PlayStation 3

Major PS3 Games like GT5 to Lose Online Functionality in Early 2014

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 25, 2013 | 0 comments

As Sony continues to shift its support towards the PlayStation 4, some major PS3 titles will be losing their online functionality in early 2014. Sony believe the PS3 will continue to thrive for years to come and that’s apparent with recent release this year which include The Last of Us, Beyond: Two Souls, and Gran Turismo 6. Still, no has also made it no secret that all first party studios which include the likes of Santa Monica Studios, Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch, and Media Molecule to name a few have turned their attention towards the PS4 and will not be working on titles for the PS3.

With this shift, it seems that Sony is also putting its financial dollars towards the PS4 and shutting down a few major PS3 games. After the jump, the list of games and titles await you.

PlayStation Store Update (12-24-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 24, 2013 | 0 comments

Happy Holidays! Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 24, 2013. We have a great update this week featuring new games, add-ons, and sales. The PlayStation 4 receives Zen Pinball 2 and PlayStation 3 finally receives the Season Pass for The Walking Dead: Season 2 (The pass is discounted an extra $5 to $14.99 for two weeks only so act fast!)

We are now in the fourth week of the Holiday Sale and there are several great deals including a deep discount on the wonderful Dragon Fantasy Book II (see our review here) for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Other great titles on sale include: Grand Theft Auto V, Diablo III, and Hotline Miami.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed (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-Holiday Flash Sale

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 21, 2013 | 6 comments

Looking for a great deal on PlayStation games this weekend? If so, PlayStation has you covered has they have slashed prices on several different titles for this weekend only. The sale ends Monday, December 23rd at 9 AM PT so act fast. The deals include: Call of Duty: Ghosts (PS3) for $44.99 and the wonderful Tearaway (PS Vita) for $17.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

PlayStation Store Update (12-17-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 17, 2013 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 17, 2013. We have a huge update this week full of new games, add-ons, and discounts. All three platforms get new content this week; PlayStation 4 receives Pinball Arcade, PlayStation 3 gets The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 1 (NOTE: There will be a Season Pass discount in a future update, so if you are planning on purchasing all 5 episodes and would like a discount you will have to wait), and the PlayStation Vita finally receives Terraria.

Both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita also receive flOw as well this week which is free to everyone who currently owns the PlayStation 3 version. PlayStation 3 users can also now begin to build and create in the Minecraft phenomenon. We are now in the third week of the Holiday Sale and there are several great deals including the critically acclaimed Guacamelee! for $3.75 and God of War Ascension for $10.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Dyad (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!

‘Strength of the Sword 3’ Review

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 17, 2013 | 4 comments

Strength of the Sword 3 is a recently-released PlayStation 3 exclusive sword fighting game from the two-man studio Ivent Games. If you are anything like me, you might be curious as to how you missed the release of Strength of the Sword 1 and Strength of the Sword 2. The reason you haven’t heard of the first two games is quite simple; they do not exist. The creators have jokingly said that they do not believe in creating sequels to their games, so they have jumped to the conclusion of the trilogy right away. The humor of the developer is apparent throughout this very challenging game. Keep reading to see what I thought about the marriage of challenge and humor in my complete review.

Sony Believes PS4 Sales Will “Significantly Exceed” PS3

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 13, 2013 | 2 comments

The PlayStation 3 started its life with a bang and things quickly fell apart with low availability and a high price tag compared to the Xbox 360. Fast forward 7 years later and despite being out one year less than the 360 and continuing to garner a higher price tag, the PS3 is now well ahead of its competitor in sales. In fact, the PS3 has currently sold 81.08 million units while the 360 has sold 79.79 million units. Now SCE President Andrew House has spoken on the matter and believes that the PS4 will outsell its predecessor. His reasonings, after the jump.

Naughty Dog Has Surprising and Maybe Controversial Answer to YouTube Copyright Controversy

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 12, 2013 | 4 comments

For those not fully tuned in, over the last week, there have been some drastic changes to the copyright policies on YouTube that has caused a rift between developers and gamers. Most of this fiasco started with Nintendo claiming copyright on gameplay video uploaded by YouTubers. Thanks to Google’s weak stance on this, this abused system automatically results on all ads being yanked from the video, which many rely on as a form of income, or a complete takedown of the video. The only chance the YouTuber has is to get a formal permission from the company and submit that to YouTube which is a daunting task on its own.

To make matters worse, developers like Blizzard and Capcom who have no trouble with gamers uploading their gameplay (which in reality helps promote their content for free) saw videos being claimed on their behalf, thanks to Google’s overzealous copyright filters built in. Even videos from famous game commentator Jim Sterling are being taken down because his use of game trailers.

Ah, new content claim. Again, none of my LPs. Just the Top Tens that use trailer footage. Probably gonna stop YT vids. This is boring to me.

— Jim Sterling (@JimSterling) December 11, 2013

Now, Naughty Dog, the developers behind Uncharted and The Last of Us have spoken up about the YouTube kerfuffle and their answer might not be what fans wanted to hear.

PlayStation Store Update (12-10-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 10, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 10, 2013. We have a great update this week full of new games and sales. All three platforms get new content this week, including the highly anticipated Doki-Doki Universe releasing in Cross-Buy form for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.

The PlayStation Vita receives the roguelike dungeon crawler RPG Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God. We are now in week 2 of the Holiday Sale and there are several great deals including the critically acclaimed Spelunky for only $3.75.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Borderlands 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!

Sony Studio Liverpool Team Reborn as Firesprite

by Jonathan Nolan | Dec 5, 2013 | 0 comments

Have you noticed any classic game that is missing from the launch of this console generation? WipeOut anyone? Besides being a favourite on console since the original PlayStation, the futuristic flier also became a very popular series with PSP and Vita fans. Sadly, the studio behind it, Sony Liverpool closed it’s doors in 2012. But now it appears that many of the big guns behind past studio hits are resurfacing as the new studio Firesprite and games are coming.

Studio Liverpool, previously named Psygnosis has produced some of the most influential hits in the PlayStation lifetime. Besides producing some of the most iconic and thrilling early PlayStation games, you may remember the awesome beats they rocked in WipeOut. It must be something in the water, Liverpool, UK also being home to the legendary dance nightclub brand Cream. Now that much of the old team is reborn under Firesprite, could we see more WipeOut and Formula One games?

PlayStation Store Update (12-03-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Dec 3, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 3, 2013. We have a great update this week full of new games and sales. All three platforms get new content this week, including several holiday bundles of EA games for the PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 4 users get the cooperative puzzle game Tiny Brains along with the popular Vita game Escape Plan (Free for anyone that already owns the PlayStation Vita version). This week marks the beginning of the Holiday Sale and there are several great deals including the wonderful JRPG Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. The PlayStation Vita receives an updated version of the RPG hit Rainbow Moon which now features Cross-Save.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Grid 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 Plus Content Announced For December

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 28, 2013 | 5 comments

Happy Thanksgiving! Are you ready for more information about free games? If so, you have come to the right place! The PlayStation Blog has announced all of the new content coming to North American PlayStation Plus subscribers for the month of December.

The biggest title this month is easily Borderlands 2 for the PlayStation 3. This game blends RPG elements into the first person shooter genre along with the never-ending search for loot to make one great experience! While not surprising, it is worth noting that there are no offerings for the recently released PlayStation 4. I can only imagine this is due to the relatively small library of titles currently available for the system.

Sony has not announced which week subscribers will be receiving the games, but you can expect to receive a new one on a weekly basis as always. Sony was also quick to point out that one year subscriptions to PlayStation Plus will be on sale for $29.99 on Black Friday which is a great deal as it regularly retails for $49.99.

Keep reading to see a full list of free games available this month!

PlayStation Store Update (11-26-13)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Nov 26, 2013 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 26, 2013. We have a great update this week right in time for the upcoming holiday. All three platforms get new content this week, with a Pre-Order for the highly anticipated Gran Turismo 6 leading the way on the PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 4 users get a new demo this week in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. There are also several sales on Atlus titles including Dragon’s Crown and Persona 4 Arena. The PlayStation Vita receives Ys: Memories of Celceta today and to celebrate there are also discounts on several of the other games in the franchise.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Soul Sacrifice(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 (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!

PS4: Dualshock 4 vs. Dualshock 3 vs. Sixaxis

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 comment

Because why not, I decided to size up the Dualshock 4 controller for the PS4 against the Dulashock 3 which replaced the original PS3 launch controller, the Sixaxis. As a recap, the PS3 originally came with the Sixaxis controller which lacked the rumble pack thanks to a dispute between Sony and Emersson, the company who held patents for the technology. Sony would eventually settle the suit for $90 million and bring back rumble to the PS3 and call the controller the Dualshock 3. With a new generation of PlayStation, we also have a new generation of controllers, the Dualshock 4. Our video compares the three controllers.

‘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.