News - 2012, Week 05
Sunday5th Feb 2012
Review God of War Collection: Volume II (PlayStation 3)
Fit for a god
Existing fans will lap up the technical proficiency of God of War Collection: Volume II, but those new to Ready At Dawn's work will also find a thoughtful empathy towards the franchise's anti-hero, Kratos, contextualising some of the aggression found later in the series. For our money, Ghost of Sparta is the best game in the series...
Review God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PlayStation Portable)
Mini massacre
While we're huge fans of Kratos here in the Push Square office, not every PlayStation fan shares our affection. The spartan warrior's constant anger grates with many followers, so much so that they are unable to look past the character in order to enjoy the game. Despite slotting awkwardly between the first and second God of War...
Feature Must-Have PlayStation 3 Games - Damien's Picks
Masochists only
To introduce you to the team we've put together here at Push Square, we asked each team member for two PS3 games they considered absolutely essential. Here, editorial director Damien McFerran talks about two of the console's finest RPGs. Demon's Souls: The sequel Dark Souls may have gone multi-format, but the original game was...
Saturday4th Feb 2012
Review Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PlayStation 3)
Drake's delightful
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception realises what we dreamed video games would one day become. "All men dream: but not equally." Nathan Drake utters T.E. Lawrence's poignant phrase as the curtain raises on Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Like others, we dared to dream. For 20 years we longed for a cinematic interactive...
Feature Unforgettable PlayStation Firsts
How many do you remember?
The PlayStation brand has been around for over 15 years, and during that time Sony has cemented itself as a powerhouse in the world of video games. From its humble 32-bit beginnings to 1080p HD and stereoscopic 3D graphics, PlayStation is synonymous with progress. In the spirit of new beginnings here at Push Square, join us...
Review Vanquish (PlayStation 3)
Rocket fuelled
As Japan tries to tune its output towards Western tastes, many traditionalists, like ourselves, are worrying that the classic style of Japanese gameplay is prone to change. We've enough Western developed third- and first-person shooters to play — the last thing we need is for the Japanese to try their hand at a game of...
News Sony Patented a Wii U Style Controller Too
Great minds think alike
It turns out Nintendo isn’t the only company intent on merging handheld devices with home console experiences. A patent uncovered by Games Beat, shows Sony had a similar concept in mind way back in 2010. The patent – aw
Feature Must-Have PlayStation 3 Games - Jon's Picks
Looking good
To introduce you to the team we've put together here at Push Square, we asked each team member for two PS3 games they considered absolutely essential. Here, editor at large Jon Wahlgren argues against gravity and in favour of killer robots. Vanquish: When you think of third-person shooter developers, Japanese studios aren’t...
News Is the PlayStation Network Being Renamed?
Hope you’re not SENtimental
Rumours doing the rounds on popular gaming forum NeoGAF suggest that Sony is on the verge of renaming the PlayStation Network to the much less palatable Sony Entertainment Network (or SEN). A number of posters claim to have received the following email from Sony, which we’ll reproduce in full below: On February 8,...
News L.A. Noire Sells Almost Five Million Copies
No lie
L.A. Noire might not have been the most even of releases – the open-world crime drama overstayed its welcome by several hours – but it’s still deserving of its success. For all of the game’s faults, it should be recognised for its sheer innovation. Everything from the facial technology through to the very deliberate pacing resulted in...
News Epic Quest Adds Loot to Zen Pinball
+6 HP
You have to admire developer Zen Studios for its commitment to expansion. Zen Pinball has been available on the PlayStation Store for almost three years now, and it’s still playing host to some great DLC. What’s even more incredible is that with each new download, the developer’s ambitions get that little bit greater. Take the latest...
Friday3rd Feb 2012
Review Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PlayStation 3)
King of thieves
The follow-up to Naughty Dog's often overlooked cinematic gem Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves plots the path of Nathan Drake once again as he follows the trail of Marco Polo and a legendary gem known as the Cintamani stone. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves sees some growth to the game's cast, with both Elena and...
Review Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PlayStation 3)
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After years of begging, Konami answered fan requests by repacking some of the most iconic Metal Gear Solid games for PS3. Even years after their original releases, the Metal Gear Solid series still has some of the most well written and deep storylines to date and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection allows the current generation of gamers to experience...
Review Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PlayStation Portable)
Amazement in a moment
The first few hours of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker are a little muted — you're being eased into the experience and you're playing it on the PSP so, naturally, control issues are a concern. But slowly, the problems fade away. The plot picks up pace, the controls sink in, and the sheer ambition of the title grabs you by the...
Review God of War III (PlayStation 3)
God of awe
It’s no surprise that God of War III should end up representing PlayStation at its very finest. The previous entries in the mythological series achieved things seemingly impossible on the PlayStation 2, and God of War III extends on that prowess. From the rip-roaring spectacle of the opening 60 minutes right through to the ultra-stylish...
Review SoulCalibur V (PlayStation 3)
You'd sell your soul for this game
Even though fighting games are enjoying a new renaissance of popularity — a "second coming," if you will — updating a popular franchise still carries a healthy amount of risk. Change too much and risk alienating your loyal fanbase; change too little and you're mid-90s Capcom, famous for pseudo-sequels...
News Early Warning: Don't Delete Your Mass Effect 3 Save
You know, when it's out
In an act of extraordinary foresight, BioWare has advised Mass Effect 3 players not to delete their save game — over a month before the game's release. Speaking to GamerZines, BioWare associate producer Mike Gamble said: It wouldn't be a bad idea [to keep your ME3 saves]. Obviously I can't say anything, but it wouldn't be...
Feature Must-Have PlayStation 3 Games - Sammy's Picks
Bringing out the big guns
To introduce you to the team we've put together here at Push Square, we asked each team member for two PS3 games they considered absolutely essential. Here, associate editor and Push Square founder Sammy Barker discusses arguably two of this generation's biggest games. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves: There’s a moment in...
News The Last of Us Screens Wander into Pittsburgh
Grim
As promised last night, Game Informer magazine’s released the first screenshots of Naughty Dog’s mysterious upcoming survival horror project, The Last of Us. The screenshots show protagonists Joel and Ellie wandering through an apocalyptic Pittsburgh. It looks marginally better than the current-day city (sorry, readers).
News Playable PS Vita Demo Units Drop into GameStop
Love at first sight
If you haven’t yet sampled a PlayStation Vita with your own eyes: boy, are you in for an incredible weekend. US retailer GameStop’s just announced that it now has demo systems setup at over 3,300 of its stores. You can find your nearest participating retailer through here. Each demo unit will come equipped with a number of...
News First Mortal Kombat Vita Footage Fights its Way Online
Finish him
We’ve been made to wait a while to get our first glimpse of Mortal Kombat running on the PlayStation Vita – but thankfully the results don’t disappoint. Running at a silky smooth 60 frames per second, the brawler looks largely identical to its PlayStation 3 counterpart, with big chunky character models filling out the PS Vita’s...
News Hirai: "Sony Can't Go On Like This"
Must change from the top
Current Sony Computer Entertainment and future Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has spoken candidly about the company's future prospects to The Wall Street Journal. Speaking ahead of Sony's $2 billion loss in the last financial quarter, Hirai touched on the challenge facing him as the next CEO of Sony: We can't just
News Prepare for Worms Ultimate Mayhem on 14th February
Cue crude worms jokes
The franchise that shows no signs of ever ending, Worms Ultimate Mayhem just got itself a pair of release dates for Europe and North America. Annelid fans Stateside can get worms on Valentine's Day, while the cute warmongers reach Europe on 15th February. The game will cost $14.99/£9.99/€12.99, with a day one discount for...
News Sony Reckons PlayStation Vita Had a "Good Start" in Japan
Stop panicking
The PlayStation Vita’s early Japanese sales have been a big point of discussion across the Internet since the system’s launch in December. Like the Nintendo 3DS before it, some seem to keen to use the stumbling sales to push their own narrative: that the system is unwanted in a smart-phone dominated world. But Sony itself does not...
News Metro: Last Light Returns to the Shadows
Lights out for now
If you were looking forward to 4A Games and THQ’s survival shooter, Metro: Last Light, then you might want to clench your fists through the rest of this article. THQ’s third-quarter financial earnings report revealed that the publisher has pushed back the claustrophobic shooter until Q1 2013 (we know it’s confusing, but...
News Is Insomniac Working on a Game Called "Outernauts"?
Leaky pipes
Insomniac Games is done with Resistance, and, presumably, PlayStation exclusivity with it. Gaffer Ted Price made that much clear in a frank and personal message directed at fans last week. All emphasis now turns to the company’s debut multiplatform project – set to be published by EA – Overstrike. We’ve still not seen much of the...
News Latest Max Payne 3 Trailer Focuses on Firepower
Scraping the barrel?
Rockstar’s multiple trailer marketing strategy has proved extremely successful for previous releases, but we can’t help but feel this latest Max Payne 3 footage – which hones in on the titular star’s “608 Bull Revolver” – is a bit, well, unnecessary. Still, we suppose it’s hard to complain about an additional 30...
Thursday2nd Feb 2012
Review Final Fantasy XIII (PlayStation 3)
Lightning strike
Final Fantasy XIII is unmistakably a Final Fantasy game. It's set in a rich universe, with a cast of clashing personalities who ultimately unite to save the world. Nothing new there. Set in the outlandish futuristic universe of Cocoon, a host of gadding personalities are sewn together through crossing fates — they are branded the...
Review ICO & Shadow Of The Colossus Collection (PlayStation 3)
ICOnic
An impeccable, provocative and emotional affair, ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection makes a strong argument in favour of interactive art, and does so with such a matter of fact, effortless mentality that it's impossible not to fall in love with the experience. Despite being heralded as two of the finest games ever created, there's an...
Feature Welcome to the New Push Square!
Power up!
We’re going to go out on a limb and bet that you didn’t expect to find an exciting overhaul like this on your daily video game website rounds. But hey, we aim to surprise. Take a moment to soak up your new surroundings, click a few links and gaze at the sparkly new page design: we’ll wait. Just make sure you come back, so we can tell...
Feature Must-Have PlayStation 3 Games - James's Picks
Prepare to be surprised
To introduce you to the team we've put together here at Push Square, we asked each team member for two PS3 games they considered absolutely essential. Here, editor James Newton heads to the opposite ends of the PS3 spectrum. Everybody's Golf: World Tour: Also known as Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds, this first HD...
News Introducing the Push Square Team
Meet your new friends
Whether you're a long-time Push Square reader or this is your first visit to our corner of the web, we want you to come meet a few people. We've assembled a stellar team to provide you with top notch PlayStation content, from news and reviews to features and interviews for years to come. Let's get introduced. Editorial: James...
News Sony Makes Massive $2 Billion Net Loss For Q3 FY2011
We can feel the hairs on new Sony CEO Kaz Hirai's head turning grey already
No sooner than the party for Hirai's promotion has ended has Sony posted a whopping $2 billion net loss for the quarter ending December 31st, 2011. The company brought in $23.37 billion in revenue, a 17.4 percent decrease year over year. Sony laid the blame on "the impact...
News Twisted Metal Delayed in Europe, Content Cut
Rotten tooth
If you’re anything like us, then you’ll love the Twisted Metal demo that launched on the PlayStation Store this week. Eat Sleep Play’s series reboot is everything we’d hoped it would be and more, boasting a chaotic sense of style that’s grounded in some super deep mechanics. It’s a real throwback treat. But sadly for...
News The Last of Us to Grace Game Informer's March Edition
Doing the rounds
The Last of Us’ Joel and Ellie are gaming royalty at the moment. Not content with multiple cover appearances in the UK, the mismatched duo have also been confirmed for the cover of Game Informer's March issue. The magazine promises new details on the Naughty Dog exclusive, as well as interviews with the development team and more...
News First Modern Warfare 3 Maps Hit PS3 This Month
Bang for your buck
Microsoft’s irritating exclusivity period is over, and Activision’s taken to the PlayStation Blog to confirm that Call Of Duty: Elite subscribers will get their first taste of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DLC before the month is out. As previously announced, the DLC will bundle two multiplayer maps named Liberation and...
News Square Enix Teases Additional Final Fantasy XIII-2 Episodes
Snow joke
Lightning strikes twice: that much we already know. But it sounds like publisher Square Enix has much bigger plans for Final Fantasy XIII-2’s post release content in mind – with the return of several other familiar faces teased by the Japanese publisher. According to director Motomu Toriyama and producer Yoshinori Kitase, chatting in...
News Hungry Giraffe Scoffs its Way into North America on 7th February
Lock up your fridges
While us lucky Europeans have spent the past 24 hours gobbling up as much grub as we can get our hands-on in Hungry Giraffe, those in North America will not have to wait long to join in on the flavoursome fun. Developer Laughing Jackal’s just dropped us a line to confirm that Hungry Giraffe will hit the North American...
News Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Does Contemporary Warfare
Only the dead fight fair
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’s not had the easiest of development cycles; the game’s been rebooted more times than we care to count. But at least it’s finally stumbled upon some kind of direction. With modern day combat all the rage on PlayStation 3, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’s near-future setting looks both...
News Competitive Play Races into MotorStorm RC
Evolution inspired by Autolog
MotorStorm RC’s heavily publicised cross-platform compatibility might not be quite what we had in mind when the game was first announced, but the title’s still shaping up to be a delightful downloadable treat. Nothing evidences that better than this brand new trailer, which shows off the game’s Playground – a...
News Syndicate to Launch Without Online Pass
Fight back
Just when you thought online passes were the norm for all new EA releases, Syndicate comes along and breaks the rules all over again. The publisher has confirmed that the upcoming first-person shooter reboot will ship without the used games prevention measure because it wants to lower the barrier of entry for the game’s multiplayer...
News THQ Cuts 240 Jobs, Slashes Salaries
The bad news doesn't stop for troubled publisher THQ
Following a slew of rumours yesterday, and warnings that the company might be delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange, the company has announced that it has cut a whopping 240 jobs. According to a regulatory filing, the redundancies will go into effect before September, with the vast majority to...
Wednesday1st Feb 2012
News Lumines: Electronic Symphony Features Mylo's 'In My Arms'
All you need to know
Lumines: Electronic Symphony has a killer soundtrack — not least aided by the inclusion of Mylo's Kim Carnes-sampling In My Arms Personal favourite that one, dear readers. But that's not all the game has to offer. There's also Kelly Watch The Stars by Air, Rocket by Goldfrapp and Windowlicker by Aphex Twin. Y'know, when Q...
Japanese Charts Tales Of Innocence R Pushes Vita Past PSP
Who's innocent now?
The PlayStation Vita enjoyed something of a minor resurgence in Japan this week — aided by the release of Namco Bandai's Tales of Innocence R. The remake propelled PlayStation Vita sales up to just under 19k, pushing it past its predecessor for the first time since launch. From Software's mech battler, Armored Core V, took the...
News Gotham City Impostors Dresses Up Next Week On PS3
Who's afraid of the big black bat?
If you're having a good time with the Gotham City Imposters beta demo, then you might like to know that the unusual Monolith developed class-based shooter is set to get a full release on the PlayStation Network next week. The game — which sees you assume the role of a wannabe Batman or Joker — was originally...
News Gravity Rush Scores Big In Latest Issue Of Famitsu
Defying gravity
Gravity Rush is undeniably one of the most tantalising propositions in the PlayStation Vita's upcoming line-up Buoyed by a stylish art aesthetic and some strong gameplay mechanics to boot, the Japanese Studio developed title sits just behind Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Wipeout 2048 on our most wanted list. And it seems our enthusiasm...
News Nemesis Drops By For New Resi: Raccoon City Trailer
We want to like Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, we really do. The game sounds really cool. After all, we're big fans of SOCOM and enjoy the Resident Evil universe: it should be perfect. But something just seems off. Even this latest gameplay trailer — which features Resident Evil 3's Nemesis — can't get us excited. Is there something...
News Simpsons Arcade Freebie Delayed for European PS Plus
D'oh
Yesterday we were elated to learn that Konami's classic The Simpsons Arcade Game would be given away as part of February's PlayStation Plus offering — but we might have known there'd be a snag According to the official PlayStation Twitter account, the game's been pushed back a week due to a request from the publisher. Sadly, we are now...
News New Dragon's Dogma Details Revealed
Breath of fire
Interest in Dragon's Dogma is at an all time high — mainly because of the game's Resident Evil 6 demo. But Capcom's aiming to strike while the iron's hot, hoping it can convince you to pick up Dragon's Dogma on its own merits. In addition to a new trailer (embedded below) the Japanese publisher's outlined two of the game's character...
Store Update 31st January 2011 (North America)
What's in store this week?
Games: Puddle ($9.99) Madden NFL 12 ($29.99) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days ($19.99) Kane & Lynch: Dead Men ($14.99) Mini Ninjas ($19.99) Game Demos: Twisted Metal Multiplayer Demo Syndicate Demo Puddle Demo Add-on Game Content: LittleBigPlanet Groundhog Day Costume (Free) Assorted PlayStation Home Packs x 15 ($2.99 ...
News Go Backstage With The Last of Us' Performance Capture
You are not alone
We've only seen a glimpse of Naughty Dog's upcoming survival horror debut, The Last of Us, but it's already one of our most anticipated games. In a new video, the Sony owned developer has released some behind-the-scenes footage, showing actors Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker recording performance capture for the trailer. It all looks...
News Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc HD Hits PSN on 31st March
Mostly armless
Proving that you can never have too much Rayman, publisher Ubisoft has attached a 31st March release date to its upcoming PSN remake of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. The high-definition upgrade of the PlayStation 2 classic will come equipped with remastered visuals, a bunch of new content including nine stand-alone mini-games, trophies and...
News PlayStation Vita Titles Will Be Cheaper When Downloaded
Cheaper than chips
Sony's not been particularly efficient at communicating specific PlayStation Vita information. We're still waiting for full details on the 3G system's data plan here in Europe. With three weeks to go, the platform holder's definitely cutting things fine. But one question that's been asking more than most is whether downloadable PS...
News Amazon UK Upgrading PlayStation Vita Orders
Announces new bundle too
If you thought North America was getting all the luck with regards to PlayStation Vita bundles, then you might like to take a note of an email we just received from Amazon.co.uk this morning. According to the message, the online retailer is upgrading all PlayStation Vita pre-orders to include a free 8GB memory card and a...
Store Update 1st February 2012 (Europe)
What's new?
Games Mini Ninjas (£14.99/19.99) Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (£14.99/19.99) Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (£17.49/21.99) Under Siege (£7.99/9.99) PlayStation Minis Prehistoric Isle (£1.99/2.49) Demos Gotham City Impostors Beta Pixeljunk Sidescroller Demo Twisted Metal Beta Syndicate Demo Add-On Game Content Dead Island...
News FF XIII-2 Trailer Does Dewy Eyes and Cinematic Music
It's not the end
When it comes down to it, the launch trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 is exactly what you'd expect it to be. There's lots of sad faces, pretty eyes and fist-pumping music. The game looks super pretty though. Catch the footage below. The game's already out in North America and comes out tomorrow in Europe.
News Kaz Hirai Takes The Big Job At Sony, Officially This Time
Long-time Ridge Racer fan, Kaz Hirai, has been promoted to president and CEO of Sony Corp, the company announced this morning
He'll take over from Sir Howard Stringer — who will stay on as executive chairman until June — when the new roles come into effect on April 1st. Hirai's a long-time Sony employee, having cut his teeth in the...
News Lightning Strikes Twice: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Gets First DLC February 7th
We're fighting the temptation to quote Fleetwood Mac here, so let's get straight down to business: Square Enix has announced that the first batch of Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC will drop on February 7th
As previously speculated, the content will allow you to fight against Final Fantasy XIII protagonist, Lightning. Beat the pink-haired beauty, and...
Tuesday31st Jan 2012
News PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe Boasts Nifty Upscaling Technology On PS3
Some PlayStation Minis look awful when blown up to a full size, high-definition display
The titles — which run on both the PS3 and PSP, but are designed around the latter's smaller screen — don't always scale well, resulting in a messy image when played via the PlayStation 3. But Laughing Jackal's upcoming Hungry Giraffe hopes to alleviate that...
News The Simpsons Arcade Heads Up Amazing February PlayStation Plus Update
If you thought Laughing Jackal's Hungry Giraffe was going to be the highlight of February's PlayStation Plus update, then you were mistaken
Sony's just gone live on the PlayStation Blog confirming that the headline giveaway this week is the hotly rumoured port of The Simpsons Arcade Game. Just to clarify: you're getting that classic for free. In...
News Buy Resident Evil 6 Demo, Get Dragon's Dogma Free
Capcom's pushed back the release of its upcoming RPG, Dragon's Dogma, until May 22nd in North America and May 25th in Europe
The game was originally scheduled for a March release in North America. But given March's heavy release schedule, we think the decision to delay was probably a smart one. Now Dragon's Dogma just has to contend with a small...
News NetherRealm Keen To Expand Outside Of Mortal Kombat
The latest Mortal Kombat was great -- arguably the best since the original trilogy
But, while Mortal Kombat is to remain a key component of developer NetherRealm's output, the studio has revealed its intentions to try something new. I would be surprised if Warner Bros and us never released another Mortal Kombat game again. We dont have a title...
News Harmonix Accidentally Outs Unannounced PlayStation Network Title
With the death of the plastic instrument genre still ringing in Harmonix's ears, the Rock Band developer has accidentally revealed that its latest project is for PlayStation Network
Senior designer Brian Chan outed the news in his resume — though other than the project's existence, details are unsurprisingly scarce. The studio said in a statement...
News Soul Calibur V Celebrates Launch Week With A Spot Of Cosplay
What better way to kick off Soul Calibur V's release week than with a spot of cosplay? It's a shame Namco Bandai didn't splash the cash on a full Voldo costume for someone to embarrass themselves in
In fact, on second thoughts: we don't want to see that. Once the gameplay kicks in though, this is a pretty exciting trailer. We hadn't been...
News Activision Lifts The Lid On Prototype 2's RADNET Edition
RADNET is not some alternative version of the Internet that includes pleasant people
Instead it's the name of Prototype 2's limited edition first run, which includes a bunch of extra content for early adopters. Pre-order the title and you'll scoop up exclusive access to RADNET, which in turn rewards you with 55 pieces of additional content. If it...
News First The Amazing Spider-Man Screenshot Uncovers Open-World
Beenox doesn't have the best track-record with Spider-Man games since taking over the franchise a couple of years ago
But there's a real sense that it's had most of its attention on the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man movie tie-in. For many, Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 2 was a watershed moment. The great open-world setting jived well with...
News PlayStation Network Maintenance Scheduled For Thursday
Be known, valued reader, that some facets of the PlayStation Store will be unavailable this coming Thursday, February 2nd
As usual, the whole "scheduled maintenance" notice seems a bit overboard — as we've never had a problem connecting and playing games online during these periods of "supposed downtime". But it's still worth...
News SSX Online Pass Does Not Block Out Multiplayer
Yesterday we reported that EA's upcoming arcade snowboarding title, SSX, would require an online pass to participate online
We were speculated based on traditions — and we're happy to say that we were wrong. If you pick up a used copy of SSX you will be able to play the game online, however any rewards you unlock from doing so will remain...
News Latest Mass Effect 3 Trailer Gets Us Hyped, Introduces The Cast
If we're honest, we've not been particularly excited about Mass Effect 3
Make no mistake, we really enjoyed the previous entry in the series — but EA's build-up to the release has been very unusual. Much of the emphasis has been on multiplayer and action. We'd almost forgotten that Mass Effect 3 was an RPG. But meeting the game's cast has got us...
Monday30th Jan 2012
News Viva La Vita: PlayStation Executive Says Monster Hunter Is On The Way
Monster saviour?
In Japan, the newly released PlayStation Vita lacks one game: Monster Hunter. We might not be so hot on the franchise here in the West, but in the land of the rising sun it's a major driver of hardware sales. In an interview translated from LePoint.fr, Sony France gaffer, Philippe Cardon, has hinted that the system's saviour may...
News EA Sports Introduces Grand Slam Tennis 2's Pro AI System
Signature acoustics
In a new trailer, Grand Slam Tennis 2's excitable producer, Thomas Singleton, has offered a birds-eye view at the upcoming sim's Pro AI system. The theory is that the game's able to capture the behaviour of its professional players — from John "you cannot be serious" McEnroe's trademark outbursts, right through to...
News Hot Shots Golf 6 Is PlayStation Vita's First 100k Seller
The PlayStation Vita might not be selling too hot in Japan right now -- but at least its finally scooped up its first 100k seller
According to Japanese magazine, Dengeki PlayStation, launch title Hot Shots Golf 6 is the first PS Vita release to cross the milestone. If you've been following the charts — or PlayStation in general — it's not much...
News Konami Confirms Japanese Release Of Silent Hill HD Collection
Given the origins of the franchise, it would be more surprising if Konami wasn't intending to bring the Silent Hill HD Collection to Japan
But it totally is. The publisher announced overnight that it's set to release the compilation natively on March 29th. That's a few weeks later than here in the West. For those of you that aren't sure, the Silent...
News Stop Press: SSX Gets Online Pass
It's not in the least bit surprising that EA Sports' latest multiplayer outing, SSX, should come packaged with an online pass -- but it's something you probably might like to know
The anti-used game measure was spotted in a Giant Bomb video, which highlighted the option to "Redeem" an online pass in the game's opening screen. While you'll...
News UK Sales Charts: Ain't No Stopping FIFA 12
Back of the net
EA Sports’ excellent soccer sim, FIFA 12, has enjoyed its eighth week at the top of the UK sales charts — beating out competition from Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to maintain its place at the top of the league. A lack of new releases meant it was largely as you were in the multiformat top-ten,...
News US PlayStation Network Executive Leaves Sony
Susan Panico, the former US gaffer of the PlayStation Network, has exited Sony according to reports on Venture Beat
Communications director, Patrick Seybold, has since confirmed the news, wishing his former colleague all the best. No reason was given for the departure. It's unknown who will take over Panico's role. Whoever it is will need a strong...
News Sony France On PlayStation 4: We'll Probably Be The Last To Announce Something
Non PlayStation 4
Sony's France's Philippe Cardon has tempered expectations over an imminent PlayStation 4 unveiling, claiming that his company will "probably" be the last major manufacturer to announce its latest console. “It’s true that there are a lot of rumours, but I couldn’t tell you anything,” Cardon told
