Sony has released a new firmware update for the PS4 overnight, updating the system software to v1.72. The minor update weighs in at 194 MB and is mandatory if you want to continue to access the PlayStation Network. The update does nothing more than improve system stability.
PS4 exclusive RESOGUN will be getting a free update late tomorrow evening (Sunday, June 22nd 2014). The update is free to download for all owners of the game, and lays the ground work for the forthcoming Heroes expansion due on Wednesday which will expand your RESOGUN experience with new modes, game world and more.
Despite the PS4 launching in Europe in late November 2013 across Europe, the console is still suffering shortages eights months on. Sony is struggling to keep up with demand for the PS4, while Xbox One units patiently sit on shelves waiting for someone to purchase one. “We haven’t yet caught up with the initial demand across Europe.” explained Fergal Gara, Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment UK. “We are still dealing with the day one market.”
Watch_Dogs has been patched on the PS3 and PS4 to fix a number of issues affecting the game. The patch will also be available on other platforms within the next week. The patch fixed a number of game-breaking bugs, including save data corruption, and issues with hacking within the game.
DrinkBox Studios has announced that Guacamelee! will be coming to the PS4 on July 1st in North America, and July 2nd in Europe. The Super Turbo Championship Edition will cost just $14.99 / €14.99 and will include the original game, and both the costume and El Infierno DLC, along with some other new content.
New games are available on the PlayStation Store in Europe this week, with three new PS4 games, seven new PS3 games and three new PS Vita games. You can also find lots of new DLC content for games including Call Of Duty: Ghosts, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Dust 514 and more.
New content is available on the US PlayStation Store, with new games available for pre-order and download. New games include EA Sports UFC (PS4), Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack (PS3), and Magical Beat (PS Vita). Terraria is also available as part of the Instant Game Collection.
The “I’m Not a Hipster” update for Grand Theft Auto Online is now live, adding new features to the game, including retro print tees, skinny jeans, hairstyles, tattoos, animal masks and more. The update also adds seven new vehicles, weapons and Jobs.
At E3, LittleBigPlanet 3 was announced for the PS4, along with three new characters for the game. Now, a tweet from LBP community co-ordinator Steven Isbell has confirmed that the game will also be released on the PS3. In related news, Stephen Fry will be lending his voice to the game as the narrator, like previous LBP games.
At Sony’s E3 Press conference last week, Adam Boyes announced that PlayStation owners would be get a ton of exclusive Destiny content. Today, that content has been detailed, and includes exclusive access to a unique co-up Strike located on Mars, and exclusive maps, gear, guns and ships.
