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News Hustle Kings Snooker Pack On The Horizon
VooFoo's announced on the Playstation Blog that snooker's headed to the PSN title Hustle Kings on June 2nd
The pack'll include a brand new environment, and new ball set with full snooker rules and scoring. As part of the DLC you'll get an offline tournament mode and a new snooker game mode called Snooker6 - a mode perfect for shorter matches as the...
News European Playstation Store Updates: 19th May 2010
Special Offers Until May 26: TV Show King (was £5
49/6.99 now £3.99/4.99) Critter Crunch (was £4.49/5.99 now £2.39/2.99) Hyperballoid HD (was £3.19/3.99 now £2.39/2.99) Mushroom Wars (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Magic Orbz (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Monsters Inc: Scare Island...
News American Playstation Store Updates: 18th May 2010
Pricing update and bundles Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix ($7
49; reg. $14.99). Offer good through Monday, 5/24. Joust Permanent Price Drop (now $1.99, original price $4.99) *Offer good through Monday, 6/1 Championship Sprint Permanent Price Drop (now $1.99, original price $4.99) *Offer good through Monday, 6/1</ul>Downloadable...
News PixelJunk Shooter 2 Is A Genuine Product, A Full-Blown Sequel
If you were expecting PixelJunk Shooter 2 to be some kind of "Encore"-like extension to last year's PixelJunk Shooter -- it's more than that
It's a full-blown sequel as hinted by Q-Games' Dylan Cuthbert earlier in the week. It's also now an official product, as it's just been unveiled on the Playstation Blog. For those that havent already heard,...
Rumour Playstation Home To Go International Soon?
TheSixthAxis are speculating that Playstation Home is about to get a new Home Square that will allow players from varying regions to meet up and communicate
Users of Home will know that as of right now you can only meet people from the same region in Sony's digital world. All rumour and speculation for now though, innit.
News Sony Announce Partnership With MUBI, Bring Non-Mainstream Cinema Direct To Playstation 3
Sony's announced this morning that they're bringing avant-garde movie streaming direct to the Playstation 3 thanks to a partnership with MUBI
MUBI will allow you to stream movies outside of the mainstream arena, including content from Tarantino, the Coen brothers and Kubrick, aswell as international films. The message is "quality over...
News Lara Croft and the Guardian Of Light To Cost About A Tenner, Yo
Crystal Dynamics' global brand manager Karl Stewart has told Eurogamer that Lara Croft and the Guardian Of Light will cost roughly £10 when it hits the Playstation Network
We believe that, in terms of the arcade space, were trying to raise the bar of what it means to spend 10 pounds on nowadays, Stewart said. Obviously were dictated to...
News PushSquare's Playstation Picks: 17th-23rd May 2010
This is probably the craziest May release schedule ever
It really is ridiculous. There are about 4 top-tier releases this week, vying for your attention. Good luck choosing. PushSquare's Playstation Pick Of The Week: Red Dead Redemption Rockstar's western is already receiving the kind of acclaim its modern-day commentary GTAIV received in 2008. The...
Rumour Playstation Network Premium Features Set To Debut At E3
After this morning's monstrous PSP2 rumours, VG247's followed up with some details on the hotly touted Playstation Network Premium service, which they expect to debut at E3 next month
The site notes, via a "highly placed source", that Sony's large-scale premium online service will not gimp any features currently enjoyed by Playstation...
News PixelJunk Shooter 2 Outed; "A Proper Sequel," According To Q Games
Over the weekend, the American arm of the Official Playstation Magazine outed in a Tweet that the magazine's next issue would formally announce PixelJunk Shooter 2
Since then, our buddies over at TheSixthAxis have been grilling Q Games' gaffer, Dylan Cuthbert, in search of concrete details for the game. They dug up some nice little goodies, namely...
News Hey Look, Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light Really Is Taking A Different Direction
We've obviously known about Crystal Dynamics' downloadable Lara Croft adventure for a while; but no amount of preparation had us readied for this trailer
It's just weird. A Lara Croft game that's: a) downloadable; b) isometric; c) co-operative... What's going on? It does look rather pretty mind. They've still got to sell us though. It's just —...
News Grip Games Showcase The Next Layer Of Their Mini 5-In-1 Arcade Hits
We already know about Grip Games' 8-ball pool mode in their upcoming Mini compilation, 5-In-1 Arcade Hits
But what exactly is "Tetroid". Well - it's Breakout. Interestingly, the game includes a multiplayer mode which can be played on a single PSP. This plays out a little like pong, with players competing for points.
News Modern Warfare 2's "Resurgence" Map Pack Includes A Fun Fair
We're not going to post too candidly about the second Modern Warfare 2 expansion pack announced today because, well, Microsoft's moneyhat is still in effect and these maps are still some way down the line for PS3 owners
Still, we thought it was worth noting that one of the new maps is set among a fun fair. Cool.</em>
News European Playstation Store Updates: 12th May 2010
Special Offers Until May 12: TV Show King (was £5
49/6.99 now £3.99/4.99) Critter Crunch (was £4.49/5.99 now £2.39/2.99) Hyperballoid HD (was £3.19/3.99 now £2.39/2.99) Mushroom Wars (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Magic Orbz (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Monsters Inc: Scare Island...
News American Playstation Store Updates: 11th May 2010
Qore Qore Episode 24: May 2010 ($2
99) Qore Annual Subscription: May 2010 ($24.99)</ul>Downloadable Games World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars ($19.99) Game Demos <em>Split/Second</em> Add-on Game Content LittleBigPlanet: More Animals! Hippo ($0.99) LittleBigPlanet: More Animals! Fly ($0.99) LittleBigPlanet: More Animals! ...
E3 2010 EA Promise "Marquee" Title In 3D At E3, Confirm Their Line-Up For The Event
EA bigwigs confirmed a list of software due to be shown at this year's E3 event last night, claiming that one big "marquee" title would be shown in 3D
Seeing as how the Playstation 3 is the only system set to support 3D this year (if you discount Nintendo's new 3DS anyway) we can't imagine what EA has to show - but we're secretly keeping our fingers...
News More Super Street Fighter IV Costumes Hit The Playstation Store
Let's be honest - Super Street Fighter IV's costumes are practically day-light robbery
As were the costumes released alongside the original Street Fighter IV. But whatever - Capcom's got us because they know we're going to pay. Especially for these new Super Shoryuken costumes, retailing at $3.99. The pack includes new threads for Akuma, Ryu, Ken,...
News Playstation Network The "Perfect Home" For Shmups
Sony Online Entertainment recently signed a deal with the studio Rockin' Android to bring three new arcade shmups to the Playstation Network
Those games being: Gundemonium Recollection, GunDead Gline, Hitogata Happa. The idea's to fill a bit of a void on the Playstation Network which has seen a slight lack of quality Japanese shmups. And Rockin'...
News PushSquare's Playstation Picks: 10th-16th May 2010
We have done one of these for a couple of weeks
Mainly because we've been mad, mad busy. Like, broom up our backside busy. And because, well, there's not been that much coming out. Brace yourself for the next three weeks though. It's going to be mental on the Playstation front. We'll try and keep you up-to-date with everything that happens, yo...
News Grip Games Showcase 5-In-1 Arcade Hits With A Little Pool & Slap Bass
Grip Games has just sent us the first footage of their upcoming Playstation Mini, 5-In-1 Arcade Hits
The trailer sticks with the game's 8-Ball Pool content, with future trailers promising to showcase the remaining four games in the package. Grip Games also inform us that a release date is coming very soon.
News Yep, Final Fantasy IX's Coming To The Playstation Store
Sony's just dropped word in the Playstation Blog that the third "proper" Final Fantasy game released on the original Playstation is coming to the PSN "soon"
That's right folks, Final Fantasy IX will be hitting the Playstation Store and presumably topping PSN sales charts for some time, as Square Enix rake in the cash from a retro re-release once...
News Modnation Racers DLC Dropping Ahead Of Release
Sony's announced that a Modnation Racers pack entitled Air Raid - which includes a fighter plane and a custom mod - will be given away on the US Playstation Blog and GameSpot, beginning this Sunday
The promotional trick being - if you win a code well, you'll have to buy the game won't you? Because you've got exclusive free stuff for it. Right?...
News Cal Of Duty Franchise Delivers A Whopping 17 Million Map Packs
At an Activision investor call yesterday, the company's CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed that the Call Of Duty franchise has delivered over 17 million map packs
And those figures don't even include the numbers for the Modern Warfare 2 map pack which launched on the Playstation Network this week. The businessman was talking about the multi-pronged strategy...
News Modnation Racers To Get Playstation Portable Demo On May 11th
If you're still very much on the fence when it comes to Modnation Racers, and you're curious about the PSP version Sony have got planned alongside the PS3 version, then your concerns will be answered on May 11th, when Sony will release a downloadable demo for the pocket racer
You'll get quite a bit of content in said demo, including eight racers, a...
News American Playstation Store Updates: 4th May 2010
Price Updates Prince of Persia: Epilogue DLC Sale (now $4
99, original price $9.99)</ul>Downloadable Games Lead and Gold: Gangs Of The Wild West ($14.99) Game Demos UFC Undisputed 2010 Demo <em></em> Minis Sneezies ($2.99) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Add-on Content</span> Call Of Duty: Modern...
News Red Dead Redemption Lands Free Post Release Co-Op DLC
Gotta admire Rockstar for promising substantial amounts of free DLC post-Red Dead Redemption's launch this month
But promise they have, stating that a free update in June will bring six multiplayer missions and trophies to the package. The content, entitled "Outlaws To The End", will be playable by 2-4 players and includes numerous mission...
News How About A Little Castle Crashers To Pass The Time?
No, Castle Crashers is not finished yet
Alas, that day can't be far away. "We have now sent the title off to a 3rd party vendor for final testing before we begin the submission process with Sony," The Behemoth's Kelly Revak reassured us. So, until the day arrives when the game's all done and dusted, The Behemoth have provided a new...
News European Playstation Store Updates: 5th May 2010
Special Offers Until May 12: LittleBigPlanet Street Fighter Costume (Chun-Li) (was £1
59/1.99 now £0.79/0.99) LittleBigPlanet Street Fighter Costume (Guile) (was £1.59/1.99 now £0.79/0.99) LittleBigPlanet Street Fighter Costume (Ryu) (was £1.59/1.99 now £0.79/0.99) LittleBigPlanet Street...
News 2010 Fifa World Cup KO's Ryu & Co, Tops The British Sales Charts
EA's excellent World Cup soccer-sim, 2010 Fifa World Cup, has topped the British sales charts this week, a position it's unlikely to stray far from as the worlds biggest sporting event nears
It beat out the other big release of last week - Super Steet Fighter IV - which managed to debut in second-position. It's pretty much as you were elsewhere on...
News Modern Warfare 2's Stimulus Package Hits Playstation Network Today
American Modern Warfare 2 players - Microsoft's "exclusivity" window is now up, and you're totally going to be able to play Modern Warfare 2's Stimulus map pack today
You can check out a rundown of the new locales over on the Playstation Blog if you're curious. It's also worth noting that Infinity Ward will be running double XP all this week, so you...
News Konami Looking To Release Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker On Playstation 3?
Konami's been gauging interest as to whether fans would like to see the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker make the jump to the Playstation 3, via PSN digital download
The jump would apparently bring online multiplayer to Peace Walker, perhaps allowing for the co-operative missions to be played across the 'net. The subject was approached during...
News THERE'S A NEW (Old) SYPHON FILTER COMING TO THE PLAYSTATION... 2.
If the PS2 re-release of 2007's Playstation Portable title Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow wasn't a hint at the re-emergance of the Syphon Filter franchise, an upcoming PSN digital comic probably is
But first, the former: Sony Bend's just been on the Playstation Blog to announce that Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow will be making the jump to PS2 this...
News Free Realms PS3 To Make Its Debut At This Year's E3
The Playstation 3 has long promised a slew of massively-multiplayer online games
Sony Online Entertainment announced a long-time ago that the PS3 would usher video games into the MMO-on-consoles era, with ports of Free Realms and their upcoming The Agency and DC Universe Online. It's been a long time since those lofty heights were discussed - but...
News American Playstation Store Updates: 29th April 2010
Price Updates PixelJunk 3-in-1 Pack (Bundle) (Sale price $9
99, regular price $19.99) PixelJunk Racers (PS3) (Sale price $4.99, regular price $6.99) PixelJunk Eden (PS3) / PixelJunk Monsters (PS3) / PixelJunk Shooter (PS3) (Sale price $4.99 each, regular price $9.99 each)</ul>Updates LittleBigPlanet: Street Fighter Costumes Sale ...
News Joe Danger Excite Bikes Himself Onto Playstation Network "Late May/Early June"
One PSN time you should be anticipating like summer sunshine and ice-cream, is Hello Games' Joe Danger
Question: do you like Excite Bike? Answer: yes. Good, because Hello Games' co-founder Sean Murray has told Eurogamer that their PSN bike 'em up may be available as early as "late May/early June". The busy man explained that "fingers...
News Shatter Soundtrack & Dynamic Theme Hit The Playstation Network This Week
Sidhe's Shatter was one of the best Playstation Network releases of last year
In fact, no, it's one of the best PSN releases of all time. As a rather awesome little nod to their fans, Sidhe's decided to release the game's fantastic soundtrack on the PSN. It'll set you back $5.99 but comes bundled with a dynamic theme and concept art. That's a great...
News Play With PushSquare: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (24th April 2010)
Sammy's committed his evening to playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves with you lot
The general PushSquare dogs-body will be checking out the game's new DLC from around 20:30GMT (what time is this for me?) this evening. If you want to get a PushSquare party going, hit him up on PSN account "get2sammyb" (please put something like...
News VidZone Launches VidZone TV On Playstation 3
The latest VidZone update has introduced a new feature to the Playstation 3 based music video streaming service: VidZone TV
We have dreamt of having over 100 music TV channels at your disposal for any mood or occasion at the touch of a button this dream is now a reality, said Ben Creasey head of production at VidZone. Via a small update...
News American Playstation Store Updates: 22nd April 2010
Price Updates Tom Clancy's HAWX: European Assault Pack Sale (now $2
49, original price $4.99) Tom Clancy's HAWX: US Eagles Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99) Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty (sale price $7.49, reg. $14.99) Revenge of the Wounded Dragons (sale price$4.99, reg. $9.99)</ul>Downloadable Games After Burner:...
News Second Freebie DLC Pack Adds New Snipers & Light Armour To MAG
Zipper's just committed to an April 29th date for the second free DLC pack for their massive online shooter MAG
The "Fast Attack" gear pack adds three new special edition sniper rifles to the mix (Ravens HM 90 SE, SVERs SASR M, and Valors MK 14 Mod 1 EBR) that include a number of performance adjustments. You'll also get a new set of...
News Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess (Finally) Released On Playstation Store
With the greatest of respect to all those working hard on Playstation Minis right now, few games have managed to generate the levels of hype that Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess has
Maybe it's the quirky name, cutesy art-style or Doodle Jump-esque gameplay. Whatever the reasoning, Mediatonic's done a fantastic job getting the word out about...
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Celebrates Siege Expansion Launch With Double Cash Weekend
Yay, there's a double cash weekend going down on Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' multiplayer
Why you may ask? Because the Siege expansion pack is due on the Playstation Store today. Alongside title update 1.07 - which fixed a whole host of bugs and glitches - the Siege expansion DLC (available on the Playstation Store today with change from £5 / $6)...
News European Playstation Store Updates: 22nd April 2010
Special Offers Until April 29: Gravity Crash (was £6
29/7.99 now £3.99/4.99) Prince of Persia Classic (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Thexder Neo (was £7.99/9.99 now £3.99/4.99) Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X US Eagles Pack (was £3.99/4.99 now £2.39/2.99) Shaun White's Snowboarding Hard Pack (was...
Rumour Rocksteady Looking To Expand The Original Batman: Arkham Asylum?
Rumours might be popping up in regards to Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 but, word coming out of CVG hints that the first game is due another dose of DLC
The site reports that they've got word of Rocksteady bulking up in order to develop a new downloadable expansion for the hit comic book game. CVG received a message asking if they "<span>want...
News Major League Baseball Streaming Heads To Playstation 3
The New York Times report this morning that Sony is to announce a deal that will allow streaming of live Major League Baseball games directly through the PS3
The report states that sign-ups will be under way by the end of the week for the US-only service, allowing subscribers to watch live games. This is more than just a game console. This is a...
News Firmware 3.30 Readies Playstation 3 For Third-Dimension, Enhances Trophy Features
Sony's readied the Playstation 3 for the upcoming launch of their 3D Bravia TVs, by updating the PS3 firmware to 3
30. The update, which launched last night, "preps the PS3 system for some upcoming new features, including 3D stereoscopic gaming". It also introduces some neat little trophy sorting features, as detailed over at the...
News Dead Rising 2 Gets Multiplayer Co-Op
Dead Rising 2's all about slashing zombies in the face
According to the press release Capcom's just released for the upcoming Dead Rising 2, you'll now be able to enjoy said action in multiplayer, thanks to 2-player co-op. The press release reads: "Co-op play is introduced to the Dead Rising universe for the first time as players can invite...
News DLC Announced For Super Street Fighter IV, Lost Planet 2
They may not be on store shelves just yet, but Capcom's already announced that there's DLC headed to both Super Street Fighter IV and Lost Planet 2
The former will get a new online tournament mode on June 15th allowing (presumably advanced players) to fight for control of persistent championship titles that prove youre the best in the world...
News Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 Trailer Leaked, "You Can Jump"
Capcom's gotta be seething right now
The embargo doesn't lift until later this afternoon but right on cue, the trailer for Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 has also leaked to the Internet. Looks like it's in development at Fatshark - a group of original GRIN employees. Oh, and now you can jump. Which is kind of a big deal for Bionic Commando. Check the...
News PushSquare's Playstation Picks: 19-25th April 2010
Is it Spring yet? They keep telling us it is but it doesn't really feel like it
Apparently plants are growing and stuff. Oh, and video games aren't coming out. PushSquare's Playstation Pick Of The Week: Afterburner Climax Ok... ok. So it's here by default. Kind of. With little in the way of competition, Afterburner Climax kind of has to be our pick...
