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Bloodborne is the PS4's darkest, bloodiest new game
Seeing Bloodborne behind closed doors, it was evidently clear this once beastly project has its roots in the developer's lauded Souls series. From Software may be approaching the PS4-exclusive action-RPG as an original property, but in that hands-off demo, differences and similarities were both patent. In short, Bloodborne felt both familiar and unfamiliar. For example, killing enemies produced a familiar sucking noise indicating something gained, but it wasn't shown if this was experience, souls, or whatever. There were glowing lights floating in their corpses, but it wasn't clear if these were items to be picked up. Entrances were engulfed in white light, enemies burst into view through barrels, the camera sat familiarly behind the hero - who's customizable, by the way - and the combat looked methodical and strategic. As director Hidetaka Miyazaki explained, the three major layers From wants in Bloodborne are exploration of the unknown, truly perilous combat, and a unique online concept. You could easily attribute those qualities to any Souls game.
These are the biggest PlayStation games at E3 2014
The launch window is over. The PlayStation 4 is, for now, leading the sales charts and the best way for Sony to keep driving that momentum this generation is with -- what else? -- compelling games. This year's showing at Sony's E3 booth is no different than the last: You've got your smattering of indies, AAA titles and downloadable content. So what should you expect to add to your growing collection in 2014? We took a tour of Sony's booth to find out.
See the fists (and bones and blood) fly in Mortal Kombat X
Courtesy Sony's E3 conference, we have our second look at Mortal Kombat X, though unlike the announcement trailer, this vignette is chock full of new fighters, brutal special attacks and the copious gore fans have come to expect from NetherRealm's flagship series. [Image: WBIE]
PlayStation Now rentals for 'most titles' between $3 and $20
Following the new date for the PlayStation Now beta in North America, Sony sent on a press release briefly discussing the price structures for its rental streaming program. According to Sony, the shortest periods will be "priced as low as $2.99," while most games - and presumably different rental options - will sit in the $3 to $20 range. Additionally, while Sony only noted a beta date for North America, the company added it'll continue to prepare the service for Europe and Japan.
White PlayStation 4 bundle debuts alongside Destiny [Update: $449]
When Destiny first appears on the PlayStation 4 on September 9 it will be available both as a standalone game, and in a special bundle with an exclusive "glacier white" console. According to Andrew House, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., this special version of the PlayStation 4 will feature a 500GB hard drive, a "glacier white" DualShock 4 controller, a copy of Destiny and a 30-day PlayStation Plus voucher. Notably lacking from House's revelation was a price point for the bundle. Update: Sony sent along further information on the bundle, which will cost $449 (439 euros). Alternatively, European buyers can pick up the glacier white PS4 alone for 399 euros. Glacier white and "urban camouflage" versions of the DualShock 4 controller will be available for $59 (59 euros).
Bungie offers nearly four minutes of Destiny footage
One of the many highlights of Sony's E3 press conference was the above trailer, a nearly four-minute long look at Destiny, the upcoming MMO-esque first-person shooter from Halo creator Bungie. [Image: Bungie]
Grand Theft Auto 5 coming to PS4 this fall [Update: Xbox One, PC too]
Grand Theft Auto 5 will come to PS4, Sony announced during its E3 2014 press conference. Those with a copy of GTA 5 for PS3 or Xbox 360 will be able to transfer their progress to PlayStation 4 when it arrives this fall. The game first launched in September 2013 for PS3 and Xbox 360. Update: A new trailer reveals it's also on the way to Xbox One and - yup - PC too. Update 2: Rockstar noted that the PC version of GTA 5 "will also feature a video editor designed for advanced movie-making," in an additional press release, found after the break.
PlayStation 4 hosts bonus Batman: Arkham Knight content
Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight will arrive on the PlayStation 4 with bonus Scarecrow missions in tow, Sony announced during its E3 conference. Sony confirmed that these missions are exclusive to its platform.
Ratchet And Clank redux coming to PS4
Alongside word that the Ratchet And Clank feature film will debut in the first part of 2015, Sony has revealed that a remake of the original Ratchet And Clank will appear on the PlayStation 4 around the same time. No gameplay details, imagery or pricing information were revealed.
Disney Infinity 2.0 announced for Vita, Vita TV
Amid the unveiling of PlayStation TV for the West, Sony slipped in that Disney Infinity 2.0 is coming to the Vita and its TV-connecting variant. Disney's second game in its new plastic-stuffed series is due to hit various PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox systems this fall.
PlayStation Now beta hits North America July 31
PlayStation Now, a service which will allow PlayStation 4 owners to stream playable PlayStation 3 games, will enter open beta in Canada and America on July 31. Sony revealed the beta release during it E3 press conference, though the publisher offered no further information on how players will gain access to the beta incarnation of PlayStation Now.
PlayStation 4 to host more than 25 new free-to-play games in next 12 months
Sony revealed today that more than 25 free-to-play games will hit the PlayStation 4 over the next 12 months. Announced titles include Kingdom Under Fire 2, Planetside 2, Onigiri, Loadout, and War Thunder. The PlayStation Vita will also receive a number of free-to-play games in the coming months, including Fat Princess: Piece of Cake, Big Fest, Destiny of Spirits, Reaper, My Singing Monsters, Guns Up!, and a new version of the early PlayStation 3 downloadable game Pain.
No Man's Sky takes off first for consoles on PS4 [Update: trailer]
The PlayStation 4 will be the first console to receive ambitious space-faring adventure No Man's Sky. The upcoming game from the Joe Danger studio takes place in a procedurally generated universe, with Hello Games' Sean Murray going as far as to say during Sony's E3 conference that the universe is "infinite," with each player starting from his or her very own planet. After making an impressive debut last year, it was feared No Man's Sky would be held back after Hello Games' studio was devastated by floods. The British team said it would be able to continue development without issue, but we'll still have to wait to find out when the game will land on systems.
Suda 51's Let It Die delivers exclusive gore to PS4 [Update: trailer]
During Sony's E3 press conference, infamous developer Suda51 unveiled a short, intensely gory vignette for the PlayStation 4-exclusive Let It Die. Unfortunately, the live-action trailer offered no gameplay information, though the copious arterial spray made it clear that this will not be the sort of game you can enjoy with the whole family. Let It Die will debut exclusively on the PlayStation 4 at some point during 2015.
Sony partners with Devolver for slate of console debuts, including Broforce
PlayStation platforms will host console debuts for a number of indie-developed games as part of a newly established partnership with Devolver Digital. The partnership's initially announced lineup includes Free Lives' Broforce (PS4/Vita) Acid Nerve's Titan Souls (PS4/Vita), roll7's Not a Hero (PS4/Vita), Dennaton's Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (PS4/Vita), and Croteam's The Talos Principle.
Magicka 2 hiring wizards on PlayStation 4 [update: PC too]
Paradox Interactive is bringing top-down wizardry to PlayStation 4 with Magicka 2. While Sony's E3 trailer adorably painted the life of an unemployed mage, gameplay footage was sparse, as were details on the follow-up to the 2011 co-op adventure. Update: A fresh press release notes the four-player co-op adventure is coming to PC too. Paradox promises a story campaign and new co-op features, but most importantly, it also shares that trailer with us so that we can share it with you.
Grim Fandango resurrected for PS4, Vita [Update: trailer]
Double Fine will bring its cult classic adventure game Grim Fandango back from the dead for PS4 and Vita, Sony announced during its E3 2014 press conference today. The remastered game is exclusive to the PlayStation platforms.
Last of Us-themed dungeon coming to Diablo 3 PS4
When Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition debuts on the PlayStation 4, it will include an exclusive dungeon packed with enemies that should be familiar to fans of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us. Alongside the standard imps and other demonspawn, this dungeon will also be populated by fungus-riddled clickers. [Image: Sony]
Dead Island 2 shambles onto systems with exclusive content, beta [Update: trailer]
Sony announced today that Yager's Dead Island 2 is coming to PlayStation 4 with an exclusive character, level, and a pre-release 30-day beta. A release date is not yet known. Update: Deep Silver's press release notes Spec Ops: The Line studio Yager is developing the new Dead Island - we've amended the post to reflect that. Also, the Unreal Engine 4 game is coming to Xbox One and PC as well and the release window is spring 2015.
Far Cry 4 cries for co-op help
Far Cry 4 will include cooperative multiplayer, as demonstrated during Sony's E3 2014 press conference. Two players liberated a fortress together in online co-op during the demo. PlayStation VP of Publisher and Developer Relations Adam Boyes said that Far Cry 4 players on PS4 or PS3 can invite friends to partake in its co-op action without said friend having to own a copy of the game. It will launch November 18 on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC.
