Archive for August, 2009

MAG Official Release Date Revealed
Friday, August 14th, 2009

MAG has been rumored to have been pushed back to 2010. The official release date has finally been revealed. Are the rumors of a “massive” delay true? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; [...]

Hot Babes, Sandcastles, and PlayStation… Oh My
Friday, August 14th, 2009

The very first Korean Invitational World Sand Sculpting Championship was held recently in Donghae City, South Korea. Amongst the sculptors, was SCEK, Sony’s Korean branch, and they made quite the sand sculpture. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type [...]

PS3 Backwards Compatibility: Is it Needed at This Point?
Friday, August 14th, 2009

As the PlayStation 3 enters its 3rd year in its lifecycle rumors are abound of a firmware update bringing back backwards compatability. But do we really need it at this point? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = [...]

US PlayStation PSN Portable ID Update Live; Compare Trophies Included
Friday, August 14th, 2009

Just the other day, Eric Lempel announced that the PSN portable ID would be receiving an update, which now displays your trophies. Giving you official PlayStation trophy cards for you to post on forums, social networking sites, and more.

id Software Plans to Develop 3 AAA Titles
Friday, August 14th, 2009

id Software is no stranger to what the gaming industry likes to call ‘AAA’ titles.  Having created some of the most recognizable franchises in gaming history. When id Software talks “triple A”, gamers listen…

New Dragon Age: Origins Trailer Turns Up the Heat
Friday, August 14th, 2009

We’ve got the latest trailer of Bioware‘s Dragon Age: Origins which releases on October 20.

Call the Batcave Home if You Buy Batman: Arkham Asylum
Friday, August 14th, 2009

If Batman: Arkham Asylum itself, all it’s pre-order goodies and the upcoming PS3 exclusive Joker DLC weren’t enough reason to pick it up come August 25th when it drops. Sony is giving you one more reason to choose the PS3 version of the game.

New Trailer from QuakeCon is All the Rage
Friday, August 14th, 2009

We’ve got the newest trailer of id Software’s Rage straight from QuakeCon ’09…

Batman: Arkum Asylum Gadgets Trailer
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Check out the latest video for Batman: Arkham Asylum which releases August 25.

Free Radical: Technical Issues Hindered PS3 Development
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Sony created a lot of buzz when it scooped up exclusivity rights for Free Radical’s (initially) multiplatform FPS, Haze. But when the game released, critics were surprised at how unpolished and unimpressive the game ended up. Though the developer was given the opportunity to concentrate their efforts on just one platform, Karl Hilton explains how [...]

PS3 Review – Terminator Salvation
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

With the movie already in theaters, it looks like we have yet another movie tie-in game to deal with. The movie was met with mixed reviews, so can this title step up where the movie faltered? Or are both destined for mediocrity?

PlayStation Store Global Update 08/13/09
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Want to see which region got what content? Look no further, as PlayStation LifeStyle has done the searching for you and compiled a list of what’s new in this week’s PlayStation Store Update, for all regions across the globe.

Guitar Hero 5, Now With More Halen
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Is Guitar Hero 5 on its own just not piquing your interest? Well then, how about getting two games for the price of one?

July NPD Numbers Revealed
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

The July NPD Numbers have been released. For ill informed readers, the NPD Group is the leading independent video game research firm, that monitors and tracks video game hardware and software sales in North America.

New Boxers Knocking out Fight Night Round 4
Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Electronic Arts revealed that its first downloadable boxer pack for Fight Night Round 4 will be available in late August on XBOX LIVE and the Playstation Network for 800 Microsoft points and $9.99, respectively. The downloadable boxer pack will include Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, and alternate versions of George Foreman and [...]