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News Quantic Dream Debuts Incredible Kara Technology
Tear jerker
As promised yesterday, Quantic Dream has raised the curtain on its new engine technology, codenamed Kara. In an incredible short – similar to 2006’s The Casting demo – Quantic Dream introduces a cyborg named Kara, who’s assembled and checked before being taken apart due to showing unusual, emotional behaviour. Kara’s forced to...
Rumour Golden Abyss Card Game DLC in the Works
Top trumps
A few months back, Uncharted: Golden Abyss developer Sony Bend hinted that there was multiplayer DLC in the works for the PS Vita launch title. It looks like that DLC could come in the form of a card game, if a screenshot posted by a NeoGAF user is to be believed. The user in question claims that his system froze moments after capturing...
News Sorcery Casts Spells on PlayStation Move this May
Expelliarmus
Sorcery’s been on the lips of PlayStation fans for years, and now it finally has a date. The hotly anticipated PlayStation Move title is set to release on 22nd May in North America and 23rd May in Europe. The game – which was announced at E3 several years ago – puts players in the shoes of Finn, a young sorcerer’s apprentice who...
Rumour Grand Theft Auto Vice City Nights Coming to PS Vita
Monster Hunter Portable 3 too
Take this with a pinch of salt, but UK retailer Play.com has updated its database with listings for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights and Monster Hunter Portable 3 for PlayStation Vita. At the time of writing the Monster Hunter listing remains, but the Grand Theft Auto entry has since been pulled. The retailer also...
News PlayStation Suite to Go into Open Beta Next Month
Certified
Sony’s ambitious mobile strategy, PlayStation Suite, will go into open beta next month, the Japanese giant has confirmed. The forward thinking initiative will theoretically allow publishers to bring PlayStation-quality content to multiple compatible mobile handsets. It’s part of Sony’s wider plan to combat the growing popularity of...
News Quantic Dream to Showcase New Tech Demo Tonight
Uncaged
Quantic Dream will give us the first glimpse of its next game on Eurogamer.net tonight. Studio co-founder David Cage will debut a brand new tech demo as part of an hour long session at GDC this evening, but Eurogamer.net will follow immediately with the footage in addition to insight from Cage himself. Set your alarm clocks to 22:30PM GMT if...
News Sony Reveals 2012 PSN Gamers' Choice Awards Winners
Grabbing a gong
It’s time to don your tuxedo and get ready to grab a discount, as Sony’s announced the winners of the 2012 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As with previous years, each of the winning titles will net a cool 30% discount (50% if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber) for a limited time only. The winners are: Best PSN Exclusive:...
News Plastic Officially Announces Datura for PlayStation Move
Experimental narrative
As anticipated, Polish studio Plastic has lifted the lid on its curious PlayStation Move title, Datura. The game – which is set to release exclusively on the PlayStation Network later this year – promises to use Sony’s motion wand in an “innovative way”. Plastic’s Michal Staniszewski explained: Finding yourself in...
News thatgamecompany Considered Other Settings for Journey
The forest temple?
Images of Journey’s vast desert setting have become iconic amongst anticipant PlayStation fans – but things were almost so different. Speaking with Shacknews, thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen has revealed that the company considered many environments for the backdrop of the game: Initially we thought, what if it’s...
News Mysterious PS Move Title Datura to Debut at GDC
No longer lingering in the shadows
After months of speculation, Polish developer Plastic is finally about to raise the curtain on its mysterious PlayStation Move title, Datura. Writing on its website, the developer said: We will be showcasing “Datura” at Sony’s booth. Everything is packed and prepared so see you there! More info and a...
News Sony Bringing New PSP Colour to Japan
Life in the old dog, yet
The PlayStation Portable is still hot in Japan (regularly outselling Sony’s beefy new hardware, the PS Vita, on a weekly basis). And so Sony has decided to capitalise on its former handheld’s continued longevity by announcing a new colour for its home region. Dubbed Sky Blue/Marine Blue, the two-tone PSP certainly looks...
News Trine 2 is Free for European PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Making up for the wait
Sony’s revealed the content for March’s European PlayStation Plus update, and it holds good news for those of you that have been waiting desperately to play Trine 2. The hotly anticipated puzzle platformer will be free for subscribers throughout March. Sony’s not forgotten about regular PSN account holders either, and...
News MLB 12 The Show Trailer Highlights Motion Controls
It's in the game
In order to celebrate the release of MLB 12 The Show in North America this week, Sony’s released a new trailer showing off the game’s PlayStation Move integration. You’ll be able to play the full game using Sony’s motion wand, allowing you to pitch, bat and field using physical gestures. Jason Villa, the game’s producer,...
News Dust 514 on PS Vita to be a "Companion App"
Not an online first-person shooter
Dust 514’s scrapped its $20 price-tag in favour of a much more accessible $0. Developer CCP confused gamers last year when it confirmed that the PSN title – which was originally announced as a free game – would carry a price point of $20. At the time, CCP intended to reimburse players with $20 worth of...
News Sony Reveals PS3's Most Earned Platinum Trophies
People like collecting feathers
Trophies can be brilliant. It’s not always the case, but a well designed set of digital trinkets can help you to reconsider the way you play, as well as encourage you to explore areas you’d previously ignore. The Platinum trophy is the Holy Grail of PlayStation. It recognises that you’ve achieved everything a...
News PixelJunk 4am Dancing onto PSN this Spring
A musical journey
PixelJunk 4am is not a game. Q Games’ Rowan Parker describes it as a more of an “instrument than a game”. The title – which has been developed in collaboration with DJ Baiyon – sees you using the PlayStation Move controller to manipulate music. Everything is handled with gestures; you are essentially creating sounds in 3D...
News New The Last of Us Screenshots Surface
Corrr...dyceps
Naughty Dog’s pulled back the curtain on a new batch of screenshots for its upcoming survival horror title, The Last of Us. The shots show protagonists Joel and Ellie exploring a variety of partially demolished urban settings. It’s not all happy hunting for the duo though, as they’re pinned back by an aggressive group of...
News Take a Trip Behind the Scenes with Journey
An epic voyage
As our Journey review evidenced, thatgamecompany’s latest PlayStation Network title is an absolute triumph. In order to celebrate the game’s 13th March release date, the developer has posted a short video featuring new footage and a look at the title’s development from behind the scenes. Don’t worry folks, you haven't got long...
News Domino's Pizza Speeds into MotorStorm RC
Pepperoni please
We've already established in our MotorStorm RC review that the downloadable racer is a tasty little ride, but it’s about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Developer Evolution Studios has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza to bring a branded Supermini livery into the game. Domino’s Pizza's Nick Dutch said of the team-up: We...
News Facebook App Returns to PS Vita
Bore your friends to tears
The Facebook application for PlayStation Vita – which mysteriously disappeared last week – has returned to the PlayStation Store overnight with little fanfare. If you didn’t get a chance to grab the application last week, and you're keen to bother your friends with updates on your pathetically uneventful life, make...
News Sly Cooper Sneaks Through Time this Fall on PS3
Let's do the time warp again
Sony’s attached a vague release date to Sanzaru Games’ hotly anticipated Sly Cooper sequel, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. The title’s due out at some point in the Fall (around Christmas), which is a lot more specific than the previously ambiguous date of “2012”. Expect Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time to factor big...
News Amazon France Outs Ratchet & Clank HD Collection
Ratchet & Clank... Past?
Of all the HD Collections that make sense for PlayStation 3, we’d place Ratchet & Clank right at the bottom of the pile. Don’t get us wrong, we love the franchise’s original outings on PlayStation 2, but the PS3 titles elevated the formula so far that the classics seem a bit redundant in these post Tools of...
News Sony to Make New Announcements at GDC
Loose lips sink ships
If, like us, you thought video game leaks spawned from undercover agents tasked with infiltrating studios to obtain key information, then you're going to be very disappointed — because according to IGN managing director Justin Keeling, things aren't quite as glamorous. He said on Twitter this afternoon: Someone in this cafe...
Rumour PlayStation 4 Ditching Cell Processor
All change, please
Supporting reports made by Forbes, Kotaku has gone live with a rumour claiming that Sony is to ditch the PS3’s heavily publicised Cell processor in favour of something a little simpler. According to Kotaku, Sony is working with AMD to create the PlayStation 4’s graphics chip as opposed to rival Nvidia. The Cell was heavily...
News Sony to Announce New PS Vita Titles Next Week
Get hype
If you’re anything like us, you’re still struggling to make it through PlayStation Vita’s massive launch line-up. But there’s more to come. Sony has announced that it is to stream an online event next Friday (9th March), which promises to play host to several new PlayStation Vita announcements. In addition to new games, there’ll...
News New Starhawk Trailer Highlights Strategy Influences
Build to kill
It’s only a matter of time before Starhawk’s brilliant “Build and Battle” mechanics get stolen. Lightbox Interactive has managed to succeed where so many other developers have failed: blend the accessibility of a third-person shooter with the depth of a real-time strategy game. It’s an extremely slick addition. There’s a...
News Sony Explains Differences Between Regional Store Updates
Jumping through hoops
SCEE gets a lot of stick for delaying downloadable games that release on-time in North America. One example is Trine 2, which is still yet to launch in Europe despite hitting the US around Christmas time. As part of today’s PlayStation Store update, Sony’s Jawad Ashraf has attempted to shed a little light on exactly what...
News Gravity Rush Coming to Europe on 13th June
Available at retail
It seems SCEE’s had a change of heart regarding the European release of Gravity Rush. The title was originally only planned for digital release, but in a PlayStation Blog post this afternoon the publisher has confirmed that a retail version will also be made available. The bad news is that the game is still a way off, with SCEE...
News Gravity Rush to Score DLC in Japan
Kataclysmic
Japanese gamers have had a couple of weeks to mess around with Gravity Rush, but the fun doesn’t end there. Sony’s announced that it is planning to release three downloadable packs for the hotly anticipated title, each bundling a costume, two side missions and three challenge missions. They’ll cost ¥400 each. The first pack’s...
News Sony Keen to Bring PlayStation Brands to New Markets
Branching out
Sony’s not averse to the idea of bringing its brands to new markets, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has said. The executive pointed to the manner in which Facebook was used to promote inFamous 2 and Resistance 3. He said: We’ve been discussing [leveraging social and casual platforms] and if you noticed, we released an...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer Comes to European PSN Tomorrow
Freemium firepower
Sony has announced that the free downloadable Killzone 3 multiplayer suite – already announced for North America – will launch in Europe tomorrow as part of region’s PlayStation Store update. The download will allow you to enjoy all three of Killzone 3’s main multiplayer modes across each of the game’s packaged and DLC
News Street Fighter X Tekken Takes the Fight to PlayStation Home
Total game integration
In order to promote the impending release of Street Fighter X Tekken on PlayStation 3, Sony’s announced a new tie-in event for PlayStation Home which will allow you to duke it out beat ‘em up style as your own custom avatars. If you complete 10 challenges in the Home exclusive space, you’ll unlock special Ryu and Kazuya...
News Sony Reveals PSN Gamers' Choice Nominees
Quest for the best
Sony's revealed the nominees for the second annual PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards. Like last year, you’ll be able to vote for your favourites via the PlayStation Network, with an XMB theme available for each title you select. The winning game in each category will secure a 30% discount on the PlayStation Store (50%...
News PS2 Cult Classic Primal Launches on US PSN Today
A fan favourite
We’ll forgive you for missing out on Studio Cambridge’s PS2 classic, Primal. It launched relatively early in the system’s life, and took a while to drum the enthusiasm it holds today. Fortunately you’ll get another chance to test out the cult favourite today, as the title drops onto the US PlayStation Store as a PS2 Classic...
News Uncharted: Golden Abyss Blooper is the Best
Minor spoilers within
Uncharted: Golden Abyss sets a new precedent for the amount of hidden collectibles in an Uncharted game, but this Easter egg discovered by NeoGAF user, Revolutionary, is the best of the bunch. Apparently it occurs when the game is set to “Crushing” difficulty. Enjoy.
News The Last of Us to Turn the Hero Archetype Upside Down
Brave new world
The Last of Us’ gruff protagonist, Joel, is not a stereotypical hero by any means. Voice actor Troy Baker told Official PlayStation Magazine that the character is different from other video game leads, and that’s what makes him so intriguing. The voice actor – known for his work in BioShock: Infinite and
News PS Plus Minis Don't Work on PlayStation Vita
OMG-Z
PlayStation Minis obtained for free through Sony’s premium subscription service, PlayStation Plus, do not work on the PS Vita. Members of the official PlayStation forum discovered the unfortunate bug and raised their concerns online. Sony's said it is "aware of the issue, and will resolve it as quickly as possible". To clarify:...
News thatgamecompany Looking to Move Beyond PlayStation
Going on a Journey of its own
Thatgamecompany is looking to bring its titles to a “bigger audience”, studio co-founder Jenova Chen has told us in an exclusive interview. The studio head noted that with Journey due to amble onto PlayStation Network next month, and the company’s three game exclusivity relationship with Sony completed, the team...
Feature The Reaction to PlayStation Vita
Hit or miss?
You need to hold the PlayStation Vita to understand why it matters. “Game changer” might be the term attached to Sony’s questionable US marketing campaign, but it’s an apt phrase. Staring down at Nathan Drake’s latest adventure on a device not much bigger than a pastry is a watershed moment: this is handheld gaming freed from...
News Sony Pulls Vita Facebook App from PlayStation Store
Broken
If you were hoping to keep tabs on your high-school sweetheart in between sessions of Everybody’s Golf, then we come bearing bad news: Sony’s removed the PlayStation Vita's Facebook application from the PlayStation Store amidst reports of the feature being broken like a teenager's heart on Valentine's Day. Apparently, connection to...
News Learn a Little More About Your PlayStation Vita
Tips and tricks
The PlayStation Vita is a complex console. Even if you’ve spent the last 48 hours glued to your device’s gorgeous OLED screen, we’re convinced that you won’t have uncovered every secret that the system holds. But there’s help at hand from people that care. The fine folks over on the PlayStation Blog have produced a pretty...
News Analyst Predicts Strong Sales for PlayStation Vita
No doom and gloom
In a surprisingly positive report, US marketing research firm, Strategy Analytics, has predicted that Sony will sell a whopping 12.4 million PlayStation Vitas this year – as long as the system benefits from a small price drop at some point within the next 12 months. The company believes that the PS Vita has the potential to rake...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer Coming To PSN Next Week for Free
With a level cap
During the latest PlayStation Blogcast, Sony has announced that it is bringing Killzone 3’s complete multiplayer suite to the PlayStation Network as a standalone download next week. The component will be free to download, but will have a level cap in place requiring you to stump up $15 in order to unlock the full mode. While this...
News Sony Schedules PSN Maintenance for 1st March
Find something else to do
Sony’s forewarned users that the PlayStation Network will be taken offline from 16:00PM GMT on Thursday, 1st March until 07:00AM GMT on Friday, 2nd March for scheduled maintenance. While these maintenance periods aren’t typically a problem – allowing users to stay signed in if they login before the maintenance starts...
Talking Point What Has Sony Learnt for Vita's Launch?
Alright on launch night?
The last time Sony launched a console, it didn’t quite go as swimmingly as desired. Now more than ever, with overall company losses of €2.2bn predicted for the latest financial year and a recent downgrading of its credit rating from financial agency Standards & Poor to BBB+, the Tokyo-based company needs to pull...
News Sony Bringing Bigger Vita Memory Cards to the UK
Guessed wrong
Sony is working hard to bring bigger PS Vita memory cards into the UK. The biggest stick available alongside yesterday’s launch was the 16GB, but SCE UK gaffer Fergal Gara has said that the company completely misjudged demand. He told Eurogamer: We probably haven’t got big enough memory cards introduced for the UK market. We’ve...
News New Screens Show Rebooted Tokyo Jungle
In the jungle...
Hot on the heels of Sony’s 7th June release date announcement for hotly anticipated post-apocalyptic downloadable title, Tokyo Jungle, the publisher’s released some fresh screens of the game’s rejigged style. As previously confirmed, the title's dropped its original two-dimensional viewpoint, adopting a full three-dimensional...
Rumour Sony Using AMD Tech for New Console
In development now
The next generation chatter keeps getting hotter: according to a Forbes report citing “former” AMD employees, Sony is to switch away from nVidia technology for its next system – adopting an AMD chip similar (but presumably much, much beefier) to the XBOX 360. Both AMD and Sony representatives refused to comment on the...
News Sony Pulls in Western Studios to Aid The Last Guardian
Working on technical issues
The Last Guardian’s troubled development is well documented. But Sony’s made some bold decisions in order to help get the game back on track. According to reports spilling out of Wired, Sony has assigned a number of its first-party studios to the project in the hope of alleviating “a very tough and technical...
News Sony Looking to Bring the Biggest Brands to PS Vita
Big guns
PlayStation Vita’s launch offering is already packed with big names: there’s Uncharted, WipEout, FIFA and many more. But Sony’s not resting on its laurels just yet, as new SCEA marketing executive, Guy Longworth, has explained that the platform holder wants the snazzy new system to play host to as many of gaming's biggest brands as...
