Jun 29, 2010

There’s nothing worse than settling down for a nice, lengthy gaming session only to discover that you’ve first got to apply a system update. Especially if, like me, your internet connection is crap in the evenings and it takes around 567 hours to download the smallest update. :/ After today, that will no longer be an issue if you choose to subscribe...

Jun 25, 2010

As Sony gets geared up for the launch of Playstation Plus on June 29th, they have detailed the bonus content available to subscribers. “The four free games per month include a PlayStation Network game, two PSP minis, and one PS1 classic. The first month will bring Wipeout HD, Fieldrunners, Age of Zombies, and Destruction Derby. Those four games, and the...

Jun 16, 2010

Destructoid have shared with us the box, ahem, “art” for the up and coming Playstation Move PAL release and yes, it is just as awesome as one would expect for what is essentially a plastic ball on the end of a stick. (Click here to see the image in it’s full glory.) We also now have an entry retail price. Due to go on sale from mid-September,...

Jun 15, 2010

The Playstation Plus premium service is one of those rumours that seems to have been kicking around the internet for ages – indeed, we posted about it, back in March. While it doesn’t appear to support all the features that were originally thought to be included, it’s got enough on offer to tempt even the most fiscally challenged PS3...

Jun 4, 2010

Konami is bringing Contra to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this winter in the shape of Hard Corps: Uprising. Developed by Arc System Works, Hard Corps features eight levels and anime-style visuals, and is built around the Contra series’ famously rock-hard side-scrolling shooter gameplay. Some power-ups and vehicles should be familiar to fans of...

May 31, 2010

Now that you’ve finally saved up the money for that fantastic HDTV you’ve been ogling for the last two years, the latest technology turns around and gives you the middle finger before moving (once more) out of reach. Yep, that’s right. What you need is a 3D TV! Preferably by June 10th as the first PSN 3D titles go live. “On June 10th...

May 26, 2010

OMFG!! It has happened! Final Fantasy IX is available to download NOW!!! As well as one or two other things, obviously (ahem): PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go) Special Offers (Available until the 9th of June) Wakeboarding HD (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99) Numblast (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99) Magic Orbz –...

May 23, 2010

I doubt there’s a gamer out there who has not played at least one level of any Sonic game. If you haven’t then shame on you! Granted the series has produced a lot of crap (*cough* Sonic Unleashed *cough*), but that’s in the past. Its refreshing to know that SEGA know what makes Sonic great and has utilized this knowledge to produce the...