Despite becoming the second fastest-selling PlayStation 3 title in the UK, director Dorian Block of retail research firm Chart Track revealed today that Metal Gear Solid 4 has not made a significant impact on PS3 hardware sales in the region. There’s not a lot to say about it – it had minimal impact really. Units were up by seven percent. […]
According to leaked documents from marketing research group Intellisponse, the next console iteration in Activision’s Tony Hawk series will utilize an all-new motion board controller for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The document states that players will be able to pull off ollies, grinds and huge spins with the purported peripheral. Thanks to an intuitive board based control scheme […]
According to various reports, PS3 firmware 2.36 is slated to hit within a week. Much like the last few PSP updates, nothing too substantial will be added, aside from the usual security enhancements and compatibility fixes. Let’s hope this is the last minor update before 2.40 hits. Consoul [NeoGAF]
Scans popped up earlier last week and now the first direct feed screenshots from Treyarch’s upcoming shooter Call of Duty: World at War have hit the web, courtesy of online German magazine PCGames. World at War takes place in the Pacific theater during World War II and according to a report from UK-based magazine gamesTM, features cooperative play and Wii […]
In a recent investor presentation, publisher THQ confirmed that it will offer download content for its upcoming Volition developed open-world title Saints Row II. But that’s it. No details were provided, so it’s impossible to make an informed guess as to what the content will entail. Could be anything – additional missions, costumes, areas, you name it. Additionally, THQ did […]
If a recent survey sent out to Atlus Faithful members is any indication, it seems as if the company is considering to move into the digital distribution market. Notably, one of the questions asks fans how much they would pay for a downloadable title sold over the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, taking gameplay length into consideration. Will we […]
According to Q-Games boss Dylan Cuthbert, a playable demo of PixelJunk Eden is planned for release on the PlayStation Network next month. No word on a possible release date, though website TheSixthAxis reckons it’ll hit around E3 time. Cuthbert also dropped a couple details on the game’s recently revealed YouTube uploading feature. While in-game, players can select “Record Video,” which […]
According to a GI.biz piece, Sony is working on a Wiimote-inspired controller for the PlayStation 3, complete with motion sensing functionality and the ability to break in two separate units. Working, fully functional units of the device have already been sent to development studios, allegedly. There’s been no word on when an official announcement will be made and company spokespersons […]
Publisher Koei today sent over a batch of new screenshots from the PlayStation 3 edition of its upcoming racer Fatal Inertia EX, showcasing a diverse selection of locales ranging from the frigid Glacier Bay to the lush rainforests of Paradise Isle. As announced yesterday, the game is slated to hit PS3 next Thursday on June 19 and will be sold […]
The NPD Group has released its North American retail software and hardware sales figures for the month of May. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo managed to hold onto its seemingly impenetrable throne for yet another month, leading by more than comfortable margins in both console and handheld hardware sales. Further proving that Grand Theft Auto IV has had little to no impact on […]
The weekly PlayStation Store update kicks off this fine Thursday with the rare addition of a PSone classic: Syphon Filter 3. While Gabe Logan’s third outing is far from being considered rare, seeing Sony take the massive feat of releasing a PSone title on the store is. Moving on, this week’s selection of add-on content consists of a free Pontiac-sponsored […]
With Metal Gear Solid 4 now officially out in the wild, news surrounding the title is spreading fast. Lightning fast, in fact. According to various reports, Metal Gear Online players are allowed to create one free character per console. Want to create another character? You’ll have to pay up, according to the game’s login screen, which reads: You are given […]
Thinking of splurging on a PlayStation 3 when Metal Gear Solid 4 officially hits store shelves tomorrow? You’re in luck. Retailer Wal-Mart is currently offering a free $100 gift card with any purchase of a Blu-ray disc player. Yep, that includes standalone PS3 units, as well as the MGS4 hardware bundle that’s due out tomorrow. Sounds great to us. Use […]
Capcom, otherwise known as the house of Mega Man, Street Fighter, Resident Evil and countless other classic gaming franchises is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. Yes, Capcom is 25 years old! How time flies. In celebration of the special day, company CEO Kenzou Tsujimoto is sending thanks to all fans and investors who have given support over past two and […]
Following the release of the first Star Ocean 4 screenshots, publisher Square Enix has sent over a selection of all-new screens from two of its upcoming RPG titles, namely The Last Remnant and Infinite Undiscovery. The Last Remnant is slated to hit the Xbox 360 this Winter, with a PlayStation 3 release date yet to be announced. Infinite Undiscovery, on […]
Retailer GameStop today announced plans to host a Metal Gear Solid 4 midnight launch event across approximately 1,500 of its brick and mortar store locations across North America. Attendees will be able to partake in trivia contests, a Metal Gear “Big Boss” costume contest, and a sneak peak at the game leading up to the 12:01 a.m. street date on […]
At Microsoft’s Xbox 360 RPG Premiere event held in Tokyo today, publisher Square Enix confirmed that Star Ocean 4 is in development for the Xbox 360. Exclusivity has yet to be decided, but producer Yoshinori Yamagishi did note that the game would hit the Xbox 360 first, with a release on PS3 simply a possibility at this point. We cannot […]
Developer Criterion Games announced today the Cagney software update for Burnout Paradise is slated to go live on July 10. For those that missed the initial announcement, Cagney is poised to bring three new Freeburn game modes and 70 new challenges, additional vehicles, all-new liveries, and custom soundtrack support for the PlayStation 3 version. Full details can be found past […]
The first details on Activision’s latest installment in the Call of Duty series hit the internet today, courtesy of UK-based rag gamesTM. According to the magazine’s report, Call of Duty 5 will launch under the title “Call of Duty: World at War.” Treyarch of Call of Duty 3 “fame” is handling development duties instead of Infinity Ward, as expected, with […]
Earlier last week, developer Crytek announced that Crysis Warhead would be hitting the PC – exclusively – this coming fall. It came as somewhat of a surprise to us, considering previous comments made by CEO Cevat Yerli suggested that the company would not release new titles solely on PC, but rather across multiple platforms. So then, why is Warhead exclusive […]