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News Tokyo Jungle Surpasses 200,000 Sales in Japan
Pomeranian power
It turns out there is a sizeable audience for niche titles. Sony has announced that the brilliant Tokyo Jungle has already exceeded 200,000 sales in the region – a sum which is wholly unexpected for a game of its, well, unusual nature. The figure takes into account the title’s digital and retail sales, and is correct as of 22nd...
News Don't Worry, There Will Be More Gran Turismo 5 DLC
Leisurely drive
Gran Turismo 5 is easily the most frequently updated game in the industry. Despite being released way back in 2010, it remains relevant today – if not more so. But just in case you were worried that the latest batch of DLC would be the last, series honcho Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed that there’s plenty more in the pipeline...
News Sony Refreshes PlayStation Plus with July Update
Delicious downloads
After last month’s insane PlayStation Plus offering, July was always going to be a bit of a comedown. But while there's not an entire new collection to drool over, there's still plenty to get excited about. Let's get down to business. North American PlayStation Plus Update Gotham City Impostors – New Renegade Ops – New
News Blueprint Lets You Design Your Own Home Apartment
Fit for a king
We’ve all dreamed of living in an enormous penthouse kitted out with tennis courts and swimming pools – trouble is, few of us will ever come close to affording one. Thankfully, things aren't quite as expensive in the digital world. Sony has announced a new application for PlayStation Home named Blueprint that will allow you to...
News Latest European PSN Sale is Rife with Good Deals
Empty your wallet
Hats off to SCEE. It might not be able to release content simultaneously with its North American counterpart, but at least it understands the value of PSN sales. Following last month’s excellent Vita promotion, we assumed the Special Offers section of the PlayStation Store would be pretty quiet for the coming weeks. But no, the...
News PlayStation 2 Classics Announced for PS3 in Japan
Play beyond
While those of us in the West have been happily lapping up PlayStation 2 content via our PS3s for months, Japan has been forced to wait in the sidelines. Well, until now anyway. SCEJ held a special press event overnight dedicated to revealing the expansion of its “Game Archives” line. The PS2 Archives will open on 25th July,...
News Vita Firmware V1.8 to Implement PSone Support
No date
Sony has confirmed that PlayStation Vita firmware version 1.8 will finally add PSone support to the handheld. Unfortunately, the manufacturer failed to share any specific time scale for the update’s release. The company previously claimed that PSone support would be added at some point this summer. We suppose there are still a few weeks...
News Sony Has Been Working on PlayStation 4 Since 2010
Loose lips
The beauty of Linked In is that someone will always say something they shouldn’t. Take the profile of former SCEA employee Attila Vass, who’d almost certainly be spending the day on Jack Tretton’s naughty step if he hadn’t left the company in April. See, according to Vass’ online resume, Sony has been working on a “next...
News New PlayStation All-Stars Combatants to Debut at Comic-Con
Fighting fit
SuperBot Entertainment has announced that it will reveal two new characters for the upcoming PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale at next week’s Comic-Con. The fighters will be unveiled at a panel devoted to the development of the game. Proceedings will be moderated by IGN’s Greg Miller. If you’re heading to the show, you’ll be...
Talking Point Sony's Gaikai Acquisition Hints at a Bright Future
Blue sky thinking
One recurring criticism has noticeably been fired at Sony throughout the entire span of this console generation; that the Japanese manufacturer has forgotten how to lead. The once thoughtful electronics giant responsible for innovations such as the Walkman and PlayStation has arguably spent too long in its competitor’s shadows...
News Seth Killian Switches Capcom for Sony Santa Monica
Battle royale
Sony already has a stellar team working on its upcoming crossover brawler PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, but it’s just added another impressive name to its roster. Former Capcom man (and frustratingly cheap Super Street Fighter IV character) Seth Killian has announced his appointment as lead game designer at Sony Santa Monica,...
News Sony Purchases Gaikai for $380 Million
Cloud nine
There was truth to the rumours after all. Sony has just announced that it has purchased leading cloud gaming service Gaikai for a cool $380 million. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. Sony’s Andrew House said that as a result of the deal, users will be able to “instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core...
News Fresh The Last of Us Footage to Debut at Comic-Con
Survivor
Not even next month’s San Diego Comic-Con will be safe from the impending apocalypse, as Naughty Dog has announced that it will be hosting a panel for upcoming PS3 exclusive The Last of Us at the show. The event will be attended by creative director Neil Druckmann, game director Bruce Straley, and voice actors Ashley Johnson and Troy...
News Learn About the Technology Inside Move's Racing Wheel
More than meets the eye
Sony’s hastily announced PlayStation Move racing wheel proves that appearances aren’t everything. The peripheral might look unwieldy at first, but it’s actually packing some interesting technology beneath the surface, as this video with Sony's Anton Mikhailov demonstrates. For example, the peripheral boasts a series of...
News Kaz Hirai's Custom PS3 Will Probably Make You Jealous
Parting gifts
Earlier this week, new Sony president Kaz Hirai formally announced his departure from the SCE board. In order to celebrate his services to the division, the company held a leaving party for the busy executive in Japan earlier this afternoon. At the event, Hirai was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a custom PlayStation 3...
News Sony Reveals Scorching Summer PSN Sale
Why go outside?
If you’ve been eyeing Europe’s excellent PlayStation Vita sale with envy over the past couple of weeks, then you’ll probably be excited to learn that a brand new promotion is set to launch in North America next week. While it doesn’t feature any Vita titles, the summer sale will allow you to choose from a wealth of popular...
News Watch This Ridiculous Japanese PlayStation Vita Commercial
Erm
Sony has revealed its latest PlayStation Vita commercial for Japan. The campaign – which was teased earlier in the week – shows local celebrity Shigeru Matsuzaki strumming an acoustic guitar while a Crystal White PlayStation Vita obscures his face. The commercial then closes with the tagline “it’s getting interesting”, which boasts a...
News Andrew House Stresses the Importance of United Sony
Sticking together
Sony is not in a good position. While core elements of its business – including the PlayStation division – are ticking over nicely, the company as a whole is bleeding money. The worry for Sony is that it’s been struggling for a while. But while the company's situation is becoming all too familiar from the outside, key...
News Sony Announces Duo of New PSP Titles for Kids
Licensed fun
Believe it or not, the PSP continues to sell reasonably well in pockets of Europe. Games such as Invizimals have given the handheld a new lease of life amongst younger users, and Sony’s hoping to capitalise on that with the announcement of a duo of new children’s focused games. First up is Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second...
News The Last of Us Will Feature Online Multiplayer
Against the world
To date, all we’ve seen of Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us is single-player action. But while the title won’t boast co-operative gameplay, the Uncharted developer has confirmed that it will feature online multiplayer modes. Chatting with Gaming Examiner, creative director Neil Druckmann explained: We are supporting...
News Telltale Working with Sony on European The Walking Dead Delay
Stumbling overseas
Delays are par for the course here in Europe. Things have gotten better over the past decade, but one area that continuously lags behind is the PlayStation Store. SCEE’s keen to point out that the sheer number of languages and laws in Europe makes it difficult to ensure every game gets a simultaneous global release, but it...
News Reserve Your Space in the LittleBigPlanet Karting Beta
Va va voom
If entry into the LittleBigPlanet Vita beta wasn't enough burlap action for you eager lot, then Sony’s announced that it's serving up early access to the upcoming LittleBigPlanet Karting too. Those of you in Europe can register your interest by completing the fairly straight-forward form accessible through here. Unfortunately, we don't...
News YouTube Application Now Available for PlayStation Vita
Toobin'
Those of you lucky enough to live in the US can now watch your favourite cute kitten videos on the go. Sony has launched the PlayStation Vita’s heavily anticipated YouTube application, which allows you to watch videos in both standard and high definition via the handheld's striking OLED screen. The application boasts many of YouTube’s...
News Media Molecule Recruiting for New "AAA Title"
The next big thing
LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule is staffing up for a new “AAA title". The UK-based studio has been alarmingly quiet ever since the release of LittleBigPlanet 2 last year, but it looks like the inventive team is starting to seriously consider the future. There’s some conflicting information amongst the multiple job...
News Kaz Hirai Drops Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman Role
Bigger fish to fry
New Sony president Kaz Hirai is a busy man. The former Sony Computer Entertainment gaffer has been handed the daunting task of turning the troubled Japanese manufacturer’s fortunes around. As such, the likable executive has decided to step away from his role as chairman on the SCE board. He will still serve in a part time...
News The Last of Us Scoops Five Game Critics Awards
Best of show
There’s no stopping Naughty Dog at the moment. Not content with dominating the generation with Uncharted, it’s now repeating that success with its upcoming survival horror The Last of Us. The PlayStation 3 exclusive was the star of this year’s E3, taking home five Game Critics Awards for Best Original Game, Best Console Game,...
News Warm Up with the LittleBigPlanet 2 Summer Creator's Kit
We're all going on a summer holiday
While the weather is never guaranteed here in the UK, at least you can depend on the sun shining in LittleBigPlanet 2. Media Molecule has announced a brand new limited edition DLC pack designed to celebrate the summer, which features a batch of new stickers, objects, decorations and materials. The pack will cost...
News New DLC Races into Gran Turismo 5 This Week
On track
If you’re one of those people that absolutely refuses to remove Gran Turismo 5 from your PS3’s disc drive, then you might be excited to learn that the already enormous simulation racer is set to get a little bit bigger this week. Sony has announced two new DLC packs for the popular exclusive, spanning the Twin Ring Motegi Pack and Scion...
News European PlayStation Vita Sale Adds PSP Titles into the Mix
Pound stretcher
For the PlayStation Vita to be a success, regular software discounts are a necessity. Sony's European branch seems to understand that, as it’s been running a fairly robust digital sale for the past three weeks now. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, it’s announced the final leg of that promotion this afternoon. As promised, the...
News Sony Has "No Definitive Plans" for the Future of Resistance
Resistance is futile
With Insomniac Games stepping away from the Resistance franchise, and Nihilistic’s recent Vita spin-off failing to impress critics, the fate of the first-person franchise is in doubt. Chatting with Official PlayStation Magazine, producer Daniel Brooke confirmed what many of us expected, that there are “no definitive...
News Journey Collector's Edition Trailer Floats Online
Goosebumps
It should only take about 60 seconds of Austin Wintory’s scorching score to sell you on the Journey Collector's Edition. We dare you to watch the trailer below and not come away itching to get your hands on thatgamecompany’s innovative opus all over again. The specially prepared compilation is set to release on 28th August in North...
News PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 4.20 Arrives Tomorrow
Minor improvements
Those of you dreaming of cross-game chat and tighter Vita integration will do well to temper your expectations for the latest mandatory PS3 firmware update. Indeed, the impending software revision instead features better power saving support and the ability to copy multiple saves to external devices or the cloud. Not especially...
News LittleBigPlanet Vita Lands BioShock Pre-Order Costumes
Mr. Bubbles
Sony’s really pushing the BioShock franchise at the moment. Not content with the inclusion of Big Daddy in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the platform holder’s also announced the aquatic giant’s excursion into LittleBigPlanet Vita. Pre-order the upcoming portable platformer and you’ll net an exclusive Big Daddy and Little...
News Journey Collector's Edition Travels to Stores on 28th August
Take the high road
After just over a week of speculation, thatgamecompany has finally revealed the official contents of the Journey Collector’s Edition. As expected, the disc-based compilation – which is set to release in North America on 28th August for $29.99 – will bundle all three of the studio’s critically acclaimed PSN exclusives with...
News Sony Launches Mysterious Ad Campaign Across Japan
What?
Sony’s launched a new line of baffling promotional PlayStation posters across Japan. The confusing images – which feature the face of celebrity Shigeru Matsuzaki – are being erected in train stations across the country. The platform holder promises that all will be revealed on the 28th June. That just so happens to be a big day for the...
News Journey Collector's Edition Features Exclusive Mini-Games
Plus much more
The contents of the recently announced Journey Collector’s Edition have been revealed. A full-page advertisement placed in the latest issue of the US Official PlayStation Magazine confirmed that the retail compilation will collate Journey, flower and
News Frobisher Says! Expands with New Mini-Game
High maintenance eccentrics
If it’s been a while since you dived into the utterly daft world of Frobisher Says!, then you might be excited to learn that the madcap mini-game compilation is getting a new activity. Unlocked as part of a free update available today, the new interaction sees you clearing a landing site in an action that’s probably a...
News GAME Snags White PS3 Exclusivity in the UK
Suits you
Recovering retailer GAME has locked up exclusive rights to the white PS3 in the UK. The 320GB console will come bundled with two DualShock 3 controllers and a 90-day subscription to PlayStation Plus for a reasonable £239.99. The system's set to release on 29th June. There’s currently no word on whether the custom console will make its...
News Ueda: It's Business As Usual on The Last Guardian
Rejoice
While the status of Team ICO’s hotly anticipated The Last Guardian remains in limbo, director Fumito Ueda has provided some reassuring words about the game’s progress. Chatting with Kotaku, the legendary developer explained that it's “business as usual”. The Last Guardian’s fate was plunged into doubt late last year when Ueda’s...
News Enhance Your Tokyo Jungle Experience with Animal DLC
Cute and cuddly
If you’re getting tired of the pre-packaged menagerie included with Sony’s quirky Tokyo Jungle, then you might be excited to learn about the title’s robust DLC plans. Starting from today in Japan, you’ll be able to add a Silky Terrier to your eclectic playable animal collection. Then, on 28th June, you’ll be able to pick up...
News Sine Mora Also Flying onto PlayStation 3
On course
Not content with blasting onto PlayStation Vita, Digital Reality has confirmed that Sine Mora will also be setting a course for PlayStation 3. The shoot ‘em up – which debuted on Xbox 360 earlier in the year – features “over 60 combinations of planes, characters and time manipulation devices”. Digital Reality’s Balázs...
News Journey, Flower and Flow Getting Bundled Up
thatgamecollection
Three of the best PlayStation Network titles to date will be getting a retail release, thatgamecompany has announced. The Journey: Collector’s Edition – spotted earlier in the month – will collate the indie studio’s most recent opus with previous endeavours flower and flOw. Unfortunately, the studio’s refusing to reveal...
News BBC Sports Application Enters Beta on PS3
Anyone for tennis?
Those of you across the pond have our permission to tune-out while we inform our UK readers that the BBC Sports application for PS3 has entered beta. The free download – currently available from the “My Channels” area of the XMB – will allow you to stream a “huge quantity” of sporting events directly from Sony's home...
News Sony Scoops 12 Game Critics Awards Nominations
Top dog
With E3 now little more than a distant memory, the games media has started to turn its attention towards the top titles on show. It turns out that Sony had a rip-roaring year, netting 12 nominations in total. Its closest competitors were Microsoft, Nintendo and EA, who each tied for eight nods apiece. Unsurprisingly, The Last of Us was...
News Sony Temporarily Shutters South Korean PlayStation Store
Lock out
In order to comply with a new law, Sony has announced that it will close down the PS3’s PlayStation Store in South Korea from 29th June. The “Game Industry Promotion Act” forbids a company from authenticating accounts with a user’s real name or age – something that the PlayStation Store requires. SCE’s Korean branch said that...
Rumour Willem Dafoe to Co-Star in Quantic Dream's Beyond
Two souls
It seems like Ellen Page won’t be the only high-profile Hollywood superstar to appear in Quantic Dream’s upcoming PS3 exclusive, Beyond. Speculation from GamesIndustry International suggests that Boondock Saints actor Willem Dafoe has signed up to co-star in the ambitious adventure game. If true, it won't be Dafoe's first foray into...
News New WipEout 2048 DLC Races onto PSN This Week
Start your engines
As suspected, Sony has announced the first batch of DLC for Vita launch title WipEout 2048. The content – which is set to release later this week on the PlayStation Store – will include new tracks, vehicles and events based on the PlayStation 3’s WipEout HD Fury. In total, two new DLC packs will be made available. The first...
News No Man's Land Brings Third-Person Action to PS Home
Out this week
PlayStation Home may have been an empty shell of potential when it launched all the way back in 2008, but it’s gone from strength to strength in the years since. No Man’s Land is a perfect example of that evolution – it’s a fully featured third-person shooter set within Sony’s virtual world. The multiplayer title –...
News Sony's European PlayStation Vita Sale Expands
Let's get physical
Sony has revealed the next batch of discounts in its European PlayStation Vita sale. While the initial round of offers focused on purely digital games, the platform holder is now extending the promotion to the downloadable versions of physical releases. Offers include Little Deviants for £8.99, Touch My Katamari for £11.99 and
News Sony Details the Advantages of Vita and PS3 Connectivity
Multiple processors
Now that Nintendo has officially revealed the Wii U to the world, all three platform holders are jumping on board dual-screen technology. During its E3 press conference, Microsoft announced Smart Glass – a feature that will allow players to interact with the Xbox 360 using a tablet computer. Meanwhile, Sony has focused on the...
