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Behind the Scenes Video of Media Molecule and Tearaway

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 22, 2013 | 0 comments

With all the hype around the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, one delightful and important game might be getting lost in the shuffle. Tearaway from Media Molecule, the studio that brought you LittleBigPlanet, has just landed on the PlayStation Vita. Having had a chance to play it at E3, I can absolutely confirm that the game is an absolute delight and all the outstanding reviews it’s been receiving are well justified. Right off the bat, it’s quite clear that, with games like Tearaway and LittleBigPlanet, Media Molecule is a different type of game company. The video after the jump is designed to give you a quick glimpse at how this first party studio functions and what makes them unique.

PlayStation Store Update (11-19-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 19, 2013 | 2 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 19, 2013. Even though the PlayStation 4 released last Friday, this update is still packed full of deals and new content for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Announced last week at the eve of the release of the PlayStation 4, The Last Of Us: Left Behind DLC is up for Pre-Order today. Take on the role as either a cop or a racer in Need for Speed Rivals which also hits the store for the PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 4 users only have one new release this week in NBA Live 14. Several anticipated games drop on the network this week including Contrast (PS3 Version), Stick It To the Man, and Aquapazza. There is also a sale on titles by Atlus this week with deep discounts on several of their games including some in the fantastic Persona series.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving both Binary Domain(PlayStation 3) and Oddworld: Strangers Wrath (PlayStation Vita) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

‘A-Men 2’ Review

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 comment

Nearing the end of my time with A-Men 2, my PlayStation Vita was kind enough to inform me of two stats:

1. captubaplayer (My PlayStation Network ID feel free to add me!) spent in total over 20 hours playing!

2. captubaplayer died in total 200 times trying to beat records in A-men 2!

These two facts serve to illustrate my time with the puzzle platformer A-Men 2 which is a follow-up to the PlayStation Vita launch title A-Men. According to the developer, Bloober Team, A-Men 2 is “arguably the most punishing game on PSN and Vita to date”. While I am not sure I can agree with that assessment, I will say that this it is a very challenging (oftentimes frustrating) game to work your way through. Does this level of difficulty still lend to an enjoyable experience? Keep reading to find out and see our complete review.

PlayStation Store Update (11-12-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 12, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 12, 2013. This is the final store update featuring only the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Make sure you check back on Friday for a special store update for the launch of the PlayStation 4. XCOM: Enemy Within releases today for the PlayStation 3 and is a standalone expansion to last year’s fantastic XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The PlayStation Vita continues to receive AAA titles on a regular basis and this week owners of both the handheld and the PlayStation 3 receive Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition which includes both the main game and all of the DLC.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving ibb & obb (PlayStation 3) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

Multiple PS Vitas Can Be Registered to a PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 12, 2013 | 1 comment

One of the big features of the PlayStation 4 will be the ability to link your PlayStation Vita to it for features like Remote Play which allow you to stream games from the powerful home console to the powerful portable console. In fact, if you’re down a controller, the Vita can also act as an additional Dualshock 4. Of course one caveat with the PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U is that they are not backwards compatible. This means that any gamer who wants to play previous generation games will need to keep PS3 around. With the Vita requiring to be registered to a console, would this mean that you have to either choose between a PS4/Vita or PS3/Vita combo? Not so says Sony.

PlayStation Store Update (11-05-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 5, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 5, 2013. The update this week is full of fresh new content and sales! Even though we are only 10 days away from the release of the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 users are still getting a ton of new content and it doesn’t get bigger than Call of Duty: Ghosts which releases on the store today.

This week there are several new PSN releases for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita including A-Men 2 and CastleStorm. There is also a ton of great sales including deep discounts on several wonderful games published by Atlus.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PlayStation 3) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

PlayStation App Coming to iOS & Android Prior to PS4 Launch

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 4, 2013 | 2 comments

When a new console is on the horizon, gamers tend to have their own rituals that help prepare them for game day. Some like to hunt for accessories, others prepare bigger hard drives, and some see it as a time to upgrade their television all prior to the consoles launch. While it may seem crazy to others, this ensures that your day one experience with the console, in this case the PS4 is smooth, impactful, and memorable. Now Sony has announced that you can download the PlayStation App on your iOS & Android device of choice, prior to the consoles November 15th debut.

PS4 FAQ List: PS Vita Remote Play

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 comment

Thanks to Sony, yesterday we revealed an extensive PS4 FAQ list that covers most of the unanswered questions about the soon to be released console. While some of the addressed FAQ we’ve known for sometime, other ones like a lack of DLNA support was a new one for many. New revelations include:

Does PS4 have to be on to take advantage of Remote Play?

Yes. But PS Vita can remotely wake up PS4 when in standby mode, as long as this feature is activated in the Power Settings menu on PS4.

Now after the jump, we have the PS4 FAQ list that answers all of PS4 and PS Vita Remote Play questions.

PlayStation Store Update (10-29-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 29, 2013 | 0 comments

Psn-Update Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 29, 2013. The update this week is full of fresh new content and sales! PlayStation 3 users are in for a treat as two major franchises release their new iterations on the store today in the form of both Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Battlefield 4.

Halloween is coming up soon and Sony is continuing their multi-week sale promotion. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy deep discounts on horror games during this week’s ‘Sale of the Dead Horror Week’.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Sine Mora (PlayStation Vita) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

PlayStation Store Update (10-22-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 22, 2013. The update this week is one of the largest in recent memory and is crammed full of new releases, pre-orders, and great sales! The PlayStation 4 is now less than a month away from release and even more PlayStation 4 games are up for pre-order this month including Killzone: Shadow Fall, Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Halloween is coming up soon and Sony has begun a multi-week promotion to celebrate. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy deep discounts on zombie games during this week’s ‘Sale of the Dead’. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can also become a hero today and explore the world of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Hotline Miami (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

PlayStation Vita Accessory Unboxing (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 18, 2013 | 4 comments

Thanks to the PlayStation 4 which is set to launch in a months time and a new $199 price tag for the PlayStation Vita, gamers are once again looking at the powerful portable. While the new price will help get the Vita into more hands come this holiday, the real driving force behind the Vita will be the new wave of indie support the consoles received. That, mixed with the ability of the PS4 to stream its game to the Vita means that now, more then ever might be the best time to pickup one up.

While none of the accessories we’re unboxing in todays video is new, I though it a fit time to show them off again for those who may just have purchased a Vita or are interested in one. After the jump, a video unboxing/overview of some PS Vita accessories like the docking station.

Flower, flOw, Sound Shapes & Escape Plan Coming to PS4

by Brien Bell | Oct 16, 2013 | 2 comments

If you’re like me, you may have been a little disappointed yesterday to learn that Watch_Dogs would be delayed until Q1 of Ubisoft’s 2014 fiscal year. What had been planned as a launch title now finds itself slated for, at the earliest, an April release. What, then, would replace that hole in the PlayStation 4’s launch day lineup? Well, how about four critically acclaimed PS3 and Vita titles optimized for the new hardware–and completely free if you’ve already purchased them digitally on those earlier systems?

PlayStation Store Update (10-15-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 15, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 15, 2013. The update this week is packed full of great games and sales! One month from today the PlayStation 4 will be released and to mark the occasion both Knack and Warframe are now available to Pre-Order.

PlayStation 3 users will see several sales, demos, and new releases today including Episode One of The Wolf Among Us, Telltale’s follow-up to their wildly successful The Walking Dead. PlayStation 3 also receives several new ultimate editions (Crysis 3, Dead Space 3, and Prototype 2 to name a few) which feature both the core game and all of the available DLC in one package.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Poker Night 2 (PlayStation 3) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

PlayStation UK Boss: “We’re More About a Brand Than a Box”

by Brien Bell | Oct 12, 2013 | 0 comments

Sony is talking about the future of PlayStation, and we still have about a month to go until the launch of the PlayStation 4. In an interview with the UK’s Official PlayStation Magazine, Sony Computer Entertainment UK president Fergal Gara has detailed the future of the PlayStation business–which could be more software based than hardware focused.

Talking to OPM UK’s Leon Hurley, Gara highlighted the expanse of the PlayStation brand through online streaming through the Gaikai, starting with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PS Vita TV.

PlayStation Store Update (10-08-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Oct 8, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for October 08, 2013. The update this week is packed full of great games and sales! Get ready to shake you groove thing with the release of Just Dance 2014 today for the PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 3 users will also see several sales, demos, and new releases today,including Dishonored: Game of the Year edition which includes all of the DLC plus the original game.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Shadow of the Colossus (PlayStation 3) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!