According to a GI.biz report, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe launched a competition today in which development studios are invited to send over prototypes for a chance to receive 10,000 GBP. A hand-picked total of five pitched ideas will be accepted and each studio will be allowed to use the money to further development efforts on their prototype over the first […]

Popular art-sharing website deviantART has teamed up with Ubisoft to host a contest for the new Prince of Persia, inviting fans and art enthusiasts alike to create artwork based on the game. Several prizes are up for grabs, including a 60GB equipped Xbox 360 console, a copy of Prince of Persia, a retro Prince t-shirt, and complementary subscription to deviantART. […]

Kimmo Lahtinen of Housemarque Games announced today that Super Stardust Portable will make its exclusive digital debut on the North American PlayStation Store next week on December 4. A frantic space-shooter, the PSP version of Super Stardust runs at a smooth 60 frames per second and is a enhanced rendition of the original PS3 release, featuring an all-new “Impact” gameplay […]

Yep, the officially licensed Street Fighter IV tournament-style arcade pad is now up for pre-order direct from Amazon.com, and can be had for a hefty $149.99. Steep? No doubt, but it is a quality pad, one that I reckon many fans won’t mind shelling out cash for. Amazon also has listings for several of the SFIV fighting pads. These puppies […]

If you’re a Street Fighter fan like myself, today is a cause for celebration, as Capcom’s Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, or SSFIITHDR for short, finally hits the PlayStation Store. It’s up now for a reasonable $14.99, featuring beautiful 1080p art and online multiplayer. Browsing over to the add-on content front, new costumes for LittleBigPlanet are available, along with […]

According to recent retail data collected by European sales tracking firm Chart Track, the PlayStation 3 edition of Lara’s latest, Tomb Raider Underworld, has shifted the most units, netting 51 percent of sales in its first week of release. Meanwhile, the Xbox 360 counterpart managed only 31 percent. Other competing platforms, namely the Wii, Nintendo DS and PC, took the […]

According to a page on Sony’s official North American website, firmware 2.53 for the PlayStation 3 is due out by tomorrow. The update, as evidenced by the version number, is a minor one that adds full screen playback for Adobe Flash 9 content. New for 2.53: The Internet browser now supports full-screen mode for Adobe® Flash® Player content.* This feature […]

If you want to take your geek status to the next level and save money while you’re at it, here’s the perfect deal for you. SCEA marketing man John Koller sends word that interested folks can point their browsers over to Sony.com to apply for a PlayStation branded credit card. If accepted, you’ll net $150 off the purchase of a […]

Hideo Kojima isn’t retiring from the game biz anytime soon. The famed Metal Gear Solid series producer was honored at MTV’s annual Game Awards show and given the Lifetime Achievement award. Above is a video clip of the event, in which Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond delivers a deserving speech for Kojima. Near the end of the clip, Kojima tells […]

Concerns have been raised over the lack of new PSOne classics to hit the PlayStation Store. And rightfully so, as Japan is fortunate enough to receive new additions nearly every week, while those of us in North America and Europe often go weeks before seeing a new PSOne title on the store. Good news is, that should be changing eventually, […]

As a reward to faithful fans across the globe, Ubisoft.com members can now link up to their Xbox Live or PlayStation Network account to receive access to the skin of Altair from Assassin’s Creed. Non-members can create an account at PrinceofPersia.com. If you recall, this isn’t the first time Ubisoft has used assets from Assassin’s Creed in another title. The […]

Ubisoft announced today that a selection of downloadable content for its open-world shooter Far Cry 2 will be made available “later this November.” Dubbed Fortune’s Pack, the DLC promises to bring additional vehicles, as well as all-new weaponry and maps to the game’s single-player and multi-player aspect. Pricing is set at a reasonable $9.99. The full content listing, along with […]

Oh dear. It seems that Eidos has not learned since the widely-publicized Kane & Lynch fiasco last year, which ultimately resulted in the firing of longtime GameSpot employee Jeff Gerstmann. In a recent Twitter posting, GameSpot UK journalist Guy Cocker revealed that he received a request from Eidos asking to hold back reviews of Tomb Raider Underworld until Monday — […]

The infrastructure of Sony’s online virtual community Home is about to be given its first real test, as SCEE community team manager “TedTheDog” announced today that “over a hundred thousand invitations” to the ongoing beta have been sent across European territories. More invites will be sent out next week on the November 27 as well. For those who did not […]

While void of any new playable titles aside from a demo of Capcom’s MotoGP 08, this week’s PlayStation Store update is packed with add-on content. Up for grabs now are various costume designs for Media Molecule cutesy platformer LittleBigPlanet, along with a trio of BioShock challenge rooms and over $30 dollars worth in Dead Space content. Despite receiving a new […]

Following the release of Twisted Metal: Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition last year, things have been quiet surrounding outspoken game designer David Jaffe and his Utah-based business venture Eat Sleep Play. But according to a recent blog post from the main man himself, he paid a visit to Sony HQ yesterday to discuss a “new game.” Naturally, no details on this […]

Publisher Ignition Entertainment today officially announced that The King of Fighters XII, the twelfth installment in SNK’s long-running fighting franchise, will hit North America and Europe 2009. The King of Fighters XII features high-resolution 2D graphics, drawn entirely by hand, complemented by stunning 2D backdrops. Look out for a firm release date, along with all the nitty gritty gameplay details […]

Sit back and watch as Gabe of Penny Arcade fame puts his formidable artistic skills to the test in creating illustrations for the 32-page Prince of Persia storybook in this new video clip Ubisoft has released. An HD version is available here. The comic, which is being released on a page by page basis, can be viewed on Ubisoft’s site. […]

How time files. Two years ago from today, the PlayStation 3 hit North American store shelves as the first video game console with a built-in Blu-ray player. Admittedly, the PS3 came off to a shaky start, mainly due to its high introductory price point — $599, but things have gotten better since then. Consumers have embraced the high-definition Blu-ray format […]

Speaking in a recent interview, Ubisoft Montreal producer Ben Mattes confirmed that downloadable content is in the works for Prince of Persia. Despite being shy on details, he told Gamersyde that DLC for the title will likely not consist of the usual offerings, such as new clothes or weapons. Instead, Ubisoft plans to significantly extend the gameplay experience, possibly with […]