PlayStation Minis

Store Update 5th November 2014 (Europe)

All outta gum

There are a few unexpected surprises included as part of this week’s European PlayStation Store update. While the inescapable Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is the obvious headline addition, there’ll be plenty more guns for you to toy with in Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition on the PS3 and Vita. Also worth mentioning is the...

• Wed 5th Nov 2014
• Store Update
• Europe
• PS4
• PS3
• PS Vita

Store Update 22nd January 2014 (Europe)

Board to tears

The great drought of 2014 hasn’t quite come to a conclusion yet, but this European PlayStation Store update shows signs of promise. In addition to likeable PlayStation Vita skateboarding sim OlliOlli, it also includes a handful of new titles, such as Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, Forest Legends: The Call of Love, and fresh DLC for...

• Wed 22nd Jan 2014
• Store Update
• Europe
• PS4
• PS3
• PS Vita

News What Does a Year of PlayStation Plus Look Like?

Proudly adding to your backlog

Few would argue that PlayStation Plus represents great value for money, but have you ever stopped to consider just what a steal the service actually is. One dedicated Reddit user has collated all of the content from a full year of the premium tier, which included a whopping 68 free games in North America. That’s not...

• Sat 4th May 2013
• Sony
• PS Plus
• North America
• Europe
• Amazing

Talking Point How Does Exclusivity Affect Your Anticipation for a Game?

Increased attention

For as few exclusives as there are these days, the word still gets a lot of mileage on message boards. Lists have become a profound form of ammunition among system soldiers, with elite titles compared and contrasted in increasingly heated wars of attrition. But how important is exclusivity to you? And does the aging concept have...

• Fri 19th Apr 2013
• Features
• Talking Point
• Culture

Store Update 30th January 2013 (Europe)

Back in time

It may be discontinued, but the PlayStation 2 is making a comeback. There are no less than ten PS2 Classics in this week’s European PlayStation Store refresh, including Dynasty Warriors 4, Samurai Warriors 2, and, as promised, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Let’s Fish: Hooked On is also out this week on PlayStation Vita, alongside

• Wed 30th Jan 2013
• Store Update
• Europe
• PSN
• PS Vita
• PS2

Game of the Year Best PlayStation Game of 2012

Top of the drops

After weeks of careful consideration, heated discussion, and hard work, we’ve reached the conclusion of our game of the year countdown. We know you’re probably still suffering from last night’s New Year festivities, but focus your optics for five minutes while we crown the finest PlayStation game of 2012. Best PlayStation...

• Tue 1st Jan 2013
• Game of the Year
• 2012
• PS3
• PS Vita
• Features

Game of the Year Best PlayStation Minis Game of 2012

Mini marvels

If this year proves to be the last for Sony’s short-lived PlayStation Minis initiative, then at least the platform holder can boast that the service bowed out with a bang. Sure, the selection of bite-sized blockbusters may have struggled to fill the bottom layer of a cheap box of chocolates, but slim pickings are satisfactory when...

• Thu 27th Dec 2012
• Game of the Year
• 2012
• Minis
• Features

News Who Fancies Some Free Festive PlayStation Minis?

Raises hand

Sony is giving away four – yes, four – PlayStation Minis to gamers who participate in a spot of viral marketing this holiday. In order to unwrap the goodies, all you need to do is visit the manufacturer’s Facebook page and follow the simple instructions. You'll need to bombard your friends with plenty of promotional material in the...

• Sun 23rd Dec 2012
• Sony
• Minis
• Europe

News Velocity Developer FuturLab Signs Landmark Deal with Sony

Fan powered flight

We have to admit, we’ve been expecting this. FuturLab, the award winning studio behind Velocity and Coconut Dodge, has signed a “groundbreaking” deal with Sony that will see the Brighton-based outfit focus on PlayStation Vita titles throughout 2013. The arrangement – which sounds a lot like an expansion of Sony’s popular...

• Tue 11th Dec 2012
• Sony
• FuturLab
• PS Vita

Store Update 28th November 2012 (Europe)

Bubble pop

Nothing in this week’s European PlayStation Store update is going to grab your attention like a Hyuna music video, but there are still a handful of goodies to keep your eye on. Ratchet & Clank: Q-Force, Travel Bug, and Dead or Alive 5 appear to be the most notable new additions. Shut down that YouTube tab, and we’ll get started.

• Wed 28th Nov 2012
• Store Update
• Europe
• PSN
• PS Vita

News Jetpack Joyride Propels onto PSN This Week

The backpack you always wanted

Grab your crash helmet in anticipation, because Beatshapers is bringing Halfbrick’s mobile phenomenon Jetpack Joyride to the PlayStation Network this week. The title – which will be available on PlayStation 3, PSP, and Vita – sees you assume the role of down-on-his-luck salesman Barry Steakfries as he attempts to...

• Wed 21st Nov 2012
• Beatshapers
• Minis
• Trailers
• Release Dates

Feature How a Group of University Students Created a Commercial PlayStation Game

Purely academic

Steel Minions may sound like any other indie start-up on the surface – but the studio has a much more interesting tale to tell. Founded in 2010 by British university Sheffield Hallam, the outfit was conceived in order to provide game production students with hands-on experience within an operational development environment...

• Fri 9th Nov 2012
• Steel Minions
• Minis
• Education
• Features

Store Update 19th September 2012 (Europe)

Content carnival

There’s plenty of loot to look forward to on the European PlayStation Store this week. Borderlands 2, Double Dragon: Neon and, of course, LittleBigPlanet Vita are all highlights amidst a wealth of new arrivals. Sadly, there’s still no sign of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Let's-a-go. PS3 Games: Border

• Wed 19th Sep 2012
• Store Update
• Europe
• PSN
• PS Vita

News Sony Adds New Deals to European Summer Sale

Counting the pennies

With the school holidays coming to an unfortunate close, Sony has announced the final batch of offers being added to its expansive European Summer Sale. Discounted titles include Alice: Madness Returns, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded and many more. Feel free to peruse the full list of promotions in the space below. And, as always, let...

• Tue 21st Aug 2012
• Sony
• Discounts
• PSN
• PSP
• PS2

Store Update 8th August 2012 (Europe)

Sour grapes

This week’s lousy European PlayStation Network update would be forgivable if Sound Shapes had made it out on time overseas. As it happens, we’ve still got another week to wait before we can get our hands on the Queasy Games developed musical platformer. Grrr. Filling the gap is self-aware JRPG Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 and The...

• Wed 8th Aug 2012
• Store Update
• Europe
• PSN
• PS Vita
• Minis

Store Update 25th July 2012 (Europe)

Brave new world

There’s not a great deal of new arrivals on the European PlayStation Store this week, but quality always trumps quantity. Fresh additions include Disney Pixar’s Brave, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and Foosball 2012. The latter is available on both PS3 and Vita for a single fee. Elsewhere, Sony’s searched through the back...

• Wed 25th Jul 2012
• Store Update
• Europe
• PSN
• PS Vita
• PSP

Store Update 24th July 2012 (North America)

Malicious foosball

It’s a fairly hearty week for new PlayStation Network content in North America, with the hotly anticipated action title Malicious leading the charge. It’s joined by tabletop sports simulator Foosball 2012 on PS3 and Vita, which takes advantage of Sony’s “buy one, get both” initiative. Elsewhere, indie darling Puddle...

• Wed 25th Jul 2012
• Store Update
• North America
• PSN
• PS Vita
• PS3