SCEA has released it’s own PlayStation Network Charts for August 2013, revealing the top selling games in North America. On the PS3, DuckTales: Remastered was the top selling game followed by PAYDAY 2. On the PS Vita, newly released Dragon’s Crown was the top selling title, followed by re-entry Rayman Origins.
PS3 exclusive Puppeteer is now available in North America, and to celebrate the release, a new launch trailer has been released. The game was in development for over three and a half years, mixing both Western and Japanese influences to create this unique game for the PS3. Puppeteer is the story of a boy-turned-wooden-puppet on a quest to vanquish the evil Moon Bear King.
Sony has released the PlayStation Store charts for August for PAL regions, revealing Payday 2 as the top selling title on the PS3 last month, followed by GTA IV. July’s top selling title, The Last of Us, has dropped to third in the chart. On the PS Vita, LittleBigPlanet re-entered the chart and made it to number one, while July’s title, Hotline Miami, has dropped to fourth.
The full map of GTA V’s open world has been leaked, possibly from a strategy guide, and includes points of interest and showing just how expansive the in-game world is. The image first appeared on a thread on Reddit, but has since been removed, most likely at the request of Rockstar Games.
The US PlayStation Store has received another massive update, with plenty of new PS3, PSN and PS Vita games to enjoy, including Puppeteer (PS3), NHL 14 (PS3) and Killzone: Mercenary (PS Vita). Call of Duty: Ghosts is available to pre-order on the PS3, and new PlayStation Plus content is available too, with Galaga Legions DX added to the Instant Game Collection.
Square-Enix has announced that beta testing for the PS4 version of MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will begin in February 2014, in addition to upgrade plans for PS3 owners. Beta testing will begin on February 22nd 2014,and a free transition program will be in place for gamers wanting to upgrade from the PS3 version to the PS4 version.
According to a series of tweets from Adrian Chmielarz, the former Creative Director of developer People Can Fly, the PS4 is a more powerful console than the Xbox One. Chmielarz goes on to clarify that the specs won’t make must of a difference, noting that the Xbox 360 is more powerful than the PS3 yet Naughty Dog have managed to make the best looking game this generation with The Last of Us.
Sucker Punch Productions’ upcoming title, inFamous: Second Son, launches on the PS4 early next year, and they’ve revealed the pre-order bonuses for the game. If you pre-order the game from participating retailers, you’ll be able to get exclusive vests designed by Seattle locals Penny Arcade, the talented team over at iam8bit, San Diego street artist Exist 1981 and artista y disenadora, Jos!
Ubisoft has confirmed that a remake of PS Vita title Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation will be heading to consoles and PC, titled Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD. The title was first leaked last week in an image showing Ubisoft’s upcoming titles. The game will be reworked with improved graphics and remastered sound.
Recently leaked photos from a factory in China show that full production on the PS4 has begun, with Sony expecting to ship over 1.5 million units during the launch window. Sony hasn’t made an official announcement regarding the PS4 going into production, but Microsoft recently revealed that the Xbox One has also gone into mass production.
