Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of PlayStation-related gossip from the past seven days. See below for the week’s highlights by clicking the links provided.
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PS4 sales hit 7 million, inFAMOUS: Second Son sells one million — report
According to insiderp.com, worldwide sales of PlayStation 4 have surpassed the seven million mark following a substantial shipment in the past fortnight.
The Last of Us PS4 appears on retailer’s website
A PlayStation 4 version of The Last of Us has appeared on the official website for Spanish retailer, XtraLife.
Square Enix exploring ‘heavy JRPG’ niche for future titles
Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda spoke with website Nikkkei Trendy regarding his company’s focus around game development.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Watch Dogs doesn’t max out PS4, says dev
Jonathan Morin, the Creative Director on Watch Dogs, has said that the open world hacking title doesn’t max out the capabilities of the PlayStation 4.
inFAMOUS: Second Son getting 30 FPS option, HUD removal in future update
An upcoming patch or patches for inFAMOUS: Second Son will add a few options for players seeking to further customize their super-powered Seattle experience.
Metro Redux officially confirmed by Deep Silver
Deep Silver has officially confirmed the existence of Metro: Redux, a compilation release featuring Metro: 2033 and Metro: Last Light for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
PS4 future system updates hinted at in user survey: cross-platform chat, changing PS username
Sony has heavily indicated the direction they are going to take with future PlayStation 4 system updates, via a new survey sent out to console owners.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor release date announced
Warner Bros. has unveiled a new trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, confirming the fantasy action-adventure will be released on October 7.
PS4, PC title Daylight delayed until April 29
If you were waiting for the horrors of Daylight on PlayStation 4 to scare you, you will be waiting just a bit longer. Originally scheduled to come out in a mere six days, Atlus and Zombie Studios have pushed back the release of Daylight to April 29.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 3
PS4 Japan sales to hit 500k this week
The latest Media Create data has confirmed that PlayStation 4 is set to eclipse the 500,000 units sold barrier in Japan this week (via NeoGAF).
The Division dev aiming for ‘full immersion’ with post-apocalyptic New York City
The developer behind Tom Clancy’s The Division has said it is aiming for ‘full immersion’ with its post-apocalyptic depiction of New York City.
inFAMOUS: Second Son utilizes 4.5GB of PS4’s RAM
Sucker Punch’s Adrian Bentley has revealed that its PlayStation 4-exclusive title inFAMOUS: Second Son utilizes 4.5GB of the console’s RAM.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Amy Hennig joins Visceral Games; working on unnamed Star Wars project
Ex-Naughty Dog Head Writer and ‘Uncharted’ mainstay, Amy Hennig, has joined the EA ranks as Creative Director of Visceral Games for its upcoming AAA Star Wars project.
Persona 4 heading to PlayStation 3
Atlus USA confirmed today Persona 4 is indeed arriving as PlayStation 2 classic on April 8 in North and South America at a great price: $9.95.
Doom beta confirmed for PS4, PC and Xbox One only
Bethesda has offered clarification regarding platforms for the upcoming Doom beta, confirming it will only be available for PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Battlefield 4 Megalodon easter egg uncovered
The long sought-after easter egg has finally been found. Megalodon, the gargantuan extinct shark, had been long rumored to roam the watery depths of Battlefield 4’s maps and new video evidence proves it to be rumor no longer.
Reminder: Resistance trilogy online multiplayer servers shutting down on April 8
The time’s nearly upon us, folks. The online multiplayer servers for Insomniac’s seminal alien-draped shooting trilogy, Resistance, will be shutting up shop permanently this coming Tuesday, April 8.