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News Flying The Flag In Japan, Playstation 3 Sells Three Million In As Many Years
News from Enterbrain today that the PS3 has now shifted 3 million systems in Japan
Sony can thank the likes of Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5 and Yakuza 3 for pushing them over the milestone, all of which have been massive sellers for the Playstation 3 in recent months. Coincedentally the XBOX 360 has also sold a million units in the region...
News No PS2 Price Drop In The UK, No Reason Given
For some reason, the Playstation 2 will remain at £90 in the UK
There's no word on whether the price will change in the near future. If you're after a PS2, we suggest shopping around for the best deal.
Feature Why Doesn't The PSP Have Trophies Yet?
Here in PushSquare towers, we're currently playing the PSP version of Buzz
: Brain Of The UK</a> [expect a review in the next couple of days - Ed]. One thing we noticed was the way the game has it's own inbuilt trophy system. It's a theme that's shared by other PSP games; Resistance Retribution and No Gravity: The Plague Of The Mind spring to...
News Tell Naughty Dog What You Want In An Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Bundle
It's not just God Of War III that has a collector's bundle planned
Naughty Dog want to know what you'd like in an Uncharted 2 bundle too. If you want to let Naughty Dog know, you can either drop a comment on this post and we'll get in touch with Naughty Dog about your ideas, or, you can use Twitter — simply put in the tage "#u2ce". We'd...
News Sony The Next In Line To Take Advantage Of Cloud Computing
You may (or may not) have heard about the big venture to come out of GDC this year, OnLive
To explain it to you exceedingly fast, basically, instead of having a games console in your house running your games, OnLive is a small video decoding box that downloads the video of a game being played from a supercomputer. So essentially, all the processing...
News Playstation Home Is A "Perfect Storm" Say Sony
Xi has really got us interested in Playstation Home
I mean, we really think it's a genius idea. So it's no idea Sony are pretty pleased to see their pet-project beginning to gather some steam."You have publishers and brands coming into Home looking to engage with an audience, but they also have the opportunity to generate revenue. It's a model...
News Project V To Be Revealed At This Years E3
SCEE have partnered with development studio "Just Add Water" to create a brand new, downloadable, Playstation Network game for both PS3 and PSP
"Project V" will mark the first time a simultaneous PSP/PS3 PSN release. Keep your eyes peeled at this years E3 for more.
News See Your Weapon In Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time
Awesome competition, this
You may remember we said one of the things we wanted in Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time were awesome weapons. Well Insomniac are giving you the chance to design one. You have until April 10th to submit your creations. The winner of the game will find the weapon digitized in the game and will also be shipped to Comic...
News Sony Prepare To Make Big Global Announcement This Tuesday
Do you know what day it is on Tuesday? March 31st
Not mean anything to you? It's the end of Sony's fiscal year. It's where they look at all the profits, look at all the losses and start again. Both Kotaku and Smarthouse have received word from the international powerhouse that an announcement regarding the Playstation brand is imminent. The rumour...
News GDC '09: Leaked Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Footage Is Awesome
So it wasn't just God Of War III gameplay that leaked out of GDC this year
Leaking from the same site (I doubt Sony will be sending them any Christmas cards this year) is footage from Uncharted 2. Which is unsurprisingly epic. The gameplay looks like it remains fairly similar to the original game. Of course the setting is totally different to the...
News GDC '09: Single Player Story Is Planned For Fat Princess, Releasing In The Summer
New details on upcoming PSN exclusive Fat Princess have been revealed at this years GDC
"The Legend Of Fat Princess" is a traditional story-led quest type mode explaining how "cake came to the realm" (really!), which sounds most intriguing. Also included is a "Gladiator" mode where players take a fully levelled...
It's one of our favourite Playstation franchises thanks to its wit, charm and likable characters.
We found it difficult to describe our excitement over the announcement of a Ratchet & Clank sequel yesterday. Playing through Tools Of Destruction last night, we thought of a number of things we'd like to see in the sequel, A Crack In Time. More...
News GDC '09: Sony Encourage PSN Exclusivity
Sony have today announced a scheme that may ensure a slew of new exclusive PSN content
The scheme entitled "Pub Fund" has Sony matching the development costs of PSN exclusives."We're looking for a number of great games, and in return for exclusivity we'll match your development budget with guaranteed royalties," Sony's Chris Eden...
News Gamers Rejoice: Ratchet & Clank Sequel Is Finally Officially Confirmed
You've got to hand it to Insomniac Games, they have us at PushSquare under their spell somewhat
Few game announcements give our tummies a little flutter quite like a new Ratchet & Clank game does. But that's exactly what happened when our inbox bulged with a formal announcement of Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time. Ahh, after the slightly...
News Resistance 2 Upgraded To 1.50 As Of Now
A heads up to all you Chimera-slayers
Resistance 2 has just been upgraded to 1.50. Among the new features are the new "Meltdown" multiplayer mode, a "Superhuman" version of the co-op mode and the ability to locally login a second PSN account. The "Aftermath" DLC pack (pictured) is set to follow suite. Would you call us...
With the arrival of Xi recently, many of you might have dipped back into Playstation Home for a while
But we suppose you've run out of stuff to do until the next set of Xi missions right? Seems like many of you are just running out of reasons to visit Home. Which is why Sony have just announced their plans to "refresh" the experience with...
News GDC '09: God Of War III First Gameplay Leak
The first gameplay footage of God Of War III has leaked to the t'Internet, despite Santa Monica insisting that no one should record the gameplay
The shakey cam footage shows Kratos locked in a dark room surrounded by familiar minions. It's particularly early footage, and the environment Kratos is fighting within is likely to be a mockup demo...
News GDC '09: Team ICO's Fumito Ueda Talks Around Ico 3
The mastermind behind the PS2's Ico and Shadow Of The Collossus has talked around the topic of a sequel at this years GDC
Sharing the stage with Goichi Suda of Grasshopper and Bethesda's Emil Pagliarulo, Fumito was prompted on his current project. He responded pensively:"I think there are Sony Japan bosses are here, so I better not say too...
News Ragdoll Kung-Fu Producer Details Upcoming PSN Release
Ragdoll Kung-Fu: Fists Of Plastic is shaping up to be a brilliant multiplayer release for Playstation owners
The above video, an interview with producer Joshua Miller, details chmu of the gameplay. The most interesting reveal is that the game includes SixAxis motion controls, which may split the games audience in half. The controls are said to be...
News PS3 Firmware 2.7 Will Probably Make An Appearance This Week
One of the things on our GDC '09 wishlist was that we'd get details on the next firmware update for Playstation 3
Apparently that's looking almost certain right now. The first hint is in the Resistance 2 DLC reveal we published yesterday. One of the new features claims to allow players to enjoy Co-Op locally, whilst still logging scores for their...
News GDC '09: Resistance 2 DLC & Patch Detailed
The first Resistance 2 DLC content pack is scheduled to be released this week (March 26th), a video with Gamespot has confirmed
The content is split into two parts: a free patch and paid content from the Playstation Store. The free patch, 1.5, will add a new multiplayer mode (Meltdown) and a new difficulty level in co-op mode. The patch will also...
News Playstation Home Gets Really, Really Interesting... Xi Is Released
Playstation Home Xi has just launched
It's essentially an Alternate Reality game that takes place within the Playstation Home application. We've spent a few minutes with it and think it's absolutely brilliant. Essentially, you enter a new area called The Hub via the Home Square. From here you're giving a tour around a mysterious room. Nothing is...
News GDC '09: Sony Santa Monica Lecture On "Drop-In Co-Op"
Perhaps confirming that God Of War III will have some kind of co-operative element, the GDC '09 itinery confirms three lectures from Sony's Santa Monica studio
The third, on Friday, seemingly the most interesting: Practical SPU usage on God of War III - Wednesday 4pm (11pm UK) Self Limiting Rigging Methodology used GoWIII - Thursday 1.30pm (8.30pm...
Feature GDC '09: Sony Playstation Wishlist
We're not entirely sure how much will get announced at this years GDC
Usually the really big announcements are saved for E3, with smaller announcements at GDC. In 2007 Sony announced Playstation Home and LittleBigPlanet at GDC, as part of Sony's focus on "Game 3.0" — or community-focused, interactive gaming. This year we're not sure what...
News God Of War III Collector's Edition Is Planned, Fans Asked To Describe What They'd Like In It
Playstation Underground's "Gamers Advisory Panel" (or G
A.P) have been asked what they'd like to see in a God Of War III Collector's Edition. The email received by all members of G.A.P. states:What would make the ultimate GOW III Collector's Edition? We've heard that everything from T-shirts and figurines to behind-the-scenes videos will make the...
The moment we saw the trailer for LittleBigPlanet's Metal Gear Solid inspired level pack, we understood the game on a whole new level
It's not the typical release, supported by high sales within its first week on the shelves. LittleBigPlanet is a whole platform, supported by a rabid community and fresh DLC. When prompted by Geoff Keighley on the...
News Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg Critiques PS3, Concludes "Hemorrhaging At Retail"
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg reckons the PS3 business is failing
Speaking with Gamasutra, the Microsoft man goes on a corporate gloating attack on the Sony business model claiming "PS3 is heading south" and speculating that the GTAIV DLC, "The Lost & The Damned" outsold Killzone 2. We're not sure how much of his interview is...
News Sony Want Profits, Not Interested In Market Share
According to SCEA's VP of marketing, Peter Dille, Sony aren't focusing on market share, they want profitablity
Interestingly, they seem to be failing on both counts. He said:I think it's already well publicized that we have a very clear objective from our parent, Sony Corp., that we're to focus on a profit objective, and with those marching orders...
News Sony Patent The Playstation Robot
According to Siliconera, Sony filed a patent for a small robot accessory with multiple user-interaction options last year
The patent suggest the robot will be able to move around the house, will have a camera, and a microphone for voice commands. Hopefully this never gets released. Does no one remember R.O.B. for goodness sake?
News Sony Dominates The Japanese Software Sales Charts Yet Again
Playstation 3 has been kicking some ass in Japan lately
Literally. With the Wii floundering of late and the 360's lack of presence, the charts have been open to Sony domination for a few weeks now. This week is no different, with six Sony titles in the Japanese top ten. Resident Evil 5 slipped to second place after an amazing launch. It fell to the...
News Heck yes! Ratchet & Clank Action Figures On The Way!
Finally!
If there's one thing we've wanted for a long, long, long (,long) time, it's a Captain Quark action figure. In fact give us a Ratchet figure too. In fact, just give us the whole cast. Thankfully, DC Comics toys line, DC Direct, have our backs covered. And all yours too. The above photograph represents three prototypes of series headliners...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves To Have Blisteringly Chilling Ice Technology
IGN revealed a whole host of new screens for upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves recently
Not only were we seriously blown away by the simply stunning levels of detail in the screens, but the excellent, almost photographic ice had us suitably gobsmacked. Speaking with IGN, co-lead designer Richard Lemarchand had to say on the...
News Xi Teased For Playstation Home
Those of you with enough patience to sit through the most annoying video teaser in history might be able to catch a glimpse of (i
e. just a little logo) of something planned for Home called "Xi". We've no idea what it is at all, but we're open to answers on a postcard. What do you reckon?
News UK Retailer Reckons The PS3, PSP Price Cut Is Coming Soon
We reported on a rumour yesterday that the PS3 is on the cusp of a price drop
An unnamed UK retailer agrees. The major highstreet retailer (cough: GAME) said on the subject: "It's been on the cards for a while," they said, "but manufacturers are not in the habit of giving exact dates so as not to effect sales." Interestingly,...
First Impressions Please Tell Us More About Playstation 3 Exclusive Heavy Rain
Back in the days of the Playstation 2, no game surprised us quite as much as Quantic Dream's "Fahrenheit" (or "Indigo Prophecy" in the USA)
A broodingly immersive release brimming with creativity and little in the way of cliche. Whilst the game took a turn for the worse in later chapters, it was in its attention grabbing opening that many hearts...
News Sony's 2009 Lineup Is Absolutely "Relentless, AAA-Quality" Barks SCEA's Steinberg
Scott Steinberg, VP of product marketing at SCEA wants everyone to know he's pretty proud of Sony's lineup this year
In fact, he cites Killzone 2 as the beginning of "a great lineup [that is] relentless and AAA-quality." If we were Scott we would have used words such as "onslaught" and "annihilating". But let's stay...
News What Are The Top Ten Most Downloaded Singstar Songs?
Well, seeing as you asked so kindly, we of course can tell you
The cultural phenomenon's most downloaded are: 1. Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler2. Final Countdown - Europe3. Just Like A Pill - Pink4. Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley5. Torn - Natalie Imbruglia6. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper7. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor8. Take...
Rumour USA's EB Potentially Leaks A Playstation 3 Pricedrop
According to an excerpt on 2old2play
com</a> via an overhead conversation (we know!), March 22nd is the day the PS3 will get its price-cut. We quote:"Last night one of community members was in an EB Games store and an employee mentioned a PS3 price drop occuring Sunday March 22nd just in advance of the Game Developer's Conference (GDC)...
News Playstation Air Force Ones Are Rather Rad
We love posting about these video game themed kicks
Above are some rather nice Air Force Ones celebrating the Playstation 2's tenth year anniversary in Japan. There are only fifty pairs being made so, if you want some, we suggest saving. Or you could just look at the picture?
Feature Five Reasons Resistance Retribution's Campaign Is The Best In The Series So Far
It seems odd crowning Resistance Retribution, a game not developed by series creator Insomniac Games, as the best in the series
However we are fastly being converted to the idea that the PSP iteration of the popular shooter really is the best in the series. Yesterday we gave the game 4 Squares in our review. Naturally, the multiplayer doesn't...
News Edible PSP's Sound Deliciously Edible
Who wouldn't want to eat a super-sour PSP right? "PSP Sours" are an official SCEA licensed product, containing in a PSP steel shaped tin small sweeties in the form of round Triangles, Circles, X's and Squares
Probably deemed to be US-only we'd love to get our hands on one of these. We could put them next to our Wii Remote Pez dispenser.
News The Next LittleBigPlanet Project Is "Really ****ing Cool", says Alex Evans
Media Molecule's co-founder has broken the silence on the next planned LittleBigPlanet project
Speaking with Gamasutra he said:"We're gonna just take a character, we're just gonna try this direction. It's a quite interesting thing because it was like a magnet. Everyone sort of [joined in] on that thing, then I suddenly saw these people kind of...
News GameTrailers Dissect The Latest God Of War III Trailer
This is a rather quick post for you all, but we saw this and found it really interesting
GameTrailers have dissected the latest God Of War III trailer and filled it with lots of juicy little bits of speculation. Enjoy.
News Killzone 2 Patch Fixes A Selection Of Minor Niggles
Kudos to Guerilla Games
They've not only released the biggest game of the year so far in Killzone 2, but they also seem eager to make it a success. Every game launches with a few niggles. It depends how long those bugs take to get fixed as to whether the game will live too long after its release date. Killzone 2 v.1.2 is 16mb update which fixes the...
News Sony Dominate 49.9% Of The Japanese Hardware Market Last Week
The release of Yakuza 3 should put an end to Sony doom-slaying
The PS3 continues to sell very well despite the economy and its high price tag. SEGA's Yakuza 3 is the latest game to prove that Sony's console can shift units, with 372,000 copies sold in its first week. Naturally this had an effect on the Playstation 3's overall sales, where it...
News The Buzz! Team Are Working On Social PSN Title
Relentess Software, the team behind Buzz
, have teased they are working on a "social PS3 PSN" title according to VG247. Apparently we'll be hearing more about it after GDC (which ends March 27th). Until then enjoy the above screenshots. They've been censored so that we're kept in the dark. Huzzah.
News Heads Up European Playstation Home...
.. You've had an update!
Not only is the Playstation Home Square now tree infested but there's a new Resident Evil area for you to seduce boys dressed as women in. There's not much at the Resident Evil space yet, although there does look like something promising at the far end of the area. You need a Resident Evil 5 game to play it though. We're...
News Playstation 3 Breaks 2 Million Sales In UK, PSP 3 Million
Just shy of its second year on the market the PS3 has broken the 2 million sales barrier
"It's a premium product, so therefore it costs a premium price, and that does give us issues in terms of the expected sell-through that analysts and the media want," explains Sony Computer Entertainment UK's Ray Maguire, "but actually when you...
News God Of War III's "Fire Titan" Concept Art
The first thing we want you to notice about this God Of War III concept art is the the size of Kratos
Look at him. That tiny little thing in the corner. Thankfully, nobody puts Kratos in the corner. We look forward to whipping this big-boys ass when we get our hands on God Of War III at some point within the next 12 months. The art is by Cecil Kim...
News Analyst: "Only Two In Three Who Plan To Buy God Of War III Own A PS3"
Honestly, we think analysts speak out of their arse (hey, you can't spell "analyst" without "anal")
However, so dedicated are we with reporting "the Playstation news" that we couldn't pass up on this story. Speaking with Gamasutra, OTX analyst Nick William talked about Sony's position and how a price drop and God Of War can change that.The...
