After the success of Steam in the field of publishing indie games platformoderzhateli painted together in the love of the indie scene, promise to support independent publishing indie games and even include a little game in the starting lineup the next consoles, however, after the U.S. PlayStation 4 is already current, generation. Actually, a small platform puzzle Contrast and became one of the starting projects for Play Station 4. For players, the CIS countries, which will have to wait for PS4 launch until November 29, the game is already available on other platforms, including on Steam.

Contrast – this is a game of light and shadow. A simple three-dimensional platformer that flick of the wrist turns into a two-dimensional. Such a decision we have already seen in several projects, unlike Contrast – to use lights and shadows to create and manipulate level elements.

The game’s plot, despite some pretentiousness and theatrical environment, is very simple. Teenage girl Didi worried about his father, who seems to have got into some kind of scam, and wants to help him reconcile with his mother and returned to the family. She wakes up in her room polusumrake and sent to the night city streets, filled with shadows, fragments of dreams and memories, to make things right. Didi company is its imaginary friend, girl-acrobat with the telling name Don (Dawn), which can turn into a shadow and travel between sleep and more deep sleep between 3D and 2D.

Contrast mesmerizing combination of breathtaking art deco atmosphere, films noir, coffee and light Shantanu madness. There are no people, except Didi and Don, only silhouettes on the walls, but they communicate with each other and with the girl – is overshadowed by its daily memories. The entire game world – it’s literally a few blocks around the house Didi rolled into a tangle of quaint streets, terminating nowhere. In general the whole chamber and Contrast very cozy, filled with rays of light and filled with music and warmth. 

Basis of the gameplay – light and authors work with him masterfully, good engine Unreal 3 allows. For the sake of simplicity, there is no perception of the penumbra, but those are the rules of the game. But moving the light sources can literally change the level and find new ways. Unfortunately themselves platform puzzle game is not very complicated, some special call for a player is not here – almost all of you will pass the first time. 3D to 2D transition levels only in strictly defined areas on flat surfaces illuminated by light, so figure out what to do in each subsequent time is not difficult. 

Contrast in the original puzzles and so little, and one of the levels, Shadow Theatre, generally literally verbatim quote from Limbo . It is certainly one of the best role models, but I would like to see all the individual works of the authors. 

Contrast short game. Three acts can run for 2.5-3 hours, even with search collectibles and secrets. Final stories are so predictable that even insulting. The visual style and mood of the game promises some mystery, detective story or drama, and as a result we get a little banal family history, a place that in some lowly daytime drama. A pity. 

However, despite some incompleteness and innuendo, Contrast is very sweet and cute, but the idea behind the gameplay, although not disclosed to all one deserves to meet her. If not now, then during the New Year’s sale on Steam.

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IFixit experts did not believe in the word of the technical director Yasuhiro Sony Ohtori, recently granted the video, which captures the process of dismantling the PlayStation 4 , and decided to dismantle the cogs on a new gaming console.

Recall that, in the configuration of the gaming console PS4 is on x86 processor from AMD with 8 cores of Jaguar and graphic blocks Radeon c peak performance of up to 1.84 teraflops, 8 GB of RAM type GDDR5, a hard disk of 500 GB, wireless modules Wi- Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth (2.1), Ethernet network adapter with a capacity of 10/100/1000 Mbit / s connectors, and USB 3.0.

Thus, the autopsy showed that the PCB unit has 16 memory type GDDR5 production Samsung (K4G41325FC-HC03) the total capacity of 8 GB, located on both sides of the board, SoC SCEI (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.), Which includes 8 cores AMD Jaguar and GPU Radeon, network processor SCEI (CXD90025G), a memory module of type DDR3 Samsung 256MB (K4B2G1646E-BCK0), flash memory chip Serial Flash Memory production Macronix (MX25L25635FMI) 32 MB, a network controller Marvell ( 88EC060-NN82), the hub Genesys Logic GL3520 and other components.

Maintainability console valued at eight points out of ten. Of the benefits of the design highlights iFixit easy replacement hard drive, and the lack of glue, which greatly facilitates the process of assembly and disassembly of the console. In deficiencies recorded location fan and heatsink (to clean the dust from the cooling subsystem or to replace the fan, you need to disassemble almost the entire console), and the sharp edges on the metal lattice to which the components are mounted.

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The company Sony, which has managed to spoil the mood considerably software giant during E3, in the present time, decided to tell in detail about their policies regarding the sharing of games in the PS4.

Recall that in the course of E3, Sony made ​​a joke about Microsoft, forcing the latter to reconsider its strategy in respect of used games. Unfortunately, exchange games, passing the disc from hand to hand, it will be possible only in the real world. In the digital world, specifically in regard to games purchased through the service PlayStation Network, Sony position a little more closed.

So, the first recorded PS4 will be the “main console”, which will be attached to all purchases by the digital world. In Sony released the list of questions and answers says that the game will be available not only to the owner of the console, but also their family members or friends who have access to the host system. At the same owner not necessarily undergo login. Moreover, if the owner of the PS4 is a subscriber to PlayStation Plus, then all the benefits of the service can also be shared with other users who have access to this system. Yet again, authorization holder is not required.

Several different things with the console. Acquired through the PlayStation Network games can be downloaded and run on any third-party PS4, but they can play only the user to whom they belong, as in this case, the authorization procedure is mandatory.

Sony has decided not to limit the number of secondary consoles that can be used for playing with your account. However, while access to the games available only to the user who has access to the main system, and authorized owner who uses a third-party games for the console.

Sony is also reserves the right to transfer the user the status of the primary system to another PS4.

Thus we can see that the exchange PS4 games in the digital world is not too different from the PS3, and is unlikely to bring much inconvenience to most users. Recall that sales in Europe start PS4 already on November 29.

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Of course, you will not be able to use the DualShock 4 with a brand new Xbox One, but that does not mean it will not work on any of the platforms from Microsoft. Shuhei Yoshida recently confirmed via Twitter, that the gamepad PS4 will be compatible with Windows. In response to queries regarding the functionality , he stressed that “the buttons and sticks will work just fine.” Information on how to earn DualsShock 4 at once, or the need to install special drivers , not yet, but will soon be followed by the official response of containing the necessary clarification.

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It was learned that Sony intends to release a virtual reality helmet as an accessory for its next-generation consoles PlayStation 4.

According to available information, the release of the device was to be held during the exhibition Gamescom, but at the last moment it was decided to postpone the presentation at a later date. Now release virtual reality helmet Sony planned the exhibition Tokyo Game Show, which will take place towards the end of September. Currently, the companies decide how to position the device: as an optional addition or as a key component of a separate console.

Specifications virtual reality helmet Sony has not yet announced. But according to one of the developers of the device has a certain similarity with Sony 3D glasses HMZ . Another developer said that Evolution Studios is already working on the introduction of support for the helmet racing simulator DriveClub. The game will be simulated view from the cockpit car.

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Released PlayStation 4 – it’s no doubt that gamers will want to know the world. Sony recently mentioned that decorated after August 6 pre-orders can not come immediately after the launch of the console. However, there is a possibility that Sony will call the release date in a few days, the exhibition Gamescom 2013.

The Sony is all set to reveal the release date for their fans to purchase PlayStation 4 and, apparently, the company will do it at Gamescom in Germany. There will be also an update for the PS3 and Vita. Sony is going to hold a press conference at which the company will answer all questions and fans are likely to report the release date for the console.

The company said:

We will hold the event at 18:00 BST (21:00 Moscow time) on August 20, which will tell you about our plans to release PlayStation 4, as well as updates to the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.

It is expected that in the next generation console will be an eight-core AMD processor with graphics from the same manufacturer, as well as 8 GB of memory GDDR5. Other specifications include 500 GB of internal storage, 2 x USB 3.0, AUx port adapters Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, and HDMI port.

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Paid subscription to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network brings to the company a huge amount of money. For a long time subscription Sony were free and the company just gave users access to the Internet to access the system and compete with friends. Unfortunately, it’s all gone after the PlayStation 4. Despite the fact that some gamers may be unhappy with such a decision, it may become one of the most profitable solutions company – Forbes estimates it at $ 1.2 billion.

Fortunately for many users, PlayStation 4 will not block the access to all the online features for those who signed up for paid services – will be access to many online services like Netflix.

According to information from HIS Electronics and Media, Sony has received only $ 140 million for paid subscriptions in 2012, and by 2017, this amount should be increased to $ 1.2 billion.

“HIS believes that the development of such high-performance components and additional revenue from paid subscriptions to strengthen Sony gaming business and help us to feel confident in competition with consoles on Android and other alternative devices, which include smartphones and tablets,” says the research firm.

This seems to be true, especially given the fact that the Xbox Live Gold Subscribers brought Microsoft 1.25 billion in 2012. The reason why Xbox Live now brings in more money than a subscription from Sony will bring in 4 years, is simple – Sony did not close all the online content to users who do not pay.

With such huge sums can see why Sony can not leave multiplayer PS4 free.

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