Sony has sent invites around for an event this Thursday, teasing a new product launch. The invitation reads, “Following the biggest launch in PlayStation history, join us for an introduction to the slimmest.” Possibly referring to the launch of the new PS Vita model PCH-2000, which launched in Japan last year.
Mojang has revealed that the PlayStation 3 edition of Minecraft has sold over one missions units on the PlayStation Store since it’s release on December 18th 2013. The game racked up a million sales within in five weeks – an impressive feat for a downloadable title. The game is yet to be released on PS4 and PS Vita.
Warframe on PlayStation 4 has been patched to version v11.5 and brings the game inline with the PC version. The patch also adds trophy support to the game, adding a total of 20 trophies with one gold and two silver ones. The patch also adds new weapons, and a new Warframe, Oberon, which is “equally adept at healing friends or striking down the enemy.”
Sony seem to be catching up with PS4 demand, in the UK at least, with the PS4 now back at stock at GAME stores. The standalone console and various bundles are available to purchase in stores and online. At time of writing, the console is still in stock but they may not be for long. Tesco also has stock available, while Amazon.co.uk will be getting more stock in next week.
Another new trailer for DriveClub has surfaced this week, this time from Japan as they prepare for the PS4 launch next week. The trailer shows new footage from the game, including a first-person view of the driver climbing into a car and the development work gone into the car’s interiors.
Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Network will be going offline on Monday, 27th January 2014 affecting your evening gaming session. The maintenance will last for approximately 6 hours between 5.30pm to 11.30pm GMT (6.30pm to 00.30am CET).
New DLC is heading to The Last of Us next month, and Naughty Dog has released a new trailer and interview this week. The “Left Behind” DLC is a story-driven epilogue that is set before the events of the main game and focuses on Ellie and her older and arguably wiser friend, Riley.
If you fancy playing Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII ahead of release, you’ll be happy to know that a playable demo is now available on the PlayStation Store. The demo will give you the opportunity to play the opening section of the game, allowing you to test the new battle system and customisation options in the third and final instalment of the series.
A new DRIVECLUB trailer has been released, explaining the brand guidelines for the game as well as revealing new footage. The video covers everything from the logo, typography and colour palette to images, icons and visual effects. In addition, Italian Official PlayStation Magazine has revealed that the game will be available in June.
Sony Europe has finally revealed the PlayStation Plus line-up for February, confirming two titles we’ve previously known about and also confirming previous rumours. A total of five new games will be added to the Instant Game Collection, including two PS3 titles, two PS Vita titles and one PS4 title.
