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Rebranding Sony's image; 'what's that scary black box?'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:19 +0000

When Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation 3 and released the Slim model in September, it also dropped the old Spiderman-style logo in exchange for a sleeker, more compact logo. The box art was also revamped and a new ad campaign launched, showing off that the PS3 'only does everything.' These changes were all part of a strategic effort to ...

Ten PlayStation games that defined a generation

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:31:22 +0000

Since its inception in 1994, Sony's PlayStation brand has played host to some of the game industry's most compelling and innovative software releases to date. Whether it be pioneering the 3D movement in its infancy with early staples such as Tomb Raider and Tekken, nurturing blockbusters such as God of War and Gran Turismo or providing a launching ...

Famitsu gives FFXIII a near perfect score

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:00:22 +0000

The latest issue of Japanese publication Famitsu has subjected Square's hotly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII to the review treatment. The verdict? A near perfect score of 39/40. Apparently, the only minor complaints concerning the mammoth RPG came in the form of "battle damage being difficult to see, and the screen being cluttered," though the r...

Sony's plans to win the console war

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:35:12 +0000

Ever since the start of this current generation of consoles, Sony has been playing catch up to Nintendo, and to a lesser degree, Microsoft. Whether it was due to launching a year after the Xbox 360, or retailing at a more expensive price point than the Wii, the PlayStation 3 struggled in its infancy. But, ever since the price drop and the introduct...

[UPDATE] NBA Live 10 Giveaway (North America)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:22:12 +0000

UPDATE: The competition is now over and we randomly selected two lucky winners who will receive a copy of NBA Live 10 and Matt and Kim's latest album. We'd like to congratulate the following: #78 - spectro #165 - Moorsey The two winners will be contacted in the next few days using the email address linked to their PSU account. We'd like to t...

Yakuza 3 heading West early next year

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:12:43 +0000

Sega announced today, via the PlayStation Blog, that Yakuza 3 is heading to the west early next year. Fans have been requesting a western release for months, and those requests are now answered as we'll see Yakuza 3 released exclusively on the PlayStation 3 in the U.S., Europe, and Australia in March of 2010. The western release will feature the...

PS3 firmware update 3.15 to add 'minis' support, data transfer

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:35:00 +0000

An optional PlayStation 3 software update, version 3.15, will soon be available, and with it comes support for 'minis' and a feature that enables you to easily transfer data from one PS3 to another. The update, as posted today on the European PlayStation Blog, will be available very soon. This latest firmware update will essentially create a mi...

Weekly Blu-ray releases; December 8, 2009

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:18:46 +0000

This week sees a substantial chunk of boxsets battling out for your hard-earned cash, from action heroes including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, to cinematic legends such as Sean Connery and Gene Hackman. Elsewhere, Harry Potter also pops up on Blu-ray with Half-Blood Prince and the mighty Harry Potter Years 1-6 Collection. See below for...

EA announces Dead Space 2

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:21:08 +0000

Electronic Arts has officially lifted the curtains on survival horror sequel Dead Space 2, confirming the game is currently in development for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 platforms. According to EA's press blurb, the sequel marks the return of protagonist Isaac Clarke, who will apparently be "taking the fight to the Necromorphs" in a fright f...

Assassin's Creed 2 Review

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:09:30 +0000

An assassin's job is to eliminate a target with cunning stealth, blend in with a crowd, and when necessary use brute force to accomplish his objective. They live in the underbelly of society, but appear as an everyman, only to pounce on helpless prey with lightening fast attacks. This was the premise of Ubisoft's finely crafted Assassin's Creed, wh...

In the Spotlight: Nathan Drake

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:28:19 +0000

Welcome to the inaugural entry in our 'In the Spotlight' feature, where PSU subjects some of the most memorable heroes and villains to have graced a Sony platform under the microscope, extolling their roles as iconic titans of modern day gaming, plucking some of our favourite quotes/moments and generally heaping praise on their sheer awesomeness. ...

MGS: Peace Walker dated for U.S., Europe

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:33:53 +0000

Konami has staple-gunned a U.S. release date to its upcoming PSP stealth 'em up Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, confirming the game will launch there on May 25, 2010. The company also revealed that Big Boss's portable romp will arrive on European shores a few days later on May 28. Featuring an original story created by legendary game designe...

Slipknot, Green Day heading to Rock Band

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:21:28 +0000

Harmonix has confirmed that heavy metal head bangers Slipknot will be getting the Rock Band treatment next week alongside classic rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. PlayStation 3 owners will be able to get their hands on the following tracks from December 10: - Slipknot - "Duality", "Psychosocial", "Sulfur" - Simon & Garfunkel - "I Am a Rock"...

Naughty Dog confirms Uncharted 2 'Experimental weekend'

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:36:06 +0000

Naughty Dog has revealed that it will be offering a Plunder Only playlist this weekend for Uncharted 2's multiplayer component. In addition to above, the developer also confirmed another temporary tweak, where players will find their health dropping to approximately 65 percent in all game modes. Note that while this bares resemblance to the Cru...

PSP Minis to be available on PS3 before Christmas?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:48:00 +0000

Don't you just love rumors? The latest Sony has had to refuse commenting on involves the PSP Mini service, launched beside the PSP Go back in October. Since then, there hasn't been much support for the feature, even from Sony. However, gossip is making its rounds, and the very latest from what Joystiq claims as reliable sources is that PSP Mini wil...

inFamous price drop, soundtrack,&free DLC

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:15:04 +0000

Sucker Punch sure made an impact with May's popular inFamous. Whether it's due to the rivalry with Activision's Prototype or the other hordes of recent smash titles, it seems many gamers still don't own a copy of inFamous. Sucker Punch wants you to have an absolutely electrifying Christmas this year, so they've graciously reduced the price to just ...

North American PSN update; Dec. 3, 2009

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:57:56 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment America has made its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. Perhaps the biggest highlight this week is the free Bayonetta demo. There is also a healthy dose of LittleBigPlanet content, including an Assassin's Creed II pack. See below for a full list of updats. PlayStation 3 Content Qore Qore Episode 19: Dec...

PlayStation's birthday; where were you 15 years ago?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:22:30 +0000

I still remember the first time I laid my eyes on the PlayStation. My older brother told me he was getting a new gaming system, and it wasn't from Sega or Nintendo, it was a Sony brand. I ran off the school bus as fast as I could, threw open my brother's bedroom door, and stood in awe as he played a game that appeared to be in 3D. I was either 13 o...

European PSN update; December 3, 2009

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:46:02 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. This week things appear to have kicked up a gear, with an ample amount of titles and add-on packs up for grabs on Special Offer, along with a healthy dose of downloadable content for the likes of Rock Band, LittleBigPlanet and Fight ...

Gran Turismo 5 demo confirmed for December 17

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:10:09 +0000

The chaps over at the official European PlayStation Blog have revealed that a playable demo of Polyphony Digital's eagerly anticipated Gran Turismo 5 will be available for download on December 17. According to the blog, the demo will take the form of a GT Academy 2010 Time Trial download, marking your only shot at bagging yourself a place in thi...