Archive for November, 2009

PS3 Wins Holiday Season With Unbelievable Bundles
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Every year the day after Thanksgiving offers countless one day sales. Some are great, others not so much. Well for us PlayStation fans there are countless options this year, especially for those looking to possibly add another console to their collection. There are a total of 5 great deals at various stores on this Black [...]

Killzone 2 DLC Giveaway
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Since Killzone 2 was released fans of the game have seen three DLC map packs. Although the map packs have sold very well some of you have yet to pick them up. Well for those of you that have yet to jump on these DLC packs Sony is coming to your rescue. var _CI = [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update 11/26/09
Thursday, November 26th, 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 : [...]

PS3 Review – Def Jam: Icon
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Def Jam: Icon is the fourth fighting game within the series developed by EA Chicago and Def Jam. The game differentiates itself from past titles in many ways. Graphics, controls, and style have all been revamped. The question is, is it a good change?

PSP Teaches Students About Beat Making
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The PSP is a great system for playing games, watching movies, and listening to music. For a small group of kids in New York City, the PSP has an additional feature: teaching.

PlayStation Home is a Little More Festive
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

PlayStation Home often hosts promotional events for its users. These include game launching events, t.v. shows being shown at the theater, and contests for clothing for your avatar. This week, Home brings a seasonal change to the central plaza.

Uncharted 2 Holds the Fort With Upcoming Free Content
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Only weeks after Uncharted 2: Among Thieves came out last month, Naughty Dog announced that additional content would be provided before the end of the year. The most surprising part of the announcement is that Naughty Dog ensured that some of the DLC would be provided for free. Tens of thousands of competitive and casual [...]

Ratchet and Clank Going Mainstream
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The Ratchet & Clank Series is one of the oldest and longest running franchises for Sony. It has seen a total of nine games across the PS2, PSP, and PS3. During Insomniac’s latest podcast, the future of the seven-year-old franchise was hinted at.

PSLS Thanksgiveaway! 50 Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta Codes [UPDATE]
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and what better way to celebrate other than having a giveaway to say “Thanks” to our loyal readers? If you weren’t lucky enough to snag a beta code in our last giveaway, PlayStation LifeStyle is giving you yet another chance… Actually, make that 50 more chances…

PixelJunk Shooter Aiming for Release Date
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Gamers all over the internet have been anxiously waiting for one of the most anticipated PSN games this holiday season, PixelJunk Shooter. So far we have not even seen a hint towards a possible release date until now.

PSLS Presents – James Boulton, Eiconic Games
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

PlayStation LifeStyle recently had the opportunity to have an interview the Technical Director of Eiconic Games, James Boulton. While they may be small, and not well known; their latest game, Polar Panic is certainly looking solid, and should be on the PSN Store store shortly. Enjoy.

Don’t Fret, PSN System Activations Still at 5
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Yesterday all hell broke loose when it was discovered on an official PlayStation website in the terms of service section, that PSN users were only allowed to activate 3 systems per PSN ID. It turns out that despite being on a official PlayStation site, the information was incorrect.

Premium PSN Services Could be a Good Thing
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Following the recent announcement of Sony’s plans to offer a premium platform for PlayStation Network users, the gaming community has mixed opinions. Many have cried foul, claiming that Sony is heading towards the Xbox Live model in which free access severely limits your options. On the other hand, others have articulated this is a great [...]

Guitar Hero Subscription Fee Could Be in the Works
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Activision let slip that they are looking into charging players for their online services. One possibility may involve Guitar Hero, and it actually sounds like something gamers could get behind.

Get Painted with Castle Crashers Developer Video
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Developer The Behemoth have put out a developer video showing the the process in building the Painter Boss for their upcoming PSN game Castle Crashers.  Besides showing us this boss the video also shows that yes, the game is still in development for the PSN.