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Feature Push Square's Most Anticipated PlayStation Games Of Holiday 2010: God Of War Ghost Of Sparta
Ask anyone to list their favourite PlayStation Portable games of all time and chances are God Of War: Chains Of Olympus will be up there
The Ready At Dawn developed PSP hack-and-slash title was a technical masterpiece. Taking the formula from the home console versions of God Of War, Chains Of Olympus down-sized the action without losing anything in...
Feature Push Square's Most Anticipated PlayStation Games Of Holiday 2010: Sports Champions
Table tennis
That's all we want. That's all we've ever wanted. Well to be honest, that's not strictly true. A good motion controlled tennis game is truly what we've always wanted. But for now, table tennis will do. Yes, we know you can play it on the Wii, but Sports Champions looks to take those Wii Sports Resort concepts an elevate them to an even...
Feature There's No Place Like Home: A Carnival Without Coconuts?
We've never been to a carnival
Not a real carnival like you see in the movies anyway. We've been to fairs, fetes and gatherings. But never a carnival. PlayStation Home's new Midway Carnival space is the kind you never see in real-life — its set at night time in a vast opening. There's a gothic feel to the place, it's almost like stepping into the...
News Sony's Making Money With the PlayStation Move
Sony's long been known for releasing cutting edge technology with high price-tags
Sometimes the cutting edge technology out-stips the retail price. Take the PlayStation 3 for an example of that, which has only just began to make money. Despite treating the PlayStation Move like a platform launch, Sony will not be retreading the same mistakes with...
News Ubisoft Back The 3D Horse Big Time, To Be In Every Home 3 Years From Now
We were behind the curve a little with 3D but we finally got our first taste of the tech earlier this week
We'll say this much — don't believe the hate and scepticism and try it for yourself. Our demo honestly blew us away. It's incredible. We're not sure what's shaping people's dislike for the movement, but whatever. We went into our demo...
News Consider This Your Yearly Rumour Update On Medievil III
The last time we posted about Medievil III was August 2009
There's still not been an announcement, but rumours have re-emerged today thanks to an article in PSM3 magazine . To be honest, nothing's been added to the story we reported on in August, but the fact that the rumour just won't die is perhaps testament to its reality. According to PSM3, the...
News Mmmm... Gran Turismo 5 Isn't Half Pretty
Kotaku's got a new video of Gran Turismo 5 which features some new and some familiar footage
The key thing to remember though, is just how pretty it all looks. The dusk. The night-time racing. The cockpits. The dusk. Oh man. Give it to us now, now, now.
News First God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta Footage Is Pretttttttttty!
Despite not having all its audio-cues in place, this debut gameplay footage of God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta is pretty
Pretty to the max. The shot of Kratos fighting harrowing beasts on the ocean is particularly pleasant. Certainly it looks like more God Of War, but that's exactly what we want from the PSP game. We're looking forward to this.
News Sony: PlayStation 4 Will Probably Come After The Next XBOX & Nintendo Hardware
Sony makes systems that last
The PS2's been around for over a decade now and it's still worthy of discussion. That's kind of insane when you think about it. Sometimes though, long hardware cycles doesn't work to Sony's advantage. The PlayStation 3 suffered somewhat from being so late to the market. While the gap has closed between the XBOX 360 and...
First Impressions Patapon 3 on PlayStation Portable Demo
What better than banging drums alone? Banging drums with friends, of course
Patapon 3's come out of nowhere. A short countdown clock on SCEJ's website culminated in a montage appearance from the drum 'em up. Now, just a few weeks after E3, we've all got our hands on the next entry in Japan Studios' Patapon franchise. And unusually for a handheld...
News Sony's Kaz Hirai: Core Gamers Are Our Top Priority
Yesterday, Sony said that they were surprised by Microsoft's decision to go for the casual gamer
And it's little wonder. SCE's top-man, Kaz Hirai, has said that PlayStation Move, like all of Sony's gaming products, is aimed at the core gamer "first and foremost". "We've always believed that whatever it is we're doing, it's something...
News Sony On Insomniac Switch: "We Grew Up Together"
Apparently no one is more sad than Sony regarding Insomniac's recent decision to go multiplatform
According to Shuhei Yoshida, Sony and Insomniac "grew up together". The Sony Worldwide Studios boss has told Develop magazine that Sony were aware of Insomniac's intentions way back in 2008. Insomniac signed a deal with EA Partners earlier...
Report Sony's Working On New Handheld Hardware, Yo
Our PSP's getting more play-time than our PlayStation 3 at the moment
The system's also topping the Japanese hardware charts. But with the 3DS on the horizon, and, y'know, pretty much every other person in the world hating on Sony's handheld, you can't help but feel like they could do with a refresher. Sony that is. The PSP2's long been rumoured...
News Sony Surprised By "Casual" Microsoft
While Sony's been forthcoming about making PlayStation Move seem like an extension to a variety of different game types and genres, Microsoft's been very much gearing their "controller-less" Kinect device as something for the casual audience
According to Sony's Worldwide Studuios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, this move has been a surprising one. "In...
News Ubisoft Confirms That RUSE Will Support PlayStation Move
Chalk this up as another reason to pick up Sony's new PlayStation Move controller -- Ubisoft's confirmed in London today that their real-time strategy title, RUSE, will take advantage of Sony's new motion controller for greater accuracy
Using the PlayStation Move as a pointing device, players are able to select units, build structures and pan the...
News Get The Undead Away From My Fat Princess
The Fat Princess DLC just came out
It features pirates and ninjas and giants. All cool additions. But future additions could be even cooler — chilling in fact. A mysterious in-game tip - pointed out on the PlayStation Forums - seems to hint at the undead gate-crashing the scoff 'em up. I think Zombies are coming soon, run! We're running. Far...
News Hulu Plus On PlayStation 3 Will Not Require A PlayStation Plus Account
Hulu's put an end to rumours that PlayStation 3 users wishing to take advantage of the upcoming Hulu Plus service will require a PlayStation Plus account
Turns out PlayStation Plus subscribers will get access to a unique preview evaluation period, but standard PSN users will be able to download and use the Hulu Plus service without an enhanced...
News David Cage Talks Motion Controls & Creativity
David Cage will release his first, fully-supported motion control game soon; it may not be a new title, but Heavy Rain will be considered as one of the first "hardcore" titles to make use of Sony's new PlayStation Move controller
Cage thinks that motion controls have the potential to appeal to the mainstream, but he also told Eurogamer that...
News Killzone 3 Screens Are All About Flying Debris & Boom, Boom, Boom
Killzone 3 continues to look proper despite its pre-alpha state
A new batch of screenshots published over at GamersMint prove as much. You want the boom-boom? You're going to need Killzone 3 next year. Gah, it's in 3D too isn't it? Yeah, you're going to need a new Telly too.</em>
News Sony: Developers Will Help Shape The Next PlayStation
Speaking in the latest issue of Develop magazine, Sony's Worldwide Studios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, has explained how Sony has learnt from its past mistakes, and is turning to its suite of first-party developers to shape the next PlayStation hardware
The aim? To make the next PlayStation highly accessible for the next string of game developers. When...
News White PlayStation 3s a Possibility For The UK
We dropped word this morning that Sony were to release a white version of the PlayStation 3 in Japan
Apparently that hardware could make it to the West. Speaking to IncGamers, a Sony representative has confirmed that they "will consider every possibility based on the market demands, but have nothing to announce at this point in time"...
News Ape Escape's Definitely Coming To The PlayStation 3 After All
After a no-show at E3, we were beginning to wonder if those Ape Escape PS3 rumours were to be believed
"Pfft," we exclaimed earlier this week, "There's no Ape Escape in development at all, is there?" Cue Family Fortunes buzzer: Nugh-urgh. See, look what we just found. Amongst a Japanese PlayStation show-reel [about 2:40 into the...
News Japan, Here's Your PlayStation Move Launch Line-Up
Sony's finally dropped a bomb of details regarding the Japanese launch of the PlayStation Move controller
As was already announced, the controller will arrive in Japan for ¥3,980 ($45), with additional Navigation Controllers selling for ¥2,980 ($34). Sony will also be releasing a Starter Kit Bundle which includes the PlayStation Eye, a PlayStation...
News New PlayStation 3 SKUs Confirmed For Japan; Look! There's A White One!
Ever fancied an albino PS3? Duh, we've all been there
Thankfully, Sony Japan's now got you covered — announcing a bunch of new PlayStation 3 SKUs for the region. The most obvious announcement here is that Japan's to get white casing options. Naturally, matching stands and DualShock 3's are to be made readily available in the region to match the...
News Official Sweet Tooth DLC Brings The Twisted Metal Carnage To Modnation Racers
If we had to list our favourite PlayStation characters in order, Sweet Tooth would be somewhere around the latter half of the top-ten
The dude's a clown with fire for hair. What's not to like about that? To celebrate the announcement that Sony are to reboot the Twisted Metal franchise next year, they're releasing some premium DLC for Modnation...
News Sucker Punch: Naughty Dog's Feedback Invaluable
Sony's first-party is the best in the world
We really don't care about subjection and opinion — it's fact. Nobody can touch those guys, they are incredible. As such, it's always refreshing to see how the internal teams help each other — be it with elements of their engine, programming for the PlayStation 3, or simply giving feedback on each...
News Sweet Tooth, Twisted Metal, David Jaffe Headed To ComicCon
David Jaffe's confirmed (though we're not sure if we can trust that guy) that his newly announced Twisted Metal reboot will be getting a panel at ComicCon this year
So, if you want to know why Sweet Tooth's hair is on fire, you'll never get a better chance. He's also revealed that there's a possibility the game might be playable at PAX, but no word...
News Gran Turismo 5 To Get A Second, Monster Collector's Editiom
We already know about the American collector's edition for Gran Turismo 5
It includes a Kyosho model of the Nissan GT-R, a 300-page car guide, and a key-chain, amongst other bits and bobs. While this edition has yet to be confirmed for the Europe, it's thought that a package similar to this will be GT5's first collector's edition. But, according to...
News Introducing Marcus "PSP" Rivers...
When Sony announced they were taking a Kevin Butler-esque approach to their latest PSP campaign, we were a little concerned
The PSP's aiming for a younger audience, and we just didn't think the Kevin Butler approach was going to work. Turns out, with Marcus "PSP" Rivers, they've sort of nailed it. There are a ton of adverts to check out...
News Work It Tiger! Rev That Engine! Awww Yeah!
The embedded video includes a quick little look at Gran Turismo 5's photo mode
As you can see, the whole things rather pervey. Good grief though, the whole thing looks ridiculously pretty. You'll be able to take your cars out to a range of lush settings to snap them amongst nature. Does anyone know if you can select camera? We're serious — we...
News Superhero Sackboy Daily: Doctor Octopus Clamours Into LittleBigPlanet
Spider-Man's greatest nemesis, Doctor Octopus, is bringing those famous bionic tentacles into the world of LittleBigPlanet as part of the massive Marvel update due next week
Looks pretty sweet, doesn't he? There's more information available over at Marvel.com.</em>
News Want Cash? It's Double All This Weekend In Uncharted 2!
It's a shame video games don't pass-on your spoils
Imagine if you were playing Borderlands, and everytime you picked up amazing piece of loot it came shooting out of the front of your console. Same for Uncharted 2. There'd be treasure everywhere. Amazing. We really wish that was the case this weekend, as Naughty Dog's opened up double-cash for the...
News Patapon 3 Multiplayer Demo Incoming Next Week
If you'd rather pump beats in your multiplayer gaming, then rejoice
Sony's confirmed over on the PlayStation Blog that they're releasing the Patapon 3 multiplayer demo on the PlayStation Store next week, July 6th. You'll get to check out new characters, online multiplayer and a bunch of other things. Check out the PlayStation Store for more details...
The graphics
Good grief, the graphics. Sucker Punch has released the first footage of inFamous 2 and... Man, is it incredible. Seriously. Sometimes we get excited here at PushSquare. But this goes beyond our usual excitement. Whatever your opinion on the new Cole, watching him glide through the city before fighting a helicopter is truly incredible...
News Eye Of Judgement's Servers To Close In September
Eye Of Judgement's never quite been a break-out success for Sony
The augmented reality card game still carries a fan-base though. If you're one those people still playing the game, well, hold onto your hat. Sony's announced that they're closing the game's servers on September 30th, according to a post on the European PlayStation forums. A few people...
News David Cage Closes The Door On Heavy Rain DLC
Listening to David Cage in recent months, we've always got the impression that DLC for Heavy Rain was very much an afterthought
So, honestly, we're not surprised there have never been hard details on the prequel Chronicles. But, according to a Eurogamer interview, it seems Move implementation is what's killed the mini episodes. "Our approach...
News Japan Moderately Interested In Upgrading To 3D According To Survey
Sony loves 3D
They're pushing it so hard it's almost startling. They've made a bet on this technology, and they're determined to lead with it. While other electronics manufacturers are pushing the tech too, nobody is pushing it quite as hard as Sony. There is risked attached — 3D is clearly in its infancy and Sony are aware of that. But there has...
News Yoshida: It's "About Time" For Lightbox Announcement
Starhawk
We write the title like it's an announced product, but actually, no one has a clue what Dylan Jobe and his team at Lightbox are up to. It's strongly anticipated that whatever the team's working on will play into the Warhawk franchise, but only the people working on it know for certain. So when will we find out for sure? Grilled by Joystiq ,...
News Isomniac Would Get Behind A Ratchet & Clank Collection
We love the Ratchet & Clank games
Love them. But they're all a bit, well, similar aren't they? We're not sure how well a collection would work. Still, if Sony decided they wanted to put one together, Insomniac would be right behind the idea. They confirmed in a Tweet that, while they wouldn't make a Ratchet collection, they'd definitely put...
News Media Create Puts Weekly PlayStation Hardware Second & Third
A revised piece of hardware and a Monster Hunter exclusive saw XBOX 360 sales rise 800% in Japan this week
.. And still fall 2,000 units short of the PlayStation 3 which shifted a comfortable 19k units. The PSP managed a few more, with 23k sold. Sadly it lost out to the Nintendo DS' price-cuts and perve software. Never change Japan. The PSPgo was...
News Look! It's The Top Gear Test Track In A Video Game!
People like Top Gear
We're told it's a show about cars. It looks more like a show about buffoon's egos to us, but what do we know? Not a lot. Although, we do know when something's pretty. Like this shakey-cam footage of the Top Gear Test Track in Gran Turismo 5. Gorgeous.
News Surprise: Sony Confirm They'll Be Showing Stuff At TGS
E3's only just finished, GamesCom's on the horizon and then
.. Well, then there's TGS. A partial list of Tokyo Game Show exhibitors has been released, including plenty of familiar faces. SEGA, Square Enix, Capcom, Konami; they'll all be there. As will Sony. Over 138 companies are currently confirmed for the show, with that number certain to rise as...
News Echochrome II Continues To Look Amazing, Includes A Level Editor
Echochrome II may just be the over-looked gem in PlayStation Move's launch line-up
Riffing off the concept of shadows, Echochrome II has you using the PlayStation Move controller as a flash-light, pointing at blocks to create stages for your character to walk on. Interestingly, Echochrome II features a level editor, which allows you to draw out...
News Buser: PlayStation Home Is A Very Good Business Model, Quite Profitable
The only people still hating on PlayStation Home these days are those who haven't given it a second chance
To be fair, a service shouldn't take two chances to win people over, but Home's vision has taken a while to realise. In our opinion, it's finally got there. While we understand why the service might not be for everyone, it's definitely come on...
News Sony Aware Of Fan Demand For ICO/Shadow Of The Colossus Re-Release
Sony's Worldwide Studios honcho, Shuhei Yoshida, has revealed that Sony are "very aware" of the fan-demand for an ICO/Shadow Of The Colossus re-release on the PlayStation 3
So he should be aswell, with the exception of cross-game chat, it's perhaps the most talked about unannounced PlayStation topic. In a video interview, he told Joystiq: As soon...
News Superhero Sackboy Daily: Daredevil Next Up For The World Of Whimsy
Daredevil may be a blind ninja, but that doesn't stop him from being ridiculously cute
The radioactive superhero is due as part of LittleBigPlanet's massive Marvel update next week. As always, there's more through here.</em>
News Sony To Nintendo: Stop Hating On Our Glasses, Yo
There was a mildly comical moment during Nintendo's E3 press conference when exec Reggie Fils-Aime had a good bash 3D glasses
He was building up to the announcement of his company's 3DS, a glasses-less portable device which uses clever screen technology to create a three-dimensional effect. Sony's Worldwide Studios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, reckons...
News Superhero Sackboy (/GIRL!) Daily: Mystique's Next In Line
The Thing
Iron Man. And now Mystique. We want this costume just for the skull belt. Looks great. There's more on this costume through at Marvel.com.</em>
News Superhero Sackboy Daily: The Thing Rocks Up In LBP
After the excitement of the Iron Man Sackboy reveal, Marvel keep dropping the goods
This time it's the cobbles-infected quarter of the Fantastic Four, The Thing. As always, there's more through at Marvel.com.</em>
News White Knight Chronicles Heads To The PlayStation Portable
The latest issue of Famitsu magazine has revealed that White Knight Chronicles is making its way to the PlayStation Portable
Going by the game's title - White Knight Chronicles: New Project - we're assuming its progress is pretty early. No other details were given. The same issue's also the PS3's White Knight Chronicles 2 a 33/40. That's out in...
