4K is a resolution standard for several different resolutions in digital cinemas and computer graphics, roughly 4 times larger than 1080p HD resolution. Apparently, Sony is planning to launch its first 4K consumer device, the XBR LED TV as large at 80″ soon and there has been chatter that the PS4 will support this resolution.
New screenshots for the upcoming Tomb Raider title have been released showing off the game in all it’s glory. Although the game isn’t out until next year, the screenshots taken from Gamescom show how good the title, and Lara, are looking.
The PlayStation Network will be undergoing downtime today as part of a scheduled maintenance window. The PSN will go offline at 5:00PM BST (10:00AM MDT / 11:00AM CDT / 12:00 noon EDT) and will last for approximately 7 hours, until 12:00AM midnight (5:00PM MDT / 6:00PM CDT / 7:00PM EDT).
One of the lesser talked about titles on Wonderbook is Diggs Nightcrawler, a brand new IP promising quirky detective noir with style to spare. The game is about Diggs, a detective bookworm who is good at what he does – solving crimes. The developers, Moonbot, have made Diggs aware that he’s in a book.
You can also find new playable demos, DLC content and various other new content. Unfortunately, there is no new content for the PS Vita this week.
Rockstar has released a further three images today for upcoming title Grand Theft Auto 5. The new images appear to depict leisure activites one could presumably partake in the game, showing dirt bikes, tennis and parachutes.
Sony is to close down its Liverpool Studio, responsible for developing games like WipEout, as part of the company’s restructuring efforts. Sony acquired the developers back in 1993 to join Sony Wordwide Studios, but is looking to relocate relocate staff to other parts of the business.
As part of yesterday’s US PlayStation Store update, Konami have released Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD as separate downloadable titles from the PlayStation Store on both the PS3 and PS Vita. Konami has also confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be available on the PS3 next week.
As mentioned earlier this month in the revised DLC schedule for Max Payne 3, Rockstar has confirmed that the “Disorganised Crime” will be released next week on all platforms. The DLC pack will be free to download, and including a multiplayer map, additional modifiers for Arcade Mode, and an all-new “Noir Mode”.
Lots of new content is available on the PlayStation Store in North America this week, including two new PS3 titles and a number of PSN titles available to purchase and download. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is available to purchase, and new PlayStation Plus content is available too, including access to the DUST 514 beta.
