Hey, so first up, some news — because once we get talking, I’ll forget the big date: The Magic Circle: Gold Edition is coming to PS4 on May 10th. The Magic Circle is our story-driven puzzler, recently nominated by the IGF for Excellence in Narrative. It’s a dark comedy about a legendary game that has…
Third time’s the charm Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no stranger to Reddit’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions. The billionaire software developer turned philanthropist took part in his third AMA yesterday answering questions on several topics, including his take on Apple’s standoff with the FBI over iPhone encryption. The way Gates sees it, there has…
Santa Monica Studio Creatives is a series focusing on four unique individuals of our family whose journey to our studio is as inspiring as their creative talents within. While their stories are candid, raw, and anything but normal, their expert crafts and collaboration within our walls hits the heart of what matters most to our…
Nvidia takes a mulligan Nvidia this week released a Game Ready driver (version 364.47) that was intended to deliver the best possible performance for Ubisoft’s latest Tom Clancy title, The Division, but has since pulled it offline after reports of various problems. Some users who installed the driver update complained of boot issues, BSoD errors,…
This is Marc from Drool with an update on Thumper, our rhythm violence game on PS4. In Thumper, you are a space beetle hurtling towards a maniacal giant head. The gameplay and controls are stripped-down and simple, so it’s easy to pick up and play. We’ve worked hard to make Thumper accessible and fun for…
Steve Wozniak recently visited Conan O’Brien’s late night show on TBS, and had no problem admitting that he backs Apple in its feud with the FBI. Wozniak is one of the initial financial backers of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and joined the Board of Directors shortly after the organization was formed. Because of this…
We’ve got a great treat for you as we head into the final weeks of development — today, we are kicking off our five-episode behind-the-scenes series, The Making of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The video team at PlayStation was given incredible access to our studio, game assets, and many of the people working on…
Looking for the fastest SSD on the planet? Hard-drive maker Seagate Technology said on Tuesday that it now has the speediest solution to date. This upcoming trail blazer, slated to arrive this summer, offers speeds of up to 10 gigabytes per second (GB/s), which the company says is four times faster than the previous SSD…
Over on the Glassdoor job-hunting website, Amazon has listed a position for a senior software development manager for virtual reality. Amazon Video is actually seeking a candidate who will lead its VR team within the Amazon Video branch. Potential employees will need at least a degree in Computer Science or a related field, more than…
Bloody. Brutal. And VERY fast. Doom’s multiplayer is not for the faint of heart. Will you be ready to step into the arena when the game launches on May 13 on PS4? If you purchased Wolfenstein: The New Order on PS4 or PS3, you’ll be able to experience the Doom multiplayer weeks ahead of the…