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Sony Offering 3 Free Months With PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

by Jan Hutchings | Jan 31, 2013 | 2 comments

Sony recently announced that they will be offering three free months with every one-year PS Plus subscriptions until early March this year. PlayStation Plus is perhaps the best deal available in gaming right now; not only do you get a smattering of free full games for your PS3 and PS Vita, you also get discounts of up to 75% on games, DLC, themes, and avatars.

Sony has said that PlayStation Plus subscribers save up to $2,472 because of the amount of free stuff and discounts they get. And since most PS3’s available have sufficient hard drive space for downloadable games, it makes sense to a paying member. Oh and if you’re already a PS Plus subscriber, fear not as you can stack your subscriptions; paying for another year will add to your current standing in addition to the three free months you’ll receive for free.

PlayStation Store Update 01-23-13

by A Glitch | Jan 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Anybody who calls themselves a PlayStation fan knows that today is the day for the weekly PlayStation Store update and there’s something for everybody. JRP fans will be happy to note Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch which is being released the same day as its retail counterpart. Best of all, Sony is giving you a bit of savings ($54.99) though a near 22GB download means you’ll have to wait a while before playing.

Best of all is saved for PlayStation Plus members who can enjoy discounts like:

LittleBigPlanet Karting – Regular $39.99, PS Plus $10.00
The Unfinished Swan – Regular $14.99, PS Plus $3.75

After the jump, the PlayStation Store Update 01-23-13 details await.

PS2 Classic SIREN Coming to PSN This Tuesday

by Jan Hutchings | Jan 13, 2013 | 3 comments

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One of the most memorable – and scariest – moments from SIREN.

Sony announced earlier this week that the PS2 classic SIREN is coming to PSN this Tuesday. For those of you who haven’t heard of SIREN, it’s a Japanese survival horror game for the PS2 that became well known for its unique facial animation technology, multi-character story-line, and sight-jacking game mechanic.

If the name sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen or played SIREN: Blood Curse on the PSN. SIREN: Blood Curse was a re-imagining of the original game with characters and story that catered towards a North American audience. It’s a great game for what it was aiming to achieve, however, for the authentic Japanese characters, scares, and scenarios, you’ll have to play the original coming soon as a PS2 Classic on PSN.

Learn more about SIREN for the PSN after the break.

Sony Sells 525,000 PS3’s on Black Friday, PS+ Sales Up 259%

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 29, 2012 | 2 comments

By now, most of the big Black Friday numbers have been released. This includes sales of the new Nintendo Wii U and the Xbox 360 which beat it out. Appropriately so, all eyes have been on Sony to release their numbers and with no news, many began to worry. Luckily, those worries were for not as Sony has finally released their Black Friday sales figures for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation Plus membership with some encouraging numbers. In the United States between November 18th and November 24th, Sony sold 525,000 PlayStation 3 units. This is an increase of 15% for the PS3 compared to last year’s Black Friday bundles while software and peripherals grew 9% over the same period last year. If you think that’s impressive, Sony has reported that PS3 sales for Latin America were up 200% when compared to last year, though no specifc numbers were included. Even the PlayStation Vita enjoyed robust sales though not quite as gangbuster as PlayStation Plus.

Here We Go: PSN Hacked Again? (updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 15, 2012 | 0 comments

Here we go again folks. A recent tweet (seen below) from super fantastical hacker group Anonymous has the internet and gamers in uproar again, by claiming to have hacked the PlayStation Network (PSN) again. Those who are familiar with the matter will note that the group nearly 16 months ago hacked Sony which resulted in the company shutting down PSN for over a month and killing off the Qriocity brand.

Anonymous claims to have 50 gigabyte database of email accounts and passwords though this time around, all of that data appears to be encrypted. Sony has yet to confirm or deny the attack. Wether the attack is true or not, I highly recommend signing into your PSN account from a computer and changing your password, just to be on the safe side of things. We’ll have more on this as it develops. After the jump, a direct link to change your account.

Update:

Good news as the entire thing appears to be fake (thank god). Seems like the group was trying to get some attention while scaring off gamers. Still, its a good time to look at your account and make sure that your password is solid.

Outland And BloodRayne Betrayal Now Free To PSN Plus Subscribers

by Jan Hutchings | Aug 15, 2012 | 0 comments

This week’s PlayStation Plus update adds two of the best action-platformers on the PlayStation Network to the free game collection exclusive to the subscription service. Outland and Bloodrayne: Betrayal are now free to all PSN Plus subscribers along with the fan-favorite Walking Dead (Episode 1 & 2).

Find out more about Outland and BloodRayne Betrayal after the break.

Playstation Store Update: (08-07-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Aug 8, 2012 | 0 comments

In this week’s Playstation Store Update, we have a ton of new content, both old and new. Leading off this week is Sound Shapes, a music making experience cut from the same cloth as LittleBigPlanet. In Sound Shapes, users can play, create, and share music with other PS Vita and Playstation 3 users. Check the trailer out for yourself below.

Also available for full download on PSN is The King of Fighters XIII, the HD entry to one of the best fighting games on the market. This is one of the finest entries in the series, so if you’re a fan of the genre, it’s not to be missed.

Playstation Plus users are also in for a treat this week, as the first two episodes of Telltale’s The Walking Dead are available for free download. Along with those two episodes, Plus users have access to sales on Payday: The Heist, Sound Shapes, and pre-orders for Papo & Yo.

Check out the entire Playstation Store update after the break.

Playstation Store Update: (07-17-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Jul 17, 2012 | 0 comments

In this week’s Playstation Store update, we have a huge Playstation Network exclusive, a couple of full-game downloads, and Playstation Plus members (aside from the usual discounts and price cuts) get two free PSone classics to add to their collection.

First up is Dyad, a unique blend of music, visuals, racing, and puzzles that has come out to a ton of very strong reviews. Heralded as the best PSN downloadable since Journey, be sure to check out this unique experience. Check the trailer out for yourself below.

Those who haven’t played Crysis 2 can now download the full game from the Playstation Store, as Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is available. Maximum Edition comes with the full-game and all of the add-ons, making this iteration the complete version of Crysis 2. And if shooters aren’t your thing, then you can check out JRPG Record of Agarest War 2, which apparently includes “a revamped battle system, HD graphics, mini-games and a completely new Agarest universe.”

And of course, Playstation Plus members get discounts on a ton of content, including 20 percent off of Dyad, and two new PSone classics to add to the instant game collection: International Track & Field and Hot Shots Golf 2.

Hit the jump to check out this week’s full Playstation Store update.

Playstation Store Update (07-10-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Jul 11, 2012 | 0 comments

In this week’s Playstation Store update , we have the release of Quantum Conundrum from the mind behind the original first-person puzzler Portal. The game involves changing the physical traits of the world, from fluffy to heavy and a bunch in-between. Check the trailer out below and be sure to check out the free demo in this week’s Playstation Store update.

Also available on PSN is the action-adventure Game of Thrones. Based off the hit series, the game expands on the mythology from the popular books and hit television series. Playstation Plus members get the typical discounts on both God of War: Collection and God of War: Origins Collection, as well as a discount on new release Rainbow Moon.

Check out the entire Playstation Store update for yourself after the break.

Save On PSN Games This Summer With PSN PLAY

by Jan Hutchings | Jul 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Coming later this month, PlayStation fans can save on PSN games this summer with PSN Play. The once-a-year gaming deal features savings on four exciting digital-download only games. As well, PlayStation Plus members will get an extra 20% off each title in addition to the PSN cash vouchers when gamers buy two or more of the PSN Play-featured games.

The PSN cash vouchers work like this:

When a player buys two PSN Play games – he/she will receive $3 back.
When a player buys three PSN Play games – he/she will receive $4 back.
When a player buys four PSN Play games – he/she will receive $5 back.

The PSN Play games included are:

July 31 – The Expendables 2 Videogame (Which actually comes out on PSN first! Xbox 360 version come later.)
August 7 – Sound Shapes
August 14 – Papa & Yo
August 21 – Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

For those players who can’t wait to get their hands on these titles, know that the games can be pre-ordered a week before their release on the PSN. They’ll also receive an exclusive XBM theme of their chosen game. And don’t forget, PlayStation Plus subscribers will get an extra 20% off their purchases.

Playstation Store Update: (07-03-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Jul 4, 2012 | 0 comments

In this week’s Playstation Store update, we have three amazing new additions to your “instant game collection,” along with the usual flood of updates, sales, demos, and full game releases. Online first person shooter Gotham City Imposters, PSN title Renegade Ops, and the highly regarded Pac-Man Championship Edition DX are all available for free download for Playstation Plus members.

If you don’t have a Plus membership, you can download a ton of full games from the PSN storefront, including the well-reviewed third person shooter Spec Ops: The Line and Sega’s Sonic Generations. And if you’re low on funds this week, check out the demos for Bellator MMA Onslaught and Summer Stars 2012.

Check out the entire Playstation Store update after the jump.

Sony Acquires Gaikai, Prepares for Cloud Gaming

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 2, 2012 | 1 comment

After rumors of a potential purchase of Gaikai, a web browser based online gaming service which offers games like Mass Affect 3 and Crysis 2, Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has announced a definitive agreement to purchase Gaikai for a cool $380 million. Sony hopes that through the acquisition, the gaming giant will be establish a new cloud based gaming service. Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said:

“By combining Gaikai’s resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE’s extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences,”

He went on:

“SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices.”

Playstation Store Update (06-26-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Jun 27, 2012 | 0 comments

If you own a Playstation 3 and haven’t played the first two games in the Uncharted series yet, you’re probably crazy, but this week’s Playstation Store update has you lunatics covered. Available for full download this week for the first time on the Playstation Store are Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, available separately or together as a savings bundle.

Two new releases also make their way to the Playstation Store, as the movie tie-in The Amazing Spider-Man and Resident Evil: Chronicles HD are both now available for download. The Amazing Spider-Man looks to recapture the magic of past Spider-Man games with a fully explorable New York City and revamped web-sling controls. The game also acts as an epilogue to the upcoming Sony Pictures film.

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD features two early games from the franchise, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles andResident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, both available on a Playstation console for the first time. These two on-rails shooters are also Playstation Move compatible and have upgraded HD graphics for there PS3 debut.

And finally, if you’re a Playstation Plus subscriber, be sure to check out all sorts of discounts for various games, including all of the aforementioned titles, Journey, Skullgirls, Madden 12, and Fifa 12.

Check out the entire Playstation Store update after the break.

PlayStation Store Shut Down in South Korea

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 21, 2012 | 0 comments

If you’re a PlayStation 3 owner in South Korea, we have some bad news for you. Thanks to a new law passed by the government there which “prevents under-18s from being asked for their names or ages for the purpose of account authentication,” Sony has been forced to close down access to the PlayStation Store from the PS3. The new “Game Industry Promotion Act” is set to go into affect on July 1st.

On the bright side, despite Sony taking the store down proactively, access to PSN like multiplayer gaming and chatting will continue to function until the PlayStation Store returns “sometime this year.” Interestingly, South Koreans can still access the store via the PSP or PS Vita. It remains to be seen if there is some loophole or exceptions that exist or Sony simply hasn’t gotten around to shutting them down yet.

Playstation Store Update: (06-19-2012)

by Chris Quibol | Jun 20, 2012 | 0 comments

In this week’s Playstation Store update, we have a couple of full game downloads for gamers of every flavor. First up, we have a full game download for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, the latest in the long running third-person shooter series from Ubisoft. The game features futuristic military technology and the same tight, tactical combat you can expect from the series. Playstation Plus members can download a full game trial for free, if you’re not completely sold.

PS Vita owners can download the excellent Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes, the sequel starring not only Batman and his cast of allies and villains, but also various members of the Justice League. With 2-player support and Vita specific controls, this may be the definitive version of DC Superheroes.

And if you’re a fan of PS one classics, be sure to check out Tomba, the pink haired caveman hero. One of the most popular games from the early days of the PS one, Tomba has just the right mix of nostalgia and gameplay to make the game worth a look all these years later.

Hit the jump to check out this week’s full Playstation Store update for yourself.