Guerrilla games confirms that their recently revealed PlayStation 4-exclusive FPS, Killzone: Shadowfall, will be a launch title for Sony’s next-generation platform.
In addition, you can also check out this brand new trailer, formally introducing the title.
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You can catch some extended (and unbelievably awesome) gameplay footage of Killzone: Shadowfall from yesterday’s PlayStation meeting where the title was first announced right here.
Shuhei Yoshida, Sony Worldwide Studios’ head, confirms that your current PSN purchases will not carry over to the newly announced PlayStation 4.
In addition to the PS4 not being backwards compatible with older PlayStation discs, Yoshida told Engadget that PSN purchases will not carry over. The reason behind the incompatibility is that the architecture of the Power-PC-based PS3 is vastly different from the x86-based PS4.
However, Yoshida did promise to bring back some titles “in some form.” Sony’s “longer term” plans include both server-side and cloud services to offer older games.
Thank, Joystiq
Crysis 3 gets a new launch trailer with lots of dead aliens.
It includes some clips from the previously released TV spot, “Sharp Dressed Man,” but with a mix of a few extra gameplay clips and some accolades.
Check out the trailer and let us know in the comments what you guys think of the game so far.
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Crysis 3 is now out in North America, available on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Keep your sights on MP1st for our incoming, in-depth multiplayer review!
Recent rumors leading up to the PlayStation 4’s reveal suggested the platform would block users from playing used games in an attempt at cutting out the used game market.
Speaking to Sony president Shuhei Yoshida, Eurogamer has learned that this is will not be the case. Allegedly, an anti used-game patent discovered last month, in fact, had nothing to do with the PlayStation 4 at all.
That’s the general expectation by consumers,” said Yoshida. “They purchase physical form, they want to use it everywhere, right? So that’s my expectation.”
He later said that the official word was that “used games can play on PS4.”
Speaking to Polygon, Yoshida also commented on the PlayStation 4’s media output resolution, confirming that 4K would only be supported for “personal media” like photos and “camcorder videos” recorded in 4K format.
It will not be supported for video games as games on the PlayStation 4 do not play at that rate.
Learn everything we know about the recently revealed Sony PlayStation 4 right here.
Halo 4 will receive its second title update “sometime this week,” according to 343 Industries.
While there is a rather lengthy list of tweaks and fixes packed into this update, 343i writes, “there’s more balancing to be done and more matters of contention to address, and we are actively working with the Halo 4 game team to investigate the feasibility of additional fixes.”
For now, check out this full update notes which will be applied later this week. Also, make sure to catch up on next week’s playlist updates right here.
This Monday, February 25, 343 Industries will be updating Halo 4’s multiplayer with a brand new set of game modes from the Majestic Map pack, Halo 4’s second DLC to date.
For 800 Microsoft points, or free for those who purchased the War Games Map Pass, you’ll gain access to three new maps: Landfall, Monolith and Skyline, all of which are sized in the small to medium range for a more close-quarters experience. You can catch some high-res screens and a “making of” video the the upcoming map pack right here.
As the new maps are integrated into regular matchmaking, along with two DLC-specific playlists, 343i is also introducing the Infinity Rumble game mode, a free-for-all game mode with instant respawns turned off.
Check out the details below:
| Landfall | Infinity Slayer |
| SWAT | |
| Team Doubles | |
| Monolith | Infinity Slayer |
| Capture the Flag | |
| SWAT | |
| Regicide | |
| Team Doubles | |
| Skyline | Infinity Slayer |
| Capture the Flag | |
| SWAT | |
| Regicide | |
| Team Doubles |
| Majestic Team DLC | 4 vs. 4 |
| Landfall | Infinity Slayer |
| Extraction | |
| Monolith | Infinity Slayer |
| Team Regicide | |
| King of the Hill | |
| Skyline | Infinity Slayer |
| Capture the Flag | |
| SWAT |
| Majestic FFA DLC | 8 player Free-for-All |
| Landfall | Infinity Rumble |
| Rumble Pro | |
| Monolith | Infinity Rumble |
| Rumble Pro | |
| Regicide | |
| Skyline | Infinity Rumble |
| Rumble Pro | |
| Regicide |
| Mode | Infinity Rumble |
| Players | 8 |
| Score to Win | 250 (25 Kills) |
| Loadouts | Custom |
| Instant Respawn | Disabled |
| Death Cam | Enabled |
| Motion Tracker | Enabled |
| Personal Ordnance | Enabled |
| Ordnance Drops | Enabled |
| Time Limit | 15 Minutes |
| Mode | Rumble Pro |
| Players | 8 |
| Score to Win | 250 (25 Kills) |
| Loadouts | Game Loadouts (see below) |
| Instant Respawn | Disabled |
| Death Cam | Disabled |
| Motion Tracker | Enabled |
| Personal Ordnance | Disabled |
| Ordnance Drops | Enabled |
| Time Limit | 12 Minutes |
Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 4 during their highly-anticipated PlayStation meeting earlier today.
There’s a lot to sort through, so we’ve highlighted some of the key takeaways from the presentation which you’ll find below, starting off with the official tech specs for the PS4.
Be sure to catch some of the first in-game PS4 footage from titles like Gurrilla Games’ Killzone: Shadowfall, Evolution Studios’ Driveclub, and Bungie’s Destiny as well.
Without further ado, let us introduce you Sony’s PlayStation 4.
The PlayStation 4’s hardware was not shown during the presentation.
The DualShock 4 will sport the following:
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What are your impressions so far of Sony’s PlayStation 4? Sound off in the comments below!
For the first time, developers Bungie, known primarily as creators of the Xbox-exclusive franchise, Halo, addresses the PlayStation crowd to make a very special announcement.
Taking the stage during today’s PlayStation meeting, Bungie announced that their upcoming shared-world shooter Destiny will not only ship on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but the PlayStation 4 as well.
In addition, PlayStation users can expect “exclusive playable content.” What exactly it entails is still unclear.
Following this announcement, it’s safe to assume that Destiny will soon be announced as title also making its way to Microsoft’s next-generation console as well.
Watch Destiny running on the PlayStation 4 below:
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Officially, Destiny is expected to release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, sometime in 2014.
Catch the original Destiny reveal right here!
Renown PC video game developer Blizzard took the stage during today’s PlayStation meeting to introduce a classic PC franchise to the console audience for the first time ever.
Diablo III is being developed for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4.
According to Blizzard, Diablo III has “never been easier to play.” Players can expect optimized control schemes, allowing gamers to easily navigate their inventory systems and customize their characters, as well as the ability to take direct control of their avatar.
According to a recent press release, the game will feature all current upgrades like the Paragon leveling system, customizable Monster Power, Brawling, and epic Legendary items.
In addition, Blizzard is also introducing a full-screen, 4-player co-op mode that can be played locally or online.
Blizzard will formally debut the game at this year’s PAX East on March 22-24.
You can catch the full Diablo III PS3/PS4 presentation below:
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During today’s PlayStation meeting, Evolution Studios announced a racing title for the newly announced PlayStation 4 called Driveclub.
The title’s gameplay will be heavily based on team-play and will feature real car licenses with immense detail being paid to vehicle specifications and likeness.
It will be highly sociable, allowing races to be set up on mobile phones where events can be organized and invitations can be sent out.
Check out the official Driveclub announcement trailer below:
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Sony announced during today’s PlayStation meeting that Killzone: Shadowfall will be the next FPS title in the Killzone series, coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4.
Guerrilla Games will once again lead development of the new title along with the recently announced Killzone: Mercenary for the PS Vita, launching this September.
Though it was rumored earlier that “Killzone 4″ would be a launch title for the PlayStation 4, Guerrilla games provided no release window for Killzone: Shadowfall.
Catch the first gameplay footage of Killzone: Shadowfall running on the PlayStation 4 below:
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Keep your sights on MP1st for more on Killzone: Shadowfall.
The PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has received it’s very own patch today. It’s contents include updates for both the multiplayer and zombie mode portions of the game.
The notes differ ever so slightly from the previously released Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 patch. You can catch the full list below.
Tomorrow, February 20, at 6pm EST, Sony will be revealing whatever it is they have been teasing and keeping secret during a special press event, presumably revealing the next-generation of PlayStation hardware.
We’re expecting something big, whether it’s an all-out PlayStation 4 announcement or not. If you’re as curious as we are, you can “be the first to know” by signing up on the official PlayStation website right here, or keep an eye, right here, on the stream below.
While you wait, you might as well catch up on some of the latest PlayStation 4 rumors here as well.
For a quick refresher, you can catch the “See The Future Teaser” below:
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Discuss the “PlayStation 4” with fellow MP1st-ers right here on our forums!
EA and DICE have unveiled Battlefield 4 to at least one person, perhaps more.
Earlier today, an employee from GameStop stated the following from the company’s official Twitter handle:
Got to see Battlefield 4 today and all I can say is WOW! Thanks @ea for the sneak peek. Can’t wait for you all to see it. ^CEO #BF4
— GameStop, Inc. (@GameStop) February 19, 2013
Trolling at its finest.
What does this mean for fans? Unfortunately, nothing, officially. But it does hint that an impending Battlefield 4 reveal might be upon us sooner than we think. After all, EA’s competitor Activision recently revealed Destiny, Bungie’s upcoming current and next-gen open-world shooter, and it’s not even coming out this year.
Keeping EA’s and Sony’s contract to release Battlefield 3 DLC on the PlayStation 3 first, might we see some Battlefield 4 during Sony’s big announcement?
What do you guys think?
Thanks, Mr Jigsaw, for the tip!
Microsoft is taking action against pirates currently playing a leaked version of Gears of War: Judgment for the Xbox 360.
The game in its entirety has surfaced on several torrent sites over night, appearing early this Tuesday morning, a full month before Judgment’s official launch date of March 19.
“We are aware of isolated cases in which Gears of War: Judgment content has been propped on the web and are working closely with our security teams and law enforcement to address the situation immediately,” a Microsoft spokesperson recently told Eurogamer.
“Consumers should be aware that piracy is illegal and we take vigorous action against illegal activity related to our products and services.”
Similar actions were taken against those playing early, leaked copies of Halo 4 late last year. Additionally, a recent Xbox 360 dashboard update went live yesterday, adding “Anti-Piracy 3.0,” according to update notes. It’s quite possible this was quickly outed as a measure to deal with leaks and, perhaps, enforce these bans.
added new dashboard style, other security updates. Anti-Piracy 3.0, XGD 4.5 Challenge responses has been updated
“Playing pirated copies of games, such as Gears of War: Judgment, is a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use and will result in enforcement action, such as account and console bans.”
Epic Games and People Can Fly recently released a brand new trailer for Gears of War: Judgment showing off some multiplayer action which you can catch right here.
In what seems to weekly series of hot fixes, fans of Gearbox’s FPSRPG Borderlands 2 can expect this week to be no different. A new hot fix is now available across all platforms which fixes the following issues, according to Gearbox’s community manager ChrisF:
In order to receive this and previous hot fixes, you must be connected to the internet at all times in order to be connected with the Shift server. Once connected, players will automatically be able to download all hot fixes.
In the near future, what would you like to see fixed in Borderlands 2 via patches or hot fixes. Let us know in the comment section below!
Treyarch has deployed a brand new patch for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 today looking at number of multiplayer and zombies issues with a few feature improvements along the way.
The update will set you back about 39 MB in hard drive space. Check out the full notes below:
Learn about Gears of War: Judgment multiplayer with a guided tour by the dashing and charming Lt. Damon Baird himself.
Epic Games and People Can Fly are bringing you an all new Gears of War multiplayer experience when Judgment drops this March 19 on the Xbox 360. Expect new game modes, new weapons, new equipment, and of course, new skins and mods.
Team Deathmatch returns, but players may want to try out some of the new modes like Free-for-All, Domination and Overrun, Judgment’s classed-based Horde-vs-Cog multiplayer mode.
An assortment of new grenade types (which can now be thrown without the wind-up) have made their debut as well. Sticky grenades will glue themselves to your opponents, beacon grenades will allow you to see enemies through objects, and the new stim grenades will boost the health of any teammates nearby. You’ll also get a new mid-to-long range sniper rifle to play around with.
New elements to the multiplayer also include more verticality and the new prize boxes which grant bonus XP or other exclusive unlocks.
Check out the full video presentation below.
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Next Tuesday, February 25th, 343 Industries will be bringing an assortment of small-to-medium sized maps to Halo 4 in the form of the Majestic Map Pack.
This one is all about “what the fans have been asking for,” writes 343i – maps that “shine in small team play and Free For All.” Along with the three new close-quarters maps Landfall, Monolith and Skyline, fans can also look forward to the new game mode, Infinity Rumble.
Landfall’s emphasis is on infantry battles amidst a glittering ocean and a city under siege on a distant world. Monolith is an open battlefield; a Forerunner monument that exposes you to the naked vacuum of space – and the firepower of opposing teams. Skyline puts you in the air on a new construction site, and its distinctly industrial surroundings and sky-high locale provides new challenges in confined spaces.
Check out this “making of” video revealing what went into the creation of the upcoming map pack.
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We’ve also included some images of the three new maps for your viewing pleasure. Click here for the full gallery.
Does the Halo 4 Majestic Map pack sound like something you’ve been waiting for? Let us know in the comments!
Don’t forget to catch up on this week’s newest War Games competitive playlist update: Team Throwdown.
Crytek has “some plans in mind” when it comes to supporting Crysis 3 post-launch.
CVG recently asked Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli if the studio had any DLC plans that might differ from the expected map pack or new game modes like additional campaign or co-op experiences.
“We’re still exploring that,” Yerli answered. “We have some plans in mind that we can’t disclose yet, but we are going to wait a little bit to see how the beta’s running and how the game does for the first few days. We do have a big plan to support it.”
Crysis 2 received two multiplayer map packs in its lifetime, none of which saw any significant playtime. Though, community made maps were also made available to PC users at a later date.
What sort of Crysis 3 DLC plans would you consider “big?” More campaign, co-op and/or other?
On another interesting note, Yerli also told CVG that “people will be astonished that next-gen launch titles from other companies might not be much different” from Crysis 3.
Crysis 3 launches on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this Tuesday, February 19 in North America.
