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News The Last of Us Will Survive the Spike VGAs Next Month
Back to the scene of the crime
Joel and Ellie are set to step back into the spotlight next month, when a new The Last of Us trailer premieres during the Spike VGAs. Geoff Keighley emerged from the shadows overnight in order to promote the upcoming footage, which will debut on 7th December. Naughty Dog’s survival horror title was first announced...
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Turns Your Vita into X-Ray Goggles
Treasure island
We understand the complaints that claim $250 is too much for a handheld console, but what if the PlayStation Vita doubled as a pair of X-Ray goggles too? That’s exactly what happens when you pick up Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, allowing you to easily uncover hidden in-game treasure and mark it on the big-screen for PlayStation 3...
News Yes, You Will Fight Polygon Man in PlayStation All-Stars
Intro movie inside
As speculated, failed marketing mascot Polygon Man will represent the final boss in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The infamous face – who was supposedly derided by platform father Ken Kutaragi in the brand's early days – is glimpsed at the end of the game’s stylish intro movie, which is embedded below. Polygon Man...
News Andrew House Is Quickly Becoming One of the Most Important People in Sony
New roles
Andrew House has continued his rapid ascension through Sony's corporate hierarchy by being named as the new president of Sony Network Entertainment. The affable executive will replace Tim Schaaff, who is set to retire on 31st December. The former SCEE boss will juggle the role alongside his current commitments as the CEO of Sony Computer...
News Uncharted: Fight for Fortune Is a Card Game for PlayStation Vita
Snap
Uncharted protagonist Nathan Drake has dealt some deadly punches over the years, but never a full house. Reports emerging over the past 24 hours have pegged a new casino card game for PlayStation Vita named Uncharted: Fight for Fortune. Thus far, the title has appeared on Brazilian and
News LittleBigPlanet Karting's Launch Trailer Takes Pole Position
Front runner
Sackboy's due a rest. The recent LittleBigPlanet Vita represented the burlap buccaneer's fourth full outing on foot, so we reckon he's earned his break behind the wheel. Not that LittleBigPlanet Karting's a lazy Sunday drive – no, this a full-on Grand Prix for folks made of fabric. Don't believe us? Check out the launch trailer below,...
News Here's How Cross-Buy's Going to Work for PlayStation All-Stars
Follow the simple steps
Ever since it was announced at GamesCom earlier this year, people have pondered exactly how cross-buy for the PlayStation 3 and Vita would work. The offer has always seemed easily open to abuse, but Sony has now confirmed that the free handheld version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale will be tied to your PlayStation...
News The Last Guardian Isn't Necessarily Going to Release Next Year
Vapourware
Shuhei Yoshida has refused to confirm whether troubled PlayStation 3 exclusive The Last Guardian will release next year. Chatting with French website JeuxVideo, the Sony Worldwide Studios president explained that the last time the company announced a date for the Team ICO developed title, it ultimately disappointed a lot of people – and...
News Dyad Developer Bringing a Game About Bouncing to PlayStation Home
Boing, boing
West Bromwich Albion fans will be eager to learn a little more about PlayStation Home's latest arcade cabinet. The release – simplistically entitled A Game About Bouncing – is the brainchild of Dyad developer Shawn McGrath. There's no price attached to the premium mini-game just yet, but we doubt it'll break the bank. Purchasing...
News Purchase a PlayStation Vita and Three Blockbuster Games for £230
Bobby dazzler
If you're eager to do your part to improve the PlayStation Vita's current sales predicament, then UK retailer GAME has prepared a staggering deal that is designed to eliminate the cobwebs from inside your wallet. The exclusive bundle includes
News Yoshida: PlayStation Vita Sales Are Below Expectations
Developers aren't biting either
Despite an influx of new software in recent weeks, the PlayStation Vita's commercial situation remains ominous. Chatting candidly with French website Lemonde, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida revealed that the platform's sales are “below expectations”. “Consumers now have multimedia devices, such...
News Gran Turismo 5 Races Past the 9 Million Sales Milestone
No slowing down
Sony's premium PlayStation 3 racing title Gran Turismo 5 has surpassed 9 million units, developer Polyphony Digital has announced. The achingly accurate driving simulator added another 1.5 million units to its tally since the last count – which is not especially surprising considering the title was the eighth biggest selling game...
News This Russian PlayStation All-Stars Commercial Shows Fat Princess on the Throne
Also, Sackboy on a skateboard
If you thought the live-action trailer for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale in North America was nuts, wait until you get a glimpse of this low budget Russian alternative. The nonsense 30-second short not only shows Sweet Tooth clasping a rather cute puppy, but it also features a man dressed as Fat Princess sitting...
News Find Out What Happens When Vikings Attack Next Week
Answers at last
Sony will attempt to solve one of life’s most enduring enquiries next week: what happens When Vikings Attack? The quirky Power Stone-esque arena battler will invade the PlayStation Store from 6th November in North America and 7th November in Europe. Purchasing the Clever Beans developed title will net you the game on both PS3 and...
News Frobisher Says' Animated Ladies Were Too Saucy for Sony
Cor, blimey!
Ross Phillips’ brilliant ‘Smile at the Ladies’ mini-game in the zany PlayStation Vita exclusive Frobisher Says was originally too saucy for Sony, according to artist Dick Hogg. In an interview with the wonderful online art gallery Venus Patrol, the illustrator explained: “It is really cool to be able to contact some guy on the...
News Sony Advertising PlayStation All-Stars Ahead of Wreck-It Ralph
Hot spot
Nintendo isn’t the only one using Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph as an opportunity to promote their latest software. SuperBot Entertainment has announced that it will be showing PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’s recent
News European PlayStation Plus Subscribers Score Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Four play
European PlayStation Plus subscribers will have more than just Crysis 2 to look forward to this month. Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will also be added to the Instant Game Collection from next week, making the co-operative adventure completely free to play. But that’s not all. Laughing Jackal’s surprisingly solid Cubixx HD wi
News Sony Can Finally Release the PlayStation 3 in China
Back in the game
Sony has finally gained approval to launch the PlayStation 3 in China, despite games consoles technically being illegal in the region. The platform was recently awarded a ‘China Compulsory Certificate’, although firm release plans have yet to formalise. China implemented its console ban way back in 2000 in order to protect the...
News Sony Sharing Details About PlayStation Plus for Vita Next Week
Branching out
PlayStation Plus will finally extend to the Vita next week – and Sony has promised that more details will be announced soon. Speaking on the PlayStation Blog, content manager Chris Howe encouraged readers to “look out next week for some news on the PlayStation Vita Plus service”. We already know that the Vita version of...
News PlayStation Store Refresh Launches in North America
All change
After a fairly lengthy delay, the new-look PlayStation Store has finally launched in North America. The updated digital storefront comes with a range of snazzy features, including improved content filtering, better organisation, and a dynamic search engine. You’ll be prompted to download the glossy makeover when
Rumour Sony Shipping Updated PlayStation 4 Development Kits
The future
Developers around the world are apparently receiving updated PlayStation 4 development kits as we type, according to a report on VG247. The super secret devices are supposedly housed inside standard PC cases, but are heavily updated from previous units which were essentially just graphics cards. A fourth, “almost final” kit is set to...
News Sony Reports PlayStation Sales Decrease, Lowers Vita Forecast
But overall losses reduce
Sony has revised its annual sales forecast for the PlayStation Vita and PSP for the second time this year. Speaking during its quarterly financial briefing, the company explained that it now expects the handheld systems to sell a combined total of 10 million units by 31st March, 2013. It had previously predicted a tally of...
News This PlayStation Vita Advert Promises Twice the Pleasure
Touch from behind
Remember when Sony’s marketing used to be edgy, controversial and memorable? Well, this brand new PlayStation Vita advertisement slots into all three camps. The French magazine promotion shows, well, a lady with four breasts. There are two on her chest and two on her back. The messaging
News Fresh Puppeteer Trailer Presents Frightening Gameplay Footage
The theatre of the spooky and macabre
Put down your toffee apple and pumpkin pie for a few moments – this brand new Puppeteer trailer deserves your full attention. The 90-second short introduces the haunted hovel of Hallowee Ville. “In this land of frights, things have really gone to pot since the Moon Bear King took over the Moon Realm,” art...
News New Until Dawn Trailer Delivers a Difficult Ultimatum
Follow the instructions
Until Dawn is exactly the type of experience that we longed for back when the PlayStation Move was first announced – and so far the teen horror title appears to be living up to our admittedly lofty expectations. This brand new trailer shows some brief glimpses of a rundown cabin, before revealing that your best buddy is...
News LittleBigPlanet Karting Gears Up for All Hallows' Eve
Left, left, left
The scary season is upon us, and Sackboy has decided to celebrate by donning his favourite Freddy Krueger outfit and racing a few laps around Craftworld. LittleBigPlanet Karting's got about as much to do with Hallowe’en as Mr. Kipling's French Fancies – but we appreciate the effort all the same.
News Sony Dresses Up Sly Cooper for Hallowe'en Trailer
In disguise
If a giant, cel-shaded, talking raccoon wasn’t already enough to give you the willies this Hallowe’en, then perhaps seeing the aforementioned animal kitted out in a variety of historical outfits will give you the creeps instead. Sony has released a brand new trailer for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time showing the master thief dressed in...
News PlayStation All-Stars Started Life as a Capture the Flag Game
Lost the lead
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale wasn’t always a fighting game. Chatting with Siliconera, lead designer Omar Kendall revealed that the mascot mash-up went through a number of prototypes before settling on the final format that you see today. “There were all sorts of little gameplay demos and prototypes,” Kendall recalled,...
News Play Like a Pro with These PlayStation All-Stars Beta Tips
God of war
Are you having difficulty getting to grips with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale's unique combat mechanics and scoring systems? This helpful video produced by developer SuperBot Entertainment should get you up to speed. The tutorial details everything from basic controls to tech rolls. It’s also scored by the mascot mash-up’s...
News Hotline Miami Developer Discussing PlayStation Port
Hangin' on the telephone
If the recently released Retro City Rampage didn’t quite satisfy your hunger for throwback bedlam, then perhaps indie smash-hit Hotline Miami will quell your thirst instead. Jonatan Söderström, the developer behind the twisted PC release, has revealed to Pocket Gamer that his team has been talking to Sony about the...
News Twisted Metal Explodes onto the PlayStation Store Next Week
Sweet tooth
Those of you gunning for some destruction this Hallowe'en may be excited to learn that Twisted Metal is coming to the PlayStation Store as a digital release. The top-notch reboot will launch on 30th October in North America for $39.99. If you’re still not sure whether heavy metal and exploding cars are quite your thing, check out our...
Preview God of War: Ascension Is Familiar but Fantastic
Monster mash
Playing God of War: Ascension is a lot like riding a bike after a brief hiatus: for a few fleeting moments the gameplay feels foreign, but then everything clicks into place. Sony Santa Monica’s fourth outing in Greek mythology bashes you over the head with the many combos you’ve spent years perfecting, and then it invites you to...
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...
