Update: Bad news folks. Jeopardy will not include trophy support as originally planned — at least initially. The development team is considering to add trophies via an in-game patch at a later date, according to SOE senior VP Shalom Mann: Wheel of Fortune will feature XMB Trophies and we will look at patching JEOPARDY for XMB Trophies at a later […]
A bit later than expected, but it’s here. The promised update for independent developer Tiki Games’ PSN title NovaStrike is now available, bringing into the fold trophy support, rebalanced difficulty settings, customizable controls, and XMB playlist support.
This week’s PlayStation Store update is mildly interesting, bringing with it episode four of Sony’s digital-based Qore magazine, along with add-on content in the form of seven all-new multiplayer maps for the almost-forgotten PS3 exclusive shooter Haze and a three-song PAX pack for Rock Band. Rounding out the new additions for this week is a playable demo of PURE, an […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that it will begin selling off PSN titles on physical UMD media later this October, presumably to coincide with the launch of PSP-3000. Initially, the games will be sold in two three-part PlayStation Network bundle collections. First is the Puzzle Pack, which includes Lemmings, Go! Sudoku, and Go! Puzzle. The Power Pack on the […]
Independent developer Q Entertainment today announced that its rhythm-based block-matching puzzler Lumines is due for a release on the PlayStation Network later this year. Retaining the same fast-paced gameplay from previous installments in the series, Lumines Super Nova promises 40 unlockable skins in Challenge Mode, as well as two all-new gameplay modes — Dig Down and Sequencer. The latter allows […]
Better check your email inbox. Why? We’ve been informed that PlayStation Home invites are going out. Yes, invites to the extended private beta that was promised back in early August. An excerpt from the invitation message: Thank you for downloading the PLAYSTATION®Home Theme! You have been selected to help beta test the next phase of PlayStation®Home’s evolution. As a Beta Tester, you […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with the addition of Sony’s zombie-laden PSN title The Last Guy. Played from a top-down perspective, players take control of a hero from the Himalayan mountains, tasked with rescuing the last survivors on Earth from undead creatures. Next up is add-on content for Warhawk in the form of an all-new expansion, Fallen Star. […]
Despite being promised for a “nationwide” rollout last Spring, pre-paid PSN cards are still a scarce commodity. That is, unless you have a Meijer nearby. Truth be told, many of us don’t, so it is reassuring to hear that Sony will be expanding availability of the cards to Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and Riteaid stores across the continental United States later this […]
Sierra Entertainment today announced that Red Baron Arcade, a World War I based air combat game originally seen on PC, will hit the PlayStation Network later next month on September 18. In addition to an expansive single-player campaign sprawling 36 missions, the game’s online multiplayer aspect features three gameplay modes in all — Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag […]
Yes… you read that heading correctly. Armed with the devastating “Clubs of Chaos,” Kratos of God of War fame will make his unexpected debut as a playable character in Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds tomorrow. This cute, but seemingly out-of-place midget Kratos was created with help from the original GoW development team, featuring voice-over work by T.C. Carson. You’ll […]
Warhawk’s third expansion pack, dubbed Operation Fallen Star, is slated to hit the PlayStation Network later this month. Sony Europe released official details on the pack today, confirming the existence of an all-new flying mobile, the Icarus M. 1 Rocket Pack. In addition to that, the pack includes ten new battle zone maps set in the remote region of Tau […]
Expected, but it’s now confirmed. Developer Insomniac Games does have plans to continue its popular Ratchet & Clank franchise in 2009. Upon completion of Quest for Booty, players are greeted with a fan-pleasing message, teasing that “The quest continues in fall 2009.” Although we can’t say for certain, this most likely means that the new Ratchet title will be a […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update is a doozy, with Capcom’s long-awaited Bionic Commando: Rearmed remake leading the charge. If that isn’t enough bionic arm-swinging action for you, an HD quality “making of” clip of Rearmed is available, plus a pair of PS3 themes and two wallpapers based on the game. In addition to the usual assortment of Rock Band tracks, […]
Publisher Electronic Arts announced today that it is re-releasing Criterion Games’ critically acclaimed racing title Burnout Paradise as a downloadable on the PlayStation Network. Due out later this fall, the digital version will cost $29.99, incorporating all of the recent updates into one single package. “Our mission at Criterion is to provide the most entertaining gaming service possible. In order […]
Yes folks, the Resistance 2 private beta is live. Key word: private. In a surprise move, Insomniac Games sent out invites via electronic mail to a very limited number of PlayStation 3 owners today. If nothing showed up in your inbox, stay calm, as invites for the public beta will go out to Qore subscribers and those who place a […]
Capcom has sent over a fresh batch of screenshots from the upcoming 8-bit styled Mega Man 9, showcasing stages inhabited by three of the game’s main bosses, namely Concrete Man, Magma Man, and Tornado Man. Mega Man 9 is slated for a fall release on WiiWare, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Arcade. Mega Man 9 Screenshots
Capcom is making up, or attempting to at least, for the lack of a Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta on PlayStation 3. According to the company’s senior product manager on all things Street Fighter, this Thursday will see the release of PSOne classic Street Fighter Alpha: Warrior’s Dreams on PSN. As with all previously released PSOne classics, […]
With all the talk about how great Jonathan Blow’s time-bending puzzle platformer Braid is, we can imagine that PlayStation 3 owners are feeling a little jealous. Good news, though. According to Blow himself, the title was released on XBLA through a timed exclusivity agreement with Microsoft and as such, a PSN release is indeed possible after the period of exclusivity […]
If you’ve been wanting to try out Qore, now’s the time to do it. According to Sony, existing annual subscribers as well as those who purchase into a 12-month Qore subscription will be invited to the Resistance 2 beta under “Premiere” status and given early access, although an exact date went unspecified. Alternatively, you can purchase today’s Qore episode and […]
The SOCOM team today announced that the public Confrontation beta test, briefly mentioned back in June, will go live on September 1. There’s going to be two ways to get in on the action. Firstly, if you pre-order the game at GameStop — online or at retail, you’ll be able to access the beta on day one. Additionally, you can […]