No one really knew when The Last of Us would launch on the PlayStation 3. While there are certainly many individuals who probably thought the game would arrive later this year, there were also a lot of people who didn’t expect it to hit Sony’s home console until sometime next year. We can now confirm that The Last of Us […]

Indie developer thatgamecompany has become known for creating unique art game experiences that are therapeutic, emotional, and powerful. As a matter of fact, those three words could best be used to describe Journey, the incredible title most recently released on the PlayStation Network by thatgamecompany. Previously, the studio had a deal to release content exclusive to Sony platforms. Thatgamecompany honored […]

SCEE Liverpool, the studio behind Sony’s hit futuristic racing series Wipeout, is hiring for a yet-unannounced PS3/Vita effort. Presumably, it’ll include cross-platform play, something Sony has been pushing with quite a few Vita titles – most recently PlayStation Battle Royale. The position calls for a minimum of “5 years audio design experience,” plus “leading audio development on at least one […]

While Epic’s Unreal Engine 4 tech demo has been garnering quite a bit of attention as of late, Crytek boss Cevat Yerli has downplayed notions that it is a real breakthrough in graphics tech, stating that CryEngine 3 was already next-gen ready three years ago. “Pretty soon you’re going to see the next iteration of CryEngine, and I’m not putting […]

The console landscape has dramatically changed over the last ten years. Services like Xbox Live and PlayStation Network have brought plenty of PC-like features to consoles, such as video and music streaming. Most folks don’t think of their Xbox or PS3 as simply a gaming device anymore. Where will the next ten years take us? David Jaffe of Twisted Metal […]

The “Crossroads” trailer for Tomb Raider that was showcased at this year’s E3 was one of the most riveting and captivating pieces of promotional video game footage seen in a long time. It was completely cinematic, and it was pretty heavy stuff for interactive entertainment. Simply put, we saw Lara Croft put into situations we never even imagined while playing […]

News that Tomba! was headed to the PlayStation Network as a PSOne Classic was received quite warmly by gamers. Not only did the retro title’s revival mean old school fans could play it once again and relive their memories platforming around lush environments as a pink-haired caveman, but it also meant that someone like me who missed out on the […]

A major part of Ubisoft’s presence at E3 this year was Rayman Legends, the charmingly beautiful successor to the equally charmingly beautiful Rayman Origins, which is currently available on every single console known to man. Gameplay for Legends was shown off during Ubisoft’s press conference, and the game was on the show floor for gamers to check out. I didn’t […]

Editor’s note: Brian Crecente of The Verge has issued an update to the original article, clarifying that THQ president Jason Rubin didn’t say he was ’embarrassed’ by Saint’s Row 3. Rubin was trying to say that Volition – the team behind SR – has the talent to make games that wouldn’t embarrass folks that find Saint’s Row 3 too over-the-top, […]

ZombiU has all of the potential in the world to be one of the biggest breakout games on the Wii U. I spent some time playing the game at E3, and I noticed that the motion sensing controls and touchscreen integration all felt very organic. It was a fun experience, and thanks to the sound design of ZombiU, it was […]

Artistic games are too hard to come by. They’re just a rarity, and the many that attempt to inspire fall short of greatness all too often. After playing The Unfinished Swan at E3, I can say without a doubt that this is one game you won’t want to miss. The Unfinished Swan, as described by developer Giant Sparrow, is a […]

Ubisoft shocked and impressed gamers during its E3 press conference when it announced Watch Dogs. The game, which is based on information espionage (also known as hacking to dummies like me), was showcased during the presser, and gamers left the event wanting to know and see more. Like, a lot more, you guys! Planned platforms and a vague launch window […]

Original plans for Lollipop Chainsaw included PlayStation Move support, reports international site Portugal Gaming. Producer Suda51 apparently wanted to implement some motion controls into the game, which makes sense since No More Heroes featured enjoyable Wii and Move functionality. In fact, motion controls were a major focus of that series. Move support could potentially make it to Lollipop Chainsaw following […]

Ubisoft is really promoting the whole “insanity” theme in Far Cry 3. While we still don’t know loads about the game, it’s obvious there’s a recurring theme of craziness that the company wants us to take from the experience. Hey, that’s cool! I’m certain we’re all fans of crazy games … or games with crazy people in them … or, […]

The developers beyond the hit PS3 title, Heavy Rain, have just officially unveiled their latest title for Sony’s platform: Beyond: Two Souls. With the announcement a short trailer was shown featuring what looks to be one of the opening scenes in the game. Jodi Holmes, voiced by Ellen Paige, is seen being interogated by a police officer. She was found on the […]

Confirming rampant speculation, EA’s Peter Moore took to the stage at the company’s annual E3 press conference to announce Battlefield 3 Premium. Forking over $50 will net you access to five expansions that due for release over the next 9-10 months. What’s the incentive? Purchasing each expansion individually will cost around $80, so in the end, you’ll save $30 by going all […]

E3 2012 is upon us, and already some cool video game news has dropped. Sony’s press conference won’t be for another few hours, but we’ve already got info on a new title courtesy of the PlayStation Blog. Sound Shapes, the upcoming music game from Queasy Games, will be shown off on the show floor at E3 starting tomorrow, but developer […]

  Last week we reported on rumors that Sony was attempting to strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai to introduce cloud gaming to the PlayStation 3 and possibly even to the Vita. According to sources close to GamesIndustry International, it looks like Sony will indeed be featuring the service for its current crop of hardware. With cloud gaming comes […]

E3 may still be a few days away but Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have an early treat for us in the form of a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming game. They dubbed the trailer “Crossroads”: turn up your volume and sit back in your seat for this one!

Remember Naughty Bear? Yeah, that game wasn’t very good, was it? In any case, publisher 505 Games has sent out a press release announcing Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Scheduled to launch sometime in the fall, Panic in Paradise looks to improve on a lot of the gameplay elements from the first Naughty […]