The latest Kojima Productions Report podcast contained an juicy nugget of information regarding Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, notably that a localized demo is on the way. While there have been two demos floating about since TGS, both are entirely in Japanese, making us those of us not fluent in a second language resort to guesswork.
In what we presume is a last ditch effort to move copies of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and associated downloadable content in preparation for the release of its follow-up, Activision has slashed the price on Infinity Ward’s Variety Map Pack, bringing it down to $4.99, a 50 percent reduction. That translates to 400 Microsoft Points on the 360 […]
Remember PlayStation Home? We’re not sure if you log-on the service regularly anymore, but at one point in time, it was a pretty big thing for Sony, being touted as a cross between a virtual world and social network for PS3 owners. Fast forward to today and we rarely hear about it at all, aside from the infrequent addition a […]
It’s the PlayStation Store update leading up to Halloween and Sony is celebrating by running a sale on select on select PSN offerings. Super Stardust Portable, echochrome, Myst, Brain Challenge, and Unbound Saga can all be had for 50% off their original purchase price, this week only. Additionally, Manhunt 2 is now available at the permanently reduced price of $19.99. […]
Headlining this week’s PlayStation Store is Frozenbyte’s enchanting fantasy-action puzzler Trine. Joing that is a couplet of PSOne classics, namely Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee and Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus. For those looking to test-drive some PSN titles, Ratchet And Clank Future: A Crack In Time, Critter Crunch, and Dragon Ball: Raging Blast are all available in demo form. For the frugal deal […]
DLC is becoming quite a significant revenue stream for publishers. According to analysis conducted by Gamasutra staff writer Matt Matthews, Call of Duty: World at War map pack downloads have reached seven million. Back in August, Activision pegged sales at 6.5 million. With a two month gap, that estimation is rather conservative. And at ten a pop, that’s a cool […]
While Sony seems relatively pleased with the retail performance of PSPgo in Europe and the US, things seem to be moving at a snails pace in Australia. In a week following the handheld’s debut, industry sources say that slightly more than 1000 units were shifted. By contrast, the PS3 Slim moved more than 10,000 units in a week.
Piracy is dampening Q Games’ faith in the PSP as a viable platform, with company founder Dylan Cuthbert expressing intent to drop support for the handheld entirely in a Twitter tweet. Apparently, sales of their latest offering – PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe – an enhanced port of the cult hit PS3 classic on PSP, aren’t up to par. However, BitTorrent downloads […]
Sony serves up an eclectic mix of offerings to the PlayStation Network storefront this Thursday, spearheaded by interactive music experience .detuned. Developed by demoscene group .theprodukkt, it fosters creativity by allowing players to create dynamic artwork by means of manipulating various scenes in a highly stylized experience. Other notable mentions are Mushroom Wars, BUZZ! Junior: Monster Rally, and topatoi: The […]
Sony announced today that Creat Studios’ zombie mushrooms-laden RTS, aptly dubbed Mushroom Wars, will hit the PlayStation Network storefront this Thurday. Backed by a lush anime-inspired visual style reminiscent of PixelJunk Monsters, players are tasked with commanding an army of minute shrooms and fight against opposing tribes. Adding an extra layer of depth is the game’s upgrade system, enabling players […]
With the launch of a App Store-esque “Minis” section on the PlayStation Store, Sony has given smaller, independent developers an incentive to create games for the PSP. Not only are the costs of entry lower, but studios are allowed to set their own pricing. At face value, yes, this is appealing to start-ups, but it’s not that cut and dry […]
Although the ultra portable PSPgo has received mixed reactions in the enthusiast press, it appears that the handheld is becoming a hot item at retail, if early launch sales are any indication. According to SCEA corporate communications director Patrick Seybold, the go has managed to spark interest in the platform as a whole, netting a 300 percent increase in overall […]
Online retailer Amazon has joined forces with Sony to offer select offerings from the PlayStation Store. Purchase a title through Amazon and you’ll be instantly sent a voucher code with which you can redeem on your platform of choice. What’s the advantage of going through Amazon rather than using the PS store directly? One word: convenience. Alternatives are always welcome […]
Table manners are a thing of the past this week on PSN, as developer Capybara Games announced today that its barf-filled puzzle outing Critter Crunch is hitting the storefront this coming Thursday in all its technicolor glory. Assuming the role of a hungry yet adorable creature, players are tasked with the appetizing challenge of engulfing as much food as possible […]
It’s about time. Frozenbyte’s enchanting platformer Trine will finally see a North American release on the PlayStation Store later this month, October 22 to be exact, the Finnish-based developer confirmed today. Since its initial debut on PC, the title has received heaps of praise from critics, particularly in regards to its PhysX-powered physics engine that allows players to manipulate surrounding […]
With over 100 digital titles to choose from, this week’s North American PlayStation Store update is all about the PSP. A cornucopia of content went up today and while majority of the storefront additions are UMD legacy titles, there’s plenty of new, original offerings as well, such as THEXDER NEO. Let’s not forget the newly launched PSP Minis section either, […]
Developer Creat Studios announced today that Digger HD, a re-imagined version of the original 80s dirt-digging puzzle classic with updated music and lush visuals, will hit the North American PSN on October 1. A release in Europe will follow on October 8. The title features over 60 underground mazes presented in crisp HD, in addition to secret trophies and a […]
Sony has confirmed that PSP title PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe will make its digital debut this Thursday on October 1 to coincide with the launch of PSPgo. Staying true to its deluxe moniker, the Q Games-developed title expands on the original tower defense effort previously seen on PS3 with all-new levels, enemies, and online chat via “TikiSpeak” in lobbies. Weighing in […]
Sony sure knows how to entice fans into double dipping, as the company announced that it will include a voucher code good for downloading a playable demo of the E3 2009 build of God of War III. Coupled with the fact that both God of War and God of War II are included on a single Blu-ray disc in the […]
Although comments made by SCEA senior account manager Justin Cooney painted a bleak picture for the possibility of WiFi support and DLC with PSP Minis, PSN boss Eric Lempel clarified the situation today, letting us breathe a sigh of relief. The long and short of it is that while both features are out of the question right now, that could […]