10 PlayStation stories you might have missed this week

  1. Women’s teams join FIFA 16’s roster for the first time The latest iteration of the annual footie juggernaut was unveiled this week, with the option to play as one of 12 women’s international squads for the first time in the series’ history among the new features. Bravo, EA. Check out the trailer: 2. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes headlines June’s PS Plus update Snake’s acclaimed 2014 outing leads out your next batch of games, which also includes the latest title from the Hohokum team, Super Exploding Zoo; word-of-mouth PS3 hit Call...

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PS4 sci-fi horror SOMA release date confirmed, gameplay trailer released

The release date for SOMA, the new horror game from us, the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, is now official! The game will be out on PS4, as a digital-only release, on 22nd September. Before I go into more detail about the game and its current status, here is a whopping 10 minutes of gameplay for you to enjoy: We at Frictional Games started working on SOMA in the autumn of 2010, so the game has been in development for almost five years now. This makes it extremely satisfying for us to finally be able to reveal a release date and to look...

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Sign up now for the PlayStation Plus Battlefield Hardline Tournament

Hi everyone. I’m very happy to announce that registration for the PlayStation Plus Battlefield Hardline Tournament opens tomorrow. If you think you have what it takes to survive among the best of the best, pick up your weapon of choice and head over to the sign-up page before registration closes on 8th June. The first matches kick off at 8.00pm CET on 21st June so don’t miss the opportunity to show the Plus community what you’re made of – sign up now for the chance to be crowned the ultimate PlayStation Plus Battlefield Hardline champion! Not a...

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Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines gets new Wailers Way labyrinth; contest starts today

Hello PlayStation Vita fans. On behalf of the Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines team, I am excited to announce some fun news for the game. First, let’s kick things off with the in-game contest we are calling Wailers Way. Starting today, 28th May, and running until 10th June, there will be a newly named labyrinth called “Wailers Way”, which is a special area where the goal is to kill as many Oni as possible and to reach a minimum specified score. If you...

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Ambitious fantasy MMO Wander gets new trailer & release date

Greetings, amigos! This is Crystal here coming at you from not-so-sunny Melbourne, Australia to bring you the latest Wander update. The first bit of exciting news is (drumroll…) our release date! Those of you who are overcome with desire to explore the lush forests, beaches and ocean of Wander will be thrilled to know that come 5th June in Asia and Europe, you can! Next up is something we’re all pretty excited about, and that is our newest trailer!...

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New The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited trailer and launch day details

We’re excited to welcome PS4 players to The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited in just two weeks. When we began development of the console version of the game, we knew we wanted it to feel like it was developed for the PS4, not just another port. With integrated voice chat, a completely redesigned UI, full PSN connectivity and controller support, PS4 players should feel right at home in Tamriel. Today, we’d like to share some details (and some...

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Free OlliOlli2 update adds new local multiplayer modes today

Hello PlayStation! It’s been an amazing few months since we launched OlliOlli2 on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, not least with the release of Not A Hero which will be coming to PlayStation soon! We’ve been inundated with thousands of tweets, comments, and even a couple of REAL fanmail letters. To cap it all off, OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood has been downloaded well over 2 million times! As a big THANKS, we have one massive, sexy, bodacious update...

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10 essential tips for success in Nom Nom Galaxy on PS4

We’ve seen a lot of people enjoying Nom Nom Galaxy since its launch on PS4 earlier this month so we thought we’d share a few of our tastiest top tips. For those new to the title, hopefully it shows a little more of what the game is all about! As one of SoupCo’s loyal Astroworkers you’ll help to expand its soup empire across the whole galaxy by harvesting a planet’s ingredients and wildlife to make delicious soup! Two Astroworkers can play together...

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Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes leads June’s PlayStation Plus line-up

Yes, it’s that time of the month again. A fresh batch of new PlayStation Plus games are coming your way in just seven days from now, so if you haven’t already done so make sure you pick up all of May’s goodies before they disappear! Let’s crack on with the great games coming your way this June…… Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes (PS4) First up this month, we’re excited to offer Hideo Kojima’s brilliant Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. Imagine classic...

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New on PlayStation Store: Ultra Street Fighter IV, Magicka 2, The Escapists, more

It’s time to get reacquainted with your plinks and option selects – Ultra Street Fighter IV lands on PS4 this week, featuring the definitive character roster and over 100 costumes. Dust off your pads and sticks and get stuck in. Also available this week, co-op wizard action Magicka 2 casts its spell on PS4 and The Escapists tasks you with busting out of prison. Finally, don’t forget to check out this week’s discounts that include Resogun and CounterSpy,...

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