Completely void of any new playable games apart from Red Faction: Guerrilla and UFC 2009 Undisputed in demo form, this week’s PlayStation Store update proves size really does matter. Thankfully, there is a diverse selection of add-on content to choose from, including a LittleBigPlanet mini-pack sporting stickers and costumes from the Heavenly Sword universe. Elsewhere, two custom character packages for […]
Over on the official North American PlayStation website, Sony is hyping up a self-proclaimed “electrifying announcement” that is scheduled to take place on April 27. Featured on the site is brief flash-based trailer depicting still images of inFamous and Uncharted 2 presented in a pictorial fashion. Logic dictates that whatever is about to go down will deal with at least […]
It’s no secret that software sales on PSP have been bleak as of late. You’d be ignorant to believe that piracy levels on the handheld are not incurring a hefty dent in overall sales. Piracy isn’t the only negating factor at play here, of course, but it is certainly a major one in the PSP’s case. Sony agrees – and […]
Update: Firmware is out. Check Network Update or grab it by clicking here. Sony just announced that firmware 5.50 for PSP is due out tomorrow — April 21. The update will allow users to browse the built-in PSP store without a registered PSN account. Of course, you’ll still need to register an account to purchase anything. PSN integration will also […]
Yesterday, Sony made it official that SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 is inbound for PSP. Today, we’re given a brief teaser trailer comprised of various gameplay segments. Here’s hoping developer Slant 6 delivers this time around after the mediocre Tactical Strike, which left a tinge of disappointment amongst fans in part due to a frustrating camera system and […]
Add-on content and lots of it dominates this week’s PlayStation Store update. While there is nothing new in terms of full-on games, the long-awaited and Encore expansion pack for PixelJunk Eden dropped today, featuring five slick levels complete with a bevy of all-new collectible trophies. Elsewhere, a TV U.S. Sports quiz pack is available for Buzz!, along with extra vehicles […]
David Reeves, current acting president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, is set to leave the company and retire on April 30, SCEE announced today. An industry vet, Reeves joined the company in 1995, managing regional offices for SCEE Germany. By 1999, he moved up to coordinating marketing and operations for the PlayStation brand in the UK. In 2003, he was […]
Sony has confirmed that the first batch of Killzone 2 DLC, a set of two maps dubbed Steel and Titanium, will hit the PlayStation Network on April 30. While the price still remains an unknown quantity at this point, both maps are said to come packed with “new gameplay elements and strategic twists.” In Wasteland Bullet, the action takes place […]
Sony may be planning to take its digital distribution plans to the next level with the May 5 release of Patapon 2 here in the states. According to a reliable insider from technology site Arstechnica, the title will not ship on physical UMD. While those who purchase it at retail will still receive a nice ol’ game box, packed inside […]
It’s about time: Europe is getting a PlayStation blog of its own. Come April 17 the “semi-official” EU stop for PS news known as Three Speech will shut down its operation, making way for the imminent arrival of an official blog ran by SCEE. The all-new site is said to sport a shiny layout, complete with daily updates surrounding the […]
Sony announced today that a multiplayer-focused WipEout HD update is scheduled to be later this week on April 8. If you’re like myself and have taken a break from playing this futuristic racer, now might be the time to pick it up again. First and foremost, the update introduces the ability to easily send game invites to PSN friends. Additionally, […]
Mere hours after the official announcement, firmware 2.70 is now up for grabs via Network Update. The main draw of this update is obviously in-game text chat support, but it also includes a few noteworthy features such as the ability to copy and paste text from within the Internet Browser. The complete changelog is detailed below.
Despite being April Fools day, there sure is no shortage of real announcements coming in through the pipeline from Sony. Following a spate of rumors, the company just announced that firmware 2.70 is inbound for PS3. It will highlight the introduction of in-game text chat, a much-requested addition that will allow PSN users to communicate with up to 15 other […]
Be rest assured, this is not an April Fools joke! This year’s PSP lineup just reached a new level of awesomeness, as Sony today announced that Jak and Daxter are poised to make a return in The Lost Frontier, an all-new adventure heading to PSP and PS2. As a direct sequel, the title picks up from where the original Jak […]
It’s official: Sony confirmed rumors that the last-generation PS2 will see a $30 dollar price reduction across North America, bringing the total MSRP of the console straight down to the budget-friendly cost of $99.99. At that price it might be worth just picking up another PS2. The cut goes into effect tomorrow — April 1. Says marketing director John Koller […]
By way of spy photos taken by a Kmart employee, convincing evidence has emerged that the PS2 price will fall to just $99.99 come next week, starting April 5. Speculation suggests this is a permanent retail-wide MSRP reduction and not a sale only Kmart will be conducting. The move would shave $30 off the current PS2 price point. Not a […]
It’s true, apparently. The entire PSP and PS3 XMB interface, otherwise known as the Xross Media Bar, was made a reality by a single person — Japanese-based UI artist Yasuhiro Yamanaka, according to the man’s LinkedIn profile. In it, he claims he “designed PSP and PS3 User Interface all by myself.” Yamanaka is also in charge of all on-screen localization, […]
Sony has announced an initiative in which it will cover development costs in exchange for exclusivity. A bold, but smart move. The recently released Burn Zombie Burn is the first PSN title to take advantage of this deal. It’s all very well for us as platform holders to say ‘put all your money into PlayStation Network, it’s a fantastic idea’, […]
Looking at the latest batch of NPD charts, PSP hardware sales in North America have taken a dive compared to last year. Figures for February 2009 peg the drop-off at a decline of 18 percent. Not a huge drop by any stretch of the word, but still something to be concerned about. Is Sony planning to cut the price in […]
This week’s PlayStation Store is headlined by a pair of PS3 downloadables, namely Worms and Burn Zombie Burn. While we knew that the latter was due for release today, the inclusion of Worms comes as a bit of a surprise. Developer Team17 delivers the goods on this new-age update to the turn-based combat classic with an extensive single-player campaign and […]