Jul 11, 2009
This Image Is A Testament To Just How Pissed Kratos Is.
Australia are pretty strict with what they will and won’t release. Their ratings system does not go past “MA15+” meaning any games not suitable for 15 year olds don’t get release. Ridiculous right? Exactly.
God Of War III looks particularly brutal. Even we, as grown adults, cringed at some of the details present in the E3 demo. Still, we definitely don’t want the game to be toned down. It’s designed that way. It’s meant to be visceral and gritty.
In an interview with Screen Play, God Of War III’s art director Sean Cunningham has voiced his concerns of that the game may never get an Australian release. Likewise he said that the team are constantly checking with censors with some of their ideas being shot down. God Of War III had even more violent intentions? Blimey.
Expect a massive media uproar when the game releases. God Of War III is likely to push the ratings board as far as is absolutely possible.
Jul 11, 2009
As With Every Big Release, Ninja Gaiden Sigma II Will Have A Special Edition.
Waiting patiently for Ninja Gaiden II? You might be interested to know that a listing on Gamestop seems to hint at a special edition. The listing notes that for $69.99 you’ll get a copy of the game and an 80-page book divided into three sections: art from the game, a colour Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 comic and a strategy guide.
No word on special packaging or anything else. One for the fans perhaps.
Would you want anything particular to make this deal sweeter?
Jul 11, 2009
This Scoreboard Makes Me Want To Weep.
Come on Playstation 3 people! Even with the worst Battlefield 1943 server problems happening on the XBOX side (although PSN isn’t exactly flaw-free — we can testify) they still lead the scoreboards by about 2:1. The scoreboards are tracking all the kills on the Playstation 3 and XBOX 360 versions so that when each side hits 43 million a new map/game type is unlocked.
It’s a brilliant idea, a co-operative achievement if you like. Hopefully when the 43 million target is hit EA will have some other challenges for us to complete.
Jul 11, 2009
Reminds Us Of Magic Roundabout Or Something...
If you’re in the UK this summer, you might want to head out and take a trip on Sony’s Magical Mystery Summer Of PSP tour bus. These are the dates you can catch the magical parade:
- 11th and 12 July – Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey
- 24th to 26th July – Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle, Dorset
- 2nd August – Underage Festival, Victoria Park, London
- 3rd to 9th August – Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey
- 10th to 16th August - Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey
They could have come up the north a bit to Drayton Manor. Still, if you see the gaudy bus, you know playable PSPs are nearby. Hooray.
Jul 10, 2009
New DLC Is Heading To Killzone 2 Very Soon.
We told you there was more Killzone 2 content coming didn’t we? Seems we were right. As part of Patch 1.28 you’ll get two new maps, “Suljeva Cliffside” and “Arctower Landing”, aswell as multiplayer support for the flamethrower and bolt gun. Additionally there will be those new trophies we told you about earlier.
Jul 10, 2009
Battlefield 1943 on Playstation 3 Review.
A masterclass in balanced gameplay, deep competitive action and modern distribution. Battlefield 1943 is a visceral online multiplayer romp that should be experienced by all.
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Jul 10, 2009
“Play, Create, Share” - the buzz word started by LittleBigPlanet which Sony seem to want to turn into their own exclusive genre. Continuing that theme is ModNation Racers, the Mario Kart-esque racing title that will allow players to create their own tracks and share them with others online.
It’s a fantastic premise that’s packed with charm and potential. This is pretty high on our most wanted lists right now.
Jul 10, 2009
How Many Developers Does It Take To Fit A Lightbulb?
Bioshock 2 is a bit like video game pass-the-parcel. A fourth development house has joined the Bioshock circus today. Lyon-based Arkane Studios joins lead developer 2K Marin (in California), its collaborator 2K Australia, and multiplayer specialist Digital Extremes (headquartered in Ontario). It’s like Around The World In Four Development Houses.
Goodness knows how Bioshock 2 as a product will suffer. Hopefully not much.
Jul 10, 2009
Bustin' Makes Sackboy Feel Good, Y'all!
Sackboy Venkman? Check. Sackboy Slimer? Check. Sackboy Stay Puft Marshmallow Man? Check. Here’s your first look at the official Ghostbusters DLC for LittleBigPlanet via NeoGaf. The costumes look great. Expect a Western announcement soon.
Jul 10, 2009
Overlord II on Playstation 3 Review.
Overlord II is set in a refreshingly comical universe filled with British humour and interesting characters. Sadly, the actual gameplay fails to capture any of the imagination the universe so elaborately contains.
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