Sony may have just recently acquired media streaming service Gaikai, but that doesn’t mean the company plans on ignoring the retail market anytime soon. In fact, Sony looks to continue delving into retail media with its next platform. Speaking to MCV, Sony UK head Fergal Gara said that the PlayStation 3 and Vita manufacturer needs retail. “Coming down off that […]
Rockstar Games is doing it big this weekend with Max Payne 3‘s online multiplayer. From now until Sunday night, you’ll be able to earn double XP in all of the game’s online modes. This includes settling vendettas and earning XP with your Social Club Crew buddies. So if you’re after those higher ranks, jump right in and get crackin’. Or, […]
First, I would like to start off my review of Rainbow Moon by saying that I was addicted well before I had played the game. Actually playing it verified everything I had hoped the game would be. To be honest, I’m not sure I will do the game justice with my review, but I will try. My hope is simply […]
Just two days ago Sega updated its Facebook page with a screenshot of what appeared to be an enhanced version of one of the stages from NiGHTS into Dreams. Revered as a Sega Saturn classic, the game delivered a fantastical on-rails experience that featured wonderfully colorful visuals and cheery music. Of course, all we had was that screenshot and fans’ […]
This morning, Rockstar Games released the Local Justice Pack for Max Payne 3. The DLC pack includes three new maps, a new weapon, a new item, and a new multiplayer faction. Throw in some brand new Achievements and Trophies and you’ve got a nice little download for fans of Max Payne 3‘s online multiplayer mode. Local Justice has been available […]
Electronic Arts has revealed plans to rely solely on digital distribution in the future. While specifics weren’t detailed, EA Games President Frank Gibeau stated that the company currently has great relationships with its retail partners, but said that a massively digital market is inevitable. “We have a clear line of sight on it and we’re excited about it,” said the […]
Sony has announced its upcoming Summer Sale for the PlayStation Network, and some solid titles will be getting killer discounts starting next week. Eleven downloadable titles will receive 30 percent price cuts, and if you’re a PlayStation Plus member, you’ll be able to get an sweeter 50 percent off. Not too shabby! The PlayStation Network games that will be discounted […]
Last year, the PlayStation Network zombie shooter Dead Nation received its very first DLC. Road of Devastation was a survival game mode that had players entering different rooms, killing the undead, and seeing how long they could survive. It was a nice piece of add-on content that added a little extra to an already great twin-stick shooter. Now developer Housemarque […]
Developer SideQuest Games today announced on the PlayStation Blog that its upcoming RPG, Rainbow Moon, would land on the PlayStation Network in July. Specifically, the game will be available on Sony’s download platform on July 10 for $14.99. Of course, PlayStation 3 gamers who happen to have a PlayStation Plus subscription will get the game at a discounted $11.99. What […]
ESRB ratings for Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City have appeared on the ESRB’s website, reports iGo Gaming. This possibly indicates that the two iconic open world crime games will be landing on digital platforms. Had San Andreas been listed, it’s possible that we could have speculated on an HD collection, but since that’s not the […]
Yesterday, eXophase’s Mike Bendel reported that Capcom would be porting Okami to the PlayStation 3 as a digital download. The game, which was praised by gamers on the PlayStation 2, featured a beautiful art style inspired by Japanese woodblock paintings. The whole thing looked truly spectacular, and everything in the game — environments, enemies, backgrounds — looked like a work […]
Capcom sure loves churning out ports, but in the case of Okami, we can’t really fault them. The unique cel-shaded adventure heavily influenced by Japanese mythology hit the PS2 back in 2006, with a Wii port following in 2008. Unfortunately, despite receiving critical acclaim – including numerous ‘Game of the Year’ awards, sales were relatively poor. Perhaps Okami will find […]
We’ve been talking about Tomba! for several weeks now, and the reason for that is because, well, the game was pretty awesome when it debuted on the original PlayStation back in 1998, and it’s fun talking about awesome games. Sadly, despite the fact that the charming 2D platformer received a ton of critical praise, it only managed to sell moderately […]
It looks like Sega will continue its Dreamcast revival efforts later this fall, as a listing for Sonic Adventure 2 appeared on the official Xbox site earlier today. The page pegged an October 3 release date on the title. Online leaderboards and support for widescreen resolutions are promised, akin to the XBLA renditions of Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure released in […]
News that Tomba! was headed to the PlayStation Network as a PSOne Classic was received quite warmly by gamers. Not only did the retro title’s revival mean old school fans could play it once again and relive their memories platforming around lush environments as a pink-haired caveman, but it also meant that someone like me who missed out on the […]
Artistic games are too hard to come by. They’re just a rarity, and the many that attempt to inspire fall short of greatness all too often. After playing The Unfinished Swan at E3, I can say without a doubt that this is one game you won’t want to miss. The Unfinished Swan, as described by developer Giant Sparrow, is a […]
Earlier today during its E3 press conference, Sony announced that it would be bringing PSOne Classics to the PlayStation Vita. That’s certainly great news because it gives Vita owners the opportunity to take some of the original PlayStation’s top games on the go with them. The rumors regarding Sony’s supposed deal with Gaikai weren’t addressed, but a major possibility regarding […]
E3 2012 is upon us, and already some cool video game news has dropped. Sony’s press conference won’t be for another few hours, but we’ve already got info on a new title courtesy of the PlayStation Blog. Sound Shapes, the upcoming music game from Queasy Games, will be shown off on the show floor at E3 starting tomorrow, but developer […]
Don Mesa of SCEA took to the PlayStation Blog yesterday to announce that YouTube would soon be available on the PlayStation Vita. The popular video streaming service joins other recently announced apps for Sony’s handheld including nico nico and Skype. Mesa made sure to point out that YouTube will be a free download on the PS Vita Store. While he […]
Last week we reported on rumors that Sony was attempting to strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai to introduce cloud gaming to the PlayStation 3 and possibly even to the Vita. According to sources close to GamesIndustry International, it looks like Sony will indeed be featuring the service for its current crop of hardware. With cloud gaming comes […]