From Ys to Legend of Heroes, the JRPG aficionados at Falcom have been a staunch supporter of the PSP over the years. It looks like that relationship will continue to blossom on Sony’s next portable, tentatively known as the NGP. Speaking to Japanese publication Dengeki PlayStation, in an interview picked up by Andriasang, Falcom CEO Toshihiro Kondo let slip that a new RPG […]

Housemarque’s frantically charged shooter Super Stardust HD continues to be one of the most feature packed offerings on PSN to date, with Sony today announcing plans to extend the gameplay further with an ‘Impact’ add-on mode. Impact equips your ship with a “experimental new matter-to-energy boost engine technology,” which allows for running on boost as long as you keep ramming […]

Originally scheduled for Q2 2011, publisher Atlus announced today that Trine 2 — the sequel to Frostbite’s downloadable fantasy hit — has been pushed back into summer 2011. No reason was given for the setback. To soften the blow, Atlus has released a “Alluring Adventure” gameplay trailer, highlighting each of the game’s enchanting cast of characters. As you’d expect, there’s […]

Joining the likes of Ubisoft in an environmental initiative to cut down on paper use, publisher EA has announced that all titles part of its Sport label will not include physical manuals going forward. Instead, instructions will be replaced with a digital equivalent, accessible through in-game prompts. Of course, while pushing the eco-friendly angle, the move carries a dual benefit: […]

The creative force behind the portable iterations of God of War on PSP has voiced its intent on numerous occasions to branch out to consoles — and it seems plans are already underway. A fairly recent job listing for the Irvine, California-based studio mentions an “AAA New IP” on consoles. While no further details on said IP were spared, the listing […]

PSPgo owners have often lamented over the late delivery of UMD to digital conversions – and sometimes the complete lack of a digital counterpart, in the case of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. With NGP, Sony is ensuring that no omissions are made on the digital side. Retail and digital will receive every title at the same time, barring PSN-exclusive […]

Developer BioWare continues its slow funnel of teases for Mass Effect 2’s upcoming content pack ‘Arrival’ with an all-new screenshot. There’s numbers shown in this one, possibly indicating a countdown of sorts. Might we see a full-blown unveil next week? Let’s hope. The content was first outed by a PSN trophy listing. BioWare Facebook Page [Facebook]

Unearthed in court documents released today, dedicated server provider Softlayer has moved to quash a subpoena issued by Sony over information pertaining to George Hotz’s account on hacking forum PSX-Scene. To put it simply, Softlayer isn’t convinced Sony needs the data.

Short and sweet, here’s a look at Valve’s charming TV spot for Portal 2. Y’know, while there’s not a whole lot you can show in 32 seconds, this clip does a great job of summing up the gist of what Portal is all about. The co-op nod is a nice touch, too. Portal 2 hits retail shelves and Steam this […]

Following a devastating string of natural disasters that hit Japan over the past week, Square Enix announced today that it is donating 100 million yen in support of ongoing relief efforts. The company is also collecting donations from employees, which will go to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fundraising effort, launched by Japan’s Red Cross Society. The charitable efforts don’t end there. Square Enix plans […]

Sony has won a court order granting them limited access to search PS3 hacker George Hotz’s PayPal records, according to a Wired report. In an effort to further tie the case to California, Sony contests that Hotz accepted donations for his efforts from residents of the state. In essence, the subpoena gives Sony access to comb through transactions posted on […]

Industry mainstay Doug Church, whose impressive track record dates back to the early 90s on numerous triple-A projects, has joined Valve. Dealing mainly in the creative side of the business, his name appears in credits for titles in the Ultima, Thief and critically-acclaimed System Shock series. In 2003, Church was presented with a “Community Contribution” award by the IGDA for […]

You won’t need deep pockets to license Crytek’s snazzy CryEngine 3 tech. While it isn’t ready to divulge specifics, the company says its licensing tiers will be budget-friendly. In fact, co-founder Avni Yerli tells Develop that it plans to release a SDK geared towards indie devs. In addition to that, a mod specific SDK in the works. The barrier to […]

Square Enix has suddenly been ramping up its PSN throughput as of late, with no signs of slowing down. The company has reveled in a recent email blast that its RPG Legend of Mana, which hit the PSOne classics catalog late June in Japan, is slated to hit the US PSN “soon.” Boasting a rich watercolor-esque palette, the title features […]

While NPD’s monthly sales run-down cover only retail offerings, the firm hopes to branch out in the future, covering digital transactions which are currently only found in its quarterly report. “We are expanding the number of digital retailers we have relationships with in order to develop a digital POS (point of sale) service,” NPD analyst Anita Frazier told GamesIndustry.biz. Although many […]

Eat Sleep Play founder David Jaffe feels the traditional model of selling console titles at $60 a pop is on its way out, telling IGN that the next batch of consoles will essentially be the last of their kind.

Is Ninja Gaiden due for a complete reinvention? Comments made by Tecmo producer Yosuke Hayashi indicate as such. He recently told Play Magazine UK that Ninja Gaiden III is going back to the drawing board, calling NG2 — Itagaki’s final attempt on the franchise — ‘outdated.’ His bullish words don’t end there, as he also says that Bayonetta, despite being critically received, […]

With Crytek’s Crysis 2 hitting store shelves next week, the company is ramping up hype for its next project, one that’s in development at its UK arm. Crytek co-founder Avni Yerli tells Develop that the unveil, which will likely make an E3 apperance, will make the gaming scene “very pleased.” We come to mutual conclusions on projects, and I think […]

Starting today, PSN users can register for possible inclusion in the upcoming inFamous 2 “User Generated Content” beta, which is set to kick off on April 12. With a focus placed on creativity, the beta will give testers a shot at worldwide recognition. Developer Sucker Punch plans on handpicking the most exceptional creations, adding them as offerings that will “auto-populate” the […]

Bethesda’s announced that Prey 2, the sequel to 2006’s alien mothership-set shooter will arrive sometime in 2012 on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. In development at Human Head Studios, the crew behind the original title, Prey 2 will leverage the “the cutting edge id tech engine from id Software.” No specific build was specified, though it’s likely using the id Tech 5 […]