If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can now download two more free games. The first is the critically acclaimed friendship-themed puzzle-platformer Thomas Was Alone. You play as the titular Thomas, a lone rectangle who finds himself completely devoid of company. As you progress, you encounter different shapes, each with their own personalities. You must work together with them to […]
It’s been two days since the launch of Dark Souls II on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In that time, a ridiculously high amount of player deaths have been tallied on the game’s official death counter. So what’s the magic number? Well, thus far, more than two million player deaths have been recorded in Dark Souls II on the […]
Today’s free game for PlayStation Plus subscribers is none other than the pixelated survival horror experience Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut from developer Jasper Byrne. Lone Survivor puts you in the middle of a haunted urban wasteland, forcing you to survive on scraps (and dead alley animals) and wrestle with your very sanity. Aside from battling yourself, you must also […]
Following an unexpected delay, Ubisoft’s latest franchise Watch Dogs is now set to debut on May 27. Speaking on the Ubisoft blog, Senior Producer Dominic Guay explained exactly what the reason was for pushing the debut game back. As it turns out, Ubisoft Montreal had expected to finish development of Watch Dogs by the holiday 2013 season. According to Guay, the […]
Two of 2014’s biggest releases have dropped today. The first is the much awaited sequel to From Software’s popular action-RPG series. Dark Souls II arrives on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, ready to brutalize you and send fear into your heart with its relentless, challenging gameplay. Also out is the hotly anticipated first-person shooter from developer Respawn Entertainment. Titanfall […]
After revealing at the end of 2013 that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain would be “hundreds of times larger” than Ground Zeroes, series creator Hideo Kojima has followed up on his previous statements. Specifically, Phantom Pain will be about 200 times bigger than Ground Zeroes. As such, Kojima fears that some players “will start complaining that they can’t […]
Following leaked info surrounding the launch for Watch Dogs courtesy of GAME (Man, those guys are getting into the habit of doing that, eh?), Ubisoft has made it official by confirming the rumored May 27 release date. A post on the Watch Dogs Twitter account revealed that the game will indeed hit store shelves and digital retailers within the next […]
After having just celebrated her 10-year anniversary with Naughty Dog, writer Amy Hennig has left the company. Sources close to IGN claim that she was “forced out” by The Last of Us directors Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley. Hennig previously worked on the Jak and Daxter franchise, and she was the lead writer of the Uncharted series, heading development of […]
Publisher Devolver Digital took to Twitter earlier today to announce that the upcoming arcade shooter Luftrausers would hit the PlayStation 3, Vita, PC, Mac, and Linux simultaneously. Developed by Vlambeer, Luftrausers sports a slick, stylish look and crazy shooting action. With over 125 combinations available, you’ll be able to build a daunting aerial fighter and take it straight to victory […]
Phil Fish’s wonderful brainchild Fez will soon make its debut on the PlayStation Network. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Polytron Producer Marie-Christine Bourdua announced that the charming puzzle-platformer will arrive on March 25. Having originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade in 2012, Fez eventually made its way to Steam in 2013. Now, though, the ambitious project will arrive […]
The critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer The Swapper will soon be moving on from its PC exclusivity. According to a post on the PlayStation Blog, the game will hit the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita in May. Gameplay in The Swapper requires you to create up to four clones of the player character to solve puzzles, reach new areas, and discover […]
After previously being teased for a 2014 launch in Japan, it looks like Persona 5 has now officially been confirmed for a North American release on the PlayStation 3. Sadly, that’s all we know for now, but hey, we’ll take it. Oh, there’s also a North American Persona 5 website, though it’s pretty barren as far as info is concerned […]
For those of you who are desperately clamoring for a sequel to Naughty Dog’s hit 2013 release The Last of Us, there’s definitely hope, though nothing is set in stone. Speaking on Reddit, Creative Director Neil Druckmann said the chances of a Last of Us sequel happening were “50/50.” So there you have it — not quite a “no,” but […]
Octodad: Dadliest Catch may hit the PlayStation 4 sooner rather than later. According to a tweet from developer Young Horses, April is the studio’s goal, though nothing is set in stone. Additionally, Young Horses is looking into releasing Dadliest Catch on the Xbox One. This version has yet to be confirmed, but it’s still a possibility. Sadly, if you’re a […]
In news that’s sure to please PlayStation 4 owners, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will appear on your TV sets at a nice resolution of 1080p when played on Sony’s latest platform. Also, in news that may not exactly please all Xbox One owners, the game will run at 720p on Microsoft’s new machine. The visual specs were detailed […]
I don’t know about you guys, but when I think about Valentine’s Day, violent, bloody thoughts come to mind. I’m talking gunning people down and stealing their stuff. Thankfully, Rockstar Games is in the same disgusting, warped camp, as evidenced by Grand Theft Auto Online: The Valentine’s Day Massacre Special. Due out this Friday, which is indeed Valentine’s Day, the upcoming […]
Rockstar Games have revealed today the first look at the multiplayer within Grand Theft Auto V, aptly named GTA Online. With GTA Online players will be able to jump into a persistent online world with 15 other players and complete a variety of different activities together. Races, heists, deathmatches, and all your traditional modes are found in this new persistent world. It […]
First, I’d like to start off my review of Dragon’s Crown by stating that I am not, in fact, a fan of beat ‘em ups or button mashing fighting games in general. I am and will always be an RPG guy. Thankfully, Dragon’s Crown is first and foremost an RPG. While on the surface it may present itself as a […]
Over the past few months Rockstar Games has published a number of screenshots teasing the next entry into the legendary series, but until today actual gameplay footage was missing. In this first video of the new game you’ll be introduced to the three new characters and the vast new open world and the activities you’ll find yourself engaged in. If […]
Was your PS3 one of the casualties brought upon by the bug-ridden firmware 4.45? Fret not, as promised, Sony has released a new update to remedy those issues. Firmware 4.46 is now available for download and can be applied on units that were soft-bricked by the earlier update using a special technique. Over on the official PlayStation support website, Sony […]