91w ago - Today Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida told Eurogamer.net (linked above) that they plan to shift to the next-generation PS4 console once developers can't get anything else out of the PlayStation 3 console.

As previously reported, the PlayStation 4 is also expected to launch after Microsoft's new XBox console currently slated for 2013.

To quote: "Sony will launch its next generation home console when developers are unable to improve the games they make, a senior executive at the company has said.

When that happens, Sony will have to "seriously consider" launching the PlayStation 4, worldwide studios boss Shuhei Yoshida told Eurogamer.

"Looking at the platform cycle, when the platform becomes something game developers are not able to improve their creations with, that's the time we have to really seriously consider shifting to the next generation," Yoshida said.

While Microsoft is rumored to be preparing to launch its new Xbox in 2013, we've heard little about Sony's next home console.

Sony has insisted its focus is on the PS3, which recently enjoyed a price cut, and the PS Vita, due out in Europe early next year.

93w ago - Sony's Hardware Associate Brand Marketing Manager Crystal MacKenzie has unveiled two new PSP Entertainment Packs today, namely for Madden NFL 12 and Need for Speed SHIFT on the PlayStation Portable.

To quote: Starting on August 30th, we'll be introducing a new PSP entertainment pack that is sure to get you psyched for this year's football season.

We have partnered up with EA once again to bring you another fantastic PSP bundle featuring two exciting games to get your adrenaline pumping - Madden NFL 12 and Need for Speed SHIFT.

Featuring a black PSP-3000, 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, and both Madden NFL 12 and Need for Speed SHIFT on UMD, this new entertainment pack once again delivers great gaming on the go. It will be available at retailers nationwide for $159.99 (MSRP).

As most of you already know, Madden NFL12 continues the rich tradition of the storied Madden franchise featuring all 32 teams, stadiums, and your favorite players. The top features of the game include Superstar and Franchise modes and the opportunity to create your own plays in game.

In addition, Need for Speed SHIFT simulates the feeling of driving high-end performance cars and combines a fast-paced racing experience, competitive racing AI, and dynamic crashes across a wide range of technically...

109w ago - Aksys Games PR Coordinator James Xie has announced today that a BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Patch for PS3 is incoming and confirmed that Continuum Shift II hits PSP this May.

To quote: Greetings fighting game enthusiasts and BlazBlue fans everywhere! This is Xie from Aksys Games, and I'm here to let you in on all the awesome BlazBlue news happening just around the corner this May!

For the first bit of news, a new patch is coming out for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift on the PS3. This patch is a FREE upgrade that will enable Version 1.03 of the game.

Version 1.03 will contain a lot of various bug fixes and tweaks, but there are two big changes that Version 1.03 brings that are sure to get you hyped up for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift all over again!

Version 1.03 will change the game balance to match the current version of BlazBlue found in the arcades of Japan. Whether your dream is to battle it out in Japan in their famous Super Battle Opera or just play with friends at home, be prepared to unleash all sorts of new combos and strategies after this update.

But that's not all! Version 1.03 will make a new character available for purchase -...

149w ago - We received word and video footage today from the folks at XCM that their new XCM K.O. Gear 2.0 'Shift Fighter' PS3 Adapter has arrived and is now available to purchase from Official XCM Resellers.

K.O. Gear 2.0, also known as Shift Fighter, brings fighting games to a whole new level on the PlayStation 3 entertainment system.

No longer do you have to be frustrated with having to press a combination of complicated button presses just to pull off a combo move.

Save it, and when you need to perform the complicated combo move, simply press the button and the move is pulled off- no longer are multiple frustrated tries are required.

If you have another friend with an XCM K.O. Gear 2.0 'Shift Fighter' PS3 Adapter, then you can also both share your saved combos via PC transfer.

XCM K.O. Gear 2.0 'Shift Fighter' PS3 Adapter Features:

• Compatible with all PS3 consoles and models.
• Plug and play
• Support Rumble
• Built in Combo attack function on 5 Memory Buttons - Program upto 20 button combos to a single button to pull off devastating moves at will!
• Enables Rapid Fire / Turbo...

189w ago - Just a day after the first PS3 250GB bundle gray box was spotted at a European retailer comes news of another.

This time, it's the previously announced Need for Speed Shift 250GB PS3 bundle (pictured below) in the new gray box.

To quote, roughly translated: "The first pack PS3 slim for this week arrives. And it's Need for Speed Shift that opens the ball.

For the occasion, the console will host a 250GB hard drive + play NFS shift. Not forgetting of course the Dual Shock 3. All for 349.99 euros in all good retailers.