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August2012
News Fresh Grand Theft Auto V Screenshots Take Flight
Swing low
Rockstar’s released yet another batch of Grand Theft Auto V screenshots, this time focusing on various vehicles from the game. One image shows a bi-plane hovering over a tranquil river, while another depicts a helicopter being targeted by a crook. There’s also a shot of a sports car engaged in a high-octane police chase, and a picture...
News Dead or Alive 5's Facebook Integration Seems Misjudged
Share something
Tecmo Koei wants your friends and family to know that you enjoy watching unrealistically beautiful women kicking the crap out of each other. Its upcoming PS3 brawler Dead or Alive 5 will include full Facebook integration that will allow you to share fighting records with your friends. Naturally, we’re a little bit anxious about...
News New Dishonored Trailer Comes Out of Hiding
The essence of invisibility
Stealth gameplay in Bethesda’s upcoming Dishonored promises to be a bit more engaging than simply studying guard patterns. Instead you’ll need to take into account sound, peripheral vision and cover. Blowing out candles and peaking around corners will give you an advantage over your pursuers – assuming you’ve got...
News DICE Deploys Double XP for Battlefield 3 Subscribers
Double down
DICE has announced an exclusive double XP weekend for Battlefield 3 Premium subscribers. The promotion’s set to run from 25th August until 26th August, but if you do some viral marketing for publisher EA you’ll be able to unlock some extra time. There’s more information available on the Battlefield Blog, which you can find through...
News Heavenly Sword 2 Concept Art Infiltrates the Internet
Twing twang
You’ve got more chance of being struck by lightning than playing a Heavenly Sword sequel, but there was a time when a follow-up was in development. This concept art produced by Sony’s Cambridge studio shows the origins of the series’ successor, which had planned to pit protagonist Nariko against the Raven King and his gang...
News Yakuza 5's Dance Battles Sound Absolutely Incredible
Bust a move
When SEGA announced Kazuma Kiryu’s adopted daughter Haruka Sawamura was going to be a playable character in upcoming PS3 exclusive Yakuza 5, we pondered how the mild mannered teenager was going to play. We figured the former Tojo Clan chairman might have taught her the art of self-defence, but worried that fighting didn't suit her...
News You'll Probably Want to Play This 16-Bit Version of Borderlands
Time traveller
Gearbox has stepped up Borderlands 2’s marketing campaign with this ace 16-bit demake of the original game. The top-down browser-based rendition features everything you’ve come to expect from the series, including sick loot drops and plenty of fire-power. You can play the game through here. Just remember to keep a spreadsheet...
News Rockstar Serves Up New Grand Theft Auto V Screens
Anyone for tennis?
You can always count on Rockstar to turn the day upside down. The publisher has released another batch of Grand Theft Auto V images this afternoon, this time focusing on leisure activities such as tennis and parachuting. If you missed the last set of screens, you can find them through here. There's still no date attached to the...
News Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Is Coming to PS3
Greener on the other side
And so it starts. Sony has announced that it will be porting the PlayStation Vita version of Hot Shots Golf to the PS3. The re-release – which is currently only confirmed for Japan – will launch with the same name as its handheld counterpart. In this instance, that’s Minna no Golf 6. The console version will support...
News Get Rough and Ready with Yakuza 5's Tojo Clan
Avoid these men
SEGA has released a batch of images of some of the members of Yakuza 5's Tojo Clan, including series veterans Goro Majima and Daigo Dojima, as well as three new characters Yuu Morinaga, Masato Aizawa and Minoru Aoyama, which you can see in the screenshots section below. Goro Majima, also known as 'Mad Dog Majima', made his debut in...
News Square Enix to Reveal Future of Lightning Saga Soon
She was just a wish
Square Enix is set to reveal a new direction for the Lightning saga on 1st September, the publisher has announced. The so-called Lightning saga consists of two games already: Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2. Together the titles have sold over 9.6 million units. It’s not entirely clear what the Japanese publisher is...
News Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC Swoops PSN Next Month
Birds of prey
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’s second DLC pack Raven Strike will fly onto the PlayStation Store next month, publisher Ubisoft has announced. The expansion pack will be available on 11th September in North America and 12th September in Europe. Raven Strike is pitched as "a throwback to traditional Ghost Recon gameplay”. It will...
News Spec Ops: The Line Refreshed with Co-Op Multiplayer Mode
Phone a friend
If the harsh realities of war are proving too much for you to face alone, you’ll soon be able to tackle them with a friend. Publisher 2K Games has announced that it’ll be launching a free update for Spec Ops: The Line later today, which adds a brand new two-player co-operative mode to the game. The complimentary mode will consist...
News Uncharted 3: Game of the Year Edition Hits Europe Next Month
Worthy of its name
The game of the year edition of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is set to climb onto European store shelves on 19th September, publisher Sony has announced. The repackaged title will include the original game, alongside four classic skin packs, two additional co-op multiplayer modes and six different multiplayer maps. There's no...
News New Cover Stars Line Up for FIFA 13
Rooney on the bench
Manchester United and England talisman Wayne Rooney has been dropped from the UK cover of FIFA 13. It’ll be the first time in seven years that a FIFA game has launched without the striker on the box. Instead, he’ll be replaced by Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, Manchester City keeper Joe Hart, and, er, Arsenal winger Alex...
News Metal Gear Rising Vita Cut Loose Due to Power Limitations
Sharp pain
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is not coming to PlayStation Vita because of hardware limitations, according to creative director Yuji Korekado. It may be the most powerful handheld on the market, but it’s still not competent enough to deal with Revengeance’s complex cutting technology. “As of now we aren’t considering a Vita...
News Prey 2 Removed from Bethesda's Website
Logical explanation
The drama surrounding Prey 2 has reared its ugly head once again – this time due to the fact that the delayed title has been removed from Bethesda’s recently revamped website. "Since we had already announced it wasn't coming out this year, we simply didn't think it'd be appropriate to include it on the new site launch," Pete...
News Injustice: Gods Among Us Will Solve DLC Compatibility Issues
A real Boon
NetherRealm Studios gaffer Ed Boon has promised to solve Mortal Kombat’s frustrating compatibility issues with upcoming brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us. The company’s previous effort did a poor job of ensuring all players had the appropriate data to make the online component work, but Boon has promised that its super hero mash-up...
News Rockstar Releases Brand New Grand Theft Auto V Screens
Unexpected, as always
Oh Rockstar, you bunch of sly old dogs. We were just about to take a detour to the kitchen to prepare a scrumptious toasted sandwich, but now we've had to change our plans. See, the publisher's just updated its official website with a selection of farm-fresh Grand Theft Auto V screens – one of which shows a wannabe Bradley...
Rumour Bethesda Scouting Boston Area for Fallout 4
Red shift
Bethesda is supposedly researching Boston for Fallout 4, an anonymous tipster has revealed. The spy said on Reddit: “The rumours are true, Fallout 4 will take place in Boston. In case you haven’t heard, Bethesda has recently been scoping out and researching Boston. They also have a strong connection to MIT [Massachusetts Institute of...
News Sony Executive Laughs Off PS3 Super Slim Rumours
Sly devil
Ask Sony Computer Entertainment Europe gaffer Jim Ryan about the recently leaked PlayStation 3 Super Slim and he’ll spin you a yarn. “Which new PS3?” he told CVG when quizzed on the subject, before laughing the question off and moving on. Asked again about the hardware’s absence during the company’s GamesCom 2012 press...
News DmC: Devil May Cry Box Art Unveiled
Misery guts
Get ready demon-slashing fans, Capcom has revealed DmC: Devil May Cry's official box art and Amazon pre-order bonus goodies. Senior Capcom Community Manager, Chris Antista, also hinted that an Official Capcom Store exclusive item will be announced soon. Amazon will be offering the "Bone Pack" DLC which will "transform Dante's Shotgun,...
News Sleeping Dogs Lies Atop UK Sales Charts
True crime
Sleeping Dogs has displaced former frontrunner London 2012 in the UK sales charts race. The title’s position will certainly rub salt into the wounds of previous publisher Activision, who canned the project in 2011 over fears it wouldn’t sell. The company’s executives will be dining on a hearty slice of humble pie tonight, we...
News Sports Champions 2 Smashes onto PS3 on 30th October
Ace
Sony has announced that it will serve up Sports Champions 2 on 30th October in North America. The PlayStation Move-powered compilation will boast a handful of new sports, including tennis, golf, skiing, bowling and boxing. It’ll also feature an updated version of archery. Unlike the previous Sports Champions, you’ll now be able to create...
News Cast Your Eyes On Ni No Kuni's Magical GamesCom Trailer
Excitement levels increasing...
Namco Bandai has released a new GamesCom trailer for Level 5 and Studio Ghibli's upcoming video game collaboration, Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch. Two demos of Ni No Kuni have been showing at this year's Gamescom: 'An Errand for Father Oak' and 'Eruption Interruption', the first of which Push Square was...
News Check Out Ten Minutes of Splinter Cell: Blacklist Gameplay
Out in the open
Splinter Cell: Blacklist couldn’t be more predictable if it tried. Don’t get us wrong, the game looks good – but we can’t say we were surprised to see this narrated mission end with a UAV sequence. Remember when that was considered a revolutionary gameplay mechanic? Yeah, us neither.
News Impressive Intro for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Revealed
It's rather snazzy
Namco Bandai has released the opening cinematic for its upcoming PS3 brawler, Tekken Tag Tournament 2. While plots have never been the focal point of any beat 'em up, this video serves as a reminder for why we're fighting in the first place: to win the coveted Tekken Tag Tournament. The sequel's due out next month on PS3.
News Beyond's Visual Presentation Will Blow Your Mind
Good grief
Quantic Dream’s upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond will probably be remembered as the best looking game of the generation. This brand new gameplay footage may not be direct-feed, but the quality of the visual presentation shines through. There’s a scene where protagonist Jodie Holmes looks directly into the camera, and the detail...
News EA Announces Impressive Eurogamer Expo Line-up
In the game
The Eurogamer Expo is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town – and it’s about to get a whole lot hotter. Publisher EA Games has announced its intent to crank up the temperature with a slew of playable PS3 titles, including FIFA 13, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Dead Space 3. There’ll also be a side order of Medal of Honor:...
News Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Trailer Is Delightfully Dramatic
Why throw away your life so recklessly?
If you haven’t played the demo for Activision’s upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, you should probably rectify that. We were big fans of previous outing War for Cybertron, but this takes everything to the next level. It marries the nostalgia of its predecessor with a much more compelling gameplay...
News Beyond's Script Is 2,000 Pages Long
How many words is that?
We thought our University dissertation – which clocked in at just under 200 pages for all four of you curious – was a whopping hunk of content, but it turns out that David Cage is the master of racking up a word count. The ambitious writer has revealed during a GamesCom panel that upcoming PS3 exclusive Beyond’s script...
News There's Some Killer Synth Bass in This E.X. Troopers Trailer
Syncopated sounds
Lost Planet 3 looks alright – but Japanese-only spin-off E.X. Troopers looks better. And as this brand new trailer proves, it sounds better too. The fresh footage shows off the anime adventure’s rich anime art style, and sets it to a chunky synth bassline packed with offbeat octaves and slides. Sadly, there’s still no word of...
News LBP Karting Will Support Sackboy's Existing Wardrobe
Dressed to impress
We already know that LittleBigPlanet Vita will support Sackboy’s extensive backlog of outfits and accessories – but upcoming kart racer LittleBigPlanet Karting has remained an overlooked exception. Well, until now that is. Sony has officially confirmed that the majority of LittleBigPlanet and LittleBigPlanet 2 costumes will be...
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Sneaks into 2013
Polish period
You won’t be playing Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time this Christmas, developer Sanzaru Games has announced. The game has been pushed into 2013 – but it's getting a bunch of new features to make up for it. First up is PlayStation Vita cross play. While we already know about the game’s cross save functionality, the title will also...
News 007 Legends Opts to Die Another Day
License to kill
Two more classic flicks have been added to 007 Legends’ nostalgic roster. Missions based on both Die Another Day and A License to Kill will be featured in the upcoming Eurocom shooter. Toby Stephens and Carey Lowell will reprise their respective roles. In addition to the announcement, publisher Activision released the brand new...
News Mass Effect 3's Leviathan Emerges on 28th August
Reaper the rewards
Mass Effect 3’s first proper single-player DLC will jet off on 28th August in North America, developer BioWare has announced. European players will be forced to wait until 29th August to get their hands on the content. The expansion pack promises to extend the space opera’s single-player campaign, setting protagonist Shepard...
News DONTNOD Details Sony's History with Remember Me
Drifting away
French upstart DONTNOD Entertainment and Capcom have only recently joined forces on Remember Me. The two met up last year following a fall out with Sony. As we’d rumoured at the time, the cyberpunk title was going to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. But that, of course, fell through. "The Sony deal was signed February 2010 and ended a...
News Sony Had to "Re-do" Work on The Last Guardian
Debilitating headaches
The Last Guardian is definitely still in development, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. "The team is still working on it very hard," he told Eurogamer earlier today. "There are certain technical issues they've been working on. That's the period of time when the game, looking from the outside,...
News Don Your Shades for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Trailer
Brightest stars
This brand new Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer is delightfully SEGA; the thumping soundtrack, perfect blue skies, and bright red fonts all ooze nostalgia. We suppose it’s appropriate considering the theme of the game. We're still not overly convinced by the terrible title, though.
News Sony Paints New The Unfinished Swan Trailer Online
Beautifully simplistic
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference was laced with creative ideas yesterday, but one title that didn’t get an airing was The Unfinished Swan. Thankfully, the platform holder has taken the time to remind us about the indie adventure by releasing the striking trailer embedded below. Looks good, doesn't it?
News EA Considering Cross Buy for Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Yes, please
EA Games has revealed that it's considering taking advantage of Sony’s recently revealed cross buy initiative for Need for Speed: Most Wanted. If adopted, the scheme will allow players to purchase the PS3 and Vita versions of the racer for a single fee. Naturally, we’re on board with this idea. “We’re taking it under...
News Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Cuts PS3 on 19th February
Razor sharp
Konami has randomly stabbed a pencil into a 2013 calendar and concluded that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will release on 19th February in North America and Europe. Japanese gamers will get to experience Raiden’s latest adventure on 21st February. The date was accompanied by a new trailer, which, well, repurposes most of the footage...
News The Last of Us Gets Melancholy GamesCom Trailer
Sky has turned grey
On the whole, Sony’s GamesCom press conference was a determinedly joyful affair. The likes of Tearaway and Puppeteer were relatively cheerful, leaving the platform holder in need of something darker to restore the status quo. Thankfully, The Last of Us delivered the goods. Feast your peepers on the brand new trailer below and...
News Wonderbook Commits Brand New Franchises to Paper
Brought to life
There was a palpable irritation filling our Twitter feed when Sony started to discuss Wonderbook during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. But, by the time the company was done, we noticed a distinct change in tune – Wonderbook is cool, and it has the potential to sell gangbusters. Heck, even we’re sold. The...
News PS Plus Members Scoop God of War: Ascension Beta Access
War with friends
PlayStation Plus members will get the first opportunity to test out God of War: Ascension’s controversial multiplayer component when an online beta hits the PlayStation Network soon. Non-subscribers will be pleased to learn that there will be a “few other secret inroads” into the test, but you should probably just stump up for...
News PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Capacity Extends to 1GB
Room to breathe
Sony announced that it's increasing PlayStation Plus' cloud storage capacity to 1GB during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The confirmation – which was met by rapturous applause by the attending audience – adds another feather to the premium service’s already rather compelling cap. The initiative's cloud...
News Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Is Heading to Vita
Freebies and offers incoming
PlayStation Plus is coming to the PlayStation Vita, Sony announced during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. While Sony was coy about the specifics of the service's implementation, Vita owners can look forward to the prospect of discounts and freebies in the not-so-distant future. It was also announced...
News New Combatants Sign Up for PlayStation All-Stars
Filling up nicely
Sony announced four new fighters for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. Ratchet & Clank, Dante, Spike and, of course, Sackboy will all be selectable characters when the mascot mash-up launches later this year. The newcomers were shown brawling on a stage taken from...
News Until Dawn Haunts PlayStation Move Next Year
Are you afraid of the dark?
As we correctly predicted, Sony officially revealed Until Dawn during its GamesCom 2012 press conference earlier today. The Supermassive Games developed PlayStation Move exclusive follows a group of high school classmates as they revisit a campsite to mark the first anniversary of their friends’ disappearance. As you...
News Sony Launches Cross Buy Initiative for PS3 and Vita
Buy one, get both
During its GamesCom 2012 press conference this evening, Sony announced a new Cross Buy initiative for PlayStation 3 and Vita. The scheme works similarly to PSN titles like MotorStorm RC, allowing you to grab a selection of cross-platform titles for a single fee. The first games set to take advantage of the offer include...
News Watch PlayStation's GamesCom 2012 Press Conference Live
Boom
Sony’s GamesCom 2012 press conference is about to go live. As always we’ll be providing commentary on Push Square throughout the evening, but if you’d like to watch Andrew House and friends drop some bombs live – you can do so through here. Remember to keep a close eye on our Twitter account for reaction to every announcement. And let...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Ditches Kill Streaks
Read all about it
Developer Treyarch has already proven that it’s not afraid to deviate from the established Call of Duty rulebook. The studio made a big splash out of its decision to incorporate branching plot points and sandbox missions into Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s single-player campaign – and it’s making similarly radical changes to...
News Battlefield 3 Premium Edition Deploys This September
Locked and loaded
EA’s firing an updated version of Battlefield 3 onto store shelves next month. The imaginatively titled Battlefield 3 Premium Edition will include the original game, in addition to a Premium Subscription which grants free access to the title’s various DLC packs. The Premium Edition will also include a “Multiplayer Head Start...
News Dead Space 3 Spooks PS3 on 5th February
Hide behind the sofa
Dead Space 3 will shuffle onto PlayStation 3 on 5th February in North America, publisher EA announced during its GamesCom press conference this afternoon. A European release will follow on 8th February. Those that pre-order the title from participating retailers will automatically be upgraded to the Dead Space 3 Limited...
News Hitman: Absolution Features Asynchronous Multiplayer Mode
Follow the leader
Upcoming murder simulator Hitman: Absolution will feature an asynchronous multiplayer mode named Contracts, developer IO Interactive has announced. Inspired by the custom challenges created by fans of the previous games, the mode will allow you to direct your own scenarios by playing missions – and then upload your custom...
News Native YouTube Application Streaming onto PS3
Broadcast yourself
You’ll no longer have to wrestle with the PlayStation 3’s sluggish web based version of YouTube, because the system is getting its own native application. Polygon reports that the free download will support high-definition video, enhanced search functionality, and more. Apparently you’ll also be able to use a connected...
News Resident Evil 6 Will Have an Online Stat-Tracking Service
Unexpected
Resident Evil 6 will be complemented by a free online stat-tracking service, publisher Capcom has announced. ResidentEvil.net will log data on your activities, and serve up a number of in-game rewards. The service will track your battle reports, details on the weapons you've used and more. It’ll also update your stats for Mercenaries...
News Capcom Reveals Remember Me for PS3
Never forget
This time last year there was rampant speculation that Sony was about to announce a brand new exclusive title from DONTNOD Entertainment. That game turned out to be a multiplatform project without a publisher called Adrift. Despite the silence of the French upstart over the past 12 months, Adrift has re-emerged this morning under the...
News Sleeping Dogs Staying Awake for at Least Six Months
Counting sheep
Square Enix has announced that it won’t let Sleeping Dogs lie, confirming at least six months of post-release content for the upcoming open-world adventure. A host of downloads will be available alongside the game’s North American launch later today, including the brilliant Retro Triad Pack, which includes "a killer old school...
News Epic Games Now Fully Owns Bulletstorm Dev People Can Fly
Big spender
Video game powerhouse Epic Games has completed its purchase of Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly. The announcement follows the departure of three key staff at the Polish studio, including creative director and founder Adrian Chmielarz. "They left, they're going to do their own thing,” Epic Games’ Mark Rein told Joystiq. “They...
News Battlefield 4 Sticking with Modern Warfare
Zzzz
Battlefield 4 will take place in modern times, DICE has confirmed. Specific details about the sequel are being kept under wraps for the time being, but general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson did confirm the time period during a GDC Europe panel earlier today. "We still want to stay in this genre, the modern day as it is. We feel this is a place...
Rumour PlayStation All-Stars Delayed Until 20th November
Whoopsies
SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming PS3 and Vita mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, may have been delayed. A featured article on the homepage of the PlayStation Blog notes that the brawler has been pushed back until 20th November in North America. Unfortunately, the full article – which we're assuming includes a reason...
News Warner Bros Constructs New LEGO Lord of the Rings Trailer
Bricking it
Warner Bros has kicked off GamesCom in style, releasing a brand new cinematic trailer for, er, LEGO Lord of the Rings. Yes, the bricks are back in town once again. In truth, the video’s clumsy overacting is actually kind of amusing. We still don’t give a toss about Lord of the Rings, though. The title's due out on PlayStation 3 and...
News UK Sales Charts: London 2012 Wins Third Gold Medal
Simply the best
London 2012 may have come to a stylish conclusion last night – we were particularly fond of Jessie J’s figure-hugging catsuit – but the success of the 30th Olympiad lives on courtesy of the UK sales charts this morning. SEGA’s decent athletics tie-in managed to hold onto its position at the top spot for a third week running,...
Feature What to Expect from PlayStation at GamesCom 2012
Reading the stars
It’s pretty obvious that Sony adores GamesCom. The mid-August timing of the show appears to play right into the platform holder’s plans, allowing it to cast the spotlight on its holiday campaign much more assuredly than at E3 earlier in the year. Previous announcements that have taken place at the German tradeshow include the...
News 007 Legends Scoops Nostalgic Pre-Order Bonuses
Live and let buy
Activision has revealed the handful of pre-order bonuses set to accompany 007 Legends onto store shelves later this year. Register your interest in the throwback shooter at Amazon and you’ll net the Nemesis Pack, which will augment your game’s multiplayer component with playable villains Jaws and Baron Samedi. Meanwhile,...
News Need for Speed: Most Wanted Trailer Teases Multiplayer Reveal
Gearing up
If 25-second trailers are your thing, this brand new Need for Speed: Most Wanted teaser should get you all hot under the collar. The animated short promises to fully expose the racer's multiplayer component at GamesCom next week – and that’s pretty much the sum of its contents. We suppose you could say that the video's designed to...
News Square Enix Fires Sleeping Dogs Launch Trailer Online
Life in the fast lane
Square Enix has released the launch trailer for upcoming open-world adventure, Sleeping Dogs. As you’d expect, it features a flurry of footage from the game – including fist-fights, car chases and scantily clad women. The title’s due out on 14th August in North America and 17th August in Europe. Check out the new footage...
News New PlayStation All-Stars Videos Focus on Fat Princess and Sly
Take your cake and eat it
Sony’s released two more videos in its PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale strategy series. This time the spotlight is on Fat Princess and Sly Cooper – two of the more unusual fighters in the mascot mash-up’s celebrity roster. Speaking on the Play
News Latest Starhawk Patch Adds New Complimentary Maps
Cypress hill
Lest you forget that Starhawk actually released this year, developer Lightbox Interactive has announced a new update for the PS3 exclusive. Set to release later today, the patch includes a cavalcade of gameplay fixes, in addition to a couple of brand new multiplayer maps. The maps are set on Cypress, the first planet where Rift Energy...
News July NPD: NCAA Football '13 Sprints Straight to the Top
Industry woes continue, though
July proved to be another desperately disappointing month for physical video game sales in North America. Overall sales in the retail sector dropped by 20 percent year over year – bringing in just $548.4 million compared to $686.3 million the year prior. Hardware sales dwindled by as much as 32 percent, with a 23...
News Sony Abandons The Last Guardian Trademark
Probably not a big deal
Sony has abandoned the trademark for oft-delayed Team ICO sequel The Last Guardian. The hotly anticipated PS3 exclusive was first teased way back in 2008, but details have been conspicuously slender ever since. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida reassured that the game was still in development earlier in the year...
News Sweet Tooth Stars in New PlayStation All-Stars Video
We all scream for ice-cream
Twisted Metal’s antagonistic anti-hero Sweet Tooth is the latest fighter to be featured in Sony’s ongoing PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale video documentary series. In the accompanying blog post, lead combat designer Paul Edwards says that the character was designed with input from the Twisted Metal team –...
Rumour Plants vs. Zombies Shooter in Development
What?
Plants vs. Zombies may be known for its light hearted take on tower defence, but publisher EA is looking to transform the franchise into a shooter. A report by video game sleuth Superannuation notes that Need for Speed: The Run developer EA Black Box is working on the console conversion. A job listing on the developer’s website offers an...
News Sony Accidentally Outs More PlayStation All-Stars Fighters
Whoops
SuperBot Entertainment’s not having the best of luck with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Having already had the entire contents of its roster leaked online, the developer has now accidentally updated its website a week too early. The eagle-eyed folks over at NeoGAF managed to nab a screengrab confirming both Sackboy and Raiden
