THQ’s announced that a playable demo of Red Faction: Armageddon will hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 on May 3. Players assume the role of Darius Mason, tasked with fighting through alien-infested Martian sewers. The demo promises access to a range of weaponry, including the Nano Forge, suitable for picking off invaders with its “concussive blasts and core-shattering tremblers.” It’s also backed by […]

The original Dead Space was a good game, although it had its share of flaws. By trying to reinsert horror into “Survival Horror”, Visceral made a game that was successful enough to guarantee a sequel. However is it any good? Does it live to the hype that was created and deliver an experience that is worthy of your time? Follow […]

According to tweets from several team members, layoffs hit Fallout New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment today. The redundancies include producers Akil Hooper and Jason Fader, along with programmer Justin Reynard and QA tester Ashley Betters.

Looks like the PSN blackout may continue through this weekend, as the recent breach has led Sony to reevaluate its entire security system. According to spokesperson Patrick Seybold, the company is in the middle of a complete revamp “to further strengthen [the PSN] network infrastructure.” As you’d expect, such a task is no small undertaking, and Sony is not yet […]

Today Sony issued an official statement on its blog stating that an ‘external intrusion’ led to shutting down PSN services on Wednesday evening. An investigation of the breach is ongoing, with corporate communications director Patrick Seybold promising more updates as additional information comes in. Here’s the statement in full:

Update: Sony issued an update on the matter today, pinning blame on an external intrusion. Recently the target of a cyber attack plotted by the loosely connected protest group Anonymous, it seems Sony is having a hard time keeping the recent string of PSN outages under control. The PSN has been down for nearly a full day now and according to […]

After having initially sent out invites to participate in their beta program, resulting in a survey that was shortly taken offline, Bungie has allowed for more signups today. You can take a survey over on Bungie’s website currently. Participation in the survey does not guarantee you a role as a beta tester but you will be placed into a pool […]

Naughty Dog and PlayStation just announced that Uncharted 3 will be receiving a multiplayer beta starting on June 28th of this year. The beta will be open to everyone with early access being given to PlayStation Plus members and those that pre-ordered inFamous 2. No details were given on how long the beta will last or when it will start […]

Originally slated for a fall release last year, Ubisoft’s oft-delayed franchise reboot Driver: San Francisco is now on for a September debut. The news comes courtesy of an updated release schedule that’s making the rounds today. We’ll likely see it at E3 this year, again. Here’s hoping the long wait has paid off. While rough around the edges, the initial […]

Following a teaser that surfaced earlier this month, Sega’s formally announced the next Sonic title, dubbed Sonic Generations. Poised to deliver “the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new,” Generations is set across three defining eras that span Sonic’s storied 20-year history. Beyond featuring a modern take on classic Sonic environments, players can switch between a 2D and […]

Sony’s announced that its previously delayed, carnage-fueled racer MotorStorm Apocalypse will hit North American shelves on May 3.  The title was originally scheduled for an April release. In a PlayStation Blog post, the company also doled out details on day one DLC, which will come in the form of a Premier Pack that includes a fiery hot car and motorcycle. The DLC is unlocked […]

Capcom is striving to rely less on tried and true properties, as evidenced by the recent announcement of Aura’s Wrath and Dragon’s Dogma at Captivate 2011. Company COO David Reeves says more is in the pipeline, though. Expect ‘at least one more’ original title from the Mega Man developer next year:

EA is poised to breathe fresh air into the snowboarding genre early next year, with the company revealing that its SSX revival will debut in January. Creative lead Todd Batty dropped the tidbit during EA’s Season Opener event yesterday, further confirming that the title will appear in playable capacity during E3 2011. Hit the break for screens of returning character Elise […]

While it’s widely known now that purchasing Portal 2 on PS3 will net you access to a redeemable Steam Play copy — which can also be played on PC and Mac, many are in the dark on how this will actually work. Valve today provided deets on the process, revealing that you will be required to enter in a one-time […]

Sony is the first out of the big three to go public with their E3 press conference plans this year, announcing that its presentation will be held on Monday, June 6 at 5:00 p.m. PST. It’ll take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. That’s a day before the main event kicks off. Barring leaks that will inevitably crop up […]

It’s not often this happens: Bethesda announced today that its class-based shooter Brink will be released a week early, hitting shelves on May 10 instead of May 17 in the US. A European release will follow on May 13.

Those eagerly awaiting to ransack the loot-filled labyrinths of Dungeon Siege III will have to wait a bit longer, as publisher Square Enix sends word that the title has been moved from its late May release window to June 21. The title, handled by Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian, features a robust RPG system with classic loot-hording gameplay. Square Enix assures the […]

Sega just posted the first teaser for their next Sonic: The Hedgehog game on Facebook. The trailer gives us a glimpse at what to expect from the new entry in the series, including snow-covered levels and potentially some co-operative action with a younger-looking Sonic. The title is due out sometime this year for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Catch […]

Who’s donning the cover of next month’s Game Informer? Commander Shepard, that’s who. The mag is promising a 12-page blowout on “exclusive info, screens, and art that no Mass Effect fan should miss.” Details are expected to hit other print sources as well, such as PSM3, so prepare yourself for information overload soon-ish. In particular, the GI mag should reach […]

This fall will see a clash of the titans, when Battlefield 3 and presumably the yet-to-be announced Modern Warfare 3 release. EA feels it has the upper hand this time around, with company boss John Ricitiello confident that it will topple Call of Duty. How serious is EA? Well, for one, it’s dumping around hundred million of marketing dollars in the […]