NEWS: PS4's Lifecycle Could Be Shorter Than PS3

Various hints have suggested the overall lifecycle of the newly released PS4 could very well be shorter than the PS3.

UK Sony boss Fergal Gara spoke with Tech Radar in regards to the PS4's lifespan throughout certain markets and their respective territories. The thirst for new technology will be the primary reason according to Gara, saying:

"It's probably a sign of the times and how much has changed in seven years, but I think the willingness and the appetite to pick up new technology fast has probably changed quite a bit."

Because the PS4 has just launched, it is difficult to accurately predict its future, however Gara went on to say:

"We're going to have a much better feel for it once we're a good few months in and we can see how the dynamics are emerging."

Are you standing in the queues in the cold for your PS4 tonight? Leave your experiences in the comments below.

NEWS: European PS4 Launch Events Detailed

With this Friday marking the European release of the PS4, Sony have revealed various launch events throughout Europe.

SCEE Blog Manager Fred Dutton has posted an extensive list of various locations throughout European territories that will be hosting special launch events in preparation of the PS4.

People planning to buy their PS4 at launch are encouraged to attend these events if possible - "If you're close to one of these locations please do join us. It's going to be one heck of a night."

Take a look at the locations below:

Berlin, Germany
Where: Sony Center Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, Kemperplatz 1
When: 28th November, from 5pm
Celebrate the PS4 launch on a midnight sale together with live acts, celebrities and a stage spectacle.  

Copenhagen, Denmark
Where: All Gamestop stores in Denmark, plus five selected stores with special support from PlayStation: Næstved, Cph Fisketorvet, Lyngby, Ålborg Storcenter, Bruuns Galleri.
When: 28th November, from 9.00pm
Midnight opening, with giveaways, competitions and more.

Dublin, Ireland
Where: PS4 Rooms, 10 St Stephen Green, Dublin 2
When: Open now until 8th December
Visit the PS4 Rooms for your chance to get hands on with the PS4 and the fantastic line-up of games – Knack, Killzone Shadow Fall, Call of Duty Ghosts, DRIVECLUB, Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag, and much more.

Gdansk, Poland
Where: Galeria Baltycka Shopping Center
When: Open now, until close on 28th November
Go hands-on with PS4 launch games, including Killzone Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Knack, FIFA 14, Need for Speed Rivals and more.

Helsinki, Finland
Where: Tennispalatsi
When: 29th November – 30th December
Visit our PS4 Lounge and try out the new console.

London, UK
Where: 17 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9HP
When: 28th November, from 7.00pm
PS4 will be available to purchase on the night with entertainment happening throughout the evening. We have goodie bags, competitions, special guests, chances to get hands-on before launch, performers and more! Can’t make it to London? Over 400 stores nationwide open at midnight. 

Katowice, Poland
Where: Silesia City Center
When: Open now, until close on 28th November
Go hands-on with PS4 launch games, including Killzone Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Knack, FIFA 14, Need for Speed Rivals and more.

Madrid, Spain
Where: Sony Computer Entertainment España, Calle Pedro Valdivia, 10, 28006
When: 28th November, from 3.30pm
Come to PlayStation HQ, meet people from PlayStation Spain, and be in with a chance of winning a PS4. Cosplayers very welcome!

Moscow, Russia
Where: M.Video, Trubnaya square, 2, Neglinnaya mall
When: 28th November, from 10.00pm
Sales will open two hours before midnight, with giveaways, prize-draws and other celebrations.

Oslo, Norway
Where: GameStop Generius Storgata 32 1472
When: 28th November
Midnight opening with giveaways and a FIFA contest.

Paris, France
Where: Sony Store Paris, 39 avenue George V, 75008 Paris
When: 29th November, from 11.00am
800 PS4s will be available to purchase without pre-order.

Poznan, Poland
Where: Stary Browar
When: Open now, until close on 28th November
Go hands-on with PS4 launch games, including Killzone Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Knack, FIFA 14, Need for Speed Rivals and more.

Rome, Italy
Where: Castel Sant’Angelo
When: 28th November, from 8.30pm
Witness the amazing transformation of an iconic landmark.

Stockholm, Sweden
Where: Webhallen Store, Sveavägen 39
When: 28th November, from 10.00pm
Midnight opening, with countdown, giveaways, competitions and more.

St Petersburg, Russia
Where: M.Video, Balkanskaya square 5, Gallery mall
When: 28th November, from 10.00pm
Sales will open two hours before midnight, with giveaways, prize-draws and other celebrations.

Warsaw, Poland
Where: Arkadia Shopping Center
When: Open now, until close on 28th November
Go hands-on with PS4 launch games, including Killzone Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Knack, FIFA 14, Need for Speed Rivals and more. Plus, midnight opening in Sony Store.

Retailers will also be holding their individual midnight launch events, which are not included in the list provided within the EU PlayStation blog.

NEWS: Shuhei Yoshida Dissapointed With Low PS4 Reviews

Recent PS4 game review scores haven't been as high as Sony boss Shuehi Yoshida would have liked.

Three PS4 launch games Knack, Killzone Shadow Fall, and Res0gun have all received their metascores which are 'dissapointing' according to Sony Computer Entertainment Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida. See the scores below.

Knack - 59
Killzone Shadow Fall - 75
Res0gun - 82

When asked about the recent scores over at Games Industry Biz, Yoshida replied:

"It's disappointing to see some of the low scores. I haven't spent enough time reading reviews, but I would characterize them as mixed."

Yoshida then goes on to explain why the games could have been given bad reviews:

"With this launch there are lots of games coming out, so the media must be very busy going through the games quickly."

"So we have to look at how much time they spend on what aspect of the games and how that may be contributing to some of the lower scores. It's disappointing but I don't think it's worrisome for the launch of the system."

Clearly, Yoshida isn't too phased with the low scores - do they put you off buying the PS4 or these particular games? Comment below.