If you missed a go at the Destiny Alpha test, you’ll be happy to know that the timeline for the Destiny Beta test has been announced. The Destiny Beta will begin on July 17th 2014 until July 21st-22nd, when maintenance will take place. There will also be a rally on July 26th, where players who make an appearance will get rewarded.
While the PS4’s DualShock 4 has been compatible with the PS3 since launch, it only worked using the USB cable. However, a Reddit has discovered that a recent update now allows the controller to be used wirelessly, though not all functionality is available. You can pair the DualShock 4 as a generic bluetooth input device, which means the PS button, vibration and sixaxis detection do not work.
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Remix, which allows you to compare the new HD version against the older SD version. The interactive trailer lets you switch between the HD or SD version, or view a side-by-side comparison of both versions. The game will be releasing on the PS3 on December 5th 2014.
Lots of new content is available on the European PlayStation Store this week, with a new PS4 game, three new PS3 games and six new PS Vita games. New PlayStation Plus content is also available today too, including two new PS4 and PS3 games to enjoy. You can also find new DLC content and discounts on a number of titles.
A new patch for GTA V is now available to download, updating the game to v1.15. The patch, better known as the Independence Day Special, brings a slew of new content to help you celebrate July 4th, including a brand new Liberator monster truck, the Sovereign motorcycle and new properties and fireworks.
Sony Europe is offering gamers who purchase any paid download from the PlayStation Store a free movie download. The movie depends on your region, but you have between 1st July and 31st July 2014 to make a qualifying purchase. You also need to make sure you’re on Sony mailing list – you sign-up here.
The first PlayStation Store update for July is now live, adding three new PS4 games, four new PS3 games and a new PS Vita game. New games include Puddle (PS4), Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn (PS3) and Child of Light (PS Vita). You can also find new DLC, themes and avatars as part of this week’s update.
Bungie has released the trophy list for Destiny in the form of an info graphic, showing the silverware that can be earned in the game. The game features a variation of trophies with a handful of trophies that require multi-player, but most of them can be earned via single-player. The info graphic doesn’t specify the type of trophy, but does include the logo that will appear in your trophy collection.
Naughty Dog has confirmed, via Twitter, that the Last of Us: Remastered will run at 60fps on PS4 when it releases on July 30th 2014. Naughty Dog directors Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann took to twitter confirm that the 60fps target has been reached in the game: “@bruce_straley: I had a dream in 60fps last night. #TLOUremastered” what if I told you that was no dream? #believe
Sony has confirmed that the first inFamous DLC, First Light, will be releasing in Europe in August. inFamous: First Light will be a stand-alone DLC that can be enjoyed without owning inFamous: Second Son on the PS4, and will be available to purchase and download on August 27th 2014. It’s likely that the game will be releasing in North America a day earlier, on August 26th 2014.
