Sony is releasing a new range of Crystal DualShock 4 controllers for the PS4, including an updated version of the clear crystal controller with redesigned touch pad that reveals the light bar from above. Blue and Red variations will also be available, although not in the UK.
Plenty of new content is available on the European PlayStation Store, with over 30 new PS4 games added. You can also find a playable demo on the PS3, and three new titles for the PS Vita. New downloadable content has also been added, and will filter in through the coming days.
Sony has a nice selection of new games for PlayStation Plus subscribers in September, with seven new games available for free, including inFAMOUS: Second Son (PS4). The line-up includes the usual two PS4 games, two PS3 games and two PS Vita games, but there is a bonus PlayStation VR game too.
A playable demo of upcoming game Knack 2 has been released on the European PlayStation Store today. The free demo is 2.6 GB in size and features the Monastery level from the game. The game includes local co-op gameplay, allowing you to play the demo with a friend on the same TV.
UK retail chain CEX (or Computer EXchange as was once know) has suffered a data breach, with details of two million customer accounts affected. The affected data includes full names, addresses, email address, phone number, and encrypted credit card information for expired cards up to 2009.
Sony has announced limited edition PS4 consoles with Gran Turismo Sport branding for the UK, Europe and Australasia. The consoles will be available from 18th October to coincide with the release of the game, and will include the PS4 console with GT Sport branded silver faceplace and silver DualShock 4 controller.
BioWare has revealed that Mass Effect Andromeda will no longer receive patches or updates for the single-player mode in the game. The last patch released was v1.10, which means any outstanding bugs or glitches will not get fixed. The multiplayer mode is unaffected, so you can still expect new missions and other content to be released.
Destiny 2 is just a few weeks away from release, and Bungie has dropped the launch trailer for the game. Most of the trailer is cut-scenes from the game, but you do get to see a few bits of actual gameplay footage too. Destiny 2 launches on PS4 and Xbox One on 6th September.
Sony has detailed the features that are coming to the PS4 in upcoming firmware update v5.00, codenamed NOBUNAGA. The firmware update improves many features on the console, such as parental control, friends list management and notifications, and introduces Family Accounts. Invites to join the beta have already started going out.
Polyphony Digital have released new trailers for their upcoming Gran Turismo Sport game, including one for the PlayStation VR featuring the winner of GT Academy. The second and third trailers look into advanced matchmaking techniques used by the game, and a little introduction into the game, respectively.
