Archive for November, 2009

PS3 Set to Overtake the Wii on Its Home Turf
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

2009 has been a great year for the PlayStation 3. The biggest change was the reveal of the PlayStation 3 Slim model, which, coupled with a pricebreak, has boosted sales for the past couple of months. Nowhere is that evident more than the PlayStation brand’s home, the Land of the Rising Sun. var _CI = [...]

Modern Warfare 2 Breaks More Records
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

It seems as though Infinity Ward‘s Modern Warfare 2 is out breaking more records. Last month, the game’s publisher, Activision, proclaimed the game as their most preordered game ever. Well, this latest record may just top that. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); [...]

Rumored PS Store Content for 11-05-09
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

This week we’ll be getting 2 confirmed full games in the PlayStation Store, with the possibility of one more that’s rumored. LittleBigPlanet is celebrating it’s birthday by giving out a free Birthday Cake costume for Sackboy. Other than that expect the usual Rock Band stuff. We’ve got a few exciting things in our rumored section, [...]

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Launch Trailer
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Everyone’s favorite duo, Jak and Daxter, is back but this time on the PSP (and the PS2). Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, developed by High Impact Games is releasing tomorrow, and to coincide with the game’s launch, a new trailer has been released. Check it out after the jump… var _CI = _CI || [...]

God of War Series Resurrected in Under 3 Months
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Backward compatibility has been an issue that both Sony and the PlayStation 3 have faced since the console’s inception. However, when the God of War Collection was announced for the PlayStation 3, many saw it as the emergence of a solution to the problem. What may surprise some is the low cost of such a solution.

The Last Rebellion Finds a Japanese Date
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

The Last Rebellion, the upcoming RPG from developer Hit Maker and publisher Nippon Ichi Software, has received a Japanese release date.

PlayStation 3 Sales Still Going Strong
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

When the PlayStation 3 pricetag was finally dropped in September with the announcement of the PS3 Slim, it was impossible to deny that the impact would be significant. However, many have questioned just how much of an impact the PS3 Slim would bring and more specifically how long it would affect sales. After the over [...]

Perks to Satisfy Killer Instinct for Modern Warfare 2
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 fast approaching, not only is the hype growing, but the amount of information available is as well. Infinity Ward has been slowly releasing new information for the game, and it seems that this new addition to the Call of Duty series is going to sport a wide variety [...]

Parappa The Rapper Coming to PS3
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Fans of rhythm games might be in for a treat as another game might be on the way.  Located in this month’s Game Informer is a rather interesting rumor that we hope is true.

Demo Hopes Assassinated for Assassin’s Creed II
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The original Assassin’s Creed launched without a demo much to the dismay of gamers everywhere. Now that the new IP is established, surely there would be a demo for Assassin’s Creed II to whet the appetite of fans? Think again.

Amazon Dropping Prices on Major Titles Even Before Holiday Rush
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Black Friday has yet to come and it looks like Amazon might be getting a little ahead of themselves as they have dropped the prices to some major titles.

Gran Turismo 5 to Get Track Editor
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Gran Turismo 5 has been pushed back a few times but that does not mean that developers Polyphony Digital are resting on their laurels as they have added yet another piece to the puzzle.

PS3 Review – DJ Hero
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

DJ Hero is Activision’s latest entry into their long-running “Hero” line of rhythm video games. Similar to Guitar Hero, DJ Hero has players tap buttons in time with music notes. But DJ Hero takes things to a different place–that of club/dance music. Does the popular franchise make a strong case for the DJ scene? Find out in this review.

Learn How Far David Cage Would Go For Someone He Loves
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Heavy Rain is a unique murder thriller from Quantic Dream, that allows players to make their own choices, and test their own limits to complete the game. The company’s CEO, and writer and director of Heavy Rain, David Cage often asked people at conventions and expos, as well as in trailers, how far they would go for someone they love, saying that the game will help them realise and answer this question. At this year’s Eurogamer Expo in London PlayStation LifeStyle managed to ask the prestigious developer the same question.

LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Fact Sheet
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

LocoRoco™ Midnight Carnival FACT SHEET Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Platform: PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system Genre: Platform/Action Release Date: October 29, 2009 Players: 1-4 players (Single-player and Multi-player Ad Hoc) ESRB Rating: E (comic mischief)