Archive for October, 2010

PSP2 To Be UMD Free, Match 360 For Power
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Another day, another PlayStation Portable related rumor. Recently leaked images of what appears to be a PlayStation Phone surfaced, with Engadget pointing at a Android based phone being released sometime next year. Now, another rumor has surfaced, that boasts some pretty impressive figures for the PSP2.

Vanquish Director Heads to New Vegas Territory
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Shinji Mikami is one of the most successful game developers in the industry. When he isn’t acting as an external board member for Platinum Games, or working with Goichi Suda on Shadows of the Damned, he’s overseeing his own studio Tango Gameworks. All this hard work hasn’t gone un-noticed; Mikami-san is heading to New Vegas. [...]

PS3 Review – WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2011
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

It’s time again for the annual war between WWE’s Smackdown and RAW brands of Rasslin’. Is it worth your $60?

Nathan Drake Charts Novel Territory in 2011
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

While we’re all sure that Uncharted 3 is definitely happening, the official title looks to still be disputed. With the movie still in the pre-production phase, what will you do for your fix of Nathan Drake? Fear not, he’ll be hitting bookstores near you.

Killzone 3 Helghast Limited Edition Detailed
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Limited editions can really polarise gamers, some people love them, while others see it as a way for publishers to take our money while giving little in return. What can irritate many consumers is that the majority of limited and collector’s editions are simply shiny boxes with some minor DLC. Sony, however, always makes sure that their limited editions are truly special. The Killzone 3 Helghast Edition includes enough extra’s to make this one any easy recommendation for fans of the series.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin Summoning a PSP Release
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

PSOne games have seen a huge resurgence lately on the PlayStation Store and developer Atlus will be joining the fray, only this time on the PSP.

MLB 10: The Show Crowns San Francisco Giants Victorious in World Series
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The MLB World Series has begun this week and this time around it pits the San Francisco Giants versus the Texas Rangers. Similar to how Madden NFL has been used to predict Superbowl outcomes, gaming fans are trying their hand at simulating this popular American event. With the highly-acclaimed MLB 10: The Show used as [...]

PSP Review – Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman is one heck of a long title. This game dropped on the PlayStation Portable recently courtesy of NIS America. Does this strategy/turn-based RPG live up to its epically long name, or is it just a flop, dood? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? [...]

Sony Still The Greenest Console Manufacturer
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Every few months, Greenpeace produces the Guide To Greener Electronics report, which ranks large electronics manufacturers on how eco-friendly their operations are. In May, Sony came out on top of the other two major console manufacturers, and the company has repeated that once again this time around.

Mortal Kombat Gameplay Gets Deeper
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Mortal Kombat has been at the center of controversy since its release. The media, Congress and gamers have very strong reactions when they hear the now classic “Get over here!” said by Scorpion.  No matter what your opinion is, it’s hard to dispute the impact Mortal Kombat has had on the fighting game genre. Ed Boon, co-creator [...]

Standalone 320GB PS3 Incoming
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

A few months ago Sony announced a 320GB PS3 Move bundle. However, consumers have been demanding for the 320GB system to be sold separately. Well, now, Sony has announced exactly that.

Konami Releases Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Patch
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Publisher Konami has announced that a patch for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, which will help resolve the save game issues players have been experiencing, is now available on the PlayStation 3.

Tony Hawk: Shred Launch Trailer is a Bit Mental
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Activision has released the launch trailer for Tony Hawk: Shred showing off the skateboarding and snowboarding gameplay of the title – all showcased in a moving house. Yes, a moving house.

PSP Phone is “Most Definitely Real,” Has A Codename
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

One of the biggest pieces of news to come out recently is that of the seemingly real PSP Phone. While other websites and people have been crying foul, Engadget, the site where this latest rumor originates from, has assured the masses that the device is beyond a doubt real.

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy Images Showcase Combat
Thursday, October 28th, 2010

For huge fans (like myself) of Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy, going more than a few days without news is tough. Square Enix’s recent strategy of releasing details in Japanese gaming magazines first , then screenshots and artwork to the press, followed up with a website update might be just what we need to take the [...]