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E3 2013: Rocksmith 2014 Edition Plays a Power Chord on PS3

Rocksmith 2014 Edition Plays a Power Chord on PS3

Turn it up to eleven

The music game genre may have flopped like a manufactured boy band, but Ubisoft’s guitar guide game Rocksmith has shredded out a niche all of its own. As such, it’s no surprise to see the series make a comeback with Rocksmith 2014 Edition, which is set to release on the PlayStation 3 later this year. Much like its...

News: The Last of Us' Autosave Bug Is Worse Than the Infected

The Last of Us' Autosave Bug Is Worse Than the Infected

Brave survivors losing hours of progress

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The Last of Us is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles of the year, with many eager gamers across the globe heading to stores to pick up their copies today. Unfortunately, the launch has been plagued by a disastrous bug, which can cost you hours of progress as...

News: Sony's Sending These Awesome Custom PS3s to Its Partners

Sony's Sending These Awesome Custom PS3s to Its Partners

You know you want one

Sony’s been in a very charitable mood lately, attempting to entice developers such as Mojang with PlayStation-related goodies. But while the gold PSone that the platform holder sent to Markus ‘Notch’ Persson was nice, these custom PlayStation 3 consoles take things a step further. Adam Boyes, the head of publisher and...

E3 2013: Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs Roars onto PS3

Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs Roars onto PS3

Jurassic park

It almost feels like prehistoric times since we last got an update on Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs. Fortunately, the game is still very much in development – as evidenced by this brand new trailer. The title will see you assume the role of a budding archaeologist, as you chisel away at rocks for clues pertaining to legendary...

E3 2013: Invizimals Reappears on PS3 and Vita in October

Invizimals Reappears on PS3 and Vita in October

All around you

While it’s true that Sony’s casual monster catching series Invizimals hasn’t quite taken off to the extent that the platform holder probably expected, it does have a very loyal following in parts of continental Europe – and the company’s clearly aiming to double-down on that fanbase this October, with two new titles for...

E3 2013: Polyphony Won't Keep You Waiting for Gran Turismo 6 on PS4

Polyphony Won't Keep You Waiting for Gran Turismo 6 on PS4

Keep your driving gloves close by

Polyphony Digital has added more weight to the reports that Gran Turismo 6 is set to park onto the PlayStation 4 at some point. Chatting with Japanese publication 4Gamer.net at E3 2013, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi explained that a next generation version of the racer will “appear naturally” in the near...

Out Today: The Last of Us Lives to See Another Day

The Last of Us Lives to See Another Day

It can't be for nothing

The sun may have set on E3 2013, but the fun’s just about to start for the rest of you. After weeks of waiting, Sony has finally laid The Last of Us’ decomposing carcass on physical and digital store shelves. The game – which sees you assume the role of a weary middle-aged man named Joel – takes you on an adventure...

Reaction: There Is One Thing That Sony Could Learn from Microsoft at E3 2013

There Is One Thing That Sony Could Learn from Microsoft at E3 2013

Taking notes

This year’s E3 was very special for PlayStation. Despite dominating the industry with the PSone and the PlayStation 2, the company has assumed the role of an underdog at times during this generation. While the PlayStation 3 has played host to some phenomenal games – and posted some impressive sales figures in the process –...

E3 2013: Shigeru Miyamoto Enjoys a Moment with Tearaway

Shigeru Miyamoto Enjoys a Moment with Tearaway

Luminary dips into Media Molecule's latest

If there was one PlayStation game that we’d expect Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto to target during his time exploring Sony’s E3 2013 booth, it’s Tearaway. The colourful PlayStation Vita platformer is definitely in the Super Mario creator’s wheelhouse, boasting a vibrant world built entirely out of...

News: What if Britain Was Struck by The Last of Us' Cordyceps Infection?

What if Britain Was Struck by The Last of Us' Cordyceps Infection?

Death and decay

The Last of Us takes you on a dark journey across the United States, offering a harrowing vision of a decaying future. With humanity struck by the mutation of a deadly fungal infection, society is left to rot – and the urbanised regions of North America returned to the control of nature in the process. But while the game does an...

E3 2013: Sony's Not Going to Lock Entertainment Apps Behind a Paywall

Sony's Not Going to Lock Entertainment Apps Behind a Paywall

Publishers will be able to decide if free-to-play titles require PS Plus

Despite requiring a PlayStation Plus subscription to play PlayStation 4 titles online, Sony won’t be locking streaming services such as Netflix behind a paywall. One of the biggest criticisms of Microsoft’s policy with the Xbox 360 – and presumably Xbox One – is that...

E3 2013: inFAMOUS: Second Son's Plot Was Dictated by Trophy Data

inFAMOUS: Second Son's Plot Was Dictated by Trophy Data

You played a part

While inFAMOUS: Second Son may not be a reboot in the traditional sense, it definitely represents a new beginning for the superhero series. Throughout the PlayStation 4 exclusive, you’ll assume the role of Delsin Rowe, a twenty-something tearaway who hopes to ‘stick it to the man’ with his smoke powers. But why did Sucker...

E3 2013: This Is How You Actually Play Beyond: Two Souls

This Is How You Actually Play Beyond: Two Souls

In case you weren't sure

Quantic Dream doesn’t do conventional gaming. As such, one of the most common questions pertaining to Beyond: Two Souls relates to how you actually play it. Fortunately, the Parisian studio has recognised that, and has released this helpful ‘how to’ video, which outlines the upcoming adventure’s mechanics and...