Sony has released a new advert for the upcoming PS4, showing the many reasons why the PS4 should be the console you should choose, citing quotes from media, and taking some subtle shots at the Xbox One. The advert is based around Sony’s #4ThePlayers slogan, and lists just some of the exclusives available on the console as well as the exclusive DLC available on selected games.
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.
Like the PS3 YLOD (or Yellow LED of Death), the PS4 also has a similar status light dubbed the “Red Line of Death” (or RLOD). If a recent photo is to be believed, the PS4’s Blue line turns Red when the console overheats, while an onscreen error message indicates “very high temperature”, explains an eyewitness.
PlayStation Europe Community Manager Chris Owen has shared some pictures of what the PlayStation 4 retail boxes will look like via twitter, including photos of the packaging for the new DualShock 4 controller, the PS4 camera, vertical stand and more.
A video has been leaked on YouTube, allegedly showing how trophies will unlock on the PS4. The 22 second video shows the new trophy notification position and animation, but the sound effect remains the same. The trophy name in the notification also stands out a lot more.
Ubisoft has revealed more information about Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag exclusive mission on the PlayStation, as well as future DLC content and Season Pass. The PlayStation version of the game will include 60 minutes of exclusive gameplay featuring Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation‘s heroine Aveline.
The first trophy list for the PS4 has appeared online on the PSNProfiles website, revealing 12 trophies for The Playroom, including one gold and four silver trophies. The game comes pre-installed on the PS4 when it launches in November, though a PlayStation Camera is required to make use of it.
New details about the PS4’s companion application on iOS and Android have been revealed, along side confirmation of a PS Vita version of the app. According to SCE Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, “It’s an application that anyone can download for free on iOS and Android devices.”
Following the announcement of launch day PS4 bundles by Sony, Amazon UK has started sending out emails to pre-order customers allow them to upgrade their package to one of 6 bundles. The bundles differ slightly from the ones GAME are offering, and range from £389 to £489.
Sony is planning to combat PS4 shortages in the UK by providing regular shipments of the console, with Sony UK Boss Fergal Gara suggesting a second wave of stock to arrive within days of the November 29th launch. Speaking with Eurogamer, Gara confirmed that “everybody who has pre-ordered to date will definitely get a console prior to Christmas. The cut-off date for that was 5th August.”
