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Official Call of Duty App Launches In North America Soon [Updated]

by David Veselka

November 4, 2013 2:53 pm in News

The official Call of Duty App is slowly launching across the globe, soon to make its way to North America in time for Call of Duty: Ghosts‘ launch later tonight.

As of this writing, it is currently available in countries like Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Update

The official Call of Duty App is now available in Canada and the US.

Meanwhile, you can check out some of the features and screens below. Be on the look out for its launch on iOS devices soon right here, later on Android devices.

Features

Compete in Call of Duty® Clan Wars

Battle for territory against multiple Clans with locations on the Call of Duty® Clan Wars map tied directly to Call of Duty®: Ghosts multiplayer game modes. Earn exclusive in-game bonuses by dominating your opponents, including additional soldier customization options and bonus multiplayer XP. Each Clan War takes place over a set period of time, giving you multiple opportunities for your Clan to win.

Enhance Call of Duty®: Ghosts Multiplayer with Second Screen Functionality

Sync your device in real-time to Call of Duty®: Ghosts multiplayer game modes
Edit your Call of Duty®: Ghosts squad pre-match, swap loadouts between spawns and view post-match results.

(Note: Second Screen only available for iOS 6.0 and higher on iPad with support for iOS 6.0 and higher on iPhone/iPod touch coming soon. A Wi-Fi connection is required to utilize the Call of Duty® app’s Second Screen features.)

Join, Create and Manage a Call of Duty®: Ghosts Clan

Join, create and manage a Call of Duty: Ghosts Clan from the app. Communicate with Clan Members via the app’s Clan Chat feature to coordinate playtimes and gameplay strategies. The Call of Duty® app also includes a robust Clan Emblem Editor, so Clan Leaders can create and customize their emblem.

Experience Call of Duty®: Ghosts On the Go

Stay up to date with all the latest Call of Duty® news and events, check your career stats, and use the app’s Rally Up feature to notify friends that you’re ready to play.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Dev Explains Resolution Difference Between Xbox One and PS4

by David Veselka

12:24 pm in News

Following the news that Call of Duty: Ghosts’ resolution would differ between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game, Infinity Ward Executive Producer Mark Rubin explains some of the developmental hurdles the studio had to overcome, why the difference in resolution, and also why we shouldn’t worry for future Call of Duty titles on next-gen hardware.

Speaking to EuroGamer, Rubin explained how working with the PC as well, as the SKUs of both current-generation platforms along side the SKUs of next-generation platforms, all which differed from one another, “was a massive challenge.”

“Working with the theoretical hardware would have been a disaster if… honestly, the hardest thing to deal with is not the architecture. It’s the OS (operating system) of the systems. That’s the thing that comes on the latest. The Xbox One’s OS on their box versus the Sony OS, becomes the hardest. All the SDKs and stuff you have to work with – that’s the stuff that changes, not the hardware itself.”

“Earlier, we learned that Call of Duty: Ghosts on the PlayStation 4 would run at a native 1080p resolution while the Xbox One version would run at an upscaled 1080p resolution. When asked if it was one particular factor that caused the difference, Rubin answered, “In a way.”

“I don’t know if I can point to one particular cause. Early on, we didn’t know where exactly the resolution of anything would fall because we didn’t have hardware or the software to support it. We tried to focus in on 1080p, and if we felt like we were on borderline of performance somewhere… We tried to make the best decision for each platform that gives you the best-looking game we could get and maintains that 60 frames a second.

“There’s no specific, oh, well, the VO chat on Xbox took up so much resources that we couldn’t do 1080p native. There’s no definitive one to one per se cause and effect. It’s just an overall thing. We took each system individually and said, ‘okay, let’s make the best game for each system.’

“I think both look great. Some people might notice if they had them right next to each other. Some people might not. The Xbox One is 1080p output, it’s just upscaled hardware wise.

“It was a late decision, too. That call wasn’t made until a month ago.”

He added that while it might have been possible to get Call of Duty: Ghosts running at 1080p on the Xbox One, it might have also interfered with the game’s frame rate, which is something the studio did not want to compromise on, understandably.

“It’s very possible we can get it to native 1080p,” he said. “I mean I’ve seen it working at 1080p native. It’s just we couldn’t get the frame rate in the neighbourhood we wanted it to be.”

“And it wasn’t a lack of effort. It wasn’t that it was like last minute. We had the theoretical hardware for a long time. That’s the thing you get pretty quickly and that doesn’t change dramatically. It was more about resource allocation. The resource allocation is different on the consoles. That huge web of tangled resources, whether it’s threads-based or if it’s GPU threads or if it’s memory – whatever it is – optimisation is something that could go theoretically on forever.

“I definitely see slash hope both platforms will look way better the next time we get a chance at it. As an obvious analogy – and if people are not sure about this it’s pretty simple – look at Call of Duty 2 versus COD 4. It was a massive leap forward in graphics, and that’s just because it takes time to get through this.

“First launch, first time at bat at a new console is a challenging one. That’s just the way it is. For people fearful one system is more powerful than the other or vice versa, it’s a long game.”

Those last words. What do you think about it? Are we hyping up these technical issues beyond their real importance? Hopefully, we’ll see future titles on both consoles all running at high frame rates and resolutions.

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It’s Call of Duty Time – Infographic

by David Veselka

11:35 am in News

It certainly is Call of Duty time as the launch of Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Ghosts, the tenth major release in the franchise’s history, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC is only mere hours away.

To get us all in the mood, Activision has sent us an infographic detailing just how popular Call of Duty really is and revealing some crazy franchise-wide stats.

So, what are you doing to prepare for the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts?

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Call of Duty: Ghosts “Epic Night Out” Live Action Trailer

by David Veselka

November 2, 2013 1:01 pm in News

More recognizable faces join a cast of adrenaline-seeking junkies looking for a fire fight in the ruins of Las Vegas.

Infinity Ward and Activision have debuted a brand new live action trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts, something that is seemingly becoming a bit of a tradition with the launch of every major Call of Duty title.

Last year’s Black Ops 2 live action launch trailer saw familiar faces like actor Robert Downy Junior and YouTube star FPS Russia. So, check out what Ghosts has to offer this year!

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Battlefield 4 – DICE Details Launch Issues Being Looked Into, Fixes Incoming

by David Veselka

12:45 pm in News

Though Battlefield 4‘s launch this week is an appreciable improvement over Battlefields 3’s in 2011, it’s not without its hiccups. PC users are reporting significant crashing issues while others are reporting various bugs and glitches.

Rest assured, however, as developers DICE have acknowledged our troubles. So, what exactly is studio aware of and looking into, you might ask? All that and more as been detailed in a recent Battlelog forum entry, so let’s check out what they had to say:

Game crashes and freezes

ELIMINATED AS WE IDENTIFY THEM

Players on all formats have been experiencing game crashes and freezes while playing. We have logs of the most frequently occurring client crashes, and we are actively working to Obliterate the cause of these crashes in upcoming updates.

Note that crashes come in different types, and therefore this is technically not one single issue. There are two kinds of crashes and two types of updates that can address them: server-side updates that we can release on the fly (four of these have already been released since launch), and game client updates that require more in-depth testing and certification before they can go live.

We have found and eliminated some of the server-side crashes on PC in the latest server update (version R4) that went live November 1. There is also a planned client update on PC in the near future where we are aiming to eliminate as many of the client-related crashes as possible.

Progress in Multiplayer Lost

INVESTIGATING

Players have reported losing their progress in multiplayer. This is probably related to crashes stopping the game reports from being sent to Battlelog. We are still investigating this issue in more detail. Note that your progress sometimes can seem to be reset during server maintenance windows. In these cases, your stats will be just fine and reappear later.

Single Player Save File Corrupted

INVESTIGATING

We are still investigating the issue of single player save files being corrupted for some players. If you have experienced this problem, please describe below the steps leading up to the save file being corrupted, your platform (PC, PS3 or X360), and when the issue occurred. If you’re on PC, please also list your OS and system specs.

Miscellaneous Audio Bugs

FIX UPCOMING

We are aware of the issues with missing/corrupted audio in multiplayer and have created a fix for them. This fix is planned for release in the next PC client patch (see “Upcoming Updates” below.)

Magazine Reload Bug on Normal

FIXED

On all platforms, some players were experiencing a bug when playing on Normal servers. The bug caused the reload setting to incorrectly mimic the behavior from Hardcore servers. This was fixed in our fourth and latest server update.

Xbox 360 Missions not Working as Intended

FIXED

There was a bug preventing Xbox 360 players from creating MISSIONS. This should now work properly, as we made some necessary changes to the backend infrastructure.

Battlefield 4 Premium “Reset Stats” Feature Not Working

FIX ROLLING OUT

Battlefield 4 Premium members have the option of resetting their multiplayer stats. This feature has not been working as intended. We have now identified the cause and solution, and Battlelog will perform a zero downtime fix for this that should roll out very soon.

Server Queues not Functioning

PENDING FUTURE PATCH

Players haven’t been able to join queues for servers, and we are actively working on the issue. We believe we have a solution to this, pending a future patch. We disabled server queues as we found a bug in the queue system, and we are working to isolate the real issue and find a solution for it.

Promotional Battlepack Items Not Appearing In-game and/or on Battlelog

INVESTIGATING

We are aware of this issue, and are working on a solution for it. Note that in some cases the Battlepack items will actually show up after a delay. If you’re still not seeing your items after 12 hours or so, please reach out to EA Help at https://help.ea.com/en/battlefield/battlefield-4 [help.ea.com].

What’s Next? Upcoming Updates

We are working on a PC client patch at the moment and hope to release it soon. We will share the patch notes once we have the patch contents finalized. The main focus is to fix as many crashes as possible, starting with the issues affecting a large number of players. We will update you once we are ready to release new server updates. We are currently working on server update #5, with four being released so far.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts – Infinity Ward Teases Broadcast Mode and eSports Settings

by David Veselka

12:25 pm in News

Infinity Ward is not forgetting about eSports when it comes to Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Without a doubt, Treyarch brought competitive Call of Duty to the forefront last year with Black Ops 2 and the introduction of modes like League Play and COD Caster. It led to the game’s rise in Major League Gaming circles and even a $4 million tournament put on by Activision called the Call of Duty Championship.

According to the publisher, the Call of Duty Championship will return, featuring Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Xbox One.

But to get eSports enthusiasts and competitors even more excited about Ghosts’ future and show that they mean business, Infinity Ward today teased a brief Vince video revealing that Call of Duty: Ghosts will include a Broadcaster Mode and eSports game settings so players can enjoy a more competitive experience, if they choose.

You can catch the Vine teaser right here.

The news should make competitive gamers rather happy, though it’s surprising Infinity Ward would announce it so quietly. Perhaps we’ll hear more closer to or shortly after launch.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction Classes In Detail

by David Veselka

November 1, 2013 6:57 pm in News

In Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction, you and three others will fight off an alien infestation in the aftermath of the events that took place during the single player campaign.

You can go in blind hoping for the best, but the newly introduced co-op game mode will reward those who fulfill their duty in specific roles and work together as a team. You’ll be able to play as one of four classes, each with their unique ability and advantages.

Recently, developers Infinity Ward have detailed each class so you’ll know what you’re getting into when Call of Duty: Ghosts launches this November 5.

Check out the specifics below, and don’t forget to catch some of the latest gameplay showing off the new mode in action.

Weapon Specialist

20% more bullet damage.

The Weapon Specialist focuses on one vital task: destroy as many aliens as possible. The extra bullet damage really comes in handy when dealing with heavily armored threats or when fighting back a swarm of smaller enemies. Weapon handling continues to improve as the Weapon Specialist gains levels.

Tank

25% more health.

The brute of the group, Tanks stand at the front and take hits that would otherwise knock out other, more fragile classes. The extra health lets you play more aggressively, getting into the thick of things and coming out alive. Additional levels further improve the Tank’s health in addition to their lethality.

Engineer

Provide armor for the drill and earn more bonus cash.

Without a functioning drill, your team will have a very difficult time progressing. The Engineer offers much needed protection to the team’s drill, incredibly useful during moments when you get overwhelmed. Drill maintenance and trap efficiency improve as the Engineer gains levels.

Medic

Revive allies more quickly.

When things go wrong – and they will go wrong – the Medic’s there to pick up the pieces and get the team back in fighting condition. Fast revivals can mean the difference between success and failure, and an active Medic can help turn the tide of an intense battle. The Medic gains faster movement speed and powerful healing abilities with additional levels.

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Check Out These Extra Life Charity Streams

by David Veselka

5:39 pm in News

It’s that time of year again where gamers come together to support local hospitals or establishments that provide care for children by playing games for 25 hours.

While most gamers will look for any old excuse to play video games for a 24 hours straight (25 if you note the fact that we’ll be turning back our clocks early Sunday morning), this cause is better than any as all proceeds earned through live streaming and donations will go towards a local establishment of the host’s choosing that benefits children in one way or another.

Below is a list of 25-hour Extra Life charity streams that we’ll be supporting and that we’d love for you to check out as well.

Boot Up Gaming

November 2, 10am PST/1pm EST
Will be giving away Batman: Arkham Origins and GTA V guides, a copy of Defiance, a number of PSN games, and some Mechanix Glovewear gloves.
Charity Stream
Donate

Prima Games

November 2, 5am PST/8am EST
Will be giving away prizes throughout the stream
Live Stream
Donate (Bill)

KBMOD 45-Hour Live Stream

November 1, 4pm PST/ 7pm EST (Schedule)
Will be giving away two gaming PCs during the stream
Live Stream
Donate

There are plenty of other charity stream out there as well, all for a good cause, so be on the lookout for any that might interest you.

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Battlefield 4 Second Assault DLC First Look

by David Veselka

3:08 pm in News

With Battlefield 4 Showdown Live having come to a close (congratulations, team USA!), DICE are ready to unveil their first showing of Battlefield 4’s incoming throwback DLC, Second Assault.

The DLC, which will be hitting the Xbox One first before making its way to other platforms, will include four of Battlefield 3’s most favorite multiplayer maps re-imagined in the Frostbite 3 engine.

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Thanks, Pixel Enemy.

We also caught a glimpse of the Caspian Border remake below in action captured from the recent tournament that just took place in London, UK.

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An official release date for Second Assault has not yet been detailed, so stay tuned! Some cool moments to be seen in the trailer above though. We got particularly excited about that massive sand storm in Gulf of Oman. What moments got you pumped?

CORRECTON: According to the official website, Second Assault will indeed drop on November 22nd along side the Xbox One’s launch.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Digital Size Between 9GB-13.5GB, Double XP Launch Weekend FAQ

by David Veselka

2:10 pm in News

Activision’s Dan “One of Swords” Amrich has shared a few new details pertaining to digital copies of Call of Duty: Ghosts.

According to his latest blog entry, physical and digital copies of Call of Duty: Ghosts on both current- and next-gen platforms will not differ in any way from their physical counter-parts, save for its delivery method. That includes the bonus pre-order map, Free Fall.

“PS3 gamers will find it bundled with their digital preorder, and Xbox 360 gamers who are enrolled in the Xbox Live Rewards program and buy the digital edition of Call of Duty: Ghosts before November 18, 2013 will receive a Free Fall download token via email after that date (tokens will likely start going out the following week),” Amrich wrote.

He also noted that the download size for Call of Duty: Ghosts will be anywhere between 9GB and 13.5GB, depending on your region, due to localization efforts. The same can be expected for those wishing to install all of the data from a physical disc on to their hard drive. It is, however, significantly reduced from the 40GB PC version of the game.

In Double XP-related news, Infinity Ward has detailed a few points you may want to know when taking part in the upcoming Double XP launch weekend event for Call of Duty: Ghosts.

1. When is the Call of Duty®: Ghosts 2XP Launch Weekend?

The Call of Duty: Ghosts 2XP Launch Weekend kicks off on November 8, 2013 at 10am PST and runs until November 11, 2013 at 10am PST.

2. How can I guarantee access to the 2XP Launch Weekend?

You can guarantee access to the 2XP Launch Weekend by picking-up your copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts before November 8, 2013.

3. On which platforms is the 2XP Launch Weekend?

The 2XP Launch Weekend will be available on XBOX 360, PS3, Wii-U and PC.

4. Do I need to sign up for access to 2XP Launch Weekend?

You don’t need to sign up, just play Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer on launch weekend.

5. Is Double XP Launch Weekend for next-gen platforms?

No, this Double XP Launch Weekend is only for the above, current-gen platforms. Stay tuned for future announcements on next-gen console Double XP Weekends.

6. Do the XP, stats and achievements I get during 2XP Launch Weekend transfer over when I upgrade to next-gen?

Multiplayer XP, stats and achievements you get playing on current-gen consoles will transfer to next-gen when you upgrade within console family (Xbox 360 to Xbox One, or PS3 to PS4).

The FAQ also hold a lot of details for future-Season Pass holders and European fans looking for midnight launch info, so be sure to read up on it here if you’re interested.

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GTA Online – New Patch Early Next Week, First Of Two GTA$ Stimulus Package Deposits To Follow Shortly

by Joel Santana

12:49 pm in News

Those hoping for the very long awaited deposits of their GTA money included in Rockstar’s Stimulus Package to accommodate the rocky launch of GTA Online may be in for a bit longer of a wait.

Recently, developers Rockstar have given an update on when GTA Online’s player base can expect to receive the first of two $GTA250,000 deposits. According to the team, the deposits will be delayed in hopes to tackle some of the player progression issues and and other bugs at hand with the an upcoming patch that’s set to hit early next week.

If all things go smoothly with the update, Rockstar will get ready to roll out the first of two GTA$250,000 deposits by the end of the week. So, keep your fingers crossed.

Additionally, GTA Online players can expect the first add-on, ‘Beach Bum Pack‘, to be hitting very soon which will feature new customization items, vehicles, weapons, and of course, jobs.

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New Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction “First Contact” Trailer

by David Veselka

11:23 am in News

Developers Infinity Ward and publisher Activision have released a brand new Call of Duty: Ghosts cinematic trailer serving as an introduction to the mysterious new alien defense mode, Extinction.

Earlier, the studio launched a more action-packed gameplay trailer of the mode which you can check out right here. Now, find out how us humans first discovered this new alien threat.

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Preview Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Free Fall Pre-Order Bonus Map

by David Veselka

October 31, 2013 11:59 am in News

If you pre-ordered Call of Duty: Ghosts prior to its November 5 release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, you’ll be getting your hands on a unique multiplayer map that developers Infinity Ward are including with every copy.

Free Fall sets the fight in a tumbling skyscraper that crumbles and sinks closer to the ground throughout the match. Watch for falling dibris and don’t get caught enjoying the view.

Check it out in action in this brand new gameplay trailer and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments!

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Battlefield 4 Levolution Video Guide

by David Veselka

October 30, 2013 1:07 pm in News

A few days ago, we detailed all the Levolution events that you can experience while playing Battlefield 4‘s large-scale multiplayer mode and how each can be triggered.

You may have already experienced a few of these events in your day-to-day play sessions, while also bearing witness to a few of the smaller happenings that make each end every one of Battlefield 4’s multiplayer maps seem much more life-like.

Today, thanks to Battlefield YouTube personality LevelCapGaming, we got our hands on some in-game footage of each event, should you wish to see it in action and find out exactly how to trigger such massive destruction. Of course, if you do not wish for these events to be spoiled for you, and would rather experience them naturally, then you may want to skip it over.

If not, enjoy LevelCapGaming’s latest video on Levoluton and don’t forget to vote in the poll below!

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Check out Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction Mode in Action

by David Veselka

12:51 pm in News

Exclusive to Call of Duty: Ghosts, developers Infinity Ward are showing off Extinction, a brand new and rather “out there” game mode where soldiers must destroy an alien hive unearthed by the devastating Odin strike from the single player campaign while fending off these extraterrestrial invaders.

Project Director Brian Bright and Studio Exectutive Producer Mark Rubin sat down with GameSpot to talk about the new mode and show off some brand new gameplay.

Bright reveals that through completing various challenges, Skill Points are earned which can then be used to unlock abilities and equipment within six different loadout categories. He also introduces the four different classes you’ll be able to choose in order to fill a specific role; Weapon Specialist, Tank, Engineer and Medic. Lastly, players will be able to scavenge for useful items to help them in the fight as well.

Check out the new gameplay below and tell us what you think in the comments! Are you excited for Extinction?

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Call of Duty: Ghosts – GameStop Multiplayer Modes Preview Trailer

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12:42 pm in News

Video game retailer GameStop today has uploaded a brand new Call of Duty: Ghosts trailer taking a look at the various multiplayer game modes the title will offer when it launches only a few days away, on November 5.

Sadly, much of the footage seems reused from previous trailers, though there is something new to see by about the 1:15 mark where the mode Hunted is shown off. Check it out:

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If you haven’t yet, be sure to catch the full list of Call of Duty: Ghosts’ multiplayer game modes right here!

Which game mode are you looking forward to the most?

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Sony Releases Massive PS4 FAQ – No External HDD support, Remote Play Over Internet, and More

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12:19 pm in News

In anticipation of next month’s launch of the PS4, Sony has released a massive FAQ covering everything from launch titles, features of Playstation Plus, and support for used games. You can check out the full list here, but here are some interesting tidbits contained within the massive FAQ:

Music

Can I listen to audio CDs using PS4?

No, PS4 does not support audio CDs.

Will I be able to play MP3s on PS4?

No.

Will I be able to play background music while I play PS4 games?

Yes, the Music Unlimited streaming service will allow you to listen to music while you play PS4 games. A subscription to Music Unlimited is required. Get full details here.

Playstation Plus

What are the benefits of PlayStation Plus on PS4? What will I be missing out on if I don’t purchase a PS Plus membership?

PlayStation Plus, the premium game membership for PlayStation home and handheld consoles, delivers unlimited access to a regularly refreshed collection of full games, discounts, exclusive beta access, online storage for game saves, and much more.

If I’m not a PlayStation Plus member but I log into a PS4 system owned by a PS Plus member, will I be able to play online multiplayer?

Yes. If you don’t have a PS Plus membership, you can still access online multiplayer modes if you log into a PS4 which is set as “Primary” by a PS Plus member. This means that, for example, if one housemate is a PlayStation Plus member, everyone in the household will have access to online multiplayer. Additionally, on the same PS4 system, any games or content purchased by one user are available to other users who play on that console (unless that content has expired).

How many users can play online multiplayer modes on a single PS4 system set as “Primary” by a PS Plus member?

All users can play online multiplayer modes. Up to four users can log in simultaneously to a single PS4 system, and all will have access to multiplayer as long as PS4 is set as “Primary” by a PS Plus member.

How many local accounts does PS4 support?

PS4 supports up to 16 local accounts, in addition to temporary guest accounts.

What features will be available with PlayStation Plus on PS4?

The following benefits will be available only to PlayStation Plus members on PS4:

Online Multiplayer
Enjoy multiplayer competitive and cooperatives games via the internet.
Instant Game Collection
Access to a regular, curated selection of titles made exclusively available to PlayStation Plus members at no additional cost. The PS4 titles available on Instant Game Collection at PS4′s launch in North America will include Resogun and Contrast.
Discounts
Members will have access to exclusive discounts on PlayStation Store.
Online Game Save
Members may automatically (or manually) upload game save files to Online Game Save Storage for safekeeping. Up to 1GB of cloud storage will be allocated to your PS4 save files.
Other benefits
Early access to exclusive game content, automatic game patch downloads and installation, and more.

What network services will be free on PS4, without a PlayStation Plus membership?

Some of the features users can enjoy for free include:

Accessing entertainment, film, and TV services (Users must subscribe separately to individual services)
Share options, including sending gameplay video and screenshots to Facebook, screenshots to Twitter, or livestreaming gameplay via Ustream or Twitch
Sharing video to Facebook,
Playing PS4 games remotely using the PS Vita system (Remote Play)
Comparing Trophy data with other users
Sending and receiving text messages from other users
PlayStation Store access (users must pay to purchase premium content)
Live item, activity feeds on Dynamic Menu
Party (cross game voice chat)
Web browser
PlayStation App services (on iOS/Android devices)

Storage

Will users be able to replace PS4’s stock 500GB hard drive? What hard drive sizes are supported?

PS4 owners will be able to replace PS4’s standard hard drive. PS4’s hard drive is used to store downloaded game and video content, game save files, gameplay movies and images, and more.

What type of hard drive does PS4 use?

PS4 is equipped with a 5400 RPM SATA II hard drive. Users can choose to install a new hard drive so long as it complies with these standards, is no thicker than 9.5mm, and is larger than 160GB.

Will users be able to connect an external hard drive to expand storage on PS4?

No, this feature is not supported on PS4.

Remote Play

What is Remote Play?

Remote Play will enable users to stream their PS4 gameplay to their PS Vita system via WiFi, freeing up the television for other uses. SCEA expects that most PS4 titles will support Remote Play unless the title requires a special peripheral like PlayStation Camera.

When will Remote Play work best?

Remote Play will work best when the PS Vita system is located within the same WiFi network where PS4 is connected. We also recommend that PS4 be connected to the local area network via an Ethernet cable, that a router suitable for gaming be used and that the PS Vita system be within close proximity of the WiFi access point so that the connection is free of interference.

Can Remote Play work outside the user’s home network?

We strongly recommend that Remote Play be used within the same WiFi network where PS4 is connected. Remote Play may or may not work over a wide area network. For Remote Play to function over a wide area network, a robust and stable WiFi connection and broadband Internet connection is required, and the local area network where PS4 is connected must be configured to permit the PS Vita system to access PS4.

What do you guys/gals make of all this information? Anything else in the FAQ get your attention? Let us know in the comments below.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Xbox One and PS4 Resolutions Confirmed By Infinity Ward

by David Veselka

12:15 pm in News

Infinity Ward executive producer Mark Rubin has confirmed the resolution levels at which both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Call of Duty: Ghosts will be running at when it launches on those consoles November 15 and November 22, respectively.

In a recent update, Rubin wrote that while the PlayStation 4 version of Ghosts will run at native 1080p and at 60 frames per second, the Xbox One version will run at 1080p upscaled from 720p, though still at 60 frames per second.

Hey, been on the road last couple weeks so haven’t had a chance to update, but wanted to confirm that for Xbox One we’re 1080p upscaled from 720p. And, we’re native 1080p on PS4. We optimized each console to hit 60 FPS and the game looks great on both. Still on the road, but glad to see the great reception to Extinction. Can’t wait for next week’s launch.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a bit of a disparity between two versions of the same game. More recently, Battlefield 4 was confirmed to run 900p natively on the PlayStation 4 and 720p natively on the Xbox One.

So, on which platform are you buying Call of Duty: Ghosts? Does resolution matter that much to you?

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Planetside 2 Will Miss PS4 Launch, Delayed Until ‘Early 2014’

by MP1st Staff

7:49 am in News

It appears Sony Online Entertainment’s popular free-to-play MMOFPS Planetside 2 won’t be coming out this year after all. Speaking with TV station Bloomberg West, President of SOE John Smeadley had this to say about their free-to-play PS4 titles:

As part of Sony, we’re actually helping the launch of the Sony Playstation 4 on Nov. 15th by having our free-to-play game DC Universe Online. We’ll be following that up early next year with our next game Planetside 2.”

You can always check out our previous coverage of Planetside 2 to help tide you over until its launch in Early 2014.

Source: VG247

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Uncharted 3 Celebrates Two Year Anniversary With Final Major Patch, All DLC Maps Are Free

by James Lara

October 29, 2013 11:47 pm in News

It’s been a great two years since Naughty Dog released it’s highly acclaimed action adventure title, Uncharted 3, and with the team now focusing on other projects, including more The Last of Us DLC, they just had to say one last goodbye with the final major update for Uncharted 3.

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Patch 1.18 will bring a host of changes that have been long saught for by players, and along with the tweaks, a new map titled “Dry Docks” will be making it’s debut and will be absolutely free along with all other DLC Maps. You can view the full patch notes below.

Maps

All DLC maps are now available to download for free! Go to the in-game store and download the Flashback Map Pack 1, 2, and Drake’s Deception Map Pack.
Dry Docks makes its triumphant debut and is available in all competitive playlists and custom games!

Co-op

Old Quarter map has been added to Co-op arena mode.
The drop rate for all co-op treasures has been increased.
Old Quarter has been removed from the Hunter Arena playlist.

Weapons

Hipfire accuracy has been greatly reduced on all weapons, along with the angle and distance at which the auto lock engages. But Blindfire from cover has not been changed.
Increased recoil on the M9.
Decreased recoil on FAL-SS.
Rate of Fire mod has been decreased on the M9, Arm Micro, and KAL-7.
The recoil of the last round fired in a G-MAL burst has been significantly reduced.
The burst delay and recoil have been reduced on the Raffica.
The accuracy mod on the Raffica has been slightly improved.
The recoil has been reduced on the Tau Sniper and the weapon does not automatically scope.
The rate of fire mod has increased effectiveness for the Tau Sniper.

Gameplay

Sprint maneuverability moderately reduced.
Mega Bombs and Cluster Bombs can no longer be thrown back (competitive mode only).
The Marked Man power play now occurs when a team is up 8 kills instead of 6.
The Exposed power play occurs when a team is up 10 kills instead of 8, and the range that player names appear has been reduced from 40 meters to 20.
The Double Damage power play now occurs when a team is up 15 kills instead of 10, and the damage the losing team does is only x1.5 instead of x2.
Deathmatch has been removed from Team Objective.
Increase score limit in three-team Deathmatch from 20 to 25.
Increase score limit of free-for-all from 15 to 20.
Multiple steps have been added during the matchmaking process to help find games with lower ping. Wait times to find matches during off peak hours may increase.

Medal Kickbacks

The Medal Kickback Creepy Crawler now costs 12 medals and lasts for 25 seconds.
Quick Boom now costs 12 medals and lasts for 12 seconds.
Explosives now costs 5 medals.

Boosters

Slot 1 now has Kickback Endurance, Ammo Award, Bargain, and Team Safe
Slot 2 now has Beast Mode, Regeneration, Explosive Expert, and Explosive Shell Expert.
Bargain paid booster cost increase from $100k to $250k.
PING paid booster cost increase from $100k to $250k.

New 3rd Buddy Boosters

Cutter — Cutter KAL-7 — Jade Para 9 — Sugar Buddy
Eddie — Eddie’s AK — Jade Para 9 — Booty Buddy
Draza — Draza’s Dragon — jade Para 9 — Thanks Buddy
Flynn — Flynn’s G-MAL — Jade Para 9 — Explosive Buddy
Lazarevic — Lazarevic’s FAL-SS – Jade Para 9 — Stealth Buddy

Map Adjustments

Gate added to London Underground tunnel to block off dead end.
Plunders chests have been rebalanced on Syria and Museum.

Good to see that even though the team is working hard on other projects, they still support one of their bests as of today.

Source: PS Blog

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James Lara

A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.