Archive for August, 2011

DICE Addresses Concerns Regarding Console Versions of Battlefield 3
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Battlefield 3 has consistently been the most talked game for the past few months, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns. Most of the footage shown so far has been from the PC version, a fact that is beginning to make console fans weary. However, a producer at DICE thinks they shouldn’t worry. var _CI [...]

EA Says the Mirror’s Edge Dream is “Still There”
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

A Mirror’s Edge sequel may very well be in the works behind closed doors, with EA’s DICE studio once again professing their fondness of the franchise. It certainly is a strange state of affairs, with EA initially stating that Mirror’s Edge 2 was officially canceled. Whatever the state of the follow-up, developer DICE continues to [...]

PlayStation Store Global Update – August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday and Wednesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update. ** Note for other regions ** European PSN [...]

PAX Hands On – Lollipop Chainsaw
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The latest game to follow in that vein is Lollipop Chainsaw, and we got some hands on with the game at the Warner Bros. PAX booth.

Insomniac Gives Middle Finger to Resistance 3 Beta Players… In a Nice Way
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

If you’ve put hours into the Resistance 3 beta, you might feel like you should get something in return – other than the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped make a game bug free. Luckily, Insomniac Games concurs, and will be giving beta players something special as a thank you.

PAX Hands On – Battlefield 3
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

EA spared no expense in flying myself and 31 other journalists to Seattle this past weekend for a Battlefield 3 Community Event, where we got plenty of hands on with the game and the hotel’s open bar, but that’s another story for another day.

New Starhawk Gameplay Footage Shows Intense Combat
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Some new Starhawk footage has made it’s way to the internet post Comic-Con. The gameplay video features some commentary from booth attendees at the event, who seemed to love the game. One player even went so far as to say that Starhawk was one the best games he had ever played on PS3.

Kevin Butler Makes Comeback in New Ad Campaign: Long Live Play
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Sony feels that at this point everyone knows that the PS3 “only does everything” and has moved on to a new ad campaign for the US. However, they haven’t moved on from their favorite mascot and hype man: Kevin Butler.

Sony Gives the Lowdown on 24″ 3D Monitor Bundle in Detailed Video
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The 24″ 3D monitor which was announced at E3 this year has incited a bit of confusion lately, but Sony is here to clear things up on the extremely affordable 3D entertainment solution.

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations to Answer Seven of Ten Questions
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has a very unique story line, being that the game world you play in isn’t actually taking place at the same time as your main character. Ubisoft Director Alex Amancio has shared some details about how Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, the end of Ezio’s trilogy, will bring closure to his story, while [...]

New Max Payne 3 Screenshots Show a Return to Form
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Barely any information has surfaced about Max Payne 3 since Rockstar Games announced the game in 2009, with the company occasionally releasing new screenshots of the title. Unfortunately, Rockstar still haven’t told us a release date, but they have given us a new look at the game.

Mass Effect 3 Will Be Shepard’s Last Mission
Monday, August 29th, 2011

The Mass Effect franchise has always given the player choices that affect the story line. Mass Effect 3 is no different, featuring multiple endings, including one that could potentially see mankind wiped out by Reapers. According to BioWare CEO Dr. Ray Muzyka, Commander Shepard’s story arc is set to come to come to a close.

Cross Game Chat #52 – Cardboard Boxes Kill
Monday, August 29th, 2011

This week, Cameron is wearing his thumbs down to the bone playing games at PAX, so Josh, PMC, and Eric sit down to talk about this week’s news. Our feature is dedicated to what games we would like to see from third party developers on the PS3. Josh thinks Ubisoft should develop a new stealth [...]

Team Ninja Considering Vita Title Post Ninja Gaiden 3
Monday, August 29th, 2011

With Ninja Gaiden 3 set to launch sometime next year, Team Ninja is undoubtedly hard at work making Rya Hayabusa’s latest adventure his best yet. But that hasn’t stopped the team from discussing their plans for the future, having recently gotten their hands on a Vita.

PAX Hands On – Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Monday, August 29th, 2011

Counter Strike: Global Offensive is a good mix of old and new, and we got our hands on with the game at PAX this year, on a very familiar map.