Archive for October, 2010

Malicious Coming to Japanese PSN
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

A special cloak, a world of fantasy, immediate boss battles, and stunning landscapes. Prepare to experience Alvion’s vision. 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); })(); Tweet reddit_newwindow=’1′

PSOne Classic Review – Grandia
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Originally a 1997 release for the Sega Saturn, GameArts eventually took the cult-hit JRPG Grandia to the more popular PlayStation in 1999. The first version didn’t make it outside of Japan, though the latter did. Now, this PSOne Classic is available on PSP via the PlayStation Network, giving genre newcomers a look back at an [...]

Discless Netflix Early Impressions
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

After almost a year, Netflix goes discless on the PS3. How does it perform? Is it any better than the BD-Live enabled version we’ve had for so long? Is the User Interface (UI) an improvement? After watching a few TV shows and movies we wanted to share our first thoughts on what we think is a tremendous improvement.

LittleBigPlanet has Fun with Portals
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

With the release of the LittleBigPlanet 2 beta to those of us on the Western side of the Atlantic just last week, it’s time for another influx of incredible levels. Is there anything LBP2 can’t do? Portal it seems, isn’t one of them.

PlayStation Store Global Update – October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday and Wednesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update. ** Note for other regions ** European PSN [...]

Arthur Takes on Dormammu in Latest Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Images
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

New York Comic Con 2010 is squarely in our rear-view mirror. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t left behind a gem or two — specifically for one of Capcom’s most highly anticipated titles of 2011.

Official Website Outs Killzone 3 Limited and Collector’s Editions
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Are you planning on picking up Killzone 3 come this February but aren’t satisfied with just a standard edition of the game? Consider yourself one of the ISA’s most elite soldiers and want something more to prove your commitment to the war with the Helghast? Well you’re in luck!

Insomniac Removes 60-player Multiplayer in Resistance 3
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Insomniac cuts Resistance 3′s Multiplayer down to size…

Fist of The North Star: Ken’s Rage Beating Down PSN This Week
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Omega Force’s beat’em up title is looking to knock some skulls this week with their début demo of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage. This Japanese themed fighter will definitely get your head to turn… and keep turning until you K.O.

Developers Obsessing Over Technology Rather Than Using it
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

The video gaming industry is in reality a community, in essence. Developers learn tips and tricks off of each other, competition urges them to progress further and further, and developers even save one another in a time of need. Nevertheless, there comes a time when the truth hurts and this is, plain and simple, the principle that Media Molecule is employing when it comes to their take on the industry as it stands today.

Resistance 3 Won’t Be the Last and Definitely Not the Least
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

The original Resistance was one of the first blockbuster titles on the PlayStation 3 platform, and rightfully so. Now that a third addition to the series is upon us, many have been wondering if it’ll be the last. According to Insomniac, it won’t.

Assassin’s Creed Trailer Tells the Tale of a Brotherhood
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Ubisoft struck gold when they introduced the Assassin’s Creed series to the console market, and since the franchise’s original inception in late 2007 historic science-fiction adventure titles have unfolded across seven major releases on every current platform. To do justice to the latest outing, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Ubisoft has devoted their highest marketing investment yet [...]

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Battles Freeze Issue in v1.03 Patch
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift released only a few short months ago, and it has remained a popular fighting game on the PlayStation 3 platform since. While the game is the proud victim of strong polish by its developer, a strange freeze bug has deterred a few Ragna players from logging into the game. Thankfully, this problem [...]

Take-Two CEO Says Physical Media Will Remain Triumphant Over Digital Distribution
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Before this console generation even began, there was always a buzz around digital distribution and how it’s “demolishing the physical media form of entertainment”. This was especially prevalent in the high-definition format war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD with the argument that high capacity was unnecessary since digital distribution was going to save the day thanks [...]

Explore the Human Body with EA’s All-New MicroBot
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Electronic Arts has announced a new title which will be available via digital download during Winter next year. Named MicroBot, the game is an arcade-style shooter revolving around taking players inside the human body.