Archive for October, 2011

Nolan North Weighs In On Who Should Play As Nathan Drake in Uncharted Film
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

It’s been known for a while now that the Uncharted series is destined to land on the big screen in the near future, but little else has been revealed – including who will play the top role. Opinions have sparked all over the internet over who should play as the protagonist, Nathan Drake, and it [...]

Take-Two Shares Rise After Grand Theft Auto V Announcement
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Easily their biggest franchise, it’s no surprise that publisher Take-Two Interactive’s shares have jumped by almost 6% following Grand Theft Auto V‘s announcement. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].appendChild(script); [...]

Saints Row Initiation Station Closed Beta Now Available
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

If you purchased the Saints Row: Double Pack or pre-ordered Red faction: Armageddon, you should have received a code to redeem on SaintsRow.com. If you’ve done this, a download code for Saints Row: Initiation Station should be e-mailed to you to, so be sure to check your inbox. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? [...]

PSLS Exclusive: Sideway: New York Dev Diary, Day Two
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

It’s day two of our five day exclusive run of Sideway: New York developer diaries, and we’ve got another giveaway!

PlayStation Store Global Update – October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Each 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 Tuesday and Wednesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update. ** Note for other regions ** European PSN [...]

PS3 Sales Increase 400% After Price Drop in Australia, Best Selling Console of the Year
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

With a recent global price cut, the PS3′s sales have shot up, giving the platform a welcome shot in the arm as it enters the holiday season. Recent success in Russia has led to Sony producing nearly half a million games to meet demand, and now it has been revealed that Sony’s Australian arm has [...]

PSLS Giveaway – Tales from Space: About a Blob
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Come one and come all! PlayStation LifeStyle has a giveaway just right for everyone out there who ever thought “how would it feel to be a blob?” Right now we have 10 juicy codes for DrinkBox Studios’ PSN game, Tales from Space: About a Blob. All you have to do is read on for the [...]

Thinking Outside the DrinkBox: Graham Smith on the Future of Handhelds, Indies and IP Ownership
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

With digital distribution becoming an increasingly viable platform, independent developers have more and more potential markets where they can sell their wares. But as the industry evolves, developers must move with it, predicting which platforms will be a success, and which will fall by the wayside. To talk about the threat of smartphones on dedicated [...]

SCEA Appoints New Senior Vice President of Marketing and PlayStation Network, Guy Longworth
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

After Sony Computer Entertainment America’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Dille left in March, the role has been left unfilled, despite Sony needing the position more than ever in light of the PSN hack. SCEA have announced that they have appointed a new SVP, and that he will also be the SVP of the [...]

Sony Ramps Up PS3 Game Production in Russia, Prepares to Produce 450,000 Copies a Month
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

While monthly NPD figures give a revealing look into US game sales, the PlayStation brand has always been a global product, loved the world over. In fact, Europe has consistently supported the PS3, even in it’s weaker months. In Russia, the PS3 has become increasingly popular as the price has fallen, but Russian gamers are [...]

Battlefield 3 Trophy List Officially Revealed
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

With Battlefield 3 launching in the US today, DICE has finally revealed the official trophy list for one of this generation’s biggest shooters. Trophy hunters will notice that the game awards players for both offline and online achievements, so you better prepare to play both options.

Sony Details PlayStation Vita DLC, Memory Cards
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Sony has revealed some additional information on the Vita’s memory cards, namely which upcoming titles will require the proprietary memory for game saves and which won’t.

Pre-Orders Near 3 Million for Battlefield 3 by Launch Day
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

If you live in the US, Battlefield 3 is now available at your local game retailer and if you didn’t pre-order the game, it looks like you’re in the minority, as Electronic Arts has released information today that indicates pre-order numbers clocked in close to 3 million.

Activision Embraces Michael Bay Comparisons to Call of Duty
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

With only a couple of weeks to go before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 shatters a bunch of sales records, Activision has spoke out on the franchise and the comparisons many are making to Michael Bay films.

Arkham City Glides Past 4.6 Million in One Week
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

According to publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Batman: Arkham City has shipped 4.6 million copies worldwide since it’s launch on October 18th for the PS3 and Xbox 360.