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News US PlayStation Plus Deals Announced, Going Bi-Weekly From Now On
The US PlayStation Blog has posted up a list of goodies that subscribers can expect from PlayStation Plus when the service updates on August 10th
SCEA's confirmed that US PlayStation Plus updates will be going bi-weekly from now on. We have to wonder if that decision has anything to do with the complaints aimed at the European version. We've posted...
News The Call Of Duty Franchise Shifts A Whopping 20 Million Map Packs
Proving that map packs are just as big business as the games themselves, Activision's announced that as of June 30th the Call Of Duty franchise has pushed 20 million map packs out to consumers
That's a lot of maps. And a lot of money too.
News Become Both A Legend & Killer At The Same Time With Next Week's Red Dead Redemption DLC
Rockstar's announced that the next set of Red Dead Redemption DLC, the Legends & Killers pack, will hit the PlayStation Network next week
That's August 10th in case you were wondering. It'll cost just $9.99 / £7.99, and comes loaded with new multiplayer maps, weapons and trophies. Sounds like a good deal to us. Rockstar announced a ton of Red...
News Heads-Up, Yo: PS3 Firmware 3.41 HDD Upgrade Issues Resolved
Some users have been reporting an issue with the PlayStation 3's new firmware
Apparently, those with upgraded hard-drives in their system were being prevented from updating to the 3.41 firmware update. It's all sorted now though, as the PlayStation Blog notes that an updated version of the firmware is ready to download. Sorted, yo. Feel free to rant...
News European PlayStation Plus Content Detailed For August & September
Check it out
Sony's revealed the content that PlayStation Plus subscribers can expect in the months of August and September. Aswell as teasing some "exclusive" treats, subscribers will snatch copies of Zen Pinball, Medievil, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and the entire season of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. Of course, a further selection of DLC...
First Impressions Dead Nation on PlayStation 3
Housemarque don't need a new title to prove that they're the masters of the PSN dual-joystick shooter
We've put more hours into Super Stardust HD than we care to imagine, so it was with lofty expectations we checked out the studio's latest zombie driven PSN endeavour - Dead Nation. The first thing you notice about the PSN download - due later this...
News Pachter: PlayStation Plus Needs 2-3 Million Subscribers Before PSN Starts Turning A Profit
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in with his impressions on Sony's PlayStation Plus service, predicting that the company will need 2-3 million subscribers before they start turning a profit
Comparing the service to XBOX Live on his GameTrailers show Pach Attack, the Wedbush Morgan man said that the Microsoft service had a slow start...
News Angry Birds Heads To PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3
One of the iPhone's most popular games, Angry Birds, is set to hit the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3
That's according to developer Rovio's co-founder, Joe Wee. He told The Sun: When it was released last December Angry Birds made a slow start but as word got round, everyones gone crazy for it. We are also releasing it on Nintendo DS,...
News Limbo Goes Multiplatform! (Well, Kind Of Anyway)
Limbo is an XBOX Live Arcade exclusive that's garnered a lot of attention due to its bleak looks and interesting mechanics
It's an exclusive that's unlikely to come to the PlayStation 3 soon. Thankfully the PS3 has one of the best level editing tools on the planet (well, until its sequel releases). You can probably guess where this post is going —...
News Ferrari: The Race Experience Hits PlayStation Network This September
Eutechnyx - developers of the PlayStation 3's Ferrari Challenge and Supercar Challenge - have announced their next project; Ferrari: The Race Experience will launch on the PlayStation Network this September
Eutechnyx describe the game as their "first AAA game released as download only content". Given the reception of Supercar Challenge,...
News Explodemon Does Its Best Buh-Bomb Impression This Winter
Curve Studios has dropped a little tease regarding the state of the upcoming PSN platformer, Explodemon
According to the developer, the game will hit the PSN sometime this Fall. It's been a long time since we last made a post about the quirky little platformer, but it's a game that's very much still on our radar. Hopefully we'll start to hear more...
News Back In Black: PlayStation 3 Hardware Jumps 118%, Reaches Touching Distance Of XBOX 360
Sony's finally back in the black
The company's first quarter earnings (ending June 30th) were fuelled by improved sales of computers, televisions and, yes, the PlayStation 3. Overall revenue increased by 3.8%, giving the company a ¥25.7 billion ($295 million US) net profit. Gloabal PlayStation 3 sales reached 2.4 million for the quarter, with the...
News Check Out The Chiptunes From Scott Pilgrim vs. The World's Soundtrack
The PlayStation Blog's put up some samples from the soundtrack of the upcoming PSN exclusive Scott Pilgrim vs
The World. The soundtrack's been composed by ANAMANAGUCHI, who are pretty rad at making things sound old. You should definitely check out the tunes through the jump.
News American PlayStation Store Updates: 27th July 2010
Price Updates Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo Sale (now $4
99, original price $9.99) Section 8 Sale (now $9.99, original price $29.99) Blast Factor Sale (now $4.99, original price $12.99) Blast Factor Advanced Research (now $2.49, original price $4.99) Blast Factor Multiplayer Pack (now $1.49, original price $2.99)</ul>Games The...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer To Be Unveiled Fully At GamesCom
European video games press event, GamesCom, is set to play host for Killzone 3's big multiplayer reveal
At least that's according to a Kotaku preview, which contains the following snippet: "Sony won't go into specifics yet, but the game's producer told me that multiplayer is getting an "overhaul," with details set to be revealed at...
News Fatal Labyrinth Rated For The PlayStation 3
It may already be a part of the SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, but SEGA's not yet convinced you've had your fill of the classic 16-bit Rogue-like, Fatal Labyrinth
An ESRB listing suggests the game is to get a stand-alone PSN release akin to Gunstar Heroes. Whether it actually deserves one, is another question.
News Afrika's Online Component Comes To A Conclusion
Sony Japan's confirmed that they will be closing down the online component of their photo simulator, Afrika
To be honest, we weren't even aware Afrika had online functionality — but either way, it ends on August 31st. We're informed that the online component allows "players" to take part in photo contests. We doubt too many are going to...
Feature There's No Place Like Home: Photobombed In The Minis Space
This week wasn't supposed to be like this
I had a whole other series prepared for this week's There's No Place Like Home. I was going to do my best Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and make-over my Personal Space. But in my quest for fancy neon lamps, this happened [see photographic evidence above]. As I clicked the shutter of my PlayStation Home camera, I...
News Dead Nation Gets Baseball Loving Zombies
Housemarque's upcoming PSN dual-stick shooter, Dead Nation, continues to look particularly excellent -- even if this latest trailer is only showcasing zombies in baseball shirts
It's all completely cliche, but look at this game's engine - the lighting is sensational. Sony's promising more Dead Nation related announcements at Gamescom next month...
News Transformers: War For Cybertron Gets New DLC Next Week
We've been searching for a reason to return to Transformers: War For Cybertron's surprisingly good multiplayer component for a few days now
Right on cue, developers High Moon Studios has dropped details on some upcoming DLC for the fan-friendly product. Aswell as adding in War For Cybertron's pre-order exclusive characters - Shockwave, Demolishor...
News Echochrome ii Continues To Look Like The Secret Weapon In This Motion Control War, Stunning
No-one's talking about Echochrome ii and it's a crime
With both Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo having already blown their collective motion control load, it's gutting to see games like Echochrome ii shoved under the curtain. Yes - we know about Microsoft and Sony's attempt at the Wii Sports market, but what about something new? Something different...
News Comic-Con 2010: New Trailer Reveals Co-Operative Shank Action
You know what's better than Klei's PSN download Shank? Klei's PSN download Shank with two people
That's exactly what the game's Comic-Con trailer focuses on — showing countless dudes being iced by multiple players. Remember the front cover of Rival Turf on the SNES? "SIMULTANEOUS TWO PLAYER ACTION". Yeah, Shank should have that on the...
News A Little More About Dead Space: Ignition, Dead Space 2's Downloadable Prequel
Dead Space: Ignition is due this Fall and will set-up the events Isaac Clarke's set to encounter in Dead Space 2
During a showcase last night, EA presented a little of the downloadable prequel. The product's got a comic-book aesthetic, but is fully voiced and will allow you to choose your own adventure ending in four unique conclusions. Completing...
News European PlayStation Store Updates: 21st July 2010
Special Offers Until August 4: Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online (was £14
99/19.99 now £11.99/14.99) Revenge of the Wounded Dragons (was £6.29/7.99 now £3.99/4.99) Mortal Kombat 2 (was £3.99/4.99 now £2.39/2.99) Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Rag Doll Kung...
News Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Continues To Look Like The Best Thing Ever
Plinky-plonky chip-tune tracks, we love thee
Temporary PSN exclusive, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, is due on PlayStation Network early next month and it looks incredible. This is the Comic Con trailer. 10th August folks. Excited?
News Shank Hits The PlayStation Network On August 24th
EA's announced that Klei's upcoming side-scrolling action game, Shank, will hit the US PlayStation Network on August 24th
The game will cost $14.99. Expect European pricing and release details to follow.
News Did We Remember To Tell You That Top Gun's Coming To The PSN?
We forgot didn't we? It's ok, don't worry
We'll just get shouted at by the game's PR team. We'll take it though. Our mistake. Ok, so, you ready? Top Gun's coming to the PlayStation Network. In development over at DoubleSix (you know, the Burn Zombie, Burn! guys), Top Gun's a PSN air combat title due later this Summer. We've been informed that the...
News Codename Announce New Original Indie Games For PlayStation Home
PlayStation Home has grown so much since it launched
We get it now. It's truly time for everyone to give it a second-chance. The service has found its identity, its beginning to fulfill its potential. And that potential is basically meta-games within a bigger world. You may have checked out our report on Home's Carnival space — a brilliant...
News Ruh-Roh: Call Of Duty To Implement Subscription Fee?
Ruh-roh? Do you like Call Of Duty? Chances are you probably do
Well get ready to pay for it, because those rumours about Activision prepping a separate subscription fee for Call Of Duty's multiplayer may have just been turned up a notch. A video (embedded after the jump) posted by a 360Junkies member clearly shows some form of subscription model...
News Gravity Crash PSP Jets Onto The Handheld Next Week
Just Add Water's confirmed that the portable version of their PSN title, Gravity Crash, is set to hit PSPs via the PlayStation Store next week
If you hit up Just Add Water's website, you'll be privy to a whole pile of information about what's been added to the portable shooter. Huzzah. Click here for more.
News Lara Croft & The Guardian Of Light Goes XBOX 360 Exclusive... For A Few Weeks
Don't sweat it
Lara Croft & The Guardian Of Light may be going XBOX 360 exclusive... But it's only for a few weeks. Four to be precise. In order to be part of the Summer Of Arcade promotion Microsoft runs every year, Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the upcoming downloadable Tomb Raider adventure, Lara Croft & The Guardian Of Light, will...
News Mega Man Universe Announced For The PlayStation Network
Capcom's confirmed that the oft-touted Mega Man Universe is a real product and is set to make an appearance as part of their Comic-Con line-up
The company has teased the potential cross-over title with a pretty rad stop-motion trailer. Catch that above. We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Mega Man Universe, said Capcoms Kenji...
News Sony Online Entertainment Bring Swords & Soldiers To The PlayStation Network This Fall
On it's way
Hit WiiWare side-scrolling RTS, Swords & Soldiers, has been confirmed for the PlayStation Network by Sony Online Entertainment. The PSN version will bring 20 trophies, updated HD graphics and online multiplayer. The game's due out early this Fall. There's more over at Joystiq. We've whacked a trailer after the jump.
News PlayStation Plus Subscribers Get Early Access To The Kane & Lynch 2 Demo On July 20th
Sweet
If, like us, you're looking forward to IO Interactive's upcoming low-fidelity shooter, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, you're going to want to be a PlayStation Plus subscriber. The demo will be available a week earlier for premium subscribers, giving users the opportunity to download the sample on July 20th. Non-subscribers will get access to...
Feature There's No Place Like Home: A Carnival Without Coconuts?
We've never been to a carnival
Not a real carnival like you see in the movies anyway. We've been to fairs, fetes and gatherings. But never a carnival. PlayStation Home's new Midway Carnival space is the kind you never see in real-life — its set at night time in a vast opening. There's a gothic feel to the place, it's almost like stepping into the...
Feature Multiplayer Shooters Stress Me The Heck Out -- "Twiggy" The Push Square Opinionator
I just don't get it
As a reviewer, I can see the positives and negatives in every game I play. But on a personal level, I just don't get multiplayer shooters. I'm talking about the games that have Team Deathmatch as the default game-mode — your Modern Warfare 2s, Medal Of Honors and even Uncharted 2s. I've always questioned whether I truly have...
News "Last Chapter" DLC On The Horizon For Soldner-X 2
Eastasiasoft's confirmed that they'll be releasing DLC for their PSN shooter, Soldner-X 2, later in the year
The DLC, which is entitled "The Last Chapter", will add three additional stages to the game, aswell as a new ending, some music and trophies.
News Rockstar Detail Future Red Dead Redemption DLC
50 hours and counting
We're only just starting to get into the multiplayer, but we've passed the two-day mark in Red Dead Redemption. Things could end up very messy before this year is out. We're thinking 100 hours is not out of the question. Especially now Rockstar's detailed their future DLC plans for Red Dead Redemption. The first update's due in...
News Hang On What, Rockstar Are Re-Releasing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City? [UPDATED]
Update @ 15:54 BST: according to VG247, the rating is simply tied to back catalogue PC business
No PSN re-release here. Though we're sure Rockstar are taking note of the reaction. Original story: Hang on, what's that? A rating has been filed for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City? Yes it has. As Kotaku point out, Australia's OFLC has placed a...
News Dead Space: Ignition Gets You Ready For Dead Space 2 Before The Game Drops
Sounds like downloadable prequels are the new in-thing
THQ's planning one for Red Faction, and Capcoms got one planned for Dead Rising 2 (albeit an exclusive). Now Visceral Games has announced Dead Space: Ignition, a downloadable prequel for the upcoming Dead Space 2. According to Dead Space franchise executive producer Steve Papoutsis, it's...
News European PlayStation Store Updates: 7th July 2010
Special Offers Until July 21: After Burner Climax (was £7
99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West (was £11.99/14.99 now £5.49/6.99) Worms (was £7.99/9.99 now £5.19/6.49) LittleBigPlanet Monsters Level Kit (was £3.19/3.99 now £1.59/1.99) LittleBigPlanet Monsters...
News American PlayStation Store Updates: 6th July 2010
Sales Hamsterball -- Sale (now $4
99, original price $9.99) Death Track: Resurrection Sale (now $7.99, original price $14.99) Worms Sale (now $7.99, original price $9.99) Hamster Ball Unleashed Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99) Breakquest Minis Sale (now $2.99, original price $3.99) Normaltanks Minis Permanent Price...
News Winners Announced For The E3 Game Critics Awards 2010
The winners of the E3 Game Critics Awards 2010 have been announced
Nintendo's 3DS handheld managed to scoop the coveted "Best Of Show" award, while PS3 titles Portal 2 and Rage walked away with two awards a piece. God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta scooped the "Best Handheld" award, while Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood got the best...
News First Episode Of Rayman Origins Due On PlayStation 3 This Christmas
The official blog for Ubisoft's digital Rayman platformer, Rayman Origins, has revealed that the 2D reboot will hit the PlayStation 3 this Christmas
Rayman's original creator, Michael Ancel, is working overlooking the project. You can check out the game's E3 trailer through here.
News Gameshastra Announce Flick Fishing, Bee Wars & Crime Spree For PlayStation Minis
Gameshastra's announced three new PlayStation Minis for release this Summer
Flick Fishing (which sold over 2 million copies on the iPhone) brings, well, fishing to the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. Elsewhere, the Indian based games developer are planning Crime Spree - "star as a member of the mafia in a police car chase that has...
News Official Sweet Tooth DLC Brings The Twisted Metal Carnage To Modnation Racers
If we had to list our favourite PlayStation characters in order, Sweet Tooth would be somewhere around the latter half of the top-ten
The dude's a clown with fire for hair. What's not to like about that? To celebrate the announcement that Sony are to reboot the Twisted Metal franchise next year, they're releasing some premium DLC for Modnation...
Feature Competition: Get On Down With The Shatter Soundtrack!
We've got a bunch of copies of the excellent Shatter soundtrack [PSN version] to give-away to five lucky PushSquare readers, courtesy of the fine folks at Sidhe
All you need to do is hit the jump and fill in the form before Friday 9th June, 00:00 BST. Winners will receive a download redemption code which they'll need to feed into a European...
News Superhero Sackboy Daily: Doctor Octopus Clamours Into LittleBigPlanet
Spider-Man's greatest nemesis, Doctor Octopus, is bringing those famous bionic tentacles into the world of LittleBigPlanet as part of the massive Marvel update due next week
Looks pretty sweet, doesn't he? There's more information available over at Marvel.com.</em>
News Echochrome II Continues To Look Amazing, Includes A Level Editor
Echochrome II may just be the over-looked gem in PlayStation Move's launch line-up
Riffing off the concept of shadows, Echochrome II has you using the PlayStation Move controller as a flash-light, pointing at blocks to create stages for your character to walk on. Interestingly, Echochrome II features a level editor, which allows you to draw out...
News Buser: PlayStation Home Is A Very Good Business Model, Quite Profitable
The only people still hating on PlayStation Home these days are those who haven't given it a second chance
To be fair, a service shouldn't take two chances to win people over, but Home's vision has taken a while to realise. In our opinion, it's finally got there. While we understand why the service might not be for everyone, it's definitely come on...
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