Archive for September, 2009

The End is Nigh for Game-Blamed Violence
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Jack Thompson isn’t going to like this. The man that has continually blamed Grand Theft Auto titles being involved in some cases of murder. He also expresses that video games are used for murder simulators. Now, a new study sticks it to him. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? [...]

Tales of Vesperia Becomes Feature Rich on PS3
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Since being announced for the PS3, Tales of Vesperia has seen a slew of updates added to the PS3 version.  These have come in the form of new playable characters like Flynn, new quests, items and added dialog.  Well now it looks like two changes have been made to the PS3 version that fix issues found [...]

Final Fantasy XIII Control Scheme Revealed
Monday, September 14th, 2009

This past week during Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII premiere party, a handful of people were given the chance to play the TGS build of Final Fantasy XIII. One thing that came out of this was a look at the controls for FFXIII.  The controls don’t look out of place to most RPG vets and will of [...]

Batman Arkham Asylum Expands the Challenge Facilities
Monday, September 14th, 2009

Eidos Interactive Ltd. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the Insane Night Map Pack, a free downloadable map pack for the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum™ action adventure title. Beginning September 17th, the Insane Night Map Pack will be available from PlayStation® Store, Xbox® LIVE Marketplace, and Games for Windows® LIVE Marketplace, and offer [...]

Fuel Prices Hit All Time Low
Monday, September 14th, 2009

While this is definitely good news, sadly we aren’t talking about a fossil fuel of any kind. But with a great PS3 game at such a low cost, you’ll be able to fill up your tank with the money you save.

Sony to Bring a Bounty of PS3 Slim Bundles
Monday, September 14th, 2009

After such a big splash at E3, and an even bigger showcase at Gamescom, what could Sony announce that could steal the show yet again at Tokyo Game Show?

Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Demo Live in EU
Monday, September 14th, 2009

The Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta gave eager gamers a taste of multiplayer mayhem. Ever since gamers have been clamoring for another chance to play this year’s most anticipated game.

PlayStation Release Horizon 09/14/09
Monday, September 14th, 2009

This weeks PlayStation release schedule brought to you by PlayStation LifeStyle.  You can look for the weekly PSN releases on our Rumored PS Store Content feature. All release dates are subject to change without notice.

The Prince Himself Plans to Attend GDC China
Monday, September 14th, 2009

Jordan Mechner, game designer, programmer, screenwriter, and creator of the widely acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise, will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference China. GDC China presented by Think Services, a division of United Business Media, will take place at the Shanghai International Convention Center, October 11-13 of this year.

PSN Review – TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

We give the long-anticipated remake of the arcade classic, Turtles in Time. Check out our Reshelled Review…

WipEout HD Racing To Retail
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

WipEout HD is one of the PSN’s most critically acclaimed games. So it’s no surprise that Sony wants to get it in the hands of ever more gamers.

PlayStation Deals Update 09/13/09
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Welcome to our weekly PlayStation Deals.

Sony Blesses PS3 Dev Kits with Destructive Upgrade
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

At CEDEC 2009, Sony presented a major update with important implications for PS3 game developers, particularly because it upgrades something that we all know and love within our games, which is physics interactions. Without physics, the trees and foliage in Motorstorm: Pacific Rift wouldn’t react to our vehicles plowing through them, and the frightening Helghast [...]

Feed Your Greed When You Buy Assassin’s Creed 2
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Ubisoft‘s Assassin’s Creed 2 is set to be one of this holiday season’s hottest games. One major online retailer knows this, and has a enticing offer for you, if you pre-order online.

LucasArts Has Hidden Plans for More Star Wars
Sunday, September 13th, 2009

With titles like Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron and Star Wars: The Old Republic in development, could anymore Star Wars title be unannounced? LucasArts has given a nice, straight answer.