Archive for March, 2010

First SOCOM 4 Gameplay Drops on the Front Line
Saturday, March 13th, 2010

In a surprising announcement, SOCOM 4 was one of the titles revealed at GDC to use the upcoming PlayStation Move motion controller. If you wanted to see how SOCOM 4 works with the new motion controller, today is your lucky day. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + [...]

Confusion Brewing at Infinity Ward; Employee Morale “Extremely” Low
Saturday, March 13th, 2010

If you recall, Infinity Ward studio heads Jason West and Vince Zampella were forcefully fired from their company March 1st of this year. The two then responded by filing a lawsuit against Activsion, their parent company, for unpaid royalties. It seems these unpaid royalties are a tradition for Activision now, according to this new rumor. [...]

Gran Turismo 5 Release Announcement “Coming Soon”
Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Gran Turismo 5 has been heavily anticipated since it was first revealed at E3 2006. Now, four years later, we are still waiting for a release date. But don’t worry, Sony says an announcement is coming soon. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); [...]

David Jaffe Gives Update on Next Game
Friday, March 12th, 2010

No matter if you love him or hate him, when David Jaffe speaks, gamers listen. His newest title, rumored to be Twisted Metal PS3, has been heavily anticipated by the PlayStation community. Every little update the mastermind behind the God of War and Twisted Metal franchises, is usually a hot topic. Now is no different, [...]

Heroes Clash in Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes Trailer
Friday, March 12th, 2010

Capybara Games, the group behind the widely successful Critter Crunch will be porting another game over to the PSN, this time bringing over Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes.  The game, originally released on the DS last December will now find its way onto the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.

Insomniac Games Could Be Going Multiplatform [UPDATE]
Friday, March 12th, 2010

It wasn’t that long ago that Insomniac Games, the independent developer responsible for creating critically acclaimed franchises such as Spyro The Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and the more recent Resistance series, expressed their intent on staying with Sony as an exclusive third party developer. However, whispers out of GDC seem to imply the contrary.

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Heading to PSN
Friday, March 12th, 2010

Sam & Max is officially arriving on PS3. The duo will debut in their new title, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse. It’s the first time Sam & Max have been on PlayStation territory, known for the humorous behavior on both PC and Xbox 360.

SingStar: Bow Chicka Wow Wow Edition
Friday, March 12th, 2010

SingStar is a great game to host a family fun night. Just pop some popcorn, hook up the microphones, toss in the SingStar disc and be ready to belt out your favorite tunes with your favorite people. So why have 2 families had their SingStar account suspended due to a ferocious. XXX-rated rivalry?

PlayStation Home to Get a Lot More ‘Social’
Friday, March 12th, 2010

PlayStation Home has always been a social experience. PlayStation 3 owners meet up in Home to do everything from chatting to dancing to planning a few rounds of their favorite game. Soon, you’ll be able to communicate with your social networks right from the comfort of PlayStation 3′s very own Home.

Motion Fighter Screenshots Make Debut
Friday, March 12th, 2010

Motion Fighter (working title), has gotten its first screenshot batch, and the motion title is looking great. The game will utilize the PlayStation Move, and is expected to release alongside the new motion controller.

Naughty Dog Wants Uncharted on PSP
Friday, March 12th, 2010

At the time of its release, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was one of the most beautiful games of its time. Two years later, in 2009, the sequel Among Thieves forever raised the bar in graphics, storytelling, and gameplay. Many high quality PS3 titles have ended up in some shape or form on its cousin, the PSP. [...]

“Massive” PS3 Sequel Being Revealed in April
Friday, March 12th, 2010

March is in full swing, and the PlayStation 3′s line-up has never looked better. The streak doesn’t end here though, as a “massive” PS3 sequel will be announced very soon.

Fabula Nova Crystallis Series Could Get More Titles
Friday, March 12th, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII has finally hit North American shores, with raving lunatic fans rushing for game shops across the continent. The title is part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis series, which was thought to include only three titles, but with this recent news, it may be seeing more.

THQ Bringing Next Red Faction Title Back to Basics
Friday, March 12th, 2010

In a recent interview with Joystiq at this year’s GDC, THQ’s executive VP of Core Games Danny Bilson gave a few previously unknown snippets of information regarding the next Red Faction game. The next game, according to Bilson, is a sort of “hybrid” between the first two Red Faction titles and Guerrilla, and is planned [...]

This Week in PlayStation – March 12th
Friday, March 12th, 2010

A common stereotype about gamers is their short attention spans. As announcements for new games and hardware come and go, it is easy to lose sight of the momentous events that shaped the gaming world. This Week in PlayStation highlights Sony’s rich videogame heritage, which dates back to the 1980′s. Step back in time with [...]