Archive for April, 2011

PSN Review – StarDrone
Friday, April 15th, 2011

After a successful release on the PC, Orb Games’ StarDrone has now come to the PlayStation 3, under development from Beatshapers. A mixture of Arkanoid and Pinball, the title came with day one Move support, and will have 3D support in the near future. While the game was relatively well received on the PC, can [...]

Analysts ‘Reconfirm’ NGP for a 2011 Release
Friday, April 15th, 2011

The NGP hype-train is picking up steam as we head closer and closer to E3, where Sony is expected to release all the juicy details on their next handheld. Our latest chat about the NGP in our podcast had us excited for more details, but the big question still remains: When can we get our hands [...]

Valve’s Aperture Science Countdown is Perplexing
Friday, April 15th, 2011

Portal 2 is coming out in just a few more days, and we just learned some startling new information about Steam’s implementation on the PlayStation 3 along with it. It’s been a big week for Valve, but it isn’t over yet, as a new countdown is ticking which could mean something big for tomorrow. var [...]

Red Johnson on the Case; Discovers Details & Release Date
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Red Johnson’s Chronicles is an upcoming detective mystery for PSN, with the announcement of a release date, trailer, and a plot line summary.

L.A. Noire on PS3 Gets Its Own Special Case
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

With other retailer exclusive content available for pre-ordering Team Bondi and Rockstar’s crime drama L.A. Noire, it certainly is interesting to find that the PlayStation 3 version of the game doesn’t have to share.

Risen 2: Dark Waters Rises to the Occasion with Debut Trailer
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Deep Silver have released the debut trailer for Risen 2: Dark Waters.

From Oddworld To Ratchet: Michael Bross On Composing For One of PlayStation’s Greatest Series
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Developed by Insomniac Games, Ratchet and Clank quickly became one of the PlayStation family’s most beloved series. With a score originally composed by David Bergeaud, the franchise’s music developed with each iteration, keeping to its roots, but changing as Boris Salchow took over from Bergeaud in 2009 for A Crack in Time. Upcoming co-op title, [...]

inFamous 2 Jokingly Sucker Punches the Competition
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

inFamous 2 protagonist, Cole MacGrath, may be on the more serious side, but the developers behind the game, Sucker Punch, sure have a great sense of humor. And it couldn’t be more evident than these Easter Eggs found in inFamous 2.

Twisted Metal Gets Pre-Order Bonus, Extended Trailer
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Twisted Metal is set to bring vehicular mayhem to the PlayStation 3 on October 4th. If the series-staple combat, the cast and all the action isn’t enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, then maybe this freshly announced pre-order bonus.

Exclusive Tunes Moonwalk Into New Michael Jackson Experience Versions
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

In addition to the tracks available for previous versions of Michael Jackson: The Experience, some new ones will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, which has just become available in North America.

First Raccoon City Screenshots Rise From the Dead
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

After being revealed in late March, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has been the subject of all kinds of discussion and media updates. Now, the first screenshots have gone live.

Put This Sniper: Ghost Warrior Trailer in Your Sights
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Last fall, City Interactive revealed that it would release Sniper: Ghost Warrior on the PlayStation 3 with exclusive content, plus all the patches that came to the PC and Xbox 360 versions. Here’s the intro trailer, which boasts of some of that very content.

Homefront is Where the Patches Are…Or Are They?
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Almost exactly one month after Homefront‘s release on the PlayStation 3, Kaos Studios has submitted an update patch to Sony for testing. While specifics on the patch are vague, the patch should fix some common problems that have emerged on Homefront‘s online multiplayer, including lag, freezing, and even disconnections.

Asura’s Wrath Gives the Finger in Latest Trailer
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Capcom have released the Captivate 2011 trailer for Asura’s Wrath, showing off the hard work of the talented crew over at CyberConnect2.

Famitsu’s Most Wanted Still Seats Xillia No. 1
Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Tales of Xillia still ranks in at the top of the heap in Famitsu’s Most Wanted, as it holds off Japan’s most popular franchise yet again.