Author Peter Grimsdale behind Battlefield 4 backstory novel

Courtesy of author Peter Grimsdale, Battlefield 4 will be getting a novel treatment. Along with the game, some gaming peripherals and a high-end art book are also slated to be released. Amazon has revealed a description of the game. It goes as follows: “Stationed in Shanghai, Kovic is the sort of field man the CIA doesn’t … Read more

Liege to have a possible release on PS4 and PS Vita

Liege, an Indie hand drawn tactical RPG can release on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The RPG will be approved for the two platforms if the project succeeds in raising $52,000. If the stipulated amount is raised, it will also foster a Linux release. Developer John Lee was ecstatic of sorts when the possibility of … Read more

Diablo 3 PS4 version not due till 2014

As announced by Blizzard, Diablo 3 will not be available at the PS4 console launch this year as the next generation hardware development kits have just been received by the developers. Though speculation is still abound, the game has also not been confirmed for a Xbox One release. Apparently, Blizzard is pretty hyped about the DualShock … Read more

Mark Cerny: “PS4 to focus on core gamers during first year”

In an interview with CVG, Mark Cerny, PS4’s lead architect, dwelt on a variety of subjects. Innovation was on the fore in his mention of various aspects of the PS4. When asked whether the PS4 was innovative enough, he replied,”The hardware is an enabler. We are very intentionally trying to make the hardware easy to … Read more

Sony: “Every developer is a publisher”

Agostino Simonetta, Senior Account Manager of Publisher and Developer Relations at SCE Europe, revealed a few details on Sony’s viewpoint regarding self publishing. He said that self publishing on the PS4 can be fostered by providing a level playing field for developers by maintaining relationships and removing hurdles, and most importantly, treating developers as publishers. … Read more

Amazon: PS4 outsells Xbox One, launch day stocks run out

Amazon has announced via their Facebook page that the PS4 Launch Edition and Xbox One Day One Editions have both been sold out. Similar to what had happened at GameStop, PS4 has outsold Xbox One. The PS4 Launch Edition is at the 3rd position on the Amazon 2013 Best Sellers, Xbox One being at the … Read more

Mark Cerny: “PS4′s architecture offers more customization than PC”

PS4 architect Mark Cerny has revealed that the architecture of the PS4 will provide developers enough juice to beat the PC in customization efficiency. He further stressed that the PS4 will provide all developers- be it Indie or a triple-a powerhouse, to produce visual and technological marvels. He said,“We wanted the focus to be on … Read more