PS3 News
June2013
News Tap into a Few Minutes of Watch Dogs Footage on Jimmy Fallon
Security breach
Jimmy Fallon may have managed to wrap his head around Knack yesterday evening, but he was back to his worst during the latest episode of the Late Night Show. As part of the programme’s ongoing video games week, the host invited Ubisoft and Aisha Tyler onstage to demo Watch Dogs on the PlayStation 4 – and subsequently struggled to...
Store Update 19th June 2013 (Europe)
OMG Edition
After a slow couple of weeks, the European PlayStation Store is back with a vengeance. This week’s update includes a wealth of content, spanning Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara HD, Thunder Wolves, and the Jak & Daxter Collection. The refresh also marks the arrival of OMG HD Zombies, which you can learn mor
News Battlefield 3 Deploys As Part of Bumper EU PlayStation Plus Update
Saints Row: The Third, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, and more on offer
Sony may be about to start charging for online multiplayer, but it’s really hard to argue against the value of PlayStation Plus. The platform holder has just revealed the premium service’s European offering for July, and it includes a little release called Battlefield 3. You’ll...
News PS3 Firmware Update v4.45 May Brick Your Machine, Avoid Like the Plague
Platform holder pulls borked stability upgrade
While new firmware updates for the PlayStation 3 are occassionally a source of excitement, v4.45 is proving to be nothing but a headache. The stability refresh which launched overnight – and has since been pulled – has caused a gaggle of console owners some serious problems, resulting in their...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is Back with a Vengeance in New Map Pack
Lock and load
Call of Duty: Ghosts may be guzzling up Activision’s attention at the moment, but that doesn't mean that it's done with last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Following a string of leaks earlier today, the publisher has confirmed that the first-person shooter’s latest map pack Vengeance is on the way, and it includes four new...
Five years in the pit lane
The racing genre is divided between arcade and simulation fans. While other genres have fairly interchangeable skill sets, what works in an arcade racer will send you straight to the hospital in a racing sim; the no holds barred action of Need for Speed caters to the former, while Gran Turismo appeals to the latter. But...
Blown it
For a game named Fuse, the latest title from Insomniac Games does fittingly merge a plethora of ideas to create a satisfactory experience – but we're not sure that such meek praise was on the developer's agenda when it embarked on its first multiplatform project. This is a competent third-person shooter that ticks every box in the...
E3 2013 Studio Japan Spent a Year Perfecting Puppeteer's Jump Mechanic
Practice makes perfect
Puppeteer is truly shaping up to be something of a dark horse. The moody Studio Japan platformer has been patiently sitting just outside of the spotlight since its announcement at GamesCom last year, but it looks like it’s finally ready to take centre stage. And judging by this live GameSpot demonstration, it’s poised to...
News The Last of Us Thumped First Uncharted's Launch Sales by a Factor of Five
Ellie effect
We already know that The Last of Us has got off to a stellar start in the UK, but just how well did it sell during its first weekend on the market? Eurogamer.net reports that the title stomped the launch sales of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune by a whopp
Feature Vote for Push Square's E3 2013 PlayStation Game of the Show
Difficult decision
Now that the sun has set on E3 2013, we figured that it would be fun to grill you on your game of the show. Embedded below you’ll find a shortlist of 20 of the biggest PS4, PS3, and Vita titles present at this year’s convention. These may not have all been playable on the showfloor, but they all contributed to the event in...
E3 2013 Drench Yourself in Watch Dogs' Glorious Next Generation Rain
Singing in the rain
Ever since the opening of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, rain has been used as a barometer to judge the quality of a new system’s visuals. Fortunately, upcoming PlayStation 4 release Watch Dogs looks like it’s more than up to the task, with this gameplay demo showing protagonist Aiden Pearce driving through Chicago...
E3 2013 Diablo III Will Include PlayStation Exclusive Items
Essential gear
One of the more muted announcements during Sony’s press conference, the platform holder quietly confirmed that the PlayStation versions of Diablo III will ship with some exclusive loot. But exactly what’s up for grabs? Well, speaking as part of a live interview with the PlayStation Blog, developer Blizzard spilled the beans. The...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us Sneaks to the Summit
It can't be for nothing
Launching new properties this late in the generation is always a risky proposition, but The Last of Us has overcome a variety of obstacles to top the UK sales charts. It represents Sony’s first number one since the release of Uncharted: Golden Abyss last year, and is the biggest selling new IP since L.A. Noire all the way...
E3 2013 Aveline's Story Will Continue in Assassin's Creed IV
But only on PlayStation
We’ll let you in on a secret: we don’t actually remember what happened at the end of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation. All that we really recall is that the PlayStation Vita exclusive got so bogged down in its own pseudo-science fiction that it prompted us to describe the storyline as “incomprehensible” in our...
Feature Sony's E3 2013 Showcase - Did It Meet Our Expectations?
Chewing over the PS4, PS3, and Vita's offerings
And in the blink of an eye, that’s E3 done and dusted. Much like any big annual event, the build-up to this year’s show far outweighed the actual proceedings, with the event long over before we could even utter the words ‘Digital Rights Management’. Still, the common reaction seems to suggest...
E3 2013 Need for Speed: Rivals Footage Shows Some Stellar Lighting Effects
Coast to coast
There may well be yet another Need for Speed game on the horizon, but at least this one is packing some fancy next generation lighting effects. This first footage of the upcoming Need for Speed: Rivals is practically bursting with visual pizzazz, with dramatic thunderstorms, police car sirens, and bright tunnels all on display. The...
E3 2013 Watch the World Burn in Battlefield 4 Gameplay Footage
Massive action game
Activision’s quickly running out of excuses for Call of Duty: Ghosts’ disappointing visuals. While we’ve given the franchise the benefit of the doubt on the basis of its superior framerate in the past, DICE has now confirmed that Battlefield 4 will run at 60 frames-per-second on the PlayStation 4. Furthermore, it will do so...
E3 2013 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...
E3 2013 Plunder This Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Gameplay Trailer
"Shiver me timbers, it's freezing"
While the live gameplay demo for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag may have sunk like a great galleon during Sony’s press conference earlier in the week, this pre-recorded offering at least allows you to experience the full sequence without the cut-scenes crashing. We appreciate the requests for the series to...
News The Last of Us' Autosave Glitch Has Been Squashed Like a Bug
As you were
Naughty Dog has announced on its Twitter account that it’s stomped the pesky autosave bug that has marred The Last of Us’ launch. The studio explained that the issue pertained to its local servers, and that there is no need to wait for an additional patch. All you need to do is quit to the XMB and reboot the game. “It was on our...
News 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 a...
News 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
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 Sony Brews Wonderbook: Book of Potions for PlayStation 3
Pass the Polyjuice
After last year’s drawn out Wonderbook: Book of Spells unveiling, Sony has somewhat swept its successor Wonderbook: Book of Potions under the carpet. The sequel follows in the same footsteps as its forerunner, augmenting you with access to Zygmunt Budge’s recipe book. As opposed to learning spells, though, the tome will teach...
E3 2013 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 the...
E3 2013 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
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...
News 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...
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day Three
Still rollin'
As the sun sets on E3 for another year, Sony's still got a full day of live streaming lined up from the PlayStation E3 2013 booth. Titles on display today include Gran Turismo 6, Daylight, and Octodad. Naughty Dog will also be putting in an appearance towards the end of the day, and there'll be a brief look at Dragon's Crown and
E3 2013 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 control...
Store Update 12th June 2013 (Europe)
Dancing shoes
There’s a demo for Hatsune Miku Project Diva F available as part of this week’s European PlayStation Store update, which has us intrigued. Other goodies include free-to-play fighter Tekken Revolution and a little game called The Last of Us. You may have heard of it. PS3 Games: Carnivores Bundle Price: £5.99/€6.99, PEGI: 12,...
Store Update 11th June 2013 (North America)
The one we nearly forgot
We sort of forgot about the weekly PlayStation Store update amidst the E3 2013 madness. Fortunately, we remembered in the nick of time – while we were eating a bowl of strawberries as it happens. It’s a good job that it jumped to the front of our mind, too, as this is a surprisingly good one, with The Last of Us, Tekken...
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day Two
Rollin', rollin'
Sony's live coverage from PlayStation's E3 2013 booth is continuing today, with gameplay demonstrations for DriveClub, Watch Dogs, and Killzone: Shadow Fall. There'll also be a quick look at three free-to-play titles: Warframe, Blacklight Retribution, and
E3 2013 Er, The Last Guardian Is Actually Still in Development
And the saga continues
The Last Guardian isn’t dead. Despite comments from SCEA president Jack Tretton that seemed to insinuate that the title had pegged it, Worldwide Studios America's Scott Rohde has dismissed his boss’ claims, revealing that the title is definitely “still alive”, even though the firm doesn’t have any new details to...
E3 2013 Did Jack Tretton Just Put a Bullet in The Last Guardian?
Anticipated exclusive is on hiatus
We really thought that this was going to be the year that The Last Guardian puffed out its feathers in glorious high resolution on the PlayStation 4 – but it sounds like the title may have been put back on the shelf. Following a promising message from creative director Fumito Ueda earlier in the year – which...
E3 2013 Watch the Highlights from the Sony PlayStation Press Conference
Magic moments
If you were anywhere but the United States last night, you’d have either had a hard time staying awake – or just given up altogether and slept right through Sony’s most important press conference in years. And what a show you missed. For those of you who were sleeping – and even those who managed to brave the night – point...
Live Watch the PlayStation E3 2013 Livecast Right Here - Day One
Tune in
The press conferences may be done and dusted, but that doesn’t mean that the E3 action’s over. Sony will be broadcasting live gameplay demos and interviews from its PlayStation Booth all week, and you can tune in courtesy of the video embedded below. In all, the publisher’s promising over 40 demonstrations, ranging from PlayStation 4...
Talking Point Did Sony Do Enough to Win the Battle of the E3 2013 Press Conferences?
Presentation punch-out
The LA Convention Centre may have only just opened its doors for E3 2013, but the primary press conferences are now over for another year. After a long day of media briefings from Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA, Sony finally
E3 2013 Grand Theft Auto V PS3 Bundle Coming This September
Yours for $299
Sony and Rockstar will be launching an exclusive PlayStation 3 Grand Theft Auto V console bundle, which will be available to gamers on 17th September, launching at the same time as the game itself. During Sony's E3 conference, it was announced that the 500GB PS3 console bundle – which comes with a copy of the game, a pair of themed...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation E3 2013 Press Conference Right Here
Learn the future of PS4, PS3, and Vita now
Sony’s late night showing is set to conclude an incredible day of E3 2013 press conferences – and we’ll be bringing you unprecedented coverage from the big show right through the night. Expect the publisher to come out swinging as it attempts to topple Microsoft’s offering from earlier in the day...
E3 2013 Let's Play PlayStation Press Conference Bingo
Full house
PlayStation's E3 2013 press conference is mere moments away, and to celebrate this momentous gaming occasion, we've thrown together a couple of bingo cards designed to enhance your enjoyment of the event. Every year, the firm's most important executives and developers take to the stage to talk tech, show games, and drop big announcements...
E3 2013 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Cuts Deep with Two New Trailers
Dual wielding
Showing off not one, but two trailers for the upcoming seafaring adventure, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, at its E3 conference earlier this evening, Ubisoft hopes to have sated both CG lovers and gameplay addicts. Both videos give us a further look at protagonist Edward Kenway, as we watch him stab, shoot, and bottle his way through...
E3 2013 Need for Speed: Rivals Trailer Braces for Impact
Head on collision
Wouldn’t life be a lot easier if people just stuck to the speed limit? This brand new Need for Speed: Rivals trailer shows a group of ragtag street racing rascals taking on the law – but it’s not entirely clear what their incentive is. We suppose that the upcoming title wouldn’t be particularly fun if you had to abide by...
Live Watch the Ubisoft E3 2013 Press Conference Right Here
Hopefully you won't get hacked off
In an attempt to mimic the plot of its upcoming open world adventure Watch Dogs, publisher Ubisoft has packed Los Angeles with cameras, allowing you to tune into its E3 2013 press conference live. The French organisation is expected to show some new footage from the aforementioned hack happy title, in addition to...
E3 2013 Dragon Age: Inquisition Expands with Open World in 2014
Fire and brimstone
Despite originally being scheduled for release later this year, BioWare has pushed back Dragon Age: Inquisition until the end of 2014. The title – which will launch on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 – will boast an open world setting, and will also plot the return of Morrigan from previous entries. There’s a trailer...
Live Watch the EA E3 2013 Press Conference Right Here
Electronic dreams
Stick a paw in the air if you’re panting with excitement? After months of build up, E3 2013 has finally arrived, and the show’s set to start in stylish fashion with EA Games’ press conference. The North American behemoth is promising a first look at a number of its upcoming releases, including Battlefield 4, FIFA 14, and Need...
E3 2013 Ubisoft Exposes New Watch Dogs Trailer
Hacking is a weapon
Ubisoft’s E3 2013 press conference may still be a few hours away, but the French publisher has broadcast this brand new Watch Dogs trailer to get you in the mood. The footage shows protagonist Aiden Pearce using his fancy smartphone to hack into a seedy underground office, and nail a number of criminals in the process. Don’t...
E3 2013 This Athletic Teaser Should Get You Hyped for EA Sports
Building anticipation
EA Sports is set to debut four big titles during its media briefing this evening – and this trailer should get you in the mood for its show. It includes brief glimpses of the publisher’s new UFC title, as well as NBA Live 14, Madden 14, and FIFA 14. These cinematics sure look pretty, but we’ll be waiting for some in-game...
News UK Sales Charts: GRID 2 Leads the Pack, Remember Me Doesn't Get Forgotten
Caught in the slipstream
Codemasters’ stylish racer GRID 2 has secured a second week atop the UK charts, despite a 50 per cent drop in sales. The slick driving experience managed to accelerate beyond FIFA 13 and Remember Me, the latter of which managed a respectable debut in third position. That doesn’t look like a bad performance for the title,...
E3 2013 You Should Probably Anticipate a LittleBigPlanet 3 Announcement
News is out of the sack
It looks like Sackboy simply couldn’t wait for the razzmatazz of E3 before opening his 'Popit' and smacking a great stonking LittleBigPlanet 3 sticker on an unfortunate employee’s resume. The online portfolio of James Kearlsey from animation firm JK Studios has accidentally outed the next entry in Media Molecule’s...
E3 2013 Here's Your First Look at Call of Duty: Ghosts on PS4
Doggy paddle
Looks like Microsoft doesn’t have time to squeeze Call of Duty: Ghosts into its press conference this year, as Activision has deployed some brand new footage from the upcoming sequel's campaign. The first snippet – running on next generation hardware – shows a couple of scuba diving soldiers navigating an underwater corridor...
Feature The Highs and Lows of PlayStation 3 at E3
Third time lucky
With the PlayStation 4 set to dominate the industry's attention over the coming week, we thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to look back on some of the highest highs and cringe-inducing lows from the PlayStation 3's time at E3. We’ve been astounded by gameplay demonstrations, shocked by surprise announcements, and...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for the PS4, PS3, and Vita at E3 2013?
Nervous expectations
We’re on the home straight. The world’s gaming media is descending on Los Angeles as we type, a city that’s slowly being transformed into a haven for interactive entertainment. Posters are being erected, laptops are being charged, and publishers are transporting secretive packages containing builds of unannounced games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Seven
Breakfast at midnight
While next week promises to offer a glimpse of the future of gaming, let’s not forget about the present. The release calendar may be starting to slow down for the summer, but that just means that this is the perfect opportunity to work through your backlog. As always, we’ve gathered together a handful of Push Square staff...
E3 2013 PlayStation Employee 'Blown Away By Something Being Shown Next Week'
Choo choo
The coming days will play host to a number of big PlayStation announcements and demonstrations – and it looks like former EGM editor Shane Bettenhausen has already been privy to one. The likeable employee – who joined Sony Computer Entertainment America in 2011 – Tweeted overnight: “It takes a lot to impress me, and I was just...
E3 2013 Dead Island Developer Dashes onto PS4, PS3 with Dying Light
Zombies, run
Dead Island creator Techland is lacing up with a brand new PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 parkour adventure. Announced earlier today alongside the CG trailer embedded below, Dying Light is a first-person title set in an infected world. However, in this post-pandemic outing, there appears to be a high-speed twist. While the Polish...
Feature 15 Things You Should Expect During Sony's E3 2013 Press Conference
The likeliest PS4, PS3, and Vita announcements
The countdown may still be ticking, but E3 2013 has already more or less arrived. How do we know? Well, because we have a checklist of tasks to complete, an inbox absolutely overflowing with press releases, and a splitting headache. But the pounding in our skull is only partially fuelled by stress –...
News PlayStation Plus Reloads with Uncharted 3, XCOM, and LBP Karting
Tasty treats
Incredibly, it’s almost been a year since Sony introduced PlayStation Plus’ excellent Instant Game Collection initiative. As such, the platform holder is set to refresh the evergreen titles that have occupied the service for the past year with some brand new software. Starting next week (Tuesday in North America and Wednesday in...
Feature Three Reasons Why You Simply Must Play The Last of Us
Plant strife
We may need to replace the office carpet at some point. The Last of Us, the latest opus from Uncharted developer Naughty Dog, prompted this particular author to pace up and down more times than the average game. It wasn’t that we struggled with our opinion on the title – we loved it from the jaw dropping opening to the energy...
News Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F Pulling Shapes on PS3 This August
Tell your world
Creepy cult Japanese rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F is set to prance onto the PlayStation 3 in North America and Europe in August, publisher SEGA has announced. You may remember the organisation running an online petition regarding the title earlier in the year – it turns out that it was pretty successful. “Your voices...
E3 2013 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Feasts on Flesh
Features open world component
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 developer MercurySteam’s clearly been spending too much time with Hideo Kojima. This brand new video – revealed during Konami’s pre-recorded E3 press conference moments ago – is less a trailer and more an epic. The six minute showcase features a bit of everything: monologues,...
E3 2013 Kiefer Sutherland Will Voice Snake in Metal Gear Solid 5
Hayter to say it
As expected, Kiefer Sutherland will assume the role of Naked Snake in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Konami confirmed the news in its pre-recorded E3 extravaganza just moments ago, which is already kicking up some killer GIF images on NeoGAF. Is there nothing that those guys can’t tu
E3 2013 Wolfenstein: The New Order Trailer Drops Some Big Bombs
Afraid of the future
Wolfenstein: The New Order may essentially boil down to another first-person shooter with mechs, but at least developer Machine Games has gone out of its way to include some harrowing imagery in this E3 trailer. We’re not talking about the Nazi branded bombs or even the moon landing – but that terrifying alternate version of...
Store Update 5th June 2013 (Europe)
Crab salad
This week’s European PlayStation Store update may not be bulging at the seams, but we can forgive its brevity due to its inclusion of Coconut Dodge Revitalised. The full PlayStation Vita overhaul is available for free for PlayStation Plus subscribers, and should be an instant download. Honestly, the only way that you can have more fun...
E3 2013 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Celebrates Valentine's Day
Square Enix locks in latest adventure
Losers in love will be able to wipe away their tears with a copy of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII next year, as Square Enix has confirmed that the sequel will launch on 14th February in Europe. The game’s due out on the slightly less romantic release date of 11th February in North America – but you...
News EA Sports Shoots and Scores with First FIFA 14 Footage
Back of the net
EA Sports has predictably whipped in a timely slice of footage from the upcoming FIFA 14. The game – which is due out on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 later this year – features a handful of improvements over its predecessor, including ‘Precision Movement’, which means that you can no longer pirouette on the spot like...
E3 2013 This Trailer Should Get You Hyped for Sony's Press Conference
Bring on the montages
We’d prefer it if you whispered it, but E3 is right around the corner. And this isn’t just your average annual showcase with a handful of game demos and the odd surprise – this is the big one. Not only are we set to get our first glimpse at the PlayStation 4 – you know, the box that you’ll be hiding underneath your...
News The Last of Us Review Scores Venture into Uncharted Territory
Ellie of a ride
We’ve played The Last of Us, and it’s absolutely incredible. Keeping a lid on this game – which we’ve been in possession of for a while – has been difficult, but now we can finally spill our guts on what’s shaping up to be one of the strongest titles of the generation. If you haven’t already read our review – and you...
Review The Last of Us (PlayStation 3)
Fungal jungle
The Last of Us portrays a harrowing vision of the future that's frighteningly believable. Californian developer Naughty Dog has gone out of its way to breathe personality into every derelict room, corridor, and courtyard, eschewing the copy and paste formula of its counterparts, and delivering an experience that feels distressingly...
News PES 2014 Skips PS4, Focuses Its Attention on PS3
Vita version also off the team sheet
Despite switching to Kojima Productions’ proprietary FOX Engine technology, PES 2014 will not sprint onto the PlayStation 4. The title – which was teased earlier in the week – will instead focus its full attention on the PlayStation 3. Asked why Konami is skipping Sony’s latest system, the series’...
News This Live Action Commercial for The Last of Us Is Worth Watching
Could you put your life on the line?
Sony’s pumped out some pretty poor commercials over the course of the PlayStation 3's lifespan, but we quite like the premise behind this live action advertisement for The Last of Us. Sure, the execution is a little bit cheesy, but we reckon that it conveys the themes of the title well. After all, survival in a...
Store Update 4th June 2013 (North America)
Don't forget
Capcom’s likeable action adventure Remember Me may be the biggest new addition to this week’s North American PlayStation Store update – but it’s by no means the only noteworthy arrival. Other debuts include Limbo on the PlayStation Vita, alongside a couple of free applications for the portable platform. Shall we get down to...
News The Last of Us' Multiplayer Mode Looks a Lot Like This
Bite the bullet
If you’re still struggling to wrap your noodle around The Last of Us’ multiplayer mode – and you haven’t had a chance to read our extensive hands-on impressions yet – this trailer should get you up to speed. The online extra combines the survival aspects of the single player campaign with a SOCOM-esque deathmatch dynamic...
News Murdered: Soul Suspect Trailer Steps Beyond the Grave
Tales from the crypt
Those of you that are fond of ghouls and ghosts – not that kind – will want to hold onto your PlayStation 3 for another year yet, as Square Enix has revealed that spiritual detective title Murdered: Soul Suspect will spook the system in 2014. The game sees you assume the role of a phantom named Ronan O’Connor, who’s...
News Scorpion Latches onto Injustice: Gods Among Us as DLC
Get outta here
Popular Mortal Kombat protagonist Scorpion is set to sting comic book brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us. The character – who will be available as DLC for £3.99/$4.99 – has been designed by DC Entertainment co-publisher Jim Lee. You can catch the challenger in action courtesy of the trailer embedded below. Are you still playing...
News Deus Ex, Saints Row Front Huge North American PS Plus Refresh
Games galore
After slipping behind Europe in the Instant Game Collection stakes, Sony Computer Entertainment America has responded with a rip-roaring PlayStation Plus update for June. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to download Deus Ex: Human Revolution for free. The classic sneak ‘em up will be joined by savings on Let’s Fish: Hooked On,...
First Impressions Is The Last of Us' Multiplayer Mode Worth Surviving?
Twelve weeks later
Those still lamenting the shock execution of Zipper Interactive last March will find a lot to like about The Last of Us’ closely guarded multiplayer mode. Unlike the single player campaign’s strictly personal tale, the competitive component sees you cultivating a stronghold of survivors, fighting against enemy factions to...
News Beyond: Two Souls Will Explore Your Spiritual Side on 11th October in UK
Turning the Page
Quantic Dream’s tantalising PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond: Two Souls will brave the snow on 11th October in the UK. Previously, the platform holder had been coy regarding the title’s European release date, but it’s now confirmed that it will follow the North American launch, which is
News The Last Guardian Cranes its Neck onto Official E3 Website
Sony says that it's merely speculation
Surely this is the year that we’ll finally see The Last Guardian again. Regardless of whether it’s still a PlayStation 3 release, we don’t think that the platform holder can get away with another E3 without showing the title. Either it’s cancelled – and given creative director Fumito Ueda’s recent...
News UK Sales Charts: GRID 2 Takes Pole Position, Fuse Fizzles Out
Running backwards
Legendary Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games has suffered an intolerable introduction to the world of multiplatform games, with its uninspiring third-person shooter Fuse entering the UK sales charts at a dreadful 37th. Ted Price, the head of the Burbank-based studio, recently noted that the company is planning more...
Review Remember Me (PlayStation 3)
Who are you again?
A game that has ironically slipped under the radar for many, Remember Me is something of a risk for Capcom, a brand new IP that borrows gameplay elements from numerous popular titles, and weaves them together within a futuristic world that’s perhaps not too far from our own reality. It’s a linear title that does things mostly...
News Dark Souls 2 Will Make Your Life a Misery in March
Death deploys next year
It’s that time of the year where video game advertisements start popping up all over Los Angeles – but this Dark Souls 2 banner offers a little more than mere pre-E3 excitement. The poster – attached to the building where the big show will take place – features two glum looking warriors and a March 2014 release...
E3 2013 Sony's Press Conference to Be the 'Strongest in Years'
Geoff Keighley teases shock and awe
There are now less than ten days to go until Sony’s big E3 media briefing, and the excitement is already starting to build. In order to drive some additional enthusiasm, connected industry insider Geoff Keighley has hinted that the Japanese giant’s event looks poised to be the best in some time. Writing on
News The Last of Us' Demo Doesn't End Where You Think It Does
Play a little bit more
Are you eager to play a couple of extra minutes of The Last of Us? The keen-eyed folks over at Rajman Gaming HD have uncovered an exploit in the PlayStation 3 exclusive’s recently released demo which allows you to sample an additional segment of the survival horror title. All you need to do is select ‘Restart Encounter’...
May2013
News Titillating Killer Is Dead Footage Applies Its Beer Goggles
Should have gone to Specsavers
Killer Is Dead looks poised to give Yakuza’s table tennis mini-game a run for its money in the inappropriate gameplay stakes. This brand new clip – completely in Japanese – shows protagonist Mondo Zappa seemingly accumulating points by staring at an aesthetically pleasing female’s assets. After eyeing the...
News PES 2014 Prepares for Kick Off with New Teaser Trailer
Looks a bit Foxy
Konami’s hoping that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014's implementation of Hideo Kojima's new Fox Engine will cause a cup upset this year. This brand new teaser trailer – building up to next week’s full reveal – shows lots of grass, an ecstatic crowd, and some fancy footwork. We’ll get to see the full game during the Japanese...
News The Last of Us Demo Clicks onto the PS Store via God of War: Ascension
Craft your copy now
Assuming that you purchased a copy of God of War: Ascension earlier in the year – and you really should have done – you’ll be able to unlock a demo for The Last of Us right now. To access the slice of survival horror goodness, all you need to do is select the appropriate icon from the mythological demon slayer’s menu, and...
Feature Five Things That Sony Should and Shouldn't Do at E3 2013
Press conference commandments
In a little over ten days, the gaming industry will descend on Los Angeles for this year’s E3 – the most important exposition in interactive entertainment. While the convention itself is undeniably the hottest attraction – quite literally, or so we’re told – it’s the pre-show press conferences that...
News Saints Row IV's Box Art Sets the Scene Surprisingly Well
A picture paints a thousand words
Could the box art for Saints Row IV possibly be any more perfect? It shows an image of the President of the United States – that’s you, by the way – sitting in a swish armchair in what appears to be the Oval Office, while a couple of gun-toting girls in pencil skirts point submachine guns at a giant energy...
Store Update 29th May 2013 (Europe)
On the prowl
This week’s European PlayStation Store update is quite the varied feast. Just some of the highlights on offer at the gaming buffet are Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler, Fuse, and The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character. Elsewhere, Quell Memento is also up for grabs, while shameless impostor
Rumour Ubisoft Reflections' The Crew Pulls onto PlayStation 4
Cruisin' with your posse
DriveClub may not be the only team-based racing game on the horizon, as Driver: San Francisco developer Ubisoft Reflections is reportedly working on a brand new vehicular property for the PlayStation 4 (and possibly the PlayStation 3) named The Crew. According to the original report by the Examiner, the game is being pitched...
News Tales of Xillia Flexes Its Muscles in New Gameplay Trailers
Manhunt for mana
Namco Bandai's Tales series is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the party mood has left us practically itching for the JRPG franchise's next instalment, Tales of Xillia, which is due out on 6th August in North America and 9th August in Europe. The story follows the journey of medical student Jude Mathis and his...
Rumour Mirror's Edge 2 Retail Listings Sprint into Sight
Got to have Faith
The original Mirror’s Edge was a sequel away from being brilliant. The first-person free-running adventure offered a unique experience in a saturated genre, but suffered from some hokey shooting sections and cheap comic book cut-scenes. It failed to cross publisher EA Games’ sales threshold, and a successor was subsequently...
News The Last of Us' Season Pass Searches Out Single Player Content
Tales from the apocalypse
The Last of Us’ mysterious multiplayer mode will not be the only area explored in the game’s season pass, as developer Naughty Dog has confirmed that there’s new single player content on the way. “The journey and cast of characters in The Last of Us lends itself to thorough narrative exploration, and we’ve got...
Store Update 28th May 2013 (North America)
Calm before the storm
In a few weeks, Naughty Dog will deploy The Last of Us on the PlayStation 3 – and you can pre-order your copy right now from the PlayStation Store. The special digital version will allow you to play the game while it’s downloading – a first for the PS3. This week’s North American update also boasts the survival...
News Metal Gear Solid 5's Main Voice Actor to Be Unmasked Next Week
New trailer focuses on gameplay
Solid Snake’s new voice actor will be revealed during Konami’s pre-E3 press conference on 6th June, according to a teaser image posted on NeoGAF. Legendary performer David Hayter waved goodbye to the character earlier in the year, after insinuating that
News Insomniac Games Sticking to Its Guns, Plotting Plenty More Fuse
Hoping to light a spark
Despite being hit by a tirade of middling reviews, Insomniac Games is aiming to stick with its fledgling Fuse franchise. Writing on the company’s official website earlier today, a candid Ted Price admitted that the developer is aware of the negative response to the title – but the studio’s going to stick with the...
Review Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk (PlayStation 3)
'My alchemy brings all the boys to the yard'
The Atelier franchise has been running for a long time – sixteen years to be exact. And in those sixteen years, developer Gust Corporation has produced fifteen entries in the main series and a further seven side games. With so many Atelier titles on offer, it's easy to completely dismiss Atelier Ayesha:...
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil: Revelations Sails to the Summit
Sea slick
Middling survival horror up-port Resident Evil: Revelations has bobbed straight to the top of the UK sales charts, proving that last year’s disappointing Resident Evil 6 hasn’t ruined the series’ reputation for good. The white-knuckle shooter fought off strong competition from last week’s frontrunn
News Saints Row IV's 'Merica Machine Gun Is Perfectly Patriotic
Necessary artillery
If there’s anything that Americans hate more than commies, it’s not being armed to the teeth. Fortunately, Saints Row IV’s wonderfully tongue-in-cheek ‘Commander in Chief’ special edition recognises that fact, bundling the ultimate ‘Merica machine gun. The Swiss army knife of firepower boasts mini-guns, flamethrowers,...
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