While integration across services usually provide a more streamlined experience, should it come at the cost of consumer rights? One frustrated gamer let off steam on BioWare’s forums, posted some derogatory comments, and was slapped with a 72 hour ban. All is well, right? Not so, as the ban impacts all EA services, which left him unable to activate his […]

Retail tracking firm NPD Group has released its hardware and software sales analysis for the month of February, revealing an impressive showing for Microsoft. With 535,000 units shifted, the Xbox 360 enjoyed its biggest non-holiday month ever, eclipsing its previous sales streak in September 2007, when Halo 3 launched. On the whole, combined hardware and software sales raked in $1.36 […]

You may recall that Bungie issued a call last November to fans interested in taking on beta testing assignments. We’ve received word from various reports on forums that the first wave of emails went out this week, formally inviting users to become a “official member of the Bungie Beta Tester program.” As far as we can tell, the email that’s […]

Update: PS3 firmware 3.60 has gone live. Grab it via Network Update or manually from our download section. Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 3.60 will drop tomorrow, bringing with it an added incentive for PSN Plus subscribers. On a per PSN account basis, those under the pay-for loyalty program will receive the ability to store up to 150MB of game […]

Square Enix has pegged a release date on its highly-anticipated sci-fi RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution, announcing that the title will hit North American shelves on August 23. Previously hit with a delay, let’s hope the date sticks this time. Fans can score a wealth of pre-order bonuses by reserving a copy at participating retailers, including a mission pack and a weaponry-laden Tactical Enhancement […]

PlayStation marketing vet Peter Dille has left his post as SCEA’s senior vice president of Marketing and PlayStation Network, the confirmed today. Dille’s history with the brand stretches all the way back to 1995, when he played a key role in the launch of the original PSOne.

Beginning this week on PSN, Sony is kicking off Spring Fever, a month-long celebration designed to highlight exceptional games and associated discounts. To usher in the first round of time-limited specials, Sony is offering up titles chosen in its PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards vote-off at a 30 percent off, this week only. These include: Castle Crashers, God of War: Ghost of […]

Currently tied up in certification, Konami producer David Cox has revealed that the first batch of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC will arrive at the end of this month on PSN and XBLM. While initially scheduled for February, the Reverie DLC was hit with a delay due to last-minute bugs that cropped up during the testing phase. It sees players […]

While not quite a universal remedy for PS3 bricks, it’s a start. Spanish developer Nesi_Tor of Team Hades has released CVOS v3.1, an app that aims to recover PS3 units that were rendered inoperable to due a bad firmware flash or related mishaps. The only clincher is that it requires a hardware NAND reader in order to dump the analyze […]

During a GDC panel today Bungie’s David Aldridge has revealed to attendees that their next title is indeed a massively multiplayer action game. However Aldridge went on to clarify that this MMO will not be “WoW in space” after previous rumors suggested so. The new title, being published by Activision, will be made available across multiple platforms since Bungie has […]

Despite all the hubbub surrounding the tech dazzle that is Battlefield 3, Infinity Ward community manager Robert “FourZeroTwo” Bowling says the studio has no plans to counter with a new engine of its own.

DICE just released a new gameplay video of its upcoming Frostbite 2-powered shooter Battlefield 3, featuring nearly 3 minutes of uninterrupted gameplay. The clip follows Staff Sgt. Blackburn and his team of U.S. Marines into “the bad part of town.” Visually, the game looks incredible, and we’d even go as far to say that it dethrones the mighty Crysis in […]

Ever wondered what it would be like to have creation tools in a sandbox game like inFAMOUS? Sucker Punch has just revealed that inFAMOUS 2 will feature user-generated content, created within the game. Players will be able to create their own missions, from defense missions to obstacle courses, all with new creation tools. The possibilities are nearly limitless and a […]

Sony has announced today the development of version 1.5 of PlayStation Home. The update, which should arrive sometime this spring, will enhance Home’s real-time multiplayer component, improve the physics and include more realistic graphics and animations. Developers will now be able to create first-person shooters, racing games and more that utilize Home’s real-time multiplayer and improved tech. Gone are the […]

Tecmo today dropped off a teaser of the next installment in its Ninja Gaiden franchise, showing Ryu Hayabusa perform a gruesome deed. Near the tail end of the clip, it proclaims “Unmask: E3 2011.” Yes, a playable build is being prepped for E3. Ninja Gaiden 3 – as its tentatively known as – is scheduled for a 2012 release.

Update: Might not be an MW3 unveil after all. Treyarch community manager Josh Olin says a “pretty awesome / unique” Black Ops trailer is dropping next week. More DLC? It’s that time again. Looks like a Modern Warfare 3 reveal may be nigh, as Activision is stirring up hype for its next Call of Duty title. The company has launched […]

If a recent ESRB listing is any indication, it looks like Square Enix has plans to re-release Parasite Eve on PSN as part of Sony’s PSOne Classics catalog. With spiritual successor The 3rd Birthday due out this March on PSP, starring returning protagonist Aya Brea, the timing is ripe. Parasite Eve originally hit the PSOne in 1998. It was praised […]

While Bizarre Creations is done and dusted as a result of Activision’s restructuring efforts, it seems its legacy will live on the form of a new studio: Lucid Games. Several Bizarre staff have jumped ship, including Pete Wallace, former Bizarre senior manager now-turned managing director for Lucid. While still actively seeking new hires, the England-based upstart has already congregated a […]

Plan on pre-ordering Rockstar’s upcoming crime thriller L.A. Noire? The company has teamed up with various retail outlets to offer specific incentives ranging from unlockable detective outfits to additional cases for the player to solve. Look past the break for the complete list. Featuring some of the finest facial expressions to grace gaming yet, L.A. Noire is due out on PS3 and […]

The latest Crysis 2 trailer, “Semper Fi”, has revealed that a multiplayer beta will be coming to the PlayStation 3 “soon”. While no other details have been revealed, it is a safe assumption that you’ll be able to play the same game modes (Team Instant Action, Crash Site) and maps (Skyline, Pier 17) that will be available on the PC […]