Archive for September, 2009

Blur Farther From Finish Line Than Expected
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

It looks like 2009 will be known as the year of the delays. That’s what it seems like, as a new racing game has been pushed back pretty far, especially since there’s already been some introductory advertising at retailers. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : [...]

Pachter: Next GTA Game Coming Sooner Than Expected
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

According to Wedbush Morgan’s video game analyst, Michael Pachter, we can expect the newest iteration of the highly-successful Grand Theft Auto series to appear “calendar 2010″. His prediction comes at a time where no information, whatsoever, has been released about the newest game, presumably Grand Theft Auto V. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() [...]

Need for Speed Demo Shifts Into Gear
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Need for Speed: Shift‘s release date has come and gone, and many are wondering when a demo would be coming. Fear not, as we have an answer for you. 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 [...]

Starhawk Getting Closer to Lift-off
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Warhawk fans, and PS3 gamers alike are getting excited for something potentially massive coming from the newly formed Lightbox Interactive.

Sales Figures Escape for Batman: Arkham Asylum
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Eidos Interactive Ltd, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today announced that the number-one selling Batman: Arkham Asylum™, firmly established as the ‘must-have’ game of Summer 2009 has shipped in excess of 2.5 million units to retail since launch.

Two Ways to Play With Snake on the Go
Monday, September 21st, 2009

The Tokyo Game Show is only a few days away, and Japanese developers are already releasing a slew of new information everyday in anticipation of their homeland’s gaming convention. And as undoubtedly one of the most highly respected Japanese developers, Hideo Kojima has revealed some enticing news for Metal Gear Solid fans everywhere.

Gran Turismo PSP Sports Hidden Musical Feature
Monday, September 21st, 2009

With only a little over a week left until the release of Gran Turismo PSP, the reviews are gradually starting to pour in. Sadly, one subtle yet highly sought after feature for any title is custom soundtrack supports. Sadly, the few reviews we have seen on the web have failed to mention this neat feature. [...]

Valkyria’s Battlefield to be Fought on Larger Platform
Monday, September 21st, 2009

Only months after the release of the hit RPG title Valkyria Chronicles, an addition to the series was announced. The game is currently titled Valkyria Chronicles 2, but unfortunately to many it will only be available on the PlayStation Portable.

SCEJ Opens the Doors for Tokyo Game Show Site
Monday, September 21st, 2009

The most anticipated gaming convention next to GDC and E3, TGS is rumored to be making the largest splash this year. With just several months left before the holiday season, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are going to be pulling out all the stops to come out on top. And just in the nick of time, [...]

God of War Raises Ungodly Desire
Monday, September 21st, 2009

It’s clear that gamers will always be attached to their favorite classical titles no matter what new titles come out. And while there is easy money for publishers in re-releasing big-hitters from the previous generations, they don’t ever reach the sales levels or hype of their original release. That is unless your name is Kratos.

Good Grief: Rep System and More On the PS3
Monday, September 21st, 2009

Back in June, when the Slim was just a theory and Firmware 3.0 was a distant dream, conjectures and rumours where flying around about what features would be included in the update, however, while most of them seemed rather vague and untrustworthy, British gaming site VG247 announced, with unprecedented confidence, that “grief reporting, [a] reputation system, background patches, multiple audio outputs and more” would be coming to the PS3 in a “huge overhaul”, which was compared to the NXE “in some respects”. September 1st came and passed, gamers eagerly downloaded Firmware 3.0, but unfortunately most of these features where not included.

Uncharted 2 Climbs to Top of the Amazon
Monday, September 21st, 2009

There is no doubt that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is set to turn heads in terms of sales numbers and review scores. And while the latter is already underway, Uncharted 2 is beginning to top the charts in sales as well before it’s anticipated release.

PS3 Slim Hits the Futbol Stadium
Monday, September 21st, 2009

October is the defining month for PlayStation 3 owners. Not only do we get Uncharted 2, and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, but also a rather large soccer franchise title: FIFA 10.  And Sony is paying a lot of attention to the popular franchise, more so than many anticipated.

PSP ‘Go’es Out of the Box
Monday, September 21st, 2009

Last month, the unboxing of the PS3 Slim was revealed a little over a week before it was released. With just over a week left until the launch of the PSPgo, unboxing videos of the latest model of the PSP system have hit the net as well.

Yakuza 3 Buys a Ticket for Western Flight
Monday, September 21st, 2009

Yakuza 3 has sort of had a bit of confusion lately regarding its rumored stateside release. First, it was never coming, then it might have been coming. However, popular demand may have finally payed off for Yakuza fans across the globe.