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Rumour Playstation Move Support Allegedly Confirmed For Heavy Rain
Gamer
nl</a> are reporting via Belgian gaming magazine, Chief, that Sony's confirmed Playstation Move support for Heavy Rain. In a segment devoted to the Move's games line-up, Heavy Rain is there clear as day next-door to LittleBigPlanet. It really does seem like a matter of when not if, especially seeing as Cage's original vision for the game...
Rumour Sony To Release New Michael Jackson Video Games
It was reported last week that Sony shelled out a whopping $200million for the right to release ten new posthumous Michael Jackson records, DVDs, blu-rays and, yes video games, between now and 2017
Video games? Yes video games. According to the report, before his death, Michael Jackson was actually working on a new video game with his production...
News Analyst: Expect The New Playstation Portable To Be Announced Pretty Soon
Blimey oh riley
If you've been on the Internet at all today, you might have read somewhere that Nintendo has announced the successor to their hugely popular handheld: the Nintendo 3DS. Not one to be upstaged by the competition, analysts writing on MCV reckon the successor to Sony's Playstation Portable is just around the corner. Lazard Capitals...
Rumour LittleBigPlanet 2 "Confirmed", Will Support Playstation Move
According to a report on Dutch website Tweakers (via VG247), LittleBigPlanet 2 is a genuine product that will support Sony's upcoming Playstation Move motion controller
The website notes, via a marketing manager from Sony Benelux, that a "suitable" Move title at launch appears to be the in-development LittleBigPlanet 2, and that the game...
Rumour Killzone 3 Saying "Hi" In April 2011
Despite countless rumours suggesting that Killzone 3 is indeed coming this year, 1Up has gone out on a limb to suggest that the game will make its debut in April 2011 -- roughly two years after the previous game
... And as far as is always typical with rumours of this kind, there's absolutely nothing more to say. We just thought you might like to...
Rumour Insomniac Games To Go Multiplatform
It's never more than a few months before the Insomniac Games rumours jump to the forefront of the industry
The independently owned company have long maintained a strong partnership with Sony, but once again industry bumblings and anonymity are hinting that Insomniac will go multiplatform. Sony own both the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance...
News Oh Snap: Sony Releasing "LBP2" This Year (That's Probably LittleBigPlanet 2 Folks)
We knew there was more to Sony's Media Molecule purchase than was originally being let on
And VG247 might just have slipped the first hint of a rumour on the matter. They claim that Sony are set to release a product called "LBP2" this year — have a wild stab at what that game might be, folks. Media Molecule categorically stated they...
Rumour IGN Scores God Of War III A Titan-Whipping 10/10
Eagle-eyed IGN users have spotted a leak, suggesting that the website will score Kratos' last hurrah a mighty 10/10
If true, it'll be the first 10/10 since Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2008. Big stuff. The score's since been pulled from the website, but this isn't the first time this has happened. A 9.5 appeared on the Modern Warfare 2 page a few weeks...
Rumour Killzone 3 Coming This Christmas
The Killzone 3 rumours apparently will just not die
According to Play.TM, Killzone 3 is due this Christmas and will support both 3D and Playstation Motion Controller support. To be honest, there probably couldn't be a better franchise for Sony to push their latest technology (particularly 3D), but is a Christmas slot to soon for Killzone 3? Well the...
News More Playstation Motion Controller Wireless Nunchuck Reports Hit
We've been led to believe that developers of the Playstation Motion Controller have received a wireless nunchuck component in addition to the "wand-like" device Sony has already shown
Our source, who wishes to remain un-named, has backed up claims made by PSUni, that Sony are to include a wireless nunchuck as part of their motion control solution...
News Possibly Earth Shattering News: Monster Hunter Tri Heading To PSP
Look, we're just as bemused as you are
Monster Hunter is a game we just don't get. But Japanese folk love it, and they love it best on the PSP. Sure Monster Hunter Tri fared fine on the Wii, but can you imagine the numbers a PSP version would do? The PSP has practically become a viable platform because of Monster Hunter. It'd be earth-shattering we...
News Sony Should Stump Up The Cash For Shenmue III
A recent interview with SEGA in Japanese gaming publication, Famitsu, hinted that the company are curious to dole out the Shenmue franchise to any buying platform-holder
In fact, the translation hints that the company would be willing to develop the elusive final installment in the acclaimed franchise exclusively so long as a party such as Sony...
Rumour Playstation Motion Controller To Be Named "Arc"
VG247 are reporting based on "good authority" that the final Playstation Motion Controller name is "Arc"
There's been much speculation for Sony's secret tech since its unveiling at E3, with names such as "Wand", "Sphere", "Gem" and, plain old "Playstation Motion Controller" all being contenders. But VG247's...
Rumour Chu Chu Rocket Stars Set To Appear In Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
We swear, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing keeps getting more and more bloody awesome
It's also paving the way for a rejuvenation of many classic SEGA franchises that seemed to have been forgotten. Which is great, because for years we've said: hey, why don't SEGA release a PSN update of Chu Chu Rocket? And hey, strengthening that thought, look...
A happy new year to you from PushSquare
It's 2010, and if you can take a break from riding your hover-boards through neon-futuristic skylines, perhaps you'd like to read our thoughts on the year ahead, and what it means for Sony and, most importantly, the Playstation. With our thinking caps firmly on, here's our list of predictions for the year...
Rumour PS3 Firmware 3.15 Launching This Week?
According to unconfirmed reports on NeoGAF, the PS3 is due to get a firmware update this coming December 10th
The NeoGAF thread suggests that the firmware updated, number 3.15, will include a fix for DualShock 3 pairing issues, the ability to transfer data between to PS3s via an ethernet cable and, the afore mentioned ability to play PSP Minis on...
Rumour PSP Minis Playable On Playstation 3 This Month
According to sources of Joystiq, PSP Minis are going to be playable on the Playstation 3 before this month is out
Joystiq's sources claim that the entire selection of Minis will be playable on the Playstation 3 and will even receive a resolution bump to boot. Sony are refusing to comment. Guess we'll find out this month won't we?
Rumour Dead Or Alive 5 In Development For Playstation 3
And another exclusive bites the dust
According to a retail source of Go Fanboy, Dead Or Alive 5 is in development for multiple platforms — suggesting Tecmo's "in-your-face" beat 'em up is likely to see release on Playstation 3 aswell as on the franchise's previous home, the XBOX 360. A while back Tecmo Koei announced they were working on...
News Rumour, Rumour, Rumour: Gran Turismo 5 Maybe To Launch With A Track Editor, Ahem
If this turned out to be true and, y'know, actually kind of good, then you can pretty much guarantee that Gran Turismo 5 will totally set itself apart from the competition
As it happens, we're not sure how reliable our source is, so take with a big fat pinch of salt. E4G have "confirmed" this weekend that Gran Turismo 5 will launch with a...
News Screenshot Suggests Third-Person Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Mode Is Very Real
Earlier today we posted a leaked video supposedly from Modern Warfare 2 displaying a third-person game type
A screenshot of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer playlists seems to confirm the existence of a SOCOM-like mode, with "3rd Person Team Deathmatch" and "3rd Person Cage Match" both showing up on the lists. There's still no word...
News Netflix On The Cusp Of Launching On The Playstation 3?
Looks like Netflix are ready to expand their service beyond the XBOX 360
The movie rental service wouldn't name the box they are planning to launch on, but Associated Press report it is one "already owned by a large number of consumers". AP speculate it could be the Playstation 3 or Wii, something Netflix has spoken about in the past...
News Sony Do Not Deny That Killzone 3 Is Launching Next Year
Playstation Official Magazine let the cat out of the bag yesterday regarding the possible 2010 launch of the third game in Guerrilla Games' Killzone franchise, and Sony are refusing to rule out the possibility
According to Eurogamer, Sony have declined to comment on the situation, unusual for the company who are quick to issue "we do not...
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 Crap! That's T-Hawk In (Super) Street Fighter IV!
We've been posting rumours about an updated Super Street Fighter IV Dash for a while now, but things are now really coming to fruition
Take this screenshot, which clearly depicts T-Hawk kicking some ass in Street Fighter IV. Those who have played the game know that T-Hawk is totally not in Street Fighter IV's original roster and thus this must...
News Singstar: The Beatles Is Totally Not Singstar: The Beatles
We told you it was a rumour
And we also totally concluded it was a rumour as baffling as they come. Thus, we're not surprised the Singstar: The Beatles rumours have been quashed by Harmonix's Sean Baptiste. He stated that while the rumour was not true there was an "element of truth" to the
Rumour Gran Turismo 5 To Be Playable At GamesCom 09
GameZine
co.uk</a> are reporting a rumour from Japan's Express magazine regarding the appearance of Gran Turismo 5 at GamesCom. The magazine mostly focuses on the upcoming Gran Turismo PSP title, but does hint at GT5 claiming, "GT5 will be playable at Gamescom and next will be at Tokyo Game Show." A release date is anticipated at...
Rumour 1Up Podcast Hints Strongly Towards An '09 Gran Turismo 5 Release
We already have some reason to believe that Gran Turismo 5 will hit Playstation 3s this year
Apparently 1up just want to place a further nail in the hype for next week's GamesCom. Speculating on an unexpected Playstation 3 release this year, the team knowingly drop the line, "What are you driving at?" — an in joke or a nod towards Gran...
News IGN Back Handedly Announce Another (Yes, Another) Playstation 3 Game
Those of you who listened to this weeks IGN Podcast Beyond will have picked up on a little snippet of conversation between the site's Greg Miller and Chris Roper hinting at yet another Playstation 3 game
20:26 Greg Miller: I went on a secret Sony mission yesterday; I saw a bunch of their games. There's a lot of stuff going on.28:53 Chris Roper: I...
News KMart Flyer "Prints" Playstation 3 Slim, Uses NeoGAF Mockup, Mystery Solved
The mystery thickens
Or it does until NeoGAF are involved. Cue American retailer KMart's latest flyer. According to this skaky cam photograph it includes a listing of Sony's "new" Playstation 3 Slim for just $299.99. The unconvincing thing? They're using the, now famous, NeoGAF mock-up as their product image. Thankfully, not content with...
News Is Medievil III Coming To The Playstation 3, Sony Cambridge Are Up To Something
Oh Sony Cambridge
We've heard speculation off the grapevine that you're up to something. We know you're working on LittleBigPlanet PSP and Play TV. Anything else you'd like to tell us about? You're employing? Oh really — for an "unannounced Playstation 3 title"? Is it Medievil III by any chance? ... Ok, so we're just speculating but...
Rumour Dubious Killzone 3 Logo Revealed
TheSixthAxis have an unusual story running this morning
Basically one of their editors received an email (unknown source, we know what you're thinking - Ed) this morning containing the logo prototype for Killzone 3. Now given that anyone with half a brain and Photoshop know-how could knock this up, we suggest treating this as rumour. But there's...
News Is That SingStar: Michael Jackson Sitting Aloft The Horizon?
They claim the game will release November 13th with or without additional microphones.
French site PS3Gen are claiming that Sony are gearing for a November launch on a new edition of the popual SingStar franchise - SingStar: Michael Jackson Interestingly the site are also speculating that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will launch September 30th with...
Rumour Playstation 3 Slim To Launch With Madden In The August
It's certainly a rumour that could shift consoles for Sony
The Madden games are a big deal in the US and August is just close enough to the end of the summer and the start of the Holiday season to make a Playstation 3 Slim bundle a massive marketing attack from Sony. According to the 1-Up Podcast it could happen. David Ellis suggested on the 1-Up...
News The PS3 Slim For Reals Captured On YouTube?
The video above was captured on a cell-phone
It seems to depict the conversation between a market trader and potential consumer regarding the possible purchase of a PS3 Slim. When asked if the product was new, the trader claimed, "You won't see this anywhere else because it's new, we just got it in". Hmm. Treat this as epic rumour for now...
News SOCOM 4 May Well Be "In Development" For Playstation 3
Who's ready for more SOCOM? Well just like Peter Dille hinted back in 2007, there may well be some more SOCOM on the way
A job listing for PCB Productions, the same company who mentioned the words Syphon Filter 5, have added the words SOCOM 4 to their credits page before promptly removing them. It's safe to assume then that someone, somewhere is t
News Blimey, PSP 2 Graphical Specs Possibly Leaked
Did you think that the PSP Go was going to be the end of PSP hardware news for a while? We kind of did
But alas, no. Sources have other ideas. In fact they're rumouring that the PSP 2 is very, very much in development. A press release from British company Imagination Technologies Group this week suggested a license agreement with a major consumer...
E3 2009 Sony Ready "The Wand" As A Motion Control War Seems Imminent
Microsoft announced a weird Eye Toy-esque gimmick last night with the terrible name "Natal"
With Nintendo already prominent in the motion control department, it seems just Sony are left to make the jump. Cue rumours coming out of E3 about Sony's "Wand"; a new controller which will allow full motion tracking. After the uproar Microsoft's...
E3 2009 Screenshot Seems To Suggest PSP Trophy Support
The image is blurry, but those of you with apt enough eyesight will spot what appears to be a small "trophy unlock" icon appearing during a demo game of SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3
This is something we've been wanting for a long, long time, so hopefully Sony announce it at their E3 conference tomorrow. Naturally it could be absolutely anything, so...
E3 2009 French Gaming Magazine Suggests Gran Turismo 5 Will Be At E3
A slightly dodgy translation from French Magazine PSM3 seems to hint at the possibility of a Gran Turismo 5 appearance at the show
The game was cheekily missing from Sony's lineup, but of course, surprises happen. And a Fall 2009 Gran Turismo 5 release would essentially cause bedlam in Europe. We'll have to wait and see.
E3 2009 Sony Have An Announcement Of The "Megaton" Degree
How can you tell we're a week away from E3? Because this mysterious character known as "unnamed source" is popping up on every website related to video games
In fact, he's just popped up on 1up.com. We quote:"Sony has been quite the leaky ship, to say the least. Nevertheless, it's managed to keep what our source calls a "MEGATON...
E3 2009 Slimmer Playstation 3 To Launch In The Summer; New PSP A Definite Show
A report on Ars Technica suggests that Sony are building up for a new PSP announcement at E3
What is probably the worst kept secret in video game history, Ars Technica conclude the new PSP will have no UMD slot, longer battery life and will probably be much cheaper. They do suggest however that the system will likely join its UMD-bearing brethren...
News SCE UK's Senior VP Ray Maguire Basically Says "No UMD In PSP2"
Whether it's called PSP2 or PSP-4000, we basically know it's coming
There has been so much rumour about the PSP these past few weeks, we can't believe they're all false. Particularly the one where David Perry said there was going to be no UMD drive. Seems SCE UK's VP Ray Maguire agrees. In a round-about way at least. Speaking with...
News Sony Doesn't Say No To UMD-less PSP
Earlier this week we reported on a rumour that the PSP2 was to have no UMD drive
When MTV approached SCEA's PSP marketing head John Koller with the rumours his response was:"I can't comment either way... I will reiterate that the digital component is very important to us. That's all we can say at this point."</blockquote> E3 2009 +...
Acclaim developer David Perry reckons the PSP2 won't have a UMD drive
Writing on his Twitter and Facebook accounts he claimed:"I hear Sony FINALLY has the PSP 2. And thank goodness, they've removed the stupid battery-sucking UMD disc drive. I'm excited!"</blockquote> If true, then it's likely all future PSP games will be downloaded...
News Wipeout Pulse To Be Ported To The Playstation 2?
There's life in the ol' PS2 yet
Life enough for those weird PSP to Playstation 2 ports. Eurogamer claim Wipeout Pulse is the next PSP title to get, erm, upgraded to the big screen. Great news for some we presume. We'll be in the corner playing Wipeout HD, ta.
News Super-Duper PSP2 To Have "Widescreen Multi-Touch Interface" Hint IGN
Blimey, that's a big rumour to wake up with your cornflakes to
According to IGN a "widescreen multi-touch interface" will be equipped in the upcoming PSP2. They conclude "it's on the horizon". And that's your scoop. No photos, no patents, no "a friend of a friend of a friend" sources. Given Sony's economic predicament,...
