Archive for July, 2008

PLAYSTATION Store Update 7/31
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by LinuxGuru
From the US PlayStation Blog:

+ Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store
Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.
Downloadable Games
PixelJunk Eden ($9.99)
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to [...]

Sev’s Top 10 Memorable Moments In Gaming
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by Sev1512
This is gaming, there are so many memorable moments, which is why we keep coming back.
I started gaming with Atari, then NES, and since then I have owned every major console to be released other than the Xbox 360.  So needless to say I have countless memorable moments.
Here are 10 moments that [...]

Three Speech Interviews Ray MaGuire
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris
Our friends over at Three Speech had the opportunity to ask Sony Computer Entertainment’s managing director, Ray MaGuire, a few questions.
For all of you that were heartbroken by the Final Fantasy XIII announcement, Ray has a view on the situation of exclusivity going forward in the industry.
RM: For publishers, increasingly, [...]

The Editor’s Top Ten Most Impactful Gaming Moments
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by LinuxGuru
Continuing our newer personal direction here on PlayStation LifeStyle, I’ve decided to go ahead and share my top 10 impactful gaming moments! Click through for the countdown! (Possible spoiler for MGS4 ahead, be careful)

PSN Down For Maintenance Later Tonight
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris

Improving PSN?

Yes, there will be maintenance tonight. At least if you believe what Konami has stated here. For those that don’t want to click the link:
“PSN” Maintenance Between the hours of 08:00-10:00 on 07/30/2008 (PDT), maitenance work will be carried out on the “PLAYSTATION Network”. The [...]

Where is My Gaming Girl?
Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris

I wonder if she plays video games.

Where is My Gaming Girl?
 
The decision to focus on the lifestyle aspects of Playstation and the individuals that own the console prompted an interesting conversation between myself and Sev1512. If you have spent any time on the forums, you’d know that I’ve been [...]

New “Linger In Shadows” Details Emerge
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Written by Sev1512
We have new details about the mysterious game/interactive art.
From the Official PlayStation UK Website:
A dreamlike, seemingly random sequence unfolds before your eyes; then it stops, spools back and starts again. Can you influence it? Can you alter or extend what you have already seen?
A collaboration of hypnotic art, subtle gameplay and invigorating [...]

PlayStation LifeStyle Trivia – PlayStation/Sony Brand
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Written by Sev1512
As a new part of our laid back, “LifeStyle” approach, we will be rolling out some new weekly, and bi-weekly features.
Today, I would like to introduce to you…

PlayStation LifeStyle Trivia!
This weeks trivia will be about the PlayStation/Sony Brand. Each week or so, we will be bringing you “themed” trivia.  So [...]

Rumored New PLAYSTATION® Store (US) Content for 7/31/08
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Written by stalkingsilence
Hey everybody, you didn’t think that just because PlayStation LifeStyle is refocusing our content that we’d get rid of one of our most popular (and accurate) features, did ya?  As we’ve mentioned over the past few days, PlayStation LifeStyle will continue to BREAK news – just not LEAK news.  This info is ALWAYS backed [...]

EA’s Biggest Source of Income is the PS3?
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris

If you are surprised by this, then you’re not the only one. This information is straight from Eurogamer and the EA financial report. I have come across many “boycott EA” threads in my time and I am starting to think that these boycotts are nothing more than hate threads written [...]

PS3 Firmware Version 2.42 is Up
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Written by LinuxGuru
Looks like Sony pulled a fast one on us and has snuck in a quickie stability-related firmware update! Here’s what Eric Lempel had to say about Firmware 2.42:
Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.42) is now available for download. This update improves the playback [...]

Madden NFL 09 Demo Coming This Week to the PLAYSTATION Store [Update]
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Written by stalkingsilence
While doing my research into the weekly updates for the store (full post coming soon), I stumbled upon information that I personally was excited about and wanted to share.  After not getting a Madden demo last year, PS3 gamers will be happy this Thursday when they fire up the PS3 to find a [...]

New Direction For PlayStation LifeStyle
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Written by Sev1512

Hello to our loyal readers…
We are proud to announce our new direction for PlayStation LifeStyle. We will be focusing more on the “LifeStyle” aspect of our name. You can look forward to articles, thoughts, and opinions coming from lifelong gamers. We will cover how gaming plays a role in our everyday lives [...]

This Week’s Blu-Cast
Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris

This is a week full of releases. I would like to think that there is something for everyone. Paramount titles that had been announced prior to the HD-DUD defection are finally making their way to Blu. *Applauds*.

Why The Home Release Date Does Not Matter
Friday, July 25th, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris

Why The Home Release Date Does Not Matter
The latest statement from Kaz Hirai has caused quite a stir. Some people are questioning why he would make such a statement. On the Home forum on the official Playstation Forum, people are saying that this is indicative of another delay. Is there [...]