Archive for November, 2011

Amazon Offers Up PS3 Bundle Aimed Toward Harry Potter Fans
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

If you just so happen to be in the market for a PS3 and would love nothing more than to watch the final Harry Potter film in all of its 1080p Blu-ray glory, then Amazon US has a deal just for you. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter [...]

PS3 Review – WWE ’12
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The Smackdown Vs. Raw series has become a yearly purchase for many wrestling fans out there, resulting in hours upon hours spent creating various superstars/divas and playing online in matches and tournaments. Throw in a compelling storyline that is included with the Road To Wrestlemania mode and you have yourself an a game that is any [...]

Shopping at the Mall? Go Hands-On With PlayStation Vita
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday is upon us, and multiple trips to the mall are a must. But the mall shopping doesn’t have to be a chore anymore! Instead, play with the PlayStation Vita. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); [...]

On the Horizon – Releases for the Week of November 21st, 2011
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The full release list of PlayStation titles for the week of November 21st, 2011.

Fan Feedback Wins; Silent Hill HD to Offer Original and New Voice Overs
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

When Konami announced that they’re following the high-definition re-release trends with a Silent Hill HD Collection, fans of the terrifying series were quick to show their excitement. However, after a sample was released which displayed the new audio recordings for Silent Hill 2, the excitement quickly dissipated. As a result, Konami’s management has re-thought their [...]

Square Enix to Open a New Studio, Will Develop Another Hitman Game
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Square Enix has revealed that they plan to create a new studio in Montreal, Canada, along with further expanding Deus Ex: Human Revolution developer Eidos Montreal.

Namco Bandai to Dissolve Tales Studio
Monday, November 21st, 2011

The Tales studio currently exists as its own separate entity from parent company Namco Bandai. However, Namco Bandai has officially announced that it has plans to dissolve the renowned RPG developer in January, buying out all of their current shares and placing them into their network.

Cross Game Chat #63 – Skyrim Flaws and Food in Video Games
Monday, November 21st, 2011

So, news has gotten out that Rockstar doesn’t want to make a sequel to Bully 2. Listen to hear what the guys think about the revelation, in addition to news about Stuart Black’s new game and SEGA’s annnouncement to revive an old franchise. Since Thanksgiving is coming up, the guys talk about their favorite uses [...]

Activision Enforces Call of Duty Elite After Removing Free Videos
Monday, November 21st, 2011

When the world learned that Activision wasn’t joking about charging yearly fees for additional services related to the Call of Duty series, reality set in. Games might be overpriced, and DLC may have its own problems, but yearly fees are a whole different animal. The expensive pricing is one problem, but now the effects of [...]

Assassin’s Creed Fails to Top Modern Warfare 3 on UK Sales Charts
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a beast that can’t be toppled. After tearing apart records two weeks ago when it launched, it has gone on to hold the top spot in the UK sales charts for its second week as well.

Amazon.com Updating All Week With Black Friday Deals
Monday, November 21st, 2011

The world’s largest retailer didn’t get that moniker for no good reason. Not only do they have some of the best Black Friday deals around, updating all week long, but they normally price match all other retailer’s deals. Take a look at how you can save money on Amazon.

PlayStation Store Preview – November 22nd, 2012: Thanksgiving Fantasy
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Yet another week with little content. It’s okay, though, since there are so many retail releases to be thankful for. There is, however, some good content for Final Fantasy fans. Want to know what is coming to the PlayStation Store this week? Find out in our weekly PlayStation Store Preview, complete with confirmed content, as [...]

DC Universe Online Continues to Boast Impressive Numbers, Playerbase Grows
Monday, November 21st, 2011

With DC Universe Online having become free-to-play from November 1st, the MMO has gone from success to success, pushing Sony Online Entertainment’s servers to the limit. The latest figures released by SOE’s President John Smedley show that demand for the massively multiplayer game hasn’t waned nearly a month on.

Sony Partners With Vodafone for EU Vita 3G Support, Will Allow Other Network Providers
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Sony has announced that Vodafone will be the “preferred partner” for the PlayStation Vita’s 3G network in Europe.

New Tomb Raider Film to Serve as Reboot, Follow Cues from Upcoming Game
Monday, November 21st, 2011

It looks like the producer behind the upcoming Tomb Raider film will be taking a page out of game developer Eidos’ book, as they plan to reboot Lara Croft in their next movie.