Category Archives: Sony
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 03:16 GMT
Quick Shots – Max Payne 3′s signature dual wield
Max Payne has an impressive list of notable features, but the good old dual wield is a favourite. See some glorious images of it in action through the break.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 01:54 GMT
SSX trailers present both real and fictional snowboarders
The usual weekly Uber Signature trailer for SSX shows off Moby Jones’ Superbman Barspin, but also sends UK pro snowboarder Scott Penman to Kopaonik to recreate the game in real life – as far as that is possible.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 00:59 GMT
Super Stardust Delta and DLC free with Vita 3G activation
One other tidbit from Sony’s Q&A livestream: US owners who activate their new handheld’s 3G connection will receive a free copy of Super Stardust Delta and the Blast Pack DLC for free. The Vita alunches in the US on February 22, although those who ponied up for the First Edition 3G Bundle can grab theirs on February 15. You can watch a replay of the live chat session here.
Thanks, Shack.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 00:43 GMT
Resistance: Burning Skies due at the end of May
In a Q&A session on the PS Blog, Sony put a May 29 release date on Nihilistic’s Resistance: Burning Skies, although the EU PS Blog put PAL release down for May 30. The dual-stick Vita shooter complements Insomniac’s PS3-exclusive series, and casts players as a fireman. The handheld itself launches on February 22.
Thanks, Kotaku.
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Posted in: Shooter, Sony, Vita
Tags: Nihilistic, Nihilistic Software, Resistance: Burning Skies
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 22:09 GMT
Yoshida: Vita launch software better suited to US market
The Vita’s really going to shine when it launches in the west according to SCE Worldwide Studios head Shuhei Yoshida, who claims Sony expected less enthusiasm in Japan.
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Posted in: Sony, Vita
Tags: Shuhei Yoshida
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 21:36 GMT
Mojang: No plans for Vita Minecraft port, Scrolls possible
Mojang isn’t too keen on bringing Minecraft to PlayStation Vita, as confirmed in a webchat interview this evening.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 17:50 GMT
Binary Domain demo arriving on February 15
Sega’s announced that a demo for Binary Domain will be released on February 15 for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 17:46 GMT
DICE working on various Battlefield 3 fixes, PC update due tomorrow
DICE has confirmed it’s working on a bevy of fixes for Battlefield 3 via a post on the official Battlefield Blog.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 15:55 GMT
Uncharted: Golden Abyss gets launch trailer
Sony’s released the launch trailer for Uncharted: Golden Abyss ahead of its release next week. The trailer’s story-focused and contains a fair bit of gameplay footage. It’s vintage Uncharted stuff with lots of puzzles, climbing and shooting involved. Sony’s lifted the embargo on the reviews of the game, along with the rest of the PS Vita’s launch line-up, as you can see here. Watch the trailer after the break.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 15:41 GMT
Shepard’s last stand: hands-on with Mass Effect 3′s demo
BioWare has kicked off the run-in to Mass Effect 3′s release with the early access launch of the RPG’s demo. Johnny Cullen takes a look at the taster’s single-play portion ahead of an open launch tomorrow.
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Posted in: Action, EA, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: bioware, mass effect, mass effect 3
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 08:25 GMT
Vita reviews hit ahead of next week’s launch – get them all
Sony’s lifted the embargo on reviews for the first-party launch line-up for PlayStation Vita following the announcement of UK download prices earlier. Those include Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048, ModNation Racers, Everybody’s Golf: World Tour, Little Deviants and Reality Fighters. How do they stack? Get them below the break. Any links you wish to add, do so below.
Vita launches next week in the US and Europe.
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Posted in: Sony, Vita
Tags: Everybody's Golf, Little Deviants, ModNation Racers, Reality Fighters, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 13:56 GMT
Report: Sony funding $50 million US marketing campaign for Vita
The overall US marketing for the launch of PlayStation Vita will be around $50 million, the New York Times is reporting.
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Posted in: Sony, Vita
Tags: John Koller
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 13:39 GMT
Vita downloads priced low in UK, MotorStorm to cost £4.79
Sony’s has confirmed that the download versions of Vita’s games in the UK will cost very little, with MotorStorm RC coming is at £4.79
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 14:34 GMT
Twice as slice: The Darkness II gives 2012 a bloody start
2K has braved a release for a sequel to one of the most underrated gems of this generation. As Johnny Cullen discovered, The Darkness II is more than worthy of the risk.
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Posted in: 2K, Action, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: Digital Extremes, the darkness, The Darkness II
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 12:11 GMT
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning takes UK top spot
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is the new UK number one.
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Posted in: Charts, EA, PC, PS3, RPG, UK, Xbox 360
Tags: 38 studios, big huge games, ea partners, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, uk charts
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 08:30 GMT
Little King Story Vita dated for Japan
Konami has apparently confirmed a release date for Little King Story for PlayStation Vita in Japan, announcing it’ll release on March 29 for ¥6,480. This is according to a Japanese retailer (via Andriasang). LKS Vita is a sequel to the 2009 Wii original, released by Marvelous in Japan and Rising Star in Europe.
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Posted in: Konami, RPG, Vita
Tags: Little King Story Vita
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 10:51 GMT
Deep sleep: why we need to talk about Catherine
With the arrival of its long overdue PAL release, Stace received a text from a friend asking about Catherine. The following is a transcript of their conversation.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 06:05 GMT
Mass Effect 3 goes Gold, confirms BioWare
BioWare executive producer Casey Hudson has confirmed on Twitter that Mass Effect 3 has gone Gold ahead of its March release.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, RPG, Xbox 360
Tags: bioware, Casey Hudson, mass effect 3
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 06:00 GMT
Sony executives offer crash course on Vita
If you occasionally look away from electronic devices, you may conceivably appreciate this run down on the Vita’s features, launch plans, and games.
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Posted in: Sony, Vita
Tags: Guy Longworth, John Koller
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 05:41 GMT
Hirshberg: Call of Duty Elite launch was “painful”
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg told DICE attendees the birthing of social service Call of Duty: Elite was problematic for everyone involved.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, PS3, Shooter, Social, Xbox 360
Tags: call of duty: elite, Call of Duty: Elite beta, Eric Hirshberg
Twisted Metal launches in US, reviews rounded-up