Sony files patent for new game cartridge, but don’t get too excited
Sony filed a patent for a new game cartridge, but it appears that the device could actually be the same as a toy platform the company first revealed back in 2017, rather than a video game. The Vita was the last system Sony released that used game cartridges, and didn't perform well commercially.
Get an Xbox One S or PlayStation 4 for just $200 at GameStop starting Sunday
GameStop is currently running an early Black Friday sale that offers an Xbox One S or a PlayStation 4 slim model for just $200 apiece. Both consoles come with a free game, and other games are also on sale. The systems both typically cost $300 and don't always include a free game in the package.
For the first time ever, PlayStation will be a no-show at E3
For the first time in the event's history, E3 2019 will not feature Sony or PlayStation. The massive event almost always features a lengthy press conference from Sony, often after all other major companies give theirs. Both Nintendo and Microsoft, Sony's main competitors, will be attending the show.
PlayStation 4 celebrates fifth anniversary with ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ bundle
The PlayStation 4 is officially five years old today, and to celebrate the anniversary, Sony is offering a new console bundle that includes a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Over those five years, more than 86 million PlayStation 4 systems, and more than 777 million games, have been sold
Sony could be working on a screen-equipped PlayStation controller
A patent recently granted to Sony seems to point to the company creating a controller with a touchscreen. The patent was filed in 2017 and granted in October 2018, which could mean it is planned for the next PlayStation. The device could end up looking similar to the Nintendo Switch.
PlayStation Classic powered by open-source emulator made by fans
The PlayStation Classic will use the open-source, fan-made PCSX ReARMed emulator to allow gamers to play titles from the original PlayStation. The move is an unexpected one for Sony, particularly because it has not entirely been friendly with the emulation community in the past.
PlayStation Classic includes ‘Metal Gear Solid’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’
Sony has revealed the full game lineup for the PlayStation Classic plug-and-play console. It includes classic stealth games Syphon Filter and Metal Gear Solid, as well as the first Grand Theft Auto. The system launches on December 3 for $100 and it's available to pre-order right now.
More days gone: Sony moves zombie exclusive ‘Days Gone’ to April
Sony has delayed the PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone to April. It was previously bumped from a 2018 release window into February 2019, but Sony Bend apparently needs more time to add polish. Much of the developer's recent work has been on the Vita, including Uncharted: Golden Abyss.
PS4 ‘Spider-Man’ game gets ‘The Heist’ DLC, new costumes on October 23
The first downloadable content pack for Marvel's Spider-Man, The Heist, is out October 23. The pack adds three new suits for Spider-Man to wear, and its story focuses on Felicia Hardy. She's better known as the theft-prone Black Cat, and was also included in the main Spider-Man game.
PlayStation is finally letting you change your terrible username
Sony is finally giving PlayStation 4 players the ability to change their PSN usernames. The first change will be free, while subsequent ones will cost between $5 or $10, depending on whether you have a PS Plus membership. Xbox users can already change their usernames, though that also costs money.
The best PlayStation Plus game deals
PS Plus deals are tough to beat when compared to all the other online services. Free games, radically discounted hit titles, and exclusive DLC are all on the table with this service and we're here to make sure that you don't miss out on any of the best PlayStation Plus game deals available this month.
Yes, Sony is working on the PlayStation 5 — or whatever it’s called
Sony has finally confirmed that it is working on the next-generation successor to the PlayStation 4, though the company stopped short of revealing what the name would be. We have a pretty good guess. Microsoft announced at E3 that it was also working on next-gen gaming hardware.
‘Borderlands 2 VR’ brings you back to Pandora, but you’ll go there alone
Borderlands 2 has already released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and even PlayStation Vita, but it will soon have a home on PlayStation VR, as well. Borderlands 2 VR is out in December, but you're going to have to experience this journey on Pandora alone.
PlayStation 4 players get first shot at slew of ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ goodies
If you plan on buying Red Dead Redemption 2 for PlayStation 4, you'll get access to a few different goodies ahead of your Xbox One friends. These include items for both the story mode and Red Dead Online. The items will be exclusive to PlayStation for 30 days before heading to Xbox One as well.
15 games we want to see on the PlayStation Classic
Sony's entrance into the retro console market begins on December 3 with the PlayStation Classic. While we know five of the 20 pre-loaded games that will come with the $100 console, the other 15 are still up in the air. Here are the 15 games we'd like to see round out the collection.
Welcome the apocalypse with the official ‘Fallout 76’ intro video
Bethesda has released the official in-game intro video for Fallout 76, which is scheduled to release on November 16. It sets the stage for the tragic events that will follow in West Virginia and across the world. The game's beta test begins in October and will start on Xbox One.
Box-office buster: Spider-Man’ on PS4 tops ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ with big debut
Insomniac Games' new PlayStation 4 exclusive Spider-Man managed to set records for the fastest-selling exclusive on the system, and it even outperformed the recent Spider-Man: Homecoming film. The previous fastest-selling PS4 exclusive game was God of War, released earlier this year.
Where to pre-order the PlayStation Classic
Sony is joining the classic console club with the PlayStation Classic on December 3. The miniature console comes with 20 pre-loaded games and two wired controllers for $100. While we don't know the full list of games yet, you can already pre-order the console. Here's how and where to snag one early.
Leaked rating could point to ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ on PS4
A rating for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PlayStation 4 has been spotted on the Korean Game Rating and Administrated Committee website. The game is currently only available on Xbox One and PC, with the Xbox version recently exiting its early access phase and releasing in full.
PlayStation Classic arrives this December with ‘Final Fantasy VII’ in tow
Sony has announced the PlayStation Classic, its own plug-and-play system pre-loaded with 20 games from the original PlayStation's library. These include Tekken 3 and Final Fantasy VII, and more titles will be announced prior to the system's release this December. Two controllers are also included.
PlayStation 4: New DualShock colors will jazz up your gaming sessions
If your current DualShock 4 controller looks a little on the dull side, check out these funky new designs announced by Sony. There are four in all, with Sunset Orange the most likely to brighten up your PlayStation 4 gaming sessions. The new wireless controllers launch next month with a $65 price tag.
Global domination: Sony has sold more than 500 million PlayStation systems
The PlayStation brand has remained popular for well over two decades, and Sony has managed to pass a new milestone. To date, more than 500 million PlayStation consoles have been sold, including more than 80 million PlayStation 4 systems. The original PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994.
Why is PlayStation king? Because Sony bravely supports games that end
With titles like 2018’s ‘God of War’ and ‘The Last of Us’, Sony has continuously delivered “walk and talk” games that offer emotional and rich stories without having to sacrifice interactivity, or remove control from the player. It’s what makes PlayStation 4 the king of consoles.
‘Heavy Rain’ and ‘Absolver’ are free with July’s PlayStation Plus
Quantic Dream just released the adventure game Detroit: Become Human for PlayStation 4 in May, and the developer's mystery Heavy Rain will be free for all PlayStation Plus subscribers next month. The game is joined by a surprisingly good lineup on PlayStation 3 and even the Vita.
Sony’s new PlayStation Hits line gives you acclaimed games for $20 each
Sony has announced PlayStation Hits, a discount program that offers acclaimed games like Doom and The Last of Us Remastered for $20. The program kicks off later this month in the United States and Canada, though the latter country will not have $20 price tags on all of the included games.
Former Sony exec: Money is likely holding back ‘Fortnite’ crossplay
The former president of Sony Online Entertainment has said that Sony's stance against cross-platform Fortnite play on the PlayStation 4 is likely down to only money. Currently, PS4 players cannot play with Xbox One or Nintendo Switch players, though they can play with PC and mobile users.
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ looks like a playable Kurosawa film
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ is a PS4-exclusive samurai action/adventure game from Infamous developer Sucker Punch Productions that captures the look and feel of classic samurai media, like the films of Akira Kurosawa, more accurately than any video game we’ve ever seen from our hands-off impressions at E3.
These are the E3 2018 games that could come to next-generation consoles
The majority of games revealed or shown during E3 2018 are planned to launch on current-generation consoles or PC, but there are a few we suspect could actually launch on future platforms. Here are the eight games we suspect could come to next-generation systems, even if they also appear on Xbox One or PS4.
Here’s everything Sony revealed at its E3 2018 press conference
Sony came to E3 2018 with a focus on four heavy-hitting titles, three of which had yet to debut gameplay. The conference delivered on the promise to dig deep into each of the titles, including The Last of Us: Part II. In the end, though, Sony left PlayStation fans with as many questions as answers.
New ‘Death Stranding’ trailer shows off gameplay, confuses us even more
The first gameplay for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding was shown during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it has us even more confused about the bizarre science-fiction title. Want shadowy figures, babies in fluid sacs, and weird flashing monster-detecting devices? It's all here.
First ‘The Last of Us: Part II’ gameplay shows just how deadly Ellie has become
Sony and Naughty Dog showed off the first gameplay demonstration for The Last of Us: Part II during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it was an intense and violent slice of the game. The footage focused exclusively on Ellie, who will be the playable character this time around.
PlayStation 4 exclusive ‘Days Gone’ sending zombies our way in February
PlayStation 4-exclusive not-zombie game Days Gone will arrive next February. The game promises to be an action-packed take on the apocalypse with an emphasis on player choice and combat. It was originally scheduled for a 2018 release before being delayed into the following year.
Ubisoft CEO thinks next generation of consoles will be the last
Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot believes there will only be one more generation of game consoles. In a new interview, he stressed that game streaming technology could make them obsolete, though it remains to be seen if consumers will buy into that logic or stick by their machines.
‘Tetris Effect’ updates a classic, will come to PS4 this fall with VR support
Enhance Games and Sony announced Tetris Effect during a special pre-E3 event. The game serves up Tetris in gorgeous environments like underwater and space, and it supports PlayStation VR. The game arrives this fall, and a demo will be available prior to its official launch.