Top Stories - May, 2013

News - May, 2013

Friday31st May 2013

  • Five Things That Sony Should and Shouldn't Do at E3 2013

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    Feature Five Things That Sony Should and Shouldn't Do at E3 2013

    Press conference commandments

    In a little over ten days, the gaming industry will descend on Los Angeles for this year’s E3 – the most important exposition in interactive entertainment. While the convention itself is undeniably the hottest attraction – quite literally, or so we’re told – it’s the pre-show press conferences that...

  • PES 2014 Prepares for Kick Off with New Teaser Trailer

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    News PES 2014 Prepares for Kick Off with New Teaser Trailer

    Looks a bit Foxy

    Konami’s hoping that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014's implementation of Hideo Kojima's new Fox Engine will cause a cup upset this year. This brand new teaser trailer – building up to next week’s full reveal – shows lots of grass, an ecstatic crowd, and some fancy footwork. We’ll get to see the full game during the Japanese...

  • The Last of Us Demo Clicks onto the PS Store via God of War: Ascension

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    News The Last of Us Demo Clicks onto the PS Store via God of War: Ascension

    Craft your copy now

    Assuming that you purchased a copy of God of War: Ascension earlier in the year – and you really should have done – you’ll be able to unlock a demo for The Last of Us right now. To access the slice of survival horror goodness, all you need to do is select the appropriate icon from the mythological demon slayer’s menu, and...

  • Kaz Hirai Asserts the PlayStation 4's Focus on Games

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    News Kaz Hirai Asserts the PlayStation 4's Focus on Games

    Hip hip Hirai

    Speaking at the D11 conference yesterday, Sony overlord Kaz Hirai reiterated that the PlayStation 4 is a console designed for gamers. Microsoft agitated its core fanbase earlier in the month by focusing its Xbox One unveiling on everything but games, but the former SCE president insinuated that an emphasis on strong software is...

  • Naughty Dog Sticking with Existing Engine for PS4 Projects

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    News Naughty Dog Sticking with Existing Engine for PS4 Projects

    Among thieves

    Naughty Dog consistently pumps out some of the best looking games in the industry, so it’s no surprise that the developer’s sticking with its current generation engine for the PlayStation 4. Chatting with Digital Spy, The Last of Us’ game director Bruce Straley admitted that the company went through “turmoil” transitioning...

  • Saints Row IV's Box Art Sets the Scene Surprisingly Well

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    News Saints Row IV's Box Art Sets the Scene Surprisingly Well

    A picture paints a thousand words

    Could the box art for Saints Row IV possibly be any more perfect? It shows an image of the President of the United States – that’s you, by the way – sitting in a swish armchair in what appears to be the Oval Office, while a couple of gun-toting girls in pencil skirts point submachine guns at a giant energy...

  • Killzone: Shadow Fall Will Be Playable Once You've Downloaded the First Level

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    News Killzone: Shadow Fall Will Be Playable Once You've Downloaded the First Level

    It's a kind of magic

    Don’t you just love technology? While current generation consoles make downloading games a right old faff – notable exceptions notwithstanding – the PlayStation 4 will make it easier and quicker than a microwave dinner. Speaking as part of yesterday’s Killzone: Shadow Fall trailer, Guerrilla Games revealed that you’

  • Killzone: Shadow Fall's Story Aims to 'Positively Surprise You'

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    News Killzone: Shadow Fall's Story Aims to 'Positively Surprise You'

    Inspired by the cold war

    We’ve already established that Killzone: Shadow Fall is a fantastic looking game, but one area that remains open for debate is its narrative. Despite boasting an impressively dense fiction, Guerrilla Games has struggled to take advantage of it in previous entries, delivering great shooters with very shallow stories. With...

Saturday1st Jun 2013

Friday31st May 2013

  • Kickstarter Funded Cloudberry Kingdom Jumps onto PS3 and Vita

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    News Kickstarter Funded Cloudberry Kingdom Jumps onto PS3 and Vita

    Time to save another princess

    As Pwnee Studios probably once said, 'you can never have your fingers in too many pies' – or something to that effect. That was presumably after the Kickstarter platformer project Cloudberry Kingdom was announced as a multi-platform release for a whopping five systems, including the PlayStation Network and the Vita...

Thursday30th May 2013

  • Pachter Predicts That PS4 Will Cost $349, Will Sell Out At Launch

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    News Pachter Predicts That PS4 Will Cost $349, Will Sell Out At Launch

    Analyst's bullish on platform's prospects

    There’s no doubt that games will play an important role in the impending console war, but one aspect that some pundits have been keen to gloss over is price. Many of the PlayStation 3’s early commercial struggles can be applied directly to the cost of the console, and while the platform holder’s...

  • Velocity Ultra (PlayStation Vita)

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    Review Velocity Ultra (PlayStation Vita)

    Starship super

    One year ago, FuturLab's Velocity was released on the PlayStation Minis label and flew right into a meteor shower of praise. At a glance a vertical shoot 'em up, it excelled above this label, wonderfully welding smart puzzle elements to speedy, frantic laser-play. If you were foolish enough to ignore it when it was originally...

  • Ubisoft Reflections' The Crew Pulls onto PlayStation 4

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    Rumour Ubisoft Reflections' The Crew Pulls onto PlayStation 4

    Cruisin' with your posse

    DriveClub may not be the only team-based racing game on the horizon, as Driver: San Francisco developer Ubisoft Reflections is reportedly working on a brand new vehicular property for the PlayStation 4 (and possibly the PlayStation 3) named The Crew. According to the original report by the Examiner, the game is being pitched...

  • Real Boxing Steps into the Ring on PlayStation Vita This August

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    News Real Boxing Steps into the Ring on PlayStation Vita This August

    Surprise jab

    Smartphone smash Real Boxing is set to hook onto the PlayStation Vita this August, developer Vivid Games has announced. The Unreal Engine-powered knockout simulator stung iOS late last year, before picking a fight with Android earlier this month. Now it’s set to spar with Sony’s premium portable, where it will take advantage of the...

  • Co-Operative Puzzler Tiny Brains Opens Its Mind to PS4

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    News Co-Operative Puzzler Tiny Brains Opens Its Mind to PS4

    Hitting current generation consoles first

    Tiny Brains, the invention of ex-Assassin’s Creed III director Simon Darveau, is set to challenge the PlayStation 4 shortly after its release on the PlayStation 3 later this fall. The co-operative puzzler – which sees you assume the role of one of four rats, as you attempt to escape from a nefarious...

  • Guerrilla Games Look Beyond the Orange Eyes of Killzone: Shadow Fall

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    News Guerrilla Games Look Beyond the Orange Eyes of Killzone: Shadow Fall

    Phwoar

    Killzone: Shadow Fall is quite the looker, isn’t it? We know that this is a topic that’s been discussed to death since the game’s unveiling in February, but the visuals really are rather impressive. It’s hard not to draw comparisons to last week’s underwhelming Call of Duty: Ghosts unveiling, even if both games are running at...

  • 29th May 2013 (Europe)

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    Store Update 29th May 2013 (Europe)

    On the prowl

    This week’s European PlayStation Store update is quite the varied feast. Just some of the highlights on offer at the gaming buffet are Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler, Fuse, and The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character. Elsewhere, Quell Memento is also up for grabs, while shameless impostor

  • Equip an Umbrella for This New Rain Trailer

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    News Equip an Umbrella for This New Rain Trailer

    Water works

    It’s raining, it’s pouring, and Japan Studio is roaring. Seriously, after a number of years of relative irrelevance, Sony’s first-party Eastern outfit is absolutely knocking it out of the park at the moment. Hot on the heels of the brilliant Soul Sacrifice, the company’s still got Freedom Wars, Knack, and the beautiful Puppeteer...

  • Limbo Sets Sail on PlayStation Vita Next Week

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    News Limbo Sets Sail on PlayStation Vita Next Week

    Are you afraid of the dark?

    Arachnophobes are best advised to steer clear of the PlayStation Store next week. Limbo, the popular indie puzzler from Danish developer Playdead, is set to illuminate the PlayStation Vita on 4th June in North America and 5th June in Europe. The port – which has been handled by LittleBigPlanet PS Vita collaborator...

Wednesday29th May 2013

  • Why PS4's Remote Play Requirements Represent a Lesson Learned

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    Talking Point Why PS4's Remote Play Requirements Represent a Lesson Learned

    Feature diva

    You should always be cautious when Sony reveals an exciting new feature. While the platform holder is never short on ideas, it regularly drops the ball on interesting initiatives. Take the Eye Toy: the PlayStation 2 peripheral could be seen as a precursor to the phenomenal success of both the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 Kinect, but...

  • Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (PlayStation 3)

    Once upon a time

    Ditching the divisive Call of Juarez: The Cartel's modern-day setting, and sauntering into the Wild West once again, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a real return to form for Techland's underrated series. Boasting over-the-top arcade action, stripped back weapons of yore, and a Tarantino-inspired visual style, this downloadable...

  • PS4 Developers Required to Support Vita Remote Play

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    News PS4 Developers Required to Support Vita Remote Play

    Platform holder mandating nifty feature

    Sony has a track record of announcing impressive features that never get used to their full potential. Remote Play is one such idea that, despite showing some promise, fell to the wayside on the PlayStation Portable and the PlayStation 3. However, the company’s eager to avoid the same issues with the...

  • PS4 Pre-Orders Lagging Behind Xbox One in Some UK Stores

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    News PS4 Pre-Orders Lagging Behind Xbox One in Some UK Stores

    Bloodied nose

    The response to the Xbox One’s unveiling may have been predominantly negative thus far, but data bubbling out of a handful of UK stores shows that Sony’s still going to have its work cut out if it intends to win the impending console war. MCV reports that pre-orders for Microsoft’s next generation machine eclipsed

  • Metal Gear Solid 5's Main Voice Actor to Be Unmasked Next Week

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    News Metal Gear Solid 5's Main Voice Actor to Be Unmasked Next Week

    New trailer focuses on gameplay

    Solid Snake’s new voice actor will be revealed during Konami’s pre-E3 press conference on 6th June, according to a teaser image posted on NeoGAF. Legendary performer David Hayter waved goodbye to the character earlier in the year, after insinuating that

  • Call of Duty: Ghosts' New Engine Is Actually, Well, Partially Old

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    News Call of Duty: Ghosts' New Engine Is Actually, Well, Partially Old

    Teaching an old dog new tricks

    Remember when Activision said that the impending Call of Duty: Ghosts would take advantage of an “all-new engine” on the PlayStation 4? It turns out that the publisher was telling porkies, as the title will merely be operating on a “significantly upgraded” version of the technology that has powered the previous...

  • 28th May 2013 (North America)

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    Store Update 28th May 2013 (North America)

    Calm before the storm

    In a few weeks, Naughty Dog will deploy The Last of Us on the PlayStation 3 – and you can pre-order your copy right now from the PlayStation Store. The special digital version will allow you to play the game while it’s downloading – a first for the PS3. This week’s North American update also boasts the survival...

  • The Last of Us' Season Pass Searches Out Single Player Content

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    News The Last of Us' Season Pass Searches Out Single Player Content

    Tales from the apocalypse

    The Last of Us’ mysterious multiplayer mode will not be the only area explored in the game’s season pass, as developer Naughty Dog has confirmed that there’s new single player content on the way. “The journey and cast of characters in The Last of Us lends itself to thorough narrative exploration, and we’ve got...

  • Flower Looks Like It's Blooming on PlayStation Vita

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    News Flower Looks Like It's Blooming on PlayStation Vita

    Listed as part of IndieCade's lineup

    The imminent summer breeze looks set to blow a gift in the form of thatgamecompany’s beautiful Flower onto the PlayStation Vita. While publisher Sony’s yet to officially confirm the port, the title rooted itself on IndieCade’s exhaustive E3 lineup, prompting the folks over at Shacknews to take notice...

  • Tales of Xillia Flexes Its Muscles in New Gameplay Trailers

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    News Tales of Xillia Flexes Its Muscles in New Gameplay Trailers

    Manhunt for mana

    Namco Bandai's Tales series is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the party mood has left us practically itching for the JRPG franchise's next instalment, Tales of Xillia, which is due out on 6th August in North America and 9th August in Europe. The story follows the journey of medical student Jude Mathis and his...

  • Mirror's Edge 2 Retail Listings Sprint into Sight

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    Rumour Mirror's Edge 2 Retail Listings Sprint into Sight

    Got to have Faith

    The original Mirror’s Edge was a sequel away from being brilliant. The first-person free-running adventure offered a unique experience in a saturated genre, but suffered from some hokey shooting sections and cheap comic book cut-scenes. It failed to cross publisher EA Games’ sales threshold, and a successor was subsequently...

Tuesday28th May 2013

Monday27th May 2013

Sunday26th May 2013

  • Sony's Actively Pushing for Sturdier Game Performances on PS4

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    News Sony's Actively Pushing for Sturdier Game Performances on PS4

    Smooth as silk

    Sony’s hoping that the added horsepower of the PlayStation 4 will put an end to inconsistent frame rates and low resolution visuals. Chatting with Eurogamer.net in a recent feature, Just Add Water’s head honcho Stewart Gilray revealed that the platform holder is “actively pushing” for games that run at 60 frames per second on...

  • Delsin Rowe Smoulders in New inFAMOUS: Second Son Screens

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    News Delsin Rowe Smoulders in New inFAMOUS: Second Son Screens

    Holy smokes

    Following a brief window of exclusivity with Game Informer magazine, Sony has officially released a fresh batch of inFAMOUS: Second Son screenshots. These show new protagonist Delsin Rowe pouting – and also letting rip on a number of DUP (Department of Unified Protection) operatives. If these are in-game, the title’s shaping up very...

  • Terraria (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Terraria (PlayStation 3)

    Building blocks

    Terraria is a strange title. Its 2D world suggests simple fun when compared to the gritty realism that most games portray, while its quirky styling and audio lead to an often comedic atmosphere. Don’t be fooled by the aesthetics, though – this is a release that demands your time and effort if you want to get the most out of it...

Saturday25th May 2013

Friday24th May 2013

Thursday23rd May 2013

  • PlayStation 4 Has a Significant Power Advantage Over Xbox One

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    News PlayStation 4 Has a Significant Power Advantage Over Xbox One

    Sony's system leading the charge

    It seems that there was a reason behind the hazy specifications that Microsoft released for the Xbox One – it’s not quite up to snuff compared to the PlayStation 4. The ever reliable technology gurus over at Digital Foundry have stripped back both consoles and come up with some fascinating conclusions – namely...

  • Freedom Wars Sets Its Sights on Eight Player Action

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    News Freedom Wars Sets Its Sights on Eight Player Action

    Fresh information on Sony's biggest Vita exclusive

    Freedom Wars – the new PlayStation Vita exclusive from Japan Studio – sounds awesome. Following this week’s official reveal, Sony has followed up with a full 12-page feature on the adventure in Famitsu magazine, which offers a broad overview of what you can expect from the game when it...

Wednesday22nd May 2013

  • PlayStation 4 Stomps Xbox One in Online Twitter Poll

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    News PlayStation 4 Stomps Xbox One in Online Twitter Poll

    Absolute bloodbath

    With new consoles on the horizon, brave system warriors are marching onto online battlefields across the globe – but the outlook’s not looking particularly positive for the Xbox One following last night’s reveal. GameSpot has been running a somewhat childish – but fascinating – poll on Twitter, encouraging readers to...

  • How to Hit the Ground Running in Terraria

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    Guide How to Hit the Ground Running in Terraria

    2D world problems

    From getting mauled by zombies to falling awkwardly to your death, there are plenty of ways to bite the dust if you’re a delicate newcomer to the world of Terraria. With the game’s recent arrival on the PlayStation Network, we thought it might be a good idea to jot down some tips that may help if you’re fresh to this...

  • Three Lessons PS4 Can Learn from Xbox One's Unveiling

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    Feature Three Lessons PS4 Can Learn from Xbox One's Unveiling

    Star student

    We don’t think that it’s entirely unfair to say that Microsoft’s big Xbox One unveiling didn’t quite go to plan. While the Redmond-based manufacturer clearly had the mainstream market in its sights, we’d like to assume that it wasn’t planning on completely alienating its core audience in the process. It’s still too early...

Thursday23rd May 2013

  • Brighten Up Your Far Cry 3 Maps with Blood Dragon Assets Add-On

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    News Brighten Up Your Far Cry 3 Maps with Blood Dragon Assets Add-On

    Acceptable in the eighties

    If you didn’t already get your fill of throwback action in the brilliant Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, then publisher Ubisoft has the perfect add-on for you. The ‘Mark IV Style’ multiplayer assets pack – which is available from the PlayStation Store for the vanilla version of Far Cry 3 now – brings with it a whole...

Wednesday22nd May 2013

  • FIFA 14 Ignited by New Engine on the PlayStation 4

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    News FIFA 14 Ignited by New Engine on the PlayStation 4

    The beautiful game

    FIFA 14 will kick off on the PlayStation 4 later this year – and it will be powered by a brand new engine named Ignite. The first footage of this was showcased during Microsoft’s big Xbox One reveal yesterday, but EA Sports has since confirmed that the demo reel applies to Sony’s next generation system as well. We’ve...

  • 21st May 2013 (North America)

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    Store Update 21st May 2013 (North America)

    Sharp shootin'

    This week’s North American PlayStation Store update has gone Ultimate Edition mad. Sony has collated a collection of digital bundles for a range of games, including Assassin’s Creed III, Far Cry 3, and Max Payne 3. Other new arrivals include Ratchet: Deadlocked, Call of Juarez: Gunsli

  • Oh, Battlefield 4 Is Definitely Deploying on the PlayStation 4

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    News Oh, Battlefield 4 Is Definitely Deploying on the PlayStation 4

    Beautiful firefights

    Microsoft and EA may have embarked upon a secretive romance, but that's not stopping Battlefield 4 from targeting the PlayStation 4. The publisher officially confirmed the news earlier this evening, noting that more will be shown at E3. We've sort of known that the game's coming to Sony's next generat

  • Best of PlayStation Network, Vol. 1 Collates Four Classics Next Month

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    News Best of PlayStation Network, Vol. 1 Collates Four Classics Next Month

    Now that's gaming

    We’ve never been a fan of compilation albums – but Sony’s impending Best of PlayStation Network, Vol. 1 is an anthology that we can get behind. The retail release – which will set you back just $39.99 – includes When Vikings Attack, Sound Shapes, Tokyo Jungle, and Fat Princess

  • Need for Speed Is Probably Going to Shine on Your PS4

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    News Need for Speed Is Probably Going to Shine on Your PS4

    Single screenshot accelerates into sight

    The floodgates have well and truly opened. Following last night’s Xbox One reveal, publishers are scrambling to announce their games – not just for Microsoft’s machine, but for Sony’s too. The new Need for Speed is the latest title to sort of join the party. The above screenshot popped up on the...

  • 22nd May 2013 (Europe)

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    Store Update 22nd May 2013 (Europe)

    Taking a leak

    Everyone’s going barmy for the bathroom in this week’s European PlayStation Store update, as Men’s Room Mayhem bursts onto the PlayStation Vita. The pee ‘em up is joined by a whole host of hits that you won’t want to flush away, including Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Resident Evil: Revelations, and, er, Fast & Furious:...

Tuesday21st May 2013

  • How Has Xbox One's Reveal Affected Your Anticipation for PS4?

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    Talking Point How Has Xbox One's Reveal Affected Your Anticipation for PS4?

    Snap response

    Microsoft’s just tied a big green bow around its Xbox Reveal event. As expected, the press conference raised the curtain on Xbox One, the next generation console from the Redmond-based manufacturer. Throughout the conference, the company touched upon many topics, including television, music, movies, and, well, a few games. But how...

  • PS4 vs. Xbox One - Moving in Different Directions

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    Reaction PS4 vs. Xbox One - Moving in Different Directions

    Apples and oranges

    Thirty minutes. That’s the length of time it took Microsoft to actually bring out a game developer to discuss games during its Xbox One games console reveal. Prior to that point, the manufacturer had gabbled on about television, music, and more. It wasn’t necessarily out of character – the Redmond-based company has been...

  • How Do Xbox One's Hardware Specifications Compare to PS4?

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    News How Do Xbox One's Hardware Specifications Compare to PS4?

    A broad look

    Games are by far the most important part of any new console, but the hardware is significant too. While Sony spent a lot of time discussing the internals of the PlayStation 4 at its own unveiling conference earlier in the year, Microsoft was decidedly more muted during its presentation. However, following today’s press conference, the...

  • DriveClub's Official Website Starts Its Engine

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    News DriveClub's Official Website Starts Its Engine

    Not much to see yet

    Ahead of a big showing at E3 in Los Angeles next month, Sony has steered DriveClub’s official website online. The page doesn’t include much other than an interactive screenshot and a trailer, but that video’s sure worth watching again if you haven’t seen it for a few weeks. The racer’s likely to be a launch trailer for...

  • Here's an Example of What the PlayStation 4 Could Look Like

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    News Here's an Example of What the PlayStation 4 Could Look Like

    Artist's impression

    Yesterday’s sneaky PlayStation 4 teaser trailer included some abstract images of Sony’s next generation console – and Reddit user Albino-Zebra has pulled together the pieces in order to produce this convincing impression of the hardware. The image includes all of the components from the teaser

  • Sony Unleashes Freedom Wars on PlayStation Vita in 2014

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    News Sony Unleashes Freedom Wars on PlayStation Vita in 2014

    Open your eyes

    Remember last week’s mysterious Japan Studio teaser? Sony’s followed it up with an official announcement, revealing Freedom Wars for the PlayStation Vita. The title – which is due out in 2014 – is described as a multiplayer action game, which means, well, it’s probably going to be a lot like Monster Hunter. There’s an...

  • New Killzone: Mercenary Screens Show What the Vita Can Do

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    News New Killzone: Mercenary Screens Show What the Vita Can Do

    Pick up your jaw

    In most cases, an image says more than words ever can. That’s particularly true with these brand new Killzone: Mercenary screenshots. We could type out a mini-dissertation explaining why the PlayStation Vita exclusive is shaping up to be the best looking handheld game ever released, but we don’t really need to. One look at these...

  • Call of Duty: Ghosts Haunts PlayStation 4, First Footage Deployed

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    News Call of Duty: Ghosts Haunts PlayStation 4, First Footage Deployed

    Team Deathmatch in a new generation

    Activision has released the first trailer for the impending Call of Duty: Ghosts. The sequel – now also confirmed for the PlayStation 4 – will run on a new engine, which has been designed to take advantage of the power of next generation hardware. As previously revealed, the title’s in development at...

Wednesday22nd May 2013

Tuesday21st May 2013

Monday20th May 2013

  • Star Trek: The Video Game (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Star Trek: The Video Game (PlayStation 3)

    Below par trek

    If you're looking for an epic and exciting sci-fi setting filled with awful, often game breaking bugs – and you didn't already get your fill with Defiance – then Star Trek: The Video Game should be right up your alley. Not even the palpable hype from the impending movie, as well as the stellar cast, can save this generic action...

  • We Certainly Wouldn't Object to PS4 Boxes Looking Like This

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    News We Certainly Wouldn't Object to PS4 Boxes Looking Like This

    Catching eyes

    Arguably the most exciting element of a major hardware launch are the minor details that accompany it: the startup sequence, the user interface, and the boxes. Sony’s yet to confirm exactly what form the PlayStation 4’s cases will adopt, but in traditional fashion, graphic designers around the globe have been making some exciting...

  • Here's Your First, Blurry Look at the Actual PlayStation 4 Console

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    News Here's Your First, Blurry Look at the Actual PlayStation 4 Console

    Full reveal at E3

    How do you stop Microsoft from totally dominating the next generation conversation? You release a teaser trailer like the one embedded below mere hours before the next Xbox is set to be revealed. The footage primarily focuses on a blurry, black box, but includes some brief glimpses at the corners of the system and a vent. The...

  • Men's Room Mayhem (PlayStation Vita)

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    Review Men's Room Mayhem (PlayStation Vita)

    Spend a penny

    The public toilet is a complex environment, bursting with unwritten rules and accepted traditions. While these standards are not governed by laws, only a brave person dare break them. Men’s Room Mayhem, a brand new PlayStation Vita pee ‘em up from Ripstone and Sawfly Studios, aims to tackle these complex issues in a comical arcade...

  • PS4 Must Stay Part of the Conversation Following Next Xbox Reveal

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    Reaction PS4 Must Stay Part of the Conversation Following Next Xbox Reveal

    All important mindshare

    We’ve been pondering exactly how Sony would attempt to steal some of the attention away from the next Xbox’s announcement for a while now, and it answered that question emphatically earlier today. This afternoon’s teaser trailer was not pa

  • Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer Steps Out of the Shadows

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    News Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer Steps Out of the Shadows

    Marked man

    Hot on the heels of last week’s desperately short Batman: Arkham Origins teaser, Warner Bros has released a full five minutes of CGI flavoured footage from the impending superhero epic. The trailer shows the Dark Knight battling Deathstroke, before turning its attention to new antagonist Black Mask. The publisher also released the...

  • Sneaky Snippet of Call of Duty: Ghosts Infiltrates the Internet

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    News Sneaky Snippet of Call of Duty: Ghosts Infiltrates the Internet

    Warming up

    If teaser trailers were getting a little too substantial for your tastes, then you should thank your lucky stars for social networking site Vine. Activision has deployed a full five seconds of the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts, showing off wireframe meshes and foliage. The full game will be revealed during Microsoft’s big Xbox event...

  • UK Sales Charts: Metro: Last Light Illuminates the Top Spot

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    News UK Sales Charts: Metro: Last Light Illuminates the Top Spot

    Shine so bright

    There’s no stopping Deep Silver at the moment. The small publisher currently occupies the top two spots on the UK sales charts, with the likeable Metro: Last Light knocking Dead Island: Riptide into second. However, it wasn’t all good news for the 4A Games shooter, as despite rocketing to the summit, the title failed to outsell...

Sunday19th May 2013

  • Insomniac Games Could Have Made Resistance 4 for the PS4

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    News Insomniac Games Could Have Made Resistance 4 for the PS4

    Decided to move on, though

    Insomniac Games considered making Resistance 4, but decided to try something new instead. The sequel – which presumably would have deployed on the PlayStation 4 – was a key topic of conversation at the Burbank-based outfit after the completion of Resistance 3, but the developer ultimately decided to head in a different...

  • inFAMOUS: Second Son's Star Will Have More Powers Than Smoke

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    News inFAMOUS: Second Son's Star Will Have More Powers Than Smoke

    Branching out

    There’s no smoke without fire, and everything that we’ve heard about inFAMOUS: Second Son’s new protagonist Delsin Rowe has supported that point. However, while developer Sucker Punch has led us to believe that the 20-something star will primarily take advantage of smouldering superpowers, according to Game Informer magazine,...

  • The Last of Us' Multiplayer Will Capture the Same Spirit as Single Player

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    News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Will Capture the Same Spirit as Single Player

    Team survival

    There’s less than a month until The Last of Us stumbles onto store shelves, and while developer Naughty Dog has been quite forthcoming with the game’s single player campaign, it still hasn’t said anything about multiplayer. That’s set to change imminently, but while the developer is keeping a lid on the competitive extra for a...

  • Atomicom's Switch Galaxy Swapping PlayStation Mobile for PSN

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    News Atomicom's Switch Galaxy Swapping PlayStation Mobile for PSN

    Left lane, right lane

    Atomicom’s ace momentum-based PlayStation Mobile hit Switch Galaxy is accelerating onto the PlayStation Network. Company founder Gary Nichols confirmed the good news on Twitter overnight, though he failed to clarify whether it will launch on the PlayStation 3 or Vita. The latter seems most likely considering the game’s...

Saturday18th May 2013

Friday17th May 2013

  • Metro: Last Light (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Metro: Last Light (PlayStation 3)

    Going underground

    Based on the novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro: Last Light is the sequel to 2010’s Metro 2033, and although the post-apocalyptic shooter never arrived at any Sony stations, its successor pulls out all of the stops to make up for lost time. Set in the metro systems of Mother Russia several decades after a nuclear apocalypse, Last...

  • Job Listing Suggests That Sony Wants You to Talk to Your PS4

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    News Job Listing Suggests That Sony Wants You to Talk to Your PS4

    Conversations with consoles

    We regularly whisper sweet little somethings into our PlayStation 3’s disc drive, but other than the slight purr of the system’s primary fan, we don’t get much in the way of a response. That could be about to change with the PlayStation 4, as a Linked In job listing has hinted that Sony could be about to follow in...

  • Screenshots Fired: DriveClub Responds to Gran Turismo 6 Announcement

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    News Screenshots Fired: DriveClub Responds to Gran Turismo 6 Announcement

    Pulling into the lead

    We're not sure whether this is a coincidence, or another example of Sony's petty internal tussles. Evolution Studios has deployed a batch of brand new screenshots for its upcoming PlayStation 4 title DriveClub. The fact that Gran Turismo 6 was revealed at a swish event at Silverstone earlier this week probably has nothing to do...

  • Combating Death and Depression in The Last of Us' Bleak New World

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    Preview Combating Death and Depression in The Last of Us' Bleak New World

    Just the two of us

    We hope that you cope well in a crisis, because you’re going to need nerves of steel in order to navigate The Last of Us’ nightmarish vision of the future. A near-final build of the hotly anticipated PlayStation 3 exclusive demonstrates just how developer Naughty Dog intends to masterfully turn up the tension, as a slow jaunt...

  • You'll Be Able to Play The Last of Us While It's Downloading

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    News You'll Be Able to Play The Last of Us While It's Downloading

    What sorcery is this?

    Remember how Sony touted the ability to play games while they’re downloading as one of the PlayStation 4’s biggest new features? Well, the impending The Last of Us will totally do that on the platform holder’s current console. Naughty Dog told Game Informer that while you’ll h

  • PlayStation 4 Page Virtually Confirms Complete Vita Remote Play Compatibility

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    News PlayStation 4 Page Virtually Confirms Complete Vita Remote Play Compatibility

    Expected functionality

    Sony has a habit of teasing nifty features before going back on its word – but it looks like it wasn't telling porkies when it revealed that PlayStation Vita remote play would be compatible with virtually every PlayStation 4 game. An update to the impending platform’s official website brings the promising news, as it...

  • Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Goes Commando on Vita Next Week

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    News Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Goes Commando on Vita Next Week

    Deadlocked and loaded

    It looks like the complications surrounding the PlayStation Vita version of Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault have finally come to a conclusion, as Insomniac Games has confirmed that the handheld version of the title will be available from 21st May in North America and 22nd May in Europe. Assuming that you purchased the...

  • Killzone: Mercenary Steps Outside of Grand Theft Auto V's Shadow

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    News Killzone: Mercenary Steps Outside of Grand Theft Auto V's Shadow

    Sony moves release date forwards

    Launching alongside Grand Theft Auto V was never going to do Killzone: Mercenary any favours – and Sony has acknowledged that by moving the PlayStation Vita exclusive’s release date forwards. The title will now deploy on 4th September in Europe and 10th September in North America. It makes a change for Europe to...

  • Blizzard Details Diablo III's Pick Up and Slay Dynamics for PS4

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    News Blizzard Details Diablo III's Pick Up and Slay Dynamics for PS4

    Old fashioned fun

    Diablo III is an undeniably dense experience, but in bringing the popular PC title to the PlayStation 4, the company is hoping to streamline the adventure without stripping away any of its complexity. It intends to do this by introducing a new user interface on Sony’s impending system that will allow you to assign gear to your...

  • The Last of Us Sounds Just As Good As It Looks

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    News The Last of Us Sounds Just As Good As It Looks

    Ear candy

    The Last of Us is not only shaping up to be a feast for the eyes, but also for the ears. Naughty Dog has continued its behind-the-scenes mini-series, this time pointing its camera at legendary composer Gustavo Santaolalla. In the video, the musician talks a little about his guitar teacher quitting when he was just a child – not because...

Thursday16th May 2013

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Tuesday14th May 2013

  • Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode One - A Bump in the Night (PlayStation Vita)

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    Review Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode One - A Bump in the Night (PlayStation Vita)

    Challenging puzzles that will defeet you

    Although your adventure is only just beginning with this downloadable PlayStation Vita point and click puzzler, Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode One - A Bump in the Night's fiendish challenges will truly put you through your paces. The first instalment in the series is barely four hours long, yet...

  • Defiance (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Defiance (PlayStation 3)

    Hell Bugs aren't the only bugs to worry about

    Defiance is an ambitious cross-media experiment that aims to, ahem, defy expectations, and it gets awfully close to doing just that. A rich, expansive universe packed to the brim with lore creates a world that you'll want to explore and learn more about. However, questionable design choices, oodles of...

  • What to Expect from Sony's Gran Turismo Event

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    Feature What to Expect from Sony's Gran Turismo Event

    Exhaust fumes of expectation

    Sony’s set to shine its headlights on the future of the Gran Turismo franchise tomorrow. The platform holder, tailed by a procession of high-profile automotive manufacturers, will descend on the legendary British race course Silverstone in order to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the simulation series. The event...

  • Suspected PlayStation Network Hacker Takes a Hammer to His Computers

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    News Suspected PlayStation Network Hacker Takes a Hammer to His Computers

    Evidence destroyed

    The 23-year-old man believed to be responsible for hacking the PlayStation Network has avoided a serious jail spell after destroying evidence linking him to the crime. Todd Miller of Columbus, Ohio was sentenced to a year on house arrest for obstructing a federal investigation after he smashed his computers and disposed of the...

  • War Thunder Marches onto the PlayStation 4

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    News War Thunder Marches onto the PlayStation 4

    Title targeting the 'leading next generation console'

    War Thunder, the first-person military MMO from Gaijin Entertainment, will rocket onto the PlayStation 4 later this year. In a press release issued earlier today, the Russian developer revealed that it will be leveraging the “potent power” of Sony’s next generation console to redefine the...

  • Sony: Developer Engagement Is Higher on PS4 Than Any Previous Platform

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    News Sony: Developer Engagement Is Higher on PS4 Than Any Previous Platform

    Promising signs

    The dreaded post-release content drought has affected almost every new console – but it’s been particularly pronounced of late. Despite the best efforts of Sony, the PlayStation Vita has struggled to secure a steady stream of content, and the same situation is currently occurring on Nintendo’s Wii U. Fortunately, the...

  • Who Fancies Some Killzone: Shadow Fall Technical Stats?

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    News Who Fancies Some Killzone: Shadow Fall Technical Stats?

    Bedtime reading

    Killzone: Shadow Fall is arguably the best looking PlayStation 4 game that we’ve seen thus far – but a new technical breakdown published by developer Guerrilla Games has revealed that the title’s debut demo barely even prompted its potent parent hardware to sweat. The footage shown during Februar

  • Coconut Dodge Revitalised Claws Its Way onto Vita on 5th June

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    News Coconut Dodge Revitalised Claws Its Way onto Vita on 5th June

    Crab it while you can

    Coconut Dodge may not be the best way to spend company with a crab – we prefer the blighters when they’re dressed in batter and accompanied with sweet chilli sauce – but it certainly ranks pretty high on the list. As such, we’re pumped to learn that Brighton-based developer FuturLab is mere weeks away from setting free...

  • Sony Will Do 'Whatever It Takes' to Release the PS4 in Europe This Year

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    News Sony Will Do 'Whatever It Takes' to Release the PS4 in Europe This Year

    Platform holder fears increased pressure from Microsoft

    It looks like Sony has heeded our advice, and opted to prioritise Europe ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 4. CVG claims that the manufacturer has earmarked the region as one of its most important targets, and has committed to do “whatever it takes” in order to release its next...

  • New Killzone: Mercenary Trailer Gets Down to Business

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    News New Killzone: Mercenary Trailer Gets Down to Business

    Blood money

    We’re worried that Sony’s going to point its own hired guns in our general direction, as this brand new Killzone: Mercenary trailer doesn’t look like it should have gone live yet. Still, it shows off another minute of the hotly anticipated PlayStation Vita exclusive, and plays up the game’s underlying commercial aspect. The...

  • Solve Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery on Vita This Week

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    News Solve Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery on Vita This Week

    Big shoes to fill

    The first instalment in Lucid Games’ promising episodic puzzler Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery will unravel on the PlayStation Vita this week. The UK developer – which was founded by a bunch of Bizarre Creations veterans – confirmed the news on Twitter overnight, though it failed to reveal a price for the title. You'll...

Monday13th May 2013

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  • Pre-Order Dragon's Crown for This Awesome Art Book

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    News Pre-Order Dragon's Crown for This Awesome Art Book

    Showered in riches

    A royal affair like Dragon’s Crown was never going to eschew pre-order bonuses. Atlus has revealed that those who register their interest in the Vanillaware brawler for either the PlayStation 3 or Vita will be rewarded with a 64-page art book sporting the work of designer George Kamitani. The tome will also include scrawls by...

  • Yeah, Gran Turismo 6 Probably Is Parking Its Pretty Cars on PS3

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    News Yeah, Gran Turismo 6 Probably Is Parking Its Pretty Cars on PS3

    French website spills the gasoline

    Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi has got his fancy satellite navigation set pointed at Silverstone. Last week, Sony confirmed that it will be descending on the British race track on 15th May in order to reveal the future of Polyphony Digital’s simulation series. That reveal is rumoured to include a brand...

Saturday11th May 2013

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  • How Do You Recharge Your Powers in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4?

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    News How Do You Recharge Your Powers in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4?

    Smokin' snippets

    Part of the appeal of the first two inFAMOUS titles was the manner in which you could replenish your powers from generators and electrical objects. However, when we attempted to predict the mechanics of the impending inFAMOUS: Second Son in a recent feature, we came up short. As opposed to the supercharged Cole MacGrath, the...

  • Farming Simulator (PlayStation Vita)

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    Review Farming Simulator (PlayStation Vita)

    Separating the wheat from the chaff

    There’s something oddly compelling about Farming Simulator. It’s certainly not the lure of cattle, as this handheld edition of Giants Software’s agricultural opus focuses its attention firmly on crops. It’s not the lush outdoor visuals either, as the title looks like it’s been dragged through a hedge...

  • The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (PlayStation 3)

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    Review The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (PlayStation 3)

    No signs of life

    Clearly intended to cash in on the overwhelming success of the TV show and the recent critical acclaim of Telltale Games’ excellent episodic adventure, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct doesn’t so much as explode out of the gate, but, perhaps appropriately, shamble. The ‘plot’ revolves around the TV show’s troublesome...

  • Sleep Soundly with BioShock Infinite Songbird Plushie

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    News Sleep Soundly with BioShock Infinite Songbird Plushie

    You'll have to make do without Elizabeth for now

    BioShock Infinite’s gigantic mechanical guardian doesn’t make the most obvious bedtime accessory, but Irrational Games is moving along with production on these Songbird plushies all the same. The stuffed toys are available for pre-order right now from the developer’s web store, where you’ll...

  • PlayStation 4 Takes Control of Game Informer Magazine

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    News PlayStation 4 Takes Control of Game Informer Magazine

    inFAMOUS: Second Son swarms the cover

    Sony’s putting the PlayStation 4 back in the spotlight this month courtesy of an enormous Game Informer magazine blowout. The gigantic 30-page cover story promises “definitive” coverage on the impending platform, with lots of new information on DriveClub, Knack, and

  • Wolfenstein: The New Order Targets the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4

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    News Wolfenstein: The New Order Targets the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4

    Reboot assaulting store shelves soon

    Wolfenstein: The New Order will re-imagine id’s first-person classic on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 later this year. Bethesda teased the title overnight, but has now officially confirmed the shooter. The release is in development at MachineGames, a studio comprising of ex-Starbreeze veterans. "We are...

  • New PlayStation 3 Bundle Is Perfect for Fans of High Performance Fuel

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    News New PlayStation 3 Bundle Is Perfect for Fans of High Performance Fuel

    Gives you wings

    Whether its electricity or good old-fashioned gasoline that gets you going, Sony’s brand new North American PlayStation 3 hardware package should have you racing to your nearest store. Dubbed the ‘Legacy’ bundle, the $299.99 offering collates a 500GB PS3 Super Slim system with Gran Turismo 5 XL, inFAMOUS 2, and a 30-day voucher...

  • What on Earth Does This Hotline Miami Message Mean?

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    News What on Earth Does This Hotline Miami Message Mean?

    It goes over our head

    Hotline Miami developer Dennaton Games has dialled a strange message into a number of its social network accounts, prompting a selection of online channels to hunt for a solution. Currently the likes of NeoGAF, Reddit, and

  • UK Sales Charts: Dead Island: Riptide Top, Soul Sacrifice Scorches 26th

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    News UK Sales Charts: Dead Island: Riptide Top, Soul Sacrifice Scorches 26th

    Not a dreadful start for Sony's niche demon slayer

    Despite a slight slump in sales, Dead Island: Riptide maintained its position atop the UK sales charts this week, batting off NetherRealm Studios’ likeable brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us with a big stick. Steady seller Tomb Raider waited around in third, while FIFA 13 dribbled into fourth...

  • Sony Cuts the Ribbon on the PlayStation Store's New Indie Games Section

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    News Sony Cuts the Ribbon on the PlayStation Store's New Indie Games Section

    Weird and wonderful

    Sony’s coveting indie developers hard at the moment, so it makes sense that the platform holder is making a big song and dance out of the PlayStation Store’s new ‘Indie Games’ category. The channel – launching imminently in both Europe and North America – is designed to provide additional exposure to existing and...

  • DriveClub Will Be Getting Plenty of Post Release DLC

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    News DriveClub Will Be Getting Plenty of Post Release DLC

    Evolution doubling down on additional content

    With development budgets beginning to eclipse the Nürburgring in size, it looks like Evolution Studios will be aiming to make back some of its investment with an extensive DLC offering for PlayStation 4 launch title DriveClub. Speaking as part of Game Informer’s cover story, the company revealed that...

  • Saints Row IV Aims to Make Politics Interesting Again

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    News Saints Row IV Aims to Make Politics Interesting Again

    Dubstep makes it possible

    Election campaigns are tedious, and developer Volition knows it. The world needs action, not another rousing speech – which is perhaps why Saints Row IV’s protagonist is the perfect fit for president. As opposed to empty promises and image enhancing drives, the character prefers to use his super powers for the good of...

Monday6th May 2013

  • Quantic Dream Probably Won't Restrict Use of the PS4 Controller's Share Button

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    News Quantic Dream Probably Won't Restrict Use of the PS4 Controller's Share Button

    Developer wants to encourage discussion

    In an effort to avoid spoilers, developers will supposedly be able to restrict when and where you can use the PlayStation 4’s vaunted Share button. Speaking with Japanese publication 4gamer.net over the weekend, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida explained that “there will be parts of a game...

  • GameStop to Cease Accepting PlayStation 2 Trades from 1st June

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    News GameStop to Cease Accepting PlayStation 2 Trades from 1st June

    There's still time to get rid of your copy of The Simpsons: Hit and Run

    GameStop will thump another nail into the now-defunct PlayStation 2's coffin on 1st June, as it ceases to accept trade-ins for the legendary console. Reddit user eGORapTure snapped the photograph embedded below, and Joystiq validated its authenticity with several North American...

  • Snap Up Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly on the PSN This Week

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    News Snap Up Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly on the PSN This Week

    Classic title in focus

    Floating closely behind the ghoulish wisps of the original Fatal Frame, platform holder Sony has confirmed that sequel Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will haunt the PlayStation Network in North America this week. The barebones PS2 Classic puts you in the shoes of a pair of twins who are investigating a haunted village. Much...

  • Sony Has 'Some Intriguing Game Announcements' in the Pipeline

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    News Sony Has 'Some Intriguing Game Announcements' in the Pipeline

    What could they be, though?

    Buried at the bottom of this weekend's European PlayStation Blog recap post is a hint at what the next seven days hold for Planet PlayStation. “We’ve a busy week in the offing,” teased blog manager Fred Dutton, “with some intriguing game announcements planned.” Sony’s made a habit of revealing high-profile...

  • EA Enters Hyperdrive with Exclusive Rights to the Star Wars Franchise

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    News EA Enters Hyperdrive with Exclusive Rights to the Star Wars Franchise

    The force is strong with this one

    Ever wondered who’s going to make Star Wars games now that LucasArts is no more? The answer is EA, as the North American firm has entered a multi-year arrangement with rights holder Disney to develop and publish titles for the “core gaming market” based on the uber-popular franchise. These releases will...

  • Come Face to Face with the Infected in The Last of Us

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    News Come Face to Face with the Infected in The Last of Us

    Death is all around us

    The only thing more frightening than the clickers in The Last of Us is the threat of getting spoiled. Sadly, a bunch of details regarding the title’s conclusion have leaked online, making the web a minefield of secrets that we’d rather not hear. Fortunately, this video doesn’t delve into too many specifics, offering just...

  • PlayStation Store Reopens in South Korea on 16th May

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    News PlayStation Store Reopens in South Korea on 16th May

    Gee gee, baby

    After being shut down last June due to a legal loophole, the PlayStation Store will finally reopen its doors for business on the PlayStation 3 in South Korea from 16th May. The service was originally closed due to a new legislation that made it illegal for users under the age of 18 to verify online accounts with their real name or age...

  • Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Sings the Story of Silas Greave

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    News Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Sings the Story of Silas Greave

    Join in on the ditty

    Put a lighter in the air, as Ubisoft would very much like to regale you with tales about Call of Juarez: Gunslinger’s protagonist Silas Greave. This brand new trailer features a smattering of footage from the impending downloadable shooter, but its real appeal is the campfire chorus blaring in the background. It almost makes...

Sunday5th May 2013

  • Yoshida: PS4 Version of Multiplatform Games Must Be Considered the Best

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    News Yoshida: PS4 Version of Multiplatform Games Must Be Considered the Best

    Sony's getting aggressive with its next generation console

    It’s probably fair to say that the PlayStation 3 was dealt an unfortunate hand when it came to multiplatform games. The complex architecture of the console meant that most third-party studios struggled to get to grips with the machine, resulting in plenty of dodgy ports – especially in...

  • Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge (PlayStation 3)

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    Review Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge (PlayStation 3)

    Dead in the middle

    Real-time strategy games have always been difficult to execute on consoles. Without a mouse, scrolling over huge maps with an analogue stick is far harder than you may imagine, while assigning commands to various buttons on a controller leads to some haphazard control schemes. Enter Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge, a...

  • Beware of The Last of Us Ending Spoilers

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    News Beware of The Last of Us Ending Spoilers

    Naturally, we're not revealing a thing

    While many action and survival horror fans are patiently awaiting the release of Naughty Dog's upcoming title The Last of Us, it seems that some gamers simply couldn't resist exposing the end of the story. The demo version of the game, which was included with copies of God of War: Ascension, has been hacked to...

Saturday4th May 2013

Sunday5th May 2013

  • You Won't Be Able to Share Everything on the PlayStation 4

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    News You Won't Be Able to Share Everything on the PlayStation 4

    Spoiler alert

    Of all of the new additions to the PlayStation 4, the Share button is perhaps the most important. The single input will allow you to instantly upload screenshots and videos from your favourite games – but much like the current PlayStation Vita, there will be restrictions attached to when you can use the functionality. “There will...

Friday3rd May 2013

  • What Would Grand Theft Auto V Look Like on the PS2?

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    News What Would Grand Theft Auto V Look Like on the PS2?

    Pretty rubbish, we suspect

    Who needs fancy PlayStation 3 visuals when you can enjoy Grand Theft Auto V in the retro setting of San Andreas now? One dedicated YouTube user has devoted the entirety of their week to producing the old school reimagining of this week’s ‘Michael’ trailer embedded below. It’s probably safe to say that some people...

  • Sony: Our Biggest Focus Is on Games for PS4, Not Applications

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    News Sony: Our Biggest Focus Is on Games for PS4, Not Applications

    Will probably still stream Emmerdale, though

    The PlayStation brand has always represented more than merely games. For example, the PSone’s disc-based technology felt futuristic at the time, while the DVD format owes much of its popularity to the PlayStation 2. As such, it’s pretty safe to assume that the PlayStation 4 will boast its fair share...

  • How Ubisoft Is Amplifying Watch Dogs for the PlayStation 4

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    News How Ubisoft Is Amplifying Watch Dogs for the PlayStation 4

    Bigger and better

    While the PlayStation 4 version of Ubisoft’s upcoming open world adventure Watch Dogs will essentially be the same as its PlayStation 3 counterpart, the publisher is hoping to push everything a little further on Sony’s next generation platform. Speaking as part of a video on the PlayStation Blog, senior producer Dominic Guay...

  • Stylish Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition Available for Pre-Order

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    News Stylish Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition Available for Pre-Order

    Less is more

    Not every game deserves a place upon your mantelpiece, but judging by the snippets that we’ve seen of Beyond: Two Souls, the Quantic Dream epic should look right at home next to your copy of Shadow of the Colossus. As such, you’re probably going to want to pre-order the game’s special edition, which is available now from UK...

  • Are Cross Platform Games a Help or a Hindrance to the Vita?

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    Talking Point Are Cross Platform Games a Help or a Hindrance to the Vita?

    Devil in disguise

    The mere suggestion of Soul Sacrifice selling its spirit to the PlayStation 4 in yesterday’s Talking Point pushed some posters into a Black Rite-esque fury. Their argument: the PlayStation Vita needs exclusive games if it is to reverse its current retail predicament. It’s a fair response – Sony’s flags

  • Sony's E3 2013 Press Conference Scheduled for 10th June

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    E3 Sony's E3 2013 Press Conference Scheduled for 10th June

    Be prepared to stay up very late

    Sony’s drawn the short straw with regards to E3 press conference scheduling once again, securing the late spot following Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA. Rounding out a bumper day of events, you’ll be able to learn what the platform holder’s got in store for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita from 18:00PM...

  • Dragon's Crown's Sorceress Struts into New English Language Trailer

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    News Dragon's Crown's Sorceress Struts into New English Language Trailer

    Fighter also the focus of refreshed footage

    If you’re employed by Gearbox, we recommend hitting the back button on your browser right now. For those of you still with us, Atlus has deployed a couple of semi-new Dragon’s Crown trailers, focusing once again on the Sorceress and the

  • North American PlayStation Plus Awakens with Sleeping Dogs

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    News North American PlayStation Plus Awakens with Sleeping Dogs

    Pinball Arcade and Knytt Underground also up for grabs

    After being severely stomped by its European counterpart for a number of months, SCEA has responded with a bumper PlayStation Plus offering for May. Announced during the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, those of you that are subscribers will be able to feast on as many free pork buns...

  • Now You've Got No Excuse Not to Buy The Unfinished Swan

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    News Now You've Got No Excuse Not to Buy The Unfinished Swan

    PlayStation Network hit discounted in Europe

    BAFTA award-winning exclusive and Push Square perfect score alumnus The Unfinished Swan will be available at a new low price in Europe this weekend. Sony has confirmed that it’s cutting the first-person adventure’s cost to just £5.19 from today until 6th May, with lucky PlayStation Plus subscribers...

  • New Remember Me Trailer Aims to Jog Your Memory

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    News New Remember Me Trailer Aims to Jog Your Memory

    Erasing the past

    It may not be sitting at the front of your conscious like Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us, but DONTNOD’s upcoming Remember Me genuinely deserves more attention. The impending third-person adventure – which is due out early next month – sees you manipulating memories for your own personal gain, as is demonstrated in the...

  • Fuse Demo Sparks from 7th May on the PlayStation Store

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    News Fuse Demo Sparks from 7th May on the PlayStation Store

    Final countdown

    Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games will give you the opportunity to put its first multiformat project Fuse through its paces next week. Starting from 7th May, you’ll be able to download a demo for the title, which features single player, four-player, and split-screen co-op modes. You’ll have the chance to put all four...

Thursday2nd May 2013

  • Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Strong, New Software Takes Control

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    News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Strong, New Software Takes Control

    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen scorches second

    We don’t think that we’ve ever seen this many new releases on a single Media Create chart. There are no less than 13 fresh titles included on this week’s Japanese best sellers list, with many of them for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Of the newcomers, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen flew the highest,...

  • Andrea Pirlo: 'After the Wheel, the Best Invention Is the PlayStation'

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    News Andrea Pirlo: 'After the Wheel, the Best Invention Is the PlayStation'

    Football icon reveals his love for Sony's system

    It's not exactly a secret that footballers enjoy playing the odd video game every now and again – after all, there's no better way of avenging a real-life defeat than winning a game of FIFA 13 on the PlayStation Network. There is one player who seems to enjoy booting up his PlayStation more than...

  • Thomas Was Alone Developer Mike Bithell Plotting PlayStation 4 Title

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    News Thomas Was Alone Developer Mike Bithell Plotting PlayStation 4 Title

    Encourages indie developers to hop aboard

    Indie favourite Thomas Was Alone may be acclimatising to its new console quarters as we type, but that’s not stopped designer Mike Bithell from plotting plans for the PlayStation 4. Hot on the heels of the puzzle platformer’s release on the PlayStation 3 and Vita, the British-based developer has hinted...

  • What Does the Next Chapter Entail for Soul Sacrifice?

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    Talking Point What Does the Next Chapter Entail for Soul Sacrifice?

    Death and demons

    Sony learned a lesson or two from Demon’s Souls. The platform holder actually helped From Software construct the cult title, publishing the release as an exclusive in Japan. However, the company passed on a western version, a decision that Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida rues to this very day. Following a successful...

  • Grand Theft Auto V Will Feature Yoga, Deep Sea Diving, and the Kitchen Sink

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    News Grand Theft Auto V Will Feature Yoga, Deep Sea Diving, and the Kitchen Sink

    Rockstar releases new details about PS3's biggest game

    Rockstar’s not just shooting for the stars with Grand Theft Auto V – it’s targeting the unexplored void that lingers beyond them. The ambitious publisher has lifted the embargo on its latest open world opus this afternoon, and we’ve gobbled up the details more ravenously than a meal deal...

  • You'll Be Able to Play the PlayStation 4 at the GameStop Expo

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    News You'll Be Able to Play the PlayStation 4 at the GameStop Expo

    Join the queue

    Fancy getting your greasy fingertips on the DualShock 4 a little early? Mega retailer GameStop has confirmed that those that attend its exposition in Las Vegas this August will be able to get plenty of hands-on time with the PlayStation 4, in addition to “the hottest games from the biggest brands in gaming”. It was expected, but...

  • Men's Room Mayhem Offers a Crash Course in Toilet Etiquette on Vita

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    News Men's Room Mayhem Offers a Crash Course in Toilet Etiquette on Vita

    Ex-Studio Liverpool employees take a slash

    Men’s Room Mayhem, the upcoming PlayStation Vita puzzler from ex-WipEout developers Sawfly Studios, aims to relay the ancient art of toilet etiquette. The title – which was leaked by the Australian classifications board earlier in the year – promises a “frantic line drawing game” that aims to ta

  • Spies vs. Mercs Mode Sneaks into Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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    News Spies vs. Mercs Mode Sneaks into Splinter Cell: Blacklist

    Turn on your torches

    Splinter Cell: Blacklist will plot the return of the franchise’s iconic Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer mode. Judging by the trailer embedded below, the playlist will be shedding its two-on-two origins in favour of an eight player experience. Objectives will remain the same, though, with the stealth squad tasked with hacking data,...

  • Sony Augments Soul Sacrifice with New Archfiends in Japan

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    News Sony Augments Soul Sacrifice with New Archfiends in Japan

    More former sorcerers to slay

    Soul Sacrifice may have only just arrived in western territories, but the game’s already secured a strong fanbase overseas. As such, Sony’s supplementing that enthusiasm with a couple of new archfiends, both of which will be available as free DLC in Japan from today. The Ghost is a cursed woman who exchanged her...

  • Insomniac Hopes to Light a Fuse with Thumping New Trailer

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    News Insomniac Hopes to Light a Fuse with Thumping New Trailer

    Remember this game?

    Fuse is definitely still a game. Insomniac Games’ first multiplatform endeavour has been hovering under the radar ever since it got delayed earlier in the year, but the developer will be hoping that this new trailer pushes the title back into the spotlight. It’s certainly better than previous videos for the co-op shooter –...

  • Dragon's Crown Summons Wizard Gameplay Footage

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    News Dragon's Crown Summons Wizard Gameplay Footage

    Kind of magic

    The wizard is without a doubt the best dressed class in Vanillaware’s upcoming Dragon’s Crown. Not only does the protagonist wear a stylish, silk cloak, but he’s also rocking some slick undergarments and leather boots. You can catch the character conjuring an asteroid shower from a magical tome in the trailer embedded below. The...

Wednesday1st May 2013

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