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[PlayStation Home updated to version 1.7]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/playstation-home-updated-to-version-1-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/playstation-home-updated-to-version-1-7/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/playstation-home-updated-to-version-1-7/#comments New features added to PS HomePlayStation Home has earned itself another global platform update, bringing Sony's virtual environment to version 1.7. This update adds the Camera to the Emotes menu, so you can pull it out at any time and take some pictures of your bad virtual self. There are also improvements to the in-game item store, new animated items to buy and find, and some new features on the ignore and block system, as well as some general stability improvements.

You can download and install the update on PlayStation Home right now. There are also some new deals and sales going on for Home's various virtual areas (like the x7 nightclub, above), but we'll let you find those for yourself. After all, exploration is what really draws players into Home, right? There is something that draws players into Home, right? We're pretty sure there must be something.

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The PSBlog has also posted a video, embedded below, of the Sweet Tooth skin going to Starhawk when it launches early next month. Every (new) copy of Twisted Metal has a code for the Outcast skin, so you'll just have to punch that in when the Starhawk comes out.

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JoystiqAxel free to all in Twisted Metal tomorrow, Sweet Tooth skin for Starhawk previewed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>axelplaystationplaystation-blogpreorderps3skinsonystarhawksweet-toothtwisted-metal-2011twisted-metal-2012Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Spring Fever promo begins tomorrow, it's probably contagious]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/psn-spring-fever-promo-begins-tomorrow-its-probably-contagious/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/psn-spring-fever-promo-begins-tomorrow-its-probably-contagious/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/psn-spring-fever-promo-begins-tomorrow-its-probably-contagious/#comments PSN has a fever, and the only prescription is... well, lots of liquids and rest, probably, and definitely not cowbell. Seriously, have you been near someone playing the cowbell while your head is in a vice grip of feverish pain? It's terrible.

PSN has spring fever, and its only symptoms are offering discounts and special deals on a handful of franchises for the next three weeks. PSN Spring Fever begins tomorrow with the launch of Journey for non-PS Plus members (no discount; just the release) and a sale on the Call of Duty franchise, with Black Ops, Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2, and Classic full games on sale, and World at War's map packs on discount.

Check out this week's sale below, as provided by the PlayStation Blog, and play Journey. We think you'll really enjoy it.

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JoystiqPSN Spring Fever promo begins tomorrow, it's probably contagious originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Call-of-Dutyjourneyplaystationplaystation-blogps3PSNpsn-spring-feverSONYMon, 12 Mar 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS Vita 1.61 adds Maps app, video recording, and other updates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/ps-vita-1-61-adds-maps-app-video-recording-and-other-updates/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/ps-vita-1-61-adds-maps-app-video-recording-and-other-updates/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/ps-vita-1-61-adds-maps-app-video-recording-and-other-updates/#comments The PS Vita has a system update lined up for tonight, preceding Wednesday's mainstream launch. Early adopters can update their systems to firmware version 1.61, which adds a Maps application to the home screen, allows for video recording in the Photos application, and allows for any ratings you make in the PlayStation Store to appear on Facebook. Additionally, the Discoveries screen now lists up to 100 players, as well as the number of times they've been seen.

The Content Manager Assistant app has been updated, and is available now both as a Windows and Mac download. Even if you've got version 1.60 already, you should make the jump to 1.61, as Sony says there are some systemwide performance improvements too. The latest firmware can be downloaded on the console over Wi-Fi, or can be updated from a PC or Mac with the Content Manager Assistant.

JoystiqPS Vita 1.61 adds Maps app, video recording, and other updates originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being a team composed of ex-media, the PlayStation Blog dudes have been sorely missing a podcast for some time, leaving Major Nelson to eat their lunch. Last month, however, PlayStation US social media guys Sid Shuman, Jeff Rubenstein, and Rey Gutierrez teamed up with product evaluator (and known swell guy) Nick Suttner to create the "Official PlayStation Blogcast."

Beyond rapping about games, the guys do the occasional interview, highlight especially interesting PlayStation content (the incredible XMB theme above, for instance), and this week they're kicking off their "Origin stories" series on the game industry. The guys also have an insider eye into the goings on behind some of PlayStation's neatest stuff, so it behooves you to give them a shot.

JoystiqPlayStation blog's all-stars enter week three of official 'blogcast' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jeff-rubensteinnick-suttnerplaystationplaystation-blogplaystation-blogcastplaystation-vitaps3rey-gutierrezsid-shumanvitaSat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: PlayStation Blog comment system tied to PSN accounts, also down]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/psa-playstation-blog-comment-system-tied-to-psn-accounts-also/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/psa-playstation-blog-comment-system-tied-to-psn-accounts-also/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/psa-playstation-blog-comment-system-tied-to-psn-accounts-also/#comments The PSN outage has caused another (online) casualty: the PlayStation Blog's comment system. Commenters are required to sign in using their PlayStation Network accounts, which, of course, are inaccessible. Only those who signed in before the PSN went down are able to comment.

The European PS Blog warns that the cookies on comment account logins expire after a week, which means that even those lucky enough to have signed in just before PSN went kaput will lose their online voices soon. The site lists Twitter accounts for each country, and directs users to leave feedback there. Though, if we were Sony, we would have a hard time looking at that feedback.

JoystiqPSA: PlayStation Blog comment system tied to PSN accounts, also down originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>outageplaystationplaystation-blogps3psnpsn-outage-2011pspsonyThu, 28 Apr 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony abre el 'PlayStation Blog' para América Latina]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/sony-abre-el-playstation-blog-para-america-latina/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/sony-abre-el-playstation-blog-para-america-latina/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/sony-abre-el-playstation-blog-para-america-latina/#comments Despite already having a Spanish language version of the PlayStation Blog, Sony today announced plans for the official company blog to extend into Latin America. Unlike the Spanish language version, however, the Latin American version will directly target Central and South American PlayStation fans.

Lorenzo Grajales will be heading up the PS blog's new wing, acting as Social Media Manager for the region. Grajales' Twitter profile tells us he's a man of refined tastes -- particularly melon ice cream and tacos al pastor at 3AM. We like him already! Check out the new site -- en Español -- right here.

JoystiqSony abre el 'PlayStation Blog' para América Latina originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>latin-americalorenzo-grajalesplaystationplaystation-blogps-blogps3pspsonyWed, 30 Mar 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation.Blog Share lets fans chime in most-wanted features]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/playstation-blog-share-lets-fans-chime-in-most-wanted-features/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/playstation-blog-share-lets-fans-chime-in-most-wanted-features/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/playstation-blog-share-lets-fans-chime-in-most-wanted-features/#comments Tired of yelling CROSS GAME CHAT into every post on the PlayStation.Blog? Thankfully, there's a new venue for you to take advantage of. PlayStation.Blog Share lets fans submit requests and vote on new features to implement across Sony's family of consoles. The requests range from the ever-popular cross game chat option to more specific options, like enabling PSP Remote Play of PS2 games.

It's certainly an interesting social experiment, but we wonder if fans will see any requests (large or small) come to fruition. At the very least, Share gives Sony the appearance of listening, and should reduce the obnoxious comment spam that oftentimes clutters the PlayStation.Blog.

JoystiqPlayStation.Blog Share lets fans chime in most-wanted features originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-blogplaystation-blog-sharesonyWed, 17 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[MAG developers provide instructional videos on how to be better at MAG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/mag-developers-provide-instructional-videos-on-how-to-be-better/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/mag-developers-provide-instructional-videos-on-how-to-be-better/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/mag-developers-provide-instructional-videos-on-how-to-be-better/#comments What, you think the Joystiq Biomass, MAG's premier, S.V.E.R.-aligned clan will accept any greenhorn off the street to join its ranks? No, no -- we're only looking for cold-blooded, military-minded killing machines. If you're hoping to join our prestigious organization, you might want to give PlayStation.Blog's recently concluded MAG Developer Tips series a look-see. It provides helpful information on how to play each archetype, how to fill each leadership role, and to not get destroyed in the various gametypes.

You'll find links to all of these lessons posted after the jump. Study up, and we might just reconsider your application.

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JoystiqMAG developers provide instructional videos on how to be better at MAG originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpsmagplaystation-blogsonytutorialvideozipper-interactiveFri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Media Molecule awards LittleBigPlanet community with 'Sackies']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/media-molecule-awards-littlebigplanet-community-with-sackies/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/media-molecule-awards-littlebigplanet-community-with-sackies/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/media-molecule-awards-littlebigplanet-community-with-sackies/#comments It's rare that creator curators in the LittleBigPlanet community are rewarded for their homebrewed platforming projects -- a policy Media Molecule seems to want to reverse. Over the past few weeks, the developer has been handing out awards in various categories to the game's wide base of level designers. In a recent PlayStation.Blog post, the studio wrapped these awards up into a single presentation, cheekily titled the "2009 Sackies."

Check out the PlayStation.Blog post to see the full list of winners, including "Roll Over Beethoven," which we think we can all agree is just the coolest thing ever.

JoystiqMedia Molecule awards LittleBigPlanet community with 'Sackies' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awardslittlebigplanetmedia-moleculeplaystation-blogsackiesThu, 31 Dec 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Uncharted 2 double cash weekend, Santa hats in play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/26/psa-uncharted-2-double-cash-weekend-santa-hats-in-play/#comments In our rush to the yule late this past week, we nearly forgot to mention that Nathan Drake and Nathan Drake lookalikes (Drakealikes?) have the chance to earn double cash (read: XP) this weekend in Uncharted 2's multiplayer mode. Donning the ubiquitous red cap (and apparently two brand new invisible hands), those taking Drake online will encounter not just jollier looking foes, but also "double for all kills and medals," according to Naughty Dog marketing man Arne Meyer on the PlayStation Blog. The temporary XP boost kicked in on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 10AM PST and goes until tomorrow at 11AM PST, so there are still at least another 24 or so hours to shoot some of those dastardly Drakealikes in multiplayer.

Gallery: Uncharted 2: Multiplayer

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arne-meyerchristmasdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendmultiplayernathan-drakenaughty-dogonline-multiplayerplaystation-blogpsauncharteduncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesSat, 26 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony launches German and Italian PlayStation Blogs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/sony-launches-german-and-italian-playstation-blogs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/sony-launches-german-and-italian-playstation-blogs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/22/sony-launches-german-and-italian-playstation-blogs/#comments Sony Europe announced today that its PlayStation Blog format has been localized for German- and Italian-speaking audiences. The two new sites will likely translate much of the content found on the English site, with extra posts that will be specific for the region covered.

The French and Spanish blogs will allegedly launch "very soon." Considering significant portions of North America speak both of those languages, it'll be interesting to see if the US PlayStation Blog utilizes those translations.

JoystiqSony launches German and Italian PlayStation Blogs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following in the great tradition of, um, the Jonas Brothers' tour manager playing Gears of War 2 on a way too big screen at Cowboy Stadium, EA and Sony are hosting a Madden 10 event for 256 lucky fans at the same stadium. The kicker? If you manage to snag a spot, you'll not only get access to the full game nearly a week early, but you may also find your gaming projected on one of the stadium's many enormous screens.

The event takes place on Cowboy season ticket holder appreciation day and as such, those lucky enough to get inside may find 10,000 or so people in the stands. However, if you brave the Madden 10 tourney ladder and win, you'll be walking away with a copy of the game, before its August 14 release, and a PlayStation 3. The PlayStation US blog is giving away 25 tickets (+1 guest) for little more than a silly photo of yourself demonstrating "your favorite touchdown dance or pose" with a PlayStation item in the picture. It could be worse, right? You could have to sing a Jonas Brothers song or something.

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JoystiqPlay Madden in a football stadium ... on the big screen! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contestcowboy-stadiumdallas-cowboyseaea-sportsElectronic-Artsjonas-brothersmaddenmadden-10madden-nfl-10playstation-blogTue, 04 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigPlanet hits one million user-created levels]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/littlebigplanet-hits-one-million-user-created-levels/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/littlebigplanet-hits-one-million-user-created-levels/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/littlebigplanet-hits-one-million-user-created-levels/#commentsAwww, little Sackboy, you've come so far! Running, jumping and, um, grabbing your way through over one million user-created LittleBigPlanet levels in under a year -- why that's like, 20 million miles! In fact, according to the PlayStation Blog's calculations, that's about one new level being published every 21 seconds since the game released.

In celebration of the game's benchmark achievement, the game's developer, Media Molecule, has created the video you see above -- basically, a montage of various user-created levels, though we're more inclined to point you to LittleBigContra if you're really looking to be impressed. Furthermore, the post teases an August 18 reveal of "something interesting" from Media Molecule. Could it be more downloadable levels for the game? A new game entirely? A brand new car? We'll just have to wait until the 18th of August to see.

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet hits one million user-created levels originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Incoming! Another DLC pack is en route to Killzone 2. This time, it's the "Napalm & Cordite" pack, which we'll be hearing much more about next week. In the meantime, Guerilla Games has seen fit to detail the next patch, which will coincide with the new DLC content. Patch 1.28 is the "latest and greatest update" to the game and adds a multitude of new features when it drops on July 14.

These features include, obviously, code support for the new Napalm & Cordite maps, "Suljeva Cliffside" and "Arctower Landing," as well as code which adds the flamethrower and bolt gun to multiplayer. The patch also contains new trophies, more detailed information when browsing games and a bunch of other fixes and updates. Check out the full list over at the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqKillzone 2 getting patch and new DLC: 'Napalm & Cordite' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FPSguerilla-gamesGuerrilla-Gameskillzonekillzone-2playstation-blogSCESonySony-Computer-EntertainmentFri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Learn to command and control in latest MAG dev diary]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/learn-to-command-and-control-in-latest-mag-dev-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/learn-to-command-and-control-in-latest-mag-dev-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/07/learn-to-command-and-control-in-latest-mag-dev-diary/#comments
The PlayStation Blog's "MAG Monday" series concludes today with a video on the command and control features that can be found in the game. Check out the video after the break to hear various members of the development team discussing the features, including those which will allow you to command your squadmates to perform certain strategic actions. MAG's due out later this year, so expect to hear even more about the game as its release nears.

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JoystiqLearn to command and control in latest MAG dev diary originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dev-diaryMAGmassive-action-gameplaystation-blogTue, 07 Jul 2009 20:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Create a Ratchet and Clank comic, win entry to Sony Comic Con events]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/create-a-ratchet-and-clank-comic-win-entry-to-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/create-a-ratchet-and-clank-comic-win-entry-to-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/create-a-ratchet-and-clank-comic-win-entry-to-comic-con/#comments
So there's this contest going on at the PlayStation Blog, but you needn't bother. As you can see above, we've already won. If you insist on trying your luck, you can find the comic template at the PlayStation Flickr account. In order to win the prize, which is access to VIP events at Comic Con on July 22 & 23, including hands-on time with Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time and other games.

Can't make it to Comic Con? There's still some schwag in it for you, so you may as well give it a go. Except we've already won, as we've said. Still, your entries will need to involve something to do with time and must be sent to rcfcomiccon@gmail.com by midnight, July 10. Include your name, address and let them know whether you'll be in San Diego on July 22.

JoystiqCreate a Ratchet and Clank comic, win entry to Sony Comic Con events originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No matter how much we try (and we're not) we can't stop talking about Naughty Dog. From wowing us with new Uncharted 2: Among Thieves footage at E3 2009, letting us shoot each other in the Uncharted 2 beta and teasing a movie deal, Naughty Dog is everywhere. If you're looking for more on the dev, make sure to check out the PlayStation Blog tomorrow beginning at 2PM Pacific (5PM Eastern), where Uncharted 2 creative director Amy Hennig and game director Bruce Straley will be on-hand for a live chat to answer your Nathan Drake related questions.

JoystiqHave Uncharted 2 questions? Ask Naughty Dog tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystation-blogsceasonyuncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesMon, 29 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Happy belated 2nd Birthday to PlayStation Blog]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/happy-belated-2nd-birthday-to-playstation-blog/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/happy-belated-2nd-birthday-to-playstation-blog/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/happy-belated-2nd-birthday-to-playstation-blog/#comments
Oops, we totally neglected to mention that yesterday was the 2nd birthday of Sony's PlayStation Blog. It's worth noting because of how the site has grown up under the leadership of Social Media Manager Jeff Rubenstein and the nameless/faceless behind-the-scenes folks at Sony's US PR operations. Since its inception, the site has helped humanize Sony's messaging and worked well in creating a better community among Sony's devotees.

The US PlayStation.Blog is working so well, in fact, that it's clearly the template for the recently launched European PlayStation Blog (which thankfully put two bullets in the back of Three Speech's head). So, congrats to the US PlayStation Blog team! May they have many more years of blending the line between corporate mouthpiece and community site.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>birthdayjeff-rubensteinplaystation-blogpublic-relationssonyFri, 12 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Virtually @ PlayStation Blog E3 2009 meetup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/virtually-playstation-blog-e3-2009-meetup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/virtually-playstation-blog-e3-2009-meetup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/virtually-playstation-blog-e3-2009-meetup/#commentsJoin us, the PlayStation Blog's Jeff Rubenstein, Chris Morell and a bunch of PlayStation fans at the PlayStation Blog E3 2009 meetup. Virtually, of course -- and in the past, because it's already happened. Luckily, you won't need a time machine, just check out the gallery below to see everyone having an amazing PlayStation time.

Also, make sure you take a peek at the video above to see Jeff announce, with the result of rapturous applause, hand shaking and high fives, that the first one hundred people to attend will not only be going to the Sony Press Conference, but to the entire three-day show, as well.

Gallery: Playstation Blog Meetup: E3 2009

JoystiqVirtually @ PlayStation Blog E3 2009 meetup originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Jeff-Rubensteinmeetupplaystation-blogMon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony meet-up guests get E3 badges]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/sony-meet-up-guests-get-e3-badges/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/sony-meet-up-guests-get-e3-badges/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/sony-meet-up-guests-get-e3-badges/#comments
The first 100 people in line for tonight's Sony PlayStation Blog E3 2009 meet-up at Mama's Hot Tamales Café in Los Angeles knew they were getting entrance to the company's press conference. But the big shock? Those lucky hundred were also admitted to the E3 show floor for three glorious days of unreleased game ogling.

Congratulations gang, make sure you lick the wallpaper and avoid the Fizzy Lifting Drinks.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2009playstation-blogsonySun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[European PlayStation Blog now live]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/european-playstation-blog-now-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/european-playstation-blog-now-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/european-playstation-blog-now-live/#comments
SCEE has -- rather unceremoniously -- opened the European PlayStation Blog for business. It's been a long time coming and something European PlayStation fans have been clamoring for for quite a while now. We're very happy to see that the new blog not only mirrors the design of the US version, but that there will be back and forth between the site's contributing editor Charlotte Large (a.k.a. our new best friend) and the guys over at the US blog.

Hopefully this official blog going live just prior to E3 means we'll be seeing lots of Europe-specific updates from the show. Check the it out for yourself and follow the new @PlayStationEU twitter account, too.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeplaystation-blogplaystation-blog-euThu, 28 May 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Play SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 at PS.Blog event]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/play-socom-fireteam-bravo-3-at-ps-blog-event/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/play-socom-fireteam-bravo-3-at-ps-blog-event/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/play-socom-fireteam-bravo-3-at-ps-blog-event/#comments
Want access to the Sony E3 press conference? Want to get your hands on an early version of SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3? Want to face Professor PlayStation and yours truly in a tamale eat-off? Well, you can do all of this if you stop by the PlayStation.Blog reader meet-up on May 31st in sunny LA.

The PS.Blog team will be joined by ye olde PS Fanboy team. For more details, head on over to Facebook. Hope to see you there!

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2009jeff-rubensteinplaystation-blogsocomsocom-fireteam-bravo-3Fri, 22 May 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Firmware 2.76 coming soon, adds nothing of interest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/firmware-2-76-coming-soon-adds-nothing-of-interest/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/firmware-2-76-coming-soon-adds-nothing-of-interest/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/13/firmware-2-76-coming-soon-adds-nothing-of-interest/#comments Ready or not, here comes another firmware update. Firmware 2.76 is due to arrive soon and will "improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software." In our experience, this can mean two things: either the firmware update will appear to do nothing whatsoever, or it will add several tiny features and fixes that we will need to discover for ourselves. Either way, the update should be hitting within the next day or so, if previous updates are anything to go by.

If you discover anything interesting hidden in firmware 2.76, be sure to let us know in the comments below.

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This Thursday, May 6, is the release date for the digital release of Patapon 2. It's also the day on which you can show off your love for the franchise by donning Patapon clothing within Home. They'll be available from the Threads store in the mall, though there's no word on whether they will be free or not. Acting as walking billboards is one thing, without having to pay for the pleasure.

Having said that, we wouldn't mind seeing those male tees made available in real life. If you agree, you can let the appropriate people know by indicating your favorite tee on the official Home forums or in the comments of the latest PlayStation Blog post. While you're in Home you may notice a video interview with the producer behind Patapon 2, Christian Hinojosa-Miranda, on the big screens. Check it out, he might have answered one of your questions.

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What are you up to from 10am PST/1pm EST on Tuesday May 5th? Heads up -- that's either today or tomorrow, depending on when you're reading this. Cancel those plans, because you've got a playdate for "at least a couple of hours" with some of the developers of Killzone 2 in their snazzy new Steel And Titanium maps. There will be official Guerrilla Games servers made available starting at these times, the passwords for which can be obtained through the PlayStation Blog twitter account before the event begins.

There will also be various Guerrilla Games developers snooping around the various public servers, in case you don't make it into the official servers. Europeans will be happy to hear that a similar event will be held for them "very shortly after." We're taking that to mean a matter of days, rather than a matter of hours.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fpsguerrilla-gamesKillzone-2playstation-blogMon, 04 May 2009 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[NIS reveals Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! for PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/nis-reveals-holy-invasion-of-privacy-badman-for-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/nis-reveals-holy-invasion-of-privacy-badman-for-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/nis-reveals-holy-invasion-of-privacy-badman-for-psp/#comments Oh, so this is what that bizarre trademark was about. NIS has just revealed a new PSP game called Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This? via the PlayStation.Blog. This is a heavily localized version of Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida, a mix between Dig Dug and Dungeon Keeper. You must protect the villain, Badman, from the approaching do-gooders who want him dead. In order to do this you'll need to dig around, create monsters and keep balanced the delicate Demon Ecosystem. Sounds intriguing to us!

We're not sure we're going to truly understand the game until we see it in action, but until then you can check out a bunch of confusingly mysterious screenshots in our gallery. It sounds like it won't be too long before the game is out, with a demo being made available on the PSN Store "soon." Check out the PlayStation.Blog for more information, as well as instructions on how to enter the Holy Hidden Codes, Badman online contest.

Gallery: Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!

JoystiqNIS reveals Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! for PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation.Blog.Lounge at GDC will be briefly open to the public for minglement during the convention next week. The lounge is a dark, dank den of sin that Sony sets up for media to eat, drink and participate in hot tub shenanigans relax during the show; however, for a fleeting few hours it'll be open to those who register to get in -- it can get pretty cramped in there, so space is certainly limited.

The lounge will be open March 25 from 7-9PM near the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Bring your PSP and come hang out with fellow PlayStation.Blog readers and press -- you might even see a Joystiqer or two. Remember, you must register to get in.

JoystiqPlayStation.Blog reader meetup at GDC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resistance: Retribution is about to hit store shelves, and the masterful team behind it is Sony Bend. The team has earned critical acclaim for the impressive tech they've managed to squeeze into the Syphon Filter games on PSP. Those that want to find out more about the game and chat with the developers will get a chance tomorrow. The PlayStation.Blog is hosting a live chat event tomorrow, March 18th at 3:00PM EST.

If you decide to attend, don't forget to use the phrase "bite my infected ass." We're almost 100% certain this will get your question answered.

JoystiqSony Bend to participate in PlayStation.Blog live chat tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You're currently looking at the box art for Sucker Punch's upcoming PS3 exclusive, inFamous. The cover, along with the release date (well -- month, at least), was revealed on the PlayStation Blog today. You'll be stepping into the electrified shoes of Cole McGrath at some point in June. We're not sure inFamous will be as successful as last June's major PS3 exclusive, but players will be able to try this one out before they buy, as a demo has already been confirmed.

The game's soundtrack has also been detailed on Music 4 Games. Update: The source link for the soundtrack information has been removed, but the article alleged that the game music would be a collaborative effort between Amon Tobin, Jim Dooley, Mel Wesson, Martin Tilman who, between them, have worked on Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Pushing Daisies, Pirates of the Caribbean and Black Hawk Down. The now-removed source added that in order to produce a more urban, gritty sound, the composers will be creating music from "real-life objects and materials found in urban environments." In response to these alleged details, Sony states, "We have not made any official announcements regarding the music in inFamous." (That's right Sony! Stuff the cat right back in that bag.) We'll let you know when the truly infamous soundtrack is ready for your ears -- and eyes.

JoystiqinFamous launching worldwide in June, demo on the way [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking forward to some Watchmen later this week? The movie releases in cinemas on Friday but on Thursday the episodic downloadable game, The End Is Nigh, will be made available on the PlayStation Network. Jerry Pritchard will be fielding your questions about the game for an hour on the PlayStation Blog tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am PST. Not sure what to expect from The End Is Nigh? Check out our hands-on impressions.

JoystiqWatchmen developer chat on Wednesday originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>livechatplaystation-blogwatchmenTue, 03 Mar 2009 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophy tracking coming soon to PlayStation.com]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/trophy-tracking-coming-soon-to-playstation-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/trophy-tracking-coming-soon-to-playstation-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/trophy-tracking-coming-soon-to-playstation-com/#comments Do you know the exact number of Trophies you have ... off the top of your head? We know how tedious it is loading up your PS3 every time you want to remind yourself of your in-game accomplishments. Thankfully, this is now a thing of the past. Once PlayStation.com updates with its new Trophy tracking features, you'll be able to check your PSN level, Trophy count and lists for each individual game from anywhere with internet access.

The update is due to go live tomorrow. The functionality will be very basic at launch, allowing you to simply check your own Trophy stats. After a later update, you'll be able to compare your Trophies against friends' and "look at your Trophies in new and interesting ways." We're hoping the info will be made available for third-party applications and websites to access at some point in the future, too.

In the meantime, check out our gallery below to see what your Trophies will look like on PlayStation.com and visit the PlayStation Blog for a video walkthrough of the new site features.

Gallery: Trophies on PlayStation.com

JoystiqTrophy tracking coming soon to PlayStation.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Planning on picking up Killzone 2 within the next 24 hours? Of course you are. Before you stick it in your PS3's drive and get transported to Helghan for the foreseeable future, the PlayStation Blog has a request. Take a photo of yourself posing with your newly purchased treasure (preferably as you're buying it) and upload it to the PlayStation Blog Facebook page. Make sure it's also tagged "kz2." The best photos will win an official strategy guide for the game.

If you don't have a replica ISA rifle handy -- like the PlayStation Blog's Jeff Rubenstein has in the above image -- don't be put off. Blog employees aren't allowed to win. Good luck!

JoystiqPlayStation Blog wants your Killzone 2 photos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guerilla-gamesKillzone-2playstation-blogThu, 26 Feb 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sad day for collectors: no limited edition Killzone 2 pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/sad-day-for-collectors-no-limited-edition-killzone-2-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/sad-day-for-collectors-no-limited-edition-killzone-2-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/sad-day-for-collectors-no-limited-edition-killzone-2-pack/#commentsFiled under:

Sorry collectors, it looks like Killzone 2 will not receive a special limited edition when it launches in America on February 27th. Just a bog-standard vanilla pack. Jeff Rubenstein confirms this in a comment on the Killzone 2 CES interview post; "There is no collector's edition slated for Killzone 2. Guerrilla Games has put all of their effort into creating this masterpiece of a game, so we didn't actively pursue a CE." A shame, really. The game would've lent itself well to a collector's edition. Maybe we'll see one for Killzone 3.

JoystiqSad day for collectors: no limited edition Killzone 2 pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESguerrilla-gameskillzonekillzone-2playstation-blogWed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The EA Sports Home space is actually pretty awesome]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/09/the-ea-sports-home-space-is-actually-pretty-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/09/the-ea-sports-home-space-is-actually-pretty-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/09/the-ea-sports-home-space-is-actually-pretty-awesome/#commentsFiled under:

We're fairly certain that there's a good number of you who responded to the news of an EA Sports Home space with nothing more than a "meh." Some of us did too, to be honest. Some of us are not particularly big fans of sports games, so we assumed this Home space is for other people. Until, that is, we saw the new walkthrough video that has appeared on the PlayStation Blog, which shows off the entire space, including the three mini-games.

Home users will be able to race go-karts against each other, with four people racing at once. There's also a golfing minigame and poker tables. While these are nothing too exciting on their own, EA are introducing a "light progression system" with their area. That means that you'll be able to spend your winnings on upgrading your go-karts, and progressing to higher level poker tables. There will also be wearable prizes and stuff for your Home apartment, as usual.

So even if you're not a sports fan, you should find something to do within the EA Sports Home space when it launches around March.

JoystiqThe EA Sports Home space is actually pretty awesome originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CES-2009EAEA-SportsHomeplaystation-blogFri, 09 Jan 2009 18:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Cuboid detailed and priced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/cuboid-detailed-and-priced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/cuboid-detailed-and-priced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/cuboid-detailed-and-priced/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

It looks like Cuboid, one of three upcoming PSN games from Creat Studios, will be released soon. A post on the PlayStation Blog by Creat Producer Olga Sokolova shows a little more of what we can expect from the game. Cuboid will sell for $9.99 when it releases "soon" and will include 66 levels (that's just over 15 cents a level). Creat promises that there will also be post-launch premium packs including new levels as well as a level editor.

Check out the video after the break to see the game in action and check out the PlayStation Blog post for some details on some of Cuboid's gameplay mechanics.

Continue reading Cuboid detailed and priced

JoystiqCuboid detailed and priced originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>creat-studioscuboidplaystation-blogtikgamesWed, 07 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Blog redesign imminent]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/playstation-blog-redesign-imminent/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/playstation-blog-redesign-imminent/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/14/playstation-blog-redesign-imminent/#commentsFiled under:

It looks like the PlayStation Blog will be undergoing a bit of a redesign and, as a result, will be down for a short time on Monday. We're promised that it should be back with us by 9am PST. When it does return it'll have some funky new features and a slightly different layout, as you can see from the screenshot above (click it for a higher res version over at Sony's flickr page).

New features include complete integration of all Sony's web 2.0 activity, including a Twitter ticker and easy links to facebook, viddler and flickr. There will also be a list of recent posts, so that whenever you happen to wake up you will be able to easily see what you've missed since your last visit. This is just the beginning -- the PlayStation Blog will continue to evolve over time (with some pretty cool upcoming features, we might add) and they're looking for your feedback. So leave a comment and let them know what you want to see.

JoystiqPlayStation Blog redesign imminent originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstation-blogredesignFri, 14 Nov 2008 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Valkyria Chronicles DLC heading west in 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/04/valkyria-chronicles-dlc-heading-west-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/04/valkyria-chronicles-dlc-heading-west-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/04/valkyria-chronicles-dlc-heading-west-in-2009/#commentsFiled under:


Valkyria Chronicles is out today! You should really go buy it if you're a fan of strategy RPGs and/or excellent stories. Need another reason? A new post on the PlayStation Blog has confirmed that the downloadable content that was made available in Japan will be translated for western audiences. Both add-on packs will be made available in America and Europe in "early 2009."

The DLC involves a new mission and an extra hard skirmish mode. One of these allows you to play as the evil Imperial army invading Gallia and includes new vocals and and new sets of battles. These packs were paid content in Japan so no doubt they'll be the same over here. So even as you play through the lengthy main mission you'll have some new stuff to look forward to early next year. Hopefully Sega will also add trophies at some point too.

JoystiqValkyria Chronicles DLC heading west in 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know yesterday was launch day for MotorStorm Pacific Rift? In case you might've forgotten Nigel Kershaw, the game's director, put up a new post on the PlayStation Blog just to remind you. In doing so he also gives us some interesting information about upcoming downloadable content for the game. Once the development team have had a break they'll be back to work finishing off some DLC they've already got in the pipes.

"We've got a pile of stuff waiting in the wings, and, you'll be glad to know, a lot of it is free." Which we know will please a lot of people who were annoyed at having to pay to unlock content on MotorStorm 1's disc. It seems DLC will be appearing quite regularly, too, as the team is "going to try and give you something new to play with every week." There's also talk of some bigger expansions making their way to the Store by Christmas. MotorStorm 1 was very well supported post-release and its sequel looks to be no exception. We're intrigued to see what Evolution have in store for the game.

JoystiqPlenty of downloadable content to come for MotorStorm Pacific Rift originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCevolution-studiosmotorstorm-pacific-riftplaystation-blogTue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Some important info regarding the US Resistance 2 beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/24/some-important-info-regarding-the-us-resistance-2-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/24/some-important-info-regarding-the-us-resistance-2-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/24/some-important-info-regarding-the-us-resistance-2-beta/#commentsFiled under:

Want to get in on the Resistance 2 action? You'd better be quick! Registration for the open beta in the US closes at 4PM Pacific time today. If you miss it, however, don't be too sad. There'll be other chances to get a key, what with USA Today handing out a load of them, starting on Tuesday. No doubt other media outlets will get their hands on them too.

If you get your hand on a code make sure you use it before 5pm October 29th. At that time the download servers will be turned off. At one minute to midnight on October 30th the gameplay servers will be switched off and the beta will effectively end. After that you'll have only a few days to wait before the full game releases. Maybe you could use the time to replay Resistance 1 in preparation.

JoystiqSome important info regarding the US Resistance 2 beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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