Archive for July, 2010

Red Dead Redemption Smokes the Competition
Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Red Dead Redemption is the leading contender for Game of the Year. The game received amazing reviews (we gave it a perfect score!), combined with phenomenal sales. But how has John Marston fared against the rest of his competition in 2010 thus far? With the year being halfway over, we’re taking a quick gander at [...]

DJ Qbert Joins DJ Hero 2′s Ranks
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Today, Activision announced that legendary turntable musician DJ Qbert will be joining the ranks of other DJ’s in DJ Hero 2. DJ Qbert has won multiple worldwide competitions and is highly regarded within the DJ world.

SSFIV Roster Growing Even More Super
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Super Street Fighter IV, which was published by Capcom, added a ton of fresh new content to the already plentifully  filled Street Fighter IV. The game itself added not only added new fighters to the roster, but also introduced several game modes as well. Given the success, there seems to be a rumor based upon [...]

Echochrome II Footage Shines Light on Gameplay Details
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

SCE Japan Studios is looking to stretch your mind, and expand your sense of imagination once again with their upcoming sequel to their phenomenal mind-bending title Echochrome. Enter with an open mind: Perspectives are, once again, looking to be dramatically altered. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 [...]

Mafia II Putting a Hit Out on PSN Soon
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The original Mafia game has gone an amazing seven years without a much sought-after sequel hitting retail. However, fortunately for gamers and fans alike it won’t go eight years. Before its August 24th release date arrives, it’s been confirmed that 2K Czech’s Mafia II demo will be shooting up the PlayStation Network, giving an opportunity [...]

Jaffe Reveals Inspiration Behind Kratos
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

When God of War first launched on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, it garnered amazing critical and commercial success. It also, undoubtedly, gave birth to one of the most iconic and well-known PlayStation heroes (or mascots if you will) in the form of the god-slaying Kratos. The bloodthirsty character has been decapitating, disemboweling, and inflicting [...]

Unmissable PlayStation Pre-Order Deals
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Amazon is widely known for giving their consumers great deals on video games; offering discounts on newly released titles, and even sometimes giving their customers a $10 or $20 credit on a future video game when you purchase a select title from them. With so many hot games coming out this summer, Fall and beyond, [...]

flOw Recreated in StarCraft 2
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

flOw by thatgamecompany was one of the first artistic experiences available on the PlayStation 3 that started life on the PC as an MFA thesis project. It is a testament to the diversity of interactive content that the PSN makes available. And now, there is an homage to this application in a map modification for [...]

PSN Review – DeathSpank
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

DeathSpank combines the comedic styles of Ron Gilbert, the man behind Tales of Monkey Island, and the Diablo-styled action RPG. Alongside Gilbert, the title has been developed by the team who created the Penny Arcade Adventures series, Hothead Games. Does this particular downloadable action role-playing game live up to its hype as well as promising [...]

PlayStation Home Sales 3x Stronger Than Last Year
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

PlayStation Home has been a success for Sony, and it looks like the momentum is just going to continue to build in its favor. Director Jack Buser recently let loose some interesting facts about just how well the program is faring.

Kevin Butler Hilariously Responds to New Zealand ‘Montage’ Advert
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

If your memory is excellent (or you just have an obsession with Kevin Butler’s PlayStation 3 marketing campaign adverts) then you’ll definitely remember his awesome “Montage” ad. Recently, a very similar advert appeared promoting New Zealand’s TV3. Now, the VP of Only Does Everything has responded to the blatant rip-off of his awesomeness…

PSLS Presents – Jack Buser, Director of PlayStation Home
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Jack Buser has been the go-to guy for SCEA‘s PlayStation Home service. PSLS managed to sit down with him as well as developer Jeff Gullett and Crystal Braswell, Senior Corporate Communications Specialist for SCEA to discuss how Home is doing and what plans are in its near future.

PS3 May Support 3D ‘Slider’ Technology Soon
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

One of the most popular appearances at E3 this year was undoubtedly the upcoming Nintendo 3DS. The handheld, which will be releasing early next year, is the first device to incorporate 3D technology without the need for glasses. Nintendo’s handheld captivated the audience at E3 with it’s slick technology, so much so in-fact that Sony [...]

Disc-less Netflix Coming to a PS3 Near You
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Netflix launching on the PlayStation 3 late last year was an incredible boost to the momentum and value of the console. While the service is great, the requirement of the streaming disc has been somewhat…annoying. Fret not Netflixers!

Evidence Regarding Resistance 3 Setting Revealed
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Although Ted Price may have been present during Sony’s E3 press conference, sadly, nothing was announced from his company, Insomniac Games – most notably a new Resistance title. There hasn’t even been any chatter in regards to a new Resistance game since the infamous Resistance 3 billboard appeared. However, if a new retailer listing is [...]