Ah, December. A time to celebrate a number of different holidays for a number of different reasons. The PlayStation.Blog team is taking some time off to visit, gain a few pounds, and hopefully catch up on some of that gaming backlog we’ve accrued over the course of 2015.
Before we sign off for the year, we wanted to celebrate the creators who make not only PlayStation.Blog, but this industry in its entirety possible. It’s these studios who create the worlds we yearn to escape to, who write the stories upon whose every word we hang. It’s thanks to them that we can do what we love to do.
We invited a few folks to stop by and pass along along any holiday greetings they might have for you, our dear readers, and they responded in kind! Let’s enjoy these festive holiday cards, take a moment to appreciate the projects these creators put their hearts and souls into, and look forward to another incredible year....
Earlier this year we revealed that we were bringing Infinifactory to PS4. I’m excited to announce that Infinifactory will be launching on PlayStation Store tomorrow! The game will be available for $24.99, and includes all of the bonus content developed while the game was in Early Access. And, if you’re a PS Plus member like me, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount if you grab the game in the first week!
One of the most important things to know about Infinifactory is that it’s not just a puzzle game — it’s an open-ended puzzle game. Unlike a typical puzzle game, where each puzzle has a single solution that you’re trying to uncover, every puzzle in Infinifactory has countless solutions, each with different strengths and weaknesses.
Infinifactory is the most ambitious game we’ve made to date, so I’m pleased that we’re able...
You’ve probably dropped a bunch of holiday cash on gifts for yourself and others, and heck, maybe you’ve thrown a lavish new year’s party. We know how it is. But dang it, you still want to play some hot new games. Well, don’t worry: Games with Gold is coming to the rescue! On Xbox One, Killer Instinct: Season 1 Ultra Edition – the premier, combo-based, butt-kicking, mano-e-mano extravaganza – is first among your free offerings, followed by a brand new title to Xbox One, Zheros, an indie beat-em-up with an incredible art style. On Xbox 360, Games with Gold gives... See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
Season’s greetings to all PlayStation Nation! It has been an honor to be able to bring everyone another year’s worth of great games in 2015, and we’re thrilled for what we have lined up for everyone in 2016 and beyond. Earlier this month at PlayStation Experience we announced Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and Ace Combat 7 for PS4, but we aren’t quite done with new game announcements quite yet.
As an early Christmas gift we are proud to announce that the following titles will be available across North America for PlayStation fans!
Tales of Berseria (PS4)
Embark on an all-new adventure from the celebrated team behind the Tales Of series and assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once gentle nature has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years before the events of Tales of Berseria.
Let’s flash back for a second or two. 12 years back. Back to a time when the Terminator was elected Governor, the Matrix was reloaded, and if you weren’t huddled in a corner for fear of contracting SARS, you may have noticed a little company named Apple launch iTunes. The year was 2003. Back when big baggy pants were still cool, the Harry Potter series was on its fifth installment, and music games were still in diapers.
But in my completely unbiased opinion, the best thing that came out of 2003 was the musical beatmatch classic Amplitude for PS2, a game far ahead of its time in terms of musical interactivity and gameplay.
If you loved music and had a PS2, you had Amplitude. Being the sequel and bigger, badder brother of FreQuency, it was the music game to test your skills. Due to its eclectic soundtrack, hypnotic visuals, and addicting gameplay, Amplitude ultimately became an...
A powerful Empire on the precipice of war. A military academy brimming with hope. And a group of students ready to transcend the boundaries of political class. A rich story and deep mechanics take the spotlight in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, coming to PS3 and PS Vita this week.
Trails of Cold Steel follows the critically-acclaimed Trails in the Sky, but tells a self-contained story set in the military powerhouse of the Erebonian Empire. Build links between the students of Class VII and do battle with the new Arcus units for easy access to abilities and customization. With cross save support, players can take their quest from home out onto the road.
For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!...
It’s that time of year again! Whether you’re finishing up last-minute holiday shopping, booking a trip back home, prioritizing your gaming catch-up plans, or just taking it easy until 2016, there’s one thing we can all come together for: Game of the Year voting!
We’re lucky enough to live in a world where every year is pretty darned good for gamers, but 2015 was a year where PlayStation 4 really started to hit its stride. We started 2015’s list of GotY nominees nice ‘n early with FromSoftware’s Bloodborne, but things have stayed steady throughout the year.
A few quick housekeeping notes before we dive in:
Nominees are limited to games that have never appeared on a PlayStation platform before.
Additionally, if a game has won for a specific category in a previous year, it’s no longer eligible to win in that category this year.
Greetings, everyone! Matt “Bayohne” Hilton here from the Final Fantasy XIV community team to wish every PlayStation fan the world over happy holidays! It’s been a busy year for Final Fantasy XIV, but we wouldn’t be here without the support of you all!
The Final Fantasy XIV team recently created a special video that showcases how some of the popular characters are spending their holidays!
Of course, December also means the return of the Starlight Celebration in Eorzea. We have a lot of fun things for adventurers to do, while spreading joy across the realm! Earn rewards, spend time with friends, and enjoy yourself over the holidays. Be sure to enjoy the festivities before the event ends on December 31st, 2015!...
Exciting news for players on Minecraft: Console Editions! Today we’re rolling out the biggest update ever and with it comes some of the most highly anticipated Minecraft features – a long list of new potions, blocks, mobs and biomes. From the Redwood forests of Mega-Taiga to the vastness of the Deep Ocean, you’ll get to build, play and explore new biomes that offer a great canvas for your creations. The update also brings new blocks like Granite, Red Sandstone, Sea Lanterns, Slime and Packed Ice to consoles, as well as beautiful gardens of Blue Orchids, Sunflowers, Azure Bluets, Tulips, Lilacs,... See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
Starting next week on Dec. 22, Xbox fans can take advantage of Xbox Store’s biggest sale ever, Countdown. The sale will offer 17 days of great deals on hundreds of games, movies & TV shows and apps, including daily and weekly offers counting down to the New Year and continuing through Jan. 7. For the first time ever, all Xbox fans can get great deals on the greatest games lineup-Halo 5: Guardians, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Forza Motorsport 6, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, and Rare Replay-plus, join Xbox Live Rewards to earn rewards credits. In addition, there will be deals on a... See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
