Frozenbyte today announced Trine 2: Complete Story for PlayStation 4. A digital PSN release aiming for launch, Trine 2: Complete Story features a total of 20 levels, including the Goblin Menace expansion campaign and a secret unlockable level called the Dwarven Caverns. Running at 1080p resolution, 60 fps and supporting stereoscopic 3D, Trine 2: Complete Story will be available for $19.99.
Microsoft has released a new Xbox One video showing off how we might use the Xbox Dashboard with the controller and voice.
Midnight City today announced that Blue Isle Studios’ Slender: The Arrival is available now on Steam for $9.99. This upgraded experience now features extended content, a new creature to contend with and full optimization for Steam players. Slender: The Arrival is also planned for console release in Q1 2014.
Nintendo and Activision today announced a new Wii U bundle featuring Skylanders SWAP Force. The kid friendly bundle includes a white Wii U basic system, Skylanders SWAP Force, a Portal of Power, three Skylanders figures (Ninja Stealth Elf, Blast-Zone, Washbuckler), collector poster, trading cards, sticker sheets and a Nintendo Land game disc. The bundle launches November 15th for $299.99.
Today is the day that Xbox invites the world to join the Xbox One launch on November 22nd. Designed to celebrate the fans, the campaign will showcase Xbox One as an all-in-one entertainment system that brings together content loved by gamers, movie buffs, sports fans, and TV lovers, all in one place.
The campaign kicks off with a launch video featuring one of the three McLaren P1’s in the world to represent Forza Motorsport 5, football star and England national team captain Stephen Gerrard, and actor Zachary Quinto as Spock.
Electronic Arts has released the official FIFA 14 Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gameplay trailer. FIFA 14 will be available for PS4 and Xbox One on November 12th and 19th respectively.
Sony Computer Entertainment announced that it will release system software update version 1.50 for PlayStation 4 simultaneously with the official North American launch of the system on November 15th. By updating to the latest system software version, users will be able to enjoy a variety of features from the day of launch.
The following features are available on PS4 at North American launch:
Users will be able to access PS4 titles displayed on their living room TVs and play them on a PS Vita over Wi-Fi networks by using PS4 Link. Sony anticipates that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita through Remote Play.
Second Screen
Users can use the PS4 Link application for the PS Vita, and PlayStation App for iPhone, iPad, and Android based smartphones and tablets, to use these devices as second screens in supported titles. PlayStation App has the ability to enable users to interact with games with their mobiles devices. For example on The Playroom, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV. The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.
Record, take screen shots, and upload gameplay effortlessly
The PS4 provides dedicated, “always on” video encoding systems that enables seamless uploading of gameplay. Users can share their triumphs by simply hitting the “Share” button on the PS4 Wireless Controller, take screenshots or scan through the last 15 minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game — the video uploads as the user plays. At the PS4’s launch in North America, users will be able to share their images and videos with friends on Facebook and screenshots with followers on Twitter.
Broadcast and spectate gameplay
The PS4 also enhances social spectating by enabling users to broadcast their gameplay in real-time to game fans around the globe, using Ustream and Twitch live internet streaming services. Sony provides two ways for users to view live broadcasts. First, the Live from PlayStation application on PS4 aggregates streams from all PlayStation users. Second, users can spectate friends’ PS4 gameplay from PCs, and applications such as Ustream, Twitch, and browsers, which are installed on their mobile devices. These applications can be easily started up via PlayStation App, and users can also use these applications to post comments to gameplay broadcasts. Furthermore, users with PlayStation Camera can stream camera images and microphone sounds along with their live gameplay broadcast.
Play as you download
This feature enables users to play supported digital titles as they are being downloaded. When a game is purchased, users can start playing after PS4 downloads a portion of the data, while the rest of the game is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay. Games may be downloaded in stand-by mode.
Multi log-in
A maximum of 4 users can log-in to a single PS4 simultaneously. These players can use their own save data to play games, and also earn trophies on their own Sony Entertainment Network accounts even when playing a multi-player game together on a single PS4 system.
Party (Voice chat)
By using the Mono Headset bundled with the PS4, users will be able to chat with up to eight friends enjoying different applications or games. Furthermore, users can use Party to chat between PS4 and PS Vita systems.
Face recognition and voice commands
Users with PlayStation Camera will be able to register their facial image onto their PS4, and login to their system using facial recognition instead of DualShock 4. Furthermore, users can use either the microphone of the Mono Head set connected to DualShock 4, or PlayStation Camera to navigate through the PS4 home screen with voice commands to start up games and shutdown the system, among other features.
Background music player
Users can enjoy gameplay while listening to music in the background with Music Unlimited, a cloud-based digital music service. Users can also voice chat with friends while listening to music.
Online Multiplayer
PlayStation Plus members will be able to play PS4 titles online with other players via the network. PS Plus makes it easy for members to join available online multiplayer matches in a variety of ways, including the ability to easily join a game from a live stream broadcast or Party voice chats.
Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD player
Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents.
Furthermore, some features will not be available at launch, such as “suspend/resume mode” which is a feature that keeps the PS4 in a low power state and promptly takes users back to their game. Sony will provide additional information about system software update version 1.50 and features available at the PS4’s North America launch, and features that will be available after launch, in the near future.
Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it will release PlayStation App, a new application for mobile devices, on November 13th. PlayStation App will be available free of charge.
Playstation App can be downloaded onto various mobile devices, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android based smartphones and tablets, from the App Store and Google Play. Once installed, these devices can be used as second screens in supported PlayStation 4 titles, and users can easily access PSNSM features such as Friend Lists and Trophies. Furthermore, users will be able to exchange messages with members of their Friends List, and browse through news and information on the official PlayStation website.
Namco Bandai today announced that Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Premium Edition is now available for download on the PlayStation Network as well as on PC via Steam for the first time. The Premium Edition includes the original game and additional DLC content “Pigsy’s Perfect 10” as well as character enhancement skins Ninja Monkey, Classic Monkey and Sexy Trip – and added Steam Specific features like Big Picture Mode, Steam Achievements and Cloud Saves.
Flying Wild Hog and Telltale Games today announced a cross promotion between Shadow Warrior and The Walking Dead. Starting today, Wang fans can wield the zombie slaying ice axe from The Walking Dead in Shadow Warrior as an alternative to the katana.
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