Interview Vigil Games - Darksiders II
Straight from the Horseman's mouth
News Farming Simulator 2013 Puts Down Roots on PS3
Someone cull the crops
News - 2012, Week 30
Sunday29th Jul 2012
Rumour PlayStation All-Stars Characters and Stages Leak
Uh oh
This is why we can’t have nice things. Just days after an elite group of players got invited into a private online beta for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the code has been blown apart – potentially plunging SuperBot Entertainment’s carefully concocted PR plans into disarray. Reddit user 696Ly kicked off the leak, posti
Saturday28th Jul 2012
News Check Out Grand Theft Auto: Vice City As a Commodore 64 Game
Run/stop
Assuming you’ve beaten Grand Theft Auto: Vice City at some point over the last ten years, you’ll probably appreciate this demake of its brutal final stage. We’re particularly fond of the unnervingly accurate adaptation of the mission’s cut-scenes, but the plinky-plonky soundtrack is also a highlight. Let us know which other modern...
News New Need for Speed: Most Wanted Video Puts Its Foot Down
Va-va-voom
There’s very little we need to say about this brand new Need for Speed: Most Wanted gameplay trailer. It shows everything you’d expect it to – an expensive sports car blistering through the fair streets of, er, Fairhaven City, with a throng of police cars in hot pursuit. Admit it: you’re already sold, aren’t you? The game's due...
News Slightly Mad's Biker Bash Pitched for PlayStation Network
Hogs of war
We’ve spent the sum of this generation longing for a Road Rash reboot, but it looks like we’re never going to get what we want. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t get something similar – as evidenced by this leaked documentation for Biker Bash. The game – pitched by Need for Speed: Shift developer Slightly Mad Studios – is...
Friday27th Jul 2012
News Bethesda Cagey About Skyrim DLC on PS3
What's the problem?
Microsoft’s exclusivity deal with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is up, which means that last month’s Dawnguard expansion can finally arrive on PlayStation 3. That is, if it’s actually in development. “We have not announced Dawnguard for any other platform, nor given a timeline for any such news. If we have news, I promise...
News So Much for Dead or Alive 5 Not Being Creepy
Bikinis, anyone?
We feel stupid for buying into Yosuke Hayashi’s lip-service about elevating Dead or Alive 5’s image now. The Team Ninja executive claimed earlier in the year that the studio was hoping to tame the brawler’s juvenile “sex and violence” tone – and we actually believed him. But this brand new trailer – which shows Zack...
News Farming Simulator 2013 Puts Down Roots on PS3
Someone cull the crops
In perhaps the most bizarre announcement of the week, Focus Home Interactive has announced that Farming Simulator 2013 is set to plough its way onto PS3 next year. The strangely popular PC series has already proved a massive hit in Europe, where it has sold a total of 2 million copies since its inception in 2009. Keep in mind...
News Polyphony Digital Hints at Gran Turismo 6 for PlayStation 4
Life in the fast lane
Polyphony Digital gaffer Kazunori Yamauchi has hinted that Gran Turismo 6 is in development for the next PlayStation console. Speaking at the China Joy event in Beijing, the series creator said that the team is “targeting the latest technology” for the next iteration of its gigantic racing series. He added that development...
News PlayStation All-Stars Beta Codes Spotted in the Wild
Settle the score
If you’ve always wondered who would win in a fight between Sweet Tooth and Fat Princess, then you might not have to wait much longer to find out. The eagle-eyed editors over at IGN have discovered that SuperBot Entertainment has kicked off a top-secret beta for upcoming PS3 mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The...
News Grand Theft Auto III Hijacking PSN on 31st July
Liberty city
It’s time to step into the silent shoes of Claude all over again, as Sony has announced that Grand Theft Auto III will fire onto the North American PlayStation Store on 31st July. The open-world epic was referenced in the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, in which the crew revealed that the PS2 Classic will set you back...
News Latest Sleeping Dogs Trailer Takes a Shot
Pursuit force
Who would have thought that Square Enix could transform a cancelled True Crime game into one of the most exciting titles of the year? Not many, that’s for sure. Still, you only need one glimpse of Sleeping Dogs' protagonist, Wei Shen, shooting the stuffing out of foes with his shirt off to get behind this open-world adventure. We...
News Retro/Grade Rocks PSN Next Month
Bring the beat backwards
The oft-delayed rhythm-based shooter Retro/Grade will finally warp onto the PlayStation Network next month, developer 24 Caret Games has announced. The back-to-front arcade blaster will hit Sony’s digital storefront on 21st August in North America and 22nd August in Europe. For those that haven’t stayed up to date with...
News Assassin's Creed III Multiplayer Trailer Gazes into the Past
Make history yours
It seems as though this leaked Assassin’s Creed III trailer wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Despite being posted on GameTrailers.com yesterday, the footage was quickly removed. Fortunately for us, nothing stays hidden forever. The video masquerades as a commercial for evil corporation Abstergo, but ultimately debuts the...
News Fourth Battlefield 3 DLC Pack Deals with Earthquake Aftermath
On shaky ground
Battlefield 3’s fourth DLC pack, Aftermath, will transport soldiers to the hazardous post-earthquake landscape of Tehran, publisher EA has announced. The add-on will feature four new maps set in the aforementioned location, alongside a bevy of new vehicles and a brand new game mode. There’ll also be a handful of new Trophies and...
News Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo Rolls Out on 31st July
One shall stand, one shall fall
Those of you that dare to sample the delights of Activision’s upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will be over the High Moon to learn that a demo is heading to the PlayStation Network next week. From 31st July you’ll be able to touch two single-player missions from the full campaign, in addition to a slice...
Thursday26th Jul 2012
News EU PlayStation Plus Subscribers to Get Five Games Next Month
Bandwidth buster
PlayStation Plus is the gift that keeps giving – and it’s about to give a little bit more. If you were disappointed with July’s decent but not entirely outrageous offering, you’ll be pleased to learn that European co-ordinator Ross McGrath is getting all cryptic again. “Oh hey, you know how we’re giving you a new Game...
Rumour New PlayStation Move Title to Debut at GamesCom
Move it, move it
One of the two new titles Sony’s set to unveil at GamesCom next month will support PlayStation Move, according to a report on PSU. Details are unsurprisingly scarce, but the website claims that the platform holder will reveal a new motion controlled property at the European event. We’re secretly hoping that it’s the survival...
News Final Fantasy XIV Version 2.0 Renamed, New Trailer Released
A realm reborn
If you haven’t been keeping up with the tumultuous development of Final Fantasy XIV, then, well, we don’t blame you. But with the game on the verge of a re-release – and still allegedly planned for PlayStation 3 – it’s probably time you started to pay attention. Alongside a new trailer – conveniently embedded below –...
News Skylanders Giants Takes Flight on 19th October
Bigger and better
Activision’s next big thing, Skylanders Giants, will swarm onto UK store shelves on 19th October, the publisher has announced. Our local supermarket’s only just moved the last batch of interactive toys to the back of the shop, so we can't wait to be greeted by a fresh group of twee monsters every time we go to buy a loaf of...
News Pre-Order Resident Evil 6 for Bonus Umbrella... Er, Umbrella
Stay dry, soldier
Here’s a pre-order bonus that’s relevant, tempting and totally bloody ridiculous. Capcom has announced that all Resident Evil 6 pre-orders placed through its online store will be rewarded with an Umbrella, er, umbrella. The exclusive accessory includes the fictional faction’s distinctiv
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Misses Its Release Date Target Again
Firing blanks
For a game all about precision, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 really is a rubbish shot. The shooter, which was originally due out in August, was pushed back until October earlier this month. But now it won’t see the light of day until January 15th 2013, distributor Namco Bandai has announced. UK marketing and PR director Lee Kirton...
News PS3 BBC Sports App Scores a Few Extra Pixels
Now in high-definition
If you were worried that you weren’t going to be able to see Jessica Ennis’ incredible... Er, gold medal winning performances in high-definition, then your prayers have been answered. Sony has announced that the beta version of the BBC Sports App currently available for PS3 has been upgraded to support high-definition...
News Mass Effect 3 Deploys Operation Overwatch This Weekend
Loot pursuit
If you’re one of the six people still actively engaged in Shepard’s war against the Reapers, you might be excited to learn that BioWare’s preparing another Bounty Weekend for Mass Effect 3. This time the developer wants you to aim for successful extractions on any difficulty with at least one Earth pack character in your squad...
News RE: Operation Raccoon City Soundtrack Launches
Rotten racket
You probably don’t want to be reminded of Slant Six’s diabolical third-person shooter, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. But on the off-chance that you actually enjoyed the squad-based spin-off (what’s wrong with you?), Sumthing Music has announced that it has finally launched the game’s official soundtrack. To be fair,...
News Just Cause 2 Players Score Bonus Threads in Sleeping Dogs
Costume change
Hard as nails Just Cause 2 protagonist Rico Rodriguez has agreed to share his clothes. Square Enix has confirmed that those of you with a save file for Avalanche’s open-world epic will unlock an additional outfit for Sleeping Dogs’ tough guy, Wei Shen. Sporting the threads will augment you with an enhanced hijack ability allowing...
News Choose Your Daring Escape in New Dishonored Trailer
Decisions, decisions
Variety is the spice of life, and this new Dishonored trailer does its very best to prove it. The gameplay short shows three different escape routes from the Boyle Mansion, each indistinguishable from the other. Will you decide to brazenly sprint out of the police infested residence, or try to sneak away unseen? Personally, we...
Wednesday25th Jul 2012
The light fantastic
Imagine riding a high speed rollercoaster through a music visualiser. The colours zoom all around you, blending together until you can't tell what's going on or where you are. Everything swirls together in a rainbow mish-mash that makes little sense. It's confusing. It's mesmerising. It makes you dizzy. But it's extremely pretty,...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PSP Hits a Home Run
Out of the park
There are eight PSP titles on this week’s Japanese sales chart. The ageing handheld proved that there's still life in its elderly legs by outpacing the Vita by a few thousand units. We’re not sure whether that’s a sign of the PSP’s continued relevance, or the dismal state of Sony's latest platform. Still, despite the sheer...
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Sneaking into GamesCom
Rooftop runner
Despite receiving a positive critical reception at E3 earlier in the year, we still haven’t seen much of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for PlayStation Vita. That looks likely to change at GamesCom next month, as Ubisoft has confirmed that the handheld spin-off will be playable on the show floor. It’ll be joined by a...
Store Update 25th July 2012 (Europe)
Brave new world
There’s not a great deal of new arrivals on the European PlayStation Store this week, but quality always trumps quantity. Fresh additions include Disney Pixar’s Brave, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and Foosball 2012. The latter is available on both PS3 and Vita for a single fee. Elsewhere, Sony’s searched through the back...
Store Update 24th July 2012 (North America)
Malicious foosball
It’s a fairly hearty week for new PlayStation Network content in North America, with the hotly anticipated action title Malicious leading the charge. It’s joined by tabletop sports simulator Foosball 2012 on PS3 and Vita, which takes advantage of Sony’s “buy one, get both” initiative. Elsewhere, indie darling Puddle...
News This Chinese Handheld Looks Pretty Familiar
Copy cat
Meet the DROID X360, a dodgy new device designed by Chinese manufacturer Long Xun Software. The handheld unit – which boasts a striking resemblance to the PlayStation Vita – runs Android 4.0 and comes pre-loaded with an array of illegal emulators. It has a 5" multitouch capacitive screen, front and rear facing cameras, and 8GB of...
Rumour Sony Unveiling Two New Titles at GamesCom
Place your bets now
Sony is set to announce two new titles at GamesCom, according to a report on German website PlayFront. The publication explains that the games are hinted at in an event invitation from the publisher. It’s unclear what the new titles will be, but it seems likely that they will be for PlayStation Vita considering last month’s...
News Japanese Government Investigating Overheating Vitas
Hot stuff
There are times playing WipEout 2048 when we’ve felt like we’re on fire, but that’s just because we’re exceptionally good at Zone mode. We’re pretty sure that’s not why the Japanese government has agreed to investigate the PlayStation Vita over reports of serious overheating. According to Sony, there have been 31 cases of the...
News Classic Horror Title Haunting Ground Stalks PS3
Brace yourself
Looks like Capcom’s classic survival horror title Haunting Ground is sneaking onto PlayStation 3. The eagle-eyed folks over at Siliconera spotted an ESRB rating for the fearsome favourite, indicating its imminent arrival on Sony's home console. The title follows the escapades of Fiona and her dog Hewie, but instead of going on a...
Rumour ToeJam & Earl Strutting onto PlayStation 3
Hope you like jammin', too
SEGA’s spunkiest extra-terrestrial tag-team, ToeJam & Earl, could be bouncing onto PlayStation 3, if a rumour on Siliconera is to be believed. According to the site’s anonymous sources, the original Mega Drive game and its side-scrolling sequel, Panic on Funkotron, are the next titles on the publisher's growing...
News Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition Hits the Track This September
Back to school
A brand new budget version of Gran Turismo 5 will race onto European store shelves on 26th September, publisher Sony has announced. Dubbed the Academy Edition, the £19.99 re-release will come bundled with the original game and all of its DLC. Hopefully it has the racer’s extensive backlog of patches pre-installed, too. The game is...
News Sleeping Dogs Bursts into Action with New Gameplay Video
Carjacking and combat in downtown Hong Kong
Square Enix has revealed a new gameplay video, sampling carjacking, combat and driving stages of its upcoming game, Sleeping Dogs. The mission featured is entitled "Mrs Chu's Revenge", which sees our protagonist, Wei Shen, helping Mrs Chu hunt down Johnny Ratface, a member of the 18K Triads who shot one of...
News Latest Darksiders II Trailer Rides Online
'Til death do us part
With Death’s arrival imminent on PlayStation 3, THQ has released a brand new in-engine trailer depicting what the apocalypse will look like when Darksiders II rides into retail next month. The melodramatic short shows off plenty of gameplay footage, but if you’re still not sold on the sought after sequel, check out our...
News Become Entranced With Dyad's PSN Demo
Dig out your tie-dyes and lava lamps
Get into the groove with ][ Games' latest psychedelic experience, Dyad, now available to try for yourself on the PSN store. The first five levels will be accessible during the demo, but be careful, you might just get hooked. The PlayStation Plus discount for the game will also be continuing this week, so grab it...
Tuesday24th Jul 2012
News God Eater 2 Is Still in Development for PSP
Yup
It’s been a while since we last got a look at Namco Bandai’s Monster Hunter-inspired handheld sequel, God Eater 2. Many assumed that the title had switched platforms to Vita (or 3DS), but according to a feature in this week’s Famitsu magazine, it’s still in development for PSP. There have been a few changes since the game’s last...
News PlayStation Network Goes Under the Knife This Week
Pass the scalpel
In an announcement that will almost certainly be blown out of proportion all over again, Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will be getting some much needed maintenance later this week. Starting 16:00PM BST on 26th July and running through until 08:00AM BST on 27th July, some elements of the PSN experience will be...
News Don't Worry, Final Fantasy Versus XIII Is Not Cancelled
Still alive
Despite rumours to the contrary, Square Enix has denied that the oft-delayed Final Fantasy Versus XIII has been canned. Last week, Kotaku reported that the title had been quietly cancelled, but Square Enix gaffer Yoichi Wada reassured fans that there's no truth to the speculation. “There's someone making a false ru
News Yoshida: PlayStation 3 Targeting Families This Christmas
Casual content
Shuhei Yoshida, the lovable executive at the helm of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, has finally confirmed what we predicted earlier in the year: that PlayStation 3 is going mainstream this Christmas. Chatting with Game Informer magazine [via Gaming Everything], the executive explained that the company’s focusing heavily on...
News Be the Belle of Craftverse with LBP2's Disney Princesses Pack
Prom queen
Sackboy is back to tear your masculinity into tatters. Starting this week on the PlayStation Store you’ll be able to kit out your burlap buddy in an array of Disney princess costumes. The first pack for LittleBigPlanet 2 will include Aurora, Cinderella, Jasmine and Snow White. You’ll then be able to pick up Belle, Tiana, Rapunzel and...
News Mystery Dungeon Shiren 4 Wanders onto PSP
What a rogue
Chunsoft's roguelike dungeon RPG Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 4 is making the trip over to PSP in Japan this October. The game originally came out on Nintendo DS a couple of years ago, but now it's coming over to Sony's handheld as Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 4+. That all-important extra symbol is for the three new...
News Limited Edition PS3s Sneak onto UK Store Shelves
Blood and bandages
Sony has released a trio of limited edition PlayStation 3 colours in the UK today. The farm fresh Satin Silver, Scarlet Red and Classic White consoles are available from leading retailers right now – all three of which were previously exclusive to Japan. Each system ships with a matching DualShock 3 controller and a 320GB hard...
News Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Scores New Features
Hole in one
Sony’s hit a scorcher and announced that Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational for PlayStation Vita has been updated to version 1.04. The patch brings with it a caddy-carried bag full of multiplayer enhancements, including the ability to create private tournaments and play head-to-head matches online. Other improvements include the...
News Hideo Kojima Promises Fox Engine Reveal on 30th August
Out in the wild
The technology behind Hideo Kojima’s next game, Fox Engine, will be revealed at a Metal Gear 25th Anniversary event on 30th August, the legendary developer has announced. Chatting with the PlayStation Blog, Kojima explained that the software is “nearly finished, but the only way to be sure it works is to create a game at the same...
News Sony Bringing Big Guns to Brazil Game Show in October
Green with envy
Brazil gets all the luck. Not content with having the most successful football team in international history, Sony has also announced that it will be bringing a bunch of its biggest blockbusters to the Brazil Game Show in October. Playable titles will include God of War: Ascension, LittleBigPlanet Karting, Sly Cooper: Thieves in...
News Konami Opens New PES Studio in London
Cultural excursion
Pro Evolution Soccer is locked in a fierce battle with FIFA. Despite dominating the PS2 era, Konami’s once-world beating soccer sim has struggled against the new-found enthusiasm of EA’s franchise. But the Japanese publisher is eager to topple its closest competitor – and one way it hopes to achieve that is by opening a new...
News Latest European PSN Sale Celebrates the Summer of Sport
Going for gold
With London 2012 set to kick off in just a few days, Sony has announced a podium placing European PSN sale designed to celebrate the Olympic Games. Titles such as Sports Champions, Hustle Kings, Top Darts and High Velocity Bowling are all discounted.
News Namco Bandai Bringing the Fight to Eurogamer Expo
Tekken Tag and Ni No Kuni Confirmed
The Eurogamer Expo, which happens to be the UK's biggest gaming festival, is just over two short months away. As the roster of playable games and events continues to expand, Namco Bandai fans have some news to celebrate, with confirmation that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch will...
News Quantum Conundrum Gets Double Dose of DLC
Brain training
Kim Swift’s excellent first-person puzzle adventure Quantum Conundrum is set to double down on DLC this summer, publisher Square Enix has announced. Both the Desmond Debacle and IKE-aramba! packs will be made available later this year for $2.99 apiece. The Desmond Debacle will arrive on Sony’s digital storefront on 14th August in...
Monday23rd Jul 2012
Interview Vigil Games - Darksiders II
Straight from the Horseman's mouth
Darksiders II is mounting up to charge onto PlayStation 3 next month. Before the Horsemen are upon us once more, Push Square caught up with Vigil Games' Haydn Dalton, lead designer on the game, at Manchester MCM Expo to speak about Darksiders II's new systems, how new character Death differs to War and the...
News Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Pre-Order Bonus Goes Eighties
You've got the touch
Picture the scene: it’s 1986 and you’re listening to Madonna’s True Blue on a Sony Walkman. Behind your hair sprayed head is an image of Optimus Prime – the very same character you’ll be able to play as if you pre-order a copy of High Moon Studios' upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron from UK retailer GAME. The...
News Ubisoft Isn't Too Happy About the PS3's Protracted Lifespan
Brain drain
Assassin’s Creed III may be poised to become one of the biggest games of the year, but Ubisoft gaffer Yves Guillemot still isn’t particularly happy about the length of the current console generation. Chatting with Gamasutra, the company executive claimed that publishers are being “penalised” by the lack of new consoles, and...
News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us' Dynamic AI
Use your head
Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us will not succumb to the same issues that have plagued the stealth genre since its inception. Instead of forcing you to learn the patterns of enemy foes, the developer hopes to make you question the consequences of your actions. It intends to do that through dynamic AI. The concept itself is...
Rumour PlayStation 3 Super Slim Skips GamesCom
On hold
The recently leaked PlayStation 3 Super Slim will not be announced at GamesCom, according to a VG247 report. The site claims that a Germany reveal had been planned, but a larger than expected inventory of the existing model has forced the platform holder to reconsider. However, while an August announcement appears to be off the cards, the...
News Ubisoft Is Building a New Team for Assassin's Creed DLC
Big plans, then
Looks like Ubisoft is not thinking small with its post-release plans for Assassin’s Creed III. A thank you message sent out to GameStop employees notes that the publisher is in the process of setting up a “complementary development” team to create DLC for the historical blockbuster. The message adds that a Season Pass service...
News Murky Outlook for Silent Hill: Downpour Developer
It's raining, it's pouring
If, like us, you totally forgot Silent Hill: Downpour was even coming out (it’s available now apparently), then you’re probably partially to blame for the unclear future of Czech developer Vatra Games. The studio’s future has been plunged into doubt following a management reshuffle at parent company Kuju...
News Three New Gameplay Videos for Resident Evil 6
Survive the all new C-Virus
Capcom are fighting back the upcoming zombie apocalypse with three new gameplay videos of Resident Evil 6, featuring Leon, Helena, Chris, Jake and Sherry. Please be aware, that the following videos contain bad language and scenes of gory zombie-infested violence. Just like any Resident Evil video should. The first video...
News Another Look at Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition
Albeit, a very small look...
A couple of days ago SEGA officially announced that Yakuza 1 & 2 would be getting a shiny HD remake on PS3. Today we bring you a small glimpse of the game in the shape of a double-page spread in everyone's favourite Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu. It's safe to say that Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition is shaping up...
News LEGO Batman 2 Maintains Grip on UK Sales Charts
Top, er, bat
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes has scored a fifth consecutive week at the top of the UK sales charts. It was joined on the podium by SEGA’s London 2012 tie-in, which we suspect might have a chance at toppling the caped crusader when the Olympics start properly later this week. Ubisoft’s tactical third-person shooter Ghost Recon:...
News Worms Revolution Attacks PlayStation 3 This October
Early bird
Worms Revolution is set to slither onto the PlayStation Network on 10th October, developer Team 17 has announced. The latest entry in the long-running multiplayer series promises a host of new features, including “new physics objects, dynamic water and an awesome class system”. In order to celebrate the announcement, Team 17’s...
News Awesomenauts Patch Touches Down
Naut holding back
The promised patch for Awesomenauts has landed on PlayStation Network, bringing gameplay tweaks and new characters along with it. The update is intended to adjust the balance of the game, bumping up the abilities of some characters while pulling others down a peg or two. Connection and leaderboard issues have also been addressed...
News Dyad Could Still Come to PlayStation Vita
But only if it's good
Shawn McGrath’s retina razing arcade racer Dyad is currently only available for PS3, but the developer has not ruled out the possibility of a Vita release too. Chatting on the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, McGrath explained that the title could make the jump onto Sony’s shiny new handheld as long as the port...
News Darksiders II Soundtrack Now Available for Pre-Order
Sounds like Death itself, supposedly
Sumthing Else Music Works and THQ have announced that the upcoming Darksiders II will be receiving its very own two-disc soundtrack for you to listen while you're not riding into battle and restoring mankind. The soundtrack will feature scores by Assassin's Creed and Hitman composer, Jesper Kyd, whose...
