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In a none-too-subtle dig at Microsoft, Sony confirmed that PlayStation 4 will not be limited by the same restrictions as Xbox One. During the platform holder’s E3 press conference, Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton confirmed that PS4 will allow users to play pre-owned games. That PS4 owners are …
Read More »SONY: PlayStation hosts first gameplay demo of Destiny
Bungie and Activision’s collaboration Destiny saw its first live gameplay demo on stage at Sony’s E3 press conference, running on the PS4. The game, a role-playing first-person shooter, is heading to PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, but the on-stage E3 demo gave the PlayStation 4 event something of …
Read More »SONY: PS Plus carries over for PS4 but introduces multiplayer charge
PlayStation Plus users will be able to continue using their account when they pick up a PS4. Sony’s premium service already offers access to a range of content through PS3, PSP and Vita – no matter if gamers own one, two or all three of these platforms – and PS4 …
Read More »SONY: Mad Max game coming to PlayStation 4
In what nearly looked like a Fallout 4 reveal, Sony announced PS4 will be getting a game based on the franchise that defined the post-apocalyptic genre: Mad Max. The game is being published by Warner Bros and developed by Avalance Studios, the creators of Just Cause – so expect an …
Read More »E3 2013: Square Enix developing Kingdom Hearts 3 for PS4
Publisher also working on Final Fantasy XIII Versus, now renamed Final Fantasy XV
Read More »SONY: The Elder Scolls Online coming to PS4
The MMO take on Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind is coming to PlayStation 4. During today’s Sony E3 press conference, the platform holder announced a new partnership with publisher Bethesda that would see The Elder Scrolls Online released on the next generation console. The game is due on PS4 in spring …
Read More »SONY: Final Fantasy Versus XIII becomes FF XV on PS4; Kingdom Hearts III announced
Final Fantasy Versus XIII has finally been seen in public, but it’s undergone a name change. Now titled Final Fantasy IV, the game appears to use the next generation engine shown off at last year’s E3. Final Fantasy IV is set in a similar universe to Final Fantasy XIII, blending …
Read More »E3 2013: 40 first-party games in development for PS4
20 titles to be released in first year of PS4 launch, a third to be brand new IP
Read More »SONY: 40 first-party games in development for PS4
There are 40 first-party games in development for the PS4, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has announced. Speaking at the company’s E3 2013 press conference Yoshida said that of those titles, 20 would be launched within the first year of launch. He added that a third of …
Read More »SONY: Killzone, Driveclub and Knack confirmed as launch titles
Three titles have been confirmed for PlayStation 4’s launch line-up. Sony announced during its E3 press conference that Killzone: Shadow Fall, DriveClub and Knack will all be available on day one for the firm’s next generation console. All three were among the main first-party titles unveiled alongside the new device …
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