Thursday, June 30, 2011
PSP Remaster Games on PS3 to Run on the PSP Engine
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The 10 Best PS3 Games
Gatling Gears Pulls Out the Big Guns on PSN
Hi there! I'm here to introduce our newest game, Gatling Gears, which is available on PSN right now! Gatling Gears is an intense twin-stick shooter in which you control a heavily armed mech. We call them "walkers" and they're a very iconic part of Mistbound, the world you will travel through in Gatling Gears. As veteran walker pilot Max Brawley, you're going to have to put an end to the Empire's destructive campaign for Mistbound's valuable resources.
To do that, you will have to master the two basic principles of walker operation: shooting and dodging. You'll be flooded with waves and waves of enemies, so using your weapons effectively is key to your survival. The Gatling gun is useful against weaker enemies, but has a limited range. A cannon shell does more damage, but is harder to aim. Grenades can be carefully targeted and do a lot of damage, but will take a while to reach their target. If things get out of hand (and they will!) detonating your Spark Bomb will send an electrified shock wave across the entire screen.
The challenging and varied enemy encounters are a huge appeal for Gatling Gears. Every individual opponent was placed by hand so we have maximum control over how a battle plays out and how the player is able to interact with it. Encounters almost feel like fast-paced puzzles. It was quite the endeavor to craft so many unique and detailed areas, but the end result is well worth it. The same goes for all the beautiful environments the frantic action takes place in. The idea behind Mistbound is that the world is on the brink of collapse due to industrialization, but it's still very much worth saving. When playing Gatling Gears, I'm sure you'll experience that feeling for yourself.
In addition to the Campaign, there's also Survival mode. Here's where you'll literally face wave after wave of incoming enemies, inside enclosed arenas and sometimes with additional objectives. Your goal is to protect certain objects and to survive the last wave with those objects still intact. Things can get pretty hectic and this mode will surely get your adrenaline pumping, especially when trying to take out explosive mine carts or tree-plucking walkers, all while a dozen homing missiles and bomb-dropping hang gliders harass you from all sides!
Now, I don't know who originally came up with the now officially coined term, but playing the game with a friend creates some interesting 'co-opetition'. What it means is that you're working together to make it to the end of the area, but you're also competing against each other for score. In Gatling Gears, you don't get points for shooting enemies, but for collecting the little gears they drop after defeating them. So even if your partner did all the hard work, you can steal the reward right from under their nose and come out on top. You do, however, share the same multiplier and you'll have to both work together to keep it as high as possible.
Gatling Gears offers recognizable and challenging retro gameplay, but we took a more modern and current approach to visuals and features. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and save the world — guns blazing!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
PlayStation Plus Celebrates its 1st Birthday with Limited-Time Bonus Months Offer
Hello, PlayStation fans! We're excited to announce that this week PlayStation Plus celebrates its first birthday! Over the past year, we've given PlayStation Plus subscribers access to a number of great deals, including free games, huge discounts, full game trials, early beta access as well as additional exclusive features like online game saves and automatic downloads.
To celebrate, for a limited time, we're offering "Birthday Bonus Months" for PlayStation Plus. Starting today, lasting through July 11th, when you purchase a PlayStation Plus 1-year package, you'll get 3 additional months, and gamers who sign up for the 3 month package get 1 additional month. That's 15 months for the price of 12 (just over $ 3 per month) or 4 months for the price of 3 (less than $ 5 per month). There's no better time to sign up for PlayStation Plus and take advantage of these birthday savings!
So just what are the benefits that PlayStation Plus subscribers have gained that you won't want to miss out on? In its first year alone, PlayStation Plus has offered access to:
- More than 50 Free Games
- Over 100 Free DLC Items (Add-ons, Avatars, Themes)
- 170+ Discounts
- Over 100 Exclusives and Early Access items
- $ 800+ in Savings
It's hard to believe it's been a year since we launched the program, providing subscribers with offers like the full PSN game WipEout HD, a number of PSP minis and PS One Classics, such as Age of Zombies, and more recently, the highly anticipated early demo of Mortal Kombat. Subscribers can also get early access today into the multiplayer beta for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
Thanks again for all of your feedback and dedication to the program. Here's to more birthday celebrations as we continue to evolve the service for users to expand and enhance their gaming experience!
Enjoy!
ModNation Monday: Show Us What You’ve Got!
Hey ModNation, no time for putzin' around, let's get this thing going!
- Changes to the XP series of races
- Week three of the "Moddys" Celebration
- Our "Missing In Action" report
… and let's not forget that gorgeous new DLC!
Brand-New DLC
Backburn Mod & Kart are available to purchase in the PlayStation on June 28th! Mod & Kart are $ 1.75 or each piece separately for $ 0.99.
Mod: Fire Jacket, Fire Helmet, Fireman’s Pants and Fire Boots
Kart: Backburn’s Kart and Emergency Lights
Water World Parts Pack is available to purchase in the PlayStation Store on June 28th for $ 6.99!
Summer is here and now is your chance to build that rad waterpark you've always dreamed of. Don't forget to overcharge for admission to your park!
Creation Parts: Dome Tent, Inflatable Hoop, Inflatable Wave, Inflatable Slide, Pipe Slide, Dip Slide, Plastic Block, Plastic Block Stack, Two Platforms,
Dynamic Props: Inflatable Log Roll, and Trampoline
Track Props: Inflatable Shark and Buoy
New Theme DLC
Big City Career Extension Pack is available for purchase in the PlayStation Store NOW for $ 9.99! Click HERE for more details and screenshots. You don't want to miss out on this new DLC. It's smokin' hot Big City style!
Recent DLC: Arctic Career Extension Pack
The Arctic Career Extension is also available to purchase in the PlayStation Store NOW for $ 9.99!
Click HERE for more details and screenshots. Who said "glad winter is over"? Not us. Check it out!
Both extension packs come complete with five new tracks, seven new trophies, new tokens to collect, and over 100 new items to unlock, race, and create with.
The "Moddys" Celebrate The ModNation Track Creating Community
This is week four of our anniversary celebration, which brings us to the proverbial geniuses of ModNation – the Track Creators. Many of this game's track designs rival the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, Daedalus, Mike Brady and Nimrod (considered the creator of the Tower of Babel). "Dude said Nimrod. Saaaweeeet!"
But seriously, if you have ever tried to make a track, you will appreciate how much work and passion goes into these creations. Only three words are needed to describe this group of creators Brill-i-ant"!
Take a look HERE…
Next week we close the "Moddys" with our hodgepodge of categories such as "Cutest Mod Couple", "People's Choice" (creations chosen by the community), and other favorites from the ModNation Monday blogs. Lots to see next week. Be looking for it!
XP Race Series Track Changes!
That's right racers, the wait is over! Starting this week you'll be able to race your little hearts out on the Arctic and Big City Theme tracks. Get in line now because these ain't your grandmother's XP races. These are them "new fangled" "city feller" XP tracks! Booyah!
More Recent DLC
Pirate Mini-Theme Style Pack and Western Mini-Theme Style Packs are available to purchase in the PlayStation Store NOW for $ 6.99 each!
Construction Parts Pack, Prehistoric Parts Pack, and Moon Colony Props Packs are available to purchase in the PlayStation Store for $ 4.99 each!
Late Night Mod & Kart set and the MC Mod: Mod & Kart set are available to purchase in the PlayStation store now! Mod & Kart are $ 1.75 per set or each piece separately for $ 0.99. Remember… and all these Mods and Karts come with new parts for you to create with!
Pixel Pixie Mod is $ 0.99
Creations of The Week
Track of The Week: Snowdrop Slalom by EvilPinata
Hot Lap Tracks
Monday: Snowdrop Slalom by EvilPinata
Tuesday: Ancient Persia by marusarusa
Wednesday: Dashing through the Snow by manlius10a
Thursday: Sacred Snow Temple by manlius10a
Friday: A Frosty Frostbite by StealthReborn–
Saturday: Arctic Odyssey 2.0 by apricot-jam-IS
Sunday: Glacial Drift by Batterfly
Missing In Action!
Ok ModNation, we know you are camped out in your "crib" creating new tracks with all this great new DLC but we need to see some new Mods and Karts! Don't make me reach through my monitor and take your DualShock away! SHOW ME SOME MOD AND KART CREATIONS! :-)
Peace!
Monday, June 27, 2011
'Project Zero' game coming to PS3? - Digital Spy
'Project Zero' game coming to PS3? Digital Spy A new Project Zero title is scheduled to be released for the PS3, according to a leaked set of listings. The game - which is known as Fatal Frame outside of Europe - is listed among upcoming PlayStation 3 releases on ... Fatal Frame V Bound for PS3? |
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Review [Xbox 360, PS3] - pnosker.com
GamePro.com | Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Review [Xbox 360, PS3] pnosker.com If you know Capcom and the Street Fighter franchise, then you know that they will typically release updated versions to their games over time. In the past, if you wanted to play the newer version you would have to purchase each edition that hit the ... Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Delivers pre-order bonuses Summertime in the Arcade |
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review (Xbox 360/PS3) - pnosker.com
New York Times | Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review (Xbox 360/PS3) pnosker.com This being a movie game, I didn't exactly go in with high hopes but the game is surprisingly playable. This game is no great shakes but it's probably one of the best movies games that I've played in a while. Color me surprised. ... 10 Thoughts On…Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Sony PS3) |
Saturday, June 25, 2011
The Top 10 PS3 Import Games - GotGame News
GotGame News | The Top 10 PS3 Import Games GotGame News It is admittedly a larger investment than the average game. But wait! Don't leave yet! The great thing about importing for a region-free system like the PS3 is that we can play games that won't be released in our market. And not every import game is ... |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Cars 2: The Video Game
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| Cars 2: The Video Game introduces the international training center - CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage) that expands upon the film storyline, Choose from more than 20 different characters, such as Mater, Lightning McQueen and the newly introduced Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, and train to become world class spies, Participate in simulated hazardous missions using high-tech gadgets to evade and impede adversaries, Perform maneuvers only Cars characters can do, such as backwards driving, air tricks, sidestepping to avoid obstacles, two wheel driving and more, Connect with World of Cars Online, a free-to-play browser-based virtual world based on the Cars universe, to gain rewards in the video game and then use them to unlock new items in the virtual world (more) | ||
The 10 Best Nintendo 3DS Games
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
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| Experience your favorite Harry Potter moments through the proven prism of the LEGO video game franchise., Explore iconic settings including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade. LEGO Hogwarts castle is a grand, immersive 3-D environment and the largest, most detailed LEGO game location ever built., Play as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger as well as other favorite characters with over 100 possible options., Attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks, and complete tasks to earn points. (more) | ||
Sucker Punch working on new PS3 title? - Fudzilla
PSX Extreme | Sucker Punch working on new PS3 title? Fudzilla With Infamous 2 for the PlayStation 3 just recently arriving on dealer shelves in early June, many are wondering what is next from Sucker Punch. Well, the wondering is going to start, as it appears that the studio is seeking a new Senior Producer for ... Sucker Punch Now Hiring for New Triple-A Project InFamous dev working on 'next big thing' for PS3 Infamous dev working on new PS3 title |
Thursday, June 23, 2011
PlayStation Move Ape Escape Hits PSN on July 5th, Demo on June 28th
You may have seen that PlayStation Move Ape Escape launches today in Europe. We're excited to announce that we'll be bringing all of the monkey-capturing mayhem to the US soon! On June 28th, you will be able to download a demo of the game on the PlayStation Store.
In PlayStation Move Ape Escape, you'll be tasked with fending off a monkey invasion after a UFO crash-lands into your house. This latest installment takes the fan-favorite franchise to the next level by allowing you to use the PlayStation Move motion controller to wield a variety of gadgets while capturing the mischievous monkey invaders.
If you cannot wait till June 28th to experience the mayhem, get the PlayStation Move Ape Escape Dynamic Theme today! We’ve just released the Dynamic Theme of the title for $ 2.99. As you can see from the embedded video, those mischief-making monkeys are set to take over your PS3 with this exclusive dynamic theme!
Check out the demo next Tuesday and be sure to download the full game via PlayStation Network, when it launches in the U.S. on July 5th.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Miyamoto confirms Nintendo Wii U will be more powerful than PS3, Xbox 360
PS3/X360 Review - 'Duke Nukem Forever' - WorthPlaying.com
Globe and Mail (blog) | PS3/X360 Review - 'Duke Nukem Forever' WorthPlaying.com It comes across as a little crotchety and brings the game into "Mat Hazard" territory; games shouldn't poke at other games unless they are just as good, if not better. Bad Company's boys can take a swipe at Call of Duty. Duke needed to bite down on his ... Four Player Co-op 06.22.11: Wii U, Duke Nukem Forever, Physical vs Digital ... Video Game Review: 'Duke Nukem Forever' Misses Target Audience Better off Nuked |
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Analysis: Did The PSN Outage Hurt US PS3 Hardware Sales? - Gamasutra
Wager Run News | Analysis: Did The PSN Outage Hurt US PS3 Hardware Sales? Gamasutra In that case, the PS3 version sold 11 percent more units than did the Xbox 360 version. On the other hand, Brink sold 160 percent more units on the Xbox 360 than it did on the PS3. Of these four games, three of them performed at or better than the ... Super Slim Sony PlayStation 3 Hits Japan: US & Europe Next? |
The ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
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| ICO and Shadow of the Colossus on Single Blu-Ray Disc, Remastered for HD Resolution, Full PlayStation Network Trophy Support, Full 3D Compatible (more) | ||
Monday, June 20, 2011
Console Battlefield 3 Runs At 30FPS, 720p - Cinema Blend
Cinema Blend | Console Battlefield 3 Runs At 30FPS, 720p Cinema Blend He added via Twitter that "99.9% of PS3 and Xbox 360 games are 720p, and a lot of them, including Modern Warfare 2 run way lower than that." "We think huge levels, lots of players, great effects, destruction, vehicles and varied gameplay is more ... DICE Employee Addresses More 'Battlefield 3' Graphic Concerns DICE defends Battlefield 3 running in 720p, 30fps for consoles Battlefield 3 to run at 30 FPS, 720p on consoles |
Duke Nukem Forever – review
Sunday, June 19, 2011
PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read
Well, we haven’t done this in awhile…
It’s not particularly new or improved, but here are some of the stories we read this week – about a fraction of the stories that I *wanted* to read this week, but, well, I haven’t beaten inFAMOUS 2 yet. Priorities! Of course, you’re welcome to add links of your own in the comments (they’ve got to be screened to make sure their not spam, so it could/will take several hours before they might show up. Please keep that in mind).
Finally, to all the daddies, baby daddies, and baby daddy’s daddies, happy Fathers Day.
The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of June 13, 2011)
- Best of PlayStation at E3 2011 – IGN
- Sony: PS Vita matching PS3 product pipeline – ComputerAndVideoGames.com
- Uncharted 3 online Interview with Naughty Dog – GamerFitNation.com
- E3 For Families: Sony Apologizes, Puts on a Show – GeekDad
- Tretton: Mobile Gaming Won’t Steal Away Portable Console Gamers – Gamasutra
- One on One: Jack Tretton, Sony C.E.O. America – NYTimes.com
- Why I'm Buying the PlayStation 3D TV (And Why You Should Too) – SlashGear
- The Top 25 PlayStation Network Games – IGN
- Battlefield 3 Looks Just Fine On Console, Thanks – Kotaku
- A Sneak Peek of ‘Uncharted 3′ – Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
- Sony's PlayStation Home generated half a million visits during E3 – VentureBeat
- PlayStation Soaring, Becomes Top 10 Brand on Facebook – IndustryGamers
- inFAMOUS 2: Reviews – GameTrailers
- Tom Bissell reviews L. A. Noire, the latest hit game from Rockstar Games – Grantland
Saturday, June 18, 2011
The PlayStation Recap – New and Improved Edition
Welcome to the remastered, revamped, rejuvenated PlayStation Recap! Rather than overwhelm you with a list of all of the 30+ PlayStation.Blog posts we publish each week, I’ll be collecting the 10 most-read stories. The result — hopefully — is a more relevant Recap that’s a little easier on the eyes. Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments!
This week was a return to normalcy after the creative chaos that was E3 2011. We published a host of E3 Replay posts that collected the best of our E3 livestream segments for posterity. We also published some fascinating new details on the upcoming PlayStation Move update for LittleBigPlanet 2; announced a new Killzone 3 map pack called From the Ashes hitting PSN this Tuesday; shared a behind-the-scenes account of what led Red Johnson’s Chronicles developer Lexis Numérique from PC game development to PSN; revealed winners of the Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One skin design contest; and provided a first glimpse of 2012 PS3 shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines.
What was your favorite PlayStation.Blog post this week? Least favorite?
- I'm playing: Duke Nukem Forever, L.A. Noire, Mortal Kombat
- I'm watching: Black Swan, Super 8, Transcendent Man on Netflix Instant Streaming for PS3
- I'm reading: The Hard SF Renaissance, Containment by Christian Cantrell
The 10 Most-Viewed Posts of the Week
- PlayStation Store Update – Outland, Magic The Gathering: Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2012 and Akimi Village drop for $ 9.99 each; Alice: Madness Returns DLC (and American McGee’s Alice) hit the Store; echochrome ii Music + Game bundle emerges for a limited time at $ 14.99; Midnight Club Los Angeles: Complete Edition motors in for $ 19.99; PlayStation Plus users get free Streets of Rage 2 and more.
- E3 2011: 11 Trailers You May Have Missed – See sci-fi shooter DUST 514, stealthy sequel Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, remastered PS3 God of War: Origins Collection, indie hit Papo & Yo, strategic large-scale shooter Starhawk and more. Which E3 trailer is your favorite?
- Tetris PSN Gets Free 3D Update – You aren’t seeing things — Tetris on PSN is now offering a free update that introduces stereoscopic 3D effects. If you’ve got a 3D TV, take the plunge and let us know what you think.
- Music Unlimited Expanding to Android Today, New Opportunity for PS3 Owners – PS3 owners who have never tried Music Unlimited’s music-streaming service can get a free trial for 180 days, while owners of Android mobile devices can finally get music to go by downloading the App from the Android Market.
- Sodium 2: Project Velocity Comes to PlayStation Home – PlayStation Home has a new game, and it’s a fast-paced, free-to-play combat racer with all the bells and whistles. See the game in action and learn what’s in store for Sodium 2: Project Velocity.
- Resistance 3 Dev Diary: Cold New World – PlayStation.Blog’s video virtuoso Rey Gutierrez delves into the mysterious underbelly of Insomniac Games’ exclusive PS3 shooter. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, see how the Chimera are mutating the planet’s ecosystem to match their own twisted image.
- Rage for PS3: E3 2011 Hands-On – Fun fact: id Software graphics mastermind John Carmack recently Tweeted that E3 attendees were mistaking Rage on PS3 for the high-end PC version. With this post, learn how post-apocalyptic shooter Rage harnesses the PS3′s horsepower and DualShock 3 to deadly effect.
- E3 Replay: LittleBigPlanet for PS Vita – At E3, many remarked that LittleBigPlanet was a natural choice for a PS Vita game, given its diverse gameplay styles and unmatched Create editing suite. Or, as Jeff puts it, “You can access the touch screens, accelerometers and more to make levels that are unlike any previously created in the LBP universe.”
- E3 Replay: Street Fighter X Tekken – I won’t make any chocolate-and-peanut-butter jokes (hopefully), but I will point out that Capcom’s latest fighting-game mashup is unlike any Street Fighter game I’ve ever played. See how Tekken’s distinctive pop-up fighting style and eclectic characters will alter your strategies with our new video.
- E3 Replay: Naughty Dog demos UNCHARTED 3 – Drake’s on a boat! Naughty Dog’s Arne Meyer gives us a guided tour of the demo you watched at the PlayStation E3 2011 press conference and on Jimmy Fallon.
Most-Watched Video of the Week: Battlefield 3 E3 2011 Q&A
Mass Effect 3 Worse on PS3 - pnosker.com
Telegraph.co.uk | Mass Effect 3 Worse on PS3 pnosker.com So you're kind of screwed if your 360 got the Red Ring and you went to the PS3 version or PC. You need to have been on the same platform for all three games and that sucks. But PS3 gamers are used to getting screwed recently. At least this isn't as bad ... E3: MASS EFFECT 3 Brings Back the RPG (But More Action, Too) |
Friday, June 17, 2011
Claim: Wii U Games Now Shown at E3 Because of 'Underclocked' Hardware
Thursday, June 16, 2011
inFAMOUS 2 (PS3) - Daily Echo
The Hindu | inFAMOUS 2 (PS3) Daily Echo Despite it containing a great deal of bugs. we loved the original inFAMOUS. Now with many of the kinks ironed out and a plethora of extra bits-and-bobs, we love inFAMOUS 2 even more. It's a supercool superhero game that all PS3 owners will get a buzz ... Review: inFamous 2 raises the electrical bar Review: inFAMOUS 2 inFamous 2 PlayStation 3 review |
Previous Generation Radeon HD Powers the Wii U - Tom's Hardware Guide
The Hindu | Previous Generation Radeon HD Powers the Wii U Tom's Hardware Guide Nintendo's use of Xbox 360 and PS3 game footage as its own at the E3 keynote may have raised a few eyebrows, but with this GPU, the Wii U should have no problem at least matching the graphical output of the current generation. Nintendo Shoots Itself In the Right Foot To Save The Left Foot 5 things we want to see at E3 2012 Nintendo Wii U To Be 50% Faster Than PS3, X360 |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sony at E3 2011: Top ten PS3 games - TechRadar UK
Gamasutra | Sony at E3 2011: Top ten PS3 games TechRadar UK Yet Sony also released a veritable welter of quality new PS3 game demos. That's right! Sony's E3 2011 was not all about the thrill of showing off the capabilities of its latest hardware, plenty of PS3 games were also on show to prove that delivering ... Sony PlayStation Store Update: PSN 'Welcome Back' Package and Free PS3 Game PSVita At $ 250, Uncharted 3 - Will This Make Us Forget PSN Troubles? E3 For Families: Sony Apologizes, Puts on a Show |
Tekken Hybrid unites Tag Tournament remake and Blood Vengeance movie on PS3
Monday, June 13, 2011
Review: Duke Nukem Forever (360/PS3) - GamePro.com
Brisbane Times (blog) | Review: Duke Nukem Forever (360/PS3) GamePro.com With its vulgar, cigar-chomping, all-American badass protagonist, the series gained a strong following that took to the game's raunchy personality and vibe, including myself. I still remember holding up Duke 3D's box at Circuit City in awe, ... UK Video Game Chart: Duke Nukem is No.1 Duke Nukem sales: 56% Xbox, 27% PS3 UK CHARTS: Duke Nukem Forever is No.1 |
Sunday, June 12, 2011
PSN Welcome Back: The Games to Get
PSN Welcome Back Package: The Best Free PS3 Games - Gaming Target
Gaming Target | PSN Welcome Back Package: The Best Free PS3 Games Gaming Target Everything is wrapped-up in a nice little PlayStation Store package, but one questions remains: Which two of the five available free PS3 games are best from the Welcome Back selection? Let̢۪s analyze each game in the Welcome Back package to determine ... |