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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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Dynasty Warriors 9 to ‘revamp game system,’ says dev
Dynasty Warriors 9 is likely to see a complete revamp of the core gameplay system, series producer, Akihiro Suzuki, told PSU.com in an interview earlier this week.
The Order: 1886 tops U.K. Charts despite luke-warm reviews
Ready at Dawn’s critically-polarizing The Order: 1886 has topped the U.K. Charts following its launch last Friday.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
PlayStation division to give Sony its biggest profits since 1998
Sony’s PlayStation division is set to drive the biggest profits for the format holder since 1998, Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) has said.
DriveClub PS Plus Edition not canceled, confirms Sony
Sony has confirmed that the DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition has not been canceled.
GTA V Online Heists release date announced
Rockstar have announced that the long-sought after Online Heists for Grand Theft Auto V will finally be released on March 10, 2015.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Rumor: PS4 getting ‘big’ Firmware update in March, new features being added
PlayStation 4 will be receiving a major new Firmware update in March, according to well-known industry insider, Tidux.
Battlefield: Hardline goes gold, locked & loaded for March launch
Publishing giant Electronic Arts has announced that cops vs robbers shooter, Battlefield: Hardline, has officially gone gold ahead of its March release.
Dragon Quest Heroes PS4 confirmed for European & North American release
Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Heroes on PlayStation 4 will be released in Europe, Australia, and North America.
PlayStation accounts for lion’s share of digital game sales revenue in January
Intelligence firm SuperData Research has released an intriguing set of statistics that delve into the figures behind the total digital game sales for January, and it makes for promising reading if you’re a PlayStation fan.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
PS4 vs Xbox One sales – Sony’s console wins due to ‘high resolution,’ says study
In the PS4 vs Xbox One sales battle. PS4 is being purchased over the Xbox One due to Sony’s current-generation console being able to display a higher resolution on some titles, according to a new study.
Kingdom Hearts 3 multiplayer rumour gathers pace with Square hiring online expert
Square Enix is still keeping its cards close to its chest with official Kingdom Hearts 3 information –there’s still no release date for instance – but there are some interesting snippets doing the rounds to keep us speculating, including a job opening for KH3 that refers to working in an online environment.
Final Fantasy XV PS4 demo won’t support Share Play
Speaking during the latest Time Active Report broadcast, Square Enix’s Hajime Tabata confirmed that the Final Fantasy XV PS4 demo won’t support Sony’s Share Play functionality.
Uncharted 4 dev talks new mechanics and plans ‘to expand the game as a whole’
Not content with dropping some incredible artwork, lush jungle screens and storyline teases, Naughty Dog is drip-feeding us Uncharted 4 information again, this time focusing on the new mechanics of the flashlight.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Mass Effect 4 ‘looking awesome’ says dev, teases info at E3
Mass Effect 4 is ‘looking awesome,’ according to BioWare’s Chris Wynn, who also teased the possibility of an E3 reveal for the hotly anticipated science-fiction RPG.
The Order: 1886 banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Ready at Dawn’s PS4-exclusive The Order: 1886 has been banned in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Sony’s Middle Eastern arm has announced.
Red Dead Redemption 2 release not coming anytime soon, Rockstar focusing on new IP
Rockstar Games is unlikely to release the much-requested Red Dead Redemption 2 anytime soon, with the industry giant instead focusing on new IP, says Wedbush Morgan analyst, Michael Pachter.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Is Sony considering Early Access for PS4?
Sony may be flirting with the idea of bringing Early Access features to the PlayStation 4, according to a new job listing posted by the hardware giant.