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News Cody, Guy & Erm, Adon [?] Join The Super Street Fighter IV Ranks
Remember Final Fight? The first and last good 2D side-scrolling brawler? Ok, so maybe the Streets Of Rage games fit somewhere into that analogy but whatever - bottom line is: Final Fight was rad
Review Assassin's Creed II (PlayStation 3)
It's quickly apparent playing Assassin's Creed II just how close the first game was to being exceptional
News So, Erm, Heavy Rain Features Dudes In The Shower!
Thanks to some detective work by GoOnline Games (via Official Playstation Magazine) we can confirm a male shower scene in Quantic Dream's upcoming "let's try and shock everyone" masterpiece Heavy Rain
The beauty of SAW is just how closely it sticks to the source material
Review Gravity Crash (PlayStation 3)
Just Add Water's Gravity Crash is a retro-inspired dual-joystick shooter with a tinge of Sony's "Play Create Share" genre thrown in
News - 2009, Week 48
Sunday29th Nov 2009
News Look It's An Advertisement For A Japanese Beverage Promoting Final Fantasy XIII
So, apparently Japan is hitting Final Fantasy XIII saturation point now
The game's out in like, just over two weeks, and Japanese presence is ramping up to "big cultural event" point. As evidenced by this advertisement for Elixir, a Japanese beverage. Dude! Sales predictions, anyone? Remember, the demo pushed PS3 sales through the roof...
Saturday28th Nov 2009
News Aliens Vs. Predator Multiplayer Trailer Features People Saying Nice Things
SEGA have decided to lift the lid somewhat on Rebellion's upcoming return to the Aliens franchise, with Aliens vs
Predator</a>. In this trailer, a host of British magazine journalists advertise the game. Which is a bit weird. Because, like, the game's not out yet. Erm. Yeah. We're probably just bitter no one asked us.
News Splash Damage Want To Change Your Mind Regarding Multiplayer
We're not huge multiplayer gamers
We enjoy it, but we're not the type of people who can make a game's multiplayer mode last a year or two. That's just, meh. Still, there are a lot of gamers out there that don't even touch a multiplayer mode. And those are the type of people Splash Damage want to convert with their innovative FPS Brink."It's our...
Friday27th Nov 2009
The beauty of SAW is just how closely it sticks to the source material
Playing as Detective David Tapp, you're thrown into series anti-hero Jigsaw's "game" with little to no understanding of the events leading up to your capture. The game does an excellent job drip-feeding you information, as you navigate Jigsaw's warped world, escaping...
News "Anchorman" Pops Up In Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
We're coining the gnarly antagonist above as "Anchorman"
The gruesome nemesis is due to turn up skulking around the corridors in the Lost In Nightmare's content available as DLC or as part of the Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition package. We're gonna take a guess here, but we're betting you have to shoot him.
News Rock Band Network Rolls Out For Reals In Early 2010
Harmonix's revolutionary Rock Band Network is due for release in "early 2010
" The system will allow unsigned and small label bands to get their music programmed and for sale within the Rock Band platform - a move which will not only provide limitless amounts of content for players, but also a revenue platform for smaller bands. Harmonix...
News House: The Wii Is Experiencing Significant Downturn
The Playstation brand is kicking again
We've seen rather steady dominance for the Sony platforms over the past 3 or 4 months in the Playstation's homeland, and even a hint of celebration in the US; the Sony swagger is back. And that means Andrew House, Sony Europes head-honcho, can start talking about the competition again."I think at a time...
News Red Dead Redemption Gets A More Precise Release Date, April 27th
You might be aware that Red Dead Redemption is coming sometime in April - but now we can be all precise
The game's due for Playstation 3 release on April 27th. Mark your calendars. If you managed to catch the leaked trailer yesterday, you'll know it looks bloody awesome too.
News Leerdammer Update Heading To LittleBigPlanet This Week
Media Molecule have just confirmed that update 1
21 (entitled "Leerdammer") will be heading to LittleBigPlanet this week. Among a host of new features (which you can read here) the update brings the Online Create mode, which will allow you to create levels online with a buddy.
News Bioware: Playstation 3 Is A "Key Platform"
Given the success of Dragon Age: Origins on the Playstation 3, it's no surprise to see Bioware come out and give Sony's hardware a bit of love
In an interview with Joystiq, Bioware co-honcho Greg Zeschuk described the Playstation 3 as a "key platform," and a system the company will definitely develop for in the future. On the subject of...
News The Following Publishers Are Putting Their Comics On PSP
Recently SCEE revealed a preliminary list of publishers who are signed up to their digital distribution comic scheme, Digital Comics
The list is headlined by Marvel, 2000AD (Judge Dredd), IDW (Transformers) and Disney. Sadly, there are a few notable absentees; namely DC who are nowhere to be seen. The service is still yet to launch, and Sony claim...
Thursday26th Nov 2009
News Modern Warfare 2 DLC Scheduled For Spring Release
If you, like some of those on my PSN friends list, have already put in 40 hours into Modern Warfare 2, you might be getting a bit hacked off with seeing the same maps
We were after just 7 hours, but that's moot. Point is, you want DLC, right? Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling just Tweeted that it's coming - in "Spring". And that ladies and...
This is a trailer for Super Street Fighter IV
If you've already watched it, you'll know it features footage of newcomers Adon, Cody and Guy. They all have ridiculously terrible voice actors but, hey, it's Street Fighter. And look, Cody has knives. Like in Final Fight. Knives.
News OH MY CARRRR! Final Fight Coming To The Playstation Network!
Hold your breath folks
Brace yourselves. This is proper amazing news we've got here: Final Fight is coming to the Playstation Network. That's right, you'll be able to bash up men dressed as women with Haggar, Cody and Guy all over again on your Playstation 3. Entitled Final Fight: Double Impact, you'll get optional graphical filters and a mode that...
News AfterBurner Climax Rated, Probably Headed To The Playstation Network
Before you ask, no you won't have to sit in a giant cage to play AfterBurner Climax; although it would trump any peripherals that Activision might come up with
Still, we're going to assume that AfterBurner Climax - a port of SEGA's classic air-combat title - will be played with the DualShock. The game's been rated by the OFLC and the Korean board,...
News Analyst: Modern Warfare 2 DLC Could Make Lots & Lots & Lots Of Money
Modern Warfare 2 was (and still continues to be) a big deal
It smashed loads of sales records in, like, 24 hours and will probably remain one of the most played Playstation games until 2010. So, it's inevitable to think that DLC for one of the most popular games of year could spin a whole pile of cash. That's absolutel
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Getting Free DLC This Friday
It's Black Friday in the US this week, which is a period when stores have absolutely ridiculous clearance sales
But if you've already got a PS3, you should probably forget about all those great deals and stay in. Why? Because Naughty Dog are throwing out a free Uncharted 2: Among Thieves multiplayer map. "The Fort," is a new map, loosely...
Wednesday25th Nov 2009
Review Gravity Crash (PlayStation 3)
Just Add Water's Gravity Crash is a retro-inspired dual-joystick shooter with a tinge of Sony's "Play Create Share" genre thrown in
The shooter includes a complete level editor, allowing you to create entire levels and share them online with other players. Gravity Crash takes a futuristic, neon spin on the retro-space shooters of old, setting you...
News David Guetta DJ Hero Track Pack Hits The Playstation Store
If you fancy getting your groove on to a series of new DJ Hero tracks, look no further than the David Guetta track pack which is available on the US Playstation Store right now for just $7
99. The pack includes: "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, "Sexy Chick" featuring Akon, and "On The Dancefloor"...
News Take A Look At Avatar: The Game's Multiplayer Gameplay
We totally had no idea that Ubisoft's video game adaptation of James Cameron's Avatar would feature multiplayer - but this trailer totally confirms that it does
It looks quite good too. It'll be interesting to see how the different factions are balanced. We're quite looking forward to this game. It certainly looks like Ubisoft have gone to great...
News Official Playstation Magazine Teases A Dead Space 2 Reveal Next Issue
The latest issue of Official Playstation Magazine (UK) seems to hint at a big Dead Space 2 reveal
The tease page for the next issue teases a "big sequel" with some original Dead Space concept artwork hidden on the page. It doesn't really take a genius now does it? Of course, it's likely Geoff Keighley's VGA awards might beat OPM to the...
News Sony To Compensate Faulty Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines Downloads
If you were unlucky enough to download a faulty copy of Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines recently, worry not - Sony totally intend to replace your purchase
As they should really.“Yes, there was an issue with the original download,” a Sony spokesperson told Eurogamer. “It was pulled from the store and we are issuing replacement codes for those people...
News There's A New Mercenaries Game In Development, Yessir!
Pandemic may be dead, but that's not stopping EA working with their IP
A new Mercenaries game is in the pipeline, entitled Mercs Inc at present. It's being developed by EA LA, the studio where a core group of the Pandemic team were moved to."We are very excited to announce a new instalment in the popular Mercenaries series because it...
News Tekken 6 Patch Launches Tomorrow, Fixes Online Issues
Woohoo
We'll soon be able to actually, y'know, play Tekken 6 online. Namco Bandai have announced that a patch will launch tomorrow, improving connectivity between players and subsequently reducing lag. Namco are also improving the responsiveness of button inputs, and adding in a cancel option if you're unhappy with connection of your matched...
News American Playstation Store Updates: Thanksgiving Edition
PS3 Game Sale until 12/2 Flower ($4
99) The Last Guy ($4.99) Prince of Persia Classic ($4.99) Comet Crash ($4.99) Bomberman Ultra ($4.99) Smash Cars ($7.49) Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao ($7.49) Killzone 2 DLC Sale (Flash and Thunder now $2.99, bundle now $9.99) Fate/Unlimited Codes sale</ul>Downloadable Games Gravity Crash...
News Gran Turismo 5 Special Edition Listed On Amazon France
Couple this errant Amazon listing with the news of a three-disc GT5 package from earlier in the year and you might safely assume Polyphony have something planned in the way of a Gran Turismo 5 special edition - but then, what games don't these days? A listing on Amazon France hints at an "Edition Speciale" priced at €74
95; €10 more than the...
News Tony Hawk: Ride's Skateboard Used To Look A Little Bit Like, Erm, This
Ever wondered what prototypes for peripherals look like? Well, there's actually a reason companies don't release them - as this Tony Hawk: Ride prototype is a testament to the "unfinished product"
The board, taped together with duct tape and featuring arcade buttons looks like something out of a horror movie.
News Tekken 6 DLC Will Probably Free
Whilst most people probably care more about a Tekken 6 patch than DLC at this point, producer Katsuhiro Harada has commented on uk
playstation.com</a> that any released content for the game is likely to be free. We'll won't argue with getting something for nothing so, we look forward to some content. We look forward to a multiplayer patch even...
News Analyst: Wii Bubble "Deflating," PS3 Poised To Dominate The Holidays
In an interview with Gamasutra, Cowen Group analyst Doug Creutz has placed his money firmly on Playstation 3 dominance this holiday season
According to Creutz, the "Wii bubble could be deflating," with the system's core audience holding off on video game purchases compared to last year.“While we believe the Wii is likely to be a drag on...
News Final Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Is Finally Here, Mad Pretty
Sit back, relax, and get ready to gawp at pretty CGI people talking in Japanese
Yep, it can only be Final Fantasy XIII, and the last trailer Square-Enix intend to release before the game's launch in Japan. We're now taking bets on first-day sales. Where you putting your money?
News Red Dead Redemption Rides Home To Playstation 3 In April
Just missing out on the busiest quarter for video games ever, Rockstar Vancouver's Red Dead Redemption has been leaked to have an April release
According to Rockstar, there'll be a new trailer next week which will probably tell us more about the game's release.
Tuesday24th Nov 2009
News Cody, Guy & Erm, Adon [?] Join The Super Street Fighter IV Ranks
Remember Final Fight? The first and last good 2D side-scrolling brawler? Ok, so maybe the Streets Of Rage games fit somewhere into that analogy but whatever - bottom line is: Final Fight was rad
Especially when you were playing as the poncy do-gooders Cody and Guy. Well, soon you'll be able to reaffirm your affinity with Metro City, as scans from...
Review Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PlayStation Portable)
Jaked Up
After a short hiatus, the double-jumping Playstation powerhouses known as Jak & Daxter are back in full force with their eco-sage hottie friend Keira along for the journey. The world is low on eco, and is tearing itself apart as a result. Of course, as the platforming duo you'll have to double jump your way through the game's...
News US Airforce Purchase 2,200 Playstation 3s, Link Them For Super Computer Fun
Imagine how good Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would look if it was developed for 2,200 PS3s
Yeah, mental. Probably like, a step above real life or something. Who knows. We'll probably never find out. Speaking of linked PS3s though, we've just got wind that the US Airforce are to purchase 2,200 PS3s. That's a lot of consoles folks. They intend to hook...
News EA Montreal Are To Shift Focus To Big, Blockbuster Titles
EA Montreal might be behind the Army Of Two franchise, but they've also done some neat, yet lower profile Nintendo Wii stuff aswell
According to comments made by the company's general manager Alain Tascan that is set to change. EA Montreal aim to target the HD consoles with "fewer and bigger things". So basically - less projects, but...
News Square Announce A March Release For The, Frankly Fantastic Looking Just Cause 2
We've not been short on our admiration for Just Cause 2, so imagine the party in the office as we type these words: Just Cause 2 is coming in March
Just to further populate the most ridiculous release schedule, like, ever, Square Enix announced that Avalanche's Just Cause 2 will hit Playstation 3 on the 23rd and 26th of March in the US and Europe...
News Ubisoft: Assassin's Creed II Sold 1.6million In Its First Week
Kudos to the folks at Ubisoft
First of all for making Assassin's Creed II strides ahead of its predecessor. But secondly, for not flippin' delaying a big multiplatform title because of Modern bleedin' Warfare 2. The game's out in stores now, and by all accounts is selling pretty darn well. In fact, according to Ubisoft the game has sold 1.6million...
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Monday23rd Nov 2009
Review Assassin's Creed II (PlayStation 3)
It's quickly apparent playing Assassin's Creed II just how close the first game was to being exceptional
The core gameplay remains unchanged in ACII - you're still a parkour free-runner navigating an historical environment, assassinating historical figures that get in your way. That's the franchise's formula, and that's what was best about the first...
News So, Erm, Heavy Rain Features Dudes In The Shower!
Thanks to some detective work by GoOnline Games (via Official Playstation Magazine) we can confirm a male shower scene in Quantic Dream's upcoming "let's try and shock everyone" masterpiece Heavy Rain
According to a couple of Tweets from the Official Playstation Magazine Twitter page, "there's a dude in the shower" in the game's preview...
News Surprise: Modern Warfare 2 Holds Onto UK Charts Top Spot, Beats Out Assassin's Creed II
Well, this is about as much a shock as Katie Price being voted for a Bushtucker Trial: Modern Warfare 2 has continued its grip on the British sales charts
And that's with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed II managing to outperform its predecessor by 12 percent. Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wii was the other big debut this week, with very little interest...
News PushSquare's Playstation Picks: 23rd-29th November 2009
It's a Monday
Really? Again? Honestly, the time goes so fast it feels like we're writing a PushSquare Picks every flippin' day. Boo! Alas, here's what we've got for you. PushSquare's Playstation Pick Of The Week: Gravity Crash The first PSN game in a while to adorn Pick Of The Week status, Just Add Water's "Play Create Share" dual-stick...
News Bayonetta Demo Hitting Playstation 3 Next Week
It's getting rave reviews from the publications gamers are supposed to care about, but we always say that the test is in the taste
Bless SEGA then, for putting their upcoming Bayonetta on a silver PSN shaped platter for us. A Western demo will be released as part of the US/European Playstation Store update next week.
News Obama Teams Up With Sackboy, For Kids Of Course
Read this and then read it again: Media Molecule's humble LittleBigPlanet is headed into American libraries as part of an Entertainment Software Association-backed initiative, aswell as a $300,000 game design challenge
Sony will donate 1,000 Playstation 3s and copies of LittleBigPlanet to libraries and community organisations. Participants will...
