Sony has managed to do a good job in staggering all it’s major announcements over the the last several month, revealing information about the PS4 in stages, and Gamescom is no different. According to Sony’s Gamescom article, the company will be revealing “release plans for PlayStation 4, as well as updates on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.,” which means a proper release date for the upcoming console.
NIS America has confirmed that side-scrolling beat ’em up, Dragon’s Crown, will be released in Europe this October for the PS3 and PS Vita. According to a press release sent out by the publisher, the game will be arriving in Europe and the UK on October 11th 2013, and Amazon’s listing has been updated to reflect this.
Rockstar has revealed the first gameplay video for Grand Theft Auto Online, which is the online component for Grand Theft Auto V. GTA Online is a dynamic and persistent online world for 16 players that begins by sharing gameplay features, geography and mechanics with the main game.
The Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer component was revealed yesterday at a hour-long event, presented by Xbox. The game will be releasing in November on both current and next-gen platforms, including the PS3 and PS4. In addition to the multiplayer mode, two Collector’s Edition were also unveiled.
New content is available on the European PlayStation Store this week, including a number of new PS3 games and playable demos to enjoy. New PlayStation Plus discounts are available too, and PS Vita title Killzone Mercenary is now available to pre-order. You can also find new DLC for the PS3 and Vita.
The countdown to Sony’s Gamescom Press Conference has begun, with just under 6 days to go until we find out the PS4’s official release date (hopefully). As per usual, you’ll be able to stream the conference live from the dedicated Gamescom page, or in PlayStation Home from 6.00pm BST/ 7.00pm CET on Tuesday, August 20th 2013.
Another narrated gameplay video from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has been released, with Game Director Ashraf Ismail taking you on a stealthy tour through underwater caverns and the Spanish city of Havana. The video shows glimpses of the stealthy new skills you’ll be able to use in the upcoming title.
Lots of new content is available on the PlayStation Store in North America this week, with pre-orders for upcoming titles including Diablo III and Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn; and new PS3 and PS Vita games. DuckTales Remastered i and PayDay 2 are available to purchase on the PS3.
If you can’t wait to get your hands on Gran Theft Auto V when it releases next month, the Rockstar has just the thing for you. Rockstar has created a interactive guide to keep you entertained, while giving you a closer look Los Santos and Blaine County. A number of sections are already available for you to explore, with others opening up soon.
