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The Unfinished Swan Gracing PSN Later This Month

by David Sanchez on October 6, 2012 @ 2:40 am

The Unfinished Swan looks like an absolutely lovely game, and there’s no doubt that a massive group of individuals is ready to finally play this majestic-looking experience. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Creative Director Ian Dallas announced that [...]

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Machinarium Will Make Its North American PSN Debut Next Week

by David Sanchez on October 6, 2012 @ 2:24 am

Indie developer Amanita Design has announced that Machinarium will finally come to the North American PlayStation Network on Tuesday, October 9. The game will be available on the PlayStation 3 for $9.99. Last month, we discovered that Machinarium had landed [...]

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Neon Alley Is a 24-Hour Anime App for PS3

by David Sanchez on October 3, 2012 @ 4:56 pm

The PlayStation 3 is getting a new anime channel today. Viz Media announced that the app, which is called Neon Alley, will offer 24-hour programming for anime fans directly through their Sony home consoles. A report on Destructoid indicates that [...]

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Dead or Alive 5 Gets Free Costume DLC Today

by David Sanchez on October 2, 2012 @ 3:24 pm

Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja launched Dead or Alive 5 last week to a healthy dose of critical acclaim. The fighter, which puts a lot of emphasis on “fighting entertainment,” delivered a remarkably fresh experience for both longtime fans of [...]

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NiGHTS Into Dreams and Sonic Adventure 2 Now on PSN, Coming to XBLA This Week

by David Sanchez on October 2, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

A couple of revered Sega classics are available on the download scene this week. First, we’ve got NiGHTS Into Dreams, a Sega Saturn original that became one of the most beloved titles on the platform back in 1996. The game, [...]

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Here’s Some Gameplay from Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – New ‘n’ Tasty

by David Sanchez on October 1, 2012 @ 10:34 am

Developer Just Add Water was cool enough to allow gamers to choose the name for the upcoming Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee HD remake. The fans have voted, and the project is now Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – New ‘n’ Tasty. I like [...]

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DJMax Technika Tune Making Music on PS Vita

by David Sanchez on September 22, 2012 @ 12:19 pm

Pentavision’s DJMax series has been around for a long time, providing folks with enjoyable music gaming experiences for years. While the series has popped up on the PC, mobile devices, and even at arcades, it’s been a strong Sony platform [...]

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PSN Getting Mirror’s Edge This Month

by David Sanchez on September 22, 2012 @ 4:04 am

Sony has revealed that it will  soon have Mirror’s Edge available on the PlayStation Network. As reported on Joystiq, pricing details have yet to be disclosed, but the game costs $14.99 on the Xbox Live Marketplace, so that price tag [...]

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Okami HD Drops on PSN in Late October

by David Sanchez on September 20, 2012 @ 1:36 am

Some interesting news has popped up regarding Capcom’s upcoming HD remake of Okami. As mentioned on Destructoid, the company will be releasing Okami HD in North America on October 30. The remastered version of this lovely PlayStation 2 original will [...]

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New Look for PlayStation Store This October

by Mike Bendel on September 18, 2012 @ 11:07 pm

Alongside the announcement of a smaller and lighter PS3, the Australian PlayStation site has let slip that a complete revamp of the PlayStation Store is slated for October. “To tie in with the launch, PlayStation Store for PS3 is set to get [...]

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Resident Evil 6 Available Today on XBLM, PSN

by David Sanchez on September 18, 2012 @ 9:45 am

If you’re eagerly awaiting the launch of Resident Evil 6 next month, there are a couple of things you can do. If you feel like living on the edge, you can seek out one of those stolen copies for the [...]

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Sonic Adventure 2, NiGHTS into Dreams HD Remakes Arriving Digitally This October

by Mike Bendel on September 17, 2012 @ 9:54 am

Sega’s announced that the blue blur’s final Dreamcast outing — Sonic Adventure 2 — will make its way over to PSN and Xbox Live come October. Additionally, the HD rendition of NiGHTS into dreams will be made available on the [...]

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Double Dragon: Neon Launches, Free for PS Plus Members

by David Sanchez on September 11, 2012 @ 11:30 pm

More cloud storage courtesy of the latest firmware update isn’t the only thing PlayStation Plus subscribers have in store for them. Since you’re the owner of a machine dedicated to playing video games, you may be happy to know that [...]

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La Pucelle: Tactics Gets New Life on PSN This Week

by David Sanchez on September 10, 2012 @ 11:50 am

Strategy RPG aficionados will be happy to learn that La Pucelle: Tactics will be dropping on the PlayStation Network this week. News of this game’s possible appearance as a PlayStation 2 Classic had surfaced before, and a post on the [...]

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Machinarium Confirmed for US PSN

by David Sanchez on September 8, 2012 @ 12:42 pm

Indie adventure game hit Machinarium has landed on the PlayStation Network in Europe. According to Destructoid, the game is currently available for download on the PlayStation 3 for €7.99, which is roughly $10. Don’t worry, though, my fellow North American [...]

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Ratchet: Deadlocked Planned for PSN This Year

by David Sanchez on September 4, 2012 @ 10:40 am

Ratchet & Clank Collection has landed, and it’s a hit. Collecting the first three entries in Insomniac’s action platformer series, the compilation has managed to bring the nostalgia for longtime fans while introducing newcomers to something truly enjoyable. Prior to [...]

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Rainbow Moon Getting 90-Minute Demo

by David Sanchez on September 4, 2012 @ 10:03 am

You folks remember Rainbow Moon, right? That’s the sweet RPG that launched on the PlayStation Network back in July. The game received favorable reviews, and it quickly became a favorite here at eXophase. If you’ve been on the fence and [...]

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HD Remakes of NiGHTS into Dreams, Sonic Adventure 2 Due Out October

by David Sanchez on September 3, 2012 @ 9:45 am

A couple of launch windows for upcoming Sega titles have been revealed. The HD remake of NiGHTS into Dreams, which was first confirmed back in July, is expected to hit download platforms sometime this October. Back on the Sega Saturn, [...]

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Fuel Overdose Brings ‘Tactical Action Racing’ to PSN

by David Sanchez on September 1, 2012 @ 3:03 am

Developer I-Friqiya revealed some information about its upcoming downloadable racer Fuel Overdose. The game is being dubbed a “tactical action racer,” and it’s scheduled to launch on the PlayStation Network. What those elements entail is anyone’s guess, but the trailer [...]

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The Walking Dead: Episode 3 Out on PSN Today

by David Sanchez on August 28, 2012 @ 9:52 am

Telltale Games’ take on The Walking Dead has managed to consistently deliver a highly enjoyable adventure gaming experience. The first two chapters of the episodic series tasked players with making some tough calls, and their decisions ultimately effected how certain [...]

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Latest Sony Patent: Ads with Playable Mini-Games

by David Sanchez on August 25, 2012 @ 2:17 am

The latest Sony patent has made its way to the good ol’ internet. The patent, which was first discovered by Game’N’Motion, points to a new function that will allow people to play mini-games in TV ads. Yes, you read that [...]

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Spelunker HD Getting Update and DLC So You Can Die Some More

by David Sanchez on August 25, 2012 @ 1:50 am

Some people love Spelunker HD, and others absolutely hate it. If you’re one of the people who loves it, or you think you might love it thus warranting a purchase down the road, you might be interested to know that [...]

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Psychonauts Makes Its Way to PSN Next Week

by David Sanchez on August 25, 2012 @ 1:32 am

Double Fine’s Psychonauts launched to massive critical acclaim when it was first released in 2005. The game was available on multiple consoles and delivered an enjoyable platforming experience starring a quirky character with cool mental abilities. Now, Psychonauts is headed [...]

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Under Defeat HD Blasts Its Way to Retailers, PSN This Fall

by David Sanchez on August 23, 2012 @ 11:30 am

Originally released for arcades back in 2005, top-down shmup Under Defeat was eventually ported to the Dreamcast about a year later. The game is now headed to the PlayStation 3 in both physical and digital formats. Publisher Rising Star Games [...]

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PSN Maintenance Slated for August 23

by Mike Bendel on August 22, 2012 @ 6:39 pm

Sony’s announced another bout of “routine” PSN maintenance slated for tomorrow. The good news? Online play won’t be affected, so your CS: GO fragging sessions will go uninterrupted. Those that have signed-in at least once during the past few days can [...]

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Sony Liverpool Closed Down

by David Sanchez on August 22, 2012 @ 9:55 am

Earlier today it was revealed by MCV that Sony had decided to shut down Studio Liverpool. The UK-based developer was responsible for the Wipeout series of futuristic racers, and it saw plenty of success with titles such as Wipeout HD [...]

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Way of the Samurai 4 Launches Its Silly Action Gameplay on PSN

by David Sanchez on August 21, 2012 @ 2:54 pm

Caption the image above. Done? Okay, cool. As is customary on the PlayStation Network, a number of new digital download titles hit the PlayStation Store today, and there are undoubtedly some cool new games worth checking out like Retro/Grade. Also [...]

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Retro/Grade Takes Off Into Space, Shoots Its Way to PSN Today

by David Sanchez on August 21, 2012 @ 9:36 am

If you’re in the market for an old school-inspired space shoot ‘em up with a twist, then you’ll be glad to know that Retro/Grade is making its way to the PlayStation Network when Sony’s download shop updates later today. Developed [...]

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PS Plus Gets Updated Online Storage, Heads to Vita

by David Sanchez on August 15, 2012 @ 11:59 am

Some cool news surrounding PlayStation Plus popped up on the PlayStation Blog. The first order of action is the current online save storage limit. While Plus members have had access to 150MB of cloud storage, that will change in September [...]

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Outland Is Free for PS Plus Subscribers, So Download It!

by David Sanchez on August 14, 2012 @ 11:21 pm

If you haven’t done so already, you should really play the Housemarque-developed Outland. When that game launched on digital download platforms last year, it delivered a satisfying blend of 2D platforming and hack-and-slash action. It also threw in some crazy [...]

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Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee Screen Surfaces, Game Getting New Title

by David Sanchez on August 11, 2012 @ 1:35 am

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee was a beloved game when it first launched on the original PlayStation back in 1997. So it should come as no surprise that an HD remake will soon hit the digital download scene. An exact release date [...]

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Jet Set Radio HD Launch Date, Price Revealed

by David Sanchez on August 11, 2012 @ 1:13 am

The day a lot of folks have been waiting for has arrived. Okay, that’s a lie. I know a lot of you are actually waiting for the HD version of Jet Set Radio to launch. Sorry to tell you, but [...]

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Super Stardust HD Five-Year Anniversary Means You Get a Cool Sale

by David Sanchez on August 9, 2012 @ 3:12 am

Video game sales are awesome. When the game that’s getting the price cut is great, though, video game sales are, like, the next best thing after awesome. I actually don’t think a word exists for that, so we’re just going [...]

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Forget About Everything Else: Today Is Sound Shapes Day

by David Sanchez on August 7, 2012 @ 10:49 am

Indie game fans, platformer lovers, music aficionados, today is a great day for all of you! Sound Shapes will be hitting the PlayStation Network today, and it will be playable on both the PlayStation 3 and the Vita. As announced [...]

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R-Type Games No Longer Available on PSN After Today

by David Sanchez on August 7, 2012 @ 9:08 am

If you want some good ol’ R-Type gaming on your PlayStation 3, you better get to downloading, because today’s the last day you’ll be able to get said good ol’ R-Type gaming on your PlayStation 3. It was previously revealed [...]

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy Patch Has Arrived

by David Sanchez on August 6, 2012 @ 9:14 am

Metal Gear Solid 4 has been heralded as one of the greatest games on the PlayStation 3 for its impressive stealth-action gameplay. The title, which launched in 2008, is about to get a bit better for a lot of folks. [...]

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Crunchyroll App Now Available on PS3

by David Sanchez on August 5, 2012 @ 11:53 am

At this year’s Anime Expo, Sony and Crunchyroll announced that they would be releasing a Crunchyroll app on the PlayStation 3. The news came as a pleasant surprise for anime and manga fans, and it’s safe to say that these [...]

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No GTA III on PSN This Week After All

by David Sanchez on July 31, 2012 @ 2:47 pm

Despite recent plans of bringing Grand Theft Auto III to the PlayStation Network this week, it looks like we won’t see one of the most beloved open world action-adventure games hitting Sony’s download platform just yet. According to a PlayStation [...]

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PS Plus Members Get Walking Dead Episodes 1 and 2 Free

by David Sanchez on July 30, 2012 @ 11:31 am

If you’ve been meaning to get into Telltale Games’ rendition of The Walking Dead, you may want to hold off on doing so for just a little bit longer. Next month, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be treated to The Walking [...]

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Grand Theft Auto III Shoots and Carjacks Its Way to PSN

by David Sanchez on July 28, 2012 @ 12:04 am

Last month, an ESRB rating for Grand Theft Auto III popped up, indicating that the game would launch on the PlayStation 3. As many expected following that news, Rockstar Games’ revolutionary title has been confirmed for the PlayStation Network. It [...]