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North American PSN update; Oct. 29, 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment of America has made its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. There’s an awful lot to go over here, including tons of great demos, and loads of PSP content. Enjoy. For a full list of updates see below: PSP Game Sale Super Stardust Portable, echochrome, My...
- Posted Oct 30th 2009
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European PSN update; October 29, 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. This week, gamers can look forward to a heap of Special Offers, the Halloween-themed Zombie Apocalypse and plenty of add-on content for the likes of Rock Band (Rob Zombie song pack, a...
- Posted Oct 29th 2009
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Borderlands Review
The ever-growing first-person shooter and role-playing game crossover genre has received its latest addition with the release of Gearbox Software’s Borderlands. Set in Pandora, which has an old West style theme, you and three friends can set out on an epic adventure to do two things: kill lots...
- Posted Oct 29th 2009
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Assassin's Creed 2 first impressions are mighty positive
The official Xbox 360 magazine has revealed a few interesting tidbits of information on their website regarding the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed 2, including news that it will feature a property investment mini-game that they describe as being “rewarding and fun.” Judging...
- Posted Oct 28th 2009
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Ratchet & Clank to stay Sony exclusive
Sony will keep the Ratchet & Clank franchise as an exclusive for quite a while. According to Insomniac’s Bryan Bernal, Sony owns the exclusive rights to the popular series. In an interview we posted earlier today, Bernal explained that “Sony owns the Ratchet & Clank property ...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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God of War Collection coming in November, includes two Platinum Trophies
God of War Collection is coming to North America on November 17 and Sony revealed the Trophies for the game today. As you probably already know, Collection includes both God of War and God of War II running in HD on your PlayStation 3. It also includes Trophy support, and each game (God of War a...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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Interview with Insomniac Games: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
With today’s release of Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, we had a chance to chat with Bryan Bernal, project manager at Insomniac Games, about the latest entry in this PlayStation 3 franchise. In this exclusive interview, Bernal talks about how the game will draw players deeper into...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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Trine Review
Many of you may be familiar with the age-old platforming formula of ledge hopping, item-collecting and pole-swinging, but Fronzenbyte has refreshingly designed its latest PSN offering, Trine, with a modern day twist. Though the Finnish developer has still re-used many of features that we've become a...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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Brutal Legend gets free DLC on PSN
Double Fine Productions and Electronic Arts announced today that the PlayStation 3 version of Brutal Legend is getting free DLC on November 5. This exclusive content is available free for two weeks exclusively on the PSN. The content will include two multiplayer maps – The Circle of Tears ...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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The top ten greatest Tekken endings of all time
When it comes to Tekken, let’s not kid ourselves. While we revel at the opportunity to dish out a thorough beating to our cocky mates or pummel the less than competent A.I. in a fine display of joypad dexterity via a meticulously timed juggle combo, there’s another reason we all love a g...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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Weekly Blu-ray releases; October 27, 2009
Following a long absence, PSU has moved to stimulate our Blu-ray coverage with the re-introduction of our Weekly Blu-ray Releases feature article, offering a glimpse at the high definition goodies consumers can look forward to in the week ahead. This week sees a copious amount of titles released cov...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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Modern Warfare 2 to have third-person mode
Infinity Ward has revealed that its hotly anticipated shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will feature a third-person perspective as part of a new play list mode in the game’s multiplayer component. “3rd Person is a new playlist mode in Multiplayer,” community boss Robert Bow...
- Posted Oct 27th 2009
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BioShock 2 single player trailer
2K Games has unveiled a brand new trailer for its upcoming shooter BioShock 2, focusing on the hotly anticipated sequel’s single player campaign. Check out the footage below, courtesy of the chaps at CVG. BioShock 2 takes place a decade after the events of the original game, with ...
- Posted Oct 26th 2009
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PSU Themes section fixed - Uploading available again
Following a period of extended downtime, PlayStation Universe is happy to announce that the PSU theme uploading tool is now available once again. In addition, we would also like to take the opportunity to announce a new reward scheme for top theme contributors, where you will be able to claim FRE...
- Posted Oct 26th 2009
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Review
The mammoth task of shrinking the multi-award winning, multi-million selling, open-ended Grand Theft Auto series onto the PSP and somehow transforming it into a game that stands up to the quality of previous titles is an unenviable one, but Rockstar Games has done a magnificent job. Without compromi...
- Posted Oct 26th 2009
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Netflix announced for PS3 in U.S. next month
Sony America has announced that Netflix access will be winging its way to PlayStation 3 owners across North America from November 2009. The service, which is also available for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console, allows PS3 owners to stream all the latest TV episodes and movies to their games con...
- Posted Oct 26th 2009
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Uncharted 2 has outsold original, first DLC out by year's end
Developer Naughty Dog has revealed that sales of stellar sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves have vastly eclipsed those of its predecessor, Drake’s Fortune, noting the universally acclaimed title is currently “exceeding expectations” at retail. “I would definitely say it&rsq...
- Posted Oct 24th 2009
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