Archive for September, 2009

Gran Turismo 5 Will Check Your Head
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Recently it was revealed by Polyphony Digital, the developer of the highly acclaimed Gran Turismo series, that the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 would feature headtracking. Many wondered exactly what this meant, and how it would be incorporated into the gaming environment. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + [...]

Madden Curse Strikes Again!
Friday, September 11th, 2009

It’s been long said that EA’s Madden is cursed. Any athlete brave enough to be featured on the flagship NFL franchise’s game cover, risks falling under that curse. After last night’s NFL season opener, the Madden curse has struck again. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 [...]

PS3 Review – Bannco FRAGnStein Controller
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Shooters generally attract a competitive bunch. Between the trash talk and bragging rights players often use any means necessary to get a competitive edge. Bannco’s FRAGnStein presents an intriguing option for the console gamer that takes their shooting seriously. PC gamers have lauded the use of the mouse since the first shooters started appearing on [...]

Ninja Theory Gets Us Enslaved
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Thanks to Game Informer, who kindly posted up the new cover of their October issue, we finally have a name for the Ninja Theory’s new title. The game will be featured in the issue, and it will offer an exclusive first look.

Heros Over Europe Senior Producer Multiplayer Q&A
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Heroes Over Europe Multiplayer Vignette Q&A with Justin Hallyday, Senior Producer (1) Heroes Over Europe Multiplayer offers 4 different modes: Dogfight, Team Dogfight, Survivor and Team Survivor… What are the main differences between those four? (Justin) Heroes Over Europe has four different multiplayer modes: Dogfight, Team Dogfight, Survivor and Team Survivor. Each of the multiplayer [...]

Batman: Arkham Asylum Sells a Batload
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Fortunately for Rocksteady Studios, when you make a good game, good things happen. This is what exactly happened to Batman: Arkham Asylum, as some shocking new sales data has come in.

GDC Austin will Host Industry Pioneers
Friday, September 11th, 2009

The Game Developers Conference® Austin (GDC Austin) features lectures, panels and roundtables for developers looking to release successful titles in the bourgeoning connected gaming space. This year’s conference includes sessions from notable online developers at Nexon, Bioware Austin, 2D Boy, Zynga, CCP Games and many others.

Capcom and Marvel Unveil Tournament Worthy Arcade Stick
Friday, September 11th, 2009

Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc., a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced a Marvel™ VS Capcom® 2 (MvC2) Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition for the Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION® 3 systems.

PlayStation Store Global Update 09/10/09
Thursday, September 10th, 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.

TGS Attendees to Get Peace-ful Surprise
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

According to Konami‘s website, there will be an exclusive demo of their highly anticipated PSP title, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, at this month’s Tokyo Game Show. This will be the first time the game will be publicly shown in playable form.

Friends List Revamp Catching Sony’s Attention
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

The latest PlayStation 3 firmware update, 3.00, brought with it a slew of good and bad tweaks and additions. One of the main aspects of the update was a revamp of the PSN friends list. Now, large gray boxes encompass the names’ of your favorite PSN friends. Many have been vocal about this aesthetically ugly [...]

Need for Speed: SHIFT Boasts Adrenaline-Pumping Soundtrack
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Authentic Racing Experience Fueled By Kanye West, The Prodigy and More. Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the track list that will propel players to the finish line in Need for Speed™ SHIFT when it hits retail stores in North America on September 15 (in stores across Europe on September 17, 2009). The SHIFT soundtrack features [...]

Japanese Charts Bow to PS3 Domination
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

The long-awaited PlayStation 3 Slim was finally released onto store shelves less than two weeks ago. Retailers worldwide have been reporting rampant shortages, with some even claiming that increasing demand can’t be met with current stock levels. But Japan is unique in that its PS3 Slim model came bundled with a game, which may have [...]

NBA Jam Jumping for Rebound
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

“He’s on Fire!”…  One of the most memorable gaming quotes in history. The quote comes from Midway‘s 2-on-2 arcade basketball phenomenon NBA Jam. Could you be hearing that, and other famous quotes from the game once again? We have some evidence that suggests just that.

PSP Firmware 6.00 Now Live
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

The latest PSP firmware update has just went live across the globe. Before you download this update, check out what changes it brings…