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Guacamelee! Review – For the love of luchador
1 month ago
When I enlisted to review this so-called Guacamelee, I had almost no idea what kind of thing I was diving into. Did it contain avocados? Would it be tasty? These questions and more I pondered as I booted the game up for the first time. Read on, dear reader, to find out if you too will put on the More >
Playstation Plus Update, April 2013 – Demon’s Souls
1 month ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
The PS-Plus member wagon just rolled into town bearing gifts, one of which is Demon’s Souls. If you skipped it before for fear of drowning in despair (it is quite difficult), perhaps now you’ve accumulated enough courage to slowly plod your way through the dark world of Lordran. If you want an More >
Final Fantasy X HD remake releasing in 2013 in Japan, PS3 version to include FF X-2
2 months ago
Man I can’t believe it’s already been 1 year and 6 months since we have heard anything about the Final Fantasy X HD remake. It’s Square Enix, and it’s been forever since we last heard any news about Versus XIII and the in-limbo Type-0, which is rumored to have been already worked on. It’s unknown More >
PlayStation Vita getting a new life with the PS4
3 months ago
When Sony released the PlayStation Vita last year fans were excited and hyped for the portable console that had so much promise. But like the original launch of the Nintendo 3DS, the system hasn’t done so well due to lack of support, especially from 3rd parties. Games slowly trickle in, but More >
PlayStation 4′s backwards compatibility, and PS3 and Vita price cuts?
3 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 All-Stars Battle Royale pushed back to November
9 months ago
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a game that has been giving gamers and journalists a chance to play during E3, San Diego Comic Con, and most recently, the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Beta. The Beta released to a lucky group of people including many in the fighting game community.
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Jet Set Radio HD tagged with low $9.99 price
9 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
SEGA has taken its sweet time, but the original Jet Set Radio (originally Jet Grind Radio) is finally making its way to one of your favorite systems (hopefully, anyway). Playstation Plus members will be able to spray til’ their heart’s content starting on September 11th, with regular Playstation 3 More >
Japanese government investigating Sony over PSVita
10 months ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
As if the Vita doesn’t have enough to worry about as it struggles to keep up in the handheld console race, now there’s a new problem coming up. A series of complaints possibly being attributed to faulty hardware is now prompting the Japanese government to conduct an investigation against Sony.
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E3 2012 Hands-On – Silent Hill: Book of Memories
11 months ago
Konami hands down had a solid booth this year with some big name titles, but tucked away in the back were the PlayStation Vita stations next to the giant Frogger Pinball.
Silent Hill: Book of Memories was one of the two Vita titles on display. Book of Memories had a few problems which kept it from More >
Persona 4 Golden coming to your Vita, Fall 2012
1 year ago
Since Persona 4 Golden was announced for Japan, it was only a matter of time before we got the announcement for the States, and Atlus isn’t one to disappoint their fans. Today Atlus USA announced that Persona 4 Golden will be coming stateside for US fans.
The Persona series has been getting the More >
Atlus now publishing Dragon’s Crown, release date pushed back to 2013
1 year ago
Last year at E3, I was excited when I stopped at the Ignition Entertainment booth during a booth tour and stumbled upon a teaser trailer for a new Vanillaware game. As soon as the trailer started, I immediately recognized the art style and use of colors, so I watched it and saw Ignition was going More >
Mileena and Kitana live-action Mortal Kombat ad for your pleasure
1 year ago
Here’s the Mortal Kombat 9 PS Vita teaser video ad featuring Mileena and the full Kitana video ad. They are both looking very saucy. How come the console versions didn’t get these live-action videos? The PS Vita version will be available on May 1st, 2012, in North America and May 4th in Europe. More >
Akuma, Ogre, M. Bison and Jin announced for Street Fighter X Tekken
1 year ago
Capcom has revealed the latest four characters for Street Fighter X Tekken. While we have seen leaks of M.Bison and Jin, both were officially announced in the latest trailer. Along with those, two more names have been dropped, those being Akuma and Ogre.
Capcom is getting fans hyped for the game’s More >
A Month with My New Imported PlayStation Vita
1 year ago
I gave my VITA a fitting wallpaper with Catherine
It’s been about a month since I first got my PlayStation VITA from my local import store. I had to wait a few extra days for the shipment to come in and pick up the 3G edition, because even if it doesn’t work in the US, it’s good to see the More >
PS VITA AT&T Plan Announced
1 year ago
With CES starting today, some big news has already hit. Today AT&T announced the data pricing tier for the PlayStation Vita. And it looks to be very affordable. There is only 2 tiers on pricing for this portable gaming system: 250MB for $14.99/month or 2GB for $25/month. These contracts are More >
Second Week of PS Vita in Japan, Already Trounced by 3DS, PSP, Wii, PS3
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
It’s only the second week of the PS Vita, the time when its sales should be launching into the stratosphere, and we’re seeing it being beaten by years-old hardware: Wii, PSP, PS3, and also the new 3DS. While first-week sales of the PS Vita were 321,000, in the second week that relatively good More >
Wii U & PS Vita at CES 2012
1 year ago
The enormously popular and credible CNet is reporting that SONY, Nintendo, and Microsoft will have their guns loaded when showcasing their gaming-departments at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Coming from last year’s fiasco, I am glad to hear that Nintendo will for sure be at the More >
How Does Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 on PS Vita Look?
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Capcom has just combo’d our faces with some new screenshots from the Playstation Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. While the Vita version doesn’t quite match up to it’s bigger brothers, I really don’t think you’ll be able to notice the differences too much on the smaller screen. The box More >
Dr. Who Game Announced
1 year ago
As a recent Dr. Who convert and fan, I am glad to say that they are planning to create a game for the Sony Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, and PC. No word yet on an XBox version, but I am guessing that will be later in the future. The game will be titled Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock and will be More >
Ridge Racer on PS Vita Visually Trumps 3DS Version
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
It’s everyone’s favorite game, guys! Yes! Riiiiiiddgggee RAAACCEERRRRRR! No? Okay, well, whatever. The point is that you’ve (possibly) been eagerly anticipating the next release of this speedy series, and it will soon be making its way to the Sony PS Vita. One thing to note is the difference in More >
Rayman Origins Trailers are Fast, Fun and Visually Explosive
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
You need to visit Rayman’s insanely fun, explosively vibrant world. Watching these videos is like having a bag full of TNT detonate in your face, but in a good way. Ubisoft seems to have captured the zaniness you’d expect in a children’s cartoon, mashed together with a bit of New Super Mario Bros. More >
TGS 2011: Sony Dazzles Us with PS Vita Accessories
1 year ago
by Narvin Seegoolam
in Video Games
Since E3 2011 earlier this year, besides the PS Vita itself, Sony hasn’t released much information regarding the new device. Sony has just unveiled 13 (yes 13) first party accessories for the handheld system. All of the new accessories will be available in Japan for its December 17th release More >
PlayStation Vita Impresses at Tokyo Game Show
1 year ago
by Jess Tompkins
in Video Games
Earlier today during the Sony Press Conference at the Tokyo Game Show, the latest portable baby in the PlayStation family took the center stage. New features were boasted and the impressive line up of launch titles and games currently under-development for the PlayStation Vita were More >
3DS and PS Vita Will Lose to Tablet Market
1 year ago
Crytek, the team behind Crysis, said that the handheld market (3DS, PS Vita) is losing to to the tablet market (iPad). The developing studio mentions that it has no immediate interest in making games for the PlayStation Vita. Poor poor Vita.
“While it’s a nice achievement from Sony in the first More >
SONY Playstation Vita – Life Full of Details Inside
1 year ago
For what SONY called, “the official platform name for the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP)”, the news is beginning to trickle in as to why the Vita will succeed. Check out some first impressions on the Vita from our E3 visit this year. SONY lifted the veil a little More >
