Sony has announced that it will be closing down its PSP Comic Store on Wednesday, October 30. The digital comic shop, which allowed PSP owners to read comics directly on their handhelds, has failed to receive any updates since July 2011. After October 30, PSP owners will no longer be able to purchase and download comics. Additionally, previously purchased comics […]
Sony’s latest hardware revision of the PlayStation 3 officially launches today. If you’re in the market for another console (or an updated version of a console you already own), you’ll now be able to snag yours at retailers. As previously revealed, the new PlayStation 3 comes in two models: 250GB for $269.99 and 500GB for $299.99. But the model that […]
Own a PlayStation Vita? If so, you probably own a PlayStation 3, too. According to Sony’s John Koller, who recently announced that the company would continue to support the PlayStation 3 through 2015 and possibly onward, the home platform and handheld duo will be able to do what the Wii U does with ease. Speaking to Engadget, the PlayStation […]
It’s been revealed that Sony has plans of continuing to support the PlayStation 3 through 2015. If it can, the company may even keep the console going longer than that. Speaking to GameSpot, PlayStation VP of hardware marketing John Koller said that as long as there’s software for the platform, the machine itself will stick around much like its predecessor, […]
The upcoming Sony-published platforming burglary-fest Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time has been dated for both the PlayStation 3 and Vita. The game will land at retailers and on the PlayStation Network on February 5, as announced on the PlayStation Blog. Purchasing the game on the PlayStation 3 either through a games retailer or digitally will grant you access to a […]
Gravity Rush has received plenty of praise for delivering a satisfying gameplay experience on the Vita. It looks like that praise has won the game a nice award, which is certainly nice for Sony. Gravity Rush was awarded the Game of the Year Division Grand Award at the Japan Game Awards during the Tokyo Game Show. The game’s director, Keiichiro […]
Sony has rolled out the pricing for its new PlayStation 3 model revision, which apparently doesn’t have any specific nickname (aww, man). As reported on Engadget, gamers have access to two different units. The first is the 250GB PlayStation 3, which is priced at $270. The second is a 500GB model that will run you $300. Right off the bat, […]
Muramasa: The Demon Blade has got to be one of the Wii’s most stylish games. It offers up side-scrolling action gameplay and a slick art style that’s just enjoyable to behold. Now it looks like Muramasa will be available to more gamers. According to a report on Joystiq, Sony stated at the Tokyo Game Show that the Vanillaware-developed Wii game […]
Update: As it turns out, only cutscenes from 358/2 Days will be present in this HD collection. Article has been updated to reflect that. It’s been over a year and Square Enix is still taking its sweet time with getting Final Fantasy X HD out the door, but that hasn’t stopped the company from taking on development of another HD re-release. Kingdom […]
Konami’s announced that the retail version of Zone of the Enders HD Collection will include a playable demo of Metal Gear Rising. Sound familiar? That’s because it is. Zone of the Enders on PS2 included a copy of a Metal Gear Solid 2 demo, so it’s only fitting that Konami would run a similar promotion with the HD re-release. Zone […]
Alongside the announcement of a smaller and lighter PS3, the Australian PlayStation site has let slip that a complete revamp of the PlayStation Store is slated for October. “To tie in with the launch, PlayStation Store for PS3 is set to get a new look from October 2012 too, making it even easier for you to find and download the content you […]
Sony’s formally announced plans to release a smaller and lighter PS3 model this September, effectively replacing the current configuration. Known internally as the CECH-4000 series – as revealed in a leak last July – the new PS3 has been redesigned from an architectural standpoint. Sony says the internal volume and weight of the new PS3 hardware has been reduced by […]
Update: Firmware is live. Grab it via Network Update, or here’s a direct download link. Late last month Sony released firmware 1.80 and PS Vita owners rejoiced, with the update finally adding support for emulated PSOne titles. Now, they’re following it up with an update that seemingly adds nothing. Firmware 1.81 is due out tonight according to a post on […]
It is, perhaps for good reason, surprising how many people love simple arcade fighters like Smash Bros. The genre has been around for over a decade and has made competitive play even more fun on a single TV with up to four players. Sony, in an attempt to capitalize on that same gameplay for a console that’s largely become popularized […]
PaRappa the Rapper will always be heralded as a PlayStation classic. Now that the titular rapping dog is headed to PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, gamers can get reacquainted with the charming character. Unfortunately, PaRappa artist Rodney Greenblat isn’t too stoked about seeing the character in a game with weapons and heavy-hitting brawls. “I’m very happy that Parappa is making a […]
More cloud storage courtesy of the latest firmware update isn’t the only thing PlayStation Plus subscribers have in store for them. Since you’re the owner of a machine dedicated to playing video games, you may be happy to know that that’s exactly what you’re getting! Double Dragon: Neon launched on the PlayStation Network earlier today, and it’s priced at a […]
Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.25 will go live sometime tomorrow, bringing with it increased cloud storage capacity for PlayStation Plus users. The limit, originally a paltry 150MB, has been raised to a more respectable 1GB. If you’ve got a few large save files — like the 10MB heavyweight that is Dragon Age Origins, this should come as a welcome […]
Strategy RPG aficionados will be happy to learn that La Pucelle: Tactics will be dropping on the PlayStation Network this week. News of this game’s possible appearance as a PlayStation 2 Classic had surfaced before, and a post on the PlayStation Blog confirmed it. La Pucelle: Tactics is often revered among strategy RPG fanatics. The game delivered a dark tale […]
It’s no secret that Bethesda is having a tough time releasing Skyrim Dawnguard on the PlayStation 3. The DLC, which is currently available for both the Xbox 360 and PC versions of Skyrim, has yet to appear on Sony’s console. This has caused PlayStation 3 gamers to grow a bit flustered, as it should come as no surprise to anyone […]
It’s time for a deliciously sweet video game rumor, folks! This time around we’ve got some news (or “news” if it turns out to be false) surrounding the ever-growing roster in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. It turns out that Kat from Gravity Rush might be a playable fighter in Sony’s upcoming crossover brawl-fest. All we have to go by is […]