Sony's Motion Controller Named, Nunchuk-like Attachment Showcased
GDC 2010 brings an official name to Sony's new attempt at motion control.
The name of Sony's motion controller has been speculated for some time now, with the name "Arc" being the forerunner for the most likely name for the piece of equipment. More…
Activision Reorganizes the Call of Duty Brand
While Treyarch will still make this year's Call of Duty game, newly created Sledgehammer Games will make next year's title.
With the recent departure of Infinity Ward founders, Vince Zampella and Jason West, Activision announced that the Call of Duty title planned for release in 2011, will be developed by Activision's newly formed Sledgehammer Games studio. Activision also announced that 2010's Call of Duty title will still be developed by Treyarch. More…
Sony Acquires Media Molecule
After the success of LittleBigPlanet, Sony has decided to purchase the studio.
The Playstion Blog has revealed that Sony has completed the purchase of Media Molecule, now making the company a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment. More…
Press Release: Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Now Shipping
XSEED Games shipping regular edition and Limited Edition to retailers across the country
Torrance, Calif., (March 2, 2010) - XSEED Games is pleased to announce today that Lunar: Silver Star Harmony has started shipping to retailers across North America. More…
Press Release: EA’S INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 HITS RETAIL STORES TODAY
Award-Winning Action Game Set to Claim Multiplayer Crown as Best Online Game
Stockholm, Sweden – March 2, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is now available at retail stores in North America. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has received worldwide acclaim for its intense first-person modern warfare, spectacular destructible environments and seamless multiplayer experience supported by dedicated servers. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has earned an average score of 94 on Metacritic.com, including a perfect of 5 out of 5 from GamePro magazine, and 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer magazine. The breathtaking squad based single-player campaign complements the vigorous Battlefield multiplayer action that Game Informer says, “rightfully challenges Modern Warfare for the multiplayer crown.” More…
Original Model PS3 Units Suffering From Severe Glitches
Since last night many PS3 owners can't play games or sign into PSN.
Last night, many original model PS3 owners have had some complaints about their systems and their odd behavior. Many have had issues when trying to log into PSN which is apparently causing their systems to crash. Launching a game for the same individuals is causing a 8001050F error. More…
Western Versions of Yakuza 3 Loses Some Content
Sega has confirmed that the western versions of Yakuza 3 will lose the hostess bars and the Japanese quiz show mini game.
IGN recently spoke to Sega regarding the western release of Yakuza 3. A Sega representative has confirmed that the Western versions of Yakuza 3 will lose the hostess bars and the Japanese quiz show mini game, however, the rep confirmed that the strip clubs are still in the Western release. More…
THQ Reveals Mysterious Darksiders Promotion
If you bought Darksiders early, the game includes a code to obtain a free retail copy Red Faction Guerilla and other goodies.
THQ has revealed the special promotion featured in their latest game, Darksiders. If you purchased a game from the first printings of Darksiders, there was a coupon inside of the game box. THQ has revealed that players will be able to redeem that code on their website until March 7. More…
flOw Free on PSN Today
Sony offers up an early Valentine's Day present for their sweethearts.
The headline really says it all. Sony is offering flOw on the PlayStation Network today until midnight EST for free. More…
Capcom Announces Mega Man 10 Release Dates
Mega Man 10 will premiere on WiiWare and then will arrive on PSN and finally last on XBLA.
Yesterday, Capcom officially announced the release dates of Mega Man 10 across all three platforms. More…
Level-5 Details Business and Expansion Plans
In addition to announcing Wii and PS3 development plans, the company plans to expand in North America.
During a Q&A session at a recent Level-5 event, Akihiro Hino the CEO of Level-5 detailed the company's future plans. More…
Press Release: STAR OCEAN THE LAST HOPE: INTERNATIONAL NOW AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION®3
Square Enix Delivers Prequel to the Hit Science Fiction Franchise
LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that STAR OCEAN® THE LAST HOPE®: INTERNATIONAL for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system is now available. More…
Project Needlemouse Revealed to be Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Sega pulls the covers off their latest Sonic project.
Earlier today, Sega finally pulled the wraps off of their upcoming Sonic project, Project Needlemouse. Falling in line with the rumors, the title is in fact a follow-up to the classic Sonic series, and will be titled Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. More…
Marvelous Changes Strategy for Western Markets
Due to weaker overall sales, Marvelous will only license titles to Western Publishers in overseas markets.
After weaker than expected sales and uncertain market conditions, Marvelous Entertainment has modified their plans to distribute their titles in western markets. Going forward, Marvelous Entertainment will only license their games to other publishers overseas. More…
Persona 3 Portable Gets An American Release Date
North American fans of the original console version can now take it on-the-go.
Persona 3 Portable has been available for several months now exclusively in Japan. Today, Atlus announced that the title will be making its way overseas for release this summer. More…
Famitsu Reveals Knights in the Nightmare for PSP
Sting is porting their unique DS title to the PSP.
In the latest issue of Famitsu Weekly, it was revealed that Knights in the Nightmare will be receiving a PSP port of the DS original. Like the DS version, the port will be developed by Sting and published by Atlus. More…
Aksys to Publish BlazBlue Portable in America
The latest 2D fighter from Arc System Works will be available on the PSP.
Late last week, Aksys Games officially confirmed that they plan to publish BlazBlue Portable for the PSP in America. Coming in March, the game will see release on both UMD and in the PlayStation Store for PSPgo owners. More…
New Metal Slug XX Trailer
The latest trailer shows what the Metal Slug series is known for; a lot of explosions and action.
Recently, Atlus announced that they planned to localize the latest in the Metal Slug series, Metal Slug XX. More…
Press Release: EA MONTREAL’S INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES TOMORROW
First Major Video Game of 2010 Unleashes Co-Op Action
Montreal, Canada – January 11, 2010 – Fight together, survive together! EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40th DAY will hit retail shelves nationwide tomorrow. ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY delivers an exciting action experience that has earned widespread critical acclaim including a score of 9.5 from PLAY (Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system) and 4.5/5 from PlayStation: The Official Magazine (PlayStation®3). With an average score of 83* on the Xbox 360, ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY is a full 11 point quality improvement over its predecessor. The game’s signature two-man gameplay has the Official Xbox Magazine saying, “the co-op play is amazingly fun and strategic,” and PSM3 in the UK calling it, “one of the best cover-to-cover shooters on the PS3.” More…
Sony Unveils New PS3 Limited Edition Bundle in Japan
The latest special edition bundle features a blu-ray of the recent Michael Jackson movie.
Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan has recently revealed a special edition PS3 bundle. The bundle contains a standard black slimline PS3 and the latest movie based on Michael Jackson's career, This is It. More…