Category Archives: Action

Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 16:35 BST

Ray’s the Dead for PS4 a “labor of love” for three-man team Ragtag Studio

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Ragtag Studio has announced Ray’s the Dead for PS4. It’s an action adventure game where you are the leader of a zombie army.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:00 BST

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z gameplay videos show some actual gameplay

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Quite a few videos have been released for Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, and each are less than two minutes long but at least you get a look at gameplay. If you are feeling brave, IGN has 13 minute video of it here. Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z is due on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the first quarter of 2014. If you head over toGematsu,you can have a look at some new screenshots.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:02 BST

Batman: Arkham Origins video discusses the Dark Knight, takes a look at the game

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The PS Blog spoke with Warner Bros. at E3 about Batman: Arkham Origins. The video is below, and includes a look at some gameplay. Batman: Arkham Origins worldwide on October 25 on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:56 BST

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate screenshots swoop out of E3 2013

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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate screenshots have arrived. Enjoy the lot below. The Vita and 3DS title is out alongside Batman: Arkham Origins worldwide on October 25.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 21:26 BST

Metal Gear Solid 5 trailer analysis: the loop closer?

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain received a rather lovely trailer during Microsoft’s Xbox One conference. VG247′s Dave Cook runs his comb through it for secrets.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 08:46 BST

Metal Gear Solid 5: Xbox One & PS4 build will look better than E3 trailer, says Kojima

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain received a technically impressive trailer during Microsoft’s pre-E3 conference. However, Hideo Kojima has stated that the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game will look better than the clip.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 08:26 BST

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z will prove that western games are “fun”, says Inafune

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Keiji Inafune believes Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z will help overcome a Japanese prejudice against western-developed games.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 02:16 BST

The Division not “ruled out” for platforms other than PS4 and Xbox One

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The Division was announced for PS4 and Xbox One during Ubisoft’s E3 press conference on Monday, which left many a PC player feeling a bit down in the dumps: well, this PC player at any rate. However, Massive Entertainment hasn’t ruled out the possibility of other platforms. “We are optimizing the experience for next gen consoles,” said the firm on Twitter. “However, we are not ruling out any platforms for the future.” Tom Clancy’s The Division is out in 2014.

Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 22:32 BST

Disney Planes due on 3DS, DS and Wii U in August

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In the same vein as Cars, Disney Planes offers light-hearted vehicular fun in the skies. The 3DS, DS and Wii U title drops on August 6, and includes voice acting from the movie’s cast. Details and screenshots within.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 01:50 BST

Assassin’s Creed 4 brings new life to a tired franchise

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Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag allows you to live the life of a pirate: if only for a little while. At, E3 Catherine Cai found out what it’s like to walk the walk and sail the Caribbean under the tutelage of master pirate Ash Ismael.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 21:29 BST

Mirror’s Edge reboot is an “open-world action adventure game”

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The Mirror’s Edge reboot is an “open-world action adventure game” according to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 20:22 BST

Watch Dogs multiplayer sounds interesting

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Ubisoft has posted a few more details on what to expect from Watch Dogs multiplayer.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 19:06 BST

Metal Gear Solid 5 on PC is not a priority at the moment, says Kojima

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain may eventually be released on PC, according to Hideo Kojima, but it’s not a priority at the moment.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 18:31 BST

Saints Row 4 screenshots show a battle taking place in the White House

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Saints Row 4 screenshots are below, showing a battle taking place in what looks to the White House. Johnny is president now, after all. Enjoy. Game’s out August 20 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 17:49 BST

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes E3 trailer released, game coming to PS4 and XOne

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has an E3 trailer below, showing TT Games’ brick-smashing adventure featuring Captain America, Human Torch, Wolverine, Thor and other super heroes. Players will chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M, a Hydra base and the X-Mansion. Gameplay is a mix of open-world and linear levels, and looks like loads of fun. You can pick the game up this fall on releases on 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360 as well as PS4 and Xbox One.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 17:23 BST

LocoCycle screenshots race out of E3

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LocoCycle is an Xbox One launch title from Twisted Pixel and there’s some new screenshots for the game below. It will also be released for Xbox 360 through XBLA. You can check out the trailer for it through here. A release date has yet to be announced.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 16:45 BST

Disney Infinity E3 trailer and shots show various characters

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Disney Infinity has a new trailer for E3 and some screenshots of the characters you can purchase for the game. Below there are renders of Lone Ranger, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Monsters University characters and a look at the starter pack again. Enjoy. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 15:53 BST

The Order: 1886 screens show futuristic weapons, a hansom cab

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Sony Santa Monica and Ready At Dawn’s PS4 game The Order: 1886 has some new screenshots available below. This one really caught my eye during the Sony E3 press conference. Seemed to check all the boxes for me, but I still want to see more of it first. You can find out more on the game through a previous post on the matter, and look at the trailer shown. More information on the game is promised at a later date.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 22:35 BST

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag stars an Abstergo researcher

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Ubisoft has confirmed that an Abstergo employee is the meta-star of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 02:44 BST

Infamous: Second Son gameplay shows off new powers

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You’ve seen the trailer. You’ve seen the screens. Now watch six minutes of gameplay footage from InFamous: Second Son while we dry to drag our battered bodies out from under this ever-growing pile of E3 assets.

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