Archive for April, 2011

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gets Awesome Screens
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was, to everyone’s surprise, announced during Spike’s Video Game Awards Show last year. Since the initial reveal of the highly anticipated role playing game, publisher Bethesda Softworks have been slowly releasing information and media about the title in recent months. The company has now treated fans to a new batch of [...]

Bad News MMO Fans, FFXIV Will be a While Longer
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Final Fantasy XIV released on PC just a few months ago, to what one can only label a frigidly cold reception. Players weren’t happy with what it offered, and it only took a few weeks before not only a major team restructure occurred, but a PlayStation 3 version delay as well. Now it’s April, and the [...]

Let’s PLAY: Gameloft Talks Xperia, Android and Real Buttons
Friday, April 1st, 2011

With the Xperia PLAY launching today in the UK, and soon in the US, French publisher Gameloft has revealed its extensive line-up for the platform. Ten launch games, including several pre-loaded on the phone, make Gameloft the biggest PLAY publisher at the moment, so, to find out about why they are investing so heavily in [...]

Toys R Us Offering Some Nifty Deals on New Releases This Week
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Whether you’re a fan of games having to do with professional drivers flying around the track at breakneck speeds, or just a fan of casual drivers making a getaway while their wife pummels their SUV with a golf club, there’s probably something for you to love in this week’s set of deals coming out of [...]

David Cage Wants to Show L.A. Noire Who’s Boss
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Using some impressive new motion capturing technology in L.A. Noire, Team Bondi is pushing the envelope and delivering something we’ve never truly seen: realistically-detailed facial animations in a video game. The film noir mystery theme that it incorporates is greatly enhanced by this new development, and while most of us have been impressed by what [...]

The Agency Canceled in SOE Restructure
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Word was released yesterday that Sony Online Entertainment would be seeing massive layoffs. The layoffs would affect several studios, with a few of them actually being shut down. Today we got word that in addition to the layoffs, a long in development title will be canceled.

Giveaway: Tomb Raider Trilogy [Update w/ Winners]
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Tomb Raider Trilogy features Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary and Tomb Raider Underworld. We’ve teamed up with the good folks at Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics to give away 3 copies of The Tomb Raider Trilogy on the PlayStation 3. Read on for details on how to win.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy List Leaked, Patch Incoming
Friday, April 1st, 2011

On July 2, 2008 the PlayStation was updated to system software 2.40. And with it, along with a few handy features, came the addition of unlockable trophies for select PlayStation 3 titles. While trophies are indeed mandatory now, there was once a time when only a few games supported them. Metal Gear Solid 4 released [...]

FEAR 3 Official Story Trailer is Predictably Spooky
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Publisher Warner Bros. has not released any news or media related to their upcoming horror shooter, FEAR 3, ever since the company disappointed the IP’s fans by delaying it. They have now, however, released a new story trailer for the multi-platform shooter that showcases the game’s story.

Sting’s Next PSP RPG is Gloria Union
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Sting, most famous for cult RPGs such as Yggdra Union, Riviera: The Promised Land, and most recently in North America, Knights in the Nightmare, will once again team up with Atlus to let loose a portable RPG. This time around, it’s Gloria Union for PSP.

See What April Will Bring for PlayStation Plus
Friday, April 1st, 2011

As the last PlayStation Store update for March has passed, it’s now time to start looking towards April. We may not know what is in store for the normal updates, but luckily we do get a glimpse of what PlayStation Plus members should be getting next month.

Disgaea 4 Characters Pose for Box Art
Friday, April 1st, 2011

The box art for the North American release of Disgaea 4 has been spotted and placed online, with things looking colorful and very good.

PSP Review – Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive is the latest production in Namco Bandai’s anime-to-game machine. With the last one received pretty well, how does this next installment hold up?