Archive for October, 2011

Cross Game Chat #56 – Listen and Win
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

This week we will be giving out 3 codes for the Splinter Cell HD Collection. Yes that’s right, if you listen to this podcast you can get a chance to win a free copy of a $40 game! Don’t think of it as bribery, think of it as… listening with benefits. On top of that, [...]

PAYDAY: The Heist Delayed at the Last Minute
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

You know how it is, you note down guard shift cycles for 3 months, dig a huge tunnel under the bank and bribe an official for the combination to the main safe – only to have to postpone the entire bank job as your getaway driver gets the flu. Something similar seems to have happened [...]

Battlefield 3 Beta Limited to Operation Metro, Mania Ensues
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

DICE has shocked many gamers with the Battlefield 3 beta on several fronts, one of which was their choice of using Operation Metro as the only playable map. Battlefield is known for its use of incredibly large maps and vehicles to deliver a lifelike war experience, and Operation Metro tosses that right out of the [...]

DICE Satisfied With PlayStation 3 Build of Battlefield 3
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

DICE producer Patrick Liu, whose current project is Battlefield 3, has expressed the developer’s satisfaction regarding the PlayStation 3 version of the hotly anticipated shooter.

PlayStation Store Preview – October 4th, 2011: Chrono ‘n’ Crysis
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

This week we’re finally getting Chrono Trigger, no false alarms this time. On top of that, there’s some DLC for Portal 2 and Resistance 3, some new games, as well as a not new, but new game (confusing, I know), Crysis. Also, for the first time ever, some classic PlayStation 2 titles will be arriving [...]

Jak and Daxter Collection Spotted on South African Retailer Site
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Naughty Dog enthusiasts have been clamoring for it for some time now, and it looks like their cries to Sony haven’t gone unheard as a Jak and Daxter HD Collection has been spotted at an online retailer’s website.

Desmond’s Story to Conclude Next Year According Assassin’s Creed Developer
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations has been confirmed to bring Altair and Ezio’s stories to a close, but what about the game’s present day protagonist Desmond? According to Ubisoft’s Alexandre Amacio we won’t have to wait long to see how it all ends for everyone’s favorite modern-day assassin-in-training.

Trademark Hints at Official Localized Name for Ni No Kuni
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

If you’ve been following Level 5′s latest project Ni No Kuni, then you’re probably itching for any news we can scrounge up for you about this title, because frankly, it looks awesome. Fortunately for you, we’ve got a bit of news regarding the official title of the localized version of the game.

Sony Reveals Vita Packaging, Confirms Apps Included at Launch
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

If the wait for Sony’s sleek new handheld is just too much for you to bear, take a look at the pretty little box it will come packed in. In addition to showing off the Vita’s packaging, Sony has also revealed which apps will be available on the system on day one.

Sony Launches “Only on PSN” Program, Brings PS2 Classics to the Store
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

If you purchased a PlayStation 3 within the past couple of years, chances are you don’t have a backwards compatible console, but don’t fret, for Sony is striving to do more than just offer you some of the best PS2 titles via HD collections. That’s right, they’re also brining a number of ”rare classic games” to [...]

PixelJunk Side-Scrolling Onto PSN This October
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Among the PSN titles on display at E3, there was a suprise in the form of PixelJunk SideScroller. Q-Games was already at the annual industry event showing off their then-called PixelJunk lifelike (now called PixelJunk 4am), which had been teased leading up to the show. SideScroller, however, has never even mentioned before we stumbled upon [...]

Shadows of the Damned Developer Speaks of Disappointment
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Suda51, the co-developer of Shadows of the Damned and CEO of its studio Grasshopper Manufacture, has expressed his disappointment regarding the action-adventure game’s retail performance.

Nightwing Claims Fourth Playable Character Slot in Batman: Arkham City
Monday, October 3rd, 2011

It’s been known for quite a while now that Batman won’t be the only playable character in the upcoming title Batman: Arkham City. However, with four playable characters announced, and only Batman, Catwoman, and Robin to show for it, fan speculation has been all over the place. Only two weeks before release, Nightwing has appeared to [...]

Batman Arkham Series to Continue as Long There Are Stories to Tell
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

According to award-winning developer Rocksteady Studios, the phenomenally successful Batman Arkham franchise will see future installments as long as there are “stories to tell”.

Uncharted 3 is a Grand Adventure Encompassing 15-Years of Naughty Dog Experience
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Uncharted is widely considered to be one of the greatest IPs of this generation, and for good reason; its developer, Naughty Dog, has roots dating all the way back to the original PlayStation with Crash Bandicoot, and have continually delivered what many consider to be the greatest adventures in gaming history. So now that 15 [...]