Sony has announced that PS4 Firmware 3.00, codenamed Kenshin, will be publicly available tomorrow. Until now, this major firmware update has been undergoing private beta testing by thousands of users around the world (and we’ve been involved too). The firmware update focuses on enhancing the PS4’s social features, adding in Events, Communities and enhancements to Sharing, including YouTube Live Streaming and Twitter Video Sharing.
Sony and Activision has announced a Call of Duty: Black Ops III Limited Edition PS4 console, that will be available on 6th November 2015, when the game launches. The system features the Call of Duty: Black Ops III ember orange logo on a Jet Black chassis, complete with coloured power and eject buttons, as well as three emblems from the game.
Activision and Bungie have announced that Destiny: The Taken King has become the most downloaded video game on day-one in PlayStation history. Unfortunately, no hard numbers were released so it’s difficult to say just how many digital copies were sold. The original Destiny game also broke numerous records last year, but again, no numbers were ever released.
Psyonix has revealed that new DLC will be heading to the game this October. The DLC, titled Revenge of the Battle-Cars, will include more customisations and two classic Battle-Cards from SARPBC. The DLC will be available for €3.99/£3.29 from the PlayStation Store in the next few weeks. Some freebies will also be added to the game, including two new arena variations and more community and country flags.
Sony and Ubisoft have released a 1TB PS4 bundle that will feature a Jet Black console and a physical copy of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate. If that’s not enough, the bundle will also include a digital copy of Watch_Dogs for free, and 10 exclusive Penny Dreadful-themed missions in the game, known as the ‘The Dreadful Crimes’.
Square Enix just released an new trailer for Final Fantasy XV at Tokyo Game Show 2015. The trailer is an updated version of the Dawn trailer that was released back in early August 2015 – though why anyone would want to update a trailer is beyond me. You can check out the new trailer below – are you able to spot the differences?
Naughty Dog has announced that the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End multiplayer will occur from December 4th until December 13th. However, to get access you’ll need to own the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection as well have an active PlayStation Plus membership. Details about the actual beta, game modes or maps have not been revealed yet.
Telltale Games has announced that it’s new series, Minecraft: Story Mode, will be coming to the PS4 and PS3 next month. The first episode, titled The Order of the Stone, will be available from the PlayStation Store on October 13th 2015, with the subsequent episodes to follow. A retail version of the game and season pass will also be available with Episode 1 on disc, and future episodes available via online updates.
Sony has announced that it is terminating support for Facebook on the PS3 and PS Vita. Full support will be withdrawn at the start of next year, but the application for the PS Vita and PlayStation TV has already been removed from the PlayStation Store as of September 15th 2015. Support will continue for the PS4 so you can continue to upload videos and screenshots.
Sometimes the game you want to play the most is the simplest one. Modern console titles are terrific and there’s no shortage of games with complex, innovative gameplay and jaw-dropping graphics. But less can truly be more, and there are certain types of games that are always fun no matter how they’re played.
