Friday, September 30, 2011

Ghostlight Announce Collectors Editions Of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky And Persona 2: Innocent Sin Come Out 4th Novmeber

Ghostlight have announced that the collectors editions of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky and Persona 2: Innocent Sin are set to come out in the UK on 4th November. both will be priced at £39.99. Ghostlight, themselves, will be offering a combo pack of both games, a T-Shirt, and a poster for £69.98 from their website. another combo deal you can get from Ghostlight is the "Persona Package", it includes the Collector’s Edition of Persona 3 Portable, the Collector’s Edition of Persona 2: Innocent Sin and the Persona 2: Innocent Sin 2 T-Shirt for £69.98.


The Persona 2: Innocent Sin collectors edition comes with:

  • Special Collector’s Edition box
  • UMD box featuring a double sided inlay
  • Official Soundtrack CD with original and remixed soundtrack, as well as arranged songs by Shoji Meguro all packaged in a stylish slim jewel case with inlay
  • 6 Double Sided Art Cards featuring the work of Kazuma Kaneko on the front and Shigenori Soejima on the reverse
  • A3 Poster featuring the box art in all it’s glory
  • EXCLUSIVE Persona 2: Innocent Sin T-shirt when you pre-order from the Ghostlight store


 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky collectors edition comes with:

  • UMD box
  • 5 art cards (art from the Japanese telephone cards)
  • Soundtrack with a CD busting 33 tracks
  • The Collector’s Edition box

Press Release

2K Have Released A New Trailer For The Darkness 2 That Tells The History Of The Darkness

2K Have released a new trailer for The Darkness 2. this trailer uses in-game action, artwork, and a narrator to tell the history of the Darkness and to provide an overview of what happened in the First Darkness game. this trailer does have spoilers for the first game.

Arc System Works Announce BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 Comes To UK PSPs And 3DS On 4th November

Arc System Works have announced BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 is set to come out in the UK on both the PSP and 3DS on 4th November.


BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 features:
· Two additional story modes for Sector Seven and NOL Academy adding to the substantial wealth of single player content.
· All the previous DLC content as standard, including new characters, Makoto, Valkenhayn and Platinum.
· Brand new ‘Abyss Mode’ exclusive to BBCS2 letting you level up your character against increasingly difficult foes as you descend into the Abyss.
· Enhanced with ‘Stylish Mode’ for a more comfortable handheld fighting experience – perfect for BlazBlue beginners and more advanced players.
· Amazing layered 2D graphics in a 3D gameworld for a truly unique experience, exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS.

 
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Namco Bandai Have Released A New Dark Souls Trailer Showing Its Many Bosses

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Dark Souls. this trailer is called the All Saints Day Trailer and it uses in-game action to show many of the games bosses. it shows there is a large variety of them.


Watch Dark Souls - All Saints Day Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Recoil Games Have Released A Launch Trailer For Rochard

Recoil Games and Sony Online Entertainment have released a launch trailer for Rochard. Rochard is out now on the PS3 PSN across the EU and in the USA. Rochard is voiced by John St. John and it tells the story of how Rochard and his team discovers an alien artefact that can save humanity, but he has to fight his way through pirates and rescue his team first. Rochard only has his wits and a G-Lifter gun which allows him to manipulate gravity.


Watch Rochard - Launch Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

UTV Ignition Have Released A New Wii Trailer For National Geographic Challenge! And New PS3 Screenshots

UTV Ignition have released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of National Geographic Challenge! as well as screenshots for the PS3 version. National Geographic Challenge! is a trivia game and the screenshots and trailer show that you get to choose different avatars to play as, the Wii and 360 versions also allow you to play as your Mii's/Avatars. the game asks trivia questions but it also has other challenges like completing puzzles. 

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions come with over an hour of HD footage from National Geographic. The PS3 version also supports Playstation Move. National Geographic Challenge! is set to come out in the USA on 25th October for $29.99 on PS3/360 and $19.99 on the Wii.


Watch National Geographic Challenge! - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Nintendo Have Released A Launch Trailer For The Legend Of Zelda: 4 Swords Anniversary Edition

Nintendo have released a new trailer for The Legend Of Zelda: 4 Swords Anniversary Edition. this trailer uses in-game action to show the features of the game and to reveal some of the unique content, like levels based on classic The Legend Of Zelda games.


Watch The Legend Of Zelda: 4 Swords Anniversary Edition - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Autumn Games Have Released A New Skullgirls Trailer Introducing Parasoul And Announces It Comes Out 2012

Autumn Games have released a new trailer for Skullgirls. this trailer introduces a fighter called Parasoul and reveals that the game is set to come out in early 2012. the trailer uses in-game action to show many of Parasouls moves.


Watch Skullgirls - Parasoul trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Rising Star Games Announce King Of Fighters XIII Comes Out Across PAL Countries On 25th November


Rising Star Games have announced they are releasing SNK PLAYMORE's The King Of Fighters XIII across PAL countries on 25th November. this new King Of Fighters game has 30 characters to choose from, some new and some old favourite. there are also improvements to gameplay, controls, camera, and overall gameplay is now faster.


Key features of THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII
  • The final chapter in the Ash Saga.
  • Huge developments in global online play, vastly improved from previous editions of KOF. Play in matches to improve your ranking on the global leaderboards, friendly matches against friends or other players online.
  • 30+ playable characters, including the return of Mai Shiranui and K’.
  • Multiple endings depending on specific characters (teams).
  • Un-lockable customisation options to make your fighter unique. Choose from over 20 colour types, parts and icons.
  • Improved fighting mechanics, new NEO MAX super moves, faster gameplay and camera control.
  • 9 game modes: Arcade, Story, Versus, Mission, Online and much more.
  • Story mode features impressive 2D visual novel-style cut-scenes. Stories are branched by offering the player choices, leading to multiple ways to enjoy each narrative.

Press Release

Nintendo Announce A New Wii Fit Plus Bundle Comes Out 7th October, Has Black Wii Fit Balance Board

Nintendo have announced a new Wii Fit Plus bundle is coming this October. from 7th October across the EU And Ireland, this bundle comes with a Black Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit Plus. No price is listed, but Amazon.co.uk lists this bundle at £77.47.

Source: Nintendo UK

Zen Studios Announce Sorcerer's Lair Table Is Coming To Pinball FX 2 On 12th October


Zen Studios have unveiled the latest DLC for Pinball FX 2. Sorcerer's Lair is set to come out on 12th October, it brings new achievements, rule sheet, and operators menu. the screenshots are in-game and show the main table, as well as a secondary level, and some of the tables features.

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Press Release

EA Have Released The Debut Trailer For Syndicate, Announce It Comes Out 21st February

EA have released the debut trailer for Syndicate. this trailer appears to be made entirely from in-game action and shows the games shooting and hacking mechanics, as well as revealing some of the games story. Syndicate is set to come out 21st February 2012.


Watch Syndicate - Debut Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Microsoft Announce Gears Of War 3 Sells Over 3 Million Worldwide In Just 1 Week


Microsoft have announced that Gears Of War 3 has sold over 3 million units in just 1 week. they have also announced the franchise has now taken over $1 Billion in sales, grossing more in 1 week than any game released so far in 2011.

Source: Major Nelson

Capcom Have Released A Launch Trailer For Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD

Capcom have released a launch trailer for Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD. this trailer shows in-game action from many points in the game.


Watch Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD - Launch Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Activision Have Released A Launch Trailer For X-Men: Destiny

Activision have released a launch trailer for X-Men: Destiny. this trailer uses in-game action to highlight the games main focus, you are a new mutant but which side will you choose to fight for.


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Rockstar Announce L.A.Noire Comes To PC And OnLive On 8th November in USA And 11th November Across EU


Rockstar have announced L.A.Noire is set to come to PC's and OnLive in the USA on 8th November and across the EU on 11th November. This version of L.A.Noire is the Complete Edition. it comes with the original game and the previously released DLC “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, “Reefer Madness” Vice case, “The Consul’s Car” Traffic case, “The Naked City” Vice case and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case. these DLC will be available via a multi use Code.

System Specifications:

· Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows Vista Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Service Pack 3 / OnLive for PC or Mac;
· Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz / AMD Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz;
· RAM: 2GB to 8GB;
· Hard drive space: 16GB;
· Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB / Radeon HD 3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB;
· Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9 Compatible;
· DVD Drive.

L.A.Noire: Complete Edition has been rated M and is set to cost $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99.

Press Release

Blizzard Announce The Foo Fighters Will Headline This Years Sold-out BlizzCon


Blizzard have announced The Foo Fighters will be headlining this years BlizzCon. this years BlizzCon is a sell out, though fans will be able to watch the convention at home by buying a Blizz Con Virtual Ticket, which also enables fans to watch the Foo Fighters Concert. Opening for the Foo Fighers is The Artist Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain.

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LOVEFiLM And STUDIOCANAL Announce New Streaming Deal In The UK And Germany

LOVEFiLM and STUDIOCANAL have announced they have signed a deal where STUDIOCANAL movies will become available for streaming in the UK and Germany. the first coulple of movies that will become available are Unknown, starring Liam Neeson, and Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. this deal starts this autumn and future titles will include Tinker Tailer Solder Spy and Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark. Old titles like The Pianist and Apocalypse Now will also become available.

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thatgamecompany Announce Journey Comes Out Spring 2012 On The PS3


thatgamecompany have announced Journey is set to come out on the PS3 PSN in Spring 2012.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Zero Punctuation - Resistance 3

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Resistance 3. Yahtzee admits he's not played any of the other Resistance games but it doesn't seem to be a disadvantage. Yahtzee has lots of shooters to play over the next few months, but does Resistance 3 stand out, is it worth playing...watch and find out.


Bleach: Soul Resurrección Review - 8.0





Game
Platform Played On
8.0/10
Bleach: Soul Resurrección
PlayStation 3


Before I get into the review I would just to apologise for the delay in getting this review up. I had hoped to have it online by Friday, the games release day here in the UK, but I was unable to. So I apologise to my readers and to Temco Koei who were kind enough to send me a review copy of Bleach: Soul Resurrección.


The Good
  • Characters look great
  • Plenty of replay value
  • Easy Controls
  • Moves look powerful and destructive

The Bad
  • Main game is a bit short
  • Loading times a tad long
  • Game is a bit tough

Review Summary

Bleach: Soul Resurrección is a hack and slash game, in a similar vein to Dynasty Warriors, but it shouldn't be dismissed for it. Bleach: Soul Resurrección is a great looking game, it successfully brings the Bleach Anime/Manga to the PS3. Whilst the Story mode is short, with only 14 story levels, there are 28 Missions and 9 additional levels in Soul Attack. These extra levels, combined with how the game dishes out trophies and the various difficulty levels, do mean there is plenty of replay with Bleach: Soul Resurrección. The game can get a bit tough in places, but levelling up characters isn't hard. The overall story that is told via the game is pretty lacking, but for Bleach fans who have seen the Anime this is never a problem and it covers most of the main battles and fights. I had fun playing this game and happily recommend it to any Bleach fan, Hack And Slash Fans, or PS3 gamers looking for a fun challenge.

Full Review

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Bethesda Reveals The Skyrim Voice Acytors, Includes Christopher Plummer and Joan Allen

Bethesda have revealed many of the voice actors in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.In all there are 70 actors providing voices for the game, delivering over 60,000 lines of dialogue. some of the more notable actors providing voices, as highlighted by Bethesda, including:
  • Christopher Plummer
  • Max Von Sydow
  • Joan Allen
  • Michael Hogan
  • Vladmir Kulich
  • Claudia Christian
  • Diane Louise Salinger

Press Release

Lionsgate Announce A Film Based On Dead Island Is Currently Early In Development


Lionsgate have announced they have optioned the rights to create a film based on Dead Island. they have already begun the development process on a movie currently called Dead Island. the producers currently in charge are Sean Daniel and Stefan Sonnenfeld. Jason Brown of The Sean Daniel Company and Missy Papageorge for Sonnenfeld’s Sunny Field Productions are executive producing, with Sarah Perlman of Sunny Field Productions serving as co-producer. 

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Activision Have Released 2 New Developer Interviews For X-Men: Destiny

Activision have released 2 new developer itnerviews for X-Men: Destiny. each video focuses on a specific point and in-game action is shown during each interview.

The first video focuses on the X-Gene mechanic of the game, how you use it to level up and how its used in the games story
Watch X-Men Destiny - Developer Interview: X Genes in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
The Second video focuses on your choice of joining up with the X-Men or the Brotherhood. they talk about how this choice can affect the game
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Namco Bandai Have Released Screenshots And A Trailer For The Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Tokyo DLC

Namco Bandai have released new screenshots and a trailer for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. shortly after the game is released, Namco Bandai will start to release DLC for it. one of the upcoming DLC is Tokyo, a multiplayer Map. these screenshots and trailer show the map and various planes flying across it.


Watch Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Tokyo Multiplayer DLC Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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UTV Ignition Have Released A New Trailer For Mercury Hg

UTV Ignition have released a new trailer for Mercury Hg. the game is coming to the PS3 PSN from today, and was recently announced as being in development at Eiconi.this game trailer shows the familiar gameplay of past Mercury game but also highlights the games new aesthetic.


Watch Mercury Hg - Game Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Activision Have Released A New Trailer For Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai

Activision have released a new trailer for Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai. this trailers provides some back story for the game, revealing that a storm is coming and as well as surviving that you have to survive nature. and example shown in the trailer is you taking shelter in an abandoned mine, making a fire, only for a bear to come running out and start to attack you.


Watch Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

CyberConnect2 Have Released A New Trailer For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations

CyberConnect2 and Namco Bandai have released a new trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations. this trailer shows in-game action from several new characters coming to the game. the trailer shows Kakashi and Obito from Team Minato, young and old Naruto, the 5 kage, and Zabuza and Haku who appeared early on in the original Naruto Manga/Anime.


Watch Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations - New Character Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

UK Game Charts; Gears Of War 3, F1 2011, Dead Island, Zumba Fitness, Deus Ex Human Revolution

I kinda forgot to post the charts yesterdays so i'm sorry. the two highest new entries this week were Gears Of War 3 coming in at number 1 and F1 2011 in at number 2. there were also a couple of re-entries into the top 20, with L.A.Noire at 19 and Michael Jackson: The Experience in at 18.

1 - Gears Of War 3
2 - F1 2011
3 - Dead Island
4 - Zumba Fitness
5 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
6 - Driver: San Francisco
7 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
8 - Resistance 3
9 - Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean
10 - Rugby World Cup 2011
11 - Call Of Duty Black Ops
12 - Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
13 - Cars 2
14 - The Sims 3
15 - Red Faction Armegeddon
16 -Just Dance 2
17 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
18 - Michael Jackson: The Experience
19 - L.A.Noire
20 -Gran Turismo 5

Charts Supplied By 3. UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track

Last Week Top 20

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Rising Star Games Announce They Are Bringing Grand Knights History To PAL Territories In Early 2012

Japanese Boxart from Wikipedia
Rising Star Games have announced they are bringing Grand Knights History to PAL Territories. Grand Knights History is the latest title from Vanillaware, their previous games include Muramasa: The Demon Blade on the Wii. Like Muramasa, Grand Knights Story is a turn based RPG that features hand drawn graphics. the game takes place in a medieval setting and its up to the player to decide the fate of 3 powerful nations. you have to choose which faction you'll fight for and develop squads, of 4 individual characters, to battle enemies. 

Grand Knights Story is set to come out in early 2012 on both UMD and on the PSP PSN Store.

Press Release

Activision Have Released 2 New Videos For X-Men: Destiny

Activision have released 2 new videos for X-Men: Destiny. these trailers shows that you can choose to align with either the X-Men or the Brotherhood.

X-Men

Watch X-Men Destiny - Do You Choose X-Men Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
The Brotherhood

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Rocksteady Have Released A New Batman: Arkham City Trailer Featuring The Joker

Rocksteady and Warner Bros. have released a new trailer for Batman: Arkham City. this trailer focuses on The Joker, and it hints that whilst he is recovering from Batman: Arkham Asylum, he is still dangerous and has something in particular planned for Batman.


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Star Wars: The Old Republic Comes Out 20th December in USA, 22nd December across Europe, Subscription fees revealed


BioWare have announced Star Wars: The Old Republic comes out in the USA on 20th December and 22nd December across Europe. every purchase of Star Wars: The Old Republic comes with 30 days access to the game for Free.

USA Subcription Fees:
  • $14.99 a month
  • $41.97 for 3 months (which is $13.99 per month)
  • $77.94 for 6 months (which is $12.99 per month)

UK Subscription Fees:
  •  £8.99 per month
  • £25.17 for 3 months (which is £8.39 per month)
  • £46.14 for 6 months (which is £7.69 per month)

EU Subscription Fees:
  • €12.99 per month
  • €35.97 for 3 months (which is €11.99 per month)
  • €65.94 for 6 months (which is €10.99 per month)

Star Wars: The Old Republic is available for pre-order now, at participating retailers. all those who pre-order the game will receive a code which unlocks the game for pre-launch access. pre-order quantities are limited.


Press Release

Nintendo Have Released A New Trailer For Fossil Fighters: Champions

Nintendo have released a new trailer for Fossil Fighters: Champions. this upcoming DS Game is set to come out 14th November. the trailer shows many of the games features, it shows players fighting with their vivosaurs, excavating their vivasours, and evolving them.


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Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer Showing Mini Games In Kirby Mass Attack


Nintendo have released a new trailer and screenshots for Kirby Mass Attack. these focus on the many mini-games included in Mass Attack. each of the mini-games is unlocked when you play by collecting hidden medals. as the trailer shows there are several mini-games, each with a different play style. you get some games that play like a Wario Ware game, whilst others play like a old school top down shooter, like Galaga.


Watch Kirby Mass Attack - Mini Games Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Tetris Axis On The 3DS

Nintendo have released new screenshots and a trailer for Tetris Axis on the Nintendo 3DS. the trailer uses in-game action to show the many different modes, including multiplayer, AR modes, and single player modes. the screenshots also show in-game action from different modes.


Watch Tetris Axis - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Codemasters Have Released A Launch Trailer For F1 2011

Codemasters have released a launch trailer for F1 2011. this trailer focuses on showing the cars, action, weather, and the different tracks in the game.


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Nintendo Have Released A Launch Trailer For Starfox 64 3D

Nintendo have released a launch trailer for Starfox 64 3D. this trailer uses in-game action to show many of the games features, including the single player and different multiplayer modes.

 
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Ratloop Asia Have Released A New Trailer For Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken

Ratloop Asia have released a new trailer for their upcoming PS3 PSN Game, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken. this trailer shows action from this platform adventure game, it shows you trying to take fown the evil penguin regime.


Watch Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - Trailer in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Press Release

Atlus Announce The Demon's Souls Servers Will Stay Online Into 2012


Atlus have announced they will be keeping the Demon's Souls servers online into 2012. they had initially said the servers would be taken down in October, but now they're keeping them online into 2012. further Pure white and Pure Black world tendencies are planned and will be detailed later.

Press Release

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Sony Announce A New Uncharted 3 PS3 Bundle Is Coming For $299.99


Sony have announced they are releasing a new PS3 bundle to coincide with the launch of Uncharted 3 in the USA. this bundle costs $299.99 and comes with a 320GB PS3, Uncharted 3, and 1 months free Membership to Playstation Plus.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Zoo Games Have Released A New Trailer For Minute To Win It On The Xbox 360

Zoo Games have released a new trailer for their upcoming Xbox 360 Kinect game, Minute To Win It. this trailer uses in-game action to show several of the mini games, and it also provides an idea of the gestures you'll be doing with Kinect.


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DICE Announce The PS3 Battlefield 3 Beta Runs 29th September To 10th October, All DLC Comes 1 Week Early


DICE have announced the Battlefield 3 beta comes to the PS3 and runs from the 29th September to 10th October. this beta will be open to all Playstation 3 users. The playable map in the Beta is Operation Metro. DICE have also announced all Battlefield 3 DLC will come to the PS3 1 week before it is released on the Xbox 360.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

UTV Ignition And Eiconic Announce Mercury Hg For The PSN, Out Next Week For $4.99/£3.99/€4.99

UTV Ignition And Eiconic have announced they are bringing a new Mercury game to the PS3 PSN from next week, Tuesday 27th in the USA and Wednesday 28th in UK/EU. the game consists of 120 levels spread across the main game and upcoming DLC, they are designed to take no longer than 2 minutes each to complete, as well as 40 bonus levels. there are also 20 challenge levels, again across DLC and Main Game. the DLC for Mercury Hg is set to come out a month or two after Mercury does.

Each level in Mercury Hg has its own leaderboards, so players can aim to be top of who finishes the level fastest or who manages to complete the level with the most Mercury. The game also features ghosts which mean you can race against your best previous go or download another players ghost and try to beat them.

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Source: EU And USA Playstation Blogs

Namco Bandai Announce Dark Souls Has Gone Gold, Out 4th October In USA And 7th October Across Europe


Namco Bandai have announced Dark Souls has gone gold, which means the game can now be made. Dark Souls is set to come out in the USA from 4th October and across the EU from 7th October. Dark Souls is the Spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, the PS3 exclusive released back in 2009.

Press Release

Square Enix Announce Final Fantasy XIII-2 Comes Out In The USA On 31st January 2012

Square Enix have announced Final Fantasy XIII-2 is set to come out in the USA on 31st January 2012. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, a game which shipped over 6.2 Million units worldwide. 

Square Enix have provided a prologue for Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Warning FFXIII Spoilers):
She defied her destiny. She set out to vanquish the false gods enslaving mankind.
After the war, the world was no longer the same. Humans reigned victorious and their gods were no more. Their utopia fell from the sky and became one with Pulse, the underworld crawling with beasts and fiends. It marked the beginning of a new era. However, she was nowhere to be seen. Everyone believed she was gone—with the exception of one, her sister, Serah.

Three years later—
A meteorite disrupts the serenity of a peaceful village. Time is distorted; bloodthirsty monsters are released within the confines of the secluded town. Amidst the chaos, Serah is saved by a stranger who goes by the name of Noel. A hunter from the future, he bears an important message.
"She is waiting for you," he says. "Come with me if you want to see her again."
She is Lightning—protector of the goddess who rules the realm of death and chaos, the one–and–only sister of Serah.
"I need to see her. I need to see my sister." Her heart brimming with hope, a determined Serah sets off on an adventure to reunite with her sister, her family, her world.


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Team 17 Announce Worms Crazy Golf, Coming To PSN, iPhone, And PC

Team 17 have announced a new Worms game is coming to iOS platforms, The PS3 PSN and Steam. Worms Crazy Golf features the familiar 2D landscapes of previous Worms games, but this time instead of blowing up other worms your aim is to get a golf ball to the green. The trailer and Screenshots Team 17 have released shows the games Britannia Course.


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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Nintendo Announce Tetris On The 3DS Comes Out In The USA On 2nd October And 21st October In The UK


Nintendo have announced the release dates for the upcoming 3DS Tetris Game. Tetris Axis, as it is known in the USA, is set to come out their on 2nd October. Tetris, as it is known in the EU, will come out across Europe from 21st October.

Tetris comes with over 20 game modes, including traditional modes like Marathon and new additions like the Augmented Reality Modes. the game supports local multiplayer for up to 8 people, this can also be done with other 3DS owners downloading the game from a single user. There are World Battle and Friend Battle modes for online multiplayer.

Spot Pass is used to bring new items to Tetris for use in the games Fever Mode. you can import pictures from your 3DS, or use those in the game, for Jigsaw Mode.

Source: Nintendo UK

Zero Punctuation - Dead Island

This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Dead Island. Yathzee is not known for being a fan of Zombie games, especially when there are several out there, but does this game stand out from the crowd...and if it does is it for the right reasons?



Warner Bros. And Rocksteady Announce Batman: Arkham City Comes To PC's In November

Rocksteady and Warner Bros. have announced the PC version of Batman: Arkham City is set to come out in November. the console versions are still on track to come out on 21st October, in the UK.

Press Release

Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Sonic Generations On The 3DS

Sega have released new screenshots for Sonic Generations on the 3DS. these in-game screenshots show action from both Sonics from the first Stage of the game, Green Hill Zone.

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Capcom Have Released A New Trailer And Gameplay Video For Resident Evil 4 HD

Capcom have released 2 new videos for Resident Evil 4 HD. the first video is a general trailer for the game and the second video is a gameplay video.
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Activision Have Released 3 New Trailers For X-Men: Destiny Showing Mutant Powers

Activision have released 3 new trailers for X-Men: Destiny. each of these trailers shows the games 3 playable characters with a certain mutant power. The first power is that of Emma Frost.


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This trailer shows Juggernaut mutant powers

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This trailer shows Havok mutany powers

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Sega Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Aliens Infestation

Sega have released a new trailer for Aliens Infestation. this gameplay trailer mostly shows the player killing various Aliens either on foot or in a vehicle.


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Team 17 Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer Showing Customising In Worms Ultimate Mayhem

Team 17 have released new screenshots and a trailer for Worms Ultimate Mayhem. these provide a glimpse of the customisation options in the game. there are over 100 items you can use to customise your worm with, your able to customise game modes, and you are also able to make further game style adjustments with the Wormpot Feautre which has over 1 Million possible combinations. Worms Ultimate Mayhem also comes with a Weapon factory where users can design their own weapons, the example in the trailer is when a plane drops eye bombs.


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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

THQ Announce The Next Homefront Game Will Be Developed By Crytek

THQ have announced Crytek are the developers behind the next Homefront game. the upcoming game has no name and so far THQ are only saying that the game is set to come out during their 2014 fiscal year on consoles and PC. The press release doesn't say for sure, but it hints that the game will be running on Cryteks graphics engine. It seems THQ have gone with such a well known and successful developer with the aim of making the next Homefront game a blockbuster big enough to challenge big titles like Modern Warfare, Battlefield, Killzone, And Gears Of War.

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Square Enix Have Released PS3 And Xbox 360 Trailers For Final Fantasy XIII-2

Square Enix have released PS3 and Xbox 360 trailers for Final Fantasy XIII-2. the first trailer is from the Xbox 360 version of the game and the second trailer is the PS3 version. Both trailers are different so it may be worth watching both. the story is becoming a bit more fleshed out, and perhaps a little more confusing, and the battle system is show several times in both trailers, as is the new QTE Sections in battles.



Ubisoft Announce, For A Limited Time, Assassin's Creed: Revelations Comes With Assassin's Creed For Free Only On PS3

Ubisoft have announced that Assassin's Creed: Revelations on the PS3 will come with the original Assassin's Creed Game for free. Trophies have not been added to Assassin's Creed. this is a very limited run so Ubisoft recommend players pre-order the game to avoid missing out.



Ubisoft have also announced that Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed Brotherhood will be discounted on the PSN by 30%.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Sony Online Entertainment Announce DC Universe Online Is Going Free To Play


Sony Online Entertainment have announced DC Universe Online is going to be a Free To Play Game. there will be 3 levels of access. the free to play access with be called Free Access, Premium Access opens when you spend at least $5 in game, Legendary access grants you access to everything and costs $14.99 a month.

The Game will no longer be sold at retail, but those who have recently purchased the game can still sign up and play, and those who have used the retail disc to play can continue to do so. all existing players who are paying a monthly subscription will be granted Legendary access. all players who have previously played the game but are currently not playing will be granted Premium Access.

Free Access Grants You:
  • Free Access To The Game
  • Free Game Updates
  • 2 Character Slots (Can Purchase More)
  • 28 Inventory Slots (Can Purchase More)
  • 12 Bank Slots (Can Purchase More)
  • Max of 1500 In Game Currency
  • 6 Text chats per 30 seconds
  • Send Text Mail
  • 1 free vault ticket per week
  • ability to Join Player leagues
Free Access doesn't grant you:
  • unable to earn trophies
  • unable to play DLC unless you buy it
  • no Auction house slots (Can Purchase More)
  • No Trading

Premium Access Grants You:
  • Free access to the game and bonus features
  • Free Game Updates
  • 6 character slots (Can Purchase More)
  • 42 inventory slots (Can Purchase More)
  • 5 action house slots (Can Purchase More)
  • 24 bank slots (Can Purchase More)
  • able to trade items
  • max of 2000 in game currency
  • Proximity voice chat, 6 text chat messages per 30 seconds
  • able to mail text and items
  • 1 free vault ticket every 3 days
  • can join player leagues
 Premium Access Doesn't grant you:
  • Unable to earn trophies
  • Unable to play DLC unless you buy it

Legendary Access Grants You:
  • Free Access to the game and bonus items
  • Free access to DLC (free access stops when legendary subscription ends)
  • 16 Character Slots
  • 63 Inventory Slots
  • 20 Auction Slots
  • 48 Bank Slots
  • Can trade items and cash
  • unlimited in-game currency
  • unlimited player chat
  • can send text, items, and cash via mail
  • 1 free vault ticket a day
  • can form or join player leagues
  • can earn trophies
It appears that players will continue to unlock trophies as they play, not matter what level, but you only gain access to those trophies when you pay for the legendary access.

Source: USA Playstation Blog And DC Universe Online FAQ

Sony Announce PS3 Firmware Update 3.72, The Update Is Out Now

Sony have detailed PS3 firmware update 3.72. They say its a minor update, it improves system stability during the use of PS3 software and The PSN. i personally found that the update downloaded very quick. i can't see any changes, but the PS3 does feel like it boots quicker and the folders load quicker. i've been having a PS+ issue with automatic downloads but its too early to tell if this has fixed it.


Source: USA Playstation Blog

Monday, September 19, 2011

Cold Bean Games Announce Beat Hazard Ultra Comes Out On The PSN From 18th October

Cold Bean Games have announced the PS3 PSN version of Beat Hazard Ultra is coming to the PSN from October 18th. The game is set to cost $9.99 / €6.50.


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Warner Bros. Announce Mortal Kombat Has Sold Over 3 Million Worldwide, Best Selling Fighting Game 2011


Warner Bros. have announced that Neverrealms Mortal Kombat has sold over 3 Million units worldwide. Warner Bros. have also revealed that the game is the best selling fighting game so far this year. Mortal Kombat has exceeded their sales goals.

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UK Game Charts; Dead Island, Space Marine, Resistance 3, Driver San Francisco, And Deus Ex: Human Revolution

I'm back and so is the UK Game Charts. the highest new entry this week was Rise Of Nightmares, in at 18. apart from that there wasn't much activity in the charts, the highest mover was Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 moving from 15 to 9.

1 - Dead Island
2 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
3 - Resistance 3
4 - Driver: San Francisco
5 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
6 - Zumba Fitness
7 - Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
8 - Rugby World Cup 2011
9 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
10 - Cars 2
11 - Red Faction: Armageddon
12 - Wii Sports Resort
13 - Star Fox 64 3D
14 - EA Sports Active 2
15 - The Sims 3
16 - Call Of Duty Black Ops
17 - Gran Turismo 5
18 - Rise Of Nightmares
19 - FIFA 11
20 -Just Dance 2

Charts Supplied By 3. UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Square Enix Have Released The PAX 2011 Trailer For Final Fantasy XIII-2

Square Enix have released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2. this is the trailer they revealed at this years PAX. it focuses more on Sarah and her time, but it also shows how QTE's are used in battle and shows a bit more of what happened to Lightning.

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And A Game Trailer For Soul Calibur V

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer and screenshots for Soul Calibur V. the trailer provides some overview for the game, revealing it is set 17 years after the last game, and revealing some of the new and old fighters. The Screenshots show many of the new fighters as well as some of the new rings you'll be fighting in.


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Temco Koei Have Released A New Trailer, A Gameplay Video, And Screenshots For Dynasty Warriors Next

Temco Koei have released a new trailer, a gameplay video, and screenshots for their upcoming Playstation Vita game Dynasty Warriors Next. the first trailer shows how the PSV touch screen and touchpad are used during combat, as well as some other features, and the second video shows actual combat, with these features being used.



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