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Tretton: PS4 won't block used games because it 'creates value' for the consumer
One of the biggest moments of celebration during Sony's PlayStation press conference came when the company announced their PlayStation 4 would not block or hinder the sale or lending of used games. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America Jack...
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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate director hints at possible next-gen console port
Last week at E3 2013, I had the opportunity to speak with Dead or Alive 5 director Yohei Shimbori of Team Ninja about the upcoming iteration of his game, DOA5 Ultimate. When I asked him about a port of the game to the upcoming next-generation consoles, he hinted at such a possibility. "So look...
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New Call of Duty: Black Ops II map pack revealed, brings improved ray gun and map remake
Call of Duty fans, it's time to lace up those boots, cock those guns, and get back on the battlefield. A brand new Call of Duty map pack has been announced for Black Ops II, titled 'Vengeance" The pack will include 4 maps, Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink, which is a reimagining of a fan favouri...
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Last new PlayStation 2 game ever releasing this September
Though new games on the PlayStation 2 are few and far between, they soon will be coming to an end after over a decade of releases. Electronic Arts' FIFA 14 will be the final title to be released on Sony's hit console that launched back in the year 2000. Japan already saw its last PS2 game release b...
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PS4 gameplay can be broadcast via Ustream profiles, says Ustream's David Thompson
During a webcast discussing the marketing benefits of video streaming, Ustream SVP of Marketing David Thompson confirmed that PS4 gameplay can be streamed to outside platforms beyond the PS4 console itself. The answer came earlier today in response to a question about whether PS4 gameplay streaming...
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DUST 514: A Universe Like No Other
PlayStation Universe is known for having outstanding and in-depth coverage of DUST 514. Our resident Dust expert Alex Locher knows the game almost as well as the developers themselves, but for me, I’ve always found the concept a bit difficult to wrap my head around. During E3, I got to speak w...
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PS Plus won't be required on PS4 for online movie & TV streaming, social features, and auto-updates
While a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required for online multiplayer on the PlayStation 4, it will not be required for many other functions thankfully. Speaking to VideoGamer.com, Sony confirmed a number of features that will not need PS Plus to work including online movie and TV streaming,...
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Rumor: Fallout 4 shown at E3, reveal due before next year's show
Long-rumored RPG sequel Fallout 4 was reportedly given a behind-closed-doors showing at E3 last week. That’s according to Bubblenews, which claims select members of the gaming press were given a glimpse at the post-apocalyptic outing courtesy of publisher Bethesda. Fallout 4 apparently r...
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PS3-exclusive RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knights confirmed for Europe
Nippon Ichi Software has confirmed that PlayStation 3-exclusive RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knights is hitting Europe in spring 2014. The game is due out in Japan next month, and was originally announced back in March 2012 for a 2013 release in the west. Check out the latest trailer below. ...
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DriveClub vs Gran Turismo isn't an issue for Evolution Studios
The developer behind upcoming PlayStation 4 racer DriveClub has insisted it isn’t worried about competition from Gran Turismo 6, as it doesn’t consider the Polyphony Digital title a rival. Although both games are released at roughly the same time, Evolution Studios told VideoGamer.co...
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PS4's Thief gets 33-minute demo
Today GamesHQMedia posted a video published by Eidos Montreal depicting a 33-minute presentation of Thief on the PlayStation 4. The video is filled with developer commentary and gameplay that expresses what the series reboot has in store. Eidos Montreal uses this time to focus on the improvement...
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Mad Max fans are mad, petition started over lack of Aussie voice actor
Last week a new Mad Max game was revealed during Sony’s press conference at E3. Developed by Avalanche Studios, the new game adaptation of the Australian film series has left a bad taste in the mouths of some its respective fans. Ausgamers reached out to the new Mad Max developer as to why...
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Batman: Arkham Origins hands-on preview
Live from E3 2013, Joel Gregory from the Official PlayStation Magazine talks about his hands-on experience of playing Batman: Arkham Origins, the third instalment in the popular Arkham series. Though gameplay will be similar to previous Batman titles, there’s a brand new fast travel system ...
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DICE talks Battlefield 4 - 'pushing the limits of what is possible'
The next instalment in the award-winning Battlefield series brings its unique blend of frenetic land, sea and air-based battles to PC and current and next-gen consoles on November 1, 2013. In this latest interview with DICE Studios, Executive Producer Patrick Bach gives us an insight into the gamep...
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Sony confirms pricing for PS4's first-party titles
Sony has confirmed that first-party PlayStation 4 titles will retail for $59.99. Speaking with Shack News, the company said, “We have announced the pricing for our first party line-up of PS4 launch and launch window games. All four titles, Killzone: Shadow Fall, DriveClub, Knack and inFamou...
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Ubisoft wants us to keep an eye out for a sneaky Easter Egg in Assassin's Creed IV
Ubisoft has revealed that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag contains a hidden Easter Egg featuring a ‘narrative connection’ to another of the publisher's titles. Director Ash Ismail wouldn’t go into any further details when quizzed by CVG on the matter, though d...
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PS4 E3 victory was 'only one good day,' says Sony
The head of Sony Computer Entertainment UK has said that while the company remains chuffed with its performance at E3 last week, it’s still early days for the PlayStation 4. “Winning is determined by a much longer timescale,” Fergal Gara told MCV. “We were very pleased wit...
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May NPD: Injustice takes the software crown
Superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us has topped the U.S. software charts for a second month running, the latest NPD data has confirmed. Unfortunately, May proved to be one of the lowest-performing months of recent memory in terms of overall software sales. This is in part attributed to the ...
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Post E3: The future of gaming is exciting
Last week I wrote up some pre-E3 thoughts detailing how I was not that excited this year and we could see the end of the traditional press conference format, due to various reasons. Well, the show is said and done and now I’m eating a sweet, sweet helping of humble pie. This year’s E3 ha...
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Hitman developer hit with layoffs
For the last few years, companies have been laying off developers to cope with restructuring in an ever-changing market. Today, IO Interactive, best known for their Hitman franchise, laid off almost half of its employees. An official statement from a spokesperson for IO Interactive was made statin...
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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F first trailer announces the Digital Diva's journey to the West
Earlier this month, Sega confirmed that Hatsune Miku Project Diva F, the latest entry in the Digital Diva's series, would be heading to North America and Europe this August. Now an official announcement trailer has been released featuring two popular songs, "Tell Your World" and "Odds...
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Sony executive claims third-party DRM is unlikely
It seems unlikely that gamers will see game-usage restricting Digital Rights Management brought to third-party games on PlayStation 4, at least according to Scott Rhode, senior Vice-President of Sony Worldwide Studios America. Talking to Polygon, Rhode said "it would be pretty surprising"...
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