Archive for November, 2011

Analyst Believes Consumers Have More Difficulty in Differentiating Video Game Franchises than Film
Friday, November 18th, 2011

According to analyst Stephen Cheliotis, the general consumer can’t tell the difference between Modern Warfare and every other military shooter on the market because of the stark similarities between all of the games in the genre. On the other hand however, studies indicate that consumers don’t have the same problem with movies. var _CI = [...]

Buy One, Get One 50% Off On Skyrim, Batman, Uncharted 3 and More
Friday, November 18th, 2011

Black Friday is only one week away, and already Amazon.com is turning up the heat on hot deals on even hotter games. Today’s deal offers 50% off a second game when you buy one at full price. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); [...]

Reports Indicate Guerrilla Games is Working on “Killzone Follow-Up”
Friday, November 18th, 2011

While this will likely come as a surprise to no one, recent reports have been circulating the web that indicate a new Killzone title is in the works over at Guerrilla Games. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type [...]

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD Port Now Complete, Release Date Incoming
Friday, November 18th, 2011

Developer Just Add Water has announced that the PlayStation HD port of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath is now complete.

Surprising and Unexpected Mortal Kombat Announcement Incoming
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

When Mortal Kombat released earlier in the year, it propelled what many consider to be a classic arcade game into the next generation with the quantity of content, visual quality, and fluidity that modern gamers have come to expect. In an effort to keep the experience alive, NetherRealm Studios have vowed to support the game [...]

PSLS’ PS4 Wishlist
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

What we want to see in Sony’s next machine.

Hideo Kojima Starts the Metal Gear Solid 5 Rumor Mill, is Solid Snake Alive?
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

In OPM UK’s Christmas issue, Hideo Kojima is featured in one of the most intriguing developer interviews in recent times. It’s been almost three and a half years since the last major console released with Metal Gear Solid 4, and the game has remained one of the most prestigious titles on the PlayStation 3 over [...]

Happy Birthday PSN!
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

With today marking the fifth birthday of the PS3 in the US, it means that it is also the 5th birthday of the fully-fledged PlayStation Network on the console. To celebrate the momentous day, we chatted to a trio of indie developers who have created, and are working on, some fantastic games for the service.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Trophy Guide
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

The biggest entertainment launch ever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may be rather similar to previous CoD‘s, but it’s an equally easy game for trophies. To get all the 37 bronze, 12 silver and 1 gold trophies, we’ve got a guide to tell you everything you need to do.

PlayStation 3D Display Review
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Sony’s value-priced PlayStation 3D Display is now available in stores, but should you buy it?

Square Signs Deal with Epic for Unreal Engine 3 Use
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

It looks like Square will be making use of Epic’s Unreal Engine for a few upcoming projects that have yet to be announced. This licensing deal is a bit out of the ordinary for the Japanese developer, as Square is notorious for using engines created in house.

GameStop Reports Overall Growth, $1.95 Billion in Sales for Q3
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Gaming retail giant GameStop has shared their numbers from quarter three, and it looks like game sales are only growing stronger with time.

PS3 Review – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

We spelled Game of the Year wrong.

PlayStation 3 Turns Five – 5th Anniversary Infographic
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Happy birthday PS3!

Sony Advert Shows You What You Could be Doing Instead of Playing EyePet
Thursday, November 17th, 2011

With EyePet & Friends having released earlier in the week, Sony’s marketing machine has swung into action to try and get people interested in the game. Unfortunately, the new advert seems to promote the advantages of having a real pet, rather than make us want to buy the augmented reality game.