Archive for March, 2010

PSP Minis Review – NormalTanks
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Originally a PC release, NormalTanks brings players into the world of yet another 16-bit inspired top-down shooter. This time with players in command of a tank.  Developed by Beatshapers, the game aspires to bring the fast paced run-and-gun gameplay of days past with this mini.  Do the treads on this tank stand up to the [...]

Fat Princess Expands – New Maps, Screens & DLC Coming Soon
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Sony’s Fat Princess received a warm reception for its quirky cartoon, dare I say cute, style meets ultra-violent medieval battles. This game is truly a marvel of creativity as it brings the best spin to capture the flag since there was capture the flag. Released back in the summer it has been some time since [...]

120GB PS3 Stock Meets Demand; Tops Bestsellers
Friday, March 26th, 2010

More than two months ago, the 120GB version of the PlayStation 3 started becoming hard to find as availability became increasingly limited. Retailers such as Walmart have reported limited stock while others such as Amazon have been completely sold out for nearly a dozen weeks straight. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter [...]

God of War III Update 1.01 Patch Released
Friday, March 26th, 2010

God of War III was released on March 16th, and since then PlayStation 3 owners everywhere have been helping Kratos take vengeance on the Gods of Olympus. Upon firing up God of War III tonight, you’ll be prompted to download a patch for the blockbuster title.

Retail Lists MGS: Rising, Crysis 2 for September; COD 7, New Vegas in October
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Well, this was unexpected. A potentially massive list of release dates for various PS3 titles, has been leaked. The rumored listing comes from major UK video game retailer, GAME, who has seemingly revealed a number of release dates that were not yet announced.

PlayStation Move Lets you Control the XMB Minority Report Style
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Last night, the PlayStation Blog held a PAX East meet-up for anyone in the Boston area to attend. 300+ rabid PlayStation fans showed up for hands-on time with the PlayStation Move. At the event there was 5 PlayStation Move demo kiosks set up for people to try out the upcoming PS3 motion controller and some [...]

The Storm Picks Up on God of War Secret Website
Friday, March 26th, 2010

The storm is picking up, the rain is getting heavier, and the sky is getting darker. No, we are not reciting a poem, but something even better. God of War, the hack n’ slash series from Sony Santa Monica, has been on everyone’s minds lately, and not just because of the recent release of God [...]

PS3 Preview – Red Dead Redemption
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated follow up to Red Dead Revolver is almost upon us. We recently got some hands on with Red Dead Redemption and it brings new meaning to the “Wild West”.

This Week in PlayStation – March 26th
Friday, March 26th, 2010

A common stereotype about gamers is that they have short attention spans. As announcements for new games and hardware come and go, it’s easy to lose sight of the momentous events that shaped the gaming world. This Week in PlayStation highlights Sony’s rich videogame heritage, which dates back to the 1980′s. Step back in time with [...]

Live PlayStation Move Demo with Dr. Richard Marks
Friday, March 26th, 2010

PlayStation LifeStyle attended the PlayStation Blog’s PAX East meet-up last night at the prestigious Colonnade Hotel in Boston, MA. PlayStation Move demo kiosks were set up for the 300+ in attendance to get some hands on time with the upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller, the PlayStation Move. During the event, Dr. Richard Marks and Anton [...]

PlayStation LifeStyle Playlist 03/26/10
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Yet another dreadful work week has passed, and with that, us gamers like to kick back and unwind by popping our favorite games into our favorite console. We here at PlayStation LifeStyle are no different. Find out what the PSLS staff will be playing this weekend, and share your very own weekend gaming playlist.

Blast Off With These Iron Man 2 Screens
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Unfortunately, the first Iron Man game based on the blockbuster feature film did not live up to the movie’s success at all. That’s usually the case with movie tie-ins. However, the second game in the series based on the sequel, Iron Man 2, will be looking to improve in all aspects from its predecessor. Check [...]

Iron Man 2 Reveal Trailer Unveiled
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Iron Man the movie was one of 2008′s most successful movies, grossing over 585 million dollars worldwide, so it’s no surprise that a sequel to the movie was announced. However, the first Iron Man movie tie-in game performed poorly, with the PS3 version earning a 42/100 metascore. Despite the first game’s poor reception, SEGA and [...]

Modern Warfare 2 “Stimulus Package” Saves us from Mapathy
Friday, March 26th, 2010

Modern Warfare 2′s first DLC, “Stimulus Package“, is coming next April for PS3 owners. Although the price of the map pack is slightly ridiculous, the title will only get more and more popular as time progresses. The hype train for the DLC has begun, and as Xbox 360 owners get it next week, we’re already [...]

PS3 Preview – Iron Man 2
Friday, March 26th, 2010

The Iron Man feature film was both a critical and commercial success. However, the videogame tie-in, developed by Secret Level didn’t exactly receive the same success. The game was released to a harsh reception from fans and pundits alike. However, Iron man 2: The Video Game is looking to change that by allowing players to [...]