GDC 10: UMD Format “Alive And Well”

It’s pretty safe to say that Universal Media Discs are a dead content format. However, during Sony’s development session at GDC, the company said that they have no plans to abandon its optical disc format. The session was about the marketplace advantages and befits that exist on all PlayStation platforms.
When discussing its portable platform, the [...]

Platinum Developing Vanquish With PS3 As Lead SKU

People, for obvious reasons, stated Microsoft’s platform as the development lead for Bayonetta; we later gained conformation from its developer, sparking a bit of frustration with fans. As a reason of repentance, Platinum Games have announced that their next title, Vanquish will feature Sony’s platform as the development lead.
“We’re leading development on PS3,” said director [...]

Sony Announces SOCOM 4, “Out In The fall”

To many, the previous installment into the series was a bit of a disappointment. However, it seems that Zipper Interactive is fixing to atone for the mistakes of developer Slant Six, who developed Confrontation. Because Sony have announced that Zipper Interactive are developing the next installment into the SOCOM series, SOCOM 4.
According to the PlayStation [...]

God of War III Utilizes 35GB of Blu-Ray Space

It’s likely the most anticipated game of this year, but how much space does it take up on a Blu-Ray disc? Apparently, alot! Tim Moss, Director of Technology at Sony Santa Monica, revealed the monstrous amount of space that God of War III will take up on a Blu-Ray disc.
In a tweet placed this morning, [...]

CES ‘10: Fable III Due Holiday 2010

Sony had a very impressive 2009; however, Microsoft is seeking to gain 2010. That said, with expectations set very high on both fronts, Microsoft has added Fable III to the list of games that it will be releasing this year — something that we did see coming, seeing that Lionhead announced the game late-last year. [...]

Quantum Theory No Longer A PS3 Exclusive

When first announced at this years E3 expo, people were quick to recognize Quantum Theory as the counter-exclusive to the Gears of War series, a 360 exclusive series. However, exclusiveness no longer plays a factor when it comes to Quantum Theory. Because Tecmo revealed today that Quantum Theory will also be headed to the [...]

Hirai Confirms PSN “Premium Level”

One the most important selling points of the PlayStation 3 is its no additional charge for online play feature. However, reports have been surfacing about a two-layered subscription model for the PlayStation Network – much like the levels of Xbox Live, but fundamentally different.
During a presentation, emphasizing Sony’s plans to make its video game business [...]

Dante’s Inferno PSP Screens: “Watch Where You Swing That!”

Today we’d like to offer you a glimpse into this world of despair with a trio of new screenshots from the Sony PSP version of EA and Visceral Games’ gruesome action-adventure, Dante’s Inferno. However, be warned; there’s are somethings better not seen.

Tags: Arts, Dante Alighieri, Electronic Arts, Inferno, Literature, PlayStation Portable, Sony, Visceral Games

Sony Announces 250GB PS3 Slim For North America

With a series of them releasing in the UK, Sony today revealed a 250GB PlayStation 3 Slim bundle for North America – basically, toping the PlayStation 3’s holiday competition in terms of hard dive space.
Going on sales on November 3rd, the 250GB model will feature the same “slim look” and feel as the recently released [...]

Gran Turismo 5 Probably Releasing March 2010

Polyphony Digital certainly won’t be winning any races for releasing Gran Turismo 5, that’s for sure. But, the developer has been kind enough to keep us updated with all the soils featured in Gran Turismo 5. With that said, during the Tokyo Game Show, Sony and Polyphony finally attached a release target for Gran Turismo [...]