Archive for September, 2011

Get a Fresh Look at the Multiplayer of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations in an All-New Trailer
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

At just over two minutes of stealthy slaying action, the latest trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is a must see for any fan of the franchise. The clip itself gives gamers a closer look at the multiplayer and features a whole lot of death. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) [...]

Design Director on RAGE Discusses Inspiration for Setting
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Matt Hooper, the design director for id Software’s upcoming shooter RAGE explained the reasoning behind the team’s decision to set the game in the Wastelands. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].appendChild(script); [...]

Keiji Inafune’s New Title Ready to Show, TGS Just wasn’t the Right Time
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Ever since Keiji Inafune left Capcom not too long ago, gamers everywhere have been eager to see what his next project will be. While he has been hard at work developing social games with his studio Comcept, he’s also bringing a much bigger title to consoles with his development team over at Intercept. var _CI [...]

We Hate Firmware Updates! Sony to Fix that With the Vita
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Well, it’s not that we hate firmware updates themselves, in fact, we love them. They bring us new features, new options, and continue to ensure that the PlayStation 3 is ever-evolving. But they can take up quite a bit of time – time that many of us can’t afford to waste on updating our hardware. [...]

PlayStation Network Currently Down, Sony Working to Restore it [Update - It's Back]
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

If you’re having trouble connecting to the PlayStation Network right now, I hate to break it to you, but Sony’s online service is down at the moment.

Gritty Xbox Shooters Influenced Uncharted Development
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

The Uncharted series has become one of Sony’s most successful new intellectual properties of this generation, both critically and commercially. However, Nathan Drake’s adventures were conceptually quite different in the early development stages, featuring more of a fantasy themed setting. Don Poole, former Environment Modeller at Naughty Dog, has shared details regarding how the Xbox’s [...]

Suda Explains His Various Hats at Grasshopper Manufacture
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Goichi Suda is a busy man these days, working on titles like Lollipop Chainsaw and Black Knight Sword, but while the ideas mostly come from him, his role with each game varies depending on the project. At the Tokyo Game Show, Suda explained his many different roles at the studio.

Sony’s External Battery for PlayStation Vita is Genius, a Real Game Changer
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Keeping system costs low while giving hardcore an option to expand? Pure genius.

Pachter: GTA Won’t Maintain Position as Biggest Mainstream Franchise
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Grand Theft Auto is arguably the biggest mainstream franchise in gaming, but with Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops outselling GTA IV and the franchise raking in billions, its position is in jeopardy. Analyst Michael Pachter believes that, with the Call of Duty series receiving such success (especially with a yearly installment), Rockstar’s GTA IP [...]

Follow the Light to ICO Collection Bonus Content
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

In just eight short days, Team ICO is releasing the ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection for gamers who missed out on the titles the first time around or fans who want to experience the games all over again. It turns out this collection is more than just a HD touch-up, as it [...]

Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Hinted at in Dota 2 Client Code
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Ever since fans witnessed the shocking ending of Half-Life 2 Episode 2, there has been a massive outcry for another episode. It’s been a few years since the game’s release and Valve still has yet to say anything about the future of the Half-Life franchise. Fortunately, judging by a bit of code found in the [...]

Israeli News Show Outs Dead Space 3
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Judging by the success that Visceral Games has seen with the Dead Space franchise, there was little doubt in most gamers’ minds that Dead Space 3 would be on the way. What may come as a surprise however, is how the game has been revealed.

DC Universe Trophies Are Only for Premium Members, Sony Explains Why
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Yesterday it was announced that, within a year of release, DC Universe Online is moving towards a free-to-play model. However, fans were shocked to learn that those who choose to avoid the optional premium membership won’t be able to unlock trophies. While many have been questioning why, Sony has quickly interjected their rationale.

PlayStation Store Global Update – September 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 20th, 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 [...]

Itagaki Assures Gamers Devil’s Third isn’t Delayed, Just Not Ready for TGS
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki recently stepped away from his work with Team Ninja to begin new pursuits, namely an action game published by THQ called Devil’s Third. Fans of Itagaki’s work will recall that he made an announcement several months ago confirming the game’s presence at the Tokyo Game Show. Surprisingly, Devil’s Third was no [...]