117w ago - SCEA Associate Product Marketing Manager Chuck Lacson has announced the official InFamous 2 PS3 release date, pre-orders details and Hero Edition today.

To quote: We are happy to announce that inFAMOUS 2 will be launching in North America exclusively on the PlayStation 3 on June 7th, 2011!

In about 4 months, players will finally begin the next chapter in Cole's adventures.

On top of this, we'd love to confirm that on that same day we are also launching the inFAMOUS 2 HERO Edition (aka the Best Kept Secret EVER) for $99.99 (msrp).

Short of actual electrical super powers, the HERO Edition delivers everything an inFamous fan could want including a highly detailed 8.5" Cole MacGrath statue, a sportable sling pack modeled after Cole's own in-game gear, the inFAMOUS #1 mini comic from DC Comics, the official inFAMOUS 2 HERO Edition Soundtrack and a super voucher code for a collection of in-game content.

Starting today participating retailers kick off official pre-order programs letting you score one of the following bonus items listed below.

24K GOLD AMP

Cole's nasty new weapon definitely delivers the pain, but when you pre-order at Amazon.com...

128w ago - SCEE Blog Manager James Gallagher has announced today news of NeoGeo's 20th Anniversary Commemorative Project, specifically NeoGeo Station for PlayStation Network!

To quote: SNK PLAYMORE and SCEE proudly announce the European Release of high-quality NEOGEO ports for download via the "Latest" and/or "ALL GAMES A-Z" category of the PlayStation Store, beginning this December.

After its release in 1990, the revolutionary "NEOGEO" videogame system has fascinated millions of fans worldwide with its unforgettable fighting, action, shooting, sports, and other arcade genre titles.

In commemorating the 20th anniversary of the legendary NEOGEO MVS & AES hardware, SNK PLAYMORE is pleased to announce the worldwide PlayStation Store release of "NEOGEO Station" titles, exclusively on PlayStation 3 and PSP*.

VERSUS and/or CO-OP Play with players all over the world via PlayStation Network becomes possible with online NETWORK MODE for PS3 (PSP Versions will be compatible with Ad-Hoc Mode**), along with a variety of features both hardcore fans and a new generation of NEOGEO gamers will be sure to appreciate.





Along with content from flagship NEOGEO game series such as "FATAL FURY," "METAL SLUG," "SAMURAI...

134w ago - Sony's Social Media Manager Jeff Rubenstein announced today that No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise will be making its way exclusively to the PS3 and PlayStation Move - all in HD.

To quote: Our friends at KONAMI wanted PlayStation fans to be the first to know - Travis Touchdown is making the leap into high definition exclusively for the PS3 with No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise.

In 2011, North American PS3 owners will get their first taste of the No More Heroes universe, and KONAMI's making use of the power of the platform to add new features, additional bosses, and PlayStation Move support. That means you'll be swinging your Beam Katana through Santa Destroy's top assassins with the power and precision of PlayStation Move, all in HD.

Please be sure to read the press release below for more details, take a look at the first screenshots, and know that we'll have more on No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise here on the PlayStation.Blog as we approach the game's release. If you've got questions, drop them in the comments and KONAMI will address them in a future post.

Press Release: KONAMI ANNOUNCES NO MORE HEROES: HEROES' PARADISE FOR PLAYSTATION MOVE

141w ago - With the release of the open-source PS JailBreak dubbed PSGroove last week, a new device known as the MinimusUSB AVR USB development unit has been announced and is said to be comparable in price to both the Teensy and AT90USBKey.

According to the official site (linked above), the device is expected to ship to distributors this coming week. This is a USB development board similar to the Teensy and the AT90USBKey.

To quote from Paul Owen: "Presenting Minimus, a high quality production grade AVR USB Development Unit that is clean in design, low in cost and readily available to resellers around the globe.

There are hundreds of projects available for the AVR USB hobbyist looking for a powerful yet cost effective solution. Works with Open Source LUFA USB firmware library and Open Source LibUSB software library. In production and shipping September 2010."

141w ago - Associate Producer Jenny Barbour has announced today that No Heroes Allowed, the latest in the Badman franchise, is coming to Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld.

To quote: A series of Dungeon Strategy games where you play the God of Destruction, summoned by the Evil Overlord Badman to dig a dungeon full of monsters to destroy the invading heroes, and help Badman conquer the known world! MWHAAHAA!

If you have played What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord!? and What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord 2!? then you are already aware of all the 'dungeoneering' fun this game brings, and will truly "dig" the new features such as strategically utilizing water in your dungeons to create pools that spawn new monsters and disrupt the heroes!

And that is just the beginning! No Heroes Allowed! not only has your main story mode where you help Badman conquer a brand new world across 33 stages, but additionally Dungeon-A-Day mode will offer you 100 daily challenges to hone your dungeoneering skills.





Also for the first time in the Badman series, players will have the opportunity to experience multiplayer! The new Co-Op mode, Badman & Badmella...