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'Pain' Developer's Next is "Unannounced PS3 Blu-ray Title" (PAIN - PS3 Network)

20/11/2009

Split-Screen: "Idol Minds, developers of the downloadable (now available on Blu-Ray) Havok-based torture simulator and all-around happy fun time game Pain, have been busy in the last two years. It appears their next title may be taking things a notch higher, however."

PlayStation Store Global Update 11/12/09 (PAIN - PS3 Network)

13/11/2009

Want to see which region got what content? Look no further, as PlayStation LifeStyle has done the searching for you and compiled a list of what's new in this week's PlayStation Store Update, for all regions across the globe.

PlayStation 3 Motion Controller Confirmed for Spring 2010, Software Line-up Revealed (PAIN - PS3 Network)

24/09/2009

Sony Computer Entertainment announced a number of titles set to launch exclusively for the Motion Controller in 2010 at the Tokyo Game Show today, Along with a number of existing titles which will see an update to include Motion Controller compatibility. The full list of titles revealed is as follows:

"Do the Move" PAIN Contest Live Tomorrow (PAIN - PS3 Network)

1/09/2009

PS Blog writes:

"Alright PAIN Nation, we told you to start practicing those Double Pits to Chesty moves, now it's time to show us what you've got. The Sony Computer Entertainment America and AXE "Do the Move" PAIN contest is on. This is your chance to earn some bragging rights for your Double Pits to Chesty combination while also putting yourself in the running for some cool Sony and AXE prizes.

The contest is simple, launch AXE's Smooth Jarvis character into any PAIN area, then execute the Double Pits to Chesty move. Then, use PAIN's in-game video capture feature to record, edit and post your combination to your YouTube account – making sure to use the tag "PAIN AXE Jarvis." If your combination is funnier and more challenging than the rest, you could be in the running to win the grand prize – which includes a new 42" Bravia LCD HDTV to enjoy PAIN and your other favorite PS3 games on, as well as a sweet PAIN AXE Jarvis Maquette and some other cool AXE prizes."

Pain website hints Playstation Home content (PAIN - PS3 Network)

23/08/2009

Awesom-Home writes: If you head over to pain US website there is a poll asking what home content would be the most awesome. ...

PlayStation and AXE Introduce "Smooth Jarvis" and New Moves in PAIN (PAIN - PS3 Network)

13/08/2009

Hey PAIN fans, there's a new rag-doll in town. Starting today Sony Computer Entertainment America and AXE will be introducing the first ever AXE-branded virtual video game character in the form of "Smooth Jarvis." Smooth Jarvis will come enabled with two Double Pits to Chesty (DPTC) themed moves that mimic the signature motions involved in applying AXE deodorant bodyspray for men. You've seen the moves before–under both arm pits and across the chest - now here's your chance to use them to your advantage.

Issues With PAIN Blu-ray (PAIN - PS3 Network)

13/08/2009

PlayStation Blog writes:

"Hi Guys,

I'm Joey and I'm the SCEE Product Manager for PAIN.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I wanted to let you all know ahead of time that we are experiencing some difficulties with PAIN on Blu-ray.

This is a server related matter which we are aware of, and we're developing a patch to fix this as soon as possible."

Rumored PS Store Content for 08/13/09 (PAIN - PS3 Network)

12/08/2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"This week PS3 owners finally get their hands on this summer's most anticipated fighter, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. Other than that, this week is really lacking in confirmed content. However we got you covered with our rumored content. As for DLC we have the LittleBigPlanet History Pack, along with the usual Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band DLC (admittedly the Rock Band content is looking enticing). Still no word on Trine, but it's still in the rumored section, as we know for sure it's been submit to Sony. Now it's just a matter of when developer Frozenbyte fixes the bug that's been found. Check out the full confirmed, rumored, and coming soon content after the jump…"

PlayStation Home Rumour Round-Up - 11th August 2009 (PAIN - PS3 Network)

11/08/2009

This week's rumours regarding the supposed forthcoming content arriving into Home. News of the new PAIN space are debunked.

Bring the PAIN Home Next Thursday (PAIN - PS3 Network)

10/08/2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:
"The folks at Idol Minds have put a tremendous amount of support into their PSN title, PAIN, garnering significant praise from their customers. But just to top things off, the developers have supposedly decided to make one last effort to promote their painful party game."

PAIN Heading to Blu-Ray Disc. (PAIN - PS3 Network)

16/06/2009

Popular PSN title PAIN is to be released on Blu ray disc next week in the PAL regions.

"PAIN PS3 will be out on Wednesday 24 June in Europe, 25 June in Australia and New Zealand, and the UK and Ireland on Friday 26 June for €24.99/£19.99"

All downloadable content bar the 'hoff' pack will be on the disc.

PS Blog: PAIN: The People's MODE (PAIN - PS3 Network)

8/06/2009

Official Playstation Blog:
"Everyone is back from E3 now and it's time to get back to work. I for one have a love hate relationship with that show. I LOVE E3. However, I HATE how my feet feel afterwards. Aye Carumba! Did anyone see Modnation Racers?

I told the producer of that game he better come correct. I know where he sits. That game looks AWE-SOME! You think he would let me put some PAIN characters in that game? Ed, Cookie, Jarvis and Tati would be sooo awesome as Mods!"

Pain gets Blu-Rayed (PAIN - PS3 Network)

12/05/2009

ButtonMasher writes: It isn't a new game but for those of us viewing this website that don't have the internet this is good news. Sony have announced that Pain will be released on Blu-Ray this June in all PAL regions. The disc based release will include three environments as well as 15 characters and 2 new game modes which along with the new maps should provide the extra something that was missing from the original PSN version.

Daxter has a Painful Cameo (PAIN - PS3 Network)

2/05/2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "Daxter of Jak and Daxter fame will be making a Cameo in the up and coming Pain Sore Sports expansion pack, which will be released before the end of this month. Screenshot after the jump."

PAINalympics - Going for Gold (PAIN - PS3 Network)

1/05/2009

Not only does Sore Spots continue the rich tradition of the silly fun that is PAIN, Sore Spots also includes a new multiplayer Mode that I'd like to introduce. It's called "PAINalympics", and it's where two to four players can compete in the following events:

Wedgies, Aliens And Trophies In The Upcoming Pain Expansion. (PAIN - PS3 Network)

26/04/2009

One of the best PSN title (Pain) is getting yet another expansion. The next expansion, "Sore Spots,", It adds some new environments as well as some great new Multi-Player features.

Check Them Out.

I Came To Bring The PAIN (PAIN - PS3 Network)

19/03/2009

Official PlayStation Blog:

"My Peoples, it's no secret that PAIN is the People's Game. Our community has asked us for certain features or types of gameplay, and we've taken that feedback and turned it into modes, characters, bug fixes, and so on. No doubt, continued development of PAIN is a time-consuming process filled with pitfalls and turmoil, but in the end, it seems to be working out for the best. We never seem to be able to give you enough content quickly enough, but we get some quality feedback every time we release new content (not just praise – constructive criticism is welcome, too).

We're about to drop the Smack Pack on you (sold separately), which includes the Darts and Fortress game Modes..."

Andy Dick comes to PAIN (PAIN - PS3 Network)

19/03/2009

PS3-Sense writes: "There will be a new character coming to the PSN-game PAIN. That wil be the one and only stand-up comedian Andy Dick. We have a video of the preperations of Andy Dick for PAIN."

Rumor: New PSN Avatars Coming Soon (PAIN - PS3 Network)

7/02/2009

PlayStationLifeStyle.net writes:

Yes you read that right, a much needed update to the PSN avatar selection is indeed coming soon. Our inside sources have told us that we can expect new avatars for many SCEA titles in the coming months.

In fact we have already had some hints about this being dropped by SCEA's Marketing Manager Mark Valledor, as well as an actual sneak peak of some upcoming Pain avatars.

Video: PAIN getting new Darts mode (PAIN - PS3 Network)

6/02/2009

"Looks like the folks at Idol Minds just won't stop expanding PAIN. (Makes sense, considering it's the biggest download on PlayStation Network in 2008). One of the upcoming expansions to PAIN is a new Darts mode. This new mode looks to mix up the fun of Mime Toss with the competitive nature of Bowling. Also new to this mode: online multiplayer, a first for PAIN."

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