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.
New content is available on the European PlayStation Store this week, including a number of PS3 and PS Vita games. The Killzone Mercenary multiplayer beta is now available to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers, along with the Puppeteer Demo. Various new DLC for the PS3 and PS Vita is available too.
When Sony said that the PS4 launch line-up was the largest for any previous console, they weren’t kidding. The console will be launching in North America and Europe this November, with 33 games available within the first month. The available games will be a mix of Blu-ray retail versions and digital editions, with the Blu-ray version expected to cost around £55.
Gran Turismo 6 was confirmed for release this December at Sony’s Gamescom Press Conference, in addition, the Gran Turismo movie was also officially confirmed. The game will be releasing on December 6th 2013, and will be available in to versions: GT6 Standard Edition and GT6: Anniversary Edition.
Japan Studio and Playstation C.A.M.P. have today revealed the release date for their new title, rain, as well as releasing the second Developer Diary. The game is now available to pre-order from the PlayStation Store, with the game releasing on October 2nd 2013 across PAL regions, and a day earlier in North America.
In Sony’s Gamescon Press Conference, the company revealed that PS3 gamers upgrading to the PS4 will get up to 75% off selected games they’ve already purchased on the PS3. The initial list of titles include Call Of Duty Ghosts, Watch_Dogs, Assassins Creed IV, and Battlefield 4, but Sony is expecting more publishers to join the program soon.
The North America PlayStation Store has received a huge update this week, with a number of new PS3, PS Vita and PS2 games available for purchase, as well as pre-orders opening up for GTA V and Battlefield 4. New PS3 games include Saints Row IV and The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, and new PS Vita games include The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season.
Square-Enix has revealed a new trailer for upcoming title Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII from Gamescom 2013. The new trailer, titled “Savior’s Choice”, takes you into The Wildlands; a rough expanse of wilderness that will reunite Lightning with Chocobos, Moogles, and an old friend: Sazh.
Sony has confirmed that the DualShock 4 controller will be available in two other colours, in addition to the standard black one that comes bundled with the console. The company announced “Magma Red” and “Wave Blue” DualShock 4 controllers will be available for purchase too.
The official box art and pre-order bonuses for PS4 launch title DriveClub have been revealed, with three different pre-order packs available depending on your local retailer. Each of the three packs has an exclusive livery design, instant access to a supercar and a “boost of fame to increase your driver level”.
