Archive for February, 2010

PlayStation Store Top Downloads 02/25/10
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The PlayStation Store’s Top Downloads has been updated.  This update features quite a few familiar faces in the top 20 with a mix of full games and add on content.  For a full list of the top 20 please check it out below. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update 02/25/10
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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 : [...]

Dead Space 2 Makes Orbit With Spooky Screens
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Dead Space shook the gaming world with its robust gameplay and deep-space horror theme. Now re-live the heart beating moments in the sequel to one of the better horror games to be released this generation of consoles. Step in to the shoes of Isaac, the protagonist as he embarks on yet another terrifying adventure showcased [...]

Capcom Offers Super PSN Sale on Street Fighter
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Capcom has had a huge impact on the PSN, being the first publisher to receive its very own storefront on the network. Now that gamers have purchased many of the company’s titles, it’s time for Capcom to give back to their community.

PSLS Presents – Phil Larsen, Halfbrick
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Ever since Sony brought PlayStation Minis to the PlayStation Network, indie developer Halfbrick firmly positioned themselves as a foremost developer of the small PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable titles, releasing hit games like Blast-off and Echoes. To talk about their latest foray into the Mini market, a top down Zombie shooter called Age of Zombies, PlayStation LifeStyle interviewed Phil Larsen, the marketing and community manager at Halfbrick, to learn more about the title, as well the developer and the future of the studio.

Mums the Word on Bungie and the PS3
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Since Bungie has separated from its long time partner Microsoft, the rumors have been flying all over the internet about Bungie and possible PS3 development.  The group is working on a new game but have been very quiet about any chance of the game showing up on store shelves in a PS3 case.  When pressed [...]

GOW III Demo Bringing Chaos to Europe
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Recently, SCEA announced that the God of War 3 demo that was playable during last May’s E3 conference , would be making it’s way to the PSN in the coming weeks. This is great news, as many fans have been eager to get even a small ‘fix’ of Kratos’s next adventure before the third installment [...]

Meet The Wild Women of the Red Dead West
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The Old West was a tough place. For men and women alike. But while most games in this genre will focus on the cowboys, the folks at Rockstar are also paying special attention to the different types of women that lived during the expansionist times of North America in a recent trailer for Red Dead [...]

Heavy Rain Freezing; Not Yet Slippery When Wet
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Heavy Rain has been pouring onto PS3‘s since its release Tuesday. It has been met with critical acclaim, with our own Editor-in-Chief, Anthony Severino calling the game a “deeply emotional and psychological thriller.” However, many users are reporting a freezing issue that prohibits them from continuing the phenomenal storyline. Some users are even reporting that [...]

Splinter Cell Conviction Serving Sentence on PS3?
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Splinter Cell Conviction will see its long awaited release on the 360 in April and even though PS3 owners would love to get their hands on the game, Ubisoft has made it clear that the game is only releasing for the Xbox 360 and PC. However a recent listing by Blockbuster is singing a different [...]

Alpha Protocol Coming Soon. Seriously.
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

In Alpha Protocol, you play as EX-US Agent Michael Thorton, as you attempt to uncover a conspiracy throughout the World. The one clue Michael can’t uncover? A solid release date for his game! Mr. Thorton is in luck though, as a major source has spilled the beans and the game will soon be coming out of the shadows. Seriously.

Add ‘Velocity’ to Split/Second
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studios are bringing us a new arcade racer which is looking to change the way we play the genre. With its exhilarating top speeds and top of the range car choices, Split/Second is a perfect way to rev up the new decade. Actually, make that Split/Second: Velocity.

UFC Undisputed 2010 to be More Bone-Crunching Than Ever
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Step into the Octagon with UFC Undisputed 2010: an unforgiving structure which will be the stage for a massive roster of over 100 UFC fighters. Intelligent and perceptive combat, increased fighter customization, a robust career component and a challenging and bone-crunching new online mode, UFC Undisputed 2010 exemplifies the ultimate dominance of a UFC fighter. Are you [...]

Stuart Black Has Harsh Comments for Current Shooters
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Modern Warfare 2, Fear 2, Killzone 2, and Army Of Two all make use of cover mechanics, and they are “f***ing boring”, according to Stuart Black, senior designer of EA Criterion’s shooter, Black. Black has criticized current shooters in the market saying all you do in these shooters is penetrate bullets into heads and then go back for cover, rinse and [...]

Western Yakuza 3 Loses Out on Japanese Content
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Only a few weeks remain until the release of PlayStation 3′s exclusive brawler from Sega, Yakuza 3. The open world gangster game features an intriguing fighting system as well as a detailed environments and a compelling story. But will everything which made Yakuza 3 a success in Japan make it through in to the Western release?