LTN Gamers » playstation network http://ltngamers.com A place for noob to 1337 gamers to hang out Wed, 26 May 2010 04:07:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Sony Might Change the Charge for PSN http://ltngamers.com/02/04/sony-might-change-the-charge-for-psn/ http://ltngamers.com/02/04/sony-might-change-the-charge-for-psn/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:05:55 +0000 LTNChica http://ltngamers.com/?p=493 Recently, many rumors have been circling around concerning Sony and claiming that they are possibly going to introduce a premiere tier service for the PlayStation Network. These rumors really start to be more valid when Sony executives begin to talk about them.

“Why don’t we charge for [PlayStation Network]?” said Peter Dille, who is Sony’s Vice President of marketing. “It’s been our philosophy not to charge for it from launch up until now, but Kaz [Hirai, head of Sony games] recently went on the record as saying that’s something we’re looking at. I can confirm that as well. That’s something that we’re actively thinking about. What’s the best way to approach that if we were to do that? You know, no announcements at this point in time, but it’s something we’re thinking about.”

Fortunately, at the present time, there are not any signs that Sony plans to remove its biggest marketing advantage that it has over Xbox Live which is being able to play the online multiplayer for no money.

What specific features would you be willing to pay for in a premium service?

]]> http://ltngamers.com/02/04/sony-might-change-the-charge-for-psn/feed/ 0 No UMD Transfer for PSP Go http://ltngamers.com/09/26/no-umd-transfer-for-psp-go/ http://ltngamers.com/09/26/no-umd-transfer-for-psp-go/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:06:50 +0000 LTNChica http://ltngamers.com/?p=286 After a very long wait that put many people in suspense, Sony has finally shared its plans to allow for PSP owners to digitally transfer all of the UMD games onto the new PSP Go. Sony’s big plan that they have finally figured out is this: Sony does not plan to ever completely support this kind of service. Sony reported to Kotaku, “We were evaluating a UMD conversion program, but due to legal and technical reasons we will not be offering the program at this time.” Because Sony seems so serious about this plan at the present time, I think that a couple of PSP owners may have a couple things to say to Sony about this.

In hopes to maybe put some of the angry people at ease, Sony has announced that in the UK an offer will be available to all PSP owners looking to upgrade to the PSP Go. This deal will be that they could have three digitally transferred games of their own choosing from a certain list.

Recent reports from Eurogamer say that PSP owners can sign on to the PlayStation Network which would make them eligible to earn a voucher via email. This will allow them to have any three of the following games:

  • Buzz!: Brain Bender
  • Buzz!: Master Quiz
  • Daxter
  • Echochrome
  • Everybody’s Golf PSP
  • Killzone: LiberationfiLemmings PSP
  • LocoRoco
  • MediEvil
  • Patapon
  • Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
  • Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
  • Resistance: Retribution
  • SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3
  • Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
  • Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow
  • WipEout

    • Even though right now this deal is supposedly only for the UK, I think that it will probably end up in the US very soon.

    ]]>     http://ltngamers.com/09/26/no-umd-transfer-for-psp-go/feed/ 0     Playstation 3 Price Reduction Confirmed http://ltngamers.com/08/18/playstation-3-price-reduction-confirmed/ http://ltngamers.com/08/18/playstation-3-price-reduction-confirmed/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:51:33 +0000 LTNChica http://ltngamers.com/?p=211 The PlayStation 3, which will be released in September, has had a price reduction and will now be available for $299. One bad thing about the new PlayStation 3 is that you will not be able to use your PlayStation 2 games in this system. With this one negative thing included in the PlayStation 3, there is, however, many newer features that will make up for this.

    A few new PlayStation 3 features have been released.

    A section called “What’s New” will now replace the previous ”Information Board”. This will allow you to check out PlayStation news each and every time you start up the PlayStation 3 system. This section will show you all of the most recent releases and the most important news. It will also show your recently played games.

    Under both the Game and Video categories there is now a convenient shortcut icon. This will allow you to access new content with greater ease and quickness.

    New custom themes and avatars are now going to be available. Some free and exclusive avatars will be available in the PlayStation Store. The different themes will bring your screen into a whole new and better view as it incorperates animated objects in the background. Both of these things make for a more exciting gaming experience.

    In the top right corner of your screen there is now going to be an added indicator bar. This indicator displays your user icon, friend icon, the amount of friends you have online and also a message icon to inform you whether or not you have a new message.

    Your PlayStation Network friends will now appear in a changed format on your friends list.

    The long awaited PS3 will definitely be worth the wait.

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