The PlayStation weekly wrap-up

It’s that time of year again; as the rest of Europe basks in a heatwave and London is covered in its usual grey clouds (we’re not bitter, honest), the PlayStation Store Summer Sale gets underway and brings a ray of sunshine to all of our gaming lives. Of course, the gaming industry doesn’t take summer holidays and there’s been plenty of news this week, so read on for our round-up of what’s been happening – then jump into the comments section below...

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Metrico+ arrives on PS4 this August

Metrico+ is done! We’ve waited a long time before posting anything again on the PlayStation Blog, because we wanted to come back with some big news. We finished Metrico+ last week, so we’re finally back here on the PlayStation Blog to proudly present a release date to you! Metrico+ will launch the 23rd of August. We made a new trailer that shows all the different worlds that you can explore in Metrico+: Discount for owners of the original Metrico Metrico+...

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The story behind Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness

Greetings, doods! Chris, here, from NIS America to give you some more exclusive information on Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness, due to launch on 13 September as both a physical and digital release for PS4 and PS Vita. For those unfamiliar with the game, check out our previous blog post back in April or visit our official website. Mandatory Happiness? The antagonist of the game, a hacker who goes by the name Alpha, is brand-new to the Psycho-Pass...

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New Paragon Hero reveal: The Fey

Hey PlayStation Nation! We’d like to introduce you to the latest Hero for our MOBA Paragon. We call this Support Caster … The Fey. Get your first look at The Fey below. You’ll be able to play The Fey as part of our update on Tuesday, 2 August. The TL;DR on The Fey is that she is a Support Caster (Energy Damage; Growth, Intellect) who uses nature’s power in Agora to specialize in crowd control and harasses you in lane. Her Untamed Growth ability throws out an explosive plant that does AOE damage over time. Her Bramble Patch creates a line of thorny...

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Farming Simulator 17 debuts a brand new gameplay trailer

We’re really happy to show off our new trailer, From Seeds to Harvest, which is the first in a new series of in-engine Farming Simulator 17 gameplay videos. For those who are unfamiliar, Farming Simulator allows you to take on the role of a modern day farmer with hundreds of acres of agricultural freedom. Farming Simulator’s unique and all-encompassing farming experience is loved by players all around the world. While the game is a deep and complex...

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Tricky Towers brings frenetic multiplayer action to PS4 on 2nd August

Hi everyone, Niels from WeirdBeard here. We have some exciting news! Tricky Towers will be released on PS4 on 2nd August, and to celebrate we’ll be doing a livestream to show you all the game and answer any burning questions you might have. We’ve been quite busy over the last year both developing and showing Tricky Towers off at events around the world. We’ve had a great response from players – we really enjoy engaging with gamers and being able to talk about the game and the work that has gone into it. Livestreaming seems like a natural step for...

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Tricky Towers and Rebel Galaxy are coming to PlayStation Plus in August

Hello everyone, and welcome to your PlayStation Plus monthly games update for August. This month we look to satisfy your inner space pirate while exploring the depths of space, and let you battle it out with friends in a hilariously frenzied tower builder. First up is Tricky Towers, a new title from WeirdBeard Games. This physics-based action puzzler is at its best when you’re competing against friends, with local and online multiplayer for two to four players. As you compete to build your own precarious tower, rivalries will come to the surface...

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The PlayStation Store Summer Sale

That time of year has arrived once more… the PlayStation Store Summer Sale has begun! Our four-week Summer Sale sees a huge selection of amazing titles available on offer across PS4, PS3 and PS Vita. You can save up to 60% on selected titles during the four weeks of the sale, however some games will only be available in the sale for a limited time only, so don’t miss out. With top titles such as FIFA 16, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Just Cause 3, Far Cry Primal, The Heavy Rain™ & BEYOND: Two Souls™ Collection and many many more, you’re sure to...

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How Headlander’s incredible synth score was created

I was an impressionable six year old out camping when I first heard Vangelis. Some family friends brought a tape of a radio show called ‘Hearts of Space’, and ‘To the Unknown Man’ was playing. Instead of sleeping, I found myself staring up at the stars with my imagination going wild. That music was the catalyst for an insatiable appetite for electronic music during my childhood. I was a rabid fan of Isao Tomita, Wendy Carlos, Vangelis, Tangerine...

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New on PlayStation Store: Fallout 4 Vault-Tec Workshop DLC, Hyper Light Drifter, Retro City Rampage, more

There’s plenty of new content this week to keep aspiring builders busy: Fallout 4 gets its long-awaited Vault-Tec Workshop DLC, while Minecraft fans can fight it out in Battle Map Pack 2 before taking on episode seven of Story Mode. And of course, there are plenty of new titles to keep you busy, including Hyper Light Drifter, Retro City Rampage, and your chance to try out EA Sports NHL 17 free of charge. Here’s the full list: Out this week Headlander 26th...

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PS4 system software beta – sign up now

The next PS4 system software update is approaching and once again we would like you to test the new features making their way to your PS4. Starting today you can sign up to be a PS4 beta tester by clicking here. The system software beta trial will kick off next month and, if you’re chosen to take part, you’ll receive an email with instructions on downloading the update. In order to sign up, you’ll need a PS4 console with an internet connection and a master PlayStation Network account. We’ll share more details on which features you’ll be able to...

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PES 2017 – FC Barcelona partnership unveiled, plus all-new trailer

Some big news today from the PES 2017 camp: we’re proud to announce a premium partnership with one of the greatest teams on the planet, FC Barcelona. To celebrate, I’ve brought some cool bits and pieces to share with you. To begin with, there’s a brand new PES 2017 trailer showcasing the Catalan giants represented ever so faithfully in the game, with our Team and Player ID systems perfectly reflecting their playing style. The trailer shows them...

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