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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: Oh, BioShock Vita Still Hasn't Even Entered Development

Oh, BioShock Vita Still Hasn't Even Entered Development

Not a particularly big shock

Do you remember BioShock Vita? The title was announced by series creator Ken Levine during Sony’s E3 2011 press conference, promising a unique take on Irrational Games’ seedy franchise. Sadly, the game still hasn’t even entered development, as publisher Take-Two and Sony are yet to sign a deal regarding the...

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: Sony Forfeiting Free Post Release Soul Sacrifice DLC

Sony Forfeiting Free Post Release Soul Sacrifice DLC

David and Goliath

Soul Sacrifice will be augmented with a round of extra content following its launch in Japan next month. Siliconera reports that the Monster Hunter-esque demon slaying game will be augmented with ten bonus boss battles in the weeks following release, all of which will be available to download for free from the PlayStation Store...

News: Plants vs. Zombies Commences Battle on PS Plus This Week

Plants vs. Zombies Commences Battle on PS Plus This Week

Plus, huge PlayStation Vita discounts

Plants vs. Zombies will bring some much needed vegetation to the Instant Game Collection this week, when the PlayStation Vita version of the quirky strategy game shares its seeds with North American PlayStation Plus subscribers for free. The enjoyable tower defence title will be joined by sharp discounts on...

News: This Is How Soul Sacrifice Is Being Advertised in Japan

This Is How Soul Sacrifice Is Being Advertised in Japan

Is that dude on fire?

Soul Sacrifice is easily the PlayStation Vita’s biggest piece of software since the system's launch in Japan, so it’s little surprise that Sony’s making a big song and dance about the release. This hyperactive fifteen second commercial uses actors to demonstrate the title’s magic-based action and co-operative gameplay...

News: Sony's Bundling Games with PlayStation Vita Memory Cards

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...

Feature: PlayStation Vita Is One Year Old, Here Are Five Games You Must Play

PlayStation Vita Is One Year Old, Here Are Five Games You Must Play

Happy birthday to you

Much like those people forced to celebrate their birthday on Christmas Eve, the PlayStation Vita’s first anniversary on the market has been somewhat overshadowed by the impending PlayStation 4. But we couldn’t let the handheld’s big day pass without a commemoration of some sort, so we’ve compiled a list of five of the...

Out Today: Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Can't stop that shine

Amidst the excitement of the PlayStation 4, you could be forgiven for forgetting about the release of Persona 4 Golden in the UK. The critically acclaimed PlayStation Vita JRPG has taken its sweet time making the journey across the Atlantic, but it’s finally available in stores today. A downloadable copy also deployed...

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: Sony: PlayStation Vita's Going on the Offensive in 2013

Sony: PlayStation Vita's Going on the Offensive in 2013

Platform holder has big plans for the handheld

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Hiroshi Kawano has admitted that the PlayStation Vita has failed to meet expectations in its home territory – but has promised that the platform holder will be on the offensive in 2013. The comments come days after Sony announced a significant price-drop...

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...