Sony has released the first minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to version v1.51. The minor update is mandatory, and improves the stability of the system software and makes “minor refinements” to the System UI. The update should download to all North American PS4s by default while your console is in stand-by mode.
EA has released the official launch trailer for upcoming racer Need for Speed: Rivals. The launch trailer focuses on the story aspect of the game, with voiceovers from the game’s protagonist. The game is already available in North America for the PS4, and will be available on the PS3 and other platforms this week, with the PS4 version coming to Europe on November 29th 2013.
With well over a week to go until the PS4 releases in Europe, Sony is rubbing salt in the wounds of European gamers by releasing the official European launch trailer for the console, featuring references to a number of titles. If you look closely, you’ll see references to Knack, Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFamous: Second Son, DriveClub, Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV and The Order 1886.
If you’re planning to buy (or already have a PS4 Camera), you should be aware that the microphone on the device is always-on, and auto-broadcasts voice if you are in a party chat. There is no option to stop your voice being broadcasted, and you must physically disconnect the camera to stop the microphone, or use a headset and mute it.
Microsoft’s Xbox One launches this Friday, November 22nd 2013, in North America and Europe, with the PS4 launching in Europe the following week, on November 29th 2013. German website PCGames.de has posted some photos comparing the size of the two consoles, showing just how different they are, but both sporting great designs.
Direct-feed footage of inFamous: Second Son has surfaced showing over five minutes of new footage from the upcoming game from Sucker Punch. The new footage shows just how impressive the game is looking as it nears competition, ready for release in March 2014, with destructible environments and use of the DualShock 4’s unique features.
Hideo Kojima has revealed the mission from Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes that will be available exclusively to PlayStation. The exclusive content will be called “Deja Vu” and will allow you to play as the original MSG’s Solid Snake. The missions will be available on both the PS3 and PS4 versions of the game.
If you’ve been following the media following the launch of the PS4 in North America, you have have come across some of the issues users are having with the console, such as booting issues straight out of the box. Sony has told IGN that around 0.4% of consoles are having problems – something that’s normal with any hardware.
The PS4 release in North America was the biggest launch for any PlayStation console in history, with record-breaking pre-order numbers and a long list of launch titles. In addition to selling over a million units in the first 24 hours, the console also saw the release of 24 titles in both retail and digital-only formats. Here is a complete list of the PS4’s launch lineup.
Ubisoft have announced a patch for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag that will enable the game to render in 1080p natively on the PS4. The game currently runs at 900p, which is upscaled to 1080p at 30fps. The game shipped with 900p resolution, but developers then used xtra time to get the PS4 version running in native 1080p resolution.
