A playable demo of Capcom’s alien infested mech-shooter Lost Planet 2 is due for a public release “soon,” according to producer Jun Takeuchi. The exec reportedly made the comment on Midnight Live 360, a Famitsu-sponsored event. It’s worth pointing out that Takeuchi’s exact words were “soon, I guess” in reference to the demo, which doesn’t exactly instill us with optimism. […]
Unreal Tournament developer Epic Games is expanding its reach to Korea, as the company announced today that it has opened a location based in Seoul. “We deeply value our customers, and we are committed to providing Korean game developers with outstanding technology and tools,” said Park. “The opening of Epic Games Korea signifies Epic’s desire to collaborate more closely with […]
We’ve heard murmurs of a PS3 price cut in the fall, but nothing concrete. Until now, that is. A source — or mole — close to technology site Arstechnica is reporting that Sony aims to weed out supply of 80GB-equipped PS3 units during the coming months, meaning it may not be long before retail shelves only have 160GB units in […]
Those holding out for a PS3 version of Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG Last Remnant may want to reconsider their plans, as a release on Sony’s black box is looking increasingly unlikely.
Assassin’s Creed 2 looks drop-dead gorgeous, which is already a sound enough reason to pre-order a copy by our standards, but here is another: GameStop locations across North America are running a promotional campaign in which those who pre-order the title will receive an unlock code to explore a virtual rendition of the expansive Palazzo Medici in-game. Built in the […]
In a press release filled with much-deserved gloating, Sony revealed today that recently re-released PSOne classic Final Fantasy VII shifted over 100,000 units on PlayStation Network in just two weeks, securing top honors for the most downloaded piece of content during the week of June 17.
Rockstar Games has lifted the veil on Max Payne 3, releasing a selection of six screenshots. See them after the break. Developed by Rockstar Vancouver, Max Payne 3 is due out later this year on Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. Max Payne 3 Screenshots
Update #2: And the firmware is live! Check Network Update to download, or this direct link. Update: In a PS Blog post, PlayStation Network director Eric Lempel has confirmed that firmware 2.80 for PS3 is indeed on its way. Changelog? Nothing to get excited about, this one simply improves the “playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 format software.” We’ve just […]
ZEN Studios announced today that Punisher: No Mercy is slated to exclusively hit PSN on July 2. An Unreal Engine 3 powered effort, the comic book inspired title focuses on delivering a robust online experience, allowing for up to eight players to duke it out in solo and team-based missions. A single player component is included as well, featuring exclusive […]
Canadian PS3 owners are finally unbound from the restriction of solely using credit cards to purchase offerings on the PlayStation Store, as Sony announces today that pre-paid PSN cards have made their belated debut in the region. The cards are available in $20 and $50 denominations, which when redeemed add the total dollar amount to a user’s PSN account. To […]
After last year’s solid but for obvious reasons teen-friendly Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, longtime fans of the franchise have been clamoring for a return back to the series roots in current-gen presentation. It’s coming, as creator Ed Boon confirms the inevitable on his Twitter page, revealing that Mortal Kombat 9 will indeed be M-rated: People want an M-rated MK….dammit […]
Corporate mudslinging, gotta love it. Speaking to The Times, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick openly admitted that the company may pull its support on Sony platforms if the adoption rate of PS3 hardware does not pick up anytime soon. Kotick is fed up with pricing of the console and feels the only way to spur sales at this point is a […]
Been keeping tabs on Namco Bandai’s Splatterhouse revival? No? Not surprising, since the company has remained tight-lipped about it ever since development duties were transferred from independent developer Bottlerocket to Surge, an internal studio, earlier this year. Also, the title did not make an E3 appearance, leading it to slip under the radar of most everyone. So what is the […]
San Francisco-based studio and Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics is in search of an art director for an unnamed “AAA franchise,” according to a recently posted job listing. Crystal Dynamics has a rare opening for a Senior Art Director on one of the most prestigious AAA franchises in the industry. We are looking for an exceptional talent to bring onto […]
According to NPD data obtained by Gamasutra, Capcom’s Bionic Commando reboot is falling short of expectations at retail, having shifted a meager 27,000 units in May, its debut month. That figure represents both Xbox 360 and PS3 unit sales of the title.
Sony put on a great showing at its E3 conference this year, excitement was high, but ultimately most of us were not surprised with majority of the announcements at hand. Why? Well, for a simple reason: we already knew about them. PSPgo and The Last Guardian, Team ICO’s new title, were both unofficially revealed days prior to the show. Sure, […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update kicks off with a choice selection of retro and all-new downloadable games. On the retro side is Sega’s vintage effort Gunstar Heroes and PSOne Medal of Honor Underground. In terms of fresh experiences, this week brings us Bomberman Ultra and Heavy Weapon. Sony isn’t skimping on DLC either, as the long-awaited Killzone 2 Flash & […]
May was a sluggish month for the video game industry, with combined software and hardware sales figures dipping below the $1 billion mark for the first time since August 2007, according to the latest figures from NPD. Sales were stagnant across the board and in some cases, unit sales of certain platforms took a significant dive when compared to last […]
If a recent GameStop listing is any indication, Activision plans to release a collector’s edition package of Modern Warfare 2. Seeing its release being capitalized on is a no-brainer, really, considering it is poised to become one of this year’s biggest blockbusters. While the contents of this CE remain unknown, it will cost $79.99, same price as the World at […]
Yes, it was inevitable, we just didn’t expect it to be announced this soon. During an investor presentation at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference, EA chief operating officer John Pleasants casually dropped word that DICE is working on Battlefield 3. Given that three other Battlefield titles are currently in development, DICE obviously has its hands full, so it would […]