The next major firmware update for the PS4 is now available to download, bringing with it many new features as well as a new User Interface for various screens on the system. Sony has added a customisable and larger Quick Menu, which you can access using the PS button; added offline trophy browsing along with the ability to see the details of hidden trophies; and lots more. This update also adds HDR support to the console, giving you more vivid colours if your TV supports HDR.
The PlayStation Store Chart for August 2016 has been released by Sony, revealing the top selling games on all three PlayStation platforms. On the PS4, it’s no surprised that highly anticipated No Man’s Sky was the top seller in August. Telltale Games’ newest episodic title based, Batman, debuted on the chart in seventh place, and new entry ABZÛ, debuted in 18th place. There were no new entries on the PS3 or PS Vita charts, so the charts were dominated by the usual contenders.
New games are available on the European PlayStation Store today, bringing plenty of new sports related titles this week. Twelve new PS4 games are available, three new PS3 games and three new PS Vita games. New games include NHL 17 (PS4), PES 17 (PS4, PS3) and Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics (PS4, PS Vita). New DLC is available for a couple of PS4 games too.
The next major system software update for PS4, version 4.00 (codenamed Shingen), will be available tomorrow. This update brings a refreshed system UI, Folder organization, updates to the Quick Menu and Share Menu, Library improvements, and much more! This update also adds compatibility for the PS4 Pro, and adds HDR to all PS4s since launch.
Sony has announced that The Last Guardian has been delayed once again. But this only by a few weeks. Instead of releasing on 25th October 2016, the game will now launch on 7th December 2016, across Europe and 9th December 2016 across UK & Ireland. The reason for the delay is to allow the game’s creators to deliver the experience they envisioned for gamers.
Following yesterday’s announcement of the PS4 Pro, the official specification and photos of the upcoming console has been revealed. It’s now clear that the new PS4 won’t include a UHD Blu-ray drive, despite the console’s main selling point being its 4K compatibility. Even with that omission, the PS4 Pro still sports some serious hardware upgrades.
At the PlayStation Meeting today in New York City, Andrew House officially announced the PS4 Slim and new PS4 Pro models. The new Slim model will be available in most countries from September 15th, and will cost just $299 /£259. The PS4 Pro, the name for the 4K compatible console, is the official name of the PS4 “Neo”.
Sony and CPP have announced that EVE: Valkyrie will be releasing on 13th October 2016 for the PlayStation VR, making it an official launch title for the new headset. The game will be available as a physical retail disc from stores thanks to a partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, and digital download from the PlayStation Store. Gamers who purchase the game will also get the Founder’s Pack, which will include extras for the game.
