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The Walking Dead Retail Edition Pushed Back a Week, Now Due Out Dec. 11

Famed adventure game developer Telltale Games previously announced that the retail edition of The Walking Dead would launch on December 4 across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. For those keeping track, that’s tomorrow — it’s not launching tomorrow after all, so please don’t go out to buy it. There, I just saved you from looking foolish. You’re welcome. Thankfully, […]

PSA: PS Vita Firmware 2.01 Goes Live

Last week, we reported that Sony was ironing out bugs found in the 2.00 update for PS Vita. Notably, the PS Plus driven cloud saving functionality wasn’t working properly. As promised, Sony’s since released a fix — in the form of firmware 2.01. Not surprisingly, there appear to be no other noteworthy changes. In fact, nothing is mentioned in the […]

PSN Maintenance Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3

Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will be undergoing maintenance on Monday, December 3 AKA tomorrow. You folks know the drill: If you’ve signed onto your account recently, you’ll still be able to play games online and access apps on your Sony gaming machines. As per usual, PlayStation Store, Home (people still use that?), and account management functionality will […]

Irrational Reveals BioShock Infinite Box Art, Internet Explodes

The internet is in a frenzy yet again. What was it, two minutes since the last outburst? The box art for 2K Games and Irrational Games’ upcoming BioShock Infinite has been unleashed on the good ol’ internet, and people don’t seem very happy about it. Actually, that may be an understatement. As you can see from the full cover art […]

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Finally Drops on PS Vita Dec. 18

Developer Just Add Water has announced that Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD will be playable on the Vita on December 18. Well, it was about time, wasn’t it? The updated remake of this popular action title has been available on the PlayStation 3 for just under a year now, so it’s great to see it get the portable treatment on the […]

Sony Patent Shows Off Weird DualShock/Move Snap-On Controller

Sony has filed a new patent, but this one isn’t as ridiculous as some of its previous patents. Rather than pondering up ideas for in-game commercials or ads with playable mini-games, the company’s actually conjured up something that’s not too obnoxious. This latest patent, which was shared by GameSpot, shows a hybrid controller that appears to be a cross between […]

New PS Vita Bundle May or May Not Be a Good Deal

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to snag a Vita, then you’re about a week late because Amazon’s Black Friday bundle was pretty sweet. Now, though, Sony’s releasing a brand new Vita bundle, and while it’s not as enticing as the previous deal, it may still be enough to convince a few individuals that the time to get […]

Dishonored Getting Its First DLC on Dec. 11

Bethesda and Arkaine Studios have announced that the first DLC pack for Dishonored will land on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on December 11. Titled Dunwall City Trials, the add-on will sport an attractive price tag of 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99. Dishonored players who download the DLC will be treated to 10 challenge maps. Multiple skills and gameplay […]

Reggie Says Third-Party Games Look Better Graphically on the Wii U

Is the Wii U more powerful in terms of graphics compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3? According to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, it certainly is. Then again, he’s probably supposed to say that, right? Speaking to CNN, the Nintendo boss and internet meme stated, “If you would do a side-by-side comparison, you would actually see that […]

Ken Levine: No Multiplayer in BioShock Infinite

People have been wondering whether BioShock Infinite will feature a multiplayer component. Rumors have been popping up on the good ol’ internet, leading many to believe that some modes had been removed from the final game. So what’s the final story on multiplayer in Infinite? According to series creator, writer, and designer Ken Levine, there will be no multiplayer functionality […]

Sony Readies PS Vita Firmware 2.01 to Fix Cloud Saving

Sony’s announced that it has identified a minor bug in the recently released PS Vita firmware 2.00, which causes the automatic save upload functionality to fail. Only PS Plus subscribers can access this feature. To remedy the situation, Sony says it is releasing a new firmware update “as soon as possible.” That means we can presumably look forward to firmware […]

Jetpack Joyride Rockets to PS3, PS Vita

Developer Beatshapers took to the PlayStation Blog to announce that Jetpack Joyride is officially available on the PlayStation Network. Originally created by Halfbrick, this running man game has become quite notorious for delivering one of the most rewarding and addictive experiences in its respective genre. Jetpack Joyride is available as a PlayStation Mini, which means you can play it on […]

Bayonetta Character in Anarchy Reigns Is a GameStop Pre-Order Exclusive

Anarchy Reigns: Day One Edition was recently announced for a UK release. It looks like North America is confirmed for an identical deal, though Sega and Platinum Games aren’t calling it Day One Edition over here. Big deal? Nah, not really. If you pre-order Anarchy Reigns at GameStop, you’ll score Bayonetta (not to be misread as “score with Bayonetta”) as […]

Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage Out Now

Can’t get enough Borderlands 2? Well, you’re in luck, because 2K Games and Gearbox Software have launched the latest round of story DLC for the game. Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage was made available today across the Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Store, and Steam. As previously explained, Torgue is one of the many weapons manufacturers in the world of Borderlands […]

PS Vita Firmware 2.00 Provides a Faster Browser That Can Be Used In-Game

The Vita firmware 2.00 update launched today, and with it comes an improved web browsing experience. According to a tweet from Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, players will no longer have to quit their games in order to use the browser. Not too shabby, eh? Of course, that’s not the only positive modification that the web app is undergoing. […]

Hitman: Absolution Online Pass Requirement Removed by IO Interactive

I think we can all agree that online passes are just plain dumb, right? That’s why it’s great to know that a publisher like IO Interactive has decided to refrain from including the feature (read: setback) from one of the more anticipated games of the year. Hitman: Absolution (which was recently reviewed by Conan O’Brien) will launch with its online […]

Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is a Card Game That’s Headed to PS Vita

I apologize in advance if this isn’t the news so many Uncharted fans wanted to read about the series’ future. That said, let’s get to the topic at hand, shall we? Developer SCEA Bend Studio has announced that Uncharted: Fight for Fortune will be available on the Vita on December 4. Unlike every other successful Uncharted game to date, Fight […]

Conan O’Brien Reviews the Hotly Anticipated Hitman: Absolution

For those who may be unaware, Conan O’Brien runs a segment on his show titled Clueless Gamer. In the past, Conan has reviewed titles such as Skyrim, Resident Evil 6, Minecraft, Just Dance 4 and Michael Phelps: Push the Limit. The talk show host has made no attempt to call himself a video game expert. In fact, he’s openly expressed that […]

PS Vita Continues to Struggle in Japan as 3DS Outsells It 47-to-1

The uphill battle of the Vita in Japan rages on as it faces extreme opposition from the 3DS. According to a report on Gamasutra, Nintendo’s dual screen handheld largely outsold Sony’s portable by a whopping 47-to-1 ratio this past week. To put things into even clearer perspective, NeoGAF indicates that the Vita only managed to sell 4,021 units last week […]

Second GTA 5 Trailer Gives Insight on Main Characters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzue74y7A84&feature=plcp Grand Theft Auto 5 details have been trickling in lately, slowly revealing more about the game’s characters, mechanics, and plot. Last week, we found out that Rockstar Games’ upcoming open world action-adventure game would star not one, but three protagonists. Now, the title’s second trailer has formally introduced us to these charming lads. From the looks of it, this […]