DENVER, 1:05 PM, FRI MAY 16 | 63 POSTS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS | tips@kotaku.com | SUBMIT A TIP | RSS
AU
Posts Tagged “

playstation store

”
playstation store

PAL PlayStation Store Update

Hold onto your bowler hats/berets/lederhosen/akubras, PAL PS3 owners, because this week, the PlayStation Store update brings content. And not just any content, but games. Sure, one of them's Dark Mist, but the other one is the original Red Alert! Which now that I say it out loud is probably quite terrible, but nostalgia should get you through at least 10-15 minutes with it. As for the rest of the updates, there's an Overlord demo and themes. So, so many themes. More »

9:40 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By Luke Plunkett
2,752 views, 30 comments

Latest by Sith_Mafia: does the US store get Red Alert as well?? more »

only in north america

PlayStation Store Update: DBZZZZ...

Anime fans? This one's for you! The PlayStation Store update kicks off with the PlayStation 3 version of Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, giving fans of convoluted cheeseball fighting dramas something to kill the time before the full game is released in June. The cel shading doesn't stop there, as a trailer for Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm keeps the anime-inspired fighting fun going. A pair of demos for the PS3 and PSP round out the playables, with new content for Rock Band, Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds and Rocketmen keeping those titles fresh. There's new echochrome content, too, but that will be delivered in-game. The full list, and potential Dragon Ball Z discussion, is after the jump! Yay!

More »

4:00 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By Michael McWhertor
5,580 views, 52 comments

Latest by Rabbite: @Barbara: Same here, after seeing a few videos from youtube on Dark Mist, I'm more excited for it's release than I was for Everyday Shooter. more »

ps3 tv downloads

PS3 Ad Spills Beans On TV Show Downloads?

Certainly appears so. There's a new PS3 ad doing the rounds, one which shows off each of the console's main features. One of the features shown is the PlayStation Store, and in particular the kind of stuff you can download. Now, I'm not one to go making bold presumptions as to the multimedia plans of Sony corp., but that screengrab above - taken from the PS Store part of the commercial - shows a lot of TV network icons. Which, I don't know, at least strongly suggests the (entirely feasible/expected) idea of TV show downloads for the PlayStation Store. Pessimists could say no, that they're just the latest selection of corporate-funded buddy icons, but then, with a Sony press event scheduled for this Friday, pessimists may well be totally wrong. Full ad's after the jump if you're interested. More »

8:20 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Luke Plunkett
5,861 views, 55 comments

Latest by mind in rewind: @enewtabie: That's the goal. The public beta should launch in November. more »

ps one classics

Suikoden Coming To PlayStation Store

The latest batch of video game ratings by the ESRB reveals a listing for Konami's classic RPG Suikoden that may indicate the title is destined for a PlayStation Store re-release. Suikoden is rated as released—or to be released—for both the PlayStation 3 and PSP, as with other PSN releases. We don't know when it's coming—PS One Classic releases are few and far between in North America—but it's most likely coming. You may be able to secure a hard copy for the standard asking price in the meantime anyway, so act accordingly.

ESRB Game Ratings

5:40 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Michael McWhertor
4,615 views, 81 comments

Latest by TearsandScreams: Consider it bought. more »

north america

PlayStation Store Update: Haze!

Remember the dark days? The PlayStation Store update Thursdays with nary a downloadable worth the background download? Long gone, we hope, forever! This week, there's plenty of stuff to slake your download thirst, with demos for Haze, GRID and The Bourne Conspiracy joining extra content for PixelJunk Monsters, Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Some of the media released over the past couple weeks, including some from Sony's recent event in London can now be watched on The Big Screen, including that lovely looking Mirror's Edge trailer. The full list is post jump! More »

4:30 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Michael McWhertor
5,127 views, 81 comments

Latest by DragonSphere: @ DigiMish: heck im still working on finishing the first one. while I like playing it alone, co op makes it much more feasible to beat : / the bourne conspiracy is some hot shit though, shooting didnt feel right to more »

playstation 3

Haze Demo Hits North American PlayStation Store Tomorrow

Europe is already knee deep in Haze demo enjoyment, but North Americans will get their fill of Ubisoft's first person shooter starting tomorrow. That is, provided that your fill of Haze is the game's first level and a sampling of drop-in, drop-out four-player co-op. It may have the most hyphens of any PS3 game to date. The official PlayStation.blog brings word on what to expect, including voice chat—noteworthy that it's off by default—and the ability to set up private co-op games. Welcome shielding against internet douchebaggery!

HAZE lifts on PSN demo tomorrow [PlayStation.blog]

6:40 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Michael McWhertor
3,282 views, 54 comments

Latest by sariah: Well...was the demo worth downloading? Sure. Was it something completely awe inspiring? Nah... The visuals were quite good. I don't know what some others have talked about as far as them being something related to a last more »

playstation store

Next Week, Europe Gets A Proper PS Store Update

Europeans are sick of crummy PlayStation Store updates, I'm sick of writing about them. So it's lucky for the lot of us that next week, we get a temporary reprieve. To celebrate the PlayStation Day event being held in London on May 6, Sony have promised that next week the European store will be updated not once, but twice. The first round of content, including a Haze demo, will hit on May 6, with a second round (which includes a Race Driver: GRID demo) due on May 8. More »

10:30 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Luke Plunkett
3,444 views, 45 comments

Latest by null: Comment on Next Week, Europe Gets A Proper PS Store Update is anyone able to see the update yet? im on psn now and nothing has been updated :( more »

playstation store

PAL PlayStation Store Update

The PAL PlayStation Store's usual slim pickings gets somewhat of a free pass this week, as with GTA IV upon us I can't imagine too many people clamouring for PSP demos or wallpapers. It's still slim pickings, however. No Echocrome, no PS3 demos, just Ape Quest for the PSP and some Need for Speed DLC. More »

11:30 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Luke Plunkett
1,706 views, 15 comments

Latest by enewtabie: I sent it over to Kotaku,but you SCEE folks will receive two updates next week.Four demos,3 or four psn games,etc. May 6th and May 8th. more »

north america

PlayStation Store Update: echochrome Edition

This week's PlayStation Store store update doesn't shy away from a game release like some people did, bringing the mind-bending puzzler echochrome to North American PlayStation 3s and PSPs. It's the main draw this week, with a Dark Sector demo available for those with tightly shut virtual wallets and a taste for first-person throwing. It's low key, but a whole mess of Rock Band tracks, wallpapers and videos await you after the jump.

More »

3:20 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Michael McWhertor
5,715 views, 51 comments

Latest by Palladium: @Dir_en_grey: @Kamakazie: @Replica23: I got Echochrome yesterday for no taxes, here in California. Any explanation? more »

north america

PlayStation Store Update: Echoes Of Loco

The second PlayStation Store update to hit for the recently relaunched service is certainly not lacking in style or substance. The weekly batch of new additions kicks off with a pair of promised echochrome demos along with the return of some PSP "classics." The first full album for Rock Band, Judas Priests "Screaming For Vengeance" also debuts. The competition from Activision answers with a misfire of a Def Leppard track pack, begging the questions "Photograph? Live? Why?" We're sticklers for studio recordings!

For the rest of the goodies, including new add-on content for Call of Duty 4 and Eye of Judgment, please continue.

More »

4:20 PM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Michael McWhertor
5,406 views, 80 comments

Latest by eastx: @coalhalo: No, it's for the win. Never heard your version. more »

playstation store

PlayStation Store Update: Just Like Old Times

Welcome back, PlayStation Store. Oh, how we missed you. After taking a little break while SCE's techy types worked on the shiny new shopfront window, regular service resumes this week with what may well be the biggest single update in the store's short history. From GT5 Prologue's appearance to Warhawk DLC to seven Rock Band tracks (including Still Alive), there's more than enough stuff in here to keep you busy until next Thursday. When the update will be 1/4 as big, and you'll all start complaining again, anyways. More »

10:30 PM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By Luke Plunkett
5,396 views, 63 comments

Latest by metaly: In case it saves people a few bucks, I just wanted to point out that SSHD has had custom soundtracks since the last free update. You don't need to buy the Solo add-on. I love SSHD, but the add-on doesn't sound more »

playstation 3

Sony Explains Slow PlayStation Store Speeds

Sony's new PlayStation Store launched this week with a few hiccups like broken images and long load times. And while all of us expect the service to smooth out soon, Sony has addressed the issues on their forums.

We are aware that many of you have experienced delays whilst the PS Store's thumbnail icons are being downloaded. This is a temporary consequence of a new system implementation and high global traffic levels, and will be resolved within the next few days.
I think the big mistake was not including the basic thumbnails in the firmware update, forcing users to download them in real time ala any normal web page getting slammed. But I think I can speak for everyone here when I say, broken or not, it's still loads better than the old store.

PS Store re-launch & slow loading of icons [PS Forums via Eurogamer][image]

2:00 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,688 views, 65 comments

Latest by thor79: I gotta wonder....will they be ready for the GTA 4 release? A lot of people have been predicting slowness and crashes for XBL on the launch....does this bode well for PSN? Just saying...I wouldn't be surprised if both systems have trouble. more »

playstation store

Sony Talk A Little (Just A Little) On PS3 Movies & TV Service

Sony's Peter Dille has this morning hedged his bets and spoken not only briefly, but around the bush, on the inevitable movies & TV download service for the PS3. While not formally announcing such a program, or hinting at anything like a release timeframe, he does say more info is coming "very soon". More interestingly, he also says:
...we'll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you've seen or used. Ultimately the goal of the PLAYSTATION Network service will be to break through the overwhelming clutter of digital media to give you the TV, movies and gaming content you want.
Dangerous words, Peter. I want a HD, digital library comprised of naught but the complete works of Jake Busey, so will this new store give it to me? Will it?
Inside PLAYSTATION Network [PlayStation.Blog]

9:30 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Luke Plunkett
2,025 views, 47 comments

Latest by joelface: @Dhighness: ya, wait until they stop updating the firmware.. you'll probably be able to buy it in about 7 or 8 years... /rolls eyes more »

playstation 3

PlayStation Cards Heading To Retail

Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation Network senior VP Peter Dille dropped in at the official PlayStation Blog to chat about the redesigned store and their commitment to bringing customers what they want, such as th in game XMB (sometime this year). Towards the end of his little talk he did mention some news that should please PS3 owners without credit cards immensely.

And to wrap up with one of the many topics I know you ask about regularly, we are rolling out the PlayStation Cards to retailers nationwide as we speak. They will have the PlayStation Cards in denominations of $20 and $50 starting this spring.
I know many of you have been hunting for them since that tease back in December, but now they are finally really on their way. Patience, folks! These things take time! It's not like the Wii or Xbox 360 had these things ready within months of launch...oh wait.


Inside PLAYSTATION Network [The Official PlayStation Blog]

4:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mike Fahey
5,025 views, 77 comments

Latest by TheSlayerIsBack: @LittleBigPlaneteer:YES YOU DO :D more »

psp

PSP Store Also Gets A Cheeky Makeover

Not to be outdone by the PS3 Store redesign, the PC/PSP Store has also had a quick facelift. Those looking for radical improvements (like the ditching of the download tool) to the way things are done will be disappointed, as the improvements are purely cosmetic, but hey, since the store worked just fine before that's hardly the single biggest issue facing the world today.

11:30 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Luke Plunkett
3,463 views, 21 comments

dlc

Rock Band DLC Brings More Classic Rawk And PS3 IOUs

For those who are looking to drop some of your extra dollars—raining from the trees and flooding your gutters—on DLC, enjoy this week's Rock Band update. The Classic Rock pack includes:

"Call Me" by Blondie (master)
"Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd (master)
"Message in Bottle" by the Police (master)

Also of note, Harmonix reports that PlayStation 3 owners should get these new tracks this Thursday when the Sony's store comes back online, along with any other back tracks that have been missing from their store.

DLC Week of 4/15 [Rock Band Forums via GameInformer]

11:00 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,254 views, 78 comments

playstation network

PS Store Down All Day Tomorrow

Just a reminder, the Playstation Network Store will be down from 8 am to 9 pm US Pacific Time (11 am to midnight, US Eastern, and 9 am to 10 pm Crecente). This is for the widely anticipated update to the Playstation Store.

So all you unemployed gamers and kids playing hooky, don't start raining ZOMG WAT HAPPEND TO PSN messages on us. Besides, everyone should be doing their taxes.

How much worse can I fuck things up this weekend ...

More »

10:20 AM on Sun Apr 13 2008
By ogood
5,877 views, 58 comments

playstation store

New/More Screens Of The New PlayStation Store

Courtesy of SCE Japan, here's a few more shots of what the new PlayStation Store will look like when it goes live next Tuesday (April 15). Well, what it'll look like for Japan. The rest of you/us, go right ahead and in your mind's eye substitute those indecipherable lines into something like "Latest Demos", it'll be a little more helpful.

10:30 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Luke Plunkett
2,786 views, 47 comments

Latest by Mongoosekun: @ParaParaKing: Thanks man -- kotaku is educational. :) @Akmed: JP <-- try this Do you like being called a Yank? more »