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News Analyst: Sony Vita Sales Target Will Be a "Stretch"
Unless there's a price drop
During its investor’s conference last week, Sony announced that it intends to sell 16 million PSP and Vita units over the coming fiscal year (ending 31st March, 2013). Looking at current PSP sales trends, that means the company expects to sell around 10 million Vitas over the next 12 months. But RW Baird analyst Colin...
News Sony Coy About The Last Guardian E3 Showing
Believe
Of all the games Sony has to showcase at this year’s E3, Team ICO’s long in development The Last Guardian remains right at the top of our most wanted list. But after a protracted development cycle and countless delays, the platform holder is not promising anything about the title’s potential reappearance at next month’s big show. The...
News Men in Black Costumes Invade LittleBigPlanet 2 This Week
Looking good
It seems corporate synergy within Sony is at an all time high under Kaz Hirai. Not content with the surprisingly nifty Men in Black location in PlayStation Home, developer Media Molecule has teamed up with Colombia Pictures to bring a brand new set of themed costumes into LittleBigPlanet 2. As part of this week’s PlayStation Store...
News Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Levels Up with New Patch
Lab rat
If you’re still engaged in the tense online action of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (or perhaps looking for a reason to go back), Naughty Dog has announced details relating to the title’s latest patch. Version 1.11 brings with it some new tweaks and features, the most notable of which is the return of the Lab playlist. For those that...
News Jack Tretton Against Anti-Used Games Technology
Not a fan
According to rumours, the PlayStation 4 (also known internally as Orbis) will supposedly block the sale of used games. But speaking as part of this week's Bonus Round, industry analyst Michael Pachter has revealed that SCEA executive Jack Tretton is firmly against the technology. Pachter claims that when quizzed on the rumour, Tretton...
News Uncharted: Golden Abyss Patch Conquers Connection Woes
Party chat
Sony Bend has released a stealth patch for Vita launch title Uncharted: Golden Abyss, solving the title’s bizarre connection issues. Those that download and install the update will be able to continue Drake’s quest without disconnecting from the Internet. Other tweaks include some changes to the baffling Black Market trade system and...
News BBC Olympics Application Sprinting onto PS3
Gold medal
Soon you’ll be able to get hot and sweaty over this year’s Olympic Games without even needing to switch off your PS3. The BBC has confirmed that it’s bringing 24 channels of high definition Olympics coverage to Sony’s home console, as well as various Bravia televisions and standalone Blu-ray players. Naturally, you’ll find us...
News Sony Introduces the Sounds of Sorcery
Whimsical
Audio is one of the most underrated aspects of video games. When done well it's able to shape your mood, but, conversely, when poor it really sticks out. Thankfully, we don’t think Sony’s upcoming magical Move-powered adventure Sorcery will suffer from that problem because, based on the evidence of this brand new behind the scenes...
Talking Point Why Vita Criticisms Are Premature
Hold your horses
The video game industry has a very selective memory. With each new platform launch we're inundated with the same old comments regarding software library, price and more. Indeed, the current reaction to the PlayStation Vita’s not-stellar-but-not-terrible launch sales figures is reminiscent of conversation from 12 months ago. Back...
News GameStop Pulls PSP Titles from 25% of North American Stores
Goodnight, sweet prince
In news that will surprise nobody, US retail giant GameStop has decided to remove PSP titles from around 25% of its stores. The move is designed to maximise “merchandising space in the smallest” outlets. Larger stores will continue to carry the brand, as will GameStop.com. With the Vita now readily available worldwide,...
News Sony Deploys Limited Edition Call of Duty PS3 Bundle
Oorah
Call of Duty is the biggest brand in gaming at the moment, and Sony’s latest limited edition PlayStation 3 hardware bundle clearly reflects that fact. Scheduled for release on 25th May in North America, the set bundles a 320GB PS3 with a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $299. That means you effectively get the game for free. It’s...
News New Resistance: Burning Skies Features Trailer Reloads
Portable shooting redefined
Resistance: Burning Skies is breaking a lot of ground for a portable game. To our knowledge it’s the first handheld shooter to feature full dual-analogue controls and console quality multiplayer. In order to highlight the game’s achievements, Sony has released a brand new trailer showing off the game’s headline...
News Sony Chasing The Binding of Isaac for PSN
In pursuit
According to The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen, Sony wants to bring the controversial Roguelike to PSN “a lot”. The publisher’s interest was piqued when Nintendo publicly turned down an eShop release of the indie title earlier in the year. The game deals with the subject of religion and child abuse. McMillen refused to...
News Worldwide Vita Sales Reach 1.8 Million
Not bad
While the PlayStation Vita hasn’t got off to an especially speedy start, it’s not doing too badly. Speaking as part of a follow-up to this morning’s annual earnings report – in which Sony curiously withheld Vita sales data – new CEO Kaz Hirai revealed that the handheld has sold 1.8 million units in its past year. Obviously, the...
News Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked Shoots onto PSN
Clank you believe it?
The upcoming Ratchet & Clank Collection may boast three PS2 titles from Insomniac Games’ comical platforming franchise, but it doesn't include the full set. Indeed, the compilation is missing out on the co-operative Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked, which launched relatively late in the PS2’s lifespan. Thankfully, while...
News Debut Soul Sacrifice Trailer Focuses on Self Mutilation
Grim
After weeks of speculation, Sony has finally released the first official trailer for its upcoming Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice. The game is being developed in collaboration with Marvelous AQL and former Capcom man Keiji Inafune. The trailer is light on gameplay, but it does highlight the title’s sacrifice mechanic. In a gruesome scene, the...
News PS3 Hardware Sales Down, Software Sales Up
Swings and roundabouts
Sony sold 13.9 million PS3 consoles in the last financial year, down from 14.3 million in the previous year. Other PlayStation platforms dropped too: PSP dropped from 8m consoles to 6.8m, and PS2 from 6.4m to 4.1m. Sony has not released any sales figures for PS Vita yet, a little worrying considering it launched in Japan late...
News I Am Alive Was PSN's Top Selling Game in April
Land of the living
Ubisoft’s flawed survival horror experiment I Am Alive was the top selling PlayStation Network title in April. The oft-delayed adventure managed to displace thatgamecompany’s Journey from the top spot, while Telltale’s The Walking Dead adaptation occupied two spots in the top five. The episodic title's Season Pass and...
News First Soul Sacrifice Screens Are Grotesque
Strong stomach
Famitsu magazine has uploaded the first screenshots of Sony and Marvelous AQL’s upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice. The title – which is being worked on by former Capcom man Keiji Inafune – revolves around the concept of sacrifice, and sees players forgoing body parts in order to usher gruesome magical attacks...
News Reality Fighters Knows Exactly Who to Call
Ghostbusters!
Mr. Miyagi’s status as Reality Fighters’ primary 80s icon is in jeopardy, as Sony has announced plans to release new Ghostbusters themed content for the augmented reality brawler. The Ghostbusters Pack is set to release on 22nd May, and will include two brand new costumes based on the cult classic. Outfits include the traditional...
News Starhawk Bundles Free Copy of Original Warhawk
Value added
If the free map packs weren’t enough to encourage you to part with your cash for LightBox Interactive’s Starhawk, SCEE has announced that the European retail release will also include a free download for the original PSone version of Warhawk. The publisher has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to emulate the classic title for...
News Bite Your Nails in Anticipation for Sony's E3 Press Conference
Not long to wait
Sony’s launched a massive splash page counting down the seconds until its E3 2012 press conference. Apparently we have just 26 days to prepare ourselves for the bombshells and megatons. That’s scary. Like last year, the press conference will be streamed online, with pre-show coverage provided by the PlayStation Blog team. What...
News Marvelous AQL Developing Vita Exclusive Soul Sacrifice
Inafune at the helm
As promised yesterday, the first details of Sony’s blockbuster Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice have leaked online. The information comes courtesy of Japanese publication Famitsu, which has a seven page feature on the massively anticipated title. The leak confirms that former Capcom man Keiji Inafune is indeed working on the...
Rumour Keiji Inafune Leading Soul Sacrifice Development
Big name for a big game
Former Capcom man Keiji Inafune could be leading development on Sony’s mysterious Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice. We’ve known for a while that the Mega Man creator is working on a title for Sony’s new handheld, but reports coming out of Famitsu magazine have prompted the Japanese press to connect the dots. The prominent...
News LightBox Interactive Confirms Free Map Packs for Starhawk
All of 'em
In an age where DLC is hidden on discs and you need to enter lengthy codes in order to access online multiplayer, the idea of complimentary map packs is an utterly baffling one. But that’s exactly what developer LightBox Interactive intends to offer with its brand new PS3 exclusive shooter Starhawk. We’ll let gaffer Dylan Jobe deliver...
News Sony Serves Up Enchanting Sorcery Story Trailer
Once upon a time
While it’s unlikely you’ll be purchasing the upcoming Move powered Sorcery for its narrative, plot does appear to be a big part of the motion controlled game. The title explores the adventure of Finn, a young sorcerer who must master the arcane arts in order to save his home world. There’s actually a lot more back story to...
News A True Fantasy Emerges with Soul Sacrifice Teaser Trailer
Big deal
Sony’s massively hyped upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice is a first party project. The game’s first teaser trailer includes the famous “Sony Computer Entertainment presents” bumpers, in addition to a Japan Studio logo. The footage is light on details – referring viewers to the previously announced 10th May reveal...
Rumour Killzone Dialogue Prompts Sequel Speculation
Sons and daughters
Love it or hate it, the Killzone franchise is here to stay. Guerrilla Games’ oppressive first-person shooter series is one of Sony’s biggest sellers, with a Vita title expected to be deployed later this year. If new information obtained by website Siliconera is to be believed, that handheld spin-off could take place directly...
Rumour Cole MacGrath Supercharges PlayStation All-Stars
Zap
Now that PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has officially been confirmed, speculation is fixated on the title’s final character roster. Developer SuperBot Entertainment has promised to reveal more at this year’s E3, but it may have already been beaten to the punch. Eric Ladin, the voice actor of inFAMOUS protagonist Cole MacGrath,...
News Sony to Showcase 20 Games at E3 2012
Big guns
Sony’s confirmed that it’s bringing 20 games to next month’s E3. The platform holder boasted on its website that the “new gaming experiences” will be demoed across 200 playable kiosks. Recently announced titles such as PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, God of War: Ascension and LittleBigPlanet Karting are certain to make an...
News Ratchet & Clank Trilogy Delayed Until June
Lawrence!
Insomniac Games has just Tweeted that the European release of the Ratchet & Clank Trilogy has been delayed until June. The high-definition compilation was originally set to release later this month. Online retailer Amazon has already updated the title's product information, attaching an 8th June relea
News Miyamoto: Vita Needs More Games
Spot on
Industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto has compared the Vita’s current struggles with the 3DS’ own troubles at launch. Speaking with EDGE magazine, the Nintendo man said that Sony's new handheld is very powerful and capable of “lots of things”, but that it would be a stronger product if the “combination of hardware and software” was...
News Sony Casts Sorcery Technology Trailer Online
Building a motion masterpiece
Sony’s conjured up a brand new trailer looking at the development of upcoming Move adventure Sorcery. The footage delves behind the scenes at developer The Workshop, and discusses why the Move is pivotal to the title's experience and how the implementation differs from alternative motion controlled games. There’s...
News David Jaffe Not Deterred By God of War: Ascension's Multiplayer
On form
Outspoken video game director – and God of War creator – David Jaffe has not been put off by the upcoming God of War: Ascension's emphasis on multiplayer. Speaking with IGN, the legendary developer said that he thinks the game looks “cool” and that it is likely to be another “impeccably executed Santa Monica game”. He continued:...
News United Front Not Working On LittleBigPlanet Karting Vita
Spin-off staying home spun
United Front Games isn't working on a Vita version of LittleBigPlanet Karting, the developer's confirmed. Game designer William Ho told the PlayStation Blog: Alas, we are concentrating 100% on making the PS3 version LittleBigPlanet Karting the very best it can be. We are not working on a Vita version at this time. Of...
News New LittleBigPlanet Karting Details Race Online
Speedy sackboy
LittleBigPlanet Karting might have one of the blandest names in gaming, but the craftwork kart racer sure looks fun. In this brand new interview published on the PlayStation Blog, United Front Games’ William Ho has revealed a little more about the upcoming game. The video touches on the title’s core mechanics, its creation...
News Learn About Gravity Rush's Love of Bande Dessinee
Sense of style
Gravity Rush’s art is heavily inspired by the popular Franco-Belgian comic book style known as bande dessinee. Art director Yoshiaki Yamaguchi explained that the style is all about exaggerating notable visual elements, such as Gravity Rush’s overstated verticality. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, he continued: The direction we...
News Job Listings Hint at New MotorStorm Game
Next generation?
Evolution Studios may have faced a torrid time with the launch of MotorStorm: Apocalypse last year, but that’s not stopped the developer from dusting itself off and looking to the future. The Runcorn-based studio is currently hiring for its next project which, if two job listings are to be believed, is a new entry in the off-road...
News Datura Dives into the Next Dimension
Innovation you can't afford
We still don’t know much about Plastic’s upcoming PSN adventure Datura, but that’s not stopped the Polish developer from concocting an extravagant virtual reality set up to show off its game. The expensive demo is built around Sony’s recently released HMZ-T1 personal projector, and uses a second PlayStation Move...
News Like PlayStation Access, Grab a Couple of Free Games
Nice way to end the day
Sony is giving away a couple of free PlayStation Minis to anyone that “likes” the publisher’s PlayStation Access page on Facebook. Up for grabs are Jewel Keepers: Easter Island and Urbanix. Sure it’s a marketing ploy, but who cares? Free games. While you're there, you should Like Push Square, too.
News Starhawk Beta Testers Scoop Additional Goodies
Thank you note
Those that participated in the beta test for Lightbox Interactive’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Starhawk will score a handful of additional in-game goodies. First up is the Hand of the Founder, a glowing atom that will rotate around your right-hand to show that you were one of the game’s originators. Additionally, those that have...
News Hot Shots Golf Gets Even More Addictive with New Update
A wedge between your social life
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (or Everybody's Golf to our European readers) is already pretty addictive. But developer Clap Hanz intends to make it even more addictive with an upcoming update. The patch – which is due out in Japan next week – adds a number of new features to the cheery title. Headlining the...
News Sony Evaluating PlayStation Plus Giveaways
Bigger, better and more expensive
Over the last year or so, PlayStation Plus has really blossomed into a must-own package. But Sony, it seems, is not resting on its laurels just yet. A survey picked up by IGN shows that the platform holder is evaluating the value of its premium package. The 15-minute questionnaire quizzes readers on different...
News Sony Signs Three Game Deal with Giant Sparrow
Fresh blood
There may well be life after thatgamecompany after all. Sony has announced that it has signed a three game exclusivity partnership with Giant Sparrow, starting with The Unfinished Swan. The developer is currently set-up inside Sony’s ubiquitous Santa Monica studio, which is responsible for a dizzying number of PS3 titles at the moment...
News GT Academy Hits the Starting Grid Today
Start your engines
By the time you read this, the 2012 edition of Sony’s innovative GT Academy competition will be well underway. The tournament is designed to transform proficient Gran Turismo players into real race-car drivers, and has had massive success in the past. In order to take part in the contest, you’ll need to download a special...
Feature How Sony is Dominating Pre-E3 Headlines
The early bird gets the worm
There’s little doubt that E3 is the most important date in the gaming calendar. The trade show plays host to the industry’s biggest announcements on an annual basis, and its importance continues to grow with the introduction of live streaming technologies and up-to-the-minute online coverage. But for all its...
News The Unfinished Swan Will Boast Optional Move Controls
Painted poetry
Giant Sparrow’s beautifully abstract PSN title The Unfinished Swan will include optional PlayStation Move motion controls, it has been confirmed. The title – which is set to be announced at some point next week – sees you tossing streams of paint from a first-person perspective in order to reveal the otherwise invisible world...
News Sony Celebrates Battle Royale Reveal with Contenders Sale
Bargain bin
We’re going to go out on a limb and assume you’re excited for the upcoming PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Guess what? Sony is too. To celebrate the title’s announcement last week it has revealed a brand new PlayStation Store sale, dedicated to honouring the contenders of the upcoming mascot mash-up. Discounts apply to various...
News Eve Online FanFest Attendees to Scoop DUST 514 Beta Access
Front of the queue
Those that attended the recent Eve Online FanFest event in Iceland will be amongst the first external players to get beta access to CCP’s uber-ambitious free-to-play downloadable shooter DUST 514. Currently the only people with access to the title are internal Sony testers. FanFest attendees are set to be invited soon, with an...
News Feast Your Eyes on the First God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Footage
Brutal
The first God of War: Ascension multiplayer footage has charged its way online. The video — which comes courtesy of GamesRadar — shows two teams of four players duking it out in traditional God of War style while a gigantic Cyclops wriggles in the background. Upon capturing a point on the map, one of the teams is given the option to take...
