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New Smash ‘N’ Survive Trailer Released, Game Dated, Priced
Thursday, February 9th, 2012

A new trailer for the PSN-exclusive Smash ‘N’ Survive has been released, along with details about the game’s price and release date. 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); })(); [...]

Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter Fund Passes $1 Million
Thursday, February 9th, 2012

It took eight hours for Double Fine to raise the $400k necessary to develop a new adventure game without the help of a publisher. A few hours later the company had reached $600k, but now they have passed an incredible $1 million – and they still have 33 days of fundraising left. var _CI = [...]

Jaffe Stars in His Own F***ing Twisted Metal Ad, Lets You Remotely Shoot a Real Truck
Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Most publishers would be scared to give the trouble-attracting Jaffe a podium to speak on, but not Sony. Like us, they love his potty mouthed craziness, and have indulged him with his very own Twisted Metal ad – that lets you remotely control a gun to shoot a real truck. (Warning: As this is Jaffe, [...]

Sports Champions, Deadmund’s Quest Dev Working on New PS3 Exclusive
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Probably the best Move-only game out there, Zindagi Games’ Sports Champions highlighted just what the motion control was capable of. Their next release, Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest, sadly wasn’t as good, but still helped support the Move platform – something that Sony has had trouble doing. Now, we’ve uncovered a job listing that states that [...]

“The Outlook is Negative”: Standard & Poor Downgrades Sony’s Financial Rating, Warns of Further Action
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

With Sony losing money for four straight years in a row – over $2 billion in the last quarter alone – credit rating agency Standard and Poor has downgraded the company, citing “a massive erosion of prices, falling demand, and harsh competition” across Sony’s main businesses.

Is Jailbreaking a Crime? As “Anti-Circumvention” Rule Goes Up For Review, KaKaRoTo Explains Why You Should Stand Up For Your Rights
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Every three years, the US Copyright Office reviews requests for exemptions to the “anti-circumvention” rules in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, with the next review set for this Friday. Will jailbreaking be classified a crime?

Sleeping Dogs Announced With Explosive Live Action Trailer
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

After a talkative retailer revealed Square Enix title Sleeping Dogs, the publisher has officially announced the game, along with releasing a fast-paced live-action trailer.

New Square Enix Game ‘Sleeping Dogs’ Announcement Leaks, Probably True Crime: Hong Kong
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The same retailer that originally leaked LittleBigPlanet Karting has now also let slip details about a new Square Enix game, Sleeping Dogs, which is likely to be the new name for True Crime: Hong Kong.

Jaffe Talks About BJ Comments, Says Words Were Twisted, But Admits He Sucks at Self Control
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

David Jaffe sparked controversy (yet again) on the internet today, not because he is leaving Eat Sleep Play and forming a new studio, but because a video was published featuring crude remarks that have caused claims of sexism to be leveled at the Twisted Metal and God of War creator. Now, Jaffe has taken to [...]

PS Vita Firmware Update v1.60 Now Live, Adds Maps and Video Recording
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Alongside the latest PS3 firmware update, a new PlayStation Vita update, v1.60, has been released.

PS3 Firmware Update v4.10 Out Now, To Finally Improve Internet Browser
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

PlayStation 3 firmware update version 4.10 is now live in the US and Europe and will not only change PSN accounts to SEN ones, but also improve the PS3′s browser.

First Screens of ‘LittleBigPlanet Karting’ Shown on Leaked Ad
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

After rumors of a LittleBigPlanet Kart game made the rounds earlier today, a new ad, presumably from Destination PlayStation, gives the first look at the game.

Medal of Honor 2 Set For GDC Reveal
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

EA has sent us an invite for an exclusive press event in San Fransisco that has the above logo for EA’s Medal of Honor series.

Jaffe Explains Departure, Will Still Support TM, Talking About “Some Big, Huge Next Gen Game Ideas”
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

With God of War and Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe set to leave TM studio Eat Sleep Play, gamers were obviously concerned about what that meant for the upcoming racer and the renowned developer.

Leaving It To The Last Minute: PS Vita Ads To Be “Timed For System Launch”, “Be Everywhere”
Monday, February 6th, 2012

While everyone who reads this site has likely heard of the PlayStation Vita, the truth of the matter is that the average consumer probably hasn’t heard much about the device, and definitely doesn’t know what is unique about the handheld.