Archive for August, 2011

Overstrike “Plays to Insomniac’s Strengths”, “Focusing on co-op”
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

In a sea of sequels, Insomniac’s upcoming multiplatform title Overstrike looks to bring a breath of fresh air to the shooter genre. But will it be able to stand out from the pack of competing franchises that already have strong brand recognition? Developer Insomniac seems to think so. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() [...]

Rhythmic Jumping on PSN is Impossible
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The Impossible Game gained popularity very quickly when it released on the Xbox Live Indie Marketplace, with its success bringing it to smartphones. The game has you controlling a cube that is continually propelled forward, with the player only having to press the jump button to avoid obstacles. What sets The Impossible Game apart from [...]

PlayStation Release Horizon – Week of August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

While we’re only weeks away from the blockbuster filled month of September PS3 exclusives, gamers are still forced to make due with the limited supply of new releases that has trended as of late. This week, Eidos Interactive’s coveted cybernetic themed role-playing game hits home consoles while the rest of the PlayStation platforms are still [...]

Buy a PS3, Get Resistance 2 Free
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

As if the PS3′s price drop wasn’t tempting enough, Amazon has just added another incentive to convince gamers to go over to the dark side. Buy a “qualifying PS3″ and you’ll get Resistance 2 for absolutely nothing.

PlayStation Vita Set to Receive Malicious Title
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Developer Alvion recently tweeted about bringing their PlayStation Network game Malicious to western audiences, and now we have found out via Dengeki PlayStation that the game is also in development for Sony’s new handheld, the PlayStation Vita.

PlayStation Store Global Update – August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 23rd, 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 [...]

Cross Game Chat #51 – It’s Very Matte
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The guys are once again joined by community member Eric Ferreira to talk about the latest PlayStation news. Gamescom is behind us, so we will be talking about the biggest news, such as the announcement of Escape Plan, Gabe’s kind words for Sony, and the features for the PlayStation Vita. This week’s feature is about [...]

Driver: San Francisco Speeds Onto PSN
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The Driver franchise is one of the oldest series on Sony consoles, with the first game releasing before the turn of the century. The series was developed by Reflections Interactive, until August 2006 when the company was sold to Ubisoft. In September, the renamed Ubisoft Reflections will release Driver: San Francisco, which will be the [...]

Portal Co-Creator’s Next Game to be Announced at PAX Prime
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

You remember that crazy little game called Portal which literally flipped everyone’s world upside down when it released? One of the main contributors to the project has moved on to something new, which of course has us highly intrigued.

LucasArts Creating an Open World RPG
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The details are slim, and speculation is rampant, but there’s strong reason to believe that LucasArts is gearing up to work on an “Open World RPG.”

Virtua Fighter 5: The Final Showdown Announced for PSN
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Virtua Fighter 5 is about to get a major overhaul, in the form of a stand alone expansion pack that will release on the PlayStation Network and XBLA.

Amy Set to Haunt PSN this Fall; Gets Debut Trailer
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The PlayStation Network is losing one of its unique exclusives as Lexis Numerique has announced that Amy will be releasing on the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC this fall. While it might sting some to hear of the game going multiplatform, this is great for gamers of any platform as they will have [...]

Silent Hill HD Collection Skips Seven Releases, Includes Only What “Fans Cared” About
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

A Silent Hill HD Collection is currently in development and, despite there being nine titles to choose from, only two releases have made it into the collection: Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3. If you’re confused about this move, look no further; one of the Silent Hill Producers has spoken. Silent Hill: Origins, Shattered [...]

PlayStation Home – Over 23 Million Strong, Evolving With A New Major Redesign
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

PlayStation Home has come a long way since details of the social service were merely trickling out when PSLS was only a few scant months old. Ever since Sony opened the floodgates and began the open beta, things have been looking up for the service. But a just-released presser from Sony Computer Entertainment America indicates [...]

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection Announced for PSN
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

If the new Mortal Kombat has left you hungering for more klassic arcade action, you’re in luck, since the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection has just been announced.