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[Sony-published Dare to Fly outed by Australian Classification Board]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-published-dare-to-fly-outed-by-australian-classification-bo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-published-dare-to-fly-outed-by-australian-classification-bo/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-published-dare-to-fly-outed-by-australian-classification-bo/#commentsAustralian classification outs unannounced Sonypublished game Dare to Fly A recent ratings submission from the Australian Classification Board has revealed Dare to Fly, a previously unannounced console game that will apparently be published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

The classification points to console and mobile developer GameShastra as the game's creator. Though Dare to Fly does not appear on the company's website, GameShastra has released a handful of PlayStation 2 and PSP games in the past, and cites testimonials from Sony employees, indicating an existing relationship.

Interestingly, as PlayStation Lifestyle points out, Dare to Fly's unlockable trophy set has already been leaked, classifying the game as a downloadable title for the PlayStation 3. We've contacted GameShastra for clarification regarding Dare to Fly's upcoming release.

JoystiqSony-published Dare to Fly outed by Australian Classification Board originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classificationdare-to-flygameshastraplaystationps3sonysony-computer-entertainmentWed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ken Kutaragi now External Director at Marvelous AQL]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/ken-kutaragi-now-external-director-at-marvelous-aql/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/ken-kutaragi-now-external-director-at-marvelous-aql/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/ken-kutaragi-now-external-director-at-marvelous-aql/#commentsKen Kutaragi now External Director at Marvelous AQL Former Sony Computer Entertainment chairman and CEO Ken Kutaragi has joined Marvelous AQL as an External Director, according to a Nikkei report. Kutaragi played a significant role in the PlayStation's formative years, and later headed up development of the PlayStation 2 and PS3. He retired from Sony in 2007, but remained as an advisor and SCEI's honorary chairman until 2011.

Marvelous AQL co-developed the recent PS Vita release Soul Sacrifice, and created 2012's 3DS farming sim Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning. Marvelous subsidiary Xseed recently purchased Atlus Online, rebranding itself as Marvelous USA earlier this month.

JoystiqKen Kutaragi now External Director at Marvelous AQL originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ken-kutaragimarvelous-aqlplaystationps3sonySony-Computer-EntertainmentxseedFri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Soul Sacrifice sequel already pitched to Sony, says Inafune]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/soul-sacrifice-sequel-already-pitched-to-sony-says-inafune/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/soul-sacrifice-sequel-already-pitched-to-sony-says-inafune/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/soul-sacrifice-sequel-already-pitched-to-sony-says-inafune/#comments Talks of a Soul Sacrifice sequel are already "ongoing" between Sony and Comcept's Keiji Inafune, just a month after the action-RPG hit Japan. In an interview with IGN, Inafune said he'd love to make the follow-up and "drive Vita sales even more."

"Soul Sacrifice is something I specifically designed for Vita using [the] hardware's specific features," Inafune told IGN. "To drive Vita sales even more, I have an idea for a Soul Sacrifice sequel. I'm actually approaching [Sony Computer Entertainment] regarding this project."

"Let's say the talks are ongoing and I'd love to make it happen," he added.

The likelihood of a sequel can only be boosted by SCE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida retweeting IGN's story earlier this morning.

According to IGN, Soul Sacrifice shifted 150,000 units at retail since being released in Japan on March 7 - that figure excludes digital sales. Of course, Japan is always a bit fond of a monster hunt, so it'll be interesting to see how the Vita game does in the west - and we should find out soon enough. Soul Sacrifice comes out next week in North America and Europe, on April 30 and May 3 respectively.

JoystiqSoul Sacrifice sequel already pitched to Sony, says Inafune originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony took the short The Last of Us TV ad that aired on The Walking Dead's season finale, infused new life into it, and resurrected it as a full-blown story trailer. The Naughty Dog game looks to mix the studio's narrative focus with, as this trailer shows in brief cuts, some brutal-looking gameplay.

JoystiqThe Last of Us TV spot extends into a ferocious story trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationps3sony-computer-entertainmentthe-last-of-usTue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War: Ascension 'Trials of the Gods' co-op time trial mode revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/god-of-war-ascension-trials-of-the-gods-co-op-time-trial-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/god-of-war-ascension-trials-of-the-gods-co-op-time-trial-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/god-of-war-ascension-trials-of-the-gods-co-op-time-trial-mode/#comments
You and a buffed-up, half-naked friend can get your ancient WWE on thanks to a newly revealed co-op mode in God of War: Ascension. As developer Sony Santa Monica spilled on the PlayStation Blog, the brawler includes a mode called 'Trials of the Gods' in which you and a pal have to take down hordes of enemies as quickly as possible, since there's a time limit and all.

Each kill puts more seconds on the clock, while each wave of beasts grants you bonus time based on how quickly you clear it; there are five waves to fend off, with an "epic boss" as numero cinco. Trials of the Gods will be supported by four maps when Ascension launches next week, and Sony Santa Monica says there are more on the way. Also, any XP you earn in the mode goes towards upgrading champions across all multiplayer modes.

If that hasn't satiated your bloodthirst for bloody content, check out new videos for the multiplayer maps and Poseidon champion allegiance after the break.

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JoystiqGod of War: Ascension 'Trials of the Gods' co-op time trial mode revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-war-ascensionplaystationps3sony-computer-entertainmentsony-santa-monicaFri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Killzone: Mercenary enlists on Vita Sep. 17 in NA, Sep. 18 EU]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/killzone-mercenary-enlists-on-vita-sep-17-in-na-sep-18-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/killzone-mercenary-enlists-on-vita-sep-17-in-na-sep-18-eu/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/killzone-mercenary-enlists-on-vita-sep-17-in-na-sep-18-eu/#comments
Killzone: Mercenary is contracted to take out North America on September 17, and Europe on September 18. The sci-fi shooter series' first Vita entry gets a new trailer as payment, along with some screens to sweeten the deal.

Mercenary's single-player campaign includes nine missions, each nearly an hour long according to Guerilla Games producer Poria Torkan, while its multiplayer features six maps for up to eight players, with three different modes to choose from.

Gallery: Killzone: Mercenary

JoystiqKillzone: Mercenary enlists on Vita Sep. 17 in NA, Sep. 18 EU originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guerilla-cambridgeguerilla-gameskillzone-mercenaryplaystationplaystation-vitarelease-datesonySony-Computer-EntertainmentvitaThu, 31 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[God of War: Ascension's multiplayer trailer is straight-up gross]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/god-of-war-ascensions-multiplayer-trailer-is-straight-up-gross/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/god-of-war-ascensions-multiplayer-trailer-is-straight-up-gross/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/12/god-of-war-ascensions-multiplayer-trailer-is-straight-up-gross/#comments
This God of War: Ascension multiplayer trailer and the ending of Apocalypse Now! have more in common than we'd generally like, except instead of a cow this has a beefy guy, and there's some Southern rock/railroad building blues playing in the background. Greece has a "South," right?

JoystiqGod of War: Ascension's multiplayer trailer is straight-up gross originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>god-of-war-ascensiongross-dudemultiplayerplaystationps3SCEASony-Computer-EntertainmentSony-Computer-Entertainment-Americasony-santa-monicaWed, 12 Dec 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance Collection bundles all three PS3 Resistance games for $40]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/resistance-collection-bundles-all-three-resistance-games-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/resistance-collection-bundles-all-three-resistance-games-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/resistance-collection-bundles-all-three-resistance-games-for-40/#comments Resistance Collection bundles all three Resistance games for $40Look, times are tough in America and now, more than ever, game-buying people all over the country are asking themselves "How many space bugs will I get to murder for the money I'm spending?"

Sony's and Insomniac's newly announced Resistance Collection for the PS3 has a remarkably high bug-murder-to-cost ratio, packing Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, Resistance 3 and "the best DLC" for Resistances 2 and 3 into one $39.99 package. The Aftermath Pack and skin bundle for Resistance 2 and the Brutality and Survival packs for Resistance 3 are the only DLC specifically mentioned by name, though whether that represents the full extent of the included content remains uncertain.

Release date and various further information will be made available "in the coming weeks," according to the PlayStation Blog. For now, maybe consider saving $20 and just buying the good one.

Gallery: Resistance Collection

JoystiqResistance Collection bundles all three PS3 Resistance games for $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniac-gamesplaystationps3resistance-2resistance-3resistance-collectionResistance-Fall-of-ManSony-Computer-EntertainmentThu, 04 Oct 2012 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Soul Sacrifice sacrificing souls Spring 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/soul-sacrifice-sacrificing-souls-spring-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/soul-sacrifice-sacrificing-souls-spring-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/soul-sacrifice-sacrificing-souls-spring-2013/#comments Soul Sacrifice sacrificing souls Spring 2013Soul Sacrifice will launch itself -- and presumably a blade forged from the spine of a ruthless warrior -- into Japanese homes sometime in the spring of 2013, creator Keiji Inafune announced during Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier today. No information was give regarding a North American release window.

"It's not that development has been delayed," Inafune said during his presentation, but rather that Comcept wants to implement user feedback gained from this week's Tokyo Game Show, as well as an upcoming demo. Sony Computer Entertainment has been gracious with development scheduling, says Inafune.

It makes sense when you stop and think about it, considering that spring is the time for love, and what love comes without sacrifice? Well, that may not be the best comparison since our relationships usually don't involve trading body parts and loved ones for unimaginable power. Usually.

JoystiqSoul Sacrifice sacrificing souls Spring 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone's favorite yellow-eyed flunkies are returning to the PlayStation 3, albeit this time in a re-release of their greatest hits. Yes, Killzone's 1-3 - which aren't places, but games - are getting boxed and bundled for the PlayStation 3 as "Killzone Trilogy," arriving this October. The first of the three games is even getting an HD makeover for its re-release, and all the multiplayer content for the latter two games is included in the package.

The whole shebang will run $39.99/€49.99/£40.84 when it arrives on October 23 in the US and October 24 in Europe. Head past the break for all the specifics on those bonus maps.

Gallery: Killzone Trilogy

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JoystiqKillzone 1 goes HD in PS3 'Killzone Trilogy,' packing all three games together this Oct. originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guerrillaguerrilla-gameskillzonekillzone-2killzone-3killzone-trilokillzone-trilogyplaystationplaystation-collectionps3q4-2012re-releaserelease-datesceasceesony-computer-entertainmentsony-computer-entertainment-europeThu, 06 Sep 2012 09:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Ico and Shadow of the Colossus producer Kenji Kaido leaves Sony]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/ico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-producer-kenji-kaido-leaves-sony/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/ico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-producer-kenji-kaido-leaves-sony/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/ico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-producer-kenji-kaido-leaves-sony/#comments Ico and Shadow of the Colossus producer Kenji Kaido out at SonyThe man who led production of both Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, Kenji Kaido, is no longer working with Sony Computer Entertainment (the company's Japan-based gaming arm). "This August, I left Sony Computer Entertainment," Kaido wrote on Twitter (via Game|Life). He said he has no plans for now ... aside from continuing his summer vacation.

Despite his silence, it sounds like Kaido knows where he's headed next. "I'm also excited about whatever I'm going to be doing next," Kaido said in response to a tweet from fellow Japanese game designer Masahiro Sakurai (of Smash. Bros. fame). It's unclear whether Kaido worked on Team Ico's latest project, The Last Guardian, or what work he's done since shipping Shadow of the Colossus in in 2005.

JoystiqIco and Shadow of the Colossus producer Kenji Kaido leaves Sony originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fumito-uedakenji-kaidoplaystationps3sceShadow-of-the-Colossussony-computer-entertainmentteam-icoMon, 27 Aug 2012 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA['Console war movie' domain names registered by Sony Pictures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/console-war-movie-domain-names-registered-by-sony-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/console-war-movie-domain-names-registered-by-sony-pictures/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/26/console-war-movie-domain-names-registered-by-sony-pictures/#comments 'Console war movie' domain names registered by Sony PicturesSony Pictures Entertainment, the film production arm of the Sony conglomerate, registered a batch of domains playing off "console war movie" through brand protection company MarkMonitor. Sony Computer Entertainment, the company's gaming branch, has no fingerprints on the registrations, suggesting this to be a full-tilt movie endeavor rather than a marketing plan for the next PlayStation, as Fusible ponders.

The full list of registered domains can be found below, but just to ease the shock, we'll tell you they all include the words "console war," some have "movie" and others still have the audacity to use a hyphen. The drama of war:

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Joystiq'Console war movie' domain names registered by Sony Pictures originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last update we had on Vita sales was back in May, when Sony CEO Kaz Hirai said the system sold 1.8 million units worldwide - meaning the console moved around 200K units each month in May and June. For some context, before the Nintendo 3DS received its price cut to $170 - and just days after its US launch - the then $250 handheld had sold 1.41 million units more than the Vita's current lifetime sales. As of September 2011 (one month after the price drop), the 3DS was at 6.68 million units sold worldwide - or more than triple where the Vita's selling at right now. "Yikes" is the word we'd use to describe that situation.

A strong showing of Vita games at Gamescom 2012 and the subsequent launch of said games will hopefully bolster the Vita's sales numbers. We sure aren't gonna see a price cut anytime soon.

JoystiqPlayStation Vita sales topped 2.2 million worldwide as of June 30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-germanyplaystation-vitasalesscesceesony-computer-entertainmentsony-computer-entertainment-europeuwe-bassendowskivitaMon, 20 Aug 2012 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 'Cross Buy' promo headed to North America and Europe, Japan undecided]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/sonys-cross-buy-promo-headed-to-north-america-and-europe-jap/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/sonys-cross-buy-promo-headed-to-north-america-and-europe-jap/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/20/sonys-cross-buy-promo-headed-to-north-america-and-europe-jap/#comments Sony's "Cross Buy" promotion isn't just for Europe - SCE president of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida took to Twitter to clarify that the PlayStation 3/Vita promo is also headed to the United States. Japan, however, isn't so lucky. At least not yet. " PS Vita-PS3 Cross Buy price promo is coming to both Europe and North America. My quote by Famitsu was meant as 'not decided for Japan yet,'" Yoshida said. A piece from Famitsu was picked up yesterday (via Andriasang) that was misunderstood to mean the promo is exclusive to Europe.

PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale was revealed during Gamescom 2012 to be the first retail game from Sony launching with the Cross Buy promo - if you buy either version of the game, you get the other version for free. Sound Shapes and Motorstorm RC already employ the promo, albeit on PSN. A variety of other upcoming first-party Sony games also support the promotion. Incidentally, we also support the promotion, because it's super boss.

JoystiqSony's 'Cross Buy' promo headed to North America and Europe, Japan undecided originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most costumes purchased for use in LittleBigPlanet and LittleBigPlanet 2 will not only be compatible with LittleBigPlanet Vita and LittleBigPlanet Karting, but users will be able to transfer the DLC for freezies, in both directions. This means that purchasing a costume once will grant the use of those threads in all four games.

Not all costumes will be available cross-platform at launch, and neither Assassin's Creed costumes nor the April Fools Fragrance costume will be available on Karting, but the rest of the DLC will eventually come to all four games.

Since dressing Sackboy up as a Disney princess or indie darling is very nearly as much fun as actually playing a LittleBigPlanet game, we'd imagine this news would be music to the ears of anyone whose nights are filled with costume changes, accessorizing and Ben & Jerry's. Not that we would have any personal, first-hand knowledge of that sort of thing. Nope.

JoystiqMost LittleBigPlanet costume DLC to become cross-platform, only require one purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>costumecostume-DLCDLCLittleBigPlanetlittlebigplanet-2littlebigplanet-kartinglittlebigplanet-vitamedia-moleculeplaystationplaystation-vitaps3Sony-Computer-EntertainmentvitaSat, 18 Aug 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Remember Me's unforgotten past with Sony is just water under the bridge]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/remember-mes-unforgotten-past-with-sony-is-just-water-under-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/remember-mes-unforgotten-past-with-sony-is-just-water-under-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/remember-mes-unforgotten-past-with-sony-is-just-water-under-the/#comments Remember Me owned by Capcom, viewed as a franchiseDontnod and Capcom's collaboration on Remember Me is a relatively recent occurrence. The two came together in the last year, following a falling out between Dontnod and Sony in February 2011. Remember Me (formerly Adrift) was originally headed exclusively to Sony's consoles, it seems, given a publishing arrangement that the two companies worked out in February 2010.

"The Sony deal was signed February 2010 and ended a year later. We were totally independent, and had no publisher, but we were looking for one," Dontnod creative lead Jean-Maxime Moris told Joystiq in an interview this morning. So, what went wrong?

"I won't go into too many details, but basically they cancelled a bunch of projects, and we were just one of them," Moris said. "It felt bad at the time. And now, in retrospect, it's just one step toward where we are now."

Moris added that he's "very happy" to be working with Capcom today, and that Remember Me is a good fit for "the Capcom DNA." And as for what went down with Sony? "It's just the way things went."

Gallery: Remember Me

JoystiqRemember Me's unforgotten past with Sony is just water under the bridge originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DmC's Dante, LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy, Ratchet and Clank's, well, Ratchet and Clank, and Ape Escape's Spike have just been revealed as playable characters in PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale during Sony's Gamescom press conference in Germany.

All five four of these characters - Ratchet and Clank fight as one - were included in that leaked character roster we posted near the end of last month, which gives us hope that the other "unannounced" characters listed (Nariko, Raiden, Sir Daniel Fortesque, etc) may in fact be totes legit. The game will launch for PlayStation 3 and Vita in November, but people with both systems will only need to buy it once.

Update: Trailers for each new character have been added beyond the veil.

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JoystiqDante, Sackboy, Ratchet, Clank and Spike join PlayStation All-Stars' roster [Update: Now with trailers] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamescom-2012playstationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleplaystation-vitaps3SCEASony-Computer-Entertainmentsuperbot-entertainmentvitaTue, 14 Aug 2012 13:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Starhawk 1.02 update adds free 'Cypress' map pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/starhawk-1-02-update-adds-free-cypress-map-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/starhawk-1-02-update-adds-free-cypress-map-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/starhawk-1-02-update-adds-free-cypress-map-pack/#comments Starhawk 102 update adds free 'Cypress' map pack
LightBox Interactive's PS3-exclusive shooter Starhawk has received, among other things, two new free maps as part of the game's recently applied 1.02 update. As seen in the video above, both maps take place on the planet Cypress, which is where the game's plot-vital "Rift Energy" was originally discovered long, long ago.

The two new maps maps, "Cypress: Collider" and "Cypress: Origin," both feature more locations for troops to use as cover, as well as pre-built structures with interiors -- two features fans have asking for, according to a post by LightBox Interactive president Dylan Jobe on the PlayStation Blog.

The 1.02 update also includes a multitude of other tweaks, fixes and adjustments, such as the addition of "Prestige" levels (Alpha through Omega, specifically) for players able to rank beyond Level 50. Other changes/additions include a new Homeworld called "Waypoint," as well a revamped voice chat system and the ability to eject from in-flight jet packs. Complete patch notes can be found at the source link below.

JoystiqStarhawk 1.02 update adds free 'Cypress' map pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.02-updateDLCfreelightbox-interactivepatchplaystationps3Sony-Computer-EntertainmentstarhawkupdateSat, 11 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale videos school us on Sly, Fat Princess and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-videos-school-us-on-sly-fa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-videos-school-us-on-sly-fa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/11/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-videos-school-us-on-sly-fa/#comments
Sony has unleashed several strategy videos for specific characters in PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, highlighting moves and tips for Kratos, Parappa, Sly Cooper and more.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleplaystation-vitaps3SCEASony-Computer-Entertainmentsuperbot-entertainmentvitaSat, 11 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigPlanet celebrates 7 million user levels with massive, manic infochart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/littlebigplanet-celebrates-7-million-user-levels-with-massive-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/littlebigplanet-celebrates-7-million-user-levels-with-massive-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/littlebigplanet-celebrates-7-million-user-levels-with-massive-m/#comments LittleBigPlanet celebrates 7 million user leves with massive, manic infochartMedia Molecule has trumpeted a new milestone for its LittleBigPlanet community: seven million user levels created and submitted. At some time last night, the seven millionth user level was uploaded to the servers, spurring the creation of the busy infographic above. See it in its full glory here.

The celebratory image provides interesting context for the milestone, like how 200 new levels debut every hour. Did you know it would take Sackboy 21 years to run through every community level? Indeed, it's been a pretty eventful four years since the first LittleBigPlanet launched, and with the impending arrival of LittleBigPlanet Vita and LittleBigPlanet Karting on the PS3, Sony's newest (and most adorable) mascot shows no signs of slowing down.

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet celebrates 7 million user levels with massive, manic infochart originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You also get two new heists, a new crew member called "The Technician," a raised level cap and a few extra weapons when the DLC launches in North America, on August 7 for $9.99. If you're more into robbing French banks than American ones, the content pack has already been released in Europe for £6.49/€7.99.

Gallery: Payday: The Heist (Wolfpack DLC)

JoystiqPayday: The Heist 'Wolfpack' DLC coming next week in US, available now in EU originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCoverkilloverkill-softwarepayday-the-heistplaystationps3release-dateSCESOESony-Computer-EntertainmentSony-Online-EntertainmentWed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gran Turismo 5 'Academy Edition' racing to stores on September 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/gran-turismo-5-academy-edition-racing-to-stores-on-september-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/gran-turismo-5-academy-edition-racing-to-stores-on-september-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/gran-turismo-5-academy-edition-racing-to-stores-on-september-2/#comments Gran Turismo 5 'Academy Edition' racing to stores on September 26This fall marks two years since Polyphony Digital's latest Gran Turismo screeched onto retailer shelves, and four years since the company partnered with Nissan on its GT Academy. As a result, the developer's celebrating with a special edition release of Gran Turismo 5 - "Academy Edition" - replete with the various car packs released since the launch in 2010.

More specifically, you'll also get Polyphony Digital creative lead Kazunori Yamauchi's fancy Nissan GTR that he raced in real life during the most recent Nurburgring 24-hour race. If you bought it in real life, it'd cost like a trillion dollars, so this is probably the best way to get access.

When the "Academy Edition" of Gran Turismo 5 launches this September 26, it'll cost €29.99/£19.99. The game doesn't have a price or launch date in the US just yet, but we expect to hear more on that front in the coming days.

JoystiqGran Turismo 5 'Academy Edition' racing to stores on September 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqRed, white and silver limited edition PS3s now out in the UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classic-whiteplaystationps3satin-silverscarlet-redsceeSony-Computer-EntertainmentSony-Computer-Entertainment-EuropeukMon, 23 Jul 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony missed Limbo exclusivity by asking for IP rights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/sony-missed-limbo-exclusivity-by-asking-for-ip-rights/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/sony-missed-limbo-exclusivity-by-asking-for-ip-rights/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/sony-missed-limbo-exclusivity-by-asking-for-ip-rights/#comments Sony Computer Entertainment Executive Producer Pete Smith said the company had issues signing Limbo "because of the IP," during a recent talk at the Develop Conference. Talks with Limbo developer Playdead Studios broke down as Sony wanted to retain intellectual property rights.

"There are obvious benefits to keeping it, but also to giving it up: you're way more likely to get the deal," Smith said of retaining IP rights during the talk. "A publisher is much more likely to commit to marketing and merchandising if they own the IP." After Sony failed to reach a deal with Playdead Studios, the Danish developer went on to launch Limbo on Xbox Live Arcade in July 2010, one year before it landed on PSN.

Smith added, "Sometimes all we want is protection so [developers] don't make a game, finish it then go to one of our rivals. We look at IP on a case by case basis. With a bit of common sense, you can find common ground."

JoystiqSony missed Limbo exclusivity by asking for IP rights originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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From the diagram alone, it's impossible to tell how this potential model differs in size. Perhaps it's tiny like a PSOne. Or perhaps it's just a slight cosmetic modification that will result in a functionally identical system. Develop reported rumors that this new model will be officially revealed at Gamescom; we're checking in with Sony, but it's likely we won't hear anything official until the convention.

JoystiqNew PlayStation 3 model may be in the works, FCC filing suggests originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccfederal-communications-commissionplaystationps3ps3-slimredesignscesony-computer-entertainmentThu, 05 Jul 2012 11:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's House: Gaikai expansion to other Sony platforms 'absolutely' possible]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/sonys-house-gaikai-expansion-to-other-sony-platforms-absolute/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/sonys-house-gaikai-expansion-to-other-sony-platforms-absolute/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/sonys-house-gaikai-expansion-to-other-sony-platforms-absolute/#comments Assuming it successfully clears all of the regulatory hurdles that govern these types of deals, Sony's $380 million acquisition of Gaikai (and the mysterious cloud gaming service borne from said purchase) may eventually benefit the electronics megalith's non-dedicated-yet-gaming-capable devices like cell phones, internet-connected televisions and Blu-Ray players, waffle irons, etc.

Migrating Gaikai's capabilities to those devices is "absolutely within the frame," according to Sony Computer Entertainment president/CEO Andrew House, speaking with the Wall Street Journal. "It's recognition on Sony's part that the cloud and cloud streaming technologies are going to have profound and possibly a very positive impact on not only our game business, but also in the way our consumers interact with and obtain content in general."

Of course, the world still has no idea what this partnership actually means in practical terms, but its nice to know that we may soon have a Blu-Ray player capable of playing modern video games. Oh wait.

JoystiqSony's House: Gaikai expansion to other Sony platforms 'absolutely' possible originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Andrew-Housecloudcloud-gaminggaikaiplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonySony-Computer-EntertainmentvitaTue, 03 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony buying streaming game service Gaikai for $380 million, to establish 'new cloud service']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/sony-buys-streaming-game-service-gaikai-for-380-million-to-est/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/sony-buys-streaming-game-service-gaikai-for-380-million-to-est/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/sony-buys-streaming-game-service-gaikai-for-380-million-to-est/#comments Sony announced this morning that it will purchase game streaming service Gaikai for $380 million in a "definitive agreement" that will see cloud gaming head to Sony Computer Entertainment's various properties. The announcement shies away from saying anything too specific, but notes that "SCE will establish a new cloud service" based on today's acquisition. The implication of course is that Gaikai will offer cloud-streaming gaming via the PlayStation 3 and Vita, not to mention any unannounced future systems and other Sony properties (Bravia televisions, for instance).

"SCE Will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices," SCE prez and CEO Andrew House said of the news, hinting at where we'll see Gaikai's tech implemented.

It's unclear whether the streaming tech is intended for Sony's PlayStation 3 or for future consoles unknown (or both). It's also unclear if Gaikai CEO David Perry will remain with his company in any capacity, or if he'll move to Sony, or if he's out altogether. And how does this affect Gaikai's existing partnerships with various television manufacturers (especially considering Sony's also in the television market)? We're not sure just yet.

Gaikai was recently rumored to be seeking a buyer, to the lofty tune of $500 million. Today's news sees them coming up $120 million short of that number.

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JoystiqSony buying streaming game service Gaikai for $380 million, to establish 'new cloud service' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaikaimoveplaystationplaystation-vitaps3sony-computer-entertainmentvitaMon, 02 Jul 2012 07:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Kaz Hirai drops some titles at Sony, still president]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/27/kaz-hirai-drops-some-titles-at-sony-still-president/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/27/kaz-hirai-drops-some-titles-at-sony-still-president/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/27/kaz-hirai-drops-some-titles-at-sony-still-president/#comments One morning, Sony president and CEO Kaz Hirai woke up and said, "I probably have too many titles." Beyond being the president and CEO of Sony Corporation (the umbrella parent company of PlayStation, Bravia, and many other Sony brands), Hirai is also "representative director" and "chairman" - until today, that is. Hirai is relinquishing his responsibilities and titles for both his positions as representative director and chairman of Sony Corp.

Hirai is dropping both titles and responsibility in today's move, only remaining on Sony's board in a "part-time capacity." He became president and CEO earlier this year, taking over former CEO Howard Stringer's spot in early February. Sony Computer Entertainment president Andrew House is taking over the vacated chairman position, effective this month, and former Sony Corp. head Howard Stringer is also exiting his board seat.

In case the bizarre-looking hierarchy isn't clear enough, this means that Andrew House - the guy who runs the PlayStation brand - is the head of Sony Corp.'s board, followed by eight Japan-based Sony Corp. employees. One of those is his boss, Kaz Hirai. Yup.

JoystiqKaz Hirai drops some titles at Sony, still president originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That isn't to say the series is done, of course. Brooke's full answer was, "The Resistance franchise has been exciting to work on, but as for the future we have no definitive plans," which sounds an awful lot more couched to us than straight up saying the series is done with. Considering Sony's five games deep on the franchise and the latest entry was billed as a sell-point for the Vita, we're not counting out Resistance just yet. After all, those Chimera are awfully dexterous.

JoystiqSony: 'No definitive plans' for Resistance series, no games currently in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A leader without information is an ineffectual leader at best, and a liability to the fate of his/her entire team at worst. When everyone you've ever known or loved is dead, their horrified faces burned into your retinas for the rest of your traumatized existence, will you have enough strength left to curse your own name for being so poorly prepared for battle?

Hopefully you'll never have to find out, as a free Starhawk companion app has been released to help you stay on top of things. The app, compatible with iOS devices and Android devices running Gingerbread or newer, lets players access leaderboard information, view individual player and clan statistics, as well as access an encyclopedia of weapon and battle structure data.

JoystiqStarhawk 'Uplink' companion app now available for iOS, Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappcompanion-appiosipadiphonelightbox-interactivemobileSony-Computer-EntertainmentstarhawkFri, 15 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 'wacky' Tokyo Jungle headed to North America and Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/sonys-wacky-tokyo-jungle-headed-to-north-america-and-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/sonys-wacky-tokyo-jungle-headed-to-north-america-and-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/08/sonys-wacky-tokyo-jungle-headed-to-north-america-and-europe/#comments Sony's 'wacky' Tokyo Jungle headed to North America and EuropeDespite the absence of a pomeranian guest appearance at Sony's E3 2012 press conference, the company's delightfully bizarre-looking Tokyo Jungle is indeed headed to PlayStation Network in North America and Europe. A press release this week confirmed the EU release, and Sony VP of product development and worldwide studios Scott Rohde told us in an interview this week that the "wacky" internally developed PSN game will indeed arrive in North America as well.

"It'll ship here, it'll ship everywhere," Rohde said. To him, Tokyo Jungle's worldwide release is emblematic of Sony's "crazy innovative" approach. "That game is just wacky, but in a good way, because we like to show that there's still an art form, and you can still experiment," he said. "Is everyone gonna love a game like Tokyo Jungle? Absolutely not, but there's a whole bunch of people it's gonna make really happy. Specifically for the fact that it's so different, and so unexpected. That's a key part of the culture of Worldwide Studios and how our games are developed."

Though he couldn't name one specific person internally who championed the previously Japan-only game, Rohde extolled the internal culture that allows games like that to be created. "Someone has a key vision in our [Japan Studios] about Tokyo Jungle, they wanted to build this game. And so we're gonna embrace that. And of course we discuss it, and if it doesn't make sense, we can walk away. We walk away from dozens and dozens of titles every year. But the difference is, we actually build them out to a certain extent. And when they hit a point where we think, 'You know what? This is pretty interesting and it's gonna make some people happy,' we're gonna build it."

Frankly, we're pretty darn happy this one made it through the wringer. Tokyo Jungle doesn't have a release date or price just yet.

Gallery: Tokyo Jungle (E3 2012)

JoystiqSony's 'wacky' Tokyo Jungle headed to North America and Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Not at all. That's the simple answer," he told Joystiq in an interview this week. "In very similar fashion to the way I'm talking about game development," he said, referencing Sony's hands-off approach to internal game development. "We have a very strong vision in what we believe we're gonna do for the next generation. And we're not talking about it at all yet," he added with a smile.

"The reality is let's build a great machine. And we'll talk about it then." With Unreal Engine 4 getting a big debut recently, and it being held up as the harbinger of the next hardware generation, we expect we'll be hearing from both Sony about that potentially "great machine" not too long from now.

JoystiqWii U lead isn't important, contends Sony's Rohde originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even in the apocalypse, love can blossom. Take the pomeranian in this long Tokyo Jungle clip, for example. After foraging for food, he finds a mate and then - well, we're a family friendly website. If you haven't had "the talk" with your folks, you may want to do that before watching this.

Joystiq17 minutes of Tokyo Jungle gameplay to make your day better originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3sceSCE-Japan-StudioSony-Computer-Entertainmenttokyo-jungleSat, 02 Jun 2012 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Understanding The Legend of Dragoon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/understanding-the-legend-of-dragoon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/understanding-the-legend-of-dragoon/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/understanding-the-legend-of-dragoon/#commentsThis is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
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The year 2000 was incredible for console RPGs developed in Japan. I'm sitting here looking at the list, and so many pantheon level games jump out at me. Final Fantasy IX, Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, Front Mission 3, Valkyrie Profile and Super Robot Taisen Alpha (the first of the franchise's "modern" entries) all came out that year. There's also Legend of Dragoon, Sony's erstwhile attempt to piggyback on the success of SquareSoft. And as it happens, it hit the PSN this week.

The impending arrival of The Legend of Dragoon has brought with it a wave of nostalgia from some very vocal fans; and boy, they will not brook any criticism of their favorite game. Just look at what happened when 1UP asked why they should care about Legend of Dragoon: blanket proclamations that it's the PS1's most underrated RPG, and by the way, a true classic.

Was it though? Have we all somehow overlooked a true gem of a JRPG? I don't think so. I would take every one of the RPGs I listed in the introduction over Legend of Dragoon. I do, however, think that Legend of Dragoon has its place in RPG history.

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JoystiqUnderstanding The Legend of Dragoon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-DragoonplaystationPlayStation-Networkps3PSNpsone-classicsSCEISony-Computer-EntertainmentWed, 02 May 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony confirms Zipper Interactive closure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sony-confirms-zipper-interactive-closure/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sony-confirms-zipper-interactive-closure/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/sony-confirms-zipper-interactive-closure/#comments Today has been a rough one for the games industry. Following massive layoffs at Sega today, Sony has confirmed Zipper Interactive's closure after it was rumored last week.

In a statement given to Game Informer, a Sony representative stated the move was the "result of a normal cycle of resource re-alignment within SCE WWS." Though the studio has been shuttered, "Zipper titles MAG, SOCOM 4 and Unit 13 will continue to be supported, including the new Daily Challenges in Unit 13."

JoystiqSony confirms Zipper Interactive closure originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After briefly hearing about LittleBigPlanet Karting in early February, Sony decided to share some new details this morning on the upcoming adorable kart racer. United Front Games is handling production duties - which makes sense given the developer's track record with ModNation Racers - and the team promises the same level of dedication and attention to detail that Media Molecule lavishes on its main franchise LBP titles.

Like those main titles, LBP Karting will support a full creation system, which allows players to craft new levels, racers, and even "to modify the rules of the game itself to create completely new modes and challenges," according to UFG senior producer James Grieve. He also says that some form of "community experience" will be included, though he stops short of saying whether LBP.me will play some part in that experience.

When we first heard about LBP Karting, the game was said to feature PlayStation Move functionality as well, a la Mario Kart for Wii. However, neither Sony nor United Front Games mentions as much in this announcement. What we do know for sure is this: LittleBigPlanet Karting will launch at some point in 2012 on the PlayStation 3.

Gallery: LittleBigPlanet Karting

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet Karting arriving in 2012 from ModNation Racers devs originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's next big internally developed PlayStation Vita game, Gravity Rush, is still a few months from launch in North America. In Japan, however, the game has been out since early February, freeing up art director Yoshiaki Yamaguchi to present his work on the already completed game to a room of GDC 2012 attendees this morning.

Yamaguchi spoke of how cel shading and creating a living world helped to service the project's open world gameplay. "The color of the sky provides information about location or acts as sort of like a symbol for that place. However, just simply applying a layer of color would be too direct or too strong, and may even feel out of place," he said. "So we crafted this atmospheric sort of simulation to give it a more natural feel and appeal."

The result, as shown off during the presentation, is a vibrant, painterly world that can be fully interacted with by the player. Yamaguchi said the team at Sony's Japan Studio pushed for an open world from the beginning of the project, as seen in the first concept video above (revealed for the first time during his GDC panel).

The game's main character saw more of an evolution than the game world, in fact. Seen after the break, Kat saw several iterations before the team settled on a definitive look that would represent a "strong female" as well as a "strong ninja."

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JoystiqArt in service of gameplay: Gravity Rush originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artart-directiongravitygravity-rushjapan-studioplaystationplaystation-vitasonysony-computer-entertainmentvitayoshiaki-yamaguchiFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Payday: The Heist steals some of your time, is free this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/payday-the-heist-steals-some-of-your-time-is-free-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/payday-the-heist-steals-some-of-your-time-is-free-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/payday-the-heist-steals-some-of-your-time-is-free-this-weekend/#comments All right guys, here's the plan: You see that game over there, Payday: The Heist? Well we're gonna boost it. First, we have to get past the 18 layers of invisible infrared lasers that line the hallway leading to the safe room. Concord will be introducing his own beams into the system, so if all goes according to plan, those should be no problem.

After that, Harwell is going to use a complicated system of ropes and pulleys to suspend ... What? What do you mean, "Payday: The Heist is free on Steam until 4 PM Eastern, March 4." Patsy, I spent weeks putting this job together. Fine, you know what? You're all fired.

JoystiqPayday: The Heist steals some of your time, is free this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freeoverkill-softwarepayday-the-heistpcSCESCOESony-Computer-EntertainmentsteamThu, 01 Mar 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Buy 2 get 1 free on select Vita games at GameStop starting today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/buy-2-get-1-free-on-select-vita-games-at-gamestop-starting-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/buy-2-get-1-free-on-select-vita-games-at-gamestop-starting-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/buy-2-get-1-free-on-select-vita-games-at-gamestop-starting-today/#comments In true local-furniture-store fashion, purchasing any 2 first-party Vita games on this list will land you a third title (also from that list) free of charge. The deal runs between now and February 25, and while it excludes non-SCE games, it'll help you save some skrill for a memory card.

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JoystiqBuy 2 get 1 free on select Vita games at GameStop starting today originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buy-2-get-1-freegamestoplaunchplaystationplaystation-vitaSCESony-Computer-EntertainmentvitaSun, 19 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony incentivizes Vita Cross Play with free PS3 DLC, and vice versa]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/#comments In the expensive, devious world of advertising, a successful word of mouth campaign is worth its weight in gold. Building something into your product that's fun to show off and talk about makes the purchase feel justified to the buyer, and instills a sense of "Dude, I want this" in the buyer's friends. You've got to give them something to talk about, though, which is why Sony is making the Vita's Cross Play functionality easier to jump into via free DLC for two of its titles.

Well, free with purchase, we should say. Anyone who buys Hustle Kings for the Vita will be able to download the PS3 version of the game for free, and vice versa. Wipeout 2048 pilots that already own Wipeout HD and its "HD Fury" pack will receive the Vita DLC versions of both at no charge when they're released this spring. Sony describes this as "promotional" pricing, so we doubt free cross-platform transference will always be the norm. For now though, it's a good step towards establishing Cross Play as more than a gimmick in the minds of Vita owners and their friends.

JoystiqSony incentivizes Vita Cross Play with free PS3 DLC, and vice versa originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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