Archive for October, 2010

1.5 Million PlayStation Move Controllers Set In European Motion
Friday, October 15th, 2010

In just under one month, Sony’s PlayStation Move controller has already made a stunning impression upon the European market.  Its successful launch has bolstered sales to such a great start that production on the hand-held devices will need to be increased to keep up with the demand. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { [...]

Namco Bandai Releases Ferrari Trailer For Test Drive Unlimited 2
Friday, October 15th, 2010

Namco Bandai has released a new trailer for Atari’s Test Drive Unlimited 2 which showcases the game’s various Ferrari cars. The car is shown off in a beatifically done track, and can be viewed after the break. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); [...]

An Old Friend Joins Dissidia 012[duodecim]: Final Fantasy
Friday, October 15th, 2010

Square Enix can be mysterious. After a surprise ending to the full trailer for Dissidia 012[duodecim]: Final Fantasy, fans wondered if Tifa would actually be in the upcoming sequel. Weeks of speculation, theory and downright confusion come to end courtesy of the printed page. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) [...]

Mix and Scratch DJ Hero 2 at Best Buy Now
Friday, October 15th, 2010

As one of the more recent rhythm games to hit the market, DJ Hero averaged scores in the high 80′s, yet failed to capture the large audience base it was hoping for. So, for the upcoming sequel, Activision is making sure that no would-be DJ’s miss the chance to fade, scratch, and mix to their hearts content.

Split/Second Gets Attractive Best Buy Deal
Friday, October 15th, 2010

Upon Spit/Second‘s release gamers hailed the game for its brilliant arcade-focused, destructive and engaging gameplay. If you’re still looking for a reason to pick the racer up, today’s your lucky today.

PSOne Import Review: Magical Drop F
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Puzzle games and arcades. Two things that Japan gets and gets well. But games that work well in Japan don’t necessarily do well when released outside of their native territory. Does Magical Drop F’s competitive puzzle charm transcend the language barrier?

Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition Announced
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Developer BioWare has announced a Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition, with the limited edition available for no extra fee which applies to those who pre-order Dragon Age II. Lovely.

PSN Review – Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The time has finally come. It has been over fifteen years since the last installment in the original Sonic The Hedgehog time-line, and we now have a true sequel in the form of Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I on the PlayStation Network. Has Sega managed to restore that old-school feel that originally made Sonic so great? Let’s find out.

Crazy Taxi Taking Fares Soon on PSN
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

One of the best games to come out on the Dreamcast is back out on the road and planning on picking up gamers on the PlayStation Store. Sega has announced a release date and price of the beloved classic Crazy Taxi.

Gran Turismo 5 Still Expected to Win the Race
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Perhaps the most anticipated yet uncertain game on the PlayStation 3 is Gran Turismo 5 simply due to fact that, given its lengthy developmental period, the game should ideally be out in at most a year or two after its original announcement. After all, a game’s announcement generally means that the game is far enough into production to where the developers are able to release screenshots and videos – which has already came to fruition long ago.

Interactive Strategy Guides Arrive on PSN
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

When Sony announced their PlayView technology – which is able to quickly scale an image with more than 1 billion pixels with absolutely no delay – the industry understood the implications. What wasn’t clear was how Sony planned to leverage this technology for the benefit of the gaming populous. Those questions were answered with the release of something completely new coming to the PSN in Japan.

RDR Undead Nightmare Pack Release Date Announced
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Rockstar has been teasing Red Dead Redemption players in regards to the release date of the game’s Undead Nightmare pack since its announcement. Now, the official release date has been announced.

PSN Review – Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The Lara Croft name is one that is immediately recognized by seasoned gamers as the most popular female character in videogame history, earning the fictional vixen a Guinness World Record for such status. Spawning from the Tomb Raider series on the original PlayStation, Miss Croft has come a long way from the original concept drawn [...]

Gran Turismo 5 Delay Was Last-minute Decision, SCEA Not Happy
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

When Gran Turismo 5 was delayed yesterday, gamers were clearly furious with the decision. Apparently, the decision to delay the racer was made just one day before the announcement.

Discless Netflix App Coming to PS3 Next Week [UPDATE]
Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Finally, after an entire year of using that blasted Netflix streaming disc, worry no more PlayStation 3 streamers! A brand new Netflix is coming to a PS3 near you.