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Discord officially rolls out PlayStation integration, complete with game status support
Discord can now connect to PlayStation accounts, adding the game status and other info to a Discord profile.
Monday was already a big day for PlayStation news, as Sony revealed that it's working to acquire Destiny 2 developer Bungie, but that's not all. Discord, the popular messaging platform primarily aimed at gaming, is finally rolling out PlayStation account integration. The new functionality gives PlayStation players the same game status indicator that PC and Xbox players have had for a while, and a few other helpful features.
PlayStation 4 jailbreak for firmware 9.00 released
A PlayStation 4 jailbreak for firmware 9.00 has been released, opening the door to homebrew. Read more about what that means here.
The PlayStation 4 is Sony's last-generation console, but there's still a lot of development interest. There are obviously emulators currently in the works, and consumers who wanted to use homebrew on their PlayStation 4 were able to do so -- but only on firmware 7.55. Now a new jailbreak has been released for firmware 9.00, with the latest firmware being 9.03.
Grab Borderlands 3 on PlayStation and Xbox for only $10
Borderlands 3 is now on sale for $9.99 at Best Buy. Both the PlayStation and Xbox versions are on sale, with free next-gen upgrades.
Borderlands 3 was finally released in 2019 after years of hype and anticipation, and it's definitely one of the best fast-paced shooters in recent history. Gearbox Software has been working on additional content and a new spin-off, which means the Standard Edition of Borderlands 3 (with no DLC) has continued to drop in price. Best Buy is now selling Borderlands 3 Standard Edition for just $9.99, which is $20 below the original price.
Spine is an in-development PS4 emulator that can actually boot some games
Spine is an in-development PS4 emulator that can actually boot some commercial PS4 games, though your mileage may vary for now.
PlayStation 4 emulation is still in its infancy, and you'd be forgiven for thinking we're many years off from PS4 games being completely playable on your PC. While there's still a lot of work to be done to make that happen, PS4 emulation seems to be progressing quite nicely. A Linux-only in-development PS4 emulator called Spine has shown some amazing progress lately, and the latest builds can actually boot some games. The emulator still has many bugs, but having only been in development for a little over two years, the list of titles that make it in-game is a lot bigger than you may expect.
Play the entire Mass Effect trilogy for only $40 ($20 off) on PS4/5 and Xbox
Mass Effect Legendary Edition, an updated version of the first three Mass Effect games, is now on sale for $20 below the usual price.
Mass Effect is one of the most influential (and fun!) sci-fi game series of all time, and most people agree the first three games are the best of the bunch. The original triology was remastered earlier this year and released as a single package, Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Now you can get Legendary Edition for $39.99 at several retail stores — a savings of $20 from the usual price.
Bioshock: The Collection on PS4 is only $12 right now
Would you kindly purchase Bioshock: The Collection for the PS4? The physical version is only $11.97 right now.
The Bioshock games are still a lot of fun, even though the original entry is coming up on 15 years old. 2K Games released a remastered package of the Bioshock series for Windows, PS4, and Xbox One back in 2016 (Switch and macOS versions arrived later), and now you can get the PS4 version for just $11.97 from Amazon. That's $8 below the original price, and a killer deal for hours of fun.
Final Fantasy VII Remake now on sale for both PS4 and PS5 (30-50% off)
Square Enix's best game from last year, Final Fantasy VII: Remake, is now on sale. Both the PS4 and PS5 versions are discounted.
Square Enix's remake of Final Fantasy VII was finally released last year, after first being announced all the way back in 2015. It ended up being one of the best games of 2020 (for anyone interested in JRPGs, at least), and the game was updated with enhanced graphics for the PS5 two months ago. Now you can get either the PS4 or PS5 versions on sale, with the PS4 game dropping to $29.99 and the PS5 port falling to $49.99.
Here are the free games available to PS Plus subscribers in August 2021
PS Plus subscribers can grab a new batch of free games for August 2021, but there's no PlayStation 5 exclusive title this month.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting a batch of new games this August, which will be available to download starting on August 3. Unlike in previous months, there is no PlayStation 5-exclusive title in August, with all three games available to play on PlayStation 4. All games will be available to PS Plus members through September 6.
Here are the free games for PS Plus subscribers in July 2021
Sony has revealed the free games that will be available to PS Plus subscribers this July. They include Call of Duty, WWE 2K, and Plague Tale.
Sony today revealed which games will be offered for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, and the offering includes two PS4 titles and one PS5 title, as has become the norm since the next-gen console came out. The games that are included in this update include Call of Duty and WWE 2K titles as well as A Plague Tale: Innocence. All three games will be available to PS Plus subscribers starting on July 6.
Prime Day is here, and while we all benefit from the deals, gamers especially can benefit from the steep discounts. So if gaming is your primary hobby, then you can find several appealing discounts on games, accessories, and hardware. Here are your must-haves if you’re a gamer on Prime Day.
Get 12 months of PlayStation Plus for only $45 right now ($15 off)
A 12-month pas to PlayStation Plus, the service that powers online multiplayer for most PS4 and PS5 games, is on sale for $15 off.
Ever since the launch of the PlayStation 4, Sony has required an active PlayStation Plus subscription to play most games online. The service also provides select PlayStation 4 games on a monthly basis at no extra cost, and some exclusive sales and discounts. The 12-month option normally goes for $60, but for a limited time, Sony has dropped the price to just $44.99.
Sony PS5 VR headset tipped to include 4K resolution, eye-tracking and haptic feedback
Fresh information suggests that next-gen Sony PS5 VR headset is going to include 4K resolution along with eye tracking and haptic feedback.
Sony gave a preview of its upcoming VR system for the PlayStation 5 by showcasing its new orb-like controllers in March. Today, we have some fresh information that suggests Sony’s next-gen VR headset for the PlayStation 5 is going to feature 4K resolution for an immersive experience along with eye-tracking. The headset is also said to include a vibration motor for haptic feedback, which will most likely sync with the haptics on the controllers.
The Sony PS5 sold more than the PS4, despite barely being available for purchase
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 is off to a great start despite the low stocks witnessed in markets around the world.
Sony’s latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5, continues to be scarcely available around the world. Regions like India have received only a few thousand units and one round of sales that barely lasted a few seconds. However, despite the low stocks and general unavailability, Sony has officially confirmed that PS5 sales surpassed 7.8 million units globally ever since its launch in November 2020. What this means is that the new console has outsold the previous-gen PlayStation 4 sales during the entire financial year of 2020.
Sony is testing a new streaming service called PlayStation Plus Video Pass
Sony is testing a new PlayStation Plus Video Pass service, which lets PlayStation users stream select TV shows and movies.
Sony is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new PlayStation Plus Video Pass feature, which could add movie and TV content to its PlayStation Plus service.
Here's how to get Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for free on the PS4 and PS5
Sony is offering Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition and a few other games for free to everyone as part of its Play at Home 2021 promotions!
Microsoft offers the Xbox Game Pass as a superb deal for its gamers, bringing down the cost of experiencing new games. Sony's PS Plus service is not as competitive of an option, so PlayStation users often are on the lookout for cheaper ways to play games on their PlayStation 5 or older consoles. If you're one of them, here's some good news: Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition is now available to download for free for the PS4 and PS5.
Sony PlayStation 5’s first major update brings USB storage support for PS5 games
The Sony PS5 is finally getting its first major update starting tomorrow and will bring a bunch of new features to the console.
Sony has announced the first major update for the PlayStation 5, marking it ready for release. Customers around the world will get access starting tomorrow, April 14th. The new update's highlight feature is the ability to store PS5 games on an external USB hard drive. Other features that will be available with the update include new social features as well as personalization options.
Sony reportedly planning to further push the PlayStation brand into mobile gaming
Sony has posted a job ad which suggets that the company is planning to adapt some of its popular PlayStation games for mobile.
Sony has been capitalizing when it comes to exclusive game titles on the PlayStation platform. It is being reported that the company is now planning to push harder into the mobile gaming market. Sony has reportedly posted a job advertisement for the position of Head of Mobile, PlayStation Studios, SIE, which requires the candidate to "be responsible for building and scaling a team of mobile leaders and will serve as the Head of this new business unit within PlayStation Studios."
Sony announces three new games coming to PlayStation Now this April
Sony's PlayStation Now (PS Now) cloud gaming service will be offering Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark starting today.
It's that time of the month again. Sony has announced the next set of games that will be available to PlayStation Now subscribers. Three new games will be available starting today, April 6. Announced via the official PlayStation blog, players will get access to Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark.
Sony’s Play at Home 2021 event will offer several games for free on March 25
Sony has announced a bunch of games that will be available for free starting March 25 with Horizon Zero Dawn going free next month.
Sony is giving away some free games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PSVR owners on March 25 as a part of its Play at Home 2021 initiative. The company is already offering Ratchet & Clank free of cost ever since the beginning of March and has now listed new games that will be available soon.
Cyberpunk 2077 faces big blow as Sony delists the game from the PlayStation Store
Sony has delisted and is now offering refunds for the popular game Cyberpunk 2077 for its customers on the PlayStation Network. Read on!
It seems that 2020 is not turning out to be a mixed year for game developer CD Projekt Red. The most awaited game of the year, Cyberpunk 2077 opened to some decent reviews. But the game is now facing the music as Sony delisted the game from the PlayStation Store. Owners of the game are also being given an option to request refunds in case they purchased the digital version. This comes just a few days after Sony had refused its customers a refund, asking them to wait till the game gets fixed.