The release of the Playstation 4 is getting closer every day now, and for gaming enthusiasts the big day just can’t come soon enough. We’ve heard by now about all of the specs and capabilities of this rather incredible sounding new console, and for Playstation fans these capabilities are reason enough to be excited. But moving beyond what the specific console will do, here are 3 reasons, specifically related to gaming in general, that we can’t wait to get our hands on the PS4!
A new trailer for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster has been released from Gamescom, comparing the SD version of the game from the PS2 to the new HD Remastered version. The trailer shows off a sequence of battles, focusing on the Overdrive attacks.
The PS4’s Party Chat feature will be compatible with the Party Chat functionality that’s already on the PS Vita, according to Sony’s President of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida. The cross-platform feature was confirmed via twitter in response to a question by @rossthebassist.
Evolution Studios have posted the first direct feed gameplay footage from their upcoming PS4 launch title DRIVECLUB on their official Facebook page. The three-minute clip shows just how impressive the game is looking, and give you a better idea of how the points system in the game works.
Sony has previously confirmed that PS3 gamers will be able to upgrade to PS4 versions of certain games if they’re upgrading to the upcoming console. In an interview with Digital Spy, Sony’s UK MD Fergal Gara confirmed that gamers will have to verify they still own the PS3 version of the game before getting discount on the digital version of the PS4 game.
Konami has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 will be available at retail in the Europe and North America in September, with a demo available to download before the full game is released. In Europe, the game will be available to purchase on September 20th, and will release in North America on September 24th.
Evolution Studios have released a new gamescom trailer for PS4 launch title DRIVECLUB, showing how players can earn fame points for themselves and their Clubmates. The trailer details the number of ways you can earn points, including speeding through a section of track, drifting or perfecting cornering.
Sony has released the new gamescom trailer for PS4 launch title Knack, featuring some new characters and details about the game’s story. A demo of the game is available at Gamescom too – the first time it’s been playable at a consumer show. Japan Studio, the developers behind the game, has also revealed that they’re working on a two player “drop in” co-op mode.
At Sony’s Gamescom Press Conference, the company confirmed that Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed 3 will be coming to PlayStation Plus next month. Today, Sony has expanded further on September’s PlayStation Plus update, revealing the four other titles that will be added to the Instant Game Collection.
Sony has confirmed which lucky PAL territories will be getting the PlayStation 4 on the November 29th launch date – a total of 20 countries. Microsoft recently announced that the Xbox One would be delayed in some of the European countries it was expected to launch in, but will still be getting a PS4 at launch, giving Sony an advantage in these regions.
