Despite the not-so-positive reviews, are you a PlayStation 3 owner still looking to get your grubby hands on Free Radical’s latest? Over at specialty retailer GameStop, Haze has been marked down from its suggested retail price of $59.99 to $39.99. That was quick, wasn’t it? Even at $40, it’s not what I’d consider a “must-buy.” Until it drops to at […]
Sony is itching to get PS3 owners signed up for its newly launched Qore magazine. For a limited time only, those who purchase an annual subscription ($24.99) to the online-based mag can download David Jaffe’s debut PSN title Calling All Cars completely free of charge. That’s a $10 dollar value. To be honest, we’re far from sold on Qore, but […]
Update: The store update is now live! Oh dear. This week’s highly anticipated PlayStation Store update, which includes the first issue of Qore and a bevy of downloadable PS3 titles, has been postponed. The content wasn’t up when we first posted our weekly update article, but we figured it would all drop within the hour. Didn’t happen! Hours have passed, […]
This week’s content heavy PlayStation Store Update kicks off with the debut of Sony’s all-new interactive online magazine. Dubbed Qore, PSN users can purchase this week’s issue for $2.99 or drop $29.99 towards an annual subscription. Alongside Qore, PS3 shooters Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and NOVASTRIKE are now available for download, in addition to UMD convert SOCOM: Fireteam […]
Grand Theft Auto IV has shipped 11 million copies to retailers worldwide, with approximately 8.5 units sold to consumers since May 31, Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive announced today. As previously reported, the title garnered a record-breaking $500 million in sales during its first week on the market, pushing an estimated total of 6 million units. Speaking on behalf of the […]
Namco Bandai sends over seven all-new screenshots from its upcoming hip-hop infused action-adventure title Afro Samurai, depicting a variety of stylish and brutal action sequences set against gorgeous locales. Based on the popular animated series starring Samuel L. Jackson, Afro Samurai is slated for a release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 later this year. Afro Samurai Screenshots
June 5 is shaping up to be one hell of a PlayStation Store update. Well, at least for junkies of the shooter genre, as Capcom has confirmed that Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 will hit the service tomorrow, along with the recently announced Novastrike. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Commando 3 is a re-envision of the original arcade hit, complete […]
After two drought-stricken weeks, the upcoming PlayStation Store update this Thursday may actually be worth talking about, as Tiki Games development director Kevin McCann has announced that PS3 title Novastrike will hit the PSN tomorrow. Described as a top-down arcade style shooter, Novastrike will be the first “self-published” title on PSN. Players combat a fighter ship known as Scythe, shooting […]
According to a revealing report over at Japanese site Impress Watch, Q-Games forthcoming PSN puzzle title PixelJunk Eden will allow players to capture gameplay footage and upload it directly to YouTube for others to see — all straight from within the game itself. This is a feature that was recently added to the PS3 SDK, but it’s surprising to see […]
Has yet to be officially announced, but it’s real, apparently. A logo for an all-new Ratchet offering entitled “Ratchet & Clank: En Busca del Tesoro,” which roughly translates to “In Search of Treasure,” has appeared on the pages of a Spanish website. Last March, a leaked SCEE PSN release schedule made mention of “Ratchet Quest For Booty.” We’re inclined to […]
Advertising network IGA today announced that is has formed a multi-year agreement with mega publisher Electronic Arts to exclusively deliver dynamic in-game advertising within the publisher’s wide portfolio of PlayStation 3 titles. IGA’s dynamic in-game advertising platform allows for in-game ad elements to be updated in real time, keeping ads fresh and relevant to each gamer. EA’s development teams work […]
According to Giant Bomb’s latest podcast, which is hosted by ex-GameSpot staffers Jeff Gerstmann and Ryan Davis, Chicago-based studio Robomodo is handling development duties on the next entry in Activision’s Tony Hawk series, presumably to allow Neversoft to focus on the Guitar Hero series. The move would fit in line with Activision’s ambitious “innovation” plans for the franchise. Interestingly, Robomodo […]
Following a trademark registration back in March, Frankfurt-based developer Crytek today launched the official website for an all-new game entitled “Crysis Warhead,” albeit in teaser form. Details are nonexistent at this point, though it is rumored that the title will serve as an expansion to the original Crysis. We’ll see. For now, take a look at the first character render […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced today that it has decided to cease production on a pair of PlayStation 3 titles, namely Eight Days and open-world action title The Getaway. The company cited “redistribution of resources and budget” as the reason behind canceling both titles. Full statement past the break.
After initially being scheduled for a release in May, then later pushed back to an unspecified date presumably due to certification issues, Capcom’s Ben Judd has reportedly said that Bionic Commando Rearmed will “hopefully” hit the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and PC in July. According to Eurogamer, pricing for the 3D enhanced retro remake will be set at 800 Microsoft […]
Straight from Capcom’s CAPTIVATE08 media event comes an all-new selection of lovely yet terrifying Resident Evil 5 screenshots. Along with the new screens, Capcom sent over two character renders, one showcasing the “mystery woman” featured in last week’s trailer and the other of series mainstay Chris Redfield. Resident Evil 5 is slated to debut on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox […]
It was inevitable. Sony today announced Qore, a fully online interactive magazine that integrates with the PlayStation Network to deliver “exclusive news, developer interviews, in-depth game previews and behind-the-scenes looks at PlayStation games and special access to game demos, special beta invitations, game add-ons and other downloadable game-related content.” Sounds fantastic, but cue the obvious question: will it be free? […]
Over at the official SOCOM website, community manager David Brothers has announced that Sony is planning to kick off a public beta test for upcoming PlayStation 3 title SOCOM: Confrontation later this summer. According to Brothers, access to the beta will be granted to subscribers of Sony’s forthcoming Qore service, which essentially is an online magazine that offers exclusive game […]
Yes, you read that right. Guitar Hero: Metallica is slated for a release in Activision’s fiscal 2009 year, according to a recently published SEC filing uncovered by Wedbush Morgan analyst Edward Woo and GameSpot. In fiscal 2009, we plan to publish Guitar Hero: On Tour for the NDS; Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica, and Guitar Hero IV across multiple […]
The folks over at GameTrailers have the exclusive reveal on an all-new Resident Evil 5 trailer that was shown at CAPTIVATE08. Without a doubt, this clip is a must-see, whether you’re a fan of the franchise or not. No questions asked. Resident Evil 5 is scheduled for a release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. While a concrete date […]