While Blizzard hasn’t shipped a console title in what seems like eons, that could change with the long-awaited release of Diablo III. Speaking at the DICE Summit yesterday, company CEO Mike Morhaime says the prospect of Diablo on consoles is being explored. It might not be a straight-up port, but rather an experience modified to fit consoles:
In what seemed like a one-off test for Final Fight Double Impact to foil game sharing might become a standard for Capcom’s PSN efforts going forward. It’s been confirmed that Bionic Commando 2 Rearmed requires players to sign into their PSN account when launching the title, despite being a solo experience with no online functionality apart from leaderboards. The game’s […]
After a lengthy period of silence, French site Jeuxvideo has broke word that Ubisoft’s survival-adventure I Am Alive has been re-positioned as a downloadable effort. It’s now scheduled to hit PSN and XBLA sometime this year. Ubisoft has remained tight-lipped regarding the title following its initial announcement nearly three years ago. It was also subject to a delay in 2009, […]
Released on Xbox Live Arcade as a timed-exclusive nearly four years ago, Namco Bandai’s Pac-Man Championship Edition will make its much-belated debut on PSN tomorrow. As a PS Minis effort, it is cross-compatible with PSP and PS3. Boasting crisp HD visuals, the title features all-new mazes designed by Toru Iwatani before he bowed out of the industry in 2007. Minus […]
Heads up, Sony is giving PS3 owners a chance to snatch select PSN titles at deep discounts. Running through January 31, the ’11 for 2011′ promotion highlights 11 PSN gems for 50 percent off their original purchase price. This includes Shatter, Deathspank Thongs of Virtue, and MotorStorm 3D Rift. For the complete listing of deals, hit the break. Note that […]
While the initial Killzone 3 beta run was delegated exclusively to PSN Plus subscribers, Sony is opening the welcome gates to all PS3 owners as part of an open beta beginning February 2. Boasting PS Move and stereoscopic 3D support, it’ll run through February 14, granting access to the MP05 ‘Frozen Dam’ multiplayer level across all three modes — Guerrilla […]
As part of a cross-promotion deal, Sony is throwing in a perk for those that purchase Guerrilla Games’ gritty shooter Killzone 3 in the form of early access to the SOCOM 4 multiplayer beta. A PSN code that grants entry is included with all North American copies of KZ3. Participating retailers include GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon. Further details regarding the […]
The new IP from People Can Fly and Epic Games, Bulletstorm, will be getting a playable demo the Xbox 360 and PS3 come January 25th. Bulletstorm is a new first-person shooter from the studio who brought us the Painkiller series and is all about ridiculous ways to kill your opponents. The demo will feature “Echo Mode”, a score-attack game mode […]
Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe just released the Official PlayStation Application for the Android and iOS mobile platforms. The new mobile application allows users to view your friend’s list, trophy progress, PlayStation-related news and take a peek at the entire game catalog for the PS3, PSN, PS2 and PSP. The application is currently limited to only those who live in […]
The sequel to Capcom’s hit swinging retro-revival, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, will hit the digital storefronts of PSN and Xbox Live Arcade on February 2, the company announced today. Rearmed 2 does away with the bolted-down mechanics of the original, introducing what we all take for granted in platformers: the ability to jump. It’ll set you back $14.99 or 1200 […]
Let it be clear: the PS3 edition of Mass Effect 2 is not your average port. Developer BioWare is going the extra mile to make this the definitive console release. That includes packing in several ME3-specific engine enhancements. Expect “improved graphics,” the ability to toggle between PS3 and 360 controller layouts, and a slew of bug fixes according to producer […]
With commerical indie titles still trickling out nearly a decade later, it’s clear the Dreamcast has a strong fan backing. Sega is aware of this, obviously. That’s why they’re rising to the opportunity to release a ‘Dreamcast Collection’ on current-gen platforms. Company exec Alan Pritchard let the cat of the bag in a recent interview with GameInformer. Retail wrapped releases […]
Square Enix is dipping into its backcatalog once again, announcing that 1999’s time-bending PSOne RPG Chrono Cross is set to receive a digital re-release on the Japanese PSN.
While Mass Effect 2 will make its long-awaited, belated debut on PS3 next month, publisher EA is giving platform owners a chance to try out the intergalactic RPG ahead of time with a playable demo due to hit PSN on December 21. A release in Europe will follow on December 22. The tidbit was subtly mentioned in a press release for Mass Effect […]
Developer Frima Studio is leaving no room for interpretation with its latest effort — A Space Shooter for Two Bucks. The title is billed as a “what-you-see-is-what-you-get” experience. It features all the usual trimmings you’d expect from a space shooter, like screen-filling swarms of enemies topped off with a dizzying array of weapon upgrades, all tightly compressed in a 100MB […]
EA announced today that it will release a Dead Space 2 demo on PSN and Xbox Live later this month, December 21. This comes a full a month ahead of the title’s retail debut in January. Set in the Necromorph-infested Church of Unitology, the demo sees players assume the role of engineer Isaac Clarke. Expect an arsenal of weaponry and tools […]
London-based indie developer HandCircus has announced that Okabu is hitting PSN next year. Billed as an epic enchanting tale, the title features a refreshing art style with bright, bold visuals. The world-saving romp sees players command cute mythical critters as they set out to put an end to the Doza, mechanical beings that thrive on destruction. Here’s the official pitch:
Sony is expanding its currently invitation-only PlayStation Rewards initiative with Quests, PlayStation-related activities that bump your activity meter when completed. It opens yet another avenue to progress through the reward tiers of Select, Pro, and Legendary. These jaunts involve performing pre-defined tasks, such as watching PlayStation Network’s PULSE in HD or for visiting the Central Plaza in PlayStation Home. Nine Quests […]
Sony aims to prove that it pays to be a PlayStation Plus member with an onslaught of freebies — $50 worth — over this month, essentially paying for the subscription itself. The first offering to receive the PS Plus treatment is Sackboy Prehistoric Moves, a LittleBigPlanet spin-off PSN title. It features “10 unique Move-enabled levels on a multiplayer adventure filled […]
Konami’s released a bug fix focused patch for its now-platinum seller Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, one which addresses “save game” issues while also adding a bit of polish.