight, as well as Indies like Soma and N++. The full list after the jump.

After the jump, the teaser reel and list of games await you.

PlayStation Store Flash Sale Extended Till Dec. 31st, Holiday Sale Till January 6th

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 30, 2014 | 0 comments

PSN_Everything_Must_Go Unless you happened to be visiting another country with no internet connection during Christmas, you’ve probably heard that PSN and Xbox Live were down for 2-3 days with intermittent service. Thanks to a group of ‘hackers,’ both services were hit with DDoS attack which resulted in a interruption of service for gamers. Just prior to the attack taking place, Sony had launched a holiday and flash sale that was set to end today. The sale included a number of fantastic deals like:

Battlefield 4 (PS4) – $12.00
Destiny (PS4) – 44.99
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) – $6.80
The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PS4) $6.25

Now, Sony has announced that the savings will continue with the Flash Sale extending till December 31st while the Holiday Sale will be live till January 6th. After the jump, we have the details of each sale which covers PS3, PS4, and PS Vita as well as TV shows and movies.

New ‘DriveClub’ Trailer Showcases All the Free Content

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 24, 2014 | 0 comments

After thanking fans yesterday, Evolution Studios, the developers behind DriveClub on PS4, have put out a new trailer showcasing all the free content they’ve released. As a recap, free content for DriveClub includes:

New Tracks
New Vehicles
Tourpacks
Expansion Packs
New Features (Dynamic Weather, Photo Mode)

The trailer depicting all of this can be found after the jump. With the servers in full working order, it might be time to revisit this PS4 exclusive.

PlayStation Store Update (12-23-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 23, 2014 | 0 comments

Happy Holidays and welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 23, 2014. After a few unavoidable weeks away ,we are back with a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now complete their journey as the original Trine
is released for the system in an updated version entitled Trine Enchanted Edition.

Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can now experience the amazing PlayStation 4 launch title Resogun and in a twist that makes it even better, Resogun is a 3-Way Cross Buy title meaning if you already own the game for PlayStation 4, you now own for the other systems as well.

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. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discount in the final week of the PlayStation Store Holiday Sale.

Evolution Studios Thanks ‘DriveClub’ Fans

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 23, 2014 | 2 comments

Evolution Studios, the developers behind the PS4 exclusive DriveClub, have a message for fans and it’s one of thanks. DriveClub, the highly-anticipated arcade racer launched on PS4 in October after an already long delay due to a broken online system. Harnessing the power of the PS4 and using a more social design philosophy, DriveClub centered around connectivity and being able to quickly jump into different game modes and challenging friends. In order for the game to provide the level of connectivity it promised, the game’s online features needed to be nimble and robust.

On launch date and throughout the month to follow, the online portion of DriveClub was anything but that. Evolution Studios however didn’t give up on the title or fans of the game. Since its October 7th release, the developers have steadily updated the game with server side and game side patches to improve things. As a thanks to fans, they’ve also released a significant amount of free content, which has included new cars and tracks. The team has also brought dynamic weather to the game, a promised feature that is likely the best seen in any racer. With the game finally on stable ground, the developers wanted to once again thank fans.

Their open letter can be found after the jump.

Sony Attempts to Push the PlayStation Camera

by Ari Dean | Dec 22, 2014 | 2 comments

For those who don’t know already, the PlayStation 4 has its own motion tracking, voice recognizing, face scanning device similar to the Xbox One’s Kinect. As holiday celebrations near, Sony is making a final push for its camera to gain popularity amongst users. A trailer showcasing all the things you can do with your PlayStation camera tries to draw in consumers, but falls flat. Now exactly why is this? Quite frankly, there isn’t much content that entices Sony’s hardcore gaming market, which is the lifeblood of the PlayStation brand.

The Kinect flopped to the point that the only way Microsoft could get early adopters for the camera was to forcibly bundled it with the Xbox One. Now we see Microsoft doing a price drop on their consoles in the $350-$400 range while most of these consoles still having Kinect bundled in. Microsoft is losing money off of this, but in return they have an increase the install base for their console and camera. Now if Sony adopted this price cut and pushed their Camera bundles it would’ve not only cut into Microsoft’s sales, but also increased sales of their own products. This is what should have been done but Microsoft ended Sony’s winning streak in November by selling off 1.2 million Xbox consoles in comparison to the PS4’s 800,000.

PlayStation 4 Priced at $329 at Walmart

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 22, 2014 | 0 comments

Just earlier today, we posted about a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered going for $20 which we thought was a pretty good deal. Now Walmart is looking to up that in a major way. The nation’s largest retailer has marked down the PS4 by $70, making it the largest price cut seen on the leading console. Unlike the Xbox One which has enjoyed a boost in sales due to a $50 price cut for the holidays, the PS4 has maintained its $399 launch price point. It’s unclear how long this deal will last but if you’re in need of a PS4 or were eying one as a gift, $329 is likely the best deal you’re going to find.

Get ‘The Last of Us Remastered’ (PS4) for $18.99

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 22, 2014 | 2 comments

If you’re looking to treat yourself for Christmas or are just in need of a last minute gift, then boy are you in luck. Having arrived on PS4 in June, The Last of Us Remastered gave PS4 owners the chance to either relive or experience for the first time the award-wining game from Naughty Dog. As the title suggests, the remastered version has additional enhancements, including upgraded visuals (1080p), the Abandoned Territories Map Pack, Reclaimed Territories Map Pack, and Left Behind, the single-player prequel chapter. Best of all, it can be yours for just ~~$20~~ $18.99.