PS3 News
October2009
News Mass Effect 2 PS3 Surely A Case Of When Not If?
More Mass Effect 2 rumours breaking
Treat as rumour for now folks, but surely we're all developing our own opinion on this long running story by now? Speaking in Poland this week, Bioware's Jay Watamaniuk mentioned the Playstation 3 as a demographic for their product. Polygamia reports:During the presentation, Watamaniuk mentioned three platforms...
News Sorry Europe, No God Of War III Demo For You Guys
And by "you guys" we actually mean "us" because, awww, we're European baby
Still, there's always the lovely art of import meaning, if you import the God Of War Collection from the US, chances are you'll have access to that lovely God Of War III demo. If you're Japanese you'll need to pick up inFamous to get access to the demo. Still bemusing to see...
News Assassin's Creed II Developers Discuss The Art Of Murder
"Real violence is brutal," says Ubisoft's Charles Randall, "You can't kill someone by just slashing at them with a sword
When you kill someone there's an effect." All things, presumably, Ubisoft had to study in order to make the combat feel just so in Assassin's Creed II. Check out the above developer's diary to see just how they created those...
News Critter Crunch Sees Disappointing First Week Sales
Critter Crunch, a PSN game largely received with critical claim, has not had the best first week of sales, despite the game's low $6
99 price tag. A representative of Capybara Games - developers of the cute little puzzle title - made the following statement on NeoGaf:Not selling so hot. Very sad over here too. Hopefully the demo will help, but...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Would Have Been "Very Different" Without Playstation 3
Naughty Dog's co-president Evan Wells has confirmed to VG247 that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would have been a very different game without the Playstation 3
However the exec did suggest that the difference you see between Playstation 3 and XBOX 360 games has a lot to do with developer talent than the actual systems themselves.I think the...
News Zen Studios To Bring Planet Minigolf To The Playstation Network
Zen Studios, the team behind one of our favourite PSN games of the year Zen Pinball, have announced they are to bring minigolf to the Playstation Network with the "does-what-it-says-on-the-tin" title, Planet Minigolf
The game will feature a whopping 144 holes spread around the globe complete with customisable characters and plenty of obstacles...
News Modern Warfare 2's Co-Op Broke The Cinematic Experience
Modern Warfare 2 totally does have co-op, it's just not quite in the same vein as what many expect
It'll be enjoyable in short two-player chunks, rather than full-on romps through the single-player campaign. Robert Bowling told VG247 that the reason full co-op for the single-player experience wasn't included was because it "really broke the...
Michael Pachter, famous video-game "analyst", is back to drop some predictions on the home console motion control "war"
As usual, his predictions side in Microsoft's favour, but without shouting bias — we assume as Playstation fans we're all used to that from Pachter. When guaging the prices of Sony and Microsoft's new motion control tech; Pachter...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Shifts Around 47,000 Units On Its First Day In Japan
Considering we didn't expect Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to sell well at all in Japan - it's a very Western focused game - we're surprised to see Japanese reports of the game selling around 47,000 copies in its first day
We suppose if we were to extrapolate, we'd imagine around 55,000 sales before the week is out, if not more. Hopefully Naughty Dog...
News Get 130GB For $50, Sony Confirm Standalone 250GB Playstation 3 At $349.99
The two SKU Playstation 3 is back
Not the greatest way of keeping things easy for your consumer base, but this 250GB Playstation 3 announced at the price of $349.99 for the US demographic represents outstanding value for money. You're essentially getting 130GB for $50. It's, like, totally up to you whether you think you'd use that extra space (we...
News Quantic Dream On Striptease Reaction: "Exactly What We Wanted"
We think everyone was a little surprised to see the gritty nature of Heavy Rain's strip-tease scene
At the time we described it as "shady and a little uncomfortable". But we thought it was great for those exact reasons. And thus Quantic Dream have confirmed to EGTV that's exactly the reaction they were aiming for."We had a couple of...
News Dante's Inferno Rewards The Brutal Slaughter Of Hellish Minors
Do you ever find yourself holding a baby and then recalling that passage from Macbeth where the Lady states strongly, "I have given suck, and know // How tender 'tis to love the babe that milks me: I would, while it was smiling in my face, // Have pluck'd my nipple from his boneless gums, // And dash'd the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this
" Thank God we're not the only ones. If you, like us, are a bit bonkers, you might find chalice in one of Dante's Inferno's trophies, which seeks solace from the murder of unbaptized children. Our Lady Macbeth complex returns on...
News Supersonic Acrobatic Blah Blah Blah Blah Super-Long-Title Cars Gets Really Cheap
If you're yet to pick up Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars because you thought it was too expensive, well you're in luck
If you're American. The game's seeing a sale from today until October 29th, where you'll be able to pick it up for $4.99. You'll even get the free expansion pack too!
News This Is All That DJ Hero Needs To Do To Whip The Entire PushSquare Office Into A Frenzy
You're in charge of DJ Hero's marketing and you just have 16 seconds to whip everyone into a frenzy
What do you do? Hit play to find out. They nailed it.
News Lego Rock Band Gets A Bit Brit-Pop With Blur
Girls who want boys who like boys who do boys like they're girls who
.. Somthing, something, something lovvvvvvvve. We like Blur. Everyone likes Blur right? Hence they're joining the growing cast of cameo appearances in Lego Rock Band. Sadly, the worst Blur song will be making an appearance in Lego Rock Band. Here's a hint: "woo-hoo". Got...
News Insomniac Games Reckon Naughty Dog Have Raised The Bar For Game Development With Uncharted 2
Insomniac Games are no strangers to fantastic video games
Both the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises have both been consistently top-tier exclusive titles on the Playstation 3, and they have a history of quality that dates back right to the early Playstation days. With Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time looking like the best Ratchet...
News God Of War III Demo Hitting Japan On November 19th
If you're in Japan and you want to play God Of War III, you're going to need to get a code with a copy of inFamous
The demo will then be redeemable from November 19th. If you're in the West, you'll get a code with a copy of God Of War Collection, which releases late next month.
News Insomniac To Throw A Ratchet & Clank Community Day
Insomniac Games are really awesome to their fans
Along with constantly pumping out Ratchet & Clank themed content for their audience, those guys are big on getting to know their fans. Hence why they're holding a Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time party in Burbank, California this October 23rd. There will be rare swag on offer, free food and,...
News Crytek's CryEngine 3 Is Totally Available Now
If you're a game developer type, you're probably really excited that Crytek's CryEngine 3 games engine is totally available now
Aside from offering cutting edge next-generation graphics, CryEngine 3 is able to simultaneously test games on PC, PS3 and XBOX 360; so even if you don't know how to develop for the PS3's Cell - the CryEngine 3 will...
News Sony Shifting Playstation Home's Focus Away From Social Network & Towards "Game Platform"
Sony have discussed the shift of priority Playstation Home has seen over the last year in a San Francisco meeting documented by Gamasutra
"In the early days when we built Home, we really were building a social network for gamers," said platform director Jack Buser, "Through that, over the last year, it's developed into a game...
News Playstation 3 Cross-Game Chat Incoming By The Looks Of Things
Cross-Game Chat is the most requested feature for the Playstation 3, like, ever
Of course Sony are aware of that. Personally we couldn't give two hoots about Cross-Game Chat. But if it shuts people up about it for goodness sake; we're in. Alas, people have been going nuts over comments made on the Playstation Forums by Naughty Dog staffer...
News DJ Hero's "Diversity Is The Key" To Attracting "Newcomers"
And for once we find ourselves agreeing with Activision
We couldn't give two flying hoots about Guitar Hero here in the PushSquare office because we don't like 92% of the music they pump out for that platform. DJ Hero on the other hand, has us absolutely stoked because we do like that music. So, Activision's brand manager Ian McCellan was totally...
News Get The Look: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Cat Walking
Do you know what, we're genuis' here at PushSquare
But we're nowhere near as genius as the folks at Kotaku, who have put up this awesome shopping guide to the threads in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Well worth a read if you're into Nate Drake's dress sense.
News Naughty Dog Explain Their Love For Bungie & Infinity Ward
It's a big deal when a developer says something nice about another developer
Especially when one developer is exclusive to Playstation and another exclusive to Microsoft. Infinity Ward, well they're just the third in a lovely crowd. So when Naughty Dog said "hey Bungie, hey Infinity Ward, we love you guys," in the credits of Uncharted 2,...
News Here's That Fist Of The North Star Game We Were On About
Remember we told you about a Fist Of The North Star game yesterday? Well here it is: complete with spikey hair and irritatingly buff bodies
The game's due to hit Japan in 2010. Koei described the game as follows:"Channeling their energy into a single deadly blow, players can strike their victims and cause them to violently explode on screen...
News Pre Order The Saboteur & Get A Big, Sharp Knife!
In the game
Because if they were handing out free knives here in England, the population would drop by a good 20,000. Thankfully, they're not giving out free knives in England, and the video game based ones they are giving out with preorders of The Saboteur, are only available from Gamestop - in America. Apparently it's an "exclusive Nazi...
News Mushroom Wars Hitting The Playstation Store Tomorrow, Yo!
Our friends over at Creat Studios have announced that their Real Time Strategy game, Mushroom Wars, is hitting the Playstation Store on October 15th
That's tomorrow, y'all. Mushroom Wars is an - and we quote - all-ages, fast-paced, real time strategy (RTS) game that brings arcade skirmish gameplay to the forefront. Our press release also describes...
News Motion Comic Will Explore Nathan Drake's Very Origins In Uncharted: Eye Of Indra
If you're playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at the moment, and are desperate to jump in and find out more about the character of Nathan Drake - you're in luck; Naughty Dog are working on a prequel motion comic entitled Uncharted: Eye Of Indra
Naughty Dog's Travis McIntosh and Neil Druckmann announced the project during last night's Playstation Blog...
News DLC, Patches, Smarties Coming To Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Codemaster's Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising only came out last week (we're ploughing our way through it for a review; it's hard) but that ain't stopping it getting updates
"We've got some very ambitious plans with DLC - our first pack is coming up in a matter of weeks," Sion Lenton, executive producer on the strategy shooter, told the...
News Ready At Dawn's New Engine Supports All Console Systems
When we spread the news that Ready At Dawn had developed a new video games engine, we didn't know the technology stretched as far as the Wii aswell
And even after Joystiq went straight to the source to find out, we're still unclear. Ready At Dawn's president Didier Malenfant wouldn't ouright mention the Wii, just support for all console systems...
News Sony Brand Loyalists: Get Your Playstation Compatible Mobile Phone Today
Howard Stringer was not messing when he said he wanted to make Sony's various brands more interconnected
Cue today's release of the Aino, Sony Ericsson's Playstation compatible mobile phone. Did we mention, the thing looks sexy as hell! But how should it interest us Playstation 3 owners? Well, apart from doing all the typical phone things, the Sony...
News Assassin's Creed Franchise Could Extend As Far As World War II Reckons Producer
Assassin's Creed II is coming out soon
But what of the future beyond that? Ubisoft's Sebastien Puel reckons a third installment is almost certain."I'm often asked if we're doing a third game after ACII... I mean, we could do 35 of these."</blockquote> And speaking of a switch in gender for the game's protagonist, Puel...
News Blaze Showcase Wii-Remote Controller-Ma-Bob That Works With Playstation 3
If you're one of the two people itching for motion control on your Playstation 3 before Sony release their solution, then you should probably take a look at Blaze's own answer to Playstation Motion Control; the Motion 3D Controller
Yes, it looks like a Wii-Remote. Alas, Blaze promise it works with Tiger Woods 10 and SEGA Superstars Tennis. We...
News Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 Will Be "Way Beyond Gamer's Expectations"
Gran Turismo 5 is not coming this year, even though Kazunori Yamauchi - the head of Polyphony Digital - has confirmed once again, this time to Famitsu, that the game can be realeased "any time we want"
Yamauchi confirmed "we could realease any time we want," but he's interested in making a return to "that classic GT-style". He...
News Twitter Well & Truly Spills The Beans On inFamous 2
Oh Twitter
How we love it when people publicise to thousands of followers news that shouldn't yet be news. Take actor David Sullivan, who claimed on Twitter (the Tweet has since been removed) that he has an audition for the recast role of Cole in an inFamous sequel. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown (who voiced Moya) later responded to Sullivan, claiming...
News David Cage: Heavy Rain Is Not Just QTEs, Sony Really Care About The Quality Of A Game
In a glowing endorsement of his game's publisher, David Cage - head honcho of Quantic Dream - has said of Sony, "they really pay attention to the quality of the game
That's the only thing that matters to them, and to us too...I think we are in good shape, we made the game we wanted to make." Cage has also spoken out against critics of his...
News Fist Of The North Star Coming To The Playstation 3
The popular post apocalyptic martial-arts manga Fist Of The North Star is heading to Playstation 3 mashed up against the popular Dynasty Warriors series
Details are extremely scant as of right now, but we expect to get more details soon. We'll report straight from the horses' mouth.
News MAG Beta Goes All Pre-Order Bonus-ey
Not good in the MAG beta, yet? Hard luck
Sony must really hate you. Every Playstation 3 owner and his dog is in that already. Just kidding! If you're really hampering to get some time with the game, Sony are giving you a download code to try out the beta when you preorder. Head over to the Playstation Blog for further details and complying stores.
News Phantasy Star Portable 2 Gets More PH - This Time Pizza Hut
They're really going to town with this in-game promotion stuff in Phantasy Star Portable 2
Check it out, they're slapping Pizza Hut in there now — alongside Phanta (gettit?). You'll be able to visit real life Pizza Huts in the game and sport this epic pizza box sword and shield. No, we're not making this stuff up. It's real. AndriaSang.com said...
News Splatterhouse Says, "Hello Q3 2010!"
Remember Splatterhouse? Yeah, it's been a while right?
Namco Bandai yanked the project off of Bottlerocket, then they subsequently closed down, and we've not heard much since. If you were anticipating the game early 2010, then, well, perhaps it's time to stop reading — we have bad news. Namco Bandai are saying the game is coming in Q3, 2010. And...
News Want Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunters Edition, Prepare To Raid A Bank
We remember when we told you Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' Fortune Hunters Edition was really rare? Well, it's so rare that it's just popped on eBay at a (standing) total of $3,050
00. That's right folks. Three-thousand-and-fifty-dollars. There are still 9 days to go! We think it's pretty wrong of the guy who's selling this to win something so rare...
News Eye Pet on Playstation 3 Hands-On Gameplay Footage
Want to see some of the gameplay mechanics in Studio London's new virtual pet game, Eye Pet? Of course you don't, you just want to see us make a fool of ourselves right? Well, straight from the PushSquare offices, here are us interacting with our little Eye Pet
Isn't he cute? And he's oh so fun. Look out for our review later in the week.
News Eye Pet Is Just The Beginning Claim Sony Studio London
Seeing as the embargo has lifted (review forthcoming) we just want to put it out there that Eye Pet is excellent
And according to Sony Studio London's Nic Douchet Eye Pet is "just the beginning"; cue much cheering from the PushSquare office. Speaking with VG247, Douchet claimed that:For us, its the beginning. Were creating a...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Is Now Available Stateside
Hi America
We know you're not reading because chances are you're probably sleeping - after staying up late for the midnight launch of Uncharted 2 - or playing Uncharted 2 because it's out in the US right now. Dude! If you don't have your copy right now, the question you should be asking yourself is why not? And if you do have your copy, you should...
News DJ Hero Introduction Packs Awesome Beats, Ridiculous Footage
The intro to Activision's upcoming DJ Hero's is a real mixed bag
Yes, the choice of Justice as the game's introductory track really sums up the game no end - and for that has us chomping at the bit to get our hands on it - but the footage involving crazy monsters, exploding trucks and giant vinyl record players really did nothing for us. Still, at...
News Ready At Dawn Readying Ready-Made Cross Platform Engine
Ready At Dawn are responsible for some of the best PSP games: namely God Of War: Chains Of Olympus and Daxter
They also handled the Wii port of Okami. Now they've made their own engine for the Playstation 3, PSP and XBOX 360. It's craftily titled: Ready At Dawn Engine. The engine is said to offer a one-stop shop for cross-platform game development...
News We've No Idea How You Pronounce Scivelation But We Know It's Been Announced
Skyve-layshun? Sci-vuh-layshun? Si-vuh-layshun? We're pretty confident with the "lation" bit, but every other part of Scivelation has us utterly bewildered
Still, that's exactly what TopWare Interactive and Black Wing Foundation's third-person shooter is called. Scivelation is all about betrayal, dictatorships and angry people with guns. Still,...
News Confirmed: Gran Turismo 5 Is Still An Extremely Good Looking Game
Hey, Gran Turismo 5 may not be hitting shelves this year like we anticipated but, what the hell
The game still looks pretty. It's just you have to ogle screenshots. Instead of having it on your TV. In 1080p. And 60FPS. GAH! Who are we kidding, the wait is killing us. We're not sure whether this screenshot gallery appeases our GT needs, or totally...
News Nathan Drake, Ratchet & Clank All Phone Home
Sure, why not?
Ever fancied a Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time themed four player tower defence or an Uncharted 2: Among Thieves two player tresure hunt? Thank goodness for Home then, eh, as 1Up report spaces for the both franchises will be launching in Playstation Home fairly soon. The Ratchet space will also allow you to travel through time,...
Following the success of DiRT2, Codemasters have flown out of the gates with another successful debut on the UK sales charts
Their super hardcore first person shooter Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising debuted at number two on the charts, right behind EA's FIFA 10, which enjoyed a second week on the top spot. Need For Speed Shift came in at number...
News Mass Effect 2 On The Playstation 3? EA Claim "Error", We're Not So Sure
EA have been very hesitant about Mass Effect in the past
If you want our opinion (heck, that's why you're reading), we'd say the franchise is coming to the Playstation 3 at some point. Whether that means timed XBOX 360/PC exclusivity, a port of the original game or day and date PS3 release of Mass Effect 2, we certainly think it's coming. Yet...
News SCEE Detail British Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Marketing Presence
Check it out everyone
SCEE are still continuing their marketing push. There's been a tremendous marketing effort from Sony worldwide since the launch of the PS3 Slim, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is, in many ways, Sony's crown jewel. The British Uncharted 2: Among Thieves ad follows the theme of earlier PS3 advertising in the UK, and while...
Hurray!
If you work for Insomniac Games and you don't know what's going on in your office -- pat yourselves on the back. Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time is finished. We assume that means, oh reading Insomniac employees, that you start work on Resistance 3 this week. Or take a vacation. We don't know how strict Ted Price is in the office. The...
News Play The Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Demo, Win The Fortune Hunter Edition
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is getting a real collector's edition
It's not £8,000 with a real life Indianna Jones in the box. It's priceless. In that; you can only get it if you really earn it, or win it. For example, if you log into the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves beta demo this weekend, you're in with a chance of winning one. If you haven't logged...
News Resistance 3 Billboard Gets Us Super, Super Stoked
We love the Resistance franchise
... And if you don't, we don't want to hear your calls of inferiority, because we're right and you're wrong... Err. Ok, maybe not. You're entitled to your opinion. But just know ours: we like Resistance. So imagine our excitement when we saw this, a gigantic Resistance 3 banner that's popped up on NeoGAF. The picture...
News A Cute Little Homeless Eye Pet Was Left On Our Doorstep
Being the good natured folk we are, we brought him inside, hooked him up to our Playstation 3 and fed him cookies
So cute. Look out for our full Eye Pet coverage soon.
News Monster's Ball Man Penning Dante's Inferno's Script
A recent press release from Visceral Games has revealed that the Academy Award nominated Will Rokos - who achieved the accolade for penning Monster's Ball - is writing the script behind their upcoming retelling of 14th century literature, Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno will take the player through the nine circles of Hell in a God Of War-esque...
News Europe Gets, Erm, Wolverine Claws For Playstation Home
As far as we're concerned, our Playstation Home avatar has always been missing something
That's right, Wolverine claws. Rather awesomely, you can get these babies for free. All you'll need to do is sit through the 2 minute-long X-MEN Origins: Wolverine trailer and they'll pop up in your threads menu. Sweet, right?
News Harmonix Taking "Wait And See" Approach To The Beatles: Rock Band DLC
Worry not, The Beatles: Rock Band DLC is coming
There are three records already announced. However, beyond that, support for the game is looking a little shakey. Namely because working with The Beatles' back catalogue is an expensive business. Harmonix's John Drake told BBPS, "It costs thousands to produce DLC." "It's not like Rock...
News Naughty Dog Looking For Figures Of 2.5Million+ With Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was a real slow burner for Sony
What released in 2007, eventually felt like a game from 2008 when Naughty Dog patched in trophies, drawing everyone into their Playstation 3 blockbuster. Worldwide, Naughty Dog have confirmed the game eventually went on to sell 2.5Million copies, and multiplayer designer Justin Richmond...
News Prepare Your 2054 Diaries For White Knight Chronicles 2
We're still waiting for White Knight Chronicles
But that's not stopping Sony and Level 5 from pimping the upcoming sequel, White Knight Chronicles: Awakening Of Light & Darkness. The sequel is set directly after events of the first game, depicting Leonard and his allies in a world of chaos. So far so cliche right? There'll be tons of new areas,...
News The Oddworld Games Are Headed To The Playstation Store
The original Oddworld games are headed to the Playstation Store
That means you'll be able to relive the world of Abe on your Playstation 3 or Playstation Portable. According to BitMob, series creator Lorne Lanning has inked a deal with Sony to release the original Oddworld games on the PSN "very soon". We have a confession to make: none of...
News Playlogic Launch Fairytale Fights.co.uk
The brilliantly creepy website for upcoming cutey-gore fest Fairytale Fights has launched right over at FairytaleFights
co.uk</a>. The website will act as a community portal for the game, aswell as providing details on the whimsical hack-and-slash title. Remember to sign up and pre-order the game if you like what you see.
News Eliza Dushku Interested In Doing A Live Action Wet
While it would end up ripping off a number of established movie cliches, we could imagine a Wet movie - if placed in the right hands - being rather enjoyable
That's exactly what Eliza Dusku - voice of the game's protagonist Rubi Malone - proposed during an interview with MTV, claiming that the game "maybe could turn into a live-action Dushku...
News 2K Fixing Framerate Problems In NBA 2K10
As reported on the 2K forums, an admin has stated that the company are aware of the framerate issues occuring in NBA 2K10, and should have a patch available soon
However, if you're one of those people experiencing problems, get in touch on the 2K forums so the codey people over there can get on the case and hopefully alleviate the product's...
News Super Street Fighter IV Producer Wants To Expand The Online Options
Speaking with Japanese gaming Bible Famitsu, Super Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono has hinted at a number of new features that may (or may not) end up in Super Street Fighter IV
According to Andriasang's translation from the interview, Ono is looking to expand online play. More importantly, he specifies the online component "feeling...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Stats Suggest Players Are Already Addicted
The Uncharted 2: Among Thieves demo has only been public for a week
But that hasn't stopped the game clocking up some astronomical stats. Naughty Dog's community manager Evan Wells has been on hand to share some of those stats with the Playstation Blog. Prepare to have your mind blown. Total Number of games played: 1,217,424 Total Number of Kills:...
News Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 Looks "Better Than Reality"
In an exclusive interview with NowGamer
com</a>, Kazunori Yamauchi - the head man from Polyphony Digital - has described his game, Gran Turismo 5, as "better than reality"."'Better than reality' yeah, that's one way of putting it. In a way, it's kind of a given that it's going to look better than reality. The thing about...
News EEDAR Predict Playstation 3 Will Top The US Sales Charts For September
Well it's been a long, long time coming, but we're finally posting about Playstation 3 topping sales charts with some conviction
According to predictions from EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich, the Playstation 3 will top the American hardware sales charts for the USA with Sony's system occupying 400,000 (blimey!) units in the period. Their data suggests...
Quantic Dream's head-honcho David Cage has written candidly in a blog over at IGN regarding the personal and widespread importance of Heavy Rain and its success
In the blog post he talks openly about the possibility of the game's failure and the impact it will have on him personally and in the industry. Heavy Rain is a game attempting to bring...
News Activision: Guitar Hero 5 Beat The Beatles: Rock Band Because It's Fun As Hell
We still can't believe Guitar Hero 5 sold better than the fantastic The Beatles: Rock Band
It literally blows our mind. But thankfully Activision's Guitar Hero business CEO Dan Rosensweig is on hand to explain exactly what happened:"The number one thing about Guitar Hero is that it's fun as hell — it's focused on the guitar, and the variety...
News Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Sniper Footage Revealed
Just a bit more on Modern Warfare 2
This is a new video to emerge out of a recent multiplayer event that Infinity Ward held. The footage depicts the use of the sniper and shows some lobbies and stuff. Not very interesting for the casual Modern Warfare fan we must admit, but new footage will delight those itching for the game.
News Whoops: Trophy Glitch Discovered In Ninja Gaiden Sigma II
We just want to say first up that this is not cool
It kinda makes a mockery of the trophy system and we hope Tecmo patch it quickly. Basically, Ninja Gaiden Sigma II - one of the hardest games on Playstation 3 - has an exploit that allows you to unlock some of the harder trophies just by watching replays. According to the Examiner, players can...
News EA: Fifa 10 Is The Best Selling Sports Game Ev-errrr!
Fifa 10 has sold pretty darn well
Pretty amazingly well actually. EA claim that the game is the fastest selling sports game of "all time"; selling 1.7 million copies in its first week. EA also went on to describe the game as their biggest "European launch in history". The high sales figures can probably be attributed to the...
News Digger HD Launches On The European Playstation Store Tomorrow
If you're keen to jump into Creat Studio's reimagining of the eighties' Digger in HD, then the European Playstation Store has your back
Digger HD will launch tomorrow in Europe, with the original "vintage mode" in tact for those who prefer it to shiney HD graphics. The game has 60 levels and will launch at £7.99.
News Amazon.com Selling Playstation Network Content
For all those worried that Sony would have the monopoly on Playstation Network content (and thus not push the price of PSP games down), look no further than Amazon, who are now selling Playstation Network content
You'll get free vouchers for PSN stuff with any console purchases (PSP or PS3), plus there's all your usual PSN downloads. There doesn't...
News Naughty Dog Already Working On DLC, Improving Their Engine For "Next Project"
Naughty Dog are pretty much done with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves now
Sony are in charge of publishing, distributing and promoting their game now; leaving the team at Naughty Dog to take a break and look to the future. And the first thing on the cards is DLC for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Speaking with Eurogamer, Naughty Dog multiplayer designer...
News Ryo Hazuki Returns In Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, We Go NUTS!
Tears!
You can't expect us to type anything after a trailer as epic as that can you? Shenmue is one of our favourite video game franchises ever, and to see Ryo Hazuki riding his iconic motorcycle (and then latterly his forklift) through Green Hill Zone puts us close to tears. Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing may be the clumsiest name in video...
News Sony Announce Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Collector's Edition
We just got our preorder on for the second time this week (it's only Wednesday
). The lure of a Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Collector's Edition is just too much to bare. Especially when the cover is one of those holographic 3D things. In fact, the whole case is really awesome digipak style. You also get an artbook and access to the...
News Activision "Didn't Want Modern Warfare" Reveals Infinity Ward
"[Activision] wanted to be World War II
Again," reveal Infinity Ward of their block-buster title Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2. In an interview with Official Playstation Magazine - UK, Infinity Ward's head-honcho Vince Zampella has revealed how publisher Activision held them back from releasing a modern combat game for...
News Atlus Are Hunting Our Playstation 3 Programmers
So Persona fans, you probably think it's about time you rejoiced in a Persona 5 announcement
Well, we bring not news of the games announcement, but details that Atlus are currently hiring Playstation 3 (and XBOX 360) programmers. With so many rumours flying around about Persona 5, you have to imagine the game exists in some form somewhere. Chances...
News Sony Characters Go All Critter Crunch
As soon as we saw this artwork from Capybara Games' PSN puzzler Critter Crunch we were in
Then we cried a few tears when we realised they are all concept art, and won't be in the final game. Still, these doodles from Critich Crunch's art team really fill us with joy; namely because they've transformed some of our favourite Playstation licenses into...
Rumour Tekken 6 Getting A PS3 Slim Bundle Too
Sony seem quite keen on bundling up Playstation 3s around the world right now
The problem is, there seems to be no real consistency over who is getting what. Take this statement from Sony UK regarding NextGamer.nl's uncovered Tekken 6 bundle, "We're not doing that bundle but one of the territories might be." Erm, ok. Seems like Sony are as...
News Sony Studio London: The Getaway 3 & Eight Days Are Not Cancelled
In an interview regarding Eye Pet, Sony Studio London's Nicolas Doucet has confirmed that while the companies focus switched to SingStar and Eye Pet recently, previous Playstation 3 titles The Getaway 3 and Eight Days have not been canned, merely put to the side
He says:"I would not say they have been abandoned, just put to one side. Much work...
News Afrika Finally Hits The USA, We Get Our Preorder On
Afrika is finally out in the USA
The game hasn't really been treated with the respect it deserves (hey, even if it's rubbish, worse games get better treatment) after Sony only released the snap-em-up in Japan, despite interest from around the world. Natsume have handled the game's port (kudos to them) and basically announced out of the blue today...
News The Playstation Network Is Down, Down, Down
Sorry folks, the Playstation Network is offline right about now
Sony have just a few words to say about the matter, "Site Maintenance Notice: The server is currently down for maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please try again later". Apparently the maintenance should be all sorted in a few hours so you'll have to do...
News Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries Of Little Riddle Coming December 17th
Relentless - famous for their Buzz
games - are prepping the first episode in their adventure game series, Blue Toad Murder Files. The first episode - The Mysteries Of Little Riddle - will launch December 17th. Perfect for pre-Christmas gaming. The game will be the studio's first self-publish game and focuses on the classic British...
News Ninja Gaiden Heading To Zen Pinball
Everytime we see the words "Zen Pinball" written, we go all of a flutter
The game's fantastic. After playing the excellent Street Fighter table to death, we're ready for a new challenge. And that's coming in the form of a Ninja Gaiden themed table. We can't bloody wait. Details are totally restricted to that at the moment, but we'll definitely have...
News Eye Pet Not Coming To The USA This Holiday
Sad one this for all those Americans that were hoping to get their hands on their very own Eye Pet this Christmas -- the game's not going to make its window
The game has been pushed back to 2010 in the States. SCEA explained that their marketing team "will spend additional time to continue educating consumers and retail channels, setting the...
News Would You Like To Know The Full Track Listing For DJ Hero?
The full DJ Hero tracklisting is out
And as you know, we're super excited for the game. SUPER EXCITED. Bear with us while we do a little jig to the tune of Stayin' Alive... Boo yeah. There are 93 songs in DJ Hero with DLC to follow. We've highlighted the most amazing tracks for prominence. Word. Hit the jump. The complete DJ Hero set list: 2Pac -...
News Dude Starts Class Action Law Suit Against Sony Over Firmware 3.0
When our consoles break we get really frustrated
We agree, it's pretty annoying. But c'mon — do any of us consider starting a class action law suit against the console manufacturers? Hell no. Still, John Kennedy is no average person — for he wants sue Sony for a breach of implied warranty and an act of negligence. His beef? Firmware 3.0. He...
News It's Totally David Bowie In Lego Rock Band
We're surprised by all these rock and roll legends that are being cut and pasted into the upcoming Lego Rock Band
First there was Iggy Pop. Now totally David Bowie. Look, that's Ziggy alright. Well not quite, it's the "Let's Dance" David Bowie. And that's the song he'll be performing in the game. But still, it's the same person right? Or...
News Jack Tretton Thinks Playstation Is Best For The Industry
Newsflash: Jack Tretton in "Sony are best for the industry" shocker
In an interview with Forbes, Sony of America's top-dog Jack Tretton described Sony's position in the console war. When talking of Playstation's closest competitors Tretton said:"We see ourselves somewhere in the middle, we don't have unlimited money [like Microsoft], we cater...
Rumour Playstation Motion Controller To Be Titled "Playstation Sphere"
And just like that, we fell in love with the Playstation Motion Controller
We've been writing about the un-named product for a while. But Playstation Motion Controller is such a generic name, as soon as Sony reveal the real product title, everyone will adopt it. And a name we might well have for you; interviews with SEGA producer Yasuhito Baba and...
News DJ Hero Rocking The PushSquare Offices On 30th October
DJ Hero has been officially dated for Europe
It's coming October 30th. Hooray. Needless to say after a love-hate affair with the game, the PushSquare offices have decided to love and currently have a big countdown on the wall counting down to DJ Hero's release (we don't really have a big countdown - Ed). Yes it's expensive, but it has Daft Punk...
News Sony America's Jack Tretton "Couldn't Be Happier" With Playstation 3 Renaissance
Jack Tretton looks like a man who likes to get things done
And get things done his company have; with a fresh image, massively improved marketing, and the biggest holiday line-up in the console war this holiday, Playstation 3 is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance. Sales are up by enormous numbers globally and Jack Tretton is pretty damn pleased with...
News Polyphony Under Pressure From Sony To Release Gran Turismo 5
We should think so too
It's been five years Yamauchi! That's a crazy long time in the entertainment business. We're still actually worried whether Gran Turismo 5 will have moved on with the times — after all, it's very possible Gran Turismo 5 could end up being an old game with five years worth of polish. A scary thought — we'll choose to trust...
News FIFA 10 Smashes The UK Sales Charts, Sells Big On PS3
A magnificent success for FIFA 10 this year, as it succeeds expectations and becomes the second fastest selling game ever in the UK, right behind Grand Theft Auto IV
Even more interestingly, Playstation 3 sales of the game accounted for 46% of the title's success; just 2% behind the XBOX 360's relative market share, and a triumph for Sony who are...
News Modern Warfare 2 "Infamy" Trailer Is Totally Over The Top
As promised, there's a new Modern Warfare 2 trailer
"Infamy" tries to pull at your heart strings. The question of morality underscored by readings from the Bible; ironic for a game all about shooting folk. We guess that's kinda the idea. Either that, or we're missing something. Still, we don't think Modern Warfare 2 is a game that trailers...
News ICO Man Likes The Idea Of Making An FPS
It's weird to think that Fumito Ueda - the head of Sony's Team ICO studio, and one of the most original game developers today - wants to make an FPS
Honestly, he told G4 so:"I have an interest in making first-person game." Ueda cited Valve's Half-Life series as FPS games he likes, stating, "Usually, you have to incorporate...
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