This Playstation 4 Update is going to look further and see not only what is being said, but possibly why and what if anything can be proven.

As early as May of 2011 news of the Playstation 4 being under development has been spread throughout the internet… and not just some of the silly rumors that come from random bloggers, but actual game companies stepping up, and while be unconfirmed, admitting that they were already working on the Playstation 4 games. More often than not, it is the game developers that usually leak this type of information, and that has been the case with the Playstation 4. This is a pretty big deal and with so many separate game developers having said something along the lines that they were “working on next generation software” there should be little doubt that the Playstation 4 is being developed NOW.

Some interesting articles regarding the Playstation 4 games:

• PlayStation 4 Games Under Development
• PlayStation Expanding Target Audience with PS4
• Ubisoft Says PS4 is Coming Soon
• Playstation 4 Games will be easier to Develop
• Playstation 4 Games Update
• PlayStation 4 2012 Release Date?
• PlayStation 4 Games List

There has even been talk from a top label manufacturer that the Playstation 4 consoles themselves are being developed… and not just developed but actually manufactured and being prepared to ship. A Taiwan based company has claimed that they are currently assembling 20 million consoles for release during 2012. If this is true, then not only is the console under development, it is nearly ready for distribution. Read more regarding the 2011 Playstation 4 production. It is impossible to know if this is true or not, but it is likely that the Playstation 4 is at least in some form of production.

The most important information regarding the launch of the next generation Playstation console, the Playstation 4, may have come from Ubisoft, a company who has leaked some information regarding the next generation of the Xbox, letting on that the next generation of consoles was not far off… that paired with the comment from Sony’s Computer Entertainment Europe CEO, Jim Ryan stating that it would be undesirable for the company to launch the Playstation 4 console “significantly later than the competition”. is likely to mean that the Playstation 4 is even closer than some of us would believe.

Just last year there was very little mention of a next generation console, and when ever it was mentioned to the big guys at Sony the response was the same… That we have yet to reach the limits of the Playstation 3 and that a new console was not necessary. But as time goes on this is proving to not necessarily be true. While the Playstation 3 still offers amazing gaming capabilities, the games them selves are not as amazing as they could be, and the online network is really bad when compared to that of Xbox live. That is why the first big change we would like to see in the next Playstation console is not necessarily better hardware but an easier to use SDK, which would make game development easier and certainly lead to better games. Pairing an easier to develop for console, and an improved online network would certainly make the Playstation 4 the next great console… and it would likely have an entire line up of games worthy of the hardware you play them on.

Let us know what you would like to see out of the Playstation 4 console… what games you are looking forward to, and when you think the console will be released. Follow the Playstation 4 release date information at Playstation 4 Release Date

One of the things I personally love about Assassin’s Creed is the graphics, especially when the commercials are launched. They always seem like a movie, following the assassin’s in their battles against the Templar.

The newest installment for Assassin’s Creed follows Ezio when he is forced to leave his life to find the truth, following Altair’s footsteps. Ezio goes to Constantinople, where the Templar’s army is growing faster than ever expected, threatening to destabilize the entire region.

Amazon is doing something pretty nifty if you pre-order Assassin’s Creed: Revelations from them. You get the exclusive Altair outfit single-player skin, giving Ezio the wardrobe of his predecessor for the campaign. The code will arrive two days after the game is hipped.

Also, you can pay 99 cents (free for Prime members) and get the game on the release date (November 15). Last time I used this shipping method, it came before I even woke up. It’s nice that you get a little bonus and don’t have to face the midnight crowd. Oh, and Amazon is selling the game for $57.98, when it is usually 59.99.

You can’t really beat that deal, can you?

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Trailer:

According to Develop-Online.net, a “trusted source” has stated that Sony already has several game projects in the earliest stages for the PS4. While it wasn’t stated which companies were doing so, supposedly the PS4 already has games underway.

Okay, we buy it, especially if the PS4 does release in the next few years (we’re all hoping for 2014 or sooner, after all). It takes at least 18 months for a game to release, about the same amount of time it takes for a new console to be developed. But for games to start being developed for the PS4 today, that means there is a prototype PS4 somewhere out there.

There are release rumors about the PlayStation 4 already, in case you aren’t caught up. While Sony will never respond to “rumors and speculation”, we do know a lot of their time recently has been spent on the PS Vita.

No matter what, though, we do know the PS4 will be coming in the future. Stay tuned for more information!

So, while we wait, it’s good to prepare yourself to buy some games. Sony PlayStation has already announced 100 titles for the PS Vita that will release. The five most anticipated games for the Vita are listed below:

Street Fighter x Tekken

When Capcom made a Nintendo 3DS version of Streetfighter, they actually did a great job. With the PSV, they are making Streetfighter x Tekken, a combination of two of the most favored characters of popular games.

For the Vita, Capcom has thrown in a new character: Cole McGrath from inFamous, powered by lightning.

Since we know the Vita will be able to cross over with the PS3, Capcom better make Streetfighter x Tekken compatible.

Streetfighter x Tekken is already available for preorder.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss

We’ve talked about Uncharted: Golden Abyss before. It’s the Number 1 Most Anticipated game for the PS Vita. When the Vita was revealed, it was Uncharted gameplay which we saw in trailers.

Set before the first Uncharted in a standalone tale, Uncharted: Golden Abyss features Nathan Drake in a quality so clear and precise, it is breathtaking. Remember: when the PS3 released, they used Uncharted as a “here’s what we can do” game, showing all the techs that put that console above the rest.

You can pre-order Uncharted: Golden Abyss today.

Army Corps of Hell

A PS Vita exclusive, Army Corps of Hell allows you to play as the King of Hell. He has been banished and, with the help of his army of goblin soldiers, is attempting to reclaim his rightful throne in Hell. Full of dark humor and a metal-type feel, Army Corps of Hell is a good time.

Ruin

Ruin seems like a Diablo-style game, visually a really high quality. It’s integrated with the social-networking of the Vita, though, which makes Ruin on a level of its own.

It will appeal to both casual and dedicated gamers. You can raid an opponents lair in real-time, play multiplayer, and more. The Cloud feature enables you to go from the PS3 to the Vita with ease.

Preorder Ruin for Vita today.

Katamari Damacy

A weirdness on all its own level, Katamari Damacy is more geared towards the casual gamer. It will incorporate the motion sensor on the Vita for a new gaming feel, making it one of the best launching games for the Vita.

What games are you looking forward to?

Well, the full trailer has released, and everyone was wrong! It isn’t an announcement about anything, really, except for an official ad for the PlayStation 3 price drop to $249.

What is the point of the trailer? Well, if you watch it below, you’ll see. The goal of the video is to make you, the player, feel like the real hero: you are the only variable in each game, the true hero that makes the game-heroes successful. It’s actually quite brilliant, in our opinion.

We play games to feel excitement, to challenge our minds with strategy, to immerse ourselves into different worlds and time eras. We play war heroes during the 40s, flaming clowns, Greek warriors, timeless assassins, and so many more. We control the world of the heroes; therefore we are the ultimate hero.

Okay, I’ll admit: I’m a little disappointed that they weren’t talking about the PS4. But whatever! I still dig the video.

This video (which can be found below) shows so many anachronisms. It shows WWII fighters entering a castle, but inside it is a tavern. Then we see modern and future looking weapons (like Ratchet’s Omni-wrench, FFXIII Lightning’s Sword, Resistance LAARK). We also see the Latin phrase “Vivat Ludus Long” which means “Long Live Play”, the PS motto. The Sweet Tooth ice cream truck hangs outside the castle, the Resistance song blares in the background. We see a PS logo, PaRappa the Rapper, the LittleBigPlanet bubble used as money, and then a date: October 5, 2011.

So what the heck are they talking about?

Okay, there are three possible options for what they are going to announce.

1) I was thinking that perhaps this is a Super Smash Bros. type of game. Maybe they are taking all of the best characters from the  most popular game and making social games with all of them. This would make sense….I guess.

2) PS Vita official release date in US. Maybe.

3) PlayStation 4. Highly unlikely…but. Who knows.

I’m dying of curiosity. What do you think this means?

Moreover, we’ve actually heard a similar rumor to this one already, but this one has a new source: a supposedly reliable anonymous person who heard the words “PlayStation 4 in 18 months” while Sony was in a “high level meeting”.

18 months from now is March 2013. While we’ve already talked about the PS4 2013 rumor back in June, when the Wii U unveiling caused a lot of speculation to circulate.

Of course, Sony responded with the usual: “we don’t comment on rumors on speculation”, but that just makes us more anxious. Could it be true?

Honestly, we believe that it’s possible to have an unveiling in June 2013 during E3, but why would Sony ever launch the new PS4 before the holiday season? Most consoles come out during November, when shopping rates skyrocket for the holidays. Same with major games, like the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which launches November 8, 2011.

Recently, we had a poll up asking you, our readers, when you think the PS4 will release. 4410 of you answered 2012, 3863 said 2013, 3713 answered 2014, 691 said 2015, and 865 of you answered 2016.

While we still think a 2013 or 2014 release date is most likely, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for it to be launched sooner. We want better speed, graphics, and all the quality Sony is known for to be out now in the PlayStation 4.

So what do you think? Does this March 2013 rumor hold any weight? If not, when do you think the PS4 will release?

Gamescom begins on August 17 and ends August 21, 2011 this year, and Sony has already announced something that made more than a few rumors start spreading the internet about the PlayStation 4.

The announcement: the PlayStation 3 is having another price cut. The PS3 was dropped about two years ago to $299 for the 160GB console, costing 75% of the original price. Now, though, the price is being lowered once again, down to $249.

The $249 price is already in effect on Amazon. You can order a $249 160GB PS3 right now, or buy the 320GB PS3 with inFamous 2 for $299.

So what does this mean for PlayStation? Well, usually prices drop when a device is going to be replaced by something else, or if sales are poor. The latter isn’t true, since Sony has been seeing profits on the PS3 for the past year finally.

It is probably Sony’s way of prepping the market for the PlayStation 4. If they want to clear out the consoles already manufactured in their warehouses to make room, then a price cut is necessary to move the PS3 off the shelves.

We’ve already speculated about the PS4 release date. Some rumors say 2012, others say 2014. Either way, that’s not too far in the future.

What do you think this PS3 price drop means?

Rage takes place in a future that isn’t too far away, and the premise is one that has been popular amongst sci-fi entertainment lately: an asteroid strikes Earth, and humanity tries to rebuild despite the oppression of an oppressive government body, the Authority. It’s a first-person shooter, with id Tech 5 producing phenomenal graphics, unique game-play, exciting vehicular combat, and exotic weapons. The campaign is rich in story for single-player, but grab a friend for unique co-op footage.

One of the issues with Rage, though? During development, id Software (creators of the game) had difficulties tailoring Rage for each console. They say each console has its own limitations and capabilities, meaning that Rage couldn’t be the same for Xbox and PS3.

It also seems that many game developers are complaining about the RAM on the PS3 and Xbox. Yes, they say it would be easier to use a PC simply because most gamer PCs are upgraded anyway, but the PS3 and Xbox 720 come stocked with a certain about of memory. That memory puts limitations on the speed of the game itself, which must be frustrating since id Software is trying out the id Tech 5 they just produced via Rage.

Either way, the game is still coming out, but we have to wonder: if game developers are complaining this much about console RAM, will Sony speed up the PS4 just a tad bit more? We’re ready for better things, and little PS Move gimmicks don’t keep the true dedicated gamer happy.