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Japan: PS3 tops weekly hardware sales

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:22:16 +0000

PlayStation 3 sales in Japan have spiked following the release of Konami's PES 2010, with the Sony platform nabbing the top spot for the week ended November 8 with 48,925 units sold. Meanwhile, PSP sold through 33,784 units during the same period, placing it above Nintendo Wii, though the DS still managed to nudge ahead of its leading competitor...

Dream Theater to record exclusive track for God of War III

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:40:58 +0000

Progressive metal giants Dream Theater have confirmed that the group will record a brand new instrumental track exclusively for use in SCE Studios Santa Monica's hotly anticipated God of War III. News comes by way of the band's official website, with drummer and background vocalist Michael Portnoy commenting: "In an unexpected move, we will t...

Final Fantasy XIII dated for US, Europe

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:59 +0000

Square-Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIII will be released in North America and Europe on March 9, 2010. In addition, the company also revealed it will divulge fresh info on the hotly anticipated RPG on the 13th of every month up until the game's release as part of the firm's 'Lucky Number 13' initiative. If that wasn't enough to float you...

SCEA launching Adhoc Party for PSP

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:30:50 +0000

If you've grown tired of using a Japanese account for its adhocParty for the PSP, Sony will soon have a solution for you. Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that the online service, 'acdhocParty for the PSP system,' is coming to North America later this month. The service, launched in Japan last year, allows PSP owners to play sele...

North American PSN update; Nov. 12, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:48:35 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment of America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. There are several games to try out, including Braid, and the PSone classic Command & Conquer: Red Alert. See below for a full list of updates: PS3 Content Updates Tank Battles Price Drop (now $6.99) Downloadable Games Braid ($14.99) ...

Uncharted 2 tops October sales

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:08:31 +0000

As expected, Naughty Dog's hit PlayStation 3 exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, was the biggest seller in October, according to recent NPD Group figures. Uncharted 2 sold some 537,000 units - the one million figure we heard about earlier today likely includes November. Americans spent $573.73 million (USD) on video game software in October, ...

October NPD hardware figures - PS3 pushes 320k

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:57:13 +0000

Following Sony's big month in September, the newly released NPD Group data shows the PlayStation 3 has dropped from the top spot of hardware sales. With the price drop, Sony pushed 491,800 PS3s in September, resulting in an astounding 134% increase. In October, Sony came in third place with 320,600 PS3s sold. The Wii, with its late September pr...

Uncharted 2 sells one million copies, so far

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:42:02 +0000

It should come as no surprise that Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has sold well so far. In fact, Sony Computer Entertainment of America's senior VP of business development Phil Rosenberg says one million copies have already been sold. Speaking at the BMO Capital Markets "Digital Entertainment Conference" in New York, Rosenberg said, "...

Demon's Souls strategy guide replacement program

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:25:49 +0000

If you own the Deluxe Edition of the hit RPG Demon's Souls and have experienced problems with your Official Strategy Guide, Atlus announced today there is a replacement program to get you a brand new strategy guide. If you'd like to replace your defective strategy guide, follow these step-by-step instructions. "While it seems that not every cop...

[UPDATE] Today's Modern Warfares 2 news; new PS3 servers, highest selling game

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:43:15 +0000

There is so much Modern Warfare 2 news to go over today that we figured we'd start this thread for you to find all the day's news. Check back for updates. Party Invite Patch Now Available It appears the PlayStation 3 version of Modern Warfare 2 is finally working as it was intended. Infinity Ward released patch 1.03 today, a day earlier than expe...

Final Fantasy XIV site updated, two classes detailed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:37:17 +0000

Final Fantasy XIV may be a while off, but the official website was recently updated to show off class details for the Gladiator and Pugilist. Other updates include a first look at the in-game weapons used by both classes. Pugilists utilize light armor and prefer hand-to-hand combat. They'll also get their hands on classic Final Fantasy weapons l...

European PSN update; November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:07 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Check out the full list of updates below. PS3 Content Add-On Game Content Burnout Paradise - Big Surf Bundle (Burnout Paradise full game and Big Surf Island pack) (�27.99/�34.99) Buzz! - Euro Sports Quiz (�3.99/�4.99) ...

Rumor: Leaked images show PS3 Facebook integration

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:21:22 +0000

The internet is abuzz regarding apparent leaked images from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, leading many to wonder if Sony is planning for a firmware update that would include Facebook integration. The images, spotted by ScrawlFX, showed a Facebook icon in the XMB. More rumors about this possible future firmware update include a new photo vi...

[UPDATE] Modern Warfare 2 getting patched for PS3

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:06:29 +0000

Update: The Modern Warfare 2 user complaints have not gone unnoticed. According to Robert Bowling's Twitter update, Trophy unlocks are now available. He wrote, "PS3 Status: Patch successful. Trophy Unlocks on PS3 now available in Single Player & Spec Ops. Adding more servers to meet MP demands." He also gave an explanation for the problems s...

Modern Warfare 2 sets first day sales record in UK

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:50 +0000

There was a great deal of hype leading up to the launch of Modern Warfare 2, and according to initial first day UK sales figures, the hype seems to have lived up to expectations. Modern Warfare 2 sold an estimated 1.23 million units, grossing around �47 million (GBP), according to figured released today by ELSPA/GfK-ChartTrack. "These first day...

Square to make "BIG" FFXIII announcement on PS Blog this week

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:52:46 +0000

Square Enix's Antonio Marfuggi has let slip that the company plans on issuing a major announcement in regards to Final Fantasy XIII on the European PlayStation Blog this Friday. Speaking in a post on the EU Blog today, Marfuggi revealed that eager fans can expect the announcement to begin at 3.30pm GMT, though remained tight lipped on any furthe...

LittleBigPlanet PSP Preview; PS3 vs. PSP

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:39 +0000

Released last winter, LittleBigPlanet proved to be one of the most crucial PlayStation 3 software releases for Sony to date. Released to universal acclaim, developer Media Molecule created a unique gaming experience in the addictive SackBoy platformer that encouraged users to not only play through pre-created storyline levels, but to try their hand...

PSU Champions - Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:56 +0000

After a lengthy hiatus, PSU Champions makes a triumphant return to the scene as we scrutinize Oddworld Inhabitants classic late 90s platformer, Abe's Oddysee. Having recently been pushed through the digital distribution door on PSN, this quirky Psone outing remains one of the most innovative and rewarding titles from the distant day's of Sony's gre...

Square says US and European launch of FFXIII is 'going very steadily'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:06:55 +0000

Yoichi Wada, the global president of Square Enix, believes the US and European launch of Final Fantasy XIII is "going very steadily." Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, Wada said the development process for FFXIII has been the biggest undertaking in Square's history, but the US and European versions are in the last stages of development. "We've c...

Spend the holidays in hell with Dante's Inferno demo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:47:13 +0000

Visceral Games announced today that it will release a demo for Dante's Inferno in December. The 'Gates of Hell' demo includes the first level, and will help show off Visceral Games' adaptation of Dante's Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In the demo you will be introduced to the main character, shown the game's epic storyline, and highl...