A VR version of ‘Tetris’ is in our future

Enhance Games—the studio behind virtual reality version of Rez Infinite—is developing a new version of the iconic game Tetris and it’s even getting a VR spin. The new game will be called Tetris Effect and it is described as a “magical feeling of total immersion by surrounding you with fantastic, fully three-dimensional worlds that react and evolve based on how you play.” Tetris Effect is coming to the PlayStation 4 this fall and will have, as mentioned, support for PlayStation VR. The headset-enabled version will reportedly offer “fully-immersive 3D.” The game has over 30 stages and has stages that are set underwater and in space. And as expected from this developer, you get a strong focus on music and sound.

Source: The Verge

Sony celebrates Pride Month with new vibrant PlayStation 4 theme

Sony gets inclusive and celebratory this June with a new theme for the PlayStation 4. Titled “For All The Players,” the new PS4 theme made its way to the PlayStation Store just in time for Pride Month. You get a stark white background with a double rainbow accent. But not only is it colorful, there’s also a nice underlying message here that acknowledges that there are gamers of all walks of life and different orientations and anyone should be able to enjoy playing what they want. If you want to celebrate and play in solidarity, you can download the theme from this link.

‘Gran Turismo Sport’ to reintroduce classic solo racing format

For those craving to have the classic solo racing mode in Gran Turismo Sport on the PlayStation 4, you’re getting your wish. According to Polyphony Digital, they are releasing an update next month to introduce a new feature called the GT League. It’s basically a single-player mode that brings back the classic GT modes of the past. Just like before you need to compete in a series of cup competitions with some needing specific cars or models.

While the feature won’t be as fleshed out as those in the previous titles, there are supposedly more races coming next year. There will also be new free cars coming out starting November 27^th. Three will be coming then and then 12 more in December (including the Ferrari F40 and Enzo), and a total of 50 new rides by March.

Source: Engadget

Classic Disney NES games are getting HD remakes for other platforms

Six Nintendo Entertainment System games based on Disney characters are getting a second lease on life. Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, DuckTales and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (plus sequels for the last two) will be remastered in HD and bundled into a US$20 collection. Developer Digital Eclipse will be bringing The Disney Afternoon Collection to the PC, Sony PlayStation 4, and Xbox One starting April 18^th.

The games will get visual improvements alongside two modes: Boss Rush (which lets you fight bosses one after another) and Time Attack. A rewind feature will also be introduced as well as an in-game museum for Disney fans.

Source: Mashable