Archive for April, 2010

Half-Minute Hero Gets Half-Sequel
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Developer Opus Studio has revealed a “spiritual successor” to the critically acclaimed PSP RPG Half-Minute Hero. Called Jikan de Phantasia (“Jikan” simply meaning “time” in Japanese), it’s set to be released in Japan this July. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script [...]

The Playlist 04/30/10
Friday, April 30th, 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. var [...]

New Bulletstorm Screenshots Heard ‘Round the World
Friday, April 30th, 2010

EA, People Can Fly and Epic Games have pulled back the curtain on their latest brilliant looking shooter, Bulletstorm. The title was unveiled in an issue of GameInformer and now the developers have released official screenshots of Bulletstorm, showcasing the game’s dazzling visuals and gameplay. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = [...]

Gran Turismo 5 NASCAR Cars Can Be “Smashed to Smithereens”
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Gran Turismo’s history spans across a decade. Every game in the long-running franchise is known for its unmatched realism, but does not include any damage or crashing physics for vehicles. However, Polyphony Digital boss and Gran Turismo 5‘s creator has reiterated that the PS3 exclusive will feature full damage effects for cars, especially in the [...]

NormalTanks “Minis” Giveaway
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Beatshapers released their latest Minis, NormalTanks, last month on the EU PlayStation Store, and on the US PS Store just yesterday. To celebrate the recent release of NormalTanks, PlayStation LifeStyle are having another giveaway. So… who wants some free games?

Sony Patents A New Way to Control the PSP
Friday, April 30th, 2010

A recent SCEA patent has been revealed that allows for a new way to control the PSP. Nope, it isn’t motion controls, and sadly, it isn’t mind control, however it’s still pretty darn cool.

This Week in PlayStation – April 30th
Friday, April 30th, 2010

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 into what it is today. This Week in PlayStation highlights Sony’s rich videogame heritage, which dates back to the 1980′s. Step back in time with us as we put the spotlight [...]

Steal of a Deal on GTA: Episodes from Liberty City
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Even though PS3 owners had to wait an extra year to play Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the DLC for GTA IV was surely worth the wait. Despite each episode offering a storyline more enjoyable and engaging than the GTA IV itself, many passed on The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of [...]

PS3 Architecture Provides Perfect Platform for Casual Developers
Friday, April 30th, 2010

During the past few years of battle between the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the difference between both console architectures have been called into question. Microsoft went with a much more affordable approach with their current-generation hardware, while Sony stretched out far and included top-of-the-line hardware at what initially was a high price. However, some [...]

New COD Unveiled; Call of Duty: Black Ops
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Some of us may of seen this coming – it was inevitable to occur. Geoff Keighley previously revealed that the upcoming GTTV will feature the global announcement for the next Call of Duty. Well, the next Call of Duty which will air on GameTrailers TV tonight has been revealed. Not only that – an exact [...]

Bungie Doesn’t Fear the Beast that is the PS3
Friday, April 30th, 2010

There’s no other way to say this, but there has been several major shakeups in the video game industry and weren’t not even halfway through 2010. First the downfall of Infinity Ward and from the ashes, Respawn Entertainment was born. Perhaps the most shocking announcement so far this year has to be Activision and Bungie coming together for a monumental 10-year exclusive publishing agreement for their next amazing multiplaform gaming franchise. Only one problem: The ONLY console that Bungie has worked on the past decade has been the Xbox/ Xbox 360. Have no fear my friends, as Bungie is ready to tackle the mighty beast known as the PS3.

Zipper Hints at ‘Massive’ MAG DLC Incoming
Friday, April 30th, 2010

You gotta hand it to Zipper Interactive. First they have to manage and keep the ‘massive’ servers that keep MAG moving along smoothly, plus develop new DLC to keep it fresh. Second they’re currently developing SOCOM 4, so yeah…it’s safe to say their plate is plenty full of digital goodness. Even though Zipper has released plenty of updates and DLC for MAG so far, it looks like the best has yet to come and Zipper isn’t shy about teasing us about it.

Pure Football Trailer Shows ‘Pure’ Gameplay Footage
Friday, April 30th, 2010

Remember FIFA Street? Of course you do. It’s one of the best football games around, despite the game being a ’5-a-side’ skill-based title. Ubisoft’s take in the football market will surely match FIFA Street’s quality with Pure Football. And to showcase just that, what better than a ‘pure’ gameplay trailer?

EA Gives Medal of Honor Fans Tools for the ‘Battlefield’
Friday, April 30th, 2010

In the midst of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 just being released to the market, people have dropped what they’re doing to check out DICE’s newest FPS. The game introduces bigger maps, more vehicles, and new game modes to choose from. News now comes from the front-lines of EA regarding those of you who own Battlefield: [...]

Red Faction Domain Names Registered
Friday, April 30th, 2010

THQ’s executive VP of Core Games Danny Bilson has already revealed that a new Red Faction title is in the making, with the destructive game also to be featured at the upcoming E3 Expo. However, what is still unknown at this time, is the name of the next Red Faction game.