Sony’s issued a statement in response to yesterday’s sporadic string of PSN outages, saying it is investigating a possible ‘cyber attack.’ Yesterday the Internet misfits known as ‘Anonymous’ waged an all-out assault against Sony, flooding servers through several waves of denial of service attacks. The aim? According to AnonOps, payback for violating consumer rights and ‘abuse of the judicial system,’ […]
Sony’s PSP2, codenamed “NGP”, might not see a global launch this year as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan early last month. In speaking with Bloomberg, Jack Tretton, said that the company may have to launch the device in only one region this year as opposed to the original Asia, Europe and US release. If […]
Sony has moved to dismiss claims made in a class action lawsuit by avid PS3 Linux users, a litigation that was prompted earlier last year following the company’s removal of Other OS. In a filing dug up by Groklaw, Sony is asking the court for permission to inspect the hard drives of those involved in the suit, on the basis that they […]
Robin Antonick, the developer behind the original Madden, is suing EA for unpaid royalties that allegedly were promised as part of a contractual agreement inked in 1986. That’s right, he let more than 20 years pass by before deciding to take action. Wait — what? Ridiculous timing aside, Antonick’s core complaint lies in the guts of the Madden software. While […]
LucasArts is assembling a team for an “unannounced project,” announcing today that it has hired former Tomb Raider creative and franchise director Tim Longo. According to a Gamasutra report, Longo will serve as creative director on the upcoming project.
Bethesda is bucking the trend this April Fool’s day with a selection of actual, real screenshots of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The screens give a glimpse at sprawling environments that beg for exploration, ranging from murky caverns to mountainous regions enveloped in snow. Check ’em out past the break. Skyrim is due out on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 on November […]
As part of a “strategic decision to reduce costs and streamline its global workforce,” Sony Online Entertainment today confirmed that it is significantly scaling back its workforce. SOE is eliminating 205 positions and will close its close its Denver, Seattle and Tucson studios. While SOE’s oft-delayed MMO The Agency was finally gearing up for a release this year, the company […]
Capcom’s axed its conceptually promising 2.5D platformer Mega Man Universe. A planned downloadable effort, the title was announced as PSN and XBLA bound last July, with Capcom touting it as a “revolutionary take on the seminal classic.” Indeed, it was a fresh take, with an emphasis on user-generated content. Among its main draws were extensive character customization, in addition to a built-in […]
DICE offers up yet another high-octane look at Battlefield 3 with an all-new gameplay teaser. Clocking in around 2 minutes, the clip is the third episode of four in the ‘Fault Line’ series, which is set to conclude with a bang on April 17 — and that ‘bang’ is none other than a full 12 minute reveal video. The latest clip […]
Max Payne 3: it’s back from the dead. After a year devoid of any new info or media, Rockstar tweeted a pair of screenshots from the gritty shooter series, originally pioneered by Alan Wake developer Remedy. Rockstar Vancouver is handling development duties on this installment. The screens are suitably dark, in contrast to the bright setpieces that were showcased in […]
Even with all eyes on Portal 2, that hasn’t stopped fans from constantly barraging Valve for information on its plans for the next Half-Life. Although Valve initially committed to an episodic release schedule, it’s been 4 years since the release of Episode 2 in 2007. With such a gap, many feel Valve has ditched the short and sweet approach for […]
Sony’s incentive-fueled loyalty program, PlayStation Rewards, has been put on hold indefinitely. By way of an e-mail blast sent to beta testers this morning, it’s been revealed that the initiative will not launch in April as originally planned. Sony feels the service is “not ready,” further thanking beta participants for their valued feedback throughout the testing process.
Retro classic Choplifter is receiving a revival on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, developer inXile announced today. Not a mere conversion, Choplifter HD is a full-on makeover of the Atari original, promising to “redefine the helicopter rescue mission for the modern era.” Quite the undertaking, there. Players assume the role of a novice turned elite rescue pilot, commandeering aircraft of various types across “more […]
Massive multiplayer maps featured in the PC version of Battlefield 3 will be scaled down in its console equivalent, developer DICE revealed to CERFY at C2E2 in Chicago. As you may well be aware, BF3 supports up to 64 players, compared to a meager 24 on consoles. Expect more compact levels to better accommodate this limit. How extensive of a downsizing these […]
Steam integration with Portal 2 on PS3 is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Valve’s plans to expand Steamworks to console platforms. While those who purchase Portal 2 on PS3 are automatically gifted with a copy of the PC equivalent, Valve programmer Jeep Barnett tells GamerZines that he’d like to offer a similar incentive for those who […]
Publisher THQ is feeling encouraged over sales of its war shooter Homefront, lauding that the title has sold through “over 1 million” copies to date worldwide. The company says it is satisfying demand with 2.4 million units in total shipped to retailers.
Beginning April 1, Sony Computer Entertainment America will transfer its online services, including wallet funds, to Sony Network Entertainment America. The shift marks Sony’s latest move to unify and enhance integration across its broad portfolio of services, such as PSN and Qriocity. According to Sony, the switch will essentially be transparent to end-users, apart from a mandatory TOS that users must agree to […]
Remastered ‘HD’ editions of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica are hitting PS3 and Xbox 360, a source close to Andriasang has revealed. Dubbed the ‘Resident Evil Revival Selection,’ Capcom plans on bundling both in a single offering, though it’s unclear how extensive of a makeover either title is receiving. With the amount of times RE4 has been given the […]
Sega of America today announced a new give and get back initiative to support ongoing relief efforts in Japan. As part of the Play for Japan campaign, the company is auctioning off several collectible goods, ranging from signed art pieces to retro threads. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. Hit the break for […]
Update #3: Hotz’s lawyer, Stewart Keller, tells IGN that the ‘integral components’ Sony refers to are ‘stock controller cards,’ not the hard drive themselves. Moreover, the devices have already been handed over, so we’re not quite sure what Sony is trying to argue, other than to stir controversy over Hotz’s whereabouts. Update #2: Interestingly, while digging deeper in the filings, […]