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, JANUARY 20
PS4 vs Xbox One: Sony ‘fully intends to kick Microsoft’s butt,’ says Michael Pachter
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has stated his belief that Sony is manufacturing a whopping 1.4 million PlayStation 4s per month in an effort to topple Microsoft’s Xbox One.
Hideo Kojima wants you to play Metal Gear Solid 5 on PS4
Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has encouraged gamers to play the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes on PlayStation 4.
Housemarque confirms Resogun DLC & unannounced PS4 project
In a turn of events that looks to thrill PlayStation 4 enthusiasts around the globe, Housemarque – the developer of the much-lauded PS4-exclusive, Resogun – has confirmed that work is underway on both DLC for its PS4 launch title and perhaps most interestingly, an as-of-yet unannounced project for Sony’s new home console.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Don’t Starve PS Vita under consideration, PS4 release hits 1 million players
The developer behind Don’t Starve has confirmed that the celebrated survival title has notched up one million players on PlayStation 4.
Sony aware of PS4 group chat issues, investigation begins
Sony has told PSU.com that it is aware of the group chat issues plaguing PlayStation 4 users, and confirmed an investigation into the matter is underway.
Latest Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition trailer shows off next-gen tech
A new trailer of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has surfaced today, delving into development methods Crystal Dynamics has deployed in realising a next-generation Lara Croft.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
DriveClub release set for June, claims OPM Italy
According to Official PlayStation Magazine Italy (via VG247), PlayStation 4-exclusive racer DriveClub will be released in June.
To The Death PS4 Kickstarter launched by Call of Duty, God of War veterans
A new Kickstarter-funded project titled To The Death is now up and running in an effort to secure its $400,000 start-up budget.
Metro: Last Light and Outlast headline February’s PlayStation Plus line-up
Metro: Last Light, Outlast and Irrational Games’ BioShock Infinite are the big hitters at the forefront of Sony Europe’s February PlayStation Plus offering.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
PS4 ‘fairly close’ to being maxed out for The Witcher 3, says dev
The co-fonder of CD Projekt RED has said that upcoming fantasy RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is fairly close to maxing out the capacity of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition now confirmed to run at 60FPS on PS4, may be 30FPS on Xbox One
In an odd turn of events, and despite an admission to the contrary just a few days previously, Executive Producer Scot Amos has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 version of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition will, in fact, be running at 60 frames per second (via Videogamer).
Elder Scrolls Online voice cast includes Monty Python’s John Cleese
Bethesda has confirmed the voice cast for Elder Scrolls Online, which includes John Cleese, Kate Beckinsdale, Michael Gambon and Bill Nighy.
Kingdom Hearts 3 dev says Sony has ‘gone too far’ with PS4 hardware
The co-director of Kingdom Hearts III has admitted developing for PlayStation 4 has been one of the biggest hurdles he and his team have had to overcome — but in a good way.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
Ubisoft Quebec to ‘take the lead’ on next-gen games, will receive $28 million for 100 new jobs
Publisher Ubisoft has announced plans to invest $28 million in its Quebec City studio, adding 100 new jobs in the next three years.
PS Vita Slim U.S., U.K. announcement due next week — report
Sony is poised to announce the PlayStation Vita Slim for release in the U.K. and U.S., according to an invitation received by IGN.
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition available now
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is available now at GameStop online and in stores.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
EverQuest Next confirmed for PS4, free-to-play MMO launching next year
Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has confirmed that Everquest Next, the third in the series of blockbuster MMOs, will be coming to PS4 alongside its PC launch in 2015.