Namco Bandai has announced that Katamari Damacy, which was originally available on PlayStation 2 in 2004, will soon be downloadable on PlayStation 3. The game will appear on the PlayStation Network as a PS2 Classic, and according to Siliconera, this news currently only concerns Japan. Drat! Katamari Damacy was a spectacular hit when it landed on Sony’s previous home platform, […]
If you’ve been feeling left out and uncool at the lack of Jet Set Radio on the Vita, those days are almost over. Sega has confirmed that the skate-and-tag game will be available on Sony’s handheld device via the PlayStation Network starting November 20. The original launch date for Jet Set Radio on Sony’s portable was pushed back last month […]
Two more gaming magazines will soon meet their demise. Future US announced that both Xbox World and PSM3 will cease publication. According to a report on CVG, December 12 will be the day both magazines launch their final issues. “This decision has been taken as Future continues to focus on its strategy on accelerating digital growth across its international digitally […]
It should go without saying, but those running a custom firmware on PS3 should exercise caution before connecting to PSN. Sony has issued a warning that it has begun banning accounts and console IDs tied to modding activities. In fact, CFW users as well as those running applications that bypass certain PSN authentication checks like “F*ckPSN” are already receiving the boot. […]
Sony’s announced that PS Vita firmware 2.00 is due out next week on November 19 and with it comes the inclusion of PlayStation Plus support. The initial lineup in North America will include a bevy of free games as part of Sony’s “Instant Game Collection” incentive, featuring Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Jet Set Radio HD, WipEout 2048, Gravity Rush, Tales From […]
Tomb Raider is due out in North America on March 5, 2013, and Crystal Dynamics has revealed the contents of the upcoming Collector’s Edition, which is available for pre-order and will be priced at $99.99. This Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 bundle will include: Lara Croft action figure with three sets of alternate hands (say what?!) Endurance Survival Kit tin […]
What’s the deal with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots? Well, it’s still in development, apparently. Accordiong to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, the game may even be headed to the next wave of consoles. The development of Patriots became a bit rocky when three developers left the team. As a result, the process hasn’t been as smooth as Ubisoft would’ve hoped […]
Sony’s announced that PSN is set to undergo planned maintenance on Sunday, November 11. The maintenance window is three hours long, and will stretch from 10 pm to 1 am Pacific Time. As is usual, online gaming won’t be affected, provided you’ve signed in to the service at least once over the past few days. However, the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Home, and Account Management […]
If you want to play as Bayonetta in Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming brawler Anarchy Reigns, you’re going to have to pre-order the game. It turns out that the sexy witch isn’t available in all copies right from the get-go, which is kind of a bummer for folks who weren’t planning on getting the game at launch. Aptly titled Anarchy […]
For a while now PlayStation 3 owners have been wondering when and if they’ll get DLC for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The past several months have been rife with confusion and speculation, but now Bethesda has addressed the fans’ concerns. Well, kind of. It’s really more like an update of an update. The company took to Twitter and announced […]
It was a bit surprising for a lot of individuals finding out that Q-Games would release its next game solely on PC. After years of being a well-known PlayStation brand, PixelJunk will feature a game exclusive to PC. Tentatively titled PixelJunk 1-6, the game’s details are still under wraps. Q-Games, however, decided to explain just why it chose the PC […]
Have you checked out Devil May Cry HD Collection yet? You say there’s literally no more room left in your house, and if you add another physical game to your collection you won’t have any space to move around in? Well, you can do one of two things. You can either move to a bigger place or download Devil May […]
Sony’s announced that Tim Schaaff, current president of Sony Network Entertainment, will retire effective December 31. This move will pave the way for Andrew House to assume responsibilities for the role, which comes in addition to his current post as President and Group CEO of SCEI (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.) Following the transition, Schaaff will remain with Sony on the […]
First Nintendo Power, now PlayStation: The Official Magazine … It looks like we’re going to have to bid farewell to yet another gaming publication pretty soon. According to a report on Game Informer (which also happens to be a magazine yet appears to be in no real danger), PlayStation: The Official Magazine will cease publication. While neither the magazine itself […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zjBsigJmdjU Yesterday morning, the revamped PlayStation Store went live across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The digital marketplace now features a new look, improved search filters, and product videos. I played around with the new PlayStation Store a bit ad found it to be pretty neat. The new look is certainly appealing, and the added search and video […]
A couple of weeks ago Rising Star Games announced that it would bring its cult hit Deadly Premonition to PlayStation 3. The updated game will feature new controls, improved graphics, additional DLC, and more story scenarios. Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut, as it’s being dubbed, was previously announced for launch sometime in 2013. Now, though, Rising Star has revealed that […]
A noteworthy ad has been unleashed upon the world courtesy of Sony, a report from Kotaku indicates. The French promotional campaign features front and back shots of the Vita next to a woman with four breasts. It makes sense, I suppose, since the Vita has that touchscreen and rear touch pad. I mean, that’s definitely equivalent to a woman with […]
Sony and developer Eat Sleep Play launched Twisted Metal on PlayStation 3 back in February. When it first popped up on the scene, the game managed to offer quality car combat gameplay. The story mode left a bit to be desired, but with an addictive online multiplayer component, Twisted Metal was quite a treat. Unfortunately, the game has since fizzled […]
Insomniac Games took to the PlayStation Blog to announce some noteworthy launch info for Ratchet & Clank: Full Front Assault. The game, which will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Vita on November 27, will be priced at $19.99. That’s quite the attractive bargain price, wouldn’t you say? Because a lot of gamers love shiny packaging and tangible game […]
Jump magazine has reported that Tales of Hearts R is being developed for the Vita in Japan. Currently, that’s the only region the game is confirmed for, and the chances of it being released outside Japan are fairly slim for the most part. According to a report on Siliconera, Tales of Hearts R will feature full voice acting, improved visuals, […]