PlayStation 4

Sony Changes Mind, Darth Vader Dualshock 4 Will Be Available for All

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 9, 2015 | 3 comments

In August, Sony broke the internet when they announced the Limited Edition Darth Vader PS4. Sporting a custom PS4 shell with Lord Vader and a fantastic Dualshock 4 controller that was inspired by Vader’s chest plate, the limited edition bundle quickly rose to the top of the must-have holiday gifts. Unfortunately for those of us who already have a PlayStation 4, there was no way to get in on the Star Wars celebration and purchase the Dualshock 4 separately.

Now Sony has reversed course on the decision.

Sam’s Club Could Offer PS4 for $299 Next Week

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 3, 2015 | 0 comments

With leaked images and pricing should always come a huge grain of salt so remember that you’ve been warned! With that out of the way, according to a leaked image from what appears to be an employee, Sam’s Club (think Costco) will be offering the PS4 for $299. In just the past month, the leading console took an official $50 price cut, bringing down the MSRP to $349.

If the rumor holds true, you’ll be able to save another $50 from there but there is a catch alongside an additional goodie. Those details after the jump.

PS4 Continues to Elevate Sony, Nears 30 Million Units Sold

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 29, 2015 | 0 comments

By this point, it’s no surprise that PlayStation continues to be one of the key drivers, if not the key driver for Sony’s path towards recovery. Sony has just revealed their latest quarter earnings report and PS4 is once again shining for the company as the powerful console approaches the 30 million units sold. To put into perspective how stellar these numbers are, Xbox One sales hover around 13-15 million units shipped while PS4 currently sits at 29.3 shipped with 25 million units sold having been announced some time ago.

Some more numbers after the jump.

Why I Love Crucible (PVP) in Destiny – a 1 Minute Video

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 13, 2015 | 0 comments

Friends, family, and readers of this site know that I love Destiny. Seeing how this isn’t a site that’s ran by tons of writers, I usually limit my coverage of games to titles I myself find compelling. For that reason, you’re more likely to see me talk about Destiny, Uncharted, and DriveClub than Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed. I say write about what you know. (Just to give you an idea as how horrible my back catalogue is. I still haven’t launched Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag though I purchased on day one.)

One thing that I love about Destiny is how accessible the game is. If I have 15 minutes to play, it takes all but 2-minutes to boot up my PS4 and be in orbit. Once there, I can do a quick strike or a few rounds of crucible. If I have a little bit more time, to the tower I go for bounties or perhaps I try to put together a nightfall strike or even raid.

As you can imagine, The Taken King was pre-ordered a long time ago and downloaded on day one when it launched but none of the experiences I write about are specific to that DLC. After the jump, a fun two-minute video that highlights a random Destiny Crucible (PVP) encounter someone recorded that shows why this game is so much fun. Seriously try to watch the video and not smile.

Classic Star Wars Games Not Limited to Darth Vader PS4 Bundle

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 12, 2015 | 1 comment

One of the hottest items around this holiday season is going to be the Darth Vader-inspired PS4 bundle which features a PS4 with Lord Vader (just imagine Palpatine saying his name). Available on November 17th, the exclusive bundle will also feature a custom Dualshock 4 controller that takes its design aesthetics from Vader’s chest plate. It’s already been revealed that Sony will not be selling the controller separately, but what about the four classic Star Wars titles that come in the bundle alongside Star Wars Battlefront?

‘Uncharted 4’ Picture Gallery

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 12, 2015 | 0 comments

To me, the 3 pillars of the Uncharted series includes the story (and its characters), gameplay, and visuals. The latter though perhaps the least important is also one of the biggest drivers of the game. While it’s hard to convey new gameplay and compelling storyline in a trailer, visuals are easy to understand and Naughty Dog has never disappointed.

In fact which each passing title, I and many others have found ourselves simply finding a beautiful part of game, like a luscious forest or waterfall and simply panning around to take it all in. Uncharted 4, if it’s nothing else will be spectacularly beautiful. Set to arrive sometime in 2016, the latest installment takes everything the PS4 has and shows us what current gen consoles are really capable of.

After the jump, a picture gallery awaits you though I warn you, having a bib might not be a bad thing.

Darth Vader DualShock 4 Will Not Be Sold Separately

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 5, 2015 | 1 comment

You know that limited edition and exclusive Darth Vader PS4 that’s will be available on November 17th with four classic Star Wars games? Besides featuring a 500GB PS4 with an image of Darth Vader, the PS4 bundle also comes with a unique Dualshock 4 controller that takes its design aesthetics from the Sith lords chest plate. This begs the question, if you already own a PS4, can you purchase the Dualshock 4 separately?

You Can Get DriveClub & a Season Pass for Under $30

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 14, 2015 | 0 comments

If you’re going to get one PS4 game and a DLC this week, it should be Destiny: The Taken King but if you were to get two games, the choice is clear. Evolution Studios has just cut the price of DriveClub and its Season Pass in half. Despite a rocky launch, DriveClub has turned into a crowd pleaser with beautiful visuals and a extremely robust online system to go along with it.

Now both can be had for under $30. Details after the jump.

PSA: Destiny 2.0 Is Now Live, Requires 18GB on PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 8, 2015 | 0 comments

As promised, Destiny 2.0 is now live for all Guardians on PlayStation. That means those playing Destiny on PS3 or PS4 will be booted from their gameplay in order for the mandatory update to be downloaded and installed. Preparing the game for the massive The Taken King DLC, Destiny 2.0 will bring with it it a lot of changes, including the removal of two features that you should be aware of. It’s worth noting that Destiny 2.0 takes up a ton of space on PS4 and even more on PS3. Those details after the jump.

Destiny 2.0 Will Remove 2 Features That You Should Be Aware Of

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 7, 2015 | 0 comments

We’ve already outlines the massive amount of changes that will come with Destiny 2.0 which will be released for free sometime this upcoming week. While we’re getting a lot of additional goodies like higher level caps and slots for bounties, two features will be going away as Bungie prepares for a new world when The Taken King arrives. After the jump, we reveal what they are.

Destiny 2.0 Details Reveal Some Massive Changes

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 4, 2015 | 0 comments

Prior to the release of The Taken King which launches on September 15th, Bungie will release Destiny 2.0 that will bring with it some massive changes to their now one year old world. With Destiny 2.0, Bungie is also preparing the game for The Taken King which promises to rework a lot of the games function as well as bring a massive amount of new content. Some tweaks with the latest update include increasing the level cap to 40, bounty slots increasing to 16, and a new quest screen.

After the jump, the full changes that will come with Destiny 2.o.

Despite Drama, Hideo Kojima Vows to “Keep Creating”

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 28, 2015 | 0 comments

If you’ve been paying attention to the gaming sector this past year, you’ll note a little bit of drama between legendary game developer Hideo Kojima and his long time publisher, Konami. Once inseparable, the two will see each other part ways after the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Kojima and Konami have already had a very public falling out with Konami performing petty things such as removing the creators name from websites and content having to do with Metal Gear.

With already a high cinematic flair, many wondered what Kojima would do after MGS5 is released. His comments after the jump.

PS4 Firmware Update 2.57 Now Mandatory

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 27, 2015 | 4 comments

Towards the rear end of July, Sony released PS4 firmware update 2.57 which brought with it some minor tweaks to your favorite console. As was noted then, the update brought with it

System software stability during use of some features has been improved.

Now the optional update is mandatory, meaning you’ll have to download and install it before you can run a Vault of Glass raid as you frantically prepare for Destiny: The Taken King. With the shift in requirement, Sony has also released a new Changelog for PS4 firmware update 2.57.

13 New Games Just Launched on PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 26, 2015 | 2 comments

We seemingly hear it all the time. “There are no games on PlayStation ___ (insert model number)” Despite the foul cry of some, gamers know that PlayStation is where you want to be. This has never been more true than with PS4 which is seeing a slew of original games like Until Dawn and timed exclusive content like Destiny and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Even some big titles around the corner like Destiny: The Taken King, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and Star Wars Battlefront, gamers won’t have to wait for titles to arrive as just yesterday alone, 13 new titles launched on PS4.

That list of new PS4 games and their prices can be found after the jump.

Praise Pours in for PS4 Exclusive ‘Until Dawn’

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 24, 2015 | 4 comments

There is a lot to be said about Until Dawn, the interactive horror PS4 exclusive. Following in the footsteps of similar games that have been exclusive to PS4 like Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain, the game takes the best of storytelling and throws the player in via interactive scenes (though the game is not a series of scenes) to bring out what the Verge calls

the best of horror films and games

Even Engadget calls the game the

best horror experiences — interactive or not — I’ve ever had.

After the jump, what many in the industry are saying about Until Dawn.