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Sony to impose UK-wide limit on PS4 pre-orders

Launch day system not guaranteed after pre-order deadline; in-store systems still coming on release day

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ABeastNamedTariq3919d ago (Edited 3919d ago )

Keep the train rolling! I hope they can meet demand and make another batch of consoles after launch. Got my preorder the day after E3 so I'm all set. Crossing my fingers for an October release (a man can dream). I'm getting an Xbox too, but for now it's PLAYSTATION NATION!

black0o3918d ago

and with the price differents most of the avrage customer will pick ps4 ... I can see ps4 following ps2 foot steps

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Skips3918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/...

Best selling overall, as of 2013...

PS4 doing well at #3...

SniperControl3918d ago

@Skips

Looks like good ole Blighty is gonna be blue again.
Most(if not all) of my family & mates have come back over to Sony, 8 of us have pre-ordered PS4 from Game, there are 4 still on the fence, but I am sure peer presure will bring them over as well.

Viva Playstation!

abzdine3918d ago

PS4 is performing really well, and imagine what could happen when the Sony blockbusters are all announced!

scott1823918d ago

When more big games are announced it will get even better. I can't wait to see if there is a last of us 2 to be shown or possibly uncharted 4 (or both). I am also excited to see if there will be a new god of war. And that team ico game that I drool over every time I see it. It seems like there are a bunch of games that they are taking their time to show off.... I am excited to see them.

Anarki3918d ago

Not looking good for Microsoft, UK was one of the more xbox dominant countries too. I live in the UK and most of the people I know are picking up PS4 over the XBOne.

black0o3918d ago

@Anarki Ms strongest market after the US is UK x360 beat the wii like a month ago

if MS loses market to sony let us assume 50/50 that will be a big win for sony over ms since the rest of EU are PlayStation's territories

Cam9773918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

@Skips
The Xbox One is at #35 and #79, holy smokes, the PS4 is going to dominate. The 12GB PS3 is ahead of it! Anything MS says about stock issues can't be true because Animal Crossing seems to be doing ok.

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bigfish3918d ago

@ ABeastNamedTariq - just stick with the PS4 and forget buying an Xbox,,, just think about all the exclusive ps4 games you could buy with all that money,,

SignifiedSix913918d ago

That's the exact same reason I'm not buying a PS4.

PS3PWNSALL3918d ago

I'm gonna spend that money on Xbox One exclusives.

Clarence3918d ago

Yep UK was supposedly Xbox territory. Looks like its going different time around.

tigertron3918d ago

Yeah, the only real Xbox stronghold in Europe was the UK, but UK gamers tend to buy whatever console has the most games and is cheaper and at the time that was the 360 at the beginning, but I think a lot of UK gamers have felt let down by the Xbox One unveiling.

I think the PS4 will enjoy PS2 levels of success in the UK. That said, the PS3 has done well in the UK.

FriedGoat3918d ago

People also seem to forget most of the "TV" features of the Xbone don't even work outside of America.

AceofStaves3918d ago

@Fried Goat - Exactly. The bells and whistles of TV integration and the digital entertainment deals mean nothing outside the USA.

ps3_pwns3918d ago

they are selling to many ps4's psn and ps4 online is gonna be packed with people playing multilayer games online this holiday. you get the ps4 first becauase that's what consoles are all about getting one where everyone is gonna be getting and playing games on so the holidays can actually be fun instead of getting the xbox one which will have no one playing it online lol.

showtimefolks3918d ago

I say after gamescom ps4 is only gonna pick up more momentum in Europe

Got mine pre ordered already, everyone of my friends who had xbox360 are now switching to PS4

Godz Kastro3918d ago

Really? Same story here but vice versa... Crazy ain't it.

showtimefolks3918d ago

kastro

Yeh I wouldn't doubt it because each amer is different. What's making the difference for my friends is both consoles are due out around the same time to where ps3 came out a year later so Many switched to xbox360

The more gamers that buy a console the more support it will get software wise so bigger sales equal to more conten and Bette services/support

That's why I care also having bigger online communities for games hat are due at launch is also a big reason

Godz Kastro3918d ago

@showtime...

I can respect that brother. I might preorder a ps4 this Friday. I have my day 1 x1. I'm gonna be objective and buy both. What video formats does the ps3 support? I'm assuming ps4 will follow suit. I def do more than just play games hence my big interest in x1 plus their exclusives look sick.

Godz Kastro3918d ago

If you have your preorder y do you care if they churn out more?

Psn8003918d ago

That is me knackerred then I will have to wait because I got to get three Ps4's my daughter & my son & me my Girlfriend will have to share until I can afford it , have to wait .

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golding893919d ago

Pre-order numbers are definitely in Sony's favor. Can sony completely win next gen hands down? I am not sure. but they surely have the momentum over Microsoft.

friedricr3918d ago

Because he has seen the Dark. The Dark Side ;).

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THC CELL3918d ago

Got mine pre ordered and paid for at a independence retailer

WeAreLegion3918d ago

All independence retailers are in 'MERICUH!!!

Denethor_II3918d ago

Just because you paid for it doesn't mean you'll one hundred percent definitely get it. "Oh sorry something went wrong with your order. We're happy to refund you, or we'll be getting some more in next month if you want to wait. Sorry."

It happens mate.

Thehyph3918d ago

There are some things you just don't say, man. We know that's a possibility, but we don't talk about it.
Talk like that is why you're a steward and not the king.

Denethor_II3918d ago

THE RULE OF GONDOR IS MINE!

HugoDrax3918d ago

It better not happen at my GameStop on launch day for XB1 and PS4, or there will be a riot. I know for a fact I was #2 and #4 to pre order my XB1 and PS4 launch consoles. I be dammed if they tell me "Sorry sir, somehow something went wrong with your pre order"

devwan3918d ago

I think it's better to go with one of the retailers Sony links to on their site - much better chance of things going smoothly.

Fair enough supporting your local indie when buying games, but when it comes to day one consoles I'll stick with ShopTo or Amazon.

THC CELL3918d ago

I work for game in the UK, trust me I'm.not missing anything:-) the independence store ps4 is for sale if I get it. My store I.work for only allow me one console at a discount too

MajorLazer3918d ago

I've already paid the £348.98 with ShopTo for the PS4 so I hope my order is honoured more so than those who paid later

KillrateOmega3918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

You know people are hyped about your console when you can't even meet the tidal wave of demands for it.

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How to recruit Lam in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Lam is among the 120 characters available for recruitment in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. While she is one of the many straightforward recruits, a known bug may prevent players from recruiting her if certain conditions are met. Despite developers’ assurances of fixing the bug, some early access players still encounter issues with recruiting Lam despite attempting the standard method.

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Tomb Raider Remastered just quietly censored one in-game detail

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered players are ticked off by the game’s most recent patch, which censors in-game pin-up posters of Lara Croft.

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rlow19h ago

This is why gaming is screwed. When people change things to fit someone’s agenda, it’s a slippery slope downhill.

Christopher9h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Even if that agenda is of the developer? Way to remove developer rights.

***One player called it a “huge problem with modern games,” saying they can now be “ruined AFTER people buy them”.***

The level of drama. Yes, I recall sitting there for more hours than I did anything else in the game. These two pinups are the core of the game, after all!

coolbeans7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

rlow1's cringe catastrophizing aside, I do think developers *ought* to strive to maintain an original work to the best of their ability. The language of a "remaster" tacitly implies that - for good or ill - what's being resold is what fans remember but better.

Profchaos7h ago

Games can be ruined after purchasing them yeah we know this not from this but from GTA IV which had half it's radio content patched out due to licensing expirations and to me that was a huge deal.

This pin up poster is a bit of nonsense but the whole argument of modern games can be ruined post launch is Absol true.

DedicatedDark6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

It's not their work to censor. They are incharge of restoration & remastering the work, not overwriting it.

Barlos5h ago

It's not the agenda of the developer though, they're pandering and trying to increase their ESG score.

Way to support censorship...

victorMaje5h ago

It’s not the end of the world for sure, but I understand the hate towards this kind of change. I believe it’s also a matter of principle.

Imagine a Picasso painting being restored & the restorer deciding there aren’t enough strokes, or some lines aren’t straight enough or curved enough…not sure it would/should sit well with people.

Have all original devs signed off on this change? Even if it’s the case, are we saying older gamers are better mentally equipped to process what was there than current gamers, hence the change?

Enough time ago the case was made that games are an art form. We’re supposed to have won that case.
So which is it? Are games art or not?

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Eidolon5h ago

Hasn't this been happened for over a decade since remasters? I can't see that it's any worse now. Maybe if Sweet Baby starts getting their hands on remasters we will definitely have a problem.

Rebel_Scum8h ago

tbh I dont see something like this as censorship. Does anyone else not find it strange for someone to stick pin ups of themsleves in a locker room?

Now of it was a pin up of some half naked firefighters it might make sense as Lara might like that, and if they removed that I would cry censorship. But removing pin ups of the main character, yeah I get it.

Barlos5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

It's a game, and they were placed there for the audience. It's not real life. If it was, she wouldn't have fought a T-Rex now would she?

Yes, it's censorship but it's a bit less in your face. If they were in the original game, then they should have been in the remasters. It's bad enough that they have that ridiculous unnecessary warning at the start, but then they start removing things post launch. I don't care how small the change, they shouldn't be doing it. It's nothing but ESG pandering but in a subtle way.

Rebel_Scum3h ago

Look bro, if you have pictures of yourself naked on a bear skin rug up in your house let me tell you, its not normal.

jambola2h ago

I wasn't aware censorship was based on what made sense to you

Rebel_Scum2h ago

Likewise, what a stupid comment.

jambola2h ago

I agree
Your comment was pretty stupid

Rebel_Scum1h ago

I never said censorship is based on what I say dumbass. Just because I dont see this as censorship doesnt mean I’m saying others cant.

How about you come at me with your opinion rather than snarky comments with no thought on the matter.

SimpleDad4h ago

By the year 2030, this remaster collection will totally be changed and censored. Probably will remove Lara as a playable character. It's ridiculous. Glad that my family didn't buy this.
I still have Tomb Raider 2 PS1 as a memory.

jambola2h ago

Those shorts are a little revealing
Should probably make them snow pants

Barlos2h ago

They'll probably make her trans

CobraKai4h ago

It’s mentioned in the article, and it’s a point i 100% agree with, it’s the fact that they can censor a game after you buy it. That’s total bullshit.

Killer2020UK4h ago

Whilst it's an overreaction to say this has "ruined" the game, it's still problematic that this has happened post launch and for many, post-purchase.

I don't want someone to change a product for the worse after I've bought it. The same goes for implementing micro transactions after reviews.

I wonder why they did this? Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

maykhausonninh3h ago

Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Review – You Are Your Job, Apparently

Gary Green said: In a time where an enhanced, 3D remake of Final Fantasy III already exists, it’s hard to argue that Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is the definitive version we were expecting. With Final Fantasy III already being the last in the series to be translated and make its way west, this is something of a slap in the face for the fans. Still, let’s not be disheartened. There may be many shortfalls in this edition of Final Fantasy III, however there’s no denying that this classic JRPG still holds some nostalgic value, even if it struggles to break away from its original hardware limitations.

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FACTUAL evidence9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

It’s funny I’m seeing these articles about pixel remaster, and I just platinumed 1-4 within 8 days lol. I’ve been on FF5 for about a week now. Let’s just say 5 was the start of FF having content like crazy. I should have the plat within 2-3 days.

MrBaskerville23m ago

The game being an accurate represantation of the original was not a slap in the face to the fans. The 3D remasters looked like ass (visually) tbh.