Review The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series (PlayStation 3)
Everyday we're shufflin'
News - 2012, Week 50
Sunday16th Dec 2012
News Dark Souls 2's Visuals Are Comparable to Watch Dogs
May skip 2013
Dark Souls 2 may have been announced as a PlayStation 3 title, but it sounds like the hotly anticipated sequel will arrive on next-generation consoles too. EDGE magazine – who were shown a ten-minute playthrough of the game – reports that the upcoming adventure will boast visuals that are on par with Ubisoft’s ambitious
News Flying Hamster HD Soars onto European Vitas Next Week
Cute and cuddly
Flying Hamster HD will glide onto the PlayStation Vita on 19th December in Europe. The former PlayStation Mini has been completely overhauled for Sony’s slick new handheld, and will boast online leaderboards, four control schemes, and 15 Trophies as a result. If you haven’t played the original version of The Game Atelier’s...
Saturday15th Dec 2012
Review Persona 4 Golden (PlayStation Vita)
Vita's Golden Hand
Persona 4 Golden is a stunning game that’s arguably the most essential release in the PlayStation Vita’s catalogue thus far. An upgrade of the already outstanding PlayStation 2 title, developer Atlus has extended the adventure with new content, characters, and story. This is the definitive version of an incredible RPG, and you...
News Metal Gear Rising's North American Box Art Is a Cut Above
Chop, chop
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’s international box art is great – but clearly publisher Konami was concerned that North American consumers wouldn't take to the close-up of protagonist Raiden’s robot face. As such, the company has produced a brand new image showing the aforementioned cyborg slicing an adversary in half. We suppose...
News Life of Pixel Is a Platformer Set Inside Classic Computers
Way back machine
There have already been a handful of interesting ideas published as part of Sony’s cross-platform portable gaming initiative PlayStation Mobile – but Super Icon’s upcoming Life of Pixel is in a different league. The quirky release – which is currently in submission with Sony – promises to deliver a puzzle platformer set...
News Need for Speed: Most Wanted Swiftly Added to European Sale
Hard to beat
If the reality of finding an exotic car in your Christmas stocking is looking less likely, at least you can console yourself with a cut-price copy of Need for Speed: Most Wanted instead. Sony’s slashed the price of the critically acclaimed PlayStation 3 racer to just £23.99/€29.99 on the European PlayStation Store this weekend,...
Friday14th Dec 2012
Review Black Knight Sword (PlayStation 3)
Nightmare before Christmas
Black Knight Sword is a hard game to describe. Its gameplay is nothing new – it’s essentially a side scrolling action game mixed with a lot of platforming. But in motion, the title paints a completely different picture – this is the stuff of nightmares. Saying Black Knight Sword is creepy is an understatement. Its...
News Sony Invites European Warriors to God of War: Ascension Beta
Test your might
There may not be emails in Olympus, but it’s a good thing that they exist on Earth. Sony’s just sent us an invitation to participate in the God of War: Ascension beta after registrations opened last month. If you’re successful, you’ll have received a notification on the same email address that your PlayStation Network account...
News Sony Launches PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Vote
Who's your number one?
It’s ironic that just as we started planning our own game of the year festivities behind the scenes – more on that soon – the PlayStation Blog has launched its own celebratory poll. This is a community endeavour, and it allows you to vote for your favourite PlayStation releases across a slew of different categories...
News Dead or Alive 5 Plus Gets Jiggy on 19th March in North America
Shake it all about
Tecmo Koei may be doing little more than porting its console titles to PlayStation Vita, but at least it’s releasing something on the platform. Sadly, that’s more than we can say for most other third-parties at the moment. Speaking of which: the company’s just announced a 19th March release date for Dead or Alive 5 Plus in...
News Sleeping Dogs Expands with New Island DLC Next Week
Also, who wants to play more RAGE?
If you’ve already successfully collapsed Hong Kong’s corrupt triads and exorcised the nation from the undead, then you might be excited to learn that Sleeping Dogs is travelling to a new island next week. The recently announced Zodiac Tournament pack will
News escapeVektor Makes a Swift Exit on PlayStation Vita Next Week
Last in, first out
Forget about escapeVector, we’re more taken with Australian developer Nnooo’s name. Imagine trying to schedule a meeting at the bank with a title like that. It would be a disaster. “Could you please tell us the name of your company for the diary, sir?” the receptionist would ask. “Nnooo,” you’d respond. Everyone...
News Who Is The Last of Us' Latest Survivor?
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
There are plenty more people living in The Last of Us' post-apocalyptic world than main protagonists Joel and Ellie. As evidenced by the title’s recent story trailer, there are actually a whole slew of survivors – including newcomer, Tess. “Strong, smart, and street savvy, Tess is a pivotal character in the world of...
News Velocity Developer FuturLab Sure Loves to Tease
You definitely asked for it
We thought Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima was the master of the countdown clock, but he may just need to renounce his crown. It turns out that there’s a new contender to the teaser throne, and it belongs to Coconut Dodge developer FuturLab. Not content with dropping hints in press releases, launching s
News Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus Infiltrates Vita on 26th February
Prior warning
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus will scurry onto North American store shelves on 26th February in North America, publisher Tecmo Koei has announced. It’ll take protagonist Ryu Hayabusa and crew a little while longer reach Europe, where the title will emerge on 1st March. The portable port of the console port – think about it – will...
News Metal Gear Rising Readies Its Revengeance Next Month
Holding out for a hero
A super stylish demo for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will chop the PlayStation Network into pieces next month, publisher Konami has announced. The swashbuckling short is the same snippet that was included with copies of the Zone of the Enders HD Collection in November. The demo is already available in Japan, but is...
Thursday13th Dec 2012
Review Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (PlayStation 3)
The paint runs thin
The first thing you’ll notice about Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is how sterile everything looks. Gone are the murky, almost depressing locales from the Nintendo Wii original, replaced by wholesome environments, which – at most – feature a little bit of damage here and there. In terms of grunge, this is more Bon Jovi...
Review Skylanders Giants (PlayStation 3)
Bigger and better?
Considering the success of the original Skylanders, it's no surprise that a sequel has already hit store shelves. Activision's accessory-laden adventure game commanded eye-watering sales figures during its last term at retail. But can a series that’s so heavily dependent on peripheral purchases thrive in its second outing?...
Rumour Developers Have More Confidence in the Xbox 720 than the PS4
But we don't know why
Thus far, everything we’ve heard about the next-generation has been vague. Countless rumours have pegged Sony’s fourth home console for late 2013, but that opinion appears to be changing. In a speculative piece posted this evening, North American website Kotaku has suggested that
News Sir Hammerlock Goes Hunting in New Borderlands 2 DLC
Skag shootin'
An errant batch of Borderlands 2 trinkets have once again outed the title’s upcoming post-release plans. Attentive users of the game’s official forums spotted the addition of a new set of Trophies following the release of a fresh patch earlier today. Like previous add-ons, there are three new emblems up for grabs in t
News Dead or Alive 5 Plus Picks a Fight with Europe on 22nd March
Put 'em up
European gamers will be able to engage in a spot of first-person fighting next year, when Dead or Alive 5 Plus attacks store shelves on 22nd March. Thus far, we've seen very little of the handheld port – well, aside from a few off-screen photographs – which makes the impending release date somewhat surprising. Still, despite the...
News Steal a Glance at Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time's New Trailer
Robbed blind
“Sly’s uncatchable,” explains anthropomorphic hippo Murray in this brand new Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time story trailer. “Like a baseball – made of air.” We couldn't have put it any better ourselves. You’ll be able to retake control of the titular tea leaf from 5th February in North America. Meanwhile, you can read our...
News Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD Chomps PlayStation 3 Next Week
Mad land
Forget the festive season – this month’s been all about former Xbox exclusives finding a new home on PlayStation. Not content with the long overdue arrival of the original Mass Effect a few days ago, Sony’s also lined up the high-definition remake of Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee for PS3 next week. The downloadable classic will launch...
News Sony Slam Dunks NBA 2K13's Price for European Sale
Three pointer
As you may imagine, basketball isn’t particularly popular in Europe. The continent's ongoing love affair with football means that titles such as NBA 2K13 don’t always get the attention that they deserve. Sony’s aiming to change that over the next 48 hours, though, by crushing the price of the digital version of 2K Games' premium...
News Earth Defense Force 2025 Protects PlayStation 3 Next Year
Ant attack
Your home will become a breeding ground for killer creepy crawlies next year, when Earth Defense Force 2025 targets the PlayStation 3. Namco Bandai has just dropped word that the Sandlot-developed squash ‘em up will infiltrate Sony’s system in 2013 – and it will bring a bevy of over-the-top action with it. According to the company,...
News Square Enix Has Finally Confirmed the Hitman HD Trilogy
Dead man walking
After months of online drama – including Trophy leaks and rogue retail listings – Square Enix has finally responded to our plea and officially announced the Hitman HD Trilogy for the PlayStation 3. The compilation will launch on 29th January in North America and 1st February in Europe. In return for your $39.99 investment...
News New Dead Space 3 Trailer Shows Shared Scares
Calm down
We’re vehemently against the addition of co-operative action to Dead Space 3, but even we can’t deny the appeal of this brand new trailer. The video introduces the title’s ‘Two Ways to Play’ tagline, which is designed to highlight the differences between single-player and multiplayer gameplay. While you’ll be able to...
Wednesday12th Dec 2012
Review The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series (PlayStation 3)
Everyday we're shufflin'
Lee Everett’s failed the one golden rule of murdering folk: don’t get caught. As such, he's on his way to prison when civilisation collapses around him. It’s through Lee that you experience the harsh horrors of this new and unrecognisable world, and it’s not long before he, and by extension you, becomes responsible...
Review Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PlayStation 3)
Smiles prower
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed starts to make sense the moment that you reach the excellent Afterburner stage. Sumo Digital’s slick sequel initially introduces itself as yet another Mario Kart derivative – but it eventually blossoms into so much more. By fusing the best of Hydro Thunder, SkyDrift, and over two decades’...
News LittleBigPlanet 2 Does Its Best Wii U Impression Next Week
Anything you can do
LittleBigPlanet 2 will be the first title to demonstrate the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita’s in-game connectivity next week, when the platformer is augmented with its hotly anticipated cross-controller expansion pack. The add-on will essentially mimic the gameplay ideas explored with Nintendo’s Wii U console, allowing...
News Phew, Looks Like There May Be a PlayStation All-Stars Sequel
Celebrate good times
We’ve got to admit, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’s seemingly poor sales had us worried for a moment. Developer SuperBot Entertainment has crafted such an excellent starting point, that it would be a real shame if the idea didn’t get fleshed out further in a sequel – but it looks like that’s exactly what’s on...
News Naughty Dog Refused to Push Ellie to the Back of The Last of Us' Box Art
Fight for your right
Considering Ken Levine’s recent comments about BioShock Infinite’s box art, we were surprised by the cover for Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us. The image places teenage protagonist Ellie at the focal point of the product, while Joel observes from the background. It’s a bold move
News Japanese Sales Charts: Yakuza 5 Conquers the Competition
Like a dragon
Yakuza 5 landed a devastating blow on all of the other new releases in Japan this week. The latest title in SEGA’s seedy series registered 356,757 sales, which was enough to score it a spot at the summit of the region's charts. The hotly anticipated sequel sold more than the combined total of the top three Wii U launch games – but...
News Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory Travels Through Time
Acceptable in the 80s
The third entry in NIS America’s incredibly niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series will get a North American release on 12th March. Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory will continue the bizarre console war narrative of the previous titles, by sending underdressed protagonist Neptune back in time. “This new dimension feels very...
News Fuel Overdose Could Be the Last Game You Ever Play
Armageddon
If the Mayans have their way, Fuel Overdose could be the very last game that you ever play. Independent developer I-Friqiya has reached out to us to confirm that a demo for its multifaceted racer will release on the European PlayStation Store later today, with the full title set to arrive on 21st December. “That’s the day of the...
News Famitsu Teases Surprising Metal Gear Solid Reveal
Phantom pain
Famous Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu is teasing that there will be “something surprising for Metal Gear Solid fans” in its next issue. The timing is obviously intriguing, considering the much discussed Phantom Pain trailer was released last week. Online sleuths managed to uncover a slew o
Store Update 11th December 2012 (North America)
Slowing down
After a barrage of beefy North American PlayStation Store updates, we’re sure you’ll appreciate some quiet time. This week’s refresh is headlined by the appearance of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but there’s also the arrival of Big Sky Infinity and Black Knight Sword to occupy your time. As always, let us know what you’re...
Store Update 12th December 2012 (Europe)
Greatest hits
Spyro the Dragon makes his long overdue debut on the European PlayStation Store this week. You’ll be able to snap up all three of Insomniac Games’ legendary platformers, alongside Konami classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. There’s also the arrival of Big Sky Infinity and Black Knight Sword to capture your attention...
News Hitman HD Trilogy Product Page Infiltrates Amazon
Silent but deadly
Will someone please announce the Hitman HD Trilogy? The compilation – featuring overhauled versions of Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts, and Hitman: Blood Money – has been on the cards for what feels like an eternity, but still hasn’t been confirmed. That's not stopped it from popping up on
News God of War: Ascension Beta Rises for Worthy Warriors
State your claim
Those of you that have unlocked God of War: Ascension beta vouchers via the title’s online social game Rise of the Warriors will be able to download the client right now. The file weighs in at a whopping 1.4GB, so make sure you’ve got plenty of spare hard drive space. There’s currently no other way to access the trial, but...
Tuesday11th Dec 2012
Talking Point Should Sony Release Less Exclusive Games?
Attention seekers
If variety is the spice of life, then the PlayStation 3 is a particularly posh brand of pepper. Arguably more than any other platform holder over the past five years, Sony has provided its system with a stream of high quality content. From big-budget blockbusters like Heavy Rain and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, to smaller...
News Phantasy Star Online 2 Will Render Fewer Foes on Vita
Shape shifter
Phantasy Star Online 2 is coming to both the PC and PlayStation Vita – but publisher SEGA has had to make some concessions in order to get the MMO running on Sony’s handheld. First and foremost, the portable version will render fewer enemies on screen than its static counterpart. In addition, map sizes will be reduced to...
News Is the PlayStation 4 Further Away Than We Think?
Difficult to forecast
One of the greatest assets of this industry is its unpredictability. Just when you think you’ve got it sussed – a rumour will throw you completely off base. Consider the ongoing discussion surrounding the PlayStation 4. We took The Last of Us’ spring release date as confirmation of the next-generation system’s imminent...
News Irrational Pulls the Trigger on New BioShock Infinite Trailer
Caught in the crossfire
Just as BioShock Infinite’s box art was designed to appeal to mainstream gamers, we suspect that the same mentality was adopted for this brand new gameplay trailer. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with the video – it just seems to focus heavily on the action aspect of the title. Fortunately, sliding across sky rails...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Sails to Europe Next Summer
Yarrr
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 will embark on an aquatic adventure next summer, when the Omega Force developed sequel sails to European shores. The anticipated title was only announced in Japan last week, but Namco Bandai has already confirmed that the PlayStation 3 release will launch via the PlayStation Network overseas. Sadly, there was no...
News Square Enix: Sleeping Dogs Could Become One of Our Strongest Brands
Pork buns all around
Contrary to popular opinion, Square Enix’s excellent Asian crime drama Sleeping Dogs is selling very well. Speaking during a financial briefing earlier this week, the publisher’s president Yoichi Wada admitted that the company may have had unreasonably high expectations for the title – but that doesn’t mean that it's...
News Is FuturLab's Velocity Warping onto the PlayStation Vita?
You asked for it
Brighton-based developer FuturLab sure loves its quirky promotional schemes. Earlier today, the outfit issued a press release with a hidden message: “Fan powered flight”. We thought that the company was merely being cheeky, but it turns out that there’s a lot more to the developer’s tease than three little words. A teaser...
News Velocity Developer FuturLab Signs Landmark Deal with Sony
Fan powered flight
We have to admit, we’ve been expecting this. FuturLab, the award winning studio behind Velocity and Coconut Dodge, has signed a “groundbreaking” deal with Sony that will see the Brighton-based outfit focus on PlayStation Vita titles throughout 2013. The arrangement – which sounds a lot like an expansion of Sony’s popular...
News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Won't Have an Impact on the Campaign
Keep calm and carry on
Naughty Dog has insisted that the inclusion of multiplayer in its upcoming survival horror title The Last of Us will not have an impact on the game's solo experience. As with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves back in 2009, anticipant fans were nervous about the confirmation of an online component yesterday. But according to community...
News Medal of Honor: Warfighter Breaches European PSN Sale
Run for cover
Medal of Honor: Warfighter is the latest title to get its price slashed as part of Sony’s excellent European Christmas countdown. Between now and 23:59PM GMT on 12th December, you’ll be able to pick up the first-person shooter for just £29.99/€39.99. That represents a 50 per cent saving over its standard price of...
Monday10th Dec 2012
Review Mass Effect (PlayStation 3)
Back to the future
Launching five years after its original Xbox 360 debut, Mass Effect has finally landed on the PlayStation 3, completing the series' sci-fi trilogy on Sony's console. However, the title's late arrival places it in an awkward position, destined to be judged against the sequels it spawned. Has the classic aged gracefully? Not...
News Lara Croft Keeps Climbing in New Tomb Raider Trailer
Vertigo
It’s a good job that Lara Croft isn’t afraid of heights. In this brand new Tomb Raider trailer, the legendary protagonist is shown scaling a tower that extends far beyond the clouds. We’re assuming that she’s trying to better David Blaine’s insane New York stunt. All of those native folks with bow and arrows are merely obstructing...
News Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Hits the PSN This Week
Carl's comeback
Popular PlayStation 2 title Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will hit the North American PlayStation Store this week. The release date for the open world crime drama was first spotted on the Hong Kong arm of PlayStation.com, before being confirmed for the West via the PlayStation Blog. The game’s arrival will come as no surprise to...
News Why Is BioShock Infinite's Box Art So Bad?
It's for frat boys
BioShock Infinite’s box art is a travesty. You may not all agree – but series creator Ken Levine certainly does. Chatting with Wired about the abysmal cover image, the luminary compared the pack shot to salad dressing. Stick with us. “There are plenty of products that I buy that I don’t spend a lot of time thinking...
News The Last of Us Will Feature Multiplayer, Here's Its Box Art
Together in the dark
If this weekend’s incredible The Last of Us story trailer wasn’t enough to send you into a post-apocalyptic frenzy, developer Naughty Dog’s revealed a little more about the upcoming survival horror title. Posting on the PlayStation Blog, community strategist Arne Meyer not only confirmed the release's box a
News Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Trailer Plots Its Vengeance
Gorgeously gothic
There’s some stunning hair animation in this Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 trailer. In it, protagonist Gabriel Belmont reminisces about what used to be. According to game director Dave Cox, the footage is all in-game. “There was no CGI,” he boasted on Twitter. The previous title offered a surprisingly solid take on the God...
News Dark Souls 2 Will Be 'More Understandable' Than Its Predecessor
Click to win
In a single interview, director Tomohiro Shibuya has managed to sour the initial excitement surrounding Dark Souls 2. Chatting with EDGE magazine, the newcomer – who’s taking the reins from previous director Hidetaka Miyazaki – revealed that he intends to make the sequel less obtuse. While that sounds like a good thing to us, Dark...
News Super Street Fighter IV Punches North American PlayStation Plus
Hadouken
Following the addition of BioShock 2 last week, Sony has pledged another heavyweight freebie for North American PlayStation Plus subscribers. From tomorrow, premium members will be able to add Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition to their download list without needing to spend a penny. The genre defining brawler will be joined by...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Shows Its Staying Power
Keep still
The winter weather has clearly had an impact on the UK sales charts, seeing as the season’s heavy hitters seem frozen in place. Indeed, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has continued its spell at the summit, holding off competition from Far Cry 3 and FIFA 13. Elsewhere, Assassin’s Creed III sloped into fifth, while
News Sportsfriends Sprints Past Its Kickstarter Target on Final Day
Marathon winner
Die Gute Fabrik’s innovative local multiplayer compendium Sportsfriends has crossed its Kickstarter target, meaning that it will release on PlayStation 3 next fall. With just four hours left to go, the title has earned $155,339 of its $150,000 target. The game will be marketed as part of Sony’s Pub Fund initiative – but the...
