Monday, January 14, 2013

CCP Announce Dust 514 Will Move Into Open Beta, Being Free For All PS3 Owners On 22nd January


CCP have announced that Dust 514 will move into a Open Beta on 22nd January. this will mean that this game will be free to play for all PS3 owners. anyone who takes part in the Closed Beta before it moves to Open beta on 22nd January will receive a 100,000 Skill Point Bonus to take into the Open beta.

CCP have also announced that both Eve Online and Dust 514 are now on the same Tranquility Server that hosts the EVE universe.

Press Release

Sony Announce Reto City Rampage Comes To The EU PSN This Week


Sony have announced Retro City Rampage is coming out on the EU PSN This week. they have also confirmed that the game will feature additional polish and improvements since the release of the USA version of the game, i imagine that this means the game will come fully patched.



Source: EU Playstation Blog

UK Game Charts; FIFA 13, Far Cry 3, Black Ops 2, Hitman Absolution, Need For Speed Most Wanted

Here are this weeks Game Charts. FIFA 13 continues at number 1. there was only 1 new game in the top 20 this week with Anarchy Reigns coming in at 16. apart from that there wasn't mushc movement in any of the charts.

All Formats Charts

1 - FIFA 13
2 - Far Cry 3
3 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2
4 - Hitman Absolution
5 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
6 - Just Dance 4
7 - Halo 4
8 -  Football Manager 2013
9 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
10 - LEGO The Lord Of The Rings
11 - Assassin's Creed III
12 - WWE 13
13 - Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
14 - Forza Horizon
15 - Dishonored
16 - Anarchy Reigns
17 - Skylanders: Giants
18 - Medal Of Honor: Warfighter
19 - Forza 4
20 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

PS3 Charts

1 - FIFA 13
2 - Far Cry 3
3 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2
4 - Hitman Absolution
5 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
6 - Assassin's Creed III
7 - WWE 13
8 - Resident Evil 6
9 - Medal Of Honor Warfighter
10 - Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
11 - LEGO The Lord Of The Rings
12 - Dishonored
13 - Sleeping Dogs
14 - Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two
15 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
16 - Borderlands 2
17 - Book Of Spells
18 - Uncharted 3 - Game Of The Year Edition
19 - Rocksmith
20 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Xbox 360

1 - Far Cry 3
2 - FIFA 13
3 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
4 - Halo 4
5 - Hitman Absolution
6 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
7 - Forza Horizon
8 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted
9 - WWe 13
10 - Assassin's Creed III
11 - Dishonored
12 - Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
13 - LEGO Lord Of The Rings
14 - Medal Of Honor: Warfighter
15 - Borderlands 2
16 - Resident Evil 6
17 - Sleeping Dogs
18 - Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two
19 - Skylanders: Giants
20 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Wii U

1 - New Super Mario Bros. U
2 - Nintendo Land
3 - Zombi U
4 - Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
5 - Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
6 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2
7 - Darksiders II
8 - Batman: Arkham City - Armoured Edition
9 - Sports Connection
10 - Assassin's Creed III
11 - Tekken Tag Tournament 2
12 -Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two
13 - Rabbids Land
14 - FIFA 13
15 - Game Party Champions
16 - Mass Effect 3
17 - Skylanders: Giants
18 - Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
19 - Tank! Tank! Tank!
20 - Just Dance 4

PS Vita

1 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
2 - FIFA 13
3 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified
4 - Assassin's Creed III Liberation
5 - LittleBigPlanet Vita
6 - Virtua Tenns 4: World Tour Edition
7 - Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
8 - Uncharted: Golden Abyss
9 - Rayman Origins
10 - LEGO Lord Of The Rings
11 - Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz
12 - Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale
13 - Everybody's Golf
14 - FIFA Football
15 - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
16 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
17 - WRC 3
18 - Resistance: Burning Skies
19 - Street Fighter X Tekken
20 - Virtue's Last Reward

3DS

1 - Mario Kart 7
2 - New Super Mario Bros. 2
3 - Super Mario 3D Land
4 - Paper Mario Sticker Star
5 - Mario & Sonic London 2012 Olympic Games
6 - Sonic Generations
7 - Professor Layton And The Miracle Mask
8 - Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park
9 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
10 - Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion

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

Last Weeks Charts

Saturday, January 12, 2013

FuturLab Announce They Are Bringing The Mini Game Velocity To The PS Vita As Velocity Ultra


FuturLab have announced they are bringing their Playstation Mini game Velocity to the PS Vita As Velocity Ultra. described as the Directors Cut of the game, Velocity Ultra has been completely overhauled to take advantage of not only the PS Vita screen resolution but also trophies and online leaderboards. the game keeps the 60fps that they achieved with the Minis game. no release date has been announced but they are looking at a March release.

Whilst it's not a sequel, FuturLab are looking for fans to say what they want in a possible sequel. they have a questionnaire for fans to answer, those who fill it in are put into a draw to win Velocity Ultra.

Comparison Screenshots


Source: USA Playstation Blog

Sony Announce Wake-Up Club Comes To The USA PS Vita PSN Next Week For Free


Sony have announced that Wake-Up Club is coming to the USA PSN from next week. this free app features trophy support and there will be future DLC for the App. this social app matches you up with 12 random people each night who have set their alarm at the same time as you. when your alarm goes off your avatar appears on your screen and you have to touch it. this takes you to a room where you can see if the other 12 people have woken up yet. the App keeps records on how quick you wake-up. to set this up you need to access the Date and Time part of system settings.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Media Molecule Announce LittleBigPlanet 2: Extra's Edition, Includes Cross-Controller Pack And More

Media Molecule have revealed a new edition of LittleBigPlanet 2 is coming to retail. this Extra's Edition includes the main game as well as several costume and level kits. these extras include:
  • LittleBigPlanet 2: Cross-Controller Pack
  • LittleBigPlanet 2 Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling
  • The Muppets Premium Level Kit
  • The Muppets Costume Pack 1
  • Weekend Pursuits Costume Pack
  • Deep Sea Adventures Costume Pack
  • Sports Costume Pack
  • Dogs Costume Pack
  • Cats Costume Pack
as well as this, either from the LittleBigPlanet website LBP.me or via in-game, there are 7.5 Million Community created levels to play and/or download.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Activision Announce The Skylanders Franchise As Crossed More Than $500 Million In USA Sales

Activision have announced the Skylanders Franchise has passed over $500 Million in sales in just the USA. this is faster than any other kid's gaming property. the Skylanders figures have also outsold all their action figure rivals in the USA in 2012

Press Release