Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sony Announce Killzone 3 Multiplayer Is Coming To The PSN From Today And Its Free To Try

Sony and Guerilla Games have announced they are bringing Killzone 3 Multiplayer to the PSN. the game will come out today in the USA and Across Europe from Tomorrow. This is only the multiplayer part of Killzone 3 and it will be free to try, the game lets you progress until you reach the rank of Sergeant I. Killzone 3 Multiplayer comes with all the DLC maps, meaning the game has all 16 maps. 

If you want to upgrade to the full multiplayer, it will cost $15/€14.99/£11.99. when you have paid you will also get a 24 hour double bonus XP, 3 free unlock points, the ability to set up clans and custom games, and access to the Botzone.



For existing fans/owners of the game, there will be a double XP weekend this weekend.

Source: USA and EU Playstation Blogs

EA Have Released A New FIFA Street Trailer Showing Premiership Players In Action

EA have released a new trailer for FIFA Street. this trailer shows many different premiership players in action at different venues. A FIFA Street Demo is out now on Xbox Live and the Playstation 3 Demo should be online tomorrow. This demo features Manchester City, AC Milan, An Adidas all star team, and a real life street football team. the matches are 5-a-side and take place at Amsterdam Square Stadium.

Ubisoft Have Released A New Developer Video For I Am Alive

Ubisoft have released a new video for I Am Alive. this 5 minute video features members of the dev team talking about the game. they talk a bit about development but they focus on the gameplay mechanics like Stamina and how other characters in the game react to you. they use in-game action to show how you can threaten other players and they explain a bit about the world, how people are defending what's left of their lives.


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Microsoft Announce A White Special Edition Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Family Bundle And White Wireless Controller


Microsoft have revealed a new Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle. This is a special edition that will be available worldwide, though the article only mentions USA Pricing. For $299.99, you get a White 4 GB Xbox 360 Console, A White Kinect, Kinect Adventures, Kinect Sports, and a White Wireless Controller. Microsoft have also announced they will be releasing the White Xbox 360 Wireless Controller separately from the bundle for $49.99. This Bundle will be coming out Worldwide from today over the next couple of months.

Source: Major Nelson

Sony Announce Worldwide Sales Of The Playstation Vita Have Reached Over 1.2 Million Units, Software Sales Over 2 Million



Sony have announced worldwide sales of the Playstation Vita have reached over 1.2 Million units since its release on 17th December. Software sales for the Playstation Vita have reached over 2 Million units, that's across both retail and the PSN.

Press Release

Sony Announce The PSN And PSN Enabled Websites Will Be Down For Maintenance On 1st March

Sony have announced the PSN will be under going maintenance on 1st March. from 8AM Pacific to 10 PM Pacific, users will not be able to log into the PSN or access PSN based services. even websites like the Playstation Blogs, which are PSN enabled, will be inaccessible. Users will also not be able to stay connected to the PSN during this period as they will be signed out.

[Update] UK users can expect the PSN to be down from 4PM Thursday 1st March  untill 6AM Friday 2nd March.

SourceUSA Playstation Blog