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Wii U CPU Too Slow Says Metro Last Light Dev

by Mike Bendel on November 20, 2012 @ 11:25 am

We’d take this bit of news on good authority that a port of Metro Last Light won’t be nearing the Wii U anytime soon, if ever. 4A Games chief technical officer Oles Shishkovtsov has told NowGamer that the Wii U [...]

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Hitman: Absolution Online Pass Requirement Removed by IO Interactive

by David Sanchez on November 19, 2012 @ 9:36 am

I think we can all agree that online passes are just plain dumb, right? That’s why it’s great to know that a publisher like IO Interactive has decided to refrain from including the feature (read: setback) from one of the [...]

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Conan O’Brien Reviews the Hotly Anticipated Hitman: Absolution

by David Sanchez on November 15, 2012 @ 10:46 am

For those who may be unaware, Conan O’Brien runs a segment on his show titled Clueless Gamer. In the past, Conan has reviewed titles such as Skyrim, Resident Evil 6, Minecraft, Just Dance 4 and Michael Phelps: Push the Limit. The [...]

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Telltale Releasing Season Finale of The Walking Dead Next Week

by David Sanchez on November 14, 2012 @ 11:36 pm

It’s been quite the lengthy road leading up to this point, but Telltale Games has announced that The Walking Dead will reach its season finale soon. Titled The Walking Dead: Episode 5 – No Time Left, the final chapter in [...]

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Second GTA 5 Trailer Gives Insight on Main Characters

by David Sanchez on November 14, 2012 @ 9:03 am

Grand Theft Auto 5 details have been trickling in lately, slowly revealing more about the game’s characters, mechanics, and plot. Last week, we found out that Rockstar Games’ upcoming open world action-adventure game would star not one, but three protagonists. [...]

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PS2 Original Katamari Damacy Taking Its Brand of Quirky Fun to PS3

by David Sanchez on November 14, 2012 @ 12:12 am

Namco Bandai has announced that Katamari Damacy, which was originally available on PlayStation 2 in 2004, will soon be downloadable on PlayStation 3. The game will appear on the PlayStation Network as a PS2 Classic, and according to Siliconera, this [...]

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Xbox World, PSM3 to Cease Publication on Dec. 12

by David Sanchez on November 13, 2012 @ 11:41 pm

Two more gaming magazines will soon meet their demise. Future US announced that both Xbox World and PSM3 will cease publication. According to a report on CVG, December 12 will be the day both magazines launch their final issues. “This [...]

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Sony Fights Back, Unleashes Banhammer On PS3 CFW Users

by Mike Bendel on November 13, 2012 @ 12:48 pm

It should go without saying, but those running a custom firmware on PS3 should exercise caution before connecting to PSN. Sony has issued a warning that it has begun banning accounts and console IDs tied to modding activities. In fact, CFW [...]

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Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition Detailed, Priced at $100

by David Sanchez on November 13, 2012 @ 12:07 am

Tomb Raider is due out in North America on March 5, 2013, and Crystal Dynamics has revealed the contents of the upcoming Collector’s Edition, which is available for pre-order and will be priced at $99.99. This Xbox 360 and PlayStation [...]

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Rainbow 6: Patriots Might Be a Next-Gen Title, Says Ubisoft

by David Sanchez on November 12, 2012 @ 11:33 pm

What’s the deal with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots? Well, it’s still in development, apparently. Accordiong to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, the game may even be headed to the next wave of consoles. The development of Patriots became a bit [...]

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PSN Maintenance Set for Sunday, November 11

by Mike Bendel on November 8, 2012 @ 1:58 pm

Sony’s announced that PSN is set to undergo planned maintenance on Sunday, November 11. The maintenance window is three hours long, and will stretch from 10 pm to 1 am Pacific Time. As is usual, online gaming won’t be affected, provided you’ve signed in [...]

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Anarchy Reigns: Day One Edition Features Bayonetta as a Playable Character

by David Sanchez on November 8, 2012 @ 12:13 pm

If you want to play as Bayonetta in Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming brawler Anarchy Reigns, you’re going to have to pre-order the game. It turns out that the sexy witch isn’t available in all copies right from the get-go, [...]

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Bethesda Says It’s ‘Close’ on Skyrim DLC for PS3

by David Sanchez on November 8, 2012 @ 11:20 am

For a while now PlayStation 3 owners have been wondering when and if they’ll get DLC for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The past several months have been rife with confusion and speculation, but now Bethesda has addressed the fans’ [...]

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Devil May Cry HD Collection Available for Download on XBLM, PSN

by David Sanchez on November 8, 2012 @ 12:09 am

Have you checked out Devil May Cry HD Collection yet? You say there’s literally no more room left in your house, and if you add another physical game to your collection you won’t have any space to move around in? [...]

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It’s Official: PlayStation: The Official Magazine Officially Closing Down (Officially)

by David Sanchez on November 7, 2012 @ 2:12 am

First Nintendo Power, now PlayStation: The Official Magazine … It looks like we’re going to have to bid farewell to yet another gaming publication pretty soon. According to a report on Game Informer (which also happens to be a magazine [...]

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Epic Mickey 2 Demo on XBLM, PSN Lets You Sample Paint Before You Buy

by David Sanchez on November 7, 2012 @ 1:30 am

On November 18, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Wii. If you feel like testing it out before you purchase it, however, you can now do exactly that. [...]

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Far Cry 3 Goes Gold Across PC, Xbox 360, PS3

by Mike Bendel on November 6, 2012 @ 5:54 pm

For those eager to set foot in the tropical warzone that is Far Cry 3, Ubisoft’s officially announced that the title has gone gold, meaning the game code is finalized and has been sent off to production. The title is [...]

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Vanquish Headed to PSN on Nov. 6 with All of Its Craziness Intact

by David Sanchez on November 3, 2012 @ 9:35 am

Originally available at retail back in 2010, the intense third-person shooter Vanquish is now headed to the PlayStation Network. The announcement came courtesy of the latest PlayStation Blogcast, and considering the game is already downloadable on Xbox 360 Games on [...]

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New PlayStation Store Live in North America

by David Sanchez on November 3, 2012 @ 9:15 am

Yesterday morning, the revamped PlayStation Store went live across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The digital marketplace now features a new look, improved search filters, and product videos. I played around with the new PlayStation Store a bit [...]

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Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut Slices Away at PS3 in March

by David Sanchez on November 1, 2012 @ 9:33 am

A couple of weeks ago Rising Star Games announced that it would bring its cult hit Deadly Premonition to PlayStation 3. The updated game will feature new controls, improved graphics, additional DLC, and more story scenarios. Deadly Premonition: The Director’s [...]

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Dead Island: Riptide Eating Your Brains on April 23, 2013

by David Sanchez on October 30, 2012 @ 4:29 pm

Dead Island: Riptide, the spinoff of Deep Silver’s tropical zombie fest, is set to launch in North America on April 23, 2013. The publisher also announced that the game would see a worldwide release just a few days later on [...]

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Max Payne 3 Hostage Negotiation DLC Has Arrived

by David Sanchez on October 30, 2012 @ 4:10 pm

After a bit of a delay, the latest DLC for Max Payne 3 has landed. The Hostage Negotiation Map Pack is available now on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and PC for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99. As per usual, Rockstar [...]

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Confirmed: GTA V PS3, 360 Bound In Spring 2013

by Mike Bendel on October 30, 2012 @ 9:45 am

Not long after we picked up on a promotional poster that made mention of a Spring 2013 launch window for GTA V, Rockstar has went ahead and officially confirmed the news. “Grand Theft Auto V builds on everything we’ve learned [...]

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Today Was a Good Day Because the ESRB Rated GTA: San Andreas for PS3

by David Sanchez on October 30, 2012 @ 12:29 am

Grand Theft Auto V isn’t the only Rockstar Games title that’s in the news these days. While rumors have surfaced regarding the game’s launch window, another Rockstar endeavor is also making its rounds. This time it’s Grand Theft Auto: San [...]

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Twisted Metal Driving Like a Lunatic on PSN for $40

by David Sanchez on October 29, 2012 @ 11:49 pm

Sony and developer Eat Sleep Play launched Twisted Metal on PlayStation 3 back in February. When it first popped up on the scene, the game managed to offer quality car combat gameplay. The story mode left a bit to be [...]

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Optional PS3 Firmware 4.31 Imminent (Update: Now Live)

by Mike Bendel on October 29, 2012 @ 7:34 pm

Update: Fire up Network Update. PS3 firmware 4.31 is now available. For those that prefer a manual installation, here’s a direct download link to the firmware. Sony’s announced that it will release PS3 firmware 4.31 later today, which we’re told [...]

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Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Launches Nov. 27

by David Sanchez on October 27, 2012 @ 11:05 am

Insomniac Games took to the PlayStation Blog to announce some noteworthy launch info for Ratchet & Clank: Full Front Assault. The game, which will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Vita on November 27, will be priced at $19.99. [...]

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New Character Coming to the Much Darker Story of Dead Island: Riptide

by David Sanchez on October 23, 2012 @ 10:48 pm

The upcoming Dead Island: Riptide will feature both a much darker storyline and a brand new character, revealed Deep Silver. Speaking to VG24/7, Creative Director Sebastian Reichert briefly explained new details surrounding the upcoming tropical zombie fest. Riptide take place [...]

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Giveaway: PSN Voucher for Dishonored (Update)

by Mike Bendel on October 22, 2012 @ 3:56 pm

Update: We’re pleased to announce that @acridweasel is the winner of our #Dishonored twitter giveaway! Thanks to everyone that participated. For those of you that didn’t win, we’ll be running more contests soon. Courtesy of Bethesda, we’re giving away a PSN [...]

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The New PlayStation Store Now Up and Running Across Europe

by David Sanchez on October 22, 2012 @ 10:13 am

Last week wasn’t exactly the most successful period for the launch of the new PlayStation Store in Europe. After being temporarily postponed in the UK and other PAL territories due to severe issues, it looks like Sony’s finally addressed the [...]

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Walking Dead Retail Edition Gets GameStop Exclusive Collector’s Bundle

by David Sanchez on October 22, 2012 @ 9:37 am

Telltale Games’ take on The Walking Dead has garnered quite the critical acclaim. The episodic series got off to a hot start with a gripping first chapter, and since then it has already delivered three more exciting experiences rife with [...]

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PS3 Firmware 4.30 Brings PS Vita Trophies to PS3, Out October 23

by Mike Bendel on October 21, 2012 @ 9:26 pm

Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.30 is due out on October 23 — two days from now — and will bring with it the oft-requested ability to view PS Vita trophies on the PS3. It’s puzzling as to why it [...]

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CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk Game Is Now Cyberpunk 2077

by David Sanchez on October 19, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

Witcher developer CD Projekt Red has announced the official name of the tentatively titled Cyberpunk. It’s Cyberpunk 2077, you guys! (You read the title of this post; you couldn’t have possibly expected something else.) The game’s title was recently revealed [...]

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Sony Cutting 2,000 Jobs, In Line for Its 10,000 Planned Layoffs

by David Sanchez on October 19, 2012 @ 3:07 pm

Sony has revealed intentions of cutting 2,000 jobs across its offices in Japan. The company is currently attributing the planned layoffs as part of an “early retirement scheme,” reports The Next Web. Whatever the case may be, it looks like [...]

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Anarchy Reigns Dated for North America and Europe

by David Sanchez on October 19, 2012 @ 2:37 pm

Platinum Games’ online-focused beat ‘em up Anarchy Reigns has been available in Japan for a few months now. So far, it’s received a nice reception and positive critical praise. In the meantime, gamers in North America and Europe have been [...]

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Revamped PlayStation Store Postponed for UK

by David Sanchez on October 18, 2012 @ 10:20 am

After a host of problems plagued the new PlayStation Store design yesterday across Europe, Sony has decided to postpone the new update in the UK and a handful of other PAL countries. The problems included faulty downloads, the inability to [...]

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Upcoming Borderlands 2 DLC Outed

by David Sanchez on October 18, 2012 @ 9:58 am

In a similar fashion to Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, the next planned DLC for Borderlands 2 has been revealed prematurely. According to a report on Joystiq, the add-on story-based content will be titled Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage. [...]

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New PlayStation Store Encounters Problems Upon Launch in Europe

by David Sanchez on October 17, 2012 @ 2:39 pm

The new PlayStation Store launched in Europe today. While screenshots show off a sexy new appearance for the digital marketplace, a lot of users have been reporting several issues with the component. Problems with the PlayStation Store, as reported by [...]

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Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut Slashing Its Way to PS3 with New Content

by David Sanchez on October 16, 2012 @ 10:36 am

In 2010, Deadly Premonition provided a chilling experience for Xbox 360 owners. The game would go on to be loved by many while simultaneously putting off a lot of players. Currently, a PlayStation 3 version is only available in Japan, [...]

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Telltale Releases Patch for Walking Dead Episode 4 PS3 Bug

by David Sanchez on October 15, 2012 @ 8:53 am

Last week we found out that some PlayStation 3 users who played The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner were having their save files corrupted. The issue resulted in a lot of players having their data wiped, thus causing [...]