Thread: Minor PlayStation News

This thread is for posting some a little less important PS news that you come up while surfing the net, and feel they don't need their own thread, but you want to share it and hear some thoughts.

Mystery Atlus game revealed, coming to PSP


Atlus has been teasing the unveiling of a new game for quite some time now, sending out emails to the company’s mailing list with various hints in them. Well, the time has come to figure out what game Atlus has been keeping under wraps. The answer may surprise you.

“As original as its narrative, Gungnir's strategy RPG mechanics offer a number of fresh twists on an expertly honed formula. Building upon the traditional action queue of turn-based strategy RPGs, actions in Gungnir all have a numerical wait interval associated with them.”

Gungnir, a new PSP-exclusive tactical strategy RPG, will be released in North America on June 12, 2012.



(via psu.com)

All Zombies Must Die! shuffling onto PSN December 27

All Zombies must die is a twin-stick shooter taken to lofty new heights with a bevy of RPG features and four player co-op. As the zombie apocalypse arrives in the town of Deadhill it falls to four unlikely heroes to defend humanity and save the day. Jack, the gamer; Rachel, the girl; Brian, the geek and Luxo, the alien must undertake insane quests, craft crazy weapons and generally put down as many zombies as humanly possible. With comical references and a fourth-wall-breaking script to tie it all together, AZMD presents the zombie apocalypse in a whole new light.

To coincide with the festive period, we also have a range of zombie companions arriving on PlayStation Home. While it’s true that all zombies must die, and the undead are foul creatures that should be riddled with bullets without a moment’s hesitation, they do make rather charming pets. Jogger, SWAT and Crazy zombie companions – in addition to Luxo the alien – can be downloaded from PlayStation Home TODAY!

[via PlayStation Blog]

Dead Island ships 3 million​

Deep Silver and Techland are doing an admirable job fueling its brand of zombie outbreak. Game Informer reports today that the survival horror action game Dead Island has shipped 3 million units since launching on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in early September.Speaking with GameSpot, a Deep Silver representative said that retailers have sold through to consumers "a huge majority" of Dead Island's 3 million units shipped.

"As a policy, we actively work with retail to maintain stock levels so that we aren't flooding the market with product just to claim high sell-in numbers," the representative said.Dead Island proved to be a faster mover out of the gate, with Deep Silver announcing a week after launch that the game had already shipped 1 milion units.

Game Informer parent company GameStop labeled the game as one of its best sellers during the July-September quarter.Set on a secluded resort, Dead Island tells the story of everyday civilians caught up in a zombie apocalypse. Gamers can choose among four character classes, which break down into the leader, tank, jack-of-all-trades, and assassin archetypes. Characters start out the same way--suddenly attacked by zombies at the island's hotel, knocked out, and dragged to a nearby pool house converted to a shelter.

[via Gamespot]

Nice one mate, keep it up.

Btw,

Dead Island has shipped 3 million units since launching on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in early September.

I knew this game will sell good.

It didn't impress me to be honest. The trailer was outstanding but I was really disappointed with the game. I don't know why. I think I just expected more.

I didn't played it yet.

It's selling good because of the trailer i think.

All Zombies Must Die trailer by Gamespot:
Reindeer - All Zombies Must Die Gameplay Trailer - GameSpot.com

PS Vita European software, accessory pricing confirmed


Sony’s lifted the lid on European pricing details for a slew of PlayStation Vita’s launch games, in addition to a number of the handheld's accompanying accessories.
Planning on investing in Sony’s new pocket brick? Then have a butcher’s at some first-party pricing info below.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss - €49.99/£44.99
ModNation Racers: Road Trip - €39.99/£34.99
Everybody's Golf - €39.99/£34.99
WipEout 2048 - €39.99/£34.99
Unit 13 - €39.99/£34.99
Little Deviants - €29.99/£24.99
Reality Fighters - €29.99/£24.99
Next up, here’s how much you can expect to fork out for the memory cards, which range from 4 – 16GB in size, as well as accessories.
4Gb Memory Card - €19.99/£17.99
8Gb Memory Card - €34.99/£31.99
16Gb Memory Card - €49.99/£44.99
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AC adaptor - €9.99/£8.99
Portable charger - €49.99/£44.99
USB cable - €9.99/£8.99
In-ear headset - €19.99/£17.99
Starter kit - €24.99/ £21.99
Travel kit - €29.99/ £25.99

[via psu.com]