Mark Cerny, the man who designed the hardware and functionality of the PS4, says the PlayStation 4 will have the strongest launch line-up yet. And it’s all thanks to the ease of developing on the machine. The news was revealed in an interview Gamasutra had with Cerny yesterday. “The launch lineup for PlayStation 4 – though I unfortunately can’t give the title count – is going to be stronger than any prior PlayStation hardware,” he said. “And that’s a result of that [tech] familiarity.”
Sony has released an Apple-style video showing the DualShock 4 in greater details, with input from various Sony employees describing the motivation behind the changes and new features. The video shows how developers shaped the new controller to be what it is, and how the new features will be used to help gamers. The video also shows the controller in various different angles, and is available to view in 1080p if you are really into details.
Sony has released a new PS3 Firmware update, updating the system software to version v4.41. The update is mandatory if you wish to play games over the PlayStation Network or to access the PlayStation Store. However, the update is only a minor stability fix and will require you to download the 194 MB update file in order to patch your console.
A number of new games are available on the US PlayStation Store this week, including movie tie-in Star Trek. PSN games God Mode and cross-play title Thomas Was Alone are also available for purchase this week. As usual, you can also find new DLC, game videos, PS3 themes and other content to download. Check out the full list below.
Konami has announced a new collection for Metal Gear Solid, called the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection. The collection will include Metal Gear Solid, MGS2 HD, MGS3 HD, Peace Walker HD, VR Missions, MGS4, and two digital graphic novels by Ashley Wood. However, the collection has only been confirmed for North and South America, with no mention of a European version. The collection will be available exclusively on the PS3.
This week, PS Plus members can download one of the most full-featured portable fighters in history: Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny. This PSP title is compatible with the PS Vita and will be available to download from the PlayStation Store in North America after tomorrow’s weekly update. The Spring Fever sale also continues this week with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting discount on new indie title Thomas Was Alone.
SCEA have revealed the official box art for PS3 exclusive title BEYOND: Two Souls, which is scheduled for release this October. The box art is “sophisticated, mature and different from most traditional game packaging, and it really captures the emotion Ellen Page conveyed in her performance as Jodie,” says Derek Osgood, Associate Product Marketing Manager for SCEA.
New content is available on the European PlayStation Store this week, including a number of new PS3 games. Injustice Gods Among Us will become available to purchase later this week, and the Journey Collector’s Edition is now available for purchase. On the PS Vita, the Soul Sacrifice demo is now available for download. You can also find various new DLC for the PS3 and PS Vita.
A number of new games are available on the PlayStation Store this week in North America, including Injustice: Gods Among Us and Dragon Fantasy Book I (cross-buy with PS Vita). New PlayStation Plus content is available too, with Malicious added to the Instant Game Collection.
