Archive for April, 2011

Red Faction: Armageddon Characters are Radical
Friday, April 8th, 2011

It’s strange, we’re within the two-month time frame of Red Faction: Armageddon‘s release date, but we’ve seen very little in the way of characters and story-related information. Whatever the case might be, THQ isn’t holding out any longer. We’ve got nearly a dozen screenshots of the most important characters in this latest entry into the [...]

New Twisted Metal Trailer Outs Release Date
Friday, April 8th, 2011

After years of development and plenty of denial over its existence, David Jaffe and Eat Sleep Play are finally getting ready to release Twisted Metal. A trailer has been released over on GameTrailers and, while the trailer rocks, the biggest thing to be found is at the end when a release date is revealed. var [...]

Gran Turismo 5 Update v1.09 is Live
Friday, April 8th, 2011

It crept in rather inconspicuously, as Gran Turismo 5 update v.1.09 is now live. But what does this update hold you ask? Well, let’s take a look. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; [...]

Disgaea 4 Plans to Strategically Attack September in North America
Friday, April 8th, 2011

Strategy RPG fans have had little to chew on this generation, despite the existence of a few greats such as Valkyria Chronicles. However, NIS is stepping up to the plate with its first console based Disgaea title since the beginning of 2008, but how much longer will we have to wait?

Anonymous “On Your Side,” Backing off PSN Attacks
Friday, April 8th, 2011

Anonymous has been at the center of the gaming world lately, due to its/their attacks on multiple Sony websites, including those which affected access to the PSN. The group has heard the gaming masses’ negative reaction to these attacks, and has responded accordingly in their latest press release.

Meet Two More Tales of Xillia Characters
Friday, April 8th, 2011

Namco Bandai has revealed some new images and information on two characters in its hotly anticipated RPG, Tales of Xillia for PlayStation 3.  Well, we say “two characters” kind of loosely.

Get Ready for an Avalanche of SSX Details
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

The announcement of SSX: Deadly Descents at last year’s Video Game Awards had fans giddy with delight. But will the franchise succeed in today’s generation?

Corruption at the Core of L.A. Noire
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

The third official trailer for upcoming detective game L.A. Noire has arrived, and it gives us a brief glimpse of the corruption Cole Phelps will encounter during his climb of the police ranks.

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition Coming as DLC
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Super Street Fighter IV was released as an expansion to the original fourth installment of the beloved franchise, but that isn’t stopping Capcom from releasing more content with another moniker tacked on.

Odin Sphere Dev Tells History of Grand Knights on PSP
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Developer Vanillaware (Odin Sphere, GrimGrimoire) and publisher Marvelous Entertainment (Half-Minute Hero, Rune Factory series) are now working together and showing off their next PSP title, Grand Knights History.

SEGA Teases New Sonic Game in 20th Anniversary Trailer
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Back in the early ’90s, Sonic the Hedgehog was easily as popular as everyone’s favorite plump plumber, Mario. The SEGA mascot was on fire during the Genesis days, but any and all recent releases have left fans feeling — just like Sonic himself — a little blue. Not anymore, hopes SEGA, as they’re bringing Sonic [...]

White Knight Chronicles II Confirmed for US Release
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

White Knight Chronicles filled the once empty void of RPGs plaguing the PS3. The game received plenty of praise from fans and critics, but never really took off. Since then, plenty of RPGs have released on the PS3 (just ask our resident RPG groupie, Cameron Teague). Developer Level-5 and SCEJ released a sequel in June [...]

Section 8: Prejudice Release Date Following in Predecessor’s Footsteps
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Section 8 released on Windows and Xbox 360 back in September 2009, and didn’t make its debut until early last year on the PlayStation 3. Unfortunately, it looks as if its sequel is also going to follow a similar delayed release for the PS3 this time around.

Quantic Dream Sitting Down to Talk E3 Reveal with Sony
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Quantic Dream CEO David Cage has said that his company and Sony are in talks about revealing their upcoming game at this years E3 which will happen in June.

Killzone 3 “Steel Rain” DLC Out Now in Europe, Soon in US [Updated]
Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Killzone 3 released this past February, to glowing reviews. It has already received one map pack, and a second one was recently announced. But when does the upcoming DLC launch? Well, that depends on where you live.