PS4 Firmware Update 2.0 Release Date And New Features; PlayStation Up To Take Over The Console Wars And Overtake Xbox One?

One of the biggest talk that happened during the recently held Gamescon 2014 was Sony's move to introduce a new Firmware Update 2.0 that highlighted a game-changing feature, particularly named "Share Play".

Share Play brings sharing games to the next level. This feature allows gamers to share their games virtually and play each other cooperatively or competitively without having the two players get a hold of a game together.

PlayStation blog explains how Share Play essentially would feel like after the PS4 Firmware Update 2.0:

"The best way to think about Share Play is like a "virtual couch". PlayStation 4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game-even when they don't own a copy of it. With this first-of-its-kind feature, you'll be able to play games with a friend just as if you were together in the same room. Let's say that with games... you'll be able to invite your friend online to play against the Miami Heat for the championship as the San Antonio Spurs in NBA2K, tackle the challenging Towerfall Ascension Quest Mode together, or aide, heal, and protect you as Igniculus in Child of Light's local co-op mode.

With Share Play, you can even jump into a game to assist a friend. For example, if there is part of a game that you can't quite finish, you can invite a friend to take over your controls. Like handing over the controller to a friend on your couch, your screen will be shared as your friend gets through the part of the game that has been giving you trouble-can't get past that part in The Last of Us: Remastered when you're hanging upside down? Get a little help."

Included in the upcoming PS4 firmware update 2.0 are new themes, friend recommendation and more features on the friends list and more addition to the share factory.

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