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News Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Reveals All from 27th November
Hanging out
PlayStation’s most popular Lombax will lay himself bare this winter, when Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault arrives in North America on 27th November. The fun size adventure will be available from both retail outlets and the PlayStation Store for $19.99. It’ll support full cross-buy compatibility, meaning you’ll only need...
News Uncharted: Golden Abyss Wins Best Handheld Game Gong
True treasure
Uncharted: Golden Abyss was the best handheld game of 2012, according to the Golden Joystick Awards. The swish event – which took place in London this afternoon – honoured Sony Bend’s excellent PlayStation Vita adventure ahead of Super Mario 3D Land and Kid Icarus: Uprising. We reckon the Nintendo Life guys might
News The Original Syphon Filter Was Heavily Inspired by GoldenEye
Stealth stalwarts
If you play Syphon Filter today, you may wonder what all the fuss was about. But back in 1999 – when the PSone title first released – it was ground-breaking. Not only did the first-party title depict a more contemporary plot (featuring spies, shady terrorist networks, and programmable viruses), but it also took a more realistic...
Rumour Amazon Outs PlayStation All-Stars Steelbook
Commemorative piece
UK retailer GAME may have a selection of unique PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale covers available for pre-order, but Amazon’s steelbook looks even more enticing. The custom packaging – which has not been officially confirmed by Sony – shows a slick silver cover with the faces of 11 of the title
News PlayStation 3 Owners Revolt Over Firmware Update 4.30
Predict a riot
As is so often the case online, people aren’t happy. The PlayStation 3’s latest firmware update arrived earlier this week with a couple of admittedly eyebrow-raising additions. Alongside the ability to check Vita Trophies on the console, the update also implemented SingStar into the XMB, and moved some of the key components of the...
News PlayStation Plus Contributing to Increased PSN Sales
Stellar strategy
Not every PlayStation platform is selling brilliantly at the moment, but PSN sales are through the roof. SCEA executive John Koller believes that some of that success can be attributed to the presence of the PlayStation Plus subscription program. “Since E3, we’ve seen a significant rise in PlayStation Plus adoption and we’ll...
News PlayStation Vita Sales Struggling in Europe, PS3 Well on Top
Good news and bad news
Nintendo tends to be the best source for PlayStation sales information in Europe – and its latest financial report has delivered once again. But while there is good news for Sony’s flagship platform in the region, it’s off-set by some disappointing numbers for the PlayStation Vita. According to figures released as part...
News PlayStation All-Stars Has an Attainable Platinum Trophy
Bling, bling
You should be able to earn a Platinum Trophy in SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The full roster of digital trinkets have emerged on Exophase, and aside from a couple of toughies, they look perfectly achievable. For starters, you’ll earn a Bronze Trophy for beating the Arcade...
News Journey Awarded Top Gong at GameCity 2012
Deserving winner
Thatgamecompany’s exceptional PlayStation Network exclusive Journey took home the second GameCity Prize last night, when it was selected from a shortlist that included Catherine and Mass Effect 3. "I really like the goal of GameCity, to get people to notice games and talk about games, particularly for people who don't encounter...
News These Exhibits from iam8bit's PS All-Stars Event Are Fantastic
Fan service
As you probably read earlier this week, swanky video game production company iam8bit hosted a special PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale event in Los Angeles overnight. Alongside getting their hands-on the final version of the mascot mash-up, attendees also got to peruse a Royal Armoury of weapon replicas. On loan from the game's...
News Killzone HD Conquers the European PlayStation Store Today
Sons and daughters of Helghan
We know this is old news to those of you overseas, but the original ‘Halo killer’ is set to release on the European PlayStation Store later today. Killzone HD re-masters the original PlayStation 2 title in glorious high-definition – and it’s arriving just in time to rain on Halo 4’s Doritos-powered parade...
News 300's King Leonidas Charges into God of War: Ascension
Prepare for glory
If you pre-order the upcoming God of War: Ascension from US mega retailer GameStop, you’ll be given the unique opportunity to play as 300’s King Leonidas. The burly warrior will be selectable in multiplayer, and will come complete with iconic red cape, helmet, and armour. You’ll also get to use the character’s trademark...
News Naughty Dog Issues Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Update
Restored treasure
Naughty Dog has rolled out a brand new multiplayer update for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception which makes some widespread changes to the title’s recently introduced tournament system. For starters, there are a slew of new rewards to unlock in the competitive mode, including a Fireball M9 and Biker Jacket. The developer has also...
News Ally with Zeus in This New God of War: Ascension Trailer
By the Gods
Before you begin playing God of War: Ascension’s multiplayer beta, you’ll be forced to face some fairly challenging decisions, like which Olympian you’ll align yourself with amidst the brutality of battle. Yeah, that choice is tougher than today's Countdown Conundrum, isn't it? To ease your decision, this brand new trailer details...
News Sports Champions 2 Is Serious Business According to This Ad
Have you got what it takes?
The Olympics may be over – but there’s an even more exciting sporting event about to take place in your living room. Sony has released the European television spot for Sports Champions 2, and it takes things pretty seriously. We’re not a big fan of obviously silly advertisements like this, but at least it raises a...
News SingStar Is Being Integrated into the XMB for Free
System level
The next PlayStation 3 firmware update will not only allow you to view your PlayStation Vita Trophies on the console, but it will also integrate SingStar at a system level. Sony’s immensely popular karaoke franchise will be integrated into the XMB, allowing you to boot up the title without ever needing a disc. Furthermore, the...
News God of War: Ascension Beta Causes Chaos This Winter
Best served cold
PlayStation Plus subscribers will be invited to follow in the foot-steps of their favourite Greek warriors this winter, when the God of War: Ascension beta finally arrives on the PlayStation Store. The multiplayer test will allow you to sample the competitive side of Sony Santa Monica’s sequel without needing to sacrifice a...
News PlayStation Network Hacking Lawsuit Tossed Out
Justice at last
Last year’s PlayStation Network hack proved a torrid time for Sony’s platform – but it was worsened by the knee-jerk reactions from some corners of the press. Cast your minds back to the hazy days of April 2011, and you’ll recall headlines regarding credit card fraud, identity theft, and more. In reality, while there was no...
News Wish Studios Dreaming Up New IP Prototype for PlayStation
Upon a star
Brighton-based independent developer Wish Studios has announced that it’s working on a prototype for a brand new PlayStation IP. The outfit – which is led by former DC-UK and Mr. Dreamcast editor Caspar Field – is keeping the details of the project under wraps, but reckons it has “enormous potential”. SCEE’s Mick Hocking...
News PlayStation All-Stars Come to Life in New Short Film
They're only as good as you are
Sony’s marketing department often gets criticised for not going far enough to promote PlayStation’s impressive stable of software – but you can’t really fault this initiative. In order to advertise SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming mascot mash-up PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the company has created a...
News iam8bit Hosting Stylish PS All-Stars Jamboree This Week
Fire starter
Trendy video game production company iam8bit is hosting a one-night only PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale event in Los Angeles this week. Those that attend the show will be able to get their hands on the final version of SuperBot Entertainment’s mascot mash-up, as well as secure limited edition t-shirts and posters. In addition,...
News Sony Releases Third Mysterious PlayStation Teaser Trailer
Crossover chaos
It’s a brand new day, so that means it’s time for a fresh PlayStation teaser. Following on from last week’s The Reload and The Arrival videos, Sony has quietly uploaded a third trailer to its YouTube channel entitled The Aftermath. Once again, the video is rich with subtle PlayStation references, including Sly Cooper’s cane...
News Upcoming PS3 Firmware Update Will Finally Let You Browse Your Vita Trophies
Pet peeve
For the most part, the PlayStation 3 and Vita experience is beautifully intertwined – but Trophies have remained an issue since launch. While you can view your PS3 trinkets on the handheld console, it’s impossible to do the reverse. Thankfully, that’s set to change later this week. Sony’s announced that a new PS3 firmware update...
News Redesigned PlayStation Store Finally Opens in the UK
Better late than never
Sony has finally launched the revamped PlayStation Store in the UK. The updated digital storefront was originally scheduled to arrive on 17th October, but was delayed due to slow loading and bugs. We’ve now had a chance to test out the new look, and it definitely seems to organise content in a much more cohesive manner...
News Cryptic PlayStation Video Teases 'The Arrival'
Detective time
Sony’s released a follow-up to last week’s mysterious The Reload trailer. The 23-second short – entitled The Arrival – still points to a 23rd October announcement, but it features a few more clues to go on. For starters, the secretary is spotted typing a message in Ratchet & Clank’s Lombax language. Translated, the...
Preview Hitting Some Winners with Sports Champions 2
Down the line
The furore surrounding the introduction of new motion peripherals back in 2010 meant that the excellent Sports Champions got lost in the shuffle. Sony pushed the mini-game compilation as the first must-have title for the PlayStation Move, but post-release discussion almost always centred on the title’s technology rather than the game...
News LittleBigPlanet Karting Has a Plot (Apparently)
Paper thin
Where do we go to complain about false advertising? We were informed that this brand new LittleBigPlanet Karting trailer would include plot information, but it features nothing of the sort. Sure, there’s a quick quip from narrator Stephen Fry about the Omniverse being in danger again – but then it switches to footage of Sackfolk...
News PlayStation Store Revamp Postponed in North America
Not a surprise
Those of you in North America will be forced to stick with the classic blue version of the PlayStation Store for the time being. Following the disastrous roll-out of the new storefront overseas, Sony has decided to postpone the release of the revamp in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Eric Lempel explained that an...
News Sony Is Slashing 2,000 Jobs in Japan
Cost cutting
Sony has announced that it will cut 2,000 jobs in Japan via an “early retirement” scheme. The Next Web notes that the cuts are set to affect the company’s head office the hardest, with 20 per cent of employees set to depart by the end of the year. The move will apparently save the manufacturer a whopping ¥30 billion (roughly $378...
News Delve Behind the Magic of Wonderbook: Book of Spells
Witchcraft and sorcery
Having got our hands on Wonderbook: Book of Spells recently, we’re eagerly anticipating the release of the full game. The PlayStation Move-enhanced magic ‘em up takes excellent advantage of Sony’s new book peripheral, pulling you into a fantasy world courtesy of augmented reality technology. It’s designed with children...
News Redesigned PlayStation Store Launch Temporarily Postponed
Utter disaster
Yesterday’s European PlayStation Store re-launch did not go according plan. Following a catastrophic roll-out marred by slow loading and bugs, the platform holder has decided to delay the release of the new digital storefront in some territories for the time being. “The phased launch of the new PlayStation Store has been...
News Mysterious PlayStation Video Teases 'The Reload'
What does it all mean?
Sony has uploaded a mysterious video to its YouTube channel teasing something called The Reload. The video looks frightfully familiar to the Michael commercial that debuted last year – it even features the same actress – so we’re going to assume that this is another advertisement of some kind. According to the conclusion...
News Starhawk Developer Shrinks, Switches to iOS Development
Times are changing
We didn’t expect Starhawk developer LightBox Interactive to stay exclusive to Sony following the release of its most recent online multiplayer shooter, but we’re a little bit disappointed by the company’s decision to step away from console development altogether. Alas, company president Dylan Jobe confirmed overnight that...
News Take a Guided Tour of the New PlayStation Store
Better than actually using it
While the PlayStation Store redesign limps out across Europe, the North American PlayStation Blog has released an inside look at the new storefront. The video shows off all of the application’s new features, including intelligent search and content filtering. It all works a lot better in this trailer than it does...
News Redesigned PlayStation Store Opens Its Doors in Europe
Queues cause chaos
This is all rather exciting, isn’t it? Depending on where in Europe you reside, you might already have access to the new PlayStation Store. We’ve been checking from our UK account all morning, but we still see the classic blue storefront. Apparently, Sony is in the process of rolling out the redesign across the continent as we...
News Analysts: PlayStation 3 Price-Cut Unlikely to Occur This Year
Stating the obvious
Many of us expected a price-cut when Sony announced the PlayStation 3 Super Slim at the Tokyo Game Show earlier this year – but that didn’t happen. In fact, the platform holder actually raised the price of its premium console in a number of regions. Analysts believe that’s where the system??
News Frobisher Says! Squashes the Toffs in North America Next Week
Deliver that pudding
Frobisher Says!, the PlayStation Vita’s weird and wonderful answer to WarioWare, will finally arrive in North America next week. From 23rd October you’ll be able to download the free application, and sample the title's 50 delightfully madcap mini-games. Highlights include washing an extraordinarily long sausage dog and...
News PayPal Becomes a Payment Option for PSN in Europe
Add funds
If last year’s PlayStation Network hack has left you hesitant to share your credit card information with Sony, then you might be excited to learn that the platform holder has added a PayPal payment option to its website in Europe. The feature – which is currently available in the UK alongside a slew of other European countries –...
News Payday: The Heist Is This Week's North American PS Plus Swag
A real steal
North American PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to pinch a copy of robbery simulator Payday: The Heist starting tomorrow, platform holder Sony has announced. The excellent co-operative shooter will be available at no extra cost for subscribers, alongside early access to the
News This PlayStation Move Controller Turns Hot and Cold
In the game
It looks like Sony’s taken inspiration from Katy Perry for its latest controller patent. The platform holder’s most recent off-the-wall idea proposes a PlayStation Move-esque motion controller that could turn hot or cold depending on gameplay feedback. According to Kotaku, Sony’s got a slew of applications in mind for the
News PlayStation All-Stars Beta Begins This Week for Plus Subscribers
Join the fight
Mascot mash-up madness will come early to PlayStation Plus subscribers this week, when the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale public beta launches on 16th October in North America and 17th October in Europe. Vanilla account holders will be invited to join the crossover chaos on 23rd October in North America and 24th October in...
News Soon It Won't Cost You a Penny to Humiliate Yourself in SingStar
Money, money, money
It looks like Sony’s karaoke series SingStar is going free-to-play. A cryptic message displayed in the franchise’s Viewer application – which previously allowed you to browse DLC, but not actually play any of it – notes that the service has been discontinued, but adds that "the complete SingStar experience will be...
News Sackboy and Big Daddy Are Rivals in PlayStation All-Stars
David and Goliath
Every crossover fighting game needs a nonsensical narrative, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is certainly no exception. While developer SuperBot Entertainment has been reluctant to share details about the mascot mash-up’s plot, it has revealed that each character will have a rival. And, according to a recent issue of...
News The Last of Us Graphic Novel Depicts Ellie's Origins
Calm before the storm
Naughty Dog’s teamed up with Dark Horse to create a graphic novel series based on upcoming PlayStation 3 survival horror, The Last of Us. The prequel will focus on protagonist Ellie’s life before the adventure, and will be penned by designer Neil Druckmann and Rachel Edidin, who previously contributed to Valve Presents: The...
News Sony: Trophies Are Coming to PlayStation Mobile
Bling, bling
PlayStation Mobile released with a deluge of delicious content earlier this month – but none of its launch titles boasted Trophies. Sony has since admitted that incorporating the rewards system is a top-priority for the platform's team, alongside proper leaderboard integration. "It's coming," Senior Manager of Mobile Content...
News PSN Maintenance Planned for 15th October
It's been a while
The PlayStation Network will take a short break for scheduled maintenance starting 15th October, platform holder Sony has announced. We daresay the offline time will be spent preparing for the upcoming PlayStation Store overhaul. During the allotted period – scheduled to take place from 13:00PM BST through until 02:00AM BST the...
News Pick Up a 12GB PlayStation 3 Super Slim for Under £160
Every little helps
Those of you eagerly anticipating an opportunity to enter the third place will be delighted to learn that UK supermarket Morrisons is selling the brand new 12GB PlayStation 3 Super Slim for just £158 in-store today. Elsewhere, Toys ‘R’ Us is bundling the system alongside a copy of FIFA 13 for a competitive £179.99 in-store...
News PlayStation Vita Rental Service Takes Flight on Korean Airline
Sky high
Those of you travelling on Korean airline Jin Air will be able to turn your attention away from the turbulence to setting hot laps in MotorStorm RC. The travel company has announced that it’s opening a PlayStation Vita rental service for domestic customers. You’ll be able to secure a system for $5 from Incheon Airport. Each console...
News Sony Signs Up Horror Veterans for Until Dawn
Alone in the dark
The script for Sony’s pulpy PlayStation Move exclusive Until Dawn will be penned by indie horror veterans Larry Fessenden (The Last Winter) and Graham Reznick (I Can See You). Speaking during a New York Comic-Con panel overnight, executive producer Pete Samuels noted that the duo will help to give the game “the scares you...
News God of War: Ascension's Collector's Edition Is Huge
Fit for a God
Sony’s shown off the first images of God of War: Ascension’s unnecessarily large Collector’s Edition. The $79.99 bundle includes an 8” statue of anti-hero Kratos, a premium steelbook case, a double XP multiplayer unlock, a DLC season pass, a copy of the game’s soundtrack, a dynamic theme, and an avatar pack. If you’d prefer...
