NEWS: Sony Closing Gran Turismo 5 Servers, Among Others

Sony UK has revealed a number of PlayStation exclusive titles will be going offline in the not too distant future.

It was revealed today on the official UK PlayStation site that a total of 7 games will have their online servers stripped away - with no specific reason as to why, it could be assumed these games aren't attracting a large enough population to keep the servers online.

The first games to go offline will be MAG, SOCOM: Special Forces, and SOCOM: Confrontation, which will take place January 28, whilst March 28 marks the decommisions of Gran Turismo 5, Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, and Resistance 3.

Sony said "after these dates, you will still be able to play these games offline, with the exception of MAG and SOCOM: Confrontation, which do not have offline modes. We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in these PlayStation online communities and hope you enjoyed them."

Resistance: Fall of Man was a launch title for the PS3 and initially saw large amounts of players battling it out online whilst boasting 16-player multiplayer matches - something of a milestone at the time, and now almost 7 years later, the online gateway will be closed.

NEWS: Optional PS3 Firmware Update 4.53 Released

Sony haven't forgotten about the PS3 as the latest update promises further system stability.

Online Support Co-ordinator for the EN PlayStation Community SuperFastZombie has tweeted details regarding the 4.53 update, which will be completely optional to download.

Extremely minor details that is, the tweet simply read:

"There is an optional system software update for the PS3 today that improves system stability."

Although judging from various comments around the net, it seems people still want an increase in stability on the PS4.

NEWS: PS3 RPG Sale On EU PS Store

Popular RPG titles have been given the discount treatment, along with an additional 10% for PS Plus subscribers.

Lasting until December 4, Sony are applying discounts to various RPG games on the European PS Store, including notable titles such as The Elder Scrolls V and Defiance.

PS Store Team member Jawad Ashraf describes the sale as a "treasure trove of savings" - an entire list of games participating in the sale can be listed below with their discounted prices.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk - £15.99

Dead Island (Game of the Year Edition) - £7.99

Defiance - £14.99

Defiance (Deluxe Edition) - £20.15

Demon's Souls - £7.99

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Complete Edition - £15.99

Deus Ex - £3.19

Dungeon Defenders - £3.99

Faery: Legends of Avalon - £3.24

Game of Thrones - £7.99

Of Orcs and Men - £7.99

Rainbow Moon - £3.79

RPG Classic Collection (PSP/Vita: Half Minute Hero and Blazing Souls Accelate) - £11.99

The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard - £6.10

The Elder Scrolls V: Hearthfire - £1.99

The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn - £6.10

Two Worlds II (VELVET Game of the Year Edition + Defense DLC) - £16.23

NEWS: Naughty Dog Reveals Uncharted On PS4

Although the new video doesn't say Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog have definitely teased an Uncharted game coming to PS4.

During the PS4 launch event over at Spike TV, a new teaser trailer was shown revealing that the Uncharted franchise will be making its way to Sony's newly released PS4 console. As expected, the game will stay exclusive to PlayStation.

The short video shows a map (which looks very Uncharted-esque), along with a voice-over from a yet to be announced character saying the following:

"Some chains can never be broken. I lost 15 years buried alive - erased - you left me rotting in that hell hole and never looked back. But you can't out run the past and when it catches up, when all your lies collapse around you - I'll be there sifting through the wreckage. You owe me."

Various locations on the map include Cape of Good Hope, St. Mary, and the Madagascar, as well as many others, already showing the game is likely to be set in very illustrative environments, much like previous games in the series. Check out the video below - can you think who the voice is? Comment with your opinions.

NEWS: PSN Will Allow 2000 Friends

In preparation for the PS4 launch, PSN users can now add up to 2000 friends.

During the recent maintenance, Sony were busy expanding the amount of friends its users can have on the PSN service, increasing the limit to a massive 2000. The previous limit stood at just 100.

The PS3's friend limit will still be 100, with only PS4 and PS Vita being able to add up to 2000. Evinsager, Community Manager over at the EU Sony blog said:

"The PS3 system will continue to support up to 100 friends at one time. If you build a friend list bigger than 100 on PS4/Vita, network servers will automatically filter your friend's list when you play on a PS3 system. Additionally, you will be able to set and lock a pre-determined friends list to be used while you play on the PS3 system if you wish. Support for the ability to display all of your friends in most applications and games is planned, however, some titles will be limited to the current 100 Friends limit."

Do you think you need up to 2000 friends on your PSN list? Comment below.

NEWS: 'Sci-fi Sale' Taking Place on EU PS Store.

Various discounts are currently applied to sci-fi themed games on the European PS Store, with up to a massive 75% off.

Sony are offering its PS users a ton of discounts on games based around the sci-fi genre, with an even futher discount for those who are subscribed to the PS Plus service.

Jaward Ashraf of the PS Store Team said:

"The stars might currently be aligning for something big (PS4!) but that doesn't mean we've forgotten about the here and now. Starting today, you can enjoy discounts on a variety of sci-themed titles. Jump in now before the savings are lost forever in a black hole!"

With that said, the discounts are available until November 20. See complete list of participating games and DLC below, along with the additional PS Plus discount. Taken from the official EU Sony blog.

PS3

Beyond Good & Evil HD
Was £7.99/€9.99, now £3.19/€3.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Binary Domain
Was £19.99/€24.99, now £11.99/€14.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Was £11.99/€14.99, now £4.79/€5.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Gravity Crash
Was £6.49/€7.99, now £2.4/€2.95
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Lost Planet 3
Was £39.99/€59.99, now £19.99/€29.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Remember Me
Was £19.99/€29.99, now £13.39/€20.09

Saints Row: The Third – Gangstas In Space
Was £4.49/€5.49, now £1.61/€1.97
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space
Was £15.99/€19.99, now £7.99/€9.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Savage Moon
Was £6.49/€7.99, now £3.24/€3.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Space Ace
Was £7.99/€9.99, now £3.99/€4.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Space Channel 5 Part 2
Was £3.69/€4.49, now £1.62/€1.97
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Space Invaders Infinity Gene
Was £7.99/€9.99, now £3.19/€3.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Steel Dragon EX
Was £3.99/€4.99, now £1.59/€1.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Super Stardust HD
Was £6.49/€7.99, now £4.02/€4.95
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Super Stardust HD Complete
Was £7.99/€9.99, now £4.79/€5.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Tales from Space: About a Blob
Was £5.49/€6.99, now £2.36/€3
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Tales from Space: About a Blob – Premium Bundle
Was £9.99/€12.99, now £6.19/€8.05
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

The Seed: Warzone
Was £3.99/€4.99, now £1.59/€1.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Was €49.99/£39.99 – Now €19.99/£14.39
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Vanquish
Was £11.99/€14.99, now £3.95/€4.94
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

DLC

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Massive Fury Pack – Was £7.29/€8.99, now £3.64/€4.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Multiplayer Havok Pack - Was £7.29/€8.99, now £3.64/€4.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

DINOBOT Destructor Pack - Was £7.29/€8.99, now £3.64/€4.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Tales from Space: About a Blob
Co-op Level Pack - Was £1.49/€1.75, now £0.84/€0.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Space Invaders: Infinity Gene
Bonus Stages Pack 1 – Was £2.39/€2.99, now £1.19/€1.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Bonus Stages Pack 2 - Was £2.39/€2.99, now £1.19/€1.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Bonus Stages Pack 3 – Was £2.39/€2.99, now £1.19/€1.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Super Stardust HD
Impact Mode - Was £1.59/€1.99, now £0.79/€0.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Solo - Was £3.19/€3.99, now £0.79/€0.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Team – Was £3.19/€3.99, now £0.79/€0..99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

PSP/Vita

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable
Was £23.99/€29.99, now £11.99/€14.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Miracle Space Race – Was £2.39/€2.99, now £1.19/€1.49
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign [PSP] – Was £6.49/€7.99, now £2.4/€2.95
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Savage Moon Waldgeist Pack - Was £3.19/€3.99, now £1.59/€1.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Space Invaders Extreme [PSP] – Was £7.99/€9.99, now £3.19/€3.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 25%

Super Stardust Delta – Was £6.49/€7.99, now £4.86/€5.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Super Stardust Delta + Advanced Star Fighter Pack Bundle - Was £7.99/€9.99, now £4.79/€5.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Super Stardust Portable [PSP] – Was £6.49/€7.99, now £2.4/€2.95
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack - Was £5.49/€6.99, now £3.12/€3.98
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

DLC

Super Stardust Delta
Advanced Star Fighter Pack - Was £2.39/€2.99, now £0.78/€0.98
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

Super Stardust Portable
Portable Expansion Pack [PSP] – Was £3.19/€3.99, now £0.79/€0.99
Additional PS Plus discount: 10%

NEWS - EU PS Store Get's Halloween Discounts

Just in time for Halloween, Sony have updated the European with generous discounts.

Starting today, some considerable discounts have been put in effect to horror-related games on the European PlayStation Store - clearly a marketing scheme by Sony to relate the games to Halloween, but we can't complain, discounts are always good.

Here's the complete list at their discounted prices:

PlayStation 3

Deadpool - £28.99

DOOM 3 BFG Edition - £11.09

Dead Rising 2 Off The Record - £10.99

Devil May Cry HD Collection - £10.99

PixelJunk Monsters - £1.99

AMY - £0.78

I Am Alive - £5.99

Monsters (Probably Stole My Princess) - £0.87

LIMBO - £3.79

Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut - £14.99

House of the Dead 3 - £2.39

House of the Dead 4 - £3.24

The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut - £6.39

The House of the Dead Bundle Pack - £7.99

Wonder Boy in Monster Land - £1.62

inFamous: Festival of Blood - £5.59

Datura - £4.02

Siren Blood Curse - £5.93

Siren Blood Curse Chapter One - The Siren's Call - £4.79

Siren Blood Curse Chapter Two - No Refuge - £4.79

Siren Blood Curse Chapter Three - Nest of Devils - £4.79

Siren Blood Curse Chapter Four - The End is the Beginning - £4.79

PlayStation Vita

LIMBO - £3.79

Obscure: The Aftermath - £4.79

NEWS: PlayStation Plus November 2013 EU - MGS Revengeance and Remember Me

Sony have released the schedule for November's PlayStation Plus EU update.

Starting October 23, European subscribers of the PS+ service will have full access to Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance and Remember Me on the PS3, whilst the PS Vita will be updated with Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD and Motorstorm RC.