News Call of Duty: Ghosts Targets PS3 on 5th November, PS4 Version Employs New Engine
All-new characters, all-new story, all-new world
News Yoshida: PS4 Version of Multiplatform Games Must Be Considered the Best
Sony's getting aggressive with its next generation console
News - 2013, Week 18
Sunday5th May 2013
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saturday4th May 2013
News What Does the PS4 Controller's Light Bar Do in Killzone: Shadow Fall?
Red means dead
The controller for the PlayStation 4 is rich with new features, but one of its more noticeable additions is the light bar plastered on the top. Similarly to the PlayStation Move, the illuminated streak can be used in conjunction with the new PlayStation Eye for enhanced motion tracking. But it can also provide realtime gameplay...
News What Does a Year of PlayStation Plus Look Like?
Proudly adding to your backlog
Few would argue that PlayStation Plus represents great value for money, but have you ever stopped to consider just what a steal the service actually is. One dedicated Reddit user has collated all of the content from a full year of the premium tier, which included a whopping 68 free games in North America. That’s not...
Feature Eight Exciting Indie Titles to Anticipate on PS3, Vita, and PS4
Small teams, big ideas
Sony is doubling down on indie game development. While the platform holder has no intention of shunning the multi-million dollar blockbusters that sit atop the sales charts every year, the company is eager to bring some diversity to its software catalogue. As such, the firm has partnered with a number of svelter studios in...
News Project CARS Could Be Racing onto the PlayStation 4
Slightly Mad Studios seeks additional investment
Ambitious Slightly Mad Studios-developed racing simulator Project CARS could be burning rubber on the PlayStation 4, assuming that the title crosses the finish line on a further lap of investment. Following a few hiccups regarding the legality of its community-driven funding model, the title is now...
Friday3rd May 2013
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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 –...
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
News Call of Duty: Ghosts Targets PS3 on 5th November, PS4 Version Employs New Engine
All-new characters, all-new story, all-new world
Activision is aiming to refresh its blockbuster first-person franchise later this year with Call of Duty: Ghosts. The title – which has been the source of much speculation for weeks now – will officially release on the PlayStation 3 on 5th November. Meanwhile, a PlayStation 4 version will deploy...
Review Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PlayStation 3)
Top dogma
Dragon’s Dogma originally released last year, and although many praised Capcom for trying something new and exciting, the general consensus was that the game fell just short of greatness. Despite boasting a huge open world, an intriguing class system, and fantastic boss fights, the title faltered on the smaller things like awful menu...
Reaction PS4 Looks Poised to Play Second Fiddle in the Call of Duty War
Console combat
Love it or loathe it, Call of Duty is an important cog in any console’s catalogue. The series may have peaked in popularity with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 still managed to rake in a cool $1 billion in just 15 days on the market – an impressive sum for a series that’
News Classic Grand Theft Auto Games Racing onto the PlayStation Network
History lesson
Your excitement may be focused on Grand Theft Auto V right now, but if you’re eager to revisit the origins of Rockstar’s groundbreaking series, then you may be thrilled to learn that both Grand Theft Auto and Grand Theft Auto 2 are heading to the PlayStation Network as PSone Classics. Alright, so neither release has been...
News The Last of Us Special Editions Creep Past the Clickers
Place your pre-orders
The Last of Us is just over a month away from release. Yeah, we thought it was still some way away, too – but we’ve just checked the calendar to make sure. In order to promote the impending exclusive, Sony has released a couple of trailers dedicated to the Joel and Ellie editions of the game. You’ll be able to purchase...
News How Much Fun Can You Have Squeezing Mayonnaise Bottles on PS3?
Remember to tip the container upside down
Every meal tastes better with a hearty dollop of mayonnaise on the side, but as much as we love the taste of the egg-based condiment, we’re not sure whether we could stomach a full game about the rich, creamy sauce. Vividred Operation: Akane and the Mayo Operation, a brand new PlayStation Network title...
Store Update 1st May 2013 (Europe)
Farm fresh
This week may well see Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Soul Sacrifice, and various other high-profile titles added to the European PlayStation Store – but our attention’s firmly fixed on a single unexpected arrival. According to Sony’s rundown, Farming Simulator is coming to the PlayStation Vita today. We’re probably more excited by this...
Store Update 30th April 2013 (North America)
Sacrifice your soul
Sony’s really stepped up its game in recent weeks, with the latest North American PlayStation Store update sporting another cavalcade of noteworthy content. Newcomers include Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge, and Soul Sacrifice. There's also
News Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 Compilation Due in June
Better than all of the rest
As we already know, Sony is planning to launch a retail compilation featuring some of its best PlayStation Network games. The physical release – imaginatively dubbed The Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 – will plonk Fat Princess, Sound Shapes, When Vikings Attack, and
Tuesday30th Apr 2013
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Talking Point Could Heavenly Sword Cut a Pose on the PS4?
Next generation sequel unsheathed?
Among the excitement for Ratchet & Clank’s big screen debut, the announcement of Heavenly Sword’s cinematic adaption sort of got lost in the shuffle. The flick was backhandedly referenced in a
News Watch Dogs Pushes Play on PS3 from 19th November, PS4 Version Pledged for Launch
Ubisoft deploys new trailer, too
Ubisoft knows exactly what’s required to get your pulse racing on an otherwise dull Monday afternoon: a new Watch Dogs trailer. As hinted on the title’s Twitter account yesterday, the French publisher has released a new 90 second teaser devoted to the hack happy urban world of protagonist Aiden Pearce. It’s...
News Guerrilla Squashed Key Killzone: Shadow Fall Bugs on the Eve of the PS4 Reveal
Studio shunned back-up videos and bit its nails
Guerrilla Games refused to reveal anything but pure gameplay footage during February’s big PlayStation Meeting press conference. The studio – which has been taken to task for misleading trailers before – insisted that it showed a live demonstration of Killzone: Shadow Fall, even shunning...
News Zombie Tycoon 2 Stumbles onto North American PlayStation Plus
Enormous PlayStation All-Stars sale, too
Dig out your gas masks, because Frima Studio’s undead strategy title Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge represents this week’s big new addition to the Instant Game Collection. PlayStation Plus subscribers in North America will be able to download the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of the title without...
News Sony Snatches Exclusive Content for PS3 Version of Watch Dogs
Extra hour of gameplay up for grabs
Sony’s close relationship with French publisher Ubisoft will serve up another bonus for PlayStation 3 owners this holiday in the form of an extra hour of Watch Dogs. Much like Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the platform holder has wrangled an additional 60 minutes of content for the PlayStation 3 version of
News Quantic Dream Employed PlayStation 4 Engine Ideas for Beyond: Two Souls
Running backwards
You may not believe it, but Beyond: Two Souls is a PlayStation 3 game. The console’s swansong – which stars Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe – looks a step beyond anything else that's currently available on the platform, and that’s because developer Quantic Dream implemented concepts from its in-development PlayStation 4 engine...
News Ubisoft Tease Hints at New Watch Dogs Footage Caught on Camera
Watching your every move
Ubisoft could be about to broadcast a brand new batch of Watch Dogs b-roll, if a teaser uploaded to the title’s Twitter page is to be believed. In the message, the company hinted: “Aiden Pearce was seen on Lake St. ctOS is pulling video, will be updated tomorrow.” We suspect that the trailer will be structured...
News UK Sales Charts: Dead Island: Riptide Shuffles to Software Summit
Rotten results for Deadly Premonition
Dire first-person semi-sequel Dead Island: Riptide has stumbled to the top of the UK sales charts, knocking Injustice: Gods Among Us off its perch. The superhero brawler slumped into second, a position ahead of budget re-release Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, which roared into third. Elsewhere, Namco Bandai’s...
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