Archive for December, 2011

First Printed Copies of Twisted Metal PS3 Come With Voucher for Twisted Metal Black
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Games coming bundled with other games in the same series has been a growing trend among recent titles on PS3: Dead Space 2 (DS: Extraction), Medal of Honor (MOH: Frontline), Assassin’s Creed: Revelations (Assassin’s Creed) and more. The newest installment of Twisted Metal will continue that trend, albeit with a voucher. var _CI = _CI [...]

Lawsuit over Final Fantasy XI Fees Dismissed
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Esther Leong, a Final Fantasy XI player, has been dismissed. The lawsuit alleged that Square Enix did not accurately disclose the game’s monthly fees, character slot fees & late penalties on the game’s packaging. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update – December 27, 2011
Tuesday, December 27th, 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 [...]

PlayStation Vita to Receive Two New Apps Next Year
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

The PlayStation Vita has a couple of applications accessible from the device’s LiveArea user interface, including apps for Trophies, Friends, Music, Photos and more. A new report today claims that the Vita is going to receive two more applications next year.

Retailers Reveal Polyphony Digital’s Latest Prototype: Gran Turismo XL
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Sony may be preparing a “Game of the Year”-esque release of Gran Turimso 5 for release early next year if entries on Amazon.com and NewEgg are to be believed. Titled Gran Turismo 5 XL, this new edition of the 2010 racer may include previously released downloadable content as well as the Spec II update.

Sony Attacks Vita Freezing and Software Issues with Firmware v1.51
Monday, December 26th, 2011

Update: Unfortunately, there are numerous reports of the Vita still freezing and crashing despite the update. If you have problems, here’s a quick fix. The PlayStation Vita has had its share of positive hype this year, especially after an extremely strong showing at E3, but reports of system issues have weighed down its release in [...]

Square Enix Trademarks ‘Hitman: Profession’ In Europe
Monday, December 26th, 2011

Square Enix has filed a trademark request for ‘Hitman: Profession‘ in Europe. No other information regarding the trademark filing have been revealed leading to speculation about its intended use.

Hideo Kojima Wouldn’t Change a Thing About Metal Gear Solid
Monday, December 26th, 2011

Metal Gear Solid was one of the defining games of the PlayStation One, and was one of many reasons that Sony was able to have such a big hit with their first console. It propelled what was at the time a moderately small franchise into stardom, which an additional ten years later would become a [...]

Pick-up Our Best Shooter of 2011 Award Winner for $34.99
Sunday, December 25th, 2011

There were several quality first-person shooters that came out this year, but only one would win our best shooter of 2011 award. Battlefield 3 came up on top with its war-like experience delivered by realistic audio, grand visuals, and teamwork oriented approach to online gaming. For those who mistakenly missed out on the game when [...]

Our Best Christmas Gaming Memories
Sunday, December 25th, 2011

December is the season of giving and receiving, and if you’re reading this website, you probably enjoy video games. Oh hey, so do we! In this feature, we at PlayStation LifeStyle share some of our favorite gaming-related Christmas memories.

Battlefield 3 Could Be Heading to the Ice Cold Tundra
Sunday, December 25th, 2011

Battlefield 3 has desert, industrial, suburban, and even an island map, but one thing it’s missing is snow. Snow was a strong theme in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and many of its best levels were based in the ice cold tundra. This theme could return for its big, new brother, Battlefield 3.

The Worst Games to Play on Christmas Day
Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Now, most people are going to have some free time during the holidays, but there are definitely some games that you should avoid during Christmas. Whether it’s because they will consume all your time or because your family just won’t understand, it would be for the best if you keep these games locked up until [...]

Vita RPG Ragnarok Odyssey Videos Released
Saturday, December 24th, 2011

GungHo Online Entertainment has released the opening video of its upcoming PlayStation Vita action RPG, Ragnarok Odyssey.

Best of 2011 Awards
Friday, December 23rd, 2011

We are proud to present PlayStation LifeStyle’s Best of 2011 Awards, highlighting the biggest and best games of the entire year.

Trine 2 – Trophy Guide
Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Frozenbyte’s side-scrolling action platform and puzzle game Trine 2 has only just released, but we’ve already got an in-depth trophy guide to help you get a platinum this holiday season, along with eleven gold and one silver.