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 [...]
Archive for April, 2010
This Week in PlayStation – April 2nd
Friday, April 2nd, 2010PS3 Review – Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Friday, April 2nd, 2010A vast number of racing games have appeared on the PlayStation 3 over the years, yet one distinct sub-genre has been severely overlooked: The Kart Racer! Have no fear, Sega and developer Sumo Digital are here to ‘save’ the day with the Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing, the best kart racer currently available on the PlayStation 3.
The PlayStation 3 Only Gets Greater
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Sony announced today that the exclusive collection of PS3 titles, the “Greatest Hits“, are rapidly expanding, with some of the biggest and hottest titles of the past year. In all, 10 new titles are being added, which brings the total to a whopping 40. The $29.99 price tag coupled with the fact that these are [...]
Firmware 3.21 Additional Details Revealed
Friday, April 2nd, 2010The controversial update for the PlayStation 3 firmware went live this week. A small yet vocal minority was steadfast against the removal of the Other OS option. Sony wanted to remove the feature to reduce support costs and help thwart any hackers attempting to bypass DRM and security. It appears that is not the only [...]
New Vanquish Screenshots Descend
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Little is known about Sega’s upcoming third-person futuristic shooter, Vanquish. Even though, PS3 owners should be extremely excited for Platinum Games’ latest title. Partly because the PS3 is the lead development platform, but also because this is the latest from famed game creator Shinji Mikami, responsible for Devil May Cry and Resident Evil to name [...]
PSP2 May be Coming Sooner Than Later [UPDATE 3]
Friday, April 2nd, 2010The PlayStation Portable 2 has long been rumored for what seems like eons now. PSP2 has been the subject of speculation, artists renditions, forum battles, but never the subject of a Sony press release. We all know Sony is hard at work developing the next generation PlayStation Portable. While it’s not ready for official unveiling, [...]
The Forgotten Sands Collector’s Edition Goes Retro
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Ubisoft recently released a new teaser video for the studio’s newest work into the long-standing Prince of Persia franchise, The Forgotten Sands. The video highlights some of the game’s unique features, but also reveals some details about the game’s Collector’s Edition. The exclusive bonuses alone are easily enough to warrant the added price of the [...]
PlayStation Store Global Update 04/01/10
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Each week Sony brings PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Thursday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update.
Prince of Persia Returning to Its Roots With New Gameplay Trailer
Thursday, April 1st, 2010The Prince Of Persia series has amassed great sales for developers Ubisoft, so it wasn’t a surprise when yet another game was announced in the long-running franchise. The upcoming Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands will be returning to its roots with all the action previous installments had and more. From huge-scale multi-enemy combat to [...]
Metal Gear Solid: Rising Details Hinted by EGM Cover
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Not much has been revealed about about Hideo Kojima‘s upcoming multi-platform Metal Gear Solid: Rising since E3 2009, the game’s first and only appearance so far. However, the next issue of the newly reborn Electronic Gaming Monthly may reveal some more information regarding the title.
Heavy Rain Brings Down 1 Million Sales
Thursday, April 1st, 2010During Heavy Rain’s journey from the original ‘Casting’ trailer to the final release on February 23, the media and gamers alike wondered if David Cage and Quantic Dream’s masterpiece, Heavy Rain, would obtain any kind of finical success. You can now breathe easy, as Heavy Rain has gone platinum, baby.
Final Fantasy IX Finally Heading to PSN
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII have already made it to the PlayStation Store, but another in-demand title is fan-favorite Final Fantasy IX. The PlayStation Store re-release has been eagerly anticipated, and Square Enix dropped some hints last week of the title arriving to the PS Store by promising fans it will be discussed in [...]
PS3 Review – How to Train Your Dragon
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Movie tie-in games continue to be released to mostly mediocre sales and reviews, but that has not stopped companies from pushing them out alongside the movies. The latest in this long line of movie games is ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, published by Activision. The game puts you in the shoes of vikings as they train their dragons for combat in tournaments of [...]
Dead Rising 2 Will Feature Thousands of Zombies
Thursday, April 1st, 2010The original Dead Rising is, of course, known for its countless zombies all appearing on the screen at the same time–500 infected humans to be exact. The second installment in the gory-filled series will further increase the number of zombies appearing all at once on the screen, and Capcom has revealed exactly how many flesh-eaters we can expect to see [...]
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