Silicon Knights, the studio responsible for Eternal Darkness and more infamously known for Too Human is opening new digs in Hamilton, Ontario this year. CEO Denis Dyack says expansion plans are already underway, with the location opening in “about six months.” While the studio hasn’t shipped a title since 2008’s commercial flop Too Human, it is currently tasked with working on X-Men: […]
In this latest episode of corporate mud-slinging, EA’s DICE has lashed out at its nearest rival Activision over a lack of innovation, saying that the competition is “getting lazy.” In an obvious shot at the Call of Duty franchise, DICE general manager Karl-Magnus Troedsson told Official PlayStation Magazine: “They’re using the same engine, the same recipe for building a game. […]
Retail tracking firm NPD Group has released its hardware and software sales analysis for the month of February, revealing an impressive showing for Microsoft. With 535,000 units shifted, the Xbox 360 enjoyed its biggest non-holiday month ever, eclipsing its previous sales streak in September 2007, when Halo 3 launched. On the whole, combined hardware and software sales raked in $1.36 […]
Sony today announced sweeping changes to its corporate structure, revealing that PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai will take helm of the company’s realigned Consumer Products division beginning in April. The responsibility encompasses Sony’s entire consumer electronics segment — ranging from Bravia TVs to home audio and mobile products.
Update: PS3 firmware 3.60 has gone live. Grab it via Network Update or manually from our download section. Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 3.60 will drop tomorrow, bringing with it an added incentive for PSN Plus subscribers. On a per PSN account basis, those under the pay-for loyalty program will receive the ability to store up to 150MB of game […]
Square Enix has pegged a release date on its highly-anticipated sci-fi RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution, announcing that the title will hit North American shelves on August 23. Previously hit with a delay, let’s hope the date sticks this time. Fans can score a wealth of pre-order bonuses by reserving a copy at participating retailers, including a mission pack and a weaponry-laden Tactical Enhancement […]
PlayStation marketing vet Peter Dille has left his post as SCEA’s senior vice president of Marketing and PlayStation Network, the confirmed today. Dille’s history with the brand stretches all the way back to 1995, when he played a key role in the launch of the original PSOne.
Beginning this week on PSN, Sony is kicking off Spring Fever, a month-long celebration designed to highlight exceptional games and associated discounts. To usher in the first round of time-limited specials, Sony is offering up titles chosen in its PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards vote-off at a 30 percent off, this week only. These include: Castle Crashers, God of War: Ghost of […]
It seems the PSPgo can never catch a break. Late last week, Sony revealed plans to drop the price of the UMD-free portable to $150 on its official website. Unfortunately, it turns out the mark down was merely a mistake or a premature update, as the site has dropped any mention of the reduction. Sony themselves remain mum on the matter […]
Currently tied up in certification, Konami producer David Cox has revealed that the first batch of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC will arrive at the end of this month on PSN and XBLM. While initially scheduled for February, the Reverie DLC was hit with a delay due to last-minute bugs that cropped up during the testing phase. It sees players […]
Now users of all firmware can enjoy Bubbletune’s folder organization plugin Game Categories Light v1.3. The latest update brings support for firmware based on 6.3X kernels. Usage is a cinch: once installed, simply create folders representing the categories you’d like to use and drop in homebrew accordingly.
Leave it to modders for this unlikely mashup: a YouTube user has shared a video that shows a Mirror’s Edge style map running under Crytek’s CryEngine 3. It’s a glimpse at what Mirror’s Edge 2 could possibly look like with a beefed-up engine. Aside from the gunplay, the color palette and rooftop sequences remain faithful to the original. Check it […]
Sony says it made collaborating with partners a key priority during the development of NGP, noting that it went through “several iterations” of the platform as a result of feedback. According to SCE Worldwide Studio boss Shuhei Yoshida in a recently published interview, this approach is reminiscent of the stance the company took when designing the PSOne: The input of […]
If you’ve been waiting for the PSPgo to hit a budget-friendly price point, it looks like it’s happening soon. An update from Sony on the official PlayStation website shows that a $50 drop is impending, bringing the total cost of the handheld to a more palatable $150. That’s only $30 more than the recently marked down PSP-3000, a notable decline […]
Ever wondered what it would be like to have creation tools in a sandbox game like inFAMOUS? Sucker Punch has just revealed that inFAMOUS 2 will feature user-generated content, created within the game. Players will be able to create their own missions, from defense missions to obstacle courses, all with new creation tools. The possibilities are nearly limitless and a […]
Sony has announced today the development of version 1.5 of PlayStation Home. The update, which should arrive sometime this spring, will enhance Home’s real-time multiplayer component, improve the physics and include more realistic graphics and animations. Developers will now be able to create first-person shooters, racing games and more that utilize Home’s real-time multiplayer and improved tech. Gone are the […]
Update: Might not be an MW3 unveil after all. Treyarch community manager Josh Olin says a “pretty awesome / unique” Black Ops trailer is dropping next week. More DLC? It’s that time again. Looks like a Modern Warfare 3 reveal may be nigh, as Activision is stirring up hype for its next Call of Duty title. The company has launched […]
If a recent ESRB listing is any indication, it looks like Square Enix has plans to re-release Parasite Eve on PSN as part of Sony’s PSOne Classics catalog. With spiritual successor The 3rd Birthday due out this March on PSP, starring returning protagonist Aya Brea, the timing is ripe. Parasite Eve originally hit the PSOne in 1998. It was praised […]
While Bizarre Creations is done and dusted as a result of Activision’s restructuring efforts, it seems its legacy will live on the form of a new studio: Lucid Games. Several Bizarre staff have jumped ship, including Pete Wallace, former Bizarre senior manager now-turned managing director for Lucid. While still actively seeking new hires, the England-based upstart has already congregated a […]
Sony is lowering the barrier-to-entry price point for the current PSP, bringing the cost of a base PSP-3000 system to just $129.99. That’s $40 down from the original MSRP of $169.99. In addition, all bundle configurations, otherwise known as PSP Entertainment Packs, will be marked down to $159.99. The price adjustments go into effect retailer-wide this coming Sunday, February 27. […]