Sony’s quietly released PS Vita firmware 3.01, a minor update that aims to improve system stability. Beyond that, there are seemingly no other changes. It’s available now for download on Network Update. We’ve included a manual install link below. It’s worth noting that the update does appear to be mandatory – accessing the PlayStation Store, or any other areas walled […]
With the September 17 debut of Grand Theft Auto V fast approaching, if picking up a physical copy come launch day isn’t your thing, Rockstar has you covered. The company announced today that GTA V will be available on PSN as a digital download on day one. It’s up for pre-order now in North America and Latin America territories. Those who pre-order […]
Update: Congrats to @Spike_Gold for winning our Remember Me giveaway! As always, thanks for your participation and stay tuned for more giveaways in the future! We’re giving away a PSN voucher for Capcom’s sci-fi thriller Remember Me. To enter, simply make sure you’re following our Twitter account at @exophase. We’ll choose a random follower on Monday and announce the winner on […]
Sony’s launched a new site as part of its ‘Greatness Awaits’ campaign, inviting gamers to place bids for rare PlayStation memorabilia. In a creative twist, you can do so by using Gold Trophies earned in PS3 and PS Vita titles. A total of 15 listings are up on Bidforgreatness.com, which cover props and costumes used in various advertisements and promotional shots you may […]
When firmware 4.45 for PS3 arrived earlier this week, an unusual amount of reports were coming in claiming the update was bricking PS3 consoles. It turns out that Sony has indeed identified there is an issue after promptly pulling the firmware from PSN the night it was released. “Hi guys, we have identified the issue related to PS3 software update […]
We’ve learned from a well-placed source that Sony will introduce more extensive privacy options with the PS4, notably the ability to hide portions of your gaming activity akin to Xbox Live. This has been a requested feature for some time, and quite frankly it’s surprising it hasn’t already been added. As our source points out, there’s already concrete evidence that […]
Update: Congrats to @NEO_METATRON for winning our giveaway. As always, thanks for the support and we’ll be giving away another game later this week. Stay tuned! We’re giving away a PSN voucher for the well-received open-world horror-mystery title Deadly Premonition The Director’s Cut! To enter, simply make sure you’re following our Twitter account at @exophase. We’ll choose a random follower on Sunday night […]
During Sony’s press conference today they skated around a very important detail. While never specifically saying that multiplayer would “require” a PlayStation Plus membership, they did however list it in what PS Plus includes, as pictured above. They did not bring any attention to this detail but we thought it was important, so there you have it – PS Plus […]
Bummer! It looks like the PlayStation 4 won’t transfer and play any of your currently downloaded PlayStation 3 software. This includes PSone and PS2 Classics as well as original PlayStation Network content. I repeat: bummer! As indicated by a report on Destructoid, Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida stated that the internal architecture of the PlayStation 4 is considerably different […]
PlayStation Meeting 2013 is just an hour away — and we’ve included a Ustream embed to Sony’s official live coverage in case you’d like to watch it here on eXophase. All signs point to an unveiling of the PS4, so this is the big one. Consider this an open thread for commenting on any of the many announcements.
Update: And we’ve chosen a winner… congrats to @hush404! Thanks for all those that participated and stay tuned for more giveaways! Listen up, doods! Courtesy of NIS America we’ve got a digital voucher for PS2 classic Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories to giveaway. To enter, simply follow our Twitter account @exophase. Those who retweet this article will have their names placed […]
Sony has confirmed on the PlayStation Blog that the PlayStation Network will be undergoing a bit of maintenance tomorrow. That’s Thursday, January 17 for those of you who are like me and have been having a hard time keeping up with the days in 2013. As per usual, users will not be able to access their account management info. The […]
Sony has just posted on their blog that any user who pre-orders the digital version of Metro: Last Light on the PlayStation Network will receive a free digital copy of Homefront and an exclusive Metro PS3 theme. To qualify you must make sure you pre-order on the PlayStation Network, otherwise you will not be eligible for the free copy. In addition, anyone who pre-orders […]
Back in its early days, you may remember that the PlayStation Store was accessible from the browser. Sony eventually pulled it, limiting store access to PlayStation devices only. However, with the recently revamped store interface it was hinted that we’d see a return of the browser-based store, and here it is. Sony’s launched a version of the PS Store that […]
Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will be undergoing maintenance on Monday, December 3 AKA tomorrow. You folks know the drill: If you’ve signed onto your account recently, you’ll still be able to play games online and access apps on your Sony gaming machines. As per usual, PlayStation Store, Home (people still use that?), and account management functionality will […]
Developer Just Add Water has announced that Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD will be playable on the Vita on December 18. Well, it was about time, wasn’t it? The updated remake of this popular action title has been available on the PlayStation 3 for just under a year now, so it’s great to see it get the portable treatment on the […]
Edmund McMillen recently announced that The Binding of Isaac, his hit roguelike shmup project from 2011, was confirmed for release on consoles. As expected, the indie gaming community flooded the Super Meat Boy developer with questions regarding the game, which he also stated would feature a brand new 16-bit look and a bonus expansion. McMillen took to his blog and […]
Developer Beatshapers took to the PlayStation Blog to announce that Jetpack Joyride is officially available on the PlayStation Network. Originally created by Halfbrick, this running man game has become quite notorious for delivering one of the most rewarding and addictive experiences in its respective genre. Jetpack Joyride is available as a PlayStation Mini, which means you can play it on […]
Can’t get enough Borderlands 2? Well, you’re in luck, because 2K Games and Gearbox Software have launched the latest round of story DLC for the game. Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage was made available today across the Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Store, and Steam. As previously explained, Torgue is one of the many weapons manufacturers in the world of Borderlands […]
For those yearning for more old-school Doom action in the wake of Doom 3 BFG Edition’s release, Bethesda has you covered. The company is readying Doom Classic Complete, set to hit PSN today. The announcement isn’t exactly surprising, considering we outed a list of trophies yesterday revealing that the collection will include Ultimate DOOM, DOOM 2: Hell on Earth, DOOM 2: […]