The Order 1886 review!

Title: IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/19/the-order-1886-review

Summary of Source: IGN is a very large gaming website and company that makes video game reviews and reviews other media systems. IGN reviews all the big time games coming out as they are bound for release and The Order 1886 was its next matchup. PlayStations most anticipated game of 2015 is coming to its release on Friday and IGN doesn't seem to think its as good as everyone thought. This particular article states that it is a mediocre game and it lacking many elements such as smooth gameplay, and good camera angles. They describe that during in game battles the camera slide off to much and you cant see whats in front of you. The review does state some good things as it says the story is amazing and the beauty of the world is untouchable.

TYRELL, B. (Ed.). (2015, February 18). The Order: 1886 Review - IGN. Retrieved February 20, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/19/the-order-1886-review.

Quotes: "Though absolutely gorgeous and wonderfully atmospheric, The Order: 1886 is a deeply conflicted thing. "

"The Order is thick with exquisitely detailed environments that showcase the grand opulence of London built atop poverty-stricken slums."

I am strongly disappointed with this review because I was so excited for this game to come out. The order 1886 was one of my most anticipated games of 2015 and I couldn't wait to put my Playstation4 to its limits with the amazing graphics in the Order. Even this poor review wont stop me from buying this game. If the order can provide me with a great story mode third person shooter then I am getting it, and it looks to do just that. Although it might have a few in game bugs theres no beating the gameplay I have seen on youtube and the amazing trailers for its story. Cant wait for Friday to come.

top 25 ps4 games of the year!

IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/12/igns-top-25-playstation-4-games

IGN's Top 25 PlayStation 4 Games - IGN. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/12/igns-top-25-playstation-4-games

IGN is a highly trusted and unique website that not only reviews games but also movies, and TV shows. This particular article is there top 25 for the year so far of PlayStation 4 games. The top 25 is a very important part of every gamers life. We our more then excited to see what these top editors and reviewers are rating our games. The top 25 lets us know which games are the ones to buy and which ones are the the ones not to buy. Without amazement the last of us took home first place. This game has won nearly 20 game of the year awards and more then 50 awards in total. Naughty dog the lead developer for the last of us has been making amazing games ever since they started there Uncharted franchise. There are by far the most successful PlayStation game making company of all of them. Some of the big games not making the list were the Order 1886 which was a huge surprise for me because had playing that game i believe it should of been in the top 5.

"With a lot more time having passed since the PlayStation 4's launch, its library has expanded, and strengthened, considerably."

"The Last of Us is an unmitigated, undisputed masterpiece, arguably last generation's greatest game on any console, and perhaps one of the best games of all-time, too. "

I am a little disappointed and unamused of this years top 25. I would of loved to see a new game take the victory in this years list. Don't get me wrong The last of us is still probably the best game out there to this day and it deserves every award it gets, but the constant victories are ruining all my excitement for game list. I always know that the last of us is gonna win and it ruins it for me. I would like to see a game like the Order 1886 take the thrown because it deserves it. Having unbelievable graphics and a amazing story the Order 1886 is the best game right now.

PS4 top selling console once again!

Source: IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/13/ps4-back-on-top-for-january-console-sales

TYRELL, B. (Ed.). (2015, February 12). PS4 Back On Top For January Console Sales - IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/13/ps4-back-on-top-for-january-console-sales

Summary: IGN is a very high trusted video game website that consist of video game reviews and amazing commentary on games and shows. IGN constantly puts up stats on this years video game sales and console sales. This article in particular shows the recent sales update on the PlayStation and xbox one. The PlayStation 4 once again took supreme on the top selling console for the month of January.

"As to be expected, the NPD Group today revealed that overall video game hardware sales in the US declined by 23 percent, spurred by slow sales coming out of the holiday season."

"The current-gen PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles finished a combined 22 percent under last month, while combined sales of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 decreased by 35 percent."

Reflection: I completely understand why PlayStation is leading the sales once again. It is by far the best system out of the console wars and of the next generation. Being a PlayStation gamer I enjoy playing this system and understand why it is the best selling console of the month like it has been five months in a row.

Dying light final review

Title: IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/27/dying-light-review

Cite: Repreaz, M. (Ed.). (2015, January 31). Dying Light Review in Progress - IGN. Retrieved February 4, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/27/dying-light-review

Summary of source: IGN is a very trusted video game company that is home to great video game reviews, and TV show reviews. This particular article describes the final review for the anticipated game dying light. Dying light is a open world zombie killing game that puts park kor and killing together in a cool action adventure game. The final review that finally came out shows just how successful this game franchise became and how many fans and supporters it came to have. Dying light has a bright future ahead of itself as long as it keeps making games that consist of good open world game play, and a compelling experience for gamers.

Quotes:
" Combining first-person, Mirror’s Edge-esque parkour with open-world, zombie-brawling RPG action (a la Dead Island), Dying Light’s monster-infested, ramshackle slum is filled with possibilities."
"Like their grotesque inhabitants, the slums of Harran aren’t particularly pretty, or even that distinct – one corrugated-tin rooftop feels like any other, really. "

Reflection: I completely agree with how IGN reviewed this game. I actually played this game with some friends in a co op experience, and it was unlike no other. Filled with action 24/7, smooth game play, and great graphics dying light didn't disappoint as one of the most anticipated games of 2015. Being a huge dead island fan dying light shows that not just one game creator has what it takes to make a good zombie game and they expanded the idea with fast pace action unlike then dead island games.

Spotify comes into play.

Title: IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/28/spotify-coming-to-sony-phones-and-playstation-consoles

Blake, V. (Ed.). (2015, January 28). Spotify Coming to Sony Phones and PlayStation Consoles - IGN. Retrieved January 29, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/28/spotify-coming-to-sony-phones-and-playstation-consoles

Summary of source: Ign is home of the international gaming network. Ign does a various amount of video game reviews, television show reviews, and gameplay videos. In this particular article IGN talks about how they are incorporating Spotify a very popular music app into the Playstation's. This will replace the not so great Playstation music. There recent partnership with Spotify is just another great add on to Sonys amazing year they have had.

"The new music service - dubbed PlayStation Music - will partner with Spotify to bring the service to 41 territories, including North and South America, Europe, Asia and more."

"PlayStation 4 players will also be able to simultaneously use Spotify and play games, enabling you to "soundtrack [your] gaming sessions".

"As you'll be able to link directly to your Spotify account from your device, you'll also be able to subscribe to Spotify Premium via your PSN wallet."

Summary of source: I am so happy with this recent partnership between sony and spotify because the ability to play games and listen to your favorite music is genious. Spotify is a very popular app on iphones and androids today and now that it will be on my favorite gaming console just adds to the great experience that spotify already gives me.

Evo 2015 is here!

Source: IGN.COM http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/21/evo-2015-lineup-revealed

Pitcher, J. (Ed.). (2015, January 20). Evo 2015 Lineup Includes Tekken 7 on Arcade - IGN. Retrieved January 23, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/21/evo-2015-lineup-revealed

Summary: IGN is a very trusted internet website for gamers to view game reviews, tv show reviews, and articles on there favorite games. This particular article talks about the upcoming event Evo 2015. Evo is a huge gaming tournament that gamers worldwide go and compete in with games like Tekken, mortal kombat, super smash bros, and street fighter. A huge grand prize is won at this event and every winner gets much a ton of respect for winning a tournament like this. Tekken 7 will also be making a appearance on a arcade platform because it is not released officially yet for consoles.

Quotes: "This year's Evo will take place at the Bally’s / Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas from July 17-19, with discounted hotel rates available from the official booking site. " 

"Thousands of players descended upon the Westgate Las Vegas Resort last year to compete for glory across eight games during Evo 2014. "

Reflection: As a gamer Evo is a very cool tournament to watch live streamed. There is very exciting thing about watching gamers fight in games that are so close and so intense. In fighting games like these the matches tend to be very close and come down to the wire, so seeing thousands of dollars be placed on a battle and then someone lose is very exciting and depressing. It is a very cool event and hopefully more games can be put in tournaments like this worldwide so we can gaming out there.

Uncharted 4 concerns!

Title: IGN.COM
Link: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/15/uncharted-4-wont-be-60-fps-if-it-harms-the-player-experience

Citation:
Albert, B. (Ed.). (2015, January 15). Uncharted 4 Won't Be 60 FPS If It Harms the 'Player Experience' - IGN. Retrieved January 16, 2015, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/15/uncharted-4-wont-be-60-fps-if-it-harms-the-player-experience

Summary of source: IGN is highly trusted gaming review and gaming central website. Home of TV show reviews, movie reviews, and amazing game play of over a 1000 games. IGN is a great place for gamers to go and view articles and videos of there favorite systems and games. This article in particular brings out the best in PlayStation highlighted there signature game. Uncharted, Naughty dog's beloved game that has led them to the top of the game developing world is on its way. Recently at the PlayStation experience we had seen our first look at game play for the game. As always the game stunned viewers looking as beautiful as ever, and as exciting as they all are. Naughty dog is now saying is that demo was actually ran at 30 fps and they might not be able to make it 60 fps as some of the newer games are doing. If 60 fps effects the gamers experience they will keep it at 30 fps and not take the risk. Last of us the last game naughty dog released was made at 60 fps so I'm sure they will figure out a way to make it work.

Quotes: 
"Uncharted 4's game director Bruce Straley says the game won't run at 60 FPS if it harms the player's experience."

"For context, every PS3 Uncharted game ran at 30 FPS. The re-release of The Last of Us on PS4 ran at 60 FPS."

Reflection: Uncharted is honestly the best game to ever be created on any game console. I can count hundreds of people who agree with me and would never even question it. Naughty Dog could honestly run this game with tons of problems and it will still end up being the great uncharted games we have always known. Naughty dog I believe will find the way to make it run perfectly on 60 fps because if they can do it for the Last of us then being a similar type game it should work just fine. Uncharted 4 is coming soon and gamers including me are literally melting away just waiting for it. This is the game that puts PlayStation on the map, and the only game franchise that we can be proud about as a exclusive to Sony. Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Playstation 4 the best console ever?

Title: Gamespot
 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-sales-reach-18-5-million-units/1100-6424475/

Citation: Makuch, E. (Ed.). (2015, January 5). PS4 Sales Reach 18.5 Million Units. Retrieved January 6, 2015, from http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-sales-reach-18-5-million-units/1100-6424475/

Summary: GameSpot is a very high trusted gaming company that reviews games,tv shows, and movies. Being mostly known for the game reviews and opinions on games GameSpot is a great site for gamers to go on and see what others might rate there favorite games or upcoming games they might want to be buying. In this specific article Playstation hit a record 18.5 million units of there new console the PlayStation 4 sold. Just in October this number was at 13.5 million going up a entire 5 million. Sony also has released there numbers for the PlayStation Plus subscribers being at 10.9 million. Sony has had a great year even with Xbox's November and December surge to top selling console for those months only due to the price cut of the Xbox. PlayStation has beaten out the Xbox every other month prior to November and December and is still ahead of most income total from there consoles.

Quotes: 
"Sony has now sold more than 18.5 million PlayStation 4 units worldwide, the companyannounced today in a Japanese press release translated by Reuters. "

"In addition, Sony revealed that it now has 10.9 million PlayStation Plus subscribers, which is up from 7.9 million at the end of October 2014. "

Reflection: Being a huge PlayStation fan I am happy for Sony and what they have accomplished this year. Sony took a huge risk at last years E3 conference releasing there highly anticipated console for a very high 400 dollars and charging for there online services as they previously did not do before. Thankfully the 50 dollar online fee per year hasn't really made gamers mad and there are still a very high number of gamers playing online. Although I don't agree with Sony charging for there online play I am very happy the Playstation 4 is selling a lot of units and this is just giving me more competitive multiplayer to play worldwide.  Sony charging for multiplayer was the only negative idea in my mine because I thought that Sony always had the edge of Xbox because it didn't charge a large amount for online play. No matter what Im still a huge PlayStation gamer and if they want to empty my wallet ill be glad to do it.

Playstation experience!!!!!

Title: IGN.COM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/09/podcast-beyond-episode-372-playstation-experience-aftermath

Citation: Miller, G. (Ed.). (2014, December 9). Podcast Beyond Episode 372: PlayStation Experience Aftermath - IGN. Retrieved December 18, 2014, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/09/podcast-beyond-episode-372-playstation-experience-aftermath

Summary: IGN is a gaming company that reviews, and plays video games. IGN is one of the most popular gaming review companies out there today and it is localized in California. There also review tv shows that are popular and movies. This is where you for for all information on the games you want and movies you want to see. The article that they shared is about the past PlayStation event. The PlayStation experience was a Sony sponsored event that shared all the newest PlayStation technology and games. The most highly anticipated game Uncharted 4: A thieves End finally had some gameplay to be shown as well exiting gamers everywhere. This is a podcast no an article.

Quotes: 
"In a very special episode of the No. 1 PlayStation podcast on the Internet, Greg, Colin, and Altano travel to Toronto to do the show with Frank Furlano -- an IGN fan who requested the trio via the Children's Wish Foundation."
" Pre order the Limted edition to receive a Nathan drake collectable."

Reflection: The PlayStation experience is one of the biggest events Sony has to offer. I love the idea that they made a event for all the biggest exclusives to come out and show all the new trailers and gameplay. This event allows gamers to play all there favorite games and this is a great way to advertise for the new games as well. The thing I am most excited about is Uncharted 4 which was unveiled here at PlayStation experience. This is the biggest game Sony has to offer and the most popular and to see hands on gameplay of it makes me have goosebumps. 

Game of the year is here!

Title:
GameSpot http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-best-games-of-2014-nominees/1100-6423903/

Citation: Richard, S. (Ed.). (2014, December 9). PS4 - Best Games of 2014 Nominees. Retrieved December 11, 2014, from http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-best-games-of-2014-nominees/1100-6423903/

Summary: GameSpot is a very popular gaming website that gamers go to to view all types of articles and reviews on gaming technology. GameSpot very similar to IGN is one of the worlds top gaming companies that do video game reviews, and console reviews. This article is one of the top viewed post on there website because with the end of the year coming fast the game of the year nominees are starting. The game of the year is a award that one game for each console receives at the end of each year and it is voted on by many gamers and viewers. The nominees this year include the years most anticipated game Destiny, Shadow of Mordor : Middle Earth, Transistor, Far cry 4, and Dragon Age Inquisition. GameSpot wants to make sure everyone goes and votes and a new game of the year can be chosen. 

Quotes:
"The PlayStation 4 got off to a great start in 2014, but there weren't many standout exclusives worth raving about. "

"Ubisoft's massive open-world shooter Far Cry 4 gave players a wide range of activities to tackle in the wilderness of the Himalayas, if you were so inclined, and you could get into mischief with a buddy thanks to its flexible co-op support".

"These games and more made 2014 a great year for PlayStation 4 owners, but choosing the best of the bunch is a difficult task as a result."

Reflection: Game of the year is a very unique award that I enjoy being a part of every year. There is no better feeling then going out and buying a game then to see that game you enjoyed and loved playing win a nationwide award. Seeing that others around the worl loved playing that game just as much as you is so cool and a very good feeling comes every time you play the game. Game of the year is just around the corner, and although this year is definetly not as satisfying as last year and the lack of exsclusives are there it will still be a good vote between some of the years most anticipated games.

A flash back to the past.

Title: IGN (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/03/20th-anniversary-edition-ps4-console-revealed)

Citation: Karmali, L. (Ed.). (2014, December 3). 20th Anniversary Edition PS4 Console Revealed - IGN. Retrieved December 4, 2014, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/03/20th-anniversary-edition-ps4-console-revealed

Summary: IGN a very good and creative gaming organization gives gamers a home for information and solitude. IGN covers every gaming story when it comes to game reviews, consoles, or television stories. IGN in this article talks about Sonys newest advancement.Sony has reached its 20th anniversary and like always they have come out with a huge surprise to gamer fans. Only one year after Sony's new PlayStation 4 they have came back strong again unveiling a special edition 20th anniversary edition. This edition not only gives gamers a flashback to the original PlayStation 1 system but it also includes signature additions that made up those systems. Including the original red, blue, green and orange PlayStation logo on the top and also coming in the signature silver/aluminum color that once came in the original PlayStation 1 system. Sony also went through the time to give the dual shock 4 controller a new look. Having the original silver paint job and logo as well, the controller has Sonys signature button shapes on the touchpad of the controller. PlayStation has yet to reveal how people will be able to obtain this rare console and it will be announced later this week at the PlayStation Experience event.

Quotes: 
"The new model, which comes in the same 'Original Grey' finish as the very first PlayStation that launched back in Japan on December 3, 1994, will be available in extremely limited quantities for €499."

"Just 12,300 of the consoles will be released worldwide, to reflect the launch date of the original console."

"For North America, full details about how and where you'll be able to place a pre-order will be revealed at this weekend's PlayStation Experience, during the opening keynote that takes place December 6 at 10am PT / 1pm ET."

Reflection: Being a huge PlayStation gamer I think it is awesome for PlayStation to have released such a rare console. This is such a unique and good locking console and any owner of the luck 12,300 consoles being sold will be part of a history that has defined the gaming world. With PlayStation taking the lead over Microsoft this past year in the gaming world, Sony shows its love by giving us amazing and rare consoles and games that make all there gamers happy and true to the brand. PlayStation has hit it big in the special edition console department and I believe this special edition will be one of Sonys top selling consoles because of its unique look resembling the holy grail of gaming the PlayStation 1.

Black Friday Sales are here!

Title of resource: IGN.COM http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/28/playstation-store-black-friday-flash-sales-discounts-games-for-all

Citation of source: Hayward, A. (Ed.). (2014, October 17). PlayStation TV Review - IGN. Retrieved November 28, 2014, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/17/playstation-tv-review

Summary: With the holidays right around the corner black Friday deals are coming in and coming in hot. The PlayStation story comes around with there annual flash sale around the holidays and this year its looking like a big one. PlayStation is lowering the prices of big time games like NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and even Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. These are all big name games that came out this year and they have lowered the price to about 50 percent of the actual cost. The biggest games Destiny and Call of Duty are the hottest deals of the day with the deluxe editions on sale for 79.99 $ instead of 90.00 $. With the holidays coming and black Friday here the deals are some of the best that PlayStation has to offer. Having two of the biggest games of the year on sale for the annual flash sale PlayStation is looking to make a nice banking on there two big games.

Quotes: 
"Games on offer include Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Pro Edition, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Destiny Digital Guardian Edition on both PS4 and PS3."

"Sony U.S. and European PlayStation Stores’ Black Friday Flash Sales are underway, discounting numerous PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita titles for international players."

"The U.S. Black Friday Flash Sale is active now until December 1 at 3:00 p.m. PT and discounts many games, movies and TV shows by up to 65 percent off. "

Reflection: Being a huge gamer myself I am looking forward to destroying my wallet on all these amazing deals. With PlayStations flash sale here I will be spending lots of time on my new console and gaming with my friends longer then ever before. There is just so many options to choose from and the time is endless with Thanksgiving Break here. With all the new sports games from EA and Call of Duty around the corner gamers around the world will be logging in tons of time on there consoles.

Playstation TV hit or miss?

Title of source is: IGN.COM ( http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/17/playstation-tv-review )

Citation: Hayward, A. (Ed.). (2014, October 17). PlayStation TV Review - IGN. Retrieved November 28, 2014, from http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/17/playstation-tv-review

Summary of Source: The PlayStation TV is the newest advancement in Sony's technology lineup, and it is looking to wipe off its competitors. The apple TV, and googles chrome cast are the leaders in this department as of know but with Sony making its way in the game this could all change. IGN, a very leading source on technology reviews took this machine and broke it down piece by piece. Unfortunately, it looks like Sony has failed with this new device and lacks the many features that make its competitors great. Unlike the Apple TV, PlayStation TV lacks a variety of games and apps. Although they do have a good amount, the difference between them and its competitors is high. IGN also states that it does have a similar design to the Apple TV so and idea of mimic come to mind towards Sony. This review also talks about all the lousy UI that was used for the menu. Having a lousy user interface is the heart breaker in Sony's new device because Apple and Google excelled at just that. In general, IGN has given the new device a decent score of 6.5/10 and this gives Sony solid ground to build open for the future.

Important Quotes:
"In theory, yes. In practice, however, Sony's micro console currently proves less beneficial than advertised. "

"While the PlayStation TV underwhelms as a standalone device for buying and playing games, it serves a very helpful role as a PlayStation 4 companion—but only for certain setups."

"But as a standalone device, the PlayStation TV disappoints due to huge gaps in the game compatibility list and missing video apps, as well as poor PlayStation Now performance over Wi-Fi."

Reflection: The PlayStation TV is a device that I would not go out of my way to buy. When owning a Apple TV, you realize that the interface and apps are just unbeatable and there is no better TV companion. PlayStation TV is a hit or miss type of machine and although it hits on the gaming side of PlayStation, it misses on its main point, the TV side. The PlayStation 4 is already out there and we don't need another gaming device, we need a TV companion and with Apple to far ahead of the race i recommend that Sony just tops production of this unsuccessful device.