Alongside the launch of the PlayStation VR headset, the PS4’s Media Player application has been updated to v2.50, adding support for 360° videos and photos using PlayStation VR, as well as other new features. PlayStation VR owners can activate ‘VR mode’ from Media Player’s Options menu and then select a 360° video or photo from your media server or USB device to enjoy.
The European PlayStation Store chart has been released for September, and reveals that FIFA 17 was the top selling title, despite launching in it’s final week. The game managed to top both the PS4 and PS3 downloads chart, beating the other major new entry Destiny: Rise of Iron, although it did manage to steal second place. The full charts for the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita can be found below.
Sony is keen to demonstrate that the PlayStation VR is not just a gaming device, and has revealed a number of virtual reality experiences and video services that are accessible using the PlayStation VR, which releases later this week. In a blog post, Sony states “games aren’t the only software that will be available for your new headset – you’ll also be able to download a number of virtual reality ‘experiences’ and video services.”
Japan Studio has revealed that Gravity Rush 2 (or Gravity Daze 2 as it’s known in Japan) has been delayed to early 2017. Back in July, a release date of 2nd December was revealed, but it now appears that this date was too ambitious. To compensate fans for the delay, DLC for the game will be released free of charge.
Free to play PS4 title, SNOW, will be going into beta later this month, giving PS4 owners to hit the slope – but at a cost. The beta will cost $19.99 to join, but you’ll get over $30 of in-game content and some exclusive items as part of the Founder’s Pack in return. However, the founder’s pack will only be released to beta players when the full game launches, for which there is no specific date.
The PlayStation VR releases in less than two weeks on 13th October 2016, but if you can’t wait, check out the official unboxing video from Sony below. The bundle includes the VR headset and processor unit, wired stereo headphones, all required cabling and the PS VR Demo Disc.
If you’ve previously purchased the Driveclub season pass (before 00:00am BST on Thu, 29th September 2016), you will be able to upgrade to the VR version at a discounted price when the game launches next month. The RRP for the full version of the game is £34.99 / €39.99, but season pass holders will be able to pick it up for £15.99 / €19.99.
No Man’s Sky developer, Hello Games, is under investigation by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Eurogamer reports. The investigation is looking at the promotional materials used by Hello Games when promoting No Man’s Sky to the public, which includes lot of features that are currently not in the game.
Sony has revealed the six new games coming to the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection in October. In true Halloween spirit, the line-up includes the remastered Resident Evil (PS4), and will be available on the PlayStation Store from 4th October 2016. The line-up also includes Transformers: Devastation (PS4). Check out the full list below.
As we near the release of Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs 2, a new Story trailer has been released to promote the game. The new trailer shows the major characters on both sides of the conflict between hacker collective DedSec and the corrupt corporations like Blume. The new trailer also introduces players to Blume’s CTO Dusan Nemec, who is a key antagonist in the game.
