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Sony is calling time on its Life with PlayStation application. The app will be removed from the XMB via the next PS3 software update (version 4.30) that will begin distribution tomorrow (Tues October 23rd). The app’s services will be terminated in November. The decision also means an end to Stanford …
Read More »Sony "temporarily postpones" new PlayStation Store rollout
Technical problems with the new-looks PlayStation Store yesterday have lead to its postponement in the UK. The new-look digital storefront, which was demoed only last week, was supposed to roll out yesterday. And it did, for a while at least. However, a host of complaints from users including problems with …
Read More »Redesign incoming for PlayStation Store
Sony has unveiled a redesign for the PlayStation Store element of PSN. The whole storefront has been given an image-led overhaul as well as tweaks to the UI used to browse different sections such as games and movies. Game IP and characters will be used to spruce up the look …
Read More »The Walking Dead episode 4 out today on PSN, tomorrow on XBLA and PC
The latest chapter in Telltale’s well receivedadventure game rendition of The Walking Dead arrives on digital channels this week. The Walking Dead Episode Four: Around Every Corner comes out today on Playstation Network in North America, and tomorrow (October 10th) in multiple regions for XBLA as well as PC and …
Read More »Cut-price full-game PS3 Essentials hit PSN today
Sony’s digital retail drive is continuing with a large slate of former disc-only games now available to download. As of today Sony’s PS3 Essentials range is available on the PlayStation Store, with prices ranging from 9.99 to 15.99. There are a number of big hits, too, including the likes of …
Read More »Sony to discount day one digital releases
As of next month it may be cheaper to buy triple-A releases for PS3 digitally rather than from the High Street. The American PlayStation division has announced an initiative called PSN Day 1 Digital” that will see major releases available to buy through the PlayStation Store on the same day …
Read More »Borderlands 2 getting simultaneous digital release on PSN
PS3 owners can choose between either a physical or digital purchase when Borderlands 2 hits UK retail next Friday (September 21st). Sony has confirmed that the game will be released on the PlayStation Store at the same time it arrives at retail. Furthermore, the game can also be pre-ordered on …
Read More »Indie hit Terraria sells 1.6m copies on PC, announced for XBLA/PSN
Developer Re-logic has announced a partnership with publisher 505 Games to bring its acclaimed sidescroller Terraria to PS3 and Xbox 360. The game is to be given a digital release on XBLA and PSN platforms sometime in early 2013, and will be developed by Dutch studio Engine Software. "The block-building …
Read More »Indie hit Terraria coming to XBlA and PSN
World-building adventure game has sold more than 3,000 copies a day since release last year
Read More »GAME OF THE DAY: You should buy WipEout HD Fury today
WipEout HD Fury is a great example of the modern games industry at its finest. It’s digital-only, cheap to download (13.99 the last time we looked), it runs in 1080p at 60fps and it’s absolutely brilliant. But what’s equally as important is its history. The IP was born back in …
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