News | Sony is experimenting with 'Game Trials' feature on PlayStation 5
Sony is experimenting with a new 'Game Trials' option on PlayStation 5.
This basically means that players can try out a PS5 game for free before potentially purchasing the game. So, in fact, it’s about demos, but instead of a specific area, you can try the entire game for a certain period of time. That time expires as soon as the download of the trial is turned on, and not as soon as you start playing. The download of the game is therefore part of the maximum playing time.
For now, Game Trials are only available in the UK and include Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Death Stranding: Director’s Cut. The latter game has a maximum time of six hours, and Sackboy a maximum time of five hours.
All progress made and Trophies from the Trails versions will be carried over to the final game if one decides to purchase the game. Apparently the Trials disappear again on October 28th. It is not known whether they will also be available in the Netherlands.
News | Naughty Dog Unveils New The Last of Us 2 Content on Sunday
Naughty Dog plans to unveil new content for The Last of Us: Part 2 this Sunday.
Naughty Dog’s Joshua Bradley reports this in an article on PlayStation Blog, which also reveals new merchandise for the The Last of Us franchise.
The unveiling of new content for the acclaimed game will take place this Sunday at 6:00 PM Dutch time. It’s Sunday ‘The Last of Us Day’, which celebrates the existence of the franchise. The unveiling should in any case be seen via TheLastofUs.com/TLOUDay.
The content is not yet known, but fans are finally hoping to see some of the game’s promised multiplayer, Factions. Rumor has it that this has now become a standalone multiplayer game
News | Iron Harvest is coming to consoles by the end of this year
The real-time strategy game Iron Harvest will be released sometime later this year on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox One.
As announced by developer King Art Games . The game was released on PC in September last year. The console version has all the updates and downloadable content released for the PC version. This includes the recently released Operation Eagle expansion.
People who have backed Iron Harvest on Kickstarter can now still customize their platform of choice at no additional cost.
Iron Harvest is set in an alternate reality in 1920 after World War I. Players control and deploy different types of troops to defeat the enemy and complete missions. There are about thirty different types of troops, from infantry to giant machines. Furthermore, there are three factions within the game that each have three heroes to choose from. Each hero has his or her own qualities that offer different tactical options. The game has a single player and multiplayer mode.
News | Sony wants to see cross-play in more PlayStation games
Sony plans to return cross-play in more PlayStation games.
This is reported by PlayStation director Jim Ryan in an interview with Axios. “We support and encourage cross-play.” He then went on to mention some games where cross-play works, such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft and Rocket League. “The number of games (that support that) will continue to grow.”
The way Sony seems to embrace cross-play today is a big difference from a few years ago. It was the last company to release consoles that gave in to the demand from developers and gamers to allow cross-play. A document released during the Apple-Epic lawsuit describes how Sony wants to see money from developers and publishers who allow cross-play in their PlayStation games when in-game purchases are made by less than 85 percent of its players.
News | Ratchet and Clank Costumes for Sackboy: A Big Adventure Revealed
Costumes and emotes based on Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart have come to Sackboy: A Big Adventure.
Sony has announced this via Twitter. The costumes and emotes are available to download from PlayStation Store starting today and are of course in the era of the release of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, also out today. The costumes can be seen below.
Prepare for epic intergalactic adventures as Ratchet, Clank and Rivet costumes and emotes come to Sackboy: A Big Adventure
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 9, 2021
Download from PS Store on 11th June. pic.twitter.com/g7k7lxMWIn
For this graphic beauty, you really want to buy a PlayStation 5. But this crazy journey through dimensions will also delight young and old with a very diverse arsenal of weapons, fun gadgets and a lot of endearing characters.”
Hardware | PS4 making a lot of noise? This is how you clean it
Do you notice that the PS4 makes a lot of noise while playing? Or is the console no longer working properly? Then you can do two things: sell it or open it once and clean it well inside. There is a good chance that the problem will disappear.
This article explains how to properly open the PlayStation 4 and what you need to know about cleaning. Fortunately, it is not all that difficult, so this job can be done within an hour. Make sure you have the right materials at home and then follow the steps below.
Supplies:
- Compressed air
- Cotton swabs or a (soft) toothbrush
- Possibly isopropyl alcohol if you do a thorough cleaning
- A dry cloth
Philips screwdriver
T8 or T9 Torx screwdriver (for the first PS4 model)
Opening and cleaning PS4
Before we begin, it’s a good idea to make sure the PlayStation 4 (whatever model you have) is actually turned off before unplugging it. This prevents possible damage because a game or app was still open or an external hard drive was connected.
Then clean the openings with some compressed air, about six inches away, such as all USB ports on the front and back. With a cotton swab or clean toothbrush, whether or not dipped in isopropyl alcohol, you can make short work of the stubborn dirt that may be present.
Now it’s time to open up the PlayStation 4 itself. For the old model you need a T8 or T9 Torx screwdriver for that; the top of the Pro and Slim, however, click right off. Clean the inside of the cover with a dry cloth. Now press the center of the fan with your finger and hold it well. Blow the fan clean, at an appropriate distance, with short gusts of wind from the compressed air canister. Do not run the fan as this can cause problems such as a short circuit.
Now use both screwdrivers to loosen the rear part. The metal plate must also be removed. You do that with the Torx screwdrivers. After removing the plate, use the compressed air again (keep the distance) to blow everything clean. You can also use the toothbrush for stubborn dirt, possibly with the help of isopropyl alcohol. You can also use a cotton swab to hold the fan in place so that it doesn’t move when you use compressed air.
After blowing clean, the console should be left alone for about half an hour. After that half hour you can put all the parts back. So keep the screws handy and put them in a place where you can easily find them.
News | The weapons and moves in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
Sony has released a new trailer for PlayStation 5 game Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart that focuses on the weapons and moves from the game.
Weapons such as the Buzz Blades, the Blackhole Storm and Negatron Collider are reviewed. Varied weapons have always been a staple of the franchise, and it doesn’t seem to be any different in Rift Apart. In addition, Ratchet is more flexible and faster than ever thanks to several new moves, including the Phantom Dash.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart will be released on June 11 for PlayStation 5. It was recently announced that development of the game has been completed. In the game, cracks in dimensions have been opened all over the universe, which Ratchet and Clank can jump in to quickly get into different environments. Due to the SSD disk in the PlayStation 5, there are hardly any loading times.
News | Watch the State of Play tonight at 23:00
Expect more Ratchet & Clank gameplay and updates on two indie games
The State of Play will be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch on Thursday at 11 p.m. Dutch time.
The broadcast lasts about half an hour and provides updates and more details about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and two indie games. According to Sony, we can expect more than fifteen minutes of new gameplay from the new PS5 exclusive.
The announcement of the State of Play was accompanied by a new trailer for Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart, featuring the new character Rivet.
News | Sony shuts down outdated web version of PlayStation Store
Sony has quietly taken the old web version of the PlayStation Store offline.
The outdated web version of the PlayStation Store mainly sold games for the PlayStation 3, Vita and PSP, but has now been taken offline.
Last October, a renewed web store was launched by Sony, where games for the aforementioned platforms were no longer available. Until recently, however, the old version could still be used. However, the URL of the old store now sends visitors directly to the renewed webshop.
The PlayStation Store debuted in 2006 with the launch of the PlayStation 3. A similar variant appeared on the PlayStation Portable via a software update in 2008 and with the launch of the PlayStation Vita in 2011.
News | 'Sony will close PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3, Vita and PSP this summer'
Sony will close digital stores on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable this summer. Sources from The Gamer report this.
The PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 would both close on July 2, and the Vita on August 27. From that moment on it would no longer be possible to make digital purchases in the store.
It is still unclear whether it will continue to be possible to download purchased games and DLC again. Sony will probably give more clarity about this at the end of this month, when the official announcement is made, according to The Gamer.
The PlayStation Store debuted in 2006 with the launch of the PlayStation 3. A similar variant appeared on the PlayStation Portable via a software update in 2008 and with the launch of the PlayStation Vita in 2011.