Sony details UK PlayStation Move pricing
Posted by PSU on Jul 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sony has lifted the lid on its UK pricing strategy for PlayStation Move, in addition to shedding more light on the Starter Pack that will be released alongside the new peripheral.
The platform holder confirmed that punters can expect to pay £34.99 for the Motion Controller itself, while the Sub Controller will set you back £24.99. PlayStation Eye, meanwhile, will retail for £24.99.
As for the Starter Pack, it’ll cost £49.99 and includes the Motion Controller, PS Eye...
Worldwide PS3 sales stand at 38.1 million
Posted by PSU on Jul 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sony Corporation has announced that life-to-date sales figures for the PlayStation 3 now stand at 38.1 million units worldwide, putting the system approximately 3.6 million units behind global sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360.
The news comes following the release of Sony’s latest financial results, which reveals that the platform holder shifted 2.4 million PS3’s during its first quarter, resulting in a whopping 118 percent increase over the same period last year.
On the flip side,...
Zipper explains SOCOM 4 delay to 2011
Posted by PSU on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
It looks like SOCOM 4 will not be available until 2011 and Zipper Interactive has posted a letter to fans on SOCOM’s official blog, explaining the delay.
The company says it does not want to skimp in the development of the game, and instead wants to “deliver the best and most immersive SOCOM game,” that the company can create.
“While we’re certainly aware that you’ve been looking forward to playing SOCOM 4 this year, we don’t want to take any shortcuts,”...
Next Dragon Age DLC pins you against the Golems of Amgarrak
Posted by PSU on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
BioWare sure knows how to keep gamers happy. If you are anxiously awaiting the release of Dragon Age II, you can pop the original in your system and enjoy some new content coming on August 10.
The new DLC for Dragon Age: Origins, titled Golems of Amgarrak, sends your party in search of a dwarven expedition that went missing. The expedition was in search of secrets from the golems’ creating. The new content is a upper-level adventure with some nice rewards.
Here’s more of what to expect,...
PS3 is first console to get Netflix title search feature
Posted by PSU on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The PlayStation 3 is the first console to get the latest version of the Netflix application. In addition, the PS3 is the only system to get a full title search feature. The search function is now available to all those who subscribe to Netflix and own a PS3.
Sony boasts that its system is the only console to allow this search feature. It says that other consoles require Netflix subscribers to boot up their PCs or laptops, go to the Netflix web site, search, add the desired movie or TV show to their...
Uncharted 2 title update 1.09 detailed, goes live today
Posted by PSU on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is getting an update today. Title update 1.09 includes changes to the multiplayer components of the game, in addition to some changes to the money system. Naughty Dog has posted information at its blog regarding the change.
The company says we can expect the following changes:
* Changes made to multiplayer character skin system to allow for voices to be included with future skins
* Made changes to character game mechanics to prevent players from using exploits
* Fixed...
European PSN update; July 28, 2010
Posted by PSU on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has updated the PlayStation Store. This week’s update features Madden NFL 11 and Flower, and Worms: Battle Island for PSP . You can also download the Earthworm Jim HD game.
See below for a full list of updates:
PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)
Special Offers (Karate Kid Promotion)
(Available until the 4th of August)
* Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
* Revenge of...
North American PSN update; July 27, 2010
Posted by PSU on Jul 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week features some great demos like Flower and Madden NFL 11. Also, check out the new Avatars. PlayStation Plus subscribers have some decent discounts, along with some free games to check out.
See below for a full list of updates:
PS3 Content
PlayStation Plus
* Critter Crunch (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
* Syphon Filter (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
* Kahoots (Free to PlayStation Plus...
See Kratos in action against King Midas in Ghost of Sparta video
Posted by PSU on Jul 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sony has posted gameplay footage of God of War: Ghost of Sparta, showing Kratos in action. The video below is a great look at what we can expect from the new God of War game heading to the PlayStation Portable.
The video shows Kratos slapping around King Midas, featuring rich terrain and some intense camera zooms during combat. If you haven’t seen the video yet, check it out below. It certainly gets us excited about the next PSP version of God of War.
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MAG update v1.07 coming early August
Posted by PSU on Jul 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines and looking for a reason to play MAG again, Zipper has a nice free update that should entice you to return to those massive-online battles. The update, v1.07, will be available for download in early August.
As posted over at the PlayStation Blog, here is a look at what you can expect from the update:
* A new “Happy Hour” Double XP bonus that’s applied to the first hour of any player’s gameplay session in a 24-hour period.
* Suppression...
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