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Naughty Bear Returns in Panic in Paradise for XBLA, PSN

Remember Naughty Bear? Yeah, that game wasn’t very good, was it? In any case, publisher 505 Games has sent out a press release announcing Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Scheduled to launch sometime in the fall, Panic in Paradise looks to improve on a lot of the gameplay elements from the first Naughty […]

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard Trailer Has Vampires, Release Info

Bethesda launched the first official trailer for Dawnguard, the first DLC pack for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The clip showcases a few impressive additions that are sure to make the land of Skyrim even more plentiful with things to do. The plot in Dawnguard seems to revolve around two groups. The titular Dawnguard are feuding with a clan of […]

You Can Now Download Rayman Origins on PSN

Following in the footsteps of Dragon’s Lair, Rayman Origins is slowly making its way to every single platform known to man. Yesterday, it was revealed via the PlayStation Blog that Ubisoft’s delightful 2D platforming romp was made available on the PlayStation Network. And yes, I’m well aware that that’s just an extension of the PlayStation 3, but still (argument of […]

Insomniac Announces Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault for PSN

A new entry in the long-running Ratchet & Clank series has been officially announced by developer Insomniac Games. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, company CEO Ted Price revealed that Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault would launch for the PlayStation 3 “soon.” The game, which is scheduled to hit the PlayStation Network “later this year,” will feature gameplay […]

PlayStation Plus to Get Revamped, Announcement Coming at E3

Is PlayStation Plus getting a makeover? It certainly looks that way. According to sources close to Eurogamer, Sony will make a major announcement regarding its paid online service next week during its E3 press conference. Sony will reportedly attempt to woo gamers by offering Plus subscribers free downloads of top games. Consider me wooed — where’s my credit card? Plus […]

Indie PC Shmup Really Big Sky Headed to PSN as Big Sky: Infinity

If you’re a PlayStation 3 owner looking for an indie fix, or a PlayStation Vita adopter who wants to put those dual analog sticks to good use, you should definitely watch out for Big Sky: Infinity. Originally released for the PC as Really Big Sky, this indie twin-stick shooter will see some updates when it hits the PlayStation Network. Developer […]

WizOrb Breaks Out on PS Minis

The indie gem WizOrb from developer Tribute Games is set to land on PS Minis next month. The game, which is currently available for PC, takes the classic Breakout formula and adds some small RPG touches, enhancing the experience and making it much more than your average block-breaking experience. WizOrb received plenty of praise for its charming retro aesthetic, old […]

Sony Files Patent for In-Game Commercials

A patent filed by Sony in 2011 has been discovered and made public on NeoGAF. The patent is for in-game advertising. Now, I’m not talking about shameless ads on posters or billboards within a game’s world. No, this patent idea is much sleazier. Titled Advertisement Scheme for Use with Interactive Content (that’s funny because it would be a damn scheme), […]

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection Hits PSN June 26

If you’re looking to put that PlayStation Move controller to good use, you might be glad to know that Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will be landing on the PlayStation Network on June 26. The collection includes Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which were previously only available on the Wii. You’ll be able to […]

Is Sony Going to Announce Cloud Gaming at E3?

I was originally going to use GIMP to add a PlayStation 3 logo to the image above, but I got lazy. Plus, that’s so cliche! So yeah, here are some pretty clouds for you to look at! You’re welcome! Now that we’ve gotten through that awkward introductory paragraph, let’s talk Sony! Rumors have surfaced indicating that the PlayStation 3 and […]

PS1 Classic Tomba! Headed to PSN

During the days of the original PlayStation, a little 2D platformer by the name of Tomba! managed to receive critical acclaim and wowed the gamers who played it. For a long time now, folks all over the internet have stated that they want to see the classic PlayStation title on the PlayStation Network. For those individuals, it’s time to celebrate, […]

Scheduled PSN Downtime Set for Thursday

Sony’s announced that yet another bout of PSN maintenance will begin on Thursday. It’ll start at approximately 8:00 am PDT and wrap up by 11:00pm PDT. During this timeframe, services such as the PlayStation Store will be inaccessible. Related services, such as Account Management and Registration will also be yanked offline. If you’ve set aside a Thursday gaming night, your plans aren’t […]

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Vita Planned for June Launch

Xbox original Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath launched to positive reviews when it was re-released with snazzy HD graphics on the PlayStation Network. A Vita port has been in the works, and developer Just Add Water is shooting for a June launch. During the PlayStation Blogcast, the studio’s CEO Stewart Gilray revealed that work on the project had just started just over […]

Sorcery Is the First PSN Game That You Can Pre-Download

One of the perks of buying games on Steam is that you can often buy them prior to their launch and pre-download them onto your PC. After that all you have to do is wait for launch day to come and — Bam! — you’ve got a brand new game ready to play, no annoying download times necessary at launch. […]

The Walking Dead Episode 1 Shoots One Million Sales in the Head

Famed adventure game developer Telltale Games has reported that The Walking Dead Episode 1: A New Day has officially hit the one million sales mark. That’s awesome news for both Telltale and The Walking Dead, as the game was received quite well by gamers. What that means is that most of those one million sales are made up of satisfied […]

Ubisoft Sale on PSN Has Some Sweet Discounts

Ubisoft is celebrating the warm month of May with some impressive deals on a bunch of games. If you managed to blaze through Max Payne 3 and/or are currently disliking Diablo III and you need something to play, you may want to check out Ubisoft’s discounts, which were announced on the PlayStation Blog. PlayStation Plus members get 50 percent off, […]

PixelJunk 4am Now Available on PSN

The Q-Games-developed PixelJunk 4am has landed on the PlayStation Network. The sad news is that this means the awesome PixelJunk sale that kicked off last week is officially over. Did you snag all of the PixelJunk games for cheap? I sure as hell did! Sad news aside, there’s also some happy news! That happy news is that there’s a new […]

EA: Consumers Wary of Digital Due to PSN Fiasco, Prefer Retail

It’s been over a year since the infamous PlayStation Network debacle angered a lot of gamers and didn’t allow anyone with a PlayStation platform to enjoy online play for a lengthy period of time. Since then, things have gotten better for PlayStation 3 owners, but dirtbag hackers have continued to annoy people, going so far as to target a few […]

I Am Alive Takes Top Spot as Most Downloaded PSN Game

The latest edition of Pulse, Sony’s news roundup video feature, has revealed that I Am Alive topped the PlayStation Network charts in April. This is a bit surprising considering I Am Alive received mixed reviews. While exact sales figures weren’t revealed, Ubisoft’s downloadable action-adventure title managed to beat out Journey, which is actually kind of surprising. The art game from […]

Journey Dev: Sony Has a More Adult, Artistic Audience

There’s no denying how impressive thatgamecompany’s Journey on the PlayStation Network really is. When it launched a couple of months ago, it quickly became the fastest-selling game on Sony’s digital platform, surpassing countless other quality titles. What separated Journey from other art games was just how inviting it was. It didn’t alienate gamers who aren’t fans of the genre, and […]