Sony’s announced that it has raised $1.3 million in contributions via the PlayStation Japanese Tsunami Appeal. The PSN sponsored initiative was launched last month on March 19 in the US and in Asia on March 24. Sony is donating the proceeds to the relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by the earthquake, including the American Red Cross – Japan Earthquake […]

Dragon Age 2 has hit the 1 million sold mark in just under two weeks and  not only that, it hit the milestone faster than its predecessor, Dragon Age: Origins. To celebrate the occasion, BioWare is offering up a free digital download copy of Mass Effect 2 on PC to all purchasers — regardless of platform — before April 30. Details and […]

Just under a week from when the first new screenshots appeared of Max Payne 3, we now receive more details on the illusive title. MP3 is now known to be a co-operation between Rockstar’s various studios, including Vancouver, New England, Toronto and London. The third entry in the Max Payne series will still include bullet-time, an ability to go into […]

Sony has moved to dismiss claims made in a class action lawsuit by avid PS3 Linux users, a litigation that was prompted earlier last year following the company’s removal of Other OS. In a filing dug up by Groklaw, Sony is asking the court for permission to inspect the hard drives of those involved in the suit, on the basis that they […]

Bethesda is bucking the trend this April Fool’s day with a selection of actual, real screenshots of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The screens give a glimpse at sprawling environments that beg for exploration, ranging from murky caverns to mountainous regions enveloped in snow. Check ’em out past the break. Skyrim is due out on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 on November […]

DICE offers up yet another high-octane look at Battlefield 3 with an all-new gameplay teaser. Clocking in around 2 minutes, the clip is the third episode of four in the ‘Fault Line’ series, which is set to conclude with a bang on April 17 — and that ‘bang’ is none other than a full 12 minute reveal video. The latest clip […]

Max Payne 3: it’s back from the dead. After a year devoid of any new info or media, Rockstar tweeted a pair of screenshots from the gritty shooter series, originally pioneered by Alan Wake developer Remedy. Rockstar Vancouver is handling development duties on this installment. The screens are suitably dark, in contrast to the bright setpieces that were showcased in […]

Sony’s incentive-fueled loyalty program, PlayStation Rewards, has been put on hold indefinitely. By way of an e-mail blast sent to beta testers this morning, it’s been revealed that the initiative will not launch in April as originally planned. Sony feels the service is “not ready,” further thanking beta participants for their valued feedback throughout the testing process.

PS3 hacker George Hotz’s long-winded legal battle with SCEA continues, this time with his lawyers poking holes in the opposition’s argument. In a recent filing, they argue that Hotz had no knowledge of where SCEA was based prior to the suit — or its relation to SCE Japan. In all honesty — while it’s hard to believe that someone as […]

Steam integration with Portal 2 on PS3 is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Valve’s plans to expand Steamworks to console platforms. While those who purchase Portal 2 on PS3 are automatically gifted with a copy of the PC equivalent, Valve programmer Jeep Barnett tells GamerZines that he’d like to offer a similar incentive for those who […]

Publisher THQ is feeling encouraged over sales of its war shooter Homefront, lauding that the title has sold through “over 1 million” copies to date worldwide. The company says it is satisfying demand with 2.4 million units in total shipped to retailers.

Beginning April 1, Sony Computer Entertainment America will transfer its online services, including wallet funds, to Sony Network Entertainment America. The shift marks Sony’s latest move to unify and enhance integration across its broad portfolio of services, such as PSN and Qriocity. According to Sony, the switch will essentially be transparent to end-users, apart from a mandatory TOS that users must agree to […]

Following the revelation that Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica are receiving the ‘HD’ treatment on PS3 and Xbox 360, Capcom today revealed both are scheduled for release this fall in North America as a downloadable-exclusive offering. Along with visual upgrades, Capcom is adding in achievements and trophies. As far as we can glean from the just-released screenshots, neither are a full-blown […]

The guys over at Gearbox Software sent out an e-mail this morning containing a very “special message” about the long-awaited title, Duke Nukem Forever. I don’t want to ruin their video so just take a look at the message above; and no, they’re not kidding.

Remastered ‘HD’ editions of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica are hitting PS3 and Xbox 360, a source close to Andriasang has revealed. Dubbed the ‘Resident Evil Revival Selection,’ Capcom plans on bundling both in a single offering, though it’s unclear how extensive of a makeover either title is receiving. With the amount of times RE4 has been given the […]

Sega of America today announced a new give and get back initiative to support ongoing relief efforts in Japan. As part of the Play for Japan campaign, the company is auctioning off several collectible goods, ranging from signed art pieces to retro threads. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. Hit the break for […]

Housemarque’s frantically charged shooter Super Stardust HD continues to be one of the most feature packed offerings on PSN to date, with Sony today announcing plans to extend the gameplay further with an ‘Impact’ add-on mode. Impact equips your ship with a “experimental new matter-to-energy boost engine technology,” which allows for running on boost as long as you keep ramming […]

Originally scheduled for Q2 2011, publisher Atlus announced today that Trine 2 — the sequel to Frostbite’s downloadable fantasy hit — has been pushed back into summer 2011. No reason was given for the setback. To soften the blow, Atlus has released a “Alluring Adventure” gameplay trailer, highlighting each of the game’s enchanting cast of characters. As you’d expect, there’s […]

Joining the likes of Ubisoft in an environmental initiative to cut down on paper use, publisher EA has announced that all titles part of its Sport label will not include physical manuals going forward. Instead, instructions will be replaced with a digital equivalent, accessible through in-game prompts. Of course, while pushing the eco-friendly angle, the move carries a dual benefit: […]

The creative force behind the portable iterations of God of War on PSP has voiced its intent on numerous occasions to branch out to consoles — and it seems plans are already underway. A fairly recent job listing for the Irvine, California-based studio mentions an “AAA New IP” on consoles. While no further details on said IP were spared, the listing […]