Archive for August, 2010

Sony Implements All-New PlayStation Network News Notification System [UPDATE]
Friday, August 6th, 2010

While relaxing early this morning, I found myself cruising around the XMB when I received a message regarding the Earthworm Jim HD full-game unlock from a user with the PSN id: [PSN]. Turns out this wasn’t an actual user, but apparently a new method Sony has implemented to communicate with the PlayStation Network at large. [...]

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood PS3 Beta Dated, But There’s a Catch…
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Ubisoft shocked the gaming world when they announced that Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood would feature an Online Multiplayer mode, a first for the popular next-gen series. Fans weren’t sure what to think, but those fears were put to rest after E3. Fans and non-fans of the series agreed: The online multipler mode for Brotherhood is good….really good. To make things even better, the Beta for it is an exclusive for the PlayStation 3 and we have fantastic news..it hits in just over a month from now. However, there is one small catch that even Ezio didn’t some coming..

Naughty Dog Looking to Squeeze More Out of PS3
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

For many of us that have experienced the world of Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series, we can easily testify that the two games were phenomenal with its over-the-top production values.  Many other developers, including Ninja Theory, have looked to the California based developers as a touchstone for building games on the PS3.  It now seems that [...]

Bayonetta’s Back-Side Scores a Discount
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Only days ago, Hashimoto from Platinum Games announced that some big news will be coming soon regarding Bayonetta. Many have wondered if a sequel will be announced, or perhaps even some new DLC to bring fans back to the well-received title. However, it turns out that the surprise is only good news for those who [...]

Activision Shunning Female Lead Characters?
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Ever heard the phrase “sex sells?” According to some people in the industry, Activision does not (or at least, did not) feel the same way, and apparently male lead characters in video games sell much better.

Finish Him! Mortal Kombat Classics 3-in-1 Listed by Retailer
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Capcom might have stole some of the thunder from the new Mortal Kombat with the Street Fighter X Tekken crossover, but don’t be fooled..fans of the fighters are still pumped for 2011′s Mortal Kombat ‘rebirth’. You should have seen the enormous line at E3 waiting to get a look at the game! We here at PlayStation LifeStyle were lucky enough to cut-line and get some hands-on and came away truly impressed. MK fans will be most pleased with the newest edition in the series. It looks like Warner Bros. is looking to captilize off the upcoming hype with the newest MK and if one online retailer is correct, we could be due for a brutual kollection of Kombat Klassics this November.

Community Mailbox
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

One of our favorite things to do here at PlayStation LifeStyle, is to read our user’s comments. We’re not exaggerating at all when we say, “we read every single comment posted on the site”. We love to hear your thoughts on recent news, our reviews, along with your questions and comments. We enjoy it so [...]

Huge PS3, Blur, DJ Hero Deals Coming Next Week
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Whether you’re considering purchasing a new PS3 or perhaps just picking up a few new title, particularly Blur or DJ Hero, then you have some phenomenal deals to look forward to next week.

GTA: Episodes from Liberty City at a Steal of a Price
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Episodes from Liberty City, the controversial DLC add-on for Grand Theft Auto 4, featured a look into the lives of two new protagonists in a world that was once only available to Niko Bellic. Although PlayStation 3 owners had to wait an additional 6 months to play the best adventures of Liberty City, it was [...]

First PlayStation Move Game Trophy List Revealed: Sports Champions
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

PlayStation Move is just a little over a mere month away from launch, and with it will launch numerous Move-enabled titles. Sports Champions will be available alone or as part of the PlayStation Move Starter Bundle features six mini games in which you crush, spike and smoke the competition in a ultimate sports showdown. The [...]

Madden 11 PS3 Bundle Stepping to the Line of Scrimmage
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

News of a Madden ’11 PSP Bundle has already come and gone, but it looks like another bundle has just leaked into the wild. This time though, it’s of the console variety. Do you believe it? Or is it just another Photoshop hoax?

Need For Speed Shifts Again in 2011
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

EA’s Need For Speed series has had quite the ‘ride’ throughout its history. Everything from the ‘Underground’ to ‘Carbon’ to ‘Undercover’ has been experienced by fans of the series. 2009′s entry, Need For Speed: Shift was more of a ‘Gran Turismo’ take on the series and was popular among NFS fans. Even though Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is going to tear up the streets this year with Burnout developers Critierion at the helm, EA has already announced 2011′s NFS title and fans better be ready to ‘Shift’ once again to a more realistic take on the franchise.

Batman: Arkham City Cover Feature Reveals Catwoman
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

the veil is about to be lifted off the follow up to Batman: Arkham Asylum

GT5 Signature and Collector’s Editions Cruise to Europe
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Gran Turismo 5 is hands-down one of the best-looking titles coming this year. Ever since the announcement of the stunning North American ‘Collector’s Edition’, there hasn’t been any news on whether or not Europe will get the same treatment. No need to fret any longer as Europe will be receiving some love too… that is [...]

The Darkness Could Return From the Shadows
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Back in 2007, Starbreeze Studios and 2K Games released a game titled The Darkness, which received mixed reactions. Some fans of the game have been asking for a sequel and patiently waiting since release week. Three years have passed and it looks like the fan reaction might finally be driving a development team to go [...]