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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Getting Free Premium Online Service

Namco Bandai previously announced that the upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2 would sport its very own premium online service. Of course, people wondered how much they’d have to pay for something like this on account of the whole “premium” deal. Well, Tekken fans, you’re in luck, because you’re not going to have to pay anything for this service. Not a […]

PS3 Might Never Get Skyrim Dawnguard DLC

If you’re a PlayStation 3 owner hoping to play the Skyrim Dawnguard DLC, you might be in store for a bit of disappointment. While Bethesda is certainly working on it, there seems to be an issue with transferring the content to Sony’s platform. Simply put, it’s kind of hard to do. “Skyrim is a massive and dynamic game that requires […]

Fuel Overdose Brings ‘Tactical Action Racing’ to PSN

Developer I-Friqiya revealed some information about its upcoming downloadable racer Fuel Overdose. The game is being dubbed a “tactical action racer,” and it’s scheduled to launch on the PlayStation Network. What those elements entail is anyone’s guess, but the trailer above shows off two minutes of the racing aspect in Fuel Overdose. The game looks like it could be a […]

Dead Island Riptide Is a Spinoff, Launches Next Year

Several details surrounding Dead Island Riptide have been revealed by publisher Deep Silver. According to Joystiq, the upcoming zombie title isn’t exactly a full-blown sequel to the original Dead Island. Instead, Riptide is more of a spin-off, which is strangely interesting considering the events that took place in the first game. Gamers who played Dead Island will be able to […]

Buy Borderlands 2 Season Pass for $30, Get Four DLC Packs

Borderlands 2 is getting the ol’ season pass treatment when it launches on September 18. Gamers will be able to shell out $30 and in turn receive four DLC packs. Considering each individual DLC add-on will be priced at $10, you’re probably better off paying the $30 fee right from the get-go if you intend on sticking with Borderlands 2 […]

Raiden from Metal Gear Slashes His Way to PlayStation All-Stars

Metal Gear Solid‘s Raiden has just joined the roster of brawling characters in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Gameplay from the upcoming mascot fighter was shown off on GameSpot earlier today, with attention being put on the Metal Gear protagonist’s attacks and techniques. Raiden is being billed as a tough one-on-one competitor. By focusing on a single opponent, a Raiden player […]

The Walking Dead: Episode 3 Out on PSN Today

Telltale Games’ take on The Walking Dead has managed to consistently deliver a highly enjoyable adventure gaming experience. The first two chapters of the episodic series tasked players with making some tough calls, and their decisions ultimately effected how certain characters would see them and who survived through each title. If you’ve been digging the series so far, you’ll be […]

Lollipop Chainsaw Reaches 700,000 Shipments

This past Saturday, Kadokawa Games hosted the Lollipop Chainsaw Summer Appreciation Festival. The fan event took place at the publisher’s offices and featured appearances from Grasshopper Manufacture’s Suda51, as well as Juliet Starling cosplayers Jessica Nigri and Mayu Kawamoto. According to Andriasang, it was announced that Lollipop Chainsaw had hit 700,000 units shipped, a landmark for Grasshopper Manufacture. While shipment […]

Latest Sony Patent: Ads with Playable Mini-Games

The latest Sony patent has made its way to the good ol’ internet. The patent, which was first discovered by Game’N’Motion, points to a new function that will allow people to play mini-games in TV ads. Yes, you read that correctly. Apparently, your game console or media player will be connected to the broadcast or stream you’re watching, and when […]

Spelunker HD Getting Update and DLC So You Can Die Some More

Some people love Spelunker HD, and others absolutely hate it. If you’re one of the people who loves it, or you think you might love it thus warranting a purchase down the road, you might be interested to know that Tozai Games’ remake of the retro classic is getting some new content next week. On August 28, a free update […]

Psychonauts Makes Its Way to PSN Next Week

Double Fine’s Psychonauts launched to massive critical acclaim when it was first released in 2005. The game was available on multiple consoles and delivered an enjoyable platforming experience starring a quirky character with cool mental abilities. Now, Psychonauts is headed to the PlayStation Network as a PlayStation 2 Classic. That means gamers who loved the game back in the day […]

Papo & Yo Review

From developer Minority Media Inc. comes the emotional story of Papo & Yo. It is a dark autobiographical tale about a boy named Quico and his best friend, Monster, filled with heart-breaking symbolism describing the complicated relationship of a boy and his father who is battling alchoholism. The character Quico represents Minority Media Creative DirectorVander Caballero as a boy as he […]

Sleeping Dogs Demo Now Available on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC

Sleeping Dogs launched last week to quite the positive reaction. The game delivers an entertaining and gritty action-packed experience that’s rife with bloody fists, guns, and all manner of illegal chicanery. So when you take all of that stuff into account and put it into a game that’s actually well-designed, you’re in store for some cool gameplay. If you’re still […]

Under Defeat HD Blasts Its Way to Retailers, PSN This Fall

Originally released for arcades back in 2005, top-down shmup Under Defeat was eventually ported to the Dreamcast about a year later. The game is now headed to the PlayStation 3 in both physical and digital formats. Publisher Rising Star Games will release Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition at retailers and on the PlayStation Network this fall. The game will be […]

PSN Maintenance Slated for August 23

Sony’s announced another bout of “routine” PSN maintenance slated for tomorrow. The good news? Online play won’t be affected, so your CS: GO fragging sessions will go uninterrupted. Those that have signed-in at least once during the past few days can continue to enjoy most PSN features, but PlayStation Store and Account Management access will be locked down from 9:00AM PDT […]

Max Payne 3: Disorganized Crime DLC Is Free Next Week

Max Payne 3 fans are in store for a real treat next week. A new batch of free DLC will launch for the game on August 28 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, so if you’ve been waiting for some fresh content to continue enjoying the multiplayer component in Max Payne 3 or are looking for another reason to […]

Sony Liverpool Closed Down

Earlier today it was revealed by MCV that Sony had decided to shut down Studio Liverpool. The UK-based developer was responsible for the Wipeout series of futuristic racers, and it saw plenty of success with titles such as Wipeout HD on the PlayStation Network. According to Sony, the developer was shut down after one of its recent review processes. While […]

Way of the Samurai 4 Launches Its Silly Action Gameplay on PSN

Caption the image above. Done? Okay, cool. As is customary on the PlayStation Network, a number of new digital download titles hit the PlayStation Store today, and there are undoubtedly some cool new games worth checking out like Retro/Grade. Also worthy of some mention, however, is Way of the Samurai 4. Now, when you think of the title Way of […]

Retro/Grade Takes Off Into Space, Shoots Its Way to PSN Today

If you’re in the market for an old school-inspired space shoot ’em up with a twist, then you’ll be glad to know that Retro/Grade is making its way to the PlayStation Network when Sony’s download shop updates later today. Developed by 24 Caret Games, Retro/Grade may appear to be your typical R-Type-influenced shmup at first, but it presents a highly […]

Details on the PS3/Vita Cross Buy Promotion Surface

It’s great to see stellar games like Sound Shapes sporting cross-compatible features on the PlayStation 3 and Vita. It gives gamers a chance to take their games on the go with them or play them on their sexy big screen TVs. But that’s all on the digital front. What about retail games? As announced last week, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale […]