Originally slated for a November 27 release, Free Radical’s upcoming PlayStation 3 shooter Haze has been pushed to December 4, according to retailer GameStop. If true, it’s only a one-week delay, and with the overcrowded month of November home to heavy hitters such as Call of Duty 4, perhaps a delay is for the best. Haze [GameStop]
Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, which shipped out to retailers today, includes PS3 firmware 1.94 on the disc. Although the firmware hasn’t been released as a download yet (should be available later this week), ShackNews is reporting that the firmware adds support for Sony’s upcoming rumble-enabled DualShock 3 controller, which is expected in Japan next month and in […]
The official Spanish PlayStation website has revealed that a demo of Free Radical’s ambitious first-person shooter Haze will appear November 16 on the European PSN. The demo will feature one level with support for single player and cooperative play up to four players. No word yet on US availability of the demo. Demo exclusiva de Hazeâ„¢ en PLAYSTATION®Store [PlayStation EU]
Rather unexpectedly, SEGA announced today that it is releasing SEGA Superstars Tennis for the PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii and DS early next year. Currently in development by Sumo Digital of Virtua Tennis 3 fame, the game features over 15 playable SEGA mascots including Sonic the Hedgehog, AiAi from Super Monkeyball fame, Ulala of Space Channel 5 and Amigo […]
NPD Canada has released the hardware and software sales chart for the month of September in Canada and surprise, Microsoft and Bungie Studios’ Halo 3 led the pack at 135,000 units sold. Xbox 360 hardware sales were equally as impressive, with 51,200 units sold, surpassing even the Wii.
During its Gamer Day event in London Capcom confirmed that the hit Xbox 360 title Lost Planet will make its way to the PlayStation 3 early next year. New characters and all bonus content available for the 360 release will be available on one disc on PS3, thanks to the wonders of Blu-ray, as well as 16 player online via […]
Greg Easley, co-founder of Super-Ego Games, has announced that his studio will soon bring an episodic comedy / adventure game, titled Rat Race, exclusively to the PlayStation Network this Winter. The game will be voiced and written by various comedy writers with credits on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, My Name Is Earl, Saturday Night Live, South Park, Flight of […]
The crew over at GamingExcellence recently caught up with a Rockstar PR rep during the PlayStation Holiday Preview Event in Toronto, Canada and were told that GTA IV will break away from the series’ tradition of having certain areas and locations blocked off until certain story missions are completed. In other words: the entire game is planned to be open-ended. […]
It’s that time again, another round of additions to the PlayStation Store. As we revealed eariler this week, Jonathan Mak’s original arcade shooter Everyday Shooter is this week’s premier game title on the Store and is available for the sum of $10 dollars. As for demos, Ratchet and Clank Future: ToD, NHL 2K8, and Conan are all available for sampling. […]
Over at the official Capcom BBS, Capcom’s Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Research Christian Svensson replied to a comment made by a forum user who was less than happy about Capcom’s decision of bringing Monster Hunter 3 over to the Wii. Capcom is losing fans. They obviously don’t care for their PS3-owner fans. Svensson: Let’s see how they [PS3 […]
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has always been a PC guy, never was a big supporter of consoles. But he apparently really, really hates the PlayStation 3. According to Gabe, the PlayStation 3 is a total waste of time: Absolutely. I think [PS3 is] a waste of everybody’s time. Investing in the Cell, investing in the SPE gives you no long-term […]
I’ll admit, the news of Monster Hunter 3 going Wii exclusive was quite a shocker. Monster Hunter is a multi-million dollar franchise in Japan, right up there with the likes of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. In fact, the PSP installment was the first game on Sony’s portable handheld to sell over one million copies. So why has Monster Hunter […]
Activision has officially announced Soldier of Fortune Payback, a new installment in the gruesome Soldier of Fortune first-person shooter series. Due for release in November 2007 on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, Payback follows the story of a mercenary organization known as “The Shop.” The game will feature an impressive array of over 30 different weapons, ranging from […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today that the new PS3 model equipped with a 40GB hard drive will hit Japan on November 11, with two color variants being available at launch: Clear Black (CECHH00) and Ceramic White (CECHH00 CW). Additionally, the new DualShock 3 controller with force feedback will also hit Japan on November 11 for a retail price of […]
Sony confirmed today that Jonathan Mak’s Everyday Shooter, a unique and colorful shoot ’em up in the vein of Rez and Every Extend Extra, will be a part of Thursday’s update to the PlayStation Store. The title is expected to hit for only $10 and will include a wide variety of musical selections for each stage.
We know the 40GB PlayStation 3 model is heading stateside soon, but when? According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the 40GB PS3 model will hit North American shores as early as November 2, citing one “major retailer” as the source. Specs are said to be the same as the UK version, with two USB ports instead of four, […]
Content won’t be up till tomorrow, but SCEA decided to let us know about this week’s PlayStation Store update a day early. Aside from Go! Sports Ski for $3, tomorrow’s update will consist of demo versions of The Simpsons and Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War, as well as the usual assortment of trailers and videos.