God of War III release date = March 2, 2009

It appears that God of War III will be making its way to shelves on the 2nd of March 2009. According to retailer GameStop, they have listed God of War III to be released on this day; Pre-order Ships 3/2/2009.
Whether this is true or not, just regard this as a rumor, we will probably hear [...]


God of War III confirmed for E3?

Jeff Rubenstein pretty much confirms God of War III for E3. The following was asked on the Blog.Playstation:
For E3, my suggestions are as follows:
-Anything from Insomniac, including footage, interviews, screenshots, etc. I just love hearing from and reading about those guys. I simply can’t get enough.
-PSN titles that we haven’t heard much or anything about. [...]


Details on Playstation 3 Music Store

Rumors are floating round saying that a Playstation 3 Music Store is in the works. According to playstationlifestyle.net, Sony is hard at work, working on a Music Store.
one of our insider sources has confirmed that Sony has a Music Store in the works. The framework for the Music Store (and also Video Store) was added [...]


Big Final Fantasy VII announcement coming

Apprently there is a big Final Fantasy VII announcement coming. Translated from ffworld.com, they say:
In an interview with Japanese magazine Dengeki PlayStation, Tetsuya Nomura offers some interesting details about Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete, Blu-ray version of the film out there is already a certain time. We thought so far only a few bits [...]


Left 4 Dead no longer a 360 exclusive?

EA has released what they call ‘the best ever lineup’ of games for E3 2008. If you take a look at the game list:
* Dead Space (Xbox 360, PS3)
* FaceBreaker (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3)
* HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT (Wii, PS2)
* LITTLEST PET SHOP (Wii, DS, PC)
* Madden NFL 09 (every system under the sun)
* Mercenaries [...]


Star Ocean 4 not an Xbox 360 exclusive

Star Ocean 4 is not an Xbox 360 exclusive but rather a timed exclusive. It will eventually come out for the Playstation 3. Take a look at the following from the latest Square Enix press release:
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 5, 2008
Infinite Undiscovery is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from [...]


ID Software coming up with a new game?

We could be hearing an announcement from Doom creator, ID Software because they have updated their job page and looking for people to work on a new project. With E3 around the corner we are almost certain to see their new game or at least have some info on it.
ID Software are looking for a [...]


Echochrome to be released in Europe this week?

Echochrome, the mind numbing puzzle game, already out in America was meant to be released in Europe as part of last weeks Playstation Store update. Did it make it? No.
GameFAQS have Echochrome listed for the 10th of July 2008 which is a couple of days away. Lets hope Europe will be playing Echochrome this Thurdsday.
Take [...]


Playstation.com working on level stats?

Jeff Rubenstein, Social Media Manager has said that the Playstation.com team are working on a lot of things but hasnt seen the final spec.
“The ps.com team is working on a lot of stuff, but I haven’t seen the final feature list.”
Speaking with a blogger from X-Intelligent Krew, Jeff was asked if he could provide the [...]


Kratos not to appear in Soul Calibur IV?

The latest rumors are saying that Kratos will not be appearing in Soul Calibur IV. Kratos was suggested to be featured in Namco Bandai’s fighting game a few weeks back but if the latest rumors are true a lot of God of War fans will be left slightly upset.
“Afterall, Soul Calibur II featured exclusive characters [...]


70% of released games are compatible with trophy system

70% of Playstation 3 games that are already released will be compatible with Sony’s answer to Xbox Live’s Achievement system, Trophies.
The July issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK states that:
“PlayStation 3 achievements - called ‘trophies’ - will be unveiled soon (this bit we already know, but here’s the interesting bit), and 70% of games will [...]


Jenova in Final Fantasy XIII?

The latest rumors regarding Final Fantasy XIII is that Jenova could return. According to finalfantasyseries.net they think this image could indicate the return.

Looks very similar to this shot from Final Fantasy VII.

“So far some Final Fantasy fans rubbish the claims saying its “too big” a link between VII and XIII. And in their own words; [...]


Playstation Edge, addon for Playstation Network

[UPDATE] Looks like this news is a total FAKE. Thanks to our friends at TheSixthAxis for pointing this out.
Sony have issued a press release regarding a new addition to the Playstation Network called Playstation Edge.
“PlayStation EDGE looks to improve the connection between gamers and spur exciting contests whereby players will be rewarded in game for [...]


New Tales of coming to the Playstation 3?

According to ps3hyper, the Playstation 3 is to get its own ‘Tales of’ game. Based on this picture from a Japanese magazine:

This new Tales of game is supposed to take advantage of the PS3’s power. This larger scan shows Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk, Tales of Vesperia and a mysterious upcoming PS3 Tales of [...]


Playstation Phone in the making?

It appears that a Playstation branded mobile phone is in production. According to Sony insiders the company is working on a Playstation Phone and will incorporate elements of the Playstation Portable.
“It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.”
No details, specs and looks have been revealed yet and i don’t [...]