This week’s PlayStation Store update is dominated by a trio of downloadable UMD legacy titles for the PSP, namely Capcom Classics Collection Remixed, Mind Quiz, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials. Over on the PS3 front is The Punisher: No Mercy, an exclusive PSN effort inspired by the legendary comic book series. In search of add-on content? A free limited […]
Those longing for a blast from the past in portable form are in luck, Capcom announced today that it will begin releasing several of its UMD-based titles and PSOne classics on PSN throughout the coming months. The very first of these titles is due out tomorrow, Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed. It is a collection of coin-op and arcade ports, twenty […]
Sony has already begun to ramp up its content library on the PlayStation Network as of late, offering more PSOne classics as well as digitally converted UMDs on the PSP side of things. But what’s next? A yet-unnamed service that will interact with the backbone of PSN and extend to other areas of interest, such as TVs.
With the PSPgo on the horizon and a greater emphasis being placed on digital distribution, NIS America has decided to forgo the UMD format with retro-styled puzzler Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! Due out on July 16, the title will now be distributed in North America exclusively as a digital title through PSN. It’ll cost $19.99. NIS marketing rep Nao […]
In a press release filled with much-deserved gloating, Sony revealed today that recently re-released PSOne classic Final Fantasy VII shifted over 100,000 units on PlayStation Network in just two weeks, securing top honors for the most downloaded piece of content during the week of June 17.
ZEN Studios announced today that Punisher: No Mercy is slated to exclusively hit PSN on July 2. An Unreal Engine 3 powered effort, the comic book inspired title focuses on delivering a robust online experience, allowing for up to eight players to duke it out in solo and team-based missions. A single player component is included as well, featuring exclusive […]
Canadian PS3 owners are finally unbound from the restriction of solely using credit cards to purchase offerings on the PlayStation Store, as Sony announces today that pre-paid PSN cards have made their belated debut in the region. The cards are available in $20 and $50 denominations, which when redeemed add the total dollar amount to a user’s PSN account. To […]
While this week’s PlayStation Store update is lacking in the “new” department, it stealthily makes up for this caveat with the inclusion of PSOne classic Metal Gear Solid. Rounding things out is episode 13 of digital mag Qore, along with add-on content for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Cross Edge, Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band. Additionally, UMD title Tom Clancy’s […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with a choice selection of retro and all-new downloadable games. On the retro side is Sega’s vintage effort Gunstar Heroes and PSOne Medal of Honor Underground. In terms of fresh experiences, this week brings us Bomberman Ultra and Heavy Weapon. Sony isn’t skimping on DLC either, as the long-awaited Killzone 2 Flash & […]
Ubisoft has announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, the bona fide remake of 1991’s hit arcade brawler, will hit Xbox Live Arcade first as a timed exclusive on July 22. A PSN release will follow “later this year.” Despite not being playable at E3, fans can check out an early build of the title by visiting […]
Criterion Games has nailed down pricing on its latest batch of downloadable content for racer Burnout Paradise. Scheduled to hit Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network for 1000 MS points and $12.99 respectively, the island comes packed to the brim with new rides and terrain to roam about on. Players can catch massive air up in a multi-story cylindrical tower […]
To kick off E3 activities, Sony is going update happy on the PlayStation Store, adding fresh new content on a daily basis — this week only. While there is a slew of trailers and related E3 media worth checking out, the addition that stands out among all is Final Fantasy VII. That’s right 1997’s PSOne classic that is often heralded […]
It’s time to take a trip down memory lane and blast legions of pixelated Nazis to bits once again. Activision announced today that classic FPS Wolfenstein 3D will grace Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network on June 3 and June 4, respectively. Those who reign victorious and escape from the clutches of Castle Wolfenstein will be awarded gold for their […]
Capcom finally lives up to its promise of delivering downloadable PSOne classics with the release of Resident Evil Director’s Cut for this week’s PlayStation Store update. And this only a sign of things to come, as at least 20-40 titles are on the way, including RE2. Have your fingers crossed for Megaman Legends? Yeah? Good. Elsewhere on the storefront, a […]
After initially being promised way back in February, Eidos representative Keir Edmonds has confirmed today that the Tomb Raider Underworld PS3 patch will be released worldwide on May 28, adding an assortment of trophies and miscellaneous bug fixes. Sorry for the delay and thank you very much to those who were able to wait patiently, it’s really appreciated and I […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with a choice selection of playable demos, most notably inFamous. The list of notable content expands from there with monster-themed LittleBigPlanet costumes, which are available separately or in a single bundle pack. Elsewhere, an early playable demo for Capcom’s Monster Hunter Freedom Unite awaits, along with PSOne classics Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six and […]
After a long wait, Fallout 3 DLC will finally come to the PS3 beginning in late June with Operation: Anchorage, Bethesda announced today. Also en route are two brand-new DLC areas headed to all supporting platforms. The release of Operation: Anchorage for PS3 will be joined by content packs The Pitt and Broken Steel. While a specific timeline was not […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with a marketing partnership between Sony and Sprint, offering up customization-heavy PSN exclusive Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic free of charge to all North American users of the service. Do note however that this is a limited offer, as the chance to download it free of charge ends next week. Also […]
Independent developer Capy today announced that its lavishly colorful action-puzzler Critter Crunch is heading exclusively to PlayStation Network. Assuming the role of an incredibly cute furry, players are encouraged to go wild and eat as many critters roaming each level as possible. When feeling full, time calls to unload all those critters by barfing them out into the mouth of […]
SEGA today announced plans to serve up a second wave of retro classics during the summer months in the second installment of its Vintage Collection line. Gunstar Heroes, as previously rumored, is headed to both PSN and XBLA. Pixel-perfect ports of Altered Beast, Shinobi, Comix Zone, Phantasy Star 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic and Knuckles are also en-route. […]