Monthly Archives: August 2010
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 12:22 BST
RUSE demo going live for PS Plus members today
The EU PS Blog‘s announced the console taster of RUSE will be available to PlayStation Plus members later today.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Sony, Strategy, Ubisoft
Tags: Eugen Systems, ruse
Thu, Aug 26, 2010 | 08:27 BST
Yakuza PS3 concept art hints at “The End,” Sega gives no comment on TGS reveal
Going by an image of the new PS3 Yakuza in Famitsu’s latest issue, there’s no love in this end. Instead, only catastrophic things.
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 11:46 BST
Motorstorm: Apocalypse inspired by “a number of West Coast cities,” says Evolution
So, Motorstorm: Apocalypse is set in San Fran, right? Wrong. It’s “inspired” by it. That and other West Coast cities.
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Posted in: Hot, PS3, Racing, Sony, gamescom 2010
Tags: evolution studios, Motorstorm Apocalypse, Paul Rutschynsky
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 10:47 BST
Yamauchi replies to GT5 Siena situation
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Posted in: Hot, PS3, Racing, Sony
Tags: gran turismo 5, Kazunori Yamauchi, Polyphony Digital, Siena
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 10:05 BST
BioShock: Infinite Big Daddy replacement named “Handyman”
Irrational has given a name to the giant enemy seen in the recent BioShock: Infinite reveal: he’s called Handyman.
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Posted in: 2K, Action, Hot, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bioshock: infinite, handyman, irrational games, ken levine, Nate Wells, Rob Waters, Shawn Robertson
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 09:35 BST
Kitase confirms winter 2010 Japanese release for 3rd Birthday, 2011 for Europe
3rd Birthday producer Yoshinori Kitase has confirmed to VG247 the PSP game, the third in the Parasite Eve series, will release in Japan this coming winter, with a 2011 launch to follow for Europe.
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Posted in: Hot, PSP, Shooter, Square Enix, gamescom 2010
Tags: The 3rd Birthday, Yoshinori Kitase
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 08:22 BST
THQ asking for “patience” on Metro 2033 Achievements fix
THQ’s told Joystiq it’s working on an Achievements fix for Metro 2033 after the shooter’s awards got twisted by a DLC release.
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 | 01:31 BST
Shank out today, all reviews here
Revenge. Cartoon, 2D graphics. A big sword. Shooting people in the face. All the things you like. But can Shank do the do? Hit the link for the final verdict.
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 07:49 BST
Next Traviss Gears novel hitting August 31
Epic said overnight that Karen Traviss’s next Gears of War novel will be Anvil Gate, to release next week.
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Posted in: Action, Microsoft, Shooter, Xbox 360, books
Tags: anvil gate, Epic Games, gears of war 2, Gears of War 3, karen traviss
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 07:49 BST
Capcom US admits lessons learned from RE5 racism claims
Remember when everyone went mental over Resident Evil 5 featuring a buff white man murdering black men in grass skirts? Capcom does too.
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Posted in: Action, Capcom, Hot, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Jun Takeuchi, N'Gai Croal, racism, resident evil 5
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 | 13:03 BST
Officially licensed Kinect accessories detailed and priced
The burning question: what the Sam Hell are you going to do if you want to hang your Kinect on the wall? Fret not, bub. PDP has your back, yo.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 22:50 BST
SCEA sending out Beta invites for Dead Nation
SCEA has started sending out invites for a Dead Nation Beta, which is the PSN-exclusive being worked on by Super Stardust HD devs Housemarque.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, Shooter, Sony
Tags: Dead Nation, Housemarque
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 22:22 BST
Real-time wi-fi Windows Phone 7-to-console gaming being worked on by Microsoft
Microsoft apparently confirmed at its X10 event in Toronto phone-to-console gaming functionality for its new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7.
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Posted in: Development, Games for Windows, Microsoft, Mobile, PC, Xbox 360
Tags: windows 7 phone OS
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 21:47 BST
Pre-order Vanquish through Amazon UK, get an exclusive Tri-Weapon Pack
SEGA has released a pre-order trailer for Vanquish, showing off the Tri-Weapon Pack you get when pre-ordering through Amazon UK.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 21:26 BST
GH5 gets more Megadeth with three new tracks
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Music, PS3, Rhythm action, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: guitar hero, Guitar Hero 5
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 21:41 BST
Portal 2 extended video features Stephen Merchant as Wheatley
Valve has released an extended video for Portal 2, introducing Brit comedian Stephen Merchant as Wheatley.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 20:50 BST
Sony offering PlayStation Protection Plan to PS+ subs at a discount
Sony has announced it’s to offer the PlayStation Protection Plan to PlayStation Plus subscribers at a discounted cost.
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Posted in: PS3, PlayStation Plus, Sony
Tags: PlayStation Protection Plan
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 21:00 BST
Gearbox to show “never before seen footage” of its games at PAX Prime
Gearbox Software will be attending PAX Prime, and according to the panel listing, it’s to show “never before seen footage of upcoming releases.”
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Posted in: Development, Hot, PAX 2010
Tags: Aliens Colonial Marines, borderlands, duke nukem forever, gearbox, randy pitchford
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 20:22 BST
Live action Reach movie hits alongside Monument of Light promo
Microsoft and Bungie are calling upon Halo fans to create a “monument of light” to commemorate the Noble Team and the planet Reach.
By visiting the Remember Reach website, players can contribute a “a point of light” to collectively form a “dramatic monument”.
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Posted in: Action, Microsoft, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: bungie, Halo: Reach, Monument of Light
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 | 20:05 BST
“Tons” of announcements coming for MotorStorm Apocalypse, says developer
Evolution Studios was at gamescom last week showing off MotorStorm Apocalypse in 3D and unveiling a second track for the game.
Despite the splurge, though, game director Matt Southern reckons there’s plenty more to come.
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Posted in: Action, PS3
Tags: evolution studios, Matt Southern, Motorstorm Apocalypse
2K Marin staff working on second major project