Archive for May, 2010

SCEA: Exclusive 3D Content in Future
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Whether you like it or not, 3D gaming is coming. Recently, Sony’s mandatory firmware update, version 3.30, not only included new trophy features, but also prepared the PlayStation 3′s to display 3D images for games. With this update, and Sony’s announcement of an upcoming update to allow for 3D movie playback, it is quite obvious [...]

Final Fantasy IX Releasing on Japanese PSN Soon
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Some fans claim Final Fantasy IX to be one of the best in the franchise. So, the demand of the title to be brought onto the PlayStation Network isn’t a surprise. Square Enix acknowledged the in-demand PSOne classic re-release as the game’s PSN version was recently completed. Now that the Sony testing phase has been [...]

Grind it Out With a New Awesome Skate 3 Trailer
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

SKATE 3 will be featuring more insane stunts than past iterations within the SKATE series. In this latest SKATE 3 trailer, Electronic Arts have released a montage of the neat tricks players will be able to execute in the skating game. Not looking forward to SKATE 3? Well you may be once we post our [...]

Star Wars: The Wookies Unleashed Could Have Been a Reality
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Even though it was plagued by clumsy platforming and somewhat repetitive gameplay, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed quickly became the fastest-selling LucasArts and Star Wars title of all time, selling a million copies in the first month and over 7 million in total. Thanks to some recent behind the scenes information unveiled, The Force Unleashed could have been a vastly different game if not for George Lucas of all people turning down a seriously ‘wookie’ pitch. Hey, he had to make up for Jar Jar Binks sometime.

NHL 11 Passes the Puck to the CHL
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

EA Sports has beefed up its NHL games every year with new content. This year is no different, as NHL 11 looks to be adding new teams to its roster, and this time it’s the Canadian Hockey League that’s getting the call. No word has come yet from the people over at EA Sports, but all [...]

H.A.W.X. 2 Swooping in this Fall
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Today, Ubisoft has revealed development on Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2, the sequel to the original 2009 title which wowed gamers across the world. The first game centered on the air battles between private military companies and entire nations.

Resident Evil 5 Producer Won’t Be Working On Sequel
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Resident Evil 6, rumored to be heading back to the glory days of the classic haunted mansion in Racoon City, is looking to take the series to new heights. However, one big piece of ,what used to be, the Resident Evil 5 team won’t be making the jump.

Pac-Man to Eat His Way to the E3 Stage
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The roots of gaming date back decades ago as the entertainment medium gained popularity with titles such as Pong and Pitfall. One title that was incredibly popular in the 1980′s was the arcade classic titled Pac-Man. According to Namco Bandai, Pac-Man may be making a return in the near future.

Sony Gives Gamers the Chance to Attend E3
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Let’s face it, if you’re a gamer, then there’s probably no other place that you would rather be come mid-June than the Electronics and Entertainment Expo a.k.a. E3 in Los Angelas, California to try out the latest and greatest games that the industry has to offer before anyone does, it’s practically our Graceland! Well, Sony [...]

Christmas Comes Early–Section 8 50% Off
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Christmas is coming a few months early this year. TimeGate Studio is bringing the festive holiday this month with the “Christmas in May” sale on PSN for the studio’s flagship title, Section 8.

EA Believes Crysis 2 is a Crafted “Halo Killer”
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

“Halo killer” is one of the more popular terms used for a highly-anticipated first-person shooter still in development; coined after the release of the revolutionary original Xbox launch title Halo: Combat Evolved. However, most titles simply cannot live up to the term, but according to EA they have an upcoming title which has a shot [...]

Two Worlds II Collide on September 14th
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

It looks like Two Worlds II is going to be releasing this year, as SouthPeak Games have revealed that the game will hit store shelves September 14th for the PS3, 360 and PC. This sequel takes players back to the world of Antaloor, which might be a first time visit for many PS3 owners, as the [...]

Darksiders 2, Saints Row 3 Still on Track for 2012
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

2012 could be the year that the world ends, sure – but it’s also a year for celebration. Why, you ask? Is the celebration in effect for 2012 because we could potentially be annihilated by unknown effects? Nah – it’s because of hyped sequels of commercially successful franchises.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 Screens Speed Through
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be bringing ‘Massively Open Online Racing’ on top of stunning visuals. To showcase the awe-inspiring graphics in the second installment in the racing series, Eden Games and Atari have released a boatload of new screenshots.

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Confirmed by Ubisoft, Features Multiplayer
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

A new title featuring Assassin’s Creed II hero Ezio was rumored for quite some time – but it has finally been confirmed. Ubisoft today has revealed information we all knew was coming, and has announced Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, a full-fledged PS3 title.