Category Archives: America

In a media blast regarding its action RPG Dungeon Hunter: Alliance, Ubisoft has announced it intends to push all its Vita releases out by February 14, a week in advance of the console itself. The decision will make all Ubisoft’s launch titles available to those who receive their console a week early as part of a US-only advance sales scheme. Early adopters look forward to Rayman Origins, Lumines, Michael Jackson: The Experience and Asphalt Injection.

Additionally, Gravity Rush, the gorgeous-looking adventure, is now officially expected on February 22.

Thanks, Siliconera – twice.

According to the US PlayStation.com Vita splash page, US pricing for 3G data through AT&T has been revised. The 250MB for 30 days plan is unchanged at $15, but a new 3GB for $30 has been introduced in place of the 2GB $25 plan announced earlier this month. The Vita launches in the US on February 22, at $300 for a 3G-enabled model or $250 for the WiFi-only version.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid (NV) has postponed a vote on PIPA due to various issues and protests surrounding the bill, stating there’s “no reason that the legitimate issues raised by many about this bill cannot be resolved.” SOPA has also been postponed for the time being, and the ESA has dropped support of it altogether.

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This week’s Internet blackout protests against the Stop Online Piracy (SOPA) and Protect IP (PIPA) acts preceded a number of capitulations from key US politicians.

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Oddworld developer Just Add Water and the Oddworld website, Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Gamasutra and SavyGamer have all blacked out in protest to SOPA this morning.

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This week’s US PS Store update brings a number of new downloadable PlayStation 3 games, Uncharted 3 DLC, a hefty sale, and two beloved classics.

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On its top-ten bestsellers lists for 2011, Amazon noted a strong digital performance from Deus Ex: Human Revolution, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 predictably took top honours in the physical release ranks.

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US denizens and PlayStation 3 fans are in for some super savings this week.

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The anticipated vote on SOPA has been delayed until the US House of Senate can find some sort of “consensus,” its been announced over the weekend.

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Sony has updated Video Unlimited for the US, with new releases such as Paranormal Activity: The Chronology, Moneyball, and Scorpion King 3. Yes, they made a third one.

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The Obama administration has responded to a petition against the SOPA and PIPA bills stating: “any effort to combat online piracy must guard against the risk of online censorship of lawful activity and must not inhibit innovation by our dynamic businesses large and small.”

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SOPA author and US Representative Lamar Smith of Texas has removed a controversial component of the bill, which would have required Internet Service Providers to block access to non-US websites accused of copyright and piracy violations.

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Ahead of a US House Committee discussion on SOPA next week, Firefall studio Red 5 and Destructoid will go offline on Monday for a 24 hour period in protest.

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NPD December 2011 report has shown US industry sales at $3.99 billion, a 21% year-over-year decline.

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NPD has released a complete estimate for total US games spending in 2011 – including digital sales – with the preliminary figure expected to hit somewhere between $16.3 and $16.6 billion.

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Sony has announced an “Unlock the Box” promotion in partnership with Taco Bell, which will give those in the US with the Mexican munchies a chance to win a Vita every 15 minutes.

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Street Fighter fans in and around Los Angeles should visit the Belasco Theater this Saturday, where from 11:00AM to 6:00PM the LG Cup Street Fighter IV HD tournament will be in full swing. The competition is one leg of the global Street Fighter championships, so there’s sure to be some excellent bouts. You can register to compete through the link above, but entry is free for spectators, and there’ll be giveaways, events and free food to boot. Sponsors have put $21,000 worth of prizes on the line in addition to a grand prize trip to South Korea.

Thanks, Gamefront.

This week’s US PlayStation Store update brings with it a couple of new sports applications, a revived classic, another two classics in bundled form and some interesting demos.

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US Vita owners have two options to choose from in securing 3G data for their new consoles come February 22.

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Sony has updated the US PS Video Store with the thriller Contagion, the “why this didn’t just go directly to video” film I Don’t Know How She Does It, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and the equally forgettable, Shark Night.

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