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Comix Zone coming early and free to PlayStation Plussers next week

Griffin McElroy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:45:00 EST

The next set of bonuses coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers should tickle fans of old-school beat-em'-ups, as well as fans of egregious misspellings. The latest Sega title to serve as an incentive for the premium program is Comix Zone, the 1995 Genesis brawler that was notable for its clever comic-panel backdrop, as well as its inclusion of "Sketch Turner," the worst-named character in the history of written language.

The game will be free for Plus members (and only Plus members) starting August 9, alongside a free DLC pack for Crash Commando and a trial for Far Cry 2. Based on the timing of the past Sega PSN releases, we'd wager Comix Zone will be available for the hoi polloi about one month later.

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European PSN releases for August 27

Griffin McElroy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:47:00 EST

Today sees the release of two new PSN titles with a simplicity of purpose that we find and heartwarming -- Smash Cars and Battle Tanks. No need for high-minded prose or character development here, folks. Give us vehicles running into each other really fast, and we will be satisfied.

Also new this week is the totally free Batman: Arkham Asylum "Play as Joker" DLC, a batch of Crash Commando DLC (accompanied by a price cut for the full version of the game), demos for NHL 10 and F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn, and more content for Disgaea 3 than our minds can currently comprehend. Seriously, we're going to be contemplating the uses of an "Action Prinny" for the rest of the day.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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DLC rushes into Crash Commando this week

Andrew Yoon — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST

Still playing the 2D multiplayer PSN game Crash Commando? Good, because the game is getting a massive update this week in the form of a patch and premium DLC. The free patch will balance the weapons of the game while improving bot AI, sound output and taunt animations. The upcoming patch also adds an in-game store so that players can purchase this week's upcoming DLC.

Most importantly, a new map pack will be released this week. For $2.99, players will be able to play through two new maps and the brand new "Heist" gameplay mode. Three new character packs will also be added, for $1.99 each. Crash Commando addicts will be able to pick up all the DLC in a $4.99 bundle -- a good deal if you want all the new extras.

For more details, check out the PlayStation.Blog.

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Crash Commando patch incoming, DLC in the 'near future'

Jem Alexander — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:30:00 EST

Crash Commando is about to receive a pretty heavy patch soon, in anticipation of some upcoming DLC which has yet to be revealed. The patch adds a lot of new features, including Home game launching, custom soundtracks as well as improved balance and matchmaking features. There's also a slew of UI improvements and gameplay enhancements, the full list of which can be seen on the latest PlayStation Blog post.

The patch will go live tomorrow -- May 28 -- and a demo will also be made available on the PlayStation Store, which may persuade you to pick the full version up. The blog post also mentions some "all new exciting downloadable content and game modes" which should be arriving "in the near future." We're looking forward to it.

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PSN Thursday: Commandos crash over the rain-slick precipice

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Action, Adventure, Online, RPGs

The Crash Commandos land this week on the PSN, along with Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 2. If you're looking to whip up something a little more old-school, check out Castlevania Chronicles. There are also several pieces of new DLC for your favorite music games to keep you rockin' through the holidays. And don't overlook the "Complete My Game, Please" add-on pack for Super Stardust Portable. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, which adds Soldner-X Himmelssturmer. Maybe that title is easier to pronounce in Europanese?

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American PSN releases for December 18th

Jem Alexander — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:50:00 EST

Filed under: New Releases, PlayStation Store

Are you prepared for a massive torrent of content? This may be the longest list we've had to type up and, though there's plenty of stuff you keep you busy til next week, there is one glaring omission in the list. Where's Lumines Supernova? Nevermind, we're sure it will be with us soon. In the meantime we've got Crash Commando and Penny Arcade 2 to keep us entertained, not to mention the demos, PS1 games and massive amount of downloadable content. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content

SuperSonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars price drop (now $9.99)
Crash Commando ($9.99)
Penny Arcade Adventures episode 2 ($14.99)
Metal Gear Online demo (free)
Sonic Unleashed demo (free)
Castlevania Chronicles PS1 game ($5.99)
Rayman 2: The Great Escape PS1 game ($5.99)

Add-on Content

LittleBigPlanet "Santa Hat and Beard" costume (free)
LittleBigPlanet "Festive Pack" ($2.99)
High Velocity Bowling "Darryl" character ($0.99)
High Velocity Bowling "Gage" character ($0.99)
High Velocity Bowling "Beatrice Holiday Costume" (free)
High Velocity Bowling "Carl Holiday Costume" (free)
Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds costume pack 3 ($2.99)
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm "Storm Pack 5" (free)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
Rock Revolution DLC (listed after the break)
Karaoke Revolution DLC (listed after the break)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)

Your first download? The Uncharted 2 trailer. Obviously.

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European PSN releases for December 18th

Jem Alexander — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: PlayStation Store

Two full games highlight the European PSN update today. Crash Commando makes its worldwide debut and we finally catch up with America slightly by receiving Soldner-X. That's all well and good, but where's Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars, Penny Arcade, Street Fight II Turbo HD Remix and Lumines? As for add-ons there are the normal musical offerings, along with the first LittleBigPlanet construction pack. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content

Crash Commando (£7.99/€??)
Soldner-X Himmelssturmer (£7.99/€??)

Add-on Content

LittleBigPlanet "Festive Goodies" level kit (£2.39/€??)
LittleBigPlanet "Santa Hat and Beard" costume (free)
Everybody's Golf: World Tour "Pirate Plus Four" costume pack (£3.19/€??)
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm "Storm Pack 3" (free)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)

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Trophies: Crash Commando

Andrew Yoon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:52:00 EST

Filed under: e-Distribution Games, Trophies

	0 Platinum 1 Gold 4 Silver 17 Bronze	Difficulty: Easy Online Trophies? Yes Time to Completion: 15 hours DLC Trophies? Yes* *Trophies requiring DLC are highlighted in yellow.
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Lumines Supernova, Crash Commando and Savage Moon all coming this month

Andrew Yoon — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:55:00 EST

Filed under: e-Distribution Games

~~December 11: Lumines Supernova~~
December 18: Crash Commando
~~December 23: Savage Moon~~

Three weeks. Three games. The PlayStation Network is getting a huge update in December. All of these downloadable games come with Trophies, and they'll make sure that you'll be having fun in December, even if Santa doesn't get you exactly what you want. Enjoy!

[Thanks, Patriotbball5460!]

Update: Release dates have been changed. Read more here.

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Extended Hands-on: Crash Commando

Jem Alexander — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Hands-on

We got our hands on Crash Commando at E3 and were quite impressed. Since then we've had the opportunity to play a preview build to our heart's content and it's looking great. Crash Commando is a 2D multiplayer shooter with 3D graphics. It plays very similarly to Soldat but has a pinch of Warhawk in there for good measure.

Gameplay consists of jetpacking around a battlefield shooting at people. The funny thing about these battlefields is that they're two-sided, so each level has a background and a foreground. You can switch between these by stepping through various doors littered throughout each level. You can see people fighting in the background in real time, helping you locate more people to shoot at.

The game will ship with eight levels, ranging from a cave, a jungle fort and a dilapidated ruins. When we spoke to the producer of the game at E3, however, he was keen to tell us that the dev team is planning on plenty of post-launch downloadable content.

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PSN's Crash Commando gently lands in Europe this December

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:15:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Action, Online

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that PSN's 2D shooter Crash Commando will release this December. We're currently awaiting similar confirmation from Sony America. The game features 12-player online and offline combat, along with über-violence and "a wicked sense of humour." We've heard the game called a mix of Warhawk, Soldat and Contra.

Crash Commando will also include full Trophy support, stat tracking, rankings and leaderboards when it launches, though there's currently no word on price. PS3 Fanboy had some hands-on time with the title during E3, so have a look if you're curious.

Gallery: Crash Commando

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More Crash Commando details revealed, out in December

Jem Alexander — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: News

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Sony has revealed a whole load of new information about Crash Commando, an upcoming downloadable title that feels like a mix between Warhawk and Soldat. The game will feature 12-players online and offline, with bots making up the numbers if you can't get hold of eleven friends. You'll be battling it out with a multitude of weapons and vehicles, including tanks, rocket launchers and C4 in both multi- and singleplayer modes.

You'll be able to practice your skills in the offline, singleplayer Boot Camp mode. Once you finally feel you're good enough to take it online, there will be full player profiles, with stat tracking, rankings and leaderboards. Crash Commando will also have full Trophy support when it launches in European territories this December. No word on a US release date yet, but expect it around the same time. Check out our E3 hands-on for more info on the game and peruse the gallery for the latest screenshots.

[Via press release]

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PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Crash Commando

Jem Alexander — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST

Filed under: Hands-on

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Sony's excellent lineup of PSN games continues with the, sadly overlooked, Crash Commando. This online-only side-scrolling shooter looks like a cross between Warhawk and Soldat and promises some pick-up-and-play shooty fun when it releases at the end of the year.

A five-man development team in Sweden has been working for over a year, so far, to develop Crash Commando. The game will release with eight maps, trophy support and downloadable content is already being planned. Deathmatch and team deathmatch are already included in the game and a capture the flag mode is aiming to be included for launch or post-launch DLC.

Every map is "double sided," meaning that there's a front and a back and walking through doors will allow you to switch at any time. On the map we played, we could see our enemies moving around in the background, on the "other side," which gave a nice sense of depth. Movement is very free, as every character is equipped with a jetpack, allowing more time to be spent on fast paced combat.

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PSN first-party E3 screenshot roundup

Ludwig Kietzmann — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:10:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, E3, Galleries

Since we don't want you to be overwhelmed by the deluge of media emerging from E3, we've picked a bouquet of the best screenshots from Sony first-party PSN lineup, including luscious images from ex-seed expectations experience, Flower. Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty, PixelJunk Eden, Fat Princess, Siren: Blood Curse ... Which of these are you dying to download?

Gallery: Flower

Gallery: Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty

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Sony mentions new PSN titles at press conference

Kyle Orland — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Online, Casual

At their E3 press conference today, Sony announced a few new titles for PSN. And when we say they announced the titles, we mean exactly that ... they announced the titles, and practically nothing else, save for some quick video footage. The titles include:

Crash Commando
Fat Princess
Pain: Amusement Park
Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic

These titles join the previously revealed PixelJunk Eden, Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty, Siren: Blood Curse and Flower among the PSN games mentioned at the conference. More on all these titles as we hear about it.

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