‘Predator: Hunting Ground’ is multiplayer game coming to the PS4 in 2020

The team behind the Friday the 13^th game is making a new Predator game for the PlayStation 4—and it’s coming out next year. IllFonic announced at PlayStation State of Play that they are working on Predator: Hunting Ground, a competitive, online multiplayer experience. One group in the game will control the firepower and attempt to do paramilitary missions, while one player will be controlling the Predator. According to the developers, it’s working closely with Fox and Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring this movie franchise’s world into the game. IllFonic promises there will be surprises for everyone once the game arrives in 2020.

Source: Engadget

‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ introduces new mode and difficulty level

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A new patch for Horizon Zero Dawn brings with it some new “highly anticipated” features. The first one is the New Game+ Mode. According to Guerrilla Games community manager Jeroen Roding, it lets you “relive the adventures of Aloy without losing your character progression and your collected inventory.” But he notes that: “You won’t be able to progress beyond the level cap of 50, but you can still collect XP during your adventure.” There are also two new trophies added with New Game+. One is the ability to choose your face paint, the other is to alternate Focus designs for Aloy as well as advanced weaponry and armor for her. These come at a price, of course.

When you try New Game+, you’ll be given the option to adjust your difficulty level for the new playthrough. This time there’s a new “Ultra Hard” setting where the machines are smarter and have better senses. Your health regeneration is also limited. If you opt to try Ultra Hard, you’re going to need to stick to it. There is no reducing the game’s difficulty after the fact.

Source: Polygon

Sony consolidates PlayStation business, moves base to US

Sony Interactive Entertainment, LLC is a new entity that brings together the Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment business units, effective April 1. The new company will be led by Andrew House, the current president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. While PlayStation has long been based in Tokyo, Japan, the newly formed company will occupy offices in San Mateo, California.

“By integrating the strengths of PlayStation’s hardware, software, content and network operations, SIE will become an even stronger entity, with a clear objective to further accelerate the growth of the PlayStation business,” said House in a statement.

The PlayStation 4 has been a great product for Sony, selling over35 million units worldwide since its launch in 2013.