Another week has flown past in the world of PS4 news and now there are seven days left until christmas. Still, whether you’re expecting a new PS4 console or PS VR headset under the christmas tree this year then it helps to keep up with whats going on with our favourite gaming console. With that in mind here’s our round-up of the biggest PS4 news stories from the past week:
Yooka Laylee Gets a Release Date
Playtonic has revealed the release date and a new trailer for Yooka-Laylee, the developers’ eagerly anticipated 3D platform-adventure game. Yooka-Laylee will be released on PS4 on 11 April 2017, marking the culmination of a journey that began on crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Playtonic’s announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer which features Capital Cashino, a new world from the game. Read the full story here.
Secret Sorcery Releases Free to Play Tethered PS VR Demo
INDIE Video games developer Secret Sorcery has released a free to play demo of its PS VR strategy game, Tethered. In what is one of the first announcements of its kind on PS VR, the critically acclaimed PS VR strategy game will be one of the first titles to have a demo on PlayStation VR.
“To say Secret Sorcery has created a classic game at the first time of trying is an understatement” https://t.co/XlDQ3n0dfq
— Secret Sorcery (@SecretSorcery) 15 December 2016
Tethered is Secret Sorcery’s debut title and has been well received by gamers and critics alike, leading to calls for the sample content. Full story . . .
Video: Tethered ‘The Spirit Guardians’ PlayStation VR Trailer
British based indie video game developer Secret Sorcery also released a new trailer for its PS VR strategy game Tethered. Watch the The Spirit Guardians’ PlayStation VR Trailer below:
Overwatch’s new Seasonal event Winter Wonderland, now live on PS4
Blizzard is helping gamers celebrate Christmas with its latest event Winter Wonderland. The extravaganza offers goodies such as new holiday skins, emotes, sprays, and more – as well as a new 6-on-6 brawl! Read the full story on the PlayStation Blog.
“Dreams is Big. Really big” Media Molecule Announces Delay to Start of Dreams PS4 Beta Trial
PlayStation 4 gamers who were looking forward to sampling upcoming sandbox title Dreams will be disappointed to know that the start of the Dreams PS4 beta trial has been delayed. In an honest and heartfelt post on its blog, Media Molecule announced that the trial would no longer be open at the end of 2016 as previously announced.
The video games developer has cited the projects size as one of the reasons behind the delay. You can read the full details here.
Platinum Wireless Headset Available From 16 January 2017
Sony has confirmed the release date of its Platinum Wireless Headset as the 16th of January 2017. The top of the range gaming headset will be available across the SIEE region on that date. The headset features 3D audio, perfect for gamers on PS4 and PlayStation VR looking for a complete surround sound experience. Check out more picture of the headset here.
Play Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for free from 15th to 20th December
There’s only a couple of days left until this offer expires but you can still sample three game modes for free. Even better, any progress you make during the trial will carry over if you purchase the game.
To access the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare free trial, go to PlayStation Store and search “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial.” You will be redirected to the free trial product page. You can also access the trial on the Infinite Warfare game page under the “Demos” category.
Remember, you can also keep up to date with the latest PS4 news stories that matter at PS4 Mag everyday. See you next week!
