Following on from our earlier article regarding the PS4’s superior speed, more developers have come forward to report the same finding. Edge is reporting similar claims from “multiple high-level game development sources,” who describe the difference in performance between the consoles as “significant” and “obvious.”
Lots of new content is available on the US PlayStation Store this week, including the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V. New PlayStation Plus content is available this week too, with two new titles added to the Instant Game Collection. You can also find various DLC, lots of new PS3 avatars and themes, and new game videos.
With GTA V now available world wide, you’re probably busy exploring the streets of Los Santos or having a go at the many activities available on the Island. If you feel like having a bit more fun, you’ll be happy to know that cheats have made a return in the game, allowing you to instantly spawn various vehicles or items.
EA have revealed that an open beta for Battlefield 4 on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC will launch in October, ahead of the game’s release on October 29th. In addition, the release dates for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game were also revealed, with the PS4 version available on November 12th in North America and November 29th in Europe.
Sony Europe has revealed October’s PlayStation Plus titles, which includes Ubisoft’s Far Cry 3 (PS3), Capcom’s action RPG Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS3) and Touch My Katamari (PS Vita), among others. You can also find discounts on various titles that will be updated throughout October.
Two new games join the Instant Game Collection in North America later today, along with discounts on various other titles to enjoy. ICO (PS3) and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (PSP/PS Vita) join the Instant Game Collection as part of today’s weekly PlayStation Store update, and you can get discounts on Sleeping Dogs, Kane & Lynch and Pixel Junk Monsters: Ultimate HD.
Rockstar Games has revealed their own social network, called Lifeinvader, which will tie into the upcoming online part of Grand Theft Auto V, which launches in October. The site ties in with your Rockstar Social Club and gives you a profile for your Grand Theft Auto Online character and allow you to connect with other players.
Ubisoft have released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag which focuses specifically on the next-generation version of the game, showing the technical achievements you can find on the PS4 and Xbox One versions. One of the many improvements is dynamic foliage so it’s easier to see your character when you’re being stealthy.
Rockstar hasn’t clarified if GTA V is coming to next-gen consoles, but with less than a week to go until the official release, Amazon.de has listed the game for the PS4. The listing has since been taken down and now redirects to a 404 page, but the screenshot below confirms the listing and shows the PS4 box art for the game.
A number of new PS3 games are available on the European PlayStation Store this week, including Puppeteer and NHL 14. You can also find playable demos for Diablo III, FIFA 14 and PES 2014. On the PS Vita, four new titles are available to purchase, including Rayman Legends and Kickbeat.
