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News: Ubisoft Fires First Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Trailer Online

Ubisoft Fires First Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Trailer Online

We're goin' straight to the wild, wild west

Polish developer Techland appears to have forgotten about its recent flirtation with the present day, as its pulling the Call of Juarez franchise straight back into the shady setting of the wild west. Despite being disappointingly light on gameplay, this brand new teaser trailer for the upcoming digital...

Store Update: 6th March 2013 (Europe)

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: Journey Floats Away with Five BAFTA Awards

Journey Floats Away with Five BAFTA Awards

The Unfinished Swan also recognised

Journey’s unstoppable success has continued with a further five awards at this year’s BAFTAs. The popular PlayStation Network exclusive netted gongs for Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Online Multiplayer, Best Game Design, and Best Original Music. Meanwhile, The Unfinished Swan uncovered...

News: PlayStation Network Maintenance Planned for 4th March

PlayStation Network Maintenance Planned for 4th March

Taking time out

The PlayStation Network will go under the knife next week, as Sony works through another bout of scheduled maintenance. From 16:00PM GMT on Monday 4th March until approximately 03:00AM GMT on Tuesday 5th March you’ll be unable to access the PlayStation Store, Account Management, and Account Registration. You shouldn’t have a...

News: Retro City Rampage Extracted More Loot from PSN than Xbox and Steam

Retro City Rampage Extracted More Loot from PSN than Xbox and Steam

Smash and grab success

Brian Provinciano’s open world love letter to the 8-bit era Retro City Rampage has popped up on almost every platform under the sun over the past six months, but it’s the PlayStation Network version that’s selling the best according to the developer – and, even more specifically, the PlayStation Vita release. "Indies...

News: Thomas Was Alone Finding Company on PS3 and Vita

Thomas Was Alone Finding Company on PS3 and Vita

Hello alone

Popular indie title Thomas Was Alone is making some much needed friends on PlayStation 3 and Vita this year – a fact that designer Mike Bithell is struggling to comprehend. “I made a game about rectangles and friendship in my free time,” he explained on the PlayStation Blog. “I was shocked when a community formed and people...

Store Update: 27th February 2013 (Europe)

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...

Store Update: 26th February 2013 (North America)

26th February 2013 (North America)

Plenty to pre-order

This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is absolutely brimming with pre-orders. There are a slew of retail releases for you to register your interest in, including BioShock: Infinite and MLB 13 The Show. There’s also a demo for God of War: Ascension, as well as big add-ons for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and

News: Splash Your Cash on PlayStation Network, Get Money Back

Splash Your Cash on PlayStation Network, Get Money Back

Your own personal PlayStation piggy bank

Sony’s announced that it’s bringing back its popular cash back scheme, rewarding you with $10 credit for every $50 you spend on the PlayStation Store through 1st April. There’s no limit to the offer – you’ll get $40 if you spend $200, for example – making this year’s promotion more attractive...

News: BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Sprints onto PS3 and Vita

BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Sprints onto PS3 and Vita

Currently jogging through certification

The audaciously named BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 – Future Legend of Rhythm Alien will run circles around the PlayStation 3 and Vita shortly, developer Gaijin Games has announced. While the studio has told us to expect more details about the handheld port next week, the company has confirmed that the console...

News: Scoop the Ultimate Loot with Free-to-Play Uncharted 3 Multiplayer

Scoop the Ultimate Loot with Free-to-Play Uncharted 3 Multiplayer

Complimentary chaos

Soon you won’t need to spend a penny to waste the day shooting Nathan Drake in the face. Naughty Dog has announced that Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception's multiplayer is going free-to-play – though there are some limitations, as you might expect. It gets quite complicated, so make sure you’re comfortable while we relay all...

News: Yes, You'll Be Able to Download Every PS4 Game

Yes, You'll Be Able to Download Every PS4 Game

Assuming you've got enough bandwidth, of course

Much like the PlayStation Vita – and, let’s be honest, most PlayStation 3 games, too – you’ll be able to download every PlayStation 4 title from the PlayStation Store on launch day. Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the tidbit during an interview with The Guardian,...

Rumour: PS Store Plunders Free Uncharted 3 Multiplayer

PS Store Plunders Free Uncharted 3 Multiplayer

Treasure trove

It looks like Sony’s separating out Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception’s multiplayer component and putting it on the PlayStation Store. Similarly to Killzone 3, the company has revealed that Naughty Dog’s surprisingly compelling online experience is launching as a standalone later this week – and apparently it will be available...

News: Digital Sales on PlayStation Vita Eclipse PlayStation 3

Digital Sales on PlayStation Vita Eclipse PlayStation 3

Business is booming

For all of the doom and gloom surrounding the PlayStation Vita, Sony has revealed that more digital content is purchased for the handheld than the PlayStation 3. Chatting with Destructoid following this week’s PlayStation 4 unveiling, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida explained that the difference is down to all of the...

Store Update: 20th February 2013 (Europe)

20th February 2013 (Europe)

Easy to overlook

Believe it or not, normal life does go on. While all eyes are undoubtedly on tonight’s PlayStation Meeting press conference, Sony has found time to update the European PlayStation Store. New arrivals include Capcom Arcade Cabinet, Persona 4 Golden, and Urban Trial Freestyle. Let’s get down to business, shall

News: Check Your PSN Messages, You May Have Free Credit

Check Your PSN Messages, You May Have Free Credit

Money, money, money

Sony is currently in the process of dispatching free $10 PlayStation Network vouchers to “loyal” customers, although it’s not entirely clear what warrants a spot in that bracket. There are widespread reports of users receiving the complimentary credit, including a handful of folks in our very own forums. The full message...

Store Update: 19th February 2013 (North America)

19th February 2013 (North America)

Tourist trophy

Turn your attention away from the PlayStation 4 for a moment – there are still games coming out for the PS3 and Vita, some of which you may just be interested in. This week’s North American PlayStation Store update actually features quite an eclectic selection, including Crysis 3, Urban Trial Freestyle, and Capcom Arcade Cabinet...