There may have been a few complaints about the perceived lack of new content appearing on Sony’s PS3 network PSN as of late, but a list on European ratings board PEGI’s website reveals a number of titles are on the way. The one that caught MCV’s eye was Vib Ribbon, …
Read More »MGS4 bundle resurrects backwardly compatible PS3
Along with news of a God of War PSP bundle and a North American launch date for the Dualshock 3 joypad, SCEA has also confirmed a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle – which will include the backwardly compatible 80GB PS3 that Sony had previosuly said would be discontinued. The …
Read More »Dead Space arriving on Halloween
Publisher Electronic Arts has dated one of its key new next-gen IPs today with the news that Dead Space will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 in both Europe and North America on October 31st. The game, which is being developed by EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, is a survival …
Read More »PlayTV to be DRM free
Though it may only be the techno-savvy who will be excited by the news, the fact that Sony’s upcoming PS3 PVR PlayTV will not implement any kind of DRM (digital rights management) is potentially quite important. Content recorded from the Freeview tuner is converted into MPEG-2 format and can then …
Read More »Overlord coming to PS3
Having gained a keen following upon its June 2007 release on both Xbox 360 and PC, Codemasters has confirmed that Overlord will be arriving on PS3 later this year, CVG reports. Dubbed Overlord: Raising Hell, the title will feature the game that was released last year as well as all …
Read More »Sony to open up in-game ads?
Advertising Age is claiming that Sony has opened up its in-game advertising platform on PS3, representing what is one of the biggest new opportunities in the sector. Sony is reportedly in the process of beginning to sell its own in-game ads via a PlayStation Network-dedicated sales team, whilst third party …
Read More »Motorstorm 2 targets Christmas
Motorstorm 2, the sequel to the PS3 launch title, is coming this Christmas according to the BBC. The game is said to move away from the muddy environments of the first game and will now take place in more tropical locations. "Gamers will be able to race around a lush …
Read More »US: High-end PS3 sales match low-spec machines
Following a strong sales period in the US that has seen the $500 80GB PS3 sell just as many units as the lower spec $400 40GB model, SCEA’s Scott Steinberg has stated that the perceived value of the machine means a price cut may not be necessary. Speaking to Reuters, …
Read More »GTA IV downloads this autumn
Keen to publicise what is still believed to be an exclusive deal, Microsoft has stated that Rockstar’s downloadable content for upcoming title Grand Theft Auto IV will not arrive until the autumn. Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 29th, and could yet …
Read More »DMC4 sells 2m
Devil May Cry 4 has sold two million copies worldwide, making it the fastest selling instalment in the series. The publisher claims that its decision to take the game multi-format was the reason for its success. Devil May Cry was previously a Playstation exclusive series. The Devil May Cry franchise …
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