Archive for January, 2011

Buy Portal 2 on PS3, Get it Free on PC/Mac
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Back when Portal 2 was announced for the PlayStation 3 at E3 2010, it was an unbelievable shock to the gaming community. Gabe Newell said it will be “the best console version” of the game. Here’s another reason why.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Announced For PS3, 360
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

A direct sequel has been announced to Final Fantasy XIII. Can Square redeem themselves with the fans?

Yoji Shinkawa’s Works Displayed in Tokyo
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

The Metal Gear Solid franchise is known the world over among PlayStation owners. Whether it’s the game direction of Hideo Kojima or the voice acting of both David Hayter and Akio Ōtsuka as Solid Snake, the series is striking and recognizable. One other person has had a huge impact on the series that might not [...]

New Images Surface of X-Men: Destiny
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Silicon Knights has been hard at work on their latest take of the X-Men universe in their upcoming title X-Men Destiny. In a startling turn of events, images have leaked of the game’s current early progress–and they have to be seen to be believed. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) [...]

PSN Review – Top Darts
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Since the Move released last September, gamers have waited for not only a killer app, but decent games to play with friends and family. Enter Devils Details and their newly released PSN game, Top Darts. With darts usually being an enjoyable game played at bars, can Top Darts offer up the same fun in your [...]

Cross Game Chat – Episode 22
Monday, January 17th, 2011

You guys should be used to this by now — but if you are not, it is Monday, and that means a new Episode of Cross Game Chat, the official podcast of PlayStation LifeStyle. We won’t just give you new information, we will also make you a better gamer, guaranteed.

Dead Space 2, Your Mom Will Hate It
Monday, January 17th, 2011

Anyone that has spent any time with the original Dead Space knows just how violent, and gory, it was. With the sequel just over a week away, it promises to raise the violence bar even more, but what would happen if your mom decided to watch it? Looks like EA and Visceral games had that [...]

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions – Trophy Guide
Monday, January 17th, 2011

Play as different “Spider-Men” from four universes in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, including a past Spidey from the 1930′s and a future one from 2099. Shattered Dimensions has 43 trophies consisting of 31 bronze, 7 silver, 4 gold, and 1 Platinum trophy. Use our Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions trophy guide to get every bronze, silver, gold and [...]

Gran Turismo 5 About to be Available Anywhere
Monday, January 17th, 2011

Throughout the months leading up to Gran Turismo 5‘s release date, there seemed to be multiple reports each week of new features that were being added. Although most of these features were available in the final build, there was one feature that was absent – Gran Turismo Anywhere. Finally, we got word today when this [...]

DC Universe Online Getting Free Updates
Monday, January 17th, 2011

John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment, has outlined the roadmap for Sony’s support of DC Universe Online. Subscribers can expect quite a bit over the next few months — and they can expect it for no more than the standard subscription fee.

PlayStation Store Preview – January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17th, 2011

Want to know what is coming to the PlayStation Store this week? Find out in our weekly PlayStation Store Preview, complete with confirmed content, as well as a look into the future in our coming soon section. Note: Be sure to check out our coming soon section as it has received a massive update to [...]

Latest LittleBigPlanet 2 Trailer Screams Retro
Monday, January 17th, 2011

In less than 24 hours, US gamers will finally be able to get our hands on LittleBigPlanet 2, with the rest of the world getting the game later in the week. Looking to add just a little bit more to the anticipation, Media Molecule has released one final trailer.

DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy Getting New Features
Monday, January 17th, 2011

According to a leak by an online retailer, DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy is getting an exciting new feature that should make versus fighting more enjoyable. Gamestar has revealed that Dissidia 012 will include options akin to tournament play.

Kazunori Yamauchi Honored by Esquire Magazine
Monday, January 17th, 2011

Yamauchi’s commitment to creating the best racing experiences possible on the PlayStation platform is renowned world over — so much so that he’s been described by many as a perfectionist. Yamauchi-san’s tireless efforts have recently netted him some rather large mainstream attention.

Two New Characters Confirmed for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3
Monday, January 17th, 2011

The rumors were true. Capcom has officially announced two new challengers to join the ranks of Marvel vs. Capcom 3. While one of them was somewhat assumed, the other, comes as a total shock to many.