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European PSN Store update for October 23rd

by Jem Alexander { Oct 23rd 2008 at 2:25PM }

Late update today, which usually means a larger amount of content. This week's update is no exception, with a huge amount of playable and add-on content available. Retrophiles will appreciate the timely release of Prince of Persia Classic and Trophy hunters will enjoy seeing Novastrike's European debut today. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content

Prince of Persia Classic full game (£7.99/€9.99)
Novastrike full game (£6.29/€7.99)
Crash Bandicoot: Warped PS1 game (£3.99/€4.99)
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 demo (free)
NBA 2K9 demo (free)

Add-on Content

SoulCalibur IV Yoda add-on character (£3.19/€3.99)
Buzz! Quiz TV "Horror Movies" add-on pack (£3.99/€4.99)
Dead Space "Obsidion Suit" add-on (free)
Dead Space "Scorpion Suit" add-on (£2.39/€2.99)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
Civilization Revolution "Scenario Pack - The Victory Pack" (£0.79/€0.99)
Civilization Revolution "Scenario Pack - Survival" (£0.79/€0.99)
Civilization Revolution "Map Pack - Brave New World" (free)
Civilization Revolution "Map Pack - The Surreal" (free)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 "Spyglass Hill" pack (£6.29/€7.99)
Mega Man 9 "Hero Mode" (£1.19/€1.49)
Mega Man 9 "Special Stage" (£1.19/€1.49)
Mega Man 9 "Superhero Mode" (£1.19/€1.49)
G1 Jockey 4 2008 "Additional Horses" pack 1 (free)

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Trophy Guide: NOVASTRIKE

by Andrew Yoon { Oct 21st 2008 at 5:00AM }

Trophies: Novastrike

by Andrew Yoon { Sep 8th 2008 at 7:45PM }

	0 Platinum 0 Gold 4 Silver 12 Bronze	Difficulty: Very Difficult Online Trophies? No Time to Completion: 15 hours DLC Trophies? No
	View Trophy List	Read More About the Game

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Novastrike update coming in 'next few weeks'

by Alexander Sliwinski { Aug 19th 2008 at 9:30PM }

PSN title Novastrike will receive a major update in the next few weeks. Kevin McCann, president of Tiki Games, writes on the PlayStation Blog that the patch will tame the difficulty levels a bit, add Trophies and make several other tweaks to the top-down omni-directional kill-anything-that-moves shooter.

For those who purchased the $10 title, the list of changes made appears to be quite significant and might be worth giving the title another spin. McCann writes that he's looking forward to hearing from those who stopped playing the game due to the difficulty issues once the patch is released, while reiterating that a European release for the game will happen "as soon as possible."

Gallery: Novastrike (PSN)

Novastrike to get significant update (and European release) in August

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 25th 2008 at 7:30PM }

Did you download Novastrike? It's PSN's first self-published game from independent studio Tiki Games. The game got a rough start when it released a few weeks ago, but after listening to player feedback, the developers are going to adjust the game and make it even more accessible to the masses. The biggest complaint with the title appears to be the relentless difficulty: "These modes were meant to be along the lines of casual, normal, and hard difficulty. Based on responses we've seen so far it looks like we ended up with something more like hard, harder, and hardest. Umm, oops?"

A new update, planned for August, will not only rebalance the difficulty to make it feasible for mortals, it will also give fully customizable controls, a new fine-aim mode for weapons, and a larger player ship to make it easier to see the action. Most excitingly, PSN trophies will also be supported (with fifteen being added to the game).

Once these tweaks are done, the patch will be made available for all that purchased the game already. In addition, this newly updated version of Novastrike will be made available for European gamers as well. We're rooting for you, Tiki Games -- as an independent developer exclusively supporting PlayStation, we certainly commend your efforts.

Gallery: NovaStrike

PSN Thursday: Novastrike, Civ Rev demo, Commando 3, much more

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jun 5th 2008 at 8:20PM }

Big fat update this week. For starters, it's time for PS3 owners to jump in the pool and try out the Civilization Revolution demo. So far, our thoughts are positive, but conflicted. PC Civilization players will jump right in and notice some major changes, but will console gamers find joy in the methodical (yet incredibly streamlined) Civ gameplay?

Enough thinking, what about some twitch action? The free God of War theme for GH III is available today, along with the PSN's first game self-published by a developer, Novastrike. Also, storming out of left field is Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3. There's also a couple other nice additions in this week's update, so check it out after the break.

The PS3 Fanboy's got your European PSN update on their site, but be sure to bring chocolates. They like chocolates.

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NovaStrike hitting the US PSN Store tomorrow

by Jem Alexander { Jun 4th 2008 at 10:30PM }

NovaStrike is heading to the PSN Store very soon. Tomorrow, in fact. This has been announced by Kevin McCann, President of Tiki Games via the PlayStation Blog. After giving us a brief biography, McCann goes on to explain what exactly NovaStrike is and announces that it will be made available in the US (no word on EU) in tomorrow's PSN Store update.

We've had some hands on time with the game in the past, so check that out if you're on the fence about buying the game or not. Mostly we suspect it will come down to price, though there's no mention of how much we're expected to pay for the game. Check back tomorrow when we'll have the full PSN update list and, in the meantime, check out the video above to see the game in action.

Novastrike shoots up alien scum on PSN tomorrow

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jun 4th 2008 at 9:00PM }

According to the PlayStation Blog, top-down arcade shooter Novastrike blasts its way onto PSN tomorrow at an earthly price of $10. The title appears to be your standard omni-directional shooter relying on our intense alien xenophobia, but those games have been known to surprise us with addictive gameplay from time to time.

Kevin McCann, president of Novastrike's developer, Tiki Games, says the game is the first self-published title* available on the PSN. McCann rightfully points out that self-publishing might not mean much to gamers, but for small cash-strapped developers it makes PSN a nice option in the ever-increasing pool of digital distribution outlets. Not having to worry about delisting probably helps too.

*Everyday Shooter was self-developed, Sony published it.

Gallery: Novastrike (PSN)

Novastrike returns in new 'release' trailer

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 2nd 2008 at 6:00PM }

Remember Novastrike? It's the upcoming PSN downloadable from our friends at Tiki Games. It's been a while since we saw anything from the game, but it looks like it may be getting a release soon from the looks of this new "release trailer" on GameTrailers. Novastrike brings old-school arcade shooting -- but will it be able to compete against the PSN darling Super Stardust HD? We'll find out soon enough (perhaps).

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PS3 Fanboy hands-on: NovaStrike

by Majed Athab { Apr 7th 2008 at 3:30PM }

We've recently had a go with NovaStrike, an upcoming arcade shooter from Tiki Games for the PlayStation Network. We tested out several early builds of the new IP and each build got progressively better. Despite this, there were quite a few glaring flaws that need to be addressed. Here's our impression on the game thus far.

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What ever happened to Tiki Games?

by Andrew Yoon { Mar 11th 2008 at 5:30PM }

Remember Tiki Games? They're the guys that were working on an independent PSP title called Galaxy's End, a very solid RTS game we were able to test at last year's GDC. Our coverage on PSP Fanboy netted the development team a lot of prospects, but ultimately the team wasn't able to secure a publisher for Galaxy's End. Instead, the team moved on to their next project: a PS3 title that we hinted at many months ago (rather obscurely, in the comments section).

NovaStrike is hitting the PS3 as a downloadable title. Nodding its hat to retro gaming, this shooter looks like a very energetic addition to the PSN. We're hoping it does well, because we know the guys at Tiki are dying to make some PSP titles. If NovaStrike gets the attention we hope it does, Tiki might be able to get Galaxy's End into our hands afterall.

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Novastrike shooting up PSN in Q2 '08

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Mar 11th 2008 at 2:00PM }

Independent developer Tiki Games has announced a refreshing return to good old-fashioned xenophobia in Novastrike, a top-down arcade shooter that dispenses with all the diplomatic, lovey-dovey pleasantries we've recently exhibited towards extra-terrestrials. Scheduled to arrive on the PlayStation Network during 2008's second quarter, Novastrike will have you annihilating aliens (the "Draelus," in this round) across seven "expansive challenging stages." As you might expect, you'll be able to terminate the intergalactic immigrants with the aid of upgradeable weaponry and a host of friendly fighters, bombers and useful-sounding destroyers.

Considering the glut of omni-directional shooters currently clouding our digitally distributed sky, we hope Novastrike can at least match the genre's top dogfighters. Make it like that one with the colorful shapes, or the one with the asteroids, please.

Gallery: Novastrike (PSN)

Tiki Games officially presents NovaStrike for PSN

by Majed Athab { Mar 11th 2008 at 2:00PM }

About a month ago we discovered that a new PSN game called NovaStrike snuck silently onto the ESRB website. Since then, developer Tiki Games remained hushed about the company's new IP. Today, however, that silence is broken as Tiki is ready to spill the full bag of beans on this top-down sci-fi shooter.

The objective of NovaStrike is to defend your home world from an invasion of Draelus aliens -- the very same aliens you've stolen military technology from. Ah, it's a bit ironicly satisfying to blow up aliens with their own tech, especially when you're piloting a highly customizable Scythe fighter with nine different weapon systems. As for your enemies, they've got a pretty good defense in that their ships won't go down so easy -- no, their ships are equipped with multiple destructible sections. So strategy-wise, focusing on what part of the ship to destroy first adds a bit of a spin on the usual arcade shooting experience, and it will definitely make the difference in a heated conflict.

Probably one of the coolest and most welcomed features of the game is that it supports the DualShock 3. Rumble support is always a win in our eyes. And better yet, Tiki Games stated that the company will be developing additional content in the following months after the game's release. While a fixed release date has yet to be cemented, gamers should expect to see this title floating up on the PSN sometime within Q2 2008. To find out more about NovaStrike, check out Tiki Games' website.

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New PSN game discovered on ESRB site: NovaStrike

by Majed Athab { Feb 15th 2008 at 4:30PM }

ESRB listings are always a fun way to hunt for upcoming hidden gems; today's rummaging uncovers a new PS3 game called NovaStrike. The game, according to onAXIS, is a top-down arcade-type shooter that should arrive on the PlayStation Network sometime soon.

NovaStrike, made by Tiki Games (makers of the PSP-exclusive RTS, Galaxy's End), lets you take control of an advanced Scythe fighter ... which you ultimately use to blow up aliens. Aliens of all kinds really, including groundlings, enemy fighters, capital ships and bosses.

We can't reveal more about the game quite yet. However, rest assured that you'll see much more of this upcoming PSN title in the coming weeks.

[Thanks Joe! Via onAXIS]