5d ago - Gaijin Games Associate Producer Dant Rambo posted up a video today announcing Runner2 for the PlayStation Vita handheld console.

To quote: Adapting a console game for a mobile platform is no walk in the Welcome Park. The reasons for this are numerous, but it ultimately boils down to an issue of faithfulness.

We can't speak for other developers - though we imagine they would agree - but we wanted our game, BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, to feel the same on the Vita as it does on the rest of its platforms.

Furthermore, we wanted to provide players everywhere with the chance to carry Unkle Dill around wherever they go. Though we've not yet finished our development of the Vita version, we're confident we've succeeded on both fronts.

For those unaware, Runner2 is a 2D platformer featuring vibrant worlds, unique characters, challenging (and rewarding!) gameplay, and the vocal stylings of Charles Martinet.

From the early planning stages to the finished product, our goal was to create a game that made people happy. If it just so happens that you're someone who likes to be happy, chances are good you'll enjoy it immensely.

Now, with the elevator pitch out of the way,...

39w ago - Bluepoint Games Senior Producer Daryl Allison has announced today that PlayStation All-Stars on PS Vita puts the fight in gamer's pockets!

To quote: Hello PlayStation fans! My name is Daryl Allison, Sr. Producer at Bluepoint Games, developers of the PlayStation Vita version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

Since Sony's announcement at Gamescom of their awesome promotion pricing program for PlayStation All-Stars - where gamers who purchase the PlayStation 3 version also get to download the PS Vita version at no additional cost - it has been great to see gamers getting excited for the PS Vita version, so it's time Bluepoint gets into the blogging ring.

As fans of Bluepoint know, the studio has worked hard over the years to give gamers the highest quality remasters for classic titles God of War, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, and Metal Gear Solid. Now, for PlayStation All-Stars, we've taken our passion to the next level. Our mission: To create the full PS3 experience of PlayStation All-Stars on PS Vita.

By that, we don't mean a game with similar features carrying the same name. PlayStation All-Stars is about showcasing the possibility of true Cross-Play between PS3 and PS Vita. The feature richness of the PS3 version's arcade mode, online modes, player progression...

117w ago - Big Sandwich Games Design Director Tyler Sigman has announced news today of the Hoard PSP release alongside news of a PS3 sale on PSN.

To quote: Do you know what today is? It's Day of the Dragon, that's what! HOARD, Big Sandwich Games' award-winning arcade-strategy game, releases on PSP tonight!

It's available exclusively via PlayStation Network download, selling for $9.99. It features all the same exciting core gameplay as the PS3 version, perfectly mapped to your favorite handheld gaming device. Since all HOARD levels play in 10 minutes or less, it's almost as if the game was made with your on-the-go gaming needs in mind!

To celebrate bringing HOARD to PSP, we're also putting the PS3 version of HOARD on FIRE SALE (har har) for a limited-time price of $9.99. Ridiculous dragon madness! Who benefits from all this chaos? Why you, of course! (And your pocketbook.)

If you've been eyeing the PS3 version for a while, we hope this sale is all you need to pull the trigger. For that mere pittance, you'll get four modes, over 35 levels, leaderboards, Trophies, co-op, and more!

It's a no brainer to pick up what IGN awarded "Best Quick Fix" and nominated for "Best Competitive Multiplayer" in their Best...

166w ago - VidZone Head of Production Ben Creasey has posted this week's PS3 update, dubbed 'Is That a TV in Your Pocket' today on the PlayStation Blog.

To quote: Sony Ericsson's Pocket TV has given us some brilliant interviews showing guests in a new light and putting their sense of humour to the test.

The first week of its 2nd series doesn't disappoint, with N-Dubz on the Pocket TV lie detector, Gabriella Cilmi chilling with presenter Matt Edmondson (spot the terrible pun!) and this week's UK number 1, Scouting For Girls. There will be new exclusive interviews every week so stayed tuned!

Now... To the rest of this week's beautiful update.

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Chipmunk (UK, Ireland)

Sensational young rapper Chipmunk has been storming his way through the charts to superstardom recently. This feature includes the latest 3 episodes of ChipTV filmed at his main headline tour, supporting none other than JLS along with behind the scenes footage of his latest single as well as featuring brand new single 'Until You Were Gone'.

Train (All Others)

San Franciscan rock band Train have been doing exceptionally well with their new single 'Hey, Soul Sister' all around Europe and the world and...

173w ago - Today PS3Center.net (linked above) has ran across a free new iPhone application dubbed Pocket Blu, which essentially turns your iPhone into a Blu-ray player and PS3 remote control.

It can be downloaded from the iPhone App Store and is being labeled as "the perfect utility application to compliment your Blu-ray movie watching experience."

The app is also also available for Blackberry and Android devices.

Requirements:

• Pocket BLU enabled Blu-ray discs
• BD-Live enabled Blu-ray player
• Pocket BLU enabled device
• Wi-Fi connection

Current Pocket BLU enabled Blu-ray discs: Bruno, Funny People, Public Enemies, Inglourious Basterds, American Pie 7 - American Pie Presents: Book of Love, 9, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassin's Ball, Couples Retreat, Cirque du Freak, and Fourth Kind.