As part of its annual financial report, Capcom revealed that it expects to shift 2.3 million units of Resident Evil 5 worldwide. Over 400 employees and outside contractors are working on the title. Considering that the series as a whole has sold 34.5 million copies to date, such an expectation is far from unrealistic. Comparatively, Capcom hopes to sell 1.5 […]

Ubisoft has sent over a selection of new direct-feed screenshots from mech-combat simulator Armored Core for Answer, showcasing the game’s online co-op aspect and versus mode. Developed by From Software, Armored Core for Answer is slated for a September 16 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Armored Core for Answer Screenshots

Sony Online Entertainment is hard at work on The Agency, an online-enabled massively multiplayer shooter for the PlayStation 3 and PC. A hot topic surrounding the game is the prospect of cross-platform play between the two platforms. We’ve seen it done on Xbox 360, but not yet with a PS3 title. According to executive producer Matt Wilson, it is certainly […]

From SCEA product marketing specialist David Bull comes official word that MotorStorm Pacific Rift, the follow-up to Evolution Studios’ 2006 hit, will arrive on North American store shelves on October 28. Set on a lush and secluded tropical island, Pacific Rift boasts eight vehicle classes in all, along with 16 multi-route tracks, 4 player split-screen, terrain deformation, and full support […]

That’s right, public registration is now open for the ongoing Resistance 2 beta, which opened up to a select group of folks earlier last month. Although anyone can now register, the beta is still private to an extent, as applicants are being chosen at random. It’s anyone’s guess as to how long signups will be open for, so best head […]

Update: Bad news folks. Jeopardy will not include trophy support as originally planned — at least initially. The development team is considering to add trophies via an in-game patch at a later date, according to SOE senior VP Shalom Mann: Wheel of Fortune will feature XMB Trophies and we will look at patching JEOPARDY for XMB Trophies at a later […]

LucasArts announced today that its 22nd-century highly destructible shooter Fracture will hit the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace in the form of a playable demo on September 18. The demo will highlight a key game mechanic dubbed “Terrain Deformation,” which allows for real-time creation of on-the-fly cover and geographic manipulation. The full version of Fracture is slated for a […]

Publisher Ubisoft has revealed that it plans to include subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing in all of its internally developed projects, beginning with Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia and Shaun White Snowboarding. This commitment entails modifications to some of our game engines, as well as the inclusion of subtitles in the conception phase of game development. […]

The fine folks over at Don’t Panic have sent word that public advance previews of Media Molecule’s ambitious world-creation title LittleBigPlanet will kick off later this week on September 12 as part of a PlayStation-sponsored event hosted at Piccadilly Plaza in Manchester, England. Through October 4, gamers can drop by and express their creativity in LBP before the game’s retail […]

A bit later than expected, but it’s here. The promised update for independent developer Tiki Games’ PSN title NovaStrike is now available, bringing into the fold trophy support, rebalanced difficulty settings, customizable controls, and XMB playlist support.

Electronic Arts announced today that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, originally scheduled for a fall debut, is now slated for a worldwide summer 2009 release to coincide with Warner Brothers’ live-action film. “We’re excited about the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game in development and its high level of authenticity and playability,” said Robert […]

According to Sony’s semi-official blog ThreeSpeech, a playable demo of Evolution Studios’ upcoming PS3 offroad racer MotorStorm Pacific Rift will be made available at random to a “lucky few” next week Thursday. Those chosen will receive an email containing a voucher code to download the demo, which will be released to the public next month in case you aren’t lucky […]

Publisher Ubisoft today confirmed that Far Cry 2 is hitting European territories on October 24. The title will debut alongside a wooden box enclosed Collector’s Edition package, which includes the game, along with a limited edition t-shirt, art book, map, and “making of” DVD. Ubisoft has yet to confirm a date for North America, though numerous online retailers such as […]

This week’s PlayStation Store update is mildly interesting, bringing with it episode four of Sony’s digital-based Qore magazine, along with add-on content in the form of seven all-new multiplayer maps for the almost-forgotten PS3 exclusive shooter Haze and a three-song PAX pack for Rock Band. Rounding out the new additions for this week is a playable demo of PURE, an […]

In an industry filled with delays and cancellations, seeing a game’s release date actually being moved up is far from the norm, but it is the case with Electronic Arts upcoming futuristic survival-horror romp Dead Space. In a statement sent out today, the publisher confirmed that the title will hit North American store shelves on October 14, a full week […]

Better check your email inbox. Why? We’ve been informed that PlayStation Home invites are going out. Yes, invites to the extended private beta that was promised back in early August. An excerpt from the invitation message: Thank you for downloading the PLAYSTATION®Home Theme! You have been selected to help beta test the next phase of PlayStation®Home’s evolution.  As a Beta Tester, you […]

Those who pre-order Prince of Persia at participating retailers in North America will receive a free upgrade to the Limited Edition version of the game, publisher Ubisoft announced today. Enclosed in special packaging, the LE pack includes a “making of” video complete with developer commentary, a digital mini-strategy guide, a digital art book, the original soundtrack composed by Inon Zur, […]

This fall should prove to be an exciting time for all PSP owners. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced that the long-awaited direct PSP store will launch later this year via a firmware update. Designed as a native PSP application, the store will be accessible straight from the XMB, meaning you’ll no longer have to log-on to your PC to […]

In continuing its business relationship with Koei, publisher Namco Bandai today announced Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2, the sequel to last year’s mech-filled hack n’ slash. Slated for a 2009 multi-platform release on PlayStation 3, PS2 and Xbox 360, the game promises online multiplayer coupled with all-new story featuring mecha from the latest Gundam anime, as well as from Char’s Counter […]

Planning on purchasing the PS3 version of EA DICE’s parkour first-person action title Mirror’s Edge? According to Sony, an exclusive marketing agreement has been made with EA to release DLC specific to the PS3 version. PlayStation has an exclusive marketing agreement with EA regarding the title. Exclusive downloadable content will be offered on the PlayStation Network. And that’s all that […]