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News Beyond's Visual Presentation Will Blow Your Mind
Good grief
Quantic Dream’s upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond will probably be remembered as the best looking game of the generation. This brand new gameplay footage may not be direct-feed, but the quality of the visual presentation shines through. There’s a scene where protagonist Jodie Holmes looks directly into the camera, and the detail...
News Amanita Draws Machinarium onto PSN Next Month
Twisted
Macabre point-and-click adventure Machinarium will finally stumble onto the PlayStation Network next month, Sony has revealed. Ross McGrath teased the news in a recent PlayStation Plus update post, stating that September would see “two new titles” added to the premium service. A forthright commenter suggested that the two titles could...
News Beyond's Script Is 2,000 Pages Long
How many words is that?
We thought our University dissertation – which clocked in at just under 200 pages for all four of you curious – was a whopping hunk of content, but it turns out that David Cage is the master of racking up a word count. The ambitious writer has revealed during a GamesCom panel that upcoming PS3 exclusive Beyond’s script...
News Recognisable Developers Flock to PlayStation Mobile
Microgames
Despite being designed for bedroom programmers and indie outfits, a host of recognisable names have signed up to take advantage of Sony’s innovative cross-platform initiative, PlayStation Mobile. Notable publishers include Team 17, SEGA, THQ and Tecmo Koei. The big names will be accompanied by an array of smaller developers, including...
News LBP Karting Will Support Sackboy's Existing Wardrobe
Dressed to impress
We already know that LittleBigPlanet Vita will support Sackboy’s extensive backlog of outfits and accessories – but upcoming kart racer LittleBigPlanet Karting has remained an overlooked exception. Well, until now that is. Sony has officially confirmed that the majority of LittleBigPlanet and LittleBigPlanet 2 costumes will be...
News Shuhei Yoshida: It's Too Early for a Vita Price Cut
Staying put
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has ruled out a PlayStation Vita price-drop this year. Speaking with Eurogamer.net, the affable executive noted that engineers are working hard to decrease the manufacturing cost of the platform – but admitted that it’s too early to reduce the system’s price tag. "People like cheap...
News Media Molecule's Also Working on a Second Project
Pulling back the curtain
Unbelievably attractive PlayStation Vita exclusive Tearaway is not the only title in development at UK outfit Media Molecule. Indeed, the company's announced that a small team of 15 are working on the papercraft adventure while the rest of the studio focuses its attention on another unannounced project. Did someone say...
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Sneaks into 2013
Polish period
You won’t be playing Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time this Christmas, developer Sanzaru Games has announced. The game has been pushed into 2013 – but it's getting a bunch of new features to make up for it. First up is PlayStation Vita cross play. While we already know about the game’s cross save functionality, the title will also...
News Just Cause 2 and Borderlands Latest EU PS Plus Giveaways
Queue 'em up
Lost amongst the hustle and bustle of GamesCom 2012, Sony has announced that it has refreshed the PlayStation Plus section of the European PlayStation Store. Subscribers will now be able to download Borderlands and Just Cause 2 for free, with huge savings on both of the titles’ DLC packs. There are also 20% launch discounts on both...
News Soul Sacrifice Continues to Look Absolutely Disgusting
Urgh, gross
Upcoming Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice has not been toned down since its previous public airing. Sony has released a brand new trailer which shows a lady summoning a web of blades from inside her body. It’s brutal, revolting, and totally bloody awesome. Feast your eyes on the horror below – if you dare.
News DONTNOD Details Sony's History with Remember Me
Drifting away
French upstart DONTNOD Entertainment and Capcom have only recently joined forces on Remember Me. The two met up last year following a fall out with Sony. As we’d rumoured at the time, the cyberpunk title was going to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. But that, of course, fell through. "The Sony deal was signed February 2010 and ended a...
News Ratchet & Clank Make Their Debut on PlayStation Vita
Full frontal assault
Sneakily teased during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference last night, Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (or Ratchet & Clank: QForce as it's known in Europe) is firing onto PlayStation Vita. The title will take advantage of the platform holder’s new cross buy initiative, meaning you’ll get both the PS3 and...
News Japan Studio's Latest Adventure Steps into the Rain
The invisible made visible
Few can touch Sony when it comes to artistic experiences at the moment. The platform holder is constantly breaking new ground with its experimental endeavours, and Japan Studio’s latest PSN exclusive Rain is no exception. Announced during the platform holder’s GamesCom 2012 press conference yesterday, the ambitious...
Reaction PlayStation Vita Is Back in Play
Drumming up hype
Sony evidently heard the criticism to its lacklustre E3 showing earlier in the year. SCEE executive Jim Ryan’s declaration that the first hour of its GamesCom 2012 PlayStation press conference would be devoted to the Vita was proof enough. For perhaps the first time in the history of the brand, the platform holder shrugged aside...
News Sony Had to "Re-do" Work on The Last Guardian
Debilitating headaches
The Last Guardian is definitely still in development, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. "The team is still working on it very hard," he told Eurogamer earlier today. "There are certain technical issues they've been working on. That's the period of time when the game, looking from the outside,...
News Shuhei Yoshida Teases Imminent Gran Turismo 6 Details
Sooner than expected
Details about the next Gran Turismo title aren’t far away, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. Chatting with VG247, the affable executive explained: “Kazunori seems to have started talking about it, so I won’t be surprised to hear more about their plans, our plans, on future Gran Turismo rather...
News Sony Paints New The Unfinished Swan Trailer Online
Beautifully simplistic
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference was laced with creative ideas yesterday, but one title that didn’t get an airing was The Unfinished Swan. Thankfully, the platform holder has taken the time to remind us about the indie adventure by releasing the striking trailer embedded below. Looks good, doesn't it?
News Smart As Bends Brains in This Brand New GamesCom Trailer
Show off
This video might look like a new Match.com commercial at first, but it’s actually a brand new trailer for upcoming Vita brain trainer, Smart As. The title’s due out later this year and promises plenty of face melting puzzles, in addition to narration from Monty Python icon John Cleese. Take that, Dr. Kawashima.
News The Last of Us Gets Melancholy GamesCom Trailer
Sky has turned grey
On the whole, Sony’s GamesCom press conference was a determinedly joyful affair. The likes of Tearaway and Puppeteer were relatively cheerful, leaving the platform holder in need of something darker to restore the status quo. Thankfully, The Last of Us delivered the goods. Feast your peepers on the brand new trailer below and...
News Wonderbook Commits Brand New Franchises to Paper
Brought to life
There was a palpable irritation filling our Twitter feed when Sony started to discuss Wonderbook during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. But, by the time the company was done, we noticed a distinct change in tune – Wonderbook is cool, and it has the potential to sell gangbusters. Heck, even we’re sold. The...
News PS Plus Members Scoop God of War: Ascension Beta Access
War with friends
PlayStation Plus members will get the first opportunity to test out God of War: Ascension’s controversial multiplayer component when an online beta hits the PlayStation Network soon. Non-subscribers will be pleased to learn that there will be a “few other secret inroads” into the test, but you should probably just stump up for...
News Vita Firmware 1.80 Implements Home Screen Button Controls
Smudge free
PlayStation Vita’s next firmware update will allow you to navigate the system’s home screen without getting finger-prints all over your device. Sony has announced that it is implementing traditional button controls to the device’s hub area on 28th August, alongside PSone Classics support. Other improvements include the ability to...
News Killzone: Mercenary Targets PlayStation Vita Next Year
Behind orange eyes
Arguably the most exciting moment during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today was when Guerrilla Games’ logo flashed up on screen. The ensuing video featured two minutes of live-action melodrama interlaced with footage of the developer’s brand new Vita exclusive, Killzone: Mercenary. For the first time in the...
News Sony's Japan Studio Announces Rain and Puppeteer
Very welcome
During Sony's GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today, Japan Studio announced two new titles: Rain and Puppeteer. Rain is a gorgeous PSN exclusive puzzle platformer, which centres on "an invisible world revealed by Rain". The trailer features a young boy, who becomes invisible when trying to save a little girl. Yet when it rains,...
News PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Capacity Extends to 1GB
Room to breathe
Sony announced that it's increasing PlayStation Plus' cloud storage capacity to 1GB during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The confirmation – which was met by rapturous applause by the attending audience – adds another feather to the premium service’s already rather compelling cap. The initiative's cloud...
News Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Is Heading to Vita
Freebies and offers incoming
PlayStation Plus is coming to the PlayStation Vita, Sony announced during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. While Sony was coy about the specifics of the service's implementation, Vita owners can look forward to the prospect of discounts and freebies in the not-so-distant future. It was also announced...
News Until Dawn Haunts PlayStation Move Next Year
Are you afraid of the dark?
As we correctly predicted, Sony officially revealed Until Dawn during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The Supermassive Games developed PlayStation Move exclusive follows a group of high school classmates as they revisit a campsite to mark the first anniversary of their friends’ disappearance. As you...
News PSone Classics Expand Vita's Library on 28th August
At long last
The agonising wait for PSone Classics on Vita will finally draw to a close on 28th August, Sony has announced. A firmware update released on the aforementioned date will implement the sought after feature. Which classic titles are you planning on revisiting first? Let us know in the comments section below.
News Media Molecule Reveals Beautiful Vita Title Tearaway
Spellbinding
Media Molecule made an unexpected cameo during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference this evening to announce Tearaway, a gorgeous new PlayStation Vita exclusive set in a papercraft world. The game features a cutesy protagonist named Iota – spotted in a promotional banner earlier today – and sees players embark on a 3D adventure...
News Watch PlayStation's GamesCom 2012 Press Conference Live
Boom
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference is about to go live. As always we’ll be providing commentary on Push Square throughout the evening, but if you’d like to watch Andrew House and friends drop some bombs live – you can do so through here. Remember to keep a close eye on our Twitter account for reaction to every announcement. And let...
News GamesCom 2012 Takes Over PlayStation Home
Social discovery
If you’re not lucky enough to be soaking up the festive atmosphere in Cologne this week, Sony has concocted a novel solution. The platform holder has announced that it is bringing the excitement of GamesCom to PlayStation Home – and everyone’s invited. In addition to live streaming the PlayStation press conference in the Home...
News Native YouTube Application Streaming onto PS3
Broadcast yourself
You’ll no longer have to wrestle with the PlayStation 3’s sluggish web based version of YouTube, because the system is getting its own native application. Polygon reports that the free download will support high-definition video, enhanced search functionality, and more. Apparently you’ll also be able to use a connected...
News New PlayStation Characters Debuted in GamesCom Banner
New blood
Sony’s released a promotional GamesCom image featuring a handful of characters yet to be announced. The newcomers – standing alongside a slew of recognisable PlayStation mascots – include a wooden chap with a pair of scissors, a crimson pixie, and a rectangular, leaf thing. The former looks like a Wonderbook character to us, while...
News Former Irrational Games Art Director Joins Naughty Dog
Wishing you Wells
BioShock Infinite art director Nate Wells may have only just departed Irrational Games, but he’s already landed himself a new gig at award winning Uncharted developer Naughty Dog. Wells announced the news on Twitter overnight, but didn’t offer any specific details. It’s unclear whether he’ll be working on The Last of Us, or...
News John Cleese Lends His Larynx to Vita Exclusive Smart As
Now for something completely different
Sony’s snapped up Monty Python legend John Cleese for its upcoming social brain training title, Smart As. The inspirational comedian will act as a narrator for the game, adding witty dialogue designed to both encourage and goad you into improving your scores. “The decision to approach John to work on the...
News US PlayStation Plus Subscribers Score Bloodrayne and Outland
Bloody brilliant
The gift that keeps giving, PlayStation Plus, is about to give a little bit more. Sony has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce that both Bloodrayne: Betrayal and Outland will be given away to US subscribers when the PlayStation Store refreshes tomorrow. Premium members will also secure a 20% discount on anticipated indie adve
Rumour PlayStation All-Stars Delayed Until 20th November
Whoopsies
SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming PS3 and Vita mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, may have been delayed. A featured article on the homepage of the PlayStation Blog notes that the brawler has been pushed back until 20th November in North America. Unfortunately, the full article – which we're assuming includes a reason...
News MotorStorm Series Sells Over 6 Million Units
Road to victory
Evolution Studios’ consistently compelling MotorStorm series has sold over 6 million units, Sony XDev Europe's Pete Smith has revealed. The executive cited the first-party developer as an example of a team with a clear focus during a panel at GDC Europe earlier today. The studio’s most recent title, MotorStorm RC, released on...
News Kazunori Yamauchi Coy About Gran Turismo 6 Details
For good reason
Speaking during Gran Turismo 5’s Asia Championship Event this weekend, Polyphony Digital head honcho Kazunori Yamauchi once again confirmed that a sequel to the simulation racing series is in development – but he stopped short of providing any specific details about the game. “If I carelessly say when it will be released,...
Feature What to Expect from PlayStation at GamesCom 2012
Reading the stars
It’s pretty obvious that Sony adores GamesCom. The mid-August timing of the show appears to play right into the platform holder’s plans, allowing it to cast the spotlight on its holiday campaign much more assuredly than at E3 earlier in the year. Previous announcements that have taken place at the German tradeshow include the...
News Former Crysis 2 Writer Working for Guerrilla Games
New blood
Story has never been Killzone’s strongest asset. Despite the magnificent lore surrounding the series, developer Guerrilla Games has yet to really take advantage of it. Hopefully, new recruit Martin Lancaster can do a better job. The former Crysis 2 writer has updated his personal resume, citing an unannounced Guerrilla Games title as...
News Jack Tretton Believes Vita Sales Are "Acceptable"
Not sweating yet
Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton has stated that the PlayStation Vita’s sales are “acceptable”. Chatting with GamesIndustry.biz, the jovial executive admitted that he feels more comfortable about the console now than he did four months ago. “In this industry, you can't get too high or too low,...
News New PlayStation All-Stars Videos Focus on Fat Princess and Sly
Take your cake and eat it
Sony’s released two more videos in its PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale strategy series. This time the spotlight is on Fat Princess and Sly Cooper – two of the more unusual fighters in the mascot mash-up’s celebrity roster. Speaking on the Play
News Latest Starhawk Patch Adds New Complimentary Maps
Cypress hill
Lest you forget that Starhawk actually released this year, developer Lightbox Interactive has announced a new update for the PS3 exclusive. Set to release later today, the patch includes a cavalcade of gameplay fixes, in addition to a couple of brand new multiplayer maps. The maps are set on Cypress, the first planet where Rift Energy...
News Sony Abandons The Last Guardian Trademark
Probably not a big deal
Sony has abandoned the trademark for oft-delayed Team ICO sequel The Last Guardian. The hotly anticipated PS3 exclusive was first teased way back in 2008, but details have been conspicuously slender ever since. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida reassured that the game was still in development earlier in the year...
News Sony Signs Trio of Indie Titles for PlayStation Plus
Bang for your buck
Sony has snapped up indie titles Knytt Underground and Big Sky Infinity for PlayStation Plus, reports Eurogamer.net. The niche sequels will be joined by a third unannounced game as part of the platform holder’s PlayStation Plus Presents promotion. The label is designed to highlight the best indie experiences available on the...
News Sony Struggling to Secure Third-Party Content for Vita
Keep calm and carry on
According to an Official PlayStation Magazine interview with the brutally honest Shuhei Yoshida, Sony is struggling to secure third-party support for the PlayStation Vita. The system's sales have stumbled since release – a factor which may be contributing to the uncertainty. “We’re having a more difficult time than we...
News Sweet Tooth Stars in New PlayStation All-Stars Video
We all scream for ice-cream
Twisted Metal’s antagonistic anti-hero Sweet Tooth is the latest fighter to be featured in Sony’s ongoing PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale video documentary series. In the accompanying blog post, lead combat designer Paul Edwards says that the character was designed with input from the Twisted Metal team –...
News Vita's Facebook App Nets New Features
What's on your mind?
Sony’s released an update for the PlayStation Vita’s free Facebook app. The small download adds the ability to share your location, upload photos using the Vita’s cameras, and search for new friends. The app’s also been enhanced with various performance upgrades, resulting in a smoother experience. You can download the...
News Sony Accidentally Outs More PlayStation All-Stars Fighters
Whoops
SuperBot Entertainment’s not having the best of luck with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Having already had the entire contents of its roster leaked online, the developer has now accidentally updated its website a week too early. The eagle-eyed folks over at NeoGAF managed to nab a screengrab confirming both Sackboy and Raiden
