Archive for June, 2010

Sony: Over 50 million PSN Accounts
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The PlayStation Network is one of the largest gaming, movie and community services in the world, with an ever growing user base that is set to expand rapidly as the PS3 goes from strength to strength. Since the PSN’s launch back in 2006, the network has grown in features and services as new firmware updates, and a multitude of new services, have helped make the network what it is today.

Win: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker UMD
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Konami’s press conference may have started with a fizzle, but the company definitely managed to end with a bang. Despite a slew of dance games, and the almighty Kojima not making an appearance, a new PlayStation game, Silent Hill, Castlevania and MGS: Rising details, brought the show to a satisfactory ending. To keep you in the Konami spirit, we’ll be giving away a copy of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on our official Twitter.

Mortal Kombat is One of E3 2010′s Best Games
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A recent video trailer for Mortal Kombat had many believing it was for a new Mortal Kombat game. It was later revealed that the trailer was for a new movie instead, however, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment had announced Mortal Kombat for consoles – in perfect timing, too, with E3 just around the corner after its [...]

Sony Steals E3 Thunder in Style
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Sony went all out during their E3 conference. Not only did exclusives get announced, but many other surprises were revealed. Gamers have been debating on whether Sony ‘won’ E3 2010, and by the amount of expected, and, of course, unexpected announcements made, it sure is a strong belief. Sony showed their plans for 3D and [...]

E3: Final Fantasy XIV Trailer Arrives
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Sony has released a new trailer for the 14th installment in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XIV. The latest trailer for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game – which is exclusive to the PlayStation 3 on consoles – is one of the first trailers for a long time, so be smart and check it [...]

Mortal Kombat Characters DLC Confirmed
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

“GET OVER HERE”. These are the very words which were screaming at us when PlayStation LifeStyle saw the playable version of Mortal Kombat behind closed doors at E3. So, as any sane person, gamer or Mortal Kombat fan would do, PSLS took to the stage and played one of 2011′s most promising titles. Hey, it’s [...]

NPD Group Releases New Figures on Used Game Sales and More
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The NPD Group, one of the leading market research groups for the video game industry, has released data focusing not on sales hardware figures, but rather, “video game content”; things such as used video games, rentals, subscriptions, digital full game downloads, downloadable content, and mobile game apps. The numbers are certainly worth a look, and go to show how much weight the used game cycle carries.

MLB.TV Streaming Free for Father’s Day Weekend
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Good news for Major League Baseball fans has just come out of Sony, so get ready for a free weekend packed full of the great American pastime. Sony has just announced that PlayStation 3 owner’s will be granted the ability to stream MLB.TV to their consoles this Friday through Sunday, absolutely free for Father’s Day [...]

Twisted Metal Campaign Co-op Mode & Beta Is Very Likely
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Twisted Metal’s style of gameplay can only lead one to think if a co-op mode would be included in the PlayStation 3 exclusive. Well, wonder no more as it’s very likely to occur. Also, a playable beta of the ‘twisted’ game is not out of the picture, too.

Sony Slams iPhone; Steps Up Their Game
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

When Sony first announced Marcus Rivers, the in-your-face, loud and slightly annoying new poster boy for the PSP, at this year’s E3, many hoped he would bring the same level of love and humor to the handheld as Kevin Butler has to the PS3. In the first advert, shown at E3, Marcus is interviewed by KB and takes the time to quickly talk about how he “can’t stand hearing kids talking about weak apps on the phone”, much like how Kevin Butler humorously points out the flaws in Microsoft’s Kinect. In Marcus’ next video however, Sony has gone beyond the usual light hearted trash talking about a competitors platform and instead has openly attacked the iPhone, and its games.

Mortal Kombat E3 Impressions
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Fans of the fighting genre have long been clamouring for Mortal Kombat to return to it’s roots. We’re thrilled to report that not only has the series made a triumphant return to the gritty, blood and gore filled combat that made Mortal Kombat one of the best fighting franchises of all time, but it’s better than ever.

Need For Speed Nabs Porsche Exclusive
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Porsche. One of the few car manufacturers remaining who have not succumbed to the leveraging power the all-mighty Gran Turismo franchise has to offer. Even with Gran Turismo 5 boasting over 1,000 cars, die-hard fans have cited the lack of the prestigious high-end luxury car manufacturer. According to a recent tweet by the official Criterion Games twitter feed, that may never become a reality.

Medal of Honor Beta Key Coming Very Soon
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

One of the focal points for Electronic Arts’ E3 press conference was their highly anticipated upcoming shooter, Medal of Honor. Taking a break from the series’ typical World War II environment, Medal of Honor is placing you as a U.S. Tier-One Special Operations soldier.

Amazon Gold Box Event; Great Deals Abound
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Amazon is known for having such great deals on video games; offering discounts on newly released games, and sometimes even giving you a $10 or $20 credit on a future video game when you purchase a select title from them. Today, their famous “Gold Box” event has spread the ‘great-deal’ love to PlayStation 3 fans everywhere with a day filled with Sony deals.

2011 E3 Expo Dates Already Announced
Thursday, June 17th, 2010

While E3 2010 is still in full swing – witnessing countless announcements from various conferences – the ESA has already announced details regarding next year’s E3.