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News The Last of Us Lacks Multiplayer Dismemberments in Europe
Sweetness and light
The Last of Us is not the type of game that you should play while devouring a plate of spaghetti bolognese. Naughty Dog’s survival horror opus is packed with more blood, guts, and gore than a butcher’s backroom. Alas, the European release doesn’t quite boast the same level of spew-inducing viscera as its North American...
News Puppeteer Stages a Demo on European PlayStation Network Soon
Dress rehearsal
Japan Studio’s quirky PlayStation 3 platform adventure Puppeteer is set to break a leg a little earlier than expected in Europe. Those of you residing in the region will be invited to read a few lines with the cast of the side scrolling adventure “soon”, as the developer applies the finishing touches to the title’s demo...
News Sony Has No Plans For Vita StreetPass Rival Toro's Friend Network In Europe
Well, boo.
The 3DS may be technically inferior to the PS Vita, but its StreetPass feature has long been viewed with jealousy by many Sony fans. Using the console's wireless connection, it allows 3DS owners to share data, take part in mini-games and generally indulge in all kinds of social fun. Earlier this month, Sony launched its StreetPass...
Store Update 19th June 2013 (Europe)
OMG Edition
After a slow couple of weeks, the European PlayStation Store is back with a vengeance. This week’s update includes a wealth of content, spanning Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara HD, Thunder Wolves, and the Jak & Daxter Collection. The refresh also marks the arrival of OMG HD Zombies, which you can learn mor
News PlayStation Vita Mega Pack Bundles Outrageous Value
Pick up an 8GB memory card with 10 free games
We all know that the price of the PlayStation Vita’s memory cards is an enormous issue, but Sony is attempting to offset the problem by launching a new line of 8GB cards bundling ten downloadable titles. Due out on 21st June in Europe for €39.99, the tempting Mega Pack includes an empty storage stick...
News Battlefield 3 Deploys As Part of Bumper EU PlayStation Plus Update
Saints Row: The Third, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, and more on offer
Sony may be about to start charging for online multiplayer, but it’s really hard to argue against the value of PlayStation Plus. The platform holder has just revealed the premium service’s European offering for July, and it includes a little release called Battlefield 3. You’ll...
Out Today The Last of Us Lives to See Another Day
It can't be for nothing
The sun may have set on E3 2013, but the fun’s just about to start for the rest of you. After weeks of waiting, Sony has finally laid The Last of Us’ decomposing carcass on physical and digital store shelves. The game – which sees you assume the role of a weary middle-aged man named Joel – takes you on an adventure...
Store Update 12th June 2013 (Europe)
Dancing shoes
There’s a demo for Hatsune Miku Project Diva F available as part of this week’s European PlayStation Store update, which has us intrigued. Other goodies include free-to-play fighter Tekken Revolution and a little game called The Last of Us. You may have heard of it. PS3 Games: Carnivores Bundle Price: £5.99/€6.99, PEGI: 12,...
News PlayStation Plus Reloads with Uncharted 3, XCOM, and LBP Karting
Tasty treats
Incredibly, it’s almost been a year since Sony introduced PlayStation Plus’ excellent Instant Game Collection initiative. As such, the platform holder is set to refresh the evergreen titles that have occupied the service for the past year with some brand new software. Starting next week (Tuesday in North America and Wednesday in...
Store Update 5th June 2013 (Europe)
Crab salad
This week’s European PlayStation Store update may not be bulging at the seams, but we can forgive its brevity due to its inclusion of Coconut Dodge Revitalised. The full PlayStation Vita overhaul is available for free for PlayStation Plus subscribers, and should be an instant download. Honestly, the only way that you can have more fun...
Store Update 29th May 2013 (Europe)
On the prowl
This week’s European PlayStation Store update is quite the varied feast. Just some of the highlights on offer at the gaming buffet are Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler, Fuse, and The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character. Elsewhere, Quell Memento is also up for grabs, while shameless impostor
News The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character Spins onto PSN This Week
Like a record, baby
Dakko Dakko’s colourful platformer The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character is set to spin onto the PlayStation Vita this week, the Welsh outfit has announced. The game – which originally deployed on the PlayStation Minis platform – sees you controlling an anthropomorphic cephalopod mollusc through increasingly...
News Sony Scores with Enormous PS4 Champions League Final Presence
System almost certainly out this year in Europe
We feel for the players of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both teams have the ultimate prize in club football within their grasp – but those PlayStation 4 banners must be mighty distracting. We’re not sure how either side is going to be able to focus on putting the ball in the net when they...
News Newspaper Promotion Practically Confirms European PS4 Launch This Year
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We considered before the Xbox One’s reveal what kind of response Sony may have planned to counter Microsoft’s moment – but it’s actually done a better job than we expected. In addition to Monday’s surprise PlayStation 4 trailer, the platform holder has also been advertising the system like mad over the past few days –...
Store Update 22nd May 2013 (Europe)
Taking a leak
Everyone’s going barmy for the bathroom in this week’s European PlayStation Store update, as Men’s Room Mayhem bursts onto the PlayStation Vita. The pee ‘em up is joined by a whole host of hits that you won’t want to flush away, including Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Resident Evil: Revelations, and, er, Fast & Furious:...
Store Update 15th May 2013 (Europe)
Neutrino speed
There are a decent roster of titles available as part of this week’s European PlayStation Store update, but you only really need to know about one: Velocity Ultra. After a long wait, FuturLab’s award winning arcade hit has finally teleported its way onto the PlayStation Vita, and we couldn’t be more excited. Other new arrivals...
News Ready Your Sword and Shield for June's European PlayStation Plus Update
Kingdoms of Amalur, Demon's Souls, and more up for grabs
There’s a bit of a medieval theme to next month’s European PlayStation Plus offering. Sony has confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning will be available for free from 29th May. It’ll be joined around the, er, round table by Demon’s Souls and the unmissable ICO & Shadow of the...
News Sony Will Do 'Whatever It Takes' to Release the PS4 in Europe This Year
Platform holder fears increased pressure from Microsoft
It looks like Sony has heeded our advice, and opted to prioritise Europe ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 4. CVG claims that the manufacturer has earmarked the region as one of its most important targets, and has committed to do “whatever it takes” in order to release its next...
Store Update 8th May 2013 (Europe)
Nuns with guns
This week’s European PlayStation Store update is slightly better than its North American counterpart, but only because of the overdue arrival of Nun Attack on the PlayStation Vita. Other new releases include Alien Spidy and a demo for Insomniac Games’ upcoming Fuse. Let’s get down to business, shall we? PS3 Games: Alien Spidy...
News ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection Free on EU PS Plus Next Month
Demon's Souls also joining the fun
Sony has announced that two of the greatest games of all time will be available for free as part of the European Instant Game Collection next month. The company has confirmed that PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download a complimentary copy of the ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection in...
News What Does a Year of PlayStation Plus Look Like?
Proudly adding to your backlog
Few would argue that PlayStation Plus represents great value for money, but have you ever stopped to consider just what a steal the service actually is. One dedicated Reddit user has collated all of the content from a full year of the premium tier, which included a whopping 68 free games in North America. That’s not...
News Stylish Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition Available for Pre-Order
Less is more
Not every game deserves a place upon your mantelpiece, but judging by the snippets that we’ve seen of Beyond: Two Souls, the Quantic Dream epic should look right at home next to your copy of Shadow of the Colossus. As such, you’re probably going to want to pre-order the game’s special edition, which is available now from UK...
News Now You've Got No Excuse Not to Buy The Unfinished Swan
PlayStation Network hit discounted in Europe
BAFTA award-winning exclusive and Push Square perfect score alumnus The Unfinished Swan will be available at a new low price in Europe this weekend. Sony has confirmed that it’s cutting the first-person adventure’s cost to just £5.19 from today until 6th May, with lucky PlayStation Plus subscribers...
Store Update 1st May 2013 (Europe)
Farm fresh
This week may well see Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Soul Sacrifice, and various other high-profile titles added to the European PlayStation Store – but our attention’s firmly fixed on a single unexpected arrival. According to Sony’s rundown, Farming Simulator is coming to the PlayStation Vita today. We’re probably more excited by this...
News The Last of Us Special Editions Creep Past the Clickers
Place your pre-orders
The Last of Us is just over a month away from release. Yeah, we thought it was still some way away, too – but we’ve just checked the calendar to make sure. In order to promote the impending exclusive, Sony has released a couple of trailers dedicated to the Joel and Ellie editions of the game. You’ll be able to purchase...
News Terraria Tunnels onto the European PlayStation Store on 15th May
It's off to work we go
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to dig out your 16-bit shovel and you happen to reside in Europe, then know that salvation is at hand. 505 Games has confirmed that popular indie title Terraria is coming to the PlayStation Store on 15th May in the region – almost two months after its release in North America...
Store Update 24th April 2013 (Europe)
Thomas was with friends
Much like yesterday’s North American PlayStation Store update, this week’s European refresh is absolutely bursting with content. New goodies include Dead Island: Riptide, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, God Mode, Draw Slasher, and more. It’s also wort
Store Update 17th April 2013 (Europe)
Mockery of justice
In a strange turn of events, the European PlayStation Store update has arrived earlier than its North American counterpart for the first time in as long as we can remember. Sony’s commemorating that fact with the addition of a slew of content, including Injustice: Gods Among Us, the Journey Collector’s Edition, and
News Hitman Absolution, Catherine, and Velocity Ultra Front European PS Plus Update
Bandwidth buster
With summer still some way away, Sony’s turning up the temperature early for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Next month’s European Instant Game Collection update is brimming with content, with murder simulator Hitman Absolution leading the charge. You’ll be able to download the beautiful stealth title for free from 1st May –...
Store Update 10th April 2013 (Europe)
Chilli con carnage
Drinkbox Studios’ tasty Metroidvania-inspired cross-buy adventure Guacamelee! is the hottest item on the European PlayStation Store’s menu this week, serving up a fusion of fiery platforming and meaty combat. It’s joined by augmented reality putter Table Mini Golf for the Vita and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for the PS3...
News Hitman Absolution Infiltrates European PlayStation Plus Next Month
High-profile freebie
Sony’s charm offensive on European PlayStation Plus subscribers is set to continue next month, with likeable murder simulator Hitman Absolution set to join the Instant Game Collection in May. The platform holder confirmed the news on Twitter, adding that the remainder of the update will be revealed next week. Premium members...
News Farming Simulator 2013 Ploughs PlayStation 3 on 6th September
Top of the crops
Dig out your flat cap and wellington boots, because Giants Software is aiming to turnip the heat later this year with Farming Simulator 2013. The annual agricultural sequel is set to release during the first week of September, which we reckon equates to the 6th September in the UK. The title marks the series’ debut on the...
Store Update 3rd April 2013 (Europe)
Oh so quiet
Insomniacs could use this week’s European PlayStation Store update as an alternative to counting sheep. Lowlights include a demo for Injustice: Gods Among Us, a couple of Grand Theft Auto games, and, er, Shaun White Snowboarding. We warned you it was a lean week. At least Okami HD is now free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. PS3...
News GameStop: PlayStation 4 Will Launch Globally in 2013
Cross your fingers
Video game retailer GameStop has got a lot to say about the PlayStation 4. Hot on the heels of gaffer Tony Bartel’s comments regarding stock shortages yesterday, company executive Michael Hogan has hinted that Sony’s next generation platform is set to launch globally this year. Presumably, that includes Europe. “We know...
News Sony Cracks Open PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Discount
European offers roll on
Sony’s celebrating Easter Sunday with an outrageous discount on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Starting from now until 11:59AM BST on 2nd April, you’ll be able to purchase the excellent mascot mash-up at the low price of £15.99/€19.99 from the European PlayStation Store. Remember: the game is part of the platform...
News Scout Out Tomb Raider for £19.99 on the European PlayStation Store
True treasure
Sony’s enormous European Easter Egg Hunt is rolling on today with an enormous discount on Crystal Dynamics' ace Tomb Raider reboot. Starting from now until 11:59AM BST on 31st March, you’ll be able to pillage Lara Croft’s latest adventure for just £19.99/€29.99 from the PlayStation Store. That’s a huge discount over the...
News Okami HD Headlines Stellar European PlayStation Plus Offering for April
War in the North, Virtue's Last Reward, and more up for grabs
Sony’s clearly not ready to put the brakes on its epic PlayStation Plus offerings just yet. While last month saw the introduction of Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5 and more in Europe, the platform holder has followed up with an equally outrageous offering including
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Plunders a Luffy Statue in Europe
One piece to rule them all
Good news for all of you European One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 fanatics out there: Namco Bandai has announced that the collector’s edition of the upcoming brawler sequel will come with a cheery-looking Luffy figurine. Just look at that aggressive grin – how could you say no? Unfortunately, North American fans will...
Store Update 20th March 2013 (Europe)
Right on time
Alright, we’re pretty late with this update. Still, when we were in high school, rocking up to a party after everyone else had already arrived was the cool thing to do. In fact, our friend network took ‘fashionably late’ so far that sometimes we’d show up to social gatherings the evening after they were supposed to take place...
News The Walking Dead: Episode One Stumbles onto Your PS3 for Free
No excuse not to enjoy the undead adventure now
In a move that’s absolutely not intended to rain on the parade of upcoming first-person shooter The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, award-winning developer Telltale Games has announced an enormous sale for its own episodic The Walking Dead adventure on the PlayStation Network. Starting from...
Store Update 13th March 2013 (Europe)
Bits and bobs
As with North America’s most recent refresh, there are plenty of goodies available as part of this week's European PlayStation Store update. Darkstalkers Resurrection is probably the most notable new addition, alongside WRC Powerslide and a handful of demos. Let’s stop dithering and get down to business. PS3 Games: Atelier...
News Resident Evil Sale Haunts the EU PlayStation Store This Week
Sorry, no Jill sandwiches
Those of you looking to inject your evenings with a spot of horror may be excited to learn about the upcoming Resident Evil sale shuffling its way onto the European PlayStation Store. Starting from tomorrow until 27th March, you’ll be able to purchase a selection of titles from Capcom’s classic franchise at up to 50 per...
Store Update 6th March 2013 (Europe)
Hitting homeruns
The surprise release of MLB 13: The Show on PlayStation 3 and Vita is this week’s major European PlayStation Store highlight, though the addition of Tomb Raider is also worth noting. Other highlights include Germinator and lots of DLC. Don't forget that Mass Effect 3 is now available for free on PlayStation Plus, too. Let get down...
News Colossal God of War Savings Announced for Europe
Greater than Gaia
In order to celebrate the impending arrival of God of War: Ascension, Sony has slashed the price of almost every title in the savage Spartan series on the European PlayStation Store. Between now and 13th March, you’ll be able to snap up the God of War Collection and the God of War Collection Volume II for just £10.99 apiece...
News MLB 13: The Show Hits a Homerun in Europe Later Today
Anyone for a game of rounders?
Sony’s responded to the demand for MLB 13: The Show outside of North America, announcing that the baseball simulator will take aim on the European PlayStation Store later today. You’ll be able to purchase both the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of the critically acclaimed sports title when the digital storefront...
Store Update 27th February 2013 (Europe)
A godly freebie
It's that time again, with a host of downloadable goodies being added to your various Sony consoles for your gaming pleasure. PlayStation Plus member get access to a rather well-known HD re-release, while a host of discounts and new DLC options also fight for your attention. Let's get to the details. PlayStation Plus: God of War HD...
News God of War HD Ascends European Instant Game Collection
Limited offer to promote upcoming release
Evidently SCEE doesn’t think that it's spoiled its European PlayStation Plus subscribers enough. February already offered complimentary copies of Sleeping Dogs and F1 Race Stars, but the platform holder’s also decided to give away God of War HD just to round out the month in style. The re-mastered...
News Sony: PlayStation 4 Will Release in at Least One Region in 2013
Still unsure
Sony’s ambiguous ‘Holiday 2013’ release window remains the only launch information we have for the recently announced PlayStation 4 – and judging by a number of interviews with the platform holder, it sounds like that isn’t even concrete. Asked whether the console would hit the UK this year, SCEUK managing director Fergal Gara...
News Sony's Bundling Games with PlayStation Vita Memory Cards
Added value
The price of PlayStation Vita memory cards remains a sore point for some people. While the system itself is not particularly expensive for what you get, the storage options – which range anywhere from £15/$20 to £60/$100 – are prohibitively costly. However, it seems that Sony’s hoping to mitigate that issue by bundling digital...
News Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5, and More Free on EU PS Plus
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Puddle up for grabs on Vita
The season of goodwill continues for European PlayStation Plus subscribers, with a wealth of stellar updates in the pipeline. Starting from 6th March, you’ll be able to download BioWare’s controversial space shooter Mass Effect 3 for free, as well as Tecmo Koei’s busty brawler Dead...
