Thekla Inc Have Released New Screenshots For The Witness, Claim The Game Could Take 25-40 Hours To Complete

Thekla Inc have released new screenshots for their upcoming PS4 open world puzzle game The Witness. they have revealed that in recent play tests of the game it took them between 25-40 hours to complete it. the game is at the point where the puzzles are all in and now they are going through the island adding more detail and making the game run smooth and have a solid frame rate.

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Source: EU PlayStation Blog

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Reveal A Mobile Version Of Batman: Arkham Origins

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have revealed a mobile version, for Android, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, of Batman: Arkham Origins is set to come in the launch window of the console version. this mobile version is being developed by NetherRealm Studios and it will be a free to play brawler. it will have Batman fighting against a number of Assassin's from DC Comics in several Gotham locations. as you progress you can upgrade your character, unlock Batsuits and earn in-game rewards and currency. 



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Microsoft Release New Video Explaining Online Multiplayer On Xbox One, Remove User Game Save Control

Microsoft have released a new video for the Xbox One which focuses on Online Multiplayer. they talk, and sometimes use examples, about the new reputation system and how being blocked will lower your score. they confirm that as well as a reputation being lowered, you can work on it and improve it. Microsoft have confirmed that only Gold Members can share things from the DVR. Microsoft highlight that their cloud gaming system means there should be less cheating online as the matches are in the cloud on servers and not on a users console.

At the beginning of the interview Microsoft appear to confirm that users will not have control over their game saves, with them being largely hidden.



Source: Major Nelson

Sony Announce Sportsfriends Is Coming To The PS4, PS3 Version Coming January

Sony have announced Sportsfriends is coming out on PS4. for those who backed the game on Kickstarter, they will have the choice whether to get the PS3 or PS4 versions. Doug Wilson has also confirmed that J.S Joust will make use of the light bar on the DualShock 4. Sportsfriends is currently set for a January release on PS3, all 4 games are ported to the PS3 and now the finishing the surrounding details.



Source: USA PlayStation Blog

Sony Announce Flower, flOw, Escape Plan and Sound Shapes For PS4 And PS Vita, Cross Buy Supported

Sony have announced they are bringing  Flower, flOw, Escape Plan and Sound Shapes to the PS4, with Flower and flOw also coming to the PS Vita. these games support Sony's Cross Buy Promotion which means that if you own any of these games on the PS3 or PS Vita already, you'll get the game on other platforms for free.

Flower will come out on PS4 and PS Vita on 29th November, for free if you already own the PS3 version. Sound Shapes comes to the PS4 on the 29th November also, and again it's free if you own the PS3/PS Vita versions. flOw is coming out on PS Vita and PS4 on 29th November and Escape Plan comes to the PS4 on 29th Novmber with re-worked DualShock 4 controller support, they're free if you already on them.



Source: EU PlayStation Blog

Zero Punctuation - Lost Planet 3

Yahtzee is back after his week off and he's playing Lost Planet 3. he's not been much of a fan of the series, but will this third entry change things for the good or is Lost Planet 3 just one game too many?

The Escapist : Zero Punctuation : Lost Planet 3

Nintendo Announce UK Release Dates For The Luigi And Zelda Themed 3DS Consoles

Nintendo have revealed the UK release dates for two upcoming special edition Nintendo 3DS Conesoles. 1st November see's the Luigi special edition coming out, in celebration of 30 years of Luigi. On 22nd November The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds edition comes out with a digital copy of the game available for download from the eShop.

Source: Nintendo UK