Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[PS4 PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online will not require PlayStation Plus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/ps4-planetside-2-dc-universe-online-will-not-require-playstatio/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/ps4-planetside-2-dc-universe-online-will-not-require-playstatio/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/ps4-planetside-2-dc-universe-online-will-not-require-playstatio/#commentsPS4 PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online will not require PlayStation Plus The free-to-play MMOs DC Universe Online and PlanetSide 2 will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play when they hit the PS4 later this year, publisher Sony Online Entertainment confirmed with Polygon during E3 last week.

Sony announced during E3 that a PlayStation Plus membership is required for online multiplayer in PS4 games, leading some to question whether free-to-play games would be exempt from the platform's subscription requirements.

"As far as free-to-play games are concerned, it's a publisher's decision whether they put it inside or outside of the PlayStation Plus requirements," Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida said.

Yoshida additionally confirmed that the PS4 versions of Zombie Studios' Blacklight: Retribution and Digital Extremes' Warframe will be free-to-play, and will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play.

JoystiqPS4 PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online will not require PlayStation Plus originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-universe-onlineplanetside-2playstation-4playstation-networkplaystation-plusps4sony-online-entertainmentMon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 'Best of 2012' E3 sale now live on PlayStation Network]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/sonys-best-of-2012-e3-sale-now-live-on-playstation-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/sonys-best-of-2012-e3-sale-now-live-on-playstation-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/sonys-best-of-2012-e3-sale-now-live-on-playstation-network/#commentsSony's 'Best of 2012' E3 sale now live on PlayStation Network In an effort to tide players over until the games shown at this year's E3 are ready to be released, Sony has kicked off a sale for a handful of last year's best-reviewed games on the PlayStation Network.

Through next week, PSN users can take advantage of steep price drops for a selection of PS3 retail and PSN-exclusive games, including Tomb Raider, The Walking Dead, and Sound Shapes, among others. PlayStation Plus members get an additional discount on top of Sony's announced sale prices.

A full list of discounted games is after the break below.

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JoystiqSony's 'Best of 2012' E3 sale now live on PlayStation Network originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-3playstation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnvitaThu, 13 Jun 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[G.rev's Mamorukun Curse! shoot-em-up arrives on PSN July 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/g-revs-mamorukun-curse-shoot-em-up-arrives-on-psn-july-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/g-revs-mamorukun-curse-shoot-em-up-arrives-on-psn-july-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/04/g-revs-mamorukun-curse-shoot-em-up-arrives-on-psn-july-16/#comments
Japanese developer G.rev (probably best known as the co-developer of Ikaruga with Treasure) has announced that it will be bringing its cartoony shoot-em-up Mamorukun Curse! to North America, courtesy of publisher UFO Interactive Games. As you can see in the trailer, there's some serious bullet-hell action, with the big innovation being that scrolling up the screen is manual rather than automatic. This version will also include the Japanese DLC, which means two new maps, two new characters, and full Trophy support.

Mamorukun Curse! showed up in Japan back in 2008 as Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta!, but it'll finally arrive in the US on July 16, at a price of $19.99.

JoystiqG.rev's Mamorukun Curse! shoot-em-up arrives on PSN July 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullet-hellg-revikaruganorth-americaplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnpublisherreleaserelease-dateshoot-em-upsonyufo-interactive-gamesTue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Men's Room Mayhem: Please wash hands before playing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/03/mens-room-mayhem-review-portabliss/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/03/mens-room-mayhem-review-portabliss/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/03/mens-room-mayhem-review-portabliss/#commentsThis is Portabliss, a column about downloadable games that can be played on the go.

Men's Room Mayhem review snapshot
The PlayStation Vita represents an interesting cross-section between traditional console games and mobile apps. During the time I've spent with the handheld, I've found myself gravitating toward its mobile-influenced games; I lost a solid week to Jetpack Joyride, and the free-to-play ecosystem sim Ecolibrium is my current obsession. Men's Room Mayhem is another successful Vita take on mobile gaming concepts, and I've had a lot of fun with it so far.

Men's Room Mayhem plays similarly to the iOS hit Flight Control, only you're in charge of bladder and bowel relief, rather than air traffic management. Patrons enter your bathroom wishing to use a urinal or a stall. Your job is to guide your customers to their destinations by drawing paths on the Vita's touch screen.

You'll need to act quickly, though - ignore your waiting customers for too long and you'll have a mess on your hands. Bonus points are awarded for maintaining bathroom etiquette (leaving empty space between urinal users), and for making your patrons wash their hands before exiting.

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JoystiqMen's Room Mayhem: Please wash hands before playing originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mens-room-mayhemplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaportablissripstoneripstone-publishingvitaMon, 03 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Wolfenstein 3D returns to XBLA, PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wolfenstein-3d-returns-to-xbla-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wolfenstein-3d-returns-to-xbla-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/31/wolfenstein-3d-returns-to-xbla-psn/#comments Wolfenstein 3D is back on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in North America after a brief absence, and is coming to PSN in Europe soon. You can snag id's seminal shooter for $5 on Xbox Live Arcade, PSN or Steam.

Activision had originally published Wolfenstein 3D on consoles just a few weeks after Bethesda acquired id Software in 2009. Bethesda's Pete Hines told Joystiq the re-rating was a necessity for both the ESRB and console manufacturers. "No changes. Was originally published through Activision, so now that it's reverted back to us we have to jump through ESRB (ratings go to the publisher, they don't "follow" the game to a new publisher) and console hoops (game has to be "re-certed" by the new publisher)."

A new entry in the series, Wolfenstein: The New Order, is currently in development at MachineGames, with a tentative launch window slated for later this year.

JoystiqWolfenstein 3D returns to XBLA, PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaidid-softwaremicrosoftpcplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsteamwolfensteinWolfenstein-3Dxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeFri, 31 May 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Capcom Arcade Cabinet all-in-one available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/psa-capcom-arcade-cabinet-all-in-one-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/psa-capcom-arcade-cabinet-all-in-one-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/psa-capcom-arcade-cabinet-all-in-one-available-now/#comments
Your patience has paid off. Today, Capcom has issued the full Capcom Arcade Cabinet collection - a cheaper bundle of all 17 games previously issued in piecemeal packs and as individual downloads. The all-in-one pack is available starting today for 2,000 MS Points ($30), a saving of $15 over purchasing all five game packs.

Capcom Arcade Cabinet highlights games from the publisher's catalog spanning the years between 1984 and 1988. The full list of 17 games within the Capcom Arcade Cabinet are Black Tiger, Avengers, 1943, The Battle of Midway, Ghosts n Goblins, Gun Smoke, Section Z, Side Arms, Legendary Wings, Trojan, Commando, The Speed Rumbler, Exed Exes (Savage Bees), 1942, SonSon and Pirate Ship Higemaru. There are also two secret games: 1943 Kai and Vulgus.

JoystiqPSA: Capcom Arcade Cabinet all-in-one available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcapcom-arcade-cabinetmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeFri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Stardust 'spiritual successor' coming to PlayStation 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/23/super-stardust-spiritual-successor-coming-to-playstation-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/23/super-stardust-spiritual-successor-coming-to-playstation-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/23/super-stardust-spiritual-successor-coming-to-playstation-4/#commentsSuper Stardust 'spiritual successor' coming to PlayStation 4 Finnish developer Housemarque announced today that it's working on a "spiritual successor" to the Super Stardust series for the PlayStation 4.

Housemarque's twin-stick shooter Super Stardust HD launched as a downloadable title during the PlayStation 3's first year of release. The company followed up with the PS3-exclusive zombie shooter Dead Nation and the multiplatform Outland, and made its PS Vita debut last year with Super Stardust Delta.

"We truly believe that better technology can lead to better gameplay," Housemarque's CEO Ilari Kuittinen explains. "The more tools and resources we have at our disposal, the better."

Kuittinen continues: "Think of Super Stardust HD: at the time, PlayStation 3 gave us the opportunity to populate the game with thousands of interactive objects and implement the game's famous 'spherical gameplay'. Today, we can take advantage of the architecture of PlayStation 4 to create incredible visuals with direct impact on the way the new game feels."

Housemarque additionally revealed that it is working on "another unannounced PS4 project." The company will announce further details regarding both games later this year.

JoystiqSuper Stardust 'spiritual successor' coming to PlayStation 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's our first taste of PS4-esque functionality, just on the PS3 - as you'll recall, one of the major features touted by Sony is the ability to play games as they're downloaded. This is accomplished on the PS4 through the use of hardware dedicated to background downloading and processing.

Update: This is in regards to the PS3. We've added more clear language to that effect.

JoystiqLast of Us digital version playable when halfway downloaded [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Columbus Dispatch reports that US District Judge Peter C. Economus said Miller was a member of the KCUF hacking clan in 2008 when the group organized an attack on the PlayStation Network, potentially compromising user data.

The FBI contacted Miller while investigating another hack in 2011 that resulted in an extended PSN outage. After obtaining a search warrant, the FBI entered Miller's home to find that his computers were smashed and his hard drives were missing. Lacking evidence to bring up Miller and another suspect on hacking charges, the FBI instead charged Miller with obstructing the investigation.

While Miller faced up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, he was sentenced to three years of probation and a year of house arrest for obstruction of justice. The judge additionally ordered Miller to obtain a high-school equivalence certificate, as part of his sentencing.

JoystiqPSN hacking suspect sentenced to house arrest for destroying evidence originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Netflix app on PS3 has been updated, bringing closer design parity with web and mobile applications to the PS3. Netflix has fixed audio stream and subtitle issues in this update, allowing users to fiddle with these while watching content. Before, you had to back out back to the front-end to enable subtitles. If you've got a PS3 Blu-ray remote, just hit the subtitles button to enable.

The "trickplay" component - a fancy term for fast-forwarding and rewinding through a particular program - has been tweaked to show more image still previews while scanning through content. You can also instantly rewind whatever you're watching ten seconds by pressing left on the DualShock dpad or PlayStation remote.

JoystiqNetflix PS3 app updated with improved subtitles, faster scanning originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>netflixplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnupdateTue, 14 May 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN adding Indie Games section]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/indie-games-getting-own-section-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/indie-games-getting-own-section-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/indie-games-getting-own-section-on-psn/#commentsIndie Games getting own section on PSN The PlayStation Network will launch an "Indie Games" section for the PlayStation Store later today as part of the standard Tuesday update.

"This category builds on the support that PlayStation has offered independent developers in the effort to highlight some of the most unique gaming experiences on PlayStation platforms," notes the PlayStation Blog. "This new category will house all of our latest indie titles in one convenient place."

Clarifying some odd wording on the PlayStation Blog, Gamasutra has confirmed that Indie games will reside in both the normal section of the PSN store and this new indies section in Europe. We've confirmed with a representative for Sony America that the plan is to have indie games found in both sections in North America, as well.

JoystiqPSN adding Indie Games section originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 May 2013 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Curiously, rumors of GTA and GTA 2 coming to PSN go all the way back to February 2008, when Official PlayStation Magazine first heard whispers. The other rumored game from that same article, Street Fighter Alpha, arrived in August 2008. GTA certainly took its time.

JoystiqGrand Theft Auto 1 and 2 rated for PlayStation platforms originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 May 2013 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before this addition, games and other content purchased through the web store had to be manually retrieved from the PS3's download list.

JoystiqPSN web store enables queue downloads upon PS3 startup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnpsn-storepspsonyvitaThu, 25 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN class action settled in Canada, users can claim benefits]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/psn-class-action-settled-in-canada-users-can-claim-benefits/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/psn-class-action-settled-in-canada-users-can-claim-benefits/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/psn-class-action-settled-in-canada-users-can-claim-benefits/#comments While payouts are still pending the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Sony has settled in a class action lawsuit over the PSN hack and outage in 2011. If you were affected by the outage (i.e. if you had a PSN, Qriocity, or SOE account in 2011, and you're in Canada) you can fill out a claim form here.

If you stopped using your PSN account after the hack, you can ask for the contents of your wallet to be reimbursed. If you kept your PSN account and participated in the "Welcome Back" promotion, you can choose an additional game from a list consisting mostly of the "Welcome Back" games, or you can choose three dynamic PSN themes, or half off three months of PlayStation Plus. Qriocity accounts are entitled to one additional free month. SOE accounts can request repayment of wallet balances for no-longer-used accounts, or $4.50 in "Station Cash."

There is a separate claim form for PSN users who suffered losses from identity theft as part of the hack.

JoystiqPSN class action settled in Canada, users can claim benefits originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft has a remake of Flashback in the works for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. This Unreal-powered version is helmed by VectorCell, the French studio behind horror game Amy. It is owned by the original Flashback's lead designer, Paul Cuisset.

Flashback was first developed by Delphine Software and released over 20 years ago on the Amiga. The stylized platformer, which was later ported to Genesis, Mega-CD, PC and Mac (amongst others) centers on Conrad B. Hart, an amnesiac who finds a message - recorded by himself - warning of an alien plot threatening Earth.

Gallery: Flashback (Concept Art)

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JoystiqFlashback gets a do-over on XBLA, PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flashbackmicrosoftpaul-cuissetplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnubisoftvector-cellxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeThu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyrim 1.9 update now on Xbox, later today on PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/skyrim-1-9-update-now-on-xbox-later-today-on-ps3/#comments Update 1.9 for Skyrim is now live on Xbox 360, with the PS3 patch expected to drop later today. Apart from numerous bug fixes, the update's hallmark features are the new Legendary difficulty setting and Legendary Skill system. In the new system, once a skill reaches level 100, it can be rolled back to level 15. As Bethesda points out in the patch notes, this technically removes the level cap from Skyrim.

The patch went live on PC last month.

JoystiqSkyrim 1.9 update now on Xbox, later today on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bethesda-Softworkselder-scrolls-5microsoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnskyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimupdatexblxblxblmxboxxbox-livezenimaxzenimax-mediaMon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Twisted Metal series on sale this week on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/twisted-metal-series-on-sale-this-week-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/twisted-metal-series-on-sale-this-week-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/twisted-metal-series-on-sale-this-week-on-psn/#comments To celebrate the one year anniversary of Twisted Metal on the PS3, the entire series is discounted on PSN for the next week. It all starts with the PS3 entry, which has had its price shot, run over and exploded down to a manageable $29.99 for the next week.

PS One Classics Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal 2 are both on sale for $4.99 each; Twisted Metal Black, the PS2 entry in the series, is on sale for $7.99 - you may recall it was included in first edition copies of 2012's Twisted Metal gratis. If purchasing piecemeal isn't your idea of a good deal, you can get everything together in the Twisted Birthday Bundle for $39.99.

Last year's Twisted Metal made its PSN debut in October for $40 - if you missed out on Eat Sleep Play's entry in the long-running series, be sure to read our review.

JoystiqTwisted Metal series on sale this week on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eat-sleep-playplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsceatwisted-metaltwisted-metal-2twisted-metal-2011twisted-metal-2012twisted-metal-blackTue, 12 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Frozen Synapse: Tactics plans its move to PSN in 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/frozen-synapse-tactics-plans-its-move-to-psn-in-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/frozen-synapse-tactics-plans-its-move-to-psn-in-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/frozen-synapse-tactics-plans-its-move-to-psn-in-2013/#comments Mode 7's indie darling Frozen Synapse will be ported to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita courtesy of developer Double Eleven, whose work you may recall from LittleBigPlanet Vita. The port, titled Frozen Synapse: Tactics, will be available for download on PSN sometime this year.

Frozen Synapse is a turn-based tactical game where players manage units of varying weaponry and skill sets in an attempt to defeat the enemy team's squad; however, unlike most turn-based games, all player actions in Frozen Synapse resolve simultaneously. Once each player sets all their moves, the game then plays it all out at the same time - an atypical yet incredibly original take on the tactics genre.

JoystiqFrozen Synapse: Tactics plans its move to PSN in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>double-elevenfrozen-synapsemode-7mode-7-gamesplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnvitaFri, 01 Feb 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Euro PSN sale on lots of Final Fantasy games this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/#comments When the European PSN store receives its weekly content update on Wednesday, January 23, it'll celebrate Final Fantasy with discounts across just about every Final Fantasy game available on the digital distribution platform. Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX and more will have their prices reduced by up to half.

Fans of the more classic Final Fantasy games can grab the original Final Fantasy and its sequel Final Fantasy II on PSP for €4.99 each (£3.99/AU$7.35) this week, while Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions and Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy offer fans of the more recent entries in the series a pretty tempting promotional price.

The full list of eligible games and their pricing can be found over on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqEuro PSN sale on lots of Final Fantasy games this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation Network's "13 for '13" promotion takes off tomorrow (following the PSN update) with deep discounts on 13 different games. PlayStation Plus members receive a 75 percent discount on all featured games, while regular PlayStation Network users will get 50 percent off.

Games in the promotion include LittleBigPlanet Karting for $20 ($10 for PS+) and Unfinished Swan for $7.49 ($3.75 for PS+). We've included the full breakdown of the 13 games after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>littlebigplanet-kartingplaystationPlayStation-Networkplaystation-plusps3psnMon, 21 Jan 2013 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Monday: Skullgirls, Sound Shapes and more discounted, free NBA Jam for PS Plus members]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/psn-monday-skullgirls-sound-shapes-and-more-discounted-free-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/psn-monday-skullgirls-sound-shapes-and-more-discounted-free-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/31/psn-monday-skullgirls-sound-shapes-and-more-discounted-free-n/#comments Because of New Year's festivities, Sony has updated the PlayStation Network a day earlier than usual. This week brings a bunch of discounts for some of 2012's best, including a few bucks off Sound Shapes, Skullgirls, Tokyo Jungle, Shadow of the Colossus and many more. Of course, if you're a PlayStation Plus member everything is discounted a tad bit extra.

PS Plus subscribers also get their requisite free games this week, including NBA Jam: On Fire Edition and PS Vita puzzle-platformer, Chronovolt. Both of those are available in PS Plus members' Instant Game Collection right now - for the full list of this week's deals, hit up the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Monday: Skullgirls, Sound Shapes and more discounted, free NBA Jam for PS Plus members originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-networkplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps-plusps3psnpsn-tuesdaypspskullgirlssonyvitaMon, 31 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom Fighting Jam, Capcom vs SNK 2 on US PSN 'eventually']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/capcom-fighting-jam-capcom-vs-snk-2-on-us-psn-eventually/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/capcom-fighting-jam-capcom-vs-snk-2-on-us-psn-eventually/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/21/capcom-fighting-jam-capcom-vs-snk-2-on-us-psn-eventually/#comments Capcom Fighting Jam, Capcom vs SNK 2 on US PSN 'eventually'Both Capcom Fighting Evolution (Capcom Fighting Jam in Japan) and Capcom vs SNK 2 are available on PlayStation Network in Japan, leaving fighting fans in the US wanting of what was once a bad business idea. Capcom senior VP Christian Svensson offers a crumb of hope in the Capcom forums, saying both will be here "eventually."

Svensson says we should hear more about both "next year," and that the "timing will be quite different though from Japan." We can't be sure what he means by the latter statement, but since both saw their reemergence as PS2 Classics on Japan's PSN months apart, it's possible there won't be such a gap between releases when they finally arrive in these parts.

JoystiqCapcom Fighting Jam, Capcom vs SNK 2 on US PSN 'eventually' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcapcom-fighting-jamcapcom-vs-snk-2christian-svenssonjapanplaystationplaystation-networkps2-classicsps3psnFri, 21 Dec 2012 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Mass Effect, Uncharted: Fight for Fortune, Ni no Kuni demo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/psn-tuesday-mass-effect-uncharted-fight-for-fortune-ni-no-ku/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/psn-tuesday-mass-effect-uncharted-fight-for-fortune-ni-no-ku/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/psn-tuesday-mass-effect-uncharted-fight-for-fortune-ni-no-ku/#comments This week marks the debut of the original Mass Effect on the PS3, available as either a standalone purchase of $15 through PSN or as part of the Mass Effect Trilogy package. If free is more your speed, you can grab demos for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Guardians of Middle Earth and LBP Karting.

On the PS Vita, treasure hunting transitions to trading cards in Uncharted: Fight for Fortune. PS Plus members can snag a free copy of BioShock 2 and enjoy discounts on Puddle, Rockstar Games Collection 1 and more. For the full list of this week's content, hit up the PlayStation Blog through the source link below.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Mass Effect, Uncharted: Fight for Fortune, Ni no Kuni demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Other highlights for Plus members tomorrow include Rockstar Game Collection 1 (Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, L.A. Noire and Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition) for 10 percent off at $53.99. There's also Puddle for half off at $3.50 on PS3 and $2.80 on Vita.

Gallery: BioShock 2 - Minerva's Den (DLC)

JoystiqFree BioShock 2 for PS Plus members starting tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those that have signed in to PSN in the last few days or do so this weekend shouldn't be affected by the maintenance period and can play online Monday. PlayStation Home, the PlayStation Store and account management sections are off-limits, however.

JoystiqPSA: PSN down for maintenance Monday, December 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 01 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>maintenanceplaystationPlayStation-Networkplaystation-vitaps3psaPSNPSN-maintenancepspsonyvitaSat, 01 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sega's AM2 fighting games arrive on XBLA and PSN next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/segas-am2-fighting-games-arrive-on-xbla-and-psn-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/segas-am2-fighting-games-arrive-on-xbla-and-psn-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/segas-am2-fighting-games-arrive-on-xbla-and-psn-next-week/#comments The official Sega blog says Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters, and Virtua Fighter 2 (three classic fighting games made by Sega's legendary AM2 team) are all heading to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network next week. Each games will include Achievements and Trophies, and support online multiplayer.

All three games are set to show up on PSN on November 27 in North America for $4.99 each, and on November 28 on Xbox Live for 400 MSP. Then, they'll finally appear on the PSN in Europe on December 5 for €4.49.

You'll find screenshots for each game in the gallery below, and hopefully that'll be enough to tide you over until you get to throw down again in these old-school fighters.

Gallery: Fighting Vipers (XBLA/PSN)


Gallery: Sonic the Fighters (XBLA/PSN)


Gallery: Virtua Fighter 2 (XBLA/PSN)

JoystiqSega's AM2 fighting games arrive on XBLA and PSN next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>am2downloadablefighting-vipersmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnreleaserereleasesegasonic-the-fightersvirtua-fighter-2xblaxboxxbox-liveWed, 21 Nov 2012 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault begins Nov. 27 for $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-priced-begins-nov-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-priced-begins-nov-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-priced-begins-nov-27/#comments ImageRatchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault will bare all on PSN November 27 for $19.99. The "fun size" adventure, which is similar in scope to Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty, is said to actually have more junk in the trunk than the previous bite-size experiment, according to the PlayStation Blog. It will also be released at retail for the same price.

The Ratchet & Clank Collection, HD updates of the first three PS2 games, launched in late August to celebrate the series' 10th Anniversary, occurring next month. We should also probably note that, in case you never played them, the full-blown Ratchet and Clank PS3 adventures, Tools of Destruction and Crack in Time, are both available at retail for about the same price as this amuse-bouche.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank: Full Frontal Assault begins Nov. 27 for $20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationPlayStation-Networkplaystation-vitaps3psnratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assaultrelease-datevitaFri, 26 Oct 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: PSN scheduled maintenance on Monday, October 15]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/psa-psn-scheduled-maintenance-on-monday-october-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/psa-psn-scheduled-maintenance-on-monday-october-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/13/psa-psn-scheduled-maintenance-on-monday-october-15/#comments The PSN store is about to get an overhaul next week and Sony's announced some planned PSN maintenance prior to the relaunch. This Monday, October 15, from 4am PT/7am ET until 4pm PT/7am ET, PSN will experience some downtime.

If you've logged into PSN over the past few days or make some time to do so this weekend, you shouldn't be affected. That's not to say you'll have access to all of PSN, though - during the downtime, the PSN Store, PlayStation Home and Account Management sections of PSN will be unavailable.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnpsn-maintenancepspsonyvitaSat, 13 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Store refresh October 17 for PAL, October 23 in NA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/11/psn-store-refresh-october-17-for-pal-october-23-in-na/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/11/psn-store-refresh-october-17-for-pal-october-23-in-na/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/11/psn-store-refresh-october-17-for-pal-october-23-in-na/#comments PSN Store refresh October 17 for PAL, October 23 in NASony's PlayStation Network store will receive an overhaul next Wednesday, October 17, in the PAL territories and October 23 in North America. The new design was revealed in London today, with VG247 reporting the storefront fills the entire screen with a "redesigned UI that places sections for games, movies and TV content on the front page."

"It's from a functional perspective that the store will undergo its biggest changes. The search function is now smart, so provides a reductive list of options as each letter of the search phrase is typed," the site notes. "Abbreviations and misspelling will also be covered, allowing users to search for 'MW3' or 'Mas Efect'."

PS Vita and PSP receive two separate sections, with PS Store product development manager Elliot Dumville saying a majority of PS Store users search for PS3 content, so partitioning mobile and home makes sense.

We'll have more when this is revealed Stateside.

JoystiqPSN Store refresh October 17 for PAL, October 23 in NA originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationPlayStation-Networkps3PSNThu, 11 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Guardians of Middle-Earth release dates clarified, out 12/4 on Xbox and 12/5 on PSN [Update: In Europe]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/guardians-of-middle-earth-release-dates-clarified-out-12-4-on-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/guardians-of-middle-earth-release-dates-clarified-out-12-4-on-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/guardians-of-middle-earth-release-dates-clarified-out-12-4-on-x/#comments Warner Brothers sorta, kinda dropped release dates for the various versions of Monolith's Lord of the Rings-flavored MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth earlier today, but fans were still confused about exactly when the game was going to be out, especially on Xbox 360. So let's set the record straight: The game will arrive on PSN on December 5, and an actual retail version for the PS3 (complete with early access and a full season pass to the DLC) will be out on December 7. On the Xbox 360, there won't be a retail version, and the downloadable version will arrive on December 4 [Note: These dates are unfortunately just for Europe. A North American Xbox 360 release hasn't been announced yet].

So there you go. By December 8, you'll be upgrading towers, killing minions, and ganking top lane with Sauron and Gandalf. And on December 14, you'll be watching The Hobbit in theaters. It's almost here!

Update: Warner says the dates are wrong again. In North America, the PS3 version will be out at retail on December 4, and the PSN version will be downloadable at that same time. There reportedly will be Xbox 360 versions for both XBLA and retail, but official dates on those haven't been announced yet -- Warner is still saying "this fall." Joystiq is following up to find out why, and when we can expect the Xbox versions.

JoystiqGuardians of Middle-Earth release dates clarified, out 12/4 on Xbox and 12/5 on PSN [Update: In Europe] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>december-2012downloadableguardians-of-middle-earthmicrosoftmonolith-productionsplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnrelease-datexblaxboxxbox-liveTue, 09 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN sales up last quarter, PS Plus membership nearly doubled during E3 week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/psn-sales-up-last-quarter-ps-plus-membership-nearly-doubled-dur/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/psn-sales-up-last-quarter-ps-plus-membership-nearly-doubled-dur/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/psn-sales-up-last-quarter-ps-plus-membership-nearly-doubled-dur/#comments PlayStation Network has been hitting its stride over the last three months, posting its highest "transactional sales" quarter yet in its six years of existence. In layman's terms that means more people purchased content directly through PSN from April through June of this year than ever before in the service's history.

Jack Buser, Senior Director of PlayStation digital platforms at SCEA, told Joystiq this all started back at E3 with the announcement of the Instant Game Collection, and that "membership sales in PS Plus almost doubled" during the week of E3. Since the launch of the Instant Game Collection, five games have managed to dominate in total downloads: inFamous 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Just Cause 2, Ratchet & Clank All 4 One and Gotham City Imposters.

Buser couldn't dive into what he called "the nuts and bolts" of PSN's performance (see: specific numbers) but did assure me the service is growing and becoming a more integral facet of Sony's approach. He also talked at length about PSN Day 1 Digital, which we'll have for you in a separate piece available later.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>inFamous-2jack-buserplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnvitaFri, 28 Sep 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 Essentials announced for European PlayStation Network]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/ps3-essentials-announced-for-PSN/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/ps3-essentials-announced-for-PSN/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/ps3-essentials-announced-for-PSN/#comments PS3 Essentials coming to PSN EuropeSony announced the "PlayStation Essentials" program this morning for Europe, hot on the heels of yesterday's "PSN Day 1 Digital" program. The difference between the two PlayStation Network initiatives is that while Day 1 Digital is all launch titles, Essentials covers the classics - well, some are classics, others are just old and tired.

Highlights of the of program include the first three Assassin's Creed, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Far Cry 2 and Infamous. The prices begin at £9.99/€14.99, which may be a tough sell as a "bargain," since you can pick up many of these games for less by walking (ew, who wants to do that?) to the store. The main point here is that Sony continues drawing attention to its digital distribution of full games.

Check out the full list on the PlayStation EU blog, more games will be added this year to the current offerings.

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Just in case there weren't enough ways to bug your friends online, Harmonix revealed "Rock Band World" this morning, a new social app for Facebook. The app integrates with both Rock Band 3 and Rock Band Blitz, allowing players to challenge their friends, compare scores, shop for music, and accomplish social goals. Accomplishing said goals can earn players in-game coins for Rock Band Blitz, which can then be used to purchase power-ups.

The app is now available on Facebook. Rock Band Blitz arrives on PSN August 28 and on XBLA August 29.

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JoystiqRock Band World social app coming to Rock Band 3, Rock Band Blitz this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookharmonixharmonix-music-systemsmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnrock-band-blitzrock-band-worldxblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeFri, 24 Aug 2012 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Toejam & Earl achievements pop up, Sega Vintage Collection 4 imminent]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/toejam-and-earl-achievements-pop-up-sega-vintage-collection-4-imm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/toejam-and-earl-achievements-pop-up-sega-vintage-collection-4-imm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/toejam-and-earl-achievements-pop-up-sega-vintage-collection-4-imm/#comments Toejam & Earl achievements pop up, Sega Vintage Collection 4 seems imminentAchievements for the Genesis Rogue-like ToeJam & Earl have popped up over at Xbox360Achievements under the tag of Sega Vintage Collection. That suggests that not only is Toejam and Earl imminent on XBLM, but that it's part of the next bundle of Sega classics for both XBLA and PSN.

The last Sega Vintage Collection (Numero 3) came in May, bringing old-timers like Super-Hang On, The Revenge of Shinobi, and Alex Kidd in Miracle World to 360s and PS3s. What the next collection may offer is anyone's guess - beyond ToeJam and Earl, that is.

There remains no official Sega announcement on an XBLA or PSN release of ToeJam and Earl. However, back in July the creators of the game confirmed to XBLAFans that the publisher is planning to release it on XBLM and PSN. We've reached out to Sega for confirmation.

JoystiqToejam & Earl achievements pop up, Sega Vintage Collection 4 imminent originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsegasega-vintage-collectiontoejam-and-earlxblmxboxxbox-live-marketplaceFri, 24 Aug 2012 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Joe Danger 2: The Movie flipping to XBLA 'probably in the next month or so']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/joe-danger-2-the-movie-flipping-to-xbla-probably-in-the-next-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/joe-danger-2-the-movie-flipping-to-xbla-probably-in-the-next-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/joe-danger-2-the-movie-flipping-to-xbla-probably-in-the-next-m/#comments Joe Danger 2: The Movie from UK dev Hello Games is leaping to your Xbox 360 in the not-too-distant future. "We're pretty much complete," Hello Games head Sean Murray told us at Gamescom during a demo of the upcoming 2D Xbox Live Arcade racer. "We're showing the full game here, and hopefully people like it. Hopefully that means we're nearly finished," he said with a smile.

Thankfully for fans excited for the new game, reception at Gamescom was very positive. "It's been good, so the game is actually probably gonna come out in the next month or so. Something like that," Murray said.

There's only one thing standing between Joe Danger 2: The Movie and launch - certification. "That's where we're heading into now. We're doing the final, 'We shouldn't be changing anything, but we are.' Don't tell our QA!" And what about PlayStation 3 or PC versions? "At the moment, we're just showing and talking about 360. We kind of haven't made any other announcements or anything like that," Murray said. But? "But obviously the original came out on PS3 and 360, so ...," he trailed off. Take that as you will!

You'll also be glad to hear that the game is a load of fun - expect a full writeup from Gamescom 2012 later today.

JoystiqJoe Danger 2: The Movie flipping to XBLA 'probably in the next month or so' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of Orcs and Men co-developer Spiders is sending your ass to the red planet. In the vague future of 2013, the developer will release Mars: War Logs - a cyberpunk action-RPG for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC.

Despite our wild imagination, the Silk Engine powered-Mars: War Logs isn't a futuristic reboot of that one Ren & Stimpy commercial parody, nor is it a Twin Peaks character simulator in space. "Mars: War Logs offers a wide variety of quests, dynamic tactical combat, and extensive character specialization through different skill trees and a complete craft system," a press release from publisher Focus Home Interactive revealed.

Mars: War Logs takes players to the red planet "over a century after the catastrophe that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos." In the game, companies are warring over the limited supply of water found on the arid planet's landscape.

As protagonist Roy Temperance, players can customize their combat style by selecting from "dozens of skills and perks," fighting in real-time against the creatures on Mars. Our suspicion is that the final boss will take the highly-evolved form of NASA's Curiosity rover.

More details on the game, including an outline of features, can be found in the press release after the break.

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JoystiqMars: War Logs coming to XBLA, PSN and PC in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Focus-Home-Interactivemars-war-logsmicrosoftpcplaystationPlayStation-Networkps3PSNSpiderXBLAxboxxbox-live-arcadeThu, 16 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: PSN maintenance tonight, should last two hours]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-psn-maintenance-tonight-should-last-two-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-psn-maintenance-tonight-should-last-two-hours/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/01/psa-psn-maintenance-tonight-should-last-two-hours/#commentsStarting at 12am PT (3am ET), PSN will be down for around two hours in North America. It looks like Europe won't be affected this time.

The routine maintenance will go down basically the same as last week's maintenance - if you signed into PSN in the last few days, you should have no problem accessing apps and playing games during the downtime; however, if you haven't logged in recently, you'll be shut out. Relax, you still have some time to log in!

The PlayStation Blog says PSN should be back up and running around 2am PT (5am ET). During the maintenance, both the PSN Store and Account Management will be inaccessible.

JoystiqPSA: PSN maintenance tonight, should last two hours originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>maintenancemoveplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnpspscesceasonyvitaWed, 01 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Payday's bank robbers take over Left 4 Dead's Mercy Hospital]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/paydays-bank-robbers-take-over-left-4-deads-mercy-hospital/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/paydays-bank-robbers-take-over-left-4-deads-mercy-hospital/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/paydays-bank-robbers-take-over-left-4-deads-mercy-hospital/#comments
Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! The bank robbing bad guys from Payday are getting crossed with Left 4 Dead's zombie-filled Mercy Hospital - apparently prior to the events of L4D - in an upcoming mission pack. See for yourself above.

JoystiqPayday's bank robbers take over Left 4 Dead's Mercy Hospital originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentmercy-hospitaloverkilloverkill-softwarepayday-the-heistpcplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnsoesony-online-entertainmentstarbreezestarbreeze-studiosvalvevalve-softwareFri, 27 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 3 coming to PSN next Tuesday, no word on Vice City just yet]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/grand-theft-auto-3-coming-to-psn-next-tuesday-no-word-on-vice-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/grand-theft-auto-3-coming-to-psn-next-tuesday-no-word-on-vice-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/grand-theft-auto-3-coming-to-psn-next-tuesday-no-word-on-vice-c/#comments When ESRB ratings for Grand Theft Auto 3 and Vice City on PlayStation 3 sprang up earlier this year, it seemed assured that the games were headed to PSN's PS2 classics section. Indeed, Grand Theft Auto 3 is joining the no-frills lineup next Tuesday for $10.

The news was revealed on the latest PlayStation podcast among other PSN releases for next week. Like all PS2 classics, GTA3 isn't getting an HD update or Trophy support. Also, that Vice City ESRB listing hasn't panned out just yet, but we're sure it's on the way.

JoystiqGrand Theft Auto 3 coming to PSN next Tuesday, no word on Vice City just yet originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>grand-theft-auto-3playstationplaystation-2-classicsplaystation-networkps2-classicsps3psnq3-2012release-daterockstarrockstar-gamesrockstar-northtake-twotake-two-interactiveFri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Dyad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/psn-tuesday-dyad/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/psn-tuesday-dyad/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/psn-tuesday-dyad/#comments Sure, there are other goodies to explore in PSN's weekly update today, but we'd be remiss if we didn't say: Dyad. Seriously, guys, read our review. We like Dyad a whole lot. Joining Dyad on the PSN side are a pair of Resident Evil games: Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles, both available for $14.99 each.

PS Plus members get some free PSOne Classics to download this week, while those with some cash to burn can snag full PS3 downloads of Crysis 2 and Record of Agarest War 2. Plenty of games are on sale this week, too, including Fight Night Champion and Marvel vs Capcom 2. For the full list of this week's content, hit up the source link below.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Dyad originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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