Sony’s PocketStation device could be making a return if a bizarre new video is to be believed. The video (below) teases a reveal scheduled for November 5th 2013, but the entire video is in Japanese so it’s not clear exactly what they are talking about. If you’re unfamiliar with the PocketStation, it’s a memory card like device used with the PlayStation One, and was released in Japan in 1999.
PS4 launch title and one of the first games in the Instant Game Collection, Resogun, has been confirmed to be “well under a gigabyte” by Finnish developer HouseMarque. The game runs at glorious 1080p resolution at 60fps and is pushing the boundaries of console games explains the developer.
Ubisoft have just confirmed that South Park: The Stick Of Truth has been delayed until March 4th, 2014. The game was originally scheduled to release in December, but needs a lot more work before it is ready to be ship. Apparently, the game needed more polish than originally thought, with certain elements of the game needing to be overhauled and reworked to meet gamers expectations.
November is set to be one of the biggest PlayStation Plus updates for both North America and Europe. SCEA has revealed November’s Instant Game Collection line-up, which includes two PS4 titles, three PS3 titles and two PS Vita titles. The new titles include Resogun (PS4), Ibb & obb (PS3), and Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita).
Sony has revealed a new title for Wonderbook on the PS3, following on from Wonderbook: Book of Spells, that was released last year. The new title, Wonderbook: Book of Potions, will be releasing in November, and explores the magical subject of Potions from Harry Potter.
Following the release of the ultimate PS4 FAQ yesterday, a lot of users were unhappy to find that some commonly used PS3 functionality would be missing from the PS4, including MP3 and Audio CD playback and media streaming. The response from users has not fallen on deaf ears, with Sony’s President of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, saying that the feedback will be passed onto the PS4 development team.
The first trailer for the CG animated film based on the PS3 game, Heavenly Sword, has been released. The Heavenly Sword film is slated to be released digitally worldwide, as well as theatrically in select global markets, in Spring 2014, starring Anna Torv, Alfred Molina, and Thomas Jane.
Ronimo Games has announced that Awesomenauts: Assemble will be a PS4 launch title, releasing in North America on November 15th. The game will be available on the PlayStation Store for just $9.99. The game was first launched on the PS3 last year, and has since received new updates including new characters, game modes and refinements.
The sequel to Earth Defense Force 2017, Earth Defense Force 2025, has been confirmed for release on the PS3 in February 2014 in North America and Europe. In addition to a release window, the game’s pre-order incentives have also been revealed. Four weapon packs will be available when pre-ordering the game or by purchasing the DLC.
Lots of new PS3 games have been added to the PlayStation Store in Europe this week, including Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Angry Birds Star Wars and Battlefield 4. In total, 12 new PS3 titles have been added along with 4 new PS Vita titles.
