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PlayStation Store Update Thursday

Aside from playable demos of WipEout Pulse and Major League Baseball 2K8, the rest of this week’s PlayStation Store update is dominated by add-on content, videos, and other miscellaneous goodies. Available now are two new characters for PAIN, an expansion pack for PSN title Toy Home, free tracks from Dropkick Murphy’s Guitar Hero III track pack, and three new downloadable […]

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed

Capcom sends forth ten new screenshots from the upcoming Bionic Commando Rearmed remake. Scheduled to arrive on the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in May, the game features two player co-op, revamped 3D visuals, a robust challenge mode with over 50 levels, and link capabilities with the forthcoming Bionic Commando sequel. Bionic Commando Rearmed Screenshots

Plunder Invades XBLA, PSN This Summer

As part of its digital initiative, Capcom today announced Plunder for the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC. Developed by Certain Affinity, best known for their work on various Halo multiplayer maps, Plunder is a hex based strategy game in which players are cast in the role of commanding an army of perilous pirates. Players can team up with […]

1942: Joint Strike Hitting XBLA, PSN This Summer

Capcom has announced that 1942: Joint Strike is slated to hit the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade later this summer. A downloadable remake of the original 1942, Joint Strike features enhanced 3D visuals presented in widescreen, 2 player online and offline cooperative play, and a contemporary musical score by Metal Gear composer Norihiko Hibinio. 1942: Joint Strike will cost […]

flOw Developers Create PS3 Game In 24 Hours

The folks over at thatgamecompany, better known as the developers of PSN title flOw, wanted to see how much fun they could whip up in 24 hours and decided to create a full PS3 game. The game features multiplayer plus fully destructible and randomly generated levels. Players take on the role of a gravedigger whose task is to kill all […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

This week’s PlayStation Store update is definitely a step up from last week, which brought no playable content whatsoever. Kicking off the weekly round of additions is a free demo of Capcom’s recently released PS3 PSN shooter Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. Joining Rocketmen are downloadable game titles flOw and Ape Escape: On the Loose for PSP. In terms of downloadable […]

SCEA Details Gran Turismo 5 Prologue For U.S.

Sony Computer Entertainment America today sent over an updated fact sheet for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, confirming that the U.S. version will feature additional content and features over the original Japanese release. In total, Prologue will feature 60 selectable cars and 14 additional tuned cars, which include the Ferrari 599, Nissan GT-R and Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Troni. The […]

Echochrome Demo Now Available On Japanese PSN

Sony’s Echochrome is now available in demo form on the Japanese PlayStation Network for both PSP and the PlayStation 3. Echochrome is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to lead their character though a number of 3D-based mazes by shifting between five different camera perspectives — a concept which first came to fruition in SEGA’s PSP title Crush. For […]

PlayStation HOME To Be Demoed At OGC 2008

Sony has kept relatively mum on the subject of HOME as of late, but that looks to be changing soon. On March 14, Sony will deliver a presentation on its upcoming PlayStation HOME service at the Online Game & Community Service Conference (OGC) in Japan. Aside from the fact that HOME will be there, specific details on what exactly will […]

Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Hits XBLA, PSN Next Week

Capcom sends word that the long-awaited Rocketmen: Axis of Evil is scheduled to hit both the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network next week. Developed exclusively as a downloadable title, the game is a top-down, fast paced arcade shooter featuring cartoon-like graphics rendered at 1080i. Up to four players can join in on the struggle to free the Solar System […]

New WipEout HD Details, Screens

Sony today sent over an updated fact sheet on its upcoming PSN racer WipEout HD. The fact sheet confirms a pair of new features, including support for custom playlists and an active scoreboard for keeping track of race records both offline and online. With the custom playlist feature, players will be able to playback their own music within the game […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

The weekly PlayStation Store update begins with a playable demo of Q-Games’ recently released tower defense game PixelJunk Monsters. Also in the playable sector is a PSP demo of God of War: Chains of Olympus (same as the UMD disc demo, if you’re wondering) and PSOne classic Jet Moto, which can be played on both the PSP and PlayStation 3. […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

The weekly PlayStation Store update kicks off with the release of a free downloadable demo for Sony’s upcoming PSP rhythm-based platformer Patapon. Joining Patapon is a playable demo of MLB 08: The Show for both the PlayStation 3 and PSP. Rounding out this week’s relatively low-key update are three new Rock Band tracks, all of which are available in a […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

Sony delivers yet another stellar PlayStation Store update with the release of downloadable game PixelJunk Monsters and the much-anticipated Devil May Cry 4 demo. Also up on the Store is a demo of Bizarre Creations’ The Club and PSOne classic Jet Moto 2, weighing in at 1.70GB and 115 MB respectively. Looking for add-on content? Don’t fret, Sony’s got ya […]

PixelJunk Monsters Hits PSN Next Week

According to Q-Games’ Executive Producer President Dylan Cuthbert, PixelJunk Monsters is set to hit the PlayStation Network next week, just in time for the weekly PS Store update on January 24. The game borrows heavily from various tower defense titles. Players must strategically place towers on the map to prevent a horde of monsters from invading their island. When monsters […]

PEGI Rates Vib Ribbon, PSN Release Likely

1999 PlayStation cult-classic Vib Ribbon has been rated by European ratings board PEGI for the PlayStation Network, hinting at a release on PS3. Developed by PaRappa the Rapper creator Masaya Matsuura, Vib Ribbon is a rhythm-based music game that let players use their own music CDs to generate a unique level from any track. Matsuura hinted at possible release last […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

After taking a break during the holidays, the PlayStation Store is back in full force this Thursday. This week kicks off with downloadable add-on content for Need for Speed ProStreet, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and Rock Band. Next up is a demo of EA’s upcoming NFL Tour ’09. Last but not least is a 1080p trailer for Gran […]

Sony Considers PSN Subscriptions

Sony is currently conducting a survey on its PlayStation Asia website, asking gamers if they’d like to pay a monthly fee to download an unlimited amount of content from the PlayStation Store. If unlimited access to content includes PSOne games (assuming they start throwing them up on the Store weekly or at least bi-weekly) and PSN games, then I’d be […]

PS3 Devil May Cry 4 Gets Exclusive Features

According to the latest issue of Famitsu, the PlayStation 3 version of Devil May Cry 4 will feature an option to install 4.78GB of game data straight to the PS3’s hard disk drive. This will allow for seamless gameplay, meaning virtually no load times as you move from area to area. Additionally, the PS3 release will take advantage of the […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

This week’s additions to the PlayStation Store are led by a downloadable demo of Burnout Paradise, weighing in at around 764 MB. A whole bunch of add-on content went up today, including three new Rock Band songs coming in at $2 each, or $5.50 for the entire pack. A slew of vehicles and a performance bundle for EA’s Need for […]