The PS4 is actually the ideal gaming pc, according to Epic Games

That comment we heard since the first presentation of the PS4 already more often, but then especially if suggestion that was aroused by the employees of Sony itself. More interesting is it to hear how the developers of games that are experiencing now, as for example the American Epic Games.

The name Epic Games is no stranger for most gaming enthusiasts. The company from North Carolina already brought us classics like Unreal and the three titles from the Gears Of War series. Epic Games is also the mastermind behind the Unreal Engine 4, which we saw last week a stunning taste. That engine is made especially for the next generation consoles, including the PlayStation 4. For that matter it is even interesting to hear how Epic Games exactly against the PS4.

"The PS4 offers unprecedented possibilities"

Recently told Epic Games ' Mark Rein vice president there for some more about it. So he found it a good choice for the PS4 to components from high end PC's use. In addition, more features, especially the memory that sixteen times the size of that of the PlayStation3. Thus pursues the even a large part of the PC's past, which will soon make the unimaginable possible should go on the PlayStation 4.

According to Rein is the not only the hardware that the PS4 is going to make a success, but especially the user-friendliness. Exactly in that combination is what according to him what the PS4 will make the perfect game pc. Because it must be not only technically possible to deliver high performance, the threshold should be low for the gamer. It should be easy and fun to start with a new game, where you have many extra features, for example, on the social field. Exactly where the PS4 on bet and if we are to believe the new Xbox will Clean virtually the same course. data-text

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"Still a PS4-event for the E3 ″

After the launch event of the PS4 last February was the expectation that we for more great news at least would have to wait until the E3 in June. According to a source of the website PCMag.com we can, however, already this month or the beginning of may in any case on more news.

Last week there were during the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco already some more technical details revealed and it looks like Sony the buzz around the PlayStation 4 in run-up to E3 wants to stir up further. Perhaps this race by Microsoft, because according to the hearsay that this month with an event around the new Xbox.

Of course, this is just another rumor but admit, it keeps us all busy until we finally on the new PS4. We do like to stay even more exciting. In an interview with The Sun would Andrew House, Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, namely more have released about the release date and the final price of the PlayStation 4. That would come out in October in the UK and worldwide

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Developers welcome the PS4

Recently left Epic Games already know that they saw as the ideal the PlayStation 4 gaming pc. That was definitely a compliment and now we hear also of other developers that it makes it much easier to make games for the PS4.

Those words came from Yannis Mallat, CEO is at Ubisoft Montreal. That game studio we know among other things of Assassin's Creed and the Tom Clancy games. In an interview with the website CVG he said the radical change from Sony with the PS4. Because the console actually is built with high quality components from a pc, does this work for the developers much easier.

No Japanese scribbling more

In order to clarify that he told an anecdote about the period that Ubisoft Montreal was worked on Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time. They had just won a good programmer, which is now still is part of the team responsible for Assassin's Creed. One day saw a black booklet with all Mallat Japanese characters on the Office of the programmer are and asked what it was. It turned out supported documentation for programming on PS2.

When the PlayStation 3 appeared there was not much has changed in that respect for the developers, at the most that it had become even more complex. Mallat told therefore pleased when he discovered that the structure of the PS4 much resembled that of the high-end PC's where they Watch Dogs and their development initially for games like Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag on started.

Also Killzone developer content

Further also left Guerilla Games recently already know to be happy with the PS4, which do not suffer from performance bottlenecks will have. So it was on the PS3 available memory still sometimes a problem, but will this by huge memory of the PlayStation 4 no longer for. The approach of Sony to developers actively involved in designing the new console seems to have shed its fruits. data-text

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The Workshop engaged in FPS for the PS4?

Although Sorcery a PS3 game was that very nice used managed to making PlayStation Move, it was not a game that broke all sales records. The Fanciers who knew to appreciate this game now have an additional reason to look out for the PlayStation 4. Developer The Workshop shows to be busy with a title for the new console.

On the developer's website is clear reading:

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Sony has learned from his errors

The PlayStation 3 has enough criticism, Sony has learned from it. That well-known Michael Denny, Vice President of Sony Worldwide Studios Europe during an interview with the website Edge. A remarkably candid confession, because so often we hear this kind of high bosses admit their mistakes. It would mean that the PlayStation 4 a new direction?

It sure sounds like it, because while Microsoft are tight lipped over a new console, Sony is increasingly open and transparent approach. Forward, we know still no release date or price, but ever more told about the philosophy behind the PS4. There is not hard done about the errors with the PS3 are made and Denny explains how that will soon be on the PS4 will be better. A refreshing approach, which hopefully will lead to a better console.

A long way

In the interview is Denny five years back in time, when the first steps for the PlayStation 4. The PlayStation 3 was just out and after a difficult start it became clear where the problems lay. A high purchase price and a challenging system for developers to work with were the main. That feedback was picked up to take with you in the development of the PlayStation 4, all of course at that time could there be beware.

The PS4 should be affordable

That led among other things to the decision to place the PS4 to go as a souped-up pc, which make it easier for developers to create games had to go to crazy. Also the price is something extra. Denny would like to mention any concrete numbers, but notes, however, that the console should be available for games in the broadest sense of the word. If accessibility is so important, is a high price as at the PS3 so not obvious.

Release date PS4 is already fixed

After the launch event of the PS4 last February there was quite a bit of criticism that the console itself was not to see. Denny understands that, but stresses once more that they initially wanted the focus are on the inside of the unit, because it there finally is really about. Though he wanted to tell you that we're going to see the design look great and not will be disappointed. Finally, he also let know that there is already a release date it is established and that we can expect that coming time. data-text

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Sony is going to score with the PS4 during the Champions League final?

On the internet have Sony no trouble to do to draw attention to the PS4, news and rumors complement each other here after all at breakneck speed on. But how to get to now that general public that more in front of the television than at the computer? With oily advertising during a major sporting event of course!

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe made this week then also known that it with the first television advertising of the PlayStation 4 will come during the final of the Champions League. This will be held on 25 may in London's Wembley Stadium. The participants in this final will be known next week, as the semifinals of the champion's League are played.

This notice is a follow-up to the renewed contract between Sony and the UEFA, that now will run at least until 2015. The PlayStation and the Champions League are connected to each other for years. So was the late 1990s, even though the first PlayStation in this way brought to the attention of the public.

How exactly will the advertising is not yet known, so that could still go either way. We may be disappointed with the simple statement that the final Commission is made possible by the PlayStation 4. If Sony really turns out, on the other hand, would just be that finally we will have the final around how the console itself is actually. On the other hand it doesn't seem very likely that a European sporting event is chosen. Outside of our continent will help little to the final of the Champions League.

The advertisements of the PlayStation 3 during Champions League

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Lords Of The Fallen: PS4-titel van de producer van The Witcher

While we still look forward to part 3 from the RPG-series of The Witcher, has announced to be busy with a Tomasz Gop game for next generation consoles. Gop was as senior producer associated with the first two parts of the The Witcher and is now working so to a new title for the PS4.

The fresh publicized game carries the title Lords Of The Fallen and will not only appear on the PlayStation4, but also on pc and the new Xbox. Gop works at this project together with developer Deck 13 you may know from adventure games like Ankh, Jack Keane and Venetica. Publisher City Interactive Games, which thanks to the Sniper-series what is better known.

Lords Of The Fallen has been around since 2011 in development and will be available in 2014 for the PS4. According to Gop becomes a challenging RPG, characterized by an advanced combat system. He gets the comparison to in terms of difficulty with a game like Dark Souls. A walk through an area and beat a dozen enemies can so take an hour of your time.

That sounds indeed challenging and Gop calls it a hardcore game. In doing so, the player the opportunity to upgrade his character in different ways. So knows the game called a skill tree, keeping your skills step by step and further develops according to certain paths. Also, the game about a system with action skills and classes, such as that for example is the case with Borderlands.

The influences that Gop calls his not the least and therefore also create quite a few expectations. Let's hope that those with Lords Of The Fallen be fulfilled because a spicy RPG certainly wouldn't be wrong on the PS4. data-text

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More images and info on the Dualshock 4

With the arrival of the PlayStation 4, Sony has also announced a new controller: the Dualshock 4. During the presentation of the PS4 we saw the controller already here and now has a Sony a movie (see below) brought out with more pictures and information.

To the Word are the developers who have helped to bring the new controller. There is first of all the input possibilities mentioned that many gaming experience on the PS4. It is also much queried the developers of games. Give their desires in the long run the best insight what you need exactly as gamer while playing. Sony has therefore grateful used that input and says so to have come to a new revolutionary controller.

That you are going to find in every detail of the Dualshock 4 because according to Sony is about absolutely everything considered. By the way the analog sticks in your hand to the sensitivity of the triggers, everything has been extensively examined. There are quite a few new features added, without the actual feel of the controller to change.

Striking features

The multifunction light bar on the front of the controller jumps for that matter directly in the eye. In this way, this used to movements of the controller to follow and does the PS4 also active something with that information. Marks the console, for example, that you and your game buddy of place are swapped, then the image distribution there also custom.

Another much-discussed aspect is the new touchpad that on the Dual Shock 4. We should still see the final application, but it is likely that games are a kind of swipe feature in the control will go to get. There is also another speaker added that should deepen your personal gaming experience. These sounds will truly be a supplement on the sound you hear from your television.

The social side of gaming where the PS4 so high on bet is of course represented by the Share button on the Dualshock 4. These do you use to instantly moments from your gaming session and then easy to share via social media.

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