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News Sony Cuts the Ribbon on the PlayStation Store's New Indie Games Section
Weird and wonderful
Sony’s coveting indie developers hard at the moment, so it makes sense that the platform holder is making a big song and dance out of the PlayStation Store’s new ‘Indie Games’ category. The channel – launching imminently in both Europe and North America – is designed to provide additional exposure to existing and...
News PlayStation 4 Takes Control of Game Informer Magazine
inFAMOUS: Second Son swarms the cover
Sony’s putting the PlayStation 4 back in the spotlight this month courtesy of an enormous Game Informer magazine blowout. The gigantic 30-page cover story promises “definitive” coverage on the impending platform, with lots of new information on DriveClub, Knack, and
News Come Face to Face with the Infected in The Last of Us
Death is all around us
The only thing more frightening than the clickers in The Last of Us is the threat of getting spoiled. Sadly, a bunch of details regarding the title’s conclusion have leaked online, making the web a minefield of secrets that we’d rather not hear. Fortunately, this video doesn’t delve into too many specifics, offering just...
News Sony Has 'Some Intriguing Game Announcements' in the Pipeline
What could they be, though?
Buried at the bottom of this weekend's European PlayStation Blog recap post is a hint at what the next seven days hold for Planet PlayStation. “We’ve a busy week in the offing,” teased blog manager Fred Dutton, “with some intriguing game announcements planned.” Sony’s made a habit of revealing high-profile...
News Quantic Dream Probably Won't Restrict Use of the PS4 Controller's Share Button
Developer wants to encourage discussion
In an effort to avoid spoilers, developers will supposedly be able to restrict when and where you can use the PlayStation 4’s vaunted Share button. Speaking with Japanese publication 4gamer.net over the weekend, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida explained that “there will be parts of a game...
News PlayStation Store Reopens in South Korea on 16th May
Gee gee, baby
After being shut down last June due to a legal loophole, the PlayStation Store will finally reopen its doors for business on the PlayStation 3 in South Korea from 16th May. The service was originally closed due to a new legislation that made it illegal for users under the age of 18 to verify online accounts with their real name or age...
News GameStop to Cease Accepting PlayStation 2 Trades from 1st June
There's still time to get rid of your copy of The Simpsons: Hit and Run
GameStop will thump another nail into the now-defunct PlayStation 2's coffin on 1st June, as it ceases to accept trade-ins for the legendary console. Reddit user eGORapTure snapped the photograph embedded below, and Joystiq validated its authenticity with several North American...
News Beware of The Last of Us Ending Spoilers
Naturally, we're not revealing a thing
While many action and survival horror fans are patiently awaiting the release of Naughty Dog's upcoming title The Last of Us, it seems that some gamers simply couldn't resist exposing the end of the story. The demo version of the game, which was included with copies of God of War: Ascension, has been hacked to...
News Yoshida: PS4 Version of Multiplatform Games Must Be Considered the Best
Sony's getting aggressive with its next generation console
It’s probably fair to say that the PlayStation 3 was dealt an unfortunate hand when it came to multiplatform games. The complex architecture of the console meant that most third-party studios struggled to get to grips with the machine, resulting in plenty of dodgy ports – especially in...
News You Won't Be Able to Share Everything on the PlayStation 4
Spoiler alert
Of all of the new additions to the PlayStation 4, the Share button is perhaps the most important. The single input will allow you to instantly upload screenshots and videos from your favourite games – but much like the current PlayStation Vita, there will be restrictions attached to when you can use the functionality. “There will...
News What Does the PS4 Controller's Light Bar Do in Killzone: Shadow Fall?
Red means dead
The controller for the PlayStation 4 is rich with new features, but one of its more noticeable additions is the light bar plastered on the top. Similarly to the PlayStation Move, the illuminated streak can be used in conjunction with the new PlayStation Eye for enhanced motion tracking. But it can also provide realtime gameplay...
News What Does a Year of PlayStation Plus Look Like?
Proudly adding to your backlog
Few would argue that PlayStation Plus represents great value for money, but have you ever stopped to consider just what a steal the service actually is. One dedicated Reddit user has collated all of the content from a full year of the premium tier, which included a whopping 68 free games in North America. That’s not...
News Sony: Our Biggest Focus Is on Games for PS4, Not Applications
Will probably still stream Emmerdale, though
The PlayStation brand has always represented more than merely games. For example, the PSone’s disc-based technology felt futuristic at the time, while the DVD format owes much of its popularity to the PlayStation 2. As such, it’s pretty safe to assume that the PlayStation 4 will boast its fair share...
News Stylish Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition Available for Pre-Order
Less is more
Not every game deserves a place upon your mantelpiece, but judging by the snippets that we’ve seen of Beyond: Two Souls, the Quantic Dream epic should look right at home next to your copy of Shadow of the Colossus. As such, you’re probably going to want to pre-order the game’s special edition, which is available now from UK...
Talking Point Are Cross Platform Games a Help or a Hindrance to the Vita?
Devil in disguise
The mere suggestion of Soul Sacrifice selling its spirit to the PlayStation 4 in yesterday’s Talking Point pushed some posters into a Black Rite-esque fury. Their argument: the PlayStation Vita needs exclusive games if it is to reverse its current retail predicament. It’s a fair response – Sony’s flags
News Now You've Got No Excuse Not to Buy The Unfinished Swan
PlayStation Network hit discounted in Europe
BAFTA award-winning exclusive and Push Square perfect score alumnus The Unfinished Swan will be available at a new low price in Europe this weekend. Sony has confirmed that it’s cutting the first-person adventure’s cost to just £5.19 from today until 6th May, with lucky PlayStation Plus subscribers...
News North American PlayStation Plus Awakens with Sleeping Dogs
Pinball Arcade and Knytt Underground also up for grabs
After being severely stomped by its European counterpart for a number of months, SCEA has responded with a bumper PlayStation Plus offering for May. Announced during the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, those of you that are subscribers will be able to feast on as many free pork buns...
E3 Sony's E3 2013 Press Conference Scheduled for 10th June
Be prepared to stay up very late
Sony’s drawn the short straw with regards to E3 press conference scheduling once again, securing the late spot following Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA. Rounding out a bumper day of events, you’ll be able to learn what the platform holder’s got in store for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita from 18:00PM...
Talking Point What Does the Next Chapter Entail for Soul Sacrifice?
Death and demons
Sony learned a lesson or two from Demon’s Souls. The platform holder actually helped From Software construct the cult title, publishing the release as an exclusive in Japan. However, the company passed on a western version, a decision that Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida rues to this very day. Following a successful...
News Sony Augments Soul Sacrifice with New Archfiends in Japan
More former sorcerers to slay
Soul Sacrifice may have only just arrived in western territories, but the game’s already secured a strong fanbase overseas. As such, Sony’s supplementing that enthusiasm with a couple of new archfiends, both of which will be available as free DLC in Japan from today. The Ghost is a cursed woman who exchanged her...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Strong, New Software Takes Control
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen scorches second
We don’t think that we’ve ever seen this many new releases on a single Media Create chart. There are no less than 13 fresh titles included on this week’s Japanese best sellers list, with many of them for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Of the newcomers, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen flew the highest,...
News You'll Be Able to Play the PlayStation 4 at the GameStop Expo
Join the queue
Fancy getting your greasy fingertips on the DualShock 4 a little early? Mega retailer GameStop has confirmed that those that attend its exposition in Las Vegas this August will be able to get plenty of hands-on time with the PlayStation 4, in addition to “the hottest games from the biggest brands in gaming”. It was expected, but...
Reaction PS4 Looks Poised to Play Second Fiddle in the Call of Duty War
Console combat
Love it or loathe it, Call of Duty is an important cog in any console’s catalogue. The series may have peaked in popularity with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 still managed to rake in a cool $1 billion in just 15 days on the market – an impressive sum for a series that’
News The Last of Us Special Editions Creep Past the Clickers
Place your pre-orders
The Last of Us is just over a month away from release. Yeah, we thought it was still some way away, too – but we’ve just checked the calendar to make sure. In order to promote the impending exclusive, Sony has released a couple of trailers dedicated to the Joel and Ellie editions of the game. You’ll be able to purchase...
News Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 Compilation Due in June
Better than all of the rest
As we already know, Sony is planning to launch a retail compilation featuring some of its best PlayStation Network games. The physical release – imaginatively dubbed The Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 – will plonk Fat Princess, Sound Shapes, When Vikings Attack, and
Guide How to Succeed As a Sorcerer in Soul Sacrifice
Break a leg
Soul Sacrifice is a very good game, but there’s a learning curve that every budding magician must navigate if they are to succeed in the twisted adventure. With the morally dense title now ripping up store shelves, we’ve wrapped ourselves in our favourite raiment in order to bring you some beginner’s tips for the PlayStation Vita...
Opinion Next Xbox Development Woes Could Spell Trouble for the PS4
Modern warfare
Microsoft is supposedly struggling. According to reports coming out of Kotaku overnight, the platform holder is as much as six months behind on producing content for its next generation console. The site’s sources claim that the company recently canned a number of internally developed titles for its impending machine because they...
Review Soul Sacrifice (PlayStation Vita)
Sins of the skin
Soul Sacrifice deals with morality in a manner that few games manage. While the likes of Mass Effect and inFAMOUS deliver negligible narrative tweaks in response for your borderline binary ethical decisions, Keiji Inafune’s grotesque fantasy adventure aims to explore the core of your moral makeup. Are you willing to surrender the...
News Guerrilla Squashed Key Killzone: Shadow Fall Bugs on the Eve of the PS4 Reveal
Studio shunned back-up videos and bit its nails
Guerrilla Games refused to reveal anything but pure gameplay footage during February’s big PlayStation Meeting press conference. The studio – which has been taken to task for misleading trailers before – insisted that it showed a live demonstration of Killzone: Shadow Fall, even shunning...
Talking Point Could Heavenly Sword Cut a Pose on the PS4?
Next generation sequel unsheathed?
Among the excitement for Ratchet & Clank’s big screen debut, the announcement of Heavenly Sword’s cinematic adaption sort of got lost in the shuffle. The flick was backhandedly referenced in a
News Quantic Dream Employed PlayStation 4 Engine Ideas for Beyond: Two Souls
Running backwards
You may not believe it, but Beyond: Two Souls is a PlayStation 3 game. The console’s swansong – which stars Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe – looks a step beyond anything else that's currently available on the platform, and that’s because developer Quantic Dream implemented concepts from its in-development PlayStation 4 engine...
News Who Wants to Play Air Hockey with an Augmented Reality Hatsune Miku?
PlayStation Vita makes it possible
We’re not sure that we understand the fascination surrounding programmed personality Hatsune Miku, but the computer generated pop star is known for sending some folks more gaga than, er, Lady Gaga. If you fit into that category, then you may want to hot step your way over to the Niconico Chōkaigi 2 event...
News Soul Sacrifice Walkthrough Details the Finer Points of the Vita Exclusive
Break a leg
If you’re still struggling to wrap your head around the concepts of Sony’s morally dense adventure Soul Sacrifice, then this official walkthrough trailer should get you up to speed. The video – produced by PlayStation Access – details many of the more complicated mechanics from the game, and should properly prepare you for the...
News You're Probably Going to Want to Watch This Beyond: Two Souls Trailer
All aboard
Don’t worry if you skipped last night’s Beyond: Two Souls gameplay premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, because this trailer should send your anticipation levels through the roof. It shows off a number of key new scenes from the upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive, and highlights just how groundbreaking the release looks poised to be...
Live Watch Beyond: Two Souls Stroll Down the Red Carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival
David Cage and Ellen Page showcase Sony's next big exclusive
Beyond: Two Souls is set to glide down the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City this weekend – and you’ll be able to watch the full thing exclusively live on Push Square. Starting from 16:00PM PST/19:00PM EST/00:00AM BST on Saturday night, 27th April, you’ll have...
Talking Point Do DLC Deals Influence Your Purchasing Habits?
Early access and bonus maps
With third-party exclusives slipstreaming the saola on the rotten road to extinction, platform holders are putting a much greater emphasis on exclusive DLC deals. Typically, these arrangements ensure that content remains restricted to a particular system for a set period of time (sometimes indefinitely), with financial...
News Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery Explores the PlayStation Vita This Year
Follow the breadcrumbs
Dig out a bag of marshmallows and your best Legionnaires hat, because Lucid Games is bringing the fun of the summer camp season to the PlayStation Vita later this year. Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery promises an exciting episodic adventure specifically tailored to Sony’s portable, featuring “talking foxes and...
News PlayStation 4 Will Get You into Your Games Quicker Than Ever Before
System architect promises faster access and swifter loading
While we lament the addition of another seemingly needless PlayStation 3 firmware update, Mark Cerny – the mastermind behind both the PlayStation 4 and arcade classic Marble Madness – has discussed in detail the feature inside Sony’s next generation console that will get you playing...
News Oh, There's a New PlayStation 3 Firmware Update Available
You know the drill
We cast our news catching net out wide every day, but sometimes the odd story slips through. As such, you can imagine our surprise this evening when our PlayStation 3 prompted us to update our firmware. It seems that Sony’s stealthily deployed a patch for the system, which, well, does very little at all. Version 4.41 – which,...
Feature Xbox Reveal - Microsoft's Biggest Threats to the PS4
Weapons and weaknesses
Microsoft has finally acknowledged its next generation console. After months of silence, rumours, and bad news, Sony’s closest competitor has confirmed that it will reveal a “new generation of games, TV, and entertainment” on 21st May. While some feel that the Redmond-based manufacturer may struggle to usurp the
News Sony Pulls Back the Curtain on the PlayStation 4's Controller
Get a grip
Is this a response to yesterday’s Xbox announcement? It’s probably a coincidence, but it’s interesting that Sony’s opted to release this trailer for the PlayStation 4’s controller less than 24 hours after Microsoft confirmed the date for its impending system’s announcement. If memory serves correctly, we think that this...
News Keiji Inafune Already Has an Idea for a Soul Sacrifice Sequel
Mega Man creator in talks with Sony
Soul Sacrifice is not quite available in Europe and North America yet, but designer Keiji Inafune is already dreaming up a sequel. In an interview with IGN, the former Capcom man noted that he’s actively started discussions with Sony regarding the prospective follow-up, which we suspect will get the go-ahead...
News Sony Doubles Profit Forecasts Ahead of Financial Report
Holding out for a Hirai
After years of reporting on Sony’s slumping sales, it looks like the company may finally be on the ascension. Games Industry.biz notes that the Japanese conglomerate has doubled its profit forecast for the fiscal year that ended on 31st March, raising the tally from ¥20 billion ($201m) to ¥40 billion ($403m). That’s a...
News Beyond: Two Souls to Glide Down the Red Carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival
Sony to premiere one hour of footage
Quantic Dream will stretch the boundaries of gaming once again this weekend, as Beyond: Two Souls becomes the first ever video game to make its mark at the, er, Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. During the Saturday night showcase – scheduled to start at 19:00PM EST or 00:00AM BST – the Parisian...
News Let the Battle Begin: Next Xbox Locks Horns with PS4 in May
Ready, fight
We all knew that it was coming, but somehow Microsoft has managed to shock the industry by finally acknowledging its next generation console. The company sent out invites earlier this evening, confirming that it’s poised to uncover its impending system on 21st May. As you’d expect, the event will be livestreamed through a variety of...
News Cerny: PlayStation 4's Launch Lineup Will Be 'Stronger' Than Previous Platforms
Bring it on
In an exhaustive interview with Gamasutra, PlayStation 4 system architect Mark Cerny has hinted that the next generation console will have a launch offering that’s stronger than any of Sony’s previous consoles. The legendary developer put that down to the ease of development, which will result in more quality titles being available...
Rumour Could The Order: 1886 Be Guerrilla Games' Next PS4 Project?
Trademark certainly suggests so
Sony may be turning back the clocks to the late Victorian era, as the platform holder has registered a couple of trademarks for a title named The Order: 1886. The listing – which popped up on an official North American website overnight – was filed on 18th April. Fascinatingly, the platform holder submitted a...
News Beyond: Two Souls' Script Could Double As a Doorstop
Or as a murder weapon
In order to illustrate the sheer scale of Beyond: Two Souls’ script, Sony has sent a number of blank copies to various North American outlets. As you can see from the embedded image, it’s pretty big. Of course, it’s not necessarily indicative of the length of the game, as there will be branching paths and different...
Reaction Ratchet & Clank's Movie Debut Could Breathe New Life into the Franchise
Galactic appeal
Ratchet & Clank hasn’t quite been the same since 2009’s outstanding A Crack in Time. While we applaud series creator Insomniac Games for experimenting with different approaches, both All 4 One and Full Frontal Assault struggled to live up to the admittedly lofty expectations set by the series’ sensational predecessors. With
News Heavenly Sword Also Being Cut into Direct-to-Video Flick
Narik-no way
Pinch yourself, because it’s definitely the day for unexpected movie adaptation announcements. In addition to the Ratchet & Clank Movie, animation outfit Blockade Entertainment has also revealed that it’s working on a direct-to-video film based on Heavenly Sword, the Ninja Theory-developed PlayStation 3 exclusive starring...
