PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

These game cards have now have had enough time to trickle into retailers nationwide, and Sony is already showing major support at a retail level with a variety of PlayStation Network Game Cards.
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Develop Writes: Developer 'tired of PC engines shoe-horned into consoles'.

Californian developer Ready At Dawn has attacked the current state of console game engines for being too PC-centric and scattered with middleware components.

The God of War: Chains of Olympus developer made criticisms as it announced its own newly-available alternative, the Ready At Dawn Engine.
"We are building something for developers who are tired of the challenges of PC engines shoe-horned into consoles, or trying to stitch together layers upon layers of middleware from multiple vendors," said company president Didier Malenfant, though without naming names.

"Our solution will be a complete game development platform that simply works," he said.

The Ready At Dawn Engine is said to be a wholly console-centric platform, integrated with a suite of third-party tools that require no additional licence. These tools include 3D content editing, audio, user interface and asset management systems.
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PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"This week might just be the largest update the PS Store has ever had. Most of the content will be geared toward the PSP, to ready for the launch of the PSPgo. However the PS3 is still getting plenty of content, namely a few demos and a few downloadable games. Also don't forget to to download the Uncharted 2 demo, which is available in the PS Store now."
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The PSP has seen a number of revisions over the course of its existance, and the PSPgo is the latest evolution of the system that's hitting retail in less than two weeks. With the system's launch right around the corner, Sony sent IGN a small note that detailed a few pieces of juicy information that PSP fans might find interesting.
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Ian Fisher writes: I expect a mind explosion from some fans out there as Sony and Sideshow Collectibles have announced a partnership to bring the world of God of War to life in a line of premium format figures and dioramas.
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Richard George: "DC and Wildstorm bring Sony's blockbuster franchise to the comic book industry."
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A lot of games hit greatest hits level or even win several awards at every game show, but there is always one stage that only phenomenal games reach. Being converted into a novel for all new look at the world of whatever game it is. Halo has been there, Resistance recently entered the realm, and now God of War is heading our way!
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Amazon.com is offering a free PlayStation Portable game with the purchase of the most recent PlayStation Portable (PSP-3000) game system. There are three good games to select from: God of War: Chains of Olympus, LocoRoco and Hot Shots Golf Open Tee. Not a bad way to start playing on the PSP!

From Amazon.com:
"For a limited time, when you purchase a PSP 3000 Core Pack - Black, you can get a qualifying PSP Greatest Hits title for free*. Offer limited to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Offer begins at 12:00 AM Pacific time on 5/10/09 and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific time on 5/16/09. This offer may not be combined with other offers or promotional certificates. Limit one free game per household.
*Tax and shipping charges may apply."
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Ten new titles receive special packaging and a special $19.99 retail price come April 5th as part of Sony's 2009 PSP push. God of War, Patapon, and SOCOM: Tactical Strike are the only first-party titles to make the cut. Ubisoft represents with Tom Clancy's Advanced Warfighter 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas, while EA brings Fight Night Round 3 and Medal of Honor Heroes 2 to the party. Finally we have Sonic Rivals 2 from Sega, THQ's SpongeBob Squarepants: The Yellow Avenger, and Mortal Kombat: Unchained by way of Midway.
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Kotaku Writes:

Ready at Dawn, the development studio behind two of the most popular titles for the Playstation Portable, may be returning to PSP development.
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