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Category Archives: Sony Playstation Reviews

Released on September 9, 1995, the Playstation was Sony’s first attempt at releasing a home console. Sony had originally partnered with Nintendo to create a CD-based add-on for the Super Nintendo, but when that deal fell through, Sony continued development and released the project as a stand-alone console. Marketed as a more “grown-up” alternative to the Nintendo 64, the Playstation completely dominated the 32-bit generation, sending the Sega Saturn to an early grave. Notable franchises launched on the Playstation include Gran Turismo, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, and Ace Combat. Sony also pulled off a major coup by luring Squaresoft, publisher of the Final Fantasy series, away from Nintendo. The system’s only real competition at the peak of its popularity was the Nintendo 64, which was marketed mostly to younger gamers and still used cartridge-based games instead of optical media. The Sony Playstation went on to enjoy a 10 year life span and sell over 100 million consoles and almost 1 billion software units worldwide.

Sony Playstation Reviews, Videos

The Sony Playstation Launch Spectacular

Author Chris Alaimo Date April 7, 2015
Episode 26 – This week on the show, it’s the second installment in the...
Sony Playstation Reviews

Air Combat

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 18, 2009
Air Combat is noteworthy not only as a launch title (it was actually released...
Tagged 1995, Ace Combat, Air Combat, Flying, Namco, Playstation, PSX, Review, Simuation, Sony |

Sony Playstation Reviews, Videos

Doom Review for the Sony Playstation

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 24, 2013
Episode 4 – In this episode, I review Doom for the Sony Playstation. John...
Tagged Doom, FPS, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony, Video, YouTube |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Grid Runner

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 7, 2009
Grid Runner is a capture-the-flag style game in which two players face off against...
Tagged 1996, Grid Runner, Playstation, PSX, Puzzle, Review, Sony, Virgin |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Jet Moto

Author Chris Alaimo Date February 20, 2012
Someone over at Sony had their thinking cap on when they thought up Jet...
Tagged 1996, Jet Moto, Jet Ski, Playstation, PSX, Racing, Review, Sony |
Sony Playstation Reviews

NHL 97

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 5, 2009
While NHL 97 looks very bad compared to subsequent EA hockey games, for its...
Tagged 1996, EA, Hockey, NHL, NHL 97, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony, Sports |
Sony Playstation Reviews

PGA Tour 96

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 19, 2009
Released shortly after the launch of the Playstation, PGA Tour 96 was the first...
Tagged 1995, EA, Golf, PGA, PGA Tour 96, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony |
Sony Playstation Reviews

PGA Tour 97

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 19, 2009
As the sequel to PGA Tour 96, the 1997 edition had big shoes to...
Tagged 1996, Golf, PGA, PGA Tour 97, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony, Sports |
Sony Playstation Reviews

PGA Tour 98

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 19, 2009
Amazingly, for the third year in a row, this game still features the same...
Tagged EA, Golf, PGA, PGA Tour 98, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony, Sports |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Ridge Racer

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 6, 2009
Ridge racer was a North American launch title, and is a port of the...
Tagged 1995, Arcade, Namco, Playstation, PSX, Racing, Review, Ridge Racer, Sony |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Ridge Racer Revolution

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 10, 2009
A year after the release of Ridge Racer, Namco released the follow-up game, Ridge...
Tagged 1996, Arcade, Namco, Playstation, PSX, Racing, Review, Revolution, Ridge Racer, Sony |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Ridge Racer Turbo Mode Bonus Disc

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 10, 2009
This disc was included as a bonus pack-in game with Ridge Racer Type 4,...
Tagged 1999, Arcade, Bonus Disc, Namco, Playstation, PSX, Racing, Review, Ridge Racer, Sony, Turbo Mode |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Tetris Plus

Author Chris Alaimo Date September 6, 2009
Tetris Plus was one of only two Tetris games released for the Playstation (the...
Tagged Jaleco, Playstation, PSX, Puzzle, Review, Sony, Tetris, Tetris Plus |
Sony Playstation Reviews

Tiger Woods 99 PGA Tour Golf

Author Chris Alaimo Date July 20, 2009
PGA Tour 96 was three years and four games ago, but EA is still...
Tagged 1998, 99, EA, Golf, PGA Tour Golf, Playstation, PSX, Review, Sony, Sports, Tiger Woods |
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