Archive for February, 2011

Get Move-ing with the SOCOM 4 Full Deployment Edition
Friday, February 25th, 2011

With games like Killzone 3 and SOCOM 4 specifically being built with the PlayStation Move in mind, there may be some hardcore gamers out there who want to try out motion gaming. Fret not gamers, your prayers have been answered.

God of War III, Heavy Rain and More Added to ‘Greatest Hits’
Friday, February 25th, 2011

The PS3′s Greatest Hits line-up is a robust offering of the console’s very best titles, value-priced at just $29.99. This offers gamers an affordable way to pick up popular titles they may have missed for cheap, and let’s new PS3 owners get in on the very best of the system’s ever-growing library. To further expand [...]

PSP Gets a Price Drop for an Unbelievable Value
Friday, February 25th, 2011

Sony’s first entry at the handheld gaming has been on the market for just under six years. What could the system use now that it’s successor is in the future? Price drop.

Catherine Won’t Be Stalking the US
Friday, February 25th, 2011

If you’ve been waiting for Atlus and Team Persona’s strange looking title to come state side, prepare yourself to be thoroughly disappointed.

Japan’s PlayStation Store Out-Classics North America
Friday, February 25th, 2011

In fact Sony has announced that over on the Japanese Store, there are over 600 titles in the games archive.

PSOne Classic Review – Xenogears
Friday, February 25th, 2011

Xenogears recently arrived on the North American PlayStation Network as a $9.99 download. This excites me, even as someone who has finished the PSX version twice and the Japanese PSN (released in 2008) version via PSP. Originally released in 1998, Xenogears almost didn’t make the trip out of Japan due to heavy religious themes that [...]

Guerrilla Games Is Keeping Their Eye on You
Friday, February 25th, 2011

The recent activity by hackers on our favorite console (the PS3) has many people in the industry a bit worried and while you can count Guerrilla Games among those people, they have a plan to deal with any hackers they might run across.

First Crysis 2 PS3 Gameplay Footage Emerges, Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Acclaimed developer Crytek has been pressed for countless months by gamers to showcase Crysis 2 running on the PlayStation 3. Well, now, the studio has indeed released PS3 footage of the shooter. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type [...]

“You Won’t be Disappointed” if You Give Home Another Chance
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Since PlayStation Home’s release, the service has come under constant scrutiny as to what if really gives users other than a few neat additions such as mini-games and a game’s own space. The PS3 application failed to impress and attract a significant proportion of PlayStation Network users; however, despite this, Sony believe if those within [...]

FIFA 11 Transfer Update Released
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

EA Sports has released the highly anticipated squad update for FIFA 11 including all of January’s transfer deals.

L.A. Noire Box Art is a Looker
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Developed by Team Bondi in conjunction with Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire is one of this year’s most highly anticipated titles due to its groundbreaking technology. Not only will it combine a sand-box environment with everything you would expect from a Rockstar game, but it also utilizes an intriguing MotionScan facial capture system. The thriller’s box [...]

A New PSP Will Cost You A Pretty Centavo in Brazil
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Brazil is no stranger to expensive gaming consoles. When the PlayStation 3 officially launched there last year, its asking price was R$1999, or roughly $1,130 USD at then-current exchange rates. The PlayStation Portable has finally also officially launched, and it too will likely induce sticker shock to those tempted to purchase it.

Crisis Averted: No Online Pass for Crysis 2
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Crysis 2, the sequel to the bane of graphics cards everywhere, is scheduled for release next month. It has online play and is being published by EA – this usually means an online portion that requires a separate purchase if the game is bought used. However, that appears to not be the case with this [...]

PS3 Review – Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Marvel and Capcom are ready to fight. Are you?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim In-Game Footage Unveiled
Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Fans and gamers rejoiced when Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim would be utilizing a new engine. The developer has now released footage showcasing the game in action with a new trailer.