Category Archives: PSN

Producer Kazunori Yamauchi has announced via Twitter , as translated by Andriasang, that the next title update for Gran Turismo 5 is due on February 7. No details have emerged regarding the patch, which will likely bring the racer to version 2.04. the PlayStation 3 exclusive launched in November 2010 and has continued to evolve through patches and DLC.

Thanks, CVG.

Gaze on these screens and trailer of multiplayer maps given a visual polish for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, and then vow to lead a better life surrounded only by things of beauty.

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Following scheduled maintenance late last week, many PlayStation Network users have found themselves unable to access paid content.

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NPD Group Australia has revealed Sony took the greatest slice of market share at Australian retail over 2011.

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Reverge actually has an explanation for why its hardcore 2D fighter features women with things growing out of their heads.

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Sony has announced PlayStation Network accounts will be changed over to Sony Entertainment Network accounts via an update on February 8, a move which has been the works at the firm since September 1 of last year.

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New Sony boss Kaz Hirai has made no bones about it: he wants PlayStation to be in the number spot in the industry.

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Team17′s announced it’ll release Worms: Ultimate Mayhem onto PSN on February 14. The title will be an ultimate compilation of content from Worms 3D and Worms 4, featuring 60 missions from both games, graphical enhancements and a new and improved camerawork.

There’s more details on the US PS Blog.

Some parts of I Am Alive are too dark. Some parts of I Am Alive are too bright. Some parts are pretty much just right, and also show a UI.

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Bioware has announced a deal with Microsoft which will allow Silver members of Xbox Live to try out the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer demo. According to a post on the Bioware forums, the demo will come with Gold access when you download the demo – but only for a limited time. The demo for Mass Effect 3 launches February 14 on PSN and XBL.

Konami’s confirmed to Game Informer it’s to release The Simpsons Arcade Game onto Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow, February 2. This is probably why it was delayed for PS Plus members in the EU Store update yesterday. Also, if our memory is correct, this is the first time an XBLA game will launch outside its typical Wednesday slot. It’ll set you back 800 MS points or $9.99, and will feature four-player co-op, bonus content and even a Japanese version of the game that’s not been seen before.

Sony has announced that a scheduled maintenance window this week will extend beyond Europe.

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Konami has pushed back the European PlayStation Network release of The Simpsons Arcade to match that of the Xbox Live Arcade launch on February 8.

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Ubisoft has announced Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc HD will be released on PSN and XBLA March 21. Announced back in November, the upgrade features new HD graphics, 15–20 hours of gameplay, extra content to unlock including nine stand-alone mini-games, achievements and worldwide online leaderboards. In addition, the game has been updated to run at 60 frames per second. A price was not provided at press time. Check out the trailer for the game below.

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Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with a nice PSP Power sale, a multiplayer beta for Twisted Metal, and after a bit of a wait, the Gotham City Imposters beta. Get the full update below.

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A PlayStation 3 exclusive headlines this week’s US PlayStation Store update, but there’s some meaty DLC and a couple of full games to tempt you.

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Sony has posted a preview of the PS Plus update for February, and one of the most notable mentions for both US and the European users is the release of The Simpson’s Arcade finally.

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Square Enix has announced it’ll release the second DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2s Coliseum mode on February 7 in Japan. The new content, which will cost ¥300 on PSN and 240 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace, will see you fight against Lightning in her FFXIII Guardian Corps uniform, as well as her Corps partner Lt Amoda.

The RPG sequel launches in the US today, with a UK and EU release on Friday. Thanks, Andriasang.

The PlayStation Network will be going offline for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 2.

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We’re just dying to know what Rock Band and Dance Central developer Harmonix will do next, and now perhaps we do.

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