by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After closing up shop for the holidays, Sony has rolled out some new PlayStation Store content. PS3 owners can catch up on new downloadable songs for Rock Band (6 tracks) and Guitar Hero (8 tracks), as well as unlockable vehicles in Need for Speed ProStreet. There is also a 990mb demo for EA Sports' upcoming NFL Tour and a Japanese launch trailer for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 7:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is ending the year with a bang by rolling out a huge PlayStation Store update. Just like on XBL, EA has released new Rock Band tracks, a free We Three Kings Guitar Hero track, and PS3-exclusive content with Warhawk Omega Dawn Booster Pack ($7.99), Folklore Holiday Add-On (free), MotorStorm Holiday Skin (free) and 2 High Stakes: Poker Edition Add-Ons (free). On top of that, there are 4 new downloadable games: Toy Home ($9.99), Snakeball (free demo, $9.99 full game), Trials of Topoq ($4.99) and Mesmerize: Distort ($1.99). There is also a demo for Midway's Blacksite: Area 51 and the usual slew of game and movie trailers.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Director of PlayStation Network Operations Eric Lempel revealed that, at the request of the PS3 community, Sony is working on issueing PlayStation Network Cards, and should start appearing at retailers in early ‘08. The cards will be redeemable via the PlayStation Store for PC, and on the PS3 to supply the wallet with funds to spend on games, add-ons, and other paid content.
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with tons of new material. Just like on XBL, EA has released the Burnout Paradise demo, and the latest Rock Band Punk song pack ($5.49 or $1.99/song). After its debut last week, High Velocity Bowling gets 2 new bowling characters ($0.99/each), and Need for Speed ProStreet gets several cars ($2.49/$4.99) otherwise unlockable as you progress through the career mode. As usual there is also a slew of game and movie trailers.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2007 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Creat Studios, known for Midway's recent Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, announced that it has signed an agreement with SCEA allowing it publish games for the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store online and network services.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with tons of new material. Just
like on XBL, Harmonix has released the Black Sabbath song pack ($5.49 or $1.99/song) and the
announced Folklore add-ons. A multiplayer demo for Sierra's sci-fi FPS Timeshift has been added, while Wild Arms fans can now play the original PSOne title on PS3/PSP. SCEA San Diego's full PSN-exclusive
High Velocity Bowling ($9.99) game is now available for download.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2007 @ 2:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with tons of new material. Just like on XBL, Harmonix has released the David Bowie songpack ($5.49 or $1.99/song) while Activision's Guitar Hero III: Boss Battles Track Pack is free. Motorstorm gets new vehicles and skins ($1.99), while Resistance: Fall of Man gets its second Map Pack (two new maps, each of which is playable in all sizes and all modes for $4.99). On top of that SCEA released the full game PAIN ($9.99) , and Bethesda made Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles downloadable ($29.99).
by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2007 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has named former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Ken Kutaragi, the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be bestowed at this year’s Interactive Achievement Awards (IAA) ceremony on Feb. 7 at the annual D.I.C.E. Summit 2008.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with new tons of new material. Just like on XBL, THQ has released a demo for MX vs. ATV Untamed, while Harmonix released launch day content for Rock Band (singles & track packs). There were also price reductions ($4.99 instead of $9.99) for several PSN titles, such as Calling All Cars, Everyday Shooter, fl0w and PixelJunk Racers. New PlayStation Eye titles, Operation Creature Feature ($4.99) and Aquatopia ($1.99), were also featured, as were the usual trailers/movies.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA unveiled
PlayStation Store for the PC, enabling PSP users to freely access PlayStation Network games, videos, purchase content and services over the Internet through a PC without the use of a PS3.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with new content, and while some people were expecting a Haze demo, this is not the case. Europe gets a Stranglehold demo, while North America can try out demos for Blazing Angels 2 and the miniature racer, Toy Home. If that's not to your liking, there is a boatload of game and movie trailers available for download as well.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DivX announced that its video technology will be integrated into Sony's PS3, allowing it to play video files encoded with the popular video codec.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the PlayStation Network, EA's NFS ProStreet (906mb) and Sierra's sci-fi shooter TimeShift (479mb). The classic PsOne title Twisted Metal 2 is now playable on PSP/PS3, and there's a slow of downloladable content for The Godfather: Don’s Edition. Game trailer wise there is a ton of stuff to watch like Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Burnout, Beowulf, GT5 Prologue, and a few movie trailers as well.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2007 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America today celebrates the seven-year anniversary of its PS2. Since its release in North America on October 26, 2000, more than 120 million hardware units and more than a billion units of PS2 software have sold worldwide,
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the PlayStation Network, a whopping 1.26 GB demo for Folklore and 1GB demo for THQ's Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. If those are not to your liking, there are also various game trailers (Burnout Paradise, DMC4, Turok and Uncharted) as well as clips for upcoming Blu-ray movies.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2007 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA has rolled out the weekly PlayStation Store update, and added several playable demos for upcoming PS3 titles, such as Ratchet and Clank Future: ToD, NHL 2K8, and Conan. In addition to the full version of its latest shooter game Everyday Shooter ($9.99 US), there are also plenty of game and movie trailers, as well as a few wallpapers if that's your bag.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2007 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the PlayStation Network, Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War and The Simpsons, in addition to the full version of its latest skiing game, Go! Sports Ski, for $2.99 US. If those are not to your liking, there are also various game trailers and tutorial videos for Eye of Judgment and NBA 08.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After Future US recently took over Nintendo Power, it has now signed an agreement with SCEA to publish PlayStation: The Official Magazine, with the first full Future US-published issue, the Holiday 2007 edition, to go on sale in late November.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Rally Revo offers a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with dynamically deformable terrain, next-gen graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing. SEGA has released a demo for its latest racing game on the PlayStation Network, offering 2 tracks (Tropical / Canyon) and 2 cars (Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ3 & Subaru Impreza STi Spec C type RA)
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Big update for PS3 fans, Sony has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the Playstation Network, Clive Barker's Jeroicho and NBA 2K8, as earlier today on Xbox Live. Also at bat is some new downloadable content for Motorstorm, Castro Capitano vehicle for $0.99, and a new Speed Master add-on for Ninja Gaiden Sigma. And if those are not to you liking, there are also various movie and game trailers for your viewing pleasure...
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Big update for PS3 fans, as not only did Sony release the v1.93 firmware, but also a slew of new demos (PixelJunk Racers, Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, NHL 08, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and FIFA 08), but also new downloadable games (PixelJunk Racers at $6.99, and High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition at $9.99). On top of that there are also new game trailers, and a free music track from Lair.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2007 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA has updated the PlayStation Store with demos for Stranglehold and NBA Live 08, as well as updates for MotorStorm (Revenge Weekend add-on includes a new track, 4 new vehicles, 9 races and a new online mode) and Ninja Gaiden Sigma (first of three updates, includes 5 survival modes for $2.99).
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America's Sr. Director, Corporate Communications Dave Karraker revealed today that he is resigning his post only a year after taking over from long time Sony PR head Molly Smith. A specific reason for Dave Karraker's departure was not disclosed, but he is said to have teamed up with Vodka distributor Skyy. You'd start drinking for less ...
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony's Playstation Network has gotten a ton of new content today. Earlier this week on Xbox Live, Capcom has released a demo as well as the full Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix game, Namco Bandai released Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online, and to top it all off there are demos for NASCAR 08, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 and All-Pro Football 08.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. Sony released a playable demo on PAL PSN, but it will only be downloadable between August 22nd – 31st!