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<![CDATA[eu.playstation.com | News]]> http://eu.playstation.com ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe <![CDATA[Game On]]> http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item623332/Game-On/?site_locale=en_ZA Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0100 http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item623332/Game-On/?site_locale=en_ZA 2013-06-17T10:00:00Z 2013-06-18T15:50:15Z http://za.playstation.com/gameon/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=623332 What you may have missed: Catch up with all the latest announcements, including how much PlayStation 4 will cost, at <a href="http://e3.eu.playstation.com" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/e3</a> where you can relive our press conference from E3 2013. All last week PlayStation streamed live game demos, never-before-seen live gameplay footage and interviews. We've collected all the presentations in one convenient place for your viewing pleasure. <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/06/12/e3-2013-all-the-live-presentations-ps4-demos-interviews/" target="_blank">Watch them on PlayStation.Blog</a>. If you're as excited as we are about PS4, you have to check out <a href="http://uk.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item583705/Everything-we-know-about-PS4/" target="_blank">everything we know about the new system</a>. The Tweet on the Street: These Tweets from in and around the games industry are starting conversations on Twitter. Why not add your voice to the debate? <ul> <li>"<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23thelastofus&src=hash" target="_blank">#TheLastOfUs</a> is available now. Play it and let us know what you think! Woohoo!" - <a href="https://twitter.com/ermonacelli/status/345440241169088513" target="_blank">Eric Monacelli</a>, marketing manager and video producer at Naughty Dog</li> <li>"The Last of Us is just jaw-dropping. So highly recommend." - <a href="https://twitter.com/leighalexander/status/344941993635483649" target="_blank">Leigh Alexander</a>, gaming journalist.</li> <li>"Here is our Metal Gear Rising custom PS3 made by <a href="https://twitter.com/jriquelme" target="_blank">@jriquelme</a> - enjoy <a href="https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN" target="_blank">@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/konami" target="_blank">@Konami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/amboyes/status/345330488145240064/photo/1" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/2AYUwLOG3R</a>" - <a href="https://twitter.com/amboyes/status/345330488145240064" target="_blank">Adam Boyes</a>, VP publisher and developer relations at Sony Computer Entertainment America</li> </ul> Last week there was only one question we could ask: what E3 announcement impressed or amazed you the most? Here's what you Tweeted in response: <ul> <li>"While the trailers for FFXV and KH3 were a dream come true, it was the no DRM and low price that made E3 for me. Great job!" - Choerilos</li> <li>"Knack! Can't wait! Perhaps you guys should rename yourselves to Cerny Entertainment Europe" - Clert</li> <li>"<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23destiny&src=hash" target="_blank">#Destiny</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ps4&src=hash" target="_blank">#PS4</a> looks awesome, can't wait to start my journey #WishingTimeWouldFly" - ArsenalGamer70</li> </ul> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayStationEU" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> Caption This While we continue jumping up and down in our chairs with all the PS4 excitement, why don't you get into the spirit of things and caption this shot taken from <a href="http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/" target="_blank">officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk</a>: Head over to our official Facebook page at <a href="facebook.com/SonyPlayStation" target="_blank">facebook.com/SonyPlayStation</a> and leave your caption in the comments section. Make sure it's funny, clean and safe to print. The best captions will feature in next week's Game On. 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When the system was fully unveiled during E3, it was the first time many developers had seen the hardware. Even PS4 system architect Mark Cerny deliberately held off getting a sneak peek: "The team had been offering to show me what PS4 looks like, even from early prototypes. I decided I wanted to wait and see it along with the rest of the world!" Top tweet: "The new #ps4 is beautiful, can't wait to get my hands on it! pic.twitter.com/GuPYS8MC5d" – BeckCuthbertX PS4 wants to put your experiences first From its SHARE button to its support for used games, PS4 is already pleasing crowds before its Christmas 2013 launch. News of the competitive price turned the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena into an explosion of applause. Top quote: "You kept your word and stuck by your gamers, thank you and I will be buying at launch :)" – ohagan84 Indie developers are a big part of PlayStation To say that independent games will be important to the future of PlayStation is no idle claim. Our press conference saw indie PS4 games such as Don't Starve by Klei and Transistor by Supergiant Games rubbing shoulders with titles such as Destiny and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. On the show floor, games such as Counterspy, Hotline Miami and Hohokum also left showgoers happy, proving the PlayStation portfolio is not just for the Hollywood style blockbusters – grass roots gaming is sowing the seeds of great entertainment, too. Top quote: "I'm getting a PS4 just for the new Octodad game." – TinyBurninator Everybody loves The PlayRoom If there ever was a contender for sleeper hit at E3 2013, The PlayRoom could well be it. Unveiled during the show and using the PlayStation Camera, The PlayRoom is set to be pre-installed on every PS4 so you can play it straight out of the box. A runaway hit at the Sony Computer Entertainment booths, The PlayRoom had queues of people wanting to play peek-a-boo with cute little robots, create 3D toys for them to play with and indulge in a spot of Air Hockey. Innovative augmented reality for everyone, all via the power of PS4. Top quote: "The PlayRoom for PS4 looks amazing." – darianmarshal PlayStation 3 is still going strong While the torch for cutting-edge High Definition entertainment is being passed to PS4, there's still plenty of great gaming experiences to come on PS3. Booths hosting BEYOND: Two Souls and The Last of Us were constantly busy, and the innovation of games such as Puppeteer and Rain kept players coming back. With other show stealers including Batman: Arkham Origins and Diablo III on the way, PS3 is going to keep you glued to your DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for a long time to come. Top quote: "Very much looking forward to Puppeteer. Looks so different to anything else out there!" – xRiceyx Snake still has the ability to stop people in their tracks The Konami stand featured a massive cinema screen which showed off a variety of games from the developer's large catalogue, although one PS3 and PS4 title in particular brought any passers-by to an immediate standstill. A colossal nine-minute long trailer to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain gathered huge crowds similar to when Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty were revealed at previous E3 shows. Top quote: "Pretty geeked for the new Metal Gear now." – TheProphetLen PlayStation Vita is going from strength to strength PlayStation Vita wasn't lost in all the PS4 excitement either, as games such as Killzone: Mercenary and Tearaway walked away with the critics' acclaim. Coming down the portable pipeline are Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, The Walking Dead and Dragon's Crown among many other titles which excelled at E3 2013. It's going to be a great year for PS Vita. Top quote: "I got to play Tearaway today, and I am so damn charmed by it. It's adorable." – mariannemiller PS4 convincingly blurs the line between cut-scenes and in-game visuals When The Order: 1866 and The Dark Sorcerer tech demo were revealed, many were amazed that PS4 could create in-game graphics that resembled glossy cut-scenes. To prove it wasn't just smoke and mirrors, Quantic Dream held a live demonstration of The Dark Sorcerer on the show floor, manipulating the scenes from the comedic clip in real time and leaving witnesses slack jawed. Top quote: "The Dark Sorcerer was not only visually STUNNING but absolutely hysterical! Well done!!" – heatherwind PlayStation is the home of quality exclusives If games such as The Last of Us on PS3 and Killzone: Mercenary on PS Vita weren't indication enough, PS4 will feature nearly 40 exclusive experiences to enjoy. From the likes of inFAMOUS Second Son and #DRIVECLUB to an exclusive beta trial for The Elder Scrolls Online and Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag bonus missions, PS4 is the place to be for unique content – and we're just getting started... Top quote: "You have made the next generation. PS4 is amazing. You own me." – HRHQueeney Be sure to visit <a href="http://e3.eu.playstation.com/" target="_self">eu.playstation.com/e3</a> and PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/" target="_blank">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> to catch up on anything you missed from E3 2013 – and to stay up to date on all the latest and greatest PlayStation news. ps3,psvita playstation, ps, 3, 4, vita, ps3, ps4, psvita, game, games, e3, 2013, list, tearaway, dragon's, crown, beyond, two, 2, souls, rain, puppeteer, driveclub, drive, club, killzone, shadow, fall, exclusives, assassin's, creed, elder, scrolls, advert, beyond, two, souls, order, twitter, dark, sorcerer, metal, gear, solid, phantom, pain, diablo, batman, arkham, rain, playroom, indie, hotline, miami, don't, starve, blackgate, killzone, counterspy, hohokum, unique, xbox, one, mattrick http://za.playstation.com/media/C7NR26xA/161/E3Photo_1.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/5rcgkWRb/161/E3Photo_3.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/C7NR26xA/161/E3Photo_1.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/fhGpRx9b/161/PS4_09.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/afGovCbQ/161/DS-Screen-06.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/ytfadnIo/161/Puppeteer_SC_mv130508_E3_006.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/RhmyhDZt/161/driveclub4.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/SQzheotF/161/driveclub5.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/_2ea2_Mv/161/Puppeteer_SC_a31_030.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/i6N8qsBT/161/_bmUploads_2013-02-28_1567_Screen_010.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/5rcgkWRb/218/E3Photo_3.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/C7NR26xA/218/E3Photo_1.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/fhGpRx9b/218/PS4_09.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/afGovCbQ/218/DS-Screen-06.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/ytfadnIo/218/Puppeteer_SC_mv130508_E3_006.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/RhmyhDZt/218/driveclub4.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/SQzheotF/218/driveclub5.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/_2ea2_Mv/218/Puppeteer_SC_a31_030.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/i6N8qsBT/218/_bmUploads_2013-02-28_1567_Screen_010.jpg 623386 623194 <![CDATA[E3 2013: The best games of the show]]> http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item623016/E3-2013-The-best-games-of-the-show/?site_locale=en_ZA Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item623016/E3-2013-The-best-games-of-the-show/?site_locale=en_ZA 2013-06-14T12:00:00Z 2013-06-17T11:41:21Z http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item623016/E3-2013-The-best-games-of-the-show/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=623016 The best of PlayStation 4 The team at Guerrilla Games has let its imagination run riot with Killzone: Shadow Fall. The series has left the bleak wasteland of planet Helghan behind and set up base on Vekta, and the results are truly spectacular. On show at E3 was a lush woodland level, with Shadow Marshall Lucas Kellan stalking a number of highly intelligent Helghast troops. He has a key advantage: the new OWL, activated by swiping the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller's touch pad, which can launch shock attacks, a zipline or a shield. It'll prove crucial in this sprawling, ambitious and deeply satisfying PS4 launch game. #DRIVECLUB is another title that goes all out on the visual front, with a race set on the twisting country roads of the Scottish Highlands proving a refreshing change from traditional circuits. Evolution Studio's design director Paul Rustchynsky said that the team wanted to break away from what racing fans are used to. It's worked – combined with challenges that pop up during events to earn your team points and a thrilling driving model, #DRIVECLUB feels sensational. Ubisoft showed off a number of PS4 games, the highlights of which were Watch_Dogs and new game Tom Clancy's The Division. In a breathless demo, the former showed off its seamless gameplay, with master hacker Aiden Pearce able to speed through Chicago's streets and use his smartphone to distract the chasing police, bring down a chopper and cause a major blackout before slipping into the shadows. The latter places you in a post-apocalyptic world as part of an elite unit, with multiple players working together in an eye-catching New York City. From a city ravaged by a killer virus to one rocked by rioting in Thief, you play as Garrett, the contract fingersmith. Eidos Montreal showed off Garrett's hunt for the Heart of the Lion jewel, along with his Swoop ability for flitting between cover and the tools that'll help him avoid combat. Not that he can't fight, however – how you play is completely up to you. One of the games drawing the biggest queues at the show was Bungie's Destiny. A vast single-player story that can be joined at any time by friends, Bungie showed off an eerie, decaying mega-city called Old Russia. Ruthless beings known as the Fallen will provide stiff opposition in your quest to unravel the mystery of the Traveller, and public events let even more players join in tough, chaotic set piece battles against enemies such as the Devil Walker. The best of PlayStation 3 The latest game from Square Enix poses an intriguing question: how do you solve your own murder? That's the dilemma facing detective Ronan O'Conner, who begins Murdered: Soul Suspect by inspecting his own dead body. Being a ghost has its upsides – you can glide through walls, possess people to gain new information and find clues in the form of psychic imprints, although these are offset by the terrifying demons you'll face in the netherworld known as Dusk. Cheating doom is also the theme running through the brilliantly offbeat Puppeteer. Inspired by game director Gavin Moore's son, as well as his love of surreal Terry Gilliam movies, you play as Kutaro, bidding to escape the clutches of the evil Moon King. As well as roller coaster levels and Kutaro's magical head-swapping ability, Moore revealed that a second player can drop in and out of the fun at any time with a second controller. Fear of the unknown runs through Rain, the melancholy adventure from Japan Studio. As a young boy who can only be seen in the rain, you must fight off nightmarish creatures and save a girl in peril. At E3 the quest proved to be far from straightforward, as puddles and mud stuck to the boy's legs threatened to give him away. Jodie Holmes, the star of BEYOND: Two Souls played by Ellen Page, unveiled more of her past in a segment of the game called Somalia. On a CIA mission to track down a deadly warlord, Holmes befriends a boy willing to help her out and unleashes her spirit companion, Aiden, to devastating effect. The best of PlayStation Vita Shuhei Yoshida, president of SCE Worldwide Studios, suggested we try out Dragon's Crown on PS Vita, and within moments it was easy to see why. Featuring developer Vanillaware's sumptuous hand-drawn visuals, you'll command a party of four fantasy travellers through a series of dungeons. The twist is a combat system that modifies your attacks according to the position of the analog sticks. Shuffling onto PS Vita is the hit zombie game The Walking Dead, featuring an additional chapter called 400 Days. At E3, injured character Lee explored a seemingly abandoned house, discovering some harrowing answerphone messages in the process. It promises to be as touching and shocking as its graphic novel inspiration. Tearaway is the latest project from Media Molecule, and looked in rude health in LA. "We're determined to break the fourth wall in as many ways as we can," animation director Rex Crowle said, which means getting your fingers right into the game. Record players can be slowed down or sped up, papercraft objects can be created in-game and uploaded to the Tearaway website and then printed out and you'll use the rear touch pad to activate bounce pads. Be sure to visit <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/e3" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/e3</a> and PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com" target="_blank">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> to catch up on anything you missed from E3 2013. Did we miss anything out? Then let us know on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/PlayStationEU" target="_blank">twitter.com/PlayStationEU</a>. ps3,psvita playstation, ps, 3, 4, vita, ps3, ps4, psvita, game, games, e3, 2013, best, pick, list, tearaway, the, walking, dead, 400, days, dragon's, crown, beyond, two, 2, souls, rain, puppeteer, murdered, soul, suspect, destiny, thief, tom, clancy's, the, division, watchdogs, watch, dogs, driveclub, drive, club, killzone, shadow, fall http://za.playstation.com/media/8AeUBU_0/161/E32013_FeaturedImage.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/8zAprZm5/404/_bmUploads_2013-06-11_4342_20130610_KILLZONE4_E3TRAILER_FINAL_ProRes4444_SCEE_v02.flv http://za.playstation.com/media/WkdIZVrw/404/WD_E3%20CGI%20Trailer_PSN_UK.flv http://za.playstation.com/media/E33g8B57/404/Beyond_E3_2013_PEGI.flv 623016 623001 <![CDATA[Top Tips: The Last of Us]]> http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item620735/Top-Tips-The-Last-of-Us/?site_locale=en_ZA Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0100 http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item620735/Top-Tips-The-Last-of-Us/?site_locale=en_ZA 2013-06-14T10:00:00Z 2013-06-18T17:40:18Z http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item620735/Top-Tips-The-Last-of-Us/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=620735 If you've begun your journey through the post-pandemic wastelands of The Last of Us on PlayStation 3, then you'll know that keeping Joel and Ellie alive in the hostile world can be tough. With the hideous Infected lurking in every shadow and desperate human survivors watching your every move from within the derelict buildings, a little help and advice could mean the difference between life and death. So who better to ask for some top tips than game director, Bruce Straley? Check out our exclusive Top Tips video to see Bruce talking about the many uses of the humble brick, the best strategy for using bombs, and even how to have a few laughs with Ellie along the way. ps3 games, play, hints, tips, cheats, pro, expert, professional, guides, top, like, a, pro, walkthrough, tutorial, game, advice, inside, knowledge, handy, how, to, playing, the, hint, cheat, tip, what, do, guidelines, guideline, thelastofus, last, us, ps3 http://za.playstation.com/media/FAZCmysY/161/TopTips_The-LastOfUs.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/n9c05h-Q/404/TLofUs_TT_SP1305_15_EngNoSubs_B1_YT.flv 620735 620715 <![CDATA[E3 2013: PS3 delivers endless entertainment]]> http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item622586/E3-2013-PS3-delivers-endless-entertainment/?site_locale=en_ZA Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100 http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item622586/E3-2013-PS3-delivers-endless-entertainment/?site_locale=en_ZA 2013-06-13T17:00:00Z 2013-06-17T11:34:59Z http://za.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item622586/E3-2013-PS3-delivers-endless-entertainment/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=622586 E3 is the home of brilliant, cutting edge entertainment, so it's no surprise that PlayStation 3 served up a hefty slice of stunning High Definition gaming that had showgoers turning up in droves. These titles prove there's never been a better time to own a PS3. Could you be The Last of Us? Critically acclaimed and visually spectacular, The Last of Us asks: how far will you go to stay alive when survival is everything? Naughty Dog's survival action title drew some of the biggest crowds at E3, and it's easy to see why. Don't miss one of the best games of this generation when it launches on 14 Junes 2013 – exclusively to PS3. Step into the theatre of fantasy Kutaro has a big problem. An evil king has turned our hero into a wooden puppet and swallowed his head, and now only you can save him in this dark fairytale. Puppeteer's colourful, storybook style presentation stood out on the busy E3 show floor. Introducing you to Ying Yang, the ghostly flying cat who helps Kutaro, Puppeteer's E3 demo made great use of its imaginative, theatrical style. As the game's simulated audience gasped and cheered Kutaro's efforts, the players at E3 did the same as they played. One life, two souls Somalia was the setting for the BEYOND: Two Souls E3 demo, giving gamers a great way to experience both the moral complexity of Quantic Dream's new adventure as well as its intense, emotionally charged action. Taking control of the supernaturally powered Jodie Holmes, players joined the troubled heroine in a deadly assassination mission where not everything is what it seems. The Real Driving Simulator returns Racing stepped up a gear at E3 2013 with the arrival of Gran Turismo 6, which featured a roaring new game engine to match its shiny new visual exterior. With a flashy Nissan stand outside of the Los Angeles Convention Centre and rows of customised GT machines set up to play in the conference halls, GT6 took petrolheads for a spin, keeping its speedometer constantly high. Everyone wanted to get behind the wheel to test the realism of Gran Turismo 6, which sped away as one of the most exciting racing games at the show. Save the Lost Kingdom A fantastical world awaits you – summon all your courage for Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom. Step into a third person adventure as Hiro, a young explorer transported to a land under attack from a deadly robot army. Luckily you have 16 powerful Invizimals to battle this destructive menace. If you were lucky enough to play this at E3, you also had the chance to take away some Invizimals trading cards as well to start your collection... Fresh from the fight Free-to-play fighting hits PS3 so it's never been easier to get involved with one of the most popular beat 'em ups ever created. TEKKEN Revolution lets you choose from eight iconic characters to go toe to toe with, such as Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix. Then take on computer-controlled opponents or friends – online or locally – to see who's King of Iron Fist. At E3 2013, few other fighting games could stand up to its finely honed mix of streamlined, accessible moves and deep fighting system. Your enemies will define you Gotham City has never looked more intimidating than in Batman: Arkham Origins. With constant queues to try out the Dark Knight's latest game, WB Games Montreal captured the same brooding menace of previous titles in the Arkham series. Set several years before those smash hit games, Arkham Origins sees a young Batman learning to become a legendary hero. But that doesn't mean you don't get some cool new toys to play with – Detective Mode now lets you reconstruct crime scenes to discover new clues, and the Remote Claw gives you the chance to tie enemies together – and to objects – for perfect takedown opportunities. What's in store for the future Plenty of PlayStation Network titles on display at E3 had fans queuing up to play. Here are three of our favourites: <ul> <li>Rain – This haunting fairy tale adventure needs to be played by anyone who loved PlayStation classics ICO or Journey. Perfect use of classical composer Frédéric Chopin's Raindrop made for a wonderful and memorable oasis of calm on the noisy E3 show floor.</li> <li>Counterspy – Set during the Cold War, this visually unique arcade style shooter was one of the hidden gems of the show. Perform stealth based missions, pick off enemies and sabotage the superpowers looking to pitch the world into mutual nuclear destruction.</li> <li>Duck Tales – Life is like a hurricane at E3; still, there's always time for classic platform gameplay and Disney's Duck Tales remake fits the bill. Its High Definition makeover retains all the charm of the original, while its high flying high jinks made sure it wasn't just nostalgia that kept people coming back for more. </li> </ul> The hits keep coming on PlayStation 3, so make sure you stay up to date with <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps3" target="_self">eu.playstation.com/ps3</a> for more on these great games and future titles. ps3,psvita playstation, ps3, psn, network, events, pss, conference, scee, press, media, e3, cross, buy, play, batman, future, arkham, duck tales, rain, beyond, two, souls, counterspy, origins, puppeteer, last, us, gt, gran, turismo, gt6, invizimals, tekken, revolution, 3, iii, new, latest http://za.playstation.com/media/8lIM23IF/161/TheLastOfUs_FeaturedImage.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/E33g8B57/404/Beyond_E3_2013_PEGI.flv http://za.playstation.com/media/KrD1P92j/404/Invizimals%20E3%20Trailer_ENG.flv http://za.playstation.com/media/tkNAy8Cl/404/BAO_E3%20Gameplay%20Trlr_Sony_ENG.flv http://za.playstation.com/media/c9wh5aM0/404/Rain_May_story_trailer_PEGI.flv 622586 622536 <![CDATA[Hands on with EA SPORTS FIFA 14]]> http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item622542/Hands-on-with-EA-SPORTS-FIFA-14/?site_locale=en_ZA Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item622542/Hands-on-with-EA-SPORTS-FIFA-14/?site_locale=en_ZA 2013-06-13T12:00:00Z 2013-06-17T11:35:51Z http://za.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item622542/Hands-on-with-EA-SPORTS-FIFA-14/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=622542 The first thing you'll notice about EA SPORTS FIFA 14 when you see it running on PS4 is just how good it looks. Probably not in the middle of a match - you'll be too busy concentrating on the game - but definitely during replays, where you can count every individual blade of grass if you like, and then the studs on Cesc Fabregas's boots. The players themselves are incredibly lifelike and it's almost as much fun watching other people playing the game as it is taking the controls yourself. Little clumps of grass go flying when a shot is taken, while players tumble realistically if they shoot while off balance. How has EA SPORTS FIFA 14 made the leap onto PS4 with so much style? The all-new Ignite engine, the driving force at the heart of the game, that's how. Executive producer David Rutter explains more: "It just gives us much more flexibility. EA Canada and Tiburon have both been working on it for roughly a year, refining the technology so that we have this really robust, clever engine to build the game around." Each new edition of a FIFA title boasts improvements in key areas. This year, Rutter and his team are talking about three pillars that will underpin EA SPORTS FIFA 14 on both PS4 and PlayStation 3. Living Worlds "Obviously we're focused on what happens on the pitch, but we thought we'd take a look at the stuff surrounding it too," Rutter says. That all-important match day atmosphere is being cranked up thanks to fans modelled in 3D who each look different from one another as well as grounds that are faithfully recreated inside and out. The effects are really noticeable when you walk towards the crowd to take a corner. Human Intelligence "Unscripted sequences give you unpredictable games. There's so much memory in PS4 that we can chuck lots of new moves and characteristics into it and all these little details add up." That means there are far more new moves and animations for players to call upon, whether they're under your control or the computer's. It also means you'll find it harder to second guess what might be about to happen - so you'll come to feel nervous when you spot Lionel Messi jinking towards the edge of the box. New Barcelona recruit Neymar has a devastating range of flicks and lightning fast turns, too. True Player Motion "Football's a contact sport, and how the players react to each other is so important to your belief in the game." There's a real sense of weight to the players, in that they'll shield the ball from opponents more effectively. "On the one hand that gives you a second to weigh up where you're going to send the ball - but if you're the bloke trying to get possession, you're going to have a hard time unless your timing's right," Rutter says. Elsewhere, the business end of the game, the shooting, has been overhauled and just launching a sweetly timed shot feels satisfying, regardless of where it ends up. Countless calculations influence a shot's success - a player's speed, stance, size and skill are just a snippet of these - and you'll notice more shots and long passes curling and swerving, ideally tantalisingly out of the goalkeeper's reach. It's out later in 2013 for PS4 and PS3, and for now it's very clear that the core experience - the faster, more natural, dynamic gameplay - will continue to flourish in the step across generations. Kick-off is hotly anticipated so keep an on eu.playstation.com for more updates ahead of the game's launch. ps3,psvita fifa, ps4, hands, on, hand, football, playstation, 14, xiv, fourteen, ps, ps3, 3, vita, psvita, ea, electronic, arts, sports, sport, tiburon, rutter, david http://za.playstation.com/media/3f3GVUfy/161/FIFA14_FeaturedImage.jpg http://za.playstation.com/media/iOF8F4dr/404/$RQ8T8SW.flv 622542 622534