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PlayStation 4 update 7.00 to make gaming more social, more mobile

Ewdison Then | Oct 7, 2019

There exists a stereotype that gamers are loners that lock themselves up in the darkness of their rooms, their faces glued to their screens and hands twitching rapidly on keyboards and mice or controllers. That couldn't be farther from the truth, considering how gamers love both competitive and cooperative play with their peers. The Internet has made that even more accessible, reaching to gamers from other parts of the world. With the latest update coming to the console, PS4 owners can enjoy an expanded social circle, even when they play away from their PlayStations.

New Death Stranding trailer is pure post-Konami Hideo Kojima madness

Eric Abent | Oct 3, 2019

Aside from The Last of Us Part 2, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding is probably the most anticipated game on the way to the PlayStation 4. Death Stranding will certainly be out earlier than The Last of Us Part 2, in any case, and with release on the horizon, Sony is priming its marketing engine. Today, the company published a new promo for Death Stranding, so you may see the trailer embedded below on TV at some point between now and release.

PlayStation 4 cross-play moves out of beta

Eric Abent | Oct 2, 2019

It wasn't too long ago that Sofny was very uneasy about the idea of cross-play. Given Sony's position as the leader for this generation, that hesitancy wasn't very surprising, but then Fortnite happened and made Sony reconsider its stance. For Fortnite, Sony launched cross-play functionality in beta, allowing PS4 users to play with those using other platforms.

PUBG cross platform console play gone live UPDATE: New PUBG ID

Chris Burns | Oct 1, 2019

Today the folks at PUBG Corporation made the cross-platform experience a reality. Per their note this morning, update 4.3 introduces cross platform play to users on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (PS4). Because of this, users around the world will be able to toss their hat into the same ring at the same time, allowing console users to destroy PC players and say, look, I didn't even use a keyboard.

Sony cuts PlayStation Now price, adds God of War, GTA 5, and more

Eric Abent | Oct 1, 2019

Sony's PlayStation Now service has been around for a number of years, but for a lot of gamers, the asking price could be a bit difficult to stomach. Up until today, the going rate for a PlayStation Now subscription was $19.99 per month - certainly not chump change. Today, however, Sony is changing all of that, cutting the cost of PlayStation Now so that it better aligns with other "entertainment streaming services on the market."

PlayStation Hits welcomes 7 more hits to PS4 lineup

Ewdison Then | Sep 27, 2019

There will always be games that achieve a level of prestige that makes them almost immortal. Sadly, the rules of the market, not to mention the lifespan of physical installation media, prevent these titles from truly lasting forever. Fortunately, Sony has an exclusive club made up of its top-selling games for each console generation. Today, it has grown its PlayStation Hits to include seven more games in the US covering a variety of genres and themes.

The Last of Us Part 2 won’t have any multiplayer modes

Eric Abent | Sep 26, 2019

Now that we finally have a release date for The Last of Us Part 2, it's time for Sony and Naughty Dog to begin dishing more details. The two companies have done just that, but unfortunately, the news isn't all good for folks who were a fan of the first game's multiplayer modes. It turns out that The Last of Us Part 2 will be a solo game in every regard, as there won't be any multiplayer to speak of.

PS4 Pro ‘Death Stranding’ bundle includes translucent controller

Brittany A. Roston | Sep 24, 2019

Sony has taken the wraps off a new Death Stranding bundle that includes a custom-designed PlayStation 4 Pro console paired with a translucent orange DualShock 4 controller. The bundle has been revealed ahead of the game's release in early November, giving players a limited chance to get new PlayStation gear with a style based on the title.

The Last of Us Part 2 confirmed for next PlayStation State of Play

Eric Abent | Sep 20, 2019

Yesterday, Sony announced its plans to host another State of Play presentation next week. For the uninitiated, State of Play is essentially Sony's answer to the Nintendo Direct - a livestreamed broadcast that covers new and upcoming games for the PlayStation 4. As per usual, Sony was tight-lipped about what the show will include, but now we know of one big game that be featured during it.

Pair your Xbox One and PS4 controller to iPhone with iOS 13: Here’s how

Eric Abent | Sep 20, 2019

There's been so much news about Apple lately that one new feature in iOS 13 may have been overlooked by the larger Apple user base. With the new operating system comes new functionality for a wider range of Bluetooth controllers. This is Apple making good on a promise it made earlier in the year to expand Bluetooth functionality within iOS 13, and it's good news for anyone who plays games on console.

Terminator: Resistance trailer isn’t Colonial Marines… we hope

Chris Burns | Sep 20, 2019

The trailer begins with a block of TERMINATOR lettering that says we'll be playing in Los Angeles, 2028, 31 years after Judgement Day. It looks a whole lot like we're going to be playing a first person shooter like METRO Exodus but with terminator machines and sound effects and visuals instead of post-apocalyptic Russian monster madness.

Another PlayStation State of Play arrives next week

Eric Abent | Sep 19, 2019

Nintendo's Direct broadcasts have proven to be an effective way of revealing new games and making other announcements, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to see other companies following suit. Back in March, Sony kicked off a Direct-style broadcast of its own called State of Play, and now we know when the next one will be happening.