From Sony Computer Entertainment America senior development manager Noam Rimon comes word that the company’s Life with PlayStation service won’t make its scheduled August launch date, due to paperwork issues. In other words, it’s finished, but there are some licensing matters that Sony needs to take care of first. We’re going to offer this as a free service that will […]

Publisher THQ has released details on the collector’s edition of its forthcoming open-world game Saints Row 2. As shown above, it’s shaped in the form of a gun, with a variety of collectible goodies stored inside. For the premium price of $79.99, you’ll get a gold bullet 1GB USB thumbdrive, plus a limited edition artbook, Stillwater map spread and 3rd […]

This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with the addition of Sony’s zombie-laden PSN title The Last Guy. Played from a top-down perspective, players take control of a hero from the Himalayan mountains, tasked with rescuing the last survivors on Earth from undead creatures. Next up is add-on content for Warhawk in the form of an all-new expansion, Fallen Star. […]

Despite being promised for a “nationwide” rollout last Spring, pre-paid PSN cards are still a scarce commodity. That is, unless you have a Meijer nearby. Truth be told, many of us don’t, so it is reassuring to hear that Sony will be expanding availability of the cards to Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and Riteaid stores across the continental United States later this […]

Ryan Payton, predominately known for serving as assistance producer for Kojima Productions throughout the duration of Metal Gear Solid 4 development, has revealed that he is officially no longer a part of the company. Payton cited personal reasons, specifically being hit with some “pretty heavy news” concerning his mother, for stepping down from the position: Back when I joined Kojima […]

Sierra Entertainment today announced that Red Baron Arcade, a World War I based air combat game originally seen on PC, will hit the PlayStation Network later next month on September 18. In addition to an expansive single-player campaign sprawling 36 missions, the game’s online multiplayer aspect features three gameplay modes in all — Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag […]

According to a CVG report citing a “development source,” PS3 firmware 2.5 will include an option for screen capturing, allowing users to take a direct-feed shot of what’s currently running on their PS3 – either in-game or from within the XMB. Seeing as development firmware for both PSP and PS3 has had a built-in screenshot function for some time, file […]

Tired of waiting around for PlayStation Home? You’re not alone, as so are millions of other gamers. Good news is, it’ll definitely be out this year if Sony keeps its word. Speaking to IGN, Home producer Van der Meulen has promised with confidence that there will be no more delays, the service will launch by this year’s end – 100 […]

It’s no secret that Valve hasn’t exactly been staunch supporter of the PlayStation 3, especially given that company bossman Gabe Newell has called out the console on numerous occasions, going as far to label it as a “waste of time.” But, hey, that was nearly a year ago. Now things are different! Sales of the PS3 have gone up worldwide, […]

So, the Xbox 360 is receiving a hefty price cut across all models early next month, does Sony feel pressured to do the same? In short, no, not yet. Speaking in a recent interview, SCEE head honco David Reeves explained that software like LittleBigPlanet will drive PS3 sales throughout the remainder of this year and that there would not be […]

This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with the fine addition of Insomniac Games’ PSN-exclusive platformer Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty. Meanwhile, EA has sports fans covered with the Live Score Tracker, a 71.8 MB download that gives PS3 owners the ability to receive fantasy football score update straight from their console. In terms of add-on content, this […]

As promised, here is the third trailer for Rockstar’s upcoming arcade-style street racer Midnight Club: Los Angeles, due out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on October 7.

The NPD Group today announced that it has formed an alliance with sales-tracking services around the world, including Gfk Chart-Track of Europe and Japan-based Enterbrain. The partnership allows NPD to release a global sales chart each month, providing the industry with a comparative view of the top five video game software titles by the top three markets – North America, […]

Yes… you read that heading correctly. Armed with the devastating “Clubs of Chaos,” Kratos of God of War fame will make his unexpected debut as a playable character in Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds tomorrow. This cute, but seemingly out-of-place midget Kratos was created with help from the original GoW development team, featuring voice-over work by T.C. Carson. You’ll […]

Warhawk’s third expansion pack, dubbed Operation Fallen Star, is slated to hit the PlayStation Network later this month. Sony Europe released official details on the pack today, confirming the existence of an all-new flying mobile, the Icarus M. 1 Rocket Pack. In addition to that, the pack includes ten new battle zone maps set in the remote region of Tau […]

Bethesda Softworks of Elder Scrolls fame today announced that its highly anticipated post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3 will hit the PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360 on October 28. A release in Europe will follow three days later. “We are very excited to let gamers get their hands on Fallout 3, the latest chapter in this beloved and highly acclaimed franchise,” […]

The folks over at Rockstar Games have sent word that the third trailer for its upcoming street racing title Midnight Club: Los Angeles will debut at its booth located at convention hall 3 of this year’s ongoing Leipzig Games Convention. Highlighting the sleek Audi R8 sports car, the trailer is scheduled to go live at 3 p.m. DE (9 a.m. […]

With the PlayStation 3 40GB model slowly being phased out, it’s time to make room for a brand-new addition to the PS3 hardware lineup – an Uncharted Drake’s Fortune PS3 bundle. In North America specifically, it’s slated to hit in November at an MSRP of $499.99 and includes the aforementioned game, a voucher for PSN title PAIN, a DualShock 3 […]

Publisher 2K Games has sent word that the long-awaited PS3 edition of its critically-acclaimed first-person shooter BioShock will hit North American store shelves on October 21, with a worldwide release following three days later on the 24th. “We are proud to introduce 2K Games’ showcase title, BioShock, to an entirely new audience,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With the […]

Prospective purchasers of Guitar Hero: World Tour, Rock Band 2 and Rock Revolution will be pleased to know that on PlayStation 3, instruments sold with these titles will be cross-compatible across the board, Sony announced today. That means, the guitar and drum set included with GH: World Tour and Rock Band 2 for example, will be compatible with that of […]