Archive for August, 2011

Del Toro Speaks Out on inSANE, Describing it as “Lovecraftian in a Very Sick Way”
Friday, August 19th, 2011

When Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro announced that he would be working on a video game, the ears of gamers everywhere perked up. Over the past year, quite a bit of progress has been made on the project, as Del Toro has assured gamers that the first installment of inSANE is on track and will see completion [...]

Darksiders II Screenshots Demonstrate the Power of Death
Friday, August 19th, 2011

THQ has been kind enough to release a handful of new screenshots for fans of the Darksiders franchise to drool over. In the game you play as Death, the second Horseman of the Apocalypse. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = [...]

Insomniac Overstrikes with New Multiplatform Game Engine
Friday, August 19th, 2011

In early 2010, Insomniac Games announced that they had partnered with Electronic Arts to create a multiplatform game, after 16 years of working exclusivity on PlayStation products. Brian Allgeier has shared some details on how Insomniac is creating Overstrike on multiple platforms, while still keeping their commitment to a high level of graphic fidelity. var [...]

Bethesda Boasts Species Diversity in Newest Skyrim Photos
Friday, August 19th, 2011

Anyone remotely familiar with the title The Elder Scrolls should already be aware of the RPG’s ability to whisk players into a vast and dynamic world of lore, land, and loot. But of course, none of that would retain any value if players couldn’t traverse the terrain through the eyes of their one-of-a-kind character to [...]

Sony Says Cross Game Chat on PS3 “Not Possible”
Friday, August 19th, 2011

The #1 unequivocally most-requested feature for the PlayStation 3 has been cross game chat. Before the PS3 ever hit store shelves, Sony used it to demonstrate some of the features the PS3 was capable of. Turns out it’s not capable of cross game chat after all.

Ninja Theory Sees Overwhelming DmC Criticism as Motivation
Friday, August 19th, 2011

DmC has had its fair share of obstacles so far, whether it be the decision to let Ninja Theory take over the reigns of the widely-loved series, the major and perplexing changes to Dante, or negative press about the visual style of the game. The team at Ninja Theory is well aware of these hurdles, [...]

Sony Reveals Official Vita Specs, RAM Remains Uncut at 512MB
Friday, August 19th, 2011

The time has finally come, tech gurus. Sony has released the official hardware specifications for the PlayStation Vita, and needless to say, this little piece of tech packs quite the punch.

I Am Alive Cutscene Leaked
Friday, August 19th, 2011

I Am Alive takes place in Chicago after a massive 10.3 earthquake. The city has been devastated, and authorities have given up on trying to save any of the survivors. Players take control of Adam Collins as he climbs, fights, and scrounges out a survival. A cutscene for the game has leaked that shows off [...]

Get a Look at the New PSP-E1000 Up Close and Personal
Friday, August 19th, 2011

Earlier this week, Sony unveiled their new budget-friendly model of the PlayStation Portable during their press conference at gamescom. Now, we’ve got a few more close-up images that will give you a better idea of what to expect from the low-cost handheld.

Explore in SSX’s Multiplayer and Compete Globally
Friday, August 19th, 2011

The new SSX game is improving upon everything that’s made the series great while making the natural move for developing on current generation hardware – implementing a comprehensive online multiplayer mode, as shown in a new trailer and screenshots.

Battlefield 3: No Local Friends Invited
Friday, August 19th, 2011

The upcoming shooter, Battlefield 3, will not feature local co-op confirmed DICE general manager Karl Troedsson.

Start Revving Your Chainsaw for Some New Lollipop Chainsaw Screens
Thursday, August 18th, 2011

After revealing his latest twisted title several weeks ago, Suda51 of Grasshopper Manufacture has released a fresh batch of screenshots for the upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw. Pitting a high school cheerleader against an onslaught of zombies is incredibly unique, though incredibly weird as well. But hey, that’s Suda for you.

New Binary Domain Screens Unload at gamescom
Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Sega’s newest third-person shooter is aiming to wreak havoc amid the hapless streets in Tokyo. But before they start to shred android metal with full metal jackets in Binary Domain, they plan to warm their fans up with a few gameplay screens straight from gamescom.

EA Boss Teases Classic Franchise Revivals
Thursday, August 18th, 2011

EA has been perusing through their vast back catalogue of games, and could be bringing back at least a couple of classic franchises according to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau. Reflecting on 25 years of past glory, he revealed some intriguing hints that should have fans excited.

Sly Heads to Japan in Latest Screenshots from gamescom
Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Sly and the gang are at it again in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, the fourth installment in the Sly Cooper franchise. In an effort to build hype for the game’s release next year, Sony has unveiled a handful of screens that look absolutely gorgeous.