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E3 2013: Skylanders SWAP Force Impressions
5 days ago
It’s amazing how Skylanders has grown in the last two years. It’s a game in which both adults and children can play together in an adventure game featuring both small and large creatures that come to life from toys. For adults, it’s a fun new experience since we all played with action figures. Now More >
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom extends video games beyond the TV
1 month ago
Microsoft has been pushing the Kinect peripheral since its launch for the Xbox 360. Now that the Kinect is rumored to be mandatory with the next Xbox, what new peripheral can Microsoft add for the next-gen console? How about the IllumiRoom, a projector peripheral that enhances gameplay by More >
Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha D-Arts coming in June
2 months ago
It’s been 5 years now since Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon was released. All things have been quiet for Raidou Kuzunoha, aside from him being put in the Japanese-only Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition, which came with a Limited Edition More >
The Last of Us TV Spot
2 months ago
The Last of Us has finally been seen on TV, and it was during The Walking Dead season finale. I know many people were sad to hear the delay of this game (I am also part of this group). At least now we are just about over a month away from the game’s release. The TV spot was short, but sweet. It More >
Now YOU can be The Doctor on PS3
2 months ago
Ever wanted to play The Doctor and ride in the TARDIS?
Now YOU can…on PS3.
BBC has released Doctor Who‘s PlayStation Home.
PS3 owners – like myself – can dress up their avatars as The Doctor (the 11th Doctor with the tweed jacket, bow tie and green Sonic Screwdriver). You can have a companion to More >
Watch the ‘Future of PlayStation’ live streaming here
3 months ago
We’re all pretty excited here to see what Sony is planning for the future of PlayStation, and it’s not just us. The video gaming community is anticipating Sony’s next move, whether it’s the PlayStation 4 announcement or the price drops for the Vita and PS3.
Sony CEO Kaz Hirai recently said in More >
PlayStation 4′s backwards compatibility, and PS3 and Vita price cuts?
4 months ago
The hype machine for Sony this week is going off the charts, especially with Sony presenting something very special on February 20th in New York. What can we expect, or what can we speculate? All I know is that we’ll be “seeing the future.” If they don’t mention PlayStation 4, you have my More >
PlayStation 4 announcement coming soon or something else?
4 months ago
The PlayStation Facebook page has been putting out YouTube videos called “Evolution of PlayStation” the past few days. It all started with a post having people RSVP for a Sony conference that is happening in 3 days. And with that little post, people’s minds, including myself and a few writers More >
Is this the mysterious touchpad PlayStation 4 controller?
4 months ago
by Mike Villarreal
in Video Games
A new interesting image has popped up online. The image claims to be the rumored PlayStation 4 controller. The image does back some of the claims that we’ve been hearing around the internet lately. The START and SELECT Button have been moved to clearly make space for the small touchscreen in the More >
God of War: Ascension Super Bowl commercial
4 months ago
With God of War: Ascension coming out in just over a month, this commercial nearly brought a tear to my eye. Such a sad commercial, and I feel much closer to Kratos now. Being a big God of War fan, I am very excited to see this game come out.
The commercial just moved me. Did it move you? Let us More >
PlayStation Network Plus vs. Xbox Live Version 2012
5 months ago
2012 is coming to an end. Some big things happened in the world of gaming with Nintendo releasing the Nintendo Wii U, Sony releasing the PS Vita, Halo 4, Assassin’s Creed III, Resident Evil 6, Hitman Absolution, Borderlands 2, Far Cry 3, and iOS and Android games growing and growing.
The More >
Sony to shut down WipEout developer Sony Liverpool
10 months ago
by Mark Pacis
in Video Games
Today, Sony has decided to shut down Sony Liverpool, developer of the popular sci-fi racing franchise WipEout. The news first broke on a forum post on GRcade where original poster commented that “Sony just closed Studio Liverpool (formerly Psygnosis) All projects cancelled.” The rumors seemed to More >
Okami HD coming to Japan for the PlayStation 3
12 months ago
If you haven’t had a chance to play Okami on PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii or play Okamiden on the 3DS, Capcom has got some good news for you. And if you you’re already a fan, you’ll like this news too.
Today Capcom announced that Okami HD will be coming to North America this Fall as a digital More >
E3 2012: Is Sony’s Wonderbook doomed to fail like THQ’s Udraw?
1 year ago
During Sony’s press conference, the developer unveiled a new hardware add-on for the PlayStation 3, the Wonderbook. The Wonderbook uses the PlayStation Eye Camera to create a new way for Harry Potter fans to experience books in augmented reality fashion. Using the Wonderbook, users can interact More >
Could we see a return of backwards compatibility on the PlayStation 3?
1 year ago
Remember the old days when Sony focused on “backwards compatibility?” The PlayStation 2 not only allowed you to play PlayStation 1 games, but also music CDs and DVDs right out of the box.
The original release of the PlayStation 3 also had the ability to play old PlayStation 1 and 2 games out of More >
Huge unveiling for PS3 coming
1 year ago
The past two weeks have been bringing lots of news for PS3 users. Earlier this week PlayStation announces that a new God of War game is coming. And now this from Geoff Keighly.
Earlier today Geoff Keighly tweeted:
As the tv guide listings say, yes, next Thurs on GTTV we are unveiling a huge new More >
Time to Return to School for Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
1 year ago
It’s that time of year when Spring break is over and it’s time to return to studying and getting ready for midterms. But if you lived in the Netherworld none of this matters because being an Honor student in the Evil Academy is as easy as ditching classes, not listening to your teachers or More >
Is this a tease for God of War 4?
1 year ago
Tonight PlayStation’s Facebook page changed its cover. The cover does not show a picture but a quote. The quote is, “WILL VENGEANCE BRING REDEMPTION? 04.19.12″. And with the change comes mass hysteria, just kidding. It came with speculations and name drops. Some people on it say it’s for a new Red More >
Persona 3: FES coming to the PSN as a PS2 Classic
1 year ago
When my 60 gig backwards-compatible PS3 died, I thought that playing my copy of Persona 3: FES with up-scaling would be gone.
Persona 3: FES will be landing on the PS Store Tuesday, April 10th, as a downloadable title (via PS BlogCast), and while the price hasn’t been announced yet, it will More >
Is AMD’s leap into the PlayStation 4 its ultimate resurrection?
1 year ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
I got to give it to Kotaku for putting things together on this highly speculated, somewhat industry-lead affirmed sourced information. It’s negligible if Kotaku’s sources are reliable or not because precedence and reputable Forbes magazine seem to have nipped this as a huge fat fact.
So what does More >
Altelier Totori: Alchemist of Arland 2 Review: We’re Gonna Need More Pies
1 year ago
It’s been a long while since I played any Japanese RPGs(JRPGs), these days they’ve been getting rap for being relics stuck in the past for their archaic designs and cookie cutter plots. Before I start, I should mention that I’ve never played any game in to the Altelier series. Altelier Totori: More >
NISA Announces 4 New Games – 2 of Them Disgaea
1 year ago
While all the focus is currently on Tokyo Game Show right now, NISA decided it was a great time to bring the attention back locally and made four announcements.
First up is Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention. A port of Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, the Vita will feature all the DLC and will have a More >
Kevin Butler Returns to SONY with New Video – He Only Does Everything
1 year ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Video Games
Kevin Butler, actor Jerry Lambert is back! He Only Does Everything - that’s what SONY’s new advertising campaign should be. Kevin Butler is the ultimate fictitious vice president that any employee would dream of. His job titles have fallen under “VP of First Person Shooter Relations“, “PlayStation More >
Twisted Metal – Blow Your Significant Other to Smithereens on Valentine’s Day
1 year ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Video Games
Over at the PlayStation camp, posts have been piling in on the most recent video blog – David Jaffe’s soothing love lullaby. Co-Director David Jaffe takes time out of his busy schedule over in sunny San Diego, California, to announce the release date for the delayed and highly anticipated return of More >
‘Kingdom Hearts 3D’ Playable at TGS and Talks of HD Kingdom Hearts
1 year ago
It’s been about a year since the last Kingdom Hearts game came out and that title was a prequel titled Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep for the PSP. The next title in the series will be Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, which follows both Sora and Riku and will ultimately set up what hopefully More >
