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News Sorry Europe, No God Of War III Demo For You Guys
And by "you guys" we actually mean "us" because, awww, we're European baby
Still, there's always the lovely art of import meaning, if you import the God Of War Collection from the US, chances are you'll have access to that lovely God Of War III demo. If you're Japanese you'll need to pick up inFamous to get access to the demo. Still bemusing to see...
News Sony: Third Parties Are Not Required To Publish PSP Games On The Playstation Store
This is bemusing
We'd assumed post the release of the PSPgo, on October 1st, all companies would have to ready a Playstation Store compatible version of any PSP game they launch. Not so according to Sony's Eric Lempel, in an interview with Joystiq. Apparently it's up to each publishers discrestion."It's up to individual third parties to decide...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Would Have Been "Very Different" Without Playstation 3
Naughty Dog's co-president Evan Wells has confirmed to VG247 that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would have been a very different game without the Playstation 3
However the exec did suggest that the difference you see between Playstation 3 and XBOX 360 games has a lot to do with developer talent than the actual systems themselves.I think the...
Michael Pachter, famous video-game "analyst", is back to drop some predictions on the home console motion control "war"
As usual, his predictions side in Microsoft's favour, but without shouting bias — we assume as Playstation fans we're all used to that from Pachter. When guaging the prices of Sony and Microsoft's new motion control tech; Pachter...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Shifts Around 47,000 Units On Its First Day In Japan
Considering we didn't expect Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to sell well at all in Japan - it's a very Western focused game - we're surprised to see Japanese reports of the game selling around 47,000 copies in its first day
We suppose if we were to extrapolate, we'd imagine around 55,000 sales before the week is out, if not more. Hopefully Naughty Dog...
News Get 130GB For $50, Sony Confirm Standalone 250GB Playstation 3 At $349.99
The two SKU Playstation 3 is back
Not the greatest way of keeping things easy for your consumer base, but this 250GB Playstation 3 announced at the price of $349.99 for the US demographic represents outstanding value for money. You're essentially getting 130GB for $50. It's, like, totally up to you whether you think you'd use that extra space (we...
News Quantic Dream On Striptease Reaction: "Exactly What We Wanted"
We think everyone was a little surprised to see the gritty nature of Heavy Rain's strip-tease scene
At the time we described it as "shady and a little uncomfortable". But we thought it was great for those exact reasons. And thus Quantic Dream have confirmed to EGTV that's exactly the reaction they were aiming for."We had a couple of...
News Insomniac Games Reckon Naughty Dog Have Raised The Bar For Game Development With Uncharted 2
Insomniac Games are no strangers to fantastic video games
Both the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises have both been consistently top-tier exclusive titles on the Playstation 3, and they have a history of quality that dates back right to the early Playstation days. With Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time looking like the best Ratchet...
News Look At That PSPgo In The Middle Of The Street
Sony used to have a massive PSP billboard in New York's SoHo that got taken down
They've now replaced it with a slightly smaller PSPgo, which is totally cool because, well, the PSPgo is smaller than the original PSP.
News God Of War III Demo Hitting Japan On November 19th
If you're in Japan and you want to play God Of War III, you're going to need to get a code with a copy of inFamous
The demo will then be redeemable from November 19th. If you're in the West, you'll get a code with a copy of God Of War Collection, which releases late next month.
News Insomniac To Throw A Ratchet & Clank Community Day
Insomniac Games are really awesome to their fans
Along with constantly pumping out Ratchet & Clank themed content for their audience, those guys are big on getting to know their fans. Hence why they're holding a Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time party in Burbank, California this October 23rd. There will be rare swag on offer, free food and,...
News Sony Shifting Playstation Home's Focus Away From Social Network & Towards "Game Platform"
Sony have discussed the shift of priority Playstation Home has seen over the last year in a San Francisco meeting documented by Gamasutra
"In the early days when we built Home, we really were building a social network for gamers," said platform director Jack Buser, "Through that, over the last year, it's developed into a game...
News Playstation 3 Cross-Game Chat Incoming By The Looks Of Things
Cross-Game Chat is the most requested feature for the Playstation 3, like, ever
Of course Sony are aware of that. Personally we couldn't give two hoots about Cross-Game Chat. But if it shuts people up about it for goodness sake; we're in. Alas, people have been going nuts over comments made on the Playstation Forums by Naughty Dog staffer...
News Get The Look: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Cat Walking
Do you know what, we're genuis' here at PushSquare
But we're nowhere near as genius as the folks at Kotaku, who have put up this awesome shopping guide to the threads in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Well worth a read if you're into Nate Drake's dress sense.
News Naughty Dog Explain Their Love For Bungie & Infinity Ward
It's a big deal when a developer says something nice about another developer
Especially when one developer is exclusive to Playstation and another exclusive to Microsoft. Infinity Ward, well they're just the third in a lovely crowd. So when Naughty Dog said "hey Bungie, hey Infinity Ward, we love you guys," in the credits of Uncharted 2,...
News Motion Comic Will Explore Nathan Drake's Very Origins In Uncharted: Eye Of Indra
If you're playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at the moment, and are desperate to jump in and find out more about the character of Nathan Drake - you're in luck; Naughty Dog are working on a prequel motion comic entitled Uncharted: Eye Of Indra
Naughty Dog's Travis McIntosh and Neil Druckmann announced the project during last night's Playstation Blog...
News Ready At Dawn's New Engine Supports All Console Systems
When we spread the news that Ready At Dawn had developed a new video games engine, we didn't know the technology stretched as far as the Wii aswell
And even after Joystiq went straight to the source to find out, we're still unclear. Ready At Dawn's president Didier Malenfant wouldn't ouright mention the Wii, just support for all console systems...
News Blaze Showcase Wii-Remote Controller-Ma-Bob That Works With Playstation 3
If you're one of the two people itching for motion control on your Playstation 3 before Sony release their solution, then you should probably take a look at Blaze's own answer to Playstation Motion Control; the Motion 3D Controller
Yes, it looks like a Wii-Remote. Alas, Blaze promise it works with Tiger Woods 10 and SEGA Superstars Tennis. We...
News Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 Will Be "Way Beyond Gamer's Expectations"
Gran Turismo 5 is not coming this year, even though Kazunori Yamauchi - the head of Polyphony Digital - has confirmed once again, this time to Famitsu, that the game can be realeased "any time we want"
Yamauchi confirmed "we could realease any time we want," but he's interested in making a return to "that classic GT-style". He...
News Twitter Well & Truly Spills The Beans On inFamous 2
Oh Twitter
How we love it when people publicise to thousands of followers news that shouldn't yet be news. Take actor David Sullivan, who claimed on Twitter (the Tweet has since been removed) that he has an audition for the recast role of Cole in an inFamous sequel. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown (who voiced Moya) later responded to Sullivan, claiming...
News David Cage: Heavy Rain Is Not Just QTEs, Sony Really Care About The Quality Of A Game
In a glowing endorsement of his game's publisher, David Cage - head honcho of Quantic Dream - has said of Sony, "they really pay attention to the quality of the game
That's the only thing that matters to them, and to us too...I think we are in good shape, we made the game we wanted to make." Cage has also spoken out against critics of his...
News MAG Beta Goes All Pre-Order Bonus-ey
Not good in the MAG beta, yet? Hard luck
Sony must really hate you. Every Playstation 3 owner and his dog is in that already. Just kidding! If you're really hampering to get some time with the game, Sony are giving you a download code to try out the beta when you preorder. Head over to the Playstation Blog for further details and complying stores.
News Want Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunters Edition, Prepare To Raid A Bank
We remember when we told you Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' Fortune Hunters Edition was really rare? Well, it's so rare that it's just popped on eBay at a (standing) total of $3,050
00. That's right folks. Three-thousand-and-fifty-dollars. There are still 9 days to go! We think it's pretty wrong of the guy who's selling this to win something so rare...
News Eye Pet on Playstation 3 Hands-On Gameplay Footage
Cute
Want to see some of the gameplay mechanics in Studio London's new virtual pet game, Eye Pet? Of course you don't, you just want to see us make a fool of ourselves right? Well, straight from the PushSquare offices, here are us interacting with our little Eye Pet. Isn't he cute? And he's oh so fun. Look out for our review later in the week.
News Eye Pet Is Just The Beginning Claim Sony Studio London
Seeing as the embargo has lifted (review forthcoming) we just want to put it out there that Eye Pet is excellent
And according to Sony Studio London's Nic Douchet Eye Pet is "just the beginning"; cue much cheering from the PushSquare office. Speaking with VG247, Douchet claimed that:For us, its the beginning. Were creating a...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Is Now Available Stateside
Hi America
We know you're not reading because chances are you're probably sleeping - after staying up late for the midnight launch of Uncharted 2 - or playing Uncharted 2 because it's out in the US right now. Dude! If you don't have your copy right now, the question you should be asking yourself is why not? And if you do have your copy, you should...
News ESRB Offer Cut Price Rating Fee For PSP Minis Developers
Recently PSP Minis' developers have come into a bit of a brick wall when developing games for Sony's new service
Mainly the games have to be rated by the ESRB, and ESRB rating are through the roof! The ESRB have shot down those claims.The ESRB has a reduced fee of $800 for games that have development costs under $250,000, said ESRB spokesman...
News Ready At Dawn Readying Ready-Made Cross Platform Engine
Ready At Dawn are responsible for some of the best PSP games: namely God Of War: Chains Of Olympus and Daxter
They also handled the Wii port of Okami. Now they've made their own engine for the Playstation 3, PSP and XBOX 360. It's craftily titled: Ready At Dawn Engine. The engine is said to offer a one-stop shop for cross-platform game development...
News Confirmed: Gran Turismo 5 Is Still An Extremely Good Looking Game
Hey, Gran Turismo 5 may not be hitting shelves this year like we anticipated but, what the hell
The game still looks pretty. It's just you have to ogle screenshots. Instead of having it on your TV. In 1080p. And 60FPS. GAH! Who are we kidding, the wait is killing us. We're not sure whether this screenshot gallery appeases our GT needs, or totally...
News Nathan Drake, Ratchet & Clank All Phone Home
Sure, why not?
Ever fancied a Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time themed four player tower defence or an Uncharted 2: Among Thieves two player tresure hunt? Thank goodness for Home then, eh, as 1Up report spaces for the both franchises will be launching in Playstation Home fairly soon. The Ratchet space will also allow you to travel through time,...
Following the success of DiRT2, Codemasters have flown out of the gates with another successful debut on the UK sales charts
Their super hardcore first person shooter Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising debuted at number two on the charts, right behind EA's FIFA 10, which enjoyed a second week on the top spot. Need For Speed Shift came in at number...
News Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime Will Not Be Buying A PSPgo
Nintendo of America's front man, Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed he has absolutely no interest in anything Sony do once again
Following on from his, "it's hard to say to say something nice about the PS3" quote from earlier in the year, Fils-Aime has claimed Sony's PSPgo has a "fundamental concept problem". Never one to shy away...
News SCEE Detail British Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Marketing Presence
Check it out everyone
SCEE are still continuing their marketing push. There's been a tremendous marketing effort from Sony worldwide since the launch of the PS3 Slim, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is, in many ways, Sony's crown jewel. The British Uncharted 2: Among Thieves ad follows the theme of earlier PS3 advertising in the UK, and while...
Hurray!
If you work for Insomniac Games and you don't know what's going on in your office -- pat yourselves on the back. Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time is finished. We assume that means, oh reading Insomniac employees, that you start work on Resistance 3 this week. Or take a vacation. We don't know how strict Ted Price is in the office. The...
News Play The Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Demo, Win The Fortune Hunter Edition
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is getting a real collector's edition
It's not £8,000 with a real life Indianna Jones in the box. It's priceless. In that; you can only get it if you really earn it, or win it. For example, if you log into the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves beta demo this weekend, you're in with a chance of winning one. If you haven't logged...
News Resistance 3 Billboard Gets Us Super, Super Stoked
We love the Resistance franchise
... And if you don't, we don't want to hear your calls of inferiority, because we're right and you're wrong... Err. Ok, maybe not. You're entitled to your opinion. But just know ours: we like Resistance. So imagine our excitement when we saw this, a gigantic Resistance 3 banner that's popped up on NeoGAF. The picture...
News A Cute Little Homeless Eye Pet Was Left On Our Doorstep
Being the good natured folk we are, we brought him inside, hooked him up to our Playstation 3 and fed him cookies
So cute. Look out for our full Eye Pet coverage soon.
Feature Why Is Everyone So Angry About The PSPgo? - "Twiggy" The Push Square Opinionator
During my time with the PSPgo over the past few week I've come to a conclusion: it's not for everyone
Not exactly the most scientific of reasoning right, but it's useful in trying to depict just why everyone is acting like the PSPgo raped their entire family. It seems like the entire games industry have a bee in their bonnet regarding the system,...
News Europe Gets, Erm, Wolverine Claws For Playstation Home
As far as we're concerned, our Playstation Home avatar has always been missing something
That's right, Wolverine claws. Rather awesomely, you can get these babies for free. All you'll need to do is sit through the 2 minute-long X-MEN Origins: Wolverine trailer and they'll pop up in your threads menu. Sweet, right?
News Naughty Dog Looking For Figures Of 2.5Million+ With Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was a real slow burner for Sony
What released in 2007, eventually felt like a game from 2008 when Naughty Dog patched in trophies, drawing everyone into their Playstation 3 blockbuster. Worldwide, Naughty Dog have confirmed the game eventually went on to sell 2.5Million copies, and multiplayer designer Justin Richmond...
News Prepare Your 2054 Diaries For White Knight Chronicles 2
We're still waiting for White Knight Chronicles
But that's not stopping Sony and Level 5 from pimping the upcoming sequel, White Knight Chronicles: Awakening Of Light & Darkness. The sequel is set directly after events of the first game, depicting Leonard and his allies in a world of chaos. So far so cliche right? There'll be tons of new areas,...
News Test Your Friendships To Their Limits With The New Buzz! Facebook Game
Buzz
is bloody great isn't it? It's not the first exclusive game everyone jumps to talk about, but that doesn't mean it's not one of the better quiz games available. In fact, we'd go as far as saying it's the best. Well then, Facebook and Buzz! fans will be pleased to know there's a new app available for Facebook — the Buzz! friends quiz. It draws...
News This Ain't No PSP Go, Yo!
The above image is not of a PSP Go
It is indeed a PSP Faux (thanks for the pun Joystiq). This imitation device (also known as the Side Panel Retro) has an emulator for 16-bit games, a camera, FM radio, and MP3 player. It also totally rips off on Sony's new handheld's design.
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Stats Suggest Players Are Already Addicted
The Uncharted 2: Among Thieves demo has only been public for a week
But that hasn't stopped the game clocking up some astronomical stats. Naughty Dog's community manager Evan Wells has been on hand to share some of those stats with the Playstation Blog. Prepare to have your mind blown. Total Number of games played: 1,217,424 Total Number of Kills:...
News Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 Looks "Better Than Reality"
In an exclusive interview with NowGamer
com</a>, Kazunori Yamauchi - the head man from Polyphony Digital - has described his game, Gran Turismo 5, as "better than reality"."'Better than reality' yeah, that's one way of putting it. In a way, it's kind of a given that it's going to look better than reality. The thing about...
News EEDAR Predict Playstation 3 Will Top The US Sales Charts For September
Well it's been a long, long time coming, but we're finally posting about Playstation 3 topping sales charts with some conviction
According to predictions from EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich, the Playstation 3 will top the American hardware sales charts for the USA with Sony's system occupying 400,000 (blimey!) units in the period. Their data suggests...
Quantic Dream's head-honcho David Cage has written candidly in a blog over at IGN regarding the personal and widespread importance of Heavy Rain and its success
In the blog post he talks openly about the possibility of the game's failure and the impact it will have on him personally and in the industry. Heavy Rain is a game attempting to bring...
News Sony: Publishers Are Responsible For PSP Minis Pricing Strategy
If there's been any kind of backlash to Sony's PSP Minis programme since its launch last week, it's been based upon the prices
Which are pretty high to be fair. Sony have admitted to Joystiq this is not their fault. Sony's Eric Lempel said of the service, "As far as pricing goes, the publisher of the title sets the pricing." So it's...
News New Sony Handheld Studio Launches In Santa Monica, Welcome Broodworks
Broodworks are a new Santa Monica based studio formed with the intention of working on Sony portable platforms
The team is headed up by former Sony Santa Monica executive producer Shannon Studstill. Shannon's worked on God Of War II, Twisted Metal: Head On and Warhawk among other things and now intends to develop "medium casual video...
News Amazon.com Selling Playstation Network Content
For all those worried that Sony would have the monopoly on Playstation Network content (and thus not push the price of PSP games down), look no further than Amazon, who are now selling Playstation Network content
You'll get free vouchers for PSN stuff with any console purchases (PSP or PS3), plus there's all your usual PSN downloads. There doesn't...
