Sony has announced limited edition PS4 consoles with Gran Turismo Sport branding for the UK, Europe and Australasia. The consoles will be available from 18th October to coincide with the release of the game, and will include the PS4 console with GT Sport branded silver faceplace and silver DualShock 4 controller.
BioWare has revealed that Mass Effect Andromeda will no longer receive patches or updates for the single-player mode in the game. The last patch released was v1.10, which means any outstanding bugs or glitches will not get fixed. The multiplayer mode is unaffected, so you can still expect new missions and other content to be released.
Destiny 2 is just a few weeks away from release, and Bungie has dropped the launch trailer for the game. Most of the trailer is cut-scenes from the game, but you do get to see a few bits of actual gameplay footage too. Destiny 2 launches on PS4 and Xbox One on 6th September.
Sony has detailed the features that are coming to the PS4 in upcoming firmware update v5.00, codenamed NOBUNAGA. The firmware update improves many features on the console, such as parental control, friends list management and notifications, and introduces Family Accounts. Invites to join the beta have already started going out.
Polyphony Digital have released new trailers for their upcoming Gran Turismo Sport game, including one for the PlayStation VR featuring the winner of GT Academy. The second and third trailers look into advanced matchmaking techniques used by the game, and a little introduction into the game, respectively.
Sony has begun sending out invites to join the PS4 Firmware 5.00 beta today. If you’re lucky enough to be chosen, you’ll receive an email (like the below) with instructions on where to get your PSN Code to activate the beta. Sony is also giving out two extra codes, which you can share with friends.
Telltale Games has revealed that the second episode in Season 2 of Minecraft: Story Mode will be arriving this month. The new episode, titled “Giant Consequences” will release on all platforms on 15th August 2017. The new episode sees Jesse and the gang embark on a new adventure into the icy unknown.
July’s PlayStation Store Chart has been revealed by Sony Europe, revealing July’s top selling digital games. And for the second month running, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has topped the PS4 chart, beating the various other newcomers. On the PlayStation VR, newcomer Superhot VR was the top seller.
Sony is bringing the cost PlayStation Plus in the UK and Europe in-line with the rest of the world in August, increasing the cost of all subscription levels. Sony America increased the price of PlayStation Plus back in September 2016, and in August, Sony Europe will be following suit.
After being available on PC and Mac for the best part of three years, The Sims 4 is finally making the jump to consoles. The game will be available in two editions when it launches on the PS4 and other consoles this November: Standard Edition and Deluxe Party Edition.
