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News London 2012 Sprints onto PS3 in June
Gold standard
Fans of broken controllers and Jessica Ennis will be excited to learn that SEGA’s attached a 29th June release date to its upcoming tournament tie-in London 2012. The game will feature 45 Olympic events including cycling, diving and more. Some of the events – such as the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol – will feature PlayStation Move...
News DiRT Showdown Collides with 25th May Release Date
Hooning is not a crime
Those of you obsessed with bent bumpers and scratched paint work will probably want to pick up a copy of DiRT Showdown when it releases on 25th May in the UK and 29th May in the US. The title steers the traditionally serious rallying series in a more raucous direction, focusing on arcade thrills and vehicle wrecking spills. If...
Rumour Rockstar Employee's CV Dates GTAV for October
Whoops
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion that Rockstar North employee Alex O’Dwyer is not having a particularly happy Easter. The character animator updated his CV and LinkedIn profile over the bank holiday weekend, pledging an October release date to the anticipated crime thriller Grand Theft Auto V. It’s the first we’ve heard of it. Adding...
News Skullgirls Picks a Fight with PSN on 10th April
Put 'em up
The release date for Reverge Labs’ super promising PlayStation Network brawler Skullgirls is no longer a mystery – well, not if you’re in North America anyway. The uber-pretty punch ‘em up will launch on Sony’s digital storefront on 10th April for $14.99. Sadly, the game’s European release remains in limbo. As you were, then.
News Sonic 4: Episode II Makes a Date with PSN on 15th May
Open your heart
If you’ve already read our Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II First Impressions, then you’ll probably be wondering when you can take the blue blur for a spin yourself. Well, there’s good news ahead, because SEGA has confirmed that Sonic’s latest adventure will kick off on 15th May in North America. There’s no word on a...
News Warm Up Your Flipper Fingers with The Pinball Arcade
Buy one, get one free
The PlayStation 3 and PS Vita get an extra dose of flip-heavy action next week, with the release of The Pinball Arcade on 10th April. As with other cross-compatible titles, you’ll get the console and handheld versions for a single price. Similarly, you’ll only need to purchase DLC once to access it on both consoles. The...
News Skullgirls Release Date in Limbo
Probably out 10th April?
Gorgeous 2D brawler Skullgirls is due out on 11th April on XBOX 360, but a PlayStation Network release date is still unconfirmed. Reverge Labs’ community manager Peter Bartholow triumphantly touted the date on NeoGAF, but warned that a PSN release had not been finalised. He speculated that an 10th April launch is probable...
News Mortal Kombat Vita Exchanges Blows on 4th May
May the force be with you
Warner Bros has attached a firm 4th May release date to the PlayStation Vita version of its PS3 smash-hit Mortal Kombat. As previously confirmed, the game will feature a variety of new content, including 150 new challenges designed around the handheld’s multiple inputs. It'll also feature all four DLC characters, in...
News Awesomenauts Brings the Awesome to PSN on 1st May
Taking you back to your childhood
There’s just one more month to wait before Ronimo unleashes the awesome that is, er, Awesomenauts onto the PlayStation Network. The developer has attached a 1st May release date to the multiplayer title in North America, with a European release set to follow on 2nd May. The game’s big selling point is its 2D...
News Velocity Shoots onto PlayStation Minis in May
Neutrino speed
Futurlab’s promising PlayStation Minis space shooter Velocity is headed to Sony’s digital storefront in May, the developer has announced. North American gamers will get to sample the teleporting blaster from 1st May, while Europeans will have to wait an extra day until 2nd May. Futurlab’s managing director James Marsden said:...
News Closure Comes to PlayStation Network on 27th March
Not what you think
Stop worrying, the PlayStation Network is not closing down. Quite the contrary, as Eyebrow Interactive has announced that former Indie Game Challenge winner Closure is coming to the PlayStation Network on 27th March. The game is set in a monochrome world in which only the things you see actually exist. That means that unless you...
News House of the Dead 4 Shoots Up the PlayStation Store Next Month
Braaains
Shooting zombies never gets old. Sure gamers might lament the lack of creativity when developers spew out yet another title featuring the undead, but, let’s be honest, shooting their limbs off never really loses its sheen, does it? There’s good news for PlayStation Move owners then, as SEGA has announced that House of the Dead 4 is...
News Super Monkey Balls Rolls onto PlayStation Vita in June
AiAi
The latest entry in SEGA’s premium primate puzzler Super Monkey Ball is set to spin onto Japanese PS Vitas on 14th June, the publisher has announced. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz promises to revisit the classic gameplay formula from previous titles, in addition to adding motion controls, rear touch pad features, wireless two-player co-op,...
News Sorcery Casts Spells on PlayStation Move this May
Expelliarmus
Sorcery’s been on the lips of PlayStation fans for years, and now it finally has a date. The hotly anticipated PlayStation Move title is set to release on 22nd May in North America and 23rd May in Europe. The game – which was announced at E3 several years ago – puts players in the shoes of Finn, a young sorcerer’s apprentice who...
News Lollipop Chainsaw Bringing the Goods on 12th June
Sweet
Warner Bros has announced that it’s to release the bittersweet Lollipop Chainsaw on 12th June in North America and 13th June in Europe, giving you just three months to stock up on your favourite Chupa Chups. For those of you that have been living under a rock, Lollipop Chainsaw puts you in control of a cheerleader named Juliet Starling. Her...
News Sumioni Inks the PlayStation Network on 20th March
Practice the demon arts
The PlayStation Vita’s launch line-up was undeniable hugy, but we’re already starting to hear murmurs of people asking what’s next. Thankfully it looks like the system’s going to avoid the usual new platform drought, with Unit 13 and the gorgeous Sumioni: Demon Arts both due out in North America in March. XSEED...
News PixelJunk 4am Dancing onto PSN this Spring
A musical journey
PixelJunk 4am is not a game. Q Games’ Rowan Parker describes it as a more of an “instrument than a game”. The title – which has been developed in collaboration with DJ Baiyon – sees you using the PlayStation Move controller to manipulate music. Everything is handled with gestures; you are essentially creating sounds in 3D...
News Ridge Racer Hits North America on 13th March
Free DLC too!
While Japanese and European gamers are already enjoying Ridge Racer on their Vita systems, North American gamers have been patiently waiting for the game to make its appearance. Well the wait is almost over. Namco Bandai has just announced that Ridge Racer will now be released on 13th March in North America and the company is even...
News Sly Cooper Sneaks Through Time this Fall on PS3
Let's do the time warp again
Sony’s attached a vague release date to Sanzaru Games’ hotly anticipated Sly Cooper sequel, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. The title’s due out at some point in the Fall (around Christmas), which is a lot more specific than the previously ambiguous date of “2012”. Expect Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time to factor big...
News Trine 2 Launching on European PSN Next Week
Bizarre announcement
Frozenbyte’s revealed that Trine 2 will launch on the European PlayStation Network next week. That’s according to a ridiculous (but brilliant) video posted on the developer’s YouTube account. Trine 2 released in North America last year, but was delayed in Europe after it failed QA. It seems those issues have been resolved...
News BioShock Infinite Invades UK on 19th October
Pie in the sky
2K’s announced that Irrational Games’ hotly anticipated BioShock follow-up, BioShock Infinite, will launch in North America on the 16th October. Europe will have to wait just a few additional days for the first-person shooter, when it releases overseas on the 19th October. Creative director Ken Levine said: After BioShock, we had...
News Gravity Rush Coming to Europe on 13th June
Available at retail
It seems SCEE’s had a change of heart regarding the European release of Gravity Rush. The title was originally only planned for digital release, but in a PlayStation Blog post this afternoon the publisher has confirmed that a retail version will also be made available. The bad news is that the game is still a way off, with SCEE...
News Journey Destined for North America on 13th March
Arrives in Europe 14th March
Yesterday we reported that the highly-anticipated Journey begins its travels in Japan on 15th March: thankfully, the rest of the world can also get ready to depart. North America will receive thatgamecompany’s latest release first, with the title available to download from PlayStation Store on 13th March for $14.99...
News Assassin's Creed 3 Release Date Revealed
Here we go
Ubisoft has revealed it'll release Assassin's Creed 3 on Tuesday 30th October 2012. The publisher recently teased a "major" entry in the series was due later this year and we now know it'll be the long-awaited AC3. We haven't got much more to go on at the moment but stay tuned.
News Journey Begins its Travels on 15th March in Japan
On the road
Sony’s finally attached a date to thatgamecompany’s hotly anticipated arthouse PlayStation Network release, Journey. Sadly the launch date only applies to Japan. Those living in the land of the rising sun will get to purchase the gorgeous adventure title on 15th March for a lowly sum of ¥1,200. Sony’s yet to confirm a Western...
News Darksiders II Dances with Death This Summer
Slow dance in the sun
Normally we wouldn’t be up for inviting the Grim Reaper into our home, but in the case of Darksiders II we might be tempted to make an exception. According to the game’s official Twitter account, we’ll get to go hands-on with the dark Zelda inspired sequel this coming 26th June in North America and 29th June in Europe...
News Look to the Resistance: Burning Skies on 29th May
Hot date
Not content with launching a stack of Vita games in the next few weeks, Sony's already looking ahead to the release of Resistance: Burning Skies, with global release dates before the end of May. North American Vita owners can face off against the Chimera on 29th May, while Europe gets it 24 hours later on 30th May. Interestingly these are...
News Namco to Co-publish Star Trek Next Year
Set phasers to fun
Digital Extreme’s exciting PlayStation Move supported Star Trek title has got a new publisher and release date. The title will now find itself rocketing onto store shelves in early 2013, shortly before J. J. Abram’s next big theatrical release. It’ll be handled by Namco Bandai, who’s signed a co-publishing and distribution...
News Yakuza: Dead Souls Limps onto the PS3 on 16th March
Hellish hostesses
SEGA’s Yakuza franchise is consistently brilliant. The zany open-world series is well recognised for its mix of serious and silly, and Yakuza: Dead Souls – the Western name for Yakuza: Of the End – promises to take things to the next level. Having spent several hours with the import release we can confirm that Dead Souls...
News Prepare for Worms Ultimate Mayhem on 14th February
Cue crude worms jokes
The franchise that shows no signs of ever ending, Worms Ultimate Mayhem just got itself a pair of release dates for Europe and North America. Annelid fans Stateside can get worms on Valentine's Day, while the cute warmongers reach Europe on 15th February. The game will cost $14.99/£9.99/€12.99, with a day one discount for...
News Hungry Giraffe Scoffs its Way into North America on 7th February
Lock up your fridges
While us lucky Europeans have spent the past 24 hours gobbling up as much grub as we can get our hands-on in Hungry Giraffe, those in North America will not have to wait long to join in on the flavoursome fun. Developer Laughing Jackal’s just dropped us a line to confirm that Hungry Giraffe will hit the North American...
News Puddle Drops Onto PSN Next Wednesday
Making a splash
Konami's Puddle finally comes to the PlayStation Store next week. The wet puzzler lands in Europe on Wednesday for an as-yet unspecified price. It supports PlayStation Move or traditional DualShock controllers. Konami makes a splash with Puddle on XBLA® and PlayStation®Network Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today confirmed the...
News Unit 13 Ships Out March 6th
Video walkthrough inside
Unit 13, Zipper Interactive's Vita-exclusive shooter, was previously listed as a PS Vita launch game for Europe, but now it seems it will fall within the system's "launch window" instead. Sony pegged the game for a March 6th deployment in both Europe and the United States at CES. The game comes from the team behind...
News Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 Swings Onto PS3 On March 27th In North America, March 30th In Europe
After a strong return to form with last year's iteration, EA Sports will be hoping to maintain the momentum of its chief golf simulator with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, due for release on March 27th in North America and March 30th in Europe
Developed by EA Tiburon, the latest version of the game will feature 22 golfers and 16 championship courses, in...
News Twisted Metal Brings Carnage To PS3 On February 17th In The UK
Talk about timing
We had a horrible thought this morning that Twisted Metal might get delayed in the UK. After all, the game's US Valentine's Day release date was announced a long time ago, but SCEE has kept relatively tight-lipped about the car-combat title's launch overseas. Better late than never though, as the platform holder's just confirmed to...
News EA Serves Up Grand Slam Tennis 2 in February
McEnroe's on the box
Grand Slam Tennis 2 is ready to take to the court in mid-February, EA has announced. European fans can make a racquet from 10th February, while those in North America get their chance from 14th February. EA has also announced the cover athletes for the game: GermanyRoger Federer, Boris Becker, Maria Sharapova SpainRafael Nadal,...
Fiery tennis legend, John McEnroe, will head up the cover of the global version of Grand Slam Tennis 2, publisher EA Sports has announced
The argumentative legend will be joined by current top-dog Novak Djokovic and female favourite Maria Sharapova. There's no room for Andy Murray on the UK cover. The cover will differ across Europe, with France...
News Ninja Gaiden III Slices Europe on 23rd March
Collector's Edition detailed too
Ninja Gaiden III will reach Europe on 23rd March complete with Dead or Alive 5 demo, Tecmo Koei has confirmed. Those who pre-order Ryu Hayabusa's first motion-controlled adventure will be eligible for a downloadable demo of the upcoming fighter, but it's the collector's edition that's most tantalising, with an art...
News Ninja Gaiden 3 Slashes Onto Store Shelves In March 2012
Ninja Gaiden 3's set to don its katana and get slicing in March 2012, publisher Tecmo Koei has announced
The game's release window was confirmed by Team Ninja head, Yosuke Hayashi, at an event in San Francisco overnight. Joystiq was around to catch the news. New additions to Ninja Gaiden 3 include a controversial "Easy" mode, which Team...
News Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD Drops In Time To Make It A Very Merry Christmas
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD will launch December 21st on the PlayStation Store in Europe, developer Just Add Water has announced
Those in North America will need to wait a little longer to get their hands on the HD remake, with the game pencilled in for a December 27th launch. "I wanted to first thank you all for your patience, its been a...
News Trine 2 Brings The Pretty To PlayStation Network Before Christmas
Frozenbyte's stylish puzzle platformer, Trine 2, is set to make its long-awaited PlayStation Network debut on December 20th in North America
A European release is said to be not far behind, but we're not holding our breath on that front. We're still waiting for the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection after all. Frozenbyte's yet to announce a price for...
News Dynasty Warriors Next Confirmed For European PlayStation Vita Launch
Chalk up another title to the PlayStation Vita's launch line-up
Tecmo Koei's just confirmed that Dynasty Warriors Next will be ready in time for the launch of Sony's next handheld in Europe, adding yet another bullet-point to the system's already enormous roster of software. The game will support all of the PlayStation Vita's unique input functions,...
News NeverDead Heads To Retail Early Next Year
We're going to be honest, we don't know a whole lot about Konami's NeverDead
We know it's being developed by British-based studio Rebellion. And we know that the game's protagonist is immortal, able to lose limbs during combat and then pick them up at a later date. But that's about the extent of our knowledge. Perhaps that's all Konami wants us to...
Capcom's high-budget action RPG Dragon's Dogma has a date
But we suspect those of you in Europe will wish it didn't. See, while Capcom's attached a March 27th release date to the game in North America, those of you in Europe won't get your hands on the fantasy slasher until May 1st. Yeah, we thought these kind of launches were a thing of the past...
News F1 2011 Joins the Vita Grid at Launch
Start your engines
Racing fans will be well catered-for at the launch of PlayStation Vita: as well as Ridge Racer, Codemasters has announced it'll have F1 2011 ready for release on launch day too. The officially licensed and critically well-received racer lands in Europe on Vita launch day — that's 22nd February 2012, of course — with a new...
News MLB 12 The Show Bats for Vita on 6th March
Here comes the pitch
Baseball and video games are an ideal match, but a baseball game you can take on the go? That sounds like an even more winning combination. Sony has announced that MLB 12 The Show will hit PS Vita and PlayStation 3 on 6th March 2012, just ahead of Spring training. SCEA PR manager Eric Levine is keen to point out that the game...
News Deep Silver's Winter Stars Goes Gold
Out 25th November
Deep Silver's frosty sports compilation Winter Stars has just entered production, with a European release confirmed for 25th November. For readers in North America, you can expect to pick the game up next week. Here's a trailer for the road: WINTER STARS TAKES UP START POSITION – NEW MOTION-CONTROLLED GAME REACHES GOLD STATUS...
News Winter Stars Cuts Up The Ice From November 25th
Brrrrr...
The onset of winter is not the only thing about to keep your evenings cool, as publisher Deep Silver has announced that its chilly PlayStation Move powered winter sports compilation, Winter Stars, is set to flutter onto store shelves this coming November 25th in Europe. Those in North America will get to revel in the snow a little...
News Konami Dates Trio Of Silent Hill Titles
If you've been waiting desperately for more Silent Hill, then you're about to get your wish
Konami's attached dates to three Silent Hill titles that are all due to release in early 2012 — so even if the world ends before the year's out, at least you'll get your fix of the premium horror franchise. First up is the Silent Hill HD Collection, which...
News Little Deviants PS Vita Bundle Releases One Week Before Launch
If you pre-order
Sony already revealed the North American PS Vita release date — 2/22/12 — but if you simply cannot wait that long, the company is giving you the chance to get your mitts on the system one week early by pre-ordering a newly announced PS Vita bundle. The bundle — which currently is only slated for "select retailers" in...
