Archive for May, 2011

Ubisoft Reports Both Success and Failure in Video Game Market
Monday, May 16th, 2011

Ubisoft is known as one of the top publishers/developers in video games of both past and present. They are known for past hits such as the Prince of Persia titles on the PlayStation 2, and recent released like the Assassin’s Creed series on the PlayStation 3. Needless to say they are known for great games, [...]

PSN isn’t the Only Sony Service Requiring A Password Change
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Unless you have been living under a rock, or just don’t use online features regularly, the PSN being down the past month has likely affected you. Gamers around the world have been waiting in anticipation ever since the network was taken down on April 21st. As things were updated via the blog, we came to [...]

View Silent Hill: Downpour in the Flesh With E3 Gameplay Trailer
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

It’s been almost three years since the terrifying Silent Hill series last graced the PlayStation platform. We’ve seen some successful scares this generation with the Dead Space series, but neither Resident Evil nor Silent Hill, the two previous kings of the genre, have been able to replicate the nightmare-inducing quality that we saw on the [...]

Free Brink DLC and Lag Fighting Patch Vaulting Onto PSN
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Sure, you probably haven’t even had a chance to try out Brink online yet with the PSN only just returning, but we’ll already have a lag fighting patch at our side to make it a smooth experience.

New Shadows of the Damned Screens Are Action-Packed
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Shadows of the Damned, an upcoming survival horror game, originally begin life as a vague concept by Goichi “Suda51” Suda (of Killer7 fame). Originally announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2010, it was finally given a release date at GDC this past March. We’ve got some new screenshots that will show you just how bizarre [...]

SOE’s “Welcome Back” Package Detailed, Includes Lots of Freebies
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Sony‘s restoration of their PlayStation Network, Qriocity and other online services are now in full swing, with the network coming back online in chunks around the globe. Sony Online Entertainment, the group behind many MMOs including DC Universe Online and Free Realms, had stated earlier they were creating a “make good” plan for subscribers to [...]

Despite PSN Downtime, PS3 Year-Over-Year Sales Increasing
Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Year-over-year, the PlayStation 3 has been regarded as the premiere gaming console to own thanks to certain exclusive releases in those respective years, such as Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2008, Uncharted 2 in 2009, and God of War 3 in 2010. While the exclusives only get better with time, as of late, the dwindling [...]

Guess The NGP’s Name, Win A Prize
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

With E3 right around the corner, it’s time for everyone to start predicting what we’ll see, who will shock us, and whether your favorite franchise will be resurrected. This year, we’re inviting you to take part in the guessing game, and we’ll give you something if you’re correct!

Mortal Kombat DLC Coming This Month
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Ed Boon reveals timeline for first DLC, hints at free goodies.

Firmware 3.61 Now Live, But PSN Still Down
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

With the PlayStation Network down, gamers have been anxiously awaiting any news/update on the PSN status. Sony have now released the newest firmware for the PlayStation 3, firmware 3.61, that will get people ready for the network’s return.

Modern Warfare 3 Teaser Trailers Released, Game Officially Announced
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

The best-selling franchise is back. Again. And again. And again.

Disparity Between Low and High Profile Games is Increasing, Splash Damage Comments
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

One trend that has become particularly concerning over the past few years is the increasing success of big-name titles, and the polar opposite for the smaller games looking to make an impact. For example, both previous Call of Duty titles have sold increasingly large numbers of copies (Black Ops is still a top five title [...]

Rock Out with Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk-2 Trailer
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Compile Heart has updated their website with the first ever trailer for Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk-2

NIS America Announces Three New PlayStation Titles
Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Nippon Ichi’s North American publishing branch NIS America, which routinely handles titles by its parent company as well as other Japanese developers, has revealed three more titles for North America, all projected to arrive this year and all exclusively under the PlayStation brand.