News/Announcements

Dissidia PSP

Remember when we told you about the first custom PSP-3000, well there is another one on it’s way. This time we can expect to see Amano-esque logo characters Cosmos and Chaos on either side on the back.
(click on the picture if you want to see the HD version of it)

This is a 20th anniversary exclusive [...]


PSP Playstation Store launch in the coming week

In Japan they can expect access from their PSP to the Playstation Store on October 15th. Making this possible is the 5.00 firmware update that will be included which will put the store under the new XMB category that will be added.

Also following the rest of the year through out the holiday season will [...]


Quantum Theory confirmed as PS3 exclusive

Yes thats right, Quantum Theory has been confirmed exclusive to the Playstation 3 at the Tokyo Game Show 2008.
Out of all the possible answers relating to platform exclusivity inquiries, a simple “yes” is easily the most difficult one to extract. This did not prove to be the case with Tecmo’s Makoto Shibata, however, who calmly [...]


Publishers Supporting Home

Sony revealed a list of publishers that will support Sony’s upcoming social service, Home. List:
Sony Computer Entertainment has unveiled a list of publishers currently signed up to produce content for PlayStation Home, confirming support for games such as Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5.
In total, 24 companies have signed up to support the forthcoming [...]


Resistance Retribution, Resistance 2, and PSP Plus+

Both Resistance Retribution and Resistance 2 will be able to connect and interact between eachother. 
To do this, you’ll need to connect your PSP to the PS3, via USB. Once you have them connected, go to the Resistance 2 options and select “Infect your PSP” What is infect your PSP you say? Well read below to [...]


The weapons in Resistance 2

Lets take a look at the weapon in Resistance 2. This isn’t the final list and more weapons could be added.
# Carbine
# Bullseye
# Splicer
# Auger
# Medic Gun
# Magnum
# Fare Eye Sniper
# Scout Gun: Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
# Rossmore Shotgun
# Lark
# Mini Gun
# Bellock Grenade Launcher
# Reapers
# Air Fuel Grenade
# Normal Grenade

Weapons Revealed in Trophies List
# Bellok [...]


No price cut this year for PS3 says Sony

For those of you waiting for a price cut before you purchase a Playstation 3, you might as well not wait because Sony has said they will not be cutting the price this Holiday season.
Patrick Seybold, director of corporate communications at Sony Computer Entertainment America told Edge Magazine this:
As previously discussed we aren’t making any [...]


Premium Themes in the Playstation Store

Sony has announced that they will be releasing premium themes in the Playstation Store. They have linked up with Smobile & Disruptive Media Publishers, to distribute premium themes from PlayStation Network.
Here are a couple of examples.

We plan to offer approximately 6-10 new “Premium Themes” a month. So be sure to check back often to browse [...]


Sony sending out Killzone 2 beta invites to PSU members?

A member of the Playstation Underground has apparently received an email to let them know they’ve been accepted into the Killzone 2 beta. Here’s a screenshot.

Whether this is real or fake is beyond us but it looks legit. Any of you got anything?
Source.


Some character names revealed for FFXIII and FF Versus XIII

The Tokyo Game Show 2008 is underway and information has been revealed regarding the characters in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Not a great deal, just some names.
FFXIII
Lightning might be voiced by Akeno Watanabe. Nomchan seems to have a name, it’s Sarah or Senon.
FF Versus XIII
The Prince is named Noctis, and the [...]


Tekken 6 No Longer PS3 Exclusive

Yes you read the title right, during Microsoft’s TGS Conference, it was revealed that the game is going to the 360 also. Here’s another game that can be scratched off the list of PS3 Exclusives. 
With the costs of games rising and the economy slowing down, the list has been simmering down for the Sony front. Lets hope [...]


Resistance 2 public beta to start October 17th?

The Resistance 2 public beta could start on the 17th of October according to Play.com. If you head over to their Play.com you will see in the description that if you pre-order the game you could have access to the beta.

Pre-Order Resistance 2 from Play.com and receive access to the Resistance 2 BETA. Requires PlayStation [...]


Fifa 09 produces record breaking sales

Fifa 09 has broke records with a successful first week of sales. The newest Fifa game outsold last year’s game by around 37.5%, this set new records. 42% of the sales were on the Xbox 360, 40% on the Playstation 3, 11% on the Playstation 2 and the remaining were shared by other platforms.
Good news [...]


Qore Episode 5 will hit PSN this Thursday

A few of you have been emailing in asking if we know anything about Qore Episode 5. Kevin Furuichi, Executive Producer, PlayStation Network has made a post on the Playstation.Blog with all the details you need.
The following games will be showcased.

Fallout 3
Resident Evil 5
Dead Space
Shaun White Snowboarding

There will of course be come downloadable content tha [...]


Playstation Home is a step closer

Are you wondering where the hell Home is? Kevin Furuichi, Executive Producer, PlayStation Network has been leaving comments on the Playstation.Blog stating that Sony are working on the current Extended Closes Beta.
If you are a Qore subscriber you could be in luck because they are trying to get Qore members into Home before the official [...]