With the rise in prominence of online gaming, multiplayer games have become increasingly popular. It’s easier than ever to pick up and play a game with a buddy, whether they are in the same room or across the globe. So in this weeks Top 5, we’re taking a look at five our favorite games to play with a friend.
5. Resident Evil 5

This one should probably rank a little higher, except for the fact that it hasn’t been released yet. But still, the idea of a co-op Resident Evil game is enough to justify a spot on this list, even though …read more

One of my favorite aspects of this generation of consoles is the ability to download and play classic games. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons I still keep my Wii plugged in. Unfortunately, Sony hasn’t been anywhere near as good with doling out the classic games as Nintendo has–that is, unless you live in Japan. So in this weeks Top 5, we’re taking a look at 5 games we’d love to see available as downloads on the PlayStation Network.

5. Dino Crisis
With the success of the Resident Evil franchise, Capcom’s other survival horror series was somewhat forgotten. So what …read more

The PlayStation 3’s library is packed full of great games, so many that its hard to keep up. In this weeks Top 5 we’re taking a look at a few games that may have fell under your radar, but still deserve a playthrough.
5. Pure

With all of the great racing games on the PS3, you’d be forgiven for missing out on Pure. After all, MotorStorm does an excellent job of fulfilling your off-road racing needs. But if you love high-flying ATV action then you really should pick up a copy of Pure. The heights are dizzying, the tricks are crazy, and …read more

After a brief hiatus, The Top 5 is back. This time around we’re looking at some of our most anticipated games for 2009. This past year was filled with plenty of blockbusters, but from the looks of it, 2009 could be as good if not better.
5. Heavy Rain
While the rest of this list is dominated by sequels, Heavy Rain looks to be a truly original experience. From the developer behind the cult hit Indigo Prophecy, the game will be a mix of a psychological mystery and a thriller. By using highly advanced motion capture techniques, Heavy Rain is able to create some …read more

The fighting genre has seen somewhat of a resurgence lately, with games like Soul Calibur IV and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix bringing people back into the virtual ring. In the next few months there are several interesting fighters being released on Sony’s platforms. So in this weeks edition of the Top 5, we take a look at the games that have us most excited. Unfortunately, we could only come up with 4 :(
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy

Handheld fighting games don’t have the best track record, but there is a lot to be excited for in Dissidia if you’re …read more

Starting tomorrow, PlayStation Home will finally be available to the general public. But despite all of the hype and anticipation surrounding the service, many of you out there might be wondering just what Home is. So in this week’s Top 5, we are taking a look at some of the most important things you will need to know before entering this virtual world.
5. It’s like a 3D chat room

While in Home, you will have plenty of opportunity to communicate with any of the people you come across. This can be done via text or voice chat, as well as with movements …read more

In these times of economic uncertainty, every dollar counts. That means that how you spend your few available entertainment dollars is more important than ever. It’s not only important to pick quality titles, but also games that will give you as much gameplay as you can get for as little money as possible. Well, at the PlayStation Monger we’re here to help. This weeks Top 5 takes a look at the games that will get you the most bang for your buck, ensuring that while the economy may be crashing around you, there is still plenty for you to play.
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Around here, we love our PS3. There are so many great games and features that keep us constantly coming back to the big black behemoth. But that’s not to say that the console is not without its faults. In fact, there are more than a few nitpicky aspects of the PS3 that constantly drive us nuts. So, without further ado, here are the top 5 things about the PS3 that we wish weren’t there.
5. Lengthy Installs

There’s nothing worse then downloading a new game off of the PlayStation Network, getting ready to play, and then realizing it still has to install. …read more

This week in The Top 5 we take a look at the 5 best racing games to grace the PlayStation 3. These games are not only a blast to play, but a great way to show off just what the PS3 can do.
5. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

The pre-eminent racing sim out there, Gran Turismo leads the way when it comes to driving physics, visuals, and customization options. The fifth entry in the series ups the ante in all those aspects, and is one of the best looking games of the current generation. Unfortunately, the only edition available right now is …read more

This week in The Top 5, we take a look at those games that are great for a quick burst of pick-up-and play fun. The ones that help cleanse your palette in between lengthy bouts of Fallout 3 or Resistance 2.
5. WipEout HD

Racing games are great when you only have a short amount of time to play. You can squeeze in a race or two in no time, especially in a game as fast as WipEout HD. The only problem is that one race can quickly lead to five, which then leads to you forgetting to pick up the kids …read more