PlayStation Messages SmartPhone App Released December 7, 2015

If you’d like to check PlayStation Network messages while on the go, you needed to install the official PlayStation App to your Android or iOS device. Today, Sony split the functionality of the PlayStation App into two seperate apps, the PlayStation App and PlayStation Messages.

If you download the PlayStation App update, and you want to continue sending PlayStation Network messages from your SmartPhone you’ll need to download PlayStation Messages. You’ll still be able to send and receive messages from your PS4 without issue.

Both apps are completely free to download and weigh in between 10-20MB each.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Use Unreal Engine 4 and Will Release in Episodes December 7, 2015

I think that headline pretty much sums up this news. This weekend, there was no bigger reveal at this year’s PlayStation Experience than the newest trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake.  And now, we have two other major announcements to make about it.

Yesterday, Square Enix announced that, to guarantee the highest quality final product, Final Fantasy VII Remake will be released as a series of episodes. While a lot of people online have cried foul about this announcement, this does mean that we could end up getting sections of the game released earlier than expected. Even Square Enix admitted the game was so big there was no way they could have it completely remade using modern graphics until at least 2017.  I’m willing to give Square the benefit of the doubt here, they did very well this year with the episodic release of Life is Strange.

Today, Epic Games officially announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be powered by Unreal Engine 4, an incredibly powerful cross-platform engine designed for Xbox One, PS4 and high-end PCs. This is a big announcement as this engine powers some of the best looking games of the generation, while maintaining a stable frame rate on the latest console platforms.

You can be sure to stay tuned to this website for the latest information about the game.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming to the PS4 and PC.

PlayStation Experience 2015 Uncharted 4 Panel December 6, 2015

For those of you unable to attend this year’s PlayStation Experience event in San Fransisco, I have a special surprise for you.  Yesterday, several members of the cast of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End got together for a special panel, and here it is for your enjoyment!

If you like hearing stories from what it is like to act in a video game you need to watch this immediately.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming March 2015 exclusively to the PS4.

Final Fantasy VII Remake PlayStation Experience 2015 Trailer December 5, 2015

One year ago, Square Enix took the stage at PlayStation Experience to make a huge Final Fantasy VII announcement. However, instead of announcing that they were fully remaking the game for modern hardware, they announced that they were porting the original game to the PS4 with its original graphics. Fans were disappointed because many have been wanting to see Square remake Final Fantasy VII with updated 3D graphics since 2006.

Then, at E3 2015, Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VII was going to be remade for the PS4 and PC at the Sony E3 2015 Press Event. Get your Materia ready, Square Enix took the stage earlier today to show this.

Anyone in North America or Europe who downloads the original version of Final Fantasy VII to their PS4 will get an official PS4 theme for the Final Fantasy VII Remake free of charge.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming to PS4 and PC.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End PlayStation Experience 2015 Trailer December 5, 2015

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End kicked off this year’s PlayStation Experience keynote in a tremendous way.  If you wanted to know what’s been going on in the life of Nathan Drake since the events of Uncharted 3, you need to see this.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming March 2016 exclusively to the PS4.

The Original Final Fantasy VII Coming to PS4 Today December 5, 2015

Just after kicking off the Sony PlayStation Experience 2015 Keynote, Square Enix took the stage to premiere some all new never before seen footage of the Final Fanrasy VII Remake. To cap off this reveal, they announced that the original version of the game will be available as a digital download on the PS4’s Store today!

UPDATE: It’s out now at a temporary reduced price of $10.86 US.

UPDATE 2: Here’s the official launch trailer.

Final Fantasy VII is out now on PC, PS1, PS3 (through PSN digital download), PS4, Android and iOS.

PlayStation Experience 2015 Starts at 1PM EST December 5, 2015

In less than 20 minutes, Sony will start the keynote for this year’s PlayStation Experience event, where you can be sure we’ll be seeing all kinds of new games and content for the PlayStation platforms.

If you can’t be at the event in person, you can watch it on the Official PlayStation Twitch.TV Channel, or on the official PlayStation Live site.

What do you think will be shown this year?  Post a comment below!

The Game Awards 2015 Complete Video December 4, 2015

If you read my official Twitter Feed last night you might have noticed that I spent the night checking out the Rifftrax Live presentation of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, preventing me from witnessing the 2015 Game Awards show.  Since then, I have been waiting patiently for the event to be rebroadcasted.  A lot of major game premieres took place at this event, and gamers got a good preview of several games we’ve been looking forward to playing including Quantum Break and Uncharted 4. 

If you missed the show or just want to watch it again, you can view the entire show below.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – The Game Awards 2015 Trailer December 4, 2015

There is little debate that the most anticipated PS4 exclusive game is Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and Sony provided a brand new trailer introducing a new, never before seen character during The Game Awards 2015.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming March 2015 exclusively to the PS4.

Treehouse Splatournament – Complete Video December 4, 2015

Several days ago, Nintendo hosted a massive online tournament for the Wii U title Splatoon, called the Splatournament.  In case you missed the live-feed of the event, here is the entire video of the show. Enjoy.

Great video?  Don’t forget, a new patch for Splatoon is planned for release today. The update will include brand new maps and weapons, along with some gameplay balance adjustments completely free of charge.

Splatoon is out now exclusively on the Wii U.