PS3 News
May2012
News Believe in the Supernatural with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Phantom menace
It’s time to take a trip into the future, as Ubisoft has fired the launch trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier online. The footage takes you on a tour of the tactical shooter’s features and modes, while throwing in the odd explosion to make sure you’re paying attention. You are paying attention, right?
News Watch This Smashing DiRT Showdown Trailer
Twisted metal
Ahead of tomorrow’s European launch, Codemasters has released the final trailer for its raucous spin-off DiRT Showdown. The video does a fairly good job of highlighting the title’s boisterous nature, focusing on fireworks, crashes and, well, more crashes. Looks ill as dope, innit? (Are we doing this right?)
News First Yakuza 5 Screenshots Swagger Online
So solid crew
A lot has changed since the conclusion of Yakuza 4. Series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu is now working as a taxi driver, while his adopted daughter Haruka Sawamura has gone in pursuit of her dreams. One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is Shun Akiyama’s suit. That’s right, the recently revealed Yakuza 5 might take place a few years...
News Ubi Takes Rocksmith On Tour Across Europe
Road trip
Now we've all forgotten about Guitar Hero, Ubisoft wants to remind Europeans about the concept of a guitar game with a Rocksmith tour across the continent later this year. The Rocksmith tour bus will take in music festivals across the UK, German, France and Sweden, among others, in its pursuit of music game dominance. Rocksmith deviates...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Hardware Slump Continues
Difficult reading
Hardware sales continued to decrease in Japan this week. The Vita’s fortunes improved by a measly seven units, as it mustered a disastrous 6k sales for the second week running. In fairness, it was another timid week for all of Japan’s major consoles, with PS3 and PSP's overall totals also dropping. Even the infallible Nintendo...
News Street Fighter Collector's Set Dragon Punches onto PS3
Shoryuken
Capcom may be complaining about genre cannibalism, but that’s not stopping the Japanese publisher from releasing another boxed Street Fighter product. Granted this $150 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is not your average package. The bundle, due out on 18th September in North America, includes no fewer than 15 discs, containing —...
Store Update 23rd May 2012 (Europe)
Sorcery, SEGA, Table Top Tanks and a Vita demo
One of the busiest release weeks in recent times as we have no fewer than 11 PSN games for PS3 owners, an AR title for Vita and demos and DLC to boot. Here's what's vying for your pounds, Euro and Aussie dollars this week. PlayStation Plus: Ghost Recon Future Soldier Signature Edition (PS3) – 15%...
News Max Payne 3 Ships Three Million Copies Worldwide
Rockstar reloads
It looks like you’re fans of Max Payne’s gritty, macabre narrative. Publisher Take-Two announced overnight that it has shipped three million copies of Max Payne 3 since its release last week. The game shot straight to the top of the UK sales charts, beating out Blizzard’s hotly anticipated PC exclusive Diablo III. You can find...
News 2K's XCOM Shooter Delayed Another Year
Surprise
XCOM: Enemy Unknown might be happily flaunting its release date like there’s no tomorrow, but times are a bit tougher for 2K Marin’s first-person XCOM reboot. Originally announced in 2010 – and delayed ever since – the controversial shooter is now due out between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2014, according to publishing overlord...
News Gran Turismo 6 Parks on Sony Employee's CV
Gearing up
A marketing executive at SCEA is apparently working on the latest entry in the Gran Turismo franchise. The Linked In profile of Brian Dunn listed the racing sequel as a current project, but the information has since been removed. Dunn previously worked on Gran Turismo 5,
News Yakuza 5 to Feature Five Playable Characters, New Engine
Five is the magic number
As promised, SEGA has revealed the very first details about the hotly anticipated Yakuza 5. The fifth entry in the series appears to be playing up to its title well, featuring five playable protagonists set across five different cities. The game’s due out later this year on PlayStation 3 and will boast – wait for it –...
News Ubisoft Reveals Far Cry 3's Insane Edition
Does it live up to the name?
2K's amazing Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Edition still holds the crown for most over-the-top special edition, but Ubisoft's going straight to the point by naming Far Cry 3's so-called "Insane Edition". The box contains a 12cm Vaas Wahine bobble head figure, a survival guide to the island and a stack of in-game...
Store Update 22nd May 2012 (North America)
Sorcery, Syphon Filter, Vita AR and more
We'll admit it: there were times we thought we'd never get Sorcery, yet that day is finally here. There's also some Augmented Reality content for Vita and a stack of classic SEGA games, making this a very good day indeed. PlayStation Plus: Full Game Trial: Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Full Game...
News LEGO Batman 2 Trailer Introduces Open World
Blocky
Yes, yes, we know: another LEGO game. But LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is no average block buster, as it introduces an open world setting for the very first time. You’ll be able to scale the streets of Gotham City, solving crime as your favourite DC characters. It looks pretty neat, doesn’t it? We're still not sure about the voice...
News Sackboy Takes to the Stars in New LittleBigPlanet 2 DLC
One giant leap for burlap
Sackboy’s cross promotional potential continues to lavish us with awesome new downloadable outfits. The latest costume to hit the mascot’s ever expanding LittleBigPlanet 2 wardrobe comes courtesy of the recently released PS3 exclusive Starhawk. You’ll nab three new outfits as part of the minipack, each of which will...
News Dead Island "Game of the Year" Edition Reanimated in June
Shuffling into stores
Whether or not Dead Island deserves its “Game of the Year” moniker, the open-world zombie title is definitely getting a re-release this summer. Publisher Deep Silver has confirmed the repackaged version of the undead adventure in a press release this afternoon, and it’s set to launch on 26th June in North America. Those...
News Uncharted Scrambles onto the PlayStation Store Next Month
Digital download
We dread to think how much of your hard-drive will be required to store digital editions of Nathan Drake’s escapades on your PS3, but we’ll soon be able to find out. Sony has taken to the US arm of the PlayStation Blog to confirm the release of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves for release on the...
News XCOM: Enemy Unknown Infiltrates PS3 in October
Strategic timing
You'll be able to uncover the identity of XCOM: Enemy Unknown's antagonist in October on PS3. The secretive strategy title is set to release on 9th October in North America and 12th October internationally, 2K Games has confirmed in a statement released this afternoon. Pre-order the thinking man’s title and you’ll scoop up the...
News Men in Black: Alien Crisis Invades PS3 This Week
Galaxy defenders
Those of you excited by the prospect of a third Men in Black movie might have a passing interest in Men in Black: Alien Crisis. The Activision-published PS3 spin-off puts you in the shoes of a new recruit in the MIB organisation and allows you to “live through an amazing story packed full of action”. The game features full...
News Devil May Cry Reboot Sobs into 2013
Sticks and stones
Can you see what you’ve done to poor Dante, you nasty lot? You should probably apologise for all those nasty things you’ve said. Sure, Ninja Theory’s boy-band interpretation of the classic protagonist might not be the one you grew up with, but that doesn’t give you the right to say horrible things about his appearance in...
Rumour Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Slashing onto PS3, Vita
Stake news
The original Castlevania: Lords of Shadow gave Sony’s monstrous God of War franchise a run for its money at times, so a sequel always seemed like a no-brainer. And that’s exactly what the Paul Gale Network is reporting this morning. The source – who correctly outed
News Sorcery Launch Trailer Waves its Magic Wand
Wingardium leviosa
It’s been a long time in the making, but PlayStation Move’s most anticipated game Sorcery is finally set to apparate onto store shelves this week. Refreshingly for a motion controlled game, Sorcery’s launch trailer doesn't focus on make believe families pretending to have a good time. Instead it champions the game’s plot,...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Collector's Edition in Target
Big box experience
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2’s collector’s edition may look miniscule compared to Borderlands 2’s war chest, but it’s packing some interesting treats for fans of the shooter. The premium bundle includes a steelbook copy of the game, a “Sniper Tactics and History” hardback book, an artbook, a CD soundtrack and a bunch of...
News Aliens: Colonial Marines Stalks PS3 on 12th February 2013
Be afraid
Gearbox has confirmed that the upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines will scream onto PS3 on 12th February 2013 in North America. The title had previously been given a tentative autumn release, but this is the first time it’s scooped an official date. Randy Pitchford, the gaffer at developer Gearbox, said in a statement accompanying the...
News New Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Combatants Enter the Ring
Free DLC
Namco Bandai has revealed the first (and presumably last) batch of downloadable characters for the upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Challengers include the lovely Michelle, Angel, Ancient Ogre and Kunimitsu. The characters will be free for anyone that pre-orders the game, which is due to release in September. After a short window of...
News Max Payne 3 Tops UK Sales Charts
Number one with a bullet
There’s still hope for the struggling UK games market after all, as Max Payne 3 has become the best selling new release of the year after beating out PC exclusive Diablo III by 8,000 units. The rebooted Rockstar shooter outsold Max Payne 2 by a ratio of 10:1, with PS3 enjoying a fair share of the sales. FIFA Street moved...
News 007 Legends Takes Off on 16th October
Moonraker
Of all the Bond movies to feature in upcoming nostalgia fest 007 Legends, developer Eurocom has opted for the most questionable of them all. The conclusion of this debut Skyfall movie trailer confirms the inclusion of Moonraker in the Activision published game, with a sneak peek at 007’s unforgettable gadgetry and pantomime villain Jaws...
News New Medal of Honor Warfighter Trailer Explodes Online
Firefight
EA’s released the brand new Medal of Honor Warfighter trailer which debuted during last night’s dramatic Champions League final. The footage shows a familiar mix of explosions, military chatter and gunfire. Not exactly original, but at least the graphics look hot. Medal of Honor Warfighter releases in October on PlayStation 3...
News Snake, Drake and Cole Confirmed for PlayStation All-Stars
Celebrity deathmatch
Someone put a sock in inFamous 2 voice actor Eric Ladin’s mouth. After already teasing the possibility of Cole MacGrath’s appearance in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the loose lipped voice actor has now all but confirmed the character’s presence alongside Solid Snake and Nathan Drake. The star
Talking Point Why 2012 is PS3's Most Mainstream Year Yet
Moving in a new direction
Subtract the upcoming God of War: Ascension and The Last of Us from the equation, and 2012 is looking like PS3’s most mainstream year yet. Sure, the likes of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale have crossover appeal (they are evidently designed with nostalgia in mind) but
News Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Sneaking onto Vita
Day and date
The upcoming Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is no longer a PS3 exclusive – the title will also launch on PlayStation Vita. You’ll be able to pick up the handheld adventure on the same day as the home console release. The two titles will feature cloud save support, allowing you to continue your progress on the go. Furthermore, the Vita...
News XCOM: Enemy Unknown Diary Details Modernisation
Future proof
Look, we know this behind the scenes XCOM: Enemy Unknown developer diary is designed to detail the process developer Firaxis has taken updating the classic strategy franchise for a modern era – but we’re more interested in the studio’s office. The video shows a book cabinet, massive reception area and a ping-pong table. These...
News Starhawk Diary Shows the Stresses of Shipping a Game
Blurry eyed
Lightbox Interactive’s debut project is a roaring success, as our Starhawk review has already established. But that’s only due to a valiant effort from its dedicated team. Check out this behind the scenes trailer to learn about the 20 hour working days, tears and heart ache that went into making Starhawk such a great game. And then...
News THQ Reaffirms Existence of inSANE
Not lost the plot
Famed director Guillermo Del Toro's first foray into video games, inSANE, has not been cancelled, troubled publisher THQ has confirmed. While it has dropped Tomonobu Itagaki's Devil’s Third, it has confirmed continued development on the mysterious PS3 survival horror title. Very little is known about inSANE other than its...
News Yakuza 5 Reveal Coming 24th May
Happy, happy
The official website for SEGA’s uber-niche (but absolutely brilliant) Yakuza franchise has been overhauled, teasing the impending reveal of Yakuza 5. Excuse us while we go and perform some cartwheels around the office to release our overflowing excitement. Phew, that’s better. The website shows construction workers and a poised...
News Medal of Honor Trailer Attacks Champions League
Head to head
EA’s not going to let Activision hog the spotlight on its own. Following on from yesterday’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II announcement, the publisher has revealed that it will debut its own brand new Medal of Honor Warfighter trailer during this weekend’s Champions League final. It’s like all out advertising warfare... in the...
News Far Cry 3's Closed Beta Shoots onto PSN This Summer
Summer holiday
Good news for GameStop Power Up Rewards members planning on picking up a copy of Ghost Recon: Future Solider: you’re all invited to Far Cry 3's closed multiplayer beta. The trial will kick off this summer on PS3 and will run for two weeks. Of course, if you don’t want to buy Ghost Recon (or shop at GameStop), Ubisoft will still be...
News Fearsome Creatures Conjured in Final Sorcery Diary
Medievil
Outstanding controls and engaging audio are all well and good, but what is the point of them without creatures to kill? Ahead of next week’s launch, Sony has released the final entry in its Sorcery developer diary, focusing on the design of the foes from the final game. Like the audio, the enemy design is based upon Celtic and Northern...
News New Black Ops II Trailer to Debut During Champions League
Wargasm
Call of Duty is too big for video game blogs and YouTube. These days the blockbuster franchise debuts during big sporting events such as the Champions League final. Never one to miss out on a marketing opportunity, Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops II's latest reveal will take place during the big Chelsea versus Bayern...
News Stock Up with Borderlands 2's Ultimate Loot Edition
More stuff than you could ever store
As collector’s editions continue to get more and more extravagant, Gearbox has thrown down the gauntlet with the biggest limited edition ever announced. The appropriately titled Ultimate Loot Edition for Borderlands 2 bundles – deep breath – a Marcus Kincaid bobblehead, a hardbound artbook, a collectable...
News First EX Troopers Trailer Looks... Awesome
Seriously
You could be forgiven for reading yesterday’s EX Troopers announcement with a cynical mindset. The Lost Planet franchise — upon which the spin-off is based — has never really lived up to its potential, and the details provided as part of the Famitsu report didn’t sound particularly engaging. But it turns out we just needed actual...
News PlayStation All-Stars Could Be Brawling onto Vita
Crossover combat on the go
Gamers are giving mixed messages at the moment. The hot point of discussion before PlayStation Vita’s launch was that players didn’t want PS3 ports on the handheld platform. But post release, almost every home console announcement has been greeted with demand for a handheld release. It’s enough to confuse even the...
News Tales of Graces F Travels to Europe on 31st August
Are you sitting comfortably?
Fans of Japanese RPGs will be able to get their fill on 31st August, when Tales of Graces F concludes its voyage overseas. The updated Wii title – which dropped in North America earlier this year – will launch with an original soundtrack, behind the scenes documentary and a hardback art book. It’ll also come with...
News Free Max Payne 3 DLC Lets You Dress as a Gorilla
Guerrilla warfare
If you’re finding the sombre tone of Max Payne’s latest adventure a little bit overwhelming, know that Rockstar’s added something a little more playful to the PlayStation Store. Available for free right now is the Gorilla Warfare DLC pack, an addition which allows you to kit yourself out as a primate in multiplayer. Wearing...
News Battlefield: Bad Company 3, Mirror's Edge 2 Listed in CVs
Loose lips
It's proving difficult to escape resume rumours at the minute. The latest leaks come courtesy of a group of EA employees, who have accidentally lifted the lid on Battlefield: Bad Company 3 and Mirror’s Edge 2. One resume noted work on a video game prototype for the aforementioned Bad Company 3, while a former software engineer claimed...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Hardware Sinks, Vita Stinks
All time low
It really does feel like Japan has given up on Vita for the time being. At this point, the handheld is guaranteed a fresh wave of negative press every week. And it’s really hard to put a positive spin on the system’s latest numbers, with the console selling just 6,340 units. The one redeeming note is that all hardware fell sharply...
News Naughty Dog Explains Changes to Ellie in The Last of Us
Narrative context
Naughty Dog is no stranger to dramatically tweaking the design of its characters before release. Elena Fisher, the Uncharted franchise’s leading lady, was a brunette at one point – but her character was eventually tweaked to reflect the features of actress Emily Rose. The Last of Us’ tween protagonist Ellie has gone through a...
Store Update 16th May 2012 (Europe)
Sonic, Deus Ex and Velocity
A strong week for Europe, with good content for PS3 owners across all PlayStation generations. Let's get stuck in, shall we? PlayStation Network New Content: PS3 Games: PixelJunk 4am (Trial available) Become a headline act in a global musical phenomenon with PlayStation®Move. Mix your own tracks in front of a live...
News Lost Planet Spin-Off Discovered on PS3
Hide and seek
Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has raised the curtain on EX Troopers this week, a new PS3 title that’s pitched as a spin-off to the Lost Planet series. The game will take place in a kind of educational academy, and details the fight between the snow pirates and Akrid aliens on EDN-3rd. It’ll feature anime cut-scenes, similar to...
News The Sky Turns Grey in New The Last of Us Cinematic
Trust your instincts
With E3 now just a few weeks away, developer Naughty Dog has released a new The Last of Us trailer to get your blood pumping for the big event. The cinematic shows protagonists Joel and Ellie continuing their journey out West in a salvaged pickup truck. As they near the next destination on their route, they happen upon an...
Store Update 15th May 2012 (North America)
Sonic, PixelJunk and massive Ubi sale
A couple of long-awaited PSN titles come to PS3 today and Ubisoft drops prices across two dozen downloads. Read on and make an informed buying choice. PlayStation Plus: Rock of Ages — 100% discount GoldenEye 007: Reloaded — $29.99 (50% discount) Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood complete — $14.99 (40%...
News Hitman: Sniper Challenge Launch Trailer Aims for the Head
Popping skulls
If the recently released Sniper Elite V2 isn’t doing enough to quell your desire for long range shootouts, you might want to turn your attention to Hitman: Sniper Challenge, available now for anyone that pre-orders a copy of the upcoming Hitman: Absolution. We love the idea of a standalone bonus being given away at the point of...
News Capcom Blames "Cannibalism" for Lagging SF X Tekken Sales
Poisoned chalice
Capcom has blamed genre cannibalism as the reason for Street Fighter X Tekken’s less than stellar sales. The company confirmed in a Q&A that it believes the crossover has lagged at retail due to the large number of similar titles released within a short period. The publisher itself has launched three versions of Street Fighter...
News Lightning Strikes in Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC
Electric
You’ll finally get the opportunity to experience the story of Final Fantasy XIII-2’s cover girl this week, when “Lightning’s Story: Requiem of the Goddess” arrives on the PlayStation Store. The downloadable episode sees the pink haired protagonist face off against Caius in a battle to the death. Win the fight and you’ll unlock...
News Gotham City Impostors Takes a Trip to Arkham Asylum
Dress up
For the record, this free new map for Gotham City Impostors doesn’t appear to have much to do with Rocksteady’s brilliant Batman: Arkham Asylum. Instead, it is simply a new location for people who think they’re Batman to shoot at people dressed as the Joker. Honestly, if you’re dressing like superheroes and it’s not fancy dress...
News Favourite Faces Return to Max Payne 3
Nostalgic names
Amongst the new faces (and haircuts) set to debut in the upcoming Max Payne 3, you might be craving the stability of something similar. That’s not a problem, as Rockstar has revealed the first details regarding the title’s Classic Character Pack. Available as part of the game’s Special Edition, the DLC adds eight beloved...
News Sony Coy About The Last Guardian E3 Showing
Believe
Of all the games Sony has to showcase at this year’s E3, Team ICO’s long in development The Last Guardian remains right at the top of our most wanted list. But after a protracted development cycle and countless delays, the platform holder is not promising anything about the title’s potential reappearance at next month’s big show. The...
News EA Promises "Game-Changing Innovations" for FIFA 13
Deja vu?
Now the English Premier League has ended, EA Sports has kicked off the information offensive for FIFA 13, coming to PS3 and PS Vita later this year. The publisher revealed new features it believes will change football games. Again. First up is the new artificial intelligence system, which EA says is its "most sophisticated" AI...
Rumour Dragon Ball Z HD Collection on the Way
Burst
In completely unexpected news, it looks like Namco Bandai is readying a Dragon Ball Z HD Collection for PlayStation 3. The news comes courtesy of Spanish retailer Xtra Life, who has a track record for correctly leaking HD collections. Details are scarce, but the listing does include a 12th October release date for the compilation. Excluding...
News Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Turns Back Time on 23rd May
Tardy Vita version lags behind
Fans of dodgy British sci-fi will be able to get their fill on 23rd May when Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock releases on PlayStation 3. It’ll launch as a digital download first, but will quickly be followed by a retail release on 25th May. Sadly, the Vita version won’t arrive until 13th June. Both titles will be...
News Men in Black Costumes Invade LittleBigPlanet 2 This Week
Looking good
It seems corporate synergy within Sony is at an all time high under Kaz Hirai. Not content with the surprisingly nifty Men in Black location in PlayStation Home, developer Media Molecule has teamed up with Colombia Pictures to bring a brand new set of themed costumes into LittleBigPlanet 2. As part of this week’s PlayStation Store...
News New DiRT Showdown Trailer Parties Hard
What does that even mean?
If you’re still not entirely sure what DiRT Showdown actually is, this trailer should set the scene. It’s got loud music, flashing lights and exaggerated American voiceovers. It’s essentially the game Codemasters has been itching to make for the past three years. Totally rad, dude. Cowabunga. Word. You can read our...
News Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Slams PSN on 5th June
DLC packs revealed
Much-anticipated title Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown finally makes it to the PlayStation Store in North America on 5th June, priced $14.99. Europe gets it the very next day for £9.99. DLC packs for customising your chosen character will land alongside the game. Each fighter has his or her own pack, available for $4.99/£3.59,...
News Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Levels Up with New Patch
Lab rat
If you’re still engaged in the tense online action of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (or perhaps looking for a reason to go back), Naughty Dog has announced details relating to the title’s latest patch. Version 1.11 brings with it some new tweaks and features, the most notable of which is the return of the Lab playlist. For those that...
News Jack Tretton Against Anti-Used Games Technology
Not a fan
According to rumours, the PlayStation 4 (also known internally as Orbis) will supposedly block the sale of used games. But speaking as part of this week's Bonus Round, industry analyst Michael Pachter has revealed that SCEA executive Jack Tretton is firmly against the technology. Pachter claims that when quizzed on the rumour, Tretton...
News Sniper Elite V2 Focuses its Sights on UK Sales Charts
Starhawk falls short
Rebellion’s crass but enjoyable Sniper Elite V2 has maintained its position atop the UK sales charts, beating out faithful favourites such as FIFA Street and FIFA 12 for a second week running. The World War II shooter was joined by Prototype 2 and Mass Effect 3 in the top five, while
News Tomb Raider Skulks into 2013
Crypt keeper
The writing’s been on the wall for a while, but Square Enix has finally officially confirmed that its upcoming Tomb Raider reboot will release in 2013. The game had originally been planned for a 2012 release, but will now face a six month delay into the first quarter of next year. Crystal Dynamics’ Darrell Gallagher announced the...
News DICE Deploys Double XP Weekend for Battlefield 3
Attention
Sharpen up soldier; it’s time to jump back into Battlefield 3. Developer DICE has announced a Double XP weekend for the first-person shooter, and it’s taking place right now. The action’s set to cease on May 13th at 23:59 PDT. We’ll let you do your own time conversions. During the premium period, you’ll be able to score extra...
News Mass Effect 3 Launches Operation Silencer on PS3
Give 'em Drell
The war against the Reapers, Cerberus and Geth never ends. Shortly after the completion of Operation Exorcist, developer BioWare has announced the next Mass Effect 3 Bounty Weekend. Taking place as we type, Operation Silencer sees the community tasked with the challenge of taking down a cumulative total of three million Banshees...
News BBC Olympics Application Sprinting onto PS3
Gold medal
Soon you’ll be able to get hot and sweaty over this year’s Olympic Games without even needing to switch off your PS3. The BBC has confirmed that it’s bringing 24 channels of high definition Olympics coverage to Sony’s home console, as well as various Bravia televisions and standalone Blu-ray players. Naturally, you’ll find us...
News Sony Introduces the Sounds of Sorcery
Whimsical
Audio is one of the most underrated aspects of video games. When done well it's able to shape your mood, but, conversely, when poor it really sticks out. Thankfully, we don’t think Sony’s upcoming magical Move-powered adventure Sorcery will suffer from that problem because, based on the evidence of this brand new behind the scenes...
News Cool Down with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's Arctic Strike DLC
Chill pill
Nowadays, developers don’t even bother to wait until their game has shipped before announcing DLC — take Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for example. The title may still be a couple of weeks away from release, but that’s not stopped Ubisoft from unveiling the tactical shooter’s first DLC pack. Due out on 3rd July, the $10 expansion...
News Capcom Expects to Sell 7 Million Copies of Resident Evil 6
Sure thing
It’s sales-age season here at Push Square. As company’s report their annual movers and shakers to stern faced investors, we’re doing our best to pick out the most interesting tidbits from a never-ending line of dull spreadsheets and Powerpoint slides. This is one of those nuggets. Capcom expects to sell seven million copies of the...
News Harley Quinn Struts into Batman: Arkham City
Payback's a... well, you know
Batman: Arkham City developer Rocksteady aims to follow up that ending later this month, when it unleashes Harley Quinn’s Revenge on the PlayStation Store. The single-player DLC – due out on 29th May – promises over two hours of gameplay featuring both the caped crusader and his inquisitive sidekick. Are you ready...
News New Sleeping Dogs Trailer Packs a Punch
Fight, fight, fight
Sleeping Dogs wouldn’t be an accurate Hong Kong adventure without a fist-fight or three. This brand new trailer shows off the game’s fighting mechanics – both technical and dirty. Sure the counters and combos look fine, but we’re not sure setting someone’s face on fire contributes towards a fair fight. The game...
News April NPD: Prototype 2 Tops, Industry Drops
Heller bad
Those of you with any kind of financial investment in the North American video game industry might want to point your browser towards a more positive place. The April NPD results are in, and they don’t make for particularly pleasant reading in the slightest. Indeed, as a whole the gaming industry shrunk by a whopping 32 percent year...
News Sony Deploys Limited Edition Call of Duty PS3 Bundle
Oorah
Call of Duty is the biggest brand in gaming at the moment, and Sony’s latest limited edition PlayStation 3 hardware bundle clearly reflects that fact. Scheduled for release on 25th May in North America, the set bundles a 320GB PS3 with a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $299. That means you effectively get the game for free. It’s...
News Hitman: Absolution Steps Out of the Shadows on 20th November
Sniper Challenge free with pre-orders
It’s a good job Hitman protagonist Agent 47 can keep a secret better than developer IO Interactive. The studio confirmed earlier today that the upcoming Hitman: Absolution will finally hit the PS3 on 20th November. In addition, as previously rumoured, if you pre-order the stealth title, you’ll be able to...
News Dishonored Finds Redemption on 9th October
Deus next
Bethesda and Arkane Studios’ Dickensian adventure Dishonored will seek salvation on the 9th October, when the steampunk action title arrives on PlayStation 3 in North America. Europeans will have to wait a few extra days to begin their quest for honour, with the stealth game set to sneak overseas on 12th October. You can learn more about...
News Max Payne 3 Launch Trailer Leaps into Sight
Armed and ready
With just under a week to go until Max Payne 3 hits store shelves, publisher Rockstar Games has released the title’s official launch trailer. The cinematic short shows off the sequel’s impressive graphics technology, concluding with a big “made with in-game footage” boast. You know what they say: if you’ve got it, flaunt...
News Assassin's Creed III Goes Hunting in First Gameplay Trailer
Epic
Ubisoft has released the first gameplay footage of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed III. We could easily fill the next five minutes of your time recapping exactly why this video is so exciting, but we figure you’d rather just get to the action. And to be honest, we can’t blame you — this looks absolutely extraordinary. Assassin's Creed III...
News Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked Shoots onto PSN
Clank you believe it?
The upcoming Ratchet & Clank Collection may boast three PS2 titles from Insomniac Games’ comical platforming franchise, but it doesn't include the full set. Indeed, the compilation is missing out on the co-operative Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked, which launched relatively late in the PS2’s lifespan. Thankfully, while...
News Pre-Order The Amazing Spider-Man to Play as Stan Lee
Swingin' Stan
If you’ve always thought Spider-Man would be a much better franchise with an elderly gentleman in the lead role rather than an anxious, sprightly youth, then the pre-order bonuses for Activision’s upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man should be right up your alley. Register your interest in the game at Amazon and you’ll snatch up the...
News Pachter: Grand Theft Auto V Will Launch in October
Analyst bets big
Following this morning’s, ahem, shock BioShock Infinite delay, Wedbush Securities’ Michael Pachter has predicted that Grand Theft Auto V will launch in its place. Admittedly, it was the first thing that crossed our minds too. See, the delay of BioShock Infinite means more than just one less present to put under your Christmas...
News Dragon's Dogma Fires Up Online Quests
Ur it
Capcom's upcoming Dragon's Dogma is a solo-only experience, but that doesn't mean it hasn't got intriguing online capabilities too. The publisher just revealed online quests for multiple players, the first featuring a fearsome Ur-Dragon. Essentially multiple players and their parties can tackle the giant beast asynchronously, their attacks...
News Register Your Max Payne 3 Crew at Rebooted Rockstar Website
Team up
It’s true what they say: a problem shared is a problem halved. So you’ll almost certainly want to take advantage of the upcoming Max Payne 3’s Crews system, which allows you to team up with friends (and strangers) to complete cumulative group goals. While the game is still roughly a week away from release, Rockstar has updated its...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Drops Below Wii
Golden weak
Golden Week did nothing to improve the PlayStation Vita’s fortunes in Japan. Following a minor resurgence last week, the system dropped back down to a familiar position of 10k units sold. To compound the disappointment, the new handheld slipped behind Nintendo's aging Wii for the first time since its release late last year. It was...
News BioShock Infinite Delayed Until 26th February 2013
Making the way for GTA?
Irrational Games has pushed back the release of BioShock Infinite until 26th February, 2013. The massively anticipated first-person adventure had originally been scheduled to release in October, but the game will unfortunately miss that date. In a frank exchange with fans, Irrational Games gaffer Ken Levine said: When we...
Store Update 9th May 2012 (Europe)
Datura and Binary Domain
Like the North American Store Update, intriguing PSN Move adventure Datura takes centre stage but there are some good deals to be had elsewhere. Here's what's up today. PlayStation Network New Content: PS Plus: Binary Domain – 15% Discount for Two Weeks
Rumour Dead Space 3 Includes Online Co-Op
Find a friend
If you were hoping the heavily rumoured Dead Space 3 would return to the isolation that defined the original title, it’s probably best to stop dreaming. Rumours spewing out of IGN overnight have hinted that the title will feature online drop-in/drop-out co-op. Hmm. Apparently the plot will be near identical depending on whether you...
News Starhawk Bundles Free Copy of Original Warhawk
Value added
If the free map packs weren’t enough to encourage you to part with your cash for LightBox Interactive’s Starhawk, SCEE has announced that the European retail release will also include a free download for the original PSone version of Warhawk. The publisher has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to emulate the classic title for...
Store Update 8th May 2012 (North America)
Datura is here
A bit of a short week for North America this time around, with one new game for PS3 owners and no new titles for Vita fans. Here's what's available this week. PlayStation Plus: Full Game Trials:Saints Row The Third — Saints Row The Third reviewNeed for Speed The Run —
News Spec Ops: The Line Demo Invades PSN Today
Armed and ready
Publisher 2K Games has promised to fire a Spec Ops: The Line demo onto the PS3 later today. It’ll launch as part of the PSN’s weekly update, with a European release supposedly set to follow tomorrow. The demo will allow you to sample two missions from the single-player campaign, as you search the savaged streets of Dubai in...
News LightBox Interactive Confirms Free Map Packs for Starhawk
All of 'em
In an age where DLC is hidden on discs and you need to enter lengthy codes in order to access online multiplayer, the idea of complimentary map packs is an utterly baffling one. But that’s exactly what developer LightBox Interactive intends to offer with its brand new PS3 exclusive shooter Starhawk. We’ll let gaffer Dylan Jobe deliver...
News Sony Serves Up Enchanting Sorcery Story Trailer
Once upon a time
While it’s unlikely you’ll be purchasing the upcoming Move powered Sorcery for its narrative, plot does appear to be a big part of the motion controlled game. The title explores the adventure of Finn, a young sorcerer who must master the arcane arts in order to save his home world. There’s actually a lot more back story to...
News New Modern Warfare 3 Maps Deployed on PS3 This Week
Combat evolved
Those of you still actively engaged in the art of shooting soldiers in the face will be pleased to learn that Activision is readying another Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 content drop for Elite subscribers on PS3 this week. The update will see the Sanctuary and Foundation maps added to the game. The former takes place in a monastery...
News Take Aim with Hitman: Sniper Challenge
Silent scope
A full-page commercial in the latest issue of Game Informer magazine has outed Hitman: Sniper Challenge, a score-based accompaniment to the upcoming Hitman: Absolution. The additional mission will be available to anyone that pre-orders the upcoming stealth title from US retailer GameStop. It’s unclear what the mode will entail, but...
News Sniper Elite V2 Shoots to the Top of UK Sales Charts
Hot shot
Rebellion’s super satisfying tactical shooter Sniper Elite V2 has put a bullet in this week’s UK sales charts. The new release shot straight to the top of the multiplatform best sellers, pushing last week’s winner Prototype 2 into the second spot. Sgt. James Heller won’t be pleased. Elsewhere, it was largely as you were: EA’s holy...
News Unite to Unlock New Assassin's Creed III Trailer
Viral
How much do you like Assassin’s Creed? Ubisoft’s hoping you like it enough to help out with the publisher’s marketing campaign, promising to unlock the second part of this Assassin’s Creed III hunting trailer once you’ve recruited enough friends to the franchise’s Facebook page. It’s an abhorrent practice that we absolutely...
News RE: Operation Raccoon City's Sales Top 2 Million
Brand awareness
Slant Six’s rotten squad-based zombie spin-off Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has sold over 2 million units worldwide. According to publisher Capcom’s annual financial report, the shoddy shooter had sold 1.7 million copies as of 31st March 2012. Factor in the title’s surprisingly strong Japanese debut of 290,000 units,...
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