Sony is tipping the scale in favor of value with the PSP iteration of Fat Princess. Under the guidance of IP creator Titan Studios, developer Super Villian is going the extra mile to make Fistful of Cake a must-have title, even for those who already had their fill of cake with the PS3 installment. During a holiday showcase event held […]
Sony is positioning Minis as byte-sized, sub-100MB experiences for PSP available on the PlayStation Store. Despite being optimized for digital transfer, the most popular Minis may make the jump to UMD if Sony sees fit. At least, that’s what SCEE developer relations head Zeno Colaco suggests, speaking in a recent interview with Develop:
Everyone’s favorite mutant turtles descend on the PlayStation Store today, taking the fight against Shredder’s legions of nefarious foot soldiers on PS3 in TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled. Previously seen on Xbox Live, this is a remake of the original arcade brawler, featuring updated 3D visuals. The nostalgic offerings continue with a trio of PSOne classics that are now up […]
Looking for an invitation into the ongoing beta for Sony’s 256-man fragfest MAG? Here’s your chance. Throughout today, they’re posting up a total of six trivia questions on the official PlayStation Twitter account. The first person to answer each set correctly will receive a beta key. Easy enough, right? If you have the time to sit around on Twitter all […]
Operations on the PlayStation Network hit a snag yesterday as a result of technical issues, leaving Sony to deliver its weekly round of PlayStation Store goodies today, on a Friday. Despite being late, the update doesn’t disappoint, with the polarized glasses compatible beat ’em up Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao headlining the pack. Elsewhere, PSone classics CoolBoarders 2, […]
Rockstar Games dropped a line on its Twitter account today, announcing that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will hit the PSP on October 20. That date accounts for retail and digital availability, a now-mandated trend of distribution with PSP titles these days with the PSPgo right around the corner. A Nintendo DS port, little is known regarding the PSP iteration […]
Capcom has announced that anime fighter Fate/unlimited codes will hit the PlayStation Store on September 3, exclusive to PSP as a digital-only release. Priced at $29.99, the title features lush watercolor-like 2D backdrops, supplemented by a compelling weapons-based combat system that provides an extra layer of depth. Developed by Eighting of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom fame, the title sees players competing […]
PS3 firmware 3.0 is shaping to be quite the update. In fact, it’s so massive that PSN director Eric Lempel says it’ll be the last significant round of additions to hit the PS3 for the remainder of 2009. You know, I wouldn’t say that or sure just yet because we are working on some things,” said PlayStation Network operations director […]
Sony’s motion-sensing technology that can take the form of virtual objects on-screen will hit retail in spring of next year, according to Sony bossman Kazuo Hirai in a TimesOnline interview. Not a surprise, considering Sony was quite clear during its E3 press conference that the tech was still in its infancy. We are slating it for spring of next year. […]
One of the titles slated to debut alongside the PSPgo on October 1 is Vempire, a casual puzzle game that blends item hunting and strategy, developer Impressionware announced today. Billed as “more than a classic match three type of game,” players can summon minions and collect powers for later use during levels. We are pretty excited to have a title […]
Activision has struck yet another gold mine with the release of map pack numero three for Call of Duty: World at War, shifting over one million digital copies during its first week of availability per internal figures. Combined, all map packs for the title total 6.5 million downloads, no doubt generating an impressive amount of revenue for Acti at $9.99 […]
Amidst all the hubbub at gamescom, Sony delivers a PlayStation Store update this week highlighting RC racer Smash Cars. Joining that is PSone classic Bloody Roar, along with playable demos for both IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey and Mini Ninjas. Add-on content offerings consist of a new PAIN celebrity character – MTV star Andy Dick, along with a Street Fighter […]
There’s been a fair bit of uncertainty spreading over the fact if Modern Warfare 2 will receive a public beta or not. The long and short of it is “no,” but Infinity Ward figurehead Robert Bowling isn’t ruling one out just yet. Currently an internal beta is in testing and if on the slim chance that things still need tweaking, […]
If our presumptions are correct, it appears developer Titan Studios is poised to roll out an update to its frantic multiplayer-centric title Fat Princess, one that throws two new classes into the already-diverse mix: pirates and ninjas. A winning combo for sure.
Having announced the UMD-less PSP go at E3, Sony is ramping up its efforts on the digital distribution front. Announced at the company’s Gamescom 2009 conference were Minis, small downloads that take advantage of the reduced development costs on PSN. A size limit of 100MB will be imposed on any titles released on the Minis section. Minis are due out […]
During Sony’s Gamescom 2009 press conference, SCEE president Andrew House revealed that 560 million pieces of content have been downloaded from the PlayStation Store since launch. To date, 27 million accounts have been created, with 11 million of that figure belonging to European users. From its inception, 23.7 million PS3 units have been sold across retail channels worldwide, along with […]
Sony today announced a September 8 release date in North America for the Game of the Year edition of LittleBigPlanet, in addition to confirming a $59.99 price point. As the winner of 15 GOTY awards across various publications, this edition features bouts of add-on content valued at nearly $30. Featuring seven packs in all, worthy of highlight is the Metal […]
So much for Sega’s poll apparently, as Gameloft today announced that it has a inked a multi-year license agreement with Interplay to publish beloved 2D side-scroller Earthworm Jim across all current digital distribution platforms. That includes WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Network.
Sony has pinned a date on its 256-man online shooter MAG, announcing that the title will hit retailers across North America on January 26. Yes, it’ll be one the first big titles to kick off the new year. Furthermore, SCEA and developer Zipper Interactive are hosting a community get-together in which fans can experience the thrill of these large-scale battles […]
Sony announced today that mini-RC racer Smash Cars is colliding into PSN on August 20. Sporting a single player component and multiplayer for up to six online, the title features real-time physics and places an emphasis on vehicle customization. Lifted from the official description, “players can twist and turn, grind and gear up, perform aerial tricks and stunts while racking […]