Archive for August, 2011

Closure to Raise Some Eyebrows, Coming to PSN Next Spring
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

It looks like Sony fans have yet another unique and interesting title to look forward to on PlayStation Network. Slated for release sometime next spring, Eyebrow Interactive’s upcoming title, Closure is a black and white puzzle platformer that makes use of darkness and light in a refreshingly creative way. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter [...]

Learn The World of Dark Souls With New Trailer
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

From Software wasn’t very forthcoming with the story of Demon’s Souls. At the beginning of the game, the player wasn’t given much information besides the fact that some mysterious fog had corrupted the land; the rest of the story had to be acquired through character interaction. Dark Souls looks like it will be structured in [...]

Sony Unhappy With UK PS3 Sales, “We Have to do Better”
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

In the United States, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 reigns supreme with an install base that dwarfs the PlayStation 3. However, in Europe it is the complete opposite, with the PlayStation 3 serving as the console of choice. That is why it has become quite unsettling for Sony to see PS3 sales in the UK rather low [...]

Twisted Metal Gets a Romantic Release Date
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Twisted Metal is almost as old as the PlayStation brand and just as iconic. You can’t make a mention of clowns or ice cream trucks without thinking of Sweet Tooth. Many gamers were looking forward to Twisted Metal releasing this fall, but a few weeks ago it was announced that the game would be delayed [...]

Enormous European PSP Digital Games Sale Launched by Sony
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

If the hardware sales aren’t proof that the PSP is still kicking, Sony wants to make sure you know it by handing you lots of games at discounted prices.

PS3 to get Gundam Extreme VS
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

For a very long time, Gundam Extreme VS was only available in Japanese arcades – but that’s about to change. It’s been confirmed that Namco Bandai is in the process of porting the smash hit arcade game to the PlayStation 3, currently expecting a Far East release date of December 1st.

Portal Co-creator’s New Game Revealed: Quantum Conundrum
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Remember a few days back when we reported that Kim Swift, of Portal fame, is working on a new game? Sure you do, and now we’ve got details and a spiffy little teaser video.

Telltale Gets Physical, Shows Up In Retail
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Telltale Games was formed back in 2004 by a group of former LucasArts employees with a business model that revolved around episodic gaming and digital distribution. Their most successful game was Back to the Future: The Game, which was released as five episodes and helped Telltale games increase revenue to record highs. Senior Vice President, [...]

Yoshida: Vita to Have “Continuous Supply of Software”
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Sony have acknowledged that the PSP slowed down in terms of software after it’s initial release, with many studios shifting resources to PS3 development. Sony Worldwide Studios President, Shuhei Yoshida, has shared some details about the countermeasures that his team are taking to ensure that the PlayStation Vita does not share a similar fate.

PSN Review – Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

The Street Fighter franchise has been around since 1987, and has steadily expanding with hit fighting games ever since. Many argue that it’s the best fighting franchise of all time, and it’s the weapon of choice for fighting tournaments. So, when Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition was announced for the PS3, fans were [...]

Dishonored Screens Are Dark and Gritty, Website Goes Live
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Details for Dishonored first landed in early July. All that was known at the time was that the game follows a former bodyguard named Corvo who was falsely accused of murder. The announcement received a lot of press because the game is being worked on by Harvey Smith, who is best known for his work [...]

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny Swims in This September
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Developer Natsume has sent out a press release today confirming that its upcoming RPG Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, will be releasing for the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii on September 27th.

NISA to Shoot NA, EU with Black Rock
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

The Black Rock Shooter animated series was deemed popular enough to make the jump into video game territory this year, developed in Japan by Image Epoch. Under a simple, yet confusing, title to newcomers, Black Rock Shooter: The Game will hit Japanese shelves on August 25th. Today, NIS America has announced that it has acquired [...]

Gladiator Versus Announced for PS3 by Acquire
Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Acquire has just announced that Gladiator Versus is in development for the PlayStation 3.

Level-5 RPG Ni no Kuni to Rock the PS3 This November
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

With the world-renowned development prowess of Level-5 and the much loved artistic stylings of Studio Ghibli, Ni no Kuni has long been poised to challenge every other JRPG of the generation upon release. After more than a year of waiting, it finally has a release date: November 17th in Japan.