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Rumour DUST 514 To Be A PlayStation 3 Exclusive?
DUST 514, the first-person shooter console companion to CCP's sci-fi MMO Eve online, could be a PlayStation 3 exclusive according to information fashioned out of the game's official teaser website
Kotaku reports that one fan went digging through the countdown page's source code, only to happen upon a set of new screenshots for the game with...
News Papo & Yo For PlayStation Network Depicts Alcoholism & Troubled Childhoods
Sometimes you have to admire publishers for putting out such risky concepts
Papo & Yo, developed under SCEA's Pub Fund programme, is an intriguing PlayStation Network title created by Minority. The game tells the story of Quico, a young boy living in a South American slum. He is befriended by Monster, a kindly beast that loves Quico but is also...
News Days Of Thunder & Top Gun Blu-ray/Video Game Hybrids Announced
Pretty neat for Tom Cruise fans this
Sony has revealed a couple of Blu-ray movie/video game hybrids for Top Gun and Nascar: Days Of Thunder. Each of the packs — published by 505 Games — include a copy of the movie and its respective game. It's the first time either of these games have received retail releases, as they were previously only...
E3 2011 Journey Is Already Starting To Give Us The Shivers
There's an interview hidden in this pre-E3 GameTrailers reveal of thatgamecompany's Journey
We're struggling to focus on Jenova Chen's words though, because the gameplay footage that's been wrapped around it is just straight-up stunning. Persevere and you'll pick up on Chen talking about the Journey's concept and multiplayer functions. While the...
News PushSquare Service Announcement: Sony's 'Welcome Back' Package Goes Live
Sony's just announced that its PlayStation Network "Welcome Back" compensation package has gone live in Europe and North America
The package allows PlayStation Network subscribers to claim two free PlayStation 3 and two free PlayStation Portable titles from a selection of five. The "Welcome Back" package is part of Sony's goodwill gesture...
E3 2011 Twisted Metal's E3 Trailer Is One Of The Best So Far
Maybe it's because we're complete and utter car-combat fanboys, but this Twisted Metal trailer has us sitting at our desk grinning like a Cheshire Cat
It starts off decent enough, with the terrible over-produced FMV we've come to love from the Twisted Metal franchise. Then it gets better with the introduction of Sweet Bot. But that ending, man. That...
News Uncharted 3 Co-Op Footage Heads To Syria, Pairs Up Drake & Sully
Sony's released the first footage of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception's co-op mode
The trailer pairs up Drake and Sully agaisnt a horde of heavily armed guards. Honestly, things are still looking a little bit rough. The character animations are sensational, but the visuals are still looking a little bit flat. We're assuming Naughty Dog hasn't...
First Impressions Hustle Kings on NGP
No-one in their right mind should get excited over a pool game
Considering the NGP's stunning line-up, Hustle Kings should be the game that gets easily overlooked. But with the promise of a new interface and intriguing new multiplayer options, Hustle Kings is an important component of the NGP's line-up in spite of its dry subject matter. Touch...
News Sony: NGP Development Budgets To Be Closer To PSP Than PlayStation 3
One of the arguments lofted against the NGP by critics is that the system's bigger and better graphics will likely result in higher development costs for publishers
While this criticism ignores the NGP's ability to run smaller games (PlayStation Suite, Minis, etc), Sony's Worldwide Studios Europe president, Michael Denny, believes development costs...
News Sony's NGP Not Attempting To Compete With Smartphones, Looking To Create Companion Device
Sony's Shuhei Yoshida is one of the best assets the company has right now
The head of Worldwide Studios development is not only responsible for the platform holder's phenomenal game line-up, but also has an input in the direction of the NGP. That direction is not designed to compete with smartphones according to Shuhei. Why? Because Sony can't...
News Team ICO Collection Given September 22nd Release Date In Japan
Sony's finally slapped a September 22nd release date on the highly anticipated high-definition re-releases of PS2 classics ICO and Shadow Of The Colossus
The titles will release separately at ¥3,980 (US$49). Sony's also putting out a limited edition box (pictured) that includes both games, as well as a booklet compiled by Japanese magazine Brutus...
News Reality Fighters Gets First Screens
Put your dukes up
Reality Fighters had yet to be "officially" announced until today, but briefly appeared in the initial montage of NGP games Sony put together shortly after announcing the handheld. While that momentary glimpse offered little more than a peak, these new screen offer up more aspects about the title, like the different...
News Megaton of Little Deviants Screenshots Hit the Web
Cuteness overload
While we already had a tiny taste of Little Deviants thanks to this handy trailer, we were only offered brief glimpses of gameplay before being shoved back into the proverbial dark. But Sony has finally decided to shed some light, doling out fresh new screens of the game in action. In the updated gallery below, you'll get a taste...
First Impressions Wipeout 2048 on NGP
While Uncharted undoubtedly rules the roost when it comes to PlayStation content in 2011, Wipeout has been quietly defining the brand throughout its entire life-span
Studio Liverpool's club-culture inspired racer was a smash on the original PlayStation, and hasn't looked back since. The most recent entry, Wipeout HD on PlayStation 3, is probably the...
First Impressions Uncharted: Golden Abyss on NGP
Uncharted is arguably the most important franchise in Sony's roster at the moment
Not only is it a critical and commercial success for the platform holder, the franchise is also an industry leader. Uncharted is continuously setting a precedent for other developers to follow — it's influential. Uncharted: Golden Abyss aims to take that influence...
News Sony Drops Bombs Before E3, Details NGP's First-Party Line-Up
There's a lot of criticism of Sony reverberating throughout enthusiast gaming forums
"Way to blow your load Sony," read most, insinuating that Sony's E3 surprises have been revealed prematurely. Some of the posters might have a point; Sony's been keen on turning E3 into an on-going season for some time. We've already seen announcements of...
News Reality Fighters Showcases NGP's Augmented Reality Features
Sony has always done great augmented reality
Up until recently, it was the sole company using AR for new and unique gameplay experiences. But that changed this year with Nintendo's introduction of the 3DS; a system that introduced augmented reality similar, but admittedly a small step ahead of what we've seen from various Sony platforms in the past...
News Sound Shapes Is An Audio-Platformer For NGP
From the folks that developed the PlayStation Network's indie darling, Everyday Shooter, Sound Shapes is an experimental audio-platformer for Sony's new handheld
You play as a gelatinous sphere covered in small suction pods, and your task is to navigate through a beautifully abstract audio world. The object of the game is to collecting floating...
News Hustle Kings Promises Shiny Balls For NGP
When Hustle Kings launched on the PlayStation Network it promised glorious high-definition visuals with startlingly accurate ball-physics
And it delivered. Hustle Kings on the NGP is promising much of the same, with rear- and front-touch controls adding to the immersion of the experience. If it has the online gambling mechanic of its home console...
News NGP To Optimise PlayStation Network's Entire Library Of PSP Games
If you were smart -- like us
you would have switched to purchasing all your PSP games via the PlayStation Network a long time ago. It was clear a few years back that Sony was making the switch towards digital downloads for its PSP releases.If you made the jump, then you're well prepared for the NGP. Sony has
News Just So You Know: There's Going To Be A New Super Stardust On NGP
Super Stardust HD is one of the best games available on the PSN to this very day
So it's insanely exciting to see the NGP get a follow-up in the franchise. Super Stardust Delta not only looks glorious on the NGP's five-inch screen, but also makes use of the device's fairly ordinary dual-analogue controls. That extra stick really does make a...
News Wipeout 2048 Makes NGP Hard To Ignore
It's impossible to ignore a platform with a Wipeout game on it
Sony's futuristic racing franchise is probably one of the reasons we are such fanboys in the first place; how can you resist the game's serene environments and slick space-crafts? Like the original PSP, Sony's new handheld will have a Wipeout game around launch. That title — Wipeout...
News Uncharted: Golden Abyss Announced For NGP, Believe Your Eyes
Believe it or not, Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a portable game that you can play on the move
The NGP launch title was officially announced this afternoon as part of a massive embargo lift for many of Sony's first-party offerings for the new handheld. Developed by Sony Bend — the studio behind the excellent Resistance: Retribution on PSP —...
News Uncharted 3's Collector's Edition Is Pretty Weak, Will Save You Money
You'd think that a release as big as Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception would command the very best collector's edition Sony could muster
After all, there's money to be made. Sony's been pretty good with collector's editions lately: both the inFamous 2 Hero Edition and Resistance 3 Survival Pack offer tempting extras on top of the game itself. But...
News The Weapons In Resistance 3 Are Chunky
Insomniac's released a new batch of multiplayer footage for Resistance 3
The first thing we noticed about the gameplay is just how chunky all the weapons sound. Everything from the standard assault rifle to magnum (with Resistance 2's exploding bullets) sound deadly. It's a far-cry from the previous game's rather tepid feeling arsenal. The new...
E3 2011 Sony To Stream E3 Keynote In PlayStation Home
Well this is pretty neat: Sony's confirmed plans to stream its E3 keynote inside PlayStation Home
The action kicks off at 17:00PT on June 6th. In addition, similarly to last year, Sony will also be recreating its E3 booth within PlayStation Home. The virtual space — which will open at 12:00PT on June 7th — will allow players to take a tour of...
News Watch Lightbox Interactive Having A Ridiculous Amount Of Fun Playing Their Own Game
According to Lightbox Interactive, Starhawk's multiplayer is going to be "just as much fun as Warhawk"
This trailer actually makes it look better as far as we're concerned. Sure, it's all a bit staged the way the developers are gathered around laughing and joking about their own game, but we can relate to some of those screams of jubilation because...
News When Does The Resistance 3 Demo Launch In The UK?
July 11th is when UK fans of the Resistance franchise can get their hands on the third in the series
The Resistance 3 demo will be packaged inside copies of Battle: Los Angeles on Blu-ray. The demo promises about 30 minutes of gameplay, as protagonist Capelli takes a boat-ride through a flooded Mississipi. Apparently Battle: Los Angeles is a bit...
News European PlayStation Plus Content Detailed For June
The PlayStation Store is back, and with it a bumper PlayStation Plus update
As Sony is giving a 30-day free trial to all PSN members, we're sure this month's update is going to carry a little bit more interest than usual, so let's get to it. First of all Sony's confirmed that PlayStation Plus subscribers before April 21st will be getting an...
Feature Dream E3 Announcements: The Return Of The Getaway 3
Every once in a while a franchise comes along that you love in spite of its gameplay
The Getaway is one of those franchises. Its early incarnations are near unplayable due to shoddy controls and poor level design, but they are still amongst some of our favourite games on PlayStation. It's mostly to do with the setting. The Snatch-inspired British...
News PlayStation Store is Back Online
Throw your caps in the air
It's taken 43 days to come back, but the PlayStation Store is finally available again in North America, Europe and most Asian territories. While the Welcome Back content isn't available yet, the store has been updated with stacks of new content, so have a browse through and see what's available. What will you buy now the...
News SEGA: Sony Has Our 'Full Backing' Over PlayStation Network Breach
SEGA has come out with a glowing statement of support towards Sony over the recent PlayStation Network data breach
The publisher, which admitted to suffering from similar small-scale hack attacks itself, said that the platform holder "couldn't have done anymore" to support developers during the outage. "It's a practice that we...
Feature Dream E3 Announcements: Zindagi Games Announce True PlayStation Move Tennis Title
Regular readers will know we have a minor obsession with tennis games
We're probably one of the few video game blogs that actually discusses tennis games on a regular basis. For that, we apologise to our non-tennis fan readers — but just give us 1,000 more words to talk about one of our dream E3 announcements: a PlayStation Move tennis game...
News PlayStation Network To Go Down For Maintenance This Afternoon
The PlayStation Network was supposed to go down for maintenance last night
It was postponed. Instead it will go down for maintenance this afternoon, from 16:30 GMT. Insanely the service will remain offline until 07:00 GMT tomorrow morning. That's a lot of downtime. We can only suspect it has something to do with the PlayStation Store. Sony
News David Jaffe Presents Twisted Metal In New Video Demonstration
Twisted Metal gets better the more we see of it
GameTrailers has got some videos from Sony's recent demonstration of the game in April. In the video David Jaffe explains some of the more intricate elements of the mechanics and the design. It looks like the game's going to be a super deep multiplayer experience. We're totally up for the chaos and...
News Sony Confident Others Will Follow In Call Of Duty: Elite's Footsteps
While the rest of the Internet hits back at Activision's not-so-intriguing Call Of Duty: Elite subscription model, Sony's Rob Dyer has told the Wall Street Journal that he's "very confident" other developers will follow in Activision's footsteps
"There's money to be made there," he said, clarifying that very few franchise's could justify...
E3 2011 Q-Games Set To Showcase Three Titles At E3
You read the headline correctly: Q-Games has confirmed it will showcase three titles at this year's E3
We know one of the titles will be PixelJunk Lifelike — the company's bizarre PlayStation Move collaboration with Baiyon — but the other two are still shrouded in secrecy as far as we're aware. How much do you want to bet on one of the games...
News Naughty Dog Drops More Details On Uncharted 3's Multiplayer
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is very much a known quantity at this point
Do we really need to know anymore about the game? It's going to be proper, proper amazing. We're going to buy it. Moving on... Curiously, there are some people that want to know every last detail about the game, and Naughty Dog's obliged with a fairly expansive blow-out on...
News Sony: Full PSN Service to Resume This Week
Includes the Store
Your time without being able to buy new games from the PlayStation Store is about to come to an end: Sony has confirmed the full PlayStation Network experience will return by the end of the week. All network services in the Americas, Europe and Australia will return, as well as Asian countries excluding Japan, Hong Kong and South...
Rumour Sony Spoils Syphon Filter 4 Surprise, Gets Us Excited Anyway
Syphon Filter 4, guys
We've waited so long for this moment, and now it seems like Sony has revealed the great announcement prematurely. It's a shame really, because this announcement would have been a huge surprise at Sony's E3 press conference. But as the old saying goes, "leaks happen". The news popped up on the PlayStation Blog but was...
So the PlayStation Store is not coming back before the end of the month, but it is returning before the end of the week according to Sony
Let's not get too moany about the slight delay, seeing as its only a couple of days at max. Furthermore, when you have things like this going viral all over Twitter, it's probably better to be safe than sorry. The...
News Sony To Stream E3 Press Conference On PlayStation Blog
Hallelujah
The platform holders finally get it: video game fans actually enjoy watching E3 press conferences. We've spent years fumbling with spotty GameSpot and IGN feeds, desperately trying to get a glimpse of the big threes press conferences, but, for Sony, that ends now. The company has confirmed plans to air its E3 press conference live on the...
Rumour Uncharted NGP To Be Known As 'Golden Abyss'
Gaming blog Ripten reckons it knows the final name of Uncharted NGP Vita
The blog claims that the Sony Bend developed prequel will be known as Uncharted: Golden Abyss, which sounds perfectly reasonable to us. Ripten also reckons it has confirmation of the PSVita name via a trusted source, but then we already knew that didn't we?
News Shuhei Yoshida Casts Doubt Over NGP RAM Reduction Rumours
Earlier in the week a French website reported that the NGP's RAM had been reduced from 512mb to 256mb
While Sony never confirmed the system's specifications, the rumour commanded a lot of attention on a number of mainstream publications. Many suggested Sony had scaled down the ambition of its new handheld in order to meet price concerns. But in a...
Rumour NGP To Be Named PSVita?
It's about a week until E3, so its only natural that the rumours and leaks should start to intensify
The Internet's been going crazy overnight about a couple of leaked photographs supposedly revealing the NGP's final name. That name is PSVita, by the way. Vita was originally believed to be one of NGP's codenames before the system was announced. The...
E3's crept up on me
I've known it's been coming for some time, but am only just starting to get that pang of excitement for the event and all its impending announcements. A lot of gamers describe E3 as their equivalent of Christmas, and it really does feel that way. But I also sense the tide has been changing for some years. While the spectacle of...
News Okabu Has The Best Theme-Song You'll Hear All Year
Hand Circus has released an pre-E3 trailer for its upcoming co-operative puzzle title, Okabu
The game's being showcased on Sony's E3 stand during the event, so it looks like the platform holder is pushing the PSN title hard. We adore the art direction.</em>
News Resistance Dual Pack Hits US Retail In July
If you're eager to catch up on humanities epic struggle against the Chimera in Insomniac's alternative history first-person shooter, now might be your best chance
Sony's confirmed a July release for the Insomniac double pack, which includes both Resistance: Fall Of Man and Resistance 2 for a lowly $40. The pack also includes a couple of multiplayer...
News First inFamous 2 Review Sets The Bar High, IGN Goes With A 9.0
The first inFamous 2 review is in, and it's unsurprisingly pretty positive
In his 9.0 review of the game, Colin Moriarty (beyond!) explains that Sucker Punch's super-charged sequel is "stronger than its predecessor". Moriarty concludes: "Nothing exists in inFamous 2 just because, and thats something developer Sucker Punch should be...
News Sony Announces Decent Looking Official Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Headset For PS3
We've been in the market for a quality pair of gaming headphones for some time now
Obviously we like cranking up the stereo as much as anyone else, but sometimes it's just not viable. Enter Sony's official wireless 7.1 surround sound headset. The cans will hit US retail for $99.99 (no word on a European release yet) nationwide this September. The...
