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Sony snap up Media Molecule

Posted in Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on March 2, 2010 by James Love

Sony have today announced that they’ve completed the purchase of Media Molecule, who are most known for the LittleBigPlanet games on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.

Shuhei Yoshida President of SCE Worldwide Studios described Media Molecule as “world-class,” and further praise was lavished upon the devs by Yoshida, “SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have.  To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences.”

With the acquisition of Media Molecule today we can certainly expect future games from them, whether it’s another LBP title or a game for Arc, or is that Gem?

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GOONL!NE Review: SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3

Posted in PlayStation Portable, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on March 1, 2010 by Jennifer Allen

Developer: Slant Six Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Console Played On: PlayStation Portable
Release Date: February 16th 2010
Age Rating: PEGI 16, ESRB Teen

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Heavy Rain gets the Blue Screen of Death

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , , on February 19, 2010 by James Love

It seems not even the virtual world is safe from the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’, with even the computers in Heavy Rain susceptible.

Without giving too much away, Ethan finds himself wandering through a train station and as he passes by one of the terminals in the station, it seems one of them has gone awry.

Check out the Easter egg after the jump. Heavy Rain launches February 23rd in the US and 26th in the EU on PlayStation 3.

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New DLC on the way for Uncharted 2

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on February 15, 2010 by James Love

Richard Yap of the EU PS Blog has announced today that a new raft of Uncharted 2 DLC will be heading to the PlayStation Store on Feb 25th.

The DLC takes you back to the Sub Facility and the Flooded Ruins from the first game, and gives six new characters skins from it; Drake, Elena, Eddie, Navarro,  Roman and a Merc grunt.

The new DLC also adds in new trophies too, and will be priced at €4.99/£3.99.

More details after the jump.

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Gran Turismo 5 shows massively improved textures

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on February 15, 2010 by James Love

GTPlanet have been comparing shots of the Fuji Speedway that shows the huge visual improvements among the latest builds of Gran Turismo 5 over what we were able to see in Prologue.

Notable improvements are grass looking more like well… grass with tyre marks through it insanely detailed. Clumps of muck and dirt now fly off tyres when they verge off the tarmac, and the track itself looks more worn like a racing track should do.

Check out the comparison shots after the jump, or head over to GTPlanet to see a video comparison.

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Future announce First Play for PlayStation 3

Posted in PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , , on February 15, 2010 by James Love

It’s been a long time coming but now the UK is getting their own version of Qore, First Play.

Coming from the guys at the Official PlayStation Magazine, First Play will be available on a weekly basis costing 99p per episode or £8.99 for a three-month subscription.

The service will roll out in March in the UK with if the launch is successful. First Play will offer Beta access, video reviews, downloadable content and much more, with content from the store being availbable exclusively early to First Play subscribers.

With an install base of over 3 million in the UK, SCEE are highly optimistic about the service, “As PlayStation 3 moves the gaming experience to a more social and competitive online environment through the PlayStation Network, so it becomes critical that we’re offering gamers the very best content and services through this channel,” said Ray Maguire.

For a look at the trailer of First Play, head over to the official site.

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Gran Turismo 5 online snapped

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on February 10, 2010 by James Love

Sony’s elusive racing sim Gran Turismo 5 has had it’s online component shown off over at GTPlanet.

The pictures show off the menus, with the live weather and time information, and what looks possibly to be voice chat in the bottom right of this picture along side text chat.

Expect Gran Turismo 5 to land around Autumn time.

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GOONL!NE Review: MAG

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on January 31, 2010 by James Love

Developer: Zipper Interactive
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Also on: N/A
Console Played On: PlayStation 3
Release Date: January 29th 2010
Age Rating: ESRB M, PEGI 16

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First Heavy Rain review is in!

Posted in Magazine Scans, Official PlayStation Magazine, PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on January 18, 2010 by James Love


That’s right, we’ve got Official PlayStation Magazine’s Heavy Rain review right here for you. Has it turned out to be an almighty flop, or could it be among the first games of this year to reach AAA status?

Well, we won’t spoil it for you. Click on to find out after the jump.

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GOONL!NE Review: Hustle Kings

Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags , on January 17, 2010 by James Love

Developer: VooFoo Studios
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Also on: N/A (PlayStation 3 exclusive)
Console Played On: PlayStation 3
Release Date: 22nd December 2009
Age Rating: N/A

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