Archive for November, 2011

Rayman Origins Demo Set to Hit the PSN Next Week
Friday, November 4th, 2011

Ubisoft’s beautifully illustrated side-scrolling platformer is only a couple of weeks away. In an effort to tide gamers over and give them a taste of what is to come when the game ships, a demo for Rayman Origins is set to arrive on the PlayStation Network next week. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() [...]

“F2P FTW!” DCUO Nets 330k New Users, Concurrent Usage Up 600%
Friday, November 4th, 2011

After taking the risky decision to turn paid-for MMO DC Universe Online into a free-to-play game at the beginning of the month, many wondered if the strategy would breathe new life into the ailing game, or simply mean the loss of the remaining revenue from subscribers. Well, if the latest figures are anything to go [...]

Sony Tightens Game Sharing Policy, Further Limits Number of Activated Devices
Friday, November 4th, 2011

If you currently purchase content through the PlayStation Network and use it across multiple PlayStation devices, you’ll want to pay attention to Sony’s new plan for PSN game sharing. 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 [...]

Ni no Kuni Campaign Offers World Tour Prize Package
Friday, November 4th, 2011

Since Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch will be seeing its Japanese release this month, publisher Level-5 has decided to send it off in style, with a splashy contest advertising a 13-day world tour as the grand prize.

Square Enix’s Winter of RPGs Campaign Starts Next Week
Friday, November 4th, 2011

Many months ago, the ESRB teased us all by rating some classic Square Enix RPGs from such as Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, and Chrono Cross. Fans wait every Tuesday to see whether these games make the store update. Many weeks have passed, but the games are nowhere to be seen. Well, apparently Square Enix doesn’t [...]

Poor Duke Nukem Forever Reviews the Result of High Expectations Says Gearbox
Friday, November 4th, 2011

After the most agonizing and lengthy development cycle in video game history, Duke Nukem Forever released during June of this year. Longer development isn’t always an indicator of quality, however, and its extremely negative reception is proof of that.

Eric Chahi To “Create Something Very Original”, Bring “Something New and Fresh” With his Next Project
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Eric Chahi, the creative mind behind the PSN hit From Dust, as well as the 1991 innovative platformer Another World, has teased that he has a new project in the works.

Skyrim Enlists a Team of Elite to Deliver an Epic Audio Experience
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

One of the most commonly overlooked qualities of a game is the audio. Many of the most renowned games of all-time had fantastic audio, whether it be Final Fantasy VII, or Metal Gear Solid 4. Bethesda is fully aware of this little-known fact, and has gone to great lengths to ensure that Skyrim is a [...]

Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Skin Packs Now Available for Download
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

If you’ve already cruised through Uncharted 3‘s single player campaign and are looking to squeeze a bit more value out of the package, Drake’s Deception features one of the most compelling multiplayer experiences on Sony’s platform. And thanks to a handful of character skins that Naughty Dog has added to the PlayStation Store, you’ll be [...]

Heavy Rain: Director’s Cut Arrives Next Week
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Did you miss the fantastic choice-based Heavy Rain last year? If so, you are in luck. Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that an all-in-one version of the game called Heavy Rain: Director’s Cut will ship on November 8th in the US. But what is so special about this version of the game?

PixelJunk SideScroller – Trophy Guide
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

The latest PixelJunk game, PixelJunk SideScroller harkens back to the days of retro gaming with some intense maneuvering and moments requiring the of concentration of a god. Time to shake off the rust and earn some trophies with the most comprehensive trophy guide on the net.

Rockstar: Grand Theft Auto V a “Radical Reinvention”, Multiplayer Confirmed
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

With the gaming world still reeling from the GTA V trailer, Rockstar Games has sent out a press release that contains some bold statements as well as some obvious, yet necessary, confirmations.

Ezio Themed Sackboy Costume Coming to LittleBigPlanet 2
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Do you consider yourself a fan of both Assassin’s Creed and LittleBigPlanet? Well, if both of these franchises do in fact hold a special place in your heart, a recent announcement made by Media Molecule will likely have you squealing with joy.

Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Alan Wake and a New BioWare Game to be Shown at VGAs
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

While the actual awards show might be a tad too celeb-filled, and have way too many cheesy jokes, the Spike TV: Video Game Awards is also home to some truly megaton game announcements, including November’s best games Uncharted 3 and Skyrim. This year will be no different, as host Geoff Keighley has promised that there [...]

“Big TV and Online” Marketing Push Set for DCUO as PC User Numbers Rocket
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

After launching as Sony Online Entertainment’s “fastest selling game ever“, DC Universe Online seemed to quickly fall out of the limelight, with the supposedly $50 million game never truly becoming the huge MMO many hoped. In response to the flagging sales, SOE relaunched the game as an entirely free-to-play MMO two days ago, and it [...]