Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, PlayStation Network, and more.

Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Star Wars: Force Unleashed Hoth DLC out on PSN, coming to Xbox Feb. 23 on Joystiq
Looking to get a little more mileage out of your copy of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed before the sequel arrives? As we knew from yesterday’s PSN update, PS3 owners can now download the Hoth mission which came bundled with the “Ultimate Sith…


Virtua Fighter 5, Resident Evil, Twisted Metal, and more.

Posted: February 18th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Sega finally shows Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown on Joystiq
As the AOU 2010 expo gets underway at Tokyo’s Makuhari Messe (also home to the annual Tokyo Game Show), Sega is showing its latest coin-op iteration of Virtua Fighter, called Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown. (Or: Virtua Fighter 5 Probably Not Really…

Vicious Engine 2 adds Wii, PS2 and PSP on Joystiq
[smilingsquid] Vicious Cycle today announced that the second iteration of its Vicious Engine is getting set to … viciously tear apart the innards of the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP. Wait, that doesn’t sound very nice at all! What we mean to say is…

PAL PlayStation Store Update: Who Needs Yakuza 4 When You’ve Got Yakuza 3? [Europe] on Kotaku
This week’s European store update is a good one, PAL gamers finally getting their hands on a Yakuza 3 demo that isn’t in Japanese. I played the crap out of the Japanese demo last year, but then, it was in Japanese. You kind of had to just fumble your…

More Fist of the North Star Screens, Of Course Already Dead [Gallery] on Kotaku
The latest batch features helmet wearing bad guy Jagi, who was disfigured after trying to kill his brother, Kenshiro. In March 2010, Tecmo Koei is bringing post-apocalyptic martial arts manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) to the PS3 and the…

NEWS: Rumour-mill: David Jaffe hints Twisted Metal reboot at AIAS awards on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
While not exactly clear, it would seem that ex-God of War director David Jaffe dropped the Twisted Metal reboot bomb on the awards audience. <br /> <br />Jaffe might have been answering a different question when he cried <span…

SCREENSHOT: Bioshock 2 (PS3) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Multiplayer in BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids…

REVIEW: Bioshock 2 (PS3) on Strategy Informer RSS News Feed
Return to Rapture, and see what lies in wait for an old Big Daddy and plenty of Junkie Splicers in our Bioshock 2 review. (PS3)

ScrewAttack: Video Game Vault – Dynowarz on GoNintendo
Video Games | ScrewAttack | Video Game Vault: Dynowarz XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

Red Steel 2 ‘kills and combos’ videos look impressive, seemingly confirm return of ‘focus time’ on GoNintendo
Video Games | Red Steel 2 | Kills and Combos Gameplay XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Video Games | Red Steel 2 | Kills and Combos Walkthrough XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here (thanks Greenyz!)

Is Your Life Just One Big RPG? on GoNintendo
A DICE 2010 keynote from Carnegie Mellon professor and ex-imagineer Jesse Schell… PS3 Games – E3 2010 – Guitar Hero: Van Halen Direct link here


Final Fantasy XIII, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and more.

Posted: February 18th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

This is what Final Fantasy XIII looks like on Xbox 360 on Joystiq
At least see the high-res version before you start arguing. Multiplatform games are rarely as scrutinized as this. However, Final Fantasy XIII’s fall from PS3 exclusivity has certainly sparked countless fanboy battles that rage online and,…

Takeuchi: Lost Planet 2 faced difficult content cuts on Joystiq
When you finally play Lost Planet 2 after it launches on May 18, you’ll explore and uncover more of the misplaced celestial orb than ever before — but you won’t see everything. In an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu (transcript; Kotaku…

PSN Thursday: Tester some Yakuza 3 on Joystiq
It’s time for Sony’s big PSN series premiere. Yep, The Tester is now available to download for free on your PSP and PS3. We promised SCEA’s Chris Morell not to make fun of it here, so let’s move on to the good stuff. Notably, there are three PSone…

Disney won’t rule out Epic Mickey on 360, PS3 on Joystiq
When Warren Spector’s first Junction Point Studios title, Disney Epic Mickey, was revealed, many gamers were miffed to learn that the game was exclusive to the Wii — especially after being inundated with some spectacular concept art for the game. It…

Blade Kitten coming to PSN this spring on Joystiq
“Part cat, part girl – and fully lethal.” That’s how Krome Studios’ press release describes the heroine of the upcoming Blade Kitten, a two-part, downloadable arcade action game coming to the PS3 this Spring. The anime-inspired game is based off a…

Newegg drops prices on 50 Cent, Metal Slug 7, and more on Joystiq
Thanks to Newegg, you can grab 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand for a price closer than ever to 50 cents. As part of a “blowout” sale, you can pick up 50 for $9.99 on Xbox 360, or $12.99 on PS3 (a paltry 300 Cent more) with free shipping. If that’s not the…

Noby Noby Boy available now for ‘iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch!’ on Joystiq
We want to be up front with you: We’re not entirely sure Noby Noby Boy is a “game” in the usual way we understand it. No, we’re not talking about last year’s PS3 release (though one could argue …); instead, we’re talking about today’s iPhone…

ESRB: Magic Carpet, Sorcerer’s Maze materializing on PS3 and PSP on Joystiq
Last week, Xbox 360 owners got the first look at Fable 3, the newest Peter Molyneux game. Don’t feel left out, members of the PlayStation Family — you’ve got your own Molyneux game on the way! An old one! The ESRB has rated the PlayStation version…

Capcom offers 50% off five PSN games; this week: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on Joystiq
While it’s true that the high-rolling blogging lifestyle has left us out-of-touch with the needs of the unwashed masses, even the fat cats at Joystiq understand that everyone loves a deal (if only to free up some much needed capital for, let’s say, a…

MotorStorm Pacific Rift for PS3 $28 at Newegg on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Newegg has MotorStorm Pacific Rift for the Playstation 3 for $28 with free shipping. Pacific Rift moves the franchise away from the sweltering desert to the tropical Pacific Ocean. Play with up to 4 players locally, or up to 16 online.


Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid, Madden NFL, and more.

Posted: February 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Kanex HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter Box For the 27-inch iMac [Adapters] on Gizmodo
The dream of putting HDMI content (Blu-ray player, Xbox 360, PS3 or even another computer) into a 27-inch iMac has FINALLY come true. Kanex, who have done MDP to HDMI adapters, now goes the other way with the upcoming accessory. The bad part is that…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Get geared up for Valentine’s Day. Lenovo’s S10 bends into many desirable positions, eHarmony’s free Valentine’s weekend lets you go back to being a creep-on-the-cheap, and Solid Snake is available at $20—for mustache rides. Top Deals: •…

Darksiders: Wrath of War Game (Xbox 360, PS3) + $10 Credit $35.99 Free Shipping at Gamestop on Techbargains.com
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SingStar or SingStar Volume 2 Game Only (PS3) $9.99 Free Shipping at Newegg on Techbargains.com
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EXPIRING Logitech Wireless Precision Controller for PS3 (Dented Box) $19.99 at Logitech on Techbargains.com
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil 5, and more.

Posted: January 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
If you’ve been holding out for a solid laptop on the cheap then check out the dual-core Acer Aspire. Pick up Left 4 Dead 2 if you haven’t already, and give a listen to a free track by Kid Sister. Top Deals: • 15.6″ Acer Aspire AS5732Z-4280 Intel…


Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and more.

Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Amazon.com – Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Game for Playstation 3 $14.92 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Angry Video Game Nerd: Hydlide on GoNintendo
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BioShock, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and more.

Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

PS3 motion controller coming in fall, still no name or price on Ars Technica
Sony’s upcoming motion controller for the PlayStation 3 was slated for a spring release, but without any hands-on time with the peripheral, any details on launch games, or any real details at all, it should come as a very mild surprise to learn that…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Today’s deals are overrun with laptops, netbooks, videogames, HDTVs, and cameras of all shapes and sizes. Get your looting face on as you grab a Lenovo G450, a Flip Camcorder, and an extravagantly discounted Reign of Swords. Booyah, grandma. Top…


Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Killzone 2, Dragon Age: Origins, and more.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed PS3 $15 at Amazon on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Amazon has the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for PS3 for $15 with free shipping on orders over $25. Discover the story of Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice as you confront new adversaries such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians. [Compare]

LittleBigPlanet Is Also Playable… In 3D!!! [Sony] on Kotaku
Sony was among the many home electronics makers getting behind the 3D revolution at CES 2010, offering a handful of PlayStation 3 games playable in 3D. The latest PS3 game to get the 3D makeover? LittleBigPlanet. Media Molecule’s DIY platformer joins…

Is Sony’s Motion Controller Now Named “Arc”? [Rumor] on Kotaku
Sony’s stab at motion control for the PlayStation 3 is currently known only as the PlayStation 3 Motion Controller, a name that likely won’t stick. But is the glowing magic wand ultimately going to be known as Arc? That’s what VG247 says, citing an…

After Burner Climax XBLA Screens Barrel Roll Online [Sega] on Kotaku
The reality of After Burner Climax making the leap from arcade to consoles becomes that much more clear, thanks to a new batch of screens from the game, reportedly of the Xbox Live Arcade version. While we’d heard about the newest After Burner game…

2009 Game of the Year Finalist Debate: Demon’s Souls [The Great Debate] on Kotaku
The brilliantly immersive Demon’s Souls, unfortunately known better for its brutal difficulty than its rebellious game design, is my choice for the title most deserving of the accolade “Game of the Year.” From Software’s original role-playing game is…

3D Dot Heroes Does Not Need More Dots [Screens] on Kotaku
Atlus has dropped off the first localized screens for Silicon Studio’s 3D Dot Heroes for the PlayStation 3, and I’d be remiss in my duties if I didn’t point out how blocky the graphics are. Then again, I suppose that is the point. Call it a Zelda…

Preorder BioShock 2 PS3 From Amazon And You Get This [Preorder Bonus] on Kotaku
PlayStation 3 owners who put their money down on BioShock 2 at Amazon will find themselves the proud owner of this excellent Big Daddy outfit for PlayStation Home. The Big Daddy costume for PlayStation Home is the creation of Heavy Water game…

And The Nominees For The 10th Annual GDC Awards Are… [Game Developers Choice Awards] on Kotaku
The nominations are in for the 10th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, with Uncharted 2, Flower, and Assassin’s Creed II dominating the nominating. Naughty Dog could win big at the 10th annual awards show, held every year during the Game…


BioShock, Battlefield: Bad Company, Final Fantasy XIII, and more.

Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Analyst believes core games will drive sales in 2010, but not for Wii on GoNintendo
“We believe that ‘core’ gamers will drive video game packaged goods growth in 2010 and beyond. 2009 was a horrible year for the video game industry and its investors, but a closer analysis highlights that much of the weakness (since…

2010: The Year of Better Xbox 360 Games? [2010 Preview] on Kotaku
2009 was a pretty good year for the Xbox 360, but based on Microsoft’s showing at E3, it felt more like a warm up for 2010, the year the company will launch Project Natal. Now this year was no slouch, with Xbox 360 console exclusives Halo 3: ODST,…

Army Of Two: The 40th Day PSP Channels Contra [Clips] on Kotaku
The PSP version of Army of Two: The 40th Day looks to have much more in common with old-school arcade shooters like Contra and Commando than it does with its console big brother. Maybe it’s just me hankering for simpler times, but this game looks…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Thursday is pretty much the start of the weekend these days, so start indulging now by treating yourself to some new gear; we’ve got deals on deals on laptops big and small. Note: Hobomodo offer not shown to scale. Top Deals: • 15.6″ ASUS…


PlayStation Home, Metal Gear Solid, PlayStation Store, and more.

Posted: December 17th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Hoth DLC coming to XBLM after all on Joystiq
As luck would have it, that one missing piece of content for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that was “exclusive” to the “Ultimate Sith Edition” of the game — the obligatory Hoth level — seems to be heading to Xbox Live Marketplace. Spotted by…

Sony launches a salt on Home with ‘Sodium One’ social gaming space on Joystiq
Sony heard you liked games, so it put an MMO in your Home so you could socially game while you socially game. The company just announced the launch of Sodium One (yeah, we don’t know either), a self-contained social MMO space within PlayStation Home….

BMW M3 Used As Full-Scale Playstation Controller [Video Games] on Jalopnik
We can think of a lot of fun uses for an E30 BMW M3, but the guys at Studie, a Yokohama speed shop, thought it best to use this one as a full-sized Playstation racing controller. Only in Japan. Studie is, for lack of a better term, a Japanese tuning…

Blu-ray 3D Specifications Finalized : PS3 Is Compatible on Madshrimps News RSS Feed
CES 2010 is only a few weeks away and one of the new technologies that is most interesting that will be unveiled at the show is 3D Blu-ray. Blu-ray in 3D will provide 1080p resolution to each eye allowing for full HD playback of 3D movies with…

No Need To Import Heavy Rain In America [PS3] on Kotaku
Americans who prefer to play uncensored games had to import the European version of the last video game developed by the makers of 2010 PlayStation 3 exclusive Heavy Rain. So did fans of sex scenes. But the content fiascoes of that older game, called…

Konami Gives Fans A Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Demo For Christmas [Demo] on Kotaku
Though the PSP game isn’t due out in North America until May, Konami delivers an early taste of the 1970’s Naked Snake action with a demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, available later today on the PlayStation Network. It’s an early Christmas…

Blu-ray 3D Video Specification Has Been Finalized on Ubergizmo
Fans of Blu-ray videos can rejoice as Blu-ray technology looks like it’s moving a step forward. The Blu-ray Disc Association has published the details of its final specification for 3D-enhanced Blu-ray video, dubbed Blu-ray 3D. With that in…