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News Sony Announces Metal Gear Solid, Uncharted 3 Themed DualShocks For Japan
Excited about the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception? Japanese gamers will be able to wear their anticipation with a couple of brand new, uniquely styled DualShock 3 controllers due for release in the East from early November
The Metal Gear Solid controller will see release in North America minus the Kojima...
News Resistance 3's First DLC Entitled 'Survival Pack', Extends Multiplayer
Resistance 3's barely had time to cool on store shelves, but already Insomniac Games has announced the title's first shot of DLC
Entitled the 'Survival Pack' — and due out on October 4th — the DLC adds the 'Invasion Mode' to Resistance 3's multiplayer for just $3.99. 'Invasion Mode' is a team-based resource management iteration of Resistance 3's...
News Sony Targeting Teens With New Euro-Exclusive PSP
While much of the Internet sat bemused at the announcement of a new PSP for Europe during this year's GamesCom, we were fairly calm about it
While the announcement of the device certainly took us by surprise, we also felt like it made a lot of sense. Sony's PSP strategy has shifted in recent years, with the platform holder targeting younger users...
News Everybody's Golf Move Patch In the Works for Europe
No date yet
It's been a while since Minna No Golf 5 — aka Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds*, aka Everybody's Golf: World Tour — got its PlayStation Move patch in Japan, with no word on if or when the controller would get support outside of Japan. Now we can reveal Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will add PlayStation Move support to the game in...
First Impressions Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One on PlayStation 3
Here's what we think.
Topping the brilliant Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time was always going to be a challenge for Insomniac Games. The developer's previous entry in its highly acclaimed platforming franchise neared perfection in terms of level variety, design, and combat. Short of sprucing up the graphics and adding more of the same, it's...
News Sony, With These Move Lifestyle Photos You Are Spoiling Us
Everybody smile!
In the past year we've had a lot of fun with PlayStation Move and you probably have too, but we bet you've never enjoyed yourself as much as the people in these new lifestyle photos from Sony. The shots feature all your typical Move situations: Mum working out, boys and girls singing and dancing together, but strangely no sign of...
In at number five...
Earlier in the year we took a look at our top-five most anticipated PlayStation games of Holiday 2011. Since the beginning of time (sort of!) developers and publishers have used the run-up to Christmas to release their very best games. This year the charts are set to be dominated by some monstrous titles, such as Uncharted 3:...
News Insomniac Games Showcases More Of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One's Arsenal
Check it out
Insomniac Games has gone live with another trailer outlining Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One's weapons. It's nice to see Insomniac's talent for creating crazy guns is still in tact. Catch the video after the jump.
News Sony Preparing 80 PlayStation Vita Kiosks For Tokyo Game Show
As expected, Sony is giving the imminent PlayStation Vita a huge push at this year's Tokyo Game Show
The platform holder has already announced that it will have over 30 titles playable at its booth, and as a result it is bringing over 80 PlayStation Vita units to the show. Insane. The device is expected to release later this year in Japan. [Thanks...
News Sony Points The Gun At Microsoft's Content Policy
Last week, Microsoft admitted that it reserved the right to decline the release of XBOX Live Arcade titles if they release on the PlayStation Network first
In an interview with IndustryGamers, Sony's VP of public relations, Rob Dyer, pointed a loaded gun at the policy, accusing Microsoft of "protecting inferior technology". Meow. Dyer went...
News Kevin Butler's On A Horse For Resistance 3
Not the best Resistance 3 commercial to kick-off Kevin Butler's tenure in SCEA's new Long Live Play initiative, but it gets the point across
Butler's on a horse, pleading with the resistance to use their PlayStation Move Sharp-Shooters against the Chimera. Catch the TV spot after the jump.
News Guerilla Games Explains Tweaks In New Killzone 3 Patch
Guerrilla Games is adding the finishing touches to its latest patch for Killzone 3
Version 1.12 will bring a variety of bug fixes and tweaks when it launches on September 6th. We've included the full break-down of tweaks after the jump. [Thanks Eurogamer] CAREERS: Changed Marksman's scramble ability into an active ability - The marksman scramble...
News First DC Universe Online Expansion To Be Free, Out Next Week
DC Universe Online's first major content expansion, the Fight For The Light, will be available for free from September 6th Sony Online Entertainment has announced
The pack was announced way back in July, and was originally going to be a premium expansion, but it's gone free as a "way to thank loyal players". The pack includes an entirely...
News Sony To Kick Off Resistance Theatre Experience In London This Weekend
Sounds like those of you with tickets to Sony's Resistance 3 theatre experience in London this weekend are in for a thrill ride
The platform holder's teamed up with performing arts group Punchdrunk to put on a a participatory play set in the Resistance universe. Attendees will be required to make decisions about which survivors to save and which to...
News 'Magical' Ni No Kuni PS3 Ain't So Magical As Far As We're Concerned
We think it's great that Sony's regularly shipping unique PS3 hardware in Japan, but after some fantastic bundles, we're not too hot on Ni No Kuni's supposed 'magical' edition
It just looks garish to us. Does anybody actually like it? It's out November 17th.
News Insomniac Games Details Resistance 3's Recording Process
With Insomniac targeting a more personal narrative for Resistance 3, the developer has gone live with a new diary outlining the game's soundtrack
The score was composed by Boris Salchow and recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. Hit the jump for a little more context about the process.
News PlayStation Network Picks Up 3 Million New Users Since Outage
There was a time during the PlayStation Network outage when things seemed very bleak for Sony
But apparently we were worrying about nothing, as the company's announced that the PSN has picked up more than three million new users since the system's outage. According to CNET, Sony gaffer Howard Stringer made the announcement during the company's IFA...
News Sucker Punch Teases inFamous 2: Festival Of Blood With Short Animated Cut-Scene
Sony and Sucker Punch has started to ramp up the hype for inFamous 2: Festival Of Blood -- the upcoming downloadable inFamous side-story -- by releasing one of the game's animated cut-scenes
The footage debuted at this weekend's PAX Prime, where attendees were treated to a panel on the creation of cut-scenes for the inFamous series. There's more...
News Trophy Hunting Extraordinaire Reaches PSN Trophy Level 50
We thought we were doing well with our Level 21 PlayStation Network account
Since 2008 we've accrued over 4,400 trophies, but that's nothing compared to trophy hunting extraordinaire Hakoom's eye-watering 13,605 trophy tally. Hakoom has scored more than 250 Platinum trophies in his pursuit for Trophy Level 50, which we have to imagine has become a...
News Sony Reiterates That PlayStation Vita Is All About The Games
While Sony focused heavily on the PlayStation Vita's variety of communication options at GamesCom, new SCEE boss Jim Ryan has reiterated that the company is putting games first with its new handheld system
The core principle is to provide the best portable gaming experience possible. Its as simple as that, SCEEs Jim Ryan told EDGE magazine...
News Pachter Predicts: Sony Will Win The Holidays
Industry analyst Michael Pachter believes that the XBOX 360 is in danger of being outsold by the PlayStation 3 this Holiday if Microsoft doesn't match the system's recent price-cut
If Microsoft does nothing, I think PS3 will outsell XBOX 360, he told IndustryGamers. My friends at Microsoft are extremely proud, and they absolutely refuse to...
News Sony's First PlayStation Certified Tablet Out This September
Sony's confirmed that its first PlayStation-certified tablet, the 'Tablet S' (formerly 'S1'), will release this month for $500
It'll be followed up by the 'Tablet P' (formerly 'S2') in November. The 'Tablet P' is the bizarre DS-esque device. Both systems will be PlayStation-certified, meaning they will play PSone games in addition to PlayStation...
News PlayStation Vita Makes UK Debut At Eurogamer Expo
Eurogamer's announced that it's going to have the first public showing of the PlayStation Vita in the UK at its Eurogamer Expo event later this month
Eurogamer didn't specify which games would be playable, but expected the device to draw "monumental attention" regardless. Duh. Were really excited to have PlayStation Vita playable at...
News Sony's On Fire, Bringing 18 Unannounced PlayStation Vita Titles To TGS
Sure Sony's first-party stuff looked great, but where were the third-party games?
A couple of weeks before GamesCom, everyone was worried that the PlayStation Vita was going to get very weak software support. But since then there's been a tirade of announcements. Starting with Ubisoft's launch window offering, through to the more recent Persona 4:...
News Qriocity Rebranded As Sony Entertainment Network
Sometimes simple terms are better than buzzwords
Qriocity was never a good buzzword, and so it's with little surprise that Sony has announced it's planning on re-branding its digital delivery services as simply the 'Sony Entertainment Network'. Sony will drop the 'Powered By Qriocity' extensions to its Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited services,...
News Resistance 3 Debuts Solemn New Commercial
There have been plenty of live-action Resistance 3 adverts
The first batch were exclusively in live action. But that won't stop the marketing execs that be from peddling more live action Capelli to your screen. "Silence Before Storm" features train cars, the American midwest, Chimera, and the dystopian lifestyle we've come to expect of the...
News Sony Planning To Release Head-Mounted 3D Display In Japan On November 11th
We know what you're thinking: it looks nuts
But stick with us for a moment. Pictured above is the Sony HMZ-T1, a head mounted display due to release in Japan on November 11th. The display features two 1280x720, 0.7-inch OLED screens that are designed to reproduce the sensation of watching a 750ft screen in 3D from around 20 metres away. It also...
News Spike TV Introduces Uncharted 3 Inspired Reality TV Show
Spike TV's announced that it's to air a reality TV special based on the upcoming Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Entitled Race To The Ring (ahem), it's not entirely clear what the show will involve but Spike's started a casting call for US residents available from October 3rd. If you're interested you can get application details through here.
News Resistance 3 Doomsday Edition Now Available For Pre-Order
Amazon has made the Resistance 3 Doomsday Edition available for pre-order
Bundled with the PlayStation Move navigation and motion peripherals, a Move sharp shooter peripheral, and of course the Resistance 3 game, the set will knock you back a clear $149.99. Though who wouldn't want all those goodies? You can check out the bundle here.
News Kevin Butler Returns To PlayStation In Dramatic Style
After concern that PlayStation icon Kevin Butler had quit Sony late last week, we can confirm that the straight-faced executive is back
Sony's announced via the PlayStation Blog that it's launching a brand new marketing campaign with Butler at the forefront. The new campaign is entitled 'Long Live Play' and is set to takeover various websites, TV...
News Gran Turismo 5 Updated To Patch 1.11
Gran Turismo 5's got a new patch including some new features and fixes
Patch 1.11 weighs in at a lowly 62MB and introduces a new NASCAR Seasonal Event featuring Jeff Gordon's racing suit and helmet as a special prize. There's a new Time and Drift Trial added to the game too, as well as an updated version of the game's online dealership. There's more...
News Lightbox Interactive Releases Fresh Starhawk Footage Out Of Comic-Con
Comic-Con may be old like a bad joke, but it's not stopped Lightbox Interactive from releasing a fresh bout of Starhawk footage out of the show
The trailer features the thoughts and opinion of fans (to its detriment), but there's enough new gameplay footage to make the video worth a watch.
News Future PixelJunk Releases Will Feature Easier To Obtain Trophies
In an interview with PSU
com</a>, Q-Games' gaffer Dylan Cuthbert explained the studio's trophy design process. We start designing the trophies at around the 70% or 80% point, when we know what features the game is going to have," Cuthbert explained. "We do go out of our way to design the trophies so good players can collect...
First Impressions Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest on PS3
Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest is Sports Champions
Make no mistake, this is a brand new PlayStation Move-exclusive title with its own characters and narrative, but at its core it's built upon the same fundamentals that developer Zindagi Games founded in last year's motion controlled sports compilation. Our demo opens in a vast training arena. It's...
News Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta Level Cap Increasing, Insomniac Promises Mysterious Stuff
The wait for Resistance 3 is starting to become torturous
Ever since we put the lid on inFamous 2 in June, we've been waiting patiently for Resistance 3 to release. As big fans of Insomniac's alternate history series, a small glimpse of the beta did enough to confirm our anticipation, and we've been in hiding ever since. But for those who can't...
News Kevin Butler Leaves Sony?
It seems Kevin Butler, president of many things PlayStation related, is taking time out from the company
The fictional character executive revealed on his Twitter account overnight that he is leaving PlayStation in order to head up his Uncle's economy flooring company. Butler even updated his Twitter profile picture to reflect the change. Whether...
News Resistance 3 Free With PlayStation 3D Display Preorder
Adding to one of numerous ways to get your Resistance 3 fix, Walmart, Amazon, and Gamestop have chosen to toss in a complimentary copy of Insomniac's first-person shooter for all those who preorder Sony's new PlayStation branded 3D display
Alongside a bundled HDMI cable, 3D glasses, and copy of Motorstorm: Apocalypse, the 24" TV comes branded...
News Dollface Blows Twisted Metal A Bloody Kiss
Hot off the heels of yesterday's Valentine's Day release date announcement, Eat Sleep Play's released a brand new trailer for its upcoming Twisted Metal reboot
We have to say, our anticipation grows more and more with each new piece of footage released. The latest trailer focuses on Dollface, everyone's favourite glitter-haired psycho. Enter amazing...
News Insomniac Showcases The Second Batch Of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One's Weaponry
Insomniac and Sony's released a second weapons trailer for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
The latest trailer focuses on goodies such as the Pyroblaster and Arc Lasher. We've got a hands-on preview of All 4 One forthcoming, in the meantime marvel at the creative destruction after the jump.
News There's Still Chance To Grab Some Tickets For PlayStation Access In Birmingham
If you're near Birmingham and fancy playing some PlayStation 3 titles before they launch, Sony's sent us a reminder to let you know that tickets are still available for the event over the weekend
The free show includes hands-on time with upcoming titles such as Resistance 3, The Team ICO Collection, LittleBigPlanet 2: Move Pack and Medieval Moves:...
News Twisted Metal Has A Valentine's Date
Alone on Valentine's Day? Not Anymore
Eat Sleep Play's David Jaffe has targeted the day of love for a day of carnage as the Twisted Metal release date. In a video blog release, Jaffe explains Eat Sleep Play's entrance into "crunch mode" to reach the new deadline following Twisted Metal's delay earlier this year. "With this extra time...
News EA: PlayStation Vita Has A 'Better Chance' Than 3DS, Still Hesitant
We know EA is working on a PlayStation Vita conversion of FIFA, but outside of that the publisher has been very quiet about its support for Sony's new handheld
Seemingly now favouring mobile development, top EA executive Frank Gibeau was cautious in his discussion about Vita with CVG. "We're going to publish a few games on it and see how it...
News Nolan North Unboxes Uncharted 3, Makes You Watch
Nolan North is, of course, the protagonist and title character of everything Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
As Drake he's helped you to unbox many a treasure, and now as Nolan North he helps you to unwrap...err...another treasure. Our dear voice actor unveils the North American Special Edition of Drake's Deception, one of two regional collector's...
News PlayStation 3 Sales Surpass 22 Million In Europe
Hot on the heels of a 65% sales increase following a sizable price drop, SCE Europe has proudly announced that over 22 million PlayStation 3's have been sold across Europe
"PS2 across our territory went well over 50m units. Were at 22m on PS3. So theres lots of life in that still to come," says Jim Ryan, current head of SCE, Jim Ryan,...
News Resistance 3 Returns To The Health Pack
Insomniac has spoken out on why it has chosen to return to a more traditional health system in Resistance 3
"You can use cover or run-and-gun, and we wanted to make sure there were penalties for that. Survival is a big theme, so we took away [health regeneration]," says Marcus Smith, creative director at Insomniac. "So, we took that...
News New PixelJunk Sidescroller Trailer Blasts Its Way Online
Q-Games has released a brand new trailer for the stunning looking PixelJunk Sidescroller
The game's still without a release date, but Q-Games' Ariel Angelotti promises that the studio is "hard at work making it oodles of fun all the while incorporating retro goodness, love, and a little bit of cheese into it". Uh-huh. The game itself looks...
News New SCEE Boss Looking To Improve PS3's Fortunes In The UK
The UK is somewhat of an anomaly
While the PlayStation 3 tends to fare strongly around Europe, the UK remains something of a poisoned chalice for the PS3. While successful, the XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii tend to perform better in the region. This is something new SCEE boss Jim Ryan wants to address. Getting to £199 is fantastic in the UK. Its a...
News Sony Planning To Bundle Compatible PlayStation 3 & PlayStation Vita Titles Together
One of the biggest features of the PlayStation Vita is its ability to connect with PS3 titles
Games such as Ruin will allow you to make progress on the PS3, save data to the cloud, and then continue progress on the PlayStation Vita. In prospect it's an amazing concept. But many players have cited concern about the cost of such a practice. For...
News PlayStation 3 Hardware Sees A Small Bump In Japan On The Back Of Its Price-Cut
News of the PlayStation 3's lowered price-point saw the system receive a 50 percent sales boost in Japan last week
According to Media Create statistics , Sony's home system sold 29,666 units compared to 20,239 units the week prior. The boost will probably continue into next week as awareness of the altered price-point spreads. In spite of the boost,...
Sony's Worldwide Studios' gaffer (and general down-to-earth exec) Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that the platform holder is committed to supplying the PlayStation Vita with a "continuous" stream of content
Many feel that the PlayStation Portable didn't reach its maximum potential because Sony shifted its attention to PS3 development. But Yoshida...
