The day a lot of folks have been waiting for has arrived. It’s the launch day of Borderlands 2 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in North America. In other words, it’s the unofficial yet still awesome Borderlands 2 Day! Now, chances are you picked up the game at midnight last night. If that’s the case, I imagine […]
Sega’s announced that the blue blur’s final Dreamcast outing — Sonic Adventure 2 — will make its way over to PSN and Xbox Live come October. Additionally, the HD rendition of NiGHTS into dreams will be made available on the same date. Both titles will set you back 800 MS Points, or $9.99. A PSN release is set for October […]
It is, perhaps for good reason, surprising how many people love simple arcade fighters like Smash Bros. The genre has been around for over a decade and has made competitive play even more fun on a single TV with up to four players. Sony, in an attempt to capitalize on that same gameplay for a console that’s largely become popularized […]
Apparently, some folks really think single-player gaming is finished, and we now see more developers shifting their focus on multiplayer components and online modes. In an interview with GameSpot, Insomniac CEO Ted Price stated the company probably wouldn’t make strictly single-player titles in the future. “I can’t imagine that any game we’d do from here on out will be single-player […]
PaRappa the Rapper will always be heralded as a PlayStation classic. Now that the titular rapping dog is headed to PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, gamers can get reacquainted with the charming character. Unfortunately, PaRappa artist Rodney Greenblat isn’t too stoked about seeing the character in a game with weapons and heavy-hitting brawls. “I’m very happy that Parappa is making a […]
More cloud storage courtesy of the latest firmware update isn’t the only thing PlayStation Plus subscribers have in store for them. Since you’re the owner of a machine dedicated to playing video games, you may be happy to know that that’s exactly what you’re getting! Double Dragon: Neon launched on the PlayStation Network earlier today, and it’s priced at a […]
Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 4.25 will go live sometime tomorrow, bringing with it increased cloud storage capacity for PlayStation Plus users. The limit, originally a paltry 150MB, has been raised to a more respectable 1GB. If you’ve got a few large save files — like the 10MB heavyweight that is Dragon Age Origins, this should come as a welcome […]
Metal Gear Solid creator and Kojima Productions director Hideo Kojima has revealed some new information about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. Speaking to Eurogamer, Kojima stated that the open world in the stealth-action game will include loading screens. I’m not certain about this, but do loading screens still bug people? I mean, this is an open world, so […]
Strategy RPG aficionados will be happy to learn that La Pucelle: Tactics will be dropping on the PlayStation Network this week. News of this game’s possible appearance as a PlayStation 2 Classic had surfaced before, and a post on the PlayStation Blog confirmed it. La Pucelle: Tactics is often revered among strategy RPG fanatics. The game delivered a dark tale […]
It’s no secret that Bethesda is having a tough time releasing Skyrim Dawnguard on the PlayStation 3. The DLC, which is currently available for both the Xbox 360 and PC versions of Skyrim, has yet to appear on Sony’s console. This has caused PlayStation 3 gamers to grow a bit flustered, as it should come as no surprise to anyone […]
It’s time for a deliciously sweet video game rumor, folks! This time around we’ve got some news (or “news” if it turns out to be false) surrounding the ever-growing roster in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. It turns out that Kat from Gravity Rush might be a playable fighter in Sony’s upcoming crossover brawl-fest. All we have to go by is […]
Indie adventure game hit Machinarium has landed on the PlayStation Network in Europe. According to Destructoid, the game is currently available for download on the PlayStation 3 for €7.99, which is roughly $10. Don’t worry, though, my fellow North American gamers. Developer Amanita Design has confirmed that Machinarium will be releasing on the PlayStation Network over here, too. When exactly […]
We recently reported on an interview with Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki. According to said interview, Miyazaki had stated that he was pondering adding an easier difficulty setting for Dark Souls. Such a move would be intended so as to not alienate gamers who may be interested in the punishing action-RPG’s world and lore but aren’t very fond of its […]
Sony has announced that it will launch Killzone Trilogy in October. The three-pack will be a part of the company’s PlayStation Collection initiative, which currently includes Ratchet & Clank Collection, inFamous Collection, and God of War Saga. The first Killzone, a PlayStation 2 original, will sport 720p HD visuals, and it will feature all-new Trophy support. In addition to the […]
Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and the entire God of War series have gone on to become heralded PlayStation brands. These games delivered intensely satisfying experiences when they first launched, and they’re remembered dearly by many. So it should come as no surprise that Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection and God of War Collection, which initially launched as […]
Sony has revealed its lineup of games for this year’s Tokyo Game Show. It’s quite the impressive list, featuring titles across the PlayStation 3, Vita, and even the PSP. But as a report on Joystiq noted, there’s absolutely no sign of The Last Guardian whatsoever. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Borderlands 2, and Assassin’s Creed 3 are just a few of […]
Is Dark Souls too difficult? Maybe, but since the launch of that game, I’ve believed that its high challenge is part of the reason it’s so good. Dark Souls being a ridiculously tough game is what makes it stand out, and that’s exactly the reason people play it. According to director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game may be a bit too […]
Ratchet & Clank Collection has landed, and it’s a hit. Collecting the first three entries in Insomniac’s action platformer series, the compilation has managed to bring the nostalgia for longtime fans while introducing newcomers to something truly enjoyable. Prior to the release of Ratchet & Clank Collection, however, a lot of folks wondered what the heck was going on with […]
You folks remember Rainbow Moon, right? That’s the sweet RPG that launched on the PlayStation Network back in July. The game received favorable reviews, and it quickly became a favorite here at eXophase. If you’ve been on the fence and aren’t sure whether you want to purchase Rainbow Moon, you’ll be glad to know that a 90-minute demo will be […]
Well, this isn’t good. It appears that a number of copies of Resident Evil 6 have been stolen. The wily rapscallions that got their dirty paws on final copies of the game have even begun selling them on eBay. Capcom has addressed the situation, stating that only a small number of PlayStation 3 copies of Resident Evil 6 are being […]