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Store Update: 19th March 2013 (North America)

19th March 2013 (North America)

Short and sweet

You can almost hear the crickets hidden amongst this week’s North American PlayStation Store update. Sure, the likes of Dead or Alive 5 Plus, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, and Hogs of War (remember that one?) are vying for your attention – but there’s not a lot else worth mentioning. As such, let’s get this show on the...

News: Secret Ponchos Probably Has the Best Name in PSN History

Secret Ponchos Probably Has the Best Name in PSN History

Switchblade Monkeys serving up a whip-crackin' good time

After a short spell out of the spotlight, spaghetti westerns are well and truly back in vogue. Following the recent re-reveal of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, new studio Switchblade Monkeys has uncovered its very own venture into the rootin’ tootin’ world of the wild west, confirming the...

News: Uncharted 3's Free Multiplayer Proves That People Don't Like Paying

Uncharted 3's Free Multiplayer Proves That People Don't Like Paying

Client has been downloaded over 350,000 times

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception’s free multiplayer component has been downloaded more than 350,000 times since it launched at the end of February. The cheap and cheerful client – which gives you complimentary access to online play up to Level 15 – is funded by tiered payment options, which allow...

News: Phil Fish Is 'Figuring Out' Fez for PlayStation Network with Sony

Phil Fish Is 'Figuring Out' Fez for PlayStation Network with Sony

Puzzle platformer coming to Sony's systems

Polytron’s outspoken founder Phil Fish has confirmed that the studio is currently in talks with Sony about bringing its acclaimed puzzle platformer Fez to the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Earlier in the year, the Indie Game: The Movie star confirmed that the former Xbox 360 exclusive would “finally be ported...

News: Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge Lurches onto PS3 and Vita on 30th April

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge Lurches onto PS3 and Vita on 30th April

Stumbling into sight

The sequel to Frima Studio’s popular PlayStation Minis release Zombie Tycoon will stumble onto the PlayStation 3 and Vita on 30th April in North America and 1st May in Europe. The human-hungry digital download Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge will come equipped with cross-buy and cross-play functionality, though...

News: Sony Pours Beautiful New Rain Artwork Online

Sony Pours Beautiful New Rain Artwork Online

Wet and wonderful

Rain’s announcement left us dripping with anticipation at GamesCom last year, but publisher Sony has failed to drench us with much additional information in the months since. However, a new page on the platform holder’s official website has at least washed up some new artwork, which looks suitably overcast in the best...

News: PlayStation Network Down for Some, Sony Looking into the Problem

PlayStation Network Down for Some, Sony Looking into the Problem

Service suffering from connectivity issues

You may want to put that pre-arranged Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 session on ice – the PlayStation Network is suffering from some poorly timed connectivity issues at the present. We’re able to log in without an issue here in the UK, but there are widespread reports of users receiving maintenance messages...

News: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Settles Scores in New Trailer

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Settles Scores in New Trailer

Downloadable shooter reloads series on PSN

Would the real Call of Juarez please stand up? Techland has deployed a brand new trailer for its upcoming PlayStation Network first-person shooter Call of Juarez: Gunslinger – and it looks like a real return to form for the underrated Western series. The footage teases showdowns against real-life...

Store Update: 13th March 2013 (Europe)

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...

Store Update: 12th March 2013 (North America)

12th March 2013 (North America)

All filler, no killer

This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is devoid of any real heavy hitters. Sure, you can look forward to the likes of Quantum Theory, Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear, and Kessen II if you like, but they’re not exactly must-have titles, are they? Darkstalkers Resurrection probably comes closest, alongside...

News: Sound Shapes DLC Honks Its Horn to the Beat

Sound Shapes DLC Honks Its Horn to the Beat

Baby, you can drive our car

Sound Shapes is aiming to pump up the volume this week with a couple of downloadable expansion packs. The first – memorably dubbed the Car Mini-Album and Creator Pack – will augment the rhythmic platformer with a couple of pimped out rides, in addition to a number of new campaign levels, a full sound pack, a slew of...

News: Payday 2 Will Bleed Your Wallet Dry This Summer

Payday 2 Will Bleed Your Wallet Dry This Summer

Downloadable shooter planning the perfect heist

Bloodcurdling masks and carefully staged crime sprees will make a comeback this summer, as Overkill Software applies the finishing touches to Payday 2. The sequel to 2011’s likeable co-op heist simulator, Payday: The Heist, was formally announced earlier today, and promises some noteworthy...

Reaction: Urban Trial Freestyle's Success Shows the Demand for Trials Evolution on PS3 and Vita

Urban Trial Freestyle's Success Shows the Demand for Trials Evolution on PS3 and Vita

Down the dirt track

You’ve got to give Polish developer Tate Interactive credit. The studio’s recently released Urban Trial Freestyle may not boast the polished chassis of its physics-focused motorcycle compatriot Trials Evolution, but it’s parked itself slap-bang in the centre of a commercial black hole that’s been growing in significance...