Sony is considering to sell digital versions of comic books and graphic novels over the PlayStation Store on PSP, if a recent survey conducted by the company is any indication. The survey brought up general questions, such as how much users would be willing to pay per comic, or if they’d be willing to opt into a subscription service. That […]
In terms of pure game mechanics, the premise of thatgamecompany’s Flower is fairly straightforward: players control a group of pedals and float around while aiming to touch other flowers on an open field. However, the underlying graphics engine is anything but simple. According to company co-founder and president Kellee Santiago, Flower leverages the many SPEs in PS3 to render 200,000 […]
The central theme of week five in Sony’s Spring Fever initiative on the PlayStation Store is variety, and lots of it. In terms of full game downloads, there’s a whole bunch of content up on the store this week, including Red Baron Arcade, BUZZ! Junior: Jungle Party and Astro Tripper. Moving over to the demo front, Wheelman, The Chronicles of […]
California-based developer and Ratchet & Clank franchise creator Insomniac Games has confirmed its plans to stand behind the PlayStation 3. As part of a press release sent out this morning, it was revealed the studio’s next major title will be exclusive to the PS3 platform. Naturally, no details on this title were revealed, but at least we now know it’s […]
Marking week four of Sony’s Spring Fever campaign, this Thursday’s PlayStation Store update continues the Watchmen hype with the release of Watchmen: The End is Nigh on PSN, both in full and demo flavors. On the not-so solitary add-on content front, the Burnout Paradise Toy Pack is available, as is the Epilogue chapter for Prince of Persia. Other notables this […]
Although widespread attention is focused on Street Fighter IV at the moment, Capcom hasn’t forgotten about the perpetually titled PS3 and 360 brawler Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Game producer Rey Jimenez breaks word that a maintenance-centric patch is in the works. The extensive changelog covers several bug fixes on both platforms, all of which are outlined below:
Konami today announced a release date for the third Metal Gear Online expansion: March 17. In addition to the confirmation of a firm date, new details regarding the content inside this pack have been revealed. With the purchase of the $9.99 expansion, players will be able to don all-new gear, ranging from bikini outfits to a hockey mask. And yes, […]
Capcom is making good on its pledge to include trophies in PSN titles. The company sends word that PS3 owners will receive trophy support for real-time strategy title Age of Booty today, coinciding with this week’s PlayStation Store update. Players will now be awarded for their piratical efforts in-game by means of various trophies. Users may now win coveted awards […]
There’s been a flurry of mixed reactions on the controls in Killzone 2. Some folks have no issue with them, while others have labeled the control set as incredibly frustrating to use due to the lack of responsiveness. Fact of the matter is, developer Guerrilla is considering to do something about it. That’s right, the controls may be slightly changed, […]
Developer Criterion has announced that the Toy Pack for racing title Burnout Paradise will hit this Thursday, available over the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store. The DLC pack includes a total of nine mini-vehicles. Criterion further noted that it will post details on how to obtain each come release day morning, so be on the lookout. Burnout Paradise Toy […]
About time. Sony has announced that it is expanding its PSN integration effort with the ability to view collected trophies online at PlayStation.com. By signing into the site with your PSN username and password starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to view all trophies from a web interface, just as if you were on your PS3. Additional information is provided, such […]
Amid financial woes and job cutbacks, Sony chairman Howard Stringer has announced that the company is implementing a division-wide restructuring effort. Set to take effect on April 1, the move will see Stringer becoming president of Sony, while still retaining his CEO title. Current president Ryoji Chubachi will take on a new role as vice-chairman, assisting Stringer with tackling safety, […]
This week’s PlayStation Update is finally here, bringing with it the long-awaited PSP space shooter No Gravity: The Plague of Mind. Elsewhere, a bundle of Killzone 2 strategy videos are available, along with add-on content for Buzz!, Disgaea 3, Prinny, Skate 2, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band. While no new downloadable PS3 games made an appearance this week, Warhawk has […]
Developer Gamelion sent word today announcing that it is now an authorized licensed developer for both the PSP and PlayStation 3 platforms. Gamelion is currently working on WiiWare title Furry Legends, which was first revealed earlier this month. According to production head Sebastian Szczygiel, the company is in talks with Sony to release a number of causal-centric PSP titles in […]
Sony dropped word last week that 2 million PSN accounts have been created in Japan, but that left us wondering just how many have been made on a global basis. They let us know just that today, announcing that 20 million registered accounts have been created worldwide since the launch of the service, which took place over 2 years ago […]
The PlayStation Network is growing at an exponential rate. According to statistics obtained by Dengeki Online, two million PSN accounts have been registered in Japan. That’s up from one million last May, which means the virtual headcount on PSN has doubled in less than a year’s time. Impressive, but the report does not mention if each registration was unique, made […]
Week two of Sony’s ongoing “Spring Fever” campaign on PSN bring us the fast-paced gem shattering puzzle title Zuma and the quirky Noby Noby Boy from Keita Takahashi of Katamari fame. Elsewhere, plentiful amounts of add-on content are up for grabs in this week’s update, with notable additions being the Time Trial pack for Mirror’s Edge, four Legendary Cars for […]
Taking center spotlight in Sony’s “Spring Fever” PlayStation Store update is thatgamecompany’s majestic zen-like PSN title Flower. Joining Flower is episode nine of digital magazine Qore, along with an assortment of add-on content, including classic skins for Lumines: Supernova and three all-new Disgaea 3 characters. Rounding out these offerings is a new single player and multiplayer capable MotorStorm: Pacific Rift […]
Electronics Arts today confirmed that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 1943 are in development for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Making a return back to the war-ravaged era of WWII, the Frontbite-powered Battlefield 1943 is a multiplayer-only affair, offering 24 player battlefronts over three tropical locations, including Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. The title will hit PlayStation […]
Causal games developer PopCap announced today that it has inked a deal with Sony Online Entertainment to bring five classic arcade titles to PlayStation Network. Priced at $9.99, the gem-swapping hit Bejeweled 2 is slated to appear on the North American PSN today, with a European release set to follow. The game features updated 1080p visuals, in addition to trophy […]