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PlayStation Store Sneak Peek–Two Big Sales (02-24-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 24, 2014 | 0 comments

Are you ready for some great prices on PlayStation games? Luckily the PlayStation Blog has announced two new sales coming to the PlayStation Store tomorrow.

The first sale is entitled “Back to 2013” and features some of the great games that came out last year that you may have missed. Some of the discounts are pretty deep including: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for $9.99 ($6.99 for PS Plus members), Diablo 3 for $39.99 ($35.99 for PS Plus members), and Super Motherload (Cross Buy) for $7.49 ($3.75 for PS Plus members).

The second sale celebrates the PS Vita’s second birthday with a “PS Vita Anniversary Sale” and consists of a ton of great Vita titles. A few examples of the sales include: Proteus (Cross Buy) for $6.99 ($4.19 for PS Plus members), Hotline Miami (Cross Buy) for $4.99 ($2.50 for PS Plus members), and Killzone Mercenary for $24.99 ($17.49 for PS Plus members).

Keep reading to see a full preview of both sales!

PlayStation Store Update (02-18-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 18, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 18, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Rayman Legends was originally released for the PlayStation 3 last year and now PlayStation 4 users can enjoy this wonderful game.

Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 users can now download a stand-alone version of the popular Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag DLC Freedom Cry. Earth Defense Force 2025 brings insect shooting action to the PlayStation 3 today as well. There is also a large sale on past titles from Rockstar including: L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and Red Dead Redemption.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Remember Me (PlayStation 3) and Street Fighter X Tekken (PS 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!

MGS 5: Ground Zeroes Runs 1080p on PS4 vs. 720p on Xbox One. Does It Matter?

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 17, 2014 | 5 comments

As you’ve probably heard by now, Konami will be releasing Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with frame rates and resolution. To be exact, MGS 5: Ground Zeroes will run at 1080p 60fps on PS4 and 720p 60fps on Xbox One, and 720 30fps on Xbox 360, and PS3. That’s right, Microsoft’s next gen (now current gen) console will run the game at the same resolution as the outgoing gen consoles. Series creator Hideo Kojima had this to say about it:

Being asked so often about differences in “frame rate” and “resolution” depending on the hardware model make little sense to me, but I listened, so I plan to publish it tomorrow (laughs).

Which begs the question, does frame rate and resolution really matter?

PlayStation Store Update- Valentine’s Day Flash Sale Edition (02-14-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 14, 2014 | 1 comment

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 all 3 systems in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The sale ends Monday, February 17th , so act fast. Some of the deals featured include: NBA 2K14 (PS3) for $39.99, Divekick (PS Vita) for $2.49, and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS4) for $29.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

PlayStation Store Update (02-11-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 11, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 11, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The trilogy that began with the polarizing Final Fantasy XIII is completed today with the release of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII for the PlayStation 3. PlayStation 3 users also can receive a great deal on The Last Of Us Bundle for $59.99. This bundle includes the base game along with the DLC Season Pass giving you access to the story add-on Left Behind which releases on the store this Friday, February 14th.

PlayStation Vita users have several things to be excited about this week including: The Action RPG Toukiden: The Age of Demons and a game that has been described as a mash-up of Virtue’s Last Reward and Phoenix Wright, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving PayDay 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 3rd Quarter Financial Results: PS4, Xperia Strong, TV Divest, PC Sold

by Jonathan Nolan | Feb 6, 2014 | 9 comments

The financial results for the past three months of Sony Corp. were released today, forecasting a net loss of 110bn yen ($1.1bn) for the financial year ending March. This a revision downward from a previous prospect of 30bn yen profit.

The company reported a significant boost to sales and operating income, lifting the stock price. PS4 and Xperia smartphone and tablet sales were strong, as expected. All segments reported increased year-on-year sales and operating revenue, except for devices.

Sony has bit the bullet and sold of it’s PC business and is pushing out the TV division to a wholly-owned subsidary. This leads to impairment charges and write-offs with 5,000 job cuts planned before the end of the 2014 financial year. The PC business is sold to Japan Industrial Partners Inc. to “enhance the autonomy of the business”.

Read on the for full story.

PlayStation Store Update (02-04-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Feb 4, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 4, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Several new pre-orders are now available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 including Dark Souls II and South Park: Stick of Truth. PlayStation 3 users can now also download episode 2 of The Wolf Among Us.

PlayStation 3 users receive several new titles this week including Adam’s Venture Chronicles, Castlestorm Complete Edition, and Dustforce. PlayStation Vita users also receive Dustforce along with King Oddball.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Outlast (PlayStation 4) and Metro: Last Light (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!

‘Uncharted’ Movie Official, Sony Hires Director Seth Gordon

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 4, 2014 | 1 comment

The path to an Uncharted film has been a long one with Sony Pictures looking at many well-known directors, like David O. Russell and Neil Burger. While Russell’s take was the furthest from the core Uncharted plot line, neither director ended up panning out for the film. In fact, even Naughty Dog, the famous developers behind the franchise, have tried to help make the movie happen, turning to Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to pen the film but neither could come up with an original take.

Despite little presence, it seems that Sony Pictures has quietly continued its efforts to make the film happen and finally has an official director for the project.

Sony Officially Announces PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset for PS4 and PS Vita

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 3, 2014 | 0 comments

Leaked last week, Sony has officially announced the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset, designed for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Despite the name, as you can see from the picture above, there is no actual real gold and or gold color used on the headset. Equally, while Sony is promoting the headset for the PS4 and PS Vita (via 3.5mm audio jack) which can be seen in a slick video after the jump, the headset is also compatible with the PS3, Mac, and PC via the wireless USB adaptor. This means that earlier rumors were indeed accurate about the headset lacking Bluetooth and requiring a USB dongle like the PlayStation Pulse Elite Headset. So what can we expect from the new flagship headset from Sony? Let’s talk details.

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Have You Received a PlayStation Now Beta Invite and Will You Subscribe?

by Sohrab Osati | Feb 1, 2014 | 3 comments

Announced at CES 2014, PlayStation Now is Sony’s answer to giving PS4 owners access to PlayStation 3 games via streaming. While we’ve put together a PlayStation Now FAQ article and have given you a live preview of PlayStation Now running on the PS Vita, the service in a nut shell can be thought of as Netflix for video games. Requiring a monthly subscription, PlayStation Now will stream PS3 titles to your PS4 and PS Vita. Sony also has plans to expand the service to their line of televisions, smartphones, and tablets by end of 2014. With the service likely launching in late summer for the PS4, Sony has begun to roll out a small private beta to gamers.

Let’s talk after the jump.

Sony Hasn’t Forgotten About the PS3, But “Large Teams Will Move On To PS4,” says Shuhei Yoshida

by Allegra Osati | Jan 31, 2014 | 4 comments

In a recent interview with Giant Bomb, President of Worldwide Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment Shuhei Yoshida gave the scoop on the impending changes to PlayStation’s attention as the focus shifts to the PS4. Fortunately for those of us who have built up quite a game library, the PS3 won’t be left in the dust just yet. But Shuhei didn’t stop there:

After [Gran Turismo 6], most… all of our large teams will move on to PS4. But we’ll continue with smaller teams or external partners to support PS3 and PS Vita.

Definitely our biggest focus is going to be on PS4 games, but many games – especially digital titles you are seeing – we are announcing a lot of games that are coming to PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and we love it. People love the Cross Buy feature that we try to put in many games so that you just buy once [and get it on all the platforms]… we’d definitely like to continue with that.

But while that doesn’t tell us exactly how long the PS3 will stay in the limelight, we can rest easy, as Yoshida later added:

“We’ll continue to support [the PS3] as long as there is demand.”

PlayStation Plus Content Announced For February 2014

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 30, 2014 | 3 comments

Are you ready for more information about free games? February might be the shortest month of the year, but PlayStation is pulling out all the stops when it comes to their PlayStation Plus offerings for the month.

Sony continues to offer up free games for its newest system as PlayStation 4 users will be receiving the first person survival horror game Outlast. PlayStation 3 users will receive three new games with Metro: Last Light leading the way. PlayStation Vita users will get two great games including the mash-up of two fantastic fighting games in Street Fighter X Tekken.

Sony has not announced which week subscribers will be receiving the games, but as always you can expect to receive at least one new release on a weekly basis.

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

Sony Santa Monica Studio Moving to New 85,000 Square Feet Offices in Playa Vista

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 30, 2014 | 3 comments

If you’ve been camping out in Santa Monica outside of Sony Santa Monica Studios in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Stig or a tossed out paper with info about the next God of War game, then listen up. Thanks to the success of the PS4 and other hits from the studio which include God of War: Ascension (among other GoW titles), flOw, flOwer, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and the upcoming PS4 title, The Order: 1886, the studio’s 240 employees are beginning to feel cramped in their offices. With at least two AAA titles being worked on at the studio which includes The Order: 1886 among other smaller titles, the studio will be moving its location after more than a decade in Santa Monica to accommodate the companies growing teams.

PS1 and PS2 Games Coming to PS4 Without the Need for PlayStation Now Cloud Service?

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 29, 2014 | 2 comments

A rumor that’s been going around the web is that Sony will announce the arrival of PlayStation One and PlayStation 2 games for the PS4 without the need of their recently announced PlayStation Now service. The rumor further speculates that this will be done via software emulation and that Sony is working to ensure that backward-compatible games are optimized for native HD resolutions. This would be akin to what Sony offered on the PS3 via PSN where gamers could purchase and download past titles which were designed to run on the cell processor. While a juicy rumor, I find it hard to believe. Here’s why.

PlayStation Store Update-FLASH SALE EDITION (01-29-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jan 29, 2014 | 2 comments

Looking for a great deal on PlayStation games this week? If so, PlayStation has you covered has they have slashed prices on several different titles for all 3 systems in what they are dubbing the January Flash Sale. The sale ends Friday, January 31st at 6 PM PT, so act fast. Some of the deals featured include: Gran Turismo 6 (PS3) for $41.99, FIFA 13 (PS Vita) for $13.99, and Killzone Shadow Fall (PS4) for $41.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!