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[Noodles]

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Spoiler: Info

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In preparation for tomorrow's announcement, Sony Playstation have released a video which looks back at the evolution of Playstation games and how they pushed the boundaries of play with their innovative titles.

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You can watch a global livestream broadcast of the PlayStation Meeting this Wednesday (February 20th, 2013) starting at 6:00pm EST, 3:00pm PST and 11:00pm GMT at these links...

US: https://us.playstation.com/meeting2013/
UK: http://uk.playstation.com/meeting2013/

UPDATE:

A press release reveals the machine will include an 8-core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" CPU developed by AMD and a Radeon GPU with the capability of terrorizing televisions with 1.84 TFLOPS of gaming goodness.

PlayStation 4 includes a Blu-ray drive that spins game discs a brisk 6X and 8X for DVDs. Additional specs in the release note the, already revealed, 8GB of unified GDDR5 RAM along with 802.11n WiFi capability, USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 2.1 and ports for optical audio, HDMI and even legacy analog AV hook-ups. Though the console will have internal storage, Sony did not detail its size.

Sony's plan is to launch its new PlayStation 4 console this holiday season. No specific date or price was revealed during the reveal event.

The PS4's main features include:

• - New DualShock 4 controller with built in touchpad
• - Dramatically improved graphics and processing power
• - Based on same X86 chips used in desktop computer to help game developers
• - 3D camera that can track the controller, and the player
• - Games can also be played on Sony's Vita handheld console

The future of PlayStation is all about great games and entertainment, and at PlayStation Meeting 2013, we brought some of the brightest and most creative minds from the development community on stage to unveil the games that will define PS4. A partial initial lineup for PlayStation 4 includes first-party games from Guerilla Games (Killzone: Shadow Fall), Sucker Punch (inFamous Second Son), Evolution Studios (Driveclub), and Japan Studio (Knack), as well as titles from our partners such as Activision/Bungie (Destiny), Blizzard Entertainment (Diablo III), Capcom (Deep Down), and Ubisoft (Watch_Dogs). PlayStation also reinforced its commitment to self-publishing and the independent development community by having Jonathan Blow onstage who gave a sneak peek of his upcoming title The Witness. Finally, the incredible minds at Media Molecule and Quantic Dream gave glimpses of their conceptualization process and the future of gameplay with some remarkable footage. We only scratched the surface at the event, and will have many more exciting titles to come.

Our next generation console will change the way you interact with friends while you play. PlayStation 4 lets you instantly share images and videos of your favorite gameplay moments on Facebook with a single press on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s “share” button. You can also broadcast while you play in real-time through Ustream, allowing friends to comment or jump into your game in new ways.

With PlayStation 4 we also want you to access your games quicker than ever before. PS4’s “suspend mode” eliminates the load time on your saved game and allows you to immediately return to where you left off by pressing the power button. PlayStation 4’s background downloading and updating capability also allows you to immediately play digital titles as they download, or update the system when the hardware is powered off.

DUALSHOCK 4 adopts the familiar form factor of the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller with some key enhancements:

• - Motion control is enabled by a new highly sensitive six-axis sensor
• - Dual analog sticks fine-tuned for better precision plus improved surface materials and shape for more delicate manipulation
• - L2/R2 buttons on the top of the controller employ a curved design for easier, smoother interaction
• - A new “Options” button combines the functions of the DUALSHOCK 3’s “Select” and “Start” buttons for operating in-game menus

You can see more images of the new DUALSHOCK 4 controller here.

 

[adrenaline78]

I am heading awful things about Ghosts, so I'll probably just rent it to do the single player. I plan to get Killzone, Battlefield, Watch Dogs, and maybe Need for Speed?

Watch Dogs has been pushed until next year if you didn't already hear. That was the game I was most looking forward to.

Target has a B2G1 sale next week, but I'm getting at least 2 PS3 games and most likely the NFS or NBA game as I could play both with the kid.

 

[rawrosaur12345]

Controller has been shipping from Amazon USA for the past week or so.

Target has the COD ghosts out. Knack is "street dated" for the 12th... not sure why BB has it out. I still don't know what launch title(s) i'm going to get next week.

The correct answer is Angry Birds Star Wars, cause who doesn't enjoy spending 40 bucks on a game you can get for $1 on your phone!

Jokes aside, I'm getting Killzone (loved 2, 3 was solid) and looks it graphically spectacular from what I've seen. Hearing Knack may surprise some as people as well.

 

[Xavier]

ANYONE HAVE tips for targets b2g1 ?Ive honestly never gotten in on deals like this in the past. Im guessing be there at open to at least stand a chance . My brother wants me to try and get Killzone COD and black flag .

 

[Ush]

ANYONE HAVE tips for targets b2g1 ?Ive honestly never gotten in on deals like this in the past. Im guessing be there at open to at least stand a chance . My brother wants me to try and get Killzone COD and black flag .

Battlefield 4 > COD???

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

My DS4 arrived last week from Amazon, leaving it in the package for now. Supposedly Sony has lifted the street dates on the PS4 games and some are shipping from Amazon as well.

I am heading awful things about Ghosts, so I'll probably just rent it to do the single player. I plan to get Killzone, Battlefield, Watch Dogs, and maybe Need for Speed?

I've been reading bad things about COD as well. Watch Dogs is delayed. Knack is actually looking like it's gonna be pretty good.

 

[cooey]

Going to a PS4 'Lock-In' event tonight at a local Game store..... should be interesting

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Announced games, so far. Click for full size.

 

[adrenaline78]

ANYONE HAVE tips for targets b2g1 ?Ive honestly never gotten in on deals like this in the past. Im guessing be there at open to at least stand a chance . My brother wants me to try and get Killzone COD and black flag .

Um.. just get 3 games you want.. and they don't all have to be PS4 games. They can be a mix of any platform.

 

[Lukesablade]

Going to a PS4 'Lock-In' event tonight at a local Game store..... should be interesting

You will have to let us all know how it goes.

I'm abit disappointed as both my local stores aren't having a lock in.

 

[cooey]

Will do

 

[taylorlarose]

I watched some gameplay videos for Knack, and I can't seem to get interested in it! I looks kinda meh.

I've never played an Assassins Creed last night, but I watched some streams on twitch and it looks pretty cool actually.

I might get BF4, with a for sure Killzone, and possibly AC4. If Amazon does the b2g1 deal.

I've been reading bad things about COD as well. Watch Dogs is delayed. Knack is actually looking like it's gonna be pretty good.

 

[Horhay]

Not sure why Sony keeps announcing all the titles they are working on. Lesson be learned, M$ spent a great deal of money last gen to make tons of exclusives multiplat. I am sure they are going to be doing the same this time around. I'd rather them just keep everything under wraps for a while.

 

[dboy99]

Not sure why Sony keeps announcing all the titles they are working on. Lesson be learned, M$ spent a great deal of money last gen to make tons of exclusives multiplat. I am sure they are going to be doing the same this time around. I'd rather them just keep everything under wraps for a while.

The console is about games ,so they show as many as possible.they are suppose to be debuting some games at the special launch event next week and some on GTTV.

Most of the indie games will be going to Xbox one at some point, but Sony has them first which makes them more powerful digitally.Also, the free to play games and the free ps plus games are perfect to have at launch.

 

[Horhay]

I don't care about indie games doing that...I meant bigger titles. If anything announce your first party dev game list not 3rd party.

 

[rawrosaur12345]

Not sure why Sony keeps announcing all the titles they are working on. Lesson be learned, M$ spent a great deal of money last gen to make tons of exclusives multiplat. I am sure they are going to be doing the same this time around. I'd rather them just keep everything under wraps for a while.

What games are you referring to? Sony still has a bunch of studios that are working on yet to be announced, currently being worked on projects like the games from Naughty Dog's 2nd team (team that did Uncharted 3) project, Sony Santa Monica, and Guerilla Games' second team. So I personally feel like Sony still has a lot yet to reveal, makes me excited just thinking about it especially Naughty Dog on PS4!!!

 

[adrenaline78]

I think it's good to announce as many titles around system launch as possible. It could possibly sway a consumer who is on the fence about getting the PS4 or Xone

 

[Xavier]

Well this does not look Good for Ghost


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24834842








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[Horhay]

lol Lazy Activision cutting corners somewhere

 

[BlueCali]

Well this does not look Good for Ghost


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24834842








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BBC video games is like fox news. No one has even seen the Xbox One version as it is under embargo..

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

 

[Xavier]

BBC video games is like fox news. No one has even seen the Xbox One version as it is under embargo..

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

They are just where I read it first

IGN
"On the current-gen versions Ghosts looks nearly identical, though I did encounter occasional frame rate issues during the single-player campaign on PS3 and PS4.”
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/05/call-of-duty-ghosts-review
JOYSTIQ
"The PlayStation 4 version, however, has noticeable technical issues, sometimes slowing to a crawl, particularly during set-piece moments with multiple effects. One specific moment I was able to replicate multiple times on PS4 was a campaign scene "
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/05/call-of-duty-ghosts-ps4-review-g794d21b/




I agree with Horhay it sounds like they were cutting some corners





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