| URL | http://www.psu.com |
|---|---|
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Type of site | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
PlayStation Universe (PSU.com) is a website providing news and forums for the PS3, PSP and PS2 platforms.
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Launched in October 2006, PSU.com is an online PlayStation magazine[1] primarily known for its exclusive news and reviews for the PlayStation 3 console. The site features up to the minute previews, features, interviews as well as a wide variety of multimedia content.
PSU.com is a collaboration between UK entrepreneurs Kieran O'Neill[2] and Seb Hayes. The current site is an amalgamation of two former PlayStation sites (PS3Land.com & PS3Portal.com) which were launched in December 2003.
The site's forum members operate a Folding@Home team (ranked #52 as of November 2008).[3] In February 2009, PS3Forums was redirected to PSU.com/forums; placing the forum under the PSU.com brand. As of April 2011, the forums reached the 250,000 member mark.[4].
On July 25th, 2007, PSU.com Version 2 was launched.[5]
Version 2 features:
-- A wider aspect layout (1024px)
-- All new layout of homepage and sub-pages
-- Tabbed recent articles on the homepage
-- Video and image commenting and rating system
-- Downloadable HD videos at full high definition resolution
-- A PSU RSS feed
On January 30th, 2009, PSU.com Version 3 was launched.[6]
On March 19th 2009, PlayStation Universe added the most complete and up-to-date collection of all PlayStation Trophies on the web, featuring a large community component with user-submitted Trophy guides and difficulty ratings, as well as areas to chat about individual Trophies. The PSU Trophy Portal features over 3,500 Trophies from over 100 Trophy supported PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network games. [7]
As of September 2010, PlayStation Universe was turned over to new management.
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