Blogcritics Category: Gaming: PlayStation 3

PlayStation Network Update: 05/08/2008

Michael Prince — Thu, 8 May 2008 19:28:32 EDT

Another great update on the PSN, games, demos and add-ons...woot!
Hmm, another week, another phenomenal update on the good old PSN. Tons of content here; granted much of it is probably calculated to hit during the European PlayStation day, but still it is appreciated!First off in the game front we see a re-post(?) of Rocketman: Axis of Evil for download as well as the much anticipated PixelJunk Monsters Encore...

Is GTA IV Really That Perfect?

Mark Buckingham — Mon, 5 May 2008 20:28:38 EDT

Decent, but not as revolutionary as the critics might have you think.
I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I have to be honest. I've played Grand Theft Auto 4 on the PS3 for several hours now. After all the ridiculously high ratings on Metacritic I thought, "How could they be wrong?" Well, in my opinion, they are. This might deserve a 7 or an 8, but not a 10/10. We do value originality,...

PlayStation Network Update: 05/01/2008

Michael Prince — Fri, 2 May 2008 16:58:52 EDT

A good week on the PSN, especially for Canadian buyers!
Well this is a pretty good update, content wise, but a GREAT update if you are Canadian (like moi - both official languages FTW). SCEA, which stands for Sony Computer Entertainment America (and Canada is part of North America) has finally dropped the Canadian PlayStation Store prices to match the US prices, as our dollar is very nearly at parity....

PlayStation Network Update: 04/23/2008

Michael Prince — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:04:47 EDT

A huge and appreciated update to the PSN, games, add-ons and videos, oh my!
Great Googly Moogly, this is what I am talking about! This is a huge and appreciated update and a good sign for us fans. First we see a PSOne game which is greatly appreciated; seeing as it is the solid R-Types I am sure many people will be downloading this.On the Add-ON front we have a big list featuring the Variety Map Pack for CoD4; seeing as...

PS3 Review: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Ken Edwards — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:24:11 EDT

The drive of your life, well, the prologue to it anyway.
Is it a demo? It has a small percentage of what the final game will be. So in that sense Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a demo. However, if all demos had this much in them, well, we probably would not be complaining about dropping 40 bones on them.Polyphony Digital has been bringing us Gran Turismo games for 10 years now, and this is the first time we...

Blu-ray Game Review: Space Ace

Matt Paprocki — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:28:52 EDT

Not much of a game as it is a fantastic piece of animation.
The follow up title to the massively successful Dragon's Lair, Space Ace landed in arcades in 1984. The reaction was positive, though the game never managed to pull in the numbers of its predecessor. Part of the problem is the intensity of the action, cutting out everyone but the most skilled (or least financially challenged) players. The other...

PS3 Review: Conflict - Denied Ops

Matthew Valdez — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:53:37 EDT

The world is in trouble, so grab a partner and save it.
Third world countries want to acquire weapons capable of mowing down cities. It is your duty to aid your partner and disrupt the operations of the rival countries. You are our country's last hope for a peaceful world.As you walk home, eager to tear the wrappings off the case and pop the Blu-ray disk into the DVD-eating drive, you pump yourself...

PlayStation Network Update: 03/27/2008

Michael Prince — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:27:41 EDT

A meaty if standard update featuring some discounted PSN games.
No new games this week, but this fairly solid (and large) update has some great deals and a number of map packs. fl0w is bundled with the expansion pack at a great price. We also see a great discount on Warhawk in anticipation of the new expansion coming out soon; it is a great time to buy these games.We also see a well priced map pack for Turok,...

PS3 Review: Dynasty Warriors 6

Tall Writer — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:05:12 EDT

Action filled title delivers free roaming fun amid epic battlegrounds, with expanded actions so players can fully experience the boosted graphics.
Set in Ancient China during the third century, this action-filled title delivers free-roaming fun amid epic battlegrounds, with expanded actions like climbing and swimming so players can fully experience the boosted graphics. This series continues to build on its appeal (great individual first-person fighting without lots of micromanagement in the...

PS3 Review: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Toni Dimayuga — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:00:05 EDT

For those about to rock, we salute you!
I'm not musically inclined at all. I can't read notes nor play any instruments. My music talents don't go beyond tapping my pen on my desk as I struggle with writer's block. But when I strap on a plastic electric guitar and press some colored buttons, I morph into a rock superstar.Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is the latest...