Full FeedThe top 3 good things about the PS3 meltdown
As you probably know by now, the PlayStation Network is on the fritz. PS3 gamers (at least those with pre-slim systems) are currently suffering a gaming blackout, thanks to “PS3 Error Code 8001050F”. There’s no way to spin it positively, the situation just sucks. However, in the spirit of seeing… Continue Reading »
PlayStation Network experiences global meltdown, many PS3s effected
The PlayStation Network is down! If you’re a PS3 owner who tried to play some games on your console, or pay a visit to the PlayStation Store, sometime between yesterday, February 28, 2010, and today, you already know that though! Problems started Sunday, February 28, 2010, with what appears to… Continue Reading »
United Arab Emirates bans Sony’s Heavy Rain
The forecast for gamers in the United Arab Emirates calls for a zero percent chance of Heavy Rain. Sony’s anticipated true crime blockbuster that puts players on the trail of the “Origami Killer” is banned in the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah) due… Continue Reading »
Rumor: Sony confirms PS3 Arc? (Update)
The PS3 Arc was rumored to be the official name of the motion controller but was not confirmed or denied by Sony. PS3 Arc’s website carries a tagline of “Arc You Ready?” Interestingly enough this seems to be a throwback to the original PlayStation slogan that was, “You Are Not… Continue Reading »
CES 2010 Hands On: God of War III
Kratos is one of, if not the greatest, characters created in recent video game memory. What Nintendo’s Mario is to platform gaming, Kratos is to the mature-rated game. Grand Theft Auto has always drawn the majority of heat in terms of video game sex and violence, but God of War… Continue Reading »
Amazon’s Black Friday game deals last until the end of the month
If you are all depressed because you missed the Black Friday deals on Amazon, well you can relax because the deals last all the way 'til Monday, November 30, 2009. Amazon has always had great deals on video games but they pulled out all the stops for the holidays. First,… Continue Reading »
Sony Home Update: New apartments and freebies at the mall
With many new updates on the way more new personal spaces are now available on PlayStation Home and that’s just the beginning. There are also free items at the mall for those who like to watch their budget and save up for cooler items coming soon to the PlayStation Home.… Continue Reading »
Batman: Arkham Asylum impressions
Happy Batman day, readers! Yes, I’m officially declaring it so, as one of the very best Batman games ever to grace consoles (at least, based on my preliminary playtime) has launched today. Given the media blitz (videos and press releases out the wazoo!) and positive reviews, I think it’s going… Continue Reading »
GameStop’s quarterly profits drop, company continues with planned expansions
The Ft. Worth Star Telegram reports that Grapevine, Texas-based retailer Gamestop’s quarterly net profit dropped 32 percent for the company’s second quarter. GameStop CEO Daniel DeMatteo blamed the recession and a so-so gaming lineup in the first half of 2009. “Due to the effects of the recession and strong prior… Continue Reading »
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