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EyePet Review: His Master's Voice

Sat, Nov 14 | from Kotaku
EyePet was developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. Due for release in North America in 2010, released in PAL territories in October 2009. Retails both separately and in bundle with PlayStation Eye camera. A copy of the game was given to...

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NY Testing Emergency Broadcasts Over Gaming Networks

Of course, gaming consoles are included in that, and NY are in the process of testing - across Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network and the Wii's network - a means of distributing emergency warning messages across those platforms, so anyone with their console on (and TV or radio off) can be r...
20 hours ago | from Kotaku

Opinion: Why Facebook, Twitter on Game Consoles Miss The Point

See Also: Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm for Xbox 360 Go LivePlay PSP Games Online, Through Your PlayStation 3Netflix Streaming to PlayStation 3 in NovemberRumor: Thinner, Lighter PlayStation 3 Shipping JulyFallout 3 DLC Coming to PlayStation 3
Thu, Nov 19 | from Wired

Lexar announces new line of “Gamer” SDHC cards

Lexar announced their new "gaming" memory cards today. I"m curious what exactly makes these cards specifically for gamers? Do they drink Mountain Dew? Do they call other memory cards 'Bro' while giving them dead leg? Other then labeling, I'm not sure what else makes these gamer level mem...
21 hours ago | from CrunchGear

Patch: PSP Firmware Update 6.20 now available; prepares you for Digital Comics

New features have been added to the PlayStation Portable with the release of the new system update 6.20, now available for download. Download the PSP Firmware Update 6.20 by going to your [Settings]... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]
Wed, Nov 18 | from Gaming Bits

Review: EyePet

The goodFun and satisfying challenges Good use of PlayStation Eye Plenty of content Effective motion-sensing interactions The badLack of instruction and feedback No evolution of virtual pet Limited online functionality Slow loading times It's hard not to fall in love with Sony's Ey...
Wed, Nov 18 | from CNET Australia

New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks [Gaming]

According to officials, the idea is to "reach younger residents who spend more time on the Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii than with television or radio" and it's actually part of a bigger program called Empire 2.0. Other things happening under the Empire 2.0 project include:
21 hours ago | from Gizmodo

Gamer Fails at Suing Sony, Goes After Microsoft and Nintendo Instead

One lawsuit-happy gamer by the name of Erik Estavillo didn't have much luck when he tried to sue Sony Computer Entertainment America for banning him from the PlayStation Network, so he has instead decided to try his luck against the industry's other two big platform holders. And at the sam...
Thu, Nov 19 | from NintendoDS Advanced

PlayStation Store Update: Adhoc It To Me

Plenty to get excited about this week on the North American PlayStation Store, including the release of adhocParty, Peggle (with Peggle Nights!) and Assassin's Creed for the PSP. Games & Demos for PlayStation 3 PSone Classics - Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)
Thu, Nov 19 | from Kotaku

Japan Still Loves Soccer, Favors PlayStation Games

The PSP game kicked its way to the top of the Media Create sales charts, pushing past Nintendo's still strong Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, which are destined to cross the 3 million sold mark any day now. The PlayStation Portable's software dominance gives the PlayStation brand more...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Kotaku

Interview: Enslaved

Enslaved may be published by Namco Bandai rather than Sony, and may be on Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 3, but Ninja Theory's latest still has a lot in common with its PS3 exclusive, Heavenly Sword - Gollum Serkis is returning to wax lyrical in his own inimitable, rubber-faced way, and the...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Eurogamer

Facebook Integration Friends Today's PS3 Firmware Update

Launching Facebook for the PlayStation community is a natural fit for our goal of delivering unparalleled connected experiences -- from connecting our community to each other to connecting our customers to great entertainment downloaded from the PlayStation Store," PlayStation N...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MTV Multiplayer

EEDAR's Divnich Says Marketing Influences Buys More Than Scores, Uses PS3 Ads as Example

Yesterday at the Montreal International Games Summit, EEDAR's Jesse Divnich spoke about how his company's research has shown that a poor game with greater marketing will sell far better than a great game with little marketing. And later in the speech, he noted that publishers can't simp...
Tue, Nov 17 | from NintendoDS Advanced

NPD: October Video Game Sales Tumble 19 Percent

Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, said Thursday his company expects a strong holiday season. The Wii from Nintendo Co. was the month's best-selling gaming system, followed by the handheld DS, also from Nintendo. Sony's PlayStation 3 was in third place.
Mon, Nov 16 | from NewsFactor Network

Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune raised the bar when it was released back in 2007, showcasing not only the capabilities of the then new PlayStation 3 but heralding in a new form of cinematic gameplay. Not only was the game engaging and environment beautifully realized, but we got introduced to...
Sun, Nov 15 | from EL33TONLINE

Sony PlayStation Store Update for November 19, 2009

PlayStation Store Senior Manager [b]Grace Chen[/b] is here with this week's US PSN update today, as follows: It's time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via your PS3! File Size 6.31 MB File size: 204 MB File size: 757 MB Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)
20 hours ago | from PS3News

3D Dot Game Heroes Trailer: Like Zelda, But Blockier

While 3D Dot Game Heroes isn't arriving for the PlayStation 3 in North America until May 11, 2010, publisher Atlus has today released a 'launch' trailer which bears more than a passing similarity to a certain iconic Nintendo series--no small coincidence. Atlus describes From Software a...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Shacknews

PlayStation Hardware Continues Pie Dominance In Japan

Avid readers of The Japanese Hardware Chart weekly updates won't be surprised—especially after reading about the PlayStation family's software dominance—that Sony hardware is selling better than the competition in Japan. No change this week.
22 hours ago | from Kotaku

News: PS3 and PSP both get new firmware

PS3 gets the bump to version 3.1, introducing a little bit of Facebook integration, changes to photo viewing and friends list tweaks. We wrote some more about that the other day, and now the European PlayStation blog has pictures and stuff.
Thu, Nov 19 | from Eurogamer

Return To Ostagar With New Dragon Age DLC

Return to the scene of the the Grey Wardens' darkest hour in Return to Ostagar, a new downloadable content pack for Dragon Age: Origins, due out this holiday season for all three platforms. Return to Ostagar will be released for the PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360 some time this holiday seas...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Kotaku

Check Twice Before Taking Advantage of This GameStop Offer

It's always a good idea to read the fine print. Especially, it seems, when you're dealing with a GameStop offer. In anticipation of the holiday's biggest releases, the retailer posted an offer on their website, wherein you trade two listed games and get New Super Mario Bros. Wii for $9.99, or o...
Tue, Nov 17 | from NintendoDS Advanced

Military Madness: Nectaris PSN Game Night

360 Nation podcastPSN ID: Randum Hello PlayStation Community! This is Marcello Lagosh, part of the marketing team at Hudson Entertainment. I am pleased to announce an event of EPIC MADNESS! Members of Hudson Entertainment, Backbone Entertainment and VGEVO.com are forming Voltron to c...
Thu, Nov 19 | from PlayStation.Blog

'No More Heroes' Coming To Xbox 360 And PS3

Goichi Suda won't be waiting until the next generation of consoles to take "No More Heroes" off of the Wii after all. "No More Heroes 2" will launch for Nintendo's system in 2010, but a new port of its predecessor titled "No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise" will also hit stores for the Xbox 360 a...
Wed, Nov 18 | from MTV Multiplayer

Swag Saturday: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers for all those holiday games

At that time, we'll randomly select three winners to receive one PS3 DualShock 3 (estimated $55 ARV) or one of two Halo 3: ODST limited edition Xbox 360 controllers (estimated $50 ARV each).For a list of complete rules, click here [Image credit: Ewen and Donabel]Swag Saturday: Xbox 360 an...
Sat, Nov 14 | from Joystiq

Testing Ubisoft's "Frequent Flyer" Rewards Program With Assassin's Creed II

Over the weekend, a dead option offered through my PlayStation 3 copy of Assassin's Creed II went live. "Uplay" now works, the latest attempt by a publisher to tie its games together. If nothing else, it improved my Assassin's experience.
Tue, Nov 17 | from Kotaku

Review: Assassin’s Creed II Is the Ultimate Killer App

Assassin’s Creed II, released Tuesday for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (reviewed), totally fulfills that promise. The sequel is as vibrant as the first game was repetitive, as compelling as the original was boring. The gameplay is rich and varied, blending assassinations with puzzles, ac...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Wired

Dragon Age 'Return to Ostagar' DLC Announced

The first post-release downloadable expansion for Dragon Age: Origins has been announced by developer BioWare, with the content due "this holiday season." Coming to all three platforms--PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360--"Return to Ostagar" is said to let players "exact their revenge and...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Shacknews

Toys R Us Announce Pre-Black Friday Video Game Deals

Buy 1, Get 1 HALF OFF ALL Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable Games* FREE $25 iTunes Gift Card with the purchase of select video games (in-store only)* FREE $15 Gift Card to Cold Stone Creamery, Subway or Wendys with the purchase of a Wii or Xbox 360 Arcade Game System (in-store only)* SAVE...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Legit Reviews

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP Players Unite with AdhocParty

To quote: For the better part of a year, Japanese PlayStation 3 owners have been enjoying an amazing service on their PS3s, called adhocParty. As of this afternoon, all of us PSPers here in North America will finally be able to jump on the adhocParty bandwagon as well.
20 hours ago | from PS3News

Buy a PSPgo from Amazon Today, Get $50 in PSN Credit

If you've been interested in purchasing a PlayStation Portable Go, but have found yourself deterred by the price, then today-- and today only-- is your lucky day. Amazon.com is holding a "Countdown to Black Friday," and have not only marked five dollars off both the black and white PSPgos,...
Tue, Nov 17 | from PSP Advanced

ALL - North American PS3/ PSP PlayStation Store Update (November 19/09)

more -> ALL - North American PS3/ PSP PlayStation Store Update (November 19/09) Here's the latest from the PlayStation Store for both the PS3 and the PSP! PlayStation Store For PS3 Updates Get Uno for new low price of $7.99 Applications adhocParty Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via... more -&...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Playstation Network

Dark Void film adaptation announced

While the parties involved decide whether or not the movie is indeed the Pitt's, someone should probably point out that as far as starring vehicles go, a jetpack is probably the best one. Players will beat Hollywood to the punch and experience it for themselves when Dark Void lands on PC, Pl...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Joystiq

Sony to release 'non-game' dev kits in Q2 2010

Last night's 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called "Extras," which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics R...
Wed, Nov 18 | from Joystiq

PS3 3.10 Update Adds Facebook Features, Fixes Up Friends List

The PlayStation 3 is due for a firmware refresh "soon," with version 3.10 of the console's software adding Facebook integration, improved photo browsing and an updated look for the system's Friends list. PlayStation 3 Firmware (v3.10) Update Preview [PlayStation.blog]
Mon, Nov 16 | from Kotaku

PlayStation 3 Getting 3D Games as Sony Examines Subscription Services, Return to Profitability

The PlayStation 3 will indeed be upgraded to better support stereoscopic three-dimensional visuals, maker Sony has confirmed. "All PS3 units will be firmware upgradeable to 3D," the company declared in a recent investors meeting that detailed plans to "release 3D games in line with So...
Thu, Nov 19 | from Shacknews

Opinion: Is Sony finally positioning the PSP to succeed? More PS1 games on PSN, non-PlayStation games on the PSN, free ponies, etc

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