Category: Sony

Sony reckons hardware revision has been a hit.

There was scepticism prior to the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro, but the mid-gen hardware revision – along with the Xbox One X – has ended up being a success. Sony’s supercharged console hasn’t held back the base model in any way – it’s merely allowed those seeking greater performance to benefit from the added horsepower of the beefier box. And speaking with MCVUK magazine, European marketing boffin Warwick Light admitted that the refresh has been a hit.

“In enabling the community to upgrade mid-lifecycle it has allowed our most engaged players an even more immersive experience that complements the latest advancements in TV technology,” he said. “We’ve found that around one in five PS4s sold has been a PS4 Pro since it launched and around 40 per cent of these have been from existing players upgrading so it’s definitely having a positive impact on the industry as well as on our players.”

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And the platform holder hears you.

Sony is one of the best publishers in the industry when it comes to outstanding single player campaigns, a statement which is evidenced by God of War’s impressive Game of the Year win last week. And it doesn’t sound like the platform holder will be changing its strategy any time soon, with European marketing director Warwick Light telling MCVUK magazine that the company is well aware of what its players demand.

“There’s still a huge audience for games that offer the best in single player narrative with stunning gameplay, as witnessed by the enormous popularity of both Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War in this year’s charts,” he said. “Buzzwords are one thing, what our players are demanding is another.”

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No in-game purchases in Obsidian RPG.

The Outer Worlds was only announced a few days ago, and it’s already looking like a pretty promising game from Obsidian Entertainment. The idea of a Fallout meets Mass Effect sci-fi RPG is rather exciting, and from the little we know so far, it’s hitting all the right notes. It seems the developer is keen to get any niggling concerns out of the way too, as it’s now confirmed the game won’t feature microtransactions at all.

Speaking with GameStar, Obsidian’s Timothy Cain said, “There are no microtransactions in the game. You buy it once and then enjoy it forever.” You can’t get much clearer than that.

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What’s Team 17 cooking?

It wasn’t too long ago that Overcooked 2 had its first DLC in the form of Surf ‘n’ Turf, bringing a bunch of new levels, recipes, and items to the wonderful multiplayer game. Now, publisher Team 17 has teased something new is coming to the co-op cooking game, which you can get a brief glimpse of in the above video.

Whatever it is, it looks to oppose the previous DLC with a wintry theme. The teaser trailer also seems to imply that the new content will be free. Given that Surf ‘n’ Turf was worth a few quid, what could this be? Is it a level pack, or a new mode? Hopefully Team 17 won’t leave us out in the cold for too long.

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As you’d expect.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a damn good Japanese role-playing game, and now that it’s been out for few months here in the West, fans have just started to wonder about the series’ next instalment. Fortunately, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Hori has commented on its future.

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Xmas gift ideas for PS4 gamers.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as Andy Williams once sang. Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, and if you’re like us, you probably still have some shopping to do ahead of the holidays. If you’re leaving it late, it can be difficult to pull something together in time, particularly for picky PlayStation fans. Which games will they want under the tree this year? What was that PS4 bundle they mentioned? Did they say their PlayStation Plus membership had run out?

If you’re struggling to know what to get for your loved ones who are into their gaming, fear not. Below, we’ve compiled a neat selection of gift ideas for PlayStation fans. Whether that’s you, a family member, or a friend who’s yet to hop aboard the PS4 bandwagon, there should be something here for all tastes and budgets.

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The big baddie’s back.

After almost a full year of high quality support from Capcom, the developer has confirmed that Monster Hunter: World’s final free content update will arrive in Spring 2019. Arch-Tempered Nergigante is the last update that Capcom has planned, but there are a few things arriving before that.

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Progress carries to the full game.

If you’ve always wanted to try Monster Hunter: World after seeing so many people rave about how good it is, then you’re in luck. The game’s getting a trial version that lets you play through the early quests, giving you a decent feel for the title as a whole.

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Why two kay.

YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is one of those games that’s been kicking around in convention corners for years now, but it finally has a release date: 19th January. The title will release first on the PlayStation 4, but there is still a PS Vita edition planned for later in 2019, which is pretty cool, no?

The game, developed by ACKK Studios, centres upon the disappearance of a woman, who mysteriously vanishes from an elevator. “Alex’s search for the woman and the truth behind her disappearance lead him and his companions towards the new millennium, on a journey rife with mystery and danger,” the blurb explains.

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No sh*t, Sherlock.

Jenny LeClue: Detectivu is more than just a bloody brilliant name: it’s also shaping up to be a tight adventure title. Developed by Mografi and due out next year on the PlayStation 4, the release sees you assume the role of the titular private eye, who’s tasked with proving her mother’s innocence after she’s accused of murder.

“Embarking on a journey to uncover the truth, she discovers nothing in the sleepy town of Arthurton is what it seems,” the press release reads. “Jenny must use her skills of deduction and face her demons to find the real killer, save her mother, and unravel a dark mystery at the heart of the case.” Sounds brilliant.

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