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News Free Realms Launches In North America Today
Sony Online Entertainment's finally launching its casual free-to-play MMO, Free Realms, in North America today
The game promises a host of activities, ranging from multiplayer mini-games to decorating and dinosaur rides. In order to enhance the action, Free Realms boasts a number of console specific features such as trophies and voice chat...
News Free Realms Finally Comes To PlayStation 3 On March 29th
After years of speculation, Sony Online Entertainment's finally attached a release date to the PS3 port of its free-to-play MMO, Free Realms
Get your pens and calendars ready, because March 29th is the date to mark. For those unfamiliar with the PC version, Free Realms is a kind of casual MMO that's totally free to play. Think PlayStation Home but...
News DC Universe Online To Launch Digitally On PlayStation 3
Despite the inevitable hard-drive hog, there's no better game we'd like to have sitting comfortably on our XMB than DC Universe Online
We're lazy. By the time we've got up, found the case, and popped Sony Online Entertainment's superhero MMO into our PlayStation 3, we don't actually want to play it anymore. But if it was saved onto our hard-drive,...
News Enormous DC Universe Online Patch Drops In, Says 'Hi!'
Sony Online Entertainment's dropped the first proper patch for their PlayStation 3 MMO, DC Universe Online
The monstrous 2GB update includes a new eight-player Batcave raid, some new missions with Catwoman, the arrival of an auction house, and a new PVP event. We've slapped the patch notes after the jump. New Features New Batcave Raid - 8 players...
News DC Universe Online's Playerbase Evenly Split Between PlayStation 3 And PC
Seems like this whole MMO thing can work on consoles; Sony Online Entertainment's surprisingly addictive DC Universe Online has proved that point
The game, which we're enjoying in an on-and-off capacity, has seen its playerbase split pretty evenly between the traditional computer and console platformers. Metrics released by Sony Online Entertainment...
Sony Online Entertainment's announced a new, discounted "lock-in" rate for DC Universe Online in North America
The reduced plan will offer players a three-month subscription for $29.99 — significantly cheaper than the standard $41.99 price point. Players that maintain an active subscription will receive the discounted rate forever. The promotion...
News Plants Vs. Zombies Finally Comes To The PlayStation 3 In February
PopCap's finally bringing popular tower defence title, Plants Vs
Zombies</a>, to the PlayStation 3 next month. The port will come via the casual game developer's long term relationship with Sony Online Entertainment. No specific release date or price has been announced yet, but we expect that to follow nearer to release. SOE also intends to...
News Smedley: DC Universe Online Is Sony Online Entertainment's Fastest Selling Game
If you had any question about the success of Sony Online Entertainment's latest MMO, DC Universe Online, then look no further than John Smedley's latest Tweet
The SOE president revealed on the micro-blogging site that DC Universe Online is the studio's "fastest selling game ever". Smedley added that the company has added new servers and is...
Feature Going Through The MMOtions: DC Universe Online on PlayStation 3 - #2
PushSquare editor Sammy Barker jumps into the gigantic world of PlayStation 3 MMO DC Universe Online
This on-going feature serves as an evolving review of the game, complete with personal anecdotes and opinion. For more editions of Going Through The MMOtions, click here.</em> As an MMO newcomer, I'm starting to appreciate that the beauty of...
News Sony Online Entertainment: Freerealms PS3 "In Submission", Due February/March
Well that's a turn-up for the books
Sony Online Entertainment's free-to-play casual MMO, Free Realms, has long been rumoured for the PlayStation 3, but after years of no information, we'd assumed it was missing in action. Apparently not though, as Sony Online Entertainment's head honcho John Smedley has told Eurogamer that the game's currently going...
News UK Sales Charts: DC Universe Online Smashes Into The Top Ten
Someone get hold of Batman and tell him to fake a smile: DC Universe Online's broken the UK's top ten software sales
The game, which released on PC and PlayStation 3, has been slowly gathering attention since the beta. You can read our initial thoughts on the game through here. We think it's pretty good so far. Elsewhere the charts are pretty much...
Feature Going Through The MMOtions: DC Universe Online on PlayStation 3 - #1
PushSquare editor Sammy Barker jumps into the gigantic world of PlayStation 3 MMO DC Universe Online
This on-going feature serves as an evolving review of the game, complete with personal anecdotes and opinion. For more editions of Going Through The MMOtions, click here.</em> I've never played an MMO. Not a proper one anyway. The closest I've...
News Smedley: DC Universe Online To Expand On A Monthly Basis
MMOs have arrived on the PlayStation 3 at last
We can prove it, as we just plonked our copy of DC Universe Online into the PlayStation 3. With the game now readily available, SOE's boss John Smedley has come out to reassure players that the game will receive monthly content updates. Youll get large new raids, new end-bosses to fight, new quests,...
News Might Want To Set Aside Some Time Before Kicking Back With DC Universe Online
If you expected to plop DC Universe Online into your PlayStation 3 this week and encounter little patching, installing or general stuff-ups, you're doing it wrong
Unfortunately, MMOs are well known for having shaky launches, and while DC Universe Online's launch day seems to be going swimmingly (so far) in the US, you might want to set aside an hour...
News DC Universe Online Gets Its First US TV Commercial
The more we think about DC Universe Online, the more we realise it's actually quite a big deal
MMOs are big business (although it's yet to be proven there's room in the market for a title alongside World Of Warcraft). Likewise, people still like comic book characters. Honestly, if it was a choice between Lord Of The Rings outcasts and Batman, we...
News DC Universe Online Beta To End With A Bang
After today you can have your life back
For a week at least. The DC Universe Online beta is set to draw to a close ahead of the game's retail release next week. Of course, SOE's not going to let you off the hook without a bang. The developers revealed on the game's forums:Wednesday January 5, 2011 will be the last day of the DC Universe Beta in...
News DC Universe Online Release Date Causes Tears At The PushSquare Christmas Party
We've played enough of DC Universe Online to know that we could get seriously, seriously addicted
We can't really afford to get seriously addicted to games because we constantly have to be moving on to the latest thing. Thankfully, last we heard Sony Online Entertainment's comic-book MMO wasn't slated to release until the Spring. We thought we had...
Rumour The Agency Is So On For The Second Half Of 2011 (Maybe!)
Remember The Agency? No, not Agent, The Agency -- Sony Online Entertainment's spy-inspired MMO? According to Kotaku it's due out in the second-half of 2011
Apparently the game was delayed because it still "needed work", but it would appear SOE's nearing a conclusion on the game. It's interesting, because if The Agency were to make next...
News SOE: "Free Realms Is Still Definitely Coming To PS3"
The problem, as far as we see it, for Free Realms on the PS3 is PlayStation Home
Arguably, SOE's online world is a much more focused world than Home's virtual chatroom — though Home has taken strides in that direction over recent months. Still, Sony can't have two competing online worlds accessible from the XMB; so that would mean Free Realms...
News DC Universe Online Delayed Into 2011, Beta Coming Soon
C'mon - you didn't really think DC Universe Online would be out next month did you? Nuh-uh
Not a chance. Sony Online Entertainment's just confirmed the game's delay; placing it somewhere in early 2011. There was no exact reason given for the delay, but SOE's John Smedley said that the extra time will allow us to address community feedback in a...
GamesCom 2010 New DC Universe Online Trailer Is All About Escapism
Video games are, for us, all about being something you're not
This DC Universe Online trailer really hammers home that point. In the MMORPG you'll create a character and fight alongside (or against) the superheroes of the DC Universe in a massive online world. Conceptually it sounds fantastic. It hits PC and PlayStation 3 in November.
News Public To Get Their First Taste Of DC Universe Online At gamescom
SCEE's told VG247 that the public will get their first hands-on with DC Universe Online at next week's gamescom event in Germany
The super-hero MMO is due in November on both the PlayStation 3 and PC, and a beta is due soon. Those heading to the big exposition in Cologne will be able to get their hands on the game, though we're not sure how much...
News Comic-Con 2010: DC Universe Online Hits November 2nd
If you're still getting your breath back after that incredible cinematic trailer for DC Universe Online, well, we apologise
Why? Because we're about to send you on a hype-fit all over again. Shall we just get it over with? Ok — Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming super-hero MMO will drop on November 2nd. That'll be both on PlayStation 3 and PC...
News Comic-Con 2010: Unbelievable DC Universe Online Trailer Is... Well, Unbelievable
MMO trailers are always misleading
They succeed in getting you hyped for a product, but they're never really close to being representative to the game they are promoting. It's hard, therefore, to go a bit doo-lally over an MMO trailer, because at the end of the day you're shouting about a piece of CGI. Still, this Comic-Con trailer for DC...
News DC Universe Online Preorder Bonuses Are Revealed
In addition to the beta details released this morning, Sony Online Entertainment has also revealed the slew of pre-order bonuses you can expect to get hold of if you put your name down for DC Universe Online early
There are a number of goodies you can grab hold of depending on which retailer you order from: an exclusive 2v2 arena battle where you...
News Sony Online Entertainment Open Up Beta Sign-Ups For DC Universe Online
DC Universe Online is an MMO
As such, it's going to need a beta before it launches proper. Sony Online Entertainment need people like you to help them out with stuff like that, so they're accepting registrations right now via the game's official website. You'll be able to specify whether you'd prefer to test out the PlayStation 3 version of DC...
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.
Sony Online Entertainment's Scott Gulbransen has confirmed rumours we reported last night regarding the upcoming release of DC Universe Online
According to Scott, the game will indeed require a $14.99 subscription fee, which will gain you access to the game's massive superhero laden world. Scott's also confirmed that the game will launch on the...
Rumour DC Universe Online To Cost $14.99 A Month, Due November 2nd
According to a report on Meodia
com</a>, Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming super-hero based MMO, DC Universe Online, is due to release on the PlayStation 3 and PC this November 2nd. The site notes that the game will have a $14.99 subscription fee. A few people were expecting the game to adopt a free-to-play model, similar to SOE's Free...
E3 2010 DC Universe Online Is All About Taking Sides
Sony Online Entertainment's revealed the E3 trailer for the upcoming PC and PlayStation 3 MMO, DC Universe Online
The trailer focuses on your ability to pick sides within the Gotham Universe and fight alongside the heroes and antagonists of the DC Universe. Starting to come together now, we hope we get a release date tomorrow.
E3 2010 Sony Online Entertainment Release New Trailer For The Agency
We've been talking about The Agency for a long time now, but this latest trailer finally shows the game in a polished state
Just basing it against other trailers SOE have revealed for the game, this E3 trailer looks slightly redesigned and hella spunky. We daresay it will make a big presence at E3 — whether that presence will come under the...
News DC Universe Online Gets Pegged With A November Release Date
Could the Playstation MMO revolution be about to explode? For literally years now Sony has promised that they're going to lead the way when it comes to MMO content on the console, but it's yet to happen
However, with Free Realms PS3 already confirmed for E3, and DC Universe Online apparently drawing to a conclusion - maybe it's time to believe...
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 THE AGENCY FINALLY LAUNCHES! (On Facebook, Yo!)
Sony Online Entertainment's ambitious James Bond-esque MMO has finally launched
On Facebook. So it's free-to-play social network game that's not really all that fun at all - but c'mon - this has to exude hope that the real The Agency can't be too far behind. Right? Right?!?
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 Free Realms Hits 10 Million Users Mark, Plans Festivities
Sony Online Entertainment's free-to-play MMO Free Realms is barely a year old, but has already hit the 10 million user milestone
Reaching 10 million registered players on the eve of Free Realms first birthday is an incredibly exciting event for SOE and our passionate online community, says SOE president John Smedley. The service launched in...
News Sony Online Entertainment Actually Mention The Words "The Agency" Again, Universe Flips Out
About 18 months ago, we posted numerous stories about Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming James Bond-esque MMO The Agency
In fact, at the time, people were talking about a PS3 MMO revolution. But as time's passed, the spearhead of that revolution - The Agency, Free Realms and DC Universe Online - have all but disappeared. Well, until today that is...
News Next PSP To "Blur Distinctions Between Netbook, e-Reader & PSP"
A report from the Wall Street Journal seems to hint that Sony are planning on taking on Apple in their own patch; suggesting a device that blurs distinctions among a netbook, an e-reader and a PSP, that will be released to compete againt the iPad
The report hints that the device will be compatible with Sony's new global device media platform,...
News Double-Shot Espresso: Two Peggle Games Headed To The PSN This Thursday
How much do you want Peggle on the PSN? Afterall, it's been a long time coming
That much, eh? Well know that two games are headed to the PSN this Thursday: Peggle and Peggle Nights. The PS3 games will feature YouTube support - so you'll be able to upload amazing replays directly from the PS3 to your YouTube account, storing all those "oh...
News The Agency Cancellation Rumours Are Purely "Ridiculous"
A few months back we reported the departure of several top-tier employees from Sony Online Entertainment
This news brought with it a ton of speculation that The Agency was in a state of disrepute and on the verge of cancellation. Thankfully, those rumours have been quashed. Joystiq have just posted an exclusive report with SOE's president John...
News The Green Lantern Says Hey In New DC Universe Online Screens
MMOs featuring orcs, dungeons and dragons don't really appeal to us
They're all a bit Lord Of The Rings. We think superheroes, on the other hand, are rather rad. Cue DC Universe Online and this set of screens just published by Kotaku. It has the Green Lantern, man!
News Top Level Employees Leave Sony Online Entertainment, SOE Claim The Agency Will Be Unaffected
Bad news for Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle Studio
They've lost some of their top guys in the form of art director Corey Dangel, studio director Matt Wilson and producer John Smith - the latter two founding members of the development house. With The Agency still unfinished, Eurogamer are reporting rumours of a total reboot or overhaul for the...
News The Agency Trailer Lacks British Accents & Gameplay Footage
As Brits ourselves, we're a bit disappointed that in the trailer for their upcoming PC/PS3 MMO, Sony Online Entertainment have taken the entire concept of a James Bond movie and removed the British accents
Still, while there's no gameplay in the trailer, The Agency continues to sound like a really quite inspired concept. We're tired of MMO's being...
