Archive for August, 2010

PS3 May Have Finally Been Hacked
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The PlayStation 3 has had a history of eluding hackers since its inception, with the notable exception of a hacker known by the alias of “Geohot.” But a recent development may indicate that the console has been hacked to enable playing full retail games off of an external hard drive. var _CI = _CI || [...]

Castlevania: Lord of Shadow Arrives Way Before Halloween
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Castlevania: Lord of Shadow is the high-def reboot of the decades old franchise. With this iteration being specifically designed by the legendary Hideo Kojima, it has definitely got plenty of attention so far. And it seems that Konami has just confirmed the released date at gamescom.

Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition Moves This September 19th
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

One of the first 3rd-party companies to pledge support to Sony’s PlayStation Move controller last Fall was none other than Capcom with Resident Evil 5. Coined the ‘Alternate Edition’ in Japan, Capcom was eager to let fans know that purchasing their re-release would also grant you access to PlayStation Move control setup but could never quite pin-point a release date for the patch until now. Resident Evil 5 fans get ready to experience fear in a whole new dimension this September.

LittleBigPlanet 2 will Feature User Generated Voiceovers
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

We here at PlayStation LifeStyle are extremely excited about LittleBigPlanet 2 and for good reason. The expanded creation tools offer seemingly limitless potential, with modes, levels, AI and indeed whole games being available for you to create all from one small, glowing menu. And now the idea that you can customize the world to your [...]

First Set List for Michael Jackson Game Revealed
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Ubisoft announced today the first track set for their upcoming thriller, Michael Jackson: The Experience video game. Although it is only seven tracks deep, Ubisoft repeatedly assured us frantic followers that this is only the first, of many to come.

Gran Turismo 5 Delivers New Features to the Franchise
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Good things come to those who wait. I  know, I  know that phrase is incredibly cliched.  I don’t think Polyphony Digital knows it though — With Gran Turismo 5 a few months away, they keep adding features to  almost like an apology for the game’s delay. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter [...]

Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 Cover Will As Colorful as WWE Character
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

THQ releases a new Smackdown vs. Raw title every year for wrestling fans. This year’s installment marks the 12th entry in the series from Yuke’s and THQ. With the release date drawing near, the cover has been revealed and with it, it seems as if THQ is trying something different this year.

GLaDOS Returns to Starve You of More Confectionary this February
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The first Portal — originally released on PS3 in the Half Life compilation, The Orange Box — was described by most fans as a triumph. Comments like “huge success” were noted by many a reviewer with a lot of them finding it hard to overstate their satisfaction… am I being too subtle?

Japan Getting Gran Turismo 5 Titanium Blue PS3
Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Gran Turismo 5 will be releasing in Japan on November 2, and when it does, it will be releasing in style. Polyphony Digital’s racer will be available for ¥7,980 ($93) in a standalone pack. Along with that, a first-run Limited Edition with five DLC cars and a 308-page book for the PlayStation 3 exclusive will [...]

The “Bad” Evolution of Gaming
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

I’m convinced on this – gaming, in its proper noun form, is a species of life.  It shows characteristics of evolution and adaptable change, something that only a living thing can achieve.  Some games will survive and others will die.  The ones that do survive can only survive if they evolve into a stronger being.  [...]

Criticism Over PS3 Version of Mafia II – 2K Responds
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

And so the heated topic over the PlayStation 3 version of Mafia II continues. 2K Games’ open-world gangster thriller’s demo had sparked fury among PlayStation 3 gamers due to the reasons of notable aspects missing as opposed to the 360 and PC version. 2K Games has now officially given their response and it has confirmed [...]

Red Dead Redemption: Legends and Killers DLC Review
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Rockstar Games took everyone’s wild imagination by surprise when they brought the Wild West to life through the boots of gunslinger John Marston.  Spectacular vistas and heart-pounding gun battles ravaged the desert wilderness in Red Dead Redemption, and the free-roam multiplayer brought many new possibilities to the fore-front of online gaming.  After Rockstar’s first successful [...]

PS3 Virtua Tennis 4 on the Move to 3D
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Gamescom was home to a couple of mammoth announcements in the way of Resistance 3 and Mass Effect 2. Another game was also announced though it might have got lost in the shuffle of it all and that was Virtua Tennis 4.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Limited Edition Detailed
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is famed Burnout Paradise developer, Criterion Games‘, latest project, and is due out this November. A limited edition of the game has recently been announced, and it includes special cars that just may be what you need to rev up your engine.

No More Heroes Going to Move on the PS3
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

During Konami’s gamescom press conference, it was announced that No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise, the sequel to the Wii’s No More Heroes, will be receiving the PlayStation Move treatment, when the game releases early next year.