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‘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.

PS4: PlayStation Camera Voice Commands

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 17, 2013 | 9 comments

One of the neat features of the PlayStation 4 that’s been underplayed is the ability to control the console via voice commands. As you’d expect, you will need the PlayStation Camera to make this happen but once connected, the setup and usage of the system is fairly easy. While the list of commands might not be extensive yet, there is still some great features in there like easily jumping to the main menu, taking screenshots, and putting the console on standby mode. After the jump, we’ve put together a PlayStation Camera voice command list for you.

PS4 Sales on First Day: Over 1 Million

by Jonathan Nolan | Nov 17, 2013 | 8 comments

Now that the launch day of the PS4 in the US and Canada is over, Sony has been running the numbers and they don’t disappoint. Shuhei Yoshida, the President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios has confirmed on Twitter that they have surpassed one million sales already. It was critical that Sony quenched sufficient appetite during launch to gain as much of a foothold ahead of its rival, and the PS4 isn’t slacking. Read on to find out more…

PSA: PSN Is Down (updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 14, 2013 | 1 comment

Just a quick heads up for all you midnight PS4 owners. PSN is currently down which will stop you from gaming online or downloading the required PS4 System Update 1.5. The error in question seems to be NW-31453-6 and the message:

The network connection has been lost.

PS4 All Access: Infamous: Second Son coming on March 21, 2014

by Brien Bell | Nov 14, 2013 | 1 comment

PlayStation 4 launches in just moments on the East Coast, and Spike and GameTrailers are presenting PS4 All Access: Greatness Awaits. We’ve already seen a new Uncharted game announced, but we also have a new trailer–and a release date–for Sucker Punch’s Infamous: Second Son.

PS4 All Access: Uncharted Announced for PlayStation 4, Last of Us DLC

by Brien Bell | Nov 14, 2013 | 3 comments

The PlayStation 4 comes out tomorrow, and Spike and GameTrailers are live with their PS4 All Access: Greatness Awaits livestream. We knew that Naughty Dog was going to be coming to the show with a new teaser trailer for The Last of Us single player DLC, but the boys from Santa Monica had a little more up their sleeve. Click on to check out a hint of what’s coming to PS4 soon.

Hey LA, Join Us Tonight For the PS4 Launch at Sony Century City!

by Allegra Osati | Nov 14, 2013 | 0 comments

Sony Store Century City

What we know is simple: the PS4 launch is tonight at midnight, and there are plenty of parties to celebrate this and get a console of your own. While looking for a party to attend, we did some digging and found out that Sony Century City (inside the Westfield Mall on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles) will be hosting a launch party tonight. Sign us up!

If you’re in LA and you’re also looking for a place to party it up this PS4 eve, join us! Here’s what we know:

1. The party starts at midnight.
2. We can start lining up at 10pm.
3. The address for the Sony Store is 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90067.
4. The phone number for the store is (310) 282-8092. Feel free to call them with any questions!

So, what are you waiting for? Put your party hats on and look for Sohrab and Allegra from the SRN team at the Sony Store Century City tonight. Be sure to stay in touch with us on Twitter (@SonyRumors and @Allegrissima)! Happy gaming!

PlayStation App Overview (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 14, 2013 | 5 comments

One of the great things about the PlayStation 4 is the ability to interact with the device and services on it via the PlayStation App. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the free app allows iOS and Android devices to connect to it with a host of features like chatting and game purchases. Our video above gives you a tour of the app and helps you navigate some of its features.

Second Look: ‘Tiny Brains’ Won’t Hit PS4 Launch, Still is Adorable, Quirky Fun

by Brien Bell | Nov 14, 2013 | 8 comments

No one was more disappointed than I was when the official PS4 FAQ on the PlayStation Blog was updated last week to omit Tiny Brains, from developer Spearhead Montreal, from the launch day lineup in North America. Back at PAX, I fell in love with the cute, curious co-op puzzle game from a team of former-AAA game designers, and it was one of my most anticipated games to download come November 15. Sadly, we’ll have to wait just a bit longer: Tiny Brains will be coming out November 26. Only 11 days separate your brand new consoles from a game I enjoyed so much, I wanted to go back for more.

So I did, when Spearhead and TriplePoint Games invited press to a preview event in San Francisco just a few weeks back. One of the reasons for the delay of Tiny Brains is that Spearhead is nailing down the online portion of the game, according to Polygon’s conversation with the team’s co-founder Atul Nath Mehra. While we didn’t test the online functionality at our preview event, co-founder and game director Malik Boukhira did lead us through an updated version of the playable PAX demo, along with a few other neat standouts that hadn’t been shown just yet.

PS4 Dualshock 4 Controller Unboxing (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 14, 2013 | 1 comment

With the PlayStation 4 set to launch later tonight or early tomorrow, depending on how you look at it, it seemed like a good time to unbox the all new Dualshock 4 controller. Those familiar with PlayStation controllers will note the similarities between it and previous generations. While most of the layout is in line with the Dualshock 3, Sony has changed a few things around and left behind a few buttons like the Start and Select.

How to Download PS4 System Software Version 1.50 to USB Drive

by Allegra Osati | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 comment

Friday will be an important day for PlayStation. Every new PS4 owner will set up, sit down, and start gaming as soon as they can. This is very exciting! But that also means that every new PS4 owner will be looking to get the most out of their gaming experience, which means the servers will be slammed when everyone tries to download the already-announced patch bringing the PS4 System Software Version 1.50 in tho the mix. It’s also worth noting that the PS4 System Software Version 1.50 is mandatory so whether you like it or not, you’re going to be downloading it and if past experiences hold true, download times will be slow on launch date as Sony’s servers get slammed. Luckily, Sony is ready for it.

Sony will allow you to download this patch early onto a USB drive and, come Friday, install it from there. It’s like your very own shortcut! Read up on how to make it happen after the jump.

Talk of Possible Xbox Sale: What Does it Mean for PlayStation?

by Jonathan Nolan | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 comment

With a new CEO coming to Microsoft soon, the shortlisted candidates are revealing pieces of their own vision for the company. One of the proposals said to be under consideration is the sale of the Xbox division. Yes, you read that correctly. Xbox might be one of Microsoft’s 16 billion-dollar businesses but it is not guaranteed a spot in the company’s near future. The company is currently transforming into a ‘devices and services’ company and Xbox doesn’t ‘support its core business’. If the next CEO does sell Xbox, what does this mean for PlayStation’s future?

PlayStation App Now Available on iOS and Android

by Brien Bell | Nov 12, 2013 | 3 comments

The PlayStation App, Sony’s official mobile companion to PSN and the very-soon-to-be-released PlayStation 4, is now available for download, according to Polygon and various other outlets. You can find it on the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Announced in February, the PlayStation App allows you to access your PSN Account on compatible mobile devices. From the app, you can add friends on PSN, send voice, image, and text messages to those friends, and–when the PS4 launches this Friday in North America–view game footage and livestreams shared by PlayStation 4 users.

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!

MP3 and DLNA Coming to PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 12, 2013 | 1 comment

Sony was faced with a tremendous backlash when they announced that the PlayStation 4 would launch without MP3 and DLNA support. While both are highly useful features, they’re likely not features that are used by the masses. Especially DLNA which requires the networking of your computer with DLNA software for media sharing. Of course, the gamer crowd being the needy bunch that we are went on a giant temper tantrum with some crying:

‘I cancelled the pre-order’

Some conspiracy theorist went one step further, believing that this was Sony’s way of pushing their music streaming service, Music Unlimited. The subscription based service allows you to listen to millions of tracks on plethora of platforms like iOS, Android, and PlayStation. The services then takes one step further on the PS4, allowing you stream music during gameplay, something that the PS3 did not offer. According to Sony’s President of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida there is a simpler explanation to all of this and that they were:

caught off guard

The good news is that Sony has heard you loud and clear and that these features are headed to the PS4.