120w ago - Today Game Designer Petteri Putkonen at Housemarque has announced that Dead Nation on PS3 is officially introducing Voice Chat Integration, Checkpoint Saves and more detailed below!

To quote: Housemarque is excited to report that our upcoming patch is only days away (coming Monday, March 7th) and will provide players with not only online co-op Voice Chat, but also Checkpoint saves, the ability to copy saves, and some even further surprises for all the Dead Nation players out there!

And finally, for those interested in seeing behind-the-scenes of the game's development, we made a small development diary last year that shows just how the whole zombie pandemic really got started...





We want to thank all the Dead Nation players out there and let them know that they're appreciated! Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you, the apocalypse has only begun!

120w ago - Today Sony VP of Product Marketing Scott Steinberg has shared another PlayStation 3 promotional video featuring Kevin Bulter and Joe Mauer dubbed It Only Does Major League Hits.

To quote: Spring training is officially in full swing. In less than a month fans will begin packing stadiums around the country, clamoring for sunflower seeds, popcorn, hot dogs and refreshments - ready to cheer their team on with big dreams of bringing home a pennant in 2011.

If you can't make it to spring training and are already counting down the days until the official first pitch is thrown, then you're in luck. In less than a week, the number one selling, highest rated baseball franchise exclusive to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable returns when MLB 11 The Show hits stores nationwide.

Now baseball fans everywhere will have the chance to hone their skills and get in the game a little early this season. In preparation, Kevin Butler is back, challenging Twins All-Star catcher, Joe Mauer, to a battle at the plate.





You've heard us say it before, but this year truly marks some exciting updates for the franchise. MLB 11 The Show takes this fan favorite to the next level by providing you with multiple choices when it...

120w ago - Sony PlayStation Network Product Manager James Thorpe has unveiled the new PlayStation Plus content set to hit PSN for March and April 2011 today.

To quote: It's now time for you to get your hands on more PlayStation Plus exclusive content.

Here's the list of content that is available to Plus members between March 2nd and April 6th.

PSN:

• Sonic The Hedgehog - brand new and exclusive to Plus for one month
• Astro Tripper

PS One:

• Guilty Gears

We know from comments on here that some of you are not happy with receiving extra PSN titles instead of PS One Classics, so we will always try our best to include both.

Minis:

• Pix'n Love Rush
• Enigmo

*Both brand new minis and 2 weeks exclusive for Plus

SOCOM: Special Forces Beta - This exclusive Beta trial for all Plus members is coming soon so don't miss the chance to play this great new, Move compatible game before anyone else.

Exclusive Discounts:

• Fat Princess PS3 - 50% off
• Fat Princess PSP - 50% off
• Cool Borders 2 - 50% off
• Stardrone PS3 - 50% Day 1 discount
• Premier Manager - 50% off
• PlayTV Live Chat - 25% off...

120w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Senior Manager Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN updates today, as follows:

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial

ModNation Racers (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
ModNation Racers is a next generation kart racer that empowers you to personalize your entire game. Shoot, boost & drift your way to the finish line both offline and online, then create your own racing experiences with the same tools used by the development team. Share or access unlimited amounts of player-created content on PSN. There is no end to the karting fun!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 9.62 GB

Featured Games

• Sonic the Hedgehog (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
• Spyro Year of the Dragon (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $5.99)
• Enigmo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
• Pix'n Love Rush (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Featured Demo

• PlayStation Move Heroes Demo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Discounted Games & DLC

• Blast Factor (PS3) (PlayStation Plus price $2.00, regular price $9.99)

120w ago - PlayStation Home Community Manager Locust_Star has announced today that PlayStation Home is adding a suite of new Developer Tools and Tech to the version 1.5 update.

To quote: Today, at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, we lifted the veil on PlayStation Home's version 1.5, which will be coming to your PS3s in early spring.

The update will introduce a suite of new technology with tools that will enhance your experience with real-time multiplayer, improved physics, as well as more realistic graphics and animations. PlayStation Home v1.5 was developed with one singular goal in mind: high-quality games.

Developers will utilize the improved network mechanics to bolster the multiplayer experience with the fastest action available. With the revamped physics engine, developers will carry more control over physics elements, graphics, rendering and animations, which will translate to more realistic and more intricate game experiences.

This update is significantly different from what you, the PlayStation Home community, have come to expect from past core client updates.

While versions 1.3 and 1.4 brought user-facing features like Voice Chat, Cross Game Invites, Navigation Improvements, In-Store Previews, New Item Types...