Even after the purchase of Tomb Raider creator Eidos, Square Enix has no plans to hop off the acquisition bandwagon anytime soon. According to company president Yoichi Wada, control of Eidos was “the first step” towards its ambitious Western expansion plans. That means if Wada sees fit, laying down the dollar for other companies isn’t out of the question. Further […]
Evidently Capcom was pleased with the sales of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and other classic remakes, as the company brought out its trump card today: Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Yes, an enhanced port of the fan-favorite fighter is coming to PSN and XBLA later this summer. This edition of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 based on the superior […]
Sony just made it official: as previously rumored, Uncharted 2 will feature a multiplayer aspect complete with Deathmatch and Co-op gameplay modes. There’s also Plunder, a wangled take on the age-old classic of Capture the Flag. Players are take on the role of a land-pirate with the objective of plundering gold from an enemy encampment and transport it back to […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will enter into the company’s “PLAYSTATION 3 the Best” budget line on June 18. As a result, the universally-acclaimed masterpiece will receive a permanent price reduction, down to 3,990 yen ($41). Sure doesn’t scream budget, but you have to take into account that the value […]
Completely void of any new playable games apart from Red Faction: Guerrilla and UFC 2009 Undisputed in demo form, this week’s PlayStation Store update proves size really does matter. Thankfully, there is a diverse selection of add-on content to choose from, including a LittleBigPlanet mini-pack sporting stickers and costumes from the Heavenly Sword universe. Elsewhere, two custom character packages for […]
Over on the official North American PlayStation website, Sony is hyping up a self-proclaimed “electrifying announcement” that is scheduled to take place on April 27. Featured on the site is brief flash-based trailer depicting still images of inFamous and Uncharted 2 presented in a pictorial fashion. Logic dictates that whatever is about to go down will deal with at least […]
EA-owned development studio DICE today confirmed that its Frostbyte-powered online multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1943 will hit PSN and Xbox Live Arcade in June. A PC release will follow in September. Players take responsibility of commanding either the US Marines or Imperial Japanese Navy and wage war in a conflict set across three tropic locales. This time around all the war-ravaged […]
It is no secret that a new entry in the long-running Tony Hawk skateboarding series is in development. Activision revealed last year that it was taking a break from churning out yearly iterations of the franchise on PS3 and Xbox 360 in an attempt to reshape and reboot the franchise, as many felt it was growing stale with the release […]
At a media event held in London earlier today, Bethesda announced that Fallout New Vegas is slated to hit consoles and PC next year. An all-new entry in the series, New Vegas is no way related to Fallout 3 but will share a heavy resemblance to it in terms of pure gameplay style, according to marketing vice president Pete Hines. […]
While potential definitely exists over connectivity between the PSP and PS3, majority of developers are giving it the shaft. This unfortunate trend will reportedly continue with the impending release of Rock Band on PSP. According to information obtained from a Harmonix representative at a media event during which the title was shown off to press, 1UP learned that there is […]
Developer Criterion Games today stamped a April 30 release date on its “Cops And Robbers” DLC pack for PS3 and Xbox 360 title Burnout Paradise. Featured is an all-new Freeburn mode in which players assume the role of the law, chasing nefarious bandits across Paradise City. A slew of cars in the game will receive an extensive cosmetic makeover, giving […]
Add-on content and lots of it dominates this week’s PlayStation Store update. While there is nothing new in terms of full-on games, the long-awaited and Encore expansion pack for PixelJunk Eden dropped today, featuring five slick levels complete with a bevy of all-new collectible trophies. Elsewhere, a TV U.S. Sports quiz pack is available for Buzz!, along with extra vehicles […]
The NPD Group today sent over its latest industry sales figures for the month of March, once again revealing Nintendo as the clear victor. The platform holder sold a impressive combined total of 1.16 million Wii and Nintendo DS units. However, overall sales took a dive to the tune of 17 percent compared to hard data for last year. Why […]
Rockstar Games sends over a video clip showcasing a few of the new rides featured in the first vehicle DLC pack for Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Highlighted are classy cars such as the 2008 editions of the Audi S5 and Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG. The vehicle pack is available now will set you back 240 Microsoft Points or $2.99, depending […]
Publisher Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin’s Creed 2, the sequel to 2007’s hit stealth-action effort. Along with the announcement comes official word in the way of details, plus a concept art styled shot of Ezio, who takes place of Altair as the game’s new assassin. In development for a span of two years, the follow-up sees players taking on the […]
News flash: Eidos Montreal has a second project in the works and they are planning to unveil it soon, according to blurb recently posted on the company’s official website. It’s definitely not Deus Ex 3, seeing as that was announced awhile back. All bets are on a new entry in the Thief series. If you recall, a job listing turned […]
Publisher Namco Bandai has sent over another batch of brand-new Tekken 6 screenshots, showcasing various contenders in the Iron Fist Tournament, both newcomers and old favorites such as the mask-shrouded Armor King. Visible in the high-res versions of these shots are quite a few jaggies. Here’s hoping Namco manages to clean those up with a touch of anti-aliasing by release […]
Sony has confirmed that the first batch of Killzone 2 DLC, a set of two maps dubbed Steel and Titanium, will hit the PlayStation Network on April 30. While the price still remains an unknown quantity at this point, both maps are said to come packed with “new gameplay elements and strategic twists.” In Wasteland Bullet, the action takes place […]
With the impending emergence of a larger E3, some publishers have decided to cut back on their once-annual Gamer Day media events, but not Capcom. CAPTIVATE09 is on and it’s taking place in Monte Carlo. Open to industry professionals only, the event kicks off on April 21 and will run through the 23rd. All of Capcom’s big-hitters are poised to […]
Rockstar Games sends word that a variety of luxury and premium class vehicles are en route to Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Next week will see the release of “South Central Vehicle Pack 1,” featuring an Audi S5 and the Mercedes CL 65, along with the 2009 Eclipse GT, a tuner. The following week will bring the aptly-titled South Central Vehicle […]