PlayStation Move Bundle: Final Retail Unboxing

September 3rd, 2010

You may have seen some new impressions of PlayStation Move recently. A number of sites, both gaming and mainstream, received their press kits last week, hence the new reviews. We’ve been linking out to many of them on the sidebar, and we’ll fully recap on Sunday’s What We Read.

But what about you, the customer? How will your Move experience begin? We just got in the final retail packaging for the PlayStation Move Bundle. Here’s what you get in the box:

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Like we said in the video, the included demo disc is so stuffed with content – 11 games! – that we decided to make a whole seperate post on it. Look for that one soon.

No Heroes Allowed! Announced for PlayStation Portable

September 3rd, 2010

No Heroes Allowed! is the latest in the Badman franchise. 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!

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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!

No Heroes Allowed!: New World No Heroes Allowed!: Gameplay

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 allows you to join forces with one of your friends to create a dastardly dungeon full of monsters ready to take out those pesky heroes! Who is Badmella? you ask, she is none other than Badman’s daughter and heir to his evil empire.

No Heroes Allowed!: Dungeon A Day No Heroes Allowed!: Badman Badmella

This is just a taste of all the great dungeon digging, world dominating, and hero thwarting that is to come. Hit us up below for questions, we look forward to bringing you more news soon!

Resistance 3 ! Killzone 3 ! New PS3s! Sony delivers the goods - Ars Technica

September 3rd, 2010

Sony is blowing the roof off Gamescom … There will also be a 320GB PS3 that launches on September 19 for $399.99 that will include one PlayStation Move motion controller, the PlayStation Eye camera, a copy of …

Coming Next Week to PlayStation Plus: God of War: Ghost of Sparta Early Access Demo, Warhawk Game Trial and More

September 2nd, 2010

PlayStation Plus

Hi everyone, here’s a peek at what’s being offered next week for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Also, moving forward, we’ll be providing these updates on free, exclusive and discounted PlayStation Plus items roughly 2 weeks in advance. So look for another update next Wednesday for the September 21 publish of PlayStation Plus content.

Next week we will have a full game trial for the multiplayer classic, Warhawk. Download the full game trial and take to land and air in an all out war between the Eucadian and Chernovan armies. Also, get an early sneak peek at the newest God of War title, God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Answers will be revealed for the events between God of War and God of War II in Kratos’s newest PSP adventure.

As a friendly reminder, be sure to check out last month’s PlayStation Plus content, including a free copy of Aero Racers (think top-down WipEout) and sales on High Velocity Bowling and WipEout HD Fury DLC, before it gets taken down next Tuesday.

Not a PlayStation Plus member? Our limited time introductory offer is still available. Get three additional bonus months free when you buy a 1-year package for $49.99. You can find all the details here.

PlayStation Plus Highlights for 9/7:

Full Game Trial
Warhawk

Free Games
Blast Off – mini – FREE

Early Access Game Demo
God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PSP Demo)

Game Discounts
Ratchet & Clank Dynamic Theme (50%)

Free Game Add-ons
UFC Undisputed 2010 TUF Unlock Key
Warhawk Booster Combo

Free XMB Themes
Warhawk Dynamic Theme
Mystical Fractals Theme

Free Media
Qore September Issue

Last Chance, Get Them While You Can – Coming down next Tuesday (9/7):

Early Access Game Demo
TerRover

Free Offers to PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Minis: Aero Racer (original price – $2.99)
Themes: Nebula Tunnels (original price – $1.99)
Qore: August Episode (original price – $2.99)

Discount Offers to PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Wipeout Fury HD DLC – 20% Off (PlayStation Plus Offer – $7.99, regular price – $9.99)
High Velocity Bowling – 50% Off (PlayStation Plus Offer – $5.00, regular price – $9.99)
Uncharted Eye of Indra comic bundle – 50% Off (PlayStation Plus Offer – $1.25, regular price $2.49)

This Week in PlayStation Home: Brimstone Poker, PlayStation Move Event, Kane and Lynch 2 and More

September 2nd, 2010

This week we bring yet another classic game into the ever-evolving world of PlayStation Home. Brimstone Poker — a devilishly fun version of Texas Hold ‘Em, plucked from the deepest, darkest depths of Sin City — is the newest addition to the line of games custom-made to be placed in the personal spaces of your choice. Invite your friends over for poker night, throw some cards, and unlock special rewards. Brimstone Poker is available Thursday, September 2nd from the Exclusives store in the PlayStation Home Mall, and will be receiving additional updates in the near future (including a tournament mode).

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Also coming to PlayStation Home this week is the hotly-anticipated PlayStation Move event space. Come in first thing tomorrow morning and step up to the PlayStation Move team challenge. Play games, unlock exclusive rewards, and gear up for the release of the PlayStation Move motion controller – all in the special PlayStation Move event space, available only in PlayStation Home.

PlayStation Move Event in PlayStation Home

We’re pleased to announce that IO Interactive’s gritty third-person shooter — Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days — is coming into PlayStation Home. Pick up the heap of Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days clothing and furniture items from the PlayStation Home Mall when they release this Thursday. While you are at it, head to the Sodium store to load up on the Lockwood “trance lights” (which are sure to turn your personal space into the premier party pad) then shoot over to Threads to pick up the brand new Top Gun gear (including Maverick’s bomber jacket) and the MAG SVER items (costumes and furniture — stay tuned for items for the Raven and Valor factions).

Sodium Furniture: Lamp in PlayStation Home

See you in Home!

Impervious PlayStation 3 breached with second USB hack - The Independent

September 2nd, 2010

Following on from the controversial and expensive PS Jailbreak USB hacking tool that allows owners to copy PlayStation 3 games, a second hack has been released with two major differences: the PSGroove is free, and it …

Step Into the World of Organized Crime with 2K Games’ Mafia II - Gaming Excellence

September 2nd, 2010

Gamers’ wait to enter the world of organized crime is over, as 2K Games announced that Mafia II , an epic crime-action tale, is now available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. This pistol …

PlayStation 3 Will Be Ready for 3D by October

September 2nd, 2010

PlayStation 3 owners will finally be able to watch movies in 3D by October, Sony CEO Howard Stringer promised during his speech Wednesday at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show in Berlin.

PlayStation 3 Blu-ray 3D Update Pushed Back into October

September 2nd, 2010

The promised update that will add 3D support to the PlayStation 3’s Blu-ray playback won’t be out until next month (via Endgadget ). The announcement came during Sony’s IFA press event, which was held today. The promised patch will make it possible to watch films like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland in 3D when they arrive in November. Sony released a similar patch for PS3 games back in April …

PlayStation Store Update

September 1st, 2010

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

Updates

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix – Sale (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Digger HD – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Mushroom Wars – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Worms – Sale (now $6.49, original price $12.99)
Sam And Max – The Devil’s Playhouse – Full Season – Sale (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Cuboid – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Magic Orbz – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Smash Cars – Sale (now $8.99, original price $14.99)
Wakeboarding HD – Sale (now $8.99, original price $14.99)
Hamsterball – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
DYNOGEMS – minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $2.99)
Tehra: Dark Warrior – minis – Sale (now $2.99, original price $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Castle Crashers ($14.99)
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth. Play with up to three friends locally or online and discover mind-boggling magic and mystery like you’ve never seen before.
Save your princess, defend your kingdom, and crash some castles! Play with more than 25 unlockable characters, dozens of weapons to customize your hero, and an arsenal of combos and magical attacks to choose from.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 153 MB

Sam And Max Episode 5: The City That Dares Not Sleep (free with purchase of full season)
This is the biggest Sam & Max game ever. An enormous, scaly, floppy-eared monster is rampaging through the city, and Sam assembles a crack team to stop him! To end the mayhem, they must venture … inside … the creature! With an all star cast of heroes and villains – you’ll be riveted to your seat for each thrilling twist, and the truly shocking conclusion in this series finale episode!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 365 MB

PSone Classics

Theme Hospital ($5.99)
Manage floor designs, hire medical staff, and cure some of the wackiest diseases known to man. Act quickly though, it is sure to be a matter of laugh and death! Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 123 MB

Game Demos (free)

Castle Crashers Trial
Download this trial version of Castle Crashers and begin your epic journey into a world of magic and mystery. Enjoy a taste of the most exhilarating 2D adventure you’ve ever experienced brought to you by the award winning studio, The Behemoth. Continue the adventure in the full version with more than 25 unlockable characters, dozens of weapons to customize your hero, and an arsenal of combos and magical attacks to choose from.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 153 MB

Vanquish Official Demo – Velocity Attack
VANQUISH OFFICIAL DEMO – VELOCITY ATTACK gives you the chance to boost and blast your way in a frenetic action-shooter!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 711 MB

R.U.S.E. Demo
Play an exclusive mission from the Italy campaign in this R.U.S.E. single-player demo! You’ll play as U.S. General Joe Sheridan. Your final objective : clean the Tunisian Front in destroying or capturing a German and Italian HQ.
R.U.S.E is a one-of-a-kind RTS game that allows players to deceive and manipulate their enemies to lead their nation to victory, controlling the action from the heart of the battlefield to the full theater of war.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.37 GB

Add-on Game Content

ModNation Racers: Lil’ Tinker Mod ($0.99)
Some kids were just born to race. Sporting a homemade Soap Box Racer and X-Ray Specs, this little rascal is ready to go! This ModNation Racers Mod includes a fully-designed Mod, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Lil’ Tinker Kart ($0.99)
Some kids were just born to race. Sporting a homemade Soap Box Racer and X-Ray Specs, this little rascal is ready to go! This ModNation Racers Mod and Kart pack includes a fully-designed Mod, Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create within the Mod and Kart Studios. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Lil’ Tinker Mod and Kart ($1.75)
Some kids were just born to race. Sporting a homemade Soap Box Racer and X-Ray Specs, this little rascal is ready to go! This ModNation Racers Mod and Kart pack includes a fully-designed Mod, Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Mod and Kart Studios. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

MAG – Characters Slot B ($0.99/month)
Expand your horizons by adding extra characters to your MAG account. This single character slot addition enables you to create and build another soldier in MAG in addition to your main character. Join another PMC and witness the Shadow War from the other side, explore new specializations, or prove your valor by leveling multiple characters at once. Download your character slot today!
File size: N/A

MAG – Characters Slot C ($0.99/month)
Expand your horizons by adding extra characters to your MAG account. This single character slot addition enables you to create and build another soldier in MAG in addition to your main character. Join another PMC and witness the Shadow War from the other side, explore new specializations, or prove your valor by leveling multiple characters at once. Download your character slot today!
File size: N/A

Bioshock 2 – Minerva’s Den ($9.99)
As a newly-awakened Big Daddy, enter Minerva’s Den: three sprawling levels filled with Rapture’s cutting-edge technology. Explore robotics labs, the Air-Tite Archives, and ultimately the inner workings of “The Thinker” itself, a 30-ton mainframe computer that makes up the braind of Rapture. Through miles of cable, circuits and relays, buzz the city’s deepest secrets, just waiting to be uncovered.
File size: 1.36 GB

Split Second Elite Vehicle Livery Pack (free)
Download “The Elite” Livery Pack now and access new liveries for the Elite vehicles of Brawn, Vixen and Raptor!
File size: 49 MB

Split Second Elite High Octane Supercar Vehicle Pack ($1.99)
Download the new “High Octane” Supercar Pack now and enhance your supercar selection with 3 new vehicles!
File size: 63 MB

Split Second Elite Ryback Cyclone Special (free)
Download this special edition vehicle now to look slick on the race track and increase your car collection!
File size: 63 MB

Yakuza 3: Challenge Pack ($3.99)
Thank you for pre-ordering Yakuza 3: the next cinematic chapter in the series. This bonus Challenge Pack will allow you to enjoy 2-player mini games, competing against your friends at Pool, Bowling, Darts and Golf. You will also be able to customize the principle characters with four alternative costumes for Kazuma, Haruka and Rikiya. (A Completed game save file required to access some of this content.)
File size: 100 KB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Alliance Weapon Pack ($2.99)
Increase your weapons arsenal with 7 powerful new weapons for all Multiplayer modes & Arcade mode.
File size: 100 KB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Multiplayer Mask Pack ($1.99)
Conceal your identity with 8 costume masks stolen from a Chinese gift shop, for all Multiplayer modes and Arcade mode.
File size: 100 KB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – The Doggie Bag ($5.99)
Take on new heists with 3 new Shanghai maps & 5 new weapons, all for multiplayer & arcade modes.
File size: 492 MB

Guitar Hero
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

  • Boom – P.O.D. ($1.99)
  • Southtown – P.O.D. ($1.99)
  • Youth of the Nation – P.O.D. ($1.99)
  • P.O.D. Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Boom”, “Southtown”, and “Youth of the Nation” by P.O.D. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 33 – 45 MB (singles), 118 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “Days Go By? – Keith Urban ($1.99)
  • “Fancy? – Reba McEntire ($1.99)
  • “Hell On The Heart? – Eric Church ($1.99)
  • “It Happens? – Sugarland ($1.99)
  • “Lookin’ For A Good Time? – Lady Antebellum ($1.99)
  • “Rebound? – Laura Bell Bundy ($1.99)
  • “What Was I Thinkin’? – Dierks Bentley ($1.99)
  • “Women? – Jamey Johnson ($1.99)
  • “Would You Go With Me? – Josh Turner ($1.99)
  • Country Pack 04 ($14.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Country Pack 04. This pack includes “Days Go By” by Keith Urban, “Fancy” by Reba McEntire, “Hell On The Heart” by Eric Church, “It Happens” by Sugarland, “Lookin’ For A Good Time” by Lady Antebellum, “Rebound” by Laura Bell Bundy, “What Was I Thinkin’” by Dierks Bentley, “Women” by Jamey Johnson, and “Would You Go With Me” by Josh Turner.

Rock Band Network

  • “Bang Camaro” – Bang Camaro ($1.99)
  • “Do Not Disturb (Tell Me How Bad)” – Let’s Get It ($0.99)
  • “Hard To See” – Five Finger Death Punch ($1.99)
  • “Seven” – Sunny Day Real Estate ($1.99)
  • “Where Were You” – Every Avenue ($1.99)

File size: 20 – 33 MB (singles), 236 MB (track pack)

Avatars

Mega Man 10 Avatars ($0.49) (x3)
File size: 100 KB

Super Street Fighter IV Avatars ($0.49) (x3)
File size: 102 – 107 KB

Top Gun Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 130 KB

Savage Moon Avatars ($0.49) (x4)
File size: 100 – 125 KB

Savage Moon Avatar Bundle ($1.25)
File size: 438 KB

Game Videos (free)

Bioshock 2 – Protector Trials Trailer
File size: 66 MB (HD)

Mafia II – Developer Diary #3
File size: 151 MB (HD)

Mafia II – Launch Trailer
File size: 40 MB (HD)

Brink Developer Diary #4
File size: 127 MB (HD), 209 MB (1080)

Neverdead E3 2010 Trailer
File size: 75 MB (HD)

Neverdead Gamescom 2010 Trailer
File size: 42 MB (HD)

Thor: The Video Game Announcement Trailer
File size: 35 MB (HD)

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Gaming’s Most Notorious Criminals Trailer
File size: 67 MB (HD)

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light – Weapons, Artifacts, and Relics Trailer
File size: 57 MB (HD)

Sam And Max – The Devil’s Playhouse – Full Series Trailer
File size: 77 MB (HD), 123 MB (1080)

LORD Of ARCANA – Gamescom Trailer
File size: 45 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap Theme (free)
File size: 1.84 MB

Young Thor Theme (free)
File size: 939 KB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Texas ($2.99)
File size: 3.13 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Alabama ($2.99)
File size: 3.14 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Miami ($2.99)
File size: 3.23 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – North Carolina ($2.99)
File size: 3.21 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Georgia ($2.99)
File size: 3.13 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Kentucky ($2.99)
File size: 3.23 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Florida ($2.99)
File size: 3.37 MB

NCAA Dynamic Theme – Oregon ($2.99)
File size: 3.10 MB

Romantic Petals ($0.99)
File size: 4.48 MB

Dr. Butcher ($1.99)
File size: 5.64 MB

Wallpapers (free)

PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap Wallpaper #1
File size: 94 KB (SD), 327 KB (1080)

Shank Wallpaper 1
File size: 202 KB (SD), 841 KB (1080)

Shank Wallpaper 2
File size: 151 KB (SD), 614 KB (1080)

Shank Wallpaper 3
File size: 186 KB (SD), 781 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Valkyria Chronicles 2 ($39.99)
The epic RPG continues as Gallia erupts in civil war against a Rebel army plotting to overthrow the country’s regime. Lead your fellow classmates on a heroic journey through 200+ missions, fight with 30 brand new military units and customize characters, weapons and tanks with over 3 times the options as before! Experience the all new co-op and versus multiplayer modes and the revamped BLiTZ Battle System!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 826 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Coconut Dodge – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 22 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

LittleBigPlanet PSP – King Arthur Costume (free)
There’s no need to be a lady in waiting, your Sackperson can now be the Queen of the kingdom with this wonderful free Guinevere costume. NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.42 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP – King Arthur Pack ($2.99)
Journey back to an age of chivalry with this incredible new King Arthur pack. Now you too can live the legend with a wealth of stickers and costumes fit for a king! Includes 5 costumes and 12 stickers to make your own King Arthur levels! NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.43 MB

Game Videos (free)

Ys Seven Trailer
File size: 12 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Young Thor PSP Theme (free)
File size: 388 KB