Archive for October, 2009

VidZone Stays Streaming on the PS3
Friday, October 16th, 2009

VidZone has seen a lot of success since it launched in Europe on the PlayStation 3 last year and it looks like Digital Media intends to continue pushing this service to PS3 users. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update 10/15/09
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Want to see which region got what content? Look no further, as PlayStation LifeStyle has done the searching for you and compiled a list of what’s new in this week’s PlayStation Store Update, for all regions across the globe. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : [...]

Cover Yourself Up: PSP Gets Girly
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

While the DS, Nintendo’s ultra popular handheld, may have wooed the entire casual and female market into buying their touch sensitive machine, Sony hasn’t shared the same success with it’s PlayStation Portable, with the sleek device mainly being played by core gamers. However, this hasn’t stopped Sony trying to court casuals with family friendly games and Hanna Montana bundles as they understandably hunger for a piece of the new gaming market’s very juicy pie. One developer which has managed to exploit the market very profitably is Ubisoft, who’s Petz franchise is a multi million sellers on the DS, now they have turned their attention to the PSP.

GT5 Producer talks Gran Turismo and US Car Industry
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

When legendary GT5 Producer and Polyphony Studio head Kazunori Yamauchi is not working hard on his game, he is spending his time racing cars or doing interviews. Recently he sat down with Famitsu to discuss aspects of his game as well as the US car industry. In the interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Kazunori talked [...]

SCEA Officially Announces 250GB PS3; Price and Dated
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Although a 250GB PS3 Slim has been rumored since even before the 120GB version launched. Today Sony Computer Entertainment America have officially announced a 250GB version of the new, slimmer, lighter PS3. Full details such as price (which is a lot cheaper than you’d expect), and release date after the jump.

Splatterhouse Set to Terrify Europe in 2010
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

THE UNMISTAKABLE SOUND OF TEARING FLESH Take the Gore Tour in ‘Splatterhouse’, Now Officially Confirmed for Europe and PAL Territories in 2010 on Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 Rick is annoyed, and when Rick’s annoyed, limbs start coming off. NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe takes great gruesome pleasure in officially announcing the re-imagining of the 1988 arcade [...]

Amazon Holds Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Amazon is known for having some of the best deals available on video games. Going on right now, is a sale that seriously sweetens the pot, by saving you money on top PS3 and PSP games.

Assassin’s Creed III Going to World War II
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

With Altair in the original Assassin’s Creed crusading medieval times and Ezio running amok during the Renaissance, the developers at Ubisoft have superbly crafted an ingenious universe that offers both versatility and room for innovations in the event of a future iteration. Fortunately, this is the exploit Ubisoft plans to use.

Evolution of Blu-Ray Discs Hurt Current Players
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

One of the many advantages Blu-Ray brings to the table is its ability to double or triple the layers within the disc; allowing for more storage. Currently, most PS3 games and movies fit onto a 25GB, single layer, Blu-Ray disc. However, some standout titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 have pushed the boundaries and needed [...]

Fist of the North Star Musou Punching its way to PS3
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The latest issue of Famitsu has just revealed that Fist of the North Star Musou or Hokuto Musou in Japan is currently in production for the PS3 and 360.

Keep an ‘Eye’ on Upcoming Uncharted Prequel
Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Ever wonder what happened before the events of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune? Possibly the adventures both Nathan Drake and Sully had, or how they met? Well, wonder no more. The recently released Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is getting itself, and it’s predecessor, a prequel.

Ready your Mushrooms, this Trailer declares War!
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Mushroom Wars is set for release on the PlayStation Network tomorrow the 15th and what better way to pump up your troops ready then with a trailer!

Jay-Z & Eminem DJ Hero Renegade Edition Tracklist
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

JAY-Z, EMINEM AND DJ HEROTM REVEAL EXCLUSIVE DJ HERO RENEGADE 2-CD PACK TRACK LIST Unreleased Song from EMINEM – “Taking My Ball” – To Debut Before The Game’s October 27th Release on Artist’s SHADE45 Sirius XM Radio Channel Firmly planting the arrival of DJ Hero™ as a new force in music and gaming, JAY-Z and [...]

Tackle These First Madden NFL Arcade Screenshots
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Earlier today EA announced Madden NFL Arcade for the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. The game puts an 5-on-5 arcade spin on the famed sports franchise, and is set to release this December for the price of $14.99. We’ve just received the first batch of screenshots for the upcoming Madden NFL Arcade.

Naughty Dog Gets Muzzled over Cross Game Chat
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Naughty Dog must be feeling pretty good right about now.  Their little known Uncharted series has just spawned a sequel which is getting rave reviews. Some chatter recently popped up on the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta forums that has given the cross game chat rumor more credence then it’s ever had.