Archive for March, 2010

Sony Best Positioned to Deliver 3D TV
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

3D technology has taken quite a few leaps forward from the blue/red glasses days.  With the box office now regularly receiving 3D feature films many electronics enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting for this technology to reach the living room.  Major TV players are gearing up to deliver 3D to the living room this year. Given Sony’s [...]

Sony Says PS3 FFXIII is “The Way it Was Meant to be Played”
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

When it was announced almost two years ago that Final Fantasy XIII was no longer a Sony exclusive, many fans of the platform were enraged. Final Fantasy has been a flagship series for the PlayStation platform since 1997 with the release of the almighty Final Fantasy VII. However, while the title is still available on [...]

God of War III E3 Demo Vs Retail Comparison
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Without a shadow of a doubt, God of War III set the graphics bar incredibly high ever since the PlayStation 3 exclusive’s introduction a few years back. The E3 demo for the Sony Santa Monica epic made its debut last year, but how does the demo compare to the full version of God of War [...]

PS3 Reigns Supreme At Final Fantasy XIII Launch Event; 3D Support Inbound
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Final Fantasy XIII launch event in San Fransisco has come and gone, and despite an awesome sense of unity amongst all the Final Fantasy fans in attendance, one console definitely stood out amongst the rest, and that… was the PlayStation 3.

Major Movie Studios Pledge Support to PlayStation Network
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Ever since the PlayStation Network Video Store went live back in July of 2008 , the service has played host to the hottest new movie releases and TV shows, as well as a vast back-catalog of previously released movies and more. Sony has just announced via press release that the PlayStation 3 will be the [...]

Sony Announces PhyreEngine for PSP
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

PhyreEngine for the PlayStation 3 is an advanced graphics rendering engine used by developers on a number of Blu-Ray disc based titles as well as downloadable games from the PlayStation Store. Now Sony is bringing PhyreEngine to the PSP to “make use of the strengths of the platform”.

Final Fantasy XIV Beta to Invade PS3
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

If you are waiting for a chance to try out the Final Fantasy XIV Beta but you want to give it a try on the PS3 instead of the PC, then it looks like your chances are getting better.  The FFXIV Official Beta Website has been updated with new information concerning the PS3 beta and [...]

PS3 Review – Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Battlefield series has been a long and fruitful one, dating all the way back to 2002 with Battlefield 1942.  The series has done a great job of bringing large-scale chaos into the player’s home with large maps and a variety of vehicles.  Now that the Call of Duty series has become the popular-sensation that [...]

MLB 10: The Show Presents Stunning Detail in Latest Trailer
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

San Diego Studio’s very own MLB: The Show series has quickly become a fan favorite of baseball aficionados. While baseball games have struggled to evolve with the times over the past decade, The Show has quickly grasped the attention of gamers around the globe with its stunning realism. A brand-new trailer has been released which [...]

God of War III is Not The Last in The Series
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

God of War III’s director, Stig Asmussen, had said that making a God of War title every two to three years would make the franchise “irrelevant.” This has led to many fans wondering if they would ever see the God of War franchise back in action. Despite Asmussen’s comments, the PlayStation 3 exclusive’s producer Steve [...]

Ubisoft Enters Sports Genre With Pure Football
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

In past console generations, FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer have dominated the sports genre. EA and Konami seemed to have cornered the market on the full fledged football title for years now. Finally, a new developer has announced its plans to step up to the field so to speak with a brand new football title.

PS3 3D Firmware Update Due Before Summer
Monday, March 8th, 2010

Since 3D was introduced to the world of Entertainment back in the 50′s, everyone has always regarded it as a ‘fad’. Guess what? James Cameron’s Avatar, a film created to take full advantage of 3D technology, has generated over $2 Billion dollars in revenue worldwide and the push for 3D HDTVs has begun. Sony is the major force behind this change and have promised that the PS3 will support 3D with a simple Firmware update. We have fantastic news as the much heralded update could be here quicker than you can put on those zany 3D glasses.

New Starhawk Details Descend From Space
Monday, March 8th, 2010

Lightbox Interactive has reportedly been working on a follow up for the very popular Warhawk, dubbed “Starhawk.” The Game Developers Conference is nearly upon us and countless rumors have been trickling in of what PlayStation 3 games could show up. The latest rumor involves Starhawk being featured at the event.

God of War III Becomes God of Metacritic
Monday, March 8th, 2010

God of War III‘s embargo lifted today, resulting in an endless batch of reviews, most of which are perfect-including PlayStation LifeStyle’s. With all the exquisite praise the PlayStation 3 exclusive title is receiving, it has become a “God” on Metacritic, reaching a landmark feat in such a short space of time.

Bad Company 2 Blows Heavy Rain Out of The Battlefield
Monday, March 8th, 2010

Last week saw Quantic Dream’s cinematic thriller Heavy Rain take top spot in the UK charts. But the reign for the PlayStation 3 exclusive is short lived, as the latest UK charts welcome a new number one.