PS3 News
August2009
News Danny Wallace Talks About Assassin's Creed II
Rejoice Danny Wallace fans
Here he is delivering an interview regarding his part in Assassin's Creed II as the historian Shaun Hastings. It's quite an insightful interview into both the character and Danny's history with games. Check it out.
First Impressions Colin McRae: DiRT 2 on Playstation 3
Irritating capitalization aside, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 looks and plays like an absolute dream
From the solid handling, to the impressive damage modelling and quirky presentation, we're itching to try out more. The first thing we noticed about Colin McRae: DiRT 2 was the interesting colour palette. The game has a rather quirky, pseudo-cartoon look to...
News Shock Horror: PS3 Slim Carries A Revised Cell Chip Inside
IBM have revealed that the new PS3 Slim carries a revised version of the Cell processor
The electronics giant have confirmed that the Slim's new Cell is "manufactured using an advanced 45-nanometer manufacturing process" that will deliver "many performance improvements while drawing less power than earlier chips". These chips are...
News From Software Do Sexy Pixel Art On The Playstation 3
3D Dot Game Heroes is the latest RPG from From Software on the Playstation 3
The twist? It's done in pixel art. Within the traditional game world, the RPG kingdom's king declares that the world should be 3D. Something goes wrong, making the basis for the game. And some of the most brilliant graphics we've ever seen. Look at it. It's gorgeous. It's...
News David Cage: "Heavy Rain Is Not Dragon's Lair - Do You Think I'm Crazy?"
We'd like you to do something here at PushSquare
It's a win-win for both you and ourselves. Next time you see someone on the Internet ignorantly claim that Heavy Rain is "just a sequence of cut-scenes," send them to this link. Seriously, it'll help our traffic and, most importantly for all of us, shut those fools up. Ever since the game...
News Borderlands Demo Unlikely, Certainly Not Before Launch
Borderlands may be the hottest thing on the gaming press' lips but it's unlikely to enjoy a demo pre-release
Speaking to Joystiq, a 2K rep clarified, "Everyone is really, really focusing on getting the game done for release ... that's not to say there will never be a demo, just not before launch." Despite Borderlands being hyped to...
News EA, Ubisoft Describe New Playstation 3 Price Point As "Exceptional"
The Playstation 3 is now pretty much cheaper around the world
It's thanks, in part, to the newly announced PS3 Slim. It's an announcement which Ubisofts Yves Guillemot and Electronic Arts Frank Gibeau are both very, very pleased about."It's exceptional news," Guillemot told GI.biz, "I think the machine is a great machine, with the...
News GamesCom 09: SCEE Would Push The PS3 At ?199 If It Were A Sensible Option
Sony's Andrew House has confirmed that Sony Europe would "absolutely" slap a £199
99 price-tag on the Playstation 3 Slim if made for "sensible business". Speaking with VG247 during GamesCom, House commented, If we could get to a more aggressive price point within the boundaries of sensible business, absolutely would we wish to do...
News GamesCom 09: Tony Hawk Ride Trailer Is All Levels Of Awkward
We don't know what it is about Tony Hawk Ride but, we just don't get it
Sure it looks like standing on the board is probably quite intuitive for movement, but we can't see how hand-plants could ever work, seeing as how you should be virtually upside down. How can they ever naturally replicate that? Still, this host of pro-skaters seem way into it...
Every now and then you know a good Tekken trailer has come around
How? Because it makes little to zero sense. This Tekken 6 trailer is one such of that kind. If anybody could explain what's going on, please send us answers on a postcard. Otherwise, heck, we'll just leave it as a mystery. Looking bloody brilliant in our opinion though.
News Photography & Universal Game Launching All Headed To Playstation Home 1.3 This Fall
Actually, this is really a very good idea
We know people like to labour on about Playstation Home but we think it's come on leaps and bounds, and will continue to do so with Home 1.3. And photography is really smart based on the social atmosphere they are trying to create in Home. Pictures you take can be stored on you Playstation HDD, allowing you...
News GamesCom 09: Take A Look At Final Fantasy XIV Gameplay
Sony's semi-shock announcement from E3 '09 was Final Fantasy XIV
Here is the game being shown off at GamesCom. It looks very much like an MMO to us. To be totally honest, we have no idea what's going on in this video or how it compares to Final Fantasy XI (the previous FF MMO). All we know is that the graphics look pretty.
News The Beatles: Rock Band Album DLC Dated, Detailed
For those of you who are hardcore The Beatles fans, you're probably going to what some of the more obscure album tracks in your The Beatles: Rock Band game
Harmonix have you covered, they will eventually release the entire Beatles back catalogue as DLC. First up is Abbey Road on October 20th. It will cost you $16.98 to download the entire thing,...
News GamesCom 09: Ogle Tekken Stick Or Namco Bandai Babe Or Both, Choice Is Yours
Tekken 6 is coming bundled with an exclusive stick if you want to shell out $150
We must admit, they do look rather neat. The question is, what looks neater — hot Namco Bandai girls or hot Tekken sticks? We couldn't possibly choose. Thanks Joystiq for the photo.
News GamesCom 09: New Heavy Rain Gameplay Teases Fourth Character
Introducing Scott Shelby, the detective tasked with the case of the Origami Killer in upcoming adult noire thriller, Heavy Rain
This gameplay trailer is probably the best of the lot, giving you a good idea of the similarities and improvements that have taken place between Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain. Sit back and enjoy, it's a bumpy ride.
News GamesCom 09: Let's Look At Some Smashed Up Cars In Gran Turismo 5
The Internet is ablaze
Gran Turismo 5 replicates damage and it's still not enough. The Playstation 3 Slim is really cheap but it's still not enough. Ahhh the video games industry, how we hate the hypocrisy. Still, if you've been asking for damage in your Gran Turismo 5 and want to check it out, you'll notice that this GamerSyde video represents just...
News Japan To Get Crazy Mech-Themed PS3 Slim Bundle
If you're wanting a PS3 Slim in Japan, Sony are going the whole hog to get you to cough up
Discovered by Andriasang, the super bundle "Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki Gundam 30th Anniversary Box" (breathes) includes Namco's upcoming mech-fest Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki, a few download codes for some extra DLC and an animated film in HD. The...
News GamesCom 09: Namco Bandai Announce "Majin: The Fallen Realm"
Namco Bandai have just announced Majin: The Fallen Realm at GamesCom in Germany
The game from Game Republic is said to have a "Last Guardian feel". Majin is a gigantic beast with which a small thief must work alongside in order to solve puzzles. It's expected to release in Spring 2010. More when we know about it.
News GamesCom 09: Sony Update Us On The Playstation Motion Controller
Sony may not have had anything inherently new to say about their Playstation Motion Controller at GamesCom 09 (mainly a "wait until TGS comment") but they did have a quick developers' update
The update gives a few game ideas and talks a little about what's possible with the controller with a few simplistic looking demoes. It's nothing really new,...
News British Retailer GAME Cite PS3 Slim Upgrade Deal As A "Possibility"
With previous SKU overhauls such as the Nintendo DS Lite to DSi, British retailer GAME have done "upgrade" deals, allowing customers to upgrade their older system at a nominal fee
Speaking with our local GAME store's manager today, we've learned that a similar deal is a "possibility" regarding the PS3 Slim."The announcement was only...
News Singstar: The Beatles Is Totally Not Singstar: The Beatles
We told you it was a rumour
And we also totally concluded it was a rumour as baffling as they come. Thus, we're not surprised the Singstar: The Beatles rumours have been quashed by Harmonix's Sean Baptiste. He stated that while the rumour was not true there was an "element of truth" to the
News PS3 Slim Interfaces With Sony Bravia TVs, Allows The XMB To Be Navigated With TV Remote
The new Playstation 3 Slim might omit the functionality of an additional OS install, but those who own Sony Bravia TVs are to get a nice extra slice of functionality from the system
According to Eurogamer's Digital Foundry, the new line of systems can be controlled with a Bravia TV remote. Essentially, those consoles that are plugged into a Sony...
News Dark Void Is Coming January 12th
Dark Void was a subject to the Holiday 2009-flu
Sure that was a shame. But there's no need to worry, you won't have to wait too long for the game. It's coming January 12th in the USA and the 15th in Europe. That's not too far into 2010 folks. The game looks like a lot of fun so we're glad it's not been held back too long.
News GamesCom 09: White Knight Chronicles Trailers Are Always Epic
We think it's a theme that White Knight Chronicles trailers have to be uber-epic
This latest one from GamesCom introduces you to a number of the game's cast, set to lovely strumming acoustic guitars and fiddles. Note: the game looks amazing.
News GamesCom 09: LittleBigPlanet PSP Looks Just Like The Playstation 3 Version
We're more likely to make levels on our Playstation Portable with LittleBigPlanet PSP if we're being totally honest
The fact that you can play the PSP anywhere, means we're likely to sit hunched over our shiny PSP Go's on the train working on wonderful concoctions on the way to work. So it's pretty much amazing that Studio Cambridge and Media...
News GamesCom 09: We Reckon Modnation Racers Is Gonna Be Bloody Brilliant
Check out this crazy awesome Modnation Racers trailer and weep at the possibilities
The latest in Sony's line of "Play. Create. Share." titles - Modnation Racers looks like it's going to be fantastic fun. The developers will have to make sure that the actual racing gameplay matches that of the level creation (we reckon they should look...
News Document Hints At 250GB HDD Playstation 3 Slim In The Future
A document discovered by PS3 News seemingly hints at a 250GB Playstation 3 Slim
The model number of the system, CECH-2001B (as opposed to CECH-2001A for the 120GB), is listed as carrying a 250GB hard-drive. The document is from the FCC and states that both systems were actually tested in March of this year. Sony used a fictitious company name, Sand...
News GamesCom 09: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Goes Slow-Mo
How do you make a game like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves seem any more epic than it already does? You make it run really slow, with some action packed music and some one-shots from everyone's favourite everyman - Nathan Drake
News Interested In A Slim? Want To See How It Compares To Other Models?
We're sure there are some readers out there who are interested in a Slim but are not sure exactly what they're getting
Thankfully Joystiq have thrown together this easy to digest chart that compares the Slim with other current (and deceased) models of the Playstation 3. Read it, analyse it and make up your mind.
News PS3 Slim Orders Growing Around The World
Sony's newly announced Playstation 3 Slim is topping preorders around the world
The system currently sits aloft both the British and American Amazon video game best sellers lists, while it charts highly on the French and German versions of the website. This can only be good, early signs for Sony, who have clearly succeeded in building up the hype...
News GamesCom 09: Further Details On Firmware 3.0
Hey y'all, are you all still excited about the new features coming to the XMB via Firmware 3
0</a>? We know we are. How'd you like to see a little bit more about what the new firmware can do, plus get a quick look at some alternative animated themes? You would? Hit the play button above!
News GamesCom 09: New Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Trailer Is Totally Fantastic
Captain Quark is back by the way! Hellz yeah!
The latest trailer for Insomniac's big Playstation 3 release for the year, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time, reveals Clank's importance within the universe and the bridge towards the climax to one of the most important Ratchet & Clank adventures yet.
News GamesCom 09: You Can't Install An Optional OS With PS3 Slim
For those of you who are interested in like, taking your PS3 and installing other stuff on it, well, know that if you buy a PS3 Slim, you no longer can
As stated in Sony's official press release, "users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system." Anybody offended by this development?
News GamesCom 09: Dante's Inferno Dated February 12th For Europe, 9th For USA
EA announced at their press conference today that their retelling of the classic Dante's Inferno would release on February 12th in Europe and the 9th in the USA
We still can't shake that feeling that it looks too much like God Of War mind.
News GamesCom 09: Gravity Crash Is All Play. Create. Share. Too
Ever wanted to create your own retro inspired space shooter in a gorgeous HD environment
Just Add Water's PSN title Gravity Crash will let you do just that and then some. The game will also hit the PSP minus the Play. Create. Share. functionality.
News GamesCom 09: PS3 Slim Vs. PS3 Phat - Here's The Difference
This handily crafted PR shot from Sony's press office allows us to easily show you the difference in size you can expect between your current PS3 and the newly announced PS3 Slim
It's tiny! How did they manage that?
News GamesCom 09: Playstation 3 Firmware Update 3.0 Makes The XMB A Bit Sexier
Sony have announced a Firmware Upgrade for the Playstation 3 at GamesCom today, coming into affect soon
The upgrade includes the ability for animated themes, a "What's New" section and a genuinely more streamlined XMB experience. The full list of upgrades are included after the jump. Whats New The Information Board will be...
News GamesCom 09: Gran Turismo 5 Boasts A Whopping 1,000 Vehicles
Polyphony Digital's website has just been updated with a cacophony of information on Gran Turismo 5
You'll have to peruse the dodgy Japanese translation for now and try to pick out what you can; namely Youtube support, 1,000 vehicles and confirmed damage.
News GamesCom 09: Singstar Home Space Is All About Grooving To Dizzee Rascal
Singstar is finally coming to Playstation Home, with a Space that packs jukeboxes, quizzes and dance floors
Exactly what more could you want from a Home space? The answer is of course "nothing". Still, the trailer teases more to come.
News GamesCom 09: Dead Nation Is Playstation 3 Exclusive From Super Stardust Developers
We posted about Dead Nation yesterday when the game's title leaked
Now we've got the trailer. The PSN exclusive is a zombie shoot 'em up from the developers of Super Stardust HD. Carrying a grindhouse like feel, it's an isometric shooter in a similar vein as Burn, Zombie, Burn!.
News GamesCom 09: New Heavy Rain Trailer Gives Us The Shivers
The latest Heavy Rain trailer focuses on the emotional bond between a father and a son
"How far would you go to save someone you love?" When it comes to the Origami Killer, clearly a long way. Will Heavy Rain be the first game since Metal Gear Solid 4 to draw a tear?
News GamesCom 09: Video Store Heading To The European Playstation Network Soon
The Playstation 3 video store is finally coming to the European Playstation Network this Fall
The service launch in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain in November, with more areas to follow in 2010. The service will launch with a host of movies (for rent or purchase in HD or SD) but will soon branch out into local "televised" content...
News GamesCom 09: Sony Announce New Playstation 3, The PS3 Slim, Coming September 1st At Lower Price
After months and months of hype, the PS3 Slim has finally been announced
The new Playstation system from Sony is 33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter and 34 percent more energy efficient. The system packs all the functionality of the current Playstation 3 models including the Blu-Ray player and a 120GB HDD. Sony have reduced the price of the...
News GamesCom 09: Water Is Heading To LittleBigPlanet Via DLC
Water has been confirmed as a downloadable extra for LittleBigPlanet
The potentially game changing add on hasn't been detailed in full at the time of writing, but we do have this amazing trailer for you.
News GamesCom 09: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Launches March 5th In Europe, 2nd In America
DICE have just confirmed they will launch Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on March 5th in Europe/March 2nd in America
They describe the game as true all out war and the definitive multiplayer game available. They even cited their respect for the Call Of Duty franchise, essentially claiming Battlefield is better.
News GamesCom 09: Latest FIFA 10 Details
EA have confirmed this afternoon at GamesCom '09 that FIFA 10 has expanded in a number of ways
The inclusion of 360 degree dribbling makes the game more precise and like the real game than ever before. The new control mechanics allow you to move anywhere on the pitch with precise controls. The addition of EA's Game Face technology will allow you to...
News KMart Updates, Officially Lists PS3 Slim At $299 On August 24th
KMart's website has been updated since this morning
They are now officially listing the Playstation 3 Slim. They're pitching the product at $299.99 for a release on August 24th. We're expecting pictures to be released officially by Sony during the GamesCom conference in just a few hours. If you'd like to preorder a product before it's official...
News GamesCom 09: New FIFA 10 Trailer Is Brilliantly Well Cut
FIFA 09 was a fantastic football game
Probably the pinnacle of this generation. FIFA 10 will try to build on that by not changing too much, but improving everything that came before. The biggest new addition is the 360 degree dribbling, which removes the 8-direction dribbling of virtually every football game in the past and gives you full control...
Rumour Gran Turismo 5 To Be Playable At GamesCom 09
GameZine
co.uk</a> are reporting a rumour from Japan's Express magazine regarding the appearance of Gran Turismo 5 at GamesCom. The magazine mostly focuses on the upcoming Gran Turismo PSP title, but does hint at GT5 claiming, "GT5 will be playable at Gamescom and next will be at Tokyo Game Show." A release date is anticipated at...
News French Marketing Arrives At French Retailers For "New Playstation 3"
Marketing posters have arrived at French retailers Micromania promoting the stock of "New Playstation 3s"
The posters give no details on price or dates, the price is to be filled in at the retailers own discretion. But this seriously has to be happening now, right? We'll continue to break the news throughout the day.
News "Traditional" Playstation 3 Stock Continues To Dry Up Around Japan
We're pretty sure someone, somewhere is enjoying the joke: "that's the first time you'll see the words 'Sold Out' attached to a Playstation 3"
Alas, that's exactly what's happening around the world as Playstation 3 stock continues to dry out. Numerous retailers around Japan are reporting that they are completely sold out of Playstation 3 stock. One...
News Kotaku Tour GamesCom Early, We're Certain We Spy Big Gran Turismo Presence
Kotaku have infiltrated the massive GamesCom hall and recorded this YouTube hand-cam video for your viewing pleasure
Those of you who aren't in Germany might want to know exactly what the GamesCom hall looks like, and now is your chance. One stealthy day early. Cheers Crecente! The most interesting thing for us, as a Playstation site, is the Gran...
News GamesCom 09: Is That Singstar: The Beatles On The Horizon?
It's rumoured that in a surprising move today, EA will join forces with Sony to release an instrumentless port of The Beatles: Rock Band exclusively to the Playstation 3
The "port" will be titled Singstar: The Beatles and will feature everything from the upcoming The Beatles: Rock Band, just without the instruments. The rumour, started by...
News KMart: The Rumours Are Reality, New Low Price & A New Exciting Playstation 3
What are you trying to tell us American retailer KMart? Your homepage is hinting towards the rumours of the PS3 Slim, and even going as far as to announcing "a new low price & a new exciting Playstation 3"
The picture is of a current PS3 and the link on the frontpage takes you to familiar bundles, but something has to be happening right? Some...
News Off Screen Footage Of CryEngine 3 Running On The Playstation 3 Looks Pretty Amazing
Not much to say here other than: this is a video of someone filming someone playing with the new CryEngine 3 on the Playstation 3
The upgraded engine of the one that powered the likes of Crysis on the PC is finally coming to consoles and it's looking rather spectacular, right? Thank God some developers can bring their engine to the PS3.
News Suda 51 Is Working On A Playstation 3 Exclusive, Kurayami
You may have heard about Suda 51 via his work on Nintendo's Wii, specifically the excellent No More Heroes
But the man hasn't just been working on the sequel to his Nintendo bound franchise, oh no, he's been hard at work on a Playstation 3 exclusive, Kurayami. While details are (extremely) scarce, we can confirm that the title is based on the...
News LittleBigPlanet: Game Of The Year Edition Heading Soon With Tons Of Stuff
Who didn't play LittleBigPlanet? Hang you heads in shame you terrible, terrible, terrible people
Perhaps you could rectify your mishap by picking up a copy of the newly announced LittleBigPlanet: Game Of The Year edition. But given the $59.99 price tag, what more do you get for your money? Well, you'll receive 18 exclusive levels hand built by...
News GamesCom 09: Playstation Network Paves The Way For... Dare We Say It?
The Playstation Network is going down today
Today is Sony's conference at GamesCom. Dare we make a link? Apparently it's for "maintenance" but note, the downtime will coincide minute to minute exactly against Sony's press conference. What could it mean? Seriously, what could it mean? We have hours until we find out.
News L.A. Noire Storyboards Are About As Moody As They Come
It's been a very long time since we heard, well, anything about L
A. Noire</a>. Team Bondi and Rockstar Games' collaboration has been quiet to say the least. But, at last, we have hope of the product still being alive. Cue this rather moody storyboards created by contracted team Tui Studios. Head over to their site and hit Storyboards to see...
News VidZone To Expand To New Territories, Get Improvements
VidZone has been a massive success story
With a million downloads and a ton of exclusives (ahead of the likes of MTV and more) it's hard to play down the service's rise to prominence. It's even taken the developers by surprise."It was difficult to assess how well it would do," Louisa Jackson, director of marketing for VidZone, told GI.biz...
News VidZone Scores Placebo Sounding Exclusive
What's that coming over the hill, it ain't a monster
It's Placebo. And they're heading exclusively to VidZone. Two new videos from their album "Battle For The Sun" will be available exclusively in VidZone. The Never Ending Why and Ashtray Heart are the tracks that will be getting the VidZone treatment. One of them looks suitably bonkers.
News Earthworm Jim Is Coming To The Playstation Network
Rejoice
Earthworm Jim is coming to the Playstation Network. Interloft have granted Gameloft exclusive rights to develop and publish Earthworm Jim to Sony's Playstation Network."We are delighted to partner with Interplay to bring Earthworm Jim to multiple downloadable platforms," said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president, Gameloft...
News Mini Ninjas Demo Hitting The Ol' PSN This Week
Who wants to try out Eidos' adorable release Mini Ninjas? We do
Seriously. We think it's shaping up rather neatly and we're looking forward to the demo that's been confirmed to hit the PSN this very week. Mini Ninjas is all about Hiro, Futo and Suzume's adorable adventure, bringing peace and harmony to a world teetering on destruction. Sound...
News GamesCom 09: New The Beatles: Rock Band Trailer Says It All
What more is there to say about the latest The Beatles: Rock Band trailer? It looks like it's going to be the biggest and best games of the year
And we're totally chuffed for the guys at Harmonix because it looks like they've gone the extra mile here.
News GamesCom 09: Unannounced Playstation Title "Dead Nations" Leaked Via Eurogamer
Eurogamer
de's</a> schedule for GamesCom hints at an unannounced Playstation game. Among the lofty names of Uncharted 2, God Of War III and Eye Pet to be shown at Sony's GamesCom conference, the words "Dead Nations" stand out loud and clear. Certainly as PushSquare editors writing about Playstation all day everyday, it's a game we've...
News Crytek UK Don't Rule Out Doing Timesplitters 4 In The Future
Free Radical may be gone, but Crytek UK have now taken their place, and the chances of Timesplitters 4 with them
Speaking with Develop, Crytek UK's Karl Hilton commented:Going forward, weve always made it very clear that we want to build original games and were going to do that, and we are concepting some of that up at the moment. Its...
News id Promise No More Monster Closets In Rage
Doom 3 coined a phrase when it was released
"Monster closets". The term refers to the way in which the game would spawn enemies if you reached a set point. Thankfully id have scrapped such design philosophy. Speaking with 1up, Rage lead designer Matt Hooper explained that enemies will be "doing whatever they're supposed to be doing...
Rumour I Am Alive Canned On Playstation 3 [Updated]
This would be a kick in the balls of the highest order
Ubisoft's up-and-down survival title I Am Alive was previously planned for a Playstation 3 release late next year. However, a listing on Ubisoft's website hints towards no Playstation 3 version at all, listing just the XBOX 360 and PC versions. We are hoping this is an admin error. Update @...
News Sony To Rebrand Retail Boxart To Coincide With The Playstation 3 Slim?
Something we've hinted at in regards to the rumoured Playstation 3 Slim is a total image rebrand for the Playstation platform
Cue your new look boxart - in this case Eye Pet, which skips on the vertical "Playstation 3" banner keeping the Spidey font to a minimum. With Playstation 3 Slim expected to be announced at GamesCom tomorrow, we...
Rumour 1Up Podcast Hints Strongly Towards An '09 Gran Turismo 5 Release
We already have some reason to believe that Gran Turismo 5 will hit Playstation 3s this year
Apparently 1up just want to place a further nail in the hype for next week's GamesCom. Speculating on an unexpected Playstation 3 release this year, the team knowingly drop the line, "What are you driving at?" — an in joke or a nod towards Gran...
News British Supermarket ASDA Slash Playstation 3 Pricing
If you're in Britain, you might want to dash to your nearest ASDA retailer
They're practically giving Playstation 3s away, at £250 for an 80GB system bundled with either LittleBigPlanet & Ghostbusters, Killzone 2 & Resistance 2 or Terminator Salvation & inFamous. Arguably something for everyone. Of course, this further reinforces the...
News Insomniac Tease Their Latest Project, "A Lot Of Potential"
Those of you who follow one of our favourite development houses, Insomniac Games, closely will know that the studio have just recently opened a second development house in North Carolina
The new team of 20 employees are apparently hard at work on a playable build of their new project. Speaking on the Full Moon Show, community manager Bryan Intihar...
News Borderlands Boxart Literally Blows Our Mind
Borderlands may be this year's biggest sleeper hit
It's a generating a great following from much of the press thanks to its innovative gameplay and unique graphical style. Gearbox bigwig Randy Pitchford says the game will "blow your mind". The boxart has already succeeded in that. Literally. We're looking forward to giving the...
News GamesCom 09: Media Molecule To Announce Updated User Profiles, New Levels & Music Packs
We know Media Molecule are going to announce something at Sony's GamesCom conference on Tuesday
According to their official podcast, we have basis to believe the announcement will somehow involve the new Leerdammer update. Discussing the possibility of improved user profiles, an LBP staffer confirmed that such an update was "imminent" and...
News Bethesda Have "No Plans" To Release Any More Elder Scrolls Games, Yet
Elder Scrolls games are a bit of a favourite for most people
Bethesda though, aren't too interested in delivering any more. But Bethesda's Todd Howard spoke about his companies future with the franchise, stating there are "no plans" for a future release of the Elder Scrolls franchise. Of course a "no plans" statement does not...
News Playstation 3 Can Detect You Laughing In Patent
The above patent filed by Sony aims to predict the users mood
As shown in the patent, the Playstation Eye is detecting laughter and smiles from the user. The patent notes other emotions: sadness, excitement, anger, joy, interest, and boredom. Much like Microsoft's Natal, we're struggling to think of a genuine use for something akin to this. While...
News BlazBlue Is Heading To Europe With New Characters
European fighting fans rejoice
The fan's favourite BlazBlue is to get a European release with new characters thrown into the fold. The release will be a result of a deal between PQube and Zen United, a consortium of Japanese and Asian developers targeting the European market. It'll be localised and everything."The long running 2D fighting genre...
News MAG Launches January 26th, 2010 In The USA
There you have it then folks
We've been speculating for weeks on the will they, won't they nature of MAG and the confirmation is in. The game won't go up against Modern Warfare 2. With Sony already accumulating a busy 2009 schedule, we'd pondered where MAG were slot into things, especially with that other shooter coming out late in the year...
News Valve Not Enamoured With The Playstation 3 In Any Way, Newell "Sorry"
As one of the world's most renowned development houses we find it pretty shocking to hear Valve consistently talk about the Playstation 3 like it's a challenge to their mighty development skills
Perhaps the system isn't indeed worth their time, but there is money to made on Playstation 3 (we'd buy Left 4 Dead) and we find it surprising they don't...
News Sony @ GamesCom 09: What To Reasonably Expect
The week of another massive games convention is upon us
Sony are scheduled to show up at the event next week and deliver a press conference on Tuesday 18th at 7:00PM CET. But what can we reasonably expect from the event? We look past the hype to deliver our expectations for Sony at GamesCom 2009. PS3 Slim With so many rumours in the Playstation 3...
News Five Minutes Of Uncharted 2 Singleplayer Footage Ends On A Cliff Hanger; Features Elena
Oh man
This Uncharted 2: Among Thieves footage has gone and whet our appetite all over again. As part of 1Up's week-long Uncharted special they have managed to acquire this footage from the game, depicting Elena, Chloe and Drake's traverse through a storm ridden environment with an injured friend. Breathtaking stuff.
News Korean Girls Making Huge Playstation Sand Sculpture Is Of The Highest Importance
These Korean girls made this giant Playstation sand sculpture
They rock.
News Sony Reckon The Playstation 3 Is "Just Getting Warmed Up"
Responding to the July NPD figures that were released last night, Sony have concluded they are "just getting warmed up
"When you compare all the features against other industry offerings, there is no doubt that the PlayStation 3 provides the most complete entertainment system on the market today right out of the box, said the firm in a...
News QuakeCon 09: Wolfenstein Launch Trailer Looks Sort Of Ridiculous
So the Nazis have unlocked some kind of time warp into another world allowing them to become super-charged super warriors
Thankfully one American dude can save the day with a bunch of one-liners and presumably an arsenal of weapons. If it wasn't so utterly predictable and devoid of anything, we'd probably say this is an alright concept for a game...
News Uncharted: Drake's Fortune & SOCOM: Confrontation Go Greatest Hits In The USA
Fancy picking up new copies of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune or SOCOM: Confrontation? Hell yeah you do
Especially if you're yet to play them. Thank goodness for Sony's "Greatest Hits" collection which will entitle you to pick up either game for the lowly cost of $29.99. With Uncharted 2 literally around the corner, if you're yet to play the...
News Mavel Vs. Capcom 2 Soundtrack Hits The Playstation Network Next Week
Ok, so admittedly you won't be picking up one of these super-smexy vinyl discs that were distibuted at Comic-Com
However, there will be Marvel vs. Capcom 2 soundtrack goodness available for those of you who want it next week. There's no announcement on a price yet but we're kinda hoping they give it away. Or at least offer it as a freebie to those...
News IGN Back Handedly Announce Another (Yes, Another) Playstation 3 Game
Those of you who listened to this weeks IGN Podcast Beyond will have picked up on a little snippet of conversation between the site's Greg Miller and Chris Roper hinting at yet another Playstation 3 game
20:26 Greg Miller: I went on a secret Sony mission yesterday; I saw a bunch of their games. There's a lot of stuff going on.28:53 Chris Roper: I...
News Confirmed: Drake's Shirt To Be Three Quarter-Tucked
One of the most famous characteristics of the Nathan Drake character from the original Uncharted was the half-tucked nature of his shirt
But what about the sequel? How can you better half-tucked? Three quarter-tucked of course! As we discovered in a recent 1up interview, Drake is to have his shirt positioned a little differently this time. Speaking...
News Army Of Two: The 40th Day Launches Q1 2010 (Sur-prise!)
Army Of Two: The 40th Day will launch in the totally not crowded (read with complete sarcasm - Ed) Q1 2010 period
EA announced specifically that it will hit Europe on January 8th and the US on the 12th. EA are obviously hoping to capitalise on the "Christmas money" crowd.
News Creat Studios Launch Smash Cars Onto The PSN This Thursday 20th August
It feels like it has been forever doesn't it? It's been an agonising wait for the next PSN title to come out of Creat Studios, but the day is finally upon us
Smash Cars will hit the Playstation Network this August 20th. That's next week folks. Awww, so many great games, so little time. Physics, stunts and online multiplayer are the serving of the...
News KMart Flyer "Prints" Playstation 3 Slim, Uses NeoGAF Mockup, Mystery Solved
The mystery thickens
Or it does until NeoGAF are involved. Cue American retailer KMart's latest flyer. According to this skaky cam photograph it includes a listing of Sony's "new" Playstation 3 Slim for just $299.99. The unconvincing thing? They're using the, now famous, NeoGAF mock-up as their product image. Thankfully, not content with...
News Future Kiss Goodbye To PSW Magazine, A Tear Is Shed
There was a period a few years back when we dabbled with PSW magazine
Much as there is snobbery within the gaming press, we've always been fans of some of the more "mainstream" Playstation press. Sadly with stunted interest in Playstation, and a declining demand in printed press, PSW magazine are to say goodbye. "It's always...
News Afrika Goes Budget In Japan, We Still Really Want It
Japan are to get a bunch of budget titles this September
Included in those titles is one of our most anticipated (don't ask) Afrika. We so want that game. Anyway, those who are curious about the lineup of titles, hit the jump. AfrikaSept. 3¥2,980 UnchartedSept. 3¥2,980 LittleBigPlanetSept. 3¥2,980 Gundam: Target In SightSept. 3¥2,980 Eternal...
News Ratchet & Clank Action Figure Preorders Begin Over At Amazon
So these Ratchet & Clank Action Figures are not cheap, but they're still frigging awesome
There are four bundles available at $19.99 each. There's standard Ratchet with a Transforming Clank, Dr. Nefarious with Zoni, Armored Ratchet with Mr. Zurkon, and Captain Qwark with Scrunch. Qwark please! The figures are due to roll out on December 9th so...
News Danny Wallace Gets A Part In Assassin's Creed II
Rather interesting announcement from Ubisoft this morning
Broadcaster, writer, dude-that's-on-various-TV-shows-from-time-to-time and subject of a friend's obsession, Danny Wallace is to appear in Assassin's Creed II. He'll play Shaun, a historian. There's a full interview with Danny, regarding the part and his history with video games over on...
News Raven Software Will Refund Your Purchase Of The New Wolfenstein...
.. If their game sells more than Madden 10 based on the NPDs. Knowing there is little to no chance in hell of such a thing ever occuring in this world, we think Manveer Heir's cash is safe. The software designer Tweeted the contest stating the stipulations that the offer only applies to sales in August and that you're limited to one copy per...
News Sony Extend Trophy Functionality For American Whores
Hey American trophy whores
Guess what? SCEA are implementing the trophy features currently available on the European Playstation website to the ol' USA this week. The update comes with a "live-update" image of player's current trophy roster. The image will update automatically via Sony's background programming magic and will be embeddable...
News Playstation 3 Struggles Hampered Haze
Haze was not the best shooter ever
Surprising seeing as it came from the now defunct Free Radical. A development team known for pretty awesome shooters. Karl Hilton of Cytek UK (basically what used to be Free Radical) protested that part of the problem with the team's Haze was due to the learning curve of the Playstation 3 platform."We spent...
News The Beatles: Rock Band DLC To Include Sgt. Pepper's, Rubber Soul & Other Albums
If you're releasing DLC for The Beatles: Rock Band, you're restricted to songs by The Beatles
Right? Makes sense. Thus you'll be happy to know that DLC for the mainstream darlings favourite upcoming music game will take the form of full albums. So you'll be able to play the songs that you liked, but never hit the mainstream. Like Maxwell's Silver...
News Out With The Old, In With The New; Ex-GRIN Staffers Form Outbreak Studios
GRIN may be on its last legs, but as is usually the case, it doesn't mean their employees are down and out
Introducing the team of ex-GRIN staffers: Outbreak Studios. Having worked on big retail releases such as Bionic Commando and Wanted: Weapons Of Fate, Outbreak's moniker is much less risky. They intend to make games for "Xbox 360 (XBLA),...
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