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Rumour: Future PS4 Firmware Update Adding Calendar App

Push Square: "You may never lose track of your gaming schedule again, as it looks like a calendar is being added to the PlayStation 4 as part of a future firmware update. Eagle eyed gamers spotted an extra icon on the promotional images used for the European version of Journey's dynamic theme, and it very much alludes to some kind of on-board almanac."

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Aloy-Boyfriend3959d ago (Edited 3959d ago )

This is an useful app at least for MLB The Show players like me. How about adding a Play Log function where we can see the amount of hours we've put into a certain game as well? Do it!

pivotplease3959d ago

Really enjoy the playlog on Wii U. It makes you feel like a piece of crap when you realize you spent 10 hours of one day playing Windwaker lol.

Sureshot3958d ago

Makes you feel like crap or have good taste in games? Wind waker is amazing!

NukaCola3959d ago

A calender app would be good. Push release dates of DLC and future updates, shows etc to your calender on PS4 and Phone App. I like that kind of interactivity.

BISHOP-BRASIL3958d ago

Would be cool to also be able to set appointments with other people (like a facebook event invitation or whatever) like setting up a multiplayer match with some friends by the weekend and what not.

andibandit3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

Also release dates of games would be cool(digital and physical), but all things considered, I dont understand how a calender is making headlines...and this is just at the "rumour" stage.

WowSoChill3958d ago

A Calendar? really? its been months since their last update and their adding a Calendar? wow

Aloy-Boyfriend3958d ago

So what? This is just an app, not a firmware update.

Sureshot3958d ago

Dude calendars are so useful! And it's not like we have them on our phones in our pockets or anything

StormLegend3958d ago

I'm sorry but this is 100% useless.
They take months and months to release updates and this is all we get? That last update wasn't even an update it was a music app. We already have Spotify and we can play music off an USB.
-We need friend notfications
-Avatars
-Folders
- Custom wallpapers
- Last sign in
- Offline/ away status
- more things added to the profiles
and so on..

_-EDMIX-_3958d ago

" but this is 100% useless" no its not.

You may not use it, but I can never say its "useless".

Who is to say we won't get those features over time? Who stated that this feature will come as suppose to those?

Could someone not state this EVERY TIME they release an update? Mind you, this is still a rumor.

The system is to play games, period, anything else that comes is merely an extra or a bonus.

Doesn't really hurt its core base as much as people think. I think the only feature I even wanted out of what you listed was wallpaper lol

In due time, mind you, its not as if PS3 day 1 had all those features, only over time did it receive those features through updates.

Dramacydal3958d ago

Play Log is a fantastic idea! Please let Aoki-san know - https://twitter.com/toshima...

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ox_ADRlAN_xo3959d ago

I want to be able to purchase avatars on my ps4. I don't have a PS3 anymore so I can't but idk why this simple thing hasn't been added yet

ShadowKing-3959d ago (Edited 3959d ago )

https://store.playstation.c... then go to avatars to buy them or use the ps app to use any picture for free. that what i do

ox_ADRlAN_xo3959d ago

I was unaware I can do that on the Psn app. Pardon my noobish

OverdosedWitDopeness3959d ago

The psapp picture only is shown to close friends tho.

nolson103958d ago

Only people who you share your real name with can see your profile picture. everyone else still sees your avatar.

PrinceOfAllSaiyans3959d ago

You do Lmao you can change your PSN picture to anything you want for free using the PS Mobile app.

nolson103958d ago

Only people with whom your share your "real name" with can see you profile picture. Everyone else still sees your avatar.

INTOmyMOUTH3959d ago

Next gen calendar. Console war is over.

THC CELL3959d ago

Be a good feature eg rainbow six black arrow used to have a clan systrm and it will ping a icon bottom corner to say clan match about ta start

kneon3959d ago

Maybe it will have clan scheduling as part of the app. Someone could suggest some times and send invites to the clan. Once everyone has agreed to the time it will be added to the calendar and remind you when it's time to play.

BoriboyShoGUN3958d ago

Seems like it could be handy.

lvl_headed_gmr3959d ago

Sony - "we know what the gamers want"

Gamer - "Backwards compatibility? Better Value like lower PSnow prices? EAaccess? Better gaming network?"

Sony - "no no no, you don't want that. We know you want a calalendar..."

Gamer - "But we have calendars on our walls, on our PC's, our emails and our phones...."

Sony - " Calendar coming in next update because we're for the gamers"....

pivotplease3959d ago

Lol I could see it being useful for competetive gamers that have clans and tournaments. I would personally consider using it to mark down releases.

BlackPanther3959d ago

As opposed to simply using your phone where it will probably be easier to input data and you have all the time.

NukaCola3959d ago

@Panther

Yes, but to your PS App so it automatically posts and put info in for you. Link the community together. This is something if done well could be really cool.

@headed

EA Access? That is a money deal for MS currently.
PSNow, still in early stages. Took MS two years to even start fixing the nightmare they created.
PSN is continuously growing and is a strong system and community.

You make it out like Sony doesn't care. They have been doing everything for the gamers and developers to build a better gaming community on the console market. And from the PS4's success, I think they are doing very well.

lvl_headed_gmr3958d ago

@NukaCola

EAAccess was and is NOT a money deal with MS. Sony turned it down saying they didn't see the value in it for their customers...when really they didn't want it to compete with PSnow.

http://www.forbes.com/sites...

What nightmare did MS create? They launched a system that has been getting monthly updates, AAA games some being new IPs, feature after feature etc. I own both consoles and if we are talking nightmares, I think it's the PS4 with their constant delays, lack of AAA's, Focus on indies and ports, lies about resolution, terrible AAA's like The Order and Drive Club, 1 year to even get DriveClub for PS+ members, HORRIFFIC online servers etc...

I just don't see eye to eye with you.

MrSwankSinatra3959d ago (Edited 3959d ago )

I personally don't care about the stuff you just listed, but for the love of god they need to let us customize our dashboard. I'm so sick of seeing garbage like "the playroom" on my dash. I'm also sick of the fact that anytime in a 2 player game, the 2nd player has to always sign in as a guest to play when on ps3 you didn't have to do any of that nonsense. I could go on about the list of crap sony needs to fix.

KUV19773959d ago

Can't you just log in a guest and skip account login. I think the system makes sense because the guest now - finally - can also gain trophies. But I am pretty sure I have had people play without creating or signing in any account.

lvl_headed_gmr3958d ago

The list was to prove a point. It's not limited to what I just put on there. It's about not getting the real features you and I both want but instead they try to hype up a calendar feature...

Officialxandr3959d ago

Just ignore Shareplay, the biggest feature on next gen.....

lvl_headed_gmr3958d ago

I'm sorry...what...

Shareplay the biggest feature on next gen? Sorry but MS now have 2 features that surpass playshare.

1 - family sharing. This is where you can share your entire library with someone. They can download the WHOLE game right to their system, no streaming required and no time limits. You can play together at the same time, online.

2 - Backwards Compatibility, being able to play your last gen games on current gen consoles. This allows you to trade in your last gen system for money you can put towards new games.

I think shareplay is easy to ignore but if it's you favorite feature, then all the more power to you.

rainslacker3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

@lvl

He said on next gen. Both those features you listed were features Sony had on last gen consoles, and BC on the one before that. Family sharing still exists on the PS4...although it goes by another name. Heck, the WiiU has had BC since it came out, but I don't see how that killer feature is really helping it much.

Shareplay probably is the biggest new feature of the current gen...until the next big feature comes along I guess.

Otherwise, who cares, play some games and have fun.

vongruetz3958d ago

I wish I could use Shareplay, but it tells me my connection is too slow. PS Now works just fine but Shareplay is out.

Anyone know what the minimum bandwidth requirements are for it to work?

spacedelete3959d ago (Edited 3959d ago )

and the fanboys will eat it up ruining it for everyone. i just want an firmware that adds PS1 and PS2 classics on PS4. i hate seeing all my classics on my download list and not being able to play them and i'm not buying another PS3.

TKCMuzzer3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

No offence but your pre judging something that has not been announced and nobody knows anything about. I mean your biggest grumble is you can not play your PS1/PS2 games on your PS4, which to be honest, you knew about before selling your PS3. Sony didn't hide that from you.
Assuming people are fanboys because they may like a feature is also ridiculous, some people may not be bothered about playing past generation games on their PS4, people like different things and as the saying goes 'you can't please everybody'

spacedelete3958d ago

TKCMUuzzer so your saying you would rather have a calander app than PS1 and PS2 emulation ? you need to stfu. why should your opinion be counted and mine can't ? who gives you the right fo tell people what they should and shouldn't want ? you selfish,selfish sorry excuse for a gamer.

_-EDMIX-_3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

@Space- "i'm not buying another PS3"

? then the feature isn't wanted enough to pay for it, thus it isn't a real value to you.

If its not enough to pay for a used PS3, then its not a real value to you that you would pay for....thus it won't hurt sales.

Would you not buy a PS4 because it didn't play a PS3? If not, then why not buy a used PS3 along with a PS4 if the issue is just?

Its starting to sound like pure entitlement to me.

I still own my PS3 and recently even bought a 3rd one for my living room so I could keep my slim in my room (my family uses Netflix, Hulu etc off one of my PS3s)

Anyway, the point is, PS3 is a value enough for me to buy another one to avoid missing the feature.

It was very much worth the $110 as I'm still playing Persona 3 (90 hours in lol), still going to play the Hitman collection and Absolution before the new Hitman this fall, still going to play Peacewalker in HD before MGSV, still going to play Persona 4 after I beat 3, still going to eventually beat GTAV and Red Dead etc, hell still need to buy Bully off of PSN.

Point is, its a value to me because I'll buy a used one to get 100% NATIVE support for it.

Its hard to appreciate a new Hitman, MGS, Batman etc if I didn't even finish the last ones don't you think?

My PS3 has real value to me based on me actually willing to buy several over the years for family and twice for myself to be able to play those games, if its not enough for you to buy it, it wasn't a feature you REALLY care for.

Soooooo its wait for them to never release a feature....or spend the $110 right now to have it native.

When PS5 comes out.....I still won't sell my PS4 bud, hell if anything I'll do what I did this gen and just get a PS4 slim lol.

"you would rather have a calander app than PS1 and PS2 emulation ?"

Yes...we would rather have new features vs features we can buy right now and play NATIVE vs emulation.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayS...

Mind you lol, look at the reviews. 2014 and 2015. Those folks very much felt owning a PS2 was a "value" to them as they bought it lolz.

PS4 is selling better then XBONE and Wii U with zero BC. I see no reason why they should even waste the money doing such a feature, its nice, but it won't hurt sales. People buy PS4's to get PS4's...not PS3s.

rainslacker3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

You really do have an unhealthy hate of all things Sony don't you?

Is it even possible for you to say something positive about what you like about your PS4? I mean, you seem to have a lot of reasons to hate it...and Sony...so why do you even keep the thing around? Sell it and go buy some games on a system you actually like. You can actually buy a whole X1 console for what you can sell a PS4 for used nowadays...so go for it, and leave the hate behind.

If you don't even have a PS4, then stop acting like you do, and acting like your opinion is the only one that matters.

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TKCMuzzer3958d ago

Lol, keep trying..............N4G cracks me up sometimes....

spacedelete3958d ago

don't like opinions then stay off the damn internet fool.

NeoGamer2323958d ago

It is quite entertaining to see Sony fans try to discredit your comment.

It looks about as mature as when dumb XB fans used to defend Kinect or MS focusing on the entertainment side of the console.

Really ridiculous.

I'd like to see an opinion poll...

Select one from the following:

1) Calendar App
2) BC to play P1 to PS3 games natively
3) PS Now Pricing Model Improvements
4) PS4 get EA Access

kneon3958d ago

If those were the only choices I probably would pick #1, though really for me it would be none of the above.

I have 3 PS3s so I don't care about BC. I have all the old games I'm likely to ever play so Now isn't needed for me, and I don't care about EA access, I'm not paying for yet another gaming subscription.

NeoGamer2323958d ago

@kneon
I have 13 x X360's...

I see BC as a way to reduce the number of consoles I need to have hooked up, which will also reduce the maintenance of those consoles, and reduce the electricity usage of consoles in my homes.

Everyone values everything differently I guess.

But, I have one calendar linked to my e-mail account and one calendar linked to my work account. Another calendar in my life would be absolutely useless.

kneon3958d ago

If they are smart they will allow you to work with external calendar servers and give you options for how to push out event notifications.

LamerTamer3958d ago

I would choose none of those. I would want external hard drive support.

What is the calendar app for, to count the days until all of the delayed games finally come out?

rainslacker3958d ago (Edited 3958d ago )

I'd say 2 and 3. Or at least free BC through PSNow. Sorry can't really pick just one.

Calendar app is pretty useless to me if it's just a day timer kind of thing. I don't plan things out that much. If it has some kind of integration to set up gaming events, then it could be a useful feature. I know there are things like boosting sessions that could be planned out through PS3trophies or psnprofiles really conveniently with some kind of integration. Would be kind of cool to set up events with my friends also. This is of course assuming it allows us to do that.

But your list does say "app" besides the calendar...so it's just another feature. Not sure why Xbox fans have to make it seem like it's the end of the world for features on a Sony system. I mean, it's one app among many unannounced features.

dboyman3958d ago

Don't know about PS1 and PS2 BC, maybe. But PS3 nope, not without added hardware. Cell processor is actually more powerful that PS4 CPU, it the GPU that is more powerful. Plus with its unique architecture, simple software BC not possible. That means you need a PS4 with cell/rsx chips included, and re-engineered ps4. Want to pay $499-$599 for this "Phat" PS4?

Aenea3958d ago

1) depends, is it just a regular calendar app like we have a gazillion of on other devices or does it actually do more so it's useful for gaming?
2) PS1, PS2 and PSP emulator would be nice, but is not big on my list
3) I want them to release it in my country first then I'll have a look at the pricing they use, still don't think it's for you and me anyways
4) hell no

There are plenty of other things I like to see more, like Folders for organising my games and a Tags system to organise my friends so I can tag them where/how I met them, tagging them with the game I met them thru, but also a language/country tag so when we're 1 person short on an all Dutch group of players I can look thru my friends list quickly and find a fellow Dutchie who also plays the same game, etc., etc.

_-EDMIX-_3958d ago

The reality is, most really don't care about BC. You can't update PS4 to play something "natively" as the hardware much be changed to do so.

I personally rather them focus on something else, why...I own a PS3, I own a PS2.....BC again means nothing to me.

Many gamers still buy PS3's and even PS2's to fill that void, I'd rather they focus on adding in other new features vs BC.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayS...

look at the reviews, 2014 and 2015.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-...

Look at the reviews again, many bought it this year, last year etc.

The reality is, if someone wants it that bad, they are free to buy one new or used if they feel just.

I just don't think their main job should be seeking to to do BC.....every gen. I want new features and could care less about BC.

1 and 4 make sense, they are new to me, won't use PS Now so don't care, BC...don't care, I own those systems to play those games...

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Aenea3958d ago

Sony didn't want EA Access because of PS Now? Hilarious, the two aren't even trying to offer the same thing. That Forbes article you linked too is funny as heck, Forbes has a knack in writing stupid articles lately, whenever I see them as a link here I already roll my eyes!

Even though EA Access can be nice, especially if you're a sports fan, I really do not like the idea of each and every publisher doing the same thing as EA does.

And you really sound like an X1 fanboy, Sony has an horrific network? No AAA games? And what lies about resolution?

And why on earth would you already tear down this supposed calendar feature? Do you have an in with Sony we don't know about and already know exactly how it's gonna work and if it's even real? Get your panties in a twist after you know it's both true and how it works, maybe it actually might be a wonderful feature that has something to do with dates...

Family sharing is possible on the PS4, not sure why X1 fans keep trying to tell us we can't do that...

Are there things I want them to change or add? Sure I do, but I also like to see new features being added, I just want both!

BC is not gonna happen and not so sure why people really want it, besides Sony claimed that 40% of PS4 owners never owned a PS3 of the remaining 60% how many will still have their PS3? I know I do. It would be handy yes, but it's certainly not my most wanted feature.

Lower PS Now pricing? I dunno, have to see them first, rather have PS Now first be available in my country, thanks! I do not like rental prices per game tho, I want a flat monthly fee for all the games on there. And besides I don't think PS Now is really meant to be for us anyways, not even sure I would want to have a sub on it at any price. Maybe for a month at a time to try an old game and then stop the sub...

Sevir3958d ago

Oh stop crying, EA access is hardly any thing to be covetious about, and PSNow is in its early stages. You're making a big deal about a calendar that's rumored and not confirmed? They've made then huge content software updates that add impressive features and expand the userbility of the console, SHARE PLAY, Resume/Standby, SHARE Factory, DNLA, MP3 support, USB partition/External Storage, and countless others, there's quite a few things the PS4 does that the XBO doesn't. What you care about isn't exactly what everyone cares about.

And asking for backward compatibility but bitching about HD remasters that look and perform better than their last gen versions boggles my mind. I understand about not wanting to buy games you've played over, but why would you moan about playing an awesome game you played last gen over with new bells and whistles, but cheer that you can play an old games with zero enhancements on a NEXT GEN hardware...? If you bought a bought a PS4/XBO to play PS3/XB360/WiiU releases then you're ass backwards...

When Sony officially details what the next major software update will feature that's the time to chime in and gripe, or praise, not off some unconfirmed rumor and industry speculation.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA23d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay23d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos23d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7223d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY23d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator23d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum23d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z23d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad24d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga24d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot23d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose24d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE24d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername23d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy24d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde23d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8623d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8623d ago (Edited 23d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole24d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300024d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot24d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle24d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7724d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments