Archive for February, 2011

Xperia Play and PlayStation Network; Not So Compatible After-all
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Xperia Play owners will have to repurchase the games, so it’s not totally integrated.

Sony Announces PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards 2011
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

For the first time ever, Sony is giving PlayStation Network users the ability to vote on the very best that the network has to offer in the first annual PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = [...]

Arkham City Will Be a Lonely Place for Batman
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

It was over a year ago that Batman: Arkham Asylum unforgettably graced the PlayStation platform, leaving behind a large group of happy consumers. It was the first time in a while, if not ever, that a Batman game had actually delivered instead of just showing potential. Rocksteady Studios is hard at work getting Batman: Arkham [...]

Activision Reinforces Stance On Pay-to-Play Multiplayer
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Following Activision’s Q4 earnings call, it appears that some folks may have misconstrued certain statements in the report as possible precursors for a pay-to-play model for online titles such as those in the Call of Duty franchise. However, according to the company’s all-around community and PR guru Dan Amrich, that couldn’t be any farther from [...]

DC Universe Online Can Not Be Resold Once Activated
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

DC Universe Online released to nice reviews and even better sales. But it looks as if the only sales that will allow gamers to play the game will have to be new, unactivated copies only.

SSX: Deadly Descents Details Avalanche, 15 Months Until Completion
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

EA Sports’ SSX: Deadly Descents was recently given a detailed run-down on what the game would deliver upon its release. More details have now been released on the umpteenth installment in the popular snowboarding franchise, including the fact that the game is approximately 15 months away from completion.

inFamous 2 Release Date May Shock Spectators This Week
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

The amount of confirmed exclusives for the PlayStation 3 set for a release in 2011 exceeds an impressive 20 titles. Blockbuster hits such as The Last Guardian, Twisted Metal, Uncharted 3, Resistance 3, Sorcery, SOCOM 4 and the soon-to-be-released Killzone 3 are only a few of the games in Sony’s extensive line-up for this year. [...]

Resistance 3 Shows its Vibrant Side
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Since Resistance 3‘s announcement, fans have been treated to several gameplay videos, trailers, screens and more. Now, Sony has released a batch of art for the PS3 exclusive shooter. The colorful screenshots showcase the game’s protagonist in action as well as a type of enemy in the game; the Chimera.

Jaffe Weighs in on Stopping Cheaters and Hackers
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

To say that David Jaffe is an outspoken developer is like saying Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was an average video game. Ranging his inputs on everything from game sharing to new hardware, the original God of War guru is sure to add his own spin to his words of wisdom. With all the latest ongoings [...]

L.A. Noire Packs Heat with Several Classic Weapons
Monday, February 14th, 2011

Fans of mystery games have been aching for years now as they’ve awaited the debut of Rockstar Games’ upcoming L.A. Noire. With revolutionary animations, a Mafia-centric storyline, and murder mysteries, we’re likely to be given an experience that we won’t soon forget. As you’d expect with a title centered around the Mafia lifestyle, L.A. Noire [...]

Mirror’s Edge 2 Reportedly on Hold
Monday, February 14th, 2011

Despite the initial game failing to meet sales expectations, publisher EA believed that the Mirror’s Edge IP still had potential, with EA’s Patrick Soderlund confirming during E3 09 that a small team was working on a sequel. According to a report, however, Mirror’s Edge 2 has been put on hold by DICE.

Cross Game Chat – Episode 26
Monday, February 14th, 2011

Episode 26 of Cross game Chat, the official podcast of PlayStation LifeStyle is here with a fury!

Yoshida: NGP and PSP Can Co-Exist
Monday, February 14th, 2011

Thanks to the latest announcements of the Next Generation Portable and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play, interest in the PlayStation brand is stronger than ever. With PlayStation Suite essentially bringing the PlayStation Store to certified Android devices, it is clear that the PlayStation brand is expanding into new frontiers for the platform. But with the future [...]

PlayStation Store Preview – February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14th, 2011

Want to know what is coming to the PlayStation Store this week? Find out in our weekly PlayStation Store Preview, complete with confirmed content, as well as a look into the future in our coming soon section.

PS3 Review – Hyperdimension Neptunia
Monday, February 14th, 2011

While many might cringe at the mention of console wars and fanboys, developer Gust and publisher NIS America have embraced it all in Hyperdimension Neptunia. Tongue-in-cheek humor and plenty of game industry references litter this RPG that tries to bring a fresh idea to the genre. With a cast of colorful characters and a very [...]