PlayStation Minis

Interview: FuturLab - Velocity

FuturLab - Velocity

Jet set future

Coconut Dodge is easily one of the strongest titles on the PlayStation Minis platform. FuturLab’s cunning combination of puzzle and arcade gameplay culminated in one of the most additive games of 2010. Naturally, we’re pretty excited about the studio’s next project: Velocity. On the back of today’s announcement, we sat down...

News: FuturLab's Velocity Teleports into the Limelight

FuturLab's Velocity Teleports into the Limelight

Neutrino speed is too slow

We wished we could teleport. Seriously, just think of the advantages: easily escaping the dull English weather for a day in the sun; never having to wait on a dingy train platform again; avoiding attacks from an intergalactic fleet of fierce foragers... Wait a minute. While teleportation might not be a reality in...

News: Hungry Giraffe Scoffs its Way into North America on 7th February

Hungry Giraffe Scoffs its Way into North America on 7th February

Lock up your fridges

While us lucky Europeans have spent the past 24 hours gobbling up as much grub as we can get our hands-on in Hungry Giraffe, those in North America will not have to wait long to join in on the flavoursome fun. Developer Laughing Jackal’s just dropped us a line to confirm that Hungry Giraffe will hit the North American PlayStation Store on 7th February, where it will be free..

News: PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe Boasts Nifty Upscaling Technology On PS3

PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe Boasts Nifty Upscaling Technology On PS3

Some PlayStation Minis look awful when blown up to a full size, high-definition display

The titles — which run on both the PS3 and PSP, but are designed around the latter's smaller screen — don't always scale well, resulting in a messy image when played via the PlayStation 3. But Laughing Jackal's upcoming Hungry Giraffe hopes to alleviate that...

News: Hungry Giraffe Is, Erm, Hungrier Than Expected

Hungry Giraffe Is, Erm, Hungrier Than Expected

Forget everything we told you yesterday about Laughing Jackal's upcoming PlayStation Mini, Hungry Giraffe

It turns out that the game's titular scoffer is hungrier than expected — so much so that Sony's been forced to push forward the game's release date by seven days. Hungry Giraffe will now drop onto the PlayStation Store on February 1st where it will be an exclusive for PlayStation Plus..

News: Hungry Giraffe Gobbles Its Way Onto PlayStation Network From February 8th

Hungry Giraffe Gobbles Its Way Onto PlayStation Network From February 8th

Laughing Jackal knows how to make an addictive game

Seriously, the fact that we're once again glued to OMG-Z speaks for itself; we'll simply not rest until we hit 100%. Needless to say we're excited to get our hands on Laughing Jackal's latest PlayStation Mini: Hungry Giraffe. The game's set to drop onto the European PlayStation Store on February 8th, where it will live as a PlayStation Plus..

News: Mecho Wars Brings Gothic Styled Advance Wars To PlayStation Minis

Mecho Wars Brings Gothic Styled Advance Wars To PlayStation Minis

A fleeting mention of Oyaji Games' Mecho Wars in the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Blogcast has confirmed the ambitious Advance Wars inspired turn-based strategy game for release in North America next week (January 10th)

The game — which was announced more than a year ago — boasts the artwork of the delightfully outspoken Luc Bernard, and looks fabulous. The title features..

News: Icon Games Discusses The Challenges Of Indie Game Development, Sees PS Vita As The 'Most Realistic Prospect Of Earning Income'

Icon Games Discusses The Challenges Of Indie Game Development, Sees PS Vita As The 'Most Realistic Prospect Of Earning Income'

Icon Games has earned our respect as a developer

The indie outfit is behind some of the better PlayStation Minis available on the PlayStation Store — but it's not just the studio's chops as a developer that's won us over. For months now, the studio has been extremely candid, discussing its success — or lack thereof — on the various console storefronts. With game releases spanning the..

News: Stick Man Rescue Stages A Recovery Mission On PlayStation Minis Next Month

Stick Man Rescue Stages A Recovery Mission On PlayStation Minis Next Month

If you liked Choplifter, then you're probably going to love Stick Man Rescue

The upcoming PlayStation Mini from TikGames promises to put you in control of a helicopter tasked with rescuing throngs of stick people on the verge of getting "burned alive, smashed, decapitated, blown up, electrocuted or dissolved by acid". Gruesome. Thankfully, as you progress through the game you'll be able..

News: Fill Your Stocking With The PlayStation Store's Festive Sale

Fill Your Stocking With The PlayStation Store's Festive Sale

If you've been a good boy or girl this Christmas, you might want to reward yourself with the odd PlayStation Network download or two

Thankfully you won't have to pay top dollar for the privilege, as SCEE has announced a new Festive Sale initiative set to kick off on December 23rd. During the period Sony will be discounting more than 100 downloads on the European PlayStation Store, with cut-price..

News: Laughing Jackal Releases Debut Hungry Giraffe Footage

Laughing Jackal Releases Debut Hungry Giraffe Footage

Laughing Jackal's released a debut trailer for its upcoming scoff-em-up, Hungry Giraffe for PlayStation Minis

The downloadable title is the developer's first attempt at the "endless climbing genre" that's been a smash-hit on other platforms and smartphones. The British based developer has told us to remind you that the footage shows a work in progress, and that the gameplay will improve..

News: Tomb Raider: Underworld Headlines Bumper Christmas PlayStation Plus Update

Tomb Raider: Underworld Headlines Bumper Christmas PlayStation Plus Update

European PlayStation Plus subscribers will net a complimentary copy of Tomb Raider: Underworld this month

That's in addition to free copies of Cool Boarders, Sneezies and Orbit, as well as a slew of savings and discounts, including half-price offers on Split/Second and Burnout Crash. Subscribers will also net a free copy of Marvel Pinball later in the month, in addition to savings on all of the..

News: Name The Enemy In Futurlab's Next PlayStation Mini

Name The Enemy In Futurlab's Next PlayStation Mini

Futurlab's Coconut Dodge follow-up may have been in development since before the stone ages, but unfortunately the Brighton based developer still hasn't had chance to come up with a name for its game's evil antagonist race yet

Worry not, though, valued readers — you can help push game's development progress along just that little bit by coming up with a name of your own. "We’ve spent a lot..

News: Laughing Jackal's Orbit Takes Flight In Early December

Laughing Jackal's Orbit Takes Flight In Early December

After a mix-up earlier in the month, Laughing Jackal has confirmed that its latest PlayStation Mini, Orbit, has set course for the PlayStation Store

The game's officially set to touch down on December 6th in North America and December 7th in Europe. It'll be available as a free download for PlayStation Plus subscribers. In Orbit, the reality of the credit-crunch sends the national space program..

News: Laughing Jackal Plates Up More Details About Its Upcoming PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe

Laughing Jackal Plates Up More Details About Its Upcoming PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe

Laughing Jackal has served up a couple of fresh morsels about its upcoming PlayStation Mini, Hungry Giraffe

The game is set to be the developer's first foray into the popular "endless climbing genre" and sees a finicky giraffe unimpressed with his current menu. Thankfully the giraffe has a lengthening neck, allowing him to reach delicious treats in the sky. "Scream with indignation..

News: Orbit Sets A Course For The PlayStation Store

Orbit Sets A Course For The PlayStation Store

The latest in Laughing Jackal's long string of PlayStation Minis titles, Orbit, is set to release today on the European PlayStation Store

It will be offered as a temporary exclusive for PlayStation Plus subscribers, before going on sale for £2.49 on November 23rd. Those in North America will get to check out the game from December 6th. After an economic crisis sends the space program into..

News: Futurlab Snaps Up Killzone Composer For Unannounced PlayStation Mini

Futurlab Snaps Up Killzone Composer For Unannounced PlayStation Mini

The PlayStation Minis platform was designed to house smaller gameplay experiences

But with its latest announcement, Brighton-based indie studio Futurlab has blown the doors off our expectations — announcing that its latest unannounced Mini will be scored by award-winning Killzone composer Joris De Man. “The team has developed some very innovative mechanics on this game, so we wanted to give it a..

News: Laughing Jackal Teases 'Hungry Giraffe' For PlayStation Network

Laughing Jackal Teases 'Hungry Giraffe' For PlayStation Network

"Hungry Giraffe is the only giraffe-feeding game on the PSN store," reads a cryptic teaser from British developer Laughing Jackal, "And it's coming soon to PlayStation Minis

" The game — still shrouded in some secrecy — will see you collecting food in order to grow your giraffe's neck. Sounds utterly bonkers. Laughing Jackal is behind some of the best PlayStation Minis, including the..

News: Laughing Jackal Confirm Latest Fighting Fantasy Title For October 26th In Europe

Laughing Jackal Confirm Latest Fighting Fantasy Title For October 26th In Europe

Laughing Jackal's slapped an October 26th European release date on its second Fighting Fantasy PlayStation Mini, Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock Of Firetop Mountain

Those in North America will need to wait a few extra days for the digital novel, when it releases on November 1st. The game's set to retail for £3.49 / $4.99. Catch a trailer after the break.

News: Beatshapers Bundle Up Carnivores Titles For PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3

Beatshapers Bundle Up Carnivores Titles For PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3

We know the feeling

It's 3AM but you just can't sleep. You're thinking about dinosaurs and how you'd like to hunt them. Well think no more, friends, as you'll soon be able to do your very best Jurassic Park impression at a low, low price courtesy of Beatshapers. The Stardrone developer's just dropped word that is bundling up both Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter and Carnivores: Ice Age for the new price..