Archive for July, 2010

Hideo Kojima’s Own Ultimatum
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Hideo Kojima is consistently named by fans and industry experts alike as being one of the most influential and innovative Video Game Directors and Writers of all time, as well as being on many all time director top ten lists. Unfortunately the legendary creator of the Metal Gear Solid franchise announced via Twitter that if [...]

Best Buy’s Official Gaming Magazine Now Available
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Last month, Best Buy announced they’d be releasing an official video game magazine called @Gamer, available by both subscription ($19.99 for 10 issues) or in-store ($5.99 per issue). The magazine which features Medal of Honor on the cover of its debut issue is now available, and is definitely worth it’s asking price. We’ll explain why… [...]

Sony’s Next Portable: What We Know So Far
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Despite Sony recently throwing massive support behind the PSP, which includes 70 new titles by the end of the year, along with a new marketing campaign which tells you to “Step Your Game Up”, they may be developing a new portable device. PlayStation LifeStyle takes an in-depth look at what Sony’s new portable could be… [...]

Split/Second Soon to be Racing on the PSP
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Disney Interactive Studios’ Split/Second has sold particularly well since its release, leaving other racers released around the same time in its dust. Apparently the title has done well enough to warrant Disney Interactive’s taking the game for a spin on the PSP.

NBA2K11 Box Art Revealed; Gets Plenty of ‘Air’
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Float like a butterfly, get air like Michael Jordan. 2K Sports has just revealed the box art for NBA 2K11 featuring ‘air’ Jordan himself, and it stings like a bee.

PS3 Review – Trinity Universe
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Cross-over games were once few and far between with characters rarely making a cameo in a different game series. This is starting to change however when publisher NIS America gets together with groups like Gust and Idea Factory. While their last effort, Cross Edge didn’t do too much to sway audiences toward this type of cross-over game. However the companies are back at it, this time with Trinity Universe, a game that combines characters from the popular Disgaea and Atelier series. Does this combination of characters end up smelling like roses or is it back to the drawing board for developers Gust and Idea Factory.

Insomniac Told Sony About Multi-Platform ‘Intent’ in 2008
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

When Insomniac Games, the development studio responsible for the PlayStation 3 staples Resistance and Ratchet & Clank, revealed recently a partnership with EA that would have them releasing multi-platform games, staunch PS3 fans everywhere were saddened. Many, however, looked on the bright side, realizing that this meant more games overall from such a talented team. [...]

Technical Issues Stunt PS3 Development of FFXIV
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

The official release date for the Square Enix MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV was released only about a week ago. At the dismay of PlayStation 3 owners, the PC version was announced with a release date of late-September while the PS3 version was given an estimated date of March 2011. Square Enix has since commented on [...]

Sony Santa Monica is Conjuring Up New Talent
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Sony Santa Monica employees are the brains behind the unforgettable Greek mythology series known as God of War. According to recent job listings, the world renowned studio is hiring at several positions.

David Jaffe Reveals Twisted Metal Details
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

When David Jaffe first revealed Twisted Metal at E3 it left the whole audience in awe and was undoubtedly the most notable E3 reveal of 2010. What further amazed the crowd was the multiplayer footage presented on stage. But unfortunately since then very few details about Twisted Metal had been released except for a few [...]

Sega Denies Access to Alpha Protocol 2
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Sega and Obisidian Entertainment’s Alpha Protocol hit many, many bumps on the road its way to release. The game was delayed numerous times to help ‘improve and furth polish’ the title, yet the end product turned out to be a mediocre RPG plagued with horrible texture pop-in and glitches. Heck, even some of the developers dogged the game soon after release! Now that the game has been out for over a month, sales aren’t that hot and Sega has officially commented on the future of the series and access has been denied for a sequel. See why inside.

Rayman Origins Debuts this Christmas, More to Follow
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Announced at E3 just a few weeks ago, Ubisoft’s Rayman Origins now has release dates. Wait, dates? That’s right. Rayman Origins is going to be episodic.

New PS3 SKU’s Hitting Japan
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Japan is all set to receive two new PS3 SKU’s both with bigger HD’s and a new color.

New Call of Duty Black Ops Screens
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Call of Duty: Black Ops is the seventh title out of the series, and is developed by Treyarch. The upcoming first person shooter is slated for a November 2010, and looks to put players in the shoes of Black Ops soldiers during the Cold War era. Activision has treated fans of the title with new [...]

Zone of the Enders 3 Exists in a Time and Place Far, Far Away
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Zone of the Enders made its presence felt by consumers when it landed on the PlayStation 2 back in 2001. Designed by the one and only Hideo Kojima himself, the title sparked enough interest to drive thousands of PlayStation 3 owners to anticipate a third installment to the nearly decade-old series. In reply, Kojima has [...]