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News US PlayStation Plus Deals Announced, Going Bi-Weekly From Now On
The US PlayStation Blog has posted up a list of goodies that subscribers can expect from PlayStation Plus when the service updates on August 10th
SCEA's confirmed that US PlayStation Plus updates will be going bi-weekly from now on. We have to wonder if that decision has anything to do with the complaints aimed at the European version. We've posted...
News Heads-Up, Yo: PS3 Firmware 3.41 HDD Upgrade Issues Resolved
Some users have been reporting an issue with the PlayStation 3's new firmware
Apparently, those with upgraded hard-drives in their system were being prevented from updating to the 3.41 firmware update. It's all sorted now though, as the PlayStation Blog notes that an updated version of the firmware is ready to download. Sorted, yo. Feel free to rant...
First Impressions Kung Fu Rider on PlayStation 3
Questionable controls
Despite looking like the spiritual successor to zany PSone classic, Incredible Crisis, our hands-on time with the PlayStation Move's Kung Fu Rider revealed some irritating control quirks. We just couldn't get Kung Fu Rider to work. It took several attempts before we realised what the game wanted from us, and even then it...
News Media Molecule On Changing People's Lives
For most people, Sackboy is a cutesy character from a fantastic video game
For others, he is a symbol that has changed their life. In an interview with Play magazine, Media Molecule's co-founder, Mark Healey, explained some of the life-changing stories attached to LittleBigPlanet. Theres a guy that weve go working here called John and because...
News PushSquare Give You The Guided Tour Of The PlayStation Beta Rooms
We thought it would be nice to take you on a little tour around the PlayStation Beta Rooms if you were unable to make it
So we filmed it. Here, PushSquare editor Sammy Barker takes you around the PlayStation Home inspired Sony haven, and points out some of the sights. [Big thanks to Jas-n from SonyFanatic.com for shooting and editing the footage. We...
News British Demon's Souls Practically Sold Out Nationwide
The Black Phantom Edition of Demon's Souls is practically sold out everywhere in the UK
That's according to publishers Namco Bandai Partners, who are only aware of a few "dribs and drabs". "I can't give you a number, but what I mean by an 'amazing success' is that all the stock we built of the Black Phantom Edition has sold out...
News It's Ridiculous PlayStation Move Accessories O' Clock...
You know how the Nintendo Wii got all those ridiculous add-ons and what not? Well now they're making the jump to PlayStation Move
Take exhibit A: PlayStation Move gloves. Just velcro your Move controllers in, fit your hands inside, and pretend you're a UFC superstar. While the gloves might make you feel more authentic playing The Fight: Lights Out,...
News The PlayStation Move Car Is Probably The Best Thing You'll See Today
Sony's taking the PlayStation Move hatchback around Taiwan to promote their upcoming motion controller
The car comes accompanied with a slew of pretty ladies, but as attractive as they are, the vehicle's the real highlight here. Look at it — it's even got the glowing bulb!</em>
First Impressions Killzone 3 on PlayStation 3
Guerrilla's done an incredible job
Somehow, they've managed to keep the polarizing sense of weight in Killzone 3, while still appeasing concerns that the previous game was too loose. Killzone 3 is a much tighter, much more responsive shooter — but it still has that key ingredient that makes the franchise so different to its peers. Oh, and it looks...
News Playing PlayStation Move: The Fight: Lights Out & Kung Fu Rider
PushSquare's editor, Sammy Barker, recently got a chance to go hands-on with Sony's PlayStation Move offerings
While we were unable to get video for Sports Champions [we were too busy having fun with it - Ed], we did get chance to shoot some video for The Fight: Lights Out and Kung Fu Rider. [Big thanks to Jas-n from SonyFanatic.com for shooting and...
News God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta Hits The PlayStation Portable On November 2nd In North America
November 2nd shall hereby be known as PlayStation Day
For reasons only Sony's marketing department can explain, Sony's confirmed that God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta will join both DC Universe Online and Gran Turismo 5 on US store shelves this November 2nd. Sony's offering a massive pre-order pack alongside the game, given you order it between now and...
First Impressions The Fight: Lights Out on PlayStation 3
The Fight: Lights Out surprised us
Having read many negative reports on Sony's PlayStation Move controlled brawler, we went in with no expectations at all. We came out of the demo quietly impressed. While the game had noticeable lag and input issues, there were moments when the gritty boxer felt genuinely satisfying. It's just a shame that the AI we...
First Impressions MotorStorm: Apocalypse on PlayStation 3
Man, do we feel sorry for Black Rock Studio
With Split/Second they created a cinematic racing title with an interesting hook. Watching the environments crash around you was the game's selling point, in an overall package that didn't feel particularly well tuned. MotorStorm: Apocalypse is based on a similar concept, but is every inch more impressive;...
First Impressions Dead Nation on PlayStation 3
Housemarque don't need a new title to prove that they're the masters of the PSN dual-joystick shooter
We've put more hours into Super Stardust HD than we care to imagine, so it was with lofty expectations we checked out the studio's latest zombie driven PSN endeavour - Dead Nation. The first thing you notice about the PSN download - due later this...
News Pachter: PlayStation Plus Needs 2-3 Million Subscribers Before PSN Starts Turning A Profit
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in with his impressions on Sony's PlayStation Plus service, predicting that the company will need 2-3 million subscribers before they start turning a profit
Comparing the service to XBOX Live on his GameTrailers show Pach Attack, the Wedbush Morgan man said that the Microsoft service had a slow start...
News Guerrilla Games To Begin Work On New IP After Killzone 3
Guerrilla Games' managing director, Herman Hulst, has confirmed in a magazine interview that the studio are beginning work on a new IP
Their priority is currently Killzone 3, but Hulst has revealed that the studio are currently at the concept stage for the new property. It's assumed that Guerrilla will ramp up development of the new IP once Killzone...
First Impressions Sports Champions on PlayStation 3
Admittedly, Sports Champions has about as much charm as a limp sock
But having got hands-on time with the compilation's table tennis game, we're not sure it matters. That's because PlayStation Move works; this is not a device playing on empty promises and faked lifestyle commercials - it does what Sony have always said it will: track your movements...
Sony's line-up has been exceedingly strong this year
In fact, it's probably the strongest the PlayStation 3 has ever had. It's been a banner year for the system, with games such as Heavy Rain and God Of War III all being massive success stories for the brand. It's telling of the industry's state that people should choose to criticise the line-up —...
Given the number of games Sony has already announced this year, we thought the Resistance 3 ship had come and gone
With Insomniac Games announcing their colloboration with EA Partners, we genuinely believed that the next Resistance was on hiatus - despite those billboard posters suggesting otherwise. Today, we've been given more than a scrap of...
News Relive Sucker Punch's inFamous 2 Comic-Con Panel As Though You Were There
The PlayStation Blog's just uploaded a condensed version of Sucker Punch's Comic-Con panel from earlier this month
The panel goes into a lot of detail about the original inFamous' design process, aswell as tackling some hot-topics regarding the sequel. Interestingly, Sucker Punch dropped a "wait and see" line regarding PlayStation Move...
News Team 17: PSPgo's Issues Are Price Related, Not Digital Distribution
We love our PSPgo here at PushSquare, but it'd be fair to say that it's not been the most well received hardware re-release for some time
Talking up digital distribution in an interview with IncGamers, Team 17's Martyn Brown reckons the PSPgo's issues are inherent of price. Digital Distribution is here to stay. I think the issues with the PSPgo...
News Limbo Goes Multiplatform! (Well, Kind Of Anyway)
Limbo is an XBOX Live Arcade exclusive that's garnered a lot of attention due to its bleak looks and interesting mechanics
It's an exclusive that's unlikely to come to the PlayStation 3 soon. Thankfully the PS3 has one of the best level editing tools on the planet (well, until its sequel releases). You can probably guess where this post is going —...
News UFG Slash Modnation Racers' Load Times, Fix A List Of Issues In Latest Patch
IGN's dropped details of the long awaited patch for United Front Games' Modnation Racers
We loved the game when we reviewed it a few months back, but had stopped playing recently due to a number of issues with the game — namely the load times. While we didn't have a huge problem with the loading at the time, they do kill the multiplayer somewhat,...
News Don't Toy With Our Hearts: Studio Liverpool Rumours Emerge, Dare We Say "New Game"?
The last time we posted about Studio Liverpool it was bad news
From what we understood at the time, the studio had essentially been cut in half, with several projects cancelled. We never really got any more details regarding the state of Studio Liverpool, but we weren't expecting anything new from the team for a long time. An eagle-eyed user at...
News Sony Confirms PlayStation Move Pricing For The UK, Is Very Reasonable
Sony's confirmed the pricing of their upcoming PlayStation Move motion controller for the UK
It's very reasonable too. While you may already have pre-orders in for the device based on retailer estimates, this is the final word from Sony. As such your pre-order might drop in price at some point in the near future, which is always nice isn't it?...
News Back In Black: PlayStation 3 Hardware Jumps 118%, Reaches Touching Distance Of XBOX 360
Sony's finally back in the black
The company's first quarter earnings (ending June 30th) were fuelled by improved sales of computers, televisions and, yes, the PlayStation 3. Overall revenue increased by 3.8%, giving the company a ¥25.7 billion ($295 million US) net profit. Gloabal PlayStation 3 sales reached 2.4 million for the quarter, with the...
News SOCOM 4 Oscar Mikes Itself Into 2011, The PushSquare Office Sob A Little
Man, it crept up on us, but we were really beginning to look forward to play SOCOM 4 this Christmas
SOCOM's not usually a franchise we get excited for, but after seeing some videos of the game being played with the PlayStation Move controller, we were instantly sold. It's therefore bitterly disapppointing to see the game delayed into 2011. Zipper...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Update 1.09 Goes Live
Naughty Dog's been rolling out the latest multiplayer patch for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves today
Update 1.09 resolves a number of issues with the game's multiplayer - including the super-human throws in the "Plunder" game mode. In addition, the patch also makes some tweaks to the game's backend, allowing Naughty Dog to easily alter the...
News Sony Confirms August 17th Date For GamesCom Press Conference
Last year Sony's GamesCom press conference brought with it news which changed the fortunes of the PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 Slim has been a resounding success world-wide, bringing Sony back into the three horse race it had previously been lagging behind. In many ways, that single announcement at GamesCom defined PlayStation's 2009. Yes, there...
News The Mighty PlayStation 3 Vs. The Humble Green Onion
This bizarre Japanese advertisement depicts an argument between the PlayStation 3 and green onion (stay with us)
The PlayStation 3 points out that it can do 3D, has motion control functionality and is a high-definition video games system. But the green onion argues that it can be used in a number of delicious dishes. We'll call it a tie.
News Sony Kicks Off The PlayStation Logo Licensing Program
Have you ever wanted to show off your inner-PlayStation fanboy by wearing T-shirts adorning the famous PlayStation logo, or perhaps go to bed wrapped in Sony branded bed-sheets? It's a reality not too far away, as Sony has today kicked off the PlayStation Logo Licensing Program
The idea's to basically bring the PlayStation branding (DualShock...
News MAG Gets Upgraded To v1.07 In Early August
Zipper's massive action game, MAG, is preparing to go through another round of updates next month, as the game gets upgraded to version 1
07. Detailed on the PlayStation Blog, the update includes a number of new features including a daily "Happy Hour" mode (which doubles XP for every first hour played in a whole day period) and some...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer To Be Unveiled Fully At GamesCom
European video games press event, GamesCom, is set to play host for Killzone 3's big multiplayer reveal
At least that's according to a Kotaku preview, which contains the following snippet: "Sony won't go into specifics yet, but the game's producer told me that multiplayer is getting an "overhaul," with details set to be revealed at...
News Naughty Dog Staffing Up For Uncharted 3?
Eagle-eyed bloggers over at GamerZines have spotted a job listing on Naughty Dog's website
The posting from the Uncharted 2 developers appeals for a game designer to help build "fun third-person action gameplay and levels". Third person action? Uncharted 3? You bet. The listing adds that the candidate will be responsible for "for the...
News PlayStation Move's Accuracy Likened To $100,000 Surgery Simulators
We know that PlayStation Move is a super-accurate motion device
But just how accurate is it? Sony's senior researcher, Dr. Richard Marks, has likened it to $100k surgery devices. At least - that's according to surgeons the Eye Toy creator has spoken to. "I was talking to some surgeons. They were talking about laparoscopic surgery...
Feature Late To The Party #1: The Getaway on PlayStation 2
I want to play The Getaway
The initial set-up is fantastic; placing you in a red Rover 75 with a motley-crue of cockney shade-masters. "Who's the bird?" exclaims the appropriately named "Eyebrows", in his thick LDN tones. Across the road, a lady in a tight leather jacket sprints towards the passenger seat of the car. She flicks...
News PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.41 Is All About Genius(TM)
For some reason, Sony's decided to release firmware 3
41 today. That's right folks, if you switch on your shiny PlayStation 3 right now, the console will ask you to perform a system update to put your hardware in tip-top condition. But what's Sony giving in return for this inconvenience? Well actually, not a lot. The firmware adds a "You May...
News Jaffe: New Twisted Metal More Varied Than Any Other You've Played
David Jaffe's addressed some fan concerns regarding the roster of Eat Sleep Play's upcoming Twisted Metal reboot
While reaction has been extremely positive, Jaffe notes on his blog that some fans have been concerned by the limited number of characters in the game's campaign. Worry not, however, as Jaffe's got words of reassurance: "Please keep...
News Search Added To The PlayStation Version Of Netflix
Netflix has just become a touch easier to use on the PlayStation 3, thanks to the addition of search functionality
While the PS3's version of Netflix won't be going disc-less for a couple more months, it will in the least be that tad easier to use. Joystiq reports that you'll be able to sort releases by letter, aswell as being more specific if you...
News Afrika's Online Component Comes To A Conclusion
Sony Japan's confirmed that they will be closing down the online component of their photo simulator, Afrika
To be honest, we weren't even aware Afrika had online functionality — but either way, it ends on August 31st. We're informed that the online component allows "players" to take part in photo contests. We doubt too many are going to...
News Nikkei: Sony To Post Quarterly Profit, Stunning Year On Year Turnaround
Japanese business index, Nikkei, are reporting this morning that Sony are to post an operating profit of 10 to 30 billion yen over the period April through June
It's a dramatic turn-around for the company, who posted a loss of 25.7 billion yen over the same period last year. Nikkei cites strong sales in China, strong performance of new SLR camera...
News Comic-Con 2010: DC Universe Online Hits November 2nd
If you're still getting your breath back after that incredible cinematic trailer for DC Universe Online, well, we apologise
Why? Because we're about to send you on a hype-fit all over again. Shall we just get it over with? Ok — Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming super-hero MMO will drop on November 2nd. That'll be both on PlayStation 3 and PC...
Feature There's No Place Like Home: Photobombed In The Minis Space
This week wasn't supposed to be like this
I had a whole other series prepared for this week's There's No Place Like Home. I was going to do my best Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and make-over my Personal Space. But in my quest for fancy neon lamps, this happened [see photographic evidence above]. As I clicked the shutter of my PlayStation Home camera, I...
News Comic-Con 2010: Watch, Enjoy, Weep A Little At The Latest LittleBigPlanet 2 Gameplay
This footage shot on the Comic-Con show-floor (courtesy of LittleBigPlanetLand), shows off one of LittleBigPlanet 2's story levels
It looks as brilliantly crafted as you'd expect, with plenty of bouncing about and use of the new grapple-hook mechanic. We can't wait. If you weren't already aware, Sony announced a Collector's Edition for the US...
News Comic-Con 2010: Twisted Metal Will Have Split-Screen Multiplayer, Don't Worry
David Jaffe's confirmed during a Comic-Con panel last night that the Twisted Metal reboot will be getting split-screen multiplayer
However, the game won't be supporting 3D or PlayStation Move, something the crowd were presumably pretty stoked to hear (why you'd want less optional features in a game is beyond us). There's a full break-down of what...
News Comic-Con 2010: Unbelievable DC Universe Online Trailer Is... Well, Unbelievable
MMO trailers are always misleading
They succeed in getting you hyped for a product, but they're never really close to being representative to the game they are promoting. It's hard, therefore, to go a bit doo-lally over an MMO trailer, because at the end of the day you're shouting about a piece of CGI. Still, this Comic-Con trailer for DC...
There's acres of difference between the PlayStation Move and Kinect platforms
Some bloggers might wish you to believe otherwise, as they compare every intricate difference between the platforms. But if E3 taught us one thing, it's that the platforms are distinctly unique. I see Kinect as a device to entice people into the XBOX platform. I don't see...
News Kratos Kicks King Midas' Rear In God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta
Worried God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta wasn't going to carry across the bar-raising brutality of God Of War III? Don't
This latest gameplay footage released via the PlayStation Blog proves that Kratos is no less angry in his latest handheld outing, as he kicks the tail of King Midas. The game's looking sensational.
News God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta To Be Longer, Push The PSP's Processor Harder
Kotaku's posted some new stats relating to the upcoming PlayStation Portable character action title, God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta
The website notes that Ready Of Dawn's managed to create a package which is not only 25-30% longer than their last effort (Chains Of Olympus), but will also maximise the number of enemies on-screen. According to the...
News Crytek "Considered" Making A PlayStation 3 Exclusive
The boss of Crytek, Cevat Yerli, has revealed in an interview that his company has "considered" making a PlayStation 3 exclusive in the past
But don't think because Cevat is speaking in the past-tense, that the idea is totally ruled out. The boss reckons a little something could well be on the cards — but first their first priority is Crysis 2 and...
