Archive for September, 2011

Chrono Trigger and FFVI Summoned to PlayStation Network [Update] Not Coming Tomorrow
Monday, September 19th, 2011

[Update] Sony ran out of MP and the summon could not be cast. Well, that’s really not true, but it sure sounds a lot better than Sony’s excuse: [Original Story] The PlayStation Network is the home to many “classics” but mostly from the PSOne era. But some of the greatest RPGs ever created are from [...]

Netflix Introduces Qwikster, Adds Game Rentals
Monday, September 19th, 2011

Reed Hastings, Co-Founder and CEO of Netflix recently unveiled some pretty big changes coming to the massively popular video streaming service. In addition to apologizing for the new pricing scheme that upset many of their customers, Hastings unveiled a new mail-based service called Qwikster that will take the place Netflix’s DVD mail service and include [...]

Dead Island – Trophy Guide
Monday, September 19th, 2011

If mainstream media has proven anything, it’s that people can never have enough zombies. Techland took note of our insatiable lust for brain-eaters, and gave us an entire island to kill zombies in. With 1 Gold, 11 Silver, 36 Bronze and a Platinum, Dead Island is a relatively easy conquest for the average trophy hunter [...]

PSN Review – From Dust
Monday, September 19th, 2011

It’s time to find out if the new god game from Eric Chahi, From Dust, is worth making the journey with, or should remain buried in the sand.

Activision Claims Innovation Is Key to Call of Duty Growth
Monday, September 19th, 2011

The Call of Duty franchise continues to break sales records year after year. One would think that an annual release schedule would lead to franchise fatigue, with consumers yearning for something new. However, this is not the case according to Activision’s Glen Schofield, who claims that there are internal discussions all the time regarding momentum.

PlayStation Store Preview – September 20, 2011: Squaresoft Returns… Not! [Update]
Monday, September 19th, 2011

[Update] Rarely do we have to update our PlayStation Store Preview to accommodate changes. But Sony “incorrectly reported” that Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI were coming to the PlayStation Store this week. Since these titles are hugely anticipated, we felt compelled to bring you the update. You can read the entire reasoning for the [...]

Kojima Assures Gamers that Another ZOE is Planned
Monday, September 19th, 2011

The beloved Japanese game developer Hideo Kojima is known for a handful of franchises, the two most notable being Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders. While the former is a far more popular and recognized series, the latter has a dedicated hardcore following. It is clear that Mr. Kojima has taken note of his [...]

More Uncharted Comics and Adventure Novel Gunning For Store Shelves
Monday, September 19th, 2011

If you’re a fan of Uncharted it’s likely not just for the excellent gameplay, but also the stellar storyline and characters accompanying the package – which is why you’ll want to check out these new stories about the indomitable Nathan Drake.

DC Universe Online Adopting Free-to-Play Model This October
Monday, September 19th, 2011

Comic book fans hesitant to jump on the all-too-expensive MMO bandwagon have reason to be excited, as Sony Online Entertainment has just announced that DC Universe Online will be going free-to-play this October.

Vita is Region Free, But Sony Doesn’t Recommend Importing
Monday, September 19th, 2011

A launch date for the PlayStation Vita was announced for Japan at Sony’s Tokyo Game Show press conference last week. Since a date hasn’t yet been revealed for other regions, it has many gamers salivating over the Vita considering importing, especially since it’s been confirmed to be region free. But Sony doesn’t think that’s the [...]

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Prepares for Battle with Screenshots
Monday, September 19th, 2011

The first high-profile flight combat simulator in quite some time is only a few weeks away, and we have some new gameplay screenshots to kick off its upcoming release.

PSN Review – Renegade Ops
Monday, September 19th, 2011

Growing up, one of my most favorite things to play with were my Hot Wheel cars. Those same cars would be lined up in military formation as my brother and I raced them into battle over and over again. Sega has now taken that same level of miniature excitement and put it into a PlayStation [...]

Visceral Games Australia Closed by EA
Monday, September 19th, 2011

In yet another sign of harsh economic times, even if the profitable gaming industry, Visceral Games Australia will be closed by EA. The studio was working on a new AAA title for the PS3 and 360 and housed 21 developers who will now be looking for new work.

Eidos Gambled Deus Ex’s Quality by Outsourcing Boss Battle Development
Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Deus Ex: Human Revolution was met with high acclaim when it debuted last month, but many agreed that the game suffered from one obvious imperfection: underwhelming boss battles. With such a talented development team behind the game, many have wondered what happened, and now we know why.

Prepare Your PS3′s Hard Drive for Resident Evil HD, Download Sizes Revealed
Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Two of arguably the most successful titles in Resident Evil history will be re-released in high definition by the time September comes to a close. These releases by Capcom have a shot at becoming the most popular downloadable titles of our generation, but since they’re digital-only, space can become a hindrance. Thankfully, we have the [...]