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News Sony Discouraging Console Ports on PlayStation Vita
Learning lessons
Listen to the ramblings of any video game armchair analyst, and they’ll excitedly inform you that the PSP struggled because of its emphasis on shoddy home console ports. They’d be partly right, but the insinuation that Vita is flagging for the same reason seems a little unfounded. Granted the platform has depended on...
News Sony Working with Bethesda to Solve Skyrim DLC Woes
No guarantees
While Xbox 360 owners enjoy the second The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC pack, developer Bethesda has yet to release the first expansion on PlayStation 3. In fact, the company has revealed that it's struggling to get the content running on Sony’s platform at all – an unsurprising admission considering the game’s troubled launch...
News Catch Up with 15 Minutes of The Last of Us Gameplay
Good grief
If the next-generation PlayStation really is poised to launch next year, then the PS3 is destined to go out with a bang. Between The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls, Sony has an impressive first-party line-up planned for the start of 2013. This lengthy The Last of Us gameplay trailer showcased at PAX Prime 2012 last weekend demonstrates...
News LittleBigPlanet Karting's Narrative is Utter Nonsense
Not that it really matters
Believe it or not, United Front Games’ upcoming LittleBigPlanet Karting has a storyline. Community coordinator Michael Buffaloe explains that the game takes place after the events of LittleBigPlanet 2, long after Sackboy squashed the evil Negativitron. He continues that Craftworld was subsequently invaded by visitors...
News Patrick Seybold Exits Sony Computer Entertainment
Greener grass
Patrick Seybold – the employee saddled with the unfortunate task of spinning Sony’s often disappointing NPD sales results into something positive – has left PlayStation after 12 years. The veteran SCEA employee announced the news on Twitter earlier this week, confirming that he has a new role at mobile outfit TapJoy lined up...
News Wonderbook: Book of Spells Enchants Stores on 13th November
New chapter
Harry Potter spin-off Wonderbook: Book of Spells may not be the most obvious PlayStation 3 blockbuster of the year, but it’s clear that Sony has big plans for the augmented reality title. That’s been underlined by a North American release date of 13th November – right at the start of the gift giving season. The J.K. Rowling...
Rumour Gravity Rush's Kat to Turn PS All-Stars Upside Down
Dazed and confused
At this point, the developers at SuperBot Entertainment must be having nightmares about any remaining PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale information – especially considering the sheer wealth of details that have already spilled online. As such, if you work for the unlucky developer, you might want to cover your eyes right now:...
News Vita Sales Have a Welcome Boost in Japan
Getting back into the rhythm
There's been a fair share of doom and gloom around Vita recently, with one consistent source of bad news coming from the Japanese charts. Thankfully, this week represents a reverse in the trend, with Sony doing well in the software chart and seeing a revival for its handheld in the hardware stakes. In the software...
News Nariko and Sir Daniel Line Up in New PlayStation All-Stars Videos
Here comes a new challenger
Sony has released a couple of new PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale videos, focusing on fresh arrivals Nariko and Sir Daniel Fortesque. The characters are currently on display on the PAX Prime 2012 showfloor, where the platform holder is giving the game a massive push. According to a
News Giant Sparrow Brings The Unfinished Swan to Life
Gut wrenching
This brand new The Unfinished Swan trailer is so effortlessly macabre that it gave us goosebumps. Its purpose is to introduce the King – the curious monarch behind the PSN exclusive’s striking world – but we couldn’t help but get choked up over the comparison between the protagonist and his deceased mother’s unfinished...
Rumour Killzone Trilogy Flanking PS3
To Helghan and back
A product page for a new PS3 compilation named the Killzone Trilogy has been uploaded by Amazon France. The eagle-eyed editors over at The Sixth Axis spotted the listing, which includes a 24th October release date. The French arm of online retailer Amazon has been responsible for a number of high-profile leaks this year,...
News Nariko and Sir Daniel Attack PlayStation All-Stars
Celebrate good times
As previously rumoured, both Nariko and Sir Daniel Fortesque will be joining the cast of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Developer SuperBot Entertainment confirmed the news overnight as part of another exclusive GameSpot gameplay trailer. You can catch the characters in action below. Nariko, who found fame in Ninja...
News God of War: Ascension Cuts Europe on 15th March
Rise against
Sony has finally announced the release date for God of War: Ascension in Europe. The title will slash onto store shelves on 15th March, just three days after its North American launch. The brutal action adventure will be available in two limited edition flavours. The unimaginatively titled Special Edition will include the game, a...
News Kaz Hirai Claims PlayStation Vita Is Meeting Sales Targets
But lagging behind in some regions
Recently appointed Sony overlord Kaz Hirai has pointed out that the PlayStation Vita is performing near expectations globally, but that it's "trending behind in certain territories". Earlier this month, the platform holder revealed that the system had sold 2.2 million units worldwide. While Hirai wouldn’t reveal...
News Raiden Rises in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
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Sony’s followed up yesterday’s unfortunate leak with confirmation of Raiden’s inclusion in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The Metal Gear cyborg is described as a “close-ranged fighter who is capable of building tremendous amounts of AP with various combos and juggles”. He takes advantage of a unique chain-attack system that lets...
News PlayStation All-Stars Beta Attacks Europe Next Month
Crossover chaos
European gamers will finally get access to the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale beta next month. The limited public test is set to take place from 11th September until 18th September. Unlike the North American trial, it will be playable on both PS3 and Vita. In order to gain access to the beta, you’ll need to register your...
News LittleBigPlanet Vita Is Finally Finished
Up, up, up
Swedish studio Tarsier has completed work on LittleBigPlanet Vita. The company announced the news on its official blog this afternoon, declaring that “the stage is set for you to play, create and share levels on the go to your heart’s content”. Sony will now begin manufacturing the game ahead of its 19th September release date in...
News Ratchet & Clank: QForce Beta Opens to EU Plus Members
Full frontal assault
If you’re a European PlayStation Plus subscriber, we recommend booting up your PS3 right away. Sony has launched a Ratchet & Clank: QForce beta which will be available to premium members for a “limited time only”. The beta features a single-player tutorial, a ranked competitive mode for up to four players, and...
News Raiden Thunders into PlayStation All-Stars
Whoops
GameSpot has accidentally uploaded a video confirming Metal Gear Solid’s Raiden for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The accompanying footage shows the controversial protagonist slashing up Ratchet, Sackboy and Spike in an Uncharted themed arena. The character is described as a combo-heavy fighter with a specific emphasis on air...
News Sony Serves Up Sports Champions 2 on 31st October
Be the best
Sports Champions 2 will move onto European store shelves on 31st October, publisher Sony has announced. A North American release date was confirmed last week. The PlayStation Move sequel boasts a variety of events, including boxing, skiing, bowling, tennis, golf and an updated version of archery. It will also allow you to design your...
News Mercia: Fractured Realms Stumbles into PlayStation Home
Level up
Mercia: Fractured Realms is set to travel into PlayStation Home this week in North America. The ambitious endeavour aims to deliver a full-scale free-to-play role playing game within the virtual world. We’ve heard some pretty great things about this, so you might want to go and check it out. The game can be played in single-player or...
News Journey Art Book Scales Your Coffee Table Next Month
Bound in blood
Journey will be making one final excursion next month, when The Art of Journey travels onto shelves across the globe. The hardcover book – penned and designed by art director Matt Nava – features images from the game, and discusses the influences and ideas behind its development. It also includes in-game 3D models, which can be...
News Evil Cole Electrifies PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
New challenger
Bog-standard Cole MacGrath will not be the only supercharged fighter to appear in SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Speaking at the GameStop Managers Show in San Antonio this afternoon, the developer also confirmed the inclusion of Evil Cole as a playable character in the game...
News Vita Firmware v1.80 Locks Memory Cards to Single Account
Rage quit
Sony has coaxed the Internet into another fit of misplaced vitriol this evening, by a plugging a workaround that allowed users to change PSN accounts with a single memory card. The platform holder declared prior to release that the system would only be compatible with a single account, but clever users found a simple way to overcome the...
News Vita Firmware v1.80 Adds Touch Controls to PSP Games
New ways to play
The PlayStation Vita’s latest firmware update comes bundled with a bevy of hidden features. Amongst them is the ability to assign touch controls to PSP games. We’re not quite sure what the purpose of this addition is, but we suppose someone will find a use for it. After all, more options are always better than less. You can...
Rumour Crash Bandicoot Could be Spinning into PS All-Stars
Loose proof
Crash Bandicoot may seem like an obvious addition to PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, but the character’s complicated ownership has cast doubt over his inclusion. Despite being considered the platform’s mascot in the PSone days, third-party publisher Activision actually owns the rights to the wacky protagonist. That’s a...
News Watch Naughty Dog's The Last of Us from a Grimy Bathroom
On the throne
If you’re attending PAX Prime in Seattle this weekend, you’re almost certainly going to want to spend several hours queuing to see The Last of Us. As opposed to ushering you into a bland theatre, Naughty Dog will instead guide you into a gloomy bathroom modelled after the one in the title’s debut trailer. Pretty neat, huh? Those...
News PlayStation Vita v1.80 Firmware Update Is Available Now
Mild controversy
As promised, Sony has launched the latest firmware update for the PlayStation Vita. The hotly anticipated refresh brings with it PSone emulation as well as a slew of other improvements. Unfortunately, you can count the number of officially supported classics on two hands in North America. SCEA’s list of compatible titles may...
News Borderlands Fires onto PlayStation Plus Next Week
Happy now?
North American PlayStation Plus subscribers will get the opportunity to shoot some skags next week, when Borderlands is added to the service’s Instant Game Collection. That's not a bad way to get hyped for the shooter's impending sequel. Other upcoming offers include discounts on Daytona USA and Greed Corp next week. Meanwhile, Space...
News Team ICO Loses More Key Personnel
The last man standing
The employee in charge of production on both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus has left Sony Computer Entertainment. Kenji Kaido shared the news on Twitter, declaring: "This August, I left Sony Computer Entertainment.” He added that he has no immediate plans, aside from a long summer vacation. It’s unclear whether Kaido has...
News Tomba! Will Be Playable on Vita from Tomorrow
Dream come true
Import specialist MonkeyPaw Games will be bringing a handful of its PSone Classics to North American Vitas tomorrow, the company has told Joystiq. The compatibility will coincide with the handheld’s hotly anticipated 1.80 update, which promises to augment PSone emulation alongside a slew of other improvements. Supported classics...
News Sony Pictures Registers Slew of Console War Movie Domains
No, really
Your arguments with Microsoft and Nintendo fans could soon become the inspiration behind a blockbuster movie. Sony Pictures has registered a slew of Console War movie domain names through the brand protection company Mark Monitor. Fusible reports that Sony Computer Entertainment has nothing to do with the registrations, suggesting that...
News Soul Sacrifice Aims to Challenge You in Painful Ways
Surrender yourself
As its name so eloquently elaborates, Soul Sacrifice will force you to surrender your body or belongings for power. This dynamic, according to creator Keiji Inafune, has the potential to create interesting conversations between players. "When you're playing together with your friends, it could be entertaining because it creates a...
News Troubled Uncharted Flick Loses Grip Once Again
Give it up
Sony’s ill-fated Uncharted movie project has hit another stumbling block, according to a report on Variety. The website claims that recently appointed director Neil Burger (Limitless) has quit the adaptation, leaving the film without anyone at the helm. Burger follows in the footsteps of previous director David O. Russell (The...
News Heavenly Sword 2 Concept Art Infiltrates the Internet
Twing twang
You’ve got more chance of being struck by lightning than playing a Heavenly Sword sequel, but there was a time when a follow-up was in development. This concept art produced by Sony’s Cambridge studio shows the origins of the series’ successor, which had planned to pit protagonist Nariko against the Raven King and his gang...
News Tombi! Jumps onto European PSN on 5th September
At last
European gamers will finally get to play MonkeyPaw Games’ digital re-release of Tombi! on 5th September, Joystiq has revealed. The PSone Classic launched in North America earlier this year. Tombi! is one of the most anticipated PSone Classics of all time, so we daresay a lot of you will be snapping this one up. Let us know if you're...
News Sony Patents Interactive Commercials for PlayStation
Uh oh
The next time you criticise the Xbox 360’s dashboard for being inundated with advertisements, you might want to stop and count your blessings. Sony has patented a new interactive commercial scheme that shows users playing branded mini-games on PlayStation consoles. The patent flags the DualShock 3 controller, PlayStation Move motion...
Rumour PlayStation 4 Will Support 4K Resolution
Purrdy
The PlayStation 4 will support 4K resolution, according to a report on BGR. The website claims that the Japanese giant is betting big on the technology now that 3D has failed to invigorate the market. It is already selling 4K Blu-ray players, and will introduce a compatible 80-inch XBR LED television set soon. The PS4 will presumably form...
News Sony's LiveAction AR Will Blow Your Mind
The future
Sony’s been meddling with augmented reality for years, and this brand new LiveAction AR trailer shows just how far the company's come. The footage shows a poster being scanned with a smartphone, only for a lady inexplicably dressed as a schoolgirl to climb out of the display and pose for a photograph. It’s really creepy, but the...
Rumour Studio Liverpool Was Working on WipEout for PS4
Hard to swallow
Famous PlayStation developer Studio Liverpool was working on a WipEout title for PlayStation 4, Eurogamer.net reports. The game was described by sources as being “dramatically different” to previous titles in the series, though specifics are unlikely to ever be revealed. The website continues that the game had been in...
News Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Is Coming to PS3
Greener on the other side
And so it starts. Sony has announced that it will be porting the PlayStation Vita version of Hot Shots Golf to the PS3. The re-release – which is currently only confirmed for Japan – will launch with the same name as its handheld counterpart. In this instance, that’s Minna no Golf 6. The console version will support...
News Sony Shuts Down WipEout Developer Studio Liverpool
No, no, no
Sony has shut down legendary WipEout developer Studio Liverpool. The unfortunate news was originally revealed on the GRCade forum, but has since been confirmed by a slew of staff on Twitter. The British outfit – which originally started life as Psygnosis – has been in business since 1984. Sandy Lobban, an audio lead at the developer,...
News Sony Adds New Deals to European Summer Sale
Counting the pennies
With the school holidays coming to an unfortunate close, Sony has announced the final batch of offers being added to its expansive European Summer Sale. Discounted titles include Alice: Madness Returns, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded and many more. Feel free to peruse the full list of promotions in the space below. And, as always, let...
News Uncharted 3: Game of the Year Edition Hits Europe Next Month
Worthy of its name
The game of the year edition of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is set to climb onto European store shelves on 19th September, publisher Sony has announced. The repackaged title will include the original game, alongside four classic skin packs, two additional co-op multiplayer modes and six different multiplayer maps. There's no...
News PlayStation Vita Has Sold 2.2 Million Units Since Launch
Don't overreact
Sony has sent the cynics and naysayers into overdrive this evening by confirming that the PlayStation Vita has sold just 2.2 million units worldwide. The figure was originally quoted by PlayFront.de, but has since been confirmed by Joystiq. "The latest figures we've released for Vita (as of June 30th) are 2.2 million sales...
News Tokyo Jungle Confuses PSN Next Month
Unleash the beast within
Japan Studio’s utterly baffling PSN adventure Tokyo Jungle will hit the European PlayStation Store on 26th September, publisher Sony has revealed. The mid-week release date suggests that the title will launch as a digital exclusive, unlike Japan where it was also available at retail. That should probably come as a surprise...
News Sony Executive Laughs Off PS3 Super Slim Rumours
Sly devil
Ask Sony Computer Entertainment Europe gaffer Jim Ryan about the recently leaked PlayStation 3 Super Slim and he’ll spin you a yarn. “Which new PS3?” he told CVG when quizzed on the subject, before laughing the question off and moving on. Asked again about the hardware’s absence during the company’s GamesCom 2012 press...
News Sports Champions 2 Smashes onto PS3 on 30th October
Ace
Sony has announced that it will serve up Sports Champions 2 on 30th October in North America. The PlayStation Move-powered compilation will boast a handful of new sports, including tennis, golf, skiing, bowling and boxing. It’ll also feature an updated version of archery. Unlike the previous Sports Champions, you’ll now be able to create...
News Learn About Some of the Titles Coming to PlayStation Mobile
Weird and wonderful
PlayStation Mobile is mere months away from release – and Sony has a batch of launch titles to prove it. Upcoming experiences include Aqua Kitty, an action title that sees an army of milk-mining kittens overcoming their fear of water to go hunting for the white stuff under the sea, and Frederic: Resurrection of Music, a rhythm...
News Sony Confirms That It's Still Backing 3D Technology
Delving a little deeper
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe executive Jim Ryan has confirmed that the company is still backing 3D, even if it rarely touches upon the technology these days. "I wouldn't read too much into its omission," he told CVG. "We spoke about it at E3 two years ago and everyone put their glasses on for the first time, and the...
