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News Move Sold "Below Expectations" in US, Claims Analyst
But it's Pachter, so get the salt ready
Although the NPD reports claim PlayStation Move drove accessory sales upwards last month, and Sony claiming Move is outselling its expectations in Europe, it's not all roses and sunshine in Move World according to US analyst Wedbush Morgan's main games mouthpiece Michael Pachter. Even though we believe Move...
News PlayStation Move Drives Accessory Sales Upwards in September
Section up $20m year-on-year
Few new accessories have been launched with the same amount of interest and discussion as PlayStation Move. The accessory has outperformed Sony's expectations in Europe, and it seems it's off to a decent start in North America too, if the latest NPD figures are anything to go by. Both software and hardware sales were...
News PlayStation 3 To "Exceed Sales Estimates", PlayStation Move Shifts 1.5 Million Units
Not quite the bomba folks were expecting, SCEE's top body Andrew House has revealed Sony's expecting "very, very strong" holiday sales in Europe this season, with the PlayStation Move getting off to a roaring start
House told Bloomberg that Sony expects to exceed its current sales estimate of 15 million PS3 consoles moved this fiscal year party...
News Logic 3, With These Move Accessories You Are Really Spoiling Us
No, really
So far in our journey through Move we've covered plenty of gun accessories, with the odd boxing glove and sports set for good measure. Now Logic 3 is wading into the murky waters of PlayStation Move accessories with a mix of the old and new, all in its own chic black style. As well as a chunky-looking revolver-style pistol shell for...
News Move Outstripping Sony Europe's Sales Expectations
Its response: make more
Sony expected a slow start for Move, but it seems the controller has been more popular than anticipated, having surpassed the company's early sales targets. Andrew House, the head of Sony Computer Entertainment in Europe, spoke to Bloomberg about the accessory's early reception: [Move has had] very significant sales in the...
Out Today John Daly's ProStroke Golf (Europe)
Get ready to grip it and rip it
The blond-haired Lion is about to show the Tiger how it's done in the golfing department, with John Daly's ProStroke Golf driving its way to shops across Europe today. Unlike some critics we actually rather enjoyed Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, so we'll have to wait and see how John's swing measures up. We'll let you know...
News Rapala Pro Bass Fishing Flops into Europe's Net on October 29th
Fish are friends, not food
Whilst we wait for Japanese fishing RPG Tsuritore, there's another scaly simulator on the way in the form of Rapala Pro Bass Fishing, swimming its way to Europe on October 29th. Already released in North America, the game comes with its own proprietary wireless rod controller but is also fully compatible with Move for all...
Out Today TV Superstars (North America)
Televisual party game incoming
You might have dabbled in a spot of TV Superstars in the demo available on the Starter Disc or PlayStation Network, and if you liked what you played then starting today you can pick the game up in stores across North America. Featuring a range of minigames all based on fictitious reality TV shows, the idea is to do...
News New Shots of John Daly's ProStroke Golf Show off Dale Hill Course
Go green with the Lion
The website for Dale Hill Golf Club states: Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club has always been regarded as a bit of a secret. Well not any more, as it's included in John Daly's ProStroke Golf, out in North America now and coming to Europe on Friday. These brand new PlayStation 3 screenshots show off the new holes, although...
News Analyst says Move Off to a Good Start at Retail
Demand surprisingly high
Although there are no hard figures for how many units PlayStation Move has sold in its first weeks on sale, US analyst Lazard Capital Markets believes the accessory is off to a great start. In a survey of consumers the analyst found demand to be higher than expected, particularly considering the "relatively high price...
Features Yoostar2 - Blitz Games Studios
We finally make it into the movies
A month or so ago we reported that UK studio Blitz Games had updated its popular BlitzTech framework for full Move support, potentially paving the way for motion control to be incorporated into countless British-developed games. The studio isn't just an engine creator however, with several of its own titles...
News Behind the Scenes with Mel B Not Your Average "Making Of" Video
Shot in LA, features exercise
You could normally play bingo with developer behind-the-scenes videos: toys on programmers' desks, kitschy movie posters, phrases like "the most advanced game of its type". So it's very refreshing to see the first Making Of video for Get Fit with Mel B throw all that stuff out of the window and show an Italian camera...
News Disney Sheds Blue Light on TRON: Evolution's Move Features
Lightcycles and teasing
TRON: Evolution is, in Disney's eyes, the official follow-up to the original Tron, so it's putting a lot into getting its combination of racing and combat just right, including PlayStation Move support. Unfortunately details on how the controller will be used have been thin on the ground, but a recent preview event shed just...
News More LittleBigPlanet 2 Beta Invites On the Way Next Week
Keep your eyes peeled
If you missed out on the first round of beta invites for LittleBigPlanet 2 then worry not: Sony will be sending out a fresh batch of invitations next week. If you've bought previous downloadable content for the original LittleBigPlanet, are a big community contributor or subscribe to PlayStation Plus, don't take your eyes off...
News This Week's UK All-Formats Chart Light on Move Games
Down from seven to five
It's that time of the week again: the UK sales charts are in and it's time to see how the Move is faring in software sales. Last week's line-up saw seven titles across the top 40, whereas this week sees a slimmed-down proportion with five motion-supported titles in the chart. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 is the biggest-selling...
News Sly Cooper Collection Screenshots a Bit Hit and Miss
Go behind the mask
The Sly Collection is set to revamp all three Sly Cooper adventures from the PlayStation 2 in brand new HD-o-vision, with some 3D effects and PlayStation Move minigames thrown in for good measure. Now we've got some fresh screenshots of the pack to share with you, but they may not be quite as polished as you'd expect. Whilst the...
News This Is Totally How You Play MAG With PlayStation Move
We've tried MAG with the PlayStation Move controller and it's surprisingly good fun
We're not sure personally whether playing the game with Sony's glowing wand would be our preferred method, but it's nice to have the option there. And that's not to say it's not accurate enough for competitive play because it is - we know of plenty of people who've...
News THQ Working on Expensive Move Game After All
All is forgiven!
Back in September, THQ CEO Brian Farrell said his company would be developing cheaper games for Move and Kinect than its core range for traditional controllers, a statement that angered many. Now the head of THQ's Core division, Danny Bilson, has begun to extinguish the flames with the news the company's working on a big budget Move...
News Stranger's Wrath Continues to Look Better and Better
More developer diary shenanigans
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is shaping up nicely from its Xbox roots, with the latest developer diary from Just Add Water revealing hte hard work that's gone into revamping the graphics to today's standards. The entire article might open a few eyes of gamers who view conversions from older consoles to today's machines...
News SingStar Dance Burns up the Dance Floor on November 9th
Value bundle revealed
The SingStar franchise is changing: the gaming world's pre-eminent karaoke experience has had its market share nibbled away in recent years by a slew of other singing titles, so the next SingStar will add a new string to its bow. SingStar Dance, as the name suggests, will let gamers groove and warble to a brand new...
News Heroes On The Move Renamed To The Spectacularly Rubbish "PlayStation Move Heroes"
Sigh
Of all the things PlayStation Move has going for it, catchy software titles are not one of them. We already have Start The Party, The Shoot and The Fight. By those standards, PlayStation Move's mascot mash-up title Heroes On The Move had an incredible name. The key being the past-tense. Ahead of this weekend's New York Comic-Con, Nihilistic...
News Heroes on the Move Imaginatively Renamed PlayStation Move Heroes
Oh yes, that's much better
It's official: the tentative title of Heroes on the Move has been swept away, replaced by the new monicker of PlayStation Move Heroes. Quite a change, we're sure you'll agree. Although the official Sony websites still refer to the game as Heroes on the Move, the new name was revealed at an exclusive New York event ahead of...
News Yuji Naka Working on Secret Move Game
Gaming legend branches out
Yuji Naka, the man commonly (though erroneously) credited with creating Sonic the Hedgehog, left the Sega nest some years ago to create his own company, Prope. Since then, he's worked on Wii party title Let's Tap and bird-rescuing Ivy the Kiwi? on DS and Wii, but he's also spreading his wings on other formats, including...
News Auditorium Coming to PlayStation Network with Moving Results
Musical puzzle game to support controller
Fans of Flash gaming may already be familiar with Auditorium, a soothing blend of music and puzzles that sees you diverting beams of music into an equaliser (yes, really). The game itself is getting a PlayStation Network launch next month, and publisher ZooGames has confirmed it'll support PlayStation Move...
News The Shoot Goes "Pew, Pew, Pew" On October 19th
Sony's confirmed an October 19th release date for The Shoot in the United States
Cohort Studios on-rails shooter requires the PlayStation Move, and places you on a movie-set with the task of - y'know - shooting stuff. Sony's confirmed that the PlayStation Move sci-fi ray gun peripheral will launch in the US alongside the game. It's an essential...
News Be Part of The Shoot from October 19th
Your chance to shine
Sony's upcoming movie-themed shooter, the snappily titled The Shoot, is an attempt at making a kid-friendly shooting game, blasting through familiar scenarios from movies and television to impress the director with your action chops. A brief demo is available on the Starter Disc or PlayStation Network, but those of you eager to...
News Head to London Next Sunday to Watch Mel B Work Out
Creepy as that sounds
Former Spice Girl Mel B is going all-out to promote her upcoming fitness game Get Fit with Mel B, including making a personal appearance at a meet-and-greet event next Sunday at London's Oxford Street GAME. Those who make the trip to the capital can meet the Scary one, get an autograph signed and watch an exclusive...
News MAG Move Developer Video Light on Details, Big on Knifing
Behind the scenes with Zipper
Despite being filmed in what looks like a level from an early Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game, this developer video from Zipper Interactive gives a few insights into Move controls in MAG. The whole video comes off as slick and more like a promotional video than an informative developer diary, but it does give you some...
News Move Can be a Bridge Between PC Gamers and DualShock Lovers
Controller is mouse and keyboard-friendly
We already know that DualShock players best Move users when it comes to Killzone 3, mostly due to the unfamiliarity of the Move technology compared to the well-worn DualShock controllers we've all been using for the best part of fifteen years. One part of the gaming population may find the adjustment easier...
News Move Submachine Gun Looks Like it's Made of Lego But Isn't
Another suitably manly gun
Whilst the Wii received endless gun attachments, their white plastic made them look rather less menacing than some of the add-ons we've already seen for Move. Accessory manufacturer CTA Digital has just released shots of its new submachine gun attachment for the Move, and it's a masculine piece of plastic and no mistake...
News The Official Reason for LittleBigPlanet 2's Delay is a Little Patchy
Doesn't really add up
So LittleBigPlanet 2 isn't out until next year: disappointing news, especially combined with the revelation that the game's Move features will arrive later via DLC. "Why was it delayed?" you have every right to ask, and Media Molecule wants you to know it's because it didn't want to put out an unfinished game...
News Take a Look at Aragorn's Moves on PS3
Trailer for Tolkien adventure
It may already be out in North America, but Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is still questing across the Atlantic Ocean to reach Europe at the end of October – the 29th, to be precise – and this trailer shows off Aragorn's new Move-powered attacks in full flow. According to publishers Warner Bros. Interactive:...
News Sony Holding VIP Move Event in New York
Get your game on
Sony's marketing plan is covering coast to coast, taking in San Francisco and now arriving in New York. Regular readers of the official PlayStation US blog have been invited to check out a new event tomorrow, October 6th, to play some up and coming new games before launch. A new build of the highly-anticipated The Fight: Lights Out...
News New Characters Join The Sports Champions Roster This Week
Cast your mind back to E3 2009 when Sony demoed the "PlayStation Motion Controller"
You may remember some tech demonstrations involving skeletons and specters. The PlayStation Motion Controller eventually became the PlayStation Move, and those tech demonstrations formed the basis of Sports Champions. But what of the skeletons and specters? Sony's...
News Sports Champions Gets Spooky DLC Today
$4.99 for new characters and items
When Sports Champions made its first appearance in front of the world, it was a very different beast to what we see today: Gladiator Duel saw you face off against a skeleton for one thing. Now those days can return, with Sony launching the first pack of downloadable content on the US PlayStation Network. Called the...
News DualShock Players "Run Rings" Around Movers in Killzone 3
Balancing issues ongoing
A month ago we reported that Guerilla Games was unsure if DualShock 3 and Move gamers could face off online, and although it still hasn't made a decision it sounds as if the balance lies firmly with traditional controls. Speaking at Eurogamer Expo, producer Steven Ter Heide said that gamers experienced with DualShock 3...
News More Move Games Break Into UK Chart
EyePet and Resident Evil 5 jump in
Sports Champions continues to be the biggest-selling Move-specific title, occupying 7th position in the UK all-formats game charts, but it's not the only Move-enabled title hanging around the charts, with two titles re-entering this week. EyePet: Move Edition brought the monkey-cat-dog creature back to the charts...
News Go Behind the Scenes with John Daly's ProStroke Golf
Move features detailed
John Daly's ProStroke Golf is set to grip and rip retail across North America from tomorrow, making it the perfect time for a little behind-the-scenes video discussing how the Move controls made for a more accurate golfing experience. Lead designer Derek Hartin of developer Gusto Games speaks a little in this video about the...
News LittleBigPlanet 2's Move Support Comes Later via DLC
Demo taster on the disc, however
Here's a move that's likely to divide opinion: the recently delayed LittleBigPlanet 2 won't feature full Move support from day one, with implementation for the controller added in later via downloadable content. Media Molecule made the announcement today at Eurogamer EXPO, stating that there would be a sample of the...
News LittleBigPlanet 2 To Launch With Multi-Level PlayStation Move Demo
LittleBigPlanet 2 won't launch with its full PlayStation Move integration included -- that'll come in a patch further down the line
The game will however ship with a multi-level PlayStation Move demonstration, giving users a taste of how the new controller will work with the game. With the main game there will be an extra game possibly on...
News Guerrilla Details Killzone 3's PlayStation Move Controller Support
Guerrilla Games' Steven Ter Heide has joined the PlayStation Blog's Jeff Rubenstein to discuss Killzone 3's PlayStation Move controller support
In the discussion, Steven talks about the way the controls work with Move, aswell as online segregation between control schemes. There's more information over on the PlayStation Blog.
News PlayStation Blog Hosts a Pair of Move Developer Videos
Heavy Rain and Killzone 3 detailed
Sony's official PlayStation blogs for Europe and North America are treasure troves of information: not just run by community managers, they also include posts from developers and staff from other publishers, giving a unique look into PlayStation games from all corners of the development world. This week's updates...
News Get Fit with Mel B Gets Detailed with Press Release
More info on Spicy workout
The news you'll soon be able to get sweaty with a Spice Girl in the shapely form of Get Fit with Mel B rocked our world, and Black Bean has followed up to create a boxercise-style one-two punch with this press release. With 199 individually tailored exercises – you'd have thought they'd have been able to come up with one...
News EA Aiming for Family Success with Create for Move
Powered by imagination
EA's Create is, as the name suggests, a creative title that aims to get gamers of all ages and skills involved in making things. EA producer Justin Manning spoke to MCV about the title, revealing a little more about the thought process behind the game. Create allows everybody in the room to get involved. It’s aimed at...
News Hope You Look This Good Playing John Daly's ProStroke Golf
The Lion shows us how to Move
Just yesterday we brought you news of John Daly's ProStroke Golf's release date, and now we have these killer photos of the Lion himself getting to grips with his own game. Daly also had time to pass comment on the upcoming Ryder Cup whilst pretending to make a few shots, though he stopped short of suggesting the...
A huge line-up of improvements made
MAG is enjoying something of a resurgence lately, with a sizeable price drop in North America and now the launch of a brand new 2.0 patch adding plenty of new features, including support for PlayStation Move. With an increased level cap, new skill trees as well as around 100 extra tweaks and changes, it's one of...
News MAG Patch Goes Live, Gets PlayStation Move Support & More
If you load up your copy of MAG right now, you'll be prompted to download a fresh patch which brings the 256-player shooter up to version 2
0. The update vastly changes much of MAG's progression system, aswell as increasing the level cap, introducing clan support and, of course, introducing PlayStation Move support. You're going to need to jump into...
News Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Too Big for 360, Just Right for PSN
Size limits keep the game "exclusive"
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath looks as though it's coming along nicely on PS3, and currently that's the only platform able to contain the sheer size of the game. Developer Just Add Water has confirmed the game is simply too big for Xbox Live Arcade, which places a 2GB size limit on downloadable titles. Oddworld, in...
News Move Is Not a Peripheral Killer, says Activision Boss
Surprise surprise
Move can become a huge number of in-game items – not shovels or whips though, remember – but that doesn't mean Activision boss Bobby Kotick is worried it spells the end for his company's wide array of plastic gameplay enhancers. Speaking to Edge Online, Kotick said that although Move offers some fantastic experiences it can't...
News Take to the Links with John Daly Next Tuesday
Can The Lion beat Tiger's Move display?
Sports Champions may not feature a golf game – a surprising omission, it must be said – the Move isn't going to miss out when it comes to licensed versions of the sport. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 is already out of course, butsimilarly controversial golfer John Daly is set to launch his own title in the form...
