Archive for June, 2010

Trine 2 Formally Announced, Releases Spring 2011
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Trine is one of the best downloadable games available on the PlayStation Network. The level of attention the platformer garnered combined along with its success is being capped off by a sequel. Trine’s successor was previously outed in Atlus’ E3 line-up and now they’ve now formally announced Trine 2. var _CI = _CI || {}; [...]

New Shank E3 Screenshots Stabs You
Friday, June 18th, 2010

A batch of new ‘tasty’ E3 screenshots have been released for Electronic Arts and Klei Entertainments’ forthcoming downloadable 2D action game, Shank. 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 = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].appendChild(script); })(); [...]

Homefront E3 Trailer Isn’t Messing Around
Friday, June 18th, 2010

The influx of E3 trailers increases today – starting with the the Homefront trailer. The story-driven first-person shooter’s E3 trailer has been released by developers Kaos Studios. 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 = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; [...]

Raiden’s Ninja Powers Were Scaled Back
Friday, June 18th, 2010

The newest entry into the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, has garnered a lot of press recently for the game’s teaser trailer that was unveiled at this year’s E3 convention. Straying from the tried-and-true full-on sneaking formula that has dominated the previous Metal Gear Solid games, Rising is trying a different approach: one that is centered on ninja badassery.

Richard Marks Talks PlayStation Move’s Orb
Friday, June 18th, 2010

The one thing which stands out on the PlayStation Move controller? The surprisingly spongy orb on the top of the controller which players can squish and squeeze in their fingers. Richard Marks has stated how crucial it is for the orb to be a part of the PlayStation Move and the reasonings behind its precise [...]

Naughty Bear Multiplayer Trailer Is Absolutely Evil
Friday, June 18th, 2010

This game makes me, and probably most sane gamers, cringe every time a trailer is released. The latest trailer for 505 Games’ Naughty Bear showcases the multiplayer component of the game, and it’s pure evil.

Stylish God of War: Ghost of Sparta PSP Bundle Revealed
Friday, June 18th, 2010

God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the second God of War PlayStation Portable title and will be releasing this year. It shouldn’t come too much of a surprise that undoubtedly one of the biggest games on the PSP will be receiving some special treatment.

Deus Ex Human Revolution to Last 20 Hours
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Deus Ex: Human Revolution, also known as Deus Ex 3 by many, will be the third installment in the popular FPS/role-playing game series. Square Enix Montreal has confirmed how long the game’s campaign mode will last.

Twisted Metal = Mortal Kombat Meets Unreal Tournament
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Speaking during a live demo at E3, Jaffe explained to NowGamer how Twisted Metal’s interesting Nuke mode was inspired by Street Fighter IV and not Call of Duty. He wants to bring the instant playability and fun which Street Fighter IV brings to the table to Nuke mode and says what the game is a mix of.

New Portal 2 Screenshots Creates a Hole
Friday, June 18th, 2010

What was one of the, if not the biggest announcements of Sony’s E3 press conference? Gabe Newell coming out and announcing Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3. For fans of the game, you’ll be happy to know that some new screenshots of the game have been released.

Metal Gear Solid: Rising May Receive PS Move Support
Friday, June 18th, 2010

More information on Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Rising was recently unveiled during Konami’s E3 press conference. The details which were announced – the accurate slice in an angle from Raiden’s Sword – indicated towards motion controls for the title as it would undoubtedly work perfectly.

Trine 2 Screenshots Are Magical
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Frozenbyte’s action-platformer, Trine, undoubtedly garner a lot of praise due to its unique style and PlayStation 3 owners have been clamoring a sequel since the first game’s release last year. Atlus had revealed its E3 line-up, which revealed Trine 2. The game’s first screenshots have been released, and, of course, they’re magical.

Reeves Believes Sony Should Release The PSP2
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Rumors regarding a PlayStation Portable 2 have been floating around for quite a while now. Some thought an announcement at Sony’s E3 press conference regarding the PSP’s successor was imminent, but, unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Sony’s former European head believes Sony should release the PSP2 if they want any chance in competing within the tough [...]

PS3 Lead Console for Ubisoft’s Top Games
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Ubisoft’s Press conference showed a ton of new games, with the developer announcing Driver, a Michael Jackson game, and a new Rayman game, as well as demoing the company’s biggest games of the year, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. An important fact to note, was how the multiplatform games that were demoed during the conference, were all demoed on PS3 – something that was also done at their behind closed doors preview event.

Take a Journey With thatgamecompany’s Latest Game
Friday, June 18th, 2010

Flower was one of the PS3′s greatest games of 2009, the soothing SixAxis controlled title received rave reviews, and was hailed by many as an master piece. Recently, at E3, developer thatgamecompany announced that their next game for the PS3 would be called Journey, and would be “an exotic adventure with a more serious tone”. Now, more has been revealed about the game, and TGC has delved into its inspiration behind the unique game.