17w ago - Crytek Producer Mike Read has announced today that the Crysis 3 PS3 Beta kicks off this January 29th on PSN.

To quote: Hey PlayStation Nation! We're a few weeks away from the release of Crysis 3, the premier sandbox shooter of 2013. In order to give those fans that can't wait any longer a preview of what's to come, we're launching a worldwide cross-console beta.

The Crysis 3 beta will be available for download on PlayStation Network on Tuesday, January 29th and lasting until February 12th. Get ready to suit up!

The beta is designed to give you a taste of the full Crysis 3 multiplayer experience, and help the development team collect your feedback. Read on for answers to some common questions regarding the Crysis 3 Beta, and for more information visit www.crysis.com.

What modes will be playable in the beta?

Hunter Mode: This multiplayer game mode is all about survival of the fittest. There are two teams, initially comprised of two permanently cloaked "Hunters", and up to 14 CELL troopers awaiting extraction.

Each trooper slain respawns on the Hunter team to prey on their former allies, building to a frenetic climax. If any of the troopers survive the round, the hunters lose. Whichever way you play,...

17w ago - Sony's PlayStation Store and Plus Content Manager Chris Howe has announced a Final Fantasy sale on PlayStation Store this week.

Below are the details, to quote: Hi everyone. We're very happy to announce that it we've teamed up with Square Enix to bring you some great discounts across a range of titles from the epic Final Fantasy franchise.

With over 100 million units sold worldwide this is one of the most successful gaming series in history, so if you haven't already played it, you couldn't have picked a better time to get started!

Make sure your wallet is topped up and remember that if you don't have access to your PS3 or PS Vita you can; now purchase directly through the online store at store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com.

These discounts will go live after the store update this Wednesday, 23rd January and will run for one week only. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy VII (Not available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, India, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine)
Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45;...

18w ago - Nnooo Creative Director Nic Watt has announced today on Sony's blog alongside a video trailer that EscapeVektor launches on the PS Vita handheld console this Tuesday.

Below are the details, to quote: We're happy to bring you information about escapeVektor, a new game coming to PlayStation Vita from Australian independent developer Nnooo.

Vektor is trapped inside your CPU and needs your help to escape! Each node (level) consists of a series of interconnected lines which form cells. These are claimed as Vektor moves along them.

Claiming all of the cells in a node unlocks the exit to the next node, bringing Vektor closer to his escape. Watch out because the CPU sets up obstacles and sends out its army to destroy him.

There are four main abilities to unlock and use in escapeVektor.

Detonate

This ability allows you to destroy enemies which get too close. If you can escape a node without detonating you'll earn a star! Getting stars on all the nodes is going to be tricky.

Boost

Boost allows you to travel much faster than normal for short periods of time.

Super Boost

This is a much faster version of boost which drains boost energy even quicker!!

Boostenate

21w ago - Just Add Water CEO Stewart Gilray has announced that Munch's Oddysee HD officially hits PSN today!

Below are the details, to quote: Munch the Gabbit is now in HD! The team at Just Add Water, with help from the programming staff at Four Door Lemon, worked hard over the last 18 months to bring you an updated version of Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee on PS3.

Gamers met the crazy planet of Oddworld back on the original PlayStation, with Abe's Oddysee and Abe's Exoddus quickly becoming classics.

If you played those games, you'll remember the reluctant hero's destiny to rescue his fellow Mudokons from corporate slavery at the hands of Glukkon Companies Rupture Farms and SoulStorm Brewery.

Munch first burst onto our screens in 2002 (on that other console that sounds like egg-fox), following in the footsteps of the now-classic Abe games. Another reluctant hero, the diminutive Munch, is the last of his kind.

His mission: To escape from the evil Vykkers Labs, save all the lab animals and liberate a can of Gabbiar, using the eggs to get his species going again. All with the help of Abe, of course!

We have no doubt that one look at these screenshots will bring all those childhood memories rushing back. Just don't cry on...

23w ago - Sony PlayStation Store and Plus Content Manager Chris Howe has announced that starting today their festive sale begins on the European PSN Store!

To quote: Season's greetings everyone! It's almost Christmas and to celebrate this joyous time of year, the PlayStation Store is bringing you some great offers on a range of titles including Deus Ex Human Revolution, Just Cause 2, 007 Legends, Prototype 2 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD.

The Festive Sale will run from today until 9th January once the store update has taken place, so be sure to treat yourself.

Below are details of the initial deals - if you can't find anything that takes your fancy we will be looking to add more items to the sale on the 19th December so keep checking the blog for updates.Enjoy!

PS3 games:

007 Legends (Not available in Russia)
Was €49.99/£39.99/AU$69.95 Now €24.99/£19.99/AU$29.95
Additional 10% off for Plus subscribers

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
Was €49.99/£39.99/AU$79.95 Now €24.99/£19.99/AU$39.95
Additional 10% off for Plus subscribers

Just Cause 2
Was €14.99/£10.99/AU$17.95 Now €7.49/£5.99/AU$12.25
Additional 15% off for Plus subscribers

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
Was €14.99/£11.99/AU$23.95...