Archive for June, 2011

Anarchy Reigns – E3 Preview
Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Anarchy Reigns is the new action brawler from Platinum Games, creators of such high-action games as Bayonetta and Vanquish. With such fast paced games already on their résumé we can already tell that Anarchy Reigns will be a huge adrenaline rush, and our E3 preview reveals a number of other details too. var _CI = [...]

WWE 12 – E3 Preview
Thursday, June 16th, 2011

The original Smackdown! came out in 2000, and eventually evolved into the Smackdown vs. Raw brand. These games were the answer to most wrestling fans that wanted a wrestling experience on their consoles. Fast forward 12 years and we have the first title from the series that doesn’t call itself Smackdown or Smackdown vs. Raw. [...]

PSLS’s Booth Babes of E3 2011
Thursday, June 16th, 2011

We were wracking our brains trying to come up with a clever way to introduce E3′s best booth babes. But the truth is, after seeing these pics, we can’t even think straight, and we’re pretty sure that after you see them for yourself, you’ll forget anything we said anyway. So, here goes: E3. Booths. Babes. [...]

Battlefield 3 To Make Late Night Appearance
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Jimmy Fallon is an über-geek. He may hang out with the Roots and chat with all the biggest names in Hollywood, but he is a serious geek when it comes to video games. Fallon likes to feature game demos on his late night TV show, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon; he has previously shown off [...]

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny – E3 Preview
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

A small both tucked away in the south hall was where I found Natsume and their PlayStation 3 RPG; Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny.

Sony Releases Qriocity App on Android Market, Offers 180 Days Free
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Even though this isn’t exactly PlayStation news, it is certainly news that is beneficial to anyone that uses PlayStation Network’s sister service, Qriocity, which is also available on the PS3 and PSP (and eventually the PS Vita). If you are one of the many that subscribe to Qriocity (or maybe you’re trying it for free [...]

Prey 2 – E3 Impressions
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Back in 2006, Human Head Studios and 2K Games released the first Prey title. The game had been in development for quite some time, and many people were waiting anxiously for the title. It was announced earlier this year that there will be a sequel, and this time around the game will once again be [...]

Signs Point to the End of Game Republic
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Developer Game Republic, the group behind the PlayStation 3 exclusive Folklore and Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, appears to have closed shop if recent signs are any indication.

Carnival Island – E3 Preview
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

PlayStation Move just screams kids games, which is precisely why the upcoming Carnival Island is on the right track by combining this with party games.

Two Million and Counting Sign Up for Call of Duty: Elite Beta
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

While the initial announcement of the subscription-based Call of Duty: Elite may have been met with mixed reaction, the general consensus is that Activision has a hit on their hands. Two weeks after the launch of the beta for the upcoming service, the publisher is already able to boast some impressive figures in the short [...]

Aliens: Colonial Marines – E3 Impressions
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

We’ve been waiting for it. You’ve been waiting for it. Sure, we’ll admit that the movies were spectacular, but we kept asking ourselves when will a true Aliens game come to light that will actually live up to the saga. With Gearbox Software at the helm of this particular ship, is this the Aliens title [...]

Take-Two Enjoys Being Independent, In No Hurry to Sell
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Take-Two Interactive wholly owns Rockstar and 2K Games. That means that they publish major franchises such as the Grand Theft Auto series, Bioshock series, and all the 2K Sports franchises. This makes Take-Two Interactive a very desirable company for anyone who has the cash to buy them out. In fact, EA tried to buy Take-Two [...]

PSN Review – Under Siege
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

does Portugal based developer Seed Studios succeed in bringing a strong Real-Time Strategy game to PlayStation 3 owners or is this yet another case where things are better left with a keyboard and mouse.

Gamers Attempt to Organize Boycott of Battlefield 3
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Once consoles became connected to the internet, they allowed for developers to further support their games with patches, DLC, and pre-order bonuses. Many gamers have speculated that this has lead to publishers withholding content to sell off as DLC or pre-order bonuses. Battlefield 3 has caused a spark among internet gaming communities, and the fire [...]

No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise – E3 Preview
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

When the PlayStation Move was first announced, some of us envisioned ports of certain “core” Wii games over to the PS3, in glorious high definition and with the accuracy of the Move controller. While the dreams of a precisely controlling Okami or Madworld are still simply just that, dreams, we have at least been treated [...]