Archive for August, 2011

Skyrim on PS3 “Getting a Ton of Attention”
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Skyrim director, Todd Howard recently stated that the development team had completely rewritten the graphics engine to make the 360 version of the game look good, but very little has been said about the PS3 build. Pete Hines has shared some details that should calm any fears for fans that want to purchase the game [...]

Say Hello to the New Sony Entertainment Network
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

It’s no secret that Sony embraces many types of entertainment and not just video games, so to capitalize on that they are introducing the new Sony Entertainment Network.

Battlefield 3 to Avoid Ending Up As Topic of Controversy on the News
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Video game violence has been a widely debated topic of concern over the past two decades, namely due to games such as the gory Mortal Kombat, and the extremely provocative Grand Theft Auto series. While many people enjoy crossing the line in video games when possible, DICE’s Patrick Bach isn’t one of them, and he’s making sure [...]

Bodycount’s Original Music to be Blood Pumping “Hybrid Soundtrack”
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Bodycount intends to keep players on their toes, and the soundtrack from Codemasters composer Mick Kiely will help to maintain that intensity with a unique vibe.

Atlus Draws Out its Persona, Two Games Announced
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Persona 4: The Golden will be releasing for the PS Vita and Persona 4: The Ultimate Mayonaka Arena will be releasing on the PS3 and 360, and you can get the details below.

Resistance 3′s Mandatory Install Size Revealed
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

While some titles do manage to load directly from the game’s disc, an increasingly large amount of PS3 games require an install. Coming out in September, Resistance 3 will need an install in order to play, with the HDD space used far outstripping the space demanded by Resistance 2. var _CI = _CI || {}; [...]

Sony’s 3D Visor will be Coming to Japanese Retailers this November
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Remember that futuristic looking 3D headset that Sony showed off earlier this year? Well it looks like consumers interested in this tech will actually be able to pick one up for themselves as early as this fall.

Gran Turismo 1.11 Update Available Now, Includes New NASCAR Event
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Gran Turismo 5 released late last year, to positive reviews. Although the game has yet to see DLC in any traditional sense, it has seen numerous updates. Version 1.11 has gone live, featuring a new NASCAR seasonal event among other perks.

Self-Proclaimed “Eyeborg” Shows us the World of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is Near
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution seems so far away. But is it really? A new promotional documentary by Rob Spence, who goes by the name “Eyeborg” since he has had a damaged eyeball replaced with a wireless video camera, show us just how quickly we are advancing biotechnology. Could Adam Jensen’s world be [...]

EA Says PlayStation 4 Is “Hard to Conceive”
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Electronic Arts seems to be satisfied with what the current generation of game consoles has to offer, claiming that consumers also share the same sentiment. EA executive Frank Gibeau has shared his opinion on why new hardware really isn’t needed any time soon, questioning what new ideas could be brought to the table in relation [...]

Activision Says EA’s Mudslinging Isn’t a New Tactic for a Challenger Brand
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Electronic Arts seems to have their targets set on claiming the crown for premiere first-person shooter this holiday season. EA’s Jeff Brown has already gone on record stating that the Call of Duty franchise will be dead in 2-3 years. The attacks on Call of Duty are more than likely being used as a tactic [...]

THQ Announces Production of The Haunted: Hells Reach for PSN
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

THQ has announced that one of their divisions, ValuSoft, is producing The Haunted: Hells Reach, a new third person survival horror game using the Unreal engine.

Hideki Kamiya Hints at Bayonetta 2 Reveal
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

It looks like SEGA and Platinum Games may have a big announcement slated that is sure to satisfy fans of the hardcore action genre. The leather clad dominatrix Bayonetta, star of her own critically acclaimed hack ‘n’ slash game, may be set to make her triumphant return to the gaming scene. Director Hideki Kamiya has [...]

PlayStation Release Horizon – Week of August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

With less than a week left until an onslaught of releases, this week is a great way to prepare for the endless hours of gaming that gamers are undoubtedly guaranteed to experience in the coming months. This week, the sequel to an anticipated PS3 exclusive RPG hits the retail channel along with the perfect title [...]

Uncharted 3 Reality Show Announced, Be the Next Nathan Drake
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

One of the best series on PlayStation, we can’t get enough of Uncharted here at PlayStation LifeStyle, which is why we’re happy to report that Spike TV are recruiting for an Uncharted reality show.