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PSN PREMUIM SERVICE PODCAST

WARRIC — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:59:38 GMT

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Video Store Coming To PlayStation Network 19th november

WARRIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:51 GMT

You�ve been waiting for movies to come to PlayStation Network and we can finally confirm some exciting news! Video Store will be available in the UK, France, Germany and Spain starting tomorrow November 19! Are you ready? We�ve got amazing content lined up for you at launch, loads of latest new releases and all-time favourite classics. I will be updating you weekly via PlayStation Blog with all the new additions. Now you can save the trip to the shops and enjoy hundreds of films in ...

Bioshock 2 box art

WARRIC — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:44:10 GMT

looks good

PlayStation 3 Firmware (v3.10) Update Preview

WARRIC — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:49 GMT

Hi everyone, here�s an early peek at PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.10). The latest update incorporates Facebook into the PS3 experience. By linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity. This update also enables developers to set specific criteria in their titles to publish additional game information to your News Feed. You can then check ...

Coming Soon: Adhoc Party for PSP!

WARRIC — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:38:54 GMT

Great news for North American and europeon PSP/PS3 owners out there. Sony has announced today that �adhocParty� for the PSP will be coming to the North American territory �soon.� This online service arrived in japan about a year ago and will now transition to North America. Adhoc Party is basically a service that allows a PSP owners with a PS3 to connect via Playstation Network to play online PSP games that support Adhoc. It will also support voice chat via PSP mic and/or the PS ...

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta Keys

WARRIC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:41:11 GMT

http://badcompany2.ea.com/#/beta
Another chance to sign up for beta

Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Servers Temporarily Down

WARRIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:48 GMT

Activision has just released a statement telling us why we are unable to connect to the online multiplayer servers. Also this will explain why we have had issues over the past couple days connecting to friends. �Randolf d�Amore, Activision Support, stated that the new patch is not related to the multiplayer not connecting. They had a server outage and they are adding more PS3 servers to meet huge PS3 MP demand.� -� JPS� server got overloaded reaching the maximum traffic it ...

Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Online Problems

WARRIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:40:03 GMT

Having problems getting online to play Modern Warfare 2, PlayStation 3 owners? You're not the only one. The game is experiencing connectivity issues, but they're not related to the software patch issued earlier today, says Infinity Ward. Robert Bowling, the developer's creative strategist, says that server capacity is to blame, not the recent patch that shipped to address PS3 trophy and matchmaking bugs. "It's a server overload not a bug in the code," Bowling wrote on ...

Rumor: Facebook, Gamercard colors in next PS3 FW update

WARRIC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:24 GMT

Facebook integration, the ability to change your gamercard colors and more are coming to PlayStation 3, if these images from an anonymous tipster are to be believed. The leaked images show the ability to manage your Facebook in your PlayStation Network account settings, changing the color of your PlayStation Network gamercard and a new, more sufficient way of looking through your photos. Consider this a rumor right now, but the shots look pretty damn legit.

Battlefield Beta The Trailer

WARRIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:36 GMT

Battlefield Bad Company 2 � PS3 Beta Begins 19th November

WARRIC — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:08 GMT

Hi All, I�m Gordon Van Dyke and I�m the Associate Producer for Battlefield: Battlefield Bad Company 2 here at EA�s DICE studio in Stockholm. Today we�re excited to announce that our forthcoming multiplayer beta is coming exclusively to PS3, so you�ll have a chance to experience all the action, destruction and vehicular warfare ahead of our full release on the March 2010. Starting on November 19th the beta will feature the huge �Arica Harbour� map where up to 24 players compete ...

SCEE announces movies hitting Video Delivery Service

WARRIC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:22 GMT

Just like a PSN video content update, folks in Europe will be treated to a lineup of movies soon to be available for download. Unlike the usual Video Store update for the US PSN, however, these titles are pretty recent. How recent? Like Bruno recent. * Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince * Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs * Hannah Montanna: The Movie * Bruno * Angels & Demons * Casino Royale * ...

God of War Collection Ships November 17th, Trophy list

WARRIC — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:37 GMT

To give you the low-down on how the trophies were picked, here is some insight from God of War III Design Director, Todd Papy� Other than all the visual improvements that we added to the God of War Collection, the most exciting part for me was the opportunity to go back and add in full trophy support for both games. Not only will the trophies hopefully be an enjoyable way to check your progress through the game, but they will also give the hard-core God of War fans some serious ...

First Brutal Legend DLC Free On PS3

WARRIC — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:51:35 GMT

The age of downloadable content dawns in Brutal Legend next month, when the Tears of the Hextadon map pack goes on sale for 400 Microsoft points - or completely free for PlayStation 3 owners. The Tears of the Hextadon map pack consists of two new maps for Brutal Legend's completely non-real-time strategy online multiplayer mode. The Circle of Tears map is completely surrounded by water, while the Death's Fjord map takes place in an icy mountain path, where players must brave wide open ...

New Bioshock 2 Trailor

WARRIC — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:48:16 GMT

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Netflix Coming Soon to PlayStation 3

WARRIC — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:22:25 GMT

ttention, PlayStation 3 owners: want to watch a movie streamed instantly from Netflix via your PS3? I�ve got terrific news for you; very soon you�ll be able to do just that. Yep it�s coming at no extra fee just your NetFlix membership Read more here If you want to get a head start on your PS3 Netflix experience, you can sign up today at http://www.netflix.com/ps3.

God of War III PlayStation 3 Preview - Video Preview

WARRIC — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:24:33 GMT

More God of War III Info

THE GORE IS SICK AND AMAZING

Uncharted 2 DLC coming before the end of 2009

WARRIC — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:44:00 GMT

With all the resounding critical praise that Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2 has thus far received, it's good to see creative director Amy Hennig speaking up on the possibility of DLC for the game. "We're working on that now ... there will be DLC available before the end of the year," she told IndustryGamers today. Though she's not yet revealing very much on what exactly the content will entail, she did say it may include, "new maps, new characters, things like that ... some ...

Playstation Home Update ( EU )

WARRIC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:55:58 GMT

There is a really nice update to playstation home tomorrow with the uncharted 2 among thieves space coming, a pirate ship apartment, the lost dam hideout and there will be five new street fighter costumes coming. First off the uncharted 2 space, It is based on the stunning Nepalese village environment the space will also have three mini games and lots of rewards to find, screenshots below and video above.

Ratchet & Clank Future PlayStation 3 Review

WARRIC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:48:21 GMT

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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Videos

WARRIC — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58:41 GMT

s many of you know, things are heating up here as we�re approaching the launch of Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time for PS3 next week! Today IGN ran the first review of Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time and you can check it out here. Also to celebrate the launch, you�ve been invited to Insomniac Games� Community Day as well as the PlayStation Home space for Ratchet & Clank. We�ve even dropped the price of Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty! And the hits ...

God of War Remastered Edition Drops in November

WARRIC — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:24:19 GMT

Sony hit up God of War fans with a pre-order solicit today, promising a remastered God of War I and II on a single disc for PS3 next month, plus a demo code for God of War III, due next year. The God of War Collection, which hits retail in November, promises high definition resolution at 60 frames per second. Each copy includes a voucher to redeem the God of War III demo. The compilation is $36.99. Here is the trailer announcing the Collection disc.

PlayStation Store Update (15th October 2009) [ NEW ]

WARRIC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:50:26 GMT

PlayStation Store via PS3 Special Offers * Call of Duty: World at War � Map Pack 1 (�3.99/�4.99) (valid until 19th Oct) * Resident Evil 5 � Versus Mode (�2.39/�2.99) (valid until 22nd Oct) * Everybody�s Golf 2 (�9.99/�12.99) (valid until 22nd Oct) * Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP) (�16.99/�20.99) (valid until 22nd Oct) * Magic Carpet (PS One) (�3.99/�4.99) (valid until 22nd Oct) * Populous (PS One) (�2.39/�2.99 (valid until 22nd Oct) * Sim ...

UNCHARTED 2 matchmaking playlist update - Oct 14, 2009

WARRIC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:34:11 GMT

Hope you are all having fun playing UNCHARTED 2! We are constantly evaluating our multiplayer and plan updating it on a regular basis. Earlier today, we updated our multiplayer matchmaking playlists. Justin, our multiplayer designer, passed along the following update notes to us. New playlists have been added, and the Deathmatch playlist has been modified. Below is the full list of playlist selections in multiplayer matchmaking: * Deathmatch: Now contains ONLY straight Deathmatch ...

Cross-Game Chat Now Brought Up By Naughty Dog

WARRIC — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:11:44 GMT

We have had some previous information about cross-game chat coming to the PlayStation 3 in the next firmware update. Less than a month ago, VG247 said that they were given a tip from Sony that cross-game chat was coming in update 3.10 but now ReklissAbandon, a Naught Dog staff member left a comment in a forum post about Uncharted 2 online communication. He said the following� �I think they wanted people to have fun and e[n]joy the show since all dead players can talk to each other ...

Qore heading to Europe

WARRIC — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:04:38 GMT

e just received word that Sony Europe are about to announce the details on the upcoming European version of Qore. From what we understand it will not be called Qore, but will be the same style and follow the current format of Qore, just with a European flavour to it. What we can confirm is that Future Publishing will be producing the show for PSN. As more details come in, we will keep you up to date.

Uncharted 2 Among Theives Trophys

WARRIC — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:57:39 GMT

First Treasure Bronze Trophy Find one treasure Apprentice Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find ten treasures Novice Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 20 Treasures Cadet Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 30 treasures Intermediate Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 40 treasures Practiced Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 50 treasures Proficient Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 60 treasures Professional Fortune Hunter Bronze Trophy Find 70 treasures Expert Fortune ...

Uncharted 2 Review 9.5 Gamespot

WARRIC — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:35:32 GMT

Sony London: Getaway 3 & Eight Days not Canned, New IP

WARRIC — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:26:02 GMT

Nicolas Doucet, the creative art director of PlayStation�s London Studio was recently interviewed by GameSpot an told some interesting info. Perhaps the most interesting information in the interview was the fact that Eight Days and The Getaway 3 weren�t actually abandoned but they were put aside for focus on Singstar and EyePet. Nicolas added that they were about halfway through production of The Getaway 3 and Eight Days when their development was put on hold. When GameSpot asked if there ...

More Maps And Modes For Uncharted 2 Multiplayer

WARRIC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:22:27 GMT

Uncharted 2's multiplayer is getting more love, with upcoming downloadable content focusing more on the competitive and less on the cooperative. Naughty Dog multiplayer designer Justin Richmond spoke to Eurogamer at Sony's London HQ recently, revealing that he'll be working on downloadable content for the game for the foreseeable future, and while he's "fascinated" by cooperative gameplay, time and size constraints will keep the focus on the competition. "What ...

Sony: PSP/PSPgo Sales Triple at Some Retailers

WARRIC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:17:12 GMT

The PSPgo launch was not without controversy, but it seems to have reinvigorated the Playstation Portable market. Last week I checked in with Sony Computer Entertainment of America to ask how the PSPgo was impacting hardware sales and what sort of impact they were seeing on the Playstation Network. It's had a very positive impact, Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications and Social Media for SCEA, told Kotaku today. The launch of the download-only device has ...

Digger HD Available This Week

WARRIC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:56:38 GMT

Hi everyone! It�s Scott from Creat Studios, back again to announce the launch of yet another PSN title, and ask: �How old-school are you?�

If you�re a fan of classic games, but not so much a fan of tired, ancient graphics, then you�re going to love Digger HD.

Europe Ratchet & Clank A Crack In Time Special Edtion

WARRIC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:37:25 GMT

Typically the recipient of the short end of game release stick, Europeans are occasionally thrown a bone�and we don't mean early access to SingStar and Buzz. We mean this Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time collector's edition. This PAL exclusive package for Insomniac Games' upcoming PS3 adventure offers more than just a manual and Blu-ray disc. It offers a fancy slipcase with a lenticular cover, giving Ratchet & Clank fans an opportunity to say the word "lenticular." There ...

Sony Adding PSP-only Digital Copies To Blu-ray Discs

WARRIC — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:29:12 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will be introducing digital copies of movies on upcoming Blu-ray releases that are exclusively offered for use on the PSP. That should make the process of adding portable copies a bit easier for PlayStation family owners. According to a report from Blu-ray.com, the first Blu-ray releases to feature said PSP copies of the films will arrive with Matthew Broderick vehicle Godzilla and sassy, sexy screwball comedy The Ugly Truth, both due November 10 in ...

New PSP Firmware Adds Bluetooth Tethering, More For PSPgo

WARRIC — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:27:57 GMT

Sony is rolling out new firmware�version 6.10 for those keeping track�for the PlayStation Portable any minute now in preparation of the launch of the PSPgo. What's new? Bluetooth tethering for one. Tethering may be the most enticing new feature in the imminent PSP firmware update, offering an alternative method for connecting to the internet via a Bluetooth device. And since that's a Bluetooth feature, we're guessing that's for PSPgo owners only, as that device features built-in Bluetooth. Slightly ...

PlayStation Home Universal Game Launching Update Oct 1

WARRIC — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:06:23 GMT

Denizens of PlayStation Home should warm up the internet connection for tomorrow, as the latest and greatest update to the virtual hang out service will hit Thursday, October 1. Version 1.3 of Home, as previously detailed, will add universal game launching from within the service. No need to stop doing the Running Man just to start up a Resistance 2 fragfest, as any title can be launched from Home as of tomorrow. Of course, there's more to it than that, including new items, emotes ...

PSPgo: "16,000 Pieces Of Digital Content cards"

WARRIC — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:13:54 GMT

he launch of the PSPgo is just around the corner, and Sony have been out showing off some new pre-paid PSPgo cards, as well as providing info on just how much stuff is available for download on the handheld. First off, the stuff, Sony telling IGN that "16,000 pieces of digital content" will be available for purchase on October 1, the day of the handheld's launch. It's a big number, but one that's skewed by the 13,300 TV shows available; a more relevant figure is that there'll ...

Source: PS3 getting cross-title voice chat in October

WARRIC — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:15:16 GMT

A VG247 source said today that Sony has informed developers of plans to incorporate cross-title voice chat in PS3 play by the end of October.

The feature will be added in Firmware update 3.10, we were told.

Cross-title chat is consistently one of the most asked-for features on PS3 � looks like Sony�s ready to deliver.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker TGS Trailer

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:41:54 GMT

TGS 09: More Playstation 3 Motion Controller Details

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:37:53 GMT

At sony�s TGS 09 key note they revealed info on the release of the controller and the software titles which will release the same day as the controller. The controller is set to release Spring/Fall 2010, and all the software titles that will support it are below. * Ape Escape (Working Title) * Echochrome 2 (Working Title) * Eccentric Slider (Working Title) * Sing and Draw (Working Title) * Champions of Time (Working Title) * Motion Party (Working Title) ...

PlayStation Store Update � Europe

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:36:25 GMT

Possibly the biggest thing Europe is getting in this PlayStation Store Update is the Fallout 3: Broken Steel DLC. There�s also a few demo�s like Lost Planet 2 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Demo�s. Besides that there�s the usual videos, add-ons, etc� The full list of details can be found after the break. PS3 CONTENT Downloadable Games Heavy Weapon (�6.99/�7.99) PEGI 7+ Demos (free) Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 PEGI 16+ Lost Planet 2 PEGI 16+ The Punisher: No Mercy PEGI ...

TGS 09: PSN Video Store Finally Coming to Europe

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:35:07 GMT

Sony�s CEO, Kaz Hirai has just recently announced at the Tokyo Game Show that the company is planning to bring the PlayStation Video Store to all European PSN users. The store will be added to your PS3�s starting in November in some European countries and will gradually be added to more and more countries in Europe through 2010. Still no word for the guys in Canada but Sony still says it�s coming.

TGS 09: PSP Getting �PlayStation Room� This Winter

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:34:12 GMT

Looks like the PSP is getting more connected, Sony has announced �PlayStation Room� at the Tokyo Game Show, you can design your own 3D avatar and your own virtual room.You can make a blog, album and there�s a chatting system too. So it is somewhat like a 2D version of the PlayStation 3�s HOME service. Sony says to expect this through a future system update this Winter.

Sony confirms 250GB PS3 for UK

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:16:23 GMT

Following the news, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced yet another variation on the console. As had been widely rumoured, it will ship with a 250GB hard drive, and will launch in the UK for �284.99 ($462) on October 1 via three hardware bundles. This compares to the recommended retail price of �249.99 ($405) for a standard 120GB PS3 Slim. All news from gamespot.com thankyou the number 1 review site

Get A Good Look At Sony's PS3 Motion Controller

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:56:25 GMT

Ever since it was first announced, Sony's motion controller has been kept out of the public eye. No product renders, no press shots, and its always shown with someone's hand covering most of it. But not today. No, here's a good, proper look at the thing itself. Lights, buttons, PS button, the works. Not so horrible now, is it? Though that lightbulb could do with some work. Or hiding.

Res 5, LittleBigPlanet To Support PS3 Motion Controller

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:06:38 GMT

Well, we now know what that "Resident Evil 5: Director's Cut" stuff was all about. It's a re-release of Res 5, built to take advantage of Sony's upcoming motion controller. The game will be out in Spring 2010, ad it's far from the only existing PS3 title to take advantage of the new peripheral. During SCEJ's TGS press conference, Sony's Shuhei Yoshida revealed that the controller will also work with exsting games like LittleBigPlanet, EyePet, Flower, Pain, High Velocity Bowling ...

First Look At The Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3

WARRIC — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:03:21 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII producer Yoshinori Kitase has, at a Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier today, given us our first look at the previously-announced special, FFXIII-themed limited edition of the PlayStation 3. The FFXIII PS3 will be a pinkish white (or a whitish pink!), carries a "Lightning" theme with FFXIII branding and will be a 250GB model of the console. It'll be out on December 17 in Japan.

The God Of War Collection Collects GoW III Demo

WARRIC — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:37:55 GMT

As if re-mastered versions of God of War I & II on a Blu-ray disc for the PlayStation 3 weren't enough, Sony sweetens the God of War Collection with a God of War III demo. At this point you've read about everyone and their brother getting some hands-on time with the E3 2009, Comic-Con, and PAX God of War III demo. Isn't it about time you got to take Kratos out for a spin yourself? Each copy of the God of War Collection, due out this November, will come packed with a voucher allowing ...

Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time Axiom City Weapons

WARRIC — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:41:12 GMT

Naughty Dog Interview for Uncharted 2

WARRIC — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:49:43 GMT

Jeff Rubenstein from the official PlayStation Blog interviews Amy Henning, creative director of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, hitting store shelves on October 13th. (October 16th in PAL territories) Be sure to tune in to G4 TV tonight at 6:30PM ET/PT for an episode of X-Play featuring a behind-the-scenes visit to Naughty Dog and Uncharted 2.