Archive for May, 2009

As FFXIII Nears Completion, Nomura Focuses On Other Projects
Friday, May 29th, 2009

[shal]Tetsuya Nomura[/shal], who’s famous for his work on [shal]Final Fantasy VII[/shal], is also currently involved with FF XIII and [shal]FF Versus XIII[/shal]. In the latest issue of Famitsu, Nomura gives a status update on his projects, as well as some insight into FF XIII. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) [...]

Bomberman Ultra to Ignite PSN
Friday, May 29th, 2009

The redesigned, eight-player multiplayer classic title from Hudson Entertainment was originally supposed to grace the PlayStation Network last year, but mysteriously went missing ever since. But all of that changed today with Hudson’s announcement. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = [...]

Capcom Drops One More Hint on Secret Game
Friday, May 29th, 2009

Capcom has released another hint for their upcoming secret game. The game, which is scheduled to be revealed at E3, was announced to be an existing popular franchise, and an action title. Here’s the new hint: var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update 05/28/09
Friday, May 29th, 2009

Here is the update for the week of 05/28/09. Enjoy.

Kellbot’s Custom Katamari Controller is a Ball
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Kelly Farrell aka Kellbot, an industrious and ingenious Katamari Demacy fan has created her very own custom controller for the “odd ball” game.  Kellbot is an admitted neophyte to controller design and had some additional help from NYC Resistor a blog dedicated to electronics.  Video after the break.

Sonic and Pals Return for Sega All-Stars Racing
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

SEGA has announced Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, the newest Sonic racing game from SEGA since, well…Sonic R. This time though, Sonic will be joining his pals in vehicles. The game will feature characters from classic SEGA franchises, such as AiAi (from Super Monkey Ball), Amigo (from Samba de Amigo), and of course, Sonic the [...]

SCEA Talks PSP Go, PS3 Price Drop Rumors
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Think there may be a PS3 price drop at E3? Well, Jake Osuwah of SCEA has an offical response on that topic. And of course, he also has no comments on the PSP Go, and a new motion PS3 controller.

SplitFish to Unveil FrevolutionX System at E3 2009
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

SplitFish to Unveil FrevolutionX System at E3 2009 The Latest in Innovative Line of PlayStation®3 Peripherals Will Set Players Free SplitFish Gameware, Inc. (“SplitFish”) will give the game industry its first hands-on look at the Dual SFX Evolution and Dual SFX Frag Pro, the latest additions to its line of innovative controllers for PlayStation®3, at [...]

BUZZ! is Hitting HOME
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Recently announced on the PS Blog; BUZZ! is the latest game to be getting the Playstation Home space treatment.

Trine’s Co-op Mode Revealed
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Trine, the upcoming sidescroller for the PlayStation 3 and PC due out this June, has some unique plans in the works when it comes to multiplayer. Do you have two friends? Then get them to join in on some three player fun, detailed below!

Japanese PS3 Owners Are Graphics Whores
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Japanese market researcher Net-Asia conducted a gaming survey that resulted in very interesting findings. The poll was aimed at both Japanese men and women between the ages of 10 and 40, who were still active gamers and owned a game console (not handheld).

PS3 Update Inbound Soon; VidZone Included
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

According to Jake Osuwah (Sony PR), we will be getting a PS3 update soon.  We speculate that it will most likely arrive some time during E3, as VidZone is coming soon.  He doesn’t mention if it is a firmware update, or something that will be in a PS Store update.

BioShock 2 Gets Official Release Dates
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Take-Two Interactive has announced the release dates for BioShock 2 for both North America and Europe. And it looks like we’ll be getting our dose of Rapture right before the holiday rush.

Guitar Hero 5 Ready to Rock Out
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The Guitar Hero 5 website has officially opened, revealing the release date of the newest guitar band installment.

Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT Gameplay Premiere
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

GameTrailers TV is set to reveal the first exclusive gameplay for the next Ratchet & Clank Future game this Thursday.