Europe’s PlayStation Store update this week is a little on the light side, but there is still plenty of new content to enjoy, especially on the PS4. Nine new PS4 games are available on the PS4 along with one new game for the PS Vita. New games include Grow Up (PS4), Paragon (PS4) and F1 2016 (PS4). You can also find a handful of new DLC for various PS3 games, including Hitman Episode 4.
Sony has announced that PS4 Firmware 4.00 public beta has commended, and is available to anyone currently signed up to the public beta program. The firwmare is the major update to the PS4, bringing with it a multitude of changes including a UI refresh, better and customisable Quick Menu, and Folder and Library organisation functionality.
Dontnod Entertainment has announced that the first episode of Life is Strange is now free to download on the PS4 and PS3. The first episode, titled Chrysalis, will remain free to download regardless of whether you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber or not. If you’re not familiar with Life is Strange, check out a brand new trailer below.
New content is available on the US PlayStation Store including nine new PS4 games, and new PS Vita game and a new PSP game. New and notable games this week include 10 Second Ninja X (PS4, PS Vita), and I am Setsuna (PS4). You can also find new add-on content for a number of PS4 and PS3 games.
The rise of technology is responsible for many of the benefits that we currently enjoy. And not only is technology very useful, it also makes our lives a lot simpler and easier. Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR headset will further increase the quality of entertainment enjoyed by gamers by offering more immersive experiences. 2016 is the year of Virtual Reality, with several competitors already in the market including the Oculus Rift.
Read MoreThis week’s European PlayStation Store update is live, bringing with it 17 new PS4 games and three new PS Vita games. New games include 10 Second Ninja X (PS4, PS Vita), the free The King of Fighters XIV demo (PS4), and Gal*Gun: Double Peace (PS4, PS Vita). See below for the full list of new games and add-on content in this week’s update.
If you’re looking for something new to play this weekend, then luck is on your side! Sony is running a flash sale this weekend, giving you up to 50% off big titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Fallout 4, and Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. But be quick – these deals expire on Monday, 18th July 2016. Head over to theMega Weekend Deals section on the PlayStation Store to see whats on offer.
Telltale Games have announced that the first episode in their new Batman series is coming to consoles and other platforms in August. The August release will be digital only, but a physical version will be available for purchase starting September 13th in North America and September 16th in Europe as a special Season Pass Disc. The exact date for the August digital-only release has yet to be revealed.
With the gaming option available now it is extremely difficult to develop a game that will grasp customer interest immediately. It takes time to build up a reputation and so for some games it is about having a distinguishing feature that makes it accessible to the masses. Whether that is excellent graphics, gameplay or design, or a combination of all three, but there is a high standard expected in the gaming industry given the amount of platforms and devices that can be used to game with.
Some time ago we learned that Studio Wildcard’s successful PC game ARK: Survival Evolved would be coming to PS4 in 2016. Reports have differed on when exactly this thrilling action/adventure game would reach the shelves for PS4, with some predicting June (which didn’t turn out to be accurate) and others looking to the holidays. But while PS4 fans are eagerly awaiting Survival Evolved, we’ve learned more recently that a newer version of the game — ARK: Survival Of The Fittest — will also be coming to PS4, largely for the purpose of eSports competition.
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