PlayStation Europe Community Manager Chris Owen has shared some pictures of what the PlayStation 4 retail boxes will look like via twitter, including photos of the packaging for the new DualShock 4 controller, the PS4 camera, vertical stand and more.
A video has been leaked on YouTube, allegedly showing how trophies will unlock on the PS4. The 22 second video shows the new trophy notification position and animation, but the sound effect remains the same. The trophy name in the notification also stands out a lot more.
Ubisoft has revealed more information about Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag exclusive mission on the PlayStation, as well as future DLC content and Season Pass. The PlayStation version of the game will include 60 minutes of exclusive gameplay featuring Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation‘s heroine Aveline.
The first trophy list for the PS4 has appeared online on the PSNProfiles website, revealing 12 trophies for The Playroom, including one gold and four silver trophies. The game comes pre-installed on the PS4 when it launches in November, though a PlayStation Camera is required to make use of it.
New details about the PS4’s companion application on iOS and Android have been revealed, along side confirmation of a PS Vita version of the app. According to SCE Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, “It’s an application that anyone can download for free on iOS and Android devices.”
Following the announcement of launch day PS4 bundles by Sony, Amazon UK has started sending out emails to pre-order customers allow them to upgrade their package to one of 6 bundles. The bundles differ slightly from the ones GAME are offering, and range from £389 to £489.
Sony is planning to combat PS4 shortages in the UK by providing regular shipments of the console, with Sony UK Boss Fergal Gara suggesting a second wave of stock to arrive within days of the November 29th launch. Speaking with Eurogamer, Gara confirmed that “everybody who has pre-ordered to date will definitely get a console prior to Christmas. The cut-off date for that was 5th August.”
Sony UK boss, Fergal Gara, has revealed that Guerrilla Games’ Killzone: Shadow Fall on the PS4 is around 50GB in size, but it working on “big innovations” to make games like this easier to download. The PS4 makes use of “Play as you Download” functionality, meaning you can start playing the game without having to download the entire game first.
It’s another week and with it comes another new Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag trailer, this time its about Captain Edward Kenway quest for treasure. The new trailer, titled The Heist, shows a quick peek at how Captain Kenway organises a world class pirate heist together with a group of like-minded renegades to take the West Indies for all they’re worth.
Bungie has revealed the official box art for their upcoming PS3 and PS4 game, Destiny, while also revealing that a new gameplay trailer for the game will be released tomorrow. The title will be releasing next year on both consoles, but a exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet. The box art for the game shows off the three classes of Guardian you’ll be able to play as: Titan, Hunter, and Warlock.
