Sony has once again revised its PSN terms of service, detailing changes that go into effect tomorrow. By accepting the new terms, which is mandatory for accessing PSN, users will waive their rights to a class action lawsuit against the company. The added clause, detailed under Section 15 – “BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION,” requires that users send a notice of dispute […]

Like the original PSP, the PS Vita uses Memory Cards as a means of storage. While we don’t know the exact format yet, the cards appear to be proprietary and none will be included in the base PS Vita package. If you want to store music or videos on Vita, you’ll have to pony up extra cash for a card […]

It’s been a long time coming, but Rockstar Games has dropped off the first Max Payne 3 today. Accompanied by a moody score fans may remember from the second outing, the trailer sheds light on how Max ended up in Sao Paulo working on a protection detail. Max Payne 3 is due out in March 2012.

Square Enix announced at Sony’s pre-TGS presser that Final Fantasy X HD is hitting the Vita and PS3. It’s not clear if this is an upscaled HD port of the PS2 original or a full-on remake. This year marks the game’s tenth anniversary.

True to its word, Sony is releasing the PS Vita in Japan by this year’s end. At its press conference in Tokyo, the company announced that it’ll release in the region on December 17. With a North American and Europe debut not expected until early Q1 2012, who’s importing?

Holdouts that still have yet to purchase 2010’s Western epic Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar is out for your dollar. The company announced today that a ‘Game of the Year’ edition of the title is due out on October 11. Priced at $49.99, it includes the original game, in addition to all free and paid downloadable content packs released to date. The full […]

The cyberpunk genre will see another contender enter the fray later next year. Starbreeze of The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness fame is working on a revival of Syndicate, EA announced today. It’s a complete departure from the tactical real-time strategy approach of the original, promising a “brutal sci-fi first-person shooter experience set in a not too distant future.”

Rockstar Games sends along word that the first Max Payne 3 gameplay trailer will premier next week, on September 14 at noon EST. It’ll mark the first time we see it in action. It’s a been a long time coming, too, considering the title was formally announced three years ago. Until then, you can take a gander at the digital […]

Ahead of this year’s Tokyo Game Show and a day after Nintendo’s 3DS conference, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is holding a press conference of its own on September 14. It will be live streamed, too. That’s according to a notice posted on the official PlayStation Japan website, courtesy SCEJ president Hiroshi Kono. There’s no word on what will be discussed […]

In an attempt to bolster the security of its online infrastructure following the theft of information on over 70 million PSN accounts, Sony has appointed ex-Homeland Security official Philip Reitinger to oversee network operations. Reitinger previously served as director of the U.S. National Cyber Security Center. Prior to that he held positions at Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Defense. […]

After the damaging PSN hacking incident that led to weeks of downtime and left over 70 million accounts compromised, things are finally looking up for Sony. Speaking at the IFA press conference in Germany, Sony CEO Howard Stringer reportedly told those in attendance that over 3 million new accounts have been created since the network intrusion. What’s more, sales are better than ever. […]

First unveiled during Microsoft’s E3 2009 press conference, the Raiden-starring slicing simulator Metal Gear Solid Rising was a no-show at E3 2011, and the information blackout will continue into TGS 2011. That’s according to Kojima Productions assistant producer Sean Eyestone, who broke the news in the latest KPR podcast. The reasoning behind such a decision is, we’re told, to not […]

Bethesda has big plans for Skyrim downloadable content and in news that may hit a nerve depending on your platform preference, Xbox 360 is getting that DLC first. As with several other franchises — Call of Duty being a notable one, Microsoft has struck a deal under which the first two packs of Skyrim DLC will land on Xbox 360 […]

EA is feeling encouraged over the PS Vita, with EA Labels president Frank Gibeau stating that the publisher believes Sony’s upcoming handheld stands a ‘better chance’ of success compared to Nintendo 3DS, despite the now-significantly higher price point. He pointed to a stronger launch lineup, social features, a ‘unique’ control scheme and technology as driving factors. On the 3DS, Gibeau […]

Square Enix has announced that Parasite Eve 2 will hit the North American PSN later this week. Originally uncovered via ESRB listings, the original Parasite Eve joined the PSOne Classics library around the time its spiritual successor – The 3rd Birthday – was released on PSP. It was suspected the sequel would be released soon after, but Square  decided to hold […]

One of the key creative minds behind Valve’s Portal will soon announce her next title, in partnership with Square Enix. In 2009, it was revealed that Kim Swift jumped ship from Valve to secure a position at Airtight Games, developer of Capcom’s Dark Void.

Valve boss Gabe Newell says the company will migrate aspects of DOTA 2’s tech into Steamworks, allowing all licensees to take advantage. In order to make DOTA 2 an eSports friendly title, Valve created a robust streaming system that allows matches to be easily broadcast across the globe. This is just one of the features that will be incorporated into Steamworks. […]

While the upcoming PS Vita will have cross-game voice chat on day one, many have wondered why the feature still hasn’t made its way to PS3, especially given how oft-requested it is. To that end, Sony has finally spoken out on why it’s not coming, pinning blame on a lack of available RAM. Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida tells […]

While Sony has briefly touched on PS3-Vita connectivity in the past, slides from a recent Develop presentation headlined by SCEE R&D manager Phil Rogers further expand on the concept. Sony says the toolset it is providing to developers will allow them to drive the Vita display direct from a PS3 game, “use the unique features of PS Vita as a […]

Start-up indie studios will be pleased to know that the barrier-to-entry for PS Vita development is considerably lower than it was on the PS3 and PSP. SCEE account manager George Bain has revealed that the cost of a Vita dev kit will ring in at only “€1,900 plus VAT.” That’s quite cheap, a staggering drop from the initial €20,000 cost […]