PS3 News

March2012

  • News Hitomi and Ayane Duke it Out in Dead or Alive 5 Trailer

    Girl on girl

    We’re going to avoid the temptation to fill this story with smutty remarks, largely because Dead or Alive 5 is looking pretty good. Most noticeably, the characters no longer resemble porcelain dolls, but we also think the cinematic style that developer Team Ninja’s gunning for has actually given the game a unique look. This trailer...

  • News There Was Almost a Mass Effect First-Person Shooter

    Don't tell NeoGAF

    BioWare fans need no excuse to lash out at their favourite developer – but they almost got one anyway. According to Geoff Keighley’s The Final Hours of Mass Effect 3, the developer was originally toying with the idea of releasing a standalone first-person shooter set in the Mass Effect universe. That game eventually became Mass...

  • News Sleeping Dogs Jets Off to Hong Kong

    No chewed up travel tickets

    Square Enix has released a trailer taking a look behind the scenes at the development of Sleeping Dogs. The video discusses the reason behind the title’s exotic Hong Kong setting, and details some of the research techniques that developer United Front Games adopted in order to get the feel of the game right. Sleeping...

  • News Sony Confirms Ratchet & Clank Collection for PS3

    Locked and loaded

    Following on from our report earlier this evening, Sony has confirmed that the Ratchet & Clank Collection is coming to PlayStation 3. The game will arrive on 16th May in Europe as the Ratchet & Clank Trilogy. North American gamers will be made to wait until the Fall. Insomniac Games’ Ted Price explained: I know it’s a...

  • News Activision Dates New Modern Warfare 3 Content for PS3

    Paving the path to prestige

    There are physics degrees that are easier to understand than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s DLC release schedule. Activision’s somehow managed to lock the DLC behind so many exclusivity windows that we’ve given up trying to understand it all. First there’s the XBOX 360 window, then there’s the Call of Duty...

  • News Japanese Sales Charts: One Piece Still on Top

    Vita sales up... Just

    Namco Bandai’s rip-roaring PlayStation 3 exclusive One Piece: Pirate Musou has enjoyed a second week at the top of the Japanese sales charts after blowing the doors off the week prior. Despite selling way over 500k units last week, the PS3 release still managed to rustle up another 90,133 sales, bringing its overall tally...

  • News SEGA Shifts Exclusive Yakuza: Dead Souls DLC from GAME

    No prizes for guessing why

    There’s a good chance you might have pre-ordered SEGA’s upcoming Yakuza: Dead Souls from GAME, seeing as the UK retailer had the exclusive on the game’s Densetsu DLC pack. The problem is, the troubled retailer has opted not to stock the spin-off title this week, meaning SEGA has had to transfer the bonus to other...

  • News DiRT Showdown Twists Some Metal

    Crash bash

    Even with Twisted Metal fresh in our memories, we’re really looking forward to DiRT Showdown. While the spin-off racer might not have any weapon pick-ups or explosives, it does have giant dome like arenas – which means there’s plenty of potential for bent metal and knackered paint jobs. Check out this brand new trailer to see what...

  • Store Update 14th March 2012 (Europe)

    Bon voyage

    There’s lots of great content launching as part of today’s European PlayStation Store update, including a certain game called Journey – you might have heard of it. Let’s go. PlayStation Plus: Shoot Many Robots 20% discount for one weekMotorStorm RC Pro-AM 50% discount PlayStation 3 Games: BioShock 2 £23.99, €

  • News Meet BioShock Infinite's Handyman

    Tool up

    BioShock Infinite is set in a completely different world to the original title, so naturally there are no Big Daddies or Little Sisters. Instead there are Heavy Hitters, of which we’ve already been introduced to one: the Motorized Patriot. Now Irrational Games has raised the curtain on the game’s second heavy hitter, known as the...

  • News Lollipop Chainsaw Boasts Some Killer Voice Talent

    See how many names you can recognise

    Lollipop Chainsaw promises to be one of the most memorable PS3 titles this year, with over-the-top violence and humour that we can't wait to take for a spin. While in the act of carving up zombies it's always a bonus if the storyline and voice-acting keeps up, and according to a press release it looks like it'll...

  • News Resident Evil 6 Pre-orders Do the Business for Capcom

    What are you buyin'?

    Resident Evil 6 might still be several months away, but the title is already causing a stir in the marketplace according to publisher Capcom. Speaking with Game Informer, Capcom’s Christian Svensson revealed that not only are pre-orders off to a stellar start, but the title’s announcement has also raised interest in the...

  • News Don't Expect Shinji Mikami's Next Game Until 2013

    Shadows of the damned

    Don’t expect to be playing Shinji Mikami’s next game until 2013 at the earliest. The former Resident Evil man – now at the summit of Zenimax-owned development studio Tango – told 4Gamer [via Andriasang] that the studio would not have anything to show in 2012. According to Mikami, Tango’s new title uses an external...

  • Store Update 13th March 2012 (North America)

    Spring fever

    The PlayStation Network has officially caught Spring Fever this week, prompting lots of discounts to be added to the North American PlayStation Store. Elsewhere, vanilla PSN users finally get access to thatgamecompany’s wonderful Journey, while a selection of new PS Vita titles finally launch overseas. Let’s go. PlayStation Plus:...

  • News Silent Hill Unleashes a Downpour Over North America

    Bring your umbrella

    Good news for convict Murphy Pendleton: during a prison transfer, an accident opens up an avenue towards all the freedom of a fugitive lifestyle. Bad news: he's crashed right up near the notorious town of Silent Hill, and the weather isn't looking too rosy. Silent Hill: Downpour is now available in North America on PlayStation 3...

  • News Team Up on PSN, Shoot Many Robots

    Fry their microchips

    The world's gone to pot, the robots have become self-aware and humanity's in peril. But wait — all's not lost, as a paranoid hillbilly has been waiting for this very day with an impressive stockade of weaponry. And beer. Demiurge Studios' Shoot Many Robots arrives on the European PlayStation Network today. The side-scrolling...

  • Out Now Journey (Europe)

    Sand play

    PlayStation Plus members have been skidding through the sand in thatgamecompany's Journey for a week already, but now it's time for everybody to set off on their own adventure. Lucky North Americans got the game yesterday for the tidy sum of $14.99, while European travellers can pick it up for £9.99 as of today. Thatgamecompany's third...

  • News Tales of Graces F Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of US Release

    Purple pigtails

    If you’ve been sorely missing the melodrama of JRPGs on PlayStation 3, then Namco Bandai’s got your back. The Japanese publisher is preparing to release Tales of Graces F in the US this week, and it’s celebrated with a trailer packed with cut-scenes and gameplay from the main game. Sadly those of you in Europe will have to wait...

  • News Select Retailers Bundling Move Peripheral with Ninja Gaiden 3

    Wield the Dragon Sword

    The Nintendo Wii has taught us to anticipate needless peripheral extensions alongside motion controlled games, and it looks as though Team Ninja’s upcoming Ninja Gaiden III is not going to be any different. A listing on Canadian retailer Video Game Plus mentions a limited edition bundle which includes a Dragon Sword...

  • News GAME Won't Stock Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City or Ninja Gaiden 3

    Confirmed by the publishers

    UK Retailer GAME has missed out on a number of big releases in recent weeks as a result of losing its credit insurance, as negotiations with publishers and distributors have continued to break down. As the company reportedly seeks buyers, its been confirmed that two more high-profile PS3 titles won't be stocked by the...

  • News Ninja Gaiden III Slashes Up London

    Painting the town crimson

    Tecmo Koei’s released a brand new trailer for Ninja Gaiden III showing off the game’s London stage. For realism, the level takes place in the rain. Well it’s not going to be sunny is it? As you’d expect, the footage is decidedly violent. Seriously, don’t watch it if you don’t like blood and gore. The game’s...

  • News Sony Admits that It Could Have Done Better with Move

    Still being worked on

    When Move was released for the PS3, it offered an experience similar to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, but ultimately with superior and more accurate technology. In an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, however, Sony UK VP and MD Fergal Gara has admitted that it hasn't been as big a success as Sony hoped, and that...

  • News BioShock Infinite Motion Support Moving Forward

    Day and date

    Irrational Games’ fascinating gaffer Ken Levine has confirmed that BioShock Infinite’s vaunted PlayStation Move support will be available day and date with the game’s release. The developer has been pretty quiet about the feature since it was confirmed at E3 last year, but Ken Levine told Eurogamer.net that the reason for the...

  • News Mass Effect 3 Flies to the Front of the UK Charts

    No surprise

    We doubt anyone will be surprised to learn that Mass Effect 3 has shot straight to the top of the UK charts. The Bioware developed space opera outsold all of the previous four number ones – Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, UFC Undisputed 3, Uncharted: Golden Abyss and SSX – combined.

  • News Ridge Racer Unbounded Trailer Pays Homage to Michael Bay

    Twisted metal

    Ridge Racer Unbounded might have been delayed indefinitely in the US, but the racer’s still on track for its end of March release in Europe, and in order to celebrate, Namco Bandai’s released a brand new trailer highlighting the game’s explosive traits. If you’ve got a morbid fascination with car crashes, then there should be...

  • Feature Kara and Sony's Creative Risks

    Breaking the mould

    Quantic Dream’s Kara may not represent a real development project, but it speaks volumes about Sony’s current position in the video game industry: few other manufacturers are willing to take such creative risks, and that gives the platform an overarching ethos in which innovation can thrive. It’s certainly no coincidence...

  • News Mass Effect 3 Sells Nearly 900k Units in First 24 Hours

    Shepard's sailing high

    Looks like EA’s hard work promoting Mass Effect 3 has paid off pretty well for the publisher — reports spilling out of VentureBeat suggest that the RPG threequel sold a whopping 890k units in its first 24 hours on sale. That’s in the United States alone, by the way. It’s safe to assume that the title’s already...

  • News Avalanche Studios to Unveil New Game at E3

    Just 'cause

    Avalanche Studios is getting ready to raise the curtain on its next title, studio founder Christopher Sundberg has revealed. The title – due to be announced at E3 – will not be a sequel to Renegade Ops or Just Cause, opting to try something new. While the game will be based on a license – widely believed to be Mad Max – Sundberg...

  • News Enhanced Deadly Premonition Heading for PS3

    We had a feeling

    Xbox-exclusive Deadly Premonition was one of 2011's most divisive games: as flawed as it was enjoyable, review scores for it run nearly the whole spectrum, with a 10 from Destructoid and 2.0 from IGN. The news that an enhanced version is the on way to PS3 is probably pretty welcome, then. Former Marvelous man Yasuhiro Wada and game...

  • News Sucker Punch Reflects on Flawed User Generated Content

    Not the best fit

    Sucker Punch’s attempts to introduce user generated content into inFamous 2 were certainly well realised, but in a post mortem at GDC, co-founder Chris Zimmerman has revealed that the title may not have been the best fit for the features. As part of his presentation, Zimmerman stated that just 15% of inFamous 2 players actually...

  • News February NPD: Twisted Metal Charts as Sales Drop

    Call of Duty on top

    Forget the concerning news about dwindling sales, and let’s focus on what really matters: Twisted Metal was the ninth best selling game in North America for the month of February. Considering the amount of scepticism that was lofted at director David Jaffe and his team regarding the relevance of car combat, we think that’s a...

  • News Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Trailer Details Tech

    Unfair advantage

    Using the right weapon is an important part of any shooter, but in most games the tactics boil down to simply selecting the right class. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier promises to take things a little further, by giving you access to millions of potential weapon combinations in its Gun Smith mode. Here you can combine a vast array of...

  • News BioShock Vita is "Something Completely Different"

    Show and tell

    BioShock Infinite may be the emphasis for Ken Levine’s Irrational Games right now, but the luminary has not forgotten his PS Vita announcement from last year’s E3. In fact, according to Levine, BioShock Vita is in the works as we speak – the developer is just not ready to talk about it yet: We're working on it. We're trying to...

  • News BioShock Infinite Introduces Motorized Patriot

    Be afraid

    BioShock had the Big Daddies. BioShock 2 had the Big Sisters. Thus it’s only natural that BioShock Infinite should have a fearless enemy type of its own. That part is to be played by the Motorized Patriot, a clockwork porcelain interpretation of George Washington armed with a Gatling gun and a haunting stare. You can learn more about the...

  • News Ubi: Assassin's Creed III "Perfect for Series Newcomers"

    Clean slate

    Assassin’s Creed: Revelations must have been a nightmare for series newcomers. Not only was there the story of Ezio to contend with, but Desmond too. In fact, we’re pretty certain if you hadn’t played any of the Assassin’s Creed titles to date, you’d be utterly lost playing Revelations. Assassin’s Creed III, though, will be...

  • News Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Announced for June

    Practice your CQC

    The second major Battlefield 3 DLC pack is due in June, DICE has announced. Entitled Close Quarters, the expansion will bundle four maps, 10 weapons and, sadly, no vehicles – we suppose the title was chosen for a reason. DICE also announced that the game will get two more packs beyond its June expansion: Armour Kill and End Game...

  • News Japanese Sales Charts: One Piece Does the Business for PS3

    Massive numbers for PS3 exclusive

    One Piece: Pirate Musou – also known as One Piece: Pirate Warriors – gave the PlayStation 3 one of its strongest ever Japanese software debuts this past week, as it topped the charts with a whopping 655,774 units sold. Just to put things into perspective, it outsold the combined total of the remaining 19 titles...

  • News Final Fantasy XIII-2 to Grab Lightning DLC in May

    Oh and it lights up the night

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 will get a new DLC episode in May, publisher Square Enix has announced. As previously rumoured, the content will focus on the story of Lightning and her ongoing battle with antagonist Caius. According to Famitsu magazine [via Siliconera], the DLC will sport a slightly different battle system to the...

  • News Dead or Alive 5 Could Feature More Virtua Fighter Characters

    Shun Di, please

    If you’re really keen to play Virtua Fighter without, y’know, actually playing Virtua Fighter, then it looks like Dead or Alive 5 is going to have your curious demands covered. Not content with adding Virtua Fighter’s Akira Yuki to the roster, Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi has hinted that more characters from SEGA’s well...

  • Store Update 7th March 2012 (Europe)

    Trine 2 at last

    The European PlayStation Store update is now available, bringing with it nice surprises and long-awaited games too. PlayStation Plus: Journey One-week early access — Journey review Trine 2 100% discount Sly Raccoon HD 100% discount Jet Rider 100% discount Farm Frenzy 2 100% discount

  • News Medal of Honor Warfighter's Multiplayer Goes Global

    Let's do this

    If you’re tired of playing of USA, then you might be excited to learn that Medal of Honor Warfighter’s multiplayer will feature operatives from around the world. The game will hone in on elite soldiers from 12 nations, "including the Australian SASR, British SAS, German KSK and Polish GROM among others”. Each of the nations...

  • Store Update 6th March 2012 (North America)

    Unit 13 ready for deployment

    A free game on Vita and more await in this week's jam-packed Store Update. Let's get to it. PlayStation Plus: Journey Full Game (Early Access – $14.99) — Journey reviewMass Effect 3 Full Game TrialTom Clancy’s H.A.W.X 2 Full Game TrialQore Episode 46 (Early Access – Free)

  • News Dragon's Dogma Takes to the Skies

    Literally

    Capcom wasn’t joking when it cited Shadow of the Colossus as an inspiration for Dragon’s Dogma. Indeed, this new trailer for the action RPG shows a group of warriors battling a Drake – a kind of mini dragon – in midair. The trailer got us thinking: is it wise to stab and fatally wound something you’re flying upon? Isn’t there a...

  • News First Medal of Honor Warfighter Trailer Leaks

    EA's next big shooter out 23rd October

    We hope you’re not getting bored of modern military shooters dominating the Christmas sales charts, because EA’s Medal of Honor Warfighter looks set to continue the trend in 2012. This leaked trailer for the Danger Close developed title includes everything you’d expect it to: a lengthy monologue in a...

  • News Lollipop Chainsaw Bringing the Goods on 12th June

    Sweet

    Warner Bros has announced that it’s to release the bittersweet Lollipop Chainsaw on 12th June in North America and 13th June in Europe, giving you just three months to stock up on your favourite Chupa Chups. For those of you that have been living under a rock, Lollipop Chainsaw puts you in control of a cheerleader named Juliet Starling. Her...

  • News Ridge Racer Unbounded Delayed Indefinitely in the US

    No date in sight

    Namco Bandai’s confirmed that it’s keeping Ridge Racer Unbounded, er, bounded for the foreseeable future. Following on from the game’s European delay, the publisher has announced that the racing reboot will not launch in North America until “later in 2012”. That doesn’t sound very promising, does it? A new release date...

  • News Darksiders II Pre-orders Go Premium

    At death's door

    Those of you that register early interest in the upcoming Darksiders II will get a little extra contrent for your enthusiasm. Publisher THQ’s announced that it’s upgrading all pre-orders of the adventure title to the limited edition version at no extra charge. The limited edition will ship with a code to download the game’s...

  • News Assassin's Creed III Using New Engine Technology

    Ubisoft's "most ambitious" project to date

    If you haven’t already seen Ubisoft’s debut Assassin’s Creed III trailer, go watch it now – we’ll wait. All done? Good, then we’ll continue. Outside of the trailer, Ubisoft’s also revealed a handful of details about the game. According to the French publisher, it is the “most ambitious”...

  • News Virtua Fighter's Akira to Appear in Dead or Alive 5

    Synergy

    It would appear publishers can’t release a fighting game without a cameo of some kind. Dead or Alive 5 is the latest tile to jump on the crossover bandwagon, with Virtua Fighter mascot Akira Yuki set to join the roster. Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi said: Gamers will have an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable battle with an esteemed...

  • News Actor Accidentally Outs Army of Four

    Double date

    Speculation about Army of Four is nothing new. The hypothetical sequel to the surprisingly popular Army of Two series has been on the cards for as long as we can remember, but we might have finally gotten our first indication that the title is imminent. Stargate: Atlantis actor Joe Flanigan tweeted over the weekend: Just signed on to do...

  • News MLB 12 The Show Trailer Highlights Motion Controls

    It's in the game

    In order to celebrate the release of MLB 12 The Show in North America this week, Sony’s released a new trailer showing off the game’s PlayStation Move integration. You’ll be able to play the full game using Sony’s motion wand, allowing you to pitch, bat and field using physical gestures. Jason Villa, the game’s producer,...

  • News SSX Slides to the Summit of the UK Charts

    SSX sells

    EA Sports’ hotly anticipated SSX reboot has tricked its way to the top of the UK charts, knocking last week’s winner, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, into fourth place. It marks the best debut for an SSX game ever, with the franchise’s previous frontrunner, SSX 3, only managing to skid into third position. Needless to say there’ll be a...

  • News Sony Reveals PS3's Most Earned Platinum Trophies

    People like collecting feathers

    Trophies can be brilliant. It’s not always the case, but a well designed set of digital trinkets can help you to reconsider the way you play, as well as encourage you to explore areas you’d previously ignore. The Platinum trophy is the Holy Grail of PlayStation. It recognises that you’ve achieved everything a...

  • News Sleeping Dogs Trailer Sets the Scene

    Sleeper hit?

    Let’s not beat around the bush: Sleeping Dogs looks great. We’re big fans of the Yakuza series, and this looks like a Western developed version of that – just with more action and less karaoke. The plot centres on undercover agent Wei Shen, who’s been tasked with taking down the Sun Oh Yee triad from the inside. Catch the...

  • News Mass Effect 3 Launch Trailer Takes Off

    Once more with feeling

    EA’s dropped a brand new Mass Effect 3 trailer ahead of next week’s release. The footage is suitably epic, packed with shooting, dialogue snippets and sex scenes. Oh don’t act so surprised — this is Mass Effect after all. Catch the trailer below, and feel the bitter burn of hype. Who’s excited?

  • News New The Last of Us Screenshots Surface

    Corrr...dyceps

    Naughty Dog’s pulled back the curtain on a new batch of screenshots for its upcoming survival horror title, The Last of Us. The shots show protagonists Joel and Ellie exploring a variety of partially demolished urban settings. It’s not all happy hunting for the duo though, as they’re pinned back by an aggressive group of...

  • News Take a Trip Behind the Scenes with Journey

    An epic voyage

    As our Journey review evidenced, thatgamecompany’s latest PlayStation Network title is an absolute triumph. In order to celebrate the game’s 13th March release date, the developer has posted a short video featuring new footage and a look at the title’s development from behind the scenes. Don’t worry folks, you haven't got long...

  • News Domino's Pizza Speeds into MotorStorm RC

    Pepperoni please

    We've already established in our MotorStorm RC review that the downloadable racer is a tasty little ride, but it’s about to get a whole lot more scrumptious. Developer Evolution Studios has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza to bring a branded Supermini livery into the game. Domino’s Pizza's Nick Dutch said of the team-up: We...

  • News First Assassin's Creed III Shots Hit the Net

    Archery is in

    All Games Beta has the first screenshots of Ubisoft's hotly anticipated Assassin's Creed III. The screenshots — presumably taken from Game Informer — show the series' new hero wandering through a British colonial outpost, attacking enemies with a tomahawk and stalking a deer. He also has a bow on his back, which could lead to some...

  • News Stan Lee to Feature in The Amazing Spider-Man

    Playable pensioner

    89-year-old comic book god Stan Lee is to cameo as a playable character in Beenox’s upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man movie tie-in. The Spider-Man creator confirmed the news himself during an awkward interview with Addict of Fiction at the London Super Comic Convention. Exactly how Lee will be integrated remains to be seen, but...

  • News Sly Cooper Sneaks Through Time this Fall on PS3

    Let's do the time warp again

    Sony’s attached a vague release date to Sanzaru Games’ hotly anticipated Sly Cooper sequel, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. The title’s due out at some point in the Fall (around Christmas), which is a lot more specific than the previously ambiguous date of “2012”. Expect Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time to factor big...

  • News Amazon France Outs Ratchet & Clank HD Collection

    Ratchet & Clank... Past?

    Of all the HD Collections that make sense for PlayStation 3, we’d place Ratchet & Clank right at the bottom of the pile. Don’t get us wrong, we love the franchise’s original outings on PlayStation 2, but the PS3 titles elevated the formula so far that the classics seem a bit redundant in these post Tools of...

  • News Retailer Outs Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for November Release

    Drip drop

    Spanish retailer Fnac has attached a November release date to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 – despite it not being formally announced by publisher Activision yet. This is the second European retailer to acknowledge the game, with Amazon’s French division causing a similar furore earlier in the year. Activision still hasn't commented on the...

  • News Dragon's Dogma Demo Confirmed for Europe

    Sample the slaughter

    Capcom’s confirmed that it will release a demo for Dragon’s Dogma in Europe. The sampler – currently without a date – will allow players to build their own characters which will be compatible with the full release. The demo will feature two events from the main campaign, including a fierce battle against a Griffin in the...

February2012

  • News Mass Effect 3 Console Armour Comes with DLC

    Stretching EA's strategy

    Do you ever fear for your precious PlayStation 3? Are you worried it might get caught in the crossfire when the Reapers eventually arrive next month? Well worry not – EA’s got your console covered with this trendy set of armour based on Commander Shepard’s outfit from Mass Effect 3. Not only does the hub promise to...

  • News New Starhawk Trailer Highlights Strategy Influences

    Build to kill

    It’s only a matter of time before Starhawk’s brilliant “Build and Battle” mechanics get stolen. Lightbox Interactive has managed to succeed where so many other developers have failed: blend the accessibility of a third-person shooter with the depth of a real-time strategy game. It’s an extremely slick addition. There’s a...

  • News Zone of the Enders HD Confirmed for Autumn

    At last

    Kojima Productions has finally attached a more specific release date to its Zone of the Enders HD Collection for PlayStation 3. The title – which previously carried the vague “2012” release date – is now due out in the Autumn. Unfortunately, the window doesn’t extend to the previously announced PS Vita version of the same game. For...

  • Store Update 29th February 2012 (Europe)

    Leap year download

    Today's a rare occasion that only happens once every four years — Sony has revamped the way it presents the PlayStation Store update, intended to make it easier than ever to find out what's available, where and for how much. Let's see what's up today. PlayStation Network New Content: PS3 Games BioShock 2 (£14.99, €19.99,...

  • News First Kingdoms of Amalur DLC Announced

    Kenan & Kel

    EA’s announced the first set of DLC for the recently released action RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The expansion – named The Legend of Dead Kel – will launch on 20th March on the PlayStation Network. The pack will include a new area equivalent to approximately 15% of the main game world. Elsewhere, the DLC promises new items,...

  • Store Update 28th February 2012 (North America)

    Vita demos and DLC

    Select Vita games get add-on content and demos today, helping you boost your experience or try before you buy, depending on your preference. Here's what's up now in North America. PlayStation Plus: Discounted PS3 Full Game Killzone 3 Full Multiplayer (PS+ Price: $7.50) Discounted Mini Touchdown Fever Mini (PS+ Price: $2.39) Free...

  • News Bethesda: DOOM 4 is Not Cancelled

    Nonsense apparently

    Despite rumours to the contrary, DOOM 4 is not cancelled. Bethesda’s VP of PR and marketing, Pete Hines, headed online to quell rumours spilling out of AllGamesBeta. He told Joystiq: DOOM 4 isn't cancelled. When we're ready to talk about it and show it off, we'll let everyone know. This is the second time DOOM 4’s...

  • News Pre-order Sniper Elite V2 for Hitler Content

    Reich for the stars

    Rebellion’s hoping the draw of rewriting history will be enough to get you to register your interest Sniper Elite V2 before release. Anyone that pre-orders a copy of the 505 Games published title will get to put a bullet in the noggin of one of the world’s greatest dictators: Adolf Hitler. The bonus level – named...

  • News Medal of Honor: Warfighter to Include Hardcore Mode

    One shot

    Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s aiming to steer the first-person shooter genre in a more realistic direction – by including an extremely challenging hardcore mode. Hardcore mode is inspired by real-life where one shot means you’ve pretty much had it. There’s no respawn points in real war, folks. According to CVG, the game will also...

  • News Epic Games to Demo Unreal Engine 4 at GDC

    Behind closed doors

    Epic Games has committed to showing off the next-gen version of its Unreal Engine 4 middleware technology at next week’s Game Developers Conference. Sadly, the presentation will be limited to “select licensees, partners and prospective customers” bound by strict NDAs. In short: we won’t be getting a glimpse at the new...

  • News Hot Shots Golf Finally Gets Move and 3D Support

    Out now

    After months of waiting, the western versions of Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds — also known as Everybody's Golf: World Tour — finally have PlayStation Move and 3DTV support. Our friends iWaggle3D grabbed the patch and have already posted up some first impressions of its motion controls. A word of warning: you have to perform a full...