Speaking to CVG following the announcement of PlayStation Now, SCEA’s marketing VP John Koller has revealed that the streaming service won’t give users access to games they already own on disc for free. When asked if the PS4 would detect PS3 games in the drive and unlock it via streaming, Koller responded with “We… uh, initially, no. So, we’re saying no to that right now.”
The PS4 has been a success for Sony is many ways. Not only has it outsold the Xbox One with over 1.2 million more units sold, Sony has also revealed that PlayStation Plus subscription are up 90% since the next-gen console launched. The increase in subscriptions is largely due to PlayStation Plus being required for online gaming on the new console, although it’s not required by all games.
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus line-up for January 2014, confirming the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita games that will be added to the Instant Game Collection. Six new games will be coming to the Instant Game Collection, including one PS4 title, three PS3 titles and two PS Vita titles. Don’t Starve will be the new PS4 game, while new PS3 games include DmC and BioShock Infinite.
Sony Europe has revealed the PlayStation Plus line-up for January 2014, which includes a PS4 title, two PS3 titles and two PS Vita titles. New PlayStation Plus content will start to appear on the Store from December 24th 2013, starting with the PS3 and PS Vita titles. DmC (PS3), Borderlands 2 (PS3), Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita) and Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend (PS Vita) will be added to the Store in December, followed by Don’t Starve (PS4) in January.
New PS4, PS3 and PS Vita games are available on the US PlayStation Store this week, including NBA Live 14 (PS4), Need for Speed Rivals (PS3), Contrast (PS3) and more. You can also find new DLC for all three consoles, and now PlayStation Plus content. Binary Domain (PS3) and Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath (PS Vita) have been added to the Instant Game Collection.
Sony has revealed that six new games are joining the Instant Game Collection in December, including the first two titles for the PS4. Starting on November 27th, two PS3 and two PS Vita titles will be made available on the PlayStation Store, while the two PS4 titles, RESOGUN and Contrast will be available to download on November 29th 2013 – the day the PS4 launches in Europe.
Lots of new PS4 games are available on the North American PlayStation Store this week, including XCOM: Enemy Within, Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus and Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition. A handful of new PS Vita content is available too, and Flower is available on the PS4, and is cross-buy compatible with the PS3 and Vita versions.
November is set to be one of the biggest PlayStation Plus updates for both North America and Europe. SCEA has revealed November’s Instant Game Collection line-up, which includes two PS4 titles, three PS3 titles and two PS Vita titles. The new titles include Resogun (PS4), Ibb & obb (PS3), and Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita).
Over ten new PS3 games are available on the PlayStation Store this week, including Batman: Arkham Origins on the PS3 and PS Vita, Rocksmith 2014 Edition and digital version of God Of War: Ascension. Two new betas are available on the Store too for PlayStation Plus subscribers, as well as plenty of new DLC content.
Sony and Evolution Studios has announced that PS4 launch title and first title in the PS4’s Instant Game Collection. DriveClub, has been delayed into early 2014. The game has been delayed to allow the team more time to deliver on their vision, and give PlayStation 4 gamers a truly innovative, socially connected racing game.
