PS3 News
June2012
News Sony Has "No Definitive Plans" for the Future of Resistance
Resistance is futile
With Insomniac Games stepping away from the Resistance franchise, and Nihilistic’s recent Vita spin-off failing to impress critics, the fate of the first-person franchise is in doubt. Chatting with Official PlayStation Magazine, producer Daniel Brooke confirmed what many of us expected, that there are “no definitive...
News Camilla Luddington Steps into the Shoes of Lara Croft
Dulcet tones
True Blood actress Camilla Luddington has been confirmed as the new voice of Lara Croft in Crystal Dynamics’ upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. The British-born star was chosen after an “international talent search using scouts in Europe and the US”. She will also shoot performance capture for the protagonist. Studio gaffer Darrell...
News Journey Collector's Edition Trailer Floats Online
Goosebumps
It should only take about 60 seconds of Austin Wintory’s scorching score to sell you on the Journey Collector's Edition. We dare you to watch the trailer below and not come away itching to get your hands on thatgamecompany’s innovative opus all over again. The specially prepared compilation is set to release on 28th August in North...
News FIFA 13 Kicks Off on 28th September
Ultimate edition
If you’re still reeling from England’s premature exit from the European championships this weekend, then we imagine the last thing you’ll want to read about is football. Still, EA thought it was appropriate to reveal the UK release date for the upcoming FIFA 13 today, so here we are. Don’t worry, we keep seeing Ashley...
News PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 4.20 Arrives Tomorrow
Minor improvements
Those of you dreaming of cross-game chat and tighter Vita integration will do well to temper your expectations for the latest mandatory PS3 firmware update. Indeed, the impending software revision instead features better power saving support and the ability to copy multiple saves to external devices or the cloud. Not especially...
News Far Cry 3 Bottles the Madness Until 4th December
Holding it in
Don’t go spare, but Ubisoft has pushed back Far Cry 3 until 4th December in North America. The title had originally been scheduled for release in early September, but now has an additional three months in the oven. Those of you in the UK will get to play the game a few days early, when the title arrives overseas on 30th November...
News Spec Ops: The Line Launch Trailer Takes You to Hell
Blue skies
If Hell looks as good as 2K Games’ upcoming Spec Ops: The Line, then we’re booking front-row seats. The oft-delayed title may be yet another third-person shooter, but it at least boasts a broader colour palette than the usual permutations of brown and grey. Mmm, just look at that Dubai skyline – it’s orange and blue. The game's...
News Journey Collector's Edition Travels to Stores on 28th August
Take the high road
After just over a week of speculation, thatgamecompany has finally revealed the official contents of the Journey Collector’s Edition. As expected, the disc-based compilation – which is set to release in North America on 28th August for $29.99 – will bundle all three of the studio’s critically acclaimed PSN exclusives with...
News Criterion Takes the Wheel of the Need for Speed Franchise
In control
UK developer Criterion knows how to make a quality racing game, so it’s fitting that the studio has been handed the keys to the Need for Speed franchise. Following last year’s disappointing Need for Speed: The Run, the team has revealed that its “stamp’s going to be in everything you see in Need for Speed and Burnout going forward...
News ESRB Ratings Tease Grand Theft Auto Titles for PS3
Back to the big city
Looks like both Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City are plotting an excursion onto PlayStation 3. The ESRB – North America's video game ratings board – has filed two listings for the open-world classics on Sony’s premium home console. Due to the nature of the listings, it’s unlikely that the titles will...
News LEGO Batman 2 Glides to UK Charts Summit
Holy sales, Batman
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes has shot straight to the top of the UK sales charts, beating out continued competition from FIFA 12. It’s familiar form for the blocky caped crusader, whose previous outing debuted in second way back in 2008. Elsewhere, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier held onto its position in third, while Lollipop Ch
News Resident Evil 6 Collector's Edition Unveiled
Steelbook and more
Every big release needs a special edition, and Capcom's Resident Evil 6 is no exception. The publisher's just lifted the lid on its collector's edition for Europe and Australia, and it's a whopper. Here's what the package contains: Resident Evil 6 Game Zombie Steel Book Exclusive RE6 hardback artbook showing concept art from...
News Journey Collector's Edition Features Exclusive Mini-Games
Plus much more
The contents of the recently announced Journey Collector’s Edition have been revealed. A full-page advertisement placed in the latest issue of the US Official PlayStation Magazine confirmed that the retail compilation will collate Journey, flower and
News Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut Concludes the Trilogy Next Week
Deleted scenes
Those of you offended by Mass Effect 3’s original conclusion will finally get closure next week, when the hotly anticipated Extended Cut DLC pack lands on the US PlayStation Store on 26th June. European players will have an additional week to prepare for the true ending, as the content will not arrive overseas until 4th July. The...
News Salivate Over a Single New Watch Dogs Screenshot
The future
With the majority of the video game industry locked up for the weekend, we’re once again left hunting the depths of the Internet for marginally interesting summer stories. On our travels throughout the murky underworld, we uncovered this brand new shot of Ubisoft’s hot upcoming title, Watch Dogs. The image – which shows a populated...
News GAME Snags White PS3 Exclusivity in the UK
Suits you
Recovering retailer GAME has locked up exclusive rights to the white PS3 in the UK. The 320GB console will come bundled with two DualShock 3 controllers and a 90-day subscription to PlayStation Plus for a reasonable £239.99. The system's set to release on 29th June. There’s currently no word on whether the custom console will make its...
News Latest Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection Deployed on PS3
En route
You need a degree to understand the intricacies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s DLC schedule, but we’ll try to keep things as straightforward as possible: the shooter’s latest Content Collection is now available from the PlayStation Store. The latest deployment bundles a bevy of content, including two Face Off maps, one...
News Ueda: It's Business As Usual on The Last Guardian
Rejoice
While the status of Team ICO’s hotly anticipated The Last Guardian remains in limbo, director Fumito Ueda has provided some reassuring words about the game’s progress. Chatting with Kotaku, the legendary developer explained that it's “business as usual”. The Last Guardian’s fate was plunged into doubt late last year when Ueda’s...
News Enhance Your Tokyo Jungle Experience with Animal DLC
Cute and cuddly
If you’re getting tired of the pre-packaged menagerie included with Sony’s quirky Tokyo Jungle, then you might be excited to learn about the title’s robust DLC plans. Starting from today in Japan, you’ll be able to add a Silky Terrier to your eclectic playable animal collection. Then, on 28th June, you’ll be able to pick up...
News Journey, Flower and Flow Getting Bundled Up
thatgamecollection
Three of the best PlayStation Network titles to date will be getting a retail release, thatgamecompany has announced. The Journey: Collector’s Edition – spotted earlier in the month – will collate the indie studio’s most recent opus with previous endeavours flower and flOw. Unfortunately, the studio’s refusing to reveal...
News BBC Sports Application Enters Beta on PS3
Anyone for tennis?
Those of you across the pond have our permission to tune-out while we inform our UK readers that the BBC Sports application for PS3 has entered beta. The free download – currently available from the “My Channels” area of the XMB – will allow you to stream a “huge quantity” of sporting events directly from Sony's home...
News Team Ninja Rules Out Dead or Alive 5 Character DLC
What you see is what you get
Team Ninja has ruled out the possibility of new characters being added to Dead or Alive 5 post-release. Studio head Yosuke Hayashi explained that he believes the practice causes issues with the game’s balance – a feature which is essential to any fighter. Chatting with VideoGamer.com, Hayashi said: Even with over...
News Bite Your Nails Through 20 Minutes of Resident Evil 6
Presidential assassinations
Capcom’s released footage of the entirety of Leon S. Kennedy’s section from the Resident Evil 6 E3 demo. In it, the floppy haired cop puts a bullet between the eyes of the president, and then insists on acting all sulky as he and his partner explore a totally-not infested abandoned town hall. The atmosphere certainly...
News Sony Scoops 12 Game Critics Awards Nominations
Top dog
With E3 now little more than a distant memory, the games media has started to turn its attention towards the top titles on show. It turns out that Sony had a rip-roaring year, netting 12 nominations in total. Its closest competitors were Microsoft, Nintendo and EA, who each tied for eight nods apiece. Unsurprisingly, The Last of Us was...
News Stan Lee Shows His Moves in New Amazing Spider-Man Trailer
Geriatric gymnast
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play as Stan Lee in a video game, then you’re about to find out. Activision has released a brand new trailer showcasing the comic book legend swinging through the streets of Manhattan in the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man. If you want to play as the OAP, you'll need to pre-order...
News Now You Can Dress Your SoulCalibur V Characters in Bridal Outfits
Fanfiction fodder
SoulCalibur V has been supported by a steady stream of downloadable content since release, but this new wedding pack is the most noteworthy expansion yet. Available now from the PlayStation Store for £1.99 / $2.99, the content allows you to live out your wildest fantasies – such as walking down the aisle with Seung Mina, and...
News Sony Temporarily Shutters South Korean PlayStation Store
Lock out
In order to comply with a new law, Sony has announced that it will close down the PS3’s PlayStation Store in South Korea from 29th June. The “Game Industry Promotion Act” forbids a company from authenticating accounts with a user’s real name or age – something that the PlayStation Store requires. SCE’s Korean branch said that...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Awakens
Everything's golden
Earlier in the year, Sony flagged June as a potentially big month for the PlayStation Vita. Following last week’s minor resurgence, it looks like the platform holder was right on the money, as the release of Persona 4: The Golden has propelled the handheld into a promising position for the first time in months. The Atlus...
News Hideo Kojima Teases the Return of Solid Snake
Here we go again
Not content with the handful of other projects he’s already announced, Hideo Kojima has now purportedly confirmed the existence of Metal Gear Solid 5. Speaking with a French magazine, the legendary developer apparently insinuated that there will be a fifth entry in the popular stealth series, and unsurprisingly it will take...
Store Update 20th June 2012 (Europe)
No Tombi!
There's no Tombi! for Europe this week, but Sony says it's working on it. In the meantime, here is what's available for you EU PSN account holders. PS3 Games: Air Conflicts: Secret Wars [Air Conflicts: Secret Wars review] Out of fierce battles great heroes are born… It is 1939: the Second World War has broken out and troops everywhere...
News Saints Row: The Third Expansion Bundled into Sequel
Exit the dominatrix
THQ has announced that its standalone expansion Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix is no more. The disc-based add-on had been planned for a September release, but will now be folded into the “The Next Great Sequel in the Saints Row Franchise”. That's due out next year. New president Jason Rubin explained the...
News SEGA Reveals First Yakuza 5 Mini-Games
Crazy taxi
SEGA’s Yakuza series is well known for its enjoyable mini-games. The heart of the franchise might lie with its self-serious narrative and wonderful characters, but part of what makes the series so enjoyable is its insistence on introducing alternative mechanics. Yakuza 5 is something of a reboot, and so it’s unsurprising to see the...
News Take a Gander at 20 Minutes of Dead Space 3 Gameplay
Gears of war
We’d hoped this 20 minute gameplay demonstration of Dead Space 3 would reveal some of the slower pacing that was absent at E3. Sadly it doesn’t. While there’s clearly some great shooting and set-pieces on display here, the tense atmosphere of the original Dead Space appears to have got lost like the mind of protagonist Isaac...
Store Update 19th June 2012 (North America)
Tomba in tow
One of the best and rarest PSone titles comes to PSN this week, courtesy of retro champions MonkeyPaw Games, and PS Vita owners can pick up some LEGO adventures too. Here's the line-up for this week. PlayStation Plus: Full Game Trials: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier Full Game Trial Two Worlds II: Velvet Edition Full Game...
Rumour Willem Dafoe to Co-Star in Quantic Dream's Beyond
Two souls
It seems like Ellen Page won’t be the only high-profile Hollywood superstar to appear in Quantic Dream’s upcoming PS3 exclusive, Beyond. Speculation from GamesIndustry International suggests that Boondock Saints actor Willem Dafoe has signed up to co-star in the ambitious adventure game. If true, it won't be Dafoe's first foray into...
News Okami HD Coming to PSN Later This Year
Beautiful (updated: now with trailer)
PS2 classic Okami is set to get a visit from the god of 1080p, as Capcom's announced Okami HD for PSN. The HD remaster will come with Trophies, 1080p support and PlayStation Move controls, which we expect will work rather like the controls in Okami on Wii. In Japan it's a retail release, but players in the West...
News DOOM 3: BFG Edition Invades Store Shelves on 16th October
Hell on Earth
Bethesda’s clearly not worried about getting gobbled up by Resident Evil 6 and Assassin’s Creed III, as it’s announced a 16th October release date for the DOOM 3: BFG Edition in North America. Those of you in Europe will get an additional three days to prepare for the apocalypse, with the HD re-master scheduled to release on 19th...
News Mike Tyson Punches His Way into WWE '13
What?
See that headline in big, black writing at the top of your screen: we’re not making it up. We almost spilled hot tea all over our desk when we read the press release from THQ, but the publisher seems pretty serious about it. As far as we know, it’s not April Fools’ Day today. Nope, professional boxer and occasional ear-biter Mike Tyson...
News Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance DLC Plans Teased
War never changes
Raiden might not be the only playable character in Platinum Games’ upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. In an interview with GameTrailers, producer Yuji Korekado explained that the developer is planning DLC for the slash-heavy spin-off that will “maybe let you play as a different character or experience different types of...
News Sony Details the Advantages of Vita and PS3 Connectivity
Multiple processors
Now that Nintendo has officially revealed the Wii U to the world, all three platform holders are jumping on board dual-screen technology. During its E3 press conference, Microsoft announced Smart Glass – a feature that will allow players to interact with the Xbox 360 using a tablet computer. Meanwhile, Sony has focused on the...
News LEGO Batman 2 Launch Trailer Gets Down to Business
"Er... Where's your car?"
We were mighty sceptical of Traveller’s Tales’ decision to add voices to LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, but the developer is slowly beginning to win us over. This launch trailer is packed with laugh out loud moments, thanks to some fantastic dialogue and brilliant voice acting. The blockbuster sequel’s due out this...
News Anarchy Reigns Attacks the West in Q1 2013
Holding back
Platinum Games’ arena brawler Anarchy Reigns was originally scheduled to release any time now. But while the game will still arrive in Japan early next month, those of you in North America and Europe will have to wait until Q1 2013. SEGA announced the news on Twitter, informing an eager fan that the game’s release had been...
News The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy Storms UK Stores on 29th June
Fashionably late
The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy has finally gone gold, Sony has announced. The title was originally set to release in early June, but was delayed for undisclosed reasons. Nevertheless, it’s now finally ready for a 27th June launch in mainland Europe and 29th June release in the UK. The game’s set to arrive in North America later...
News Live Action Darksiders II Trailer Gets Melodramatic
Death lives
Live action video game trailers almost always take themselves too seriously, and this new Darksiders II video is no different. In it, a bearded gentleman preaches about the arrival of death, shortly before the unwanted hoodlum predictably gatecrashes the sermon. Watch the video below for over-the-top acting and bad computer graphics...
News Ubisoft Snaps Up Watch Dogs Movie Domains
Thinking ahead
While we doubt watching dogs for 90 minutes would be especially engaging, we’re pretty sure Ubisoft’s upcoming Watch Dogs would make an enjoyable transition to the big screen. The upcoming Ubisoft Montreal project might be a year away from release, but that’s not stopped the French publisher from thinking ahead and registering a...
News RE: Operation Raccoon City Nets Much Needed Patch
Healing wounds
Slant Six’s rotten squad-based shooter Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has been patched, publisher Capcom has announced. While the update doesn’t do the honourable thing and transform the experience into a completely different game, it does fix a number of issues prevalent in the vanilla release. The most notable...
News Retailer Leaks GoW: Ascension Collector's Edition Details
Petty mortals
Let’s hope Kratos never catches up with the Amazon employee responsible for leaking these God of War: Ascension Collector’s Edition details, otherwise he might find himself without any eyes. Or legs. Or... Ahem. According to the Titan-sized retailer, the upcoming PS3 exclusive's premium package will be bundled with an array of...
News FIFA 12 Shoots Atop UK Sales Charts
Back of the net
EA Sports has performed its best Cristiano Ronaldo impression, steering FIFA 12 back to the summit of the UK sales charts in style. The popular football franchise managed to leap-frog strong competition from Lollipop Chainsaw and last week’s winner Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to reclaim the top-spot.
News Battlefield 3 Cranks Up the XP This Weekend
Level up
Fans of guns, tanks and explosions are in for a treat, as DICE has announced a double XP weekend for Battlefield 3. Those of you engaging in digital warfare anytime between now and 23:59PM PDT on Sunday will net additional points for your efforts. If you've got social plans, you can always tell your friends that you’re washing your hair...
News New The Amazing Spider-Man Trailer Comes Out Swinging
Hot shot
It’s been a while since we got a decent web-slinging game, but Beenox’s upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man looks poised to break that trend. This brand new developer diary offers a fairly brief look at the title, but should be enough to get your blood pumping. The open-world navigation looks absolutely fantastic, and brings back fond...
News BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition Details Float Online
Under the sea
The idealistic cloud city of Columbia may not be picking up new passengers until 2013, but publisher 2K Games would love you to take a trip beneath the waves to Rapture instead. The eagle eyed editors over at Eurogamer.net spotted a rating for the BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition earlier today, which supposedly collates the first two...
News EA Targeting Five Million Sales for Dead Space 3
Errr
For many fans, Dead Space 3 already looks desperately disappointing. The tense, claustrophobic horror of its predecessors has been replaced by formulaic cover-based shooting. That’s because the game needs to hit a “larger audience” according to publisher EA. Chatting with CVG, publishing executive Frank Gibeau explained that a game like...
News Insomniac Taking "Extra Time" to Nail Overstrike's Gameplay
In the oven
One of the games conspicuously absent from this year’s E3 was Insomniac Games’ upcoming Overstrike. The four-player co-op shooter was announced at last year’s event under the EA Partners program, but has been hiding in the shadows ever since. Speaking with CVG, EA Labels gaffer Frank Gibeau explained that the delay was due to...
News Guitar Hero Developer Neversoft Answers the Call of Duty
On board
It seems as though Guitar Hero developer Neversoft has joined the Call of Duty family. An updated splash page on the former Tony Hawk studio’s website notes that it is currently working on the blockbuster first-person franchise. Elsewhere, a handful of job listings confirm that it is indeed developing a “new FPS”. There are...
News Studio Liverpool Staffing Up for New PS3 and Vita Title
Phantom elite
If it’s not an employee's CV revealing unannounced information, then you can count on a job listing instead. Sony’s own recruitment website has kicked up an interesting tidbit this morning, revealing that WipEout developer Studio Liverpool is working on a new PlayStation 3 and Vita game. According to the advertisement, the UK...
News EA Admits That Its Syndicate Reboot "Didn't Pay Off"
Performance review
If the real world of business was as ruthless as the fictional one in Syndicate, then EA’s Frank Gibeau wouldn’t have time to lament the poor performance of Starbreeze’s series reboot. Thankfully, it’s not, and the executive can openly acknowledge the fact that the first-person shooter didn’t quite live up to...
News May NPD: Hardware Collapses, Investors Look Away Now
Troublesome trends
Let’s get straight to the point: May was not a good month for video game sales in North America. Hardware sales were down 39% year-over-year, bringing in just $138.9 million compared to $228.8 million in 2011. Software sales also saw a decline of 16%, though the NPD puts that decrease down to fewer releases. Unsurprisingly, PC...
News Peter Cullen Returns for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Roll out
Activision has confirmed that Optimus Prime’s long-serving voice actor Peter Cullen will reprise his role for the upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. He’ll be joined by fan favourite Gregg Berger, who’ll once again lend his dulcet tones to the loveably idiotic Grimlock. Established voice actor Fred Tatasciore will attempt to...
News God of War: Ascension Trailer Shows Off Single-Player
Irate elephants
For a series that’s so popular, there’s a bit of a negative buzz surrounding God of War: Ascension. We suspect it’s not because the game looks bad – it doesn’t – but more that it seems overwhelmingly familiar. It’s hard to disagree. Still, there is the hint of some new mechanics in this single-player trailer. At one...
News Just So You Know, Final Fantasy XIV Is Still Coming to PS3
Eventually, anyway
Back at E3 2009, Sony countered the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII for Xbox 360 by revealing Final Fantasy XIV for PS3. The shock trailer prompted gasps from the bewildered audience, until the words “Online” flashed up on the screen. Three years later, there’s still no sign of the title on Sony’s console. That’s...
News New Assassin's Creed III Trailer Takes a Trip Through the Forest
Climbing trees
Ubisoft’s released a brand new seven minute video of Assassin’s Creed III. The Frontier demo was shown to press during E3 last week, and includes full narration from creative director Alex Hutchinson. The footage includes a look at numerous mechanics from the game, including hunting and combat. But perhaps most staggering is the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Tokyo Jungle Strides to Summit
Vita sales increase
Sony’s bonkers PlayStation 3 exclusive Tokyo Jungle roared to the top of the Japanese sales charts this week, beating out fierce competition from Dragon Quest Monsters on 3DS. The baffling post-apocalyptic adventure rounded up sales just north of 110k units to secure the number one spot. Elsewhere, PlayStation Vita exclusive...
Store Update 13th June 2012 (Europe)
Slim pickings
There’s not a lot to shout about in this week’s European PlayStation Store update. No doubt the arrival of Gravity Rush and PulzAR on Vita will delight early adopters, but the PS3 side of the store is looking somewhat barren by comparison. At least there’s the introduction of Babel Rising and Bang Bang Racing to hold your...
Store Update 12th June 2012 (North America)
Viva la Vita
The excitement of E3 may be a distant memory, but the PlayStation Store’s still firing on all cylinders. It’s an especially good week for Vita owners, with the hotly anticipated Gravity Rush finally hitting digital store shelves. The Japan Studio developed exclusive is joined by the handheld version of the Metal Gear Solid HD...
News The Expendables 2 Game Outed By Ratings Board
Sly
We’re really scraping the metaphorical barrel for interesting stories today aren’t we? How about this one then: the Australian Classification Board has rated a video game tie-in to the upcoming The Expendables 2 movie. The title – which was an awarded an MA15+ rating – supposedly includes “strong violence” and an online component...
News Rockstar Moving Max Payne 3 Cheaters into Quarantine
Don't get caught
Rockstar has announced an interesting solution for dealing with the “miscreants” ruining Max Payne 3’s multiplayer component – move them into quarantine. Writing on its official blog, the developer revealed that it is aware that “a small minority of players are spoiling the Max Payne 3 multiplayer experience for honest...
News Get Your Face in Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Fame monster
If you’ve always dreamed of being stabbed in the throat by Splinter Cell: Blacklist protagonist Sam Fisher, then you might finally get the chance. GameStop has launched a contest that will see winners jetted off to developer Ubisoft Montreal to have their likenesses implemented into the upcoming game. To be in the running all you...
News Watch This Bonkers Lollipop Chainsaw Launch Trailer
Super sweet
At one point in this Lollipop Chainsaw launch trailer, protagonist Juliet Starling cuts a UFO in half. That’s pretty weird – but we should probably point out that the alien space shuttle is being piloted by an undead funkster who laments his mortality through an autotune module. Brilliant. Fix your eyeballs on the video below for a...
News New Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires Trailer Takes a Swing
Familiar footage
You didn’t think the Dynasty Warriors franchise was going to take a break, did you? Tecmo Koei has released a new trailer for the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires expansion which, well, looks a lot like you’d expect a Dynasty Warriors title to look. The game’s due out on 20th September in Japan and sometime next year in...
News LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Trailer Gets Chatty
Motormouth
If you’re still a little nervous about Traveller’s Tales adding voice actors to its LEGO games, then this LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes trailer should help to settle your nerves. Judging from the footage, it looks like the developer’s done an excellent job of integrating the dialogue without detracting from the slapstick sense of...
News Sony Not Ruling Out Super Slim PlayStation 3
Losing weight
All the way back in 2009, Sony announced the PlayStation 3 Slim at GamesCom in Germany. The rebranding effort helped to reverse the PS3’s fortunes, transforming the platform into the popular system we know today. Three years on, Sony has refused to rule out the possibility of another hardware revision. Speaking with Eurogamer.net,...
News Take Another Look At Quantic Dream's Beyond
Heavy rain
Quantic Dream seems to have a thing about torrential rain. If you don’t believe us, check out this brand new footage of the French studio’s upcoming PS3 exclusive, Beyond. In it, protagonist Jodie Holmes is shown running across the roof of a speeding train. The most important thing: it’s pouring down again. The game looks...
News Metal Gear Online Hides Away Forever Today
Snake out
In case you’d forgotten (we had), Metal Gear Online is set to shut down its servers forever today. The optional online component was shipped alongside Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in 2008, and has maintained a relatively engaged fanbase ever since. Our fondest memory of the mode was desperately trying to figure out how to...
Rumour Mass Effect 3 DLC Takes the Fight to Earth
Backyard battle
It looks like BioWare has a traitor amongst its ranks. A super secretive Reddit tipster, who’s already accurately leaked every Mass Effect 3 DLC pack, has returned with another glimpse at the future. The poster has revealed that the space opera’s next expansion pack will add Earth-based levels to the divisive multiplayer...
News Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Maintains Position Atop UK Charts
Locked up
Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has enjoyed a third successive week at the top of the UK sales charts. It was joined in second by Max Payne 3 and FIFA 12 in third. EA’s Battlefield 3 jumped up a few spots into fourth, while Sniper Elite V2 held onto its position in the top five.
News Resident Evil 6: Anthology Covers All Your Undead Needs
Playback
Resident Evil newcomers take note: Capcom has announced the perfect compilation for you. Dubbed the Resident Evil 6: Anthology edition, the premium package bundles a physical version of the franchise’s latest entry, alongside digital copies of Resident Evil: Director’s Cut, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil 4 HD...
Reaction New Franchises Prove Sony's Commitment to the 'Core'
Breaking barriers
It’s been a strange E3. Word is that the industry is treading water until 2013, when Sony and Microsoft will almost certainly join Nintendo in unveiling their latest boxes. That anticipation for next year’s show has arguably sucked some of the enthusiasm out of this one, with publishers opting to promote in-between titles that...
News Get Your First Look at Drake and Big Daddy in PlayStation All-Stars
Celebrity deathmatch
During its E3 press conference, Sony confirmed that both Nathan Drake and BioShock’s Big Daddy would be joining the roster of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. It’s taken a while, but the PlayStation Blog’s finally provided us with our very first l
News Move Support in Lollipop Chainsaw Still Possible
Waggle master
The PlayStation Move kind of looks like a massive lollipop, so it would make sense for the motion controller to be utilised in Grasshopper’s upcoming undead slasher Lollipop Chainsaw. Still, while you won’t be physically hacking your way through the game at launch, gaffer Suda51 hasn’t dismissed the possibility. Chatting with...
News Sony Not Talking About the Future of Uncharted Just Yet
Taking a Drake
Nathan Drake is a pretty pivotal part of the PlayStation brand right now – but short of the treasure hunter’s expected inclusion in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the smooth talker was nowhere to be seen during Sony’s E3 press conference. That’s because this year’s show was all about The Last of Us, Sony’s Scott...
News Assassin's Creed III Is Available to Pre-Order from the PSN
The Animus awaits
If you’ve been on the European PlayStation Store this week – perhaps to download your PlayStation Plus goodies – you might have noticed a new section dedicated to Assassin’s Creed III. The directory includes a wealth of pre-order options for Ubisoft’s latest blockbuster, allowing you to take advantage of the PSN’s new...
News Ubisoft Explains Rainbow 6: Patriots' Absence from E3
Brand power
Remember Rainbow 6: Patriots? The game got a very impressive concept trailer late last year, but has been hiding in the shadows ever since. Chatting with IGN, Ubisoft’s Tony Key explained that, while the game is still in development, skipping E3 was the “best thing for the brand”. Key continued that there simply wasn?
News The Last of Us Character Change Had Nothing to Do with Beyond
Popularity contest
At one point, The Last of Us’ lead character Ellie looked a lot like Ellen Page – but now she doesn’t. Ironically, Quantic Dream’s upcoming PS3 title Beyond features the same actress in the lead role. It’s caused many people to speculate that Naughty Dog was forced to change the design of the character in The Last of Us...
News Watch This LittleBigPlanet 2 Cross-Controller Demo
Absolutely incredible
Sony might have glossed over the ability to use the Vita as a PS3 controller during its press conference, but this video should offer all the explanation you need. Joystiq took a trip to Sony’s E3 booth, and managed to shoot a video of the Vita operating as a controller in LittleBigPlanet 2. The results are
News Ubisoft Confirms Watch Dogs Is Coming to PlayStation 3
Big brother
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs was probably the most exciting announcement of E3. The open-world action title looked like the company’s first next-generation hit for sure, but the publisher has since elaborated that the title is actually coming to PlayStation 3. Chatting with Joystiq, producer Dominic Guay admitted that the E3 demo w
News Sony: Some of Our Competitors Are Losing the Plot
Zing
Sony’s Jack Buser is not one to censor his opinions, which nearly always results in some entertaining interviews. Chatting with VentureBeat, the head of digital platforms has provided another cracker, launching a scathing attack at Microsoft. In the interview, Buser suggested that some of Sony’s competitors are “losing the plot” and...
Reaction Wonderbook Should Not Be Overlooked
Reading comprehension
Wonderbook seems to be the butt of many E3 jokes this year. Aggrieved core gamers feel that Studio London’s latest casual endeavour should have been sacrificed in favour of a greater Vita push. They’re half right – we’ve already criticised Sony and said that its lacklustre Vita display was a huge mistake – but while...
News Sony Discusses Lessened 3D Emphasis at E3
Back to basics
For the first time in several years, attendees at Sony's E3 press conference this week weren’t forced to put on 3D glasses. In fact, host Jack Tretton didn’t even spend a single second talking about the technology on stage. But what has caused the company’s sudden change in attitude? According to SCEA's Scott Rohde, it’s just...
News Sony Is Not Working with Gaikai on Cloud Gaming
Clear outlook
The big rumour leading into E3 suggested that Sony was on the verge of announcing a partnership with a leading cloud gaming service – but the supposed PlayStation streaming solution turned out to be a no show. Dave Perry, the boss of the most likely candidate Gaikai, has since told Eur
News Ubisoft Considers ZombiU for PS3 and Vita
Shuffling elsewhere
ZombiU is arguably one of the most exciting titles in the pipeline for Nintendo’s newly announced Wii U system, but according to Ubisoft it might not stay exclusive forever. Chatting with IGN, senior vice president of sales and marketing Tony Key explained that, while the game is an exclusive for now, the company would...
News Sony: Everyone Knows Games Are in Development for PS4
Cat, bag
In a sharp contrast to the no comment responses of other PlayStation executives, Sony’s Scott Rohde has outright acknowledged the existence of the PS4. When quizzed on the next-generation console by GameTrailers, the senior vice president of SCEA responded: We’re not talking about when the machine is coming out, but I think that...
News No, Sports Champions 2 Will Not Have Online Multiplayer
Split
If you were hoping to hit the PlayStation Move powered links of Sports Champions 2 with your digital buddies online, then it’s probably time to start making some long overdue get-together arrangements. Developer Zindagi Games has confirmed that online multiplayer is off the cards, with development focusing on local party play instead...
News Danica Patrick is in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Go Daddy
Our favourite SEGA character Danica Patrick is set to make a cameo in Sumo Digital’s upcoming crossover kart racer, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. For some reason, the NASCAR driver will be a playable character alongside favourite faces such as B.D. Joe and Beat. She’ll drive a series of customised vehicles designed...
Store Update 6th June 2012 (Europe)
Get sporty
You can indulge your desire for football this week with a new EA Sports bundle, go toe-to-toe with a brilliant SEGA fighter and get some good bargains on games and DLC too. Here we go. PS3 Games: FIFA 12 and UEFA EURO 2012 Bundle This bundle unites the #1 selling sports franchise on the planet with the one of the biggest football events...
Store Update 5th June 2012 (North America)
The PS Plus motherlode
You bought your PlayStation Plus subscription before E3, right? Good, because today you get loads of free games. Here's what's available today for North American users. PlayStation Plus: Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown inFAMOUS 2 Little Big Planet 2 Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
News Hideo Kojima's Next Project Will Deal with Human Issues
Navel gazing
Hideo Kojima sure loves to talk. The legendary developer may have been the creative force behind some of PlayStation’s greatest games, but lately he can’t seem to settle on a single idea. Not content with announcing a new Zone of the Enders just a couple of weeks ago, the developer’s now turned his attention to a new title...
News The Last Guardian Struggling with "Technical Difficulties"
No show
The Last Guardian was not present at this year’s E3 due to “technical difficulties”, Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. The president of Sony’s Worldwide Studios admitted that while the developer is “working hard” on the game, it is still not working as expected. Some are speculating that the technical issues, coupled with the late...
News Feast Your Eyes on 25 Minutes of Quantic Dream's Beyond
Two souls
Quantic Dream’s latest title Beyond was undoubtedly one of the most interesting titles shown during Sony’s E3 press conference. But while the platform holder opted to reveal an intriguing trailer to build hype around the game, it didn’t show any actual gameplay. Thankfully, Gamekyo has resolved that by capturing 25 minutes of the...
News Squirm Through This Sleeping Dogs E3 Trailer
Difficult viewing
If you were offended by the gratuitous violence in Sony’s God of War: Ascension and The Last of Us demos during E3, then you probably won’t want to watch this Sleeping Dogs trailer. It shows protagonist Detective Wei Shen being tortured in some pretty horrific ways. Still, if you’re not bothered by the appearance of a little...
News The Last of Us Braves the Apocalypse in 2013
Staying safe
Those of you secretly hoping you’d be playing The Last of Us this year are going to be disappointed: Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, has revealed that the game’s not set to release until 2013. The likable executive told VG247: We are not ready to talk about 2013. But some of the games we showed like God...
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