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European PSN update; November 26, 2009

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:04 +0000

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Check out the full list of updates below. PS3 Content Downloadable Games Madden NFL Arcade (�9.99/�12.99) PSone (emula...

Hirai hopes PSN will boost brand loyalty

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:17 +0000

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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) boss Kazuo Hirai has said he is hopeful the corporation's extensive online service will facilitate a boost in brand loyalty among consumers. Hirai's comments come following Sony's plans to make available it...

European PS3 Video service now live

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:14 +0000

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Sony's European Video Delivery service has officially gone live and is now accessible for use in the following territories: France, Germany Span and the UK. The platform holder confirmed that the facility will be updated with roughly 50 films on ...

European PSN update; November 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:31:07 +0000

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has unleashed its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. Among the many highlights this week include Solid Snake's long awaited PSone Classics offering Metal Gear Solid, heaps of download...

PlayStation 3 firmware (v3.10) coming soon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:29 +0000

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Sony will 'soon' release firmware update (v3.10) for the PlayStation 3. As recently speculated, the next firmware update will include Facebook integration, a revamped photo section, and a change to the PlayStation Network Friends List. With the ne...

Japan: PS3 tops weekly hardware sales

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:22:16 +0000

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PlayStation 3 sales in Japan have spiked following the release of Konami's PES 2010, with the Sony platform nabbing the top spot for the week ended November 8 with 48,925 units sold. Meanwhile, PSP sold through 33,784 units during the same period,...

North American PSN update; Nov. 12, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:48:35 +0000

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Sony Computer Entertainment of America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. There are several games to try out, including Braid, and the PSone classic Command & Conquer: Red Alert. See below for a full list of updates: PS...

European PSN update; November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:07 +0000

PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Check out the full list of updates below. PS3 Content Add-On Game Content Burnout Paradise - Big Surf Bundle (Burnout Parad...

Rumor: Leaked images show PS3 Facebook integration

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:21:22 +0000

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The internet is abuzz regarding apparent leaked images from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, leading many to wonder if Sony is planning for a firmware update that would include Facebook integration. The images, spotted by ScrawlFX, showed a Facebo...

Netflix streaming discs arriving tomorrow

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:30 +0000

PlayStation 3

Netflix is starting to send out emails to users notifying them that their PlayStation 3 Netflix streaming disc is set to ship today and arrive in mailboxes tomorrow. We recently learned Netflix was coming soon to the PS3, and now it appears we don't ...

European PSN update; November 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:39:19 +0000

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for public consumption. Highlights this week include a tempting price cut on horror outing Siren: Blood Curse, DLC for Brutal Legend, LittleBigPlanet and Roc...

SCEE set to launch video service; announces first-day titles

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:28:34 +0000

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European PlayStation 3 owners have been asking for it for a long time, and this month their requests for a video service will finally be answered. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced a partial list of movies that will launch with the Europea...

European PSN update; October 29, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:38:41 +0000

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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 f...

Weekly Blu-ray releases; October 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:49:33 +0000

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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...

PSU Themes section fixed - Uploading available again

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:34:38 +0000

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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...

Netflix announced for PS3 in U.S. next month

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:39:54 +0000

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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 late...

North American PSN update; Oct. 22, 2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:48:53 +0100

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Sony Computer Entertainment of America has posted the weekly updates to the PlayStation Store. There's some great downloadable content this week, including PSone classics Oddworld, and a demo for Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. See be...

European PSN update; October 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:48:30 +0100

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly PlayStation Store 'heads-up' for your viewing pleasure. Highlights this week include a plethora of classic Queen tracks for Rock Band, plus WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 for PSP. No Oddworld...

Sony responds to September's NPD figures

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:09:25 +0100

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With tonight's September sales figures, Sony is feeling poised to make the upcoming holiday seasons one of its best. In a statement on the PlayStation Blog Jack Tretton, Sony Computer Entertainment of America president and CEO, outlined the company's...

Ten Dreamcast games we're itching to see on PSN

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:22:29 +0100

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PSU has very fond memories of SEGA's ill-fated Dreamcast console. From the early days of unwrapping our beloved white wonder and indulging in copious amounts of Sonic Adventure, to experiencing some of the platform's final offerings such as the mammo...