Top Stories - April, 2013

News - April, 2013

Tuesday30th Apr 2013

  • How to Succeed As a Sorcerer in Soul Sacrifice

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    Guide How to Succeed As a Sorcerer in Soul Sacrifice

    Break a leg

    Soul Sacrifice is a very good game, but there’s a learning curve that every budding magician must navigate if they are to succeed in the twisted adventure. With the morally dense title now ripping up store shelves, we’ve wrapped ourselves in our favourite raiment in order to bring you some beginner’s tips for the PlayStation Vita...

  • Next Xbox Development Woes Could Spell Trouble for the PS4

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    Opinion Next Xbox Development Woes Could Spell Trouble for the PS4

    Modern warfare

    Microsoft is supposedly struggling. According to reports coming out of Kotaku overnight, the platform holder is as much as six months behind on producing content for its next generation console. The site’s sources claim that the company recently canned a number of internally developed titles for its impending machine because they...

  • Soul Sacrifice (PlayStation Vita)

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    Review Soul Sacrifice (PlayStation Vita)

    Sins of the skin

    Soul Sacrifice deals with morality in a manner that few games manage. While the likes of Mass Effect and inFAMOUS deliver negligible narrative tweaks in response for your borderline binary ethical decisions, Keiji Inafune’s grotesque fantasy adventure aims to explore the core of your moral makeup. Are you willing to surrender the...

  • Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (PlayStation 3)

    Boom for your buck

    Most first-person shooters settle for a few additional maps, a handful of new weapons, and a couple of bonus missions in their post-release period. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, however, blows that tradition out of the water, delivering a compelling standalone experience that's both out of the ordinary in delivery and subject matter...

  • Exclusive Watch Dogs Content Cooped Up on PlayStation 4, Too

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    News Exclusive Watch Dogs Content Cooped Up on PlayStation 4, Too

    Official comment sniffed out

    Ubisoft has barked word that the additional hour of Watch Dogs content confirmed for the PlayStation 3 version of the game yesterday will also be available on Sony’s next generation platform. Initially there was some confusion over whether the extra would be compatible with the PlayStation 4, but the French...

  • Terraria Tunnels onto the European PlayStation Store on 15th May

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    News Terraria Tunnels onto the European PlayStation Store on 15th May

    It's off to work we go

    If you’ve been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to dig out your 16-bit shovel and you happen to reside in Europe, then know that salvation is at hand. 505 Games has confirmed that popular indie title Terraria is coming to the PlayStation Store on 15th May in the region – almost two months after its release in North America...

  • Haunting Teaser Image Hints at Call of Duty: Ghosts

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    News Haunting Teaser Image Hints at Call of Duty: Ghosts

    Ghost in the machine

    There’s no question that Call of Duty: Ghosts is a real thing now. Activision has updated the series’ official website, including a mysterious teaser image which resembles a phantom-like face. Cleverly, the picture is made up of hundreds of smaller icons, submitted by users to the page. You can link up your Facebook or...

  • Rockstar Fires Off Brand New Grand Theft Auto V Trailers

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    News Rockstar Fires Off Brand New Grand Theft Auto V Trailers

    Frat pack

    Drop everything, because Rockstar has released three brand new trailers for Grand Theft Auto V. The videos – which are conveniently collated into a single YouTube embed nestled below – explore the personalities of the hotly anticipated sandbox adventure’s protagonists. We’ve taken an early shine to Michael, but only because his...

  • Kadokawa Games Undresses Titillating Killer Is Dead Trailer

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    News Kadokawa Games Undresses Titillating Killer Is Dead Trailer

    Making love to the camera

    If you figured that Mondo Zappa’s glasses were just for fashion, you were wrong. Judging by this trailer, the Killer Is Dead protagonist can use the optical enhancers to see through the (already skimpy) clothes of his female associates. The functionality sounds great if you’re aiming to keep tabs on the latest underwear...

Monday29th Apr 2013

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Saturday27th Apr 2013

  • Injustice: Gods Among Us (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Injustice: Gods Among Us (PlayStation 3)

    Immortal Kombat

    When it comes to the fighting game genre, you're often forced to select your preferred type. Are you a player of 2D or 3D titles? Tekken or Dead or Alive? Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat? Each series has its own unique identity, restricting its audience to a specific brand. As such, you'd expect Injustice: Gods Among Us, the latest...

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Friday26th Apr 2013

Thursday25th Apr 2013

  • Xbox Reveal - Microsoft's Biggest Threats to the PS4

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    Feature Xbox Reveal - Microsoft's Biggest Threats to the PS4

    Weapons and weaknesses

    Microsoft has finally acknowledged its next generation console. After months of silence, rumours, and bad news, Sony’s closest competitor has confirmed that it will reveal a “new generation of games, TV, and entertainment” on 21st May. While some feel that the Redmond-based manufacturer may struggle to usurp the

  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory (PlayStation 3)

    "Is that your 'please punish me' face?"

    Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory is a hard-sell. It’s what reviewers like to call ‘a niche title’, meaning a game that the majority of PlayStation 3 owners will pick up and then swiftly put back down. Set in a land governed by gaming tech, it's the third instalment in the Neptunia JRPG series, a franchise...

  • Dead Island: Riptide (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Dead Island: Riptide (PlayStation 3)

    Better off dead

    Dead Island: Riptide brings you back to the unfortunate backdrop of the Banoi archipelago where 2011’s flawed Dead Island left off. The infection has spread to a neighbouring island, forcing the four survivors of the previous game and one newcomer (John, a rude ex-soldier) to try and make it through another tropical apocalypse. As...

Friday26th Apr 2013

Thursday25th Apr 2013

  • Sony Pulls Back the Curtain on the PlayStation 4's Controller

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    News Sony Pulls Back the Curtain on the PlayStation 4's Controller

    Get a grip

    Is this a response to yesterday’s Xbox announcement? It’s probably a coincidence, but it’s interesting that Sony’s opted to release this trailer for the PlayStation 4’s controller less than 24 hours after Microsoft confirmed the date for its impending system’s announcement. If memory serves correctly, we think that this...

  • Thawing Lost Planet 3's Winter Wonderland

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    Preview Thawing Lost Planet 3's Winter Wonderland

    Peyton the ice

    It’s a good thing that Lost Planet 3’s set to release at the tail end of the summer, because you won’t want to play the Spark Unlimited-developed prequel when it’s cold outside. The third-person shooter takes place a long time prior to the events of the first game, with the snowy setting of E.D.N. III still trapped in the...

  • Keiji Inafune Already Has an Idea for a Soul Sacrifice Sequel

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    News Keiji Inafune Already Has an Idea for a Soul Sacrifice Sequel

    Mega Man creator in talks with Sony

    Soul Sacrifice is not quite available in Europe and North America yet, but designer Keiji Inafune is already dreaming up a sequel. In an interview with IGN, the former Capcom man noted that he’s actively started discussions with Sony regarding the prospective follow-up, which we suspect will get the go-ahead...

  • Oh, There's a New PlayStation 3 Firmware Update Available

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    News Oh, There's a New PlayStation 3 Firmware Update Available

    You know the drill

    We cast our news catching net out wide every day, but sometimes the odd story slips through. As such, you can imagine our surprise this evening when our PlayStation 3 prompted us to update our firmware. It seems that Sony’s stealthily deployed a patch for the system, which, well, does very little at all. Version 4.41 – which,...

  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition Rides Again in June

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    News The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition Rides Again in June

    Loot the complete adventure this summer

    As expected, Bethesda has officially confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition will saddle up and trot onto store shelves on 4th June in North America and 7th June in Europe. The re-release – which bundles the core campaign with all of its DLC – will set you back $59.99/£39.99...

  • Sony Doubles Profit Forecasts Ahead of Financial Report

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    News Sony Doubles Profit Forecasts Ahead of Financial Report

    Holding out for a Hirai

    After years of reporting on Sony’s slumping sales, it looks like the company may finally be on the ascension. Games Industry.biz notes that the Japanese conglomerate has doubled its profit forecast for the fiscal year that ended on 31st March, raising the tally from ¥20 billion ($201m) to ¥40 billion ($403m). That’s a...

  • Three Grand Theft Auto V Trailers Hotwiring Your Eyes on 30th April

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    News Three Grand Theft Auto V Trailers Hotwiring Your Eyes on 30th April

    It's going to be a long weekend

    Rockstar has confirmed that it will deploy three new Grand Theft Auto V trailers next week, with each focusing on a different protagonist from the main game. As confirmed earlier in the year, the title will depict the adventures of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, a crackshot coven of crooks whose plots interconnect...

Wednesday24th Apr 2013

Tuesday23rd Apr 2013

  • There's a Ratchet & Clank Movie Firing onto the Big Screen in 2015

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    News There's a Ratchet & Clank Movie Firing onto the Big Screen in 2015

    No, really

    We’ve been known to take a cynical tone when it comes to video game movies, but this one appears to be actually happening. Insomniac Games has taken to the PlayStation Blog to confirm that the Ratchet & Clank Movie is set to guffaw its way into theatres in 2015. Even more incredibly, it actually looks like it could be pretty good...

  • Gran Turismo 6 Accelerates onto Another Retailer Website

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    Rumour Gran Turismo 6 Accelerates onto Another Retailer Website

    Smoke without fire

    It would appear that Sony really is gearing up to announce Gran Turismo 6, as the unannounced title has raced onto another retailer website. European outlet Multiplayer.com is currently taking pre-orders for the sequel, which is supposedly set to release on the PlayStation 3 on 28th November. It follows a similar listing on...

  • Heavenly Sword Also Being Cut into Direct-to-Video Flick

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    News Heavenly Sword Also Being Cut into Direct-to-Video Flick

    Narik-no way

    Pinch yourself, because it’s definitely the day for unexpected movie adaptation announcements. In addition to the Ratchet & Clank Movie, animation outfit Blockade Entertainment has also revealed that it’s working on a direct-to-video film based on Heavenly Sword, the Ninja Theory-developed PlayStation 3 exclusive starring...

  • Sony Santa Monica Pitched the PlayStation 4's Share Button

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    News Sony Santa Monica Pitched the PlayStation 4's Share Button

    Everything's better with friends

    You may know first-party powerhouse Sony Santa Monica best for creating the God of War games, but Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has revealed that the developer also played a pivotal role in one of the PlayStation 4’s most important features: the Share button. Chatting candidly with EDGE magazine, the...

Monday22nd Apr 2013

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Saturday20th Apr 2013

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  • People in Canada Are Still Talking About the PlayStation Network Hack

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    News People in Canada Are Still Talking About the PlayStation Network Hack

    Those affected can claim a free game

    Remember when the PlayStation Network got hacked? It was a big deal for about two months, and then everyone just sort of forgot about it. Well, everyone except the fine folks in Canada, to be precise. It turns out that a group of loyal crusaders from the land of Maple Syrup have spent the past couple of years...

Friday19th Apr 2013

Thursday18th Apr 2013

  • Why PS4's Social Features Probably Won't Be Free

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    Talking Point Why PS4's Social Features Probably Won't Be Free

    Pay, create, share

    The current goodwill surrounding the PlayStation 4 will almost certainly come to an end at some point. There comes a moment in every system’s build-up where the early enthusiasm is replaced by a wave of negativity. This onset of scepticism typically stems from the hardware in question’s price – or, in the PlayStation...

  • Sony to Kick Off PS4 Commercials During Champions League Final

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    Rumour Sony to Kick Off PS4 Commercials During Champions League Final

    Pure theatre

    Sony's promotional push for the PlayStation 4 will start in Europe during the Champions League final in May, according to a report on PS4 Daily.com. The site claims that the platform holder has booked a spot during the final, which is set to take place at Wembley in London on 25th May. For those of you overseas, the Champions League is...

  • Beyond: Two Souls' Box Art Lets Out a Long Sigh

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    News Beyond: Two Souls' Box Art Lets Out a Long Sigh

    Makes a change from big guns

    We’ve all had the occasional bad day, but they’re a regular occurrence for Beyond: Two Souls protagonist Jodie Holmes. Spiritually linked to an on-off psychopath, the character finds herself pursued by the government and living rough on the streets. No wonder she’s looking extremely gloomy on the title’s pack...

  • Deadpool Lives from 25th June in North America

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    News Deadpool Lives from 25th June in North America

    Activision resurrects antihero later this year

    Transformers: Fall of Cybertron developer High Moon Studios’ next project Deadpool will target store shelves on 25th June in North America, publisher Activision has announced. The title may be flying under the radar swifter than a superhero wearing a suit, but the game promises a blend of mass murder...

Wednesday17th Apr 2013

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Monday15th Apr 2013

Sunday14th Apr 2013

  • Sorcery Developer Summoning New First-Person Shooter for PS4

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    Rumour Sorcery Developer Summoning New First-Person Shooter for PS4

    Weapons and wands

    The Workshop, the studio behind last year’s overlooked PlayStation Move exclusive Sorcery, is working its magic on a brand new title for the PlayStation 4. Having spent the latter half of last year producing Borderlands 2 DLC, the Californian outfit is now turning its attention to Sony’s next generation machine. “We're proud...

  • RPG Maker 3 Building a New Home on PlayStation Network Next Week

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    News RPG Maker 3 Building a New Home on PlayStation Network Next Week

    Play, create, share

    Those of you that are frustrated with the direction of the Final Fantasy series will be able to build your own sequel next week, courtesy of the PlayStation Network release of RPG Maker 3. The title – which originally launched on the PlayStation 2 back in 2005 – will be available as a PS2 Classic in North America on Tuesday,...

Saturday13th Apr 2013

Friday12th Apr 2013

Thursday11th Apr 2013

  • Is Sony Racing into Trouble with DriveClub on the PS4?

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    Talking Point Is Sony Racing into Trouble with DriveClub on the PS4?

    Head-on collision

    A console launch wouldn’t be complete without a racer to highlight the hardware’s technical strides. DriveClub, a new team-based vehicular experiment from MotorStorm developer Evolution Studios, represents the PlayStation 4’s first foray into the high-octane arena of next generation motorsport. But while the social endeavour...

  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 (PlayStation 3)

    On par

    The threat of stagnation with annual sports titles is something that EA faces with a large chunk of its catalogue. This year's iteration of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 is no exception, delivering another enjoyable digital facsimile of golf, with just enough tweaks and additions to tempt truly committed fans into upgrading. For everyone else,...

  • ASDA: PlayStation 4 Release Date Is 'Merely An Estimation'

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    News ASDA: PlayStation 4 Release Date Is 'Merely An Estimation'

    As you were, then

    Despite teasing a 2013 release for the PlayStation 4 in the UK this morning, ASDA has told us that it’s merely predicting when the console will release. “We have had no confirmation from Sony,” a spokesperson said. “This is merely an estimation, and we look forward to hearing a confirmed release date soon.” In a press...

  • Guacamelee! (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Guacamelee! (PlayStation 3)

    Viva la lucha

    Besides being a brilliant pun, Guacamelee! is a potent mix of platforming and brawling, wrapped-up in a cartoon-styled Mexico. The delightful Metroidvania-inspired adventure takes plenty of props from the greats that solidified the genre, but gracefully manages to maintain its own charm and personality, resulting in a digital download...

  • UK Retailer ASDA Accepting PS4 Pre-Orders, System Supposedly Out This Year

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    News UK Retailer ASDA Accepting PS4 Pre-Orders, System Supposedly Out This Year

    Ching, ching

    UK retailer ASDA has hopped aboard the PlayStation 4 bandwagon, announcing that it is the first British supermarket to accept pre-orders for Sony’s impending system. Specialist franchise GAME is also taking deposits on the machine, but the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s are still twiddling their thumbs worrying about horse meat...

  • PS4 Developers Will Have Access to 7GB GDDR5 RAM

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    Rumour PS4 Developers Will Have Access to 7GB GDDR5 RAM

    Remaining memory used for the operating system

    Pull out your favourite salt shaker and prepare to toss a hefty helping all over your keyboard, because the rumourmongers are out in force today. PS4Daily is reporting that developers will have access to 7GB of the PlayStation 4’s total 8GB GDDR5 RAM for games, with the remaining 1GB being reserved...

  • Ridge Racer: Driftopia Goes Free-to-Play on PlayStation 3

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    News Ridge Racer: Driftopia Goes Free-to-Play on PlayStation 3

    Someone alert Kaz Hirai

    Soon you won’t need to spend a penny to put your high-performance sports car into a right-angle drift, as Namco Bandai’s legendary Ridge Racer franchise is going free-to-play on the PlayStation 3. The just-announced Ridge Racer: Driftopia is due out later this year, and promises a classic arcade experience without any of...

  • Tempest 2000 Designer Firing New Title onto the PlayStation Vita

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    News Tempest 2000 Designer Firing New Title onto the PlayStation Vita

    Round the bend

    Llamasoft, the legendary British developer behind Atari Jaguar classic Tempest 2000, is working on a reboot of the futuristic shooter for the PlayStation Vita named TxK. Designer Jeff Minter – who’s probably best known for the Gridrunner games – confirmed the news on the developer’s official blog, stating that the studio is

  • Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Gives PSN the Finger on 1st May

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    News Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Gives PSN the Finger on 1st May

    Dig out your eyeliner in preparation

    Ubisoft’s delightful dayglo spin-off Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is not an April Fools’ Day joke – it’s a real product coming to the PlayStation Network on 1st May. The first-person adventure depicts the plight of Sgt. Rex Power Colt, a cyborg commando voiced by Terminator and Aliens star Michael Biehn. The...

Wednesday10th Apr 2013

  • How Killzone: Shadow Fall Can Finally Fulfil the Franchise's Potential

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    Feature How Killzone: Shadow Fall Can Finally Fulfil the Franchise's Potential

    Heaven or Helghast

    For a franchise once dubbed a ‘Halo killer’, Guerrilla Games’ solid-if-unspectacular Killzone series has frequently fallen short of its lofty ambitions. It’s unfortunate, because the Dutch developer has always possessed the ingredients to make a smash hit, but there’s always been a flaw in the recipe; a misstep mostly...

  • Shuhei Yoshida Doesn't Want All PS4 Games to be First-Person Shooters

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    News Shuhei Yoshida Doesn't Want All PS4 Games to be First-Person Shooters

    Sony executive gunning for variety on manufacturer's next system

    While fans and parts of the media criticised Sony’s decision to lead with Knack when it announced the PlayStation 4 earlier in the year, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has told EDGE magazine that the emphasis on the somewhat cutesy platformer was entirely intentional –...

  • Ubisoft: PS4 Represents a 'Radical Change' in Hardware Strategy from Sony

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    News Ubisoft: PS4 Represents a 'Radical Change' in Hardware Strategy from Sony

    Developing for the system is a dream come true

    Sony’s first-party studios have been eager to laud the platform holder’s strategy with the PlayStation 4 over the past couple of days, but we haven’t heard much from third-parties just yet. Fortunately, Canadian outfit Ubisoft Montreal has jumped aboard the praise train, describing the next...

  • 9th April 2013 (North America)

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    Store Update 9th April 2013 (North America)

    Hot and spicy

    After a quiet couple of North American PlayStation Store updates, Drinkbox Studios is turning up the heat to habanero temperature with its cross-buy adventure Guacamalee!. The title’s joined by a handful of former retail releases, in addition to Table Mini Golf on the PlayStation Vita and a selection of PSone imports. Let’s get...

  • Feast Your Frightened Eyes on Twelve Minutes of Dark Souls 2

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    News Feast Your Frightened Eyes on Twelve Minutes of Dark Souls 2

    Are you afraid of the dark?

    When was the last time that you watched a gameplay reveal where the character died? Live demos at press conferences such as E3 are usually played in ‘God Mode’ to prevent such a hiccup from occurring, but in IGN’s gameplay reveal of Dark Souls 2, we counted at least six deaths. There may have actually been more...

  • Hitman Absolution Infiltrates European PlayStation Plus Next Month

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    News Hitman Absolution Infiltrates European PlayStation Plus Next Month

    High-profile freebie

    Sony’s charm offensive on European PlayStation Plus subscribers is set to continue next month, with likeable murder simulator Hitman Absolution set to join the Instant Game Collection in May. The platform holder confirmed the news on Twitter, adding that the remainder of the update will be revealed next week. Premium members...

  • 10th April 2013 (Europe)

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    Store Update 10th April 2013 (Europe)

    Chilli con carnage

    Drinkbox Studios’ tasty Metroidvania-inspired cross-buy adventure Guacamelee! is the hottest item on the European PlayStation Store’s menu this week, serving up a fusion of fiery platforming and meaty combat. It’s joined by augmented reality putter Table Mini Golf for the Vita and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for the PS3...

  • Lost Planet 3 Temporarily Mislaid Due to 'Business Reasons'

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    News Lost Planet 3 Temporarily Mislaid Due to 'Business Reasons'

    Shooter pushed back to late August

    Lost Planet 3 is set to stay frosty for a lot longer than expected. As part of a press release detailing its upcoming line-up, publisher Capcom cheekily confirmed that Spark Unlimited’s snowy sequel has been delayed until 27th August in North America and 30th August in Europe. It had been expected to release at...

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  • EA's Peter Moore: We've Made Plenty of Mistakes, But We Will Do Better

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    News EA's Peter Moore: We've Made Plenty of Mistakes, But We Will Do Better

    Executive promises improvements at under fire publisher

    EA’s not exactly having the best of times – the recent departure of CEO John Riccitiello is evidence of that. But while the publisher’s managed to badly bungle the launch of SimCity and produce some below-par games, we can probably all agree that it doesn’t deserve the ‘Worst Company...

  • Sony Stitching New LittleBigPlanet Game for PlayStation Vita

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    Rumour Sony Stitching New LittleBigPlanet Game for PlayStation Vita

    French executive sews the seeds

    Sony’s a dab hand at needle work, so it’s little wonder that the platform holder is working on a new LittleBigPlanet game for the PlayStation Vita. The head of the company’s French division Philippe Cardon revealed the exciting tidbit, hinting that we should expect more excursions to craftworld on the...

  • David Cage: You Will Be Amazed By What We're Doing with PS4

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    News David Cage: You Will Be Amazed By What We're Doing with PS4

    Project is really surprising

    Quantic Dream may be carefully applying the finishing touches to Beyond: Two Souls as we type, but that’s not stopped the company from starting work on its first next generation project. The studio confirmed that it’s already knee-deep in PlayStation 4 development earlier in the year, and now gaffer David Cage has...

  • New Dragon's Crown Trailer Whips Out Its Sword

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    News New Dragon's Crown Trailer Whips Out Its Sword

    It's a big one

    Atlus has unsheathed a brand new trailer for its upcoming PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler, Dragon’s Crown. The full game features six classes, but this footage focuses on the Fighter. Don’t worry about the Japanese voiceover – just gaze dreamily at the gorgeous Vanillaware artwork. Looks lovely, doesn't it? The title's due out on...

Thursday4th Apr 2013

  • Atari Founder: PlayStation 4 Will Struggle Due to 'Lame' Software Tools

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    News Atari Founder: PlayStation 4 Will Struggle Due to 'Lame' Software Tools

    Nolan Bushnell believes Microsoft will dominate the next generation

    Atari founder Nolan Bushnell must not have paid much attention to the positive word of mouth surrounding Sony at this year’s GDC, as the industry legend has predicted that Microsoft will conquer the next generation due to the Japanese manufacturer’s “lame” software tools...

  • My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute Is Raising Eyebrows on PS3

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    News My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute Is Raising Eyebrows on PS3

    No, that's the actual name

    Believe it or not, My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute is the name of a light novel turned anime series in Japan. Having already spawned several wildly popular outings on the PlayStation Portable, the franchise is now making the jump to the PlayStation 3, prompting plenty of throats to be cleared all over the world...

  • Sony Planning Second PS4 Unveiling Before E3

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    Rumour Sony Planning Second PS4 Unveiling Before E3

    Platform holder hoping to rain on Microsoft's parade

    If you figured that you’d seen the last of the PlayStation 4 until E3 in June, then think again. A source close to technology website PCMag.com is teasing that Sony will hold a second conference for its next generation console in late April or early May. The move, the publication speculates, is...

  • Five Dormant Franchises That Deserve a Comeback on PS4

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    Feature Five Dormant Franchises That Deserve a Comeback on PS4

    Daydream believer

    The industry may be fixated on reboots at the moment, but not every dormant series demands a full stylistic overhaul. Indeed, there are plenty of brands that have been sitting quietly on the sidelines for several years, waiting patiently in the wings to prove their worth once again. With the impending PlayStation 4 currently making...

  • God of War: Ascension Patch 1.04 Solves Sound Issues, Increases Level Cap

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    News God of War: Ascension Patch 1.04 Solves Sound Issues, Increases Level Cap

    Wrap your blades around two new relics

    If you’ve already exceeded God of War: Ascension’s level cap, then you’ll no doubt appreciate the title’s upcoming update. The impending patch – dubbed version 1.04 – will raise the game’s multiplayer level cap from 30 to 40, providing you with a further ten stages to demonstrate your dedication...

Friday5th Apr 2013

Thursday4th Apr 2013

  • March 2013 - BioShock Infinite

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    Game of the Month March 2013 - BioShock Infinite

    Sky high

    March was awash with high-profile releases, but few managed to delight us to quite the same degree as Irrational Games’ stunning BioShock Infinite. Ken Levine’s creative opus captivated us from start to finish, hooking us with an Elizabeth-shaped bait, and refusing to relinquish our attention until we’d explored every last tear. God...

  • Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Steady, Muramasa Starts Strong

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    News Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Steady, Muramasa Starts Strong

    Sales remain relatively rosy for Sony's various systems

    It’s been over a month since the PlayStation Vita’s price was slashed in Japan, but the system’s still hanging on pretty well. While this week’s Media Create update shows a 10k decline for the console, it still managed to shift a respectable 31,795 units. Let hope that it can continue...

  • Beyond: Two Souls Didn't Cost As Much to Develop As You Think

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    News Beyond: Two Souls Didn't Cost As Much to Develop As You Think

    Just a little bit more than Heavy Rain

    When you spend twelve months filming with Hollywood actors Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe, you’d think that your game’s budget would be through the roof. But according to Quantic Dream’s head honcho David Cage, the upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond: Two Souls didn’t actually cost that much money to...

  • 3rd April 2013 (Europe)

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    Store Update 3rd April 2013 (Europe)

    Oh so quiet

    Insomniacs could use this week’s European PlayStation Store update as an alternative to counting sheep. Lowlights include a demo for Injustice: Gods Among Us, a couple of Grand Theft Auto games, and, er, Shaun White Snowboarding. We warned you it was a lean week. At least Okami HD is now free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. PS3...

Wednesday3rd Apr 2013

  • Why Is PlayStation More Popular Than Xbox in Japan?

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    News Why Is PlayStation More Popular Than Xbox in Japan?

    Keiji Inafune puts it down to brand loyalty

    While the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are more or less equals in most parts of the world, Microsoft’s machine struggles in Japan. It’s not uncommon to see the green-tinged device sell less than 1,000 units a week in the land of the rising sun, while Sony’s counterpart tends to teeter around the 15,000...

  • New Primal Carnage: Genesis Trailer Shows PS4 Has Plenty of Scale

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    News New Primal Carnage: Genesis Trailer Shows PS4 Has Plenty of Scale

    Walking with dinosaurs

    Lukewarm Media has deployed a brand new trailer for its episodic PlayStation 4 adventure Primal Carnage: Genesis, which shows off the scope of the prehistoric product. It starts with a small reptile playing in the mud, only for a throng of enormous beasts to arrive out of the wilderness. Right at the end of the footage,...

  • Saving the Pilgrims on PlayStation Vita with Dakko Dakko

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    Interview Saving the Pilgrims on PlayStation Vita with Dakko Dakko

    Rotating octopi in Cardiff

    A lot of the best PlayStation Minis are gradually finding their way onto the PlayStation Vita. FuturLab made a big splash out of announcing its upgraded version of Velocity earlier in the year, and since then we’ve also seen Hungry Giraffe chomp its way onto the futuristic handheld. Never one to miss out on a party,...

  • Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Is Venturing onto PS3 and Vita

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    News Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Is Venturing onto PS3 and Vita

    We hope that you liked the original

    A complete remake of last year’s likeable PlayStation Vita demon slayer Ragnarok Odyssey is heading to Japan this summer. Ragnarok Odyssey Ace promises a comprehensive reworking of the original title for the PlayStation 3 and Vita, with a brand new episode and a compilation of all of the downloadable quests from...

  • 2nd April 2013 (North America)

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    Store Update 2nd April 2013 (North America)

    Dare you to defy it

    Aside from the addition of the ambitious online shooter Defiance, this week’s North American PlayStation Store update is relatively quiet again. Titles vying for your attention include the cheap and cheerful shooter Ion Assault, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, and the PlayStation 2 ports of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City...

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    News Disney Dumps LucasArts in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

    Star Wars 1313's fate not looking good

    Disney’s questionable treatment of non-Star Wars: Episode VII content has continued today with the closure of legendary video game arm LucasArts. Following the Mickey Mouse marker's acquisition of LucasFilm along with its various subsidiaries late last year, the company has opted to shutter a large portion of...

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    News Tim Schafer's Double Fine Already Exploring PS4's Features

    Developer was directly approached by Sony

    With platform holder Sony aggressively approaching indie studios for the PlayStation 4, it won’t come as much of a surprise to many of you that the company has already contacted Costume Quest and Stacking developer Double Fine. Chatting with

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    News Dynasty Warriors 8 Marches West Later This Year

    Back for more

    Tecmo Koei has announced that Dynasty Warriors 8 is making the arduous journey to Western territories. Fortunately for series fans, the wait won’t be a long one, as the game's set to launch on 12th July in Europe and 16th July in North America. Adding to the good news, it’s been confirmed that the sequel will support both English...

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  • BioShock Infinite (PlayStation 3)

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    Review BioShock Infinite (PlayStation 3)

    Queen Elizabeth

    Columbia doesn’t feel all that familiar at first. Zachary Hale Comstock’s secluded slice of Americana promptly presents itself as a sunbaked tapestry of carnival attractions and hallowed gardens; a blue skied paradise basking in the ideals of a prophet bold enough to secede from the sodom of the corruption lurking below, and set...

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    News No, Your PlayStation 4 Won't Play Audio CDs

    Use them as a coaster instead

    If you were planning on cranking up your classic copy of Blink 182’s unforgettable Take Off Your Pants and Jacket through your brand spanking new PlayStation 4, you may be in for a shock – Sony has confirmed that its next generation console will not actually support audio CDs. The company revealed the snippet as...

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    Platform holder already in discussions with developer

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    News Mark Rein Is Pretty Impressed with the PlayStation 4

    Like a perfect gaming PC, apparently

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    Bang, bang

    Brilliant as it undeniably is, there’s a moment in BioShock Infinite where you realise that it’s turned a corner. Booker DeWitt’s exciting excursion to Columbia opens with very little action at all; the game’s perfectly content to let you explore the skyward archipelago at your own pace. But as you sprint towards the adventure’s...

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    News Demon's Souls Damns North American PS Plus Subscribers in April

    Malicious, Labyrinth Legends, and more up for grabs

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  • UK Sales Charts: BioShock Infinite Swoops to the Summit

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    News UK Sales Charts: BioShock Infinite Swoops to the Summit

    Looks like you kindly bought it

    Irrational Games’ stunning first-person adventure BioShock Infinite has ascended straight to the summit of the UK sales charts, trouncing its predecessor’s tally by a substantial 9,000 units in the process. While the release shot straight to the top, it couldn’t unsettle Tomb Raider’s record, with Lara Croft...

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    No surprises here

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    Now that's what we call gaming

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    News Scare Yourself Rotten with This New The Last of Us Trailer

    Extended commercial includes new footage

    Who says that Sony doesn’t advertise its games? The Last of Us may not be due out until 14th June, but the platform holder’s already started promoting the upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive, debuting parts of this ‘Red Band’ trailer during the season finale of The Walking Dead overnight. It largely...

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    Developer admits current name is a bit rude

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