Metal Gear Solid 4: European Bundle Image

Here is the first image of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots bundle for Europe. It will include a 40GB PLAYSTATION 3, a SIXAXIS controller, and of course a Kojima Productions masterpiece titled Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

[LusoPlay]

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: May 8, 2008

The European PlayStation Store has been updated for the second time this week due to the PlayStation Day event on Tuesday, so we can be sure they are pretty happy at the moment. Today's content list can be seen below.

Demos
- Race Driver: GRID demo (free)
- The Bourne Conspiracy demo (free) (Australian Store Only)

Add-Ons
- Army of Two SSC Challenge (£3.99)
- Guitar Hero III: Muse Game Pack (£3.99)
- Guitar Hero III: Def Leppard Trakc Pack (£3.99)

Game Videos
- Mirror's Edge Gameplay Trailer (free)
- PlayStation Day 2008 Conference Videos (8) (free)

There is the update. Oddly, most of Europe didn't see The Bourne Conspiracy demo as they were promised (thanks commenter #1).

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: May 6, 2008

Europe is getting two updates this week due to PlayStation Day 2008 going on right now. It's first update just hit. Lets take a look at the heapful of good content.

PSone Classics
- Street Skater (£3.49)

Downloadable Games
- Blast Factor Advanced
(£4.99)
- High Velocity Bowling (£4.99)

Demos
- HAZE demo (free)
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot demo (free)

Add-Ons
- High Velocity Bowling Character Add-On Mike (£0.69)

Game Videos
- Buzz! Quiz TV PlayStation Day 2008 trailer (free)
- MotorStorm: Pacific Rift PlayStation Day 2008 trailer (free)
- PLAYSTATION Network PS Day Showcase (free)
- Secret Agent Clank PlayStation Day 2008 trailer (free)
- Siren: Blood Curse PlayStation Day 2008 trailer (free)

Enjoy!

SCEE PlayStation Day Starts Today at 4pm BST

Today is finally the day. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will be holding their PlayStation Day 2008 today starting at 4PM BST. From what we've heard, today's revelations will be quite significant, including a new trailer for Motorstorm 2 along with the first English trailer of Siren. Details below.

- 15.30 - Venue open
- 16:00 - Press conference
- 17:30 - Play time with games

Kaz Hirai and European boss David Reeves will be giving their own keynotes at the event, hopefully telling us more about Sony's 2008. Stick to onAXIS as we update you as the event starts.

[SCEE PlayStation Day kicks of at 4pm BST - all the news here]

HAZE Demo Coming to EU PlayStation Store Next Week

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have announced today that their European store will have two updates next week due to the PlayStation Day event they will be holding. During the first update on Tuesday, they will put up a HAZE demo on the Network. No word on the United States store although.

[PlayStation EU]

Here is the full list for Tuesday and Thursday, Tuesday being first.

Downloadable Games

• Blast Factor Advanced ($)
  
• High Velocity Bowling ($)

PSone Classics

• Street Skater ($)
  

Demos

• Condemned 2: Bloodshot demo (free)
  
• HAZE demo (free)
  

Add-Ons

• Blast Factor Advanced Research ($)
• High Velocity Bowling Character - Mike ($)
  

Game Videos

• Buzz! Quiz TV Trailer (free)
  
• Secret Agent Clank Trailer (free)
• Siren Blood Curse Trailer (free)

Thursday's update should go a bit like this.

Demos

• Bourne Conspiracy demo (free)
  
• Race Driver: GRID demo (free)
  

Add-Ons

• Army of Two SSC Add-On ($)
  
• Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Def Leppard Track Pack ($)
  
• Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Muse Track Pack ($)
  

Game Videos

• Echochrome Apple trailer
• Play Compilation
• Press Conference

Wow, for once we hope we get the same amount of content as Europe is getting! [PS3Fanboy]

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: May 1, 2008

The European PlayStation Store updated just a bit ago, and we have the list of new content for you below. Not much, really.

PSP Games
- Ape Quest (£8.99)

Demos
- Ape Quest Starter Pack (free)

Add-ons
- Need for Speed Pro Street - Bugatti Veyron (£1.99)
- Need for Speed Pro Street - Mclaren F1 (£1.99)
- Need for Speed Pro Street - Premium Car Pack (£3.49)
- Need for Speed Pro Street - Premium Car Pack 2 (£3.49)
- Snakeball - Team Mode Pack (£1.99)
- Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Fragile Alliance Maps (free)

Theatrical Trailers
-Iron Man trailer (free)

Themes and Wallpapers
- Dark Sector Theme (free)
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Theme (free)
- HAZE Theme (free)
- HAZE Wallpaper (free)

PlayStation Day Details Revealed

Today, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe revealed information on PlayStation Day 2008 in Europe.

The press day will be in early May 2008 in London showcasing some new games for the PlayStation 3, Network, PSP, and PS2. SCEI President Kaz Hirai and SCEE President David Reeves will be holding keynotes at the event as well.

We will keep you update as the event approaches.

[The Way Ahead]

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: April 24, 2008

Now for the European PLAYSTATION Store update. Lets take a look below.

Game Demos
- Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Demo (free)

PSone Classics
- Bishi Bashi Special (£3.49/€4.99)
- Command & Conquer (£3.49/€4.99)

PSP Games
- flOw (£4.99/€7.99)

PSP Demos
- God of War: Chains of Olympus Demo (free)

Add-Ons
- Call of Duty 4: Variety Map Pack (£6.99/€9.99)

Game Videos
- Resistance 2 Teaser Trailer (free)
- Warhawk: Operation Broken Mirror Trailer (free)
- Viking: Battle for Asgard Trailers (2) (free)
- TimeShift "FPS Differently" trailers (3) (free)

Themes and Wallpapers
- Metal Gear Solid 4 "Sneak Out" theme (free)
- Dark Sector wallpaper (free)
- Motorstorm wallpapers (7) (free)

Enjoy!

SCEE Officially Announces Europe Grand Theft Auto IV Bundle

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has officially announced the rumored Grand Theft Auto IV bundle for Europe today. The bundle will include a 40GB PlayStation 3, a SIXAXIS controller, and the game for £319.99. It will go on sale alongside the game on April 29, 2008. View the press release below. [VG247]

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Announces official Grand Theft Auto® IV bundle
Grand Theft Auto® IV to be bundled with 40GB PlayStation®3

April 23rd 2008: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirmed the release of an official Grand Theft Auto IV bundle exclusively for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™).The bundle, available on April 29, 2008, will consist of a PLAYSTATION®3 40GB model, a SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise, all for just £319.99 (RRP).

“We are delighted to offer the millions of PS3 and GTA fans the ultimate gaming package,” said David Reeves, President, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) is the eleventh, upcoming instalment of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto video game franchise.

Silent Hill V Renamed: Silent Hill: Homecoming Coming September '08

Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that Silent Hill V has been renamed to Silent Hill: Homecoming and will be hitting Europe this September, with no word on a US release date. The horror game will feature Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. He ends up facing the darkest of horrors. The game also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka. The press release below.

Konami's first Silent Hill® title for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the official title of its first Silent Hill game for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360. Entitled Silent Hill: Homecoming, the game will be released end of September this year across Europe.

The sixth installment in the classic video games series, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd’s Glen to Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance, and confront the evil lurks in the seemingly empty streets of Silent Hill.

Homecoming is the first Silent Hill title for the new wave of ‘next generation’ consoles, featuring all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive attacks from the misshapen denizens of the town using an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a wide array of attacks and counters. Along the way, Alex will encounter a variety of weapons to battle these horrific monsters and must also solve deadly puzzles as he uncovers the darkest secrets of Silent Hill.

Silent Hill: Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.

PlayTV Interface Screenshots

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has released some new screenshots of the interface of their upcoming PlayTV, currently a Europe exclusive. Here's hoping it is coming to the States. View the screenies at the link.

[PlayTV Interface Shots]

Buzz! Quiz TV Boxart Revealed

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has revealed the official packshot for their upcoming Buzz! Quiz TV. Amazon says this should be releasing in Europe sometime in June 2008. You can expect a US release to follow shortly after that. The new PlayStation 3 title is set to come with wireless buzzers.

[Official Packshot of Buzz! Quiz TV]

SCEE Holding Press Event on May 6, 2008

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will be holding an invite-only media event in London on Tuesday, May 6th 2008. We have no idea where the event will be taking place, but a source did say that "many of your questions will be answered at that event, so keep an eye on the games press the following day."

SCEE will be releasing a number of press releases after the event, and the event itself can be streamed live from the Virtual Press Office. Could we be seeing PlayStation Home, Eight Days, and The Getaway finally?

[NeoGAF] [VG247]

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: April 17, 2008

Finally, an update for the new PlayStation Store has arrived. First, Europe gets their update as usual, and as usual it is not much. I think Metal Gear Online will cover up for it this time though.

Demos
- Metal Gear Online Beta (free)

Add-Ons
- Warhawk: Operation Broken Mirror (price)
- LAIR: Deadly Dragon Pack (free)

Game Videos
- Grand Theft Auto IV: Everybody's a Rat Trailer (free)

Thats the update, enjoy playing Metal Gear Online!

PlayStation Store Slow Image Loading Being Fixed

A new post on the European PlayStation Forums tells us that Sony is currently working on fixing the slow thumbnail loading. They say it is a temporary consequence of a new system implementation and high global traffic levels, and will be resolved within the next few days.

Good to hear. (Yes, we spiced it up with a Japanese Store image)

[PS Store re-launch & slow loading of icons]

PlayStation Store Revamp: Four New EU Screenshots

Courtesy of VG247, we have four more screenshots of the new PlayStation Store for Europe. The store is confirmed for an NA and EU release of April 15, 2008. So as we wait for Tuesday, enjoy the new screens.

SCEE Announces Next PlayStation Store Update

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that the new PlayStation Store would go live at the same time as everywhere else (April 15, 2008) today. They also revealed however, the store will not get updated until that Thursday April 17, 2008. They included a list of upcoming content for that update as well.

Demos
- Metal Gear Online Premiere Beta
- Sega Superstar Tennis demo

Add-Ons
- Warhawk: Operation Broken Mirror expansion
- Lair "Diabolical Dragons" pack
- Lair "Skyguard Upgrade" pack

Game Videos
- "A collection of trailers including the latest for GTA IV"

We are guessing the special surprise in the update is the Metal Gear Online beta, making it available to all. Nice to see for once Europe isn't treated like crap.

[CEE announces next PSN Store update, including MGO beta [UPDATE]]

Konami Announces European Metal Gear Online Beta Plans

Konami today announced their plans for the European Metal Gear Online beta. The beta will be available to everyone from the PlayStaton Store starting on April 17, 2008 and will be playable from April 21 to May 6. The beta will feature the two maps “Blood Bath” and “Groznyi Grad”, which will have you strategically thinking in order to obtain victory. View the full press release below.

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH announced Metal Gear Online Premiere Beta for Kojima Productions' online epic

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced its plans for a public beta program across Europe for its forthcoming Metal Gear Online title for PLAYSTATION®3. Konami will release Metal Gear Online Premiere Beta via the PlayStation Store from April 17th, with online tests running from April 21st through May 6th. An all-new Metal Gear title specifically designed as a multi-player online experience, Metal Gear Online will be released worldwide as part of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on June 12th.

The beta program will offer players a unique chance to sample the innovative multi-player experience of Metal Gear Online, which emphasizes cooperative team-based play. Those downloading the beta will be invited to explore two maps – “Blood Bath” and “Groznyi Grad” – each of which requires unique strategies in order to achieve victory.

Metal Gear Online will launch as part of Guns of the Patriots in June as a Starter Pack, comprising five unique stages: “Ambush Alley,” where trenches and sandbags litter an arena built for close and medium range combat; “Blood Bath,” a two-tier battle setting; and “Groznyi Grad,” the expansive Shagohod development complex from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater which features human catapults that propel players to different areas of the environment. Rounding out the five stage set are the dusty, Middle Eastern alleyways found in Guns of the Patriots entitled “Midtown Maelstrom,” and the rooftop settings of “Urban Ultimatum.” Konami is committed to the release of additional Expansion Packs to be released throughout the year.

Up to 16 people can play simultaneously, with game worlds created using Guns of the Patriots’s incredible 3D engine. Retaining the classic stealth combat gameplay of the Metal Gear series, players are dropped in a series of war zones wherein different challenges await. Five game modes await players on stages that span the globe and the history of MGS: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture and Base and Sneaking missions. Additional information on Metal Gear Online and the beta program can be found at www.konami-mgo.com.

Grand Theft Auto IV Biggest Selling Title on PlayStation 3 Ever in Europe

In Europe, pre-order sales are doing quite well for Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV. The game is becoming a system seller on the PlayStation 3, and they are running in low supply due to the incredible demand. Play.com's head of games Gian Luzio told MCV that Grand Theft Auto IV is "far and away the biggest selling title" he'd ever seen on the PlayStation 3. It's "already proving a real hardware driver ... I've been really blown away by how quickly it's sold on PS3."

Blown away, huh? Lets see how good it does in the States now.

[GTA IV is 'biggest ever title' for PS3 in Europe]

PlayStation 3 Outsells Everything in Europe this Week

The latest weekly sales report from VGChartz shows a nice growth in sales for the PlayStation 3 this week. With the recent release of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue in Europe, the PlayStation 3 has sold more than the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, DS, PSP, and PS2 this week, topping the charts with 150,420 sales.

[VGChartz]