Per Grace Chen (Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store) today:
Hi again! The weekend’s here – time for your weekly update of new movie & TV shows on the PLAYSTATION Network.
This week we’ve added new video content from the following television series:
• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Star Trek VIII: First Contact
• Superjail!, Season 1
• Watchmen Motion Comic, Chapter One & Two
We’ve also added the following feature films:
• Charlotte’s Web 2
• Cobra
• Con Air
• Crocodile Dundee II
• Curly Sue
• Date Movie (Unrated)
• Doctor Zhivago
• Domestic Disturbance
• Extreme Ops
• Grandma’s Boy
• He Said, She Said
• High Crimes
• Joy Ride
• Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
• Keeping Up with the Steins
• King Kong
• Mean Girls
• Open Water ... More »
I’m glad to be back here with the PlayStation Posse and talk about a game that I’m looking forward to – Age of Booty. No, it’s not an online dating game.
It’s a casual, pirate-themed, online strategy game from some of the makers of Halo.
Actually, I consider this more of a multiplayer party game because it’s really easy to play and allows for a lot of smack talk. Yarrr!
Here are more details:
• Release date: Soon (I’ll confirm when I get a solid date)
• Price: Only $9.99!
• Trophies: No comment at this time.
• Add on content: Lots of free map packs in the future plus some cool expansions.
• Players: Up to 8 players online – You can play a 4 player local match then take the team online!
• Demo:Available a couple weeks after launch with online multiplayer matches!
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According to an article published on the PlayStation Games & Media News site last week, a PlayStation Network version of Prince of Persia Classic is on its way.
The PSN version appears to be the same as the XBLA release from last year, which saw a graphical and control upgrade to the original (and retro frustrating) Prince of Persia from 1989.
There's currently no price announced for the title, but if we had to guess, it would be $10 like the XBLA version.
Finally, Ubisoft has been contacted and asked about a release date, more details to come as they are available.
Atari has announced that Alone in the Dark has been reworked for the PlayStation 3 and will debut this November under the name Alone in the Dark: Inferno.
Gameplay elements including camera, inventory system, and hero control have all been retooled for maximum immersion and fun. In addition, Alone in the Dark: Inferno will include an all-new action sequence revealing a previously unseen enemy of epic proportions. A demo is planned for early November.
Press Release: Atari Sets PLAYSTATION®3 Ablaze This November With Alone in the Dark: Inferno
Atari Responds to Media and Consumer Feedback with Red Hot Gameplay Enhancements and Scorching New Action Sequence for PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System
NEW YORK, Oct. 10: One of this year's most innovative video games will get a blazing rework for its PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system debut this November as Atari ignites Alone in the Dark: Inferno. Development studio Eden ... More »
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has confirmed that the PS Store for PSP will officially launch on October 15, 2008 coinciding with PSP Firmware Update 5.0.
The update will add an XMB icon which will allow users to access the PlayStation Store directly from their PSP consoles. Sony will then begin offering downloadable UMD-based titles on the same day as their retail release.
In related news, IGN has made available the first PlayStation Store for PSP screens along with a description on how you use the store.
To quote: Users will need to connect directly to PlayStation Network from PSP via Wi-Fi connection, and then register for a PlayStation Network account to access the PlayStation Store on the XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) of PSP. PlayStation Network account for PS3/ PC can also be used.
Press Release: PLAYSTATION®STORE FOR PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE)
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Per Ro Hernandez (PLAYSTATION Store Team) via PS Blog today:
The last time I posted it was regarding our special E3 section on the PlayStation Store. This time around I wanted to tell you about a new offering that you’ll see tomorrow.
In addition to all the free themes you’ve already been getting and will continue to get on the PlayStation Store now, you’ll have the option to upgrade and purchase premium themes to customize the look of your PS3’s XMB.
We have linked up with a few partners, Smobile & Disruptive Media Publishers, to distribute premium themes from PlayStation Network.
They have content offerings that range in type from NCAA College licenses to beauties on the beach to original cartoons and anime. These themes were created specifically for the PS3 and have special backgrounds, XMB icons and, in some cases, sounds.
We have created a new “Premium Themes” section under Themes & Wallpapers ... More »
Per Kevin Furuichi (Executive Producer, PlayStation Network) via the PlayStation Blog today:
Hey everyone, my name is Kevin Furuichi and I’m the new Executive Producer here at the PlayStation Network.
The Qore team’s put together a spook-tacular, monster-themed Halloween Special for Episode 05 available in the PlayStation Store on Thursday, October 9, here’s a preview:
Fallout 3
Nuclear winter in Washington, D.C. and mutated humans and beasts are really not so happy about the way things turned out. Do you dare leave the bunker and confront their radiation-amplified personality issues?
Resident Evil 5
The series that invented the term “Survival Horror” is back and better than ever on PlayStation 3 - just don’t call them “zombies” – they HATE that!
Dead Space
Talk about creepy. Our “trio of terror” is complete with a game that’... More »
Swedish company Dice are most well known for their now, almost legendary, Battlefield series.
However, being fed up with doing the same old thing, they've been hard at developing cyberpunk FPR, (First Person Runner), Mirrors Edge for PS3, Xbox 360 and P.C.
Last week rumors on the net began to surface, regarding the release of a Mirror's Edge demo onto the PSN. We were all quite disappointed last Thursday when this turned out to be nothing more than open speculation.
BUT... There is a demo of Mirrors Edge... And it is coming to you...
On November 2nd unfortunately, just one week prior to the game's North American release date of November 11th. Still it's better to at least know that it is on the way, than to be endlessly wondering.
Gives me a bit more time to get back into shape if i'm gonna be running everywhere!
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