The topic of whether or not the Wii U is on par technically with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has been discussed ad nauseam since the system’s reveal last year. Hell, I’m certain the discussion went on long before that, because human beings are a speculative bunch. According to 5th Cell CEO Jeremiah Slaczka, the Wii U is definitely […]

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Sony was working on yet another PS3 hardware revision via an FCC filing. Now, a series of photos and additional information has surfaced for what is known as the CECH-4000 family of PS3 hardware. The discovery comes from Anatel, the Brazilian equivalent of FCC, courtesy of Tecnoblog. As far as looks go, the new design appears to […]

You know what they see about cheaters: they’re douchebags! Also, people say they never prosper, but I think calling them names is more fun and loads more effective. Rockstar Games, however, has taken an alternative approach that doesn’t involve name-calling or the use of tired cliches. The company recently announced that it had officially launched the Max Payne 3 Multiplayer […]

The downloadable action game, Malicious, has been available in Japan for just under two years now, but it has officially been announced for North America. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the game will be coming to the PlayStation Network on July 24. That’s just under two weeks away, you guys! Malicious is a 3D action game that allows players […]

If you’ve been looking for a reason to play through Metal Gear Solid 4 again, maybe this will do the trick. Konami announced today that a trophy patch is in development and will arrive this August, to coincide with a budget re-release of the title. We’re not quite sure what took so long, considering rumors have been swirling for at […]

I haven’t really read up on Dyad all that much, but after checking out the game’s latest trailer, I have to say I’m pretty darn intrigued. The game is being touted as an “abstract racing” experience, and it certainly seems to fit that description properly. The new trailer for Dyad (which you can watch above) features a mix of pretty […]

Activision has announced that it will be publishing Hit-Monkey, a game based on Marvel Comics’ series of the same name. Specific platform and launch details are currently under wraps, but the upcoming title will be available sometime in 2013, reports GameInformer. Developer High Moon Studios is working on the project, and it should prove interesting seeing what the company comes […]

As perhaps evidenced by the cinematic nature of the footage shown at E3, Resident Evil 6 will not be light on cutscenes. According to a review from the British Board of Film Classification, the entire runtime for cutscenes is 255 minutes, or 4 hours and 15 minutes. This isn’t unprecedented for a video game title, of course, but it’s certainly up there. It’s […]

Sony has revealed the launch date for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the upcoming fighter will hit Sony’s platforms on October 23. That’s just a few months away, so if you’re eagerly anticipating PlayStation All-Stars, you won’t have to wait too long. In addition to revealing the game’s launch […]

Sony may have just recently acquired media streaming service Gaikai, but that doesn’t mean the company plans on ignoring the retail market anytime soon. In fact, Sony looks to continue delving into retail media with its next platform. Speaking to MCV, Sony UK head Fergal Gara said that the PlayStation 3 and Vita manufacturer needs retail. “Coming down off that […]

First, I would like to start off my review of Rainbow Moon by saying that I was addicted well before I had played the game. Actually playing it verified everything I had hoped the game would be. To be honest, I’m not sure I will do the game justice with my review, but I will try. My hope is simply […]

Remember when CyberConnect2 made that crazy game, Asura’s Wrath? While it relied heavily on quick time events, the game was lauded for its engaging gameplay and kick-ass cinematic style. Now, the studio is working on a new project to be published by Namco Bandai exclusively for the PlayStation 3. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is an upcoming game based […]

Just two days ago Sega updated its Facebook page with a screenshot of what appeared to be an enhanced version of one of the stages from NiGHTS into Dreams. Revered as a Sega Saturn classic, the game delivered a fantastical on-rails experience that featured wonderfully colorful visuals and cheery music. Of course, all we had was that screenshot and fans’ […]

An FCC filing has landed on the good ol’ internet, and it may suggest that a hardware revision is in the works for the PlayStation 3. Most of the text documents are rife with confidentiality mumbo jumbo, but what really stands out about the filing is the image pictured above. Could this be a new PlayStation 3 model? Are we […]

Update: Update is live. Grab it via Network Update or direct download. Sony’s announced that it will soon release PS3 firmware 4.21, an optional update that aims to “improve system stability.” Sometimes there are the under-the-hood changes with these sort of updates, but as it stands, things aren’t looking too exciting. At least it’s optional, right? Smart move on Sony’s […]

This morning, Rockstar Games released the Local Justice Pack for Max Payne 3. The DLC pack includes three new maps, a new weapon, a new item, and a new multiplayer faction. Throw in some brand new Achievements and Trophies and you’ve got a nice little download for fans of Max Payne 3‘s online multiplayer mode. Local Justice has been available […]

Have you been enjoying the online multiplayer in Max Payne 3? Are you looking forward to the Local Justice Pack, which adds new maps, weapons, and items to the game? Yeah, so am I, and so are a bunch of other Max Payne 3 fans. If you’re eager to shoot other players in the face in the game’s new maps, […]

New details have surfaced regarding the upcoming Persona 4 Arena. According to Director Kazuhisa Wada, the game will feature a lengthy story mode that will take players anywhere between 30 and 40 hours to complete, reports Andriasang. That’s pretty lengthy for a story mode in a 2D fighter, but if it delivers a great plot, it could be an awesome […]

Well, this is certainly interesting. While it went nary a mention at E3, it turns out there was truth to rampant speculation about Sony partnering with a major cloud gaming provider. However, Sony has went beyond a partnership — the company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gaikai. “By combining Gaikai’s resources including its technological […]

Kaz Hirai stepped down from his position as representative director and chairman of Sony Computer Entertainment, but before he left, he made sure to party hard. Well, maybe things didn’t get too crazy, but SCE certainly threw its boss a nice going away shindig. SCE Worldwide President Shuhei Yoshida went on Twitter and posted a picture from the party. In […]