News - 2012, Week 33
Saturday18th Aug 2012
Review Spec Ops: The Line (PlayStation 3)
“Death toll – too many”
Imagine this: somewhere in the seemingly endless sands of Dubai, two innocent civilians are being held at gunpoint, along with an informant holding delicate information that you desperately need. But you’re not the only one in pursuit of this vital data, and the hostages’ lives are being bartered for it. Looking...
News Sports Champions 2 Smashes onto PS3 on 30th October
Ace
Sony has announced that it will serve up Sports Champions 2 on 30th October in North America. The PlayStation Move-powered compilation will boast a handful of new sports, including tennis, golf, skiing, bowling and boxing. It’ll also feature an updated version of archery. Unlike the previous Sports Champions, you’ll now be able to create...
News Dollar Dash Robs PSN Blind This October
Money, money, money
Candygun Games’ whimsical multiplayer thief simulator Dollar Dash is set to empty your pockets this October, publisher Kalypso Media has announced. The four-player title sees you making use of “extravagant weapons” in order to collect fat stacks of cash. The game boasts plenty of customisation options, allowing you to...
Friday17th Aug 2012
News Team Ninja Wants Ryo Hazuki in Dead or Alive 5
"I see"
When Ryo Hazuki is not searching for sailors, playing Lucky Hit, or ignoring the advances of countless beautiful women – he’s fighting. And Dead or Alive 5 director Yosuke Hayashi reckons that would make him a perfect fit for the upcoming arcade brawler. Asked by VG247 if he had any dream cameos in mind, Hayashi responded: “I’d say...
News Amanita Draws Machinarium onto PSN Next Month
Twisted
Macabre point-and-click adventure Machinarium will finally stumble onto the PlayStation Network next month, Sony has revealed. Ross McGrath teased the news in a recent PlayStation Plus update post, stating that September would see “two new titles” added to the premium service. A forthright commenter suggested that the two titles could...
News Sony Confirms That It's Still Backing 3D Technology
Delving a little deeper
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe executive Jim Ryan has confirmed that the company is still backing 3D, even if it rarely touches upon the technology these days. "I wouldn't read too much into its omission," he told CVG. "We spoke about it at E3 two years ago and everyone put their glasses on for the first time, and the...
News Beyond's Visual Presentation Will Blow Your Mind
Good grief
Quantic Dream’s upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond will probably be remembered as the best looking game of the generation. This brand new gameplay footage may not be direct-feed, but the quality of the visual presentation shines through. There’s a scene where protagonist Jodie Holmes looks directly into the camera, and the detail...
News Learn About Some of the Titles Coming to PlayStation Mobile
Weird and wonderful
PlayStation Mobile is mere months away from release – and Sony has a batch of launch titles to prove it. Upcoming experiences include Aqua Kitty, an action title that sees an army of milk-mining kittens overcoming their fear of water to go hunting for the white stuff under the sea, and Frederic: Resurrection of Music, a rhythm...
News Pre-order Persona 4: The Golden for This Jazzy Vita Skin
Shine get
You’ll be the talk of the town with this sizzling Persona 4: The Golden skin. Atlus has announced that all pre-orders for its upcoming PS2 re-release will be rewarded with the sparkly system sticker embedded to the right. The skin will ship with eight exclusive wallpapers that match the sticker’s design. You’ll be able to unlock...
News Cast Your Eyes On Ni No Kuni's Magical GamesCom Trailer
Excitement levels increasing...
Namco Bandai has released a new GamesCom trailer for Level 5 and Studio Ghibli's upcoming video game collaboration, Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch. Two demos of Ni No Kuni have been showing at this year's Gamescom: 'An Errand for Father Oak' and 'Eruption Interruption', the first of which Push Square was...
News Check Out Ten Minutes of Splinter Cell: Blacklist Gameplay
Out in the open
Splinter Cell: Blacklist couldn’t be more predictable if it tried. Don’t get us wrong, the game looks good – but we can’t say we were surprised to see this narrated mission end with a UAV sequence. Remember when that was considered a revolutionary gameplay mechanic? Yeah, us neither.
News Impressive Intro for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Revealed
It's rather snazzy
Namco Bandai has released the opening cinematic for its upcoming PS3 brawler, Tekken Tag Tournament 2. While plots have never been the focal point of any beat 'em up, this video serves as a reminder for why we're fighting in the first place: to win the coveted Tekken Tag Tournament. The sequel's due out next month on PS3.
News EA Announces Impressive Eurogamer Expo Line-up
In the game
The Eurogamer Expo is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town – and it’s about to get a whole lot hotter. Publisher EA Games has announced its intent to crank up the temperature with a slew of playable PS3 titles, including FIFA 13, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Dead Space 3. There’ll also be a side order of Medal of Honor:...
News Anomaly: Warzone Earth Targets PSN on 29th August
Death from above
Anomaly: Warzone Earth will explode onto the European PlayStation Network on 29th August, developer 11 Bit Studios has told Joystiq. The title will arrive in North America at some point in September. The PSN version of the popular real-time strategy title adds local co-op and a new human unit called the Chainer. Exciting stuff,...
Thursday16th Aug 2012
Review Sound Shapes (PlayStation Vita)
Don't stop the beat
Ever since we first played Sound Shapes last year, we've not been able to shake off the feeling that something special was inbound. And here it is. Sound Shapes is inventive, imaginative and creative. It melds music, visuals, simplistic gameplay and robust creation tools into a package that's exactly the sort of game that Vita...
News Criterion's Developing Need for Speed: Most Wanted for Vita
Uncompromised port
Need for Speed: Most Wanted on the PlayStation Vita is a direct port of the PS3 game, developer Criterion has announced. Normally that would sound like a derogatory statement – but in this instance, it’s an incredibly impressive feat. “Everything from the ‘TV game’ is here on the small screen,” Criterion’s Alex Ward...
News Recognisable Developers Flock to PlayStation Mobile
Microgames
Despite being designed for bedroom programmers and indie outfits, a host of recognisable names have signed up to take advantage of Sony’s innovative cross-platform initiative, PlayStation Mobile. Notable publishers include Team 17, SEGA, THQ and Tecmo Koei. The big names will be accompanied by an array of smaller developers, including...
News Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Trailer Is Delightfully Dramatic
Why throw away your life so recklessly?
If you haven’t played the demo for Activision’s upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, you should probably rectify that. We were big fans of previous outing War for Cybertron, but this takes everything to the next level. It marries the nostalgia of its predecessor with a much more compelling gameplay...
News Shuhei Yoshida: It's Too Early for a Vita Price Cut
Staying put
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has ruled out a PlayStation Vita price-drop this year. Speaking with Eurogamer.net, the affable executive noted that engineers are working hard to decrease the manufacturing cost of the platform – but admitted that it’s too early to reduce the system’s price tag. "People like cheap...
News EA's Frank Gibeau Has Seen the PlayStation 4
Lucky chap
Privileged EA Labels president Frank Gibeau has set his eyes upon the PlayStation 4. The outspoken executive announced the news during an otherwise laborious GamesCom keynote about free-to-play business models and, ahem, Command & Conquer. No doubt he needed a means to attract the attending audience’s wandering attention...
News Media Molecule's Also Working on a Second Project
Pulling back the curtain
Unbelievably attractive PlayStation Vita exclusive Tearaway is not the only title in development at UK outfit Media Molecule. Indeed, the company's announced that a small team of 15 are working on the papercraft adventure while the rest of the studio focuses its attention on another unannounced project. Did someone say...
News There's Some Killer Synth Bass in This E.X. Troopers Trailer
Syncopated sounds
Lost Planet 3 looks alright – but Japanese-only spin-off E.X. Troopers looks better. And as this brand new trailer proves, it sounds better too. The fresh footage shows off the anime adventure’s rich anime art style, and sets it to a chunky synth bassline packed with offbeat octaves and slides. Sadly, there’s still no word of...
News LBP Karting Will Support Sackboy's Existing Wardrobe
Dressed to impress
We already know that LittleBigPlanet Vita will support Sackboy’s extensive backlog of outfits and accessories – but upcoming kart racer LittleBigPlanet Karting has remained an overlooked exception. Well, until now that is. Sony has officially confirmed that the majority of LittleBigPlanet and LittleBigPlanet 2 costumes will be...
News Beyond's Script Is 2,000 Pages Long
How many words is that?
We thought our University dissertation – which clocked in at just under 200 pages for all four of you curious – was a whopping hunk of content, but it turns out that David Cage is the master of racking up a word count. The ambitious writer has revealed during a GamesCom panel that upcoming PS3 exclusive Beyond’s script...
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Sneaks into 2013
Polish period
You won’t be playing Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time this Christmas, developer Sanzaru Games has announced. The game has been pushed into 2013 – but it's getting a bunch of new features to make up for it. First up is PlayStation Vita cross play. While we already know about the game’s cross save functionality, the title will also...
News Just Cause 2 and Borderlands Latest EU PS Plus Giveaways
Queue 'em up
Lost amongst the hustle and bustle of GamesCom 2012, Sony has announced that it has refreshed the PlayStation Plus section of the European PlayStation Store. Subscribers will now be able to download Borderlands and Just Cause 2 for free, with huge savings on both of the titles’ DLC packs. There are also 20% launch discounts on both...
Wednesday15th Aug 2012
Reaction PlayStation Vita Is Back in Play
Drumming up hype
Sony evidently heard the criticism to its lacklustre E3 showing earlier in the year. SCEE executive Jim Ryan’s declaration that the first hour of its GamesCom 2012 PlayStation press conference would be devoted to the Vita was proof enough. For perhaps the first time in the history of the brand, the platform holder shrugged aside...
News Ratchet & Clank Make Their Debut on PlayStation Vita
Full frontal assault
Sneakily teased during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference last night, Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (or Ratchet & Clank: QForce as it's known in Europe) is firing onto PlayStation Vita. The title will take advantage of the platform holder’s new cross buy initiative, meaning you’ll get both the PS3 and...
News Soul Sacrifice Continues to Look Absolutely Disgusting
Urgh, gross
Upcoming Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice has not been toned down since its previous public airing. Sony has released a brand new trailer which shows a lady summoning a web of blades from inside her body. It’s brutal, revolting, and totally bloody awesome. Feast your eyes on the horror below – if you dare.
Store Update 14th August 2012 (North America)
Wake me up before you go-go
Papo & Yo makes its long awaited debut on the PlayStation Store this week. The ambitious puzzle platformer tells the tale of a young boy named Quico and his best friend monster. It’s joined by PS2 title Shinobi, and a new YouTube application. Feast your eyes on the great block of text below for all of the incoming...
News DONTNOD Details Sony's History with Remember Me
Drifting away
French upstart DONTNOD Entertainment and Capcom have only recently joined forces on Remember Me. The two met up last year following a fall out with Sony. As we’d rumoured at the time, the cyberpunk title was going to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. But that, of course, fell through. "The Sony deal was signed February 2010 and ended a...
Store Update 15th August 2012 (Europe)
Beat shapers
Sound Shapes finally arrives on the European PlayStation Store this week, alongside anticipated indie favourite Papo & Yo. They’re joined by PSone cult classic Alundra and Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends. Let’s get down to business, shall we? PS3 Games: Papo & Yo Papo & Yo is a Puzzle-Platforming Adventure that...
News Shuhei Yoshida Teases Imminent Gran Turismo 6 Details
Sooner than expected
Details about the next Gran Turismo title aren’t far away, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. Chatting with VG247, the affable executive explained: “Kazunori seems to have started talking about it, so I won’t be surprised to hear more about their plans, our plans, on future Gran Turismo rather...
News Sony Had to "Re-do" Work on The Last Guardian
Debilitating headaches
The Last Guardian is definitely still in development, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. "The team is still working on it very hard," he told Eurogamer earlier today. "There are certain technical issues they've been working on. That's the period of time when the game, looking from the outside,...
News 007 Legends Opts to Die Another Day
License to kill
Two more classic flicks have been added to 007 Legends’ nostalgic roster. Missions based on both Die Another Day and A License to Kill will be featured in the upcoming Eurocom shooter. Toby Stephens and Carey Lowell will reprise their respective roles. In addition to the announcement, publisher Activision released the brand new...
News Spy Hunter Races onto Vita This October
Driven for speed
Spy Hunter will drift onto the PlayStation Vita this October, publisher Warner Bros has announced. The portable reboot of the 1983 classic will see you assume the role of The Agent, and once again find you on the pursuit of bad guys in the amazingly equipped Interceptor. Visually the game’s looking weak, but as humongous fans of...
News Japan Studio's Latest Adventure Steps into the Rain
The invisible made visible
Few can touch Sony when it comes to artistic experiences at the moment. The platform holder is constantly breaking new ground with its experimental endeavours, and Japan Studio’s latest PSN exclusive Rain is no exception. Announced during the platform holder’s GamesCom 2012 press conference yesterday, the ambitious...
News EA Considering Cross Buy for Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Yes, please
EA Games has revealed that it's considering taking advantage of Sony’s recently revealed cross buy initiative for Need for Speed: Most Wanted. If adopted, the scheme will allow players to purchase the PS3 and Vita versions of the racer for a single fee. Naturally, we’re on board with this idea. “We’re taking it under...
News Don Your Shades for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Trailer
Brightest stars
This brand new Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer is delightfully SEGA; the thumping soundtrack, perfect blue skies, and bright red fonts all ooze nostalgia. We suppose it’s appropriate considering the theme of the game. We're still not overly convinced by the terrible title, though.
News Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Cuts PS3 on 19th February
Razor sharp
Konami has randomly stabbed a pencil into a 2013 calendar and concluded that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will release on 19th February in North America and Europe. Japanese gamers will get to experience Raiden’s latest adventure on 21st February. The date was accompanied by a new trailer, which, well, repurposes most of the footage...
News Sony Paints New The Unfinished Swan Trailer Online
Beautifully simplistic
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference was laced with creative ideas yesterday, but one title that didn’t get an airing was The Unfinished Swan. Thankfully, the platform holder has taken the time to remind us about the indie adventure by releasing the striking trailer embedded below. Looks good, doesn't it?
News Smart As Bends Brains in This Brand New GamesCom Trailer
Show off
This video might look like a new Match.com commercial at first, but it’s actually a brand new trailer for upcoming Vita brain trainer, Smart As. The title’s due out later this year and promises plenty of face melting puzzles, in addition to narration from Monty Python icon John Cleese. Take that, Dr. Kawashima.
News Mass Effect 3's Leviathan Emerges on 28th August
Reaper the rewards
Mass Effect 3’s first proper single-player DLC will jet off on 28th August in North America, developer BioWare has announced. European players will be forced to wait until 29th August to get their hands on the content. The expansion pack promises to extend the space opera’s single-player campaign, setting protagonist Shepard...
Tuesday14th Aug 2012
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Ditches Kill Streaks
Read all about it
Developer Treyarch has already proven that it’s not afraid to deviate from the established Call of Duty rulebook. The studio made a big splash out of its decision to incorporate branching plot points and sandbox missions into Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s single-player campaign – and it’s making similarly radical changes to...
News Capcom Reveals Remember Me for PS3
Never forget
This time last year there was rampant speculation that Sony was about to announce a brand new exclusive title from DONTNOD Entertainment. That game turned out to be a multiplatform project without a publisher called Adrift. Despite the silence of the French upstart over the past 12 months, Adrift has re-emerged this morning under the...
News First Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified Trailer Fires Online
Burning skies
Sony pulled a cheeky move during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today, temporarily glossing over Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified before closing the show with an explosive debut trailer. Developed by Nihilistic Software – the studio behind Resistance: Burning Skies – the shooter promises to bridge the gap between...
News Dead Space 3 Spooks PS3 on 5th February
Hide behind the sofa
Dead Space 3 will shuffle onto PlayStation 3 on 5th February in North America, publisher EA announced during its GamesCom press conference this afternoon. A European release will follow on 8th February. Those that pre-order the title from participating retailers will automatically be upgraded to the Dead Space 3 Limited...
News Vita Firmware 1.80 Implements Home Screen Button Controls
Smudge free
PlayStation Vita’s next firmware update will allow you to navigate the system’s home screen without getting finger-prints all over your device. Sony has announced that it is implementing traditional button controls to the device’s hub area on 28th August, alongside PSone Classics support. Other improvements include the ability to...
News Watch PlayStation's GamesCom 2012 Press Conference Live
Boom
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference is about to go live. As always we’ll be providing commentary on Push Square throughout the evening, but if you’d like to watch Andrew House and friends drop some bombs live – you can do so through here. Remember to keep a close eye on our Twitter account for reaction to every announcement. And let...
News Sony Launches Cross Buy Initiative for PS3 and Vita
Buy one, get both
During its GamesCom 2012 press conference this evening, Sony announced a new Cross Buy initiative for PlayStation 3 and Vita. The scheme works similarly to PSN titles like MotorStorm RC, allowing you to grab a selection of cross-platform titles for a single fee. The first games set to take advantage of the offer include...
News PSone Classics Expand Vita's Library on 28th August
At long last
The agonising wait for PSone Classics on Vita will finally draw to a close on 28th August, Sony has announced. A firmware update released on the aforementioned date will implement the sought after feature. Which classic titles are you planning on revisiting first? Let us know in the comments section below.
News Media Molecule Reveals Beautiful Vita Title Tearaway
Spellbinding
Media Molecule made an unexpected cameo during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference this evening to announce Tearaway, a gorgeous new PlayStation Vita exclusive set in a papercraft world. The game features a cutesy protagonist named Iota – spotted in a promotional banner earlier today – and sees players embark on a 3D adventure...
News Sony's Japan Studio Announces Rain and Puppeteer
Very welcome
During Sony's GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today, Japan Studio announced two new titles: Rain and Puppeteer. Rain is a gorgeous PSN exclusive puzzle platformer, which centres on "an invisible world revealed by Rain". The trailer features a young boy, who becomes invisible when trying to save a little girl. Yet when it rains,...
News PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Capacity Extends to 1GB
Room to breathe
Sony announced that it's increasing PlayStation Plus' cloud storage capacity to 1GB during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The confirmation – which was met by rapturous applause by the attending audience – adds another feather to the premium service’s already rather compelling cap. The initiative's cloud...
News New PlayStation Characters Debuted in GamesCom Banner
New blood
Sony’s released a promotional GamesCom image featuring a handful of characters yet to be announced. The newcomers – standing alongside a slew of recognisable PlayStation mascots – include a wooden chap with a pair of scissors, a crimson pixie, and a rectangular, leaf thing. The former looks like a Wonderbook character to us, while...
News Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Is Heading to Vita
Freebies and offers incoming
PlayStation Plus is coming to the PlayStation Vita, Sony announced during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. While Sony was coy about the specifics of the service's implementation, Vita owners can look forward to the prospect of discounts and freebies in the not-so-distant future. It was also announced...
News Killzone: Mercenary Targets PlayStation Vita Next Year
Behind orange eyes
Arguably the most exciting moment during Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today was when Guerrilla Games’ logo flashed up on screen. The ensuing video featured two minutes of live-action melodrama interlaced with footage of the developer’s brand new Vita exclusive, Killzone: Mercenary. For the first time in the...
News Wonderbook Commits Brand New Franchises to Paper
Brought to life
There was a palpable irritation filling our Twitter feed when Sony started to discuss Wonderbook during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. But, by the time the company was done, we noticed a distinct change in tune – Wonderbook is cool, and it has the potential to sell gangbusters. Heck, even we’re sold. The...
News The Last of Us Gets Melancholy GamesCom Trailer
Sky has turned grey
On the whole, Sony’s GamesCom press conference was a determinedly joyful affair. The likes of Tearaway and Puppeteer were relatively cheerful, leaving the platform holder in need of something darker to restore the status quo. Thankfully, The Last of Us delivered the goods. Feast your peepers on the brand new trailer below and...
News Native YouTube Application Streaming onto PS3
Broadcast yourself
You’ll no longer have to wrestle with the PlayStation 3’s sluggish web based version of YouTube, because the system is getting its own native application. Polygon reports that the free download will support high-definition video, enhanced search functionality, and more. Apparently you’ll also be able to use a connected...
News Until Dawn Haunts PlayStation Move Next Year
Are you afraid of the dark?
As we correctly predicted, Sony officially revealed Until Dawn during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The Supermassive Games developed PlayStation Move exclusive follows a group of high school classmates as they revisit a campsite to mark the first anniversary of their friends’ disappearance. As you...
News PS Plus Members Scoop God of War: Ascension Beta Access
War with friends
PlayStation Plus members will get the first opportunity to test out God of War: Ascension’s controversial multiplayer component when an online beta hits the PlayStation Network soon. Non-subscribers will be pleased to learn that there will be a “few other secret inroads” into the test, but you should probably just stump up for...
News New Combatants Sign Up for PlayStation All-Stars
Filling up nicely
Sony announced four new fighters for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. Ratchet & Clank, Dante, Spike and, of course, Sackboy will all be selectable characters when the mascot mash-up launches later this year. The newcomers were shown brawling on a stage taken from...
News Hitman: Absolution Features Asynchronous Multiplayer Mode
Follow the leader
Upcoming murder simulator Hitman: Absolution will feature an asynchronous multiplayer mode named Contracts, developer IO Interactive has announced. Inspired by the custom challenges created by fans of the previous games, the mode will allow you to direct your own scenarios by playing missions – and then upload your custom...
News GamesCom 2012 Takes Over PlayStation Home
Social discovery
If you’re not lucky enough to be soaking up the festive atmosphere in Cologne this week, Sony has concocted a novel solution. The platform holder has announced that it is bringing the excitement of GamesCom to PlayStation Home – and everyone’s invited. In addition to live streaming the PlayStation press conference in the Home...
News Battlefield 3 Premium Edition Deploys This September
Locked and loaded
EA’s firing an updated version of Battlefield 3 onto store shelves next month. The imaginatively titled Battlefield 3 Premium Edition will include the original game, in addition to a Premium Subscription which grants free access to the title’s various DLC packs. The Premium Edition will also include a “Multiplayer Head Start...
News Sleeping Dogs Staying Awake for at Least Six Months
Counting sheep
Square Enix has announced that it won’t let Sleeping Dogs lie, confirming at least six months of post-release content for the upcoming open-world adventure. A host of downloads will be available alongside the game’s North American launch later today, including the brilliant Retro Triad Pack, which includes "a killer old school...
News Resident Evil 6 Will Have an Online Stat-Tracking Service
Unexpected
Resident Evil 6 will be complemented by a free online stat-tracking service, publisher Capcom has announced. ResidentEvil.net will log data on your activities, and serve up a number of in-game rewards. The service will track your battle reports, details on the weapons you've used and more. It’ll also update your stats for Mercenaries...
News Former Irrational Games Art Director Joins Naughty Dog
Wishing you Wells
BioShock Infinite art director Nate Wells may have only just departed Irrational Games, but he’s already landed himself a new gig at award winning Uncharted developer Naughty Dog. Wells announced the news on Twitter overnight, but didn’t offer any specific details. It’s unclear whether he’ll be working on The Last of Us, or...
News Red Johnson's Chronicles Returns to PSN Next Month
Swift turnaround
The sequel to Lexis Numérique’s downloadable murder mystery Red Johnson’s Chronicles will arrive on PSN next month, the developer has announced. The follow-up – dubbed Red Johnson’s Chronicles - One Against All – will boast a new help system and improved animation. You can check out the adventure’s first trailer below...
Monday13th Aug 2012
News MotorStorm Series Sells Over 6 Million Units
Road to victory
Evolution Studios’ consistently compelling MotorStorm series has sold over 6 million units, Sony XDev Europe's Pete Smith has revealed. The executive cited the first-party developer as an example of a team with a clear focus during a panel at GDC Europe earlier today. The studio’s most recent title, MotorStorm RC, released on...
News US PlayStation Plus Subscribers Score Bloodrayne and Outland
Bloody brilliant
The gift that keeps giving, PlayStation Plus, is about to give a little bit more. Sony has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce that both Bloodrayne: Betrayal and Outland will be given away to US subscribers when the PlayStation Store refreshes tomorrow. Premium members will also secure a 20% discount on anticipated indie adve
News John Cleese Lends His Larynx to Vita Exclusive Smart As
Now for something completely different
Sony’s snapped up Monty Python legend John Cleese for its upcoming social brain training title, Smart As. The inspirational comedian will act as a narrator for the game, adding witty dialogue designed to both encourage and goad you into improving your scores. “The decision to approach John to work on the...
Interview Grip Games - Foosball 2012
Gripping stuff
With Foosball 2012 now readily available on digital store shelves, we felt like it was an appropriate time to sit down with Grip Games’ Jakub Mikyska and have a good old chinwag about the origins of the PlayStation 3 and Vita exclusive. Tune in for chatter about net code, potential sequels and PlayStation Minis. Push Square: Hi,...
News Beautiful Crysis 3 CryEngine 3 Tech Demo Unveiled
Featuring a truly magnificent toad
A new trailer for Crysis 3 has emerged, showing off the amazingly detailed CryEngine 3. Crytech has used the trailer to point out some of CryEngine's effects such as "tessellated vegetation", "dynamic water volume caustics", "unlimited particle effects lighting" and "top secret tessellated toad tech". And believe...
News Battlefield 4 Sticking with Modern Warfare
Zzzz
Battlefield 4 will take place in modern times, DICE has confirmed. Specific details about the sequel are being kept under wraps for the time being, but general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson did confirm the time period during a GDC Europe panel earlier today. "We still want to stay in this genre, the modern day as it is. We feel this is a place...
News Warner Bros Constructs New LEGO Lord of the Rings Trailer
Bricking it
Warner Bros has kicked off GamesCom in style, releasing a brand new cinematic trailer for, er, LEGO Lord of the Rings. Yes, the bricks are back in town once again. In truth, the video’s clumsy overacting is actually kind of amusing. We still don’t give a toss about Lord of the Rings, though. The title's due out on PlayStation 3 and...
News Epic Games Now Fully Owns Bulletstorm Dev People Can Fly
Big spender
Video game powerhouse Epic Games has completed its purchase of Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly. The announcement follows the departure of three key staff at the Polish studio, including creative director and founder Adrian Chmielarz. "They left, they're going to do their own thing,” Epic Games’ Mark Rein told Joystiq. “They...
News Kazunori Yamauchi Coy About Gran Turismo 6 Details
For good reason
Speaking during Gran Turismo 5’s Asia Championship Event this weekend, Polyphony Digital head honcho Kazunori Yamauchi once again confirmed that a sequel to the simulation racing series is in development – but he stopped short of providing any specific details about the game. “If I carelessly say when it will be released,...
News UK Sales Charts: London 2012 Wins Third Gold Medal
Simply the best
London 2012 may have come to a stylish conclusion last night – we were particularly fond of Jessie J’s figure-hugging catsuit – but the success of the 30th Olympiad lives on courtesy of the UK sales charts this morning. SEGA’s decent athletics tie-in managed to hold onto its position at the top spot for a third week running,...
News Battlefield Franchise Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Today
Happy birthday to you
Swedish developer DICE is dusting off the party poppers and scoffing down the pink wafer biscuits as we speak: the studio is not only celebrating its 20th year in business, but also the 10th anniversary of its Battlefield franchise. Chatting at GDC Europe, general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson revealed that the first-person...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Grinds onto PSN on 28th August
Learn to fly
As promised, Activision has revealed that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD will kickflip onto the PlayStation Network on 28th August in North America. We’re crossing everything that the European release isn’t too far behind. The game mashes up classic stages from the original two Tony Hawk titles. It launched on Xbox Live Arcade last...
Rumour PlayStation All-Stars Delayed Until 20th November
Whoopsies
SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming PS3 and Vita mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, may have been delayed. A featured article on the homepage of the PlayStation Blog notes that the brawler has been pushed back until 20th November in North America. Unfortunately, the full article – which we're assuming includes a reason...
