Archive for May, 2011

Leaked Activision Memo Regarding Modern Warfare 3
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

With Modern Warfare 3‘s existence leaked, it disrupted Activision’s carefully planned announcement, but the publisher managed to turn what could have been a PR disaster into a marketing win. Activision spoke internally about the leak and how they aimed to catch the source – this email has now been leaked. var _CI = _CI || [...]

Set Your Eyes on Multiple Type-0 Gameplay Videos
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Square Enix recently held a Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy battle tournament in Japan, but it was not the actual tournament that has us so pumped up. At the end of this, attendees were shown a twenty minute live demonstration of the upcoming Final Fantasy Type-0.

PlayStation Store Preview – May 24th, 2011: Welcome Back
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Want to know what is coming to the PlayStation Store this week? Find out in our weekly PlayStation Store Preview, complete with confirmed content, as well as a look into the future in our coming soon section. NOTE: The PlayStation Store should be making it’s return this week. However, the plan is to have two [...]

Awesome BioShock Infinite Screens Released
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

BioShock Infinite sees Ken Levine return to the forefront and fans can’t be more hyped for the series’ creator to be back working on another BioShock title. Infinite‘s initial release had gamers excited by the prospect of a BioShock game set in the sky and an E3 reveal for more footage and details is imminent; [...]

Infinity Ward: We’ve Moved Beyond The MW2 Engine
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Although a massive proportion of what Modern Warfare 3 is all about (including the game’s ending) was leaked, Activision acted swiftly (and smartly) to capitalize on the leak and officially confirm the game in the form of three teaser trailers. The main developer behind the game, acclaimed studio Infinity Ward, has now stated they’ve moved [...]

World’s First Dead Island Gameplay Footage Released
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

A few months ago a trailer for a certain zombie game,Dead Island, was released and took the gaming industry by storm. However, the trailer put enourmous anticipation on the title’s actual gameplay footage and gamers have been wondering for weeks if the gameplay will be able to live up to the trailer. If you were [...]

Sony: PSN Hack Will Cost us $171 Million
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

After the intrusion of the PlayStation Network, several developers were losing valuable revenue with one developer even asking users if they should release their PSN game upon its return. Capcom were also affected by the intrusion with the studio saying it may cost them hundreds of thousands, if not millions in revenue. Now, Sony has [...]

Catherine’s English Website Launches With a Text Message Minigame
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

In anticipation of Catherine‘s mid-summer launch, publisher Atlus USA has let loose the game’s official website, which is heavy on the use of Flash. In addition to the usual things expected on a game’s own site, players can also have a text message conversation with the game’s leading temptress and namesake, Catherine.

Burn Through Final Fantasy Type-0 Screens
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Here are nine new screenshots of Square Enix’s upcoming PSP RPG, Final Fantasy Type-0.

Sting Drops Odin’s Lance On Japan
Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Norse mythology buffs will recognize “Gungnir” as the name off Odin’s notoriously lethal, perfectly accurate spear. Now, RPG fans might be making a different association with the word, as Gungnir is also the name of a recently released PSP project by cult classic developer Sting.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Screens (And Trailer) Show Massive Potential for PSP Remaster Program
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Hopefully by now you’ve heard the exciting news that Sony is working on a program called “PSP Remaster“, one that will introduce some of the best PlayStation Portable titles to the PlayStation 3 in HD form. The first title planned is the recently released Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, a game that has only been released [...]

Gangs of London Being Made Into a Feature Film
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

You’ve probably forgotten about the 2006 PSP release Gangs of London, which received a mixed critical reception but still managed to reach a Platinum sales status. Developed by Team SOHO, who are most well known for their Getaway series, it seems like an unlikely choice for a movie adaptation, but Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda has [...]

Carmageddon Domain Updated, Reveal Presumably Coming
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Now here’s some news from a franchise we haven’t heard about in a long time. If you have fond nostalgia whenever you hear the name Carmageddon, that’s fitting – the last entry in the controversial vehicular combat series was in late 2000. But it looks like the series may be ready to get taken out [...]

PSP Titles to be Remastered on the PS3
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Fans of Monster Hunter Portable may want to grab a hold of something sturdy for this particular piece of news. Ever wanted to play your favorite portable series at home on the big screen, with amplified visuals? Well then are you in for a treat.

Mortal Kombat Changes Directly Affect the Competitive Arena
Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Since Mortal Kombat released about a month ago, many fighting game fans have been torn away from their Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom addictions for the first time in an astral cycle. The latest addition to the most violent video game series in history has hit with authority, and has even been hailed as [...]