Any article based on PlayStation 3 titles, or PS3-based PSN games.
Sony has reversed course on plans to close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PlayStation Vita. However, PSP’s digital store will still close in July. Late last year, Sony ended the sale of PS3, PSP, and Vita games via the PlayStation Store on web and mobile. In March, the company announced that they would end game … Read more
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on three of its legacy platforms. Late last year, Sony ended the sale of PS3, PSP, and Vita games via the PlayStation Store on web and mobile. This latest change affects game purchases directly through the legacy consoles and handhelds. In an email, Sony offered a full explanation of … Read more
It looks like Trophies may soon be coming to retro PlayStation games. A patent spotted online describes a method for awarding Trophies in retro games through emulation. Here’s a description of the patent: A computer-implemented method assigns one or more trophies to a user. A game is emulated in response to a request from a … Read more
Sony announced today that the PlayStation Store will no longer sell or rent TV shows and movies. The change goes into effect this summer. Here is the statement from Sony via the official PlayStation Blog: At SIE, we strive to provide the best entertainment experience for PlayStation fans, and that means evolving our offerings as … Read more
I remember when I was a little boy, I was introduced to video games thanks to my dad. He had a Nintendo 64. I usually take a trip down memory lane to those days where my dad and I spent hours and hours playing Super Mario 64, Mario Kart, The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of … Read more
I recently bought an Xbox Series X, largely because of Xbox Game Pass. Even with the powerful new hardware, I somehow find myself playing the Xbox 360 classic Peggle. First off, let’s talk about the basics. Even though this game is now a classic, it hasn’t been around that long, and a lot of people … Read more
The soundtracks for several Persona video games – including Persona 5 – are now available to stream for free on Spotify. The news first broke yesterday via Twitter. The user @AniPlaylist tweets when anime songs and soundtracks become available online. The playlist went live at midnight on January 5, 2021. The game soundtracks that you … Read more
Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood’s greatest films. I would suggest that … Read more
Sony is launching a brand new PlayStation Store for web and mobile later this month. The new store means that changes are coming to the content that you can purchase. The biggest change is that you will not be able to purchase PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Vita games on the web or mobile starting October … Read more
After weeks of rumors, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is finally confirmed. According to Electronic Arts, the game features “enhanced visuals” and cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer competition via Autolog. The remastered game includes all of the main DLC that delivers an extra six hours of gameplay and more than 30 challenges. Here are some more … Read more
GOG has added a bunch of classic Konami games to its DRM-free online storefront, including Metal Gear Solid. Among the titles are a handful of Metal Gear titles, including the original MSX release, not the NES version. There is also a bundle that includes the original Castlevania and Contra games. Here are the titles now … Read more
Eastasiasoft is bringing the side-scrolling arcade shoot ’em up Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition to PS4. The game will be available both digitally and physically. Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition updates the PS3 original with modern HD graphics optimized for 60 frames per second. Eastasiasoft says that it “offers a wealth of shoot … Read more
The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment – also known as The MADE – has closed its doors at its current location in Oakland, California. The closure is temporary as the museum looks for a new location. The nonprofit that runs The MADE posted a statement explaining the situation on Facebook: Back in March, we … Read more
Games have enormous untapped potential to tell new and compelling stories through interactivity. You won’t be stuck in a long, drawn-out cutscene in these narrative-driven games. These stories are told through player interaction. All of these games are under $20. And while some of them may be short, each one of them is a masterpiece … Read more
The stealth-action game Hitman: Absolution is free for a limited time on GOG. It coincides with that site’s Summer Sale. The game was first released back in 2012 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It’s the fifth entry in the Hitman series. Critics gave the PC version mostly positive reviews. It averages a 79 out … Read more
Yesterday, footage of a supposed PS3 build of Gears of War 3 was uploaded to YouTube. Turns out, it’s real. The Gears of War franchise – which is exclusive to Microsoft’s Xbox and PC platforms – never saw a release on Sony’s last-gen system. But Gears of War 3 was ported to PlayStation 3 nonetheless … Read more
Boy, that was fast. Rockstar’s Western-themed action-adventure Red Dead Redemption turns ten today. Developed over the course of five years, Red Dead Redemption felt like the pinnacle of gaming when it was released on PS3 and Xbox 360. One of the top-selling games last generation, it featured vibrant game world, a fitting soundtrack, and a … Read more
Since releasing Crysis 3 in 2013, developer Crytek has been busy with other projects. But a new tweet sent out today hints that they may have some Crysis-related news soon, possibly even a new game. The tweet is cryptic, but it suggests that more is to come. RECEIVING DATA — Crysis (@Crysis) April 13, 2020 … Read more
