Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of gaming gossip from the past seven days. See below for the week’s highlights by clicking the links provided.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
U.K. Charts: Lost Planet 3, Killer is Dead flop as Saints Row IV continues dominance
The latest U.K. All Format Chart data is in, confirming a second week at the top spot for super-powered, alien-killing sequel Saint Row IV.
Warframe is a PS4 timed-exclusive release, won’t come to Xbox One until 2014
Free-to-play actioner Warframe will be released on PlayStation 4 at launch as a timed exclusive, Digital Extremes has announced.
DriveClub PS Plus Edition lets you unlock Platinum Trophy
Evolution Studios has shed more light on the upcoming PlayStation Plus Edition of DriveClub, which will be made free for subscribers to Sony’s premium service at PlayStation 4’s launch.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
I’m excited for PS4 indie games, says Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida.
In an interview with the PlayStation Blog, Sony Worldwide Studio’s President Shuhei Yoshida, has revealed how he feels about the influx of indie games coming to PlayStation 4.
50+ PlayStation titles to be shown at Tokyo Game Show, confirms Sony
Over 50 PlayStation titles will be showcased at the Tokyo Game Show later this month, Sony has announced.
TimeSplitters Rewind for PS4 in development
TimeSplitters Rewind, the fan product that brings together content from the three TimeSplitters games, could come to PlayStation 4.
PS4 controllers: Only 4 supported, says Yoshida
In a tweet to a PlayStation 4 hopeful, the ever-present social media champion Shuhei Yoshida (who doubles as Sony Worldwide Studios’ President) confirmed that PS4 will support up to 4 simultaneous DualShock 4 controllers.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
PS3 bundle with GT6 and The Last of Us listed
A new PlayStation 3 bundle has appeared on Amazon France which sees a 500GB PS3, 2013 GOTY contender The Last of Us and the Anniversary Edition of upcoming racing-sim Gran Turismo 6 together in one package.
PS4 U.K. pre-orders have been ‘unprecedented,’ says Sony
Sony has revealed that the U.K. market accounts for a substantial number of all PlayStation 4 pre-orders, and that the overall figure has been ‘unprecedented.’
FFXIV PSN refunds being offered by Square-Enix
Officially announced on the UK PlayStation Blog, Square-Enix will refund all purchases made August 27 or 28 regarding Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn through the PlayStation Network.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Project Phoenix officially coming to PS4, PS Vita
Indie project entitled Project Phoenix has reached its funding goal in spades and announced officially that the project is coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita consoles.
GTA V pre-orders won’t arrive early, confirms retailers
Those of you hoping to acquire Grand Theft Auto V ahead of its September 17 release are fresh out of luck: Rockstar has ensured retailers won’t dispatch pre-orders until September 16.
Metal Gear Solid 5 encourages cosplay with erotic character designs
Hideo Kojima wants the characters in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain to be more erotic in order to sell figurines and encourage people to dress up as their favourite characters.
Tales of Zestiria trademark filed for Europe, could this be PS4’s first ‘Tales of’ title?
Namco Bandai has filed a European trademark for the mysterious Tales of Zestiria, which many believe to be the next entry in the critically-acclaimed ‘Tales of’ franchise.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
PS4’s rumored VR headset to be shown behind closed doors at TGS
According to sources whispering to CVG, the rumored VR headset for PlayStation 4 will be shown off behind closed doors at the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
Rockstar says GTA V ‘feels next gen to us’
Developer Rockstar has said that its much-anticipated crime romp Grand Theft Auto V ‘feels’ like a next-generation title, despite the fact it hasn’t been confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
PS4 Japanese launch date to be unveiled Monday during press event
Sony will unveil the Japanese launch date for PlayStation 4 in a press conference on Monday, September 9, the platform holder confirmed today.
GTA V has new driving and shooting mechanics says Rockstar
In an interview with IGN, Rockstar has revealed some details about changes to the driving and shooting mechanics players can expect in GTA V, compared to GTA IV.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
New LA-based studio to work on Metal Gear titles
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the opening of a new Los Angeles studio that will contribute to the development of upcoming games in the Metal Gear series.
Leaked PS4 warehouse photographs emerge, factory gears up for 1 million shipments
Sony is gearing up for the worldwide launch of the PlayStation 4, as these leaked photographs prove.
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