Driveclub - The ultimate racing experience?
Driveclub are set for a release to PS4 on the 8th of October this year.
There are quite a few racing game and series on the market. But there´s only a hand full of racing games that pushes the boundaries for what can be done in a racing game. And that´s (imo) Forza Motorsport, Grid, Need for Speed and Gran Turismo.
But there´s another racing title that´s caught my attention. And that´s Evolution Studios (the makers of MotorStorm and WRC) PS4 exclusive game "Driveclub". Because Driveclub both looks and feels great (at least that´s what i´ve heard from the players who have played Driveclub).
But will that be enough to take on the competition? And will Driveclub bring anything new to the racing table? Hard to say at this time. But i hopefully we will get more information about Driveclub during E3 this summer.
About Driveclub:
"Get ready for a racing game like never before. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4 by Evolution Studios, the team behind the best-selling MotorStorm franchise, DRIVECLUB, is all about you and your friends. It's about teamwork; it's about everyone fighting for one another and earning rewards together - and most importantly it's about sharing in the sheer thrill of every race.
Enjoy the excitement of high-speed solo racing, or join a racing club to discover what DRIVECLUB is all about. Created specifically with the next-generation gamer in mind, DRIVECLUB permanently connects you and your friends, always allowing you to share your experiences, send and receive challenges, and keep up to speed with your team's performance.
DRIVECLUB brings to life the heart and soul of car culture. An incredible, authentic and immersive driving experience, DRIVECLUB makes you feel the exhilaration of driving the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world, all rendered in staggering detail, inside and out. Race them in richly detailed real-world locations, alongside your teammates."
MLB 14 The Show - The best is getting better
MLB14 will also be released to PSV and PS4 (05-06-2014).
I don´t know if baseball are a big thing in Sweden (because i haven't really noticed that many baseball teams or such in Sweden), but in America and Canada baseball are a huge sport. And the MLB series are really popular world wide.
So i wasn't that surprised to hear that there will be a MLB 14 The Show (for PS3, PS4 and PSV). But are there really a big difference between MLB 13 and 14? Yes, and no. It´s all about the offline mode Vs the online mode really (the online mode needs to get fixed asap!).
Me, i´m going to wait until MLB 14 gets´s patched up. Then i "might" pick it up for either PS3 or the PS4.
About MLB 14 The Show:
"The best is getting better. MLB 14 The Show for PlayStation®4 will feature the most amazing visuals ever seen in a baseball video game. The stadiums are better. Boasting up to 4x the fidelity as their PS3 counterparts, stadiums will come to life like never before. The physics are better. Improved physics and player animations make the game more life like than ever.
So step up to the plate, to the greatest sport ever played. Which just got better. Welcome to The Show."
Features:
- Year to Year Saves
- Over 4x visual fidelity on PS4
- A more evolved and immersive Road to The Show experience
Project Beast - From Softwares rumored PS4 title
Project Beast are done by the same studio (From Software) who made Dark Souls.
I know that you're not supposed to believe in rumors. But this time it actually seems like the "roumer" are legit. I am of course talking about the leaked pictures of "Project Beast". The supposed PS4 project by the Japanese developer From Software.
But so far nothing of this have been confirmed (at least not to my knowledge) by Sony or From Software. You can however read more about Project Beast at NeoGAF. Do we dare to hope for a E3 presentation this summer?
Source:
NeoGAF
Sony $5.00 Flash Sale
Are you ready for the Sony flash sale?
What’s up Sony Playstation 3 fans? Sony has kicked off May with another flash sale, this one focused almost entirely on PlayStation 3 games. Each game in this weekend's flash sale is priced at $5.
It includes some big names like Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption, BioShock, and Mortal Kombat. It also features smaller arcade titles as well such as, Fat Princess, and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. The only non-PS3 game among the listings is the PS Vita version of Guacamelee, since it's cross-buy.
This is extremely exciting news, since a lot of these titles are normally priced much higher. Not only does this give you a chance to get a few throw-back titles at rock bottom pricing, but it lets you enjoy them digitally; so you can save space.
I know I’ll be enjoying a few of these titles this weekend myself. Here’s the scoop on the sale. Remember all of these are $4.99 each, but unfortunately only in the NTSC region, sorry PAL players, there’s nothing for you yet.
The sale ends at 12 PM PT on Monday, May 5, so if you want a deal you should go for it sometime this week.
Grand Theft Auto 4
Red Dead Redemption
Max Payne 3
BioShock
BioShock 2
Guacamelee
L.A. Noire
Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition
DarksidersArcaniA - The Complete Tale
Fat Princess
Datura
Duke Nukem Forever
Mortal Kombat
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
MX vs ATV: Alive
Red Faction: Armageddon
Spec Ops: The Line
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Mini Ninjas
The Mark of Kri.
/Kenay Peterson
The Gaming Ground
Deep Down - Capcoms dungeon crawler RPG
As we all know by now. Capcom´s Resident Evil series are dieing. So Capcom are in desperat need of a new and successful IP. And i don´t think that Resident Evil 7 will bring anything of that to Capcom. But "Deep Down" on the other hand.
That game might just be the most important game that Capcom has made since Resident Evil 4. But Deep Down are not survival horro game. It´s a RPG/ dungeon crawler game (exclusive for PS4). And a darn interesting one too.
Deep Down are however a TBA title at the moment. But i´m quite sure that Capcom will show a lot more from Deep Down during the E3 event. But in the meanwhile, please enjoy the very first Deep Down trailer.
Tales of Xillia 2 - The collector's edition
Tales of Xillia 2 will be released on the 19th of Augusti in North America, and on the 22th of Augusti in EU.
Bandai Namco's sequel Tales of Xillia 2 is headed stateside in August of 2014, with a bonus-packed Collector's Edition in tow. Announced yesterday, Tales of Xillia 2 will be a great game. The first Tales of Xillia was a smashing success, and saw audiences swept back up into the madness that is expected of classical JRPG’S.
The only downside is, that we might not see every Tales series game re-made for next gen PS4, or current gen PS3. Whatever the decision however, Bandai Namco will always deliver for their audience, and haven’t disappointed so far.
Will you buy the "Day one edition", or the "Collectors edition"?
The Tales of Xillia 2 Collector's Edition will include a figurine of the game's main character Ludger Kresnik, along with an art book, a soundtrack CD, a plushie charm, and a replica pocket watch. The package also features a collection of costume DLC featuring classic series characters Yuri Lowell, Emil Castagnier, and Asbel Lhant. Perhaps we might even get past characters as DLC so we can play as them in separate storylines.
Story:
The game takes place a year after Tales of Xillia. Elle Mel Marta is given specific instructions by her father to board a train, and to find the Land of Canaan. Her train is hijacked before its departure, and Ludger Will Kresnik boards it to save her. The train crashes, and the two receive life saving treatment from Clanspia Inc. which puts Ludger in debt.
Clanspia Inc. hires Ludger, intending to use his Kresnik powers to destroy alternative timelines, because the spirit Origin can no longer sustain the abundance of souls in the worlds. While working off the debt, Ludger also searches for his brother, Julius Will Kresnik, who has been blamed for the train hijacking.
Sounds exciting right? I know it will be a very enticing story, filled with battles, side quests, and lots of loot. The only question that might linger, is whether Tales of Xillia’s DLC from Japan will be offered up to be used in the Tales of Xillia 2.
The sad thing is, that this style of RPG is going away, and reminds us of the PS2, and its glory. We don’t see RPG’S like this anymore, but thankfully we still have companies, who keep their brand without changing it.
Tales of Xillia 2 is one of many Tales series games arriving stateside this year, accompanying the recently released Tales of Symphonia Chronicles and the upcoming Tales of Hearts R. Tales of Xillia 2 will hit store shelves in North America on August 19. A European release will follow on August 22. Captivating hearts around the globe pre-order your copy today!
/Kenay Peterson
The Gaming Ground
