News - 2012, Week 10
Sunday11th Mar 2012
Review Super Stardust Delta (PlayStation Vita)
Shining star
Although the Stardust series began life as a simple Asteroids clone on the classic Amiga computers, it wasn't until the release of Super Stardust HD on PlayStation 3's download service that it began to garner worldwide recognition. Lauded for its intuitive play controls and vibrant visuals, the twin analogue stick shooter quickly became...
News Touch My Katamari Scores Bizarre Pac-Man DLC
Wacca wacca
Touch My Katamari is not a conventional game, so the fact that Namco Bandai’s announced a bunch of Pac-Man DLC for the PS Vita launch title does not surprise us in the slightest. The additional mission features characters dressed as Pac-Man and the Ghosts, and sees you collecting power pellets and fruits from a maze like stage. As...
News Ridge Racer Unbounded Trailer Pays Homage to Michael Bay
Twisted metal
Ridge Racer Unbounded might have been delayed indefinitely in the US, but the racer’s still on track for its end of March release in Europe, and in order to celebrate, Namco Bandai’s released a brand new trailer highlighting the game’s explosive traits. If you’ve got a morbid fascination with car crashes, then there should be...
Saturday10th Mar 2012
Feature Kara and Sony's Creative Risks
Breaking the mould
Quantic Dream’s Kara may not represent a real development project, but it speaks volumes about Sony’s current position in the video game industry: few other manufacturers are willing to take such creative risks, and that gives the platform an overarching ethos in which innovation can thrive. It’s certainly no coincidence...
News Angry Birds Space Could Come to PlayStation Vita
Rovio leaving it up to Sony
Angry Birds is unsurprisingly one of the best selling PlayStation Minis in the platform’s history. While the title suffered from numerous frame-rate issues when running on the PSP, the title still garnered tremendous success. (Go look at its number of ratings on the PlayStation Store and you’ll see what we mean.) A...
News Starhawk Beta Adds Tanks and Jetbikes
Not your average Harley-Davidson
Sony’s upped the ongoing Starhawk beta to version 1.3, bringing with it some new goodies along the way. Amongst the new content is a Jetbike, designed for speed and maneuvrability, and the Ox Heavy Tank, which unsurprisingly is as hard as nails. Finally there’s a new “epic” 32-player map called Planet Dust...
News Q-Games Shows Off PixelJunk 4am
Late night fever
Last week we tried our very best to explain why you should have PixelJunk 4am on your radar, but it’s a hard game to describe using words. The music creation suite – which uses PlayStation Move to allow you to manipulate sounds in 3D space – demands some visual (and audio) context in order to highlight its genius, and...
Friday9th Mar 2012
News Ridge Racer Vita Gets Idolmaster Cars
Sexy wheels
We know what you’re thinking: why can’t I drive a car with a hot anime girl emblazoned on the side? Well, in real-life you might get a few funny looks – but in Ridge Racer Vita it’s totally fine. In fact, it’s more than fine, because Namco Bandai has announced plans to release 13 Idolmaster themed car liveries for the game...
News February NPD: Twisted Metal Charts as Sales Drop
Call of Duty on top
Forget the concerning news about dwindling sales, and let’s focus on what really matters: Twisted Metal was the ninth best selling game in North America for the month of February. Considering the amount of scepticism that was lofted at director David Jaffe and his team regarding the relevance of car combat, we think that’s a...
News Sony: US Vita Launch Generated "Exceptional Sales"
Overwhelming enthusiasm
Sony’s commented on the sales of the PlayStation Vita in North America, describing them as “exceptional”. SCEA’s Patrick Seybold said in a statement: After months of anticipation, the U.S. launch of PlayStation Vita saw overwhelming enthusiasm amongst gamers, resulting in exceptional hardware, software and peripheral...
News Phantasy Star Online 2 Confirmed for PS Vita
Pioneer 2
SEGA's revealed that it's bringing Phantasy Star Online 2 to PlayStation Vita. The sequel to the Dreamcast original was announced last year for PC, but as part of today's Game Heaven promotional event SEGA's confirmed it'll come to Vita in 2013. The game also looks like it'll support cross-platform play with PC gamers, as the video below...
News Avalanche Studios to Unveil New Game at E3
Just 'cause
Avalanche Studios is getting ready to raise the curtain on its next title, studio founder Christopher Sundberg has revealed. The title – due to be announced at E3 – will not be a sequel to Renegade Ops or Just Cause, opting to try something new. While the game will be based on a license – widely believed to be Mad Max – Sundberg...
News It's a Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Vita Video
Camo: off
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection is coming to Vita — we know this already, of course — but as part of Sony's Vita Game Heaven event it's released a new video of series honcho Hideo Kojima discussing the enhanced collection. It's all in Japanese of course so don't expect to glean much from Kojima's too-cool-for-school talk, but...
News Sucker Punch Reflects on Flawed User Generated Content
Not the best fit
Sucker Punch’s attempts to introduce user generated content into inFamous 2 were certainly well realised, but in a post mortem at GDC, co-founder Chris Zimmerman has revealed that the title may not have been the best fit for the features. As part of his presentation, Zimmerman stated that just 15% of inFamous 2 players actually...
News Phantasy Star Online 2 is Only 10% Complete on Vita
Still a way away
If you thought that the Phantasy Star Online 2 footage released earlier today looked a bit rough, then worry not: SEGA’s Satoshi Sakai has revealed that the PlayStation Vita version of the title is only 10% complete. The game was announced as part of Sony’s Vita Game Heaven promotion earlier today, but the footage shown was...
News Sony and Kadokawa Tease Discovery Project for Vita
But what is it?
Out of all the titles revealed at Sony’s Japanese Vita Game Heaven promotion, Kadokawa’s Discovery Project was probably the most ambiguous. The trailer flashes up buzz words such as “User Generated Content” but fails to really elaborate on anything. It seems like animation houses Robot and Ufotable are on board though. See if...
News Enhanced Deadly Premonition Heading for PS3
We had a feeling
Xbox-exclusive Deadly Premonition was one of 2011's most divisive games: as flawed as it was enjoyable, review scores for it run nearly the whole spectrum, with a 10 from Destructoid and 2.0 from IGN. The news that an enhanced version is the on way to PS3 is probably pretty welcome, then. Former Marvelous man Yasuhiro Wada and game...
News Sony: "We Could Have Done Better on Move Titles"
Onwards and upwards
The PlayStation Move has played host to some great experiences – Sports Champions is still a favourite amongst the Push Square team – but it’s also had some real stinkers too. In a candid interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, new Sony Computer Entertainment UK boss Fergal Gara has admitted that the platform holder...
News Keiji Inafune Teases New PS Vita Project
Mega man
The impact of the announcement may have been squandered by loose lips at GDC, but former Capcom man Keiji Inafune has officially confirmed that he’s working on the PlayStation Vita in a new video teaser. In the footage, the developer describes the title as an “amazing Inafune-like” game, but sadly didn’t share any specifics. It...
News Go Behind the Scenes with Persona 4 The Golden
Nothing gold can stay
Sony’s revealed a four minute video of Persona 4: The Golden as part of today’s PlayStation Vita Game Heaven event. The video shows brand new footage of the PlayStation 2 port, as well as a behind the scenes look at Atlus’ development environment. Sadly, we didn’t spy a whiteboard with “Persona 5” teasingly...
News Mass Effect 3 Sells Nearly 900k Units in First 24 Hours
Shepard's sailing high
Looks like EA’s hard work promoting Mass Effect 3 has paid off pretty well for the publisher — reports spilling out of VentureBeat suggest that the RPG threequel sold a whopping 890k units in its first 24 hours on sale. That’s in the United States alone, by the way. It’s safe to assume that the title’s already...
News Quantic Dream "Open" to Going First-Party
Snap 'em up, Shuhei
Sony’s Worldwide Studios portfolio has grown significantly this generation with the addition of studios such as Sucker Punch and Media Molecule, but we get the impression that the platform holder’s always looking to expand. Top of our wish list for new acquisitions would be Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream, and surprisingly...
Thursday8th Mar 2012
News Music Unlimited Launches on PlayStation Vita
Sound shapes
We know what you’re thinking: “Why can’t I listen to Livin’ la Vida Loca on my PlayStation Vita?” Well worry not young Ricky Martin fans, because now you can. Sony’s announced that the application for its subscription based streaming music service, Music Unlimited, has launched on the PS Vita this morning, and is ready to...
Review Army Corps of Hell (PlayStation Vita)
Test your metal
When the gates of the netherworld open and the King of Hell comes for our souls, his evil army of minions will rain death on all mankind with might, magic and so, so much metal. At least, that’s what the prophecies laid forth in Square Enix’s Army Corps of Hell would lead us to believe. When a game is labelled as being...
News Quantic Dream Debuts Incredible Kara Technology
Tear jerker
As promised yesterday, Quantic Dream has raised the curtain on its new engine technology, codenamed Kara. In an incredible short – similar to 2006’s The Casting demo – Quantic Dream introduces a cyborg named Kara, who’s assembled and checked before being taken apart due to showing unusual, emotional behaviour. Kara’s forced to...
News BioShock Vita is "Something Completely Different"
Show and tell
BioShock Infinite may be the emphasis for Ken Levine’s Irrational Games right now, but the luminary has not forgotten his PS Vita announcement from last year’s E3. In fact, according to Levine, BioShock Vita is in the works as we speak – the developer is just not ready to talk about it yet: We're working on it. We're trying to...
News David Cage Discusses the Development of Kara
The genius is back
If you haven’t seen Quantic Dream’s Kara technology demonstration yet, drop everything you’re doing and watch it. While the footage is not indicative of the Heavy Rain developer’s next project, it showcases the kind of technology leaps we can expect when the title is eventually announced. To complement yesterday's reveal,...
News BioShock Infinite Introduces Motorized Patriot
Be afraid
BioShock had the Big Daddies. BioShock 2 had the Big Sisters. Thus it’s only natural that BioShock Infinite should have a fearless enemy type of its own. That part is to be played by the Motorized Patriot, a clockwork porcelain interpretation of George Washington armed with a Gatling gun and a haunting stare. You can learn more about the...
News Guerrilla to Continue Supporting Killzone on PS3
Still working on new IP
Guerrilla Games is a busy studio at the moment. The Dutch studio currently has its hands on three different projects, including ongoing work on the Killzone franchise for PS3. Speaking at a GDC panel, art director Jan-Bart van Beek hinted that the studio was committed to supporting the Killzone IP on PS3, but he didn’t...
News Yakuza: Black Panther 2 Demo Drops in Japan
Like a dragon
SEGA’s released a demo for Yakuza’s second PlayStation Portable spin-off, Yakuza: Black Panther 2, in Japan. The demo, which is exclusive to Famitsu for the time being, features four components, including a sample of the game’s story mode, a chunk of hub-world Osaka to explore, a battle tutorial and a taste of the game’s...
News Ubi: Assassin's Creed III "Perfect for Series Newcomers"
Clean slate
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations must have been a nightmare for series newcomers. Not only was there the story of Ezio to contend with, but Desmond too. In fact, we’re pretty certain if you hadn’t played any of the Assassin’s Creed titles to date, you’d be utterly lost playing Revelations. Assassin’s Creed III, though, will be...
News Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Trailer Details Tech
Unfair advantage
Using the right weapon is an important part of any shooter, but in most games the tactics boil down to simply selecting the right class. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier promises to take things a little further, by giving you access to millions of potential weapon combinations in its Gun Smith mode. Here you can combine a vast array of...
News Sony Ships 10 Million PlayStation Move Controllers
Moving on up
The PlayStation Move has had a quiet year thus far, but with anticipated titles such as Sorcery and Datura on the horizon, it’s sure to pick up pace in the coming months. Regardless, it sounds like the motion peripheral's continuing to sell at a decent rate, with Sony confirming that it has now shipped 10.6 million units of the device...
News Uncharted 3 Shade Survival Mode Coming Next Week
Ghost rider
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception gets new DLC next week in the form of the Shade Survival co-op mode. The new mode, teased by Naughty Dog last month, sees you face off against swarms of the Djinn from the main campaign. For those that haven’t beaten the game yet (what have you been doing?) the Djinn are the fiery creatures from the end...
Wednesday7th Mar 2012
Slip slidin' away
During its prolonged tutorial — which sees players leaping out of a plane before plummeting towards terra firma until all of the required actions have been performed — SSX is picture perfect. A seemingly endless and expertly crafted snowy mountain expanse stretches off into the horizon, the lighting is stunning to behold and...
Review Jak & Daxter Collection (PlayStation 3)
Jak of all trades
PlayStation 2 proved a haven for fans of platformers: Sony published no fewer than three outstanding platforming trilogies in Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper and Jak & Daxter. But while Insomniac’s already honoured Ratchet & Clank with a second PS3 trilogy of its own and Sly Cooper’s on the verge of a comeback courtesy...
News Dead or Alive 5 Could Feature More Virtua Fighter Characters
Shun Di, please
If you’re really keen to play Virtua Fighter without, y’know, actually playing Virtua Fighter, then it looks like Dead or Alive 5 is going to have your curious demands covered. Not content with adding Virtua Fighter’s Akira Yuki to the roster, Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi has hinted that more characters from SEGA’s well...
Review Frobisher Says (PlayStation Vita)
If Monty Python did mini-games...
Although Nintendo’s WarioWare wasn’t the first game to compile quick-fire mini-games (it’s pre-dated by Sega’s Tanto-R and Konami’s Bishi Bashi), it remains the most famous example of the genre. While so many modern games try hard to immerse the player in engaging and time-consuming missions, WarioWare...
Review Hustle Kings (PlayStation Vita)
The royal touch
Following the success of Hustle Kings for PlayStation 3, VooFoo Studios' Hustle Kings on PS Vita has arrived. Whether you live in pool halls or just whisk through them once in a blue moon, Hustle Kings is enticing thanks to a variety of options that look out for everybody. The game's pockets are stuffed with enough content to make it...
Rumour Grand Theft Auto Vice City Nights Coming to PS Vita
Monster Hunter Portable 3 too
Take this with a pinch of salt, but UK retailer Play.com has updated its database with listings for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights and Monster Hunter Portable 3 for PlayStation Vita. At the time of writing the Monster Hunter listing remains, but the Grand Theft Auto entry has since been pulled. The retailer also...
Rumour Golden Abyss Card Game DLC in the Works
Top trumps
A few months back, Uncharted: Golden Abyss developer Sony Bend hinted that there was multiplayer DLC in the works for the PS Vita launch title. It looks like that DLC could come in the form of a card game, if a screenshot posted by a NeoGAF user is to be believed. The user in question claims that his system froze moments after capturing...
News Japanese Sales Charts: One Piece Does the Business for PS3
Massive numbers for PS3 exclusive
One Piece: Pirate Musou – also known as One Piece: Pirate Warriors – gave the PlayStation 3 one of its strongest ever Japanese software debuts this past week, as it topped the charts with a whopping 655,774 units sold. Just to put things into perspective, it outsold the combined total of the remaining 19 titles...
News Final Fantasy XIII-2 to Grab Lightning DLC in May
Oh and it lights up the night
Final Fantasy XIII-2 will get a new DLC episode in May, publisher Square Enix has announced. As previously rumoured, the content will focus on the story of Lightning and her ongoing battle with antagonist Caius. According to Famitsu magazine [via Siliconera], the DLC will sport a slightly different battle system to the...
Store Update 7th March 2012 (Europe)
Trine 2 at last
The European PlayStation Store update is now available, bringing with it nice surprises and long-awaited games too. PlayStation Plus: Journey One-week early access — Journey review Trine 2 100% discount Sly Raccoon HD 100% discount Jet Rider 100% discount Farm Frenzy 2 100% discount
Store Update 6th March 2012 (North America)
Unit 13 ready for deployment
A free game on Vita and more await in this week's jam-packed Store Update. Let's get to it. PlayStation Plus: Journey Full Game (Early Access – $14.99) — Journey reviewMass Effect 3 Full Game TrialTom Clancy’s H.A.W.X 2 Full Game TrialQore Episode 46 (Early Access – Free)
News Quantic Dream to Showcase New Tech Demo Tonight
Uncaged
Quantic Dream will give us the first glimpse of its next game on Eurogamer.net tonight. Studio co-founder David Cage will debut a brand new tech demo as part of an hour long session at GDC this evening, but Eurogamer.net will follow immediately with the footage in addition to insight from Cage himself. Set your alarm clocks to 22:30PM GMT if...
News PlayStation Suite to Go into Open Beta Next Month
Certified
Sony’s ambitious mobile strategy, PlayStation Suite, will go into open beta next month, the Japanese giant has confirmed. The forward thinking initiative will theoretically allow publishers to bring PlayStation-quality content to multiple compatible mobile handsets. It’s part of Sony’s wider plan to combat the growing popularity of...
News Medal of Honor Warfighter's Multiplayer Goes Global
Let's do this
If you’re tired of playing of USA, then you might be excited to learn that Medal of Honor Warfighter’s multiplayer will feature operatives from around the world. The game will hone in on elite soldiers from 12 nations, "including the Australian SASR, British SAS, German KSK and Polish GROM among others”. Each of the nations...
News Journey Out Now for PS Plus Members
Take a trip to the desert
If you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber in Europe or North America, you can download thatgamecompany's superb Journey one week before it's available to the wider public. It'll set you back $14.99 in North America, £9.99 in the UK or €12.99 in Europe. If you're a PlayStation Plus member and you're on the fence about this,...
News Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Announced for June
Practice your CQC
The second major Battlefield 3 DLC pack is due in June, DICE has announced. Entitled Close Quarters, the expansion will bundle four maps, 10 weapons and, sadly, no vehicles – we suppose the title was chosen for a reason. DICE also announced that the game will get two more packs beyond its June expansion: Armour Kill and End Game...
News Sorcery Casts Spells on PlayStation Move this May
Expelliarmus
Sorcery’s been on the lips of PlayStation fans for years, and now it finally has a date. The hotly anticipated PlayStation Move title is set to release on 22nd May in North America and 23rd May in Europe. The game – which was announced at E3 several years ago – puts players in the shoes of Finn, a young sorcerer’s apprentice who...
Tuesday6th Mar 2012
Review Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (PlayStation Vita)
Pocket ace
Virtua Tennis is no stranger to PlayStation platform launches. An iteration of SEGA’s arcade sports series accompanied the release of Sony’s previous handheld, as well as the PS3. But while Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition isn't a new entry into the franchise – it’s derived from last spring’s PS3 release – it’s a title...
Review Street Fighter X Tekken (PlayStation 3)
A cross to bear
Two of the biggest fighting franchises collide — wait, haven't we been here before? Over ten years ago SNK and Capcom crossed over to create a series of fighters that, however entertaining, ultimately failed to become more than the mere sum of their parts. Now Capcom's back in full-on synergy mode with Street Fighter X Tekken, but...
Review Ridge Racer (PlayStation Vita)
Spare parts
Ridge Racer and PlayStation fit together like hand in driving glove. Namco's racing series has helped to ignite the launch of each Sony console to date, but with such a strong launch line-up for Vita its finishing position is not quite as assured this time around. With a new online-focused approach, Vita's Ridge Racer is Namco's attempt...
News Sony Bringing New PSP Colour to Japan
Life in the old dog, yet
The PlayStation Portable is still hot in Japan (regularly outselling Sony’s beefy new hardware, the PS Vita, on a weekly basis). And so Sony has decided to capitalise on its former handheld’s continued longevity by announcing a new colour for its home region. Dubbed Sky Blue/Marine Blue, the two-tone PSP certainly looks...
Rumour 2K Czech Working on Grand Theft Auto V
Mafia III in production too
Mafia developer 2K Czech is collaborating with Rockstar North on Grand Theft Auto V, according to reports. A VG247 source claimed that the studio has been working on the game for almost a year, lending its cinematic expertise to help produce better cut-scenes for the hotly anticipated open world title. According to the...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Heads Back to School
Nothing to do with that Deftones song
Activision’s released a handful of new screenshots for the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. The shots show a number of favourite levels from the original PlayStation Tony Hawk titles, including our personal favourite, the School. We’ve been craving some old-school Tony Hawk action for years, so we...
News Sony Reveals 2012 PSN Gamers' Choice Awards Winners
Grabbing a gong
It’s time to don your tuxedo and get ready to grab a discount, as Sony’s announced the winners of the 2012 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As with previous years, each of the winning titles will net a cool 30% discount (50% if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber) for a limited time only. The winners are: Best PSN Exclusive:...
News Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Rated for Vita
Sneaking into view
The release of Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on PS3 was given a warm welcome by fans of the series. Combining three top-class games in one package is never a bad thing, as our Metal Gear Solid HD Collection review explains. Now that Vita is on the scene with capabilities that are comparable, in some respects, to PS3, it's...
News Dragon's Dogma Takes to the Skies
Literally
Capcom wasn’t joking when it cited Shadow of the Colossus as an inspiration for Dragon’s Dogma. Indeed, this new trailer for the action RPG shows a group of warriors battling a Drake – a kind of mini dragon – in midair. The trailer got us thinking: is it wise to stab and fatally wound something you’re flying upon? Isn’t there a...
News Ridge Racer Unbounded Delayed Indefinitely in the US
No date in sight
Namco Bandai’s confirmed that it’s keeping Ridge Racer Unbounded, er, bounded for the foreseeable future. Following on from the game’s European delay, the publisher has announced that the racing reboot will not launch in North America until “later in 2012”. That doesn’t sound very promising, does it? A new release date...
News Mysterious PS Move Title Datura to Debut at GDC
No longer lingering in the shadows
After months of speculation, Polish developer Plastic is finally about to raise the curtain on its mysterious PlayStation Move title, Datura. Writing on its website, the developer said: We will be showcasing “Datura” at Sony’s booth. Everything is packed and prepared so see you there! More info and a...
News thatgamecompany Considered Other Settings for Journey
The forest temple?
Images of Journey’s vast desert setting have become iconic amongst anticipant PlayStation fans – but things were almost so different. Speaking with Shacknews, thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen has revealed that the company considered many environments for the backdrop of the game: Initially we thought, what if it’s...
News Plastic Officially Announces Datura for PlayStation Move
Experimental narrative
As anticipated, Polish studio Plastic has lifted the lid on its curious PlayStation Move title, Datura. The game – which is set to release exclusively on the PlayStation Network later this year – promises to use Sony’s motion wand in an “innovative way”. Plastic’s Michal Staniszewski explained: Finding yourself in...
News Lollipop Chainsaw Bringing the Goods on 12th June
Sweet
Warner Bros has announced that it’s to release the bittersweet Lollipop Chainsaw on 12th June in North America and 13th June in Europe, giving you just three months to stock up on your favourite Chupa Chups. For those of you that have been living under a rock, Lollipop Chainsaw puts you in control of a cheerleader named Juliet Starling. Her...
News First Medal of Honor Warfighter Trailer Leaks
EA's next big shooter out 23rd October
We hope you’re not getting bored of modern military shooters dominating the Christmas sales charts, because EA’s Medal of Honor Warfighter looks set to continue the trend in 2012. This leaked trailer for the Danger Close developed title includes everything you’d expect it to: a lengthy monologue in a...
Monday5th Mar 2012
Review Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (PlayStation Vita)
A cut above
Taking up the way of the ninja is to accept a life of constant challenge and sacrifice, as death dealing is a ninja’s foremost priority. While many will try, very few will ever hold the necessary skills it takes to walk this path alone. Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus has slashed its way onto PlayStation Vita as a launch title and puts the...
Review Table Soccer (PlayStation Vita)
Hand ball
Long before FIFA, long before Sensible Soccer, the only way football enthusiasts could get their kicks without going outside was with Subbuteo, a table football game in which your flicking fingertips did all the talking and scoring. Staring the more complex emulations of football right in the goal mouth, Four Door Lemon has brought back...
Review Escape Plan (PlayStation Vita)
The Lil and Laarg Show
Lil and Laarg aren't the type of guys to make their prison beds and lie in them. Captured by the tyrannous Bakuki, the duo quickly embark on an escape mission through roughly 80 rooms of Escape Plan's labyrinthine prison. It's never as simple as jimmying open a well-placed window with a convenient crowbar, though – in fact,...
News MLB 12 The Show Trailer Highlights Motion Controls
It's in the game
In order to celebrate the release of MLB 12 The Show in North America this week, Sony’s released a new trailer showing off the game’s PlayStation Move integration. You’ll be able to play the full game using Sony’s motion wand, allowing you to pitch, bat and field using physical gestures. Jason Villa, the game’s producer,...
News GAME Not Stocking Street Fighter X Tekken
Shop elsewhere
In a short statement released to MCV, Capcom has confirmed that UK retailer GAME (and its various subsidiaries) will not be stocking Street Fighter X Tekken or Asura’s Wrath. The publisher said: Unfortunately Capcom must confirm that Street Fighter x Tekken for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and Asura’s Wrath, both scheduled for...
News MotorStorm RC Free For U.S. Vita Owners
Tough luck, Europe
The release of Vita has coincided with a revamped digital strategy, with a clear aim that certain experiences and titles will be available for low, if not smartphone-low, prices. Great news for gamers, though Vita owners in the U.S. are getting an extra treat this week. It's been announced on the PlayStation Blog that Motorstorm...
News Dust 514 on PS Vita to be a "Companion App"
Not an online first-person shooter
Dust 514’s scrapped its $20 price-tag in favour of a much more accessible $0. Developer CCP confused gamers last year when it confirmed that the PSN title – which was originally announced as a free game – would carry a price point of $20. At the time, CCP intended to reimburse players with $20 worth of...
News Trine 2 is Free for European PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Making up for the wait
Sony’s revealed the content for March’s European PlayStation Plus update, and it holds good news for those of you that have been waiting desperately to play Trine 2. The hotly anticipated puzzle platformer will be free for subscribers throughout March. Sony’s not forgotten about regular PSN account holders either, and...
News Valve Yanks Cross Play from Counter Strike
Forever alone
Valve has pulled cross-platform compatibility from its downloadable Counter Strike reboot, Counter Strike: Global Offensive. The developer originally intended to allow players to compete across PC, Mac and PlayStation 3, but the company has since decided to strip away the feature in favour of more frequent updates on the PC and Mac...
News Assassin's Creed III Reveal Trailer is Here
Deadly
After recent teasing Ubisoft's finally pulled the hood off its upcoming trilogy-closer Assassin's Creed III. You've probably already clicked the trailer below, and who can blame you? Assassin's Creed III is due for release this October.
News Assassin's Creed III Using New Engine Technology
Ubisoft's "most ambitious" project to date
If you haven’t already seen Ubisoft’s debut Assassin’s Creed III trailer, go watch it now – we’ll wait. All done? Good, then we’ll continue. Outside of the trailer, Ubisoft’s also revealed a handful of details about the game. According to the French publisher, it is the “most ambitious”...
News First Jet Set Radio Footage Skates Past
Slick
SEGA's posted the first trailer for its upcoming digital release of Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio, and it looks... well, like a sharper version of Jet Set Radio. The trailer's got everything you'd want: Captain Onishima, skating, tagging and some of that awesome music too. Here's hoping the game's legendary soundtrack survives intact, though...
News Virtua Fighter's Akira to Appear in Dead or Alive 5
Synergy
It would appear publishers can’t release a fighting game without a cameo of some kind. Dead or Alive 5 is the latest tile to jump on the crossover bandwagon, with Virtua Fighter mascot Akira Yuki set to join the roster. Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi said: Gamers will have an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable battle with an esteemed...
News Darksiders II Pre-orders Go Premium
At death's door
Those of you that register early interest in the upcoming Darksiders II will get a little extra contrent for your enthusiasm. Publisher THQ’s announced that it’s upgrading all pre-orders of the adventure title to the limited edition version at no extra charge. The limited edition will ship with a code to download the game’s...
News Actor Accidentally Outs Army of Four
Double date
Speculation about Army of Four is nothing new. The hypothetical sequel to the surprisingly popular Army of Two series has been on the cards for as long as we can remember, but we might have finally gotten our first indication that the title is imminent. Stargate: Atlantis actor Joe Flanigan tweeted over the weekend: Just signed on to do...
News SSX Slides to the Summit of the UK Charts
SSX sells
EA Sports’ hotly anticipated SSX reboot has tricked its way to the top of the UK charts, knocking last week’s winner, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, into fourth place. It marks the best debut for an SSX game ever, with the franchise’s previous frontrunner, SSX 3, only managing to skid into third position. Needless to say there’ll be a...
