Sony is expanding its currently invitation-only PlayStation Rewards initiative with Quests, PlayStation-related activities that bump your activity meter when completed. It opens yet another avenue to progress through the reward tiers of Select, Pro, and Legendary. These jaunts involve performing pre-defined tasks, such as watching PlayStation Network’s PULSE in HD or for visiting the Central Plaza in PlayStation Home. Nine Quests […]

An off-screen image of Killzone 3‘s preview code build suggests that the game will be receiving split-screen co-operative play, if the image is to be trusted. The previous two titles in the series have lacked split-screen support and Guerilla Games has yet to make any kind of announcement regarding the feature. The image suggests local co-operative play but does not […]

Pry those eyes open: a video clip showcasing the long-rumored Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone has leaked out, confirming a seemingly endless stream of rumors. As expected, the phone sports a PSPgo-esque form factor. It also leverages Google’s versatile mobile OS Android, falling in line with previous reports. Besides the gaming-tailored aesthetics, the real PlayStation magic comes in the form of […]

Even though Sony had a playable 3D-setup at E3 this year with LittleBigPlanet 2, the game will not support the “new” technology according to SCEA’s Mark Valledor. Valledor responded to a reader’s question about the lack of mentioning 3D capability on the game’s recently released box-art to which Valledor said “Sorry, no 3D this time around”. LittleBigPlanet 2 Update [PS […]

With competition in the motion space heating up, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter is placing a big bet on Kinect. He believes that Microsoft’s hands-free solution has the edge, forecasting sales in the region of 8 million by year’s end. “Depending on pricing, we could see an installed base that approaches 20-25 million by year-end 2011,” he further noted. It’d be […]

With the myriad of announcements quickly piling up, Spike TV’s 2010 VGAs are shaping up to be a massive event for the industry. Almost like a mini-E3 in terms of hype. Here’s one more nugget that’s worth getting excited over: Insomniac is scheduled to reveal a second trailer for Resistance 3 during the show. Unlike the debut trailer, which dropped in August, segments of gameplay footage […]

Sony aims to prove that it pays to be a PlayStation Plus member with an onslaught of freebies — $50 worth — over this month, essentially paying for the subscription itself. The first offering to receive the PS Plus treatment is Sackboy Prehistoric Moves, a LittleBigPlanet spin-off PSN title. It features “10 unique Move-enabled levels on a multiplayer adventure filled […]

Konami’s released a bug fix focused patch for its now-platinum seller Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, one which addresses “save game” issues while also adding a bit of polish.

Like Kinect, PlayStation Move continues to be a hot seller this holiday season. Sony announced today that worldwide shipments of the wand-like device have hit 4.1 million, representing a near 1 to 10 attach rate, going by the PS3’s current userbase tally — 41.6 million.

PSP firmware 6.36 is soon to make the rounds, yet not through the usual channels. Reports on Japanese message boards indicate that it’s included on UMD copies of Capcom’s Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. The yet to be released title ships out to retailers in the region this week — December 1. Given the incremental version bump, this firmware is likely […]

According to a report from French site Nowhereelse.fr, mobile handset maker Sony Ericsson is gearing up to make a PlayStation-centric announcement on December 9. An invite allegedly sent out to local media in the region depicts an array of all-too familiar DualShock controller buttons conspicuously joined by a phone icon. Not exactly subtle. Sony Ericsson France CEO Pierre Perron will be […]

As stereoscopic 3D TV sets inch closer into the affordable realm for those budget-minded, Sony’s gaming division is placing a big bet on the tech. That’s according to SCEE studio director Mick Hocking, who says over 50 forthcoming PS3 titles will feature 3D support to some degree, speaking to trade site Develop at Liverpool conference: Overall we have more than fifty […]

Double Fine of Psychonauts and Brutal Legend fame has lifted the wraps on its next effort, a THQ-published downloadable puzzle game entitled Stacking. As its name implies, the premise revolves around stacking. Stacking matryoshkas, or Russian nesting dolls. Players can vault inside them to acquire new abilities and skills. In a interesting twist, however, you can only absorb attributes from […]

Mark your calendars for December 12 — that’s the date Sony plans on unveiling an all-new, PS3 exclusive format title, according to a “save the date” flyer sent to select media outlets. While no hints were given, any takers as to what it could be? Must be something massive to warrant its own event, obviously. Uncharted 3? New IP? We’ll […]

The chaps over at VG247 have obtained snapshots of what is purportedly an early PSP2 devkit. The photo, as shown above, is horrendously grainy. Still, it gives a first glimpse at the PSPgo-like form factor and confirms earlier rumors that the handheld boasts dual analog sticks, something PSP owners have been yearning for half a decade now. Also depicted is […]

In a stealth announcement, Ubisoft’s revealed that The Prince of Perisa Trilogy, previously announced as a Blu-ray offering in Europe, is destined for a North American PSN release. In fact, Prince of Persia The Sands of Time, the first installment, hits the service today. Not a mere port, it has been given a complete overhaul in the visual department, boasting […]

SCEA just announced that Gran Turismo 5 will be reaching store shelves on November 24th of this month following a delay from its original November 4th date. One of the PS3’s most elusive titles will finally be in our hands at the end of this month, in plenty of time for the holiday season. Press release located after the break.

Sony has refreshed its licensed PS3 Bluetooth Headset, trimming off around 30 percent of the fat from the previous model. The result? A sleek, glossy new look enclosed in a more compact form factor. Appearances aside, the headset now boasts “built-in noise cancellation for filtering out ambient noise when used with the PS3 system as well as your mobile phone.” […]

With the 3DS still a ways out, Nintendo is giving the DSi a hefty push this holiday season to tide consumers over. The latest crop of Black Friday ads to hit the net, this time courtesy of Sears, have revealed plans to introduce a pair of bold new DSi colors: a limited edition Mario Party DSi, decked in your choice […]

For what it offers, many agree that the UMD-less PSPgo is one pricey gadget, even after Sony’s recent $199 price drop. If you’ve been sitting on the fence over picking one of these up before the inevitable PSP2 hits, Best Buy has you covered. The retail chain has kicked off its first bout of holiday deals early, offering the PSPgo […]