News Look Out, Just Dance 3 is Coming to PlayStation Move
Ready to conquer the living room
News PlayStation Vita's "Near" and "Party" Apps Explained
Can you say cross-game voice chat?
News Star Trek Beams Up with PlayStation Move and 3D Support
"Set phasers to fun!"
News - 2011, Week 23
Saturday11th Jun 2011
Capcom has hinted that it is working with Sony on a new top-secret feature for Street Fighter X Tekken that sounds a lot like cross-platform play to us
At an offsite SCE event [as reported on by ImpressWatch], Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono revealed that Sony is working with the publisher on a new feature for Street Fighter X Tekken that's likely to...
Rumour PlayStation Vita's Voice Chat Feature Coming To PS3?
Apparently it's the one feature that stops PlayStation Network from matching the services of XBOX Live: cross-game chat
Sony announced during E3 that its upcoming handheld, the PlayStation Vita, will support the feature, allowing you to chat with folks on your PSN friends list regardless of the content you (or they) are currently experiencing. The...
Feature Why PlayStation Vita Changed Perceptions At E3 2011 -- 'Twiggy' The Push Square Opinionator
Nintendo might have announced a new platform at E3, but if you listen to the buzz bubbling beneath the Wii U, you'll notice the perception of Sony's PlayStation Vita has changed dramatically
The spiritual successor to the PlayStation Portable already convinced some when it was announced earlier in the year. With dual analogue sticks, a gorgeous...
First Impressions ModNation Racers on PlayStation Vita
One of our favourite games on PlayStation 3 last year was ModNation Racers
In our line of work, we're constantly moving on to the next thing. But ModNation Racers was one of those titles that never fell too low down our stack of PS3 games. We'd pull it out every rainy Sunday or slow afternoon, just to browse the game's latest creations, or race a...
News Square Enix Updates Final Fantasy Type-0 Website, Includes New Character Renders
Did you hear? E3 is over
That means we're left processing all the left-overs. Like this exciting tid-bit: Square Enix has updated Final Fantasy Type-0's official website. The page includes renders from the upcoming PSP title's roster. There are even some wallpapers for you to download. Woah! Check it all out through here.
Friday10th Jun 2011
Review No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise (PlayStation 3)
We could be heroes
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise isn’t about saving the world. It follows Travis Touchdown, an over-sexed Otaku obsessed with violence, wrestling, anime and games (he has a Mega Drive/Mega CD/32X combo in his room). Travis gets drunk in a bar and meets the head of the United Assassins Association, Sylvia Christel. She offers him...
News Hot Shots Golf Finally Gets Move and 3D Support
It’s about time!
PlayStation Move isn’t even a year old yet, but the game catalogue has filled up quite nicely so far with a wide range of titles that utilize Move in many creative ways. But, there is one series that we feel should have already featured Move support, and that is the long running Hot Shots Golf (known as Everybody's Golf in...
Review Hunted: The Demon's Forge (PlayStation 3)
Protagonists E'lara and Caddoc are a metaphor for Hunted: The Demon's Forge
The duo are brash, goofy and amusing, personifying the theme of the game they are featured in. Hunted: The Demon's Forge is not a well devised title — the combat is scrappy, the visuals are hokey, and the voice acting is utterly reprehensible — but for all its faults...
News Sony Steps Back Into the Groove with DanceStar Party
Like SingStar, with a few differences
Last year's SingStar Dance wasn't a bad first effort at a Move-controlled dancing game, but the controller's capable of far more, so it's good news that Sony's London Studio is having a crack at a dedicated dancing title with DanceStar Party. The studio behind SingStar is dropping the singing component to...
News Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest Trailer Rattles Them Bones
Beep beep, ribby ribby
Zindagi Games' next title after the top notch Sports Champions isn't the expected sequel: instead it's the co-operative adventure Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest, and here's the first trailer. Expect to see Deadmund making his rib-tickling appearance on PlayStation 3 later in the year.
News Cuddle Up to this EyePet and Friends Trailer
Cute critter now comes with a friend
As if one monkey-cat creator wasn't enough, Sony's giving its oddball offspring a companion in the upcoming EyePet & Friends, and we've got the first footage of the game in action right here. Sony also let loose a bundle of screenshots, showing how your two digital pets will interact with each other using the...
News Stop Press: Stephen Fry Is Doing Some LittleBigPlanet Voice Work Today
Stephen Fry's currently not on his annual hiatus from Twitter, and has announced on the social networking platform that he is off to do "some voicing for LittleBigPlanet" before lunch
This is important news that we felt compelled to share with you. So let the speculation begin — exactly which version of LittleBigPlanet is ol' Stephen Fry-Up...
News Ken Levine Explains BioShock Infinite's Skylines
BioShock Infinite was undoubtedly one of the stars of E3 2011
Popping up at Sony's press conference, Ken Levine explained how Irrational Games was planning to bring PlayStation Move to to the game, as well as develop a brand new entry in the series for the PlayStation Vita. In this developer diary, Ken Levine explains Columbia's skylines — unusual...
News Stop The Clocks: Duke Nukem Forever Is Out Now In The UK
At last
It's actually real: Duke Nukem Forever is available on British store-shelves nationwide. The release puts an end to a whopping 15 years wait for the game. We sincerely hope Duke's stocked up on plenty of gum during his hiatus. June 10 in the UK will forever be celebrated as the day that the legendary Duke Nukem Forever went from video game...
News So There Is A New PlayStation 3 Dancing Game After All
Days before E3 there was a lot of speculation about Sony publishing a new dancing game for the PlayStation 3
Just for the record: Studio London is concocting a new title called DanceStar Party — Sony just forgot to mention it until today. Naturally the game will have PlayStation Move support, as evidenced in the title's first trailer after the...
E3 2011 Watch Far Cry 3's 'Insanity' Demo In All Its Glory
It was a pretty bold move by Ubisoft to spend the first few minutes of its Far Cry 3 demo focusing on a monologue by a man completely off his rocker
But it worked really well, setting the tone for the upcoming first-person shooter brilliantly. You can check out the full Far Cry 3 demo above.</em>
News Silent Hill Collection To Launch Exclusively On PlayStation 3 This Fall
Konami's released a snippet of new information about its upcoming Silent Hill Collection compilation for PlayStation 3
First of all, it will launch exclusively on PlayStation 3 this Fall. Konami's not ruling out other platforms entirely, but the title will be exclusive "for now". The publisher cited the series long established alliance...
News Batman: Arkham City To Have A Reasonable Campaign Length
Campaign length complainers, here's some news that should brighten your morning: Batman: Arkham City will take roughly 25-hours to complete
Speaking to Destructoid, Dax Ginn said it would take about 25 hours to get through the campaign, and then double that to finish up the adventure 100%. Long enough for you?
News PushSquare Service Announcement: Call Of Duty's 'Escalation' Pack Is Available Now
Calling all, erm, Call Of Duty: Black Ops players: Activision's just let us know that the "Escalation" DLC pack is now available from the PlayStation Store
The DLC boasts several new maps in addition to that special grindhouse co-op mode featuring performances from Sarah Michelle-Gellar and Danny Trejo. It will set you back $14.99. Go-go-go,...
News Catherine Out July 26th In North America, Demo On The Way
Atlus has finalised plans to release Catherine on July 26th in North America
The publisher has also confirmed that there will be an English language demo on the PlayStation Store. There's still no hard details on a European release. Time to get your import on?
Thursday9th Jun 2011
News SEGA Confirms Four More Vita Titles
Plus a new IP
SEGA of Europe and SEGA of America CEO Mike Hayes has revealed that the company is preparing four additional titles for the PS Vita. This comes on top of the news that the company is releasing Virtua Tennis 4 as a Vita launch title. SEGA says one these four Vita games will be an all new IP from the company. Our line-up features all...
News Sony Hints PS Vita Is Region Free
Will it follow the footsteps of the PSP?
During an E3 Vita press event for European and Australian press, Sony Worldwide Studios' Michael Denny was asked whether or not the PS Vita would be region free. While not an absolute confirmation from the company, Denny did respond that "to the best of his knowledge" the PS Vita will be region...
News SEGA Serves Up Virtua Tennis 4 on PS Vita
Ready for launch
SEGA's Virtua Tennis franchise has been through multiple iterations since its 1999 arcade debut, going from coin-op to home consoles to portable handhelds. The series has thrice been a launch title on PlayStation platforms, and now SEGA says it's bringing back the original development team for a revamped port of Virtua Tennis 4 for...
News E2 2011: Sony Worldwide Studios Europe Boss Says PlayStation Vita Is Region-Free
According to IGN, Sony Wordwide Studios Europe boss Michael Denny has revealed that the PlayStation Vita is region free to the "best of his knowledge"
This is obviously a huge point of interest, as it means you'll be able to import and play games on your device without needing a specific system. The 3DS is region-locked. Let's hope Denny's knowledge...
E3 2011 David Jaffe Won't 'Cut The Balls Off' Twisted Metal In Order To Pander To European Tastes
David Jaffe has said that he won't pander to European tastes in order to make the Twisted Metal franchise more popular in the region
As Brits, we're thinking "thank goodness for that". Twisted Metal is all about balls-to-the-wall mayhem with the deeper, technical layer hidden beneath all the carnage. We'd never want Jaffe to take that...
News Oh Right Yeah, Gravity Daze Is Really Bloody Pretty
Sony and Team Siren's whacked up a new trailer for the cel-shaded action-adventure title, Gravity Daze
While the soundtrack used in the trailer doesn't necessarily fit the game's aesthetic, we're going to assume that's placeholder. It's the visual style that's most intriguing. Check the trailer out on the game's official Japanese website through...
News GameStop Upgrading Pre-Orders Of Assassin's Creed: Revelations To Signature Editions
GameStop has announced that those who pre-order Assassin's Creed: Revelations through the American mega-chain will get their pre-order upgraded to the Signature Edition of the game automatically
The Signature Edition includes a bonus single-player mission, an animated short-film based on the game's universe, an official soundtrack, an exclusive...
News Sony: There's A Lot More Headroom Left In The Ol' PlayStation 3 Just Yet
Kaz Hirai has told the Guardian that the PlayStation 3 will continue to grow even though it's already several years into its life-span
He said: One of the things that we always talked about is the 10-year life cycle. When we launched the PS3 back in 2006, one of the questions I kept getting asked was why we were putting so much technology into...
E3 2011 So That Was E3... See You June 5th-7th 2012
E3 2011 is pretty much over, with the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announcing that E3 2011 welcomed 46,800 attendees over the past couple of days
Of course, now's the time to start building hype for next year's event, which kicks off June 5th-7th 2012. According to Joystiq the event will stay in L.A. for the next couple of years, with...
News MotorStorm Apocalypse Cancelled In Japan
Talk about bad luck: MotorStorm Apocalypse is a fantastic game that's been kicked while its down time after time again
First the release was delayed worldwide after the Japanese earthquake. Then it released with no marketing right in the middle of the PlayStation Network outage in North America. Now it's been outright cancelled in Japan. The team...
E3 2011 PlayStation Home Experiencing Record Traffic Levels
As PlayStation Home continues to grow, Sony's announced that the virtual world has been experiencing record traffic over the past week
Of course, this is surprising because it comes on the back of the PlayStation Network outage. Were having record traffic in Home. The week we restored the service, we hit a new record in terms of weekly unique...
News When We Think Of Silent Hill, We Don't Necessarily Think Of Korn
Konami's released a double-barrel of information regarding its upcoming survival horror title, Silent Hill: Downpur
The first is not so offensive; Downpour will include full support for stereoscopic 3D televisions, potentially enhancing the game's gloomy, psychological experience. The second announcement is pretty disappointing for Silent Hill fans...
E3 2011 BloodRayne Betrayal Slices Up The PlayStation Network In August
BloodRayne Betrayal will colour the PlayStation Network in crimson this August, according to Joystiq
The game will retail for $15. The game's in development at WayForward, a studio well known for its pretty, two-dimensional visuals. Guess what? BloodRayne Betrayal has pretty, two-dimensional visuals.
News Sony Showcases A Social Revolution With PlayStation Vita
One of the biggest features of the PlayStation Vita that Sony's yet to properly trumpet is its integration into the PlayStation Network and social networking features
This trailer does a pretty good job of breaking down everything the Vita is capable of, from Twitter-inspired game alerts right through to cross-game chat and LiveArea — a kind of...
Wednesday8th Jun 2011
News Little Deviants Trailer Rolls Into View
They better not say "Bwahhh!"
Is it just us, or do the small, zany characters that make up Little Deviants look to be a bit, shall we say "inspired" by Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids? Like the Rabbids, these petite rapscallions communicate only with grunts and groans, and are always up to mischief. "Little Deviants are causing chaos...
News Reality Fighters Lets You Punch Your Own Face
And a friend's
Sure, the cameras powering the PS Vita offer all new ways to play with augmented reality, but did you know they also make it easier for you to punch your friends on the face? Reality Fighters, an AR fighting game that lets you pit brawlers against each other in real-life environments, also features the ability to snap photos of you...
News Crash Into This New WipEout 2048 Trailer
Near functionality and augmented reality
The WipEout series has gone portable before, with the WipEout Pure and WipEout Pulse making a home on Sony's last handehled the PSP. The games made great use of the hardware, and where stellar examples of how to translate the fast-paced world of WipEout to a smaller screen. WipEout 2048 on PS Vita takes that...
News Super Stardust Delta Trailer Triggers a Shockwave
A motion-controlled shockwave, that is.
The PS Vita has all sorts of newfangled features and capabilities not found on traditional home consoles, allowing developers to inject fresh gameplay ideas into already established franchises. Super Stardust Delta does just that, bringing all the hectic, over-the-top twin-stick action of the series to the...
News Top Darts Takes Aim At PS Vita
A new touch
Top Darts on PlayStation Move graced the PlayStation Network offering great Move controls awhile back, but today we learned that Top Darts is going to shoot its way onto the PS Vita as well. Utilizing Vita’s unique touchscreens Top Darts will find its own unique way to play the game of darts in over 20 different game types. Top Darts...
News New Everybody's Golf Trailer Tees Up
Take a swing
Golf games have changed a lot over the years. With the now widespread implementation of motion controls on each of the three major gaming consoles, the sport has gone through a bit of a gaming evolution, picking up new controls schemes that let players set up shots, view the course and swing their club in new ways. Everybody's Golf on...
E3 2011 Sanzaru Games Hint At Sly Cooper On PlayStation Vita
Sanzaru Games -- the developer of the upcoming PlayStation 3 title, Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time -- has hinted at the possibility of the Sly franchise making the jump to PlayStation Vita
In an interview with Geoff Keighley on GameTrailers, Sanzaru Games president, Glen Egan, slyly avoided the issue when asked about the possibility of the...
E3 2011 Need For Speed: The Run Looks Great When The Action's In-Car
The big hook for Need For Speed: The Run is the fact that you can get out of your car
It's not exactly a feature Need For Speed fans have been crying out for, and it looked shoddy in the game's E3 demonstration. Settling somewhere in-between Heavy Rain and last year's Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, The Run is a cinematic racing game behind-the-wheel,...
News Hustle Kings Racks Up a New Trailer
Break 'em
The PlayStation 3 already has a Hustle Kings game all its own, and the follow up Vita title in the series seems to be pretty much the same game, but with new touch and motion controls added on. Hustle Kings for PS Vita not only adds new controls, it also integrates with the PS3 version of the game, allowing Vita owners to go head to head...
News Woah, Sony Confirms It's Selling PlayStation Vita At A Loss
Look, let's get things straight: PlayStation Vita is an amazing platform at an outrageous price
There was always going to be a catch. It seems that catch lies with Sony's bottom-line, as the company has confirmed it will be selling the Vita at a loss. We suppose that would be stomachable if it was just six months or so, but no, Sony doesn't expect...
E3 2011 Sanzaru Games Release Debut Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Footage, Looks Great
Sanzaru Games has released the first footage of Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time, and it's left us itching for more
Regular readers will know we're big proponents of the Sly Cooper franchise, so it's personally very exciting for us to see the franchise make a return on PS3. Despite Sucker Punch not being at the helm, we have every faith in Sanzaru Games...
News Insomniac Games 'Dedicated' To PlayStation 3 Fanbase, 'Loves' Us Apparently
There's a lot of unwarranted vitriol being thrown at Insomniac Games over its new multiplatform project
From where we're sitting, it's unfair. Insomniac has been one of the strongest supporters of the PlayStation platform for years, and none of that goodwill should evaporate just because it's going to release a game on the XBOX 360. After all, let's...
Feature Opinion: Quit Dallying And Put The PlayStation Vita On Store Shelves Already
Like many others, we came away from Sony's press conference grinning from ear-to-ear
Not only had Sony demonstrated a substantially more capable handheld platform than its peers, it also seemed to show a reasonable understanding of the current market-place. Handheld platforms need to both accompany the home-console experience, and differentiate from...
E3 2011 Silent Hill: Book Of Memories To Include Multiplayer
Konami has confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive, Silent Hill: Book Of Memories, will be the first title in the survival horror franchise to feature online multiplayer
No hard details were shared by Konami, but we're a touch nervous about the addition. We were hoping Book Of Memories would be a narrative driven experience enhanced...
E3 2011 StarDrone Announced For The PlayStation Vita
Beatshapers has announced that it will make its PlayStation Move-enabled PS3 title, StarDrone, available for the PlayStation Vita at launch
The quirky puzzle title will share online leaderboards with the PlayStation 3 version of the game, as well as including new modes, enemies and power-ups.
E3 2011 Respawn Games Title A 'Sci-Fi Shooter' According To EA
EA Games label president Frank Gibeau has described Respawn Games' new title as a "sci-fi shooter"
The publisher also confirmed plans to rotate its military shooter series' annually, with Medal Of Honor and Battlefield releasing on alternative years. In general were going to continue to follow our rotation strategy of giving studios a full...
E3 2011 Dragon's Crown Announced By VanillaWare, Coming To PlayStation Vita & PlayStation 3
Dragon's Crown was already partially revealed during Sony's PlayStation Vita sizzle reel, but now VanillaWare has officially confirmed the title
The developer — famous for Odin Sphere and Murumasa — confirmed that the title will release on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. UTV Ignition's handling publishing duties. The game's pitched as a...
News Rack Your Grey Matter With Smart As
Are you smart as …
The brain training game Brain Age on DS was a huge hit for Nintendo, and who would have thought it? If we did learn anything from Brain Age, it was that these types of games can actually be a lot of fun when competing against friends. Smart As takes what Brain Age started and brings creative ways to train ones brain by utilizing...
E3 2011 Ken Levine Discusses PlayStation Move In Bioshock Infinite
"We don't know how we're going to use PlayStation Move yet," was the message of Irrational Games' Ken Levine during Sony's press conference
It's a sentiment echoed in the developer's interview with IGN. I tried to be as honest as I could up there. I dont exactly know what were doing yet. Ive worked with known film directors who basically...
News Fancy Buying A Digital Version Of inFamous 2? It'll Cost You!
Sony's confirmed that it will be releasing inFamous 2 via the PlayStation Network in Europe this Friday
Expect to pay £49.99 for the convenience. Before you jump into the comments moaning about rip-offs and what-not, Sony obviously can't undercut their retail partners for obvious reasons. Until one of the platform holders commits to going solely...
News Sony: Wii U Will Inspire PlayStation Vita Developers To Experiment
Nintendo announced a new home-platform yesterday
Despite the ambiguity of the announcement, we definitely think there's something intriguing about the Wii U, but we're going to wait for more details before we offer any opinion on the system. What's interesting to us is how Nintendo and Sony's direction is converging. Both companies are going about...
E3 2011 Tarsier Studios & Double Eleven Working On LittleBigPlanet Vita
LittleBigPlanet Vita is certainly getting the most buzz amongst PlayStation Vita titles
Sony's "Play Create Share" platformer just seems perfect for the new handheld, with the multitude of touch interfaces providing new intuitive ways to play, as well as potentially lowering the barrier for level creation too. Tarsier Studios has announced...
News Admission: We Will Buy Tekken Hybrid
We're starting to see a lot more of the PlayStation 3/Blu-ray movie combos
Namco Bandai's announced a new package today, including an updated version of Tekken Tag Tournament alongside the new Tekken Blood Vengeance movie. The content will be available on one Blu-ray disc entitled Tekken Hybrid. We will buy this bundle. Sane people: there's no news...
E3 2011 Everything You Need To Know About Dynasty Warriors On PlayStation Vita
It's Dynasty Warriors on the PlayStation Vita
Seriously though, while Koei might not yet have an official name for its PlayStation Vita spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, it's got a ton of assets. You can grab those over at VG247. The game makes use of the Vita's touchscreen, introducing a new "Godspeed musou" attack which...
E3 2011 You'll Probably Want To Watch This Hitman: Absolution Trailer
Square Enix has released the first trailer for Hitman: Absolution
It's packed with shower scenes and murdering. Lots of murdering. The game's out next year on PlayStation 3.
Report Uncharted 3 To Include LAN Support For Multiplayer
According to a report on Kotaku, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will include LAN support for its multiplayer component -- and it's all down to the PlayStation Network data breach
Hilariously, Naughty Dog said that in order to keep working on Uncharted 3's multiplayer while the PlayStation Network was down it built a whole LAN component which will...
Tuesday7th Jun 2011
News PlayStation Vita's "Near" and "Party" Apps Explained
Can you say cross-game voice chat?
The PlayStation Vita will house an array of new social gaming features not currently available on the PS3 or PSP thanks to two Vita apps titles "Near" and "Party." Party works with your friends list to display all your currently connected pals, what games they're playing, and even allows you to...
News Star Trek Beams Up with PlayStation Move and 3D Support
"Set phasers to fun!"
Atrocious puns aside, the news that Paramount Digital's upcoming Star Trek title will support PlayStation Move is good news for anyone who's ever pretended the controller is a Tricorder, Phaser or Daqtagh. The PS3 game follows on from J. J. Abrams' recent reboot of the franchise, seeing younger versions of Kirk, Spock and the...
News Dust 514 to Premiere on PlayStation 3 with Sharp Shooter Support
All about EVE
Last night's E3 extravaganza was full of Move news, but one game that immediately stands out is Dust 514, a new shooter that links to the world of PC MMO EVE Online. The Move-enabled shooter connects to the persistent universe of EVE Online, with the actions of PS3 players affecting the game's notoriously expansive economy, political...
News Complete List of PlayStation Vita Developers
Heavy third-party support
The PlayStation NGP is now the PS Vita, and Sony has a slew of first-party titles it hopes will help make the handheld a success. But gamers cannot survive on first-party content alone, and thankfully Sony is garnering a lot of support for the Vita from third-party developers as well. Already we have word on a new Vita...
News Zindagi's New Game is Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest
Puns ahoy!
It's not the Sports Champions sequel we were expecting, but Zindagi's new game looks to be an entertaining outing in its own right. Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest has been dubbed an "action adventure shooter", covering most bases in one deft stroke, but from the press release it sounds like a cross between Medievil and the...
News Take a Trip to the Carnival Island with Move
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
2K's Carnival Games series has been a runaway success, emerging on Wii before the surprisingly enjoyable Carnival Games: In Action on Kinect. It seems "imitation is the highest form of flattery" is the thinking in Sony's camp, as the company announced Carnival Island for Move yesterday. The family-oriented...
News Bioshock Infinite Includes PlayStation Move Support
Ready to Rapture?
Ken Levine is the mastermind behind the world heralded by gamers across the world known simply as ‘Rapture’ in the BioShock series. Stepping into the dark undersea city of Rapture for the first time was truly a moment that we’ll never forget; inhabitant’s that utilise strange powers, Big Daddies and Little Sisters,...
News LittleBigPlanet 2 Move Support Arrives in September
Better late than never
We were all expecting LittleBigPlanet 2's PlayStation Move support to have arrived by now, but last night Sony took to the stage to announce the much-anticipated update will land in September. While the company revealed little of what the update will include, it did state the controller will be used to create and play levels...
News AT&T Providing Vita's 3G Service in North America
Exclusive partnership confirmed
AT&T was the only North American service provider to offer the iPhone when it launched in 2007 thanks to an exclusive partnership with Apple, and now the wireless company is doing it again with PlayStation Vita. The news same during Sony's E3 presentation, and when the exclusive partnership with AT&T was...
E3 2011 LittleBigPlanet 2's Move Support Coming In September
Briefly mentioned during Sony's E3 press conference, LittleBigPlanet 2 will get its long awaited PlayStation Move update in September
SCE president Jack Tretton revealed that the functionality will allow creators to both build and play levels using Sony's motion controller. Expect more details on that soon.
News Irrational Games Bringing BioShock to PS Vita
"Pet project" on the way
Irrational Games' Creative Director Ken Levine announced during Sony's E3 press conference today that the studio will be bringing it's BioShock franchise to the PlayStation Vita, formerly known as the NGP. The announcement came at the tail end of Levine's BioShock: Infinite PS3 presentation, which revealed the console title...
E3 2011 Ridge Racer Announced For PlayStation Vita
A PlayStation platform has never launched without a Ridge Racer title
It's a trend we hoped would continue with the PlayStation Vita, but Namco representatives shattered our dreams earlier in the year stating that there were "no plans" for a title on Sony's new system. That's changed this morning. Presumably prompted after watching this...
E3 2011 Tretton Unclear About Agent's Exclusivity
Remember Agent? The Rockstar Games developed project was announced at Sony's 2009 E3 briefing as a PlayStation 3 exclusive
During a live interview on GameTrailers this afternoon, GTTV host Geoff Keighley asked SCEA president Jack Tretton about the title, to which the PlayStation gaffer responded it was "more a question for Rockstar"...
News LittleBigPlanet Vita Detailed in New Trailer
Tilt and touch controls in the works
LittleBigPlanet is one of Sony's strongest new franchises, garnering critical acclaim and healthy sales numbers, as well as housing an unrivaled, thriving online community. It should come as no surprise, then, that the series would be coming to the PlayStation Vita, but with all the new fancy features available...
News PS Vita Releases Globally 2011, Priced $249 and $299
3G and Wifi, respectively
Sony announced at their E3 presentation today that the PlayStation Vita will release globally by the end of 2011, and will be priced at $249/€249 and $299/€299 for the Wifi and 3G versions of the handheld. In Japan, the two separate SKUs will be priced at ¥24,980 and ¥29,980. The pricing falls mostly in line with...
News Capcom Bringing Street Fighter X Tekken to Vita
Along with Cole MacGrath
Capcom's upcoming franchise-melding brawler, Street Fighter X Tekken is about to get one more franchise thrown into the mix. Announced by Capcom's Yoshino Ono during Sony's E3 presentation, it was revealed that exclusive to the PlayStation versions of the game would be an extra playable character — InFAMOUS' Cole MacGrath!...
E3 2011 Oddworld Stranger's Wrath & Munch's Oddysee Coming To PlayStation Vita
Just Add Water's confirmed that both Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath and Munch's Oddysee will release on the PlayStation Vita
Each of the games will support cross-platform save functionality with the PlayStation 3 version. No other details were released.
E3 2011 No PlayStation System Is Complete Without Everybody's Golf
We've always had a soft-spot for the Everybody's Golf franchise
While we're not overly keen on golf games in general, there's something refreshing about Clap Hanz's ability to accelerate the pace of a traditional slow sport. The gameplay is also perfectly suited to a handheld, allowing you to pick-up and play in short bursts. Everybody's Golf on...
News Social Action RPG Ruin Coming to PlayStation Vita
Fully integrates with PS3
One of the most interesting features of the PlayStation Vita is its ability to offer a seamless gaming experience across platforms with the help of cloud saving. Ruin, a new action RPG titles announced by Sony today at E3, takes full advantage of this feature, allowing players to connect to the game's online world from...
E3 2011 Smart As Does Dr. Kawashima On PlayStation Vita
Smart As is almost definitely the weakest title in Sony's PlayStation Vita line-up, but there's certainly some neat ideas touched upon in the game's E3 trailer
The puzzle title — which looks to have been inspired by Nintendo's Brain Training games — includes a number of mathematics and logic puzzles that can be solved using the Vita's unique...
E3 2011 Sony Press Conference Recap, Here's What You Missed
While a little rough in places, Sony's E3 press conference was clearly all about strength in depth
After a fairly lop-sided showing from Microsoft earlier in the afternoon, Sony's showing felt much more balanced and pointed firmly towards the traditional gamer. While PlayStation Move was in full attendance, demonstrations ranged from the...
E3 2011 Ruin Brings Action RPG To PlayStation Vita
One of the PlayStation Vita games demonstrated during Sony's press conference was Ruin, a social action-RPG with a Diablo-esque loot core
A PlayStation 3 version of the game is also planned, with cross-platform connectivity touted.
E3 2011 We're Down With Playing A Ton More Super Stardust On PlayStation Vita
If you are not excited by the prospect of a new Super Stardust, then we're convinced your not human
We're picturing lumps of meat at the other end of the Internets, staring blankly at the amazing trailer we've embedded after jump. Seriously, it's more of the game with touch commands tacked on — but it looks beautiful. And honestly, that's all that...
E3 2011 Sony Releases List Of PlayStation Vita Developers
Confident in its E3 showing, Sony has released a list of third-party developers and publishers currently working on PlayStation Vita titles as of June 7th
While the North American list looks slim in comparison to the mammoth Japanese support, it's probably worth noting that all the big names (Bethesda aside) are included. Which is basically what you...
E3 2011 Gravity In Development At Team Siren, Looks Gorgeous
Despite being announced alongside the PlayStation Vita at its original unveiling in January, the cel-shaded action title Gravity Daze has been shrouded in mystery
However, an update on Sony's official PlayStation website has revealed a little more about the intriguing title. The game is in development at Sony's Team Siren studio, the group...
E3 2011 God Of War Origins Collection, Team ICO Collection Dated For September
Sony has confirmed the God Of War Origins Collection for PlayStation 3, a compilation package featuring both God Of War: Chains Of Olympus and God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta remastered in HD
The package will support 3D and will launch in September. Also due out in September is the Team ICO Collection, the hotly anticipated double-pack featuring Fumito...
If you're a fan of Star Trek, you're going to want to be playing Paramount Digital's latest game on PlayStation 3
The co-op adventure will feature both PlayStation Move and 3D support. In addition, Sony has announced that an exclusive prequel to the game will be released on the PlayStation Network only.
E3 2011 DUST 514 Is A PlayStation 3 Exclusive, Will Feature PlayStation Move Support
As previously rumoured, CCP Games has confirmed that DUST 514 will be a console exclusive on PlayStation 3
The EVE Online spin-off will feature cross-connectivity with the PC/Mac versions, directly influencing your experience on PlayStation 3. Furthermore, Sony will be extending the DUST universe across PlayStation platforms, including PlayStation...
E3 2011 PlayStation Move Sales Hit 8.8 Million Worldwide
We weren't expecting a particularly large emphasis on PlayStation Move during Sony's press conference last night, but the platform holder actually delivered with a throng of announcements for the motion controller
Theres no question PlayStation Move brings something unique to the table for everyone, said SCEA boss Jack Tretton. The...
E3 2011 Ninja Theory Releases Debut DmC Gameplay Trailer
Look, Devil May Cry fans are going to find a reason to hate on this brand new DmC footage -- but we think it looks great
The action looks sharp and suitably flashy. Similarly, we like the game's visual style. There's even a glimpse of the white-haired Dante that everyone loves. But yes, we're aware of the old adage: "Haters gonna hate".
E3 2011 PixelJunk Sidescroller Quietly Announced For PlayStation 3
Sony's press conference was pretty packed, leaving a few of the company's big PlayStation Network titles to miss out on a moment in the spotlight
One of those titles was PixelJunk Sidescroller, a new release in Q-Games' PixelJunk brand that doesn't look too dissimilar to PixelJunk Shooter. There's a little bit more on the game over at...
E3 2011 Medieval Moves Deadmund's Quest Announced For PlayStation Move
Zindagi Games is not developing the PlayStation Move enabled tennis game we dreamed of, it is instead working on what looks to be an updated iteration of Sorcery
Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest is an action game taking full advantage of Sony's motion controller in a whimsical world. Alas, it has nothing to with Sony Cambridge's Medieval franchise...
News PlayStation NGP Officially Renamed PS Vita
Rebrand complete
Sony has officially renamed the PlayStation NGP the PS Vita, confirming earlier rumours that Sony's upcoming handheld was due for a rebranding. Sony announced the official name during their E3 press conference today. Sony noted that the proper pronunciation of the new name is "Vee-tah," and that the name was chosen because...
E3 2011 Jack Tretton Plays Down Global 2011 Launch For PlayStation Vita
During yesterday's press conference, Sony seemed pretty clear that its upcoming PlayStation Vita would be launching worldwide this calendar year
At least, it seemed pretty clear to us — and virtually every other publication online. But in a live interview on GameTrailers this afternoon, SCEA president Jack Tretton dismissed a global launch this...
E3 2011 As If We Couldn't Be More Sold, Virtua Tennis 4 Is Coming To PlayStation Vita
Regular readers will know about our obsession with tennis games
Naturally we're going somewhat gaga over the announcement of Virtua Tennis 4 for the PlayStation Vita. Let's not forget how good Virtua Tennis: World Tour was when it launched alongside the original PlayStation Portable. To this day it's one of the best games available for the platform...
Not content with announcing Street Fighter X Tekken for the PlayStation Vita, Capcom also confirmed that inFamous protagonist Cole McGrath will feature as a playable character in the PlayStation SKUs of the game
In the demonstration Cole looked like he'd spent a few months in the gym, with biceps bulging out of his trade-mark t-shirt. An unexpected...
E3 2011 LittleBigPlanet On PlayStation Vita Almost Makes Too Much Sense
LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation Vita makes so much sense it's crazy
In a way, it feels like Media Molecules Play Create Share title has found its natural home. Interacting with Sackboy's whimsical world looks perfectly natural, whether you're touching, swiping, tilting or poking the device. This is a killer-app for Vita right here.
News UK Retailers List PlayStation Vita From ?230
GAME and Play
com</a> are amongst the first UK retailers to open pre-orders for Sony's new PlayStation Vita. Both are currently listing the Wi-Fi version of the handheld for £229.99 and the 3G version for £279.99. Sony announced during its E3 press conference last night that the PlayStation Vita would cost $249.99 (Wi-Fi) and $299.99 (3G)...
E3 2011 King Of Fighters XIII Announced For PlayStation 3, Out This Holiday
In an email sent out to its "Faithful" mailing list, Atlus revealed plans to localise SNK's PlayStation 3 brawler, King Of Fighters XIII, for Noth American release this "holiday"
The game was originally released last year in Japan, and includes over 30 characters from the SNK fighting dynasty. Don't worry guys, Mai is included. The sequel promises a...
E3 2011 Sony Announces Affordable PlayStation Branded 3D Technology
Who said 3D technology is too expensive: Sony announced a brand new PlayStation branded 3D television this evening for $499
But that's not all you get for your money: the 24-inch 3D monitor includes a pair of 3D glasses, an HDMI cable and a copy of Resistance 3. That's some deal. What's more, the television includes some fancy technology that allows...
E3 2011 PlayStation Vita Name Official, Releases Globally From $249
Sony didn't end its E3 2011 press conference with a game announcement or shocking demonstration, it instead settled with laying ghosts to the past
The words "five-hundred-and-ninety-nine US dollars" must still ring in the ears of SCE president Kaz Hirai, but this year he had a different price to announce: "two-hundred-and-forty-nine...
E3 2011 PlayStation Vita To Feature Cross-Game Chat
There's a touch of irony to PlayStation Vita getting cross-game chat ahead of PlayStation 3, but that's exactly what Sony announced this evening
The long anticipated PlayStation 3 feature will take the guise of an application called "Party", allowing users to communicate using headsets or the Vita's built-in microphone. Players will be...
E3 2011 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Trailer Confirms Chloe, Elena, AMAZING
Shortly after a jaw-dropping live Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception gameplay trailer, Naughty Dog released a pretty spectacular trailer that showcases a number of set-pieces from the game
The very end sees protagonist Nathan Drake dangling from a taking-off aeroplane. Uh-huh. The trailer also confirms the reappearance of favourite characters Chloe and...
E3 2011 Sly Cooper Thieves In Time Officially Announced, Coming 2012 On PlayStation 3
The will-it-won't-it of Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time has officially been put to bed
It definitely will. Sony has announced that the platforming icon will return to PlayStation 3 this year in a new adventure called Thieves In Time. Sanzaru Games is heading up development duties, with Sucker Punch supposedly hard at work on a new PlayStation related...
E3 2011 God Of War Origins Trailers, Screens Released
Sony announced God Of War Origins during its PlayStation 3 E3 press conference last night
The PlayStation 3 compilation will include HD remakes of Ready At Dawn's two God Of War prequels: Chains Of Olympus and Ghost Of Sparta. Check out the first trailer after the jump.
Ken Levine took to the stage of Sony's E3 press conference to announce that Bioshock Infinite will support PlayStation Move on the PlayStation 3
Apparently the team is still working on the implementation, but it will be there at launch. Also confirmed during a bumper series of Bioshock announcements was news that all PS3 copies of Bioshock Infinite...
E3 2011 Top Darts Announced For PlayStation Vita
Sony's quietly revealed a PlayStation Vita version of Top Darts over night
The game promises intuitive touch-screen controls and asynchronus multiplayer modes. Hopefully the tungsten tossing is as satisfying as in the Nintendo DS' Touch Darts. That's still the darts game to beat as far as we're concerned.
E3 2011 Wipeout 2048 Debut Trailer Goes Heavy On The Glorious Bassline
Urgh, just inject it into our veins already
Sony has released the first trailer for Wipeout 2048 on the PlayStation Vita, and it is glorious. The trailer details each of Wipeout 2048's features, and is punctuated by a killer soundtrack. Check it out after the jump. The game's due for release alongside the Vita's launch later in the year.
E3 2011 AT&T Named Official Wireless Carrier For PlayStation Vita
We don't know anything about US mobile networks, but the groans that reverberated during Sony's E3 press conference tell us the AT&T announcement wasn't a good one
Sony named the firm as the "official" wireless carrier for the 3G SKU of the PlayStation Vita. That model will retail for $299.
E3 2011 Sony Releases PlayStation Vita Sizzle Reel
In a hurry, but want to get a quick glimpse of the PlayStation Vita in action? Sony's totally get your back
Check out the sizzle reel above.</em>
E3 2011 So, There's A New Dynasty Warriors In Development For PlayStation Vita
Not a big surprise this one
Seeing as there are about 814,523,567 other Dynasty Warriors titles available on other platforms, it makes sense to bring the series to PlayStation Vita. Tecmo Koei announced the game overnight, though it is still without a name. It will make use of the PlayStation Vita's rear and front touch-panels, as well as the...
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News Look Out, Just Dance 3 is Coming to PlayStation Move
Ready to conquer the living room
Ubisoft just hit with the first big PlayStation Move game of E3 — Just Dance 3 is on the way to Sony's motion controller on 11th October. The game is also coming to Kinect and Wii, but while the press release mentions exclusive features for those consoles it doesn't specify anything for PlayStation Move. Hopefully...
News Adidas and THQ Limber Up for miCoach
Get fit with the stars
It's surprising it's taken sports brand Adidas so long to get into the fitness gaming business, but it's taking its first step into the lucrative world with miCoach on PlayStation Move later this year. Rather than a generic fitness title, the game aims to help improve your performance in real sports situations: tennis,...
News Sony Trademarks PlayStation Vita Name and Logo
Time for a rebrand
It looks like Sony is ready to throw away the codename NGP and replace it with Vita, as the company has registered trademarks on the name and logo. Spotted on the Trademarks and Designs Registrations Office of the European Union, Sony has filed three trademarks: PSVita, PlayStation Vita and a stylised PSVita logo. We'll find out...
E3 2011 Grand Theft Auto V Speculation Mounts
"There's no smoke without fire," notes MCVUK
com</a>. If the website's inside sources are to be believed, we might catch a glimpse Grand Theft Auto V this evening. The industry website notes that some insiders are certain Rockstar will announce Grand Theft Auto V at either Microsoft or Sony's E3 press conference tonight. Appropriately, sources...
News Yoshida: Sony 'Comfortable' With Internal NGP Price-Point
If there's anything to dread at Sony's press conference this evening, it's going to be the NGP's price point
There's a definite sense that the company can't win no matter how they tackle the pricing situation. If Sony don't announce a price then people will assume the new handheld really expensive. But if the company announce a price now and don't...
E3 2011 Remember To Follow Us On Twitter For Full Reaction To Sony's E3 Press Conference
Just a heads-up: remember to follow us on Twitter for our moment-to-moment reaction of everything announced during Sony's press conference
The show is set to start shortly, and you can catch a live-stream of the entire event through here. We're as much a part of the PlayStation community as you guys, so we want to be there with you for every shock,...
News Call Of Duty: Elite Beta To Launch July 14th, Here's What You'll Get For Free
Now the dust has settled on Activision's Call Of Duty: Elite premium service, the publisher has posted a FAQ on its official website claiming that the new venture will be "the best free service on the market"
The firm added that "even haters can play for free". Cheeky Activision. Call Of Duty: Elite was announced last week amidst much...
E3 2011 SCEE Trademarks PSVita, PlayStation Vita In Europe
SCEE's registered two new trademarks for PSVita and PlayStation Vita in Europe, adding weight to the rumours suggesting the former codename will be the NGP's final name
The trademarks were spotted on GAF, and were registered on Friday to the Trademarks and Designs Registration Office of the European Union. There's really no point debating it...
News Metal Gear Solid & Zone Of The Enders Collections To Be Released Digitally
Kojima Productions' E3 website has revealed one interesting factoid about Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid and Zone Of The Enders HD Collections: both will be available digitally via the PlayStation Store
The website also includes more detail about Kojima's "Transfarring" technology — which allows your Metal Gear Sold: Peace Walker...
E3 2011 EA Sports Reveals 'Football Club' For FIFA 12
As part of a massive FIFA 12 blow-out during EA's E3 press conference this evening, EA Sports has revealed "Football Club" for FIFA 12
Touted as a new way for players to connect, Football Club bridges the gap between the real-world sport and the video game. The millions of fans playing FIFA online have shown us there is a constant appetite for a...
E3 2011 Insomniac Games Announce EA Partners Project, Four-Player Co-Op Shooter Named Overstrike
There's the charm of Ratchet & Clank mixed in with the grit of Resistance in Insomniac's first EA Games published project
Entitled Overstrike, the c0-op based title looks like a tongue-in-cheek take on the shooter genre — with chunky, cartoony characters teaming up in a colourful world. The game's reveal — shown moments ago at EA's E3 press...
E3 2011 Mass Effect 3 Releases March 6th 2012, E3 Trailer Goes Action Heavy
There's going to be big boss fights, turret sequences and heavy guitar riffs in Shepard's struggle for mankind -- this Mass Effect 3 trailer proves as much
The action heavy trailer features plenty of gameplay footage and also reveals a March 6th release date for the game. Definitely looks like Bioware's looking to take the franchise in more action...
E3 2011 Sony Santa Monica To Show Eight Games At E3, Four Of Them Still Unannounced
Before you take a cartwheel into the road outside your house, let's make one point absolutely clear: Sony Santa Monica works as a micro-publisher within SCEA
It supports smaller developers getting to grips with the PlayStation hardware, and has an input in second-party development. In short: while Sony Santa Monica might have eight games at E3, not...
E3 2011 Magic Pixel Behind Sony's New Dancing Game?
We could do without a stage demonstration of another dancing game at Sony's E3 press conference, but sources are indicating we might get one anyway
According to video game super-sleuth Supererogatory, new development upstarts Magic Pixel are working on a new dancing game for Sony. Remember when the platform holder registered all those Everybody...
E3 2011 Dead Island E3 Trailer Released Ahead Of The Big Show
Deep Silver and Techland's tropical zombie survival title, Dead Island, will undoubtedly be one of the biggest draws at E3, in part thanks to that massive reveal trailer released earlier in the year
Just to keep your hype levels tingling, Deep Silver's released an E3 trailer for the game. Catch it above.
E3 2011 Debut Ninja Gaiden 3 Trailer Released
The first thing you'll notice about this Ninja Gaiden 3 trailer is blood
There's lots and lots of blood. There are also chunky guitar riffs and people in fancy clothing. Catch the full trailer after the jump.
Insomniac's released a short trailer for Resistance 3 ahead of tonight's big Sony PlayStation E3 press conference
The trailer focuses on protagonist Joseph Capelli, and sets Resistance 3's mood pretty well. Certainly looks like the franchise is making a return to its survival horror origins. Over on NeoGAF, Insomniac community manager James...
E3 2011 Head To The Club With This Bombastic Street Fighter III Third Strike Trailer
Not sure what Capcom was thinking of when it cooked up this Street Fighter III: Third Strike trailer
It's like warped into a club that we wouldn't be seen dead in. Get us out of here! ARGH! [At least the game looks good - Ed].
E3 2011 Debut Tomb Raider Gameplay Is Stunning
The star of Microsoft's E3 press conference just so happened to be a multiplatform game
Earlier this evening Crystal Dynamics took to the stage to reveal the first gameplay footage of its upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. The demonstration showed Lara Croft trapped in a capitulating cave while being chased by a shady figure. Clearly Crystal Dynamics has...
E3 2011 Report Hints At New God Of War Announcement
Twiggy guessed it in his pre-E3 predictions, but a report on Forbes has now added weight behind the expectation of a new God Of War appearing at Sony's press conference this evening
The report claims that it will be a "new 3D adventure," presumably hinting at stereoscopic support. God Of War III released last March on PlayStation 3. While...
E3 2011 Assassin's Creed Revelations E3 Trailer Released
Ubisoft's released the E3 trailer for Assassin's Creed: Revelations
As is customary for the series, it's a pretty amazing slice of CGI. We've embedded it above because we're lovely like that. The game's out November 15th.
E3 2011 Ubisoft Announces Far Cry 3 For 2012 Release
Punctuating a frankly bizarre E3 press conference, Ubisoft just announced Far Cry 3 for release on PlayStation 3 in 2012
The tropical shooter is in development at Ubisoft Montreal, with input from Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Massive. Far Cry 3 brings something new and unexpected, while still building upon the foundations of excellence that are...
E3 2011 Battlefield Set To Launch On October 25th, Beta Kicking Off In September
Ouch: take that Activision
After taking a moment to gloat over Call Of Duty: Elite, EA has slapped an October 25th release date on Battlefield 3. That's a couple of weeks ahead of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's November 8th street date. Accompanied by a stunning gameplay demo, EA also revealed that Battlefield 3 will get a multi-platform beta in...
E3 2011 Spider-Man Edge Of Time Gets Screens & Trailers
Activision and Beenox has released some new screens and a trailer from the upcoming Spider-Man: Edge Of Time
The game will feature playable versions of the classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 as the duo struggle to correct a time stream gone awry. Check the trailer after the jump.
News UK Sales Charts: L.A. Noire Makes It Three Weeks At The Top
L
A. Noire</a> has held onto its spot aloft the UK sales charts, in a week where very little has changed in the top ten. LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean and DiRT 3 swapped places from last week, finishing second and third respectively. Elsewhere, it's your usual selection of casual and pseudo-casual experiences. Knock yourself out. L.A. Noire...
E3 2011 Just Dance 3 Announced For PlayStation Move
Ubisoft's just announced that its Nintendo Wii mega-franchise, Just Dance, will be making the jump to PlayStation Move in its third iteration
The dancing franchise will include a range of tracks across a selection of genres including pop, hip-hop, disco and country. Confirmed artists include Gwen Stefani and Katy Perry. There's a trailer after the...
News British Red Cross Thanks PlayStation Users For Japan Quake Donations
Take a look at this Daily Mail: video games can do positive things
The British Red Cross has this morning thanked PlayStation users for its "amazing contribution" to the Japanese quake relief appeal, which raised a total of £466,465.60. That's an incredible tally, so give yourselves a pat on the back. In a statement published on the
