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News: Heavenly Sword Also Being Cut into Direct-to-Video Flick

Heavenly Sword Also Being Cut into Direct-to-Video Flick

Narik-no way

Pinch yourself, because it’s definitely the day for unexpected movie adaptation announcements. In addition to the Ratchet & Clank Movie, animation outfit Blockade Entertainment has also revealed that it’s working on a direct-to-video film based on Heavenly Sword, the Ninja Theory-developed PlayStation 3 exclusive starring...

News: There's a Ratchet & Clank Movie Firing onto the Big Screen in 2015

There's a Ratchet & Clank Movie Firing onto the Big Screen in 2015

No, really

We’ve been known to take a cynical tone when it comes to video game movies, but this one appears to be actually happening. Insomniac Games has taken to the PlayStation Blog to confirm that the Ratchet & Clank Movie is set to guffaw its way into theatres in 2015. Even more incredibly, it actually looks like it could be pretty good...

Rumour: Gran Turismo 6 Accelerates onto Another Retailer Website

Gran Turismo 6 Accelerates onto Another Retailer Website

Smoke without fire

It would appear that Sony really is gearing up to announce Gran Turismo 6, as the unannounced title has raced onto another retailer website. European outlet Multiplayer.com is currently taking pre-orders for the sequel, which is supposedly set to release on the PlayStation 3 on 28th November. It follows a similar listing on...

News: Sony Santa Monica Pitched the PlayStation 4's Share Button

Sony Santa Monica Pitched the PlayStation 4's Share Button

Everything's better with friends

You may know first-party powerhouse Sony Santa Monica best for creating the God of War games, but Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has revealed that the developer also played a pivotal role in one of the PlayStation 4’s most important features: the Share button. Chatting candidly with EDGE magazine,...

News: Darksiders, Red Faction, and Other THQ Assets Purchased by Nordic Games

Darksiders, Red Faction, and Other THQ Assets Purchased by Nordic Games

Gavel gazing

Death’s gigantic hammer has fallen on deceased publisher THQ’s remaining assets, deeming Nordic Games the new owner of Darksiders, Red Faction, and various other properties. The publisher paid a whopping $4.9 million for the assortment pack of IP, also grabbing MX vs. ATV, Destroy All Humans, and Marvel Super Hero Squad in the...

News: Tango Gameworks Will Employ id Tech 5 to Uncover The Evil Within

Tango Gameworks Will Employ id Tech 5 to Uncover The Evil Within

Supernova of horror

The Evil Within, Shinji Mikami’s macabre return to the forefront of survival horror, will take advantage of Bethesda’s proprietary id Tech 5 engine, according to information posted to the publisher’s Japanese website. The snippet – kindly translated by Gematsu – was accompanied by a slew of details about the game...

News: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen's Enemy Eyeballs Are a Sore Sight

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen's Enemy Eyeballs Are a Sore Sight

Rip out its optics

Upcoming expansion Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will ship with a handful of new enemies, including the ‘Gazer’. The oversized optic is packing a number of devastating attacks, including the ability to zap anyone caught in its stare. It also uses its eyelid to recite chants and poetry. Yeah, pretty gross, huh? The game's due...

Rumour: Has Until Dawn Severed Its PlayStation Move Requirement?

Has Until Dawn Severed Its PlayStation Move Requirement?

Motion controlled adventure may have added DualShock 3 support

Until Dawn, the fascinating teen horror slasher from Supermassive Games, may not need a PlayStation Move motion controller after all. As spotted by the ferocious folks over at Bloody Disgusting, the title’s box art merely states that the game is ‘compatible’ with Sony’s...

News: So, God of War: Ascension Supposedly Cost $50 Million to Make

So, God of War: Ascension Supposedly Cost $50 Million to Make

Money, money, money

If you assumed that God of War: Ascension was a cheap, easy-to-make spin-off, then you were dead wrong. According to a translated interview with 20Mituten, lead producer Whitney Wade has hinted that the prequel had a budget somewhere in the region of $50 million. That’s a colossal sum, almost on par with its chief antagonist,...

News: Ride to Hell: Retribution Trailer Wants to Break Your Jaw

Ride to Hell: Retribution Trailer Wants to Break Your Jaw

Livin' easy, lovin' free

Deep Silver has deployed a brand new trailer for its imminent motorcycle adventure, Ride to Hell: Retribution. The Eutechnyx-developed title – which is due out in late June – puts you inside the boots of Jake Conway, “a man out for revenge against the brutal biker gang, The Devil's Hand”. The game’s set during the...

News: Retro City Rampage Creator Planning New Project for PlayStation Vita

Retro City Rampage Creator Planning New Project for PlayStation Vita

Specifics under lock and key

Retro City Rampage creator Brian Provinciano has been particularly complimentary of Sony’s strategy with the PlayStation Vita over the past few months. Writing on Twitter earlier in the year, the one-man development shop encouraged indie outfits to work on the platform, after the portable version of his Grand Theft...

Opinion: Sony Must Manage the Transition to the PS4 Perfectly

Sony Must Manage the Transition to the PS4 Perfectly

Moving on

Sony’s commitment to the oft-discussed ten year life cycle is generally a positive thing. As a consumer, you can be fairly confident when you buy a new PlayStation product on launch day that it will be supported for a full decade at the very least. That’s reassuring – gaming is an expensive hobby, and no one wants to be lumbered...

Rumour: Gran Turismo 6 Starting Its Engine in Just a Few Weeks

Gran Turismo 6 Starting Its Engine in Just a Few Weeks

Simulation racer hitting the starting grid soon

Sony is set to park hard information regarding Gran Turismo 6 online in a matter of weeks, according to sources close to CVG. Following the appearance of the unannounced racer on retailer NewEgg’s website, the British-based publication has reported that the platform holder “is weeks away from...