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Friday, Nov 20
Need for Speed Shift Getting Free 'Team Racing' DLC, Five 'Legendary' Cars
Free Need for Speed Shift downloadable content is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early December, publisher EA has revealed. Hitting Xbox 360 on December 3 and then PlayStation 3 on December 3 (Europe) / December 10 (North America), the free "Team Racing pack" will bring five new "l...
Thursday, Nov 19
Jurassic: The Hunted Demo Arrives on Xbox 360
If you've been itching to shoot and/or melee dinosaurs back into extinction, then you'll be happy to know a demo for Jurassic: The Hunted is now available on Xbox Live. The 589MB download offers a sample of Cauldron's time-traveling shooter, which hit PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 3...
'No More Heroes' Xbox 360 Screenshots Arrive
Yesterday, we learned that Grasshopper Manufacture's eclectic Wii action game No More Heroes was coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Now, we have screenshots of the prettied-up Xbox 360 port (via Xbox Japan) and video of a real-life wrestler. Exactly what Ikuhisa "Minowaman" Minowa is...
3D Dot Game Heroes Trailer: Like Zelda, But Blockier
While 3D Dot Game Heroes isn't arriving for the PlayStation 3 in North America until May 11, 2010, publisher Atlus has today released a 'launch' trailer which bears more than a passing similarity to a certain iconic Nintendo series--no small coincidence. Atlus describes From Software a...
PlayStation 3 Getting 3D Games as Sony Examines Subscription Services, Return to Profitability
The PlayStation 3 will indeed be upgraded to better support stereoscopic three-dimensional visuals, maker Sony has confirmed. "All PS3 units will be firmware upgradeable to 3D," the company declared in a recent investors meeting that detailed plans to "release 3D games in line with So...
Dragon Age 'Return to Ostagar' DLC Announced
The first post-release downloadable expansion for Dragon Age: Origins has been announced by developer BioWare, with the content due "this holiday season." Coming to all three platforms--PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360--"Return to Ostagar" is said to let players "exact their revenge and...
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Gameplay Trailer Mans the Guns, Snipes, 'Splodes
Published by EA, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 arrives for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 2. Pre-ordering also nets you a "day one advantage" through six multiplayer item unlocks. A multiplayer demo is planned, presumably arriving before the release.
Tuesday, Nov 17
PopCap's Peggle Pegging PlayStation 3 (P)Thursday
It's turning out to be an awfully busy week for PopCap, as on top of launching Bejeweled RPG Gyromancer (co-developed by Square) and the Xbox 360's Peggle Nights expansion, the developer will see Peggle and Peggle Nights debut on PlayStation 3. The joy-tastic ball-bouncing, peg-buster...
3D Dot Game Heroes Hitting North America in May
Blocky PlayStation 3-exclusive action-RPG 3D Dot Game Heroes will arrive in North America on May 11, 2010 at $39.99, publisher Atlus announced today. Silicon Studio and From Software's retro-inspired love-letter to the games of old hit Japan earlier this month, with Sony recently conf...
The Beatles: Rock Band Trailer Greets Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band DLC
With The Beatles: Rock Band set to receive the eight Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band tracks not included with the rhythm game this week as downloadable content, Harmonix has put together a medley trailer celebrating the whole psychedelic shebang. The album's eight remaining track...
Facebook Coming to PlayStation 3 in Next Update
Joining the Xbox 360 and Nintendo DSi, the PlayStation 3 is the latest game console to integrate Facebook, as Sony has confirmed that the system's next firmware update--v3.10, due "soon"--will add support for the social networking site.
Monday, Nov 16
Gearbox Declares Borderlands Fastest Selling Original IP of 2009, PC Patch Due Later Today
Borderlands had "the fastest-selling original property video game launch of 2009," developer Gearbox proclaimed today alongside word of the imminent PC patch. Exact sales figures for the shooter-RPG, which hit consoles and PC in October, weren't provided. Sales-tracking firm NPD re...
MX vs. ATV Reflex Trailer Promises Fantasy Fulfillment with Bikini Babes
All your off-roading fantasies are about to come true," declares this trailer for the downloadable MX vs. ATV Reflex demo now available on PlayStation and Xbox 360. Rainbow's latest hits retail in PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS and PSP form on December 1 in North America. Hopefully we...
Monster Hunter Unite, Gran Turismo PSP Getting Online Multiplayer via PlayStation 3's adhocParty
Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 3's "adhocParty" functionality will debut in North America later this month, allowing those that own both a PlayStation 3 and PSP to play portable games like Gran Turismo PSP and Monster Hunter Freedom online. Supporting only certain titles, the a...
Gyromancer and Diner Dash on XBLA Wednesday
It's looking to be a puzzling week for Xbox 360 owners, as Square and PopCap's puzzle-RPG Gyromancer will hit alongside Backbone's downloadable adaptation of action-puzzler Diner Dash on Xbox Live this Wednesday, November 18. Gyromancer will sell for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), wit...
Saboteur PC System Requirements Unveiled
Required system specifications: CPU: Core 2 Dual Core 2.4GHz or AMD equivalent RAM: 2GB or more Video: Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX with 256MB of VRAM or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro with 256MB of VRAM Hard drive: At least 7GB of free space Disc drive: Dual Layer 1x or fast...
Friday, Nov 13
The Release List of 11/15 - 11/21: Left 4 Dead 2, New Super Mario, Assassin's Creed II and More
This is it, folks. The week before Thanksgiving, the last big hurrah of the crowded holiday season. This week rivals the number of releases due before the year's end. Go ahead and hit up the full list, or, if you're looking for a particular system, skip right to the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStati...
Dante's Inferno Anime Trailer Depicts Hell
A breathtaking new vision of Dante Alighieri's medieval classic" is promised in this trailer for the animated companion to poem-inspired video game Dante's Inferno. Packing "6 terrifying visions of Hell" from "6 acclaimed international directors" and said to "explore aspects of the...
Record of Agarest War Bringing 'Cornucopia of Debauchery' to Xbox 360, Delayed on PS3
The North American release of suggestive strategy-RPG Record of Agarest War has been delayed, as publisher Akysys today announced that the downloadable "cornucopia of debauchery" is coming to Xbox 360 alongside the known PlayStation 3 version. [video]15722[/video] Both PlayStati...
Madden NFL Arcade Due Thanksgiving Week
Originally slated for December, EA Tiburon's downloadable five-on-five football game Madden NFL Arcade has now been bumped up to a Thanksgiving week release. The powered-up race to 30 points will hit PlayStation 3 on Tuesday, November 24--the PlayStation Store is updating early that...
Final Fantasy 13 Release Date Revealed
The thirteenth major entry in Square's long-running role-playing series Final Fantasy will hit PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010 in North America and Europe. The announcement of Final Fantasy XIII's international release date was accompanied by a stylish trailer that examin...
Rock Band DLC: Walk Like an Egyptian with AFI
While the entirety of Sgt. Pepper's one and only Lonely Hearts Club Band march out to The Beatles: Rock Band next Tuesday, developer Harmonix will be releasing six downloadable tunes for its regular Rock Band entries. The below tunes hit Xbox 360 and Wii on Tuesday, November 17, with a PlayS...
Wednesday, Nov 11
Shack PSA: Rock Band 2 Special Edition and The Beatles: Rock Band for $130
Best Buy is offering a very accessible entry point to the world of plastic toy guitars with a one-day deal on a bundle of Rock Band 2 Special Edition and The Beatles: Rock Band on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 for $130, a $30 discount on their individual prices.
Tuesday, Nov 10
PlayStation 3 Netflix Streaming Support Arrives
The PlayStation 3 support for streaming Netflix's online library of movies and television shows announced last month is now active, Sony's PlayStation.Blog proclaims. As well as a subscription to the DVD rental service, viewers will need a free disc--available from Netflix and "on its...
Dante's Inferno Dev Diary Tackles Heresy, 'Go to Hell' in Demo Next Month
Developer Visceral Games--formerly EA Redwood Shores--also announced today that a demo containing the God of War-style hackfest's entire first level will hit Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in December, ahead of the Febuary 9, 2010 release on 360, PS3 and PSP.
Borderlands 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' DLC Coming to Consoles This Month
Borderlands players on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be able to buy the undead-themed downloadable content 'The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned' from November 24 for $10 (800 Microsoft Points), developer Gearbox has announced. Revealed shortly before the shooter RPG's release, 'Dr. Ned' is a d...
Sunday, Nov 8
Army of Two: The 40th Day Media: Multiplayer Moves
EA has gone multiplayer mad with a wodge of new Army of Two: The 40th Day deathmatch screenshots as well as a trailer focused on the shooter sequel's special co-op moves. Developed once again by EA Montreal and boasting a soundtrack by Watchmen and 300 composer Tyler Bates, Army of Two: The 4...
Friday, Nov 6
The Release List of 11/8 - 11/14: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is almost here. What more needs to be said? Go ahead and hit up the full list, or, if you're looking for a particular system, skip right to the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS or PSP section. Should you want to check out any past release l...
Avatar: The Game Trailer Ignites the War
A new trailer for James Cameron's Avatar: The Game arrived today. It showcases the alien world of Pandora and its colorful, yet aggressive denizens, the Na'vi. Players face them as RDA Corporation Soldiers and giant armored mechs in fights ranging through the jungles. Alien panther-like...
Super Street Fighter 4 Trailer: Man Vs. Car
Continuing to highlight the various tweaks of Super Street Fighter IV, Capcom Japan has issued a new trailer that outlines some of the new modes. And while the Japanese text makes some things a little hard to understand, smashing cars is universal. Packing new moves and new fighters, inclu...
Thursday, Oct 29
Borderlands Gets Patched on Consoles
Developer Gearbox has rolled out a pair of updates for Borderlands, bringing a number of bug fixes and tweaks to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. On its official forums, the company vowed that it is "continuing work on support updates for all platforms, and will deploy fixes for eve...
Thursday, Oct 15
Opinion: What Resistance 3 Could Learn From Two
Back when the PlayStation 3 launched in 2006, I went home with two games--Resistance: Fall of Man and Ridge Racer 7. I'd actually been able to beat Resistance and publish my review before its release, but I still wanted a copy for myself. That's how much I liked Insomniac's alternate history...
Tuesday, Aug 18
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.00 Preview
The PlayStation blog has thrown together a video highlighting many of the changes in the upcoming PlayStation 3 firmware 3.00 update. Major additions such as the "What's New" section are detailed, along with minor features and fixes like the status indicator, custom themes, and a redesi...
Sunday, Mar 22
Skate 2 Patch Touches Down on PS3, Xbox 360
A new patch for EA Black Box's Skate 2 was today released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, updating the extreme open-world game with several tweaks and fixes. Changes include the addition of PlayStation 3 custom soundtracks, better off-board controls, a more streamlined approach towards...
Thursday, Feb 26
Call of Duty: WaW Console Patch Adds Re-lit Map
Today is the day that PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners of Call of Duty: World at War no longer feel such animosity towards their PC brethren, as now players on all three platforms can finally enjoy the re-lit daytime version of the Makin multiplayer map. PC owners got the map as part of a patch...
Tuesday, Jan 27
Patch: MotorStorm Pacific Rift Update Detailed
A sizeable update to Evolution Studios' PlayStation 3 racing sequel Motorstorm Pacific Rift is on the way, according to the PlayStation Blog.
Monday, Aug 25
Patch: New Warhawk Expansion Priced, Bundled
Operation: Fallen Star, the third and latest expansion in the PlayStation 3 multiplayer shooter Warhawk series, will be released on August 28th at a price of $7.99 according to the PlayStation Blog. The price is in line with previous expansions.
Thursday, Mar 20
Patch: PS3 Firmware 2.20 Adds BD-Live Support, DivX Subtitles, More
Sony detailed the latest update for the PlayStation 3 firmware, set to go live in the next few days, on the PlayStation Blog today. The update, which brings PS3 firmware to version 2.20, adds support for Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also known as BD-Live. Blu-ray discs which support the feature a...
Thursday, Mar 13
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.17 Now Available
Sony has released an update for the PlayStation 3, bringing the console's firmware to version 2.17. According to the official PlayStation blog, the update is said to improve the operating stability of some online PlayStation 3 titles, though particular titles affected were not specifi...
Tuesday, Sep 4
Patch: Sony Ambiguously Updates PS3 Firmware
Sony has released a "minor" firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing the firmware to version 1.92. Sony posted an announcement of the upgrade on the PlayStation Blog, but offered few details of what was included in the mystery update. Sony PR manager Patrick Seybold said in the post t...
