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The PlayStation Japan website just unveiled a trailer for what's apparently a new Japan Studio game, possibly called Panopticon going by the page name. The unveiling followed a week-long countdown, which was more like a count-up since the timer eventually ticked up to "1,000,000 years." It did just that at 6AM ET, with this trailer in its stead.

The trailer depicts a futuristic, totalitarian world where citizens are seemingly identified by virtually visualized ID numbers. There's no indication of any platforms or release date.

Earlier this year, it was spotted SCE Europe trademarked Panopticon. The word traces it roots to the Greek language, and means to "include everything visible in one view."

JoystiqSony's Panopticon countdown ends with mysterious trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>japanpanopticonplaystationsonysony-computer-entertainment-japanThu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony America trademarks 'Greatness Awaits,' points to PS4 slogan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-america-trademarks-greatness-awaits-points-to-ps4-slogan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-america-trademarks-greatness-awaits-points-to-ps4-slogan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/sony-america-trademarks-greatness-awaits-points-to-ps4-slogan/#commentsSony America trademarks 'Greatness Awaits,' points to PS4 slogan Sony's slogan for the PS4 may be "Greatness Awaits," based on a recent trademark and a purported ad leak. It's emerged Sony Computer Entertainment America trademarked the term last week, just ahead of next month's E3 conference. That on its own doesn't mean much, but it backs up Siliconera's prior report of a leaked script for a PS4 ad, with the term used as a slogan for the upcoming console.

The script, which Siliconera has in full, certainly resembles PlayStation's unique brand of surreal, high-octane advertising. It features a man walking down a road, talking at the camera and demanding the viewer not to be ordinary, afraid, or a slave to the past.

Around him buildings appear "increasingly damaged," and the scene grows more chaotic as windows break apart, two people covered in yellow paint sprint past him, and eventually a crowd of followers fall in line behind him. It even features a "homemade flag [sic] painted with the icon from Destiny" being unfurled out of a window, and a "giant spacecraft from Killzone" flying overhead.

The ad closes with the man saying, "Who are you to deny greatness? If you would deny it to yourself, you deny it to the entire world... And we will not be denied."

Then the words 'Greatness Awaits' appear on screen, followed or joined by 'PlayStation.'

We've reached out to Sony for comment.

JoystiqSony America trademarks 'Greatness Awaits,' points to PS4 slogan originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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[PSN Tuesday: Metro: Last Light, Dust 514, Jacob Jones]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/psn-tuesday-metro-last-light-dust-514-jacob-jones/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/psn-tuesday-metro-last-light-dust-514-jacob-jones/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/psn-tuesday-metro-last-light-dust-514-jacob-jones/#comments
It's quite the week for content on Sony platforms, with several major releases making their debut on the PlayStation Network today. Metro: Last Light, the 4A Games' sequel salvaged by Deep Silver, launches today. If you haven't had a chance to read our review yet, be sure to give that a gander.

It's joined by CCP's EVE Online offshoot (get it?) Dust 514, available free to all PSN users. Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery eases its way onto PS Vita today as a $3 download, while Rockstar makes good on its promised Manhunt for $10.

PlayStation Plus subscribers' freebie this week is Knytt Underground, which is flanked by discounts on both Metro: Last Light and a special pre-order price on Grid 2. For the full list of what's in this week's content dump, hit up the PS Blog through the source link below.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Metro: Last Light, Dust 514, Jacob Jones originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4a-gamesccpcodemastersdust-514grid-2jacob-jones-and-the-bigfoot-mysterymanhuntmetro-last-lightplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psn-tuesdaypsprockstarsonyvitaTue, 14 May 2013 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: PS4 to hit Europe this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-ps4-to-hit-europe-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-ps4-to-hit-europe-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-ps4-to-hit-europe-this-year/#comments The PS4 won't be delayed into 2014 in Europe, according to a CVG source. "An insider involved with PlayStation's business strategy" told the site Sony is expecting Microsoft to more aggressively target Europe. The insider claims Sony, mindful of the Xbox 360's early arrival ahead of the PS3, will release the PS4 on the continent this year to maintain the region's affinity for PlayStation.

As CVG notes, Edge sources previously claimed the PS4 would be delayed in Europe until "early 2014." Sony has precedent here; the PS3 reached Europe in March 2007, having arrived in North America and Japan in November 2006. Europe was originally lined up for November 2006 too, but Sony delayed the PS3's arrival with two months to go.

At the PS4 reveal in February, Sony said the console was coming in "Holiday 2013," but refused to commit to which regions the window applied to. E3 would seem a good bet for Sony to get more specific about the PS4's arrival, especially depending on just how much Microsoft reveals next week.

JoystiqRumor: PS4 to hit Europe this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Head back underground this week with Metro: Last Light...

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JoystiqNow Playing: May 13-19, 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 May 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdskinectmacmicrosoftmovenintendonow-playingpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonyvitawiiwii-uxboxMon, 13 May 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[PS Plus weekly: Knytt Underground free, Metro: Last Light on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/playstation-plus-gets-free-knytt-underground-discounted-metro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/playstation-plus-gets-free-knytt-underground-discounted-metro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/playstation-plus-gets-free-knytt-underground-discounted-metro/#commentsPlayStation Plus gets free Knytt Underground, discounted Metro Last Light This week, PlayStation Plus members in North America can snag a free copy of Knytt Underground, along with a sizable discount for Metro: Last Light.

Knytt Underground, normally priced at $15, is an exploration-based 2D platformer in which players solve environmental puzzles by swapping between their default humanoid form and a bouncy "ball" shape that can access hard-to-reach areas. Knytt Underground is available as a Cross-Buy title, and is playable on both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.

4A Games' first-person shooter Metro: Last Light, due for release tomorrow, is available to PlayStation Plus members for $48, or $12 off of its retail price. Codemasters' motorsports title GRID 2 also gets a discount ahead of its launch later this month, and PlayStation Plus members can pre-order it this week for $54.

Other free titles coming to PlayStation Plus this month include Pinball Arcade, Germinator, and BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend.

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This could be the first glimpse of Sony's PlayStation 4 console and a look at the next generation of designer contact lens trends. This video contains the correct amount of blaring electronica for an E3 presentation, but we've reached out to Sony to clarify if it is, in fact, legitimate.

Sony announced the PS4 in February, but has yet to show off the console itself. Microsoft, Sony's next-gen competitor, is preparing to reveal its new Xbox on May 21.

Update: A Sony spokesperson tells Joystiq, "We don't comment on rumors or speculation." Other outlets have received confirmation that the ad is indeed fake. That doesn't mean it's not pretty.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2013playstation-4ps4SONYMon, 13 May 2013 13:45:00 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.

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"The next-gen consoles are going to be fully embracing the free-to-play and these IAP-type business models," Rein told the audience, "So in case you don't know that I'm putting that out there. Sony and Microsoft are both going heavily in that area."

Roundtable chair Matt Martin of GamesIndustry International said that's what both platform holders are saying, but that "we still need to see some kind of evidence."

Rein replied, "Well, I'm telling you. I'm telling you what they're telling developers."

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As the company predicted following several cost-cutting measures across the previous year - including the sales of major buildings in Tokyo and New York, as well as thousands of layoffs - Sony posted an operating profit for the fiscal year, which came in at ¥230.1 billion ($2.45 billion).

Sony shifted 3.4 million PS3 and PS2 units across the last quarter, while the Vita and PSP came in at 1.3 million. Sony's fiscal year figures were in line with projections made last quarter, with the home consoles at 16.5 million and the portables at 7 million.

However, the portables' figures compare unfavorably with the company's initial estimate for the year, which was 16 million. Sony is being much more cautious for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, predicting only 5 million units in what's approximately the Vita's second year at retail. PS3 figures are estimated at 10 million, while Sony chose not to include PS4 projections.

The PlayStation division saw 12.2 percent year-on-year decline in sales, coming in at ¥707.1 billion ($7.52 billion). Operating income saw a much sharper drop, down 94.1 percent to ¥1.7 billion, or $18 million. Sony put the declines down to decreased hardware sales, as well as the "strategic price reduction" for the Vita in Japan earlier this year.

One area where growth is predicted is software, even without including the PS4. Sony projects an increase from the 266 million units sold in fiscal 2012 to 319 million (including digital units).

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>financialsplaystationplaystation-vitaps2ps3pspsonyvitaThu, 09 May 2013 06:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshida: Sony did not consider an always-on PS4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/yoshida-sony-did-not-consider-an-always-on-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/yoshida-sony-did-not-consider-an-always-on-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/yoshida-sony-did-not-consider-an-always-on-ps4/#commentsSony never considered an alwayson PS4 The PS4 won't require an "always-on" internet connection, and it was never going to need one, Sony President of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida told Game Informer (via Gamespot).

"Did we consider it? No, we didn't consider it," Yoshida said. "The main reason being that many countries don't have robust Internet connections. It makes sense for people to have Internet connections to play online games, but for offline games there are many countries that we saw [that] do not really have robust Internet."

Fair point. Yoshida previously confirmed an offline mode in terms of the PS4's social and sharing features, saying, "Oh yes, yes, you can go offline totally. Social is big for us, but we understand there are some people who are anti-social. So if you don't want to connect to anyone else, you can do that." Developers, too, will be able to limit which aspects of their games players can share with the world.

Sony's major next-gen competitor, Microsoft, is set to reveal its new console on May 21. The latest internal memo regarding the next Xbox's online functionality says that some features should "just work" whether a player is on- or offline.

JoystiqYoshida: Sony did not consider an always-on PS4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>always-onInternetnext-gennext-xboxplaystation-4ps4SONYxbox-nextWed, 08 May 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony to begin manufacturing PlayStation 3 units in Brazil]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/sony-to-begin-manufacturing-playstation-3-units-in-brazil/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/sony-to-begin-manufacturing-playstation-3-units-in-brazil/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/sony-to-begin-manufacturing-playstation-3-units-in-brazil/#commentsSony to begin manufacturing PlayStation 3 units in Brazil Sony has announced plans to build PlayStation 3 systems locally in Brazil. The consoles will be manufactured in Manaus by Sony Brasil Ltda., with the 250 GB version costing 1,099 Reals.

Major upcoming games The Last of Us and Grand Theft Auto 5 are getting localized releases in Brazilian Portuguese as well. A PlayStation 3 bundle featuring God of War: Ascension will hit stores in the region as part of the "Viva Em Estado Play" ("Living in a State of Play") marketing program in South America.

Sony says it's committed to investing in the local gaming development industry in Brazil, and Sony President Andrew House claims the manufacturing setup will "infuse the Brazilian economy with approximately $300 million over the next 12 months." As one more gesture of goodwill, the first ten consoles manufactured in Brazil will be given away to local gamers.

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JoystiqSony to begin manufacturing PlayStation 3 units in Brazil originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 May 2013 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brasilbrazilbusinessconsolesforca-brazilgrand-theft-auto-5industrylocalizationlocalizingmanufacturingmoneyplaystationportugeseps3sonythe-last-of-usTue, 07 May 2013 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Sleeping Dogs free on PS Plus; Papo & Yo on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/psn-tuesday-sleeping-dogs-free-on-ps-plus-papo-and-yo-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/psn-tuesday-sleeping-dogs-free-on-ps-plus-papo-and-yo-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/psn-tuesday-sleeping-dogs-free-on-ps-plus-papo-and-yo-on-sale/#comments United Front's open-world action game, Sleeping Dogs, is now available for free to PlayStation Plus members as part of Instant Game Collection.

Papo & Yo is available for $9 this week (or $12 if you want the soundtrack tossed in), while Retro City Rampage is down to $7.50. Fatal Frame 2 joins the PS2 Classics list, and a multiplayer demo for Fuse teases Insomniac's latest shooter before its launch later this month. Check the PlayStation Blog for the full list of new content.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Sleeping Dogs free on PS Plus; Papo & Yo on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 May 2013 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fusepapo-and-yoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psn-tuesdaypspretro-city-rampagesleeping-dogssonyvitaTue, 07 May 2013 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[FIFA 13 sells 14.5 million in 2013, digital revenue up from FIFA 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/fifa-13-sells-14-5-million-in-2013-digital-revenue-up-from-fifa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/fifa-13-sells-14-5-million-in-2013-digital-revenue-up-from-fifa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/fifa-13-sells-14-5-million-in-2013-digital-revenue-up-from-fifa/#commentsFIFA 13 sells 145 million through 2013, net revenue up from FIFA 12 FIFA 13 sold through 14.5 million units in fiscal year 2013, up 30 percent compared with FIFA 12 sales from the prior year. Net revenue from digital sales hit $200 million in adjusted, non-GAAP terms, an increase of 94 percent compared with FIFA 12 year-over-year. The entire FIFA franchise generated $350 million in digital net revenue in FY 2013, including sales from FIFA Online and FIFA World Class Soccer.

By Q3 2013, which ended on December 31, 2012, FIFA 13 clocked a total of 12 million sales.

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Outwit time this week with the QUBE - Against the Qlock DLC...

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JoystiqNow Playing: May 6-12, 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdskinectmacmicrosoftmovenintendonow-playingpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonyvitawiiwii-uxboxMon, 06 May 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop confirms the end of PS2 trade-ins, still selling games and accessories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/gamestop-confirms-the-end-of-ps2-trade-ins-still-selling-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/gamestop-confirms-the-end-of-ps2-trade-ins-still-selling-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/gamestop-confirms-the-end-of-ps2-trade-ins-still-selling-games/#comments GameStop's corporate office has confirmed yesterday's news that all US locations will stop accepting any PlayStation 2-related trade-ins. GameStop also clarified in a statement to Engadget that PS2 games, accessories and systems will still be sold at its stores for "several months" until the remaining stock runs out. GameStop's statement reads:

"We can confirm that as of June 1st we will no longer be accepting the PS2 console or its related product for trades. We know that the 12 year old system is a popular one and for many gamers, GameStop is the only place to find a great selection of its games. We will still offer a wide selection of the PS2 hardware, accessories and games in many of our stores and online for several months, based on remaining stock from trades. We are very excited about the upcoming PS4 and are making room in our stores for it and other new platforms expected this fall."

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon lights up this week's hefty PlayStation content dump, available as a PS3 download alongside Poker Night 2, Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut, Zombie Tycoon 2 (PS Vita cross-buy; free on PS Plus) and Ninja Sigma 2. On the PS Vita side, Keiji Inafune's Soul Sacrifice sets out for role-playing adventure.

This week concludes the Spring Fever sale on PSN, highlighting games featured in Sony's mascot brawler, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale. Deals on BioShock, Metal Gear, Ratchet & Clank and many more are up for grabs. The full list is available over on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Soul Sacrifice originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>far-cry-3-blood-dragonplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonysoul-sacrificespring-fevervitaTue, 30 Apr 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Class of Heroes 2 physical/digital combo pack now up for preorder]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/class-of-heroes-2-physical-digital-combo-pack-now-up-for-preorde/#comments Class of Heroes 2 physicaldigital combo pack now up for preorderGaijinworks is gearing up to launch a localized version of Acquire's PSP dungeon-crawling RPG Class of Heroes 2, and has opened preorders for a physical UMD edition that also includes a downloadable copy of the game.

For $36.99, buyers will receive a digital voucher for Class of Heroes 2 once it hits the PlayStation Network next month. A boxed physical version will be shipped to preorder customers an estimated 4-8 weeks after preorders close on May 8th.

Published in partnership with MonkeyPaw Games, Class of Heroes 2 is a first-person, Wizardry-like dungeon crawler with a focus on character customization. A Kickstarter project for a proposed deluxe edition didn't reach its funding goal, but a limited physical release entered production after meeting with a positive fan response.

"[Class of Heroes 2 is] not out of QA yet, but I'd imagine it should be up on PSN about the 3rd week in May, and the physical a few weeks after that," Gaijinworks founder Victor Ireland notes. "The QA is really just a formality because all that changed was a couple lines of text cleaned up and the opening removed until the rights situation is cleared."

Class of Heroes 2 was originally released in Japan in 2009. Since then, a number of sequel titles have debuted for platforms including the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 3DS. To date, only the first PSP entry in the series has seen a North American release.

JoystiqClass of Heroes 2 physical/digital combo pack now up for preorder originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Head back to the 80s and see 2007 as the future this week with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon...

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dskinectmacmicrosoftmovenintendonow-playingpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonyvitawiiwii-uxboxMon, 29 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zombie Tycoon 2 free on PS Plus this week; BioShocks, Metal Gears, God of Wars on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/zombie-tycoon-2-free-on-ps-plus-this-week-bioshocks-metal-gear/#comments PS Plus madness Zombie Tycoon 2 free, AllStars for $20This week's free PS Plus game is Zombie Tycoon 2, launching tomorrow as a PSN download on PS3 and PS Vita. Zombie Tycoon 2 is the sequel to Frima Studios' real-time strategy game pitting two mad scientists against one another, each with an army of zombies at his beck and call, as they try to invade the town of Finkleville.

In addition to the free game, the usual discount trumpeting will take place tomorrow. Spring Fever concludes with arguably its best week yet, offering up discounts themed around PlayStation All-Stars ($20 for PS Plus members) and its featured combatants. Many notable series are on sale, including entries in Metal Gear, Sly Cooper, BioShock, LittleBigPlanet, Devil May Cry, God of War, Infamous, Ratchet & Clank and Twisted Metal. The full list is available over on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqZombie Tycoon 2 free on PS Plus this week; BioShocks, Metal Gears, God of Wars on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshockdevil-may-crygod-of-warinfamouslittlebigplanetmetal-gearplaystationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps-plusps3pspratchet-and-clanksly-coopersonyspring-fevertwisted-metalvitazombie-tycoon-2Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN web store enables queue downloads upon PS3 startup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/psn-web-store-enables-queue-downloads-upon-ps3-startup/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/psn-web-store-enables-queue-downloads-upon-ps3-startup/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/psn-web-store-enables-queue-downloads-upon-ps3-startup/#comments PSN web store enables queue downloads upon PS3 startupThe web-based Sony Entertainment Network store has enabled automatic downloads of PlayStation 3 content. Items in your store queue will begin downloading once you turn on your console, either via Remote Play or a gentle caress of the power button. The process takes a few minutes to kick in after boot-up, according to PSN Stores.

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

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnpsn-storepspsonyvitaThu, 25 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Stealth Bastard gets a new name: Stealth Inc - A Clone in the Dark]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/stealth-bastard-gets-a-new-name-stealth-inc-a-clone-in-the-da/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/stealth-bastard-gets-a-new-name-stealth-inc-a-clone-in-the-da/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/stealth-bastard-gets-a-new-name-stealth-inc-a-clone-in-the-da/#comments Stealth Bastard renamed 'Stealth Inc A Clone in the Dark'Stealth Bastard, Curve Studios' sneaky puzzle platformer, has cleaned up its act and now sports a new name, as suggested by two fans: Stealth Inc - A Clone in the Dark. Curve held a contest to rename Stealth Bastard ahead of its launch on PS3 and Vita, promising the winner a Vita, a copy of the game and his name in the credits. Curve ended up picking two names and mashing them together, giving each person the grand prize.

"I'd like to express my gratitude to all 3,500+ of you that entered (yes, even those of you who submitted the perverted Stealth Orgasm, the outlandish Ze goggles! Zey do something! and the more classy El Chappo Stealtho)," Curve Lead Designer Sam Robinson writes. "They were all worthy titles, but there could be only one... well, two!"

RIP Stealth Bastard, and long live Stealth Inc - A Clone in the Dark, coming to Vita and PS3 this summer.

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Thomas Was Alone is a Cross Buy game, making it available on Vita today as well, along with Draw Slasher and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R.

Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is out as a PS2 Classic and PSP gets Black Rock Shooter The Game. The Spring Sale is still on, with discounts on Resident Evil 6 and Thomas Was Alone this week.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blazing-angels-2dead-island-riptideplaystationplaystation-vitaps3PSNpsn-tuesdaypspsonysoulcalibur-5Star-Trekthomas-was-alonevitaTue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive launches are sometimes necessary, Papo & Yo creator says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/exclusive-launches-are-sometimes-necessary-papo-and-yo-creator-sa/#comments Papo & Yo creator Exclusive launches 'can be good'Papo & Yo cost developer Minority Media $1.5 million to make, and its exclusive release on PS3 in 2012 earned back some of that cost. It came to Steam last week, and during GDC creator Vander Caballero told us the PC launch should "cover the whole cost of the game." If it weren't for Sony and that exclusive PS3 launch, however, Papo & Yo may have never seen the light of day.

"If you are an independent you have zero marketing money," Caballero told Kotaku. "You have nothing. Then you need someone to support your project. So, if someone asks you for exclusivity and it's going to help you to bring out your product into the market, I think that can be good. Sometime, I think it's the only way to get something out."

Caballero's next game with Minority is Silent Enemy, an exploration and puzzle game set in a harsh, mystical Canadian tundra, but with a message about bullying. Minority doesn't have any platforms locked down for Silent Enemy just yet, but Caballero is considering PS4, PC, tablets and Ouya.

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Fun, sun and the undead await you this week in Dead Island: Riptide...

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Curve Studios' port of Mike Bithell's BAFTA-nominated puzzle-platformer Thomas Was Alone makes its debut on PS Vita and PS3 this week. The cross-buy enabled game takes place within a computer mainframe, tasking players with escorting erratic AI entities to their destinations.

Finally, PSN's Spring Fever sale continues unabated, slashing prices across the entire Resident Evil series this week. Highlights include Resident Evil: Director's Cut for $5, Resident Evil 6 for $21 and Resident Evil 4 at $14.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>namco-bandaiplaystationplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps3psnpspsonysoul-calibursoul-calibur-broken-destinythomas-was-alonevitaMon, 22 Apr 2013 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Heavy Rain cost $52 million but made $130 million, you do the math]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/heavy-rain-cost-52-million-but-made-130-million-you-do-the-ma/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/heavy-rain-cost-52-million-but-made-130-million-you-do-the-ma/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/21/heavy-rain-cost-52-million-but-made-130-million-you-do-the-ma/#comments Heavy Rain cost $52 million but made $130 million, you do the mathHeavy Rain cost developer Quantic Dream $21.8 million to make, and with Sony's marketing budget added in, production costs topped out at $52.2 million (based on a mid-range euro-dollar exchange rate of $1.31), Quantic CEO Guillaume de Fondaumiere tells Eurogamer. It was worth it in the end - Heavy Rain made Sony more than $130.6 million.

"It's very profitable," Fondaumiere says. Since there seems to be a wide discrepancy between the definition of "successful" in AAA and smaller games, it's always good to know that yes, more than $100 million is still "profitable" to some developers.

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The Jak and Daxter Collection released for PS3 last year is coming to the Vita in North America and Europe in June. There's no set date yet for the remastered compilation, which comprises Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, and Jak 3, but Sony did announce prices of $29.99 and €29.99.

While it's not clear how much difference there'll be between the versions, Sony revealed the HD collection has its own trophy list on the porbable, separate to the PS3 version.

JoystiqJak and Daxter Collection hops over to Vita in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jak-and-daxter-collectionnaughty-dogplaystationplaystation-vitarelease-datesonyvitaFri, 19 Apr 2013 07:20:00 EST<![CDATA[March NPD: BioShock Infinite rises to the top, Tomb Raider in second]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/march-npd-bioshock-infinite-rises-to-the-top-tomb-raider-in-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/march-npd-bioshock-infinite-rises-to-the-top-tomb-raider-in-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/march-npd-bioshock-infinite-rises-to-the-top-tomb-raider-in-se/#comments The sales-tracking data hounds at NPD have released their figures for March 2013, which collectively place hardware sales down, physical software sales slightly up, and BioShock Infinite at the top of the best-selling pile.

The physical retail sales sector of the U.S. video game industry pulled in 10 percent less coin than it did during the same five-week period in 2012, amassing a total of $992.5 million between March 3 and April 6, 2013. Hardware sales took the biggest hit out of the three monitored retail sub-categories, bringing in a total of $221.6 million, a 32 percent year-over-year decrease. Microsoft's Xbox 360 claimed its 27th month as the best-selling console in America, selling 261,000 units, down 13.5 percent from last month.

Meanwhile, overall physical software sales (console, portable and PC games) outperformed March 2012 by two percent: $602.4 million in 2013, as compared with last a total of $592.2 million in sales last March.

BioShock Infinite took an immediate victory over the rest of the period's release calendar, with Tomb Raider and Gears of War: Judgment rounding out the podium lineup. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon placed sixth overall; we learned yesterday it has sold 415,000 units. Though that figure's retail-to-digital ratio remains undefined, the "vast majority" of sales took place at retail, according to Nintendo's Scott Moffit.

As always, jump on through for the top 10 best-selling games of March, 2013.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsfinancialsmarch-2013March-NPDmicrosoftnintendoNPDNPD-marchpcplaystationps3pspsalessales-figuressonywiiwii-uxboxThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Plus gets free Malicious, cheap Grand Theft Auto]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/playstation-plus-gets-free-malicious-cheap-grand-theft-auto/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/playstation-plus-gets-free-malicious-cheap-grand-theft-auto/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/playstation-plus-gets-free-malicious-cheap-grand-theft-auto/#comments This week's free North American PlayStation Plus game is Malicious, a third-person action game in which players defeat an eclectic collection of bosses and pilfer their powers.

Meanwhile, the Spring Fever sale event continues for PlayStation Plus with a series-wide sale on the Grand Theft Auto games, including recent PS2 Classics GTA 3 (for under $5) and GTA: San Andreas (for under $8).

JoystiqPlayStation Plus gets free Malicious, cheap Grand Theft Auto originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jump into the superpowered brawl this week with Injustice: Gods Among Us...

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The only place to get the full soundtracks still is through Rockstar's box set releases; however, if you want to just listen to the ads, you can point your browser to The Advertising Council.

Rockstar recently revealed the box art for Grand Theft Auto 5, due on September 17 for Xbox 360 and PS3. Even though over 100,000 have signed a petition calling for a PC port, Take-Two has not announced Grand Theft Auto 5 for the PC at this time.

JoystiqRockstar drops Grand Theft Auto playlists on Spotify, iTunes originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mystic Chronicles is a turn-based game in which protagonist Lux and other characters are accompanied by AI "guardian beasts," whose assignments and basic behaviors can be set by the player.

The PSP version is due this summer, and we hope for Natsume's sake it'll be downloadable on Vita immediately.

Gallery: Mystic Chronicles (PSP)

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Some videos can be viewed in the browser with v2.1, though a memory card is required for this feature - only certain videos supported. Email has been tweaked too, and PS Plus members can update PlayStation Mobile software and upload game save data automatically to the cloud through 3G. Finally, a new mute feature in v2.1 lets you automatically silence your PS Vita speakers and pause your music when a headset isn't in use.

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Experience one luchador's journey through the land of the living and the dead this week with Guacamelee!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdskinectmacmicrosoftmovenintendonow-playingpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3pspsonyvitawiiwii-uxboxMon, 08 Apr 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Rovio revenue in 2012 doubles to $195 million, toys contribute 45%]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/rovio-revenue-in-2012-doubles-to-195-million-toys-contribute-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/rovio-revenue-in-2012-doubles-to-195-million-toys-contribute-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/rovio-revenue-in-2012-doubles-to-195-million-toys-contribute-4/#comments Rovio is making so much money, you guysAngry Birds developer Rovio reported $71.3 million in net profit in 2012, up $25 million from the previous year, and its revenue doubled to $195.6 million. Rovio attributes the growth to its new gaming franchises, such as Bad Piggies and Amazing Alex, and its consumer products, including all of those Angry Birds plushies, backpacks and clothes lining Target shelves. Consumer products in 2012 brought in three times the revenue as in 2011, accounting for 45 percent of Rovio's total.

Rovio games have been downloaded more than 1.7 billion times, and monthly active users across all platforms hit 263 million in December. Rovio notes that its main sources of revenue within gaming are paid titles, virtual goods and advertising.

Angry Birds Toons premiered in March and Rovio is working on an Angry Birds movie, using its own funds to make that thing happen outside of the standard studio system. Despicable Me producer John Cohen and Iron Man executive producer David Maisel are both on board for the film, which is set to launch in 2016.

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PS Plus offers include Demon's Souls for free and a roundup of discounts on Telltale's The Walking Dead. Check those out in more detail here.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Defiance, Grand Theft Auto stories, Injustice demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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thatgamecompany is probably the last group of folks we expect these shenanigans from; They're always so artsy and sincere! But there must be a few yuksters around Sony's studio in Santa Monica, because the studio created this faux trailer for April Fool's Day, threatening to invade the serene landscape of Journey with some raucous Rocket Death Match DLC.

Then again, maybe it makes sense. Getting vaporized with an across-the-map rocket shot in Halo might not be the same kind of emotion that we felt at the end of Journey, but they can both be pretty tearful experiences.

JoystiqApril Fools: Journey gets a trailer for Rocket Death Match DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>april-foolsapril-fools-2013comedyjokestersjourneyplaystationps3rocket-matchsonythatgamecompanyTue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hall: DayZ console port discussed with Sony; 'wait and see']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hall-dayz-console-port-discussed-with-sony-wait-and-see/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hall-dayz-console-port-discussed-with-sony-wait-and-see/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hall-dayz-console-port-discussed-with-sony-wait-and-see/#comments DayZ console port 'almost certain,' Sony seems interestedDean Hall, creator of DayZ, is considering a move to consoles, as long as the PC launch goes well.

"Certainly I think if we don't - for want of a better word - 'fuck up' the PC release, then I would say a console port is almost certain," Hall told The Escapist. "I know a lot of people get really hot and bothered about it. Like, I'm not a console gamer, I'm a PC gamer, but I don't think it necessarily has to hurt things."

Hall has put his thoughts into action already: He met with Sony and people there were into the idea.

"It appears to be the kind of game that Sony are interested in; I think we just have to wait and see," he said. "We've talked and met with Sony, and they're obviously interested."

DayZ was initially scheduled to launch in December of last year, but now it won't see an alpha until June at the earliest. Hall's main concern is perfecting the client-server architecture, but once that's settled, he'll start sending out batches of alpha keys, possibly 50,000 at a time. And let's not forget that brief time Hall considered turning DayZ into a free-to-play experience.

JoystiqHall: DayZ console port discussed with Sony; 'wait and see' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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