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PlayStation Store disabled in South Korea pending new law

, Jun 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Blizzard has run into trouble in South Korea in the past with certain game content coming under scrutiny, but now it looks like Sony is the latest to tangle with the law. The company has had to take down the PlayStation Store in South Korea due to the new “Game Industry Promotion Act.” Starting from July 1st, it will be illegal for online services to ask those under the age of 18 to verify their account with a real name or date of birth. Read The Full Story

Okami HD makes your PS3 Move a Celestial Brush this fall

, Jun 20th 2012 Discuss [1]

Sony has revealed plans to launch Okami HD on the PS3, complete with PlayStation Move controller support for flaunting your sumi-e ink brushes. The game - which first launched on the PS2 back in 2006 - sets the player as Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, roaming wastelands and converting them back to color, now freshly updated with high-definition graphics. Read The Full Story

Sony PS4 won’t happen until “significant leap” over PS3 possible

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [6]

It's kind of hard to figure out what to make of the state of the gaming industry right now. For the first time ever, we have 5- to 6-year-old consoles that are still chugging along. So, from Sony's perspective, what point is there to revealing a PS4? What could it do that the PS3 can't? If the answer is "not much," then there's no reason to unveil new hardware. Read The Full Story

Doom 3 BFG Edition coming October 16th for Xbox 360 and PS3

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [2]

Bethesda has taken to its official blog to announce that a new remastered version of Doom 3 is being released this October. The BFG Edition will be available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, featuring Doom 3 and the Resurrection of Evil expansion pack. In addition, there will be seven new levels for the game called “The Lost Missions.” Read The Full Story

Sony Dust 514 beta codes hit PlayStation Home

, Jun 14th 2012 Discuss [4]

If you've been eager to get your hands on a taste of the upcoming online game Dust 514, Sony may have your ticket. The company has revealed that there are still beta slots available to users who log into PlayStation Home and go to the Dust 514 space called the Event Horizon Lounge. "Once in the Lounge, talk to the bartender. She’ll give you a little info on Mercenaries, and direct you to the Recruiter who can help you get a beta code," Sony explained. Read The Full Story

E3′s future in Los Angeles is uncertain

, Jun 9th 2012 Discuss [9]

Even though everyone in the video game industry just finished wrapping up this year's E3 trade show, sparks are already starting to fly about next year's event. Specifically at issue is the fact that the current Los Angeles Convention Center as we know it is set to be drastically redesigned by this time in 2013 due to the construction of a new stadium called Farmer's Field. Read The Full Story

Sony on notice: Gauntlet thrown by Wii U and Xbox SmartGlass

, Jun 5th 2012 Discuss [2]

E3 2012 is racing at full steam, and already one thing is clear: Sony, for all its PlayStation 3 might, has a challenge on its hands from Microsoft and Nintendo. Whereas gaming so far has centered around a single, big screen and the most engaging, graphically-rich or multiplayer-involving titles, two of the three players have opened the door to multiple screens. Sony may have stitched together PS3 and PS Vita, but it’s looking increasingly left behind as its arch rivals each make their play.

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PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale gets full Cross Play support

, Jun 5th 2012 Discuss [6]

One of the things that has eluded gamers for a long time has been the ability to play against other players on different platforms. While you still can't play a multiplayer game on the bathroom Xbox against a friend of the PS3, Sony is significantly expanding the ability to play video games against players on the PS3 and the PS Vita. One of the latest games to get support for Cross Play is PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale. Read The Full Story

Sony unveils PlayStation Move Racing Wheel

, Jun 5th 2012 Discuss [5]

Want a use for that PlayStation Move that’s gathering dust in the corner? Sony has taken to the PlayStation blog to unveil the Move Racing Wheel controller, designed for driving games like Little Big Planet Karting and Gran Turismo. The Move slots into the middle of the controller, providing handle grips on the side along with the typical PlayStation controller buttons. Read The Full Story

PlayStation Vita PS One classics, PSN stuff big at Sony event

, Jun 4th 2012 Discuss [1]

So the official Sony pre-E3 media event just wrapped up, and one of the big pushes the company made was for the PlayStation Vita and trying to bring it back to the forefront. There were announcements for major blockbuster franchises like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty. In addition, the company's digital strategy is also a big part of enhancing its relevance. Read The Full Story

Sony announces PlayStation-branded Pulse stereo headset

, Jun 2nd 2012 Discuss [7]

If you're the kind of gamer that needs to be so immersed in what you're playing that you need to tune out all other noise, then Sony is looking out for you. The company has just announced a new pair of wireless headphones that will be available this fall. It's called the Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset - Elite Edition. Read The Full Story

Sony rumored to begin offering PS One, PS2 game streaming

, Jun 1st 2012 Discuss [1]

If you have a new PS3 and hate the fact that you can't play old PS2 games on it, then you'll really appreciate this news. If you're familiar with the Playstation Store, you know that you already can download a whole bunch of classic PS One titles, and there have been a handful of PS2 games to also grace the digital download platform. Read The Full Story
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