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  • PS4 System Update 7.0 brings Remote Play for all Android devices

    PS4 System Update 7.0 brings Remote Play for all Android devices

    Sony is prepping the launch of the new PS4 System Software update version 7.0 later this week. As expected, the new update will bring several changes to the platform, however, the most notable among them is the official rollout of Remote Play for Android devices.

    With the new update, gamers will be able to stream games from the console directly to their Android smartphone or tablet. Therefore, any Android device running Android 5.0 or later will allow PS4 owners to transmit audio and video from their console. All you’ll need to do is download the PS4 Remote Play app from the Play Store and follow the instructions to create the link.

    “For those who want to stream select PS4 games on mobile devices, Remote Play can now be used on smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher. Just download the PS4 Remote Play App from the Google Play store to use the feature,” Sony explained in a blog post.

    Not to mention, the Remote Play App has been updated for iPhone or iPad users, so they now can display the controller at all times, as well as lock the screen orientation.

    Elsewhere, Sony has also added the ability to use your DualShock 4 controller via Bluetooth on iOS, Mac, and Android devices.

    “Also, players will be able to use their DualShock 4 wireless controllers via Bluetooth for Remote Play on an Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All you need to do is update to Android 10, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or macOS Catalina (releasing in October) to use this feature,” Sony further added in the blog post.

    Apart from Remote Play, Sony has also enhanced the ‘Party’ feature on PS4 with the new update. From now on, you can play alongside sixteen as opposed to just eight friends. Besides, there’s been an improvement in Network connectivity as well as audio quality. Also, there’s now accessibility support in the form of chat transcription in the United States.

    Finally, Sony recommends that gamers should use a PS4 system with a wired connection via a LAN cable.

  • Spider Man PS4 ‘Game of the Year Edition’ leaked

    Spider Man PS4 ‘Game of the Year Edition’ leaked

    It appears last year’s PS4-exclusive blockbuster Spider will get a Game of the Year edition. The GOTY edition for Spider-Man will likely include the latest version of the game with three different DLC releases for the PS4, and presumably for the PS5 as well. While Sony Interactive is yet to acknowledge such a product officially, many believe one is on the cards. Now, it appears Amazon UK might’ve accidentally leaked Marvel’s Spider-Man Game of the Year edition for the PS4.

    While the listing doesn’t reveal any concrete details, but it does suggest one is on the horizon. Leaks via retail listings generally lack credibility, though something leaked on Amazon usually turns out to be a real product. Of course, Amazon UK has removed the listing, but what goes up on the internet, stays on the internet. That said, just like any leak, we’ll take this information with a pinch of salt.

    In any case, Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PS4 is one of the best open-world games out there. Insomniac Games has intricately crafted a fantastic story that hardcore comic books fans have come to appreciate. The PS4- the exclusive title was the Insomniac’s most successful game, reportedly selling 13.2 million copies worldwide. Given the game’s enormous success, it’s apparent Sony and Insomniac might pair up for a Spider-Man sequel on the PlayStation 5.

    In other related news, Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced the acquisition of Insomniac Games, developer of last year’s Spider-Man game. The latest acquisition brings Sony Worldwide Studios to a total of 14 game development studios.

    Insomniac Games was founded in 1994 and has largely remained an independent studio for around 25 years. They’ve worked with big-name companies like Sony and Microsoft on several projects. Besides, Insomniac has also worked with Oculus on several VR games. They’ve also developed the yet-to-be-released VR game ‘Stormland’, currently announced as an Oculus exclusive.

  • iOS 13 to bring wireless support for PS4 and Xbox One controllers

    iOS 13 to bring wireless support for PS4 and Xbox One controllers

    Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 13 and iPadOS will get support for Sony’s DualShock 4 and Bluetooth-equipped Xbox One controllers.

    Hence, with the rollout of iOS 13, your iPhone or iPad will essentially transform into a portable PS4 or Xbox One. Users will come across all of the standard PS4 or Xbox One related controls. Besides, they will also get full access to the console’s dashboard, user profiles, as well as their respective Stores. Not to mention, players can also access the iOS microphone to talk to other gamers in a party or through game chat.

    Elsewhere, Apple soon plans to launch its own gaming subscription service called Apple Arcade. The service aims to offer access to over 100 new and exclusive games to play across multiple platforms. Users can play these games on demand for a monthly subscription fee.

    Apple Arcade will offer a large suite of games that players can download and play on their iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, as well as Mac laptop or desktop. Though unlike Google Stadia and Microsoft’s Project xCloud, Apple’s upcoming gaming service won’t offer gamers triple-A games over an internet connection. The reason being that Apple Arcade is primraily designed to work on iOS devices.

  • PlayStation 4 sales crosses 86.1 million units in five years

    PlayStation 4 sales crosses 86.1 million units in five years

    Sony has offically announced that over 86.1 million units of the PS4 have been sold till today. In a blog post celebrating PlayStation 4’s fifth anniversarry, Sony announced this monumental figure since the console’s launch back on November 15, 2013.

    Besides, Sony also revealed that the platform has sold over 777.9 million copies of software till date. The company also shared top five selling games on the PS4. These inlcude the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, FIFA 18, FIFA 17, Call of Duty; Black Ops 3, and Call of Duty: WW2.

    “It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since the launch of PlayStation 4. In that time, we’ve sold more than 86.1 Million hardware units, in addition to over 777.9 Million software units worldwide. We are so grateful to all the fans who have helped us come this far — it truly is an amazing time to be a part of the PlayStation family, and we thank you for your continued support,” wrote Eric Lempel Senior Vice President, PlayStation Worldwide Marketing, SIE in the blog post.

    In addition, the blog post also revealed best-selling colors for the DualShock 4 Controller. Apart from the standard black, Steel Black was the top selling color for the DualShock 4. While rounding up the top five spots were blue, red, white, and camouflage color variants.

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    Finally, the company also confirmed in the post that the new PS4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 bundle will be released on November 27 for $299.99. The bundle will include the standard Jet Black 1TB PlayStation 4 console and a physical retail disc of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

    The PlayStation 4 has surpassed its predecssor, the PlayStation 3, which sold nearly 83.8 million units. As successful as the PS4 and PS3 have been, the PlayStation 2 did even better, selling more than 150 million units during the course of its lifetime.