CNET | Madden NFL 12 goes long for Android and iOS CNET It's a sign of the smartphone/tablet times that on the same day EA released Madden NFL 12 for Xbox 360, PS3, and other game consoles (read CNET's First Take), you could also buy it for your Android or iOS phone or tablet--for considerably less money, ... New This Week in Video Games 8-29-11 Madden 12 review roundup for PS3 and Xbox 360 PS3, WII, PSP, PS2, PSPN, X360 |
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Madden NFL 12 goes long for Android and iOS - CNET
Persona 4 to Get PS Vita Port, PS3/Xbox 360 Fighting Game - Anime News Network
Ology | Persona 4 to Get PS Vita Port, PS3/Xbox 360 Fighting Game Anime News Network Enterbrain 's Famitsu magazine will reveal on Thursday that the role-playing game Persona 4 from Atlus will receive a Persona 4 : The Golden port to the new PlayStation Vita portable console in Spring 2012. The game will feature Marie, a new character ... Persona 4 For Vita, Persona Fighter For 360 and PS3, Hints At Persona 5 Persona 4: The Golden and Fighting Game Announced Persona 5 Is In Development, But Won't Be Released For Quite Some Time |
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Review: God of War: Origins Collection (PS3)
F1 2011
| Buy New: $ 59.99 New (1) from $ 59.99 | ||
| Go Compete F1 2011 builds extensively on the multiplayer options from F1 2010. Split-screen racing is included for the first time in a high-definition FORMULA ONE title., New Circuits for 2011. Two stunning new additions to the race calendar extend the number of circuits to feature in F1 2011 to 19., Be the driver, live the life. From the paddock to the track, F1 2011 takes players closer to the experience of being a FORMULA ONE driver than ever before., All the cars, all the stars. Fully licensed, F1 2011 features all the drivers set to contest the 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher and Jenson Button., Full Day / Night Racing. The 2011 FORMULA 1 ETHIAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX comes alive with a full day/ night transition which recreates the special atmosphere at this unique track. (more) | ||
Monday, August 29, 2011
The journey to 60FPS: Ars talks God of War: Origins on PS3
Ask 411 Games 08.29.11: Injokes, Crossovers, Innuendos, More! - 411mania.com
Ask 411 Games 08.29.11: Injokes, Crossovers, Innuendos, More! 411mania.com Why didn't the PS3 get made with more RAM? Why can't you perform upgrades on consoles? What's the latest status on the CHIKARA video game? Will Terminator 2 on the Commodore 64 ever come to XLBA? All this and more covered this week in Ask 411 Games! ... |
Sunday, August 28, 2011
TRON: Evolution
| List Price: Buy Used: $ 14.74 You Save: $ 25.25 (63%) New (40) Used (18) from $ 14.74 | ||
| High Mobility Combat - Battle the enemies of the TRON world with your light disc using a dynamic blend of Parkour and martial arts movement on your heroic mission across the Grid., Vehicular Action - Fast paced exciting light cycle racing and combat in the digital TRON world., Bridge the Legacy - TRON: Evolution is the prequel story to the film TRON: Legacy and unlocks mysteries in the rich TRON mythology., Online/Multiplayer - TRON: Evolution has an innovative online experience featuring persistent character progression., Voiceover Cast - Voiceover by actress Olivia Wilde as Quorra, Bruce Boxleitner as Tron, and others to follow (more) | ||
Week Recap: PS3 PSN Home; Xbox 360 Halo; Wii price cut; 3DS demand - Punch Jump
Game Rant | Week Recap: PS3 PSN Home; Xbox 360 Halo; Wii price cut; 3DS demand Punch Jump The new version will include the Hub to allow users a direct path to free games via a teleporter and Activity Board to engage in quests and community activities. In addition, new divisions like Action District, Sportswalk, Adventure District, ... Microsoft Committed to the Xbox 360 in Japan Despite Very Low Sales |
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The PlayStation Recap – PAX 2011 Edition
The Penny Arcade Expo is in full swing in Seattle — and Deus Ex: Human Revolution is calling to me — so I’ll be keeping this week’s missive short. Though the week was dominated by a sneak peek at PlayStation Home’s upcoming revamp and the UNCHARTED 3 Collector’s Edition unboxing starring Nolan North, the week was marked by a flurry of smaller news and announcements. Community voting opened up for The Tester: Season 3, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown will debut on PSN next summer, and the Starhawk team revealed its plans for PAX.
If you’re enjoying PAX this weekend, be sure to try out Closure, Retro/Grade, and other upcoming PSN games that you’ll be able to play months before their PlayStation Network release. And check out our full guide to the PAX freebies you’ll find at the PlayStation booth.
- I'm playing: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta
- I'm watching: Sherlock, South Park on PS3 Netflix Streaming
- I'm reading: Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schulz
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Collector’s Edition
The 10 Most-Viewed Posts of the Week
PlayStation Home: the future of freemium games on PS3 - HEXUS
Moneycontrol.com | PlayStation Home: the future of freemium games on PS3 HEXUS Speaking with IndustryGamers, Buser believes that the free-to-play business model is extremely important to Home and says that the PS3 has the power to host high quality titles which could set a precedence for the future of freemium games. ... Sony on New PlayStation Home: We Can Make Fan-Requested Districts Sony Overhauling Home, More Interested in Pushing Games Sony to redesign PlayStation home this fall [photos] |
Friday, August 26, 2011
Tiger Woods Move Bundle
| List Price: Buy New: $ 69.99 You Save: $ 30.00 (30%) New (30) Used (2) from $ 60.00 | ||
| Affordable starter bundle for the Sony's motion-controlled gaming system, PlayStation Move., Includes Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (entire Game), the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera peripheral ., For the first time ever in Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise history, players will now be able to compete at Augusta National Golf Club., Relive and play through memorable, historic moments of the Masters. Take the challenge and see where you measure up against the greats who have played in this legendary tournament., Enjoy new features like Fast Golf which allow you to complete a full round in half the time. The new save system provides the flexibility to save, and later resume, your round at any point. (more) | ||
Twisted Metal Gameplay Trailer: Dollface Meets the Murder Balls
Now that you know Twisted Metal is confirmed for February 14th 2012, just in time for a bloody Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share the latest gameplay video with PlayStation.Blog readers. This new video features Dollface in all her creepy glory, and you also get a taste of some new vehicles such as the Juggernaut, as well as weapons like Meat Grinder and the Murder Balls. Enjoy!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Five reasons to cash in on the PS3 at $249
Sony encouraging cross-platform play on PS3 and Vita
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Yoshida Talks Everything Sony - Piki Geek
Develop (blog) | Yoshida Talks Everything Sony Piki Geek Among the heaps of interesting details from this interview is information about the PS3/Vita game announced at E3, Ruin. Both versions of Ruin will be packaged together to showcase the cloud saving feature that allows gamers to start a game on the PS3 ... Dissecting Sony's 'New Experiences' For The PS3 Amazon Follows Sony's Price Cut With Price Cuts On Select PS3 Games PS Vita to have more titles than 3DS? |
Deus Ex Human Revolution - Augmented Edition
| Buy New: Too low to display | ||
| The long-awaited return of the award winning franchise that blends the best of Action and RPG: the perfect mix of combat, stealth, hacking, and social gameplay, Play as Adam Jensen, a mechanically augmented agent: customize and upgrade your character with more than 50 unique augmentations that support your style of play, Over 20 available weapons, each with their own customizable elements to fight enemies, Play in an open-ended unique world that blends near future and Renaissance elements while visiting multiple locations across the globe, Augmented Edition includes a 40-page art book, motion graphic novel, and an exclusive bonus DVD with making-of, special trailers, animated storyboard of CGI trailer, and soundtrack (more) | ||
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
PlayStation Store Update
Hi Everyone,
The first title of PlayStation Network PLAY is finally here! Street Fighter 3: Third Strike Online Edition hits the PlayStation Store today. As part of PSN PLAY, purchase this title before 9/19/2011 and receive free access to DLC in the form of Gill, the self-proclaimed god, without having to beat the game with every character. For those that pre-ordered, check your XMB messages and hit the link to start your download; or simply head into the Store and download. As a reminder, you can still pre-order the other titles of PSN PLAY to get your extra gift. The Baconing, BloodRayne: Betrayal, and Renegade Ops are all in the wings, along with 20% PlayStation Plus discounts for each if pre-ordered or purchased before 9/19/2011.
Other notable PSN releases include Hamilton's Great Adventure. Navigate the gorgeous environments of this harrowing platformer/puzzler in the demo, or purchase the full game. The 16-bit classic Comix Zone is also now available for all PSN to download with full Trophy support.
For PlayStation Plus subscribers, get in on the Resistance 3 action with access to the Multiplayer Beta, which includes two major maps in the game: the Seaside of Glamorgan, Wales, and the Trainyard in Bogota, Colombia. Be one of the first to get your hands on this breakthrough FPS experience before the game releases September 6th.
Lastly, in celebration of Penny Arcade Expo, check out the PAX category in the Store highlighting some of the standout games being shown at this year's PAX!
Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:
PlayStation Plus
| Free BETA Access: | Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta |
| Free Minis: | I Must Run! |
| Free Dynamic Theme: | LittleBigPlanet “Sackboy on the Run” |
| PSN PLAY Discounts: | Street Fighter III Third Strike: Online Edition, $ 11.99 The Baconing, $ 11.99 BloodRayne: Betrayal, $ 11.99 Renegade Ops, $ 11.99 |
| Discounts | Worms 2: Armageddon Time Attack, $ 3.99 Worms 2: Armageddon Retro Pack, $ 3.99 | Exclusive Avatar Bundle: | Street Fighter 3 Third Strike Online Edition Avatar Bundle, $ 1.99 |
Downloadable Games
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition ($ 14.99/$ 11.99 for PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, one of the most revered, deep, and sophisticated fighting games of all time, now takes the battle online. Fighting game fans new and old owe it to themselves to experience this mastery of 2D fighting. Throw down with enhanced HD-filtered graphics, arcade-perfect gameplay, GGPO seamless multiplayer, YouTube replay sharing, new art, and more. It's time you realized it's the third strike that counts.
ESRB rated T
File size 620 MB
Hamilton’s Great Adventure PS3 Game ($ 9.99)
This is the full game that allows you to continue unravel the story about Hamilton and his search for the fluxatron as it was presented in the trial. The game offers more than 60 levels and many hours of playtime in 4 beautiful environments.
ESRB rated E
File size 420 MB
Comix Zone ($ 4.99)
Sketch Turner is an artist in New York City. One day, Sketch is drawing and then there is a huge thunderstorm in the city. A bolt of lightning hits Sketch’s image, and soon Sketch finds himself in the comic book world! Now that he’s a comic book superhero, Sketch can kick some serious butt, and find a way to get out!
ESRB rated E
File size 40 MB
Game Demos (free)
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, one of the most revered, deep, and sophisticated fighting games of all time, now takes the battle online. Fighting game fans new and old owe it to themselves to experience this mastery of 2D fighting. Throw down with enhanced HD-filtered graphics, arcade-perfect gameplay, GGPO seamless multiplayer, YouTube™ replay sharing, new art, and more. It's time you realized it's the third strike that counts.
ESRB rated T
File size 620 MB
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine
Download the Space Marine Demo and step fearlessly into the heart of combat as Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, unleashing visible violent death against the enemies of mankind in the first 3rd person action shooter set in the dark future of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Storm into battle and use a combination of the most lethal ranged and melee weapons against the feral Orks and insidious forces of Chaos.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.25 GB
Bodycount
Fall in love with firepower as Bodycount blasts intense arcade firefights from both barrels, in a full mission from the single player campaign. Shred enemies and cover, perform skill kills and chain combos as you hunt the mysterious 'Target' who operate under the cover of civil warzones. With co-op modes and competitive online modes available in the full game, carve your own wave of destruction through open-ended levels.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.19 GB
NHL 12
Experience the glory of becoming a legend with NHL® 12 by shattering the records of some of the greatest to ever play the game, including Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe, and more.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.49 GB
Hamilton’s Great Adventure
Take part in an amazing journey, guiding the splendiferous adventurer Ernest Hamilton and his brilliant bird Sasha as they co-operate to crack crafty conundrums and challenges!
ESRB rated E
File size 420 MB
Add-on Game Content
Brink: Doom And Psycho Bundle Pack ($ 1.99)
Extend your customization options even further with the exclusive DOOM/Psycho combo pack. Each pack contains unique apparel, tattoos, weapons and weapon attachments for your in-game character.
File size 8.07 MB
Brink: Fallout And Spec-Ops Bundle Pack ($ 1.99)
File size 8.07 MB
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition Unlock Dipswitches ($ 0.99)
File size 100 KB
Dragon Age 2 – All-Class Items Pack II ($ 4.99)
Note: this all-class item pack includes the contents of Mage Pack II, Rogue Pack II and Warrior Pack II, each of which are also available separately. Have it all with this combined collection of arms, armor, and accessories for Hawke and your party members.
File size 18.1 MB
Dragon Age 2 – Mage Item Pack 2 ($ 2.99)
When tales are told of the greatest mages who ever lived, one is always mentioned – Aldenon the Wise. His mystic artifacts are only given to those worthy of his legacy. Now it is your turn. This item pack includes new armor, weapons, and accessories for use by your mage Hawke and mage party members.
File size 5.05 MB
Dragon Age 2 – Rogue Item Pack 2 ($ 2.99)
Loghain was a notorious bandit before he turned general. Duncan was little better before he joined the Wardens. Now, their powerful relics can be yours! This item pack includes new armor, weapons, and accessories for use by your rogue Hawke and rogue party members.
File size 5.5 MB
Dragon Age 2 – Warrior Item Pack 2 ($ 2.99)
From the frozen heights of the Frostbacks to the murky swamps of the Korcari Wilds, there the barbarians of Ferelden dwell. Take their might for your own as you carve out your destiny in Kirkwall! This item pack includes new armor, weapons, and accessories for use by your warrior Hawke and warrior party members.
File size 7.55 MB
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3: Mission 10 – 12 ($ 0.99 each)
Missions 10-12 of Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3.
File size 128 KB – 160 KB
Worms 2: Armageddon Retro Pack ($ 4.99)
The Worms 2: Armageddon "Retro Pack" features 20 single-player missions that have been hand-picked from the classic Worms: Armageddon game and re-worked exclusively for this downloadable content pack. The "Retro Pack" also includes 3 new hats, 3 new speech banks, 3 new gravestones, a new landscape theme and 12 new Trophies. The single-player mission maps can also be used for multi-player battles.
File size 199 KB
Worms 2: Armageddon Time Attack ($ 4.99)
The Worms 2: Armageddon "Time Attack" pack features 20 new heart-pounding single-player race missions designed to test players' Rope and Jet Pack skills to the limit! The "Time Attack" pack also includes 3 new hats, 3 new speech banks, 3 new gravestones, a new "Time Attack" landscape theme and 12 new Trophies.
File size 199 KB
MotorStorm Apocalypse Red Joker Event Pack (Free)
Chase down a treasure trove of chips in the Wasabi Kimachi Supermini in this MotorStorm Apocalypse game pack. Bring your A game in three race events to claim the haul and boost your online ranking.
File size 100 KB
MotorStorm Apocalypse Gold Joker Event Pack (Free)
Chase down a treasure trove of chips on the Italia Areto Superbike in this MotorStorm Apocalypse game pack. Bring your A game in three race events to claim the haul and boost your online ranking.
File size 100 KB
MotorStorm Apocalypse Glowing Rims ($ 0.25)
Trick out your MotorStorm Apocalypse rides with these eye-catching rims that glow in the dark. Download this add-on today!
File size 100 KB
SingStar Song Packs (x48) ($ 6.99 each)
File size N/A
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- "Adolescents” – Incubus ($ 1.99)
- "Pardon Me” – Incubus ($ 1.99)
- "Wish You Were Here” – Incubus ($ 1.99)
- Artist pack ($ 5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Incubus Pack 01. This pack includes “Adolescents”, “Pardon Me”, “Wish You Were Here”. By Incubus.
File size: 20 MB – 38 MB (singles), 79 MB (track pack)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “River Of Glass” – Rishloo ($ 0.99)
- “Zombies!! (Coming Out Tonight)” – Ultra Saturday ($ 0.99)
- “Give It Up! Give It Up!” – His Statue Falls ($ 1.99)
- “Epic Symphony In A Flat Minor, Third Movement: Zero Hour” – Van Friscia ($ 0.99)
- “Demons With Ryu” – Emmure ($ 1.99)
File size: 23 MB – 47 MB (singles)
Updates
Disgaea 3 Disgaea 2 Main Character Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3 Nekomata Dlc – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3 Pram Theme – Sale NIS America, Inc. (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3 Pram Dlc – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3 Rozalin Dlc – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3 Taro Dlc – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3 Zetta Dlc – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Defender Of Earth Custom Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Kogure Custom Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Marjoly – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Mid-Boss – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Priere – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Priere Custom Theme (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice Thursday – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: All Star Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Dragon – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Gig Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Pleinair Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Raspberyl & Sapphire Theme – Sale (now $ 0.49, original price $ 0.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Prinny Curtis – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Revya – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Tink – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Disgaea 3: Absence Of Justice: Yukimaru – Sale (now $ 0.99, original price $ 1.99)
Avatars
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Akuma Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Alex Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Chun-Li Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Dudley Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Elena Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Gill Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Hugo Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Ibuki Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Ken Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Makoto Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Necro Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Oro Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Q Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Remy Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Ryu Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Sean Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Twelve Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Urien Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Yang Avatar ($ 0.49)
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Online Edition Yun Avatar ($ 0.49)
Game Videos (free)
Payday: The Heist Game Trailer
Shoot Many Robots Trailer
Renegade Ops Game Modes Trailer
Sonic Generations Anniversary Trailer
Armageddon Riders Gameplay
Pulse 8/23 Edition
God of War Origins E3 Trailer
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Team Up Trailer
Resistance 3 Resist Trailer
PS3 Themes
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Arc De Triomphe Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Alpine Assassin Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Charlie The Chimp Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Ants On The Move Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Anatomical Dynamic Theme ($ 2.99)
Dynamic 3d Circuits Theme ($ 2.99)
Dynamic Azmodeus Dark Angels Theme ($ 2.99)
Mood Static Theme ($ 1.49)
Beach Girls Static Theme ($ 1.49)
PS one Classics
Parasite Eve II ($ 5.99)
File size 775 MB
PlayStation Store for PSP
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Fighting Fantasy: Talisman Of Death – Minis ($ 4.99)
File size 28 MB
Hysteria Project 2 – Minis ($ 2.49)
File size 91 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 8/23 Edition
File size 46 MB
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
3D Circuits PSP Theme ($ 1.49)
File size 631 KB
Amazon Follows Sony's Price Cut With Price Cuts On Select PS3 Games - BSCkids
TechDay.co.nz | Amazon Follows Sony's Price Cut With Price Cuts On Select PS3 Games BSCkids And now Amazon has slashed the prices of a large selection of PS3 games. They have chosen a wild selection of genres, so something for everyone is on sale within certain group that they chose. Amazon has not made it clear on how long the sale will last ... Sony goes in-depth on 3D Sony Says PS4 Will Arrive When Devs Max Out PS3 PS3 Games Discounted For Price Drop Celebration |
Monday, August 22, 2011
MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #25 – $250 MLB.com Gift Card!
Challenge of the Week #25 is an NL East match-up. The Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher goes up against the Marlins young, slugging right fielder.
Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $ 250 MLB.com gift card.
Week #19 begins on Monday August 22nd at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday August 29th at 4:30am PDT.
To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.
This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period – $ 2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 19th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!
Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE. Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of MLB The Show at www.TheShowNation.com.
Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!
MotorStorm
| List Price: Buy Used: $ 2.84 You Save: $ 27.15 (91%) New (35) Used (118) from $ 2.84 | ||
| Race in amazing scenic environments that capture some of America's most recognizable desert landmarks - Wide-open plains, harrowing cliff edges, and tight canyon sections, Attacking and Offensive Driving - Players must try to win the race & survive by using vehicles as weapons, Cutting-edge A.I. reacts to situations realistically, locating the best routes and changing the level of driving aggression based on player actions, Never drive the same track twice -- Real-time Track Deformation makes each lap different than the last, New real-time Audio manipulation -- echo and reverb are filtered in for a unique live Music experience during each race (more) | ||
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The Daily Fix Friday Giveaway - Win a PS3 and Four Games!
PS3 Cross-Game Voice Chat Not Happening, But Vita's Got it - 1UP.com
Gaming Union | PS3 Cross-Game Voice Chat Not Happening, But Vita's Got it 1UP.com You won't be voice chatting with people playing other games on PS3, but you will be on Vita. By Chris Pereira, 08/19/2011 While the PlayStation 3's online service has made great leaps since launch, one key feature it's still missing is cross-game voice ... Cross-Game Chat Never Coming To PS3 Cross-Game Chat On PS3, Never Gonna Happen Sony Finally Admits Cross-Game Chat For PS3 "Not Possible" |
Saturday, August 20, 2011
EA SPORTS MMA
| List Price: Buy Used: $ 6.75 You Save: $ 13.24 (66%) New (42) Used (30) from $ 6.75 | ||
| Punch, kick and grapple using a vast array of fighting styles from around the globe, Master parrying, slipping, countering and dodging to oppress your opponents, Pit your skills against massive opponents in a ring or a hexagonal or circular cage, Grapple in lifelike environments filled with ring girls and corner men, Bring everyone's favorite large-and-in-charge personality into the cage when you unlock the best referee in the business, Big John McCarthy (more) | ||
Resistance 3 Trophy List: Bwing!
Bwing. Has there ever been a more beautiful sound than "bwing"? Until I release my rap album – I think not. There you are, furiously letting your fingers dance over the controller. Your health is low, but your hope is high. One last shot in the monsters eye and – BWING – you just earned a new Trophy. I don't know about you, but I'm not used to hearing praise so I get as giddy as Gordon Freeman in a specialty crowbar store when I hear that glorious sound. It's then I know that another Trophy has joined my wall of virtual pride.
Good news! On September 6th when Resistance 3 launches, my fellow Trophy hoarders and I will have the opportunity to hear the majestic "Bwing" 59 times! That means we're guaranteed at least 59 more moments of pure joy. You can even get a Platinum Trophy. That's a moment of super joy – I'm talking "Firefly gets a new season" joy. But getting there isn't going to be a cake walk (which I don't even know what that it is, but it sounds awesome). You've got 58 other "Bwings" to acquire before you can join the R3 Platinum Posse. Let's see what some of my personal favorites are, shall we?
SPOILER ALERT! This list contains multiple spoilers for Resistance 3. So, if you want the game to be fresher than a Febreze factory – avert your eyes now. Specifically, there are mention of an unrevealed weapon and a new type of Chimeran enemy. Go watch a funny cat video or something. Have you seen the one with the cat playing with the iPad? It's hilarious. I highly recommend it. SPOILER ALERT!
Master Mechanic – Fully upgrade all weapons in Campaign Mode (Silver).
This makes me all giddy because it takes me back to my Ratchet roots. I spend hours fully upgrading my colorfully destructive arsenal upon every new Ratchet & Clank release, and now I can finally do it in the Resistance universe. Except this time, there's tons of blood. Yayz!
Nothing But Net – Score a basket by lobbing a grenade through a basketball hoop (Bronze).
I'm not the biggest basketball fan, but maybe I would be if they used live grenades instead of rubber balls. However, since I don't know of a health care plan that covers "grenade dunks," this Trophy will have to suffice for the time being.
Silent Partner – Damage the same enemy in Cooperative Mode for 100 kills (Silver)
Did you hear that you can play through Resistance 3's campaign cooperatively? No? Well, congratulations because now you have! Why don't you celebrate by working with your co-op partner to take down 100 Chimera together? That's at least 20 percent cooler than taking them down alone.
Slaybells – Make Santa and his reindeer fly (Bronze)
I don't care what my psychologist tells me – Santa is real. Who else would eat my cookies? I'm an awful baker. Knowing he is real is what makes this trophy so hard to get. Let's just say you don't make him fly by singing songs of holiday cheer. Sorry, Santa. Can I still get a PS Vita for Christmas?
Brutal – Complete Campaign Mode on Superhuman (Gold)
I love this Trophy because I helped balance the Superhuman difficulty. I played it – it was really, really hard. My feedback? Make it harder. Have fun, kiddoes! Muahaha!
Those are just a few of my favorite trophies. But you don’t have to take my word for it. You can find your favorites when Resistance 3 is released on September 6th. Here's a list of the full batch:
Bronze Trophies
Gardener – Destroy 100 Blast Roots
Slaybells – Make Santa and his reindeer fly
Up Your Arsenal – Get a kill with every weapon in your arsenal
Overload – Use the EMP to take down 15 Steelhead auger shields
Cheap Shots – Kill 25 enemies firing the Auger through an object
Grenadier – Kill 3 or more Military Chimera with a single grenade
Raining Limbs – Kill 25 Grims using only Grenades
Corpse Wagon – Kill 3 enemies simultaneously using a single plagued body
Juggler – Inflict 4 enemies with each status ailment
Nothing but Net – Score a basket by lobbing a grenade through a basketball hoop
Weaponsmith – Upgrade 5 weapons in Campaign
This is My Rifle – Fully upgrade one weapon in Campaign Mode
Backstabber – Kill 20 enemies with Melee while they are idle
Toast – Use the upgraded Deadeye secondary fire to kill 2+ enemies 5 times
Counter-Sniper – Use the Deadeye to kill 20 snipers
Electric Avenue – Use the EMP to take down 25 drones
Warp Speed – Use the EMD secondary fire to kill 30 enemies
Feeling Lucky Punk – Detonate multiple Magnum rounds to kill 2+ enemies at once – 5 times
Fireworks – Use the Wildfire secondary fire to kill 6 enemies in one shot
Boom Stick – Use the upgraded Rossmore secondary fire to set 6 enemies on fire at once
Tag You’re It – Kill 40 Bullseye tagged enemies
Opportunity Knocks – Kill 20 enemies with environmental objects
Expert Sniper – Get 50 headshot kills in Campaign Mode
Collector – Collect 10 intel
Waste Not – Get 5 headshot kills with one Deadeye clip
Shoe Leather – Travel 100 miles on foot
Land, Sea, and Air – Travel in 3 different vehicles in your journey
Buckshot – Kill 2+ enemies with one Rossmore blast
Access Denied – Absorb 1000 damage with Auger Shields
From the Hip – Kill 25 enemies with the Bullseye or Marksman while moving
Chamber Full of Death – Kill 5+ Hybrids at once by using the HE .44 Magnum secondary fire
Helping Hands – Revive a Co-op player 20 times
Silver Trophies
Irresistible Force – Complete Campaign Mode on any difficulty
Master Mechanic – Fully upgrade all weapons in Campaign Mode
Archivalist – Collect all journals
Silent Partner – Damage the same enemy in Cooperative Mode for 100 kills
Gold Trophy
Brutal – Complete Campaign Mode on Superhuman
Platinum Trophy
Platinum Trophy – Unlock all Resistance 3 Trophies
Super Spoilers
(This is your last chance to leave unspoiled, amigo)
Short Out – Defeat the stalker in under 60 seconds
Bouncer – Keep Chimeran forces from entering the Brewpub
Calm Under Pressure – Defeat the Brawler in the Post Office in under 2 minutes
Snipe Hunt – Collect all Deadeye rifles without dying while fighting the Widowmaker in St. Louis
Roops! – Knock a Hybrid off the cliffs in Mt. Pleasant, PA
Frickin’ Laser Beams – Get to the first mineshaft without being hit by sniper fire
Vehicular Manslaughter – Destroy 10 Warden vehicles
Hello Driver – Kill 5 drivers without destroying their vehicle
BARF! – Make 6 Wardens puke at the same time in the prison
One Eyed Jack – Find and kill ‘Jack’ in Graterford Prison
No Escape – Destroy all Warden vehicles in the motor pool
In This Together – Defeat the Widowmaker in Times Square without killing a single Hybrid
Good Fences – Don’t allow any counter-attackers into the Washington Square base
Medusa – Freeze 5 enemies at once and destroy them with a blast of the Cryogun’s alt fire
Bull in a China Shop – Freeze and melee kill 3 Ravagers
End Spoiler-Thon
I haven't been this excited about a list since my senior year musical cast list was put up (I was the best spoon Beauty and the Beast had ever seen). As you can see, Insomniac has made sure to give players just the right balance of fun and challenge when acquiring trophies. That makes each one immensely satisfying.
So, flex your thumbs, sanitize your controller and get ready to bwing on the "bwings."
Now I wish there was a Trophy for using awful puns.
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Games of gamescom: PAYDAY: The Heist – Your Partners in Crime
Sony Online Entertainment's PSN publishing division is really on fire. As announced yesterday, Rochard, Sideway: New York, and PAYDAY: The Heist are all coming to the PlayStation Network on consecutive weeks this fall. Earlier today, I had the pleasure of a walkthrough of PAYDAY: The Heist with developer Overkill Software.
Here, creative director Simon Viklund explains PAYDAY's level-up system and customization, and the importance of co-operation in a heist.
Of note: these missions are pretty lengthy. My World Bank playthrough took 28 minutes to complete, though it was with first-timers. Viklund estimates between 15 and 30 minutes of gameplay per playthrough of each of PAYDAY's six missions.
PAYDAY: The Heist will be available for download on PSN this October 4th for $ 19.99. That price drops to ZERO if you purchase the rest of the PSN Play lineup. Click here for more info.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
| List Price: Buy New: $ 57.96 You Save: $ 2.03 (3%) New (7) from $ 57.96 | ||
| The long-awaited return of the award winning franchise that blends the best of Action and RPG: the perfect mix of combat, stealth, hacking, and social gameplay, Play as Adam Jensen, a mechanically augmented agent: customize and upgrade your character with more than 50 unique augmentations that support your style of play, Over 20 available weapons, each with their own customizable elements to fight enemies including dangerous thugs, augmented special operations soldiers, advanced robots; and engage in epic boss battles, Play in an open-ended world where there are always multiple solutions to every challenge and your choices will have consequences, Discover a unique world that blends near future and Renaissance elements while visiting multiple unique locations across the globe each with their own design, story and gameplay elements (more) | ||
Five Best PS3 Games to Pre-Order
Thursday, August 18, 2011
PS3 Price Drops and Other Video Game News - Savings.com (blog)
USA Today | PS3 Price Drops and Other Video Game News Savings.com (blog) I personally see those as a negatives, but for those not ready to jump on the Vita bandwagon (that Sony portable will be in the same pricing ballpark as a PS3!) this might be a good introductory point into Sony's handheld world. ... Sony price cut quickly pumps up PS3 sales Sony's $ 50 price cut on the PS3 is paying off Game reveals UK PS3 price cut deals |
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise
| List Price: Buy New: $ 29.99 You Save: $ 10.00 (25%) New (9) Used (3) from $ 27.00 | ||
| Play through a myriad of missions and part-time jobs as you make your way to the top of the United Assassins Association, Use Travis's Beam Katana skills with Playstation Move's accurate movement recognition technology and cut through waves of enemies, Enter "Rebout Mode" to challenge your former foes and compare your scores with players around the world, Enjoy crystal-clear HD graphics as you slash your way through the original 10 bosses from No More Heroes, Customize your game with new content including exclusive customizations and upgrades (more) | ||
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
PS3 Price Cut Leads to 400 Percent Sales Jump on Amazon
Sony Computer Entertainment Sets New Price for PlayStation®3 - Sacramento Bee
Reuters | Sony Computer Entertainment Sets New Price for PlayStation®3 Sacramento Bee With strong support from software developers and publishers, as of June 30, 2011, the worldwide cumulative number of BD software titles for the PS3 system exceeds 2495 titles and downloadable PS3 games available on PlayStation®Store exceeds 3100 titles ... Sony Drop PlayStation 3 Price as Microsoft Xbox 360 Dominance Grows PlayStation 3 Price Slashed to $ 249 Sony Cuts Off $ 50 from PlayStation 3 Game Consoles |
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
'Dirt 3' remains top of PS3 chart
Monday, August 15, 2011
The 15 Best iPhone Games
The Drop: Week of August 15th 2011 New Releases
Guten Tag! This week, Jeff and I traveled across the pond and will be bringing you coverage from the Gamescom show floor, behind the scene interviews and exciting news on PS3, PS Vita and all things PlayStation from Cologne Germany. Stay tuned!
PSone Classics return this week, and No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise finally makes its much deserved high definition debut on PS3 with PS Move support.
PlayStation 3
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise — Anime geek Travis Touchdown wins a Beam Katana and starts a new career as a professional killer in this remake of the first entry into the unusual action franchise No More Heroes. There’s only one way to the top ranks of the underground world of paid assassins and it’s going to get messy. Lucky for Travis Touchdown, he just knocked off the world’s eleventh best without breaking a sweat. The life of fame and fortune couldn’t be closer. Heads will roll and names will be taken, but everything is not what it seems. It all started after Travis was assigned to take on the drifter known as Helter Skelter, the United Assassin Association's 11th ranked assassin. After a grueling battle, Travis emerged the winner, collected the spoils of battle and claimed his title as the new 11th ranked assassin. However, the situation turns out to be more complicated than Travis first thought. It is after the mysterious beauty, Sylvia Christel, appears that the real adventure begins…
PlayStation Network
Driver: San Francisco (Multiplayer) — Driver: San Francisco marks the return of the blockbuster driving franchise. Gamers play John Tanner, a hardened detective involved in a relentless manhunt throughout the City by the Bay. Thanks to a groundbreaking gameplay feature, players can now seamlessly shift between more than a hundred licensed vehicles, keeping them constantly in the heart of the action. With its timeless atmosphere, unique car handling and renewed playability, Driver: San Francisco offers the free-roaming, classic, cinematic car chase experience.
Medal of Honor: Frontline – The Nazi invasion is in full swing, and you’re the Lieutenant who’s going to put a stop to it. Step into the shoes of Lt. Jimmy Patterson once again, sweeping across Europe to rescue the innocent and destroy the opposition. The 15 assignments range from saving captured OSS operatives from a Nazi-held Dutch manor house to dismantling a German naval base. Your job is a little too tough for any one man to pull off on his own, so you’ll have a loyal group of soldiers and a slew of weaponry including the Liberator Pistol, Panzerschreck, MG42, and B.A.R. all of which will come to your aid in the heat of battle. Divided into five main missions, the gameplay is extensive and meticulously constructed, resulting in an experience that trumps earlier series installments.
Demos
PSone Classic
Breath of Fire IV — Princess Nina’s sister, Elina, has disappeared. Nina and her friend, Cray, set out to find her. Along the way, they encounter a young warrior name Ryu who has no recollection of his past. This troupe is about to find out that their quest to find Elina will lead them to something much bigger, which will require them to save the world. Take control of the three-member party (there are a total of six playable characters), and lead them into battle. Any member of the group not in the active party can be rotated into battle. When the going gets tough, have Ryu use his ability to transform into a dragon to give you an extra edge. If your characters keep getting killed, have them train under a master to improve their skills. Will Nina and the others be able to find Elina and save the world? Play Breath of Fire IV and find out.
[Editor's Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]
God of War: Origins Collection
| Buy New: $ 39.99 New (1) Used (1) from $ 35.99 | ||
| Two epic adventures released on PS3 for the first time (God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta), Completes Kratos' saga by relating the events that preceded the original God of War game and those that came between God of War and God of War II, Both games remastered for HD resolution and possessing full 3D support, Full PlayStation Network trophy support and Dual Shock controller compatibility, Included Bonus Content - DLC contents from GOW Ghost of Sparta (Legionnaire Kratos and Forest of the Forgotten), Video - God of War: Game Directors Live (more) | ||