Update: We’re pleased to announce that @acridweasel is the winner of our #Dishonored twitter giveaway! Thanks to everyone that participated. For those of you that didn’t win, we’ll be running more contests soon. Courtesy of Bethesda, we’re giving away a PSN voucher for Dishonored, the well-received stealth action FPS from Arkane Studios. To enter, simply make sure you’re following our Twitter account at […]
Last week wasn’t exactly the most successful period for the launch of the new PlayStation Store in Europe. After being temporarily postponed in the UK and other PAL territories due to severe issues, it looks like Sony’s finally addressed the problems and has officially released the revamped digital shop across Europe. While a few European territories had access to the […]
Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.30 is due out on October 23 — two days from now — and will bring with it the oft-requested ability to view PS Vita trophies on the PS3. It’s puzzling as to why it took this long, but further integration of both platforms is of course welcomed news. Better late than never. In addition, […]
Sony has revealed intentions of cutting 2,000 jobs across its offices in Japan. The company is currently attributing the planned layoffs as part of an “early retirement scheme,” reports The Next Web. Whatever the case may be, it looks like the company’s head office in Japan will take the biggest hit, with 20 percent of its employees expected to be […]
After a host of problems plagued the new PlayStation Store design yesterday across Europe, Sony has decided to postpone the new update in the UK and a handful of other PAL countries. The problems included faulty downloads, the inability to add funds, and PlayStation Plus accounts not being recognized. “The phased launch of the new PlayStation Store has been temporarily […]
The new PlayStation Store launched in Europe today. While screenshots show off a sexy new appearance for the digital marketplace, a lot of users have been reporting several issues with the component. Problems with the PlayStation Store, as reported by Destructoid, include lengthy load times; no way to add funds; nonfunctional downloads; and no recognition for PlayStation Plus members. Ouch! […]
Last week we found out that some PlayStation 3 users who played The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner were having their save files corrupted. The issue resulted in a lot of players having their data wiped, thus causing them to lose all of their content. Because The Walking Dead shifts based on player choices, it’s easy to see […]
Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will receive maintenance scheduled for Monday, October 15. The maintenance will begin at 4 AM and run through 4 PM PST. If you’re on the other side of the US, maintenance time will occur between 7 AM and 7 PM EST. As usual, if you’ve signed on to your PlayStation Network account prior […]
A nasty bug has soiled many gamers’ experience with The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner on the PlayStation 3. The bug in question apparently causes a corruption issue that has resulted in many individuals losing their save data. Ouch! “We have received a small number of reports surrounding this issue since the launch of Episode Four: Around Every […]
Sony has dished out more details on the PlayStation Store revamp scheduled to go live on October 17 in Europe. Of note: according to PlayStation Digital Platforms team member Morgan Haro, the redesigned store is built on HTML5. What does this mean for you? Initially – not much, says Haro, but it will allow Sony to iterate faster, providing “flexibility […]
Last month, Sony quietly dropped word that a completely revamped look for was set to drop for the PlayStation Store in October. Today, we’ve been given the first glimpse of the new digs. The design itself sports a cleaner look, with content separated across distinct tiles. UI changes include an expandable navigational menu on the left side of the page. […]
Tokyo Jungle has been available on the PlayStation Network for a couple of weeks now, and in that time it’s gained quite the following. Receiving praise for its unorthodox premise and legitimately fun gameplay, the downloadable PlayStation 3 title is certainly worth checking out. There are already plenty of animals available for you to play as in Tokyo Jungle, but […]
Publisher XSEED has announced that Orgarhythm will land on the PlayStation Vita on October 23. The game will be downloadable via the PlayStation Network, where it will be available for $29.99. Orgarhythm features a combination of rhythm and strategy gameplay. Featuring touchscreen controls that rely on timing and an almost Pikmin-esque appearance, the upcoming Vita title looks to offer something […]
Retro City Rampage launches today on PlayStation 3, Vita, and PC for $14.99. In other words, the day a lot of indie and retro gaming fans have been waiting for has arrived. I know this is certainly a huge day for me, and the game’s launch trailer only served to get me even more stoked. Developer VBlank Enterainment is really […]
The Unfinished Swan looks like an absolutely lovely game, and there’s no doubt that a massive group of individuals is ready to finally play this majestic-looking experience. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Creative Director Ian Dallas announced that the title would launch on October 23 via the PlayStation Network. If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, however, you’ll have […]
Indie developer Amanita Design has announced that Machinarium will finally come to the North American PlayStation Network on Tuesday, October 9. The game will be available on the PlayStation 3 for $9.99. Last month, we discovered that Machinarium had landed in Europe for PlayStation Network gamers to enjoy. According to the dev, the indie adventure title has managed to hit […]
The PlayStation 3 is getting a new anime channel today. Viz Media announced that the app, which is called Neon Alley, will offer 24-hour programming for anime fans directly through their Sony home consoles. A report on Destructoid indicates that Viz will be providing content from its own library, as well as anime from outside distributors. Shows will be uncut […]
A lot of folks were wondering if Sony was actually going to launch PlayStation Mobile. Though the digital platform had plenty of promise, many speculated that it would never see the light of day. Well, the day has arrived, and there’s light everywhere … or something to that extent. PlayStation Mobile allows you to check out a number of cross-platform […]
I can’t remember the last time I kept anything in a shoebox. It may have been when I was but a mere brat and owned some Garbage Pale Kids trading cards. That was, like, 15 years ago. Maybe longer. In any case, a shoebox, while certainly a great means of storage for trading cards, isn’t exactly what I would consider […]
Sony seems to love its 10-year hardware plans. The PlayStation 2 had a 10-year plan. The PlayStation 3 is currently in the midst of its 10-year plan. And now it looks like the Vita will have a whole decade for itself, as well. “We’re in year one, so we’ll be supporting it for some time,” SCEA VP of Hardware Marketing […]