The latest edition of Pulse, Sony’s news roundup video feature, has revealed that I Am Alive topped the PlayStation Network charts in April. This is a bit surprising considering I Am Alive received mixed reviews. While exact sales figures weren’t revealed, Ubisoft’s downloadable action-adventure title managed to beat out Journey, which is actually kind of surprising. The art game from […]

Sony has put a giant countdown clock on the PlayStation site to get fans stoked for its upcoming press conference at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles. The company will be streaming the presser through the site, but it won’t be televising it like Microsoft, which will broadcast its conference on Spike TV just like last year. We’re less than […]

There’s no denying how impressive thatgamecompany’s Journey on the PlayStation Network really is. When it launched a couple of months ago, it quickly became the fastest-selling game on Sony’s digital platform, surpassing countless other quality titles. What separated Journey from other art games was just how inviting it was. It didn’t alienate gamers who aren’t fans of the genre, and […]

It’s come to light that George Hotz, the prolific iPhone turned PS3 hacker, met with Sony engineers to discuss the particulars of his success in thwarting the PS3’s security. The meeting occurred at the company’s Foster City headquarters in May 2011, a month after Hotz settled in court with SCEA. A New Yoker writeup on the man reveals all: Hotz walked into the building eating […]

Ahead of the game’s May 15 debut on PS3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar has sent over details on its DLC plans for Max Payne 3. Beginning today, gamers can pre-order the Rockstar Pass from Best Buy or GameStop, as well as from the PS Store directly. Purchasing the pass grants access to all upcoming DLC at $29.99 ( 2400 Microsoft […]

Valve’s announced that another bout of free Portal 2 DLC will hit Steam on May 8. It’s dubbed “Perpetual Testing Initiative” and allows players to easily create, share, and play Portal 2 puzzles. Creations can be directly published to Steam Workshop from within the game, which means you never have to leave the confines of Portal 2. While it’s possible […]

After the trigger-happy shooter Vanquish, Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami’s next project will mark a return to his roots. Bethesda announced today it is collaborating with Mikami’s development studio Tango Gameworks on Zwei, a codename for an all-new survival horror title. In contrast to the Resident Evil franchise, which has blended heavy action elements with horror in more recent installments, Zwei is […]

With its striking art style and back to basics gameplay, Rayman Origins felt like a breath of fresh air in the platforming space. Fans clamoring for more might have a sequel to look forward to if a recent marketing survey is any indication. Ubisoft’s reportedly throwing around the idea of sequel that delves into a mythical setting, with castles, dragons, […]

Despite rumors to the contrary, Prey 2 has not been cancelled. Bethesda issued a statement today announcing that the title has instead been delayed outside of 2012. The company says development “has not progressed satisfactorily this past year,” with quality standards not quite up to snuff.  Bethesda remains committed to releasing a polished, AAA-quality product, assuring fans that corners will not […]

Update: Turns out a trailer was tucked away in the product listing as well. Hit the break to see it. Well, we can’t imagine Sony is too happy right now, as it looks like Amazon has outed the next God of War for PS3 — entitled God of War: Ascension. Unfortunately, no details can be gleaned from the product listing, […]

While not yet officially announced by Warner Bros., a number of PS3 trophies have turned up indicating that more DLC is en route to Batman: Arkham City. Judging from the trophy descriptions, the DLC appears to be story-based, which would make a nice break from the previous challenge room add-ons. Batman’s trusty sidekick Robin, who made a cameo appearance during Arkham […]

Capcom’s announced that its on-rails Resident Evil shooter The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles are slated to hit the PlayStation Store this June in a bundle package aptly dubbed Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection. The titles originally were released on Wii, then last October announced for the PS3 in Japan. Both offerings will incorporate PlayStation Move support, though using it […]

Sony’s been rather vigilant when it comes to combating hacks on the PS Vita so far, pulling an exploitable PSP game from the PS Store a day before the first Vita hack was even made public – even though it ran entirely inside the PSP emulator. To that end, developer Hellcat has discovered that the PS3 when connected to a PS Vita, […]

It’s official: the next Assassin’s Creed title is set during the American Revolution. While details have yet to be revealed, Ubisoft released cover art earlier today clearly depicting as such. Shown is a white-hooded assassin, apparently of Native American descent, brandishing a tomahawk at a British solider. In the backdrop are rows of soldiers armed with muskets, timely weaponry for the 18 […]

Pre-orders for Mass Effect 3 are tracking well, with demand surpassing all previous titles to date. EA has told trade site MCV that pre-orders have “broken the targets set,” comparatively placing “well ahead” of ME2. “TV, cinema, online, print and outdoor activity will help capture the mainstream audience,” noted EA product manager Will Graham. While EA’s PR stunt of launching weather balloon equipped […]

Downplaying rumors that suggest otherwise, Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton hopes he doesn’t have to make a PS4 announcement at this year’s E3, noting that he’d be ‘very distracted’ by talking about next-generation hardware. At risk of sounding like a broken record, Tretton also said the PS3 is ‘just hitting its stride.” He made the same remark when […]

Sony’s released a system software update for PS3 to coincide with the arrival of PS Vita firmware 1.60. This update bumps the firmware to 4.1, bringing with it an improved internet browser. Significant strides have been made to increase browser performance and accuracy when viewing web pages. Some sites that previously did not render properly are now supported under the […]

Rockstar San Diego, the studio perhaps best known for Red Dead Redemption, is hiring for a new open world title. A number of job listings over at Gamasutra surfaced over the weekend, with vacancies open for programmers well-versed in networking and AI. No details on the open world effort were provided, though unless on the off-chance it’s a new IP, we’re […]

A quick glance on Sony’s North American press relations page has revealed that PS3 firmware 4.01 is making the rounds for those with TEST / Debug units. Weighing in at 166MB, often these updates are mirrored with availability of retail firmware, but that is not always the case. Given the small version bump from the current official 4.0 firmware, which […]

Capcom’s officially announced that Resident Evil 6 is in development for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. It’s scheduled for November 20 on consoles, with a Windows PC release “coming later.” Plot-wise, the title takes place  ten years after the Raccoon City incident in RE2. The government decides to go public with details of the incident in order to curb a recent […]