The rest of the PlayStation Network comes back online this week, including the PlayStation Store. Earlier today, Sony Network Entertainment International announced that they will fully restore all PlayStation Network services in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea by the end of this week.
Lots of you are wondering how Build & Battle fits in Warhawk recipe of “frenetic epic firefights” so today a video of an actual multiplayer tournament was release. Starhawk’s multiplayer to be just as much fun as Warhawk, but now with our new Build & Battle toy box, you shooter fans will have something you haven’t truly experienced before – the ability to change the battlefield on the fly.
Recent rumors suggest that NGP won’t be the final name of Sony’s new portable console. A story by Games Pundit, claims that Sony’s NGP will actually be called ‘PS Vita’ – Vita is Latin/Italian for ‘life’. Naturally, Sony haven’t confirmed the news (lets wait until E3 for official confirmation), so for now, this is filed under the rumor category.
Another new accessory is joining the PlayStation 3 – the Wireless Stereo Headset. Featuring 7.1 virtual surround sound, the Wireless Stereo Headset lets you hear all the minor in-game audio clues clearly, whether you are in a firefight in a first-person shooter game or racing for the checkered flag. The official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset will be available for $99.99 (MSRP) at retailers nationwide this September.
If you missed the first to Resistance titles, you will soon be able to get both in an upcoming Dual Pack. In July, both the first two previous titles will be available to purchase together in one convenient package, ahead of the release of Resistance 3 on September 6th 2011.
So, hot on the heels of our packshot unveil last week, the release date for the UK and Special Editions of the game have been revealed this week. We’ve got information on the Resistance 3 pre-order bonuses available across PAL, as well as a first look at the Special Edition and Survivor Edition game bundles.
PlayStation Network and Qriocity account holders in the United States can begin the enrollment process for the identity theft protection program by visiting http://us.playstation.com/news/consumeralerts/identity-theft-protection/. The European equivalent will be available soon.
Dylan Jobe talks about Starhawk and answers some common questions about the game. The key innovation is Build & Battle, which lets the player place towers, launchpads, turrets and more wherever they like on the battlefield and in real-time, without ever taking their finger off the trigger or leaving the fray.
For those eagerly awaiting DiRT 3, you will be glad to know that the wait is finally over. DiRT 3 is finally here and along with it is an all-new global launch trailer. The ‘World of Racing’ trailer features DiRT 3?s wide range of game modes, from traditional Rally to innovative freestyle Gymkhana events, plus Trailblazer, and multi-car Head 2 Head, Land Rush and Rallycross stages, with all of these available online as well.
On May 31, Sony will be releasing the Limited Edition PlayStation 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle. Not only will you get a 160 GB PS3 system and a copy of Activision Publishing Inc. and Treyarch’s critically acclaimed Call of Duty: Black Ops, you’ll also be treated to the First Strike Content Pack – for free.
