Review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (PlayStation 3)
Drop-in, bail on it, or does Tony Hawk slam?
News - 2012, Week 37
Saturday15th Sep 2012
Book Review Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth
Buccaneers and buried gold
Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth opens exactly as you’d expect it to. The franchise’s affable protagonist, Nathan ‘Nate’ Drake, is pictured driving through a tropical backdrop with a beautiful girl to his side – and a host of gun-toting thugs flashing submachine guns in his rear-view mirror. Within a single turn...
News LittleBigPlanet Vita Is Already Available in North America
Smooth sailing
It seems it’s impossible for Sony to release a new LittleBigPlanet title without some kind of drama. Regular readers will recall the original game being delayed due to controversial lyrics in one of its songs, while the sequel missed out on its initial holiday release date by quite some margin. LittleBigPlanet Vita looked like it...
News A Ridiculous Amount of People Have Played FIFA 13's Demo
Back of the net
If you live in North America, you might be shielded from the popularity of football (or soccer as it’s more commonly known on your shores) – but make no mistake, it’s a religion in some parts of the world. That’s evidenced by the sheer amount of gamers that hurried to download FIFA 13’s demo, which released on PSN earlier...
News Dokuro Chalks Up October Release Date on PlayStation Vita
No bones about it
Dokuro may be a puzzle-platformer with an innovative hand-drawn art style on the surface, but it has a relatable metaphor concealed within. The PlayStation Vita exclusive tells the tale of a skeleton man who falls in love with a princess. The problem is, the aforementioned heir has been captured by the protagonist’s boss, the...
News Far Cry 3 Engages in a Little Monkey Business
Avoid the trailer
US mega-retailer GameStop has released an alarmingly unfunny trailer to promote its exclusive pre-order bonuses for Far Cry 3. Register your interest in the title and you’ll unlock access to four additional single-player missions and a couple of extra multiplayer taunts. We’ve embedded the full trailer below, but beware:...
Friday14th Sep 2012
News UK Retailer GameStation to be Rebranded GAME
End of an era
Those of you in North America have our permission to close your ears while we regale tales about the torrid state of UK retail. Chatting at a conference this morning, GAME Retail has revealed that its GameStation brand is to be phased out. The company – which recently went through a major reshuffle – previously operated GAME and...
News Borderlands 2's Golden Key Will Test Your Determination
Itchy fingers
As far as pre-order bonuses go, Borderlands 2’s mysterious Golden Key is absolutely genius. The super-secret unlocking device – doled out to Premiere Club members – will be capable of opening a single treasure chest in Sanctuary. That chest will house a selection of rare loot, scaled to the level of your character. And that’s...
News You'll Be Able to Purchase Borderlands 2 Digitally At Launch
Handsome Jack on your hard drive
If it’s anything like its predecessor, you’re probably going to want to play Borderlands 2 time and time again. As such, it makes sense to have the game safely stored on your hard drive – which is perhaps why developer Gearbox has decided to sell the title day-and-date on PSN. Those of you in North America or...
News New Little King's Story Marches into UK This Month
Not far away
Vita exclusive New Little King’s Story has already started its stroll from East-to-West, with publisher Konami confirming that UK gamers can look forward to playing the sequel-cross-remake as early as 27th September. The publisher previously confirmed a 2nd October release date in North America – so this is a rare instance of...
News Intellivision Reinvents Classics for PlayStation Home
Time warp
Chances are the majority of you weren’t born when the original Intellivision released – but games such as Astrosmash and Shark! Shark! have left an indelible impression on the modern games industry. Now, courtesy of PlayStation Home, you’ll be able to play a handful of these classics lovingly re-mastered in HD. “We kept the basic...
News Watch 8 Minutes of Brutal Medal of Honor: Warfighter Gameplay
Light 'em up
This eight minute Medal of Honor: Warfighter trailer is supposedly based on real-world events – but we’re struggling to believe that life in the military is quite so action-packed. The video shows a group of Tier 1 Operatives infiltrating an Abu Sayyaf stronghold – and leaving a breadcrumb trail of burnt out helicopters in their...
News Gearbox Thinks There's Still An Audience for Duke Nukem
Run for the hills
After the atrocious Duke Nukem Forever, we’re not sure we want to set eyes on the series' potty-mouthed protagonist ever again – but, despite owning the fantastic Borderlands franchise, developer Gearbox still reckons there’s room for new games starring the original video game macho man. For those not up to date, Gearbox...
News Insomniac Games Lights Up First Fuse Trailer
Hmm
We adore Insomniac Games, but we can’t seem to muster much enthusiasm about its latest project, Fuse. It’s not the game’s multiplatform status that’s getting us down – moreover it’s the title’s complete lack of identity. As this debut trailer demonstrates, the third-person shooter couldn’t possibly look any more soulless. We...
Thursday13th Sep 2012
News Sony Has Unannounced Titles to Reveal at TGS
Place your bets now
We worried that Sony’s software splurge at GamesCom would keep its Tokyo Game Show surprises to a bare minimum, but it turns out we were sorely mistaken. According to the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation Magazine, the platform holder is planning to reveal a slew of new titles during the Japan-centric show. Unfortunately,...
News Select Your Favourite PlayStation All-Stars Cover Heroes
Daddy or chips?
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale may be brimming with popular protagonists – but Sony wants you to consider the impossible, and select your favourite. The platform holder has teamed up with specialist retailer GAME to produce a unique line of high-gloss sleeves that will wrap copies of the mascot mash-up in the UK. There are ten...
News Pledge Your Corporate Allegiance in DUST 514
Social politics
DUST 514 is supposed to offer an easy entry point for those intimidated by sister experience EVE Online – but we’ve got to be honest, we’re not sure it’s going to achieve its aims. We’ve sat pondering this article for over an hour, and we're still struggling to find an easy way to summarise the PS3 exclusive's next big...
News Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit Won't Cost a Penny with PlayStation Plus
Better and better
It’s always nice when a game that you’d decided to buy anyway gets the giveaway treatment with PlayStation Plus. Arkedo’s off-the-wall Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is the latest title to get added to the premium service’s Instant Game Collection. That means members in Europe won’t need to pay a penny to play the...
News Counter-Strike Was August's Top Selling PSN Game
Go, go, go
Valve’s downloadable multiplayer shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has stormed straight to the top of the PlayStation Network sales charts in North America. The title – which launched at the end of August – fought off strong competition from fellow PSN Play promoted titles Sound Shapes and Papo & Yo. Telltale’s stellar...
News Killzone HD Fires onto PlayStation Network Next Month
Hel-gasp
You won’t need to pick up a copy of the Killzone Trilogy in order to play the re-mastered version of the franchise’s debut – Killzone HD is also set to explode onto the PlayStation Store. The popular PS2 title will be available as a standalone release on 23rd October in North America and 24th October in Europe. In addition to...
News Randy Pitchford Still Keen on Borderlands 2 for Vita
Blue sky thinking
Gearbox gaffer Randy Pitchford has reiterated his desire to play Borderlands 2 on the PlayStation Vita – but has once again insinuated that his own studio is too busy to build it. Chatting with IGN’s Up at Noon, the developer hinted that another team would have to port it. "I think it would be awesome to have Borderlands 2 on...
News Sony Shepherds New Tokyo Jungle Trailer Online
Wild thing
This appropriately melodramatic Tokyo Jungle launch trailer is packed with the kind of excitement you’d expect from a game set in a post-apocalyptic city inhabited solely by feral animals. The bizarre PlayStation 3 exclusive has proved a roaring success in Japan, and is now ready for its debut overseas. Curious players can expect to...
News Earth Defense Forces 4 Protects PS3 Next Year
More buggy antics
The upcoming PlayStation Vita port of Earth Defense Forces 3 clearly isn’t enough to sate Japan’s hunger for oversized bugs – series overlord D3Publisher has announced that follow-up Earth Defense Forces 4 is also currently in development for PS3. The sequel promises to stick closely to the blueprint of previous entries,...
Wednesday12th Sep 2012
News New Little King's Story Stomps into North America Next Month
Three people care
Strange PlayStation Vita not-quite-sequel-but-not-quite-remake of Nintendo Wii smash Little King’s Story is marching into North America on 2nd October, publisher Konami has announced. The game – appropriately titled, er, New Little King’s Story – boasts a brand new storyline, online functionality, and enhanced Vita...
Store Update 12th September 2012 (Europe)
Bursting with goodness
Sony bigwigs have clearly been keeping a close eye on the tangible malaise surrounding recent European PlayStation Store updates, because this week’s refresh is a real humdinger. In addition to new PS3 titles Red Johnson’s Chronicles: One Against All and Jet Set Radio HD, this week also marks the arrival of a handful of...
News Get Down with Double Dragon: Neon's Groovy Soundtrack
Crunk beats
If your heart’s still stuck in the late eighties, then Double Dragon: Neon’s mixture of glam rock and disco beats should suit you to a treat. And you won’t need to pay a penny to feed it directly into your anticipant ear drums. In addition to the game being free on PlayStation Plus – go and download it now – publisher Majesco...
News Dig Out Your Hard Hat in Preparation for Home Tycoon
Constructicons
PlayStation Home has had its fair share of ambitious content lately – but Home Tycoon looks like a real step above. The free-to-play city building game promises a strategic business simulation with a twist. Indeed, in addition to growing and nurturing your own hometown from a top-down perspective, you’ll also be able to explore...
Tuesday11th Sep 2012
News DLC Characters Discovered on Tekken Tag Tournament 2's Disc
No Gon, sorry
A group of hackers with plenty of time on their hands have discovered a slew of unannounced Tekken Tag Tournament 2 characters hidden on the fighter’s disc. Newcomers include Dr. Bosconovitch, former boss Unknown, a skinny version of Bob, the inappropriately dressed Miharu, Lilli’s butler Sebastian, and the stylish Violet. While...
News Now You Can Play Through Final Fantasy VII in LittleBigPlanet 2
Head in the clouds
Boot up LittleBigPlanet 2 now and you’ll be amazed. While there was no shortage of impressive content at launch, the platformer has really come into its own over the past 18 months. It’s simply staggering what budding creator curators have built – and that sentiment extends to this obsessive recreation of Final Fantasy VII...
News Nurture Your Own Ecosystem in Ecolibrium on Vita
Flora and fauna
Bizarre ecosystem simulator Ecolibrium is set to launch on the PlayStation Vita in Europe tomorrow, publisher Sony has announced. The free application challenges you to “maintain harmony within your own created environment”. You’ll need to select complementary plants, animals and artefacts in order to balance your world. Make...
News Let's Fish! Hooks PlayStation Vita This Fall
Reely good news
Wired Productions is aiming to make a splash this fall with Let’s Fish! Hooked On for PlayStation Vita. The arcade fishing title is the product of renowned Tokyo-based studio SIMS, who previously worked on SEGA Bass Fishing and Ape Escape for PSP. It features a striking anime art style, illustrated by manga luminary Poyoyon Rock...
Store Update 11th September 2012 (North America)
The boys are back in town
This week’s North American PlayStation Store update won’t go down in history, but there’s still plenty for you to look forward to. New arrivals include Double Dragon: Neon, Anomaly Warzone Earth and Red Johnson’s Chronicles - One Against All. PlayStation Plus subscribers can also anticipate early access to Jet Set
News PC Indie Hit Terraria Is Coming To PSN Next Year
Build your hopes up now
PC indie success Terraria is heading to PSN. The title - which has been described by some as a 2D Minecraft - was launched in 2011 and has since shifted an impressive 1.6 million copies. Andrew Spinks - the sole talent behind the original PC release - appears to be involved with the port to consoles (it's also coming to Xbox...
News Here's What's Inside Assassin's Creed III's Join or Die Edition
Premium package
Assassin’s Creed III is poised to become one of the biggest games of the year, so you’re probably going to want to splash out on a collector’s edition of some kind. Thankfully, publisher Ubisoft has got you covered in that department, with a slew of special editions to choose from. Under the spotlight this morning is the Join...
News PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Upgraded to 1GB This Week
Breathing room
You’ll finally be able to back up that Afrika save this week, when PlayStation Plus’ cloud storage is bumped up to a whopping 1GB. A system software update will be required to enable the anticipated enhancement – allowing you to store virtually all of your game saves on Sony’s servers. As always, you’ll be able to specify...
News Microsoft's Making You Wait for These Resident Evil 6 Modes
Bah humbug
Timed exclusivity is silly. We understand why it’s necessary in an age where legitimate third-party exclusives are heading the way of the dodo – but it’s infuriating when content is taken away from your platform of choice just because another company paid for it. Take Resident Evil 6 – the game’s getting three extra modes on...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Trailer Talks Through Tweaks
War has changed
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 may look familiar on the surface, but there are a lot of subtle changes going on behind the scenes. This brand new trailer – narrated by Treyarch’s excitable David Vonderhaar – details the shooter’s class creation system, as well as outlining some of the title’s new weapons. Honestly, we know...
News Sleeping Dogs Surpasses 172k Sales in North America
Strong start
Publishers and journalists are constantly pointing out that new intellectual property is a thing of the past, but a game like Sleeping Dogs shreds that theory to bits. The open world adventure – which is currently sitting atop the UK sales charts – managed to sell 172k units in North America during August. That’s a very...
News The Mechromancer Targets Borderlands 2 in October
En-Gaige
Borderlands 2’s downloadable Mechromancer character class will fire into the first-person shooter on 16th October, publisher 2K Games has announced. The character – officially named Gaige – will be available as a free download to anyone that pre-orders the title. Everyone else will have to pay £7.99/$9.99. Gaige’s robotic arm will...
News 3G PlayStation Vita Finally Graces Canada in October
Connected
It may have slipped your memory, but Canada still hasn’t received the 3G version of the PlayStation Vita. The enhanced SKU was quietly cancelled in the region ahead of the system’s February launch – and there’s been very little information from platform holder Sony ever since. Well, until this evening anyway. The company has...
Monday10th Sep 2012
Review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (PlayStation 3)
Drop-in, bail on it, or does Tony Hawk slam?
When Tony Hawk's Pro Skater first landed on PlayStation in 1999 it was welcomed with open arms and scabby knees by skateboarders, as the first video game to capture what it felt like to skate. Neversoft embraced skate culture so vehemently that a number of their team became skilled at riding a real...
News FIFA 13 Demo Dribbles onto the PlayStation Store This Week
Annual obsession
England’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine isn’t the only noteworthy football-related event set to take place tomorrow evening – publisher EA Games has also announced that it will be launching a FIFA 13 demo on the PlayStation Store between 22:00PM and 02:00AM UK time. The demo will include AC Milan, Arsenal, Borussia...
News Resident Evil 6's Leather Jacket Edition Will Cost You £899
Costly clobber
It’ll cost you almost a grand to look as good as Resident Evil 6 protagonist Leon S. Kennedy – and that’s without splashing out on an expensive floppy haircut. Publisher Capcom has added the Resident Evil 6: Leather Jacket Edition to its European store. It’ll set you back just £899. The pricey package includes a replica of...
News F1 2012 Demo Races onto PSN This Week
Pit stop
Fans of fast cars and chequered flags will be treated to an F1 2012 demo this week, Codemasters has announced. Those that download the taster will be able to sample two of racer’s new modes: Young Driver Test and Season Challenge. The former takes “inspiration” from real-life examinations, and will teach you how to get to grips with...
News First Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Screenshots Sneak In
Foxy
Beyond last weekend’s reveal, Konami has been frustratingly quiet about Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes – but it has released a handful of high-definition screenshots for you to pore over. Unlike the sub-par captures available elsewhere, these are direct-feed – allowing you to see every crinkle on protagonist Snake’s lived-in face. The...
News North American PlayStation Plus Goes Beat 'em Up Bonkers
Crude buster
If you’re looking for a source of stress relief ahead of the long winter months, PlayStation Plus has got you covered. Sony has announced that button bashers Double Dragon: Neon and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game will be added to the premium service’s Instant Game Collection in North America from 11th September. That means...
News Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Will Boast a Day and Night Cycle
Sneaking in the sunshine
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes will boast a day and night cycle, according to Eurogamer.net. The website reports that series creator Hideo Kojima divulged the information in an interview after the game's recent unveiling. According to the industry luminary, the day and night cycle will boost replayability, allowing players...
News Medal of Honor: Warfighter DLC Promotes Controversial Movie
On the hunt
Medal of Honor: Warfighter may be struggling to secure headlines on its own terms – but its collaboration with controversial Sony Pictures flick Zero Dark Thirty was always going to be a sure fire hit. For the uninitiated, the aforementioned movie attempts to recreate the real-life search for Osama Bin Laden. In the game, it will be...
News Sleeping Dogs Reclaims UK Sales Charts Top Spot
Sitting pretty
United Front Games' excellent open world adventure Sleeping Dogs has reclaimed its place atop the UK sales charts. The crime drama – which was temporarily displaced by Guild Wars 2 last week – managed to fight off competition from new entry The Sims 3: Supernatural to steal back the top spot. It was a familiar story elsewhere...
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