Talking Point Why 2012 is PS3's Most Mainstream Year Yet
Moving in a new direction
News - 2012, Week 20
Sunday20th May 2012
News New Medal of Honor Warfighter Trailer Explodes Online
Firefight
EA’s released the brand new Medal of Honor Warfighter trailer which debuted during last night’s dramatic Champions League final. The footage shows a familiar mix of explosions, military chatter and gunfire. Not exactly original, but at least the graphics look hot. Medal of Honor Warfighter releases in October on PlayStation 3...
Saturday19th May 2012
News Sony Japan Braces for Vita's Biggest Month
Persona leading the charge
It’s no secret that PlayStation Vita has been having a torrid time in Japan of late, but Sony is optimistic about the platform’s fortunes heading into June. Retailers around the country are anticipating strong sales for the upcoming Persona 4: The Golden and the Vita version of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. In...
News Super Hang-On Races onto PlayStation Network Next Week
Vintage collection
No console is complete without a full compilation of SEGA classics, and so we’re pleased to report that the Japanese publisher is extending its Vintage Collection range for PSN next week. Headlining the additions (for us at least) is the arcade version of the brilliant Super Hang-On. Sadly it doesn’t come with a motorcycle for...
News CV Mentions Vita Version of PlayStation All-Stars
Mounting evidence
We know résumé rumours are getting a bit tired, but we felt like this was important enough to warrant a post. Following on from Omar Kendall’s tease earlier in the week, the eagle-eyed folks over at TheGamingLiberty.com have uncovered a CV seemingly confirming PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale f
Friday18th May 2012
Review Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 (PlayStation 3)
Blue streak
The backlash against Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I must have hit SEGA hard. Here was a game everyone said they wanted — a high-definition return to Sonic's 2D roots, and while it was a decent game on its own merit it didn't feel like a true continuation of those classic 16-bit adventures. It was almost like an athlete coming out of...
Talking Point Why 2012 is PS3's Most Mainstream Year Yet
Moving in a new direction
Subtract the upcoming God of War: Ascension and The Last of Us from the equation, and 2012 is looking like PS3’s most mainstream year yet. Sure, the likes of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale have crossover appeal (they are evidently designed with nostalgia in mind) but
Rumour LittleBigPlanet Karting Racing onto Vita
Vroom vroom
The bigwigs at Sony have clearly being paying close attention to the comments section here at Push Square. We’ve noticed you lot getting fidgety over every new PS3 announcement, and it looks like the platform holder’s starting to respond. It announced Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time for Vita this morning and it looks like LittleBigPlanet...
News Snake, Drake and Cole Confirmed for PlayStation All-Stars
Celebrity deathmatch
Someone put a sock in inFamous 2 voice actor Eric Ladin’s mouth. After already teasing the possibility of Cole MacGrath’s appearance in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the loose lipped voice actor has now all but confirmed the character’s presence alongside Solid Snake and Nathan Drake. The star
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Sneaking onto Vita
Day and date
The upcoming Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is no longer a PS3 exclusive – the title will also launch on PlayStation Vita. You’ll be able to pick up the handheld adventure on the same day as the home console release. The two titles will feature cloud save support, allowing you to continue your progress on the go. Furthermore, the Vita...
News Sharpen Your Wrist Action with Foosball 2012
Back of the net
Those of you paying attention back in March will recall us getting hot and sweaty over Grip Games’ upcoming PS3 and Vita table football simulator, Foosball 2012. The cross-platform party title is packed with features included PlayStation Move support and online play. In order to build hype for the game’s impending release, Grip...
News Yakuza 5 Reveal Coming 24th May
Happy, happy
The official website for SEGA’s uber-niche (but absolutely brilliant) Yakuza franchise has been overhauled, teasing the impending reveal of Yakuza 5. Excuse us while we go and perform some cartwheels around the office to release our overflowing excitement. Phew, that’s better. The website shows construction workers and a poised...
News Superbrothers and Jim Guthrie Rock into Sound Shapes
A sensational treat
Awesome audio visual collaborators Superbrothers and Jim Guthrie have announced their involvement in Queasy Games’ upcoming Sound Shapes for Vita. The duo – who previously combined for 2011’s brilliant Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP – will contribute an “album” to the upcoming Vita platformer named CORPOREAL...
News Purchase a 3G Vita for £200 from Vodafone
Bargain
If you’re in the market for an absolute bargain this weekend, then allow us to refer you to a current offer taking place at Vodafone stores across the UK. Right now, the mobile service provider is selling 3G versions of the PlayStation Vita for £194. That’s a whopping £85 off the recommended retail price. Now, before you ask, there are...
News Mad Riders Speeds onto PSN on 30th May
Price of a pizza
The 15 people that actually played Techland’s off-road racer Nail’d will tell you that, terrible name aside, it was pretty good fun. We were one of those 15 people, and we agree. The big problem with Nail’d was its delivery method and price. For a few pennies on the PlayStation Store it would have been a roaring success, but...
News XCOM: Enemy Unknown Diary Details Modernisation
Future proof
Look, we know this behind the scenes XCOM: Enemy Unknown developer diary is designed to detail the process developer Firaxis has taken updating the classic strategy franchise for a modern era – but we’re more interested in the studio’s office. The video shows a book cabinet, massive reception area and a ping-pong table. These...
News Medal of Honor Trailer Attacks Champions League
Head to head
EA’s not going to let Activision hog the spotlight on its own. Following on from yesterday’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II announcement, the publisher has revealed that it will debut its own brand new Medal of Honor Warfighter trailer during this weekend’s Champions League final. It’s like all out advertising warfare... in the...
News THQ Reaffirms Existence of inSANE
Not lost the plot
Famed director Guillermo Del Toro's first foray into video games, inSANE, has not been cancelled, troubled publisher THQ has confirmed. While it has dropped Tomonobu Itagaki's Devil’s Third, it has confirmed continued development on the mysterious PS3 survival horror title. Very little is known about inSANE other than its...
News Starhawk Diary Shows the Stresses of Shipping a Game
Blurry eyed
Lightbox Interactive’s debut project is a roaring success, as our Starhawk review has already established. But that’s only due to a valiant effort from its dedicated team. Check out this behind the scenes trailer to learn about the 20 hour working days, tears and heart ache that went into making Starhawk such a great game. And then...
Thursday17th May 2012
Review Starhawk (PlayStation 3)
Brave new world
It’s a testament to Warhawk's longevity that almost five years after its original release, it still maintains a vibrant and enthusiastic community. Most other multiplayer titles shed their numbers at a worrying rate, but engaging core design and unprecedented post-release support has ensured the downloadable shooter a place amongst...
Interview SideQuest Studios - Rainbow Moon
PSN SRPG chit chat
Rainbow Moon is a new RPG from the team behind Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype and the gloriously named Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, set to hit PSN in the coming weeks. We spoke to Marcus Pukropski from developer SideQuest Studios about turns-based battles, Vita and the prospect of a 60-hour download game. Push Square: Hi, thanks so...
News Stock Up with Borderlands 2's Ultimate Loot Edition
More stuff than you could ever store
As collector’s editions continue to get more and more extravagant, Gearbox has thrown down the gauntlet with the biggest limited edition ever announced. The appropriately titled Ultimate Loot Edition for Borderlands 2 bundles – deep breath – a Marcus Kincaid bobblehead, a hardbound artbook, a collectable...
News Table Top Tanks Explodes onto Vita Next Week
Augmented action
If you’re one of those miserable early adopters itching for something to play on your brand spanking new PlayStation Vita, then Top Darts developer Devil’s Details has some timely information for you. The British studio is prepping for the release of its first augmented reality game Table Top Tanks, which is set to fire onto the...
News PlayStation All-Stars Could Be Brawling onto Vita
Crossover combat on the go
Gamers are giving mixed messages at the moment. The hot point of discussion before PlayStation Vita’s launch was that players didn’t want PS3 ports on the handheld platform. But post release, almost every home console announcement has been greeted with demand for a handheld release. It’s enough to confuse even the...
News Sony Registers Forsaken Souls Domain
Sacrificed demons
Games with “souls” in the title are hot property right now. Not content with the announcement of Soul Sacrifice in Japan, SCEA has registered the domain for ForsakenSoulsTheGame.com. While this could simply be a localised name for the Keiji Inafune developed Vita exclusive, there’s also some speculation that Sony might be...
News Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Stalks US Vitas on 12th June
Staging an assault
Konami has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita version of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will touch North American systems on the 12th June. The handheld release features high definition makeovers of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It boasts added touch controls, trophy support and full...
News First EX Troopers Trailer Looks... Awesome
Seriously
You could be forgiven for reading yesterday’s EX Troopers announcement with a cynical mindset. The Lost Planet franchise — upon which the spin-off is based — has never really lived up to its potential, and the details provided as part of the Famitsu report didn’t sound particularly engaging. But it turns out we just needed actual...
News CCP Opens Beta Registrations for DUST 514
Can you Adam and Eve it?
CCP Games has kicked off the beta registration process for its upcoming PS3 exclusive DUST 514. The title – which ambitiously ties into PC MMO Eve Online – is set to get a free PSN release this summer, but the developer needs help finalising its code. Eve Online members will be given first priority, followed by attendees...
News Tales of Graces F Travels to Europe on 31st August
Are you sitting comfortably?
Fans of Japanese RPGs will be able to get their fill on 31st August, when Tales of Graces F concludes its voyage overseas. The updated Wii title – which dropped in North America earlier this year – will launch with an original soundtrack, behind the scenes documentary and a hardback art book. It’ll also come with...
News Fearsome Creatures Conjured in Final Sorcery Diary
Medievil
Outstanding controls and engaging audio are all well and good, but what is the point of them without creatures to kill? Ahead of next week’s launch, Sony has released the final entry in its Sorcery developer diary, focusing on the design of the foes from the final game. Like the audio, the enemy design is based upon Celtic and Northern...
News New Black Ops II Trailer to Debut During Champions League
Wargasm
Call of Duty is too big for video game blogs and YouTube. These days the blockbuster franchise debuts during big sporting events such as the Champions League final. Never one to miss out on a marketing opportunity, Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops II's latest reveal will take place during the big Chelsea versus Bayern...
News Far Cry 3's Closed Beta Shoots onto PSN This Summer
Summer holiday
Good news for GameStop Power Up Rewards members planning on picking up a copy of Ghost Recon: Future Solider: you’re all invited to Far Cry 3's closed multiplayer beta. The trial will kick off this summer on PS3 and will run for two weeks. Of course, if you don’t want to buy Ghost Recon (or shop at GameStop), Ubisoft will still be...
News Free Max Payne 3 DLC Lets You Dress as a Gorilla
Guerrilla warfare
If you’re finding the sombre tone of Max Payne’s latest adventure a little bit overwhelming, know that Rockstar’s added something a little more playful to the PlayStation Store. Available for free right now is the Gorilla Warfare DLC pack, an addition which allows you to kit yourself out as a primate in multiplayer. Wearing...
News The Walking Dead Sprints to 1 Million Sales
21 days later
The Walking Dead hasn’t exactly stumbled out of the blocks. Telltale’s latest episodic adventure — based on the popular comic book series of the same name — has already surpassed one million sales just three weeks after release, making it the fastest selling game in the developer's history. The figures span PSN, XBLA, PC and...
Wednesday16th May 2012
News Naughty Dog Explains Changes to Ellie in The Last of Us
Narrative context
Naughty Dog is no stranger to dramatically tweaking the design of its characters before release. Elena Fisher, the Uncharted franchise’s leading lady, was a brunette at one point – but her character was eventually tweaked to reflect the features of actress Emily Rose. The Last of Us’ tween protagonist Ellie has gone through a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Hardware Sinks, Vita Stinks
All time low
It really does feel like Japan has given up on Vita for the time being. At this point, the handheld is guaranteed a fresh wave of negative press every week. And it’s really hard to put a positive spin on the system’s latest numbers, with the console selling just 6,340 units. The one redeeming note is that all hardware fell sharply...
News Sony Engineer References PlayStation 4 in CV
Whoops
Update: Umminger claims it was "just a typo". Original story: It’s about time employees of major video game companies learned that they can’t talk about unannounced products on their CV. The harsh reality is: someone will find it. SCEA software engineer Frederick Umminger is the latest to fall foul of the common quandary,...
News Train Your Brain with Smart As on Vita
Smart as a ten year old
Smart As was one of those PlayStation Vita titles that seemed to fall off the radar. Originally announced in a system demo reel alongside Gravity Rush and Little Deviants, we assumed that the title’s absence at launch meant it had been cancelled. But that’s not the case, as Sony has just con
Store Update 15th May 2012 (North America)
Sonic, PixelJunk and massive Ubi sale
A couple of long-awaited PSN titles come to PS3 today and Ubisoft drops prices across two dozen downloads. Read on and make an informed buying choice. PlayStation Plus: Rock of Ages — 100% discount GoldenEye 007: Reloaded — $29.99 (50% discount) Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood complete — $14.99 (40%...
News Battlefield: Bad Company 3, Mirror's Edge 2 Listed in CVs
Loose lips
It's proving difficult to escape resume rumours at the minute. The latest leaks come courtesy of a group of EA employees, who have accidentally lifted the lid on Battlefield: Bad Company 3 and Mirror’s Edge 2. One resume noted work on a video game prototype for the aforementioned Bad Company 3, while a former software engineer claimed...
News Cave Cancels Two PlayStation Vita Titles
Uh oh
Niche Japanese developer Cave has cancelled two of its upcoming PlayStation Vita games. The titles – which were announced at last year’s Tokyo Game Show – included an unnamed shooter and a social game called Shirotsuku. Neither of the games were likely to get a Western release. While the headline doesn’t look good for Vita’s...
News Next PlayStation Vita Game Heaven Event Planned for June
If at first you don't succeed...
The first of SCEJ’s PlayStation Vita Game Heaven events may not have gone quite to plan – forcing CEO Hiroshi Kawano to apologise to disappointed fans – but Sony’s keen to give the promotional showcase another shot. The company has teased a second broadcast in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, and it’s...
News Ubisoft Notes "Multiplatform Potential" for Trials Evolution
Making the jump?
If there’s one Xbox 360 exclusive that makes us green with envy, it’s RedLynx’s Trials Evolution. But with Ubisoft now in control of the Finnish developer, there’s every possibility that the title could hop onto Sony’s platforms. It’s a possibility that Ubisoft has noted itself. Speaking as part of an annual financial...
News Criterion Working on PlayStation Vita Title
Need for speed
You didn’t think the PlayStation Vita release schedule was going to remain a barren wasteland forever did you? Good, because it looks like Burnout developer Criterion is readying a new title for the handheld. A new job listing posted by the British studio is in search of a software developer responsible for “optimising and tuning...
Store Update 16th May 2012 (Europe)
Sonic, Deus Ex and Velocity
A strong week for Europe, with good content for PS3 owners across all PlayStation generations. Let's get stuck in, shall we? PlayStation Network New Content: PS3 Games: PixelJunk 4am (Trial available) Become a headline act in a global musical phenomenon with PlayStation®Move. Mix your own tracks in front of a live...
News Lost Planet Spin-Off Discovered on PS3
Hide and seek
Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has raised the curtain on EX Troopers this week, a new PS3 title that’s pitched as a spin-off to the Lost Planet series. The game will take place in a kind of educational academy, and details the fight between the snow pirates and Akrid aliens on EDN-3rd. It’ll feature anime cut-scenes, similar to...
News European PSN Nets Nifty Pre-Order Functionality
It's a kind of magic
Sony’s secretly added a brand new feature to the European PlayStation Store as part of today’s content update. The eagle eyed reporters over at TheSixthAxis noted that the digital version of upcoming Move powered adventure Sorcery can be pre-ordered from the PSN right now. But while pre-orders aren’t particularly new, the...
News The Sky Turns Grey in New The Last of Us Cinematic
Trust your instincts
With E3 now just a few weeks away, developer Naughty Dog has released a new The Last of Us trailer to get your blood pumping for the big event. The cinematic shows protagonists Joel and Ellie continuing their journey out West in a salvaged pickup truck. As they near the next destination on their route, they happen upon an...
Tuesday15th May 2012
Review Sniper Elite V2 (PlayStation 3)
Not a bad shot
Sniper Elite V2 is a pretty single-minded game, when all’s said and done. The Rebellion-developed remake has grand plans of being a stealth action title with tactical frills, but in reality it’s much more content with being a profoundly simplistic shooter. With a limited arsenal and even fewer gameplay distractions, the success of...
News Sony Adds New Backwards Compatible Titles to Vita
Take a trip down memory lane
The release schedule for PlayStation Vita may be looking a bit barren right now, but Sony’s hoping to flesh things out until Resistance: Burning Skies by increasing support for legacy PSP software. Starting today, you'll be able to play classics such as Valhalla Knights 2 and Cho Aniki Zero on your hot new hardware. A...
News EA Promises "Game-Changing Innovations" for FIFA 13
Deja vu?
Now the English Premier League has ended, EA Sports has kicked off the information offensive for FIFA 13, coming to PS3 and PS Vita later this year. The publisher revealed new features it believes will change football games. Again. First up is the new artificial intelligence system, which EA says is its "most sophisticated" AI...
News Lightning Strikes in Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC
Electric
You’ll finally get the opportunity to experience the story of Final Fantasy XIII-2’s cover girl this week, when “Lightning’s Story: Requiem of the Goddess” arrives on the PlayStation Store. The downloadable episode sees the pink haired protagonist face off against Caius in a battle to the death. Win the fight and you’ll unlock...
News Capcom Blames "Cannibalism" for Lagging SF X Tekken Sales
Poisoned chalice
Capcom has blamed genre cannibalism as the reason for Street Fighter X Tekken’s less than stellar sales. The company confirmed in a Q&A that it believes the crossover has lagged at retail due to the large number of similar titles released within a short period. The publisher itself has launched three versions of Street Fighter...
News Pachter: Exciting Unannounced Vita Title on the Horizon
Get hype
If Sony’s going to come anywhere near to achieving its sales targets for Vita, it’s going to need some big software releases over the next 12 months. Thankfully, lovable industry analyst Michael Pachter has teased that there’s at least one exciting title on the horizon. Speaking on the latest episode of the Bonus Round, the...
News Fallout Heads Apocalyptic Sale on PSN
Megaton
With the world set to end in just over seven month’s time, it’s probably best you prepare yourself for the afterlife with some post-apocalyptic content. Thankfully, SCEE’s got you covered with a sale designed to get you in shape for the impending day of reckoning. It’s announced an Apocalyptic Sale scheduled to start this week on...
News Sonic 4: Episode II Launch Trailer Celebrates Release
Sonic boom
With Sonic 4: Episode II on the cusp of release, SEGA has launched a brand new trailer showing off some of the sequences and stages from the final game. The word around the office is that resident SEGA fanboy James Newton has donned his Sonic the Hedgehog undies in preparation for the big release. Pretty weird, huh? Sonic 4: Episode II...
News Gotham City Impostors Takes a Trip to Arkham Asylum
Dress up
For the record, this free new map for Gotham City Impostors doesn’t appear to have much to do with Rocksteady’s brilliant Batman: Arkham Asylum. Instead, it is simply a new location for people who think they’re Batman to shoot at people dressed as the Joker. Honestly, if you’re dressing like superheroes and it’s not fancy dress...
News Analyst: Sony Vita Sales Target Will Be a "Stretch"
Unless there's a price drop
During its investor’s conference last week, Sony announced that it intends to sell 16 million PSP and Vita units over the coming fiscal year (ending 31st March, 2013). Looking at current PSP sales trends, that means the company expects to sell around 10 million Vitas over the next 12 months. But RW Baird analyst Colin...
News Sony Coy About The Last Guardian E3 Showing
Believe
Of all the games Sony has to showcase at this year’s E3, Team ICO’s long in development The Last Guardian remains right at the top of our most wanted list. But after a protracted development cycle and countless delays, the platform holder is not promising anything about the title’s potential reappearance at next month’s big show. The...
News Favourite Faces Return to Max Payne 3
Nostalgic names
Amongst the new faces (and haircuts) set to debut in the upcoming Max Payne 3, you might be craving the stability of something similar. That’s not a problem, as Rockstar has revealed the first details regarding the title’s Classic Character Pack. Available as part of the game’s Special Edition, the DLC adds eight beloved...
News Hitman: Sniper Challenge Launch Trailer Aims for the Head
Popping skulls
If the recently released Sniper Elite V2 isn’t doing enough to quell your desire for long range shootouts, you might want to turn your attention to Hitman: Sniper Challenge, available now for anyone that pre-orders a copy of the upcoming Hitman: Absolution. We love the idea of a standalone bonus being given away at the point of...
News Silent Hill: Book of Memories Shelved Until October
Closed book
WayForward’s strange isometric Vita title Silent Hill: Book of Memories has been delayed again until 31st October, according to a placeholder listing on Amazon.com. The multiplayer game was originally due for release on 31st May after being pushed outside of the Vita’s launch window earlier in the year. In typical Konami tradition,...
News PixelJunk 4am Launch Trailer Wiggles Online
Euphoria
There’s really not much to add to this article beyond what’s already included in the delightfully descriptive headline. Embedded below you’ll find the launch trailer for PixelJunk 4am, which is due for release on the PlayStation Network this week. The trailer shows Japanese musician and PixelJunk collaborator Baiyon looking serious as...
Monday14th May 2012
Review Mortal Kombat (PlayStation Vita)
Goresome
Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat on PS3 last year, returning the series to its über-violent 2D roots and right back into the top tier of fighting games. The lengthy story mode and robust online options were only the start of what the game had on offer, and that’s before the DLC started rolling in. With the Vita...
Review Awesomenauts (PlayStation 3)
Awesome or naut?
It's the year 3587, and two robot armies are in a galactic struggle for power. It’s up to the elite group of combatants known as the Awesomenauts to determine the fate of this cosmic clash. Gameplay in Awesomenauts revolves around a series of three-on-three battles as each team attempts to break through the enemy's defences and...
News Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Slams PSN on 5th June
DLC packs revealed
Much-anticipated title Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown finally makes it to the PlayStation Store in North America on 5th June, priced $14.99. Europe gets it the very next day for £9.99. DLC packs for customising your chosen character will land alongside the game. Each fighter has his or her own pack, available for $4.99/£3.59,...
Rumour Dragon Ball Z HD Collection on the Way
Burst
In completely unexpected news, it looks like Namco Bandai is readying a Dragon Ball Z HD Collection for PlayStation 3. The news comes courtesy of Spanish retailer Xtra Life, who has a track record for correctly leaking HD collections. Details are scarce, but the listing does include a 12th October release date for the compilation. Excluding...
News Jack Tretton Against Anti-Used Games Technology
Not a fan
According to rumours, the PlayStation 4 (also known internally as Orbis) will supposedly block the sale of used games. But speaking as part of this week's Bonus Round, industry analyst Michael Pachter has revealed that SCEA executive Jack Tretton is firmly against the technology. Pachter claims that when quizzed on the rumour, Tretton...
News Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Turns Back Time on 23rd May
Tardy Vita version lags behind
Fans of dodgy British sci-fi will be able to get their fill on 23rd May when Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock releases on PlayStation 3. It’ll launch as a digital download first, but will quickly be followed by a retail release on 25th May. Sadly, the Vita version won’t arrive until 13th June. Both titles will be...
News Men in Black Costumes Invade LittleBigPlanet 2 This Week
Looking good
It seems corporate synergy within Sony is at an all time high under Kaz Hirai. Not content with the surprisingly nifty Men in Black location in PlayStation Home, developer Media Molecule has teamed up with Colombia Pictures to bring a brand new set of themed costumes into LittleBigPlanet 2. As part of this week’s PlayStation Store...
News Red Faction II Fires onto PSN Tomorrow
Rebellion
A juicy little tidbit for those of you that feel the PlayStation 3 needs more first-person shooters: THQ is reloading its PS2 classic Red Faction II for release on the PlayStation Store this week. The Volition favourite originally launched on Sony’s system in 2002, and has garnered cult status in the years since. There’s no word on...
News Tomb Raider Skulks into 2013
Crypt keeper
The writing’s been on the wall for a while, but Square Enix has finally officially confirmed that its upcoming Tomb Raider reboot will release in 2013. The game had originally been planned for a 2012 release, but will now face a six month delay into the first quarter of next year. Crystal Dynamics’ Darrell Gallagher announced the...
News Sniper Elite V2 Focuses its Sights on UK Sales Charts
Starhawk falls short
Rebellion’s crass but enjoyable Sniper Elite V2 has maintained its position atop the UK sales charts, beating out faithful favourites such as FIFA Street and FIFA 12 for a second week running. The World War II shooter was joined by Prototype 2 and Mass Effect 3 in the top five, while
News Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Levels Up with New Patch
Lab rat
If you’re still engaged in the tense online action of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (or perhaps looking for a reason to go back), Naughty Dog has announced details relating to the title’s latest patch. Version 1.11 brings with it some new tweaks and features, the most notable of which is the return of the Lab playlist. For those that...
News New DiRT Showdown Trailer Parties Hard
What does that even mean?
If you’re still not entirely sure what DiRT Showdown actually is, this trailer should set the scene. It’s got loud music, flashing lights and exaggerated American voiceovers. It’s essentially the game Codemasters has been itching to make for the past three years. Totally rad, dude. Cowabunga. Word. You can read our...
News Derrick the Deathfin Makes a Splash This Summer
Under the sea
PSN’s first papercraft title Derrick the Deathfin is set to swim onto the PSN this summer. The underwater escapade tells the tail of the titular aquatic adventurer as he searches for revenge “in an irreverent aquatic world full of paper, goofy fish, paper, arcade action, paper, wanton destruction, and paper”. We think there’s...
