Tag Archives: PSN

Mon, Sep 26, 2011 | 16:39 BST

Brief PSN maintenance scheduled for today

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Sony’s announced that the PlayStation Network will enter a brief maintenance period of approximately one hour, starting at 5.00pm UK time today.

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Fri, Sep 23, 2011 | 08:09 BST

Max and the Magic Marker PS3 gets a date

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Developer Press Play has confirmed that their Wii indie hit Max and the Magic Marker is set to hit PSN later this month in Europe and next month in the US.

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Sat, Sep 17, 2011 | 18:38 BST

Black Knight Sword gameplay video from TGS

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Joystiq has uploaded some extended footage of Black Knight Sword, complete with narration from the Japanese devs at Grasshopper Manufacture (translated.)
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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 19:26 BST

Deus Ex “Missing Link” DLC coming in October

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It didn’t take fans long to crack the Deus Ex ARG to find out about the upcoming “Missing Link” DLC, and it took even less time for Square-Enix to confirm it and put a date on it.
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Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 22:17 BST

Activision exec explains why Call of Duty will continue growing

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The Call of Duty series faces more challenges than ever this year. They’ve got stiff competition in Battlefield 3, the loss of much of Infinity Ward, and increasing series stagnation. But Activision thinks they’ll actually keep growing.
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Mon, Aug 29, 2011 | 09:41 BST

Hawken gets new teaser trailer

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Adhesive has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming multiplayer mech-combat game Hawken. The trailer throws some light on the story of the game, as well as featuring gameplay footage showing mechs fighting each other and contains a beautiful background score. The game’s looking pretty good. Adhesive’s also confirmed that another trailer for the game is due at the end of this week. The downloadable title is in development for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, but has no date yet. Watch the trailer below.

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Mon, Aug 22, 2011 | 18:18 BST

New Awesomenauts trailer released

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Ronimo Games has released a new trailer for upcoming title Awesomenauts. The footage features the game’s intro, as well as containing some new artwork based on intergalactic scenes from the title. The 80′s TV-inspired 2D multiplayer brawler is due out on PSN and XBL but has no date yet. Watch the trailer after the break.

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Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 17:59 BST

Black Knight Sword announced by Grasshopper Manufacturer

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Grasshopper Manufactuter has announced at gamescom Black Knight Sword, a 2D platformer with a “picture book” aesthetic.

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 | 05:19 BST

Xbox COO on PSN hack: “We don’t wish that upon anybody”

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So a bad thing happened to PSN recently. You may have heard about it. Given that it has ears everywhere, Microsoft also caught wind of Sony’s no good, very bad month. Make no mistake, however: the console-maker’s not popping any champagne bottles over its bitter rival’s darkest of hours.

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Thu, Dec 08, 2011 | 04:29 GMT

Monday Shorts: Obama gets Witcher 2, Amnesia fundraiser, RE Anniversary

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It’s a bank holiday in England and Wales, today but don’t let that stop you savouring on your daily dose of news. Sit back on your comfy-ish chair and read these snippets.

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Sat, May 21, 2011 | 10:22 BST

The Weekly Wrap – Modern Warfare 3 leak, PSN’s return

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UNLIMITED DRAGONS. That is what happened this week. Also, the apocalypse or whatever, we guess. Head inside for the major headlines from the last seven days.

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Wed, May 18, 2011 | 19:27 BST

Sony: PSN and Qriocity sites back up soon, exploit fixed

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Sony has announced that it has fixed the URL exploit which caused it to take the majority of its website services down earlier today.

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Fri, May 13, 2011 | 08:32 BST

Devs speak out on PSN downtime, effects on development

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Not being able to duke it out/shop for fake clothes online is kind of a bummer, but – at least, for most of you – your livelihood isn’t on the line. Some game developers, however, aren’t so lucky.

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Sat, May 07, 2011 | 10:13 BST

The Weekly Wrap – ME3 delayed, Anonymous vs PSN

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Some weeks are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Others have rainbow-farting unicorns. This was the latter.

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Fri, May 06, 2011 | 22:56 BST

EU PSN members to get free games with Sony’s Welcome Back program

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Sony has announced on the EU PS Blog that as well as offering data protection services endemic to each region, it will also be offering PSN users two free games from a list of five titles as part of a Welcome Back program. PSP users will be able to choose from a list of four. The program, which is an apology for the recent PSN hack, will also contain the previously announced month of free PlayStation Plus membership for all PSN customers, and a free extension to current Plus and Music Unlimited customers. More consolation prizes are expected to be announced soon.

Mon, May 02, 2011 | 15:09 BST

US leads world with greatest number of PSN accounts

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The Playstation Network outage has impacted PS3 users worldwide, but which country suffered the most? Let’s find out.

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Sun, May 01, 2011 | 05:40 BST

The Weekly Wrap – ApocalyPSN, Project Café and more

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This week, we’ve decided to blather on for 15,000 words about PSN and the Royal Wedding. Kidding. Mostly.

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Sat, Apr 23, 2011 | 13:52 BST

Microsoft issues statement regarding PSN outage

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A Microsoft representative has issued a statement to Electronic Theatre regarding the ongoing PSN issues, which are plaguing users worldwide.

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Sat, Apr 23, 2011 | 21:31 BST

The Weekly Wrap – Skyrim, Portal 2 backlash, PSN Outage

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You are cordially invited to discuss the week’s happenings. If you refuse, we’ll spoil Portal 2. GlaDOS kills Dumbledore. You’ve been warned.

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Tue, Mar 22, 2011 | 18:42 GMT

Super Stardust HD to get ‘Impact Mode’ DLC

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Sony has announced some new Super Stardust HD DLC for spring release, titled the “Impact Mode.”

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