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Gamescom 2010: Gran Turismo 5: Go Kart Confirmed

2010-08-18T18:01:00.000Z

Gamescom 2010: Mass Effect 2 PS3 Bonus Content Detailed

2010-08-18T16:28:00.001Z

Bioware has detailed some of the 'hours of bonus content' that PS3 Mass Effect 2 players can look forward to.

The PS3 version will include pre-game content to serve as an introduction to the Mass Effect universe and story for new players - as well as DLC from the 360 game on-disc.

And that's not all - there will also be PS3-customised access to the Cerberus Network, although details on that one are sketchier.

Gran Turismo 5 - Monza Gameplay

2010-08-18T15:45:00.000Z

Gamecom 2010:Gran Turismo 5 Dated For Japan, PS3 Bundle Revealed

2010-08-18T12:02:00.001Z

Japan will see the release of Gran Turismo 5 on November 3rd, they'll also get a nice blue PS3 model in a Japanese Gran Turismo 5 bundle. Retailing for 35,980 yen ($400), the bundle is priced fairly well when put up against other Japanese PS3 bundles.

The system is a nice blue and looks hot.

UK Ad Watchdog Criticises 360 Advert For Using PS3 Footage In Promotion

2010-08-18T09:54:00.001Z

The Advertisting Standards Authority this week upheld a viewer's complaint as it found Square-Enix guilty of misleading gamers by using images from the PlayStation 3 version of Final Fantasy XIII in an advert for the 360 version.

The investigation came as one single viewer complained that a sequence of images was from the supposedly superior PS3 version. ASA officials were sent both consoles and games and determined that PS3 screen quality to be sharper than the Xbox version and ordered the offending advert to be removed from circulation.

A spokesman for the ASA said the viewer's objections had been upheld, adding: "The ASA noted that the viewer, who saw the ad in HD, was concerned that the images from the PS3 version of the game were sharper than those on the 360".

"We tested the two games, on screens with an identical set up, and ran them alongside one another".

"We noted that there was a discernible difference in the picture quality of the two - the PS3 image in video sequences appeared sharper and colours were more vivid than those of the 360".

"We considered that, because the ad promoted the game on the 360 platform, it should have featured footage derived from that console".

"Because it did not, and because we considered that the use of PS3 footage in the ad exaggerated the quality of the footage available on the XBOX 360, albeit marginally, we concluded the ad was misleading".

Square-Enix later confirmed that the advert actually contained no in-game footage and was instead mostly composed of full motion video. The difference in quality comes from the fact that due to 360 DVDs having a lower storage capacity than the PlayStation 3's Blu-Ray disks, the footage had to be compressed on the 360 version, thus slightly degrading the image quality.

The publisher added that there was 'no substantive difference' in the output of the game and that most people, even avid gamers wouldn't notice the difference.

Gamescom 2010: Dead Space 2 Has MOVE Support

2010-08-18T00:18:00.000Z

Dead Space 2: Limited Edition will support PlayStation MOVE, EA has announced at Gamescom.

The support for MOVE has so far only been confirmed for Dead Space: Extraction, a PS3 version of previously Wii-exclusive game, which will come packaged with the Limited Edition.

“Dead Space 2: Limited Edition has been confirmed for Europe”

EA has so far not commented on MOVE support for Dead Space 2, but we suspect that it will at some point during Gamescom.

Dead Space 2 is set for release in the UK 20th Jan 2011.

Gamescom 2010: MAG To Get Patched MOVE Support

2010-08-17T23:56:00.001Z

It was announced today at Sony's Gamescom press conference that Zipper Interactive's MAG will be updated with PlayStation MOVE support.

Gamescom 2010: Resistance 3 Teaser Trailer

2010-08-17T23:40:00.000Z

Gamescom 2010: EA Anounce Mass Effect 2 For PS3

2010-08-17T23:34:00.000Z

Today at EA confirmed at it's Gamescom press conference that 'Mass effect 2' is coming to the PS3 January 2011.

Gamescom 2010: LittleBigPlanet 2 Trailer Shows Tools

2010-08-17T23:19:00.000Z

Gamescom 2010: Resistance 3 Announced

2010-08-17T23:09:00.000Z

Resistance 3 has probably been one of the worst kept secrets ever since a massive billboard had the game plastered all over it.

Well now the cat is officially out of the bag after Sony confirmed the third in the franchise today at Gamescom.

Gamescom 2010: Virtua Tennis 4 Gets Both MOVE & 3D Support

2010-08-17T22:59:00.001Z

Sony's has announced today that Virtua Tennis 4 will have both MOVE and 3D functionality.

Virtua Tennis now joins the likes of Gran Turismo 5, Crysis 2, Killzone 3, Mortal Kombat and Motorstorm: Apocalypse in the 3D stakes.

Gamescom 2010: Gran Turismo 5 UK Release Date Confirmed

2010-08-17T22:53:00.000Z

The most anticipated racing sim 'Gran Turismo 5' comes out on November 3.

Gamescom 2010: Play TV Chat Announced

2010-08-17T22:45:00.000Z

Sony's announced that Play TV will be getting a handy upgrade that will allow users to keep in touch with a chat bolt on.

It's called Play TV Chat and provides a community functionality where people can recommend and share their favourite bits of TV content.

You'll be able to discuss shows with other people who are watching in real time and Facebook integration will allow you to share shows via the social networking giant.

More details on the way.

Gamescom 2010: Infamous 2 Gets New Trailer

2010-08-17T22:34:00.001Z

Gamescom 2010: Killzone 3 Multiplayer Trailer

2010-08-17T22:18:00.000Z

Gamescom 2010: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Trailer

2010-08-17T22:01:00.002Z

GT 5 Comic-Con 2010 Interview Confirms Rain And Snow

2010-08-07T15:02:00.000Z

PS3 Games - E3 2011 - Gran Turismo 5

German Designer Brings Wipeout Racing Game To Life, Burns Up Cardboard Tracks With An R/C Car

2010-08-05T21:14:00.000Z

RACER DEMO 0.1 - video game mashup from sputnic on Vimeo.

Motorstorm: Apocalypse - Collapse Trailer

2010-08-05T20:24:00.000Z

Red Dead Redemption Legends & Killers DLC Trailer

2010-08-05T20:15:00.000Z

LittleBigPlanet 2: Adventure Trailer Revealed

2010-08-05T16:25:00.000Z

Channel 4 In Talks With Sony Over 4oD For PS3

2010-08-05T13:33:00.000Z

Channel 4 is in talks with Sony to bring video on demand service 4oD to the PlayStation 3 and is also developing an iPad app.

A report in Broadcast magazine reveals that talks are already ongoing, suggesting that they are still in the early stages.

Although the BBC iPlayer has already been a huge hit on the PS3 Channel 4's service would be the first commercial arrival.

Anonymous source
"We're looking to launch on the PS3," a 'source at the broadcaster' told Broadcast.
"4oD is becoming a platform agnostic product and will be successful because of the quality of the content".

4oD content can already be found on many platform, including Virgin Media's highly-rated on demand service and YouTube – which screens full-length shows from Channel 4.

The Xbox is offering Sky Player (but not the iPlayer) and the PS3 would no doubt welcome the chance to bring another bit of value to the console.

There has also been suggestions that ITV is in talks with Sony over bringing the ITV Player to the PS3.

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Sony: Kinect & EyeToy Both 'Limited'

2010-08-05T12:50:00.000Z

Sony design guru Dr Richard Marks has claimed that both Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's own EyeToy are 'limited' in comparison to PlayStation MOVE.

Marks, who created the EyeToy, is convinced that gamers - and games designers - can achieve more with a controller in their hands.
Although he admitted EyeToy was "really neat" he said it faced limits on its own that the addition of MOVE has overcome - and suggested Kinect would suffer the same problems.

"I think it depends if you believe that controller-less is necessarily better which I don't believe," he told T3.

"I created the technology for EyeToy which we made a controller-less device and it was really neat and it enabled new things but it is not the end-all, be-all in control, we entered limits with that and I think without a controller you run into limits of what you can enable".

He added: "You can do things like track the whole body, you can have dancing and exercise but a lot of the core gameplay ideas that we want to see happen and want to enable just weren't possible with only a camera. We would have done that, we look at as much as we could do with just a camera but it wasn't the right choice we felt".

PlaySation MOVE will be released in the EU on September 15, the US on September 19 and Japan on September 25.

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EA Sued By 6,000 Retired NFL Players

2010-08-04T16:05:00.000Z

EA has had a lawsuit filed against it by approximately 6,000 retired NFL players, over the "unlawful" use of their likenesses in Madden NFL 09's historic teams.

The suit alleges that EA "knowingly and intentionally" used the retired players' likenesses in such a way to avoid having to pay licensing fees.

Former player Tony Davis claims that EA used the players' exact stats and positions from when they were active in the league, including height and weight, but removed their names and changed their uniform numbers to avoid licensing payments.

"The only significant detail that EA changes from the real-life retired NFL players is their jersey number," the lawsuit says.

"Despite EA's 'scrambling' of the retired NFL players' numbers, the games are designed so that consumers of the Madden NFL video game franchise will have no difficulty identifying who the 'historic' players are".

The lawsuit seeks punitive damages for "deprivation and violation of publicity rights".

When contacted, EA declined to comment on the litigation.

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Red Dead Redemption Title Update 1.03 Is Available

2010-08-04T15:42:00.001Z

A new automatic title update (version 1.03) is now available for Red Dead Redemption on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. You will be prompted to download the title update as soon as you sign into PSN or Xbox LIVE.

This update contains the following new anti-griefing measures for Multiplayer Free Roam:

•    While in Multiplayer Free Roam, if a player achieves a kill streak of 6 or more without dying, they will become a Public Enemy and receive a $1000 bounty.
•    While in Multiplayer Free Roam, if killed three times by any human player and each death is within 80 seconds of respawn, the victim is given the option to respawn away from the area.
This new title update also addresses the following issues:
•    Players now have the ability to swap shoulder buttons L1/L2, R1/R2.
•    Players now have the ability to save game with cheats turned on.
•    When playing the game with Region set to Asia, incorrect button prompts were displayed.
•    Downloadable Outfits were not appearing in Change Outfits Menu after being unlocked.
•    Invincibility cheat was turned off when activating Dead Eye.
•    Occasionally, the player would not recover from being drunk.
•    It was possible to have two player horses, with one permanently following the player.
•    If equipped with the bandana, sliding doors would temporarily attach to the player’s head.

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EA: Crysis 2 Delayed Till Early 2011

2010-08-04T12:41:00.002Z

Speaking at it's latest financial conference, EA has confirmed that the highly anticipated shooter Crysis 2 has been delayed until 2011, A first quarter release was cited with March apparently looking like the most likely release month.

Crysis 2 is due out on PC, PS3 and 360.

Uniloc Sues Sony, Activision Blizzard & Aspyr Over Copy Protection

2010-08-04T11:00:00.000Z

Sony, Activision Blizzard are a handful of other publishers are being sued by Uniloc - a company that specialises in computer security and copy protection initiatives.

The qualm is based on the publishers allegedly infringing on Uniloc's patents for what is essentially digital rights management (DRM).

Ready for the legal mumbo-jumbo?

Uiloc claims that the defendants "directly and/or indirectly infringed at least one claim of the '216 patent" by "among other things, making, using, offering for sale, selling and/or importing a system, device and/or method for reducing software piracy, reducing casual copying and/or reducing the unauthorized use of software, including without limitation."

As a result this has "caused reparable and irreparable damage to Uniloc and Uniloc will continue to suffer damage for which remedies at law are inadequate unless each defendant is enjoined."

DRM has been a thorn in gamer's sides since the dawn of DRM, it's even splitting publishers and developers down the middle as to whether it does more harm than good to the industry.

Oddly BLizzard itself said that relying on DRM is 'a losing battle' in May, saying that great content was the best weapon against piracy.

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So This Is What The Original PS3 Design Was Based On

2010-08-04T09:29:00.002Z

So it appears the Playstation 3’s original design wasn’t based on the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey after all. This is the Parks Building in Osaka, Japan, and it appears awesomely similar to the “God of Consoles” version of the PS3.

We’re waiting on confirmation on whether or not the building does “everything” as we expect.

All kidding aside, the similarity from this angle is a pretty cool one (funny as well).

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Red Dead Redemption Legends And Killers Pack Available For Download On August 10th

2010-08-03T18:20:00.000Z

Rockstar Games have announced that the Legends and Killers Pack for Red Dead Redemption will be available for download next Tuesday, August 10th for both Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

The Legends and Killers Pack boasts nine new multiplayer map locations and the brand new Tomahawk projectile weapon, as well as more opportunities to earn Achievements and Trophies. Eight characters from Red Dead Revolver will also make their debut as new multiplayer characters.

The Legends & Killers Pack will be available for $9.99 on PlayStation Network and 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE.

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PlayStation MOVE Handholding Coming To US Stores On Sept 11th

2010-08-03T17:47:00.001Z

Don't worry about walking into your local Best Buy or Walmart this fall and not being able to figure out how to use the PlayStation MOVE game kiosk.

According to www.destructoid.com -- Sony is hiring and training representatives for a nationwide in-store retail campaign.

Sources that wish to remain anonymous have passed along details of employment opportunities for representatives to assist in what is referred to as "the second largest product launch in PlayStations' history".

The demo program will have trainees working kiosks in retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, assisting potential customers with the usage of MOVE, showing off features, and answering questions about the product which ships on September 19. The demos -- scheduled for peak retail traffic hours -- are said to start on September 11 and last through 2011, ending in late January.

Sony Computer Entertainment America will be dispatching specialist to provide some seven hours of Move training to candidates it hopes will already have a base knowledge of Sony's consoles, as well as its competition.

Think you've got what it takes? Keep you ear to the ground in your area -- local sales and marketing teams are hiring now, with training beginning in late August.

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Download Blur Demo And Win A BMW

2010-08-03T15:34:00.000Z

Starting tomorrow, Activision is giving you the chance to win a real-life 125i BMW Performance just for playing a game. It comes in Alpine White, features racing-style carbon trims, striking BMW Performance accent strips and, most significantly of all, the BMW Performance aerodynamic kit.

All you have to do to enter is download the blur demo from PlayStation Store and reach level 5. When you do so, you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win this stellar prize.

You must be over 18 to enter. This competition is available in the following countries: Ireland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia and United Kingdom. For more information, go to eu.playstation.com/competitions.

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Naughty Dog Responds To 360 Rumour Via Twitter

2010-08-03T15:18:00.000Z

A Twitter User asked the guys at Naughty Dog if rumours of them working on 360 are true....to which they said the following:

"where is this rumour?

Haven't seen it.

We're also wholly-owned by SCEA since 2001, working on SCE consoles throughout our history".

Sony: Sorry For Firmware 3.41 HDD Problems, Fix Now Live

2010-08-03T14:10:00.000Z

Sony’s gone and confirmed that a new version of PlayStation 3 Firmware update 3.41 has been released, fixing a minor issue that some PS3 owners were having, related to replaced or swapped console hard drives.

While the version number of the firmware won’t change (your system will still read 3.41), the update does help out those users mentioned above.

From a post on the European PlayStation Blog:

"For those users who are replacing the PS3 hard disk drive: we are aware of the symptoms with the system software update 3.41, released on July 27, and that it will cause the update to stop in some occasions while replacing the PlayStation 3 (PS3) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) if the PS3 system is installed with version 3.41.

"If you are experiencing such symptoms when replacing the HDD of your PS3 system, we kindly ask you to use the latest data and try again. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your understanding and continued support".

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The PlayStation MOVE Car Is Probably The Best Thing You'll See Today

2010-08-03T13:17:00.001Z

Sony’s taking the PlayStation MOVE hatchback around Taiwan to promote their upcoming motion controller. The car comes accompanied with a slew of pretty ladies, but as attractive as they are, the vehicle’s the real highlight here. Look at it — it’s even got the glowing bulb!

Create Trailer

2010-08-03T13:01:00.000Z

EA Bright Lights Announce 'Create' For PlayStation 3 With MOVE Support

2010-08-03T12:53:00.001Z

It had to happen at some point. In fact, we’re amazed it didn’t happen sooner. LittleBigPlanet was such a run-away success in 2008, another developer was always going to take the idea; seems like Guildford’s EA Bright Light are the first though. Interesting that it should be the team up the road from Media Molecule though, eh?

Create, actually sounds rather interesting though — even if it does have all the personality of a cardboard box. The game will encourage players to create "imaginative gameplay challenges where the solutions are fuelled by the creativity of the player".

"Create uses families’ imaginations to develop new ways to play together that are both fun and challenging," notes EA Play’s Harvey Elliott in the press release.

"We wanted to design a game where the entire family can explore, decorate, and solve challenges where no solution is wrong and the only limit is the imagination".

Interestingly, the PlayStation 3 version of the game will support the PlayStation MOVE controller. Chalk that up as another game that’s getting optional support for Sony’s motion controller.

We’re not really sure what to think of Create yet. It does sound like LittleBigPlanet, but the trailer gives the impression it’s more like a video game adaptation of the Honda advert.

Create is coming to a PS3, 360, Wii & PC this November.

UK Demon's Souls Practically Sold Out Nationwide

2010-08-03T12:32:00.000Z

The Black Phantom Edition of Demon Soul's is practically sold out everywhere in the UK. That’s according to publishers Namco Bandai Partners, who are only aware of a few “dribs and drabs”.
“I can’t give you a number, but what I mean by an ‘amazing success’ is that all the stock we built of the Black Phantom Edition has sold out (apart from dribs and drabs),” Lee Kirton, marketing and PR manager for Namco Bandai Partners UK, told Eurogamer.

"For a game that’s been out a long time overseas we believe it to be a success. Reviews scores and coverage have been amazing.

"We haven’t done hundreds of thousands of units,” he added, “but we’ve been pleased".

The Black Phantom edition included an art-book, strategy guide and soundtrack. Namco Bandai Partners will release a standard edition of the game this week.

The success of Demon’s Souls never ceases to amaze us. We suspect Sony will want to make a much bigger deal out of the inevitable sequel, should it roll around any time soon.

First 'Dirt 3' Trailer Released

2010-08-03T12:10:00.003Z

Guerrila Games To Begin Work On New IP Afer Killzone 3

2010-08-03T11:58:00.000Z

Guerrilla Games’ managing director, Herman Hulst, has confirmed in a magazine interview that the studio are beginning work on a new IP. Their priority is currently Killzone 3, but Hulst has revealed that the studio are currently at the concept stage for the new property.

It’s assumed that Guerrilla Games will ramp up development of the new IP once Killzone 3 is complete. No further details were given. You probably shouldn’t expect any until this time next year.

New InFAMOUS 2 Gameplay Trailer

2010-07-03T16:44:00.002Z

PlayStation Home: Getting Personal Pool Tables Soon

2010-06-30T15:26:00.001Z

PlayStation Home is getting an update soon, personal pool tables for your appartment. So you can invite your friends round for a game of pool at any time.

Two tables styles will be available, English and American, which were again developed by Veemee. The price for the bundle is € 2.49.

PlayStation 'Most Followed' Brand On Social Sites

2010-06-30T13:05:00.000Z

Sony's PlayStation was the most followed brand on Facebook and Twitter in April with 1.4 million fans and followers in total, according to a report. The results from web search experts Greenlight's Entertainment Retail report also found that PlayStation was the most interactive brand in April, making 634 posts and tweets.

Over 12 million UK consumers searched online for entertainment products in April, 72 per cent of which were related to gaming consoles and games.

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Hulu Plus’ Confirmed For PS3, Coming Soon

2010-06-30T12:18:00.000Z

Hulu has just announced ‘Hulu Plus’ a premier subscription service that allows HD access of some of network television’s best on a variety of platforms for $9.99 a month. What’s this got to do with us PlayStation 3 owners? One of those platforms is the PS3 and it’s coming soon.

It seems as though the rumors were true. Hulu is indeed coming to the PlayStation 3 as part of Hulu’s premium service ‘Hulu Plus’. The service, which is launching today to select Hulu members who got an invite, will be coming to the PS3 at a later date.

The $9.99 per month subscription gives you access to over 100 content providers.

No exact release date for the PS3 version has been provided, only it only says 'coming soon' on Hulu’s list of supported devices. Sorry, Xbox 360 owners, you’ll have to wait until 'Early 2011' for the premium Hulu service.

Looks like Hulu's streaming service is limited to US only, lets hope this changes in the future.

PlayStation Plus Priced By Region

2010-06-30T11:22:00.000Z

Plus Pricing: 1Year/90Days:

Australia AUD 69.95/20.95
Austria € 49.99/14.99
Belgium € 49.99/14.99
Czech Republic CZK 1299/390
Denmark DKK 375/115
Finland EURO 49.95/14.95
France € 49.99/14.99
Germany € 49.99/14.99
Greece € 49.99/14.99
Ireland € 49.99/14.99
Italy € 49.99/14.99
Luxembourg € 49.99/14.99
Netherlands € 49.99/14.99
New Zealand NZD 89.95/26.95
Norway NOK 395/119
Poland PLN 195/59
Portugal € 49.99/14.99
Saudi Arabia USD 64.99/19.99
South Africa ZAR 489/145
Spain € 49.99/14.99
Sweden SEK 480/145
Switzerland CHF 69.95/20.95
United Arab Emirates USD 64.99/19.99
United Kingdom GBP 39.99/11.99

PlayStation Plus: Everything You Need To Know

2010-06-30T11:10:00.001Z

The current PSN features will remain free. Sony are still very committed to PSN as a free gaming service and are certainly not planning on reducing this service following the launch of PlayStation Plus.

Plus is an evolving service and the features included at launch will be:

Games
Discounts
Exclusive items on PlayStation Store
Full Game Trial
Automatic Downloads(More info on these below)
Membership to Plus can be purchased through PlayStation Store on PS3 for either 90 days or a whole year (365 days)
Local prices for membership can be found below, payment is a one off fee for either of the memberships and can be purchased with any of the current Store payment methods – Credit Card or PSN Cards
If you sign up between the 29th June and 3rd Aug for the 1 year subscription then you will also receive a downloadable copy of the original LittleBigPlanet game for PS3, completely free! This is yours to keep and is not tied to the period of subscription.

Here are the features in more detail –

Games & Special Offers: As a member you can expect to get your hands on at least 4 games a month at no extra charge. Each month there will be a selection of 1x PSN game, 2x minis and 1x PS One classics. A list of the games available in month 1 and 2 can be found below. You will be able to download these games during the month they are available, until the new selection replaces these.

Once downloaded, these games are yours to keep and play as long as you are a member of PlayStation Plus. If your subscription lapses and then you re-subscribe the games you have already downloaded will reactivate, so you still have access to them. Additionally, if you delete one of these titles from your PS3 but decide you want to get it back then you can re-download from the Plus section of the Store if the games is still there, or, if the game has expired from the Plus section of the Store, then you can simply search for it on the Store and download it again at no extra cost.

Each month there will be 2 dynamic themes, 2 premium avatars and premium game elements/add-ons for you to download and many of these will be exclusive to members only. These are yours to keep forever once you have downloaded them.

Plus members will also be given exclusive PlayStation Store discounts each month that are above and beyond the current Store discounts available to everyone. These discounts will range from 20% – 50% and anything you buy with these is yours to keep and enjoy forever.

Finally, wherever possible we’ll be making sure that members are included in some selected demos and beta trials early, before they go live to everyone, so you can be the one to tell all your mates about the next big game they ‘must’ get.

As I mentioned, just the games themes and avatars are worth over £200* a year and with unrestricted access to 48+ games each year and all the other features, we think this service is great value for money.

Full Game Trial: Each month we will be offering members the chance to download 2 full games, try them out for a period of time (1 hour unless otherwise stated). Then you will have the choice to either buy the game and carry on from where you left off, or delete the game from your hard drive. This is a unique way to trial the full game experience and means you don’t have to be restricted to certain levels/game modes when you test out a game.

The games in full game trail will become available to all Store users to purchase but only Plus members will have the chance to ‘try before you buy’.

The other great thing about this feature is that you can continue from where you were at the end of the trial period if you decide to buy the game. All game saves and trophies earned during the trial will be unlocked and will show up on your trophy list and your trophy level, when you purchase the game. You don’t even have to re-download the game, just purchase and go back to the XMB to access the game.

Automatic Download: Members will be able to set their PS3 to wake up from standby at any time of the day or night, download and install any game updates for the games you have been playing and we will also send you new game demos that will be ready and waiting for you to play when you next use your PS3. System software updates will also download automatically (manual install still required) and then the PS3 will turn itself off again.

Game updates and demos will also automatically install and the next time you turn on your PS3 you will see a brief on screen message letting you know what has been downloaded and updated.

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Rumour: We expect PS4 and Xbox 3 in two to three years, says Capcom CEO

2010-06-30T10:06:00.000Z

The CEO of Capcom has revealed that he expects the brand new generation of consoles to hit in two to three years. Althought he revealed he has no insider information and this is more of a speculation. But surely within three years we will see beefed up hardware and not just this motion sensing stuff?

Playstation 3 Firmware 3.40 Detailed

2010-06-30T09:59:00.000Z

The latest Playstation 3 Firmware V3.40 has arrived adding a couple of new features and a few enhancements for both the console and for the Playstation Network.

•PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
•Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
•Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
•Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
•Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

Also new is an option to calibrate MOVE motion controller and a few minor adjustments to the UI as well as the Playstation 3 Facebook application.

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PS3 Profitable, Price Cut Unlikely

2010-06-30T09:42:00.000Z

In an interview with IGN, Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios, said the company is finally making money on every PS3 sold and there's no rush to bring the price down again.

"This year is the first time that we are able to cover the cost of the PlayStation 3," Yoshida said. "We aren't making huge money from hardware, but we aren't bleeding like we used to".

In May, Sony began shipping new PlayStation 3 consoles with smaller and more cost effective graphics chips. Now, Yoshida said, Sony is looking at replenishing retail stock that has been running on empty since January rather than cutting the price.

"When we bring the cost of hardware down, we are looking at opportunities to adjust prices if we believe that will increase demand," he explained. "At the moment, we are trying to catch up our production".

"We have lots of great games coming out and innovations with Move and 3DTV, so we don't believe this is the time for us to think about a price drop," he added.

Rather than cutting the price of the base model, Yoshida said the company may look at doing additional console bundles, like the one recently announced that will include Sports Champion, a PlayStation Move controller, and a PlayStation Eye for $399.

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E3 2010: Mortal Kombat Trailer

2010-06-22T15:51:00.000Z

E3 2010: Infamous 2 Trailer

2010-06-17T13:27:00.000Z

Sony's Partnering With Coca-Cola For A Huge MOVE Marketing Campaign

2010-06-17T13:04:00.002Z

At Sony's E3 press conference on Tuesday, Sony has confirmed a massive brand partnership with Coca-Cola starting this autumn.

The Sony brand and competitions revolving about the PS3 and PlayStation MOVE will appear on 130 million Bottles/Cans worldwide, covering Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero & Sprite!

That must have cost a bomb!

E3 2010: PS3 Games Montage

2010-06-17T12:23:00.000Z

MOVE Gets Official $29.99 Charging Station And $19.99 Shooting Attachment

2010-06-16T01:14:00.000Z

Sony are also bringing you two additional Move peripherals that will complement your gaming experience.

•PlayStation Move “Charging Station” – Available for $29.99 (MSRP), the Charging Station will allow you to charge two PlayStation Move motion or navigation controllers at once, without connecting them to the PS3.

PlayStation Move “Shooting Attachment” – Available for $19.99 (MSRP), the Shooting Attachment takes arcade shooting games to a whole new level. The Shooting Attachment snaps directly onto a motion controller and allows gamers to hold the motion controller like a gun, creating a more precise and immersive experience for games like The Shoot! and Time Crisis: Razing Storm.

E3 2010: Ghost Recon Future Soldier Trailer

2010-06-16T00:41:00.000Z

E3 2010: Dead Space 2 Trailer

2010-06-16T00:29:00.000Z

E3 2010: Gran Turismo 5 Trailer

2010-06-16T00:13:00.000Z

E3 2010: MotorStorm Apocalypse Trailer

2010-06-15T23:54:00.000Z

E3 2010: PS3 Dead Space 2 Gets Exlusive Llimited Edition

2010-06-15T23:44:00.000Z

Visceral Games today announced that an exclusive Limited Edition* of Dead Space 2 will be released on the PS3. The Limited Edition will include the award-winning Dead Space Extraction, the prequel to the entire Dead Space saga, now featuring support for the PlayStationMove motion controller. Launching January 28th 2011, Dead Space 2 will unleash a truly epic Action Horror experience that will bring the psychological thrills of deep space to a terrifying new level.

The Dead Space 2 Limited Edition will include Dead Space Extraction in full HD for the first time ever. Dead Space Extraction on PlayStation 3 will offer the entire single-player game complete with all-new trophy support, as well as co-op gameplay, using the new PlayStation Move motion controller, in addition to the standard DUALSHOCK®3 and SIXAXISTM controllers. Players will be armed with an arsenal of weaponry and an easy-to-use control system customized to take full advantage of the capabilities of PlayStation Move. Dead Space Extraction will also be sold separately as a standalone game via the PlayStation Store.

“We’re thrilled to couple two terrifying experiences in one box. With the Limited Edition, PlayStation 3 fans will receive real insight into the cause of the necromorph infestation and the destruction that followed. This is the genesis of the dark and twisted world Isaac inhabits,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer on Dead Space 2. “The addition of support for PlayStation Move allows us to bring a truly unique experience that was previously unavailable to players and we can’t wait to see what they think.”

Dead Space 2 will be on display at the EA booth #1601 South Hall during (E3).

PS3 - Cross Game Chat Leaked?

2010-06-15T23:18:00.000Z

Following the news of the launch of PlayStation Plus, the premium PSN service, eagle eyed visitors to some foreign language EU sites noticed mention of Cross-Game-Chat for subscribers.

The new service, launching later this month promises subscribers additional features as well as free exclusive content and discounts, but one of the most anticipated features was omitted from the announcement and inclusion on the UK and US PlayStationPlus sites.

However, visitors to the www.playstationplus.com, as directed by sony, led them to be redirected to a local page in their native language - except for one ominous point:

Cross-game Voice Chat: invite your friends to chat online no matter what game you’re all playing, even if they aren’t members of PlayStation Plus.
This seems to us like more than just a simple mistake, could this be a genuine slip-up or an early information leak? See the image below for yourself and make your own minds up.

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E3 2010: Twisted Metal Debut Trailer

2010-06-15T22:47:00.000Z

E3 2010: Twisted Metal For PS3 Officially Revealed

2010-06-15T22:41:00.000Z

Twisted Metal for PS3 has officially been revealed and is coming in 2011.

Online team deathmatch was shown and you will be able to fly in this one via helicopters and a jet pack. You will also be able to ride a motorcycle whilst wielding a flaming chainsaw.

The game will feature 16 players online and 4 split-screen.

E3 2010: Sony Reveals Move Release Date And Pricing

2010-06-15T22:32:00.000Z

At Sony's E3 Media Briefing, Peter Dille revealed the worldwide launch dates and pricing for the company's new motion control peripheral. Move will hit Europe on September 15, North America on September 19, and Japan on October 21.

The Move controller will be available for $49.99, and the Navigation controller will retail for $29.99. If you don't already have a PlayStation Eye, a bundle will be offered that includes one Move controller, an Eye, and a copy of Sports Champion. The bundle will retail for $99.99.

A console bundle will also be available for $399.99. This will include a 250GB PS3 Slim, Sports Champion, a Move controller, and a PlayStation Eye.

Dille announced that there will be between 15-20 games available at launch and more than 40 out by the Holiday season. Some of the highlighted Move games listed were Ruse, NBA 2K11, EyePet, Killzone 3, and more. Several legacy games will also support Move through downloadable patches, including Heavy Rain and Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition.

E3 2010: PlayStation Plus Details, Sony Adamant PSN To Remain Free

2010-06-15T22:23:00.002Z

PlayStation Plus will become available later this month for $49.99 for a year subscription, or $17.99, for 3 months.

In Europe it will cost £39.99/€49.99 per year or £11.99/€14.99 for 90 day.

Plus subscribers will gain access to exclusive features and content, receiving hundreds of dollars of content (like games, themes, and minis), QORE, priority access to betas, and more.

Sony say its "Access and convenience for just over $3 a month and that the amount of exclusive content coming to PS3 is going to be unmatched".

Sony were adamant that everything you've got now for free remains that way.

E3 2010: GT5 Is Officially Coming To US On November 2nd

2010-06-15T22:10:00.000Z

SCEA President & CEO Jack Tretton unveiled at E3 that Gran Turismo 5 is officially coming on November 2nd 2010. No news on release dates for Europe or Japan.

E3 2010: Killzone 3 Coming February 2011

2010-06-15T22:03:00.000Z

The Sony E3 press conference has kicked off with a preview of Killzone 3. The audience popped on their 3D glasses and some jet pack gameplay was shown. Sonys Jeff Rubenstein said that the 3D glasses makes the sense of height real. The game will hit in February 2011 and will support Move.

Visit The Virtual E3 Show Floor In PlayStation Home

2010-06-15T21:42:00.000Z

A pretty epic advancement, at least by E3 standards, has come to PlayStation Home. Looks like those who couldn’t attend E3 won’t be left out afterall!

Later this afternoon PlayStation Home users will have the ability to visit the E3 show floor, booths and all, right in PlayStation Home. These areas will include exclusive rewards and game, so be sure to check it out!

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E3 2010: Killzone 3 Trailer

2010-06-15T18:42:00.000Z

Sony Issue E3 Conference Warning

2010-06-15T18:21:00.000Z

Sonys very own fictional VP Kevin Butler has tweeted the following warning ahead of their E3 conference:

"don't wear flip flops to E3. SCEA will be dropping so much knowledge there, it may crush your toes".

Will Sony really blow our minds? Or will we be left underwhelmed?

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PlayStation Store Updates: E3 Week

2010-06-15T18:10:00.003Z

As its E3 week, the PlayStation Store will be publishing daily starting today through Thursday, 6/17. Today you'll be able to get your hand on the 'NCAA Football 11' PS3 Demo from Electronic Arts (find it in the dedicated E3 2010 category under New Releases).

From US Playstation Blog:

As per usual, we will have regular PSN Tuesday publish – including Final Fantasy IX – look out for Grace’s post tomorrow.

On Wednesday and Thursday we’ll be loading the Store up with the latest and videos and content straight from the show floor. Here’s a small preview of what we’ll be offering up on those days:

* Sony E3 Press Conference Videos
* Pulse Part 1 & 2
* E3 Sony booth ‘Sizzle’ Videos
* DC Universe Online Trailer
* Gran Turismo 5 Trailers
* PlayStation Move Game Trailers
* Hot Shots Tennis Get a Grip Demo
* God of War Ghost of Sparta Trailer
* Call of Duty Black Ops Trailer
* Mafia II Trailer
* Transformers: War For Cybertron Trailers
* Fallout: New Vegas Trailer
* Crysis 2: ‘The Pinger’ Trailer
* Dead Space 2 Trailer

E3 2010: Medal Of Honor Trailer

2010-06-15T15:02:00.000Z

E3 2010: Bodycount Trailer

2010-06-15T14:57:00.001Z

E3 2010: Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Debut Trailer

2010-06-15T13:56:00.000Z

E3 2010: EA SPORTS MMA Trailer

2010-06-15T11:10:00.000Z

E3 2010: Assassins Creed: Brotherhood Trailer

2010-06-15T10:59:00.000Z

E3 2010: Enslaved Trailer

2010-06-15T10:53:00.000Z

E3 2010: Driver Francisco Trailer

2010-06-15T10:46:00.000Z

E3 2010: Kung-Fu Live Trailer

2010-06-15T10:40:00.000Z

Stephen Fry Confirmed To Be Doing Voice Work For LittleBigPlanet 2

2010-06-15T10:27:00.000Z

Through Twitter, Stephen Fry has confirmed that he is involved with LittleBigPlanet 2, voicing the narrator in the tutorials and the rest of the game.

He also seems to recognize that the second game in the series is looking to surpass the first one:

"Had very larky time doing narration and tutorials and whatnot for Little Big Planet 2, which looks even more spankingly lovely than 1"

Playstation MOVE Delivers A Lot More Precision Than Kinect Claims BBC

2010-06-15T10:18:00.000Z

Rory-Cellan Jones of the BBC was recently lucky enough to go hands-on with the latest build of Move as well as Kinect. Inevitably he has drawn comparisons between the two and interestingly he claims that Move delivers a 'lot more precision' than Kinect but it is less physical.

Jones tested out a table tennis game with the Move and exclaimed it mimics the real thing much more closely than anything he's ever seen before.

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Domino's Pizza Snaps Up In Game Ads Space On PS3

2010-06-15T10:09:00.001Z

Pizza chain Domino's has made the brave step into the world of in-game advertising with the PS3 platform.

Apparently they will start serving pizza ads to PS3 users playing certain titles such as PES 2010, NBA 2k10 and Superstar racing.

Sony Investigating Factory Suicides

2010-06-01T07:39:00.000Z

Chinese manufacturing giant Foxconn has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, a spate of suicides at its Shenzhen complex attracting worldwide media attention. It's also attracted the attention of Sony, for whom Foxconn manufacture consoles.

Like Nintendo, Sony has launched its own instigation into work practices at Foxconn's factories, issuing a statement which reads "In response to recent reports, Sony has begun taking steps to re-evaluate the working environment at Foxconn".

The Japanese company joins not only Nintendo but also Nokia, Apple, Dell and HP in probing Foxconn, whose time in the spotlight is serving as an untimely reminder to Western consumers that the electronic devices we demand at affordable prices often come with a human cost.

Foxconn stands accused of operating a "militarised" operation, with workers forced to stand, are banned from speaking and detained in factory dormitories.

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Many Favourite Characters Appear In Modnation Racers Daily

2010-05-30T16:25:00.002Z

PAIN Goes 3D This Week

2010-05-30T13:05:00.001Z

The PSN title PAIN will be getting some new add-ons this week. They just happen to be the first set of content that is playable in 3D on new 3D televisions. Older game modes are also being patched for 3D play.

Modnation Racers - Fat man gets modded, gets hot chick

2010-05-28T09:22:00.000Z

A viral has been released for ModNation Racers in which a fat guy performs many mods on himself and attracts a hot chick into his bedroom. So the question here is if you could 'mod' one part of yourself, what would it be?

Leaked 'Killzone 3' Gameplay Footage

2010-05-28T02:37:00.000Z

Sony Develops A Rollable OLED Screen

2010-05-27T22:19:00.000Z

White Knight Chronicles 2 Trailer

2010-05-27T15:11:00.000Z

3D And MOVE To Blame For Gran Turismo 5 Delays

2010-05-25T16:50:00.001Z

A UK Trade publication is claiming that they have it on very good authority that Gran Turismo 5 will not only support 3D output but also Playstation MOVE.

A source close to Sony has confirmed to MCV that the reason behind the more recent of Gran Turismo 5’s delays is the implementation of both 3D and MOVE compatibility.
The news helps to explain the somewhat bewildering claim made by the game’s chief designer Kazunori Yamauchi earlier this month that the game, which has been in development for several years, is still only 90 per cent complete.

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PSN+ To Charge $9.99 A Month Apparently, Revealed At E3

2010-05-25T16:23:00.000Z

A gaming blog is claimed they have been informed that Sony will soon roll out a PS3 paid for service called PSN+ at a rate of $9.99 a month. Apparently those who sign up to this will receive the following - auto patching for PS3 titles, exclusive in-game DLC, discounts to the Playstation Store, and 'first hour' demo access to full retail titles.

Joystiq has been informed that PSN+ subscribers will also have the ability to enable an auto-patching feature, which will detect, download and install updates for recently played PS3 titles on the system.

Pricing and a release for the PSN+ service is unknown, though one source speculates PSN+ may cost $9.99 per month. When contacted, a Sony representative said the company does not "comment on rumors or speculation".

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Killzone 3 Pre-E3 Reveal Reason Given

2010-05-25T16:13:00.000Z

Killzone 3 is the kind of game you might expect to be dated with gusto at E3, but Sony Europe's content producer James Gallagher has explained why it just couldn't wait until then.

We reported that Killzone 3 will hit shelves on May 3 2011. Apparently the highly anticipated sequel has been dated early because of the amount that Sony has a lot in the pipeline already.

Gallagher commented on the EU PlayStation blog:

"Our PR team will have their reasons - we have a lot of games in the pipeline and it's logistically easier to space them out a bit, I suppose. Plus, it makes sure they get some good media coverage before the information avalanche of E3".

We don't think there was ever any doubt that Killzone 3 would get enough coverage.

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Sony Responds To Insomniac's Xbox Move

2010-05-25T15:18:00.000Z

Sony Computer Entertainment has responded to Resistance developer Insomniac Games' new multiplatform partnership with EA.

Insomniac just announced this afternoon that it's signed a deal with EA Partners to create a franchise for both PS3 and Xbox 360.

The move represents the first time in Insomniac's 16-year history that it will create a game for any other system than PlayStation.

An SCE spokesperson told CVG: "Sony Computer Entertainment and Insomniac Games will continue to build upon a strong, successful 14-year partnership that has led to more than 35 million games sold and enjoyed by fans around the world.

"We look forward to unveiling Insomniac's next PS3 exclusive properties in the near future".

Insomniac's widely rumoured to be developing Resistance 3 under the Sony Computer Entertainment banner.

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PS3 Exclusives Rated Higher Than 360's On Average

2010-05-25T15:07:00.000Z

Playstation 3 exclusives have a higher average review rating than those of the Xbox 360 - but the 360 has far more exclusives scoring above 80 per cent.

According to a list compiled by Industry Gamers, both consoles have nine exclusives scoring 90 percent or above, but the 360 has 36 scoring between 80 and 89 percent whereas the PS3 only has 18.

The 360, however, has far more exclusives than the PS3 overall with 218 to 60 respectively, as of 27 October 2009.

In terms of percentage, 35.78 percent of Xbox exclusives scored 75 and over to PS3's 63.33 percent.

Here's the full table for your own scrutiny and analysis:

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Killzone 3 Release Date - May 2011

2010-05-25T11:52:00.000Z

Sony has internally set a release date for Killzone 3 of May 2011, CVG has learnt.

A source close to the platform holder's European HQ sneaked the news to CVG this morning.

They also reaffirmed that the title will be compatible with PlayStation Move - and revealed that the game will feature more than one online co-op mode.

"Guerilla is working on a standard two-player, co-op - as you'd expect - but there's also an objective-based separate four-player co-op mode in the works, too," said our source.

"I've also been told that there will be vehicles in the online multiplayer - but I haven't seen that for myself yet."

We were told earlier this year that Killzone 3 would feature Stereoscopic 3D gameplay - something Sony finally confirmed yesterday.

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Sony Second Most Reputable Company In The World

2010-05-25T06:52:00.001Z

Yeterday results came in from a study, making Sony the 2nd most reputable company in the world(right behind Google at No.1).

The study was conducted in two parts. In January 2010, Reputation Institute measured the reputations of the world’s 600 largest companies in their home countries. The highest rated companies in each of 32 countries were then selected as candidates for a second study that also rated the world’s most visible and valuable corporate brands provided they had above average home country reputations. The outcome of the second study was a final roster of 28 global companies that are well regarded at home but that have also successfully exported their reputations around the world.

Rank Company (Home Country) Global Reputation Pulse
1 Google (US) 78.62
2 Sony (Japan) 78.47
3 The Walt Disney Company (US) 77.97
4 BMW (Germany) 77.77
5 Daimler/Mercedes-Benz (Germany) 76.83
6 Apple (US) 76.29
7 Nokia (Finland) 76.00
8 IKEA (Sweden) 75.60
9 Volkswagen (Germany) 75.55
10 Intel (US) 75.39
11 Microsoft (US) 74.47
12 Johnson & Johnson (US) 74.12
13 Panasonic (Japan) 73.67
14 Singapore Airlines (Singapore) 73.54
15 Philips Electronics (The Netherlands) 73.31
16 L’Oreal (France) 73.17
17 IBM (US) 73.03
18 Hewlett-Packard (US) 72.67
19 Barilla (Italy) 72.45
20 Nestle (Switzerland) 72.37
21 Ferrero (Italy) 72.36
22 Samsung Electronics (Korea) 71.62
23 FedEx (US) 70.84
24 Honda Motor (Japan) 70.82
25 The Coca-Cola Company (US) 70.40
26 Carlsberg (Denmark) 70.31
27 Procter & Gamble (US) 70.21
28 UPS (US) 70.07

The rankings within regions are:

•Asia: 1) The Walt Disney Company, 2) Daimler/Mercedes Benz, 3) BMW, 4) Sony, and 5) Singapore Airlines.

•Central Europe: 1) Sony, 2) BMW, 3) Google, 4) Volkswagen, and 5) Daimler/Mercedes Benz.

•Central & South America: 1) Nestle, 2) Sony, 3) Google, 4) BMW, and 5) Johnson & Johnson.

•North America: 1) Johnson & Johnson, 2) Google, 3) Nestle, 4) The Walt Disney Company, and 5) Sony.

•Northern Europe: 1) Google, 2) IKEA, 3) Sony, 4) The Walt Disney Company, and 5) Singapore Airlines.

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FIFA 2010 World Cup Official Trailer

2010-05-24T11:21:00.000Z

Brink Offical Trailer

2010-05-24T11:13:00.000Z

Crysis 2 - The Wall Trailer

2010-05-24T11:04:00.000Z

UFC Undisputed 2010 Trailer

2010-05-24T10:38:00.000Z

3D Dot Game Heroes Official Launch Trailer

2010-05-24T10:13:00.000Z