Updates (January, 2011)

Sony Will Re-Release Some PSP Games For the NGP
Sony has revealed they plan to re-release some current PSP titles in the flash-based format for the NGP. As for your current libraries...
475 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes old - 32 comments

The 3rd Birthday Twisted Edition Spotted At Retailers
This portable entry in the Parasite Eve series is only a few months away, and it seems a special Twisted Edition will also be available...at least in the UK.
475 days, 19 hours, 53 minutes old - 7 comments

NGP In Prototype Phase, So No Price Or Battery Estimate
Many are wondering why we don't have a price or an estimated battery life for the NGP. Well, it's simply because the unit is still in the prototype phase.
475 days, 2 10 minutes old - 46 comments

I Am Alive Struggles For Life In The Downloadable World
We haven't heard anything about this game in a long time, and maybe that's why Ubisoft will only release it as a downloadable title on the PSN/XBL.
475 days, 2 22 minutes old - 16 comments

Will Anything Ever Replace Traditional Gaming Methods?
Despite all the advancements and progression, we basically play most of our games the same way we did 30 years ago: a system, a controller, and a TV.
476 days, 9 hours, 13 minutes old - 70 comments

PSXE Poll Update: The Duke Needs To Prove His Mettle
Duke Nukem Forever will finally assault our senses in May, but that doesn't impress everyone. And what's your take on that nifty Next Generation Portable?
476 days, 9 hours, 15 minutes old - 35 comments

Dragon Age II Demo Hits This Week?
Nothing is official and we hadn't heard of a demo before now, but we have some interesting evidence. We may get a demo for this hot RPG very soon.
476 days, 9 hours, 17 minutes old - 28 comments

Crytek On TimeSplitters 4: "Let's See After Crysis 2"
Pining for TimeSplitters 4? Don't despair; Crytek says they'll definitely think about undertaking such a project...provided Crysis 2 is out the door.
476 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes old - 11 comments

Ben's Week In Review: January 30
It's no fun to be so serious about our hobby, Dragon Age II is high on the priority list, Dead Space 2 is freaky chilling, and we take your questions...
477 days, 9 hours, 15 minutes old - 96 comments

PS3 Screenshots Updated
It's the latest and greatest for huge upcoming titles like Silent Hill: Downpour, L.A. Noire, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Anarchy Reigns, The UnderGarden and more!
477 days, 9 hours, 17 minutes old

PSP Preview: Gods Eater Burst
The first was a solid action title, and Namco Bandai wants to up the ante with the follow-up, Gods Eater Burst. A good story, combat depth, and more!
477 days, 9 hours, 19 minutes old - 2 comments

GameStop Prices NGP At $299
We may have to take this with a grain of salt but it's still encouraging: you can already pre-order the NGP and GameStop's listed price is $299...for now.
477 days, 2 48 minutes old - 61 comments

Max Anarchy Is Now Anarchy Reigns, Teaser Released
Platinum's next project has been officially dubbed Anarchy Reigns, and we get a bloody screenshot along with a slick teaser trailer. You interested?
477 days, 2 36 minutes old - 12 comments

Editorial: Girl Gamers Suffering From Gender Stereotype?
Female gamers are coming to the forefront more and more often, but they may be in a unique position to suffer beneath the weight of a specific stereotype.
478 days, 9 hours, 2 minutes old - 71 comments

Analyst: "Unfair" To Compare Sony NGP To Nintendo 3DS
While many want to make immediate comparisons between the NGP and the 3DS, one analyst believes they're simply not in competition with one another.
478 days, 9 hours, 4 minutes old - 38 comments

PlayStation Move Heroes Bundle For Toys "R" Us
This package is perfect for new Move adopters. PlayStation Move Heroes is great for fans of multiple awesome franchises, and it ought to be worthwhile.
478 days, 9 hours, 6 minutes old - 15 comments

Two SKUs For NGP In Europe, Only One Boasts 3G
It appears that Europe will receive two versions of the Next Generation Portable; one with 3G and one without. Might US gamers have the same option?
478 days, 18 hours, 9 minutes old - 43 comments

Dead Space 2 Portable Wouldn't Be A "Shabby Port"
It seems Visceral is very interested in bringing Dead Space into the portable realm, but they will never do so at the cost of quality. Good for them.
478 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes old - 10 comments

Analyst: NGP Can't Be Over $400
Price will be an issue; let's face it. One analyst believes there's a limit in terms of affordability...Sony would be silly to charge over $400.
478 days, 2 3 minutes old - 59 comments

PS3 Preview: Bulletstorm (Hands-On)
It's just so ridiculous, but that's the FUN part. "Killing with skill" is gonna have you grinning like a sadistic idiot; the demo kicks in hardcore.
479 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes old - 51 comments

Is The NGP For Hardcore Gamers Or Gadget Lovers?
It's quite the attractive unit, to be sure, but which group of consumers will be most intrigued? We want to believe the gamers are #1, but...
479 days, 9 hours, 33 minutes old - 57 comments

Atlus Director: "How To Catherine"
The Catherine demo is now available on the Japanese PSN and if you're having some trouble, the game's director has a few tips. This one sounds unique.
479 days, 9 hours, 34 minutes old - 14 comments

Sony Explains Why The NGP Won't Feature 3D
The fancy Next Generation Portable has plenty of features, but 3D won't be one of them. Sony just believes that tech has no place in the handheld realm.
479 days, 9 hours, 36 minutes old - 71 comments

SOCOM 4 Assaults North American Stores On April 19
The fourth installment has been dated and we also get a new multiplayer trailer. Zipper has really worked to deliver an upgraded SOCOM experience.
479 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes old - 18 comments

NGP: Here Come The Games
The tech behind the NGP is pretty damn unbelievable, but don't forget: this thing is gonna play some seriously high-end titles, and Sony is lining 'em up.
479 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 78 comments

NGP Price To Be "Affordable," Maybe Within $299 - $349
The Next Generation Portable is an incredible piece of portable technology, but might that translate to a super high price tag? Well, maybe not.
479 days, 15 hours, 50 minutes old - 52 comments

NGP Debut Trailer, Screenshots Arrive
Sony has released a teaser trailer for the Next Generation Portable, along with a few new pics. This thing is sleek and all SORTS of capable.
479 days, 19 hours, 56 minutes old - 67 comments

PlayStation Suite Brings Sony's World To Mobile Devices
In order to access PlayStation content, you always needed a PlayStation platform. Well, no longer. The Suite will bring that content to Android devices.
479 days, 2 14 minutes old - 42 comments

Breaking: Sony's Next Generation Portable Revealed
The PSP2 is here but in truth, it's the Next Generation Portable (NGP). It's just about everything you could want in a handheld, and maybe a LOT more.
480 days, 5 hours, 53 minutes old - 184 comments

PS3 Review: Dead Space 2
It's the skin-crawling sequel you've been waiting for; it's not evolutionary like the original, but it remains a terrifying must-play for the brave.
480 days, 9 hours, 25 minutes old - 54 comments

Final Fantasy XIII-2: What We Know
We don't have a ton of info, but this should cover all the baseline details: characters, story, the Fabula epic, and yeah, we start in Gran Pulse.
480 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 28 comments

Security Updates For PS3, Sony May Consider Serial Keys
In order to combat recent hacking and piracy concerns, Sony may have plans involving new security updates and serial keys for new games.
480 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 117 comments

Girl Gamer Demands Respect On NPR
We've heard it all before: guys acting like morons when they find a girl online, the oversexed females in games, etc. One teenager is tired of it.
480 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 55 comments

Sample The Single-Player Of Killzone 3 On February 15
The public multiplayer trial begins on February 2 but if you want a look at the single-player campaign, just log into the Network a few weeks later.
480 days, 15 hours, 42 minutes old - 19 comments

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Receives Its Full Breakdown
The PlayStation Phone will be known as the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, and it has been fully revealed, even before the official press releases arrive.
480 days, 18 hours, 46 minutes old - 43 comments

Dragon Age II Features 103 Minutes Of Cut-Scenes
We can always count on BioWare to deliver a top-notch story, and Dragon Age II won't slack in that area. Get ready for a whole lot of plot development!
480 days, 2 14 minutes old - 30 comments

Codemasters: "It's True" That PSP2 Is As Powerful As PS3
The Codemasters CEO has said that indeed, the PSP2 is "as powerful" as the PS3. How he knows this, we're not entirely sure, but we've heard it before...
480 days, 2 29 minutes old - 68 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
Two horrifying new vids for Dead Space 2, followed by the kick-ass Duke Nukem Forever trailer, as well as new stuff for L.A. Noire, Bulletstorm, Crysis 2, Killzone 3, Homefront, LBP2 and more!
481 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes old

One Year Later, MAG Isn't The Game You Remember
Believe it or not, Zipper's massive 256-player online shooter is celebrating its first anniversary, and we're telling you: it has changed a LOT.
481 days, 9 hours, 33 minutes old - 56 comments

Platinum Working On Max Anarchy, An "Online Action Game"
Platinum Games just doesn't do online multiplayer. ...well, maybe they were saving their strength for this "online action combat game," Max Anarchy.
481 days, 9 hours, 35 minutes old - 18 comments

Knights Contract Golden, Joins A Jam Packed February 22
Killzone 3 and Bulletstorm aren't the only games to hit on that date; no, Namco Bandai is joining the fray, as Knights Contract swings into action.
481 days, 9 hours, 36 minutes old - 16 comments

Resistance 3 Prequel Novel Set To Release In July
A new book by sci-fi author William C. Dietz will "fill in the gaps" between Resistance 2 and Resistance 3, and it'll be available this summer.
481 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes old - 19 comments

FFXIII-2 "Darker," Will Feature "Improved ATB System"
We've got a few more details on the upcoming sequel. It'll be darker than FFXIII, and feature a similar ATB system, but one that has been "expanded."
481 days, 2 48 minutes old - 73 comments

Dead Space 2 Gets "Severed" DLC Later This Year
The first batch of DLC has already been announced; it's called Severed and it'll bring the two characters from Extraction into the world of Dead Space 2.
481 days, 2 50 minutes old - 31 comments

Tiger Woods 12 Move Support Better Than Last Year's
Last year, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 was one of the very first games to support PlayStation Move. But it wasn't great; this year, EA says it'll be better.
481 days, 21 hours, 7 minutes old - 10 comments

PS3 Preview: Top Spin 4
The newest Top Spin entry will feature the biggest roster yet, a few new helpful assists for newcomers, and a bigger emphasis on Career. Sounds great!
482 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 11 comments

Dead Space 2: Horror Will Never Be The Same Again
If you can't wait to indulge in the latest terrifying title, you should probably hide the wife and kids...and it'd be best if you didn't dream...ever.
482 days, 9 hours, 25 minutes old - 69 comments

Helghast Invade Home Central Plaza
The Central Plaza in Killzone 3 will be transformed on January 27; the invading Helghast will have arrived, and you'll be tasked with driving them off!
482 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 23 comments

Ninja Gaiden III: More Brutal, Core Changes Scheduled
The third Ninja Gaiden will enhance the authenticity of the cutting aspect...it's more gross than it sounds. And we can expect a few gameplay changes, too.
482 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 43 comments

Story, Gameplay Details Arise For FF Versus XIII
A few more pieces of info have leaked out for Final Fantasy Versus XIII, and it begins to show some similarities to Kingdom Hearts. Interesting.
482 days, 15 hours, 26 minutes old - 59 comments

Second Official L.A. Noire Trailer Hits, May 20 Launch Date
The new trailer is here and along with an obvious and appreciated emphasis on story and plot, we learn this promising game will release on May 20.
482 days, 18 hours, 12 minutes old - 25 comments

Silent Hill: Downpour Set For Fall, New Screens Emerge
New details for the next Silent Hill have arrived, and it seems we can expect it this autumn. It'll also include a "completely original storyline."
482 days, 19 hours, 55 minutes old - 32 comments

Crytek: Crysis 2 "Demands More" Than The Unreal Engine
Crytek is utilizing their new CryEngine 3 for the upcoming sequel; they say the Unreal Engine simply wouldn't be capable of powering Crysis 2.
482 days, 2 9 minutes old - 63 comments

Two Worlds II Royal Edition Hits US On February 4
This popular sequel will be coming to North America very soon, and if you act quickly, you can pre-order one of only 5,000 Royal Edition sets.
482 days, 2 20 minutes old - 21 comments

Will L.A. Noire Be 2011's Heavy Rain?
L.A. Noire should launch in May and based on what we've seen and heard, that MotionScan technology may have opened the door for enhanced interaction.
483 days, 9 hours, 23 minutes old - 38 comments

PSXE Poll Update: Fans Want FFXIII-2, But Desire Changes
While plenty of people seem to want that new sequel, most also say Square-Enix had better implement some changes. But how about the Duke's return?
483 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 28 comments

Source: PSP2 Boasts Bigger OLED Screen, 3G Data
The latest spec rumors for the PSP2 say it'll have a larger, super brilliant OLED screen, plus 3G connectivity. Will it be unveiled in just a few days?
483 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 66 comments

THQ On New Consoles Too Soon: "Bad For Everybody"
If we see the PS4 and Xbox 720 within the next few years, THQ says that would be just "horrible." Just when they get to understand the current hardware...
483 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 133 comments

Ben's Week In Review: January 23
We need to put Duke Nukem Forever's history behind us, gamers should be happy that David Cage is happy, and I dive into GT5 and look forward to DS2.
484 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes old - 82 comments

PS3 Review: Mass Effect 2
BioWare's epic sci-fi RPG is finally here for PS3 owners, and we take a look at one of the most in-depth and rewarding interactive dramas available.
484 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes old - 111 comments

Leaked L.A. Noire Trailer Shows May 17 Launch Date
The trailer set to release on Monday was leaked to YouTube earlier today, and although Rockstar has already taken it down, we still got the date.
484 days, 2 1 minute old - 22 comments

Dedicated Servers For Homefront
Kaos Studios explains that with the help of dedicated servers, "everything is bigger." The overall size of the online aspect should be impressive.
484 days, 2 16 minutes old - 22 comments

Editorial: Mass Effect And The Importance Of Theme
As technology advances and our interactive adventures become more realistic, our personal setting and theme preferences become crucial.
485 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 124 comments

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Perfect For The JRPG Fan?
There are just so few of them these days, it almost seems like a special event when one hardcore JRPG hits the US market. Might Neptunia fill the gap?
485 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 69 comments

Rumor: Metal Gear Solid HD Trilogy Sneaking To PS3
Another huge franchise may soon join the ranks of the high-definition remakes. The latest rumor says the first three MGS titles will head to the PS3.
485 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 89 comments

Mortal Kombat Brutalizes Store Shelves On April 19
This reboot is what the fans have been waiting for, and we'll get to throw down hardcore with our favorite MK fighters in three months time. Can't wait!
485 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 27 comments

Guerrilla: New Ideas "Floating Around" For Next Killzone
Killzone 3 isn't out yet, but Guerrilla is already talking about the next Killzone; they say ideas are currently floating around the company.
485 days, 18 hours, 42 minutes old - 35 comments

BioWare: Mass Effect 2 "A Rare Find"
According to a BioWare Tweet, ME2 for the PS3 is getting tough to find in stores. So if you haven't got your copy yet, we suggest you start searching.
485 days, 19 hours, 49 minutes old - 49 comments

Duke Nukem Forever: Vaporware Becomes Reality In May
The game that helped define the term "vaporware" will finally grace store shelves in a few months time. They're calling it a "landmark date in history."
485 days, 2 17 minutes old - 46 comments

Buy Killzone 3, Gain Early Entry Into SOCOM 4 Beta
Zipper will have a beta test for the new SOCOM and if you want to be part of it, just buy Killzone 3. Specially labeled boxes will net you a beta code.
485 days, 20 hours old - 32 comments

PS3 Review: Mindjack
They wanted to blend single-player and multiplayer elements in an innovative adventure but sadly, it just ends up being generic and boring.
486 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 20 comments

Sledgehammer, Raven, IW All Working On MW3 Together
Somehow, ALL the rumors were true. It seems no less than three studios are working on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3; they each have specific roles.
486 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 43 comments

Yakuza 4 Grabs US Release Date
Sega has opted to localize yet another Yakuza title, and we hope PS3 owners reward the publisher for the effort. Yakuza 4 will be here in a few months.
486 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 42 comments

Snag DS2 Early, Get Ser Isaac's Armor For Dragon Age II
Here's another reason to get Dead Space 2 next week: early copes will include a code for the special Ser Isaac Armor in BioWare's upcoming RPG sequel.
486 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes old - 25 comments

Retailers Say L.A. Noire Will Challenge You On April 5
Officially, it still has the vague "spring 2011" label, but several major retailers claim the ultra-promising L.A. Noire will release on April 5.
486 days, 18 hours, 9 minutes old - 38 comments

FFXIII-2 Trailer Now Available In HD With English Voice
You've probably already seen it, but the Final Fantasy XIII-2 teaser trailer can now be viewed in high definition with Lightning's English voice.
486 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes old - 75 comments

Red Faction Movie Details And Cast
It isn't a full theatrical production but that might be a bonus. The new SyFy movie based on the Red Faction universe has a fairly competent cast.
486 days, 2 7 minutes old - 14 comments

Uncover The Conspiracy In Home's Newest Adventure
Conspiracy is the latest big title to hit PlayStation Home and as you will see, such adventures have grown considerably. It's a "social spy-based game."
486 days, 2 22 minutes old - 11 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
We've got fresh new trailers for Dead Space 2, Test Drive Unlimited 2, MX vs. ATV: Alive, F.E.A.R. 3, Bulletstorm and Yakzua: Of The End.
487 days, 9 hours, 21 minutes old

PSP Videos Updated
A half-dozen of handheld goodness: Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy, God Eater Burst, Lord of Arcana, Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!, Tactics Ogre and Half-Minute Hero Second.
487 days, 9 hours, 25 minutes old

LittleBigPlanet 2, Mass Effect 2 Impress Critics Everywhere
Both great games launched yesterday and both are already beloved by critics. Given these scores, you might just have to indulge in both experiences.
487 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 69 comments

Cage Thanks Fans For Heavy Rain's "Real Success"
The game's success proves the industry is grown up and willing to embrace progressive storytelling, and David Cage issues a heartfelt thanks.
487 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 32 comments

AIAS Awards: RDR, Enslaved, Heavy Rain, GoWIII Honored
The annual AIAS awards are just around the corner, and the nominations are in. As usual, plenty of amazing efforts are rewarded for their success.
487 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 42 comments

Schafer On Psychonauts 2: "We Would Love To Do It"
We've been wanting a Psychonauts sequel for years and although money and time are a big obstacle, Tim Schafer said he'd love to start making Psychonauts 2.
487 days, 18 hours, 7 minutes old - 8 comments

Source: PSP2 Unveiled Next Week, PS Phone Will Follow
Both the PSP2 and PlayStation Phone have been hot topics of speculation recently, but that speculation should shift to confirmed discussion very soon.
487 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes old - 43 comments

James Cameron Loves The 3D Tech Found In Crysis 2
Crytek says they've been working with stereoscopic 3D for quite some time, and even director James Cameron is impressed with the 3D in Crysis 2.
487 days, 2 7 minutes old - 22 comments

Kevin Butler Says: Nope, You're Not Done With LBP2
In the latest "Dear PlayStation" commercial, Kevin Butler laughs off the idea that anyone can truly "finish" LittleBigPlanet 2. It's the unending game!
487 days, 2 19 minutes old - 19 comments

PS3 Review: LittleBigPlanet 2
When it comes to creativity, nothing can top the massively immersive world of LittleBigPlanet. Charming, ingenious, inspired, imaginative, brilliant.
488 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 59 comments

What Does "Evolved" Mean In Final Fantasy XIII-2?
We don't know a heck of a lot about FFXIII-2 just yet, but there's one word that has us worried. "Evolved" may indicate another very wrong direction...
488 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 66 comments

Turn Your Living Room Into A Gym With Fit In Six
If you want to get in shape but you need the assistance of a video game, Fit in Six is your best option. Target all parts of your body and sweat!
488 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 17 comments

Get Some Cosmetic Surgery In Test Drive Unlimited 2
You might be able to customize your cars a little, but personal character customization is a big deal. You can go shopping and get cosmetic surgery.
488 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 13 comments

Square-Enix Provides Best Vids Yet For Versus XIII, Type-0
Two big trailers have arrived for two of the most mysterious games on the Square-Enix horizon. Of course, this means it's time to talk about 'em.
488 days, 15 hours, 27 minutes old - 80 comments

Top Spin 4 Roster Stacked, Includes Legends Like Agassi
It's the biggest and best Top Spin player lineup ever; the world's best, both present and past, are here. The cover athletes have also been revealed.
488 days, 15 hours, 11 minutes old - 9 comments

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Confirmed, Hits Japan Late 2011
The sequel nobody really anticipated is coming: Square-Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will launch next winter...no, it's not exclusive.
488 days, 21 hours, 11 minutes old - 104 comments

Guerrilla Addressed Lag From KZ2, KZ3 Is "More Fluid"
Those who liked the "heavy" aspect of Killzone 2 might be disappointed, but Guerrilla says they've made everything "more fluid" for Killzone 3.
488 days, 2 41 minutes old - 32 comments

Steam Will Give PS3 Owners An Extra Copy Of Portal 2
Valve's Steamworks platform will let PS3 and PC owners play together, and if PS3 owners link up their PSN account with Steam, they can get the PC version!
488 days, 2 59 minutes old - 33 comments

PS3 Review: Faery: Legends Of Avalon
A traditional, turn-based RPG has arrived on the PSN, but you'll have to deal with some pacing issues if you want to immerse yourself in the old-school fun.
489 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 16 comments

PS3 Fans Face Difficult Choice: Sackboy Or Shepard?
If you've only got the money for one game today, you have to choose between LittleBigPlanet 2 and Mass Effect 2. ...yeah, that's not easy.
489 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 61 comments

Rumor: S-E To Announce New Fabula Nova Crystallis Title
With all the rumors of a Final Fantasy XIII sequel going around, this will only fuel the speculation. Might we see an announcement as early as today...?
489 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 36 comments

New Ar Tonelico Boasts Fair Amount Of Sexual Innuendo
The third - and last - Ar Tonelico entry is rated "M" for Mature, and you might be able to guess why...the ESRB has opened our eyes to some titillating stuff.
489 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes old - 39 comments

Old Games Are Only For The Old
Oh, the pain of saying it. But no matter how special certain classics are to veteran gamers, those who are too young will never appreciate such titles.
489 days, 18 hours, 28 minutes old - 132 comments

Great Best Buy Deal: Buy 2, Get 1 Free
There are a ton of great games coming out (two of 'em this week) so money may be scarce. If that's the case, take advantage of this helpful offer.
489 days, 19 hours, 55 minutes old - 27 comments

THQ Will Take The Risk To Produce "Great, Original" Games
While they know it's always a financial risk, THQ still remains focused on producing "innovative" new IPs for the market. Diversity is a good thing.
489 days, 2 5 minutes old - 39 comments

The Human Revolution Will Take About 25 Hours To Complete
In a generation where length of single-player campaigns feels like it's at an all-time low, a game like Deus Ex: Human Revolution is refreshing.
489 days, 2 15 minutes old - 20 comments

PSXE Poll Update: PS3 Fans Not Sold On ME2...Yet
Mass Effect 2 hits the PS3 this week and while many are excited, many others are sort of disinterested. Next, do you want to see FFXIII-2?
490 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes old - 60 comments

Dead Space 2 Will Reduce Your Mother To Tears
This may not have been a good idea on EA's part, but who knows? We all wanted to partake of things our mothers hated...but this is sorta tough to watch.
490 days, 9 hours, 20 minutes old - 93 comments

DC Universe Online An Apparent Hit
Can the MMORPG genre be a big deal on consoles? It has succeeded in the past, and DC Universe Online appears to be in great demand. ...so, yeah.
490 days, 9 hours, 21 minutes old - 55 comments

Crytek: Devs Need To Make Elite Titles To Have An Impact
These days, review scores seem to be critical. And Crytek knows that if they want Crysis 2 to hit big, it needs to enter the elite 9+ score range.
490 days, 9 hours, 22 minutes old - 25 comments

Ben's Week In Review: January 16
I'm allowed to be excited about the possibility of a Final Fantasy XIII sequel, I wonder about the new Metal Gear Solid, and I rant about Fable III again.
491 days, 9 hours, 16 minutes old - 100 comments

PlayStation Move Heroes Go Into Action On March 22
We've got a launch date for one of the most promising Move titles thus far, and if you're a fan of platformers, you know all these PlayStation icons.
491 days, 2 9 minutes old - 13 comments

GLaDOS Gets Chattier In Portal 2
Evidently, Valve is planning to jam a whole lot of dialogue into this sequel, as GLaDOS and the surrounding NPCs will apparently have a LOT to say.
491 days, 2 24 minutes old - 17 comments

Gamer Resolution: Getting In Shape For 2011
It's still true that the mainstream masses think all gamers are pudgy and out of shape. Well, help destroy the stereotype by moving your butt in 2011!
492 days, 9 hours, 2 minutes old - 91 comments

EverQuest III May Hit The PS3
Sony Online Entertainment hasn't confirmed anything, but they ARE working on the third EQ, and they have also hinted that it will be multi-platform...
492 days, 9 hours, 4 minutes old - 23 comments

Sony Reinforces Move Goal: To Cater To The Hardcore
Sony has often said they plan to cater to the hardcore crowd with PlayStation Move, and examples of that philosophy are headed our way this year.
492 days, 9 hours, 5 minutes old - 36 comments

Pachter: Console Prices Will Drop, PS3 First To Fall
After console sales fell 5% in 2010, analyst Michael Pachter says we can expect all prices to drop in 2011, and the PS3 will be first in line.
492 days, 18 hours, 24 minutes old - 64 comments

Best Idea Yet: Japanese Devs Should Do What They Do Best
We just fell in love with the Arc System Works business philosophy: don't "cater to Westerners," just make what you want to make; i.e., don't change!
492 days, 2 5 minutes old - 70 comments

Rumor: Evidence Of Modern Warfare 3
While it hasn't been confirmed, most assume Modern Warfare 3 is on the way. And if this evidence is genuine, the game is already in alpha testing.
492 days, 2 21 minutes old - 71 comments

Gamestaq: Fair Buying And Selling For Hardcore Gamers
Trade-in values really can suck these days, right? And why buy a used game for $5 less than the new price? Gamestaq may have the answer for everyone.
492 days, 2 31 minutes old - 35 comments

Undergarden: A Unique, Artistic PSN Experience
"And now, for something completely different." If you're looking for originality in the world of video games, you'll want to visit the Undergarden.
493 days, 8 hours, 31 minutes old - 18 comments

PS3 Review: Tetris HD
You might think, "eh, Tetris is Tetris." Well, while that may be true to a certain extent, this new iteration implements a few fresh twists...
493 days, 8 hours, 48 minutes old - 21 comments

Killzone 3 Boasts 70 Minutes Worth Of Cut-Scenes
This isn't one of those shooters that subsists entirely on slam-bang action and multiplayer. No, Guerrilla puts the story in the limelight in KZ3.
493 days, 8 hours, 50 minutes old - 54 comments

NPD 2010: Game Sales Even, PS3 Software Up 32%
The 2010 results are in, and overall software sales were flat, while total retail sales fell 6%. PS3 software, on the other hand, enjoyed a 32% rise.
493 days, 9 hours, 16 minutes old - 38 comments

Bond Returns To Theaters And Games In Late 2012
After hitting a speed bump in 2010 (in the form of MGM's bankruptcy proceedings), the ageless spy will return to both movies and games in due time.
493 days, 9 hours, 3 minutes old - 18 comments

PSP2 "As Powerful As PS3," On Store Shelves For Holidays
The PSP2 info is pouring in and although none of it is official just yet, it's all VERY promising. The new PSP should be the most powerful handheld ever...
493 days, 19 hours, 56 minutes old - 120 comments

Kojima Team Seeking Help For "Next Generation" MGS
Nobody can be sure about the project specifics, but we do know Kojima Productions is currently hiring for a new Metal Gear Solid installment. Excited?
493 days, 2 14 minutes old - 103 comments

Sledgehammer Working On "Next Call Of Duty Game"
Maybe Activision isn't happy with only one Call of Duty for 2011. Maybe Sledgehammer's CoD entry - which does exist - will also wow the crowd.
493 days, 2 27 minutes old - 73 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
Hot new vids for Killzone 3, LitteBigPlanet 2, Dead Space 2, Mass Effect 2, inFamous 2, Dragon Age 2, Catherine, Bulletstorm, Mindjack, Tomb Raider, DC Universe Online and PlayStation Move Heroes!
494 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old

"FinalFantasyXIII-2TheGame" Domain Has Been Registered
Well, that's a pretty clear sign. A new registered domain is almost too clear...might Square-Enix shock the world and announce a sequel to FFXIII...?
494 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 61 comments

LBP2 Players Strive To Set Five Guinness World Records
LittleBigPlanet 2 is just about ready to go and to celebrate, some die-hard fans will try to set five new world records. If you're in NYC, check it out!
494 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 26 comments

F.E.A.R. 3 Suffers Second Delay
It was pushed back to March 22 but that launch date doesn't work for Warner and Day 1, either. They'll need a few more months to polish and hone.
494 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 17 comments

THQ Would Love To Keep Working With Schafer And Co.
THQ has a two-game deal with Double Fine but they'd like to extend that deal...the only obstacle remains the consumer. You have to reward "fine" efforts!
494 days, 9 hours, 32 minutes old - 11 comments

Mass Effect 2 Lands On Store Shelves, PSN Next Week
When Mass Effect 2 hits on the 18th, you'll have two purchase options: Blu-Ray or downloadable on the Network. Take your pick; you don't want to miss it.
494 days, 18 hours, 19 minutes old - 65 comments

Rumor: PSP2 Officially Revealed In Two Weeks In Tokyo
It seems all the rumor and speculation may come to an end in a few weeks time: inside sources claim the PSP will be announced in Japan on January 27.
494 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes old - 49 comments

Square-Enix On RDR: "Oh No, We Can't Compete With That"
We don't think it's a good sign when a developer says they're unable to compete with something they like. We don't really want a sandbox FF, but still...
494 days, 2 3 minutes old - 60 comments

MotorStorm: Apocalypse Gameplay, Dynamic Atmosphere
If you're listing all the top-notch PS3 exclusives scheduled for 2011, you'd be remiss not to mention the new MotorStorm. This one looks SUPER fun.
494 days, 2 21 minutes old - 14 comments

PSP Preview: Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy
This sequel is primed to deliver on all counts. Along with popular returning elements, Square-Enix is tossing in a few appreciated tweaks and changes.
495 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 16 comments

Chen Talks Journey And Expanding The Gamer's Horizon
thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen has a lot of interesting things to say about his new project, and we're convinced we need more designers like him.
495 days, 9 hours, 25 minutes old - 12 comments

Fillion "Excited" To See Wahlberg As Nathan Drake
We had all hoped Nathan Fillion would land the role, but the Firefly actor isn't too peeved about losing out to Wahlberg. In fact, he likes the idea.
495 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 54 comments

Four New Copyrights For Bungie
We still have no idea what they're working on, but we have a few more clues in the form of copyrighted names. Might they deliver a MMO of some kind...?
495 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 25 comments

Neptunia Premium Edition Details, Game Manual Available
Hyperdimension Neptunia is a month away from release, and the game's manual is already online! Plus, check out the details for that Premium Edition.
495 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 37 comments

Square-Enix: More Interested In PSP2 "Hardware Specifics"
Square-Enix says they're excited about the new PSP but above all else, they're interested in the power...so they can exploit it in their software.
495 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 24 comments

Two More Classic Characters Set For Mortal Kombat
MK isn't MK without the recognizable faces. And these two will definitely pique the interest of all hardcore followers; one will be a tough boss...
495 days, 2 58 minutes old - 74 comments

Try The Fan-Made Killzone Card Game
Some people really get into a certain series. And if you were one of many who got into fantasy card playing, you should check out this Killzone creation.
495 days, 21 hours, 9 minutes old - 15 comments

PS3 Preview: PlayStation Move Heroes
It could be one of the defining titles for Sony's motion-sensing tech. Provided the control is reliable, PlayStation Move Heroes ought to be super fun.
496 days, 9 hours, 27 minutes old - 14 comments

PlayStation Blog; 20 PS3 Exclusives That Can't Be Missed
Warn your wallet. The PlayStation Blog has outlined no less than 20 PS3 exclusives due to be released this year...and it's almost painful.
496 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes old - 57 comments

Bayonetta To Sex Up Soul Calibur?
The developer says they're thinking about adding a few new faces to the next Soul Calibur roster, and it seems a couple insiders want Bayonetta in there.
496 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 58 comments

Rockstar: L.A. Noire Story-Driven And Open-Ended
It's a blend, really: while we'll be able to explore the city to some extent, Rockstar says it isn't a "sandbox" game, as the story reigns supreme.
496 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 24 comments

Telltale: Heavy Rain Is Inspiration For New Jurassic Park
In addition to Back to the Future, Telltale Games has the rights to work on a new Jurassic Park game. no, it isn't a shooter, their ambition is high.
496 days, 18 hours, 5 minutes old - 31 comments

Bethesda: Skyrim Level Scaling Similar To Fallout 3
We know level scaling will be back in the new Elder Scrolls, but it'll be more like Fallout 3 than Oblivion. The RPG fans have a lot to say about it...
496 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes old - 49 comments

Gearbox Not Done With Borderlands
We've seen four DLC packs already, but the developer says they're not dropping support for Borderlands. They might be hinting at a sequel...
496 days, 2 7 minutes old - 23 comments

Wall Street Journal's "Unsung" Gems Include GT5, GoWIII
It's important that we recognize accomplishment in this industry, even if the name of the game isn't known by every Tom, Dick and Harry on the street.
496 days, 2 19 minutes old - 14 comments

PSXE Poll Update: PlayStation Fans Split On PS Phone
We still need the official confirmation and all the relevant specs but for now, the readers are split on the issue. Now, about Mass Effect 2...
497 days, 9 hours, 3 minutes old - 59 comments

Silent Hill: Downpour Details Begin To Rain Down
The game will be officially unveiled in next month's Game Informer; in the meantime, we've got a host of details based on the magazine scans.
497 days, 9 hours, 15 minutes old - 50 comments

Sports Illustrated, Sony Team Up To Deliver 3D Beauties
This is why we have 3D. If there's anything that deserves to enter another dimension in our living rooms, it's the hotties in Sports Illustrated.
497 days, 9 hours, 16 minutes old - 45 comments

Job Listing Indicates Medal Of Honor 2?
Medal of Honor did quite well on the sales charts, and we certainly liked the game. If Danger Close is working on a sequel, we're all for it.
497 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes old - 19 comments

Naughty Dog Won't Abandon Drake As The Uncharted Hero
Uncharted is likely going to continue on for many, many years, but Naughty Dog isn't thinking about replacing the hero any time soon. Well...duh.
497 days, 9 hours, 20 minutes old - 65 comments

Ben's Week In Review: January 9
Why I don't like Elder Scrolls remains a gigantic mystery, the PS3 exclusive lineup in 2011 is nuts, and I provide a few thoughts on Fable III.
498 days, 9 hours, 21 minutes old - 109 comments

How To Dress Up As Lightning In The 3rd Birthday
You may have noticed Aya dressed up as Lightning in various 3rd Birthday footage. The costume does exist, but it's no easy task to get...time is required.
498 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes old - 11 comments

Mass Of Skyrim Details: Story, Combat, Social, Structure, More
The details from that huge GI spread have already arrived, and there's a TON of info. Some of it sounds awesome, while fans might not like other points.
498 days, 2 1 minute old - 33 comments

Final Fantasy XIII-2: What We Want
Okay, so it doesn't exist. But if it DID, how would you want Square-Enix to approach it? What should be different? What should stay the same?
499 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes old - 85 comments

Early Deadly Descents Info Doesn't Impress The Fans
While we should be excited about the return of SSX, there are many who don't like the new direction EA is taking. What's this nonsense about realism...?
499 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes old - 29 comments

Skyrim GI Scans Arrive, Definitely Won't Be A MMORPG
The scans from next month's Game Informer have hit the 'Net, and it's easily noticed that the newest Elder Scrolls will remain a single-player game.
499 days, 9 hours, 40 minutes old - 18 comments

Eidos Talks "Multi-Path, Multi-Solution" In Human Revolution
It's exactly what we want to hear about in Deus Ex: multiple ways to approach any given problem or obstacle. Freedom with a great story...can't beat that.
499 days, 9 hours, 42 minutes old - 34 comments

Killzone 3 CES Trailer Highlights Emphasis On Story
The latest KZ3 trailer shows off the game's intriguing plot, along with a host of interesting characters. A shooter with a good storyline...who knew?
499 days, 18 hours, 38 minutes old - 75 comments

Rumor: PlayStation Phone Reviewed, Full Specs Leaked
This might be the most reliable, most complete set of info yet...provided you're willing to believe a certain Chinese website. Sounds pretty sweet, though.
499 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes old - 49 comments

EA Details First DLC For Dragon Age II
Yeah, we know the game isn't out yet, but that isn't stopping EA from telling you about The Exiled Prince. It's included in the Signature Edition, too...
499 days, 2 9 minutes old - 30 comments

MotorStorm: Survive The Apocalypse With 3D Style
The Apocalypse is nigh and if you want to spend your last days defying both nature and common sense, you need to sign up for the thrilling new MotorStorm.
499 days, 2 21 minutes old - 21 comments

February Game Informer: Skyrim Leads, Silent Hill Unveiled
Next month's magazine will feature a ton of huge games, and that includes the new Elder Scrolls (cover feature), the DS2 review, and the new Silent Hill!
500 days, 9 hours, 29 minutes old - 59 comments

Rumor: PlayStation Move Heroes Strike A Spring Pose
Famitsu claims this promising Move-based title will be ready to go in March, so we're sort of hoping that release window applies to the US, too.
500 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes old - 16 comments

Japanese PSP Bundles: Dissidia 012, "For Girls," More
Japan always gets the neatest hardware bundles. Soon, they'll receive packages for the new Dissidia and Monster Hunter, and a special "For Girls" bundle.
500 days, 9 hours, 32 minutes old - 9 comments

Michael Jackson Busts A Move On PS3, 360 In April
The Move/Kinect versions didn't make it out last year, but both will be ready to go on April 12. It's the complete dance experience, courtesy of MJ.
500 days, 9 hours, 33 minutes old - 8 comments

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Dated
This anticipated downloadable sequel will be ready to go in only a few weeks time, and if it's as much fun as the first title, you'll just have to try it.
500 days, 18 hours, 23 minutes old - 3 comments

Tomb Raider Trilogy Arrives On PS3 On March 22
This three-pack of Lara goodness hits in just a few months, and it's designed to psych you up for the new Tomb Raider, which goes in a whole "new direction."
500 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes old - 27 comments

Homefront Will Utilize THQ's Online Pass Program
It's a way of monetizing online play, and a way to combat pre-owned sales. But at least you can still sample the multiplayer without the code...
500 days, 2 5 minutes old - 33 comments

Final Fantasy XIII: Seasons Spotted (UPDATED)
First we see Final Fantasy Type-O and now the name Final Fantasy XIII: Seasons has shown up on a UK 2011 release schedule. What the heck is going on?
500 days, 2 18 minutes old - 67 comments

PS3 Videos Updated
Two vids each for LittleBigPlanet 2 and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (WOW!), plus more trailers for MotorStorm: Apocalypse, Catherine, Killzone 3, Bulletstorm, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 and more!
501 days, 9 hours, 35 minutes old

Analyst: PS3's 2011 Exclusives May Be The Best Ever
It's one of those, "well, duh" moments, but it's nice to see it from an analyst. This year's lineup of PS3 exclusives could very well be the best ever...
501 days, 9 hours, 38 minutes old - 130 comments

Sony: Gran Turismo 5 Has Sold 5.5 Million Worldwide
They're using that word again: "sold." According to their announcement at this year's CES, 5.5 million copies of GT5 have been SOLD worldwide.
501 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes old - 71 comments

Former IW Bosses Object To Activision Involving EA
Activision has asked to add EA as a co-defendant in their case against Jason West and Vince Zampella, but the former Infinity Ward bosses object.
501 days, 9 hours, 40 minutes old - 22 comments

THQ Gets All Nostalgic With He-Man, Barbie, More
THQ has inked a deal with Mattel to bring our favorite toys and cartoons to life in a virtual world. Who wants to see Barbie and He-Man hook up?
501 days, 18 hours, 5 minutes old - 21 comments

LittleBigPlanet 2 Wows Critics
As you might expect, LBP2 is a big hit with reviewers everywhere; at this rate, it'll easily be one of the generation's best-rated titles. You'll have it, right?
501 days, 19 hours, 53 minutes old - 79 comments

How Naughty Dog Bypasses Uncharted Memory Issue
The team says they maxed out the available memory in the PS3 with Uncharted 2...so how do they plan on taking the next step in Uncharted 3?
501 days, 2 5 minutes old - 66 comments

Are Shorter Attention Spans Hurting The Role-Playing Genre?
Nobody can seem to focus on anything for more than a few seconds at a time, and given that fact, one dwindling gaming genre may never be the same.
502 days, 9 hours, 13 minutes old - 142 comments

PS3 Review: Baseball Stars Professional
Neo Geo games are now on the PSN, ready to download. But has 20 years made them almost unplayable by today's standards?
502 days, 9 hours, 16 minutes old - 10 comments

Angry Birds Alighting Upon PSN
It's a mobile phenomenon so maybe it was bound to reach even more consumers. The PlayStation platform welcomes Angry Birds to the PS3 and PSP.
502 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes old - 28 comments

Famous Pikes Peak Rally Course Headed To GT5?
Rhys Millen spoke about how to turn the best times on the Pikes Peak course in Gran Turismo 5. ...problem with that is, no such course exists in GT5.
502 days, 9 hours, 19 minutes old - 36 comments

PlayStation Phone With Xperia Logo Leaks Out
It has been a hot topic of conversation lately, and once again, it has been spotted in the wild: this time, it's complete with the Xperia branding.
502 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes old - 42 comments

Viacom Drops Harmonix And Its Liabilities For $50
There was a time when Rock Band and Guitar Hero were the biggest cash producers in the industry. But these days, things have changed...quite drastically.
502 days, 15 hours, 41 minutes old - 28 comments

MK Creator: We'll Pay Faithful Tribute To The God Of War
Kratos has been added to the Mortal Kombat roster, and the fans are interested to see the result. Well, the developers are paying complete respect.
502 days, 2 53 minutes old - 30 comments

Sengoku Basara: Chronicle Heroes Set For PSP In Japan
It didn't go over well with reviewers but it still garnered a bunch of fans. Therefore, a sequel - set to go portable - has been confirmed for Japan.
502 days, 21 hours, 5 minutes old - 12 comments

PS3 Preview: DiRT 3
Many Rally fans consider this franchise to be the leading off-road simulator, and you can expect even better physics and a very special addition in DiRT 3.
503 days, 9 hours, 22 minutes old - 13 comments

Activision Prepping New Premium "Tier" For Online CoD?
The publisher went on record saying they'd "never" charge to play Call of Duty online, but that doesn't mean they can't introduce a "top tier" level.
503 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 81 comments

LittleBigPlanet 2 Pre-Order Deals
If you haven't yet put a deposit down on LBP2, you have several options. Which deal will you take? You know you're gonna need the game in two weeks.
503 days, 9 hours, 24 minutes old - 51 comments

EA's Decision To Bench NBA Elite A "Tough One"
NBA Elite 11 was a super ambitious project primed to replace the defunct NBA Live franchise, but you know, sometimes things just don't go as planned.
503 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 20 comments

PSP Still Tops In Japan, 3rd Birthday Debuts In Top 10
Thanks mostly to the new Monster Hunter, the PSP keeps the top hardware spot in Japan, and The 3rd Birthday debuts with a respectable 140,000 units.
503 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes old - 12 comments

Square-Enix Turns To Players For FFXIV Fix-It Feedback
After overhauling the entire staff and admitting Final Fantasy XIV has serious problems, they now turn to the gamers for more critique and feedback.
503 days, 19 hours, 51 minutes old - 43 comments

Rockstar Hints At "Massive Number" Of Red Dead Ideas
As big and satisfying as Red Dead Redemption was, the team says they still have a "massive number of ideas" that didn't make it in. Put 'em in the sequel!
503 days, 2 7 minutes old - 53 comments

Grab The GT5 Wheel For Only $89.99
This great - and most necessary - accessory usually goes for $150 but for a limited time, you can grab it for only $90; pounce on the deal now!
503 days, 2 19 minutes old - 52 comments

Why Gran Turismo 5 Is a Rightful G.O.T.Y Winner
Others may have done a poor job covering it, but we simply knew that Gran Turismo 5 was one of this year's pinnacle achievements.
504 days, 10 hours, 32 minutes old - 183 comments

Games That Make The Fans Go, "Wait, What IS This?"
Sometimes, game designers make weird choices. And when they do, the fans are left out in the cold, shivering and wondering why...why...why...WHY?!
504 days, 9 hours, 5 minutes old - 136 comments

Uncharted 3 "More Open," But Focus Remains On Story
While Naughty Dog says we'll be able to explore a bit more in Uncharted 3, there's no way they're making an open-world game. They're not THAT stupid.
504 days, 9 hours, 6 minutes old - 66 comments

Dead Space Save File Nets You Original Plasma Cutter In DS2
If you kept your save file from the first Dead Space, you can unlock the original Plasma Cutter at the start of the sequel. It just isn't upgraded...
504 days, 9 hours, 7 minutes old - 30 comments

Fans Set Out To Translate Tales RPGs Into English
Okay, so Namco isn't going to do it (obviously), so the fans have taken matters into their own hands. English-speaking RPG lovers should appreciate this!
504 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes old - 49 comments

Feature: PSX Extreme Game Of The Year Awards 2010
The time has come to hand out all the annual awards. While you may be able to predict a few, we guarantee we've got a few surprises in store...
505 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes old - 0 comments

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