Sony revealed a new way for players to check out the PlayStation 4 before the console's November 15 release date as one of the exclusive launch titles for the system is rumored to be delayed until 2014.
Sony announced that certain Sony stores in the United States will have kiosks with PlayStation 4's installed starting on October 17. These PlayStation 4 preview kiosks will be loaded with demos for several different games coming to the console, such as FIFA 14, Knack, Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Contrast, Super Motherload and Pinball Arcade. Curious readers can go to the Experience PlayStation website and type in their zip code to find out where they can find one of the special Sony stores that will have the PlayStation 4 available to test out.
Microsoft is offering a similar experience with the Xbox Area One Tour. Microsoft is bringing their next gen console to several cities across the country in a traveling expo. Those who attend the event can play several demos of Xbox One games, while looking at the various features the console will have.
While Sony is previewing their console to fans, a new report from the website The Same Coin states that an anonymous source claims that the exclusive title Driveclub will be delayed until Spring 2014, as opposed to a launch title for the system. Kotaku reports that another source within Sony has confirmed this delay, but Paul Rustchynsky, the design director for the game, stated on Twitter that there is no new news about the game at this time.
If Driveclub is not going to be available at launch, then this would be a big blow to the PlayStation 4 lineup. Considering that one of the biggest third party games that was suppose to be a launch lineup for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Watch Dogs, has been delayed until 2014, losing Driveclub would be a critical misstep. Driveclub offered PlayStation 4 users an alternative to the Xbox One launch game Forza, and if the game does not come out it could leave PlayStation 4 owners in a lurch if they preordered the game for the console.
Sony and Evolution Studios have yet to comment on these rumors, so it is possible that the game will still be part of the launch lineup for the PlayStation 4. Look out for more PlayStation 4 and Driveclub news as the November 15 launch date draws closer.