Archive for September, 2010

Heavy Rain Move Edition Includes Extra Content
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

In a bid to promote their newfangled Move controller, Sony are re-releasing a couple of their soon-to-be patched games and bolting on “Move Edition” to the end of the title. And whilst we thought that these re-releases would include the same content as their original counterparts, that won’t be the case with Heavy Rain’s new [...]

Sony Demonstrates PlayView at CEDEC 2010
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

When PlayView was trademarked by Sony shortly before E3 2010, speculation ran wild with many assuming it was either new hardware or a PlayTV like peripheral. Neither of these are the case. PlayView is infact a new service for the PlayStation 3 console and was recently demonstrated by Sony at the 2010 CESA Developers Conference [...]

PlayStation Anniversary Fun Facts
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Today gaming is about all-kinds of experiences – emotional, horrifying, action-packed, etc. However, most of us got into gaming for one reason alone: because they’re fun. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of PlayStation, SCEA has released some fun facts about the brand and how dearly gamers hold it to their hearts. var _CI = _CI [...]

15 Years of PlayStation: A Look Back
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Ever since the original PlayStation launched back in 1995, video games have never been the same. Since then, PlayStation has become a household name, an industry icon, and to many, a best friend. PlayStation as a brand has always been on the cutting edge of technology, ushering in new ways to be entertained for a [...]

PlayStation Celebrates Anniversary With Free Content and Discounts
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Our beloved PlayStation has turned 15, and instead of us throwing the party, it seems as though Sony will be instead.

PlayStation 15th Anniversary Timeline
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

On September 9, 1995, the original PlayStation launched in North America forever changing the video game industry. Take a trip down memory lane with an official PlayStation timeline.

LittleBigPlanet 2 Beta Awaiting Download in PAL Inboxes
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

True to his word, Beta Coordinator over at the Official EU Forums LiquidRunner has delivered the desirable LittleBigPlanet 2 closed beta to a select few, lucky European inboxes. The beta will run for a few weeks and will allow participants to play, create and share in Sackboy’s all new ‘build-your-own-game-’em-up’.

Treyarch Finding Black Ops Difficult to Balance
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

One of the most memorable features from the Call of Duty titles has been the addicting and action-packed multiplayer.  That online feature is probably one of the most painstakingly modes to balance, to ensure that everyone plays fair.  Treyarch has admitted that their next Call of Duty: Black Ops is proving to be quite challenging [...]

Square Enix Hoping for a Huge 3rd Birthday Party
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Lately, twitter has made its case as the news outlet. Tetsuya Nomura and Hajime Tabata provided details in a tweet about the unit projections for The 3rd Birthday – Square Enix is hoping for a birthday blow out.

Nomura Causes More Confusion on FFXIII Versus Exclusivity
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Tetsuya Nomura doesn’t have his own twitter account; he tweets out of the twitter page for The 3rd Birthday. In a cryptic – yet very informative tweet – Nomura-san discusses what he knows about Final Fantasy Versus XIII’s future on the current generation of consoles.

echochrome ii Gameplay Proves it Could be Move Killer App
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

It may not be the hardcore PlayStation Move experience many are after, but after spending some time with echochrome ii we’ve come away floored and excited. Excited because we’ve only played through the tutorial and a mere three full levels, which just barely scratches the surface of the 100 levels the game promises when it [...]

Next PS Plus Update: Betas, Early Access, and Free Content, Oh My
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Many users have been complaining about a lack of killer content with PlayStation Plus as well as not seeing any promised beta access for subscribers. However, Sony looks to be remedying both of these issues in the next PS+ update. Starting now, the PlayStation Blog will be announcing PS+ content two weeks in advance, giving [...]

Few PAX Attendees Witnessed Braid Developer’s Hidden Game
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

The PSN platformer known as Braid quickly became a sound success when it debuted just two years ago. Independent software developer Jonathan Blow was so pleased with the title’s success that he almost immediately began working on yet another puzzle experience. What nobody seems to know is that the game was not only at PAX [...]

High Velocity Bowling Getting Move and 3D Enabled Retail Release? [Update]
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

High Velocity Bowling released back in December of 2007 and utilized SIXAXIS motion support to provide a realistic bowling experience. The game was set to try for the spare, adding PlayStation Move support. However, a retail release may instead be aiming for the strike with both PlayStation Move and 3D support.

PlayStation Move Demos Included On Select Move Launch Titles
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Not getting the PlayStation Move Starter Bundle but still want the demos? Here’s how!