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europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Tobin's Spirit Guide, 1943 Edition
Some good stuff on offer for Europeans and Australasians this weekend, with both Battlefield 1943 and a Ghostbusters demo sure to keep your mind off England's impending Ashes defeat. More » -
north america
PlayStation Store Update: Go Robo!
You shan't be wanting for downloadable games after this week's North American PlayStation Store update, especially if you call yourself an XS Junior League Soccer fan. I know you're out there! More »
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Comment by Bialia: And, for the third week in a row, I am baffled and dumbstruck that the Fallout 3 DLC still isn't... 12 Responses | Other threads
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demo
Ghostbusters Demo Now Available
If you've been too frightened to pick up a copy of Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the Xbox 360, a demo is now available to help you determine if bustin' makes you feel good. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Daniel Pizarro Sánchez: This is good. I can´t wait to see if my overwhelming indifference to the Ghostbusters game still exists after i... 8 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Battlefield 1943 Establishes Beachhead
Battlefield 1943 is available today for purchase and play on Xbox Live Arcade, and the quote-laden launch trailer is here to compel you. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Skyline7284: Shame it has started out fairly laggy. Hope they fix it before a lot of people start playing. 11 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Don't Expect PS3 Games On Demand Any Time Soon
Microsoft are 100% behind the idea of allowing users to download full, retail copies of Xbox 360 games. But the PS3? Hmmm. More »
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Comment by Ryushi: I can see his point, can you imagine downloading Metal Gear Solid 4? Isn't it like 50Gb in size and... 23 Responses | Other threads
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psn
PSN To Offer Comics (Well, Manga)
Sony have announced today that, later this year, the Japanese PlayStation Store will begin offering comics, which can be downloaded by PSP owners.
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Comment by topogigio: I hope they have Y the last man on it.. I never got to finish that comic. 9 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Sony Not Playing "Catch Up" With Xbox LIVE Anymore
Xbox LIVE first debuted back in November 2002. Sony had an online service for the PS2, but it was no where near Xbox LIVE. Sony got competitive when it launched the PlayStation Network in November 2006. More »
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Comment by MooglesInMyFace: Yeah, Sony has most of the basics down now. Although Xbox Live seems to making a lot of progress in... 79 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Marvel VS Capcom 2: Hulk Smash Puny Wrestler
First it was Ryu versus Wolverine, and now the green goliath takes on the Russian bear in the second installment of Capcom's Marvel VS Capcom 2 strategy series. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by juggsgotcha: UMMMMMMMMMM Juggernaut hits harder than both of em. juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuggsGOTCHA! 16 Responses | Other threads
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lbp
LittleBigPlanet: We're Ready To Believe You
Not much of a teaser this, is it? Unless there's some obscure British pop culture icon that also says "who ya gonna call?" we're somehow not aware of, it's pretty clear we'll soon be getting some Ghostbusters DLC for LBP. More » -
north america
PlayStation Store Update: Hope You Like The Punisher!
Because the adventures of Frank Castle, better known as The Punisher, is this week's new playable addition to the PlayStation Store. Not a bad way to start the holiday weekend, but PSP owners get the better end of the deal. More »
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Comment by Akmed: when's falout 3 stuff coming? supposed to be end of june.. :\ unless i read wrong. 7 Responses | Other threads
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dice
Battlefield 1943 Storms The Front Next Week
Join the battle to unlock the Coral Sea map next week, when DICE deploys Battlefield 1943 over Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. More » -
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The Following, Old Capcom Games Will Soon Be Available On The PlayStation Network
The days of people whining "where are my old-timey games on the PSN?" appear well and truly over. You've got Final Fantasy VII, you've got Metal Gear Solid, and soon you'll be getting a ton of Capcom classics as well. More »
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Comment by FP_slomo788: Whining? Over? You should know better Luke. Amazing news though. This is a great list. Better start saving for the Resident... 17 Responses | Other threads
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review
Gunstar Heroes Micro-Review: The Perfect Shot
The recent re-release of Gunstar Heroes on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network isn't the first port of the game we've seen over the past 16 years. But could it be one of the best? More »
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Comment by PissedPS3Fan: Never played this one. Is it similar at all to Contra, or is it more like Gradius/R-Type? 12 Responses | Other threads
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delay of game
Vandal Hearts: Flames Of Judgment Falls Into Winter
Konami's downloadable strategy RPG Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment looks to have slipped from its September release window, now listed with an ambiguous winter release date. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by madbassman39: I guess I'm the only one who was intrigued by the art style in this game and am probably going... 6 Responses | Other threads
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playstation network
PlayStation Network Undergoing A Bit Of Maintenence
The PlayStation Network has been giving readers a bit of trouble today, so we dropped a line to Sony to get the down low on the down time, most of which should be behind us. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by SexyPants: I purchased an xbox 360 yesterday after visiting a friends house and loving the netflix streaming and the new mtg... 24 Responses | Other threads
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home
Let's Take A PlayStation Home Survey!
Let's! Sony is asking questions, and you are giving answers. What Sony wants to know: More »
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Comment by zach a mac rack alack: At the end I put "maybe if you made it so people under 18 could use it, I would!" 24 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Marvel VS Capcom 2: Claws Versus Fireballs
So Marvel VS Capcom 2 isn't coming until the end of July. That just means more time for Capcom to release promotional strategy videos! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Why is Wolverine repping Marvel? Why not Captain America or Spider-Man? 21 Responses | Other threads
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capcom
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 not Releasing June 29
Marvel's financial report back in May said Marvel vs. Capcom 2 would release for download on June 29. The Capcom-Unity Twitter account has officially nixed that date, setting it back about a month. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by geiko: Aw crap, I was hoping to get that. Can anyone recommend a fighter for the psn that's fun but not... 24 Responses | Other threads
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playstation home
inFamous Home Space Coming Soon
Snuck in at the very bottom of a post on important inFamous facts and figures, Sony has announced that Sucker Punch's free-roaming superhero game would soon be getting its own home in PlayStation Home. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: While I'm all for expanding Home and adding variety/things to do. I can't help but wonder -why- anyone would want to... 14 Responses | Other threads
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europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Uh, Hmm...
Think last week's PAL update was bad? It was! This week, though, is just as bad. Maybe even worse. More »
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Comment by GauntFaceKiller: This is why I use the US store, I got Metal Gear Solid and the Metal Gear LBP level kit... 9 Responses | Other threads
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howard stringer
Sony's Expanded PlayStation Network May Debut Spring 2010
Sony CEO Howard Stringer and his underlings have been teasing an expanded, product line-wide PlayStation Network for years. That broader service, leaping from the PSP and PlayStation 3 to Sony branded televisions and other gadgets, might hit next year. More »
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Comment by Deathimself: i <3 the PSN. I don't care what you think! 31 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Hustle Kings Brings Pool To PSN This Winter
Sony fills a void we hadn't even realized existed on the PlayStation 3 this winter with Hustle Kings, one beautiful-looking game of billiards for the PlayStation Network. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Mit: The quality of those shiny balls seems to have just broke Kotaku for me. The homepage is only showing... 9 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Original Final Fantasy, Mega Man Hit PSN (With A Catch)
(Sort of) Good news for anyone worried about the poor state of the retro game scene on the PSN: Final Fantasy 1 is out on the PSN, and a bunch of Mega Man games are coming. Only catch? Yup. They're Japan-only. More »
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Comment by SphericalCrusher: Not such a big deal as long as they have subtitles -- since you can always make a Japanese profile... 35 Responses | Other threads
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psn
PlayStation Network: By The Numbers
Yup. Time for another instalment of PSN: By The Numbers, your semi-regular update of all things to do with the PlayStation Network. Time to get ready. Get ready for numbers. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Sony must be very happy about this service's success. I can tell thet they feel ve- Wait... 9,000 TV shows? 28 Responses | Other threads
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playstation network
The PlayStation Network Gets Punished Next Week
There'll be nowhere to hide for PlayStation 3 owners next week, when Frank Castle bursts onto the PlayStation Network guns blazing in Zen Studios' The Punisher: No Mercy. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Thrillkiller: Punisher War Zone was a pretty good movie, extremely violent. Worth seeing if you haven't. Also, no Travolta. 19 Responses | Other threads
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home
PlayStation Home Has Finally Lost The Plot
But in a good way. See, my biggest criticism of PlayStation Home is that it's sterile. Boring. But this Saturday night, that sterility will be temporarily relieved. By this...dance-off...thing. More »
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Comment by xajoc: t's stll brng nd strl. My PS3 s stll ppr wght / Bl-Ry plyr. 34 Responses | Other threads
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Fat Princess Won't Be Out This Month
Sony's super-enjoyable Fat Princess was originally slated to be released in June. That's this month! Now, sadly, it turns out it won't be out this month. More » -
europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Slim Pickings
It may have been a slow week on the North American PlayStation Store, but it's even slower in Europe, as with no Metal Gear Solid on the menu we're left with a MotorStorm Livery Pack. Yup. Livery. More » -
north america
PlayStation Store Update: Metal Gear Solid
Solid Snake sneaks into the North American PlayStation Store this week, as Metal Gear Solid for the original PlayStation becomes a PS One Classic. And... uh... Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is cheaper. Yes, it's a slow week. More »
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Comment by TheIrishNinja: ok, so if MGS 1 on PSN is today's announcement...look, if we dont get MGS4 trophies tomorrow, i think its... 19 Responses | Other threads
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capcom
Bionic Commando Rearmed Made Easier With Trophies
Was Bionic Commando Rearmed just too hard for your delicate gaming skills? The same update that brings trophy support to the PlayStation 3 will make the game just a little bit easier. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Deadshot is a spy!: Even after the update will this be worth playing? I never got a chance to try it and haven't heard... 23 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
This Is The Best Sackboy Beard, By Far
While we'd like to see more pop culture and less national icons in our Sackboys, we can make an exception when we're greeted with a Druid. More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Never thought I'd see the day when Sackboy would outrank my own beard. Bravo you little sack-druid. 22 Responses | Other threads
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final fantasy tactics
Final Fantasy Tactics Gets Rated, Likely PSN Bound
The guys at One Last Continue went panning for ESRB gold and found this nugget: Final Fantasy Tactics got a rating for the PS3, which likely means it's going to PlayStation Network soon. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Fadecy: Rival Schools for PSN/XBLA PLZ: I'd rather have VIII and IX please, especially IX. Chop chop please Square. 45 Responses | Other threads
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digital
So, How Many People Actually Buy Stuff Over XBLA Or The PSN?
Digital delivery of games and gaming content is the inevitable future. But how prevalent is it in the present? The NPD Group estimate that, as it stands, digital downloads on a console are doing...OK. More »
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Comment by Andrefpvs: You mustn't forget that you can make a PSN account in 5 minutes (I have 5 regional accounts), whereas it'll... 44 Responses | Other threads
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north america
PlayStation Store Update: Little Big Heavy Thunder
It's a big, big, big week for the North American PlayStation Store, as new downloadable content for Killzone 2, Call of Duty: World At War, LittleBigPlanet and Burnout Paradise bombards the PlayStation Network. And there are games! More »
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Comment by VinceNotVance: I know this is a Playstation Update post, but this'll relate. Has anyone picked up "Gunstar Heroes" for XBLA? If so,... 13 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Zombie Apocalypse Preview: Top Down Left 4 Dead
Haven't we had enough of zombie games already? No, and really, I can't seem a time when we will. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Too many damn Zombie games... It's like the new WWII. 27 Responses | Other threads
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tmnt
New TMNT Game Is 360 Timed Exclusive
Yay! More timed exclusives! Thanks, Microsoft. The latest title to piss off half the gaming world with a staggered release is one of the new Ninja Turtles games. More »
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Comment by nygiants10: hh.. Mcrssft wns gn..... Scks t b sny fnby nly hvng crp ss nln, wth crp ss xclsvs nd... 31 Responses | Other threads
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soundtracks
Capcom's Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Hip-Hop Mixtape Revealed
The summer re-release of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 features the same wacky jazz as the original game, but Capcom revealed to Kotaku today plans for a star-studded free bonus soundtrack players can fight to instead. More »
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Comment by Shinta: You don't work at MTV anymore Stephen, it's okay, you can admit rap sucks now. 53 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Puzzle Chronicles: Infinite Interactive Does Puzzle Fighter
Infinite Interactive, the creators of Puzzle Quest, continue to combine adventure and gem-matching with Puzzle Chronicles, part roleplaying game, part Puzzle Fighter. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by alzheimers: After wasting my money on the broken piece of garbage that was Galactrix DX, I'll be damned if I ever... 1 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment Preview: Disturbing Yet Familiar
After spending countless hours playing the original Vandal Hearts and its sequel, I spent some time at E3 with this millenium's model, Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by DustbinCarbonara: Fugly just doesn't quite cut it. 6 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition Impressions: Fall in Love All Over Again
There's something very important you need to know about The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition: It may look new, but the classic, the original you love is always just a button push away. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Fuck YES. No, for reals. Because maybe we'll finally get some damn ScummVM games released in a format other than downloaded... 20 Responses | Other threads
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