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News AR Hockey Shows Off Vita's Markerless Technology
Pong
Sony’s not forgotten about PlayStation Vita’s augmented reality features. At last week’s GDC it showed off a brand new tech demo called AR Hockey. Unlike previous augmented reality titles on Vita, AR Hockey works without a marker card using Sony’s new Smart AR technology. Players must stand around a rectangle surface and physically move...
Rumour Polyphony Scouting Bathurst for Gran Turismo
Probably not DLC
Gran Turismo fans are amongst the sneakiest in the industry, which means we’re often privy to plenty of leaks. While this isn’t a leak per se, it’s still a brilliant story. According to a post on the GTPlanet forums, Polyphony Digital was spotted scouting out the Mount Panorama track in Bathurst, Australia over the weekend...
News Q-Games Shows Off PixelJunk 4am
Late night fever
Last week we tried our very best to explain why you should have PixelJunk 4am on your radar, but it’s a hard game to describe using words. The music creation suite – which uses PlayStation Move to allow you to manipulate sounds in 3D space – demands some visual (and audio) context in order to highlight its genius, and...
News Starhawk Beta Adds Tanks and Jetbikes
Not your average Harley-Davidson
Sony’s upped the ongoing Starhawk beta to version 1.3, bringing with it some new goodies along the way. Amongst the new content is a Jetbike, designed for speed and maneuvrability, and the Ox Heavy Tank, which unsurprisingly is as hard as nails. Finally there’s a new “epic” 32-player map called Planet Dust...
News Angry Birds Space Could Come to PlayStation Vita
Rovio leaving it up to Sony
Angry Birds is unsurprisingly one of the best selling PlayStation Minis in the platform’s history. While the title suffered from numerous frame-rate issues when running on the PSP, the title still garnered tremendous success. (Go look at its number of ratings on the PlayStation Store and you’ll see what we mean.) A...
Feature Kara and Sony's Creative Risks
Breaking the mould
Quantic Dream’s Kara may not represent a real development project, but it speaks volumes about Sony’s current position in the video game industry: few other manufacturers are willing to take such creative risks, and that gives the platform an overarching ethos in which innovation can thrive. It’s certainly no coincidence...
News Sony: US Vita Launch Generated "Exceptional Sales"
Overwhelming enthusiasm
Sony’s commented on the sales of the PlayStation Vita in North America, describing them as “exceptional”. SCEA’s Patrick Seybold said in a statement: After months of anticipation, the U.S. launch of PlayStation Vita saw overwhelming enthusiasm amongst gamers, resulting in exceptional hardware, software and peripheral...
News Sucker Punch Reflects on Flawed User Generated Content
Not the best fit
Sucker Punch’s attempts to introduce user generated content into inFamous 2 were certainly well realised, but in a post mortem at GDC, co-founder Chris Zimmerman has revealed that the title may not have been the best fit for the features. As part of his presentation, Zimmerman stated that just 15% of inFamous 2 players actually...
News Sony: "We Could Have Done Better on Move Titles"
Onwards and upwards
The PlayStation Move has played host to some great experiences – Sports Champions is still a favourite amongst the Push Square team – but it’s also had some real stinkers too. In a candid interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, new Sony Computer Entertainment UK boss Fergal Gara has admitted that the platform holder...
News Sony and Kadokawa Tease Discovery Project for Vita
But what is it?
Out of all the titles revealed at Sony’s Japanese Vita Game Heaven promotion, Kadokawa’s Discovery Project was probably the most ambiguous. The trailer flashes up buzz words such as “User Generated Content” but fails to really elaborate on anything. It seems like animation houses Robot and Ufotable are on board though. See if...
News Keiji Inafune Teases New PS Vita Project
Mega man
The impact of the announcement may have been squandered by loose lips at GDC, but former Capcom man Keiji Inafune has officially confirmed that he’s working on the PlayStation Vita in a new video teaser. In the footage, the developer describes the title as an “amazing Inafune-like” game, but sadly didn’t share any specifics. It...
News Go Behind the Scenes with Persona 4 The Golden
Nothing gold can stay
Sony’s revealed a four minute video of Persona 4: The Golden as part of today’s PlayStation Vita Game Heaven event. The video shows brand new footage of the PlayStation 2 port, as well as a behind the scenes look at Atlus’ development environment. Sadly, we didn’t spy a whiteboard with “Persona 5” teasingly...
News Quantic Dream "Open" to Going First-Party
Snap 'em up, Shuhei
Sony’s Worldwide Studios portfolio has grown significantly this generation with the addition of studios such as Sucker Punch and Media Molecule, but we get the impression that the platform holder’s always looking to expand. Top of our wish list for new acquisitions would be Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream, and surprisingly...
News David Cage Discusses the Development of Kara
The genius is back
If you haven’t seen Quantic Dream’s Kara technology demonstration yet, drop everything you’re doing and watch it. While the footage is not indicative of the Heavy Rain developer’s next project, it showcases the kind of technology leaps we can expect when the title is eventually announced. To complement yesterday's reveal,...
News Guerrilla to Continue Supporting Killzone on PS3
Still working on new IP
Guerrilla Games is a busy studio at the moment. The Dutch studio currently has its hands on three different projects, including ongoing work on the Killzone franchise for PS3. Speaking at a GDC panel, art director Jan-Bart van Beek hinted that the studio was committed to supporting the Killzone IP on PS3, but he didn’t...
News Music Unlimited Launches on PlayStation Vita
Sound shapes
We know what you’re thinking: “Why can’t I listen to Livin’ la Vida Loca on my PlayStation Vita?” Well worry not young Ricky Martin fans, because now you can. Sony’s announced that the application for its subscription based streaming music service, Music Unlimited, has launched on the PS Vita this morning, and is ready to...
News Sony Ships 10 Million PlayStation Move Controllers
Moving on up
The PlayStation Move has had a quiet year thus far, but with anticipated titles such as Sorcery and Datura on the horizon, it’s sure to pick up pace in the coming months. Regardless, it sounds like the motion peripheral's continuing to sell at a decent rate, with Sony confirming that it has now shipped 10.6 million units of the device...
News Quantic Dream Debuts Incredible Kara Technology
Tear jerker
As promised yesterday, Quantic Dream has raised the curtain on its new engine technology, codenamed Kara. In an incredible short – similar to 2006’s The Casting demo – Quantic Dream introduces a cyborg named Kara, who’s assembled and checked before being taken apart due to showing unusual, emotional behaviour. Kara’s forced to...
Rumour Golden Abyss Card Game DLC in the Works
Top trumps
A few months back, Uncharted: Golden Abyss developer Sony Bend hinted that there was multiplayer DLC in the works for the PS Vita launch title. It looks like that DLC could come in the form of a card game, if a screenshot posted by a NeoGAF user is to be believed. The user in question claims that his system froze moments after capturing...
News Sorcery Casts Spells on PlayStation Move this May
Expelliarmus
Sorcery’s been on the lips of PlayStation fans for years, and now it finally has a date. The hotly anticipated PlayStation Move title is set to release on 22nd May in North America and 23rd May in Europe. The game – which was announced at E3 several years ago – puts players in the shoes of Finn, a young sorcerer’s apprentice who...
Rumour Grand Theft Auto Vice City Nights Coming to PS Vita
Monster Hunter Portable 3 too
Take this with a pinch of salt, but UK retailer Play.com has updated its database with listings for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights and Monster Hunter Portable 3 for PlayStation Vita. At the time of writing the Monster Hunter listing remains, but the Grand Theft Auto entry has since been pulled. The retailer also...
News PlayStation Suite to Go into Open Beta Next Month
Certified
Sony’s ambitious mobile strategy, PlayStation Suite, will go into open beta next month, the Japanese giant has confirmed. The forward thinking initiative will theoretically allow publishers to bring PlayStation-quality content to multiple compatible mobile handsets. It’s part of Sony’s wider plan to combat the growing popularity of...
News Quantic Dream to Showcase New Tech Demo Tonight
Uncaged
Quantic Dream will give us the first glimpse of its next game on Eurogamer.net tonight. Studio co-founder David Cage will debut a brand new tech demo as part of an hour long session at GDC this evening, but Eurogamer.net will follow immediately with the footage in addition to insight from Cage himself. Set your alarm clocks to 22:30PM GMT if...
News Sony Reveals 2012 PSN Gamers' Choice Awards Winners
Grabbing a gong
It’s time to don your tuxedo and get ready to grab a discount, as Sony’s announced the winners of the 2012 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As with previous years, each of the winning titles will net a cool 30% discount (50% if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber) for a limited time only. The winners are: Best PSN Exclusive:...
News Plastic Officially Announces Datura for PlayStation Move
Experimental narrative
As anticipated, Polish studio Plastic has lifted the lid on its curious PlayStation Move title, Datura. The game – which is set to release exclusively on the PlayStation Network later this year – promises to use Sony’s motion wand in an “innovative way”. Plastic’s Michal Staniszewski explained: Finding yourself in...
News thatgamecompany Considered Other Settings for Journey
The forest temple?
Images of Journey’s vast desert setting have become iconic amongst anticipant PlayStation fans – but things were almost so different. Speaking with Shacknews, thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen has revealed that the company considered many environments for the backdrop of the game: Initially we thought, what if it’s...
News Mysterious PS Move Title Datura to Debut at GDC
No longer lingering in the shadows
After months of speculation, Polish developer Plastic is finally about to raise the curtain on its mysterious PlayStation Move title, Datura. Writing on its website, the developer said: We will be showcasing “Datura” at Sony’s booth. Everything is packed and prepared so see you there! More info and a...
News Sony Bringing New PSP Colour to Japan
Life in the old dog, yet
The PlayStation Portable is still hot in Japan (regularly outselling Sony’s beefy new hardware, the PS Vita, on a weekly basis). And so Sony has decided to capitalise on its former handheld’s continued longevity by announcing a new colour for its home region. Dubbed Sky Blue/Marine Blue, the two-tone PSP certainly looks...
News Trine 2 is Free for European PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Making up for the wait
Sony’s revealed the content for March’s European PlayStation Plus update, and it holds good news for those of you that have been waiting desperately to play Trine 2. The hotly anticipated puzzle platformer will be free for subscribers throughout March. Sony’s not forgotten about regular PSN account holders either, and...
News MLB 12 The Show Trailer Highlights Motion Controls
It's in the game
In order to celebrate the release of MLB 12 The Show in North America this week, Sony’s released a new trailer showing off the game’s PlayStation Move integration. You’ll be able to play the full game using Sony’s motion wand, allowing you to pitch, bat and field using physical gestures. Jason Villa, the game’s producer,...
News Dust 514 on PS Vita to be a "Companion App"
Not an online first-person shooter
Dust 514’s scrapped its $20 price-tag in favour of a much more accessible $0. Developer CCP confused gamers last year when it confirmed that the PSN title – which was originally announced as a free game – would carry a price point of $20. At the time, CCP intended to reimburse players with $20 worth of...
News Sony Reveals PS3's Most Earned Platinum Trophies
People like collecting feathers
Trophies can be brilliant. It’s not always the case, but a well designed set of digital trinkets can help you to reconsider the way you play, as well as encourage you to explore areas you’d previously ignore. The Platinum trophy is the Holy Grail of PlayStation. It recognises that you’ve achieved everything a...
News PixelJunk 4am Dancing onto PSN this Spring
A musical journey
PixelJunk 4am is not a game. Q Games’ Rowan Parker describes it as a more of an “instrument than a game”. The title – which has been developed in collaboration with DJ Baiyon – sees you using the PlayStation Move controller to manipulate music. Everything is handled with gestures; you are essentially creating sounds in 3D...
News New The Last of Us Screenshots Surface
Corrr...dyceps
Naughty Dog’s pulled back the curtain on a new batch of screenshots for its upcoming survival horror title, The Last of Us. The shots show protagonists Joel and Ellie exploring a variety of partially demolished urban settings. It’s not all happy hunting for the duo though, as they’re pinned back by an aggressive group of...
News Take a Trip Behind the Scenes with Journey
An epic voyage
As our Journey review evidenced, thatgamecompany’s latest PlayStation Network title is an absolute triumph. In order to celebrate the game’s 13th March release date, the developer has posted a short video featuring new footage and a look at the title’s development from behind the scenes. Don’t worry folks, you haven't got long...
News Domino's Pizza Speeds into MotorStorm RC
Pepperoni please
We've already established in our MotorStorm RC review that the downloadable racer is a tasty little ride, but it’s about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Developer Evolution Studios has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza to bring a branded Supermini livery into the game. Domino’s Pizza's Nick Dutch said of the team-up: We...
News Facebook App Returns to PS Vita
Bore your friends to tears
The Facebook application for PlayStation Vita – which mysteriously disappeared last week – has returned to the PlayStation Store overnight with little fanfare. If you didn’t get a chance to grab the application last week, and you're keen to bother your friends with updates on your pathetically uneventful life, make...
News Sly Cooper Sneaks Through Time this Fall on PS3
Let's do the time warp again
Sony’s attached a vague release date to Sanzaru Games’ hotly anticipated Sly Cooper sequel, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. The title’s due out at some point in the Fall (around Christmas), which is a lot more specific than the previously ambiguous date of “2012”. Expect Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time to factor big...
News Amazon France Outs Ratchet & Clank HD Collection
Ratchet & Clank... Past?
Of all the HD Collections that make sense for PlayStation 3, we’d place Ratchet & Clank right at the bottom of the pile. Don’t get us wrong, we love the franchise’s original outings on PlayStation 2, but the PS3 titles elevated the formula so far that the classics seem a bit redundant in these post Tools of...
News Sony to Make New Announcements at GDC
Loose lips sink ships
If, like us, you thought video game leaks spawned from undercover agents tasked with infiltrating studios to obtain key information, then you're going to be very disappointed — because according to IGN managing director Justin Keeling, things aren't quite as glamorous. He said on Twitter this afternoon: Someone in this cafe...
Rumour PlayStation 4 Ditching Cell Processor
All change, please
Supporting reports made by Forbes, Kotaku has gone live with a rumour claiming that Sony is to ditch the PS3’s heavily publicised Cell processor in favour of something a little simpler. According to Kotaku, Sony is working with AMD to create the PlayStation 4’s graphics chip as opposed to rival Nvidia. The Cell was heavily...
News Sony to Announce New PS Vita Titles Next Week
Get hype
If you’re anything like us, you’re still struggling to make it through PlayStation Vita’s massive launch line-up. But there’s more to come. Sony has announced that it is to stream an online event next Friday (9th March), which promises to play host to several new PlayStation Vita announcements. In addition to new games, there’ll...
News New Starhawk Trailer Highlights Strategy Influences
Build to kill
It’s only a matter of time before Starhawk’s brilliant “Build and Battle” mechanics get stolen. Lightbox Interactive has managed to succeed where so many other developers have failed: blend the accessibility of a third-person shooter with the depth of a real-time strategy game. It’s an extremely slick addition. There’s a...
News Sony Explains Differences Between Regional Store Updates
Jumping through hoops
SCEE gets a lot of stick for delaying downloadable games that release on-time in North America. One example is Trine 2, which is still yet to launch in Europe despite hitting the US around Christmas time. As part of today’s PlayStation Store update, Sony’s Jawad Ashraf has attempted to shed a little light on exactly what...
News Gravity Rush Coming to Europe on 13th June
Available at retail
It seems SCEE’s had a change of heart regarding the European release of Gravity Rush. The title was originally only planned for digital release, but in a PlayStation Blog post this afternoon the publisher has confirmed that a retail version will also be made available. The bad news is that the game is still a way off, with SCEE...
News Gravity Rush to Score DLC in Japan
Kataclysmic
Japanese gamers have had a couple of weeks to mess around with Gravity Rush, but the fun doesn’t end there. Sony’s announced that it is planning to release three downloadable packs for the hotly anticipated title, each bundling a costume, two side missions and three challenge missions. They’ll cost ¥400 each. The first pack’s...
News Sony Keen to Bring PlayStation Brands to New Markets
Branching out
Sony’s not averse to the idea of bringing its brands to new markets, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has said. The executive pointed to the manner in which Facebook was used to promote inFamous 2 and Resistance 3. He said: We’ve been discussing [leveraging social and casual platforms] and if you noticed, we released an...
News Killzone 3 Multiplayer Comes to European PSN Tomorrow
Freemium firepower
Sony has announced that the free downloadable Killzone 3 multiplayer suite – already announced for North America – will launch in Europe tomorrow as part of region’s PlayStation Store update. The download will allow you to enjoy all three of Killzone 3’s main multiplayer modes across each of the game’s packaged and DLC
News Street Fighter X Tekken Takes the Fight to PlayStation Home
Total game integration
In order to promote the impending release of Street Fighter X Tekken on PlayStation 3, Sony’s announced a new tie-in event for PlayStation Home which will allow you to duke it out beat ‘em up style as your own custom avatars. If you complete 10 challenges in the Home exclusive space, you’ll unlock special Ryu and Kazuya...
News Sony Reveals PSN Gamers' Choice Nominees
Quest for the best
Sony's revealed the nominees for the second annual PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards. Like last year, you’ll be able to vote for your favourites via the PlayStation Network, with an XMB theme available for each title you select. The winning game in each category will secure a 30% discount on the PlayStation Store (50%...
