Updates (December, 2009)

Feature: PSX Extreme Game Of The Year Awards 2009
Want to know what titles carry away some serious hardware this year? Well, the time is now, my friends. Here are our illustrious Game of the Year Awards!
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French DJ David Guetta Unofficially Confirms DJ Hero 2
It probably doesn't come as a shock, considering the critical acclaim and solid sales of the original. One DJ says he's already working on the sequel.
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Japan Gets Peace Walker Soundtrack
The Metal Gear Solid games have always had excellent music, which is probably why Japanese gamers will have this option come March.
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PS3 Videos Updated
For RPG fans, we've got two new gameplay videos for Final Fantasy XIII and Resonance of Fate (great stuff!), plus fresh trailers for Bioshock 2, Just Cause 2, and the debut of the racy Record of Agarest War.
872 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes old

How Did Heavy Rain Become A PlayStation 3 Exclusive?
Yeah, Heavy Rain is a huge PS3 exclusive but how did it happen? Well, it's all about the developer and Sony communicating early...very early.
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Naughty Dog: Co-Op Expansion For Uncharted 2 Possible
Naughty Dog has hinted at a definite expansion to the co-op mode in Uncharted 2, and that could involve more dialogue, character motion capture, etc.
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Prinny Returns To Embark On The Great Pantsu War
The first Prinny game was absurd but this one is pushing the levels of hyper-absurdity. Now, you've gotta go find Etna's underwear! Yes, seriously.
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Guilty Gear Going Next-Gen Soon?
Can't get enough of the old-school 2D fighting format? Good, because Arc System Works has the "full intention" of creating a new title for the PS3.
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Study: Games Can Improve Thinking In "Complex Problems"
According to a recent study, those who play "puzzle or action games" have a better shot at solving complex problems. Their thinking is simply faster.
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Rumor: GTAIV DLC Coming To PS3, Including One New Episode
We had to watch as only the Xbox 360 got The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, but the wait should soon be over. It's all coming next year.
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PS3 Review: Polar Panic
The PSN has been on a roll lately, releasing plenty of entertaining puzzle games for agreeable prices. Is Polar Panic yet another must-try...?
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Is The PS3 The Single-Player Console Of Choice?
I noticed something last night: the PlayStation 3 might be the last console left that still offers unbelievable and memorable single-player experiences.
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Sony Considering "Pay To Play" Titles For Network?
In addition to drumming up a premium subscription service for the PSN, Sony is also interested to see how gamers might respond to pay-to-play titles.
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Painkiller Developer And Epic Working On Bulletstorm
People Can Fly and Epic Games are apparently working on a new multiplatform title called Bulletstorm, which sounds...interesting.
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Dragon Age: Origins DLC Hits PS3 In "Late January"
The expansion "Return to Ostagar" will be available for the Xbox 360 and PC on January 5, but it won't hit the PSN until "later in January." Oh well.
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New Call Of Duty In Vietnam, Heavier Emphasis On Story?
The rumor is that Treyarch's new Call of Duty will focus on Vietnam and that the storyline will be crucial. Darn good reason to play the campaign, no?
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Square-Enix: "We Look More To Player Preferences"
Although they certainly wish to cater to a wider audience, this doesn't necessarily mean they're making games for either the West or East.
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Criterion Hints At New Racer For 2010?
A Twitter update from the developer hints at a new racer - perhaps another Burnout - in 2010. Maybe Paradise has run its course; maybe a new IP...?
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How To Decide On A Console For Multiplatform Games
It's a very common question for multi-console owners but there's usually a very simple answer. All you have to do is look at the development process.
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Naughty Dog Not "Itching" For New Hardware
In a new interview with Naught Dog co-founder Evan Wells, we find that this studio would be happy with the PS3 for at least another "five or six years."
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Sony Seeking Alternatives To Cell Architecture For PS4
It seems Sony is already researching some alternatives to the Cell processor in the PS3, and this includes the possibility of a multicore CPU.
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Batman Delay Effective, Publishers "Backed It 100%"
When Rocksteady approached Warner Bros. and Eidos for more time, the publishers had no problem whatsoever with granting the extra time. Nice, huh?
874 days, 19 hours, 48 minutes old - 27 comments

Character Tirade Proves Nier's Edge
Square-Enix clearly wants to prove that Nier deserves that "M" label; one character (a rumored hermaphrodite) goes nuts in a new video...
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PSXE Poll: inFamous Simply Doesn't Get Enough Attention
As far as most of you are concerned, inFamous is the most under-appreciated game of the year, although both Killzone 2 and Demon's Souls are close.
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Square-Enix To Announce A Game "Everyone Has Requested"
Prepare yourselves: Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura says a 2010 announcement is coming for a game that everyone has been waiting for...
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Duke Nukem Forever Still Alive, Expect A "Strong Resurgence"
You might think Duke Nukem Forever is dead but you just can't kill it. That project may still be alive and the franchise could be big news in 2010...
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Evidence Of Test Drive High Life Found
They said we'd be getting another Test Drive but that announcement was made about a year and a half ago. Maybe Test Drive High Life isn't far off, though.
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GameStop $20 Trade-In Promotion: What Qualifies?
Did you get a game you just didn't want? Or one you already have? Well, if it's on this big list, it's worth $20 in store credit at GameStop.
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Ben's Week In Review: December 27
Final Fantasy XIII proves the potential power of a big exclusive title, I continue to sour on the switch to digital media, and what game do I play first?
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Holiday Loot: What Didja Get?
Come on, spill! What didja get? We know you all love talking about the STUFF you nabbed during the holiday season, so it's time to tell all!
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Should Sales Impact Game Awards?
Although the question may appear easy to answer on the surface, one must consider what makes a product "good." What's the overriding goal, here?
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Analyst: Expect A "Teaser" For New GTA At E3
Although there's little chance we'll see the new Grand Theft Auto in 2010, one analyst believes we'll at least see a teaser and new info at E3.
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Content In New RE5 Edition Was Cut From Original
Once again, we learn that upcoming extra content for either DLC or a new version of a game was supposed to be included in the original project.
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From All Of Us At PSXE To All Of You: Happy Holidays
Another year is about to go into the books and we just want to say, with all the energy and enthusiasm we can muster, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of you!
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Stuart Hughes Supreme PS3 Costs More Than Your House
Well ho-ly CRAP. You think a PS3 dipped in 24kt gold is expensive? How's about one encrusted with Flawless diamonds that costs hundreds of thousands?
878 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes old - 64 comments

Uncharted 2 Online: Double Cash And Santa Hats
If you jump online to play Uncharted 2 between now and Sunday, you'll be treated to double cash for all your kills and medals. Oh, and Santa hats.
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Doctor: Athletes Should Avoid Games Before Competition
According to one doctor's research, it's more advisable that athletes stay away from video games before competing. Oh, he has his reasons.
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Final Fantasy XIII Boosts PS3 Sales By 216% In Japan
Because the game is exclusive to the PS3 in Japan, and because the Japanese are always FF-crazy, the release of FFXIII has had a drastic impact.
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How To Improve Ourselves As Gamers In The New Year
We all need something in the way of personal growth and in 2010, the gaming crowd can really improve themselves. Just follow these simple guidelines.
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Increase In Digital Distribution To Have Impact In 2010?
According to a recent analyst report, the rise in digital distribution and the tightening of wallets may result in fewer standard physical media releases.
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SCEA Brings Legendary Sports Games To The PSN
For those of you who love to relive the classic sporting matches of yesteryear, your time is now. You can even watch Mr. October in Game 6...!
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GT Creator Yamauchi Drives In 25-Hour Endurance Race
If you weren't convinced that Kazunori Yamauchi is the MAN, this will help: he participated in and completed a 25-hour endurance race in California.
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Modern Warfare 2 Patched, Multiple Issues Addressed
This patch has now gone live and it's loaded with fixes. It even takes care of platform-specific problems, like the Prestige hack on the PS3.
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Aliens vs. Predator Hunter Edition Confirmed For US
This special edition is loaded with collectibles, and that includes a truly freaky model of the Facehugger alien. There's also a cool bonus for US gamers...
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PixelJunk Shooter Proves Most Popular
It's easily one of the most original and entertaining little games of the year and now, it sits atop the "Most Downloaded" list for the PSN. Sensible.
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PSP Preview: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
It's already on the Wii but a version of it will be going portable early next year. The town of Silent Hill wants to claim yet another victim...
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What Makes Bayonetta Worthy Of Such High Praise?
This game has been receiving perfect or almost-perfect scores and while I just LOVE the look and feel of it, I'm not QUITE understanding this love affair.
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No More Hockey Titles For 2K Sports?
It seems 2K Sports wasn't happy with the performance of NHL 2K10 because a new entry may not be in the cards. Might this give EA free reign...?
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Assassin's Creed II DLC Was Originally Included In Game
Don't get all red in the face: it seems the developers took it out for a reason. ...even though that reason may still lead to a logical question.
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Q1 Blockbusters Scare Off Promising Capcom Titles
There are a ton of huge games on tap for the first quarter next year, which is why Capcom has decided to take several big titles and run away...
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The Eye Of Judgment: Legends Hits PSP This Spring
We know all you card collectors are still out there and if so, you'll want to download this one for the PSP when it arrives. Over 300 cards available.
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Last Rebellion Enters 2010 RPG Fray
Yep, another RPG is now scheduled to drop early next year, and the bad news is it falls in the same month as White Knight Chronicles and Star Ocean PS3.
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FF Versus XIII: CGI And In-Game Visuals Are Identical?
In an interview with Tetsuya Nomura, we learn the graphics have been "upgraded," so there's "no real difference" between CGI and real-time.
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PSXE Game Of The Year Nominees
Our awards get handed out at the end of the month but in the meantime, here are the nominees. What will win what? We'll let you argue and discuss.
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PS3 Preview: Red Dead Redemption
This is it. We might finally get the Western shooter we've all been craving; the one that proves that cowboys really ARE bad-asses. RDR is poised.
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Premium PSN Subscription: Well Worth The Investment?
Some of you may not like the idea of paying for a premium subscription, but when you see the fringe benefits of a VIP member, you might reconsider.
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Ghost Recon Mystery Deepens Again
We already know a new Ghost Recon is coming, but what exactly is the name of it? And what's the subject matter? Multiple pieces of info exist...
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Guerrilla: Gaming Will Be Very Different In Ten Years
Guerrilla has already pushed the envelope once this generation (and we hope they do it again), but what about 10 years from now? Ah, a whole new world...
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MAG Golden, Beta Goes Public Soon
MAG has gone gold in multiple regions and best of all, Zipper and Sony will soon make the ongoing beta test 100% public! Your wait is almost over...
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Crytek: Piracy Has Hurt PC-Only Games
Crysis 2 is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360, and one of the reasons for this move may be due to the rampant piracy that has hurt PC titles in the past.
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GameStop: Valkyria Chronicles 2 Set For June 30 In US
Sega said we'd see this sequel in North America about six months after it released in Japan, so GameStop's June 30 date seems more than a little possible.
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Final Fantasy XIII: The Ultimate PS3 Seller In Japan
It'll close in on 2 million copies sold before too long and if it does that, about HALF of all PS3 owners in Japan will have bought this game. That's NUTS.
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PSXE Poll Update: Spike VGA Awards Did It Right
There was a time when any televised video game awards show was basically a joke but the VGAs have come a long way. Looks they got it right in '09!
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Chloe Explains Why Uncharted 2's Voiceovers Ruled
Actress Claudia Black, the voice of Chloe Frazer in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, talks a bit about how Naughty Dog really got the cast RIGHT.
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Borderlands Getting More Vehicles?
There's only one vehicle available in Borderlands...for now. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has hinted that we should be on the lookout for more...
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Sam Getting Serious Again, Third Entry Coming In 2010
You just gotta love the campy lunacy of Serious Sam. If you've enjoyed these maniacal FPSs in the past, you'll be happy to learn of the next one.
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PS3 Review: PixelJunk Shooter
It's another entry in the established PixelJunk series and you know what? It might be the best one yet. It's both original and even addictive. Win-Win!
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Ben's Week In Review: December 20
I can't wait for the excellent storylines in 2010, I voice my displeasure with Mass Effect (and that RPG style), and I bide my time before Christmas...
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God Of War Collection Will Release In Europe...Sort Of
Yes, the Collection will be headed to PAL territories next year, but not in the way that you think. If you want it, you need to go whole hog...
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XSEED Prepares Limited Edition For Lunar PSP Remake
Back in the day, Silver Star Story Complete came in a special package and there was no regular edition. And for the PSP remake, there's the Limited Edition.
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Editorial: Does Simplicity Equal Purity?
The purists believe that we already had our golden age of gaming, and there's no going back. But does this "simplicty = purity" thing go beyond nostalgia?
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Poll Suggests Majority Of Gamers Want PS4 Over New Xbox
The PlayStation brand is bigger than ever this generation, and this poll proves that more gamers are far more intrigued by the thought of a PS4.
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Sega Wins Australia Appeal, Aliens vs. Predator Rated
Ah, justice prevails. Sega appealed the previous decision to refuse a rating for Aliens vs. Predator; now, the game has been rated and WILL go on sale.
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Pre-Order Heavy Rain, Land First Chronicles Episode
You can now pre-purchase Heavy Rain and if you do (at certain retailers), you will get the first Heavy Rain Chronicles Episode free. Goodies are...good.
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PS3 Preview: SKATE 3
With only EA's skateboarding franchise left to care about, see why the upcoming SKATE 3 is poised for success.
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ModNation Racers Beta Starts Today
If you're one of the lucky ones who got a code, your beta test starts today and runs through January 10. All LBP fans should definitely be psyched!
884 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes old - 67 comments

Yakuza 3 Features Nearly Five Hours Of Cut-Scenes
People may think it's just a straight-up brawler but they'd be sorely mistaken. These games have always boasted intricate and well-presented stories.
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FFXIII Hits 1 Million Sold Mark In Japan...On First Day!
The first day of Final Fantasy XIII's availability in Japan has been a whirlwind. As many as 2 million shipped and over 1 million sold in 24 hours!
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The Holiday Season: Egg Nog And Gaming Gifts
So it's that time of year again. Did you know you can use it to convert a non-gamer into a gamer? Give the gift of interactive awesomeness...
885 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 61 comments

Will Heavy Rain Shatter The Traditional Video Game Mold?
You can try calling it an "interactive movie," but that's not really 100% accurate, either. Might Heavy Rain break the standard "game" mold?
885 days, 8 hours, 57 minutes old - 44 comments

SCEA: "We Have Not Forgotten About The GoW Fans"
With all the hoopla surrounding Bayonetta and Dante's Inferno, you might be wondering about God of War III. Don't worry, it's still coming.
885 days, 8 hours, 57 minutes old - 43 comments

PS3 Preview: Bioshock 2
The first game was an absolute masterpiece. But BioShock 2 is set to eclipse the first considerably, complete with multiplayer gameplay.
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BioWare Evasive Concerning Mass Effect 2 On PS3
Recently, BioWare can only dodge this question and this evasiveness is only telling us one thing: ME2 is coming; they just can't announce it yet.
885 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes old - 69 comments

SCEA Announces Sodium One, Home's Ambitious MMO
Almost exactly one year after the PlayStation Home beta launched, we receive what is arguably the biggest addition yet: a true, ever-expanding MMO!
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PS3 Already Set For True 3D Viewing
The world of 3D will soon come into our living rooms, but we'll need the correct TV and player. Well, it don't get more "correct" than the PS3.
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Video Games Live And PBS Team Up For 2010 Special
Maybe you don't watch many PBS specials, but this is one you won't want to miss. Next year, the fantastic Video Game Live series comes into your home!
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PS3 Videos Updated
Check out the latest for Red Dead Redemption, Heavy Rain, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, The Saboteur, Dante's Inferno, Darksiders, and even a sexy dance routine by that slinky vixen, Bayonetta.
886 days, 8 hours, 45 minutes old

FFXIV Beta Test Set For "A Later Date"
At first, we thought the beta test would only be available on the PC. But now, it seems apparent that it will also come to the PS3...only later.
886 days, 8 hours, 46 minutes old - 12 comments

Around 550 Digital Comics Now Available For PSP
The digital comics reader is now fully functional and ready to go. Select from hundreds of available comics, and read easy with the "Autoflow" feature.
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Travel To Cybertron In Newest Transformers Title
A new Transformers game is set to arrive next year, and you can consider it to be a prequel of sorts. You'll head to Cybertron, where a Civil War rages...
886 days, 8 hours, 48 minutes old - 14 comments

Life-Sized Plasma Cutter For Dead Space 2 Collectors?
Collectors Editions have been going out of control lately but that's okay. Might we get a life-sized replica of the Plasma Cutter in THIS special package?
886 days, 18 hours, 4 minutes old - 12 comments

PS3 Preview: Dante's Inferno (Hands-On!)
Electronic Arts' all new franchise is a daring one that steps into the realm of turning classic literature into a videogame. But don't be scared, because this game is only loosely based on the story it's based on. And boy is it awesome.
886 days, 18 hours, 20 minutes old - 42 comments

PS3 Preview: Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing
Sega's putting together an all new kart racer for you guys, and we're hoping this one's actually good.
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Heavy Rain: Playable Demo, Future Episodes Confirmed
Quantic Dream has confirmed that a playable demo is on the way and once you own Heavy Rain, you should definitely keep it. More episodes will be coming.
886 days, 19 hours, 43 minutes old - 59 comments

PSN Newsletter Confirms FFVIII Is "Coming Soon"
Final Fantasy VIII has just popped up in the latest SCEA newsletter, which means yet another role-playing classic is destined for the US Store.
886 days, 19 hours, 57 minutes old - 89 comments

Dead Or Alive Girls Visiting A Handheld Paradise In 2010
The DoA ladies are scheduled to go portable on the PSP some time next year in a game called, "Dead or Alive: Paradise." What's it about? Uh...paradise?
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PS3 Preview: Gran Turismo 5 (Hands-On!)
We went hands-on with Gran Turismo 5 at a recent event in New York City, and tell you all about it. Is this the game you've been waiting for? Yep.
887 days, 6 hours, 53 minutes old - 33 comments

PS3 Review: James Cameron's Avatar: The Game
The movie is destined to be big but the game probably won't be topping sales charts any time soon. The mechanics really hamper a pretty presentation.
887 days, 8 hours, 58 minutes old - 30 comments

G4TV Awards: Uncharted 2 Dominates Competition
The accolades continue to flow for Uncharted 2: another Game of the Year award, plus a host more, including Best Writing, Best Animation, etc.
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Trophy Listing For Final Fantasy XIII
This may not be the full listing because there are only 16, but the source also claims them to be "secret." Could be a wonky translation, though...
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Report: PS3 "At Or Near Tipping Point For Profitability"
When the PlayStation 3 debuted, it held a price point of $600 and it cost Sony $840 to produce one machine. These days? Things are looking UP.
887 days, 9 hours, 2 minutes old - 44 comments

Pirates Of The Caribbean LBP Level Kit Priced, Dated
You just gotta love Sackboy's new pirate look and best of all, this whole new water concept totally changes the way we play LittleBigPlanet.
887 days, 18 hours, 7 minutes old - 34 comments

Rocksteady: Arkham Asylum Setting Can't Be Used Forever
Although the Asylum will return in the sequel, Rocksteady says the idea has "almost run its course." Well, we don't want to stay cooped up forever.
887 days, 19 hours, 42 minutes old - 40 comments

Retailers Selling FFXIII Early In Japan, Screenshots Abound
Technically, the game isn't due out for a couple days, but FFXIII has still found its way into eager Japanese hands. And of course, screenshots follow...
887 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes old - 72 comments

Sony's Holiday Gift: "Perfect Additions To Your PS3"
There are just so many games and accessories for the systems...how do you know which to choose? Well, Sony wishes to make your life much easier.
887 days, 2 11 minutes old - 56 comments

PS3 Preview: Naughty Bear
You can't possibly know what to expect from a game with this title, can you? Well, you take control of a naughty stuffed bear and do...naughty things.
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Forgotten Sands Details And Preview Trailer Unveiled
The press release for the new Prince of Persia has gone out, and we've got all the pertinent details for you, along with the first preview trailer!
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Dante's Inferno Sequel A Possibility
The subject matter doesn't really provide an open door for a sequel, but if the response is solid, EA will likely want a follow-up to Dante's quest.
888 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes old - 33 comments

Tony Hawk Not Shying Away From Future Ride Efforts
Tony Hawk: Ride really didn't turn out well but that isn't stopping the iconic skater from looking forward. They can work on bettering the board, right?
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PS3 Review: The Saboteur
Despite a few issues, the Saboteur is a pretty solid action/adventure game with a great story, solid concept, and gameplay that I believe many may end up liking. Take a look.
888 days, 15 hours, 52 minutes old - 28 comments

A New Force Will Be Unleashed In 2010
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed wasn't the best reviewed game around, but it still managed to sell like hotcakes. Hence, a sequel is coming next year.
888 days, 18 hours, 2 minutes old - 38 comments

Shadow Of The Colossus Reprint Hits Japan In February?
The latest rumor says that Japanese retailers are listing a reprint of Shadow of the Colossus, set to release in February. Oh, PLEASE come to the US!
888 days, 19 hours, 40 minutes old - 52 comments

Sony Toyed With Interesting Ideas For PS3 Slim Model
Theoretically, the Slim could've been even smaller with radical ideas...did you know they thought about using the PSN as a data storage device?
888 days, 19 hours, 53 minutes old - 42 comments

Dante's Inferno Demo Locks In At 60FPS During Gameplay
After testing the demo, it has been revealed that the action will always be locked at a silky smooth 60FPS. Cinematics drop to 30FPS but that's okay, right?
888 days, 2 11 minutes old - 56 comments

PSXE Poll Update: PS3 Ad Surge Noted And Appreciated
It seems like most of you have noticed the big marketing push surrounding the PlayStation 3, which is a good sign. Keep on this track, Sony!
889 days, 8 hours, 50 minutes old - 49 comments

Arkham Asylum 2 Confirmed, More Villains Await
This sequel was announced via debut trailer during the VGAs and if you look closely, you can spot signs of the new villains they're fixin' to feature.
889 days, 8 hours, 52 minutes old - 41 comments

Square-Enix Confirms Collectors Edition For Final Fantasy XIII
Big shock, right? Although we don't know what will be in it just yet, at least we know the Collectors Edition is definitely headed our way. Sweeeet.
889 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old - 57 comments

ESRB Reveals Currently Unannounced PS3 Exclusive?
The ESRB has already rated a game we've never heard of...which is a little weird, but we accept it. This title may also be exclusive to the PS3, too.
889 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old - 21 comments

Ben's Week In Review: December 13
I talk about how we should examine Famitsu's review system, the PS3's final surge in 2009 has been most impressive, and oh gee...I start a new game of FFT.
890 days, 7 hours, 59 minutes old - 80 comments

Spike VGA Awards: Uncharted 2 Lands Top Honors
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves pulled down Game of the Year at the 2009 Spike TV Video Game Awards. It also won Best Graphics and Best PS3 Game.
890 days, 8 hours, 28 minutes old - 110 comments

Gamers Disappoint, Uncharted 2 Sales Much Too Low
Throughout this industry's history, gamers have always rewarded the best efforts by developers. But this year, the game that deserves it ain't gettin' it.
890 days, 19 hours, 41 minutes old - 223 comments

Newsflash: Innovation Can Fail
Somehow, we've all gotten to the point where "innovation" is automatically a positive thing. Pay attention, people: good ideas CAN go bad.
891 days, 8 hours, 40 minutes old - 35 comments

NA Release Window For GT5 Narrows To "Summer 2010"
They've been awfully vague about a US release date but the latest update narrows it down to "Summer 2010." Well, so long as it doesn't get pushed...
891 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes old - 56 comments

Nier Details: Twisting Storylines, Bloody Combat, More
We didn't really know much about this action/RPG but thanks to the handy-dandy Fact Sheet, we've got all the baseline info right here. Sounds MOST interesting.
891 days, 8 hours, 42 minutes old - 18 comments

Australian Ban Of Aliens vs. Predator Sparks Controversy
Australia has refused to issue a classification for the upcoming Aliens vs. Predator, but the real issue is that gamers are apparently still kids.
891 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes old - 86 comments

New RE5 Alternative Edition Outfits Will Turn Some Heads
Chris and Sheva will get a couple new costumes in the new Alternative Edition and trust me, the innuendo is everywhere. Who needs zombies?
891 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes old - 39 comments

Tony Hawk: Ride Face-Plants, Sells Less Than 114,000
Oops. This is one of those times when a really great idea goes awry, and the consumers are all well aware of Tony Hawk: Ride's major shortcomings.
891 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes old - 36 comments

Resonance Of Fate Demo Lands Later This Month
Well, for the Japanese. But if you've got a Japanese PSN or XBL account, you can sample Tri-Ace's promising new RPG; it looks like a blast.
891 days, 2 12 minutes old - 16 comments

PSP Preview: Echoshift
If you were a fan of Echochrome, you'll definitely want to sign up for this follow-up brain buster. Time is your focus this time, though... Flex the mind...
892 days, 8 hours, 51 minutes old - 10 comments

NPD: PS3 Boasts 88% Growth, Still Edged Out By 360
The DS and Modern Warfare 2 blew up and the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3 by a bit, but Sony's machine is the only one to enjoy HUGE year-over-year growth.
892 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old - 106 comments

Just Cause 2 Pre-Order Bonus Goodies
The game should be pretty damn fun and if you agree with that assessment, act now to snag one of several available pieces of extra content.
892 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old - 14 comments

Home Director Hints At "Mini-MMOs" For PlayStation Home
You can play a few little games in Home now but that's nothing compared to what is to come. Imagine stepping into Home, and then into a mini-universe...
892 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 19 comments

PlayStation 3 Is Metacritic's Platform Of The Year
Based on nothing but sheer numbers alone, the PS3 tops Metacritic's first annual Platform Power Rankings. Can it equal this performance in 2010...?
892 days, 15 hours, 50 minutes old - 49 comments

Time Names Modern Warfare 2 The Best Game Of 2009
No, Uncharted 2 isn't on top of the list. In fact, it barely made the list. Time Magazine says Modern Warfare 2 is the best...well, if you think so.
892 days, 18 hours, 11 minutes old - 118 comments

Sackboy Ready To Brave The Pirates Of The Caribbean
New levels are incoming for LittleBigPlanet, as evidenced by a new list of Trophies. Pirates of the Caribbean will be the theme, so get ready!
892 days, 19 hours, 43 minutes old - 30 comments

Dead Space 2: Isaac Speaks, Multiplayer Included
The new Game Informer boasts plenty of fresh info for this sequel: Isaac gets a voice, the new space station is called "Sprawl," and yep...multiplayer.
892 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes old - 30 comments

PS3 Version Of Dante's Inferno Will Be The "Divine Edition"
If you head out in February to pick up this great action game, you should know that choosing the PS3 version automatically nets you something special.
892 days, 2 9 minutes old - 56 comments

PS3 Review: Tony Hawk: RIDE
What's worse: Lindsay Lohan's fall from grace or the Tony Hawk franchise? Take your pick.
893 days, 6 hours, 15 minutes old - 45 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
We celebrate the launch of The Saboteur with two new vids, plus we've got more for Yakuza 3, Bioshock 2, Dead to Rights: Retribution, Just Cause 2, Brink, Darksiders, Dark Void, and more.
893 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old

PlayStation: It Has Always Been About The Games
For three generations in a row, I've turned to a PlayStation console more often than not, which wasn't exactly planned. It really IS about the games.
893 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 79 comments

EA Sports Announces New IP In 2010
By now, you would think EA Sports has handled every sport on the planet. But that isn't true; they've got a brand new game to unveil in January...
893 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes old - 61 comments

Report: 40 Million Gamers To Embrace 3D TVs By 2014
You probably don't have a 3D-enabled TV right now, but a recent research report says that a whole LOT of you will have one in less than five years.
893 days, 8 hours, 57 minutes old - 44 comments

Woo On Stranglehold: "We're Making That Into A Movie"
John Woo plans to turn Stranglehold into a movie - which makes perfect sense - but if you're hoping for a game sequel, you might have a long wait...
893 days, 18 hours, 2 minutes old - 19 comments

Brutal Legend Hammer Of Infinite Fate DLC Detailed
The second piece of downloadable content for Brutal Legend drops next week: new skins, weapon upgrades, a Deuce overhaul, maps, and more!
893 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes old - 14 comments

Yakuza 4 Gets March Japanese Launch
US and European gamers will get Yakuza 3 in March of next year, while Japanese gamers will be looking forward to Yakuza 4 that same month.
893 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes old - 19 comments

24kt Gold PS3 Slim Can Be Yours For A Nominal Fee
Strictly for the hardcore - and the affluent - this is a PS3 Slim dipped in real gold. It can adorn your entertainment center for as low as $4,999...
893 days, 2 8 minutes old - 74 comments

Smithsonian To Unveil The Art Of Video Games Exhibit
It's the ultimate vindication for those who have been playing for years, and have constantly tried to impress upon others that yes, this IS art.
894 days, 8 hours, 45 minutes old - 48 comments

Famitsu Review Of FFXIII Leaked
The game isn't out until December 17 in Japan but Famitsu needed a head start on this bad boy, which is why the review scores have already hit the 'Net.
894 days, 8 hours, 46 minutes old - 122 comments

First Dead Space 2 Image, Isaac Sports Aggressive Look
A scan from the upcoming issue of Game Informer shows Isaac in his sleeker, meaner suit of armor and you can just tell...it's butt-kicking time.
894 days, 8 hours, 47 minutes old - 42 comments

Schafer: More DLC, "Tuning Patches" For Brutal Legend
Tim Schafer says we can expect more content for both the single-player and multiplayer, and he also promises some "tuning fixes" for the gameplay.
894 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes old - 9 comments

The Dragon Rises In The US: Yakuza 3 Confirmed For March
Another PS3 exclusive is coming, and this one is big: we finally have confirmation that Yakuza 3 will be headed West! Great news for Kazuma fans.
894 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes old - 52 comments

PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 Brings PSP Minis, Data Transfer
Update 3.10 wasn't great but this new firmware should be appreciated. It introduces compatibility for PSP Minis, plus a new data transfer option.
894 days, 2 5 minutes old - 48 comments

PSP Preview: Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
RPG veterans know it as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, but it's coming in revamped form to the PSP early next year. Old-school fans...you need it.
895 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old - 15 comments

Ubisoft: ACII Is "Very Different" From The Competition
Although Assassin's Creed II had to launch alongside Modern Warfare 2, Ubisoft designers say their project offers something both fresh and appealing.
895 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old - 27 comments

NPD Predictions Place PS3 Ahead Of 360 For November
A couple analysts have come forward with their NPD predictions, and both say the PS3 beat out the Xbox 360 again in November. Same for December...?
895 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 55 comments

Own The Authentic Devil May Cry 4 Red Queen Blade
Devil May Cry 4 featured this glorious weapon but if you wish to feature it in your own home, feel free. This authentic replica will turn some heads...
895 days, 8 hours, 57 minutes old - 24 comments

Heavy Rain's Artistic US Box Art
Now that we've seen the box art for Final Fantasy XIII, it's time to take a look at Sony's choice for the design found on the box for Heavy Rain.
895 days, 11 hours, 33 minutes old - 31 comments

Sega To Utilize Bayonetta Critical Acclaim In Promotion
Bayonetta has already landed two perfect scores and therefore, Sega will take advantage of this high praise when they start promoting the game.
895 days, 19 hours, 42 minutes old - 30 comments

Tecmo Takes PS3 Exclusivity Away From Quantum Theory
Many of you have asked us about the status of Quantum Theory and the status is this: it's no longer a PS3 exclusive. Well, multiplatform is the norm.
895 days, 2 1 minute old - 90 comments

EA Officially Announces Dead Space 2
We all kinda knew this sequel was in the works, but today, EA and Visceral have officially revealed Dead Space 2. It should be bigger and better...
895 days, 2 15 minutes old - 60 comments

PSXE Poll Update: Next To Drake, Killzone 2 Is Top Dog
Uncharted 2 may be the undisputed king of 2009 but if it wasn't for Drake's latest, most of you say Killzone 2 is the best game of the year. Oh, we SO agree.
896 days, 8 hours, 14 minutes old - 68 comments

Final Fantasy XIII Import Pre-Orders Tops This Generation
It seems a whole lot of impatient RPG fans have already placed their money down on an import pre-order for FFXIII. Will you join the anxious fray?
896 days, 8 hours, 32 minutes old - 31 comments

New Tomb Raider Boasts Multiplayer?
It seems Crystal Dynamics is hard at work on the new Lara Croft entry and there's a VERY good possibility it'll include online multiplayer. Well...duh.
896 days, 8 hours, 33 minutes old - 26 comments

Biggest PSN Download Ever Clocks In At 8-10GB
Are you kidding me, or what? When Record of Agarest War arrives in North America, it'll only be available as a gargantuan download off the PSN.
896 days, 8 hours, 34 minutes old - 63 comments

Automotive Editorial: Audi A6 4.2 Review
Sure, it may be a big family sedan...but it has a V8 with 335HP. Read the second automotive editorial and see what makes this luxury sedan the best in its class.
896 days, 16 hours, 15 minutes old - 31 comments

PS3 Review: Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
Spike's latest Dragon Ball game features a ton of content, but it falls short in many other aspects.
896 days, 15 hours, 40 minutes old - 21 comments

PS3 Review: LEGO Rock Band
This LEGO game is cute in execution, but definitely not worth the full price of admission.
896 days, 15 hours, 40 minutes old - 11 comments

PS3 Preview: Bayonetta (Hands-On)
We go hands-on with the demo that's now on the North American PlayStation Store and while it isn't perfect, it's loaded with plenty of flash and style.
897 days, 8 hours, 51 minutes old - 32 comments

Ben's Week In Review: December 6
I sincerely hope DICE picks the correct path for a Mirror's Edge sequel, I'll give Medal of Honor one last chance, and I look forward to Christmas games.
897 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old - 39 comments

Scivelation Story, Setting Details
"Scivelation" is a combination of science and revelation, and there's more intriguing stuff packed into this broken, post-apocalyptic world.
897 days, 19 hours, 48 minutes old - 16 comments

Someone "Will Probably Do" A Final Fantasy VII Remake
Yeah, it's back...sorry in advance. But anyway, a Square-Enix producer has said such a project won't be his, but "someone will probably do it."
897 days, 2 1 minute old - 69 comments

Assassin's Creed II: Best Multiplat Of The Year
While exclusives occupy the top rung of the 2009 ladder, I believe this amazing sequel has the right to be called "Best Multiplatform Game of the Year."
898 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old - 70 comments

White Knight Chronicles Lands US Release Date
It has been a long wait between TGS 2006 and now, but all good things come to...well, you know. WKC now has an official US release date, RPG fans!
898 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 60 comments

inFamous Drops To $39.99, Gigawatt Blades Coming Free
If you haven't yet had the pleasure, you now have plenty of incentive to play inFamous. It's cheap AND we get a powerful - and FREE - new skill!
898 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes old - 38 comments

EA Sports Debit Card Introduced With Rewards Points
Do you buy many of the EA Sports products every year? Want some points that can be used towards those purchases? Try the EA Sports debit card.
898 days, 18 hours, 8 minutes old - 13 comments

Grand Theft Auto Won't Become An Annual Tradition
While some publishers insist on releasing a new title in established franchises every year, Take-Two says they won't be doing that with GTA.
898 days, 19 hours, 40 minutes old - 34 comments

MGS Icons Add Special Flair To PSP
PlayStation is celebrating its 15th year in the industry and a couple Metal Gear Solid icons are making a few PSPs awfully valuable. Hmm...priceless?
898 days, 19 hours, 55 minutes old - 14 comments

SCEA Publishing Flower Developer's New IP For PSN?
SCEA seems ready to publish a new IP, most likely for the PSN. There are no details just yet, but we're hoping it's thatgamecompany's new title.
898 days, 19 hours, 57 minutes old - 10 comments

PS3 Review: Diner Dash
Somehow, they manage to make it feel exactly as if you're a waitress in an extremely stressful restaurant environment. ...but is that a GOOD thing?
899 days, 9 hours, 7 minutes old - 14 comments

Take-Two Forced To Push "AAA" Title Out Of 2010
Take-Two has announced that a project they had expected to release next year has been pushed into 2011. The only question is, what's the victim?
899 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes old - 38 comments

Bayonetta Sexes Up PSN, Call Of Duty Classic Arrives
The Bayonetta demo is finally on the PSN for North American PS3 owners, along with Call of Duty Classic and a horde of DLC for LBP and Fight Night Round 4.
899 days, 9 hours, 10 minutes old - 53 comments

Take-Two Will Continue To Pursue Borderlands
Gearbox has made it plain that they want to do a sequel, and now, publisher Take-Two agrees that Borderlands should become a "long-term franchise."
899 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes old - 19 comments

EA CEO: Mirror's Edge 2 Would Face Design Decisions
Mirror's Edge was a cross between an innovative platformer and a FPS and if there is to be a sequel, they're going to have to choose a direction...
899 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes old - 35 comments

Peace Walker Now Holds Release Dates For Japan, UK
Okay, so Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker now has official launch dates for both Japan and the UK...logic tells us that North America is next on the list.
899 days, 19 hours, 41 minutes old - 19 comments

Digital Games For PSP Go Must Be Cheaper Than UMD
One developer believes Sony must insure that digital games come way down in price, and in the future, they need to offer more value than physical software.
899 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes old - 41 comments

GT Academy 2010 Begins In Europe On December 17
This year's competition is destined to be a tough one: you must be in the top 20 in your country in the Time Trial, featuring the bad-ass Nissan 370Z.
899 days, 2 7 minutes old - 21 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
We've got one of the first official trailers for Red Dead Redemption, plus new looks at Bayonetta, Dead to Rights: Retribution, Dark Void, Aliens vs. Predator, and the DLC for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
900 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old

PSP Videos Updated
This new batch of handheld videos includes gameplay for Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, Tekken 6, BreakQuest, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, LittleBigPlanet PSP, and La Pucelle: Ragnorak.
900 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old

New Medal Of Honor Confirmed, Will Not Be Set In WWII
EA has revealed that a new Medal of Honor is in development, and it'll be set in Afghanistan. We also love how they're approaching this project.
900 days, 8 hours, 58 minutes old - 43 comments

FFXIII Takes 50 Hours Even For "Experienced Players"
Final Fantasy XIII is guaranteed to give you plenty of bang for your buck, as we've learned it'll take even RPG veterans at least 50 hours to finish it.
900 days, 9 hours old - 84 comments

THQ To Handle DreamWorks Games For Quite Some Time
THQ has signed a multi-year, multi-property deal with DreamWorks to develop and produce games based on the upcoming stable of animated movies.
900 days, 9 hours, 1 minute old - 6 comments

PixelJunk Shooter Confirmed For December 10
PixelJunk is back and once again, it presents us with a healthy amount of originality and innovation superimposed over an old-school idea.
900 days, 18 hours, 4 minutes old - 21 comments

FIFA 10: Fastest Selling Sports Video Game Ever
EA has announced that their latest FIFA installment is now the fastest selling sports game ever, racking up a whopping 4.5 million in worldwide sales!
900 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes old - 42 comments

New FFXIII Info Includes Weapon, Mission Details
There's more to know about Final Fantasy XIII besides Lightning's thigh. Weapon customization, special monster hunting missions, accessories...
900 days, 19 hours, 57 minutes old - 74 comments

Rumor: UMD Drive Add-On For PSP Go
Well, maybe it's the only logical solution. If you have a big UMD collection and upgraded to the PSP Go, all you'll really need is a nifty UMD add-on...
900 days, 2 10 minutes old - 31 comments

So...What's A PlayStation 3?
That "It Only Does Everything" marketing campaign has made its mark. Even non-gaming consumers are starting to go, "so...about this PlayStation 3..."
901 days, 8 hours, 51 minutes old - 99 comments

Dante's Inferno Demo Confirmed, Hits PSN Before XBL
This demo is headed your way this month, but if you own a PS3, you'll get to see it TWO WEEKS early. It's on the PSN on the 10th; on XBL on the 24th.
901 days, 8 hours, 52 minutes old - 33 comments

Ubisoft Prepping Two Large DLC Packs For Assassin's Creed II
Ubisoft has revealed two DLC packs; one will drop in January and the other will follow in February, and they say to allow 1GB of free space for EACH.
901 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes old - 35 comments

Lightning's Thigh Graces UK Cover Of Final Fantasy XIII (UPDATED)
The box art for the UK version of FFXIII has been discovered, and it's Lightning sans the horse...and with a good bit of exposed thigh. Yeah, so?
901 days, 18 hours, 12 minutes old - 99 comments

Black Friday Puts PS3 Demand "At An All Time High"
According to a statement released by Sony, the PS3 sold over 440,000 units for the week ending 11/29/09, which means it was a SUPER hot item.
901 days, 19 hours, 44 minutes old - 73 comments

Rumor: Like LBP, ModNation Racers Is PSP-Bound
LittleBigPlanet has finally found its way to the PSP, so it makes sense to assume that ModNation Racers will also go portable. GameStop says it be so...
901 days, 19 hours, 59 minutes old - 21 comments

Heavy Rain Set To Launch In February?
We've heard about this February estimate before, but now, Japanese magazine Famitsu gives it a concrete February 18 release date. Sounds good to us.
901 days, 2 11 minutes old - 38 comments

Duke Nukem Back To Life In "D-Day?"
Duke Nukem Forever may be no more, but has it somehow resurfaced as Duke Nukem: D-Day? Or is this the rumored Gearbox title? What's going on...?
902 days, 8 hours, 54 minutes old - 28 comments

Cid Makes Standard Appearance In Final Fantasy XIII
We just can't have a true Final Fantasy title without Cid. The good news is that we've found the Cid that will pop up in FFXIII's story...we're happy now.
902 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes old - 37 comments

Eye Of Judgment: Legends Headed To North America
The first Eye of Judgment released here over two years ago for the PS3, but now it's finally time for the PSP to get into the card battling fun.
902 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes old - 12 comments

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