NEWS: Sony Still Enthusiastic For DriveClub

Sony has released a statement regarding progress of the PS4-exclusive racing title.

Despite its original plan to be released during the PS4 launch last year, DriveClub is still heavily in development according to a new statement issued by Sony.

A Sony spokesperson spoke with Computer and Video Games, saying:

"The announced studio changes across WWS have not affected the development of DriveClub or the DriveClub team, which has always had great direction and continues to do so."

"We have full confidence that the game will deliver on its PS4 promise to be the first truly socially connected racing title and we are very pleased and excited by the calibre of work from Evolution Studios."

"The progress being made on the game is spectacular, so we're looking forward to sharing an update on development, release date and videos of the game in action in the weeks to come. We thank you for your patience and assure you, it will be worth the wait."

Unfortunately, no specific date has been set for the game's release, however an official release date is to be confirmed in the following weeks to come.

NEWS: PlayStation Plus Required for PS4 Multiplayer Games

New video highlighting the benefits of PS Plus on PS4  has been released, showing what there is to offer.

Sony have released a promotional PlayStation Plus video, heavily focusing on its uses for the upcoming PS4 console later this month.

Having a subscription of the service will now be a must if you're wanting to play PS4 multiplayer games - "Play incredible online multiplayer games on PS4."

Shuhei Yoshida, Sony Worldwide Studios boss spoke with Japanese magazine Famitsu earlier in the week to explain why the service would be required for online play:

"The main pillar for the PS4 will be online play. We're developing many new ways to play and connect which requires a large investment of resources."

"Considering the cost, to try to keep such a service fre and consequently lower the quality would be absurd. We decided that if that's the case, then it would be better to receive proper payment and continue to offer a good service."

The first free games for the PS4 will be Res0gun and Contrast - DriveClub was supposed to be on that list, but is now delayed until early 2014. 

Are you happy to pay to play online games or not? - Leave your comments below, and watch the newly released video.