On January 31 on PlayStation' tweet and facebook at the same time posted that there will be an event on February 20 about "future of PlayStation"... Will this event unveil anticipated PlayStation 4 with more details or it will be something different, revolutionary or completely different...?! We will see at February 20th 2013.
Sony is inviting gamers to their event that will be held in New York to "see the future", be that day at 6 p.m in New York and witness "the future of PlayStation". There are alot of rumors right now so we cant expect what will be there, discussion about PlayStation 4, unveiling of it, PlayStation Tablet or something else...?
Please leave a comment, what is your opinion about this event and what you except to see there...
Details of PlayStation 4 development kit first appeared in March of 2012, there were little details about it we only know that it will use AMD x64 CPU and AMD(ATI) Southern Island GPU in the development kit...
This month more details surfaced/leaked about PS4 Dev Kit by SuperDae who got hands on the alleged Xbox 720/"Durango" Dev Kit and tried to sold it on ebay, he gave PS4 Dev Kit details to website Kotaku. Kotaku published specs and other info about PlayStation 4 development kit and other relevant things... Lets see...
PlayStation 4 Development Kit specifications(hardware):
CPU - 4x Dual-Core AMD64 "Bulldozer" (8 cores)
GPU - AMD R10XX
Video Memory - 2.2 Gb
System Memory - 8 Gb
HDD - 160 Gb
Ports - 4x USB 3.0, 2x Ethernet
Audio Output - HDMI & Optical, 2.0, 5.1, 7.1 channels
Drive - Blu Ray
CPU that is used in PS4 Dev Kit is surely the Jaguar, a low power version of Bulldozer that is designed to be effective with various switches and modes to lower power consumption. From what I remember Jaguar can turn on and off cores as needed and its 8 cores are clocked at 1.6Ghz with means all together 12.8Ghz.
GPU for the PS4 Dev Kit is the Southern Island GPU as its R1000 except it will be improved since from the information on Kotaku its R10XX, this could be the clue that there will be improved Southern Island.
Video Memory is important and it will be 2.2 Gb and more than enough to play at 1080p60fps if you expect for play Battlefield 4, Uncharted 4 or Singularity. Except this is the Dev Kit and not final PS4 hardware specs.
System Memory is about 8 Gb in the development kit and thats more than enough since its rumored that PS4 will use 0.5 to 1.5 Gb for its Operational System. Another rumor is that will have only 4 Gb, except it wont be DDR3 or DDR4 but rather a GDDR5 memory even thought this rumor is maybe true... Well I dont agree.
The size of HDD(Storage) of PS4 Dev Kit is 160 Gb and that does not represent storage capacity of PS4 since this is an development kit and not the official specs of PS4. The size of HDD is more than enough to store the game on it, this could also be the clue of some sort. 2 to 3 blu ray disc games since its actually normal to suggest when you see how much game graphics and the size of games have gone better and larger than previous console generations. From silly 100kb to huge 30 Gb games with superb graphics and sounds.
Audio Outputs support/in PlayStation 4 Dev Kit are 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1 speakers, HDMI and optical. Its a common standard and nothing special. If you got that and that, sure it will work on PlayStation 4, no problem.
Drive in PS4 Dev Kit is Blu Ray drive and its now almost a standard since Xbox 720 will also use Blu Ray drive, since Sony owns the patent if I remember correctly. Well Sony will earn a bit more cash now, its ironical that if Sony console does not sell well it still will get some money from Microsoft because of Xbox 720.
Since development kits does not really represent hardware of final PlayStation 4 you cant really expect a beast since it would cost too much and that is not good since the world is in recession because of banks...
If you want to know specs of previous PlayStation 4 Development Kit then please read this article:
http://psgobb.blogspot.com/2013/01/speculation-101-playstation-4-aka-orbis.html
PlayStation 4 Development Kit will support DualShock 3, Sixaxis and Move controller. There is a new controller in development for PlayStation 4. It will have similarities with current pads/controller. Please leave a comment if you want to discuss or share your opinions about this article...
With the released of Crysis 3 only weeks away, Crytek is giving us a chance to play in the open beta on the 29th of this month. The beta will become available for download on the PlayStation Store January 29th and will last until February 12th. The beta will include two game modes, Hunter Mode and Crash Site mode, and two maps, Museum and Airport. Check below or on the PlayStation Blog for more information on this open beta.
Hunter Mode: This multiplayer game mode is all about
survival of the fittest. There are two teams, initially comprised of
two permanently cloaked “Hunters”, and up to 14 CELL troopers awaiting
extraction. Each trooper slain respawns on the Hunter team to prey on
their former allies, building to a frenetic climax. If any of the
troopers survive the round, the hunters lose. Whichever way you play,
Hunter Mode delivers a heart-pounding test of strategy and survival.
Crash Site Mode: This multiplayer game mode is the
ultimate King of the Hill-type experience. An Alien dropship deploys a
pod at random around the map. Players on each team must remain near the
dropped pod in order to capture the zone and accumulate points. Each
alien pod holds two shields players can utilize defensively as weapons.
In addition, each Crash Site map will have a “Pinger,” a
CEPH-constructed walking weapon of mass destruction. But be careful:
other players can hijack the Pinger while you’re inside!
What maps will come with the beta?
Museum: Roam the dark Ruins of Museum in downtown Manhattan and use the verticality to your advantage.
Airport: Close to the financial district, nature has taken over buildings and planes in this open fields area.
The full game has 10 more maps and six more game modes that are not to be found in the Open Beta.
How do I install the Open Beta on PS3?
The Open Beta will be located for download and installation on PSN in the demos section.
Where do I go if I have a problem, comment, or question?
The Crysis 3 forum at MyCrysis.com
is your first stop. There will be threads for each problem as well as
for comments; please post in the correct forums. You may find the answer
to your problem already posted by someone else in the community or
answered by one of the developers. When posting a new problem, please
include as much detailed information as possible in order to help us
understand the issue and resolve it.
What state is the game in? How close to final is the code I am looking at?
This is an Open Beta, which means most areas of the game are nearly
complete; however, we are still looking at balance and polish. Feedback
is always welcome.
Do my comments about balance or gameplay matter?
Absolutely. We will read every post. Keep it constructive and keep it civil, but keep it coming!
Is there single-player content in the Open Beta?
No, the Open Beta is only multiplayer content. The goal of the Open
Beta is to serve as a final testing of the game’s backbone and features,
and to give fans and the curious out there a chance to play the game
before it is released.
For those who have tried to access the PlayStation Store today after updating the store, may realize that it is currently down for maintenance. The following message appears when trying to view the PlayStation Store once the update is complete:
This service is currently undergoing maintenance.
I have yet to see when the service will be back online, but I'm assuming it won't be long considering we have the weekly store update today. Keep your controllers ready; Metal Gear Rising and Dead Space 3 demos will be available for download today.
We all know the rumors about PS4/Orbis and Xbox 720, we also need to deal with facts that both of them wont be revolutionary or have a huge leap in graphics nor hardware since both of them will be based of PC hardware and thats a good thing, PC games can be easily ported to consoles and vice versa/other way around. Consoles will still have an ace up their sleeves, but it wont be like the previous time. Its the truth.
PlayStation 4(Orbis) may not have legendary DualShock controllers, that does not confirm they will write off the design of it nor that it will be completely incompatible with PlayStation 4. We may see a joystick similar to DualShock that incorporates touch pads from Vita or they will implement features from PlayStation Move controller. Sony maybe just wants to implement Vita´s touch pads, normally I would say dont fix it if its not broken, but I give it a pass. Next is the CPU or "Central Processing Unit"...
"Orbis" will use AMD´s Fusion CPU/APU, most likely A10 5700 or maybe even 5800k will be in "Orbis". The APU´s in A10 5700 and 5800k outperforms Intel HD Graphics 4000 twice, sadly A10 APU´s are outdated when Steamroller gets out. The cost of both CPU´s is 131.45 US Dollars for PC, for PS4 will be lower since Sony will get a discount because "Orbis" will be mass produced and integrated into the motherboard. We should now get into how much RAM(Random Access Memory) Playstation 4/"Orbis" will have...
There are rumors that "Orbis" will have only 4 GB of RAM and I don´t buy it. "Orbis" will surely have 8 GB DDR3 RAM, there was a strong rumour that it will have 16 GB. This year DDR4 RAM will be out, its knocking on our doors and I cant wait to see the price of DDR4. If somehow rumor that "Orbis" will have just 4 GB of RAM it better be DDR4. Next important thing is the storage where we store our games and recordings...
Sony plans nothing flashy about size of the storage, it will have size of 256GB and its not an SSD. 256GB is fine for storage couple of games, we can expect 512 to 1024 GB models. As production of SSD´s gets cheaper in the future we may expect a model with atleast 128 GB SSD or even 256 GB. It just depends if R&D on SSD´s refines and simplifies the production/manufacturing... We have seen CPU lets check the GPU...
PlayStation 4/"Orbis" will use AMD ATI Radeon HD 7670, Xbox 720 will use custom version of AMD ATI Radeon HD 6670 and yes both consoles will use AMD ATI´s GPU´s... 7670 is more refined version of 6670 except "Orbis" has an edge over Xbox 720 and that is the CPU that "Orbis" will use. A10 5700/5800k has APU that is twice as strong as Intel´s HD Graphics 4000 and because 7670 is refined version of 6670 it can use Hybrid CrossfireX(CPU´s APU and GPU working together thus - Hybrid)... PlayStation 4 or "Orbis" will have an edge over Xbox 720 and it will be cheaper than 720. Next optical media storage...
PlayStation 4/"Orbis" and Xbox 720 will use Blu-ray players/discs, since both consoles will use Blu-ray discs that does not mean a bad news for Sony... Why? Sony holds the rights for Blu-ray technology, Sony will earn a bit more cash since Xbox 720 will use Blu-ray even thought I expected Microsoft to use HD-DVD for Xbox 720... Guess that´s not the case. Sony: "Show me the money Microsoft"...
AMD/ATI´s hardware are cheaper and in some cases superior to Intel for the same price range, they always have a great bang for a buck. We all know how Intel fanboys love to brag how their i5 and i7 are better than all AMD´s CPU well when they saw AMD FX 8350 Vishera/Piledriver they faced a harsh reality... You want to know why well watch this video:
I will buy PlayStation 4/"Orbis" when I get a job. Main reason is that it uses AMD´s CPU with APU and GPU, now I can expect Half Life 3 running smoothly with 60 FPS in Full HD. Gabe, Half Life 3??
If you need a decent PC for editing your recording from PS3 or in future from PS4/"Orbis" just visit and subscribe it to CultOfMush(The Benchmarking King) channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/CultOfMush/
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We all know that DmC: Devil May Cry is a very hyped game, a reboot that would "surpass" its predecessors with new amazing art style, storyline, gameplay and cutscenes? Did it met expectation or it "failed"? Heres the current status...
DmC: Devil May Cry is a reboot of the original and popular Devil May Cry that had huge cultural impact and sold over 10 million copies world wide. Sub-genre called "Extreme Combat" came from original DMC because of powerful hero that is dealing with hordes of foes with focus on stylized action. Original Dante is confident, fearless and a total bad ass...
DmC: Devil May Cry is different compared to the original, especially since Capcom told Ninja Theory to be completely different to appeal the younger demographics. This reboot will not be liked by some fans of the original since its radical changes that may or will back fire because of various factors and result in a debacle, lets see how the people responded...
The Critic review is overall positive with just two being mixed, DmC: Devil May Cry scored on metacritic 86 on Xbox 360 and 87 on Playstation 3 while user reviews are negative mostly and the reboot scores mere 2.6 to sometimes 3.0 on both consoles. Most people that currently played it are disappointed since it dint lived up to the hype... Public Enemy anyone?
We all know that some games a hyped, our fingers got burned and our felling´s also, exsample of overhyped games are Daikatana, Prey, Haze and many other games... Don´t always believe the hype, it could seriously give you a smackdown on your emotions and your wallet. EA is kinda a leader of that while Valve deserves the hype, mostly... Gabe, Half Life 3???
If you like this article or want to discuss it leave a comment... (check metacritic in case scores have changed for DMC reboot)
Back in late December, Joakim Mogren, the CEO of Moby Dick Studios, released an alternative version of The Phantom Pain trailer. Although the visuals are unchanged, you will notice the music and sounds have been replaced by something new. Check out the new trailer below before we begin to analyze.
As we can all see, or should I say hear, the only difference from this alternative trailer and the original is the audio. However, some new theory's have come about after the release of this new trailer. One of the most interesting of these is that the protagonist could quite possibly be Liquid. That's right, Liquid may very well be the character you see in the trailer. Let me explain how this might be possible.
Many of us have come to believe that Liquid lost his right arm rather than his left because Ocelot wears Liquids right arm. However, Ocelot only pretended to be Liquid, so it is possible Liquid may have lost his left arm at some point.
Something else that could lead us to believe that the character seen is Liquid is the UK flag. Liquid was raised in Great Britain and worked as an agent there for a while.
Another key point in the trailer that backs up this theory is the car crash scene. Anyone who has played, and completed, Metal Gear Solid 1 will know the game leads to a car chase which ends in a car crash for Liquid. With that being said, this scene may be a reference to the ending of Metal Gear Solid 1. It does seem as if Liquid dies after the car crash, but there is the possibility of him being in a coma. His body was recovered by the government at some point.
Personally, I believe this assumption is very unlikely to be true, but there is always that possibility. Let's go on to some other things I'd like to point out that I may not have in the first post on the original trailer.
The white petals seen when the character is awakening from his coma could very easily prove that he is Big Boss considering the same white petals were seen in Metal Gear Solid 3 when he is ordered to kill The Boss.
One last thing that I wanted to point out about the CEO's name is that the beginning of his first name, Joakim, sounds like the word joke. We already know that the letters of his name rearranged spell out Kojima, but maybe the choice of arrangement for the fake name sounding like "joke" wasn't just a coincidence. Just a small something I noticed and thought I would share with you.
With all of that being said, what do you guys think? Maybe some theories were over-thought and just don't fit the Metal Gear Solid story. Regardless of which assumptions are true, I'm ready to see more visuals or clues for The Phantom Pain.
Sony is finally planning to open up their web-based PlayStation Store sometime this month. Also, CNET writer Christopher MacManus spoke to Sony Network Entertainment chief operating officer Shawn Layden and got word that the web store will allow users to automatically download content to their PlayStation 3's.
Last month, the SEN store launched in Europe as a "test" according to Sony. Although users can purchase PS3 and Vita content from the web store and have them show up in the PS3 and Vita downloads list, they can't be automatically downloaded to the devices via the web store.
Target implemented a price-match program with online retailers during the holidays and that program is in full effect starting today. Target will now price-match any online retailers prices such as Amazon, Best Buy, and their own Target.com all year. This is exciting news to those who regularly purchase their PlayStation 3 games from Amazon, known for some of the best prices on video games. However, with Amazon's new state sale tax, customers may find new means of purchasing their games. Instead of ordering from Amazon and waiting for your game to come through the mail, you can purchase the same game at Target for the same price and take it home instantly. Not a bad move by Target I must say. Will other large retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy follow in their footsteps? Will this change the way you buy your video games? Let us know in the comments below.
EA and Visceral Games announced yesterday that the downloadable demo for their upcoming action shooter, Dead Space 3, will be available on PSN January 22nd. According to EA, the demo will feature a custom part of Tau Volantis, the ice planet that will be seen in Dead Space 3. The demo will also include an online only co-op mode along with the regular single player mode. Get ready to download the demo later this month and pick up your copy of Dead Space 3 on February 5th.
The latest episode of The Final Hours of Tomb Raider shows off some multiplayer footage for the upcoming Tomb Raider title. For those of you who have played Uncharted multiplayer, you will notice that Tomb Raider looks very similar. Whether it plays similar or not, this new multiplayer mode could be really enjoyable. Watch the episode below.
Activision released the official trailer for the Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC today which confirms some of the rumors you may have noticed. The trailer features each new map, the new zombie mode in which players take control of the zombies, and the Peacekeeper weapon. Although the PlayStation 3 release date isn't given in the trailer, the UK retailer HMV posted that it will be released on February 28th, a month after its release on Xbox Live. Check the trailer out below along with descriptions of new content included in this DLC pack.
Peacekeeper - An SMG/assault rifle hybrid.
Mirage - A town set in the aftermath of a sandstorm with sand dunes
scattered in between buildings with one structure directly in the
center; perfect for sniping and creeping up on enemy players.
Downhill - A Ski Lodge in the French Alps with both an
accessible interior and working Ski Lift for transport up the mountain
for the perfect cover (or death trap).
Hydro - This
large map is perfect for long distance killing and with working flood
gates to block paths/take our enemies, could be the best map in the DLC.
Grind - This more compact map sees players use ramps and bowls for cover along the Venice, California Boardwalk.
Die Rise - A new Zombies map set atop buildings that are literally falling apart.
All PlayStation Plus members will gain access to the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta beginning tomorrow. The have also opened up forums for its participators to leave feedback. Along with the God of War beta, Plus members will also be able to download Mega Man 9 & 10 for free. If you aren't interested in either of these offers, you can see what else PlayStation has to offer for PS Plus members this week on the PlayStation Blog.
PlayStation announced today that the premium entertainment network, EPIX, will be bringing a load of new content to PS3 and PS Vita owners. EPIX has more than 3,000 new releases and classic films, concerts, comedy specials, sports, and more. The application will be free to download this quarter for PS3 and later in the spring for PS Vita, but a subscription is required. And for those of you who live outside the U.S. may not see this service so soon. PlayStation blog quote provided below for reasoning:
"across the U.S. this year."
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on EPIX here at PSGOBB.
The Phantom Pain was first seen at the VGA's this year and it hit us all by surprise. No one had heard of the title before. However, after it being announced along with its trailer, many questions and theories came up about it actually being Metal Gear Solid V related. Not long after, the trailer was analyzed by everyone, uncovering evidence to reveal that this is definitely Metal Gear Solid V being shown.
One of the most revealing things that prove The Phantom Pain to be MGS V is the spacing in the logo. If the silhouettes and spaces are filled, you can clearly see that the words "Metal Gear Solid V" fit perfectly. I've provided an image below of what I just described.
Also, the main protagonist in the trailer resembles Big Boss as seen in the previous Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes trailer. From his overall appearance, to smaller details such as his eye patch, both characters are very similar.
On to the company which is said to be developing this game in the trailer; Moby Dick Studio. The company had never even been heard of before the VGA's, the same as the title of the "game" they are promoting. But if you go to the studios website, you notice the company is founded by "CEO Joakim Mogren" which rearranged spells "koJima," the creator of the Metal Gear Solid series.
Although, there are many other highly convincing/proving evidence, I don't want to spoil all the fun for those who want to watch through the trailer and see for themselves. On the other hand, if you just want to jump to all the secrets, I suggest watching part 1 and part 2 of YongYea's YouTube videos analyzing the trailer. Trailer and screenshots provided below.
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