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Russian Battlefield 4 Is Badass, Obviously

Land in a really cool way, right after jumping out from an exploding plane, then level the whole surrounding area with your friends. And do all of this with Battlefield 4‘s user interface laid over the whole thing. That’s the Russian way! The result is almost as intense as the game, as presented by MoranDays…

Proof that Nintendo Still Rules Japan

If there’s ever been any doubt, this should settle it. Over the past decade, Nintendo hasn’t been doing well in Japan – It’s been dominating. The Wii U is not exactly selling like gangbusters right now, but Nintendo’s probably playing a long game. In this week’s Weekly Famitsu, the magazine took a look at the…

Tactical RPG Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten is getting an enhanced remake on January 30 in Japan. Titled Disgaea 4 Return, the remake puts the fully patched PS3 game and all its DLC on the PS Vita, throwing in a new scenario and a sixth level of magic. Thus far, there have been no mentions…

If you live in Japan and own Grand Theft Auto V, good news. GTA V Online is finally rolling out in the region on November 7. It gets its own server, which might bother some players. Others won’t care.

Siren Series Director Wants to Scare You Once Again

After working on the Siren series for years, Director Keiichiro Toyama and his team made Gravity Daze (AKA Gravity Rush) for the PS Vita. A bit of a jump in genres, you might think – though not from his perspective. Now it sounds like Toyama wants to go back to his horror roots. The Gravity…

The PS4 Takes A Step Backwards

Normally you’d expect new consoles to add to your entertainment experience. It’s a bummer to hear today, then, that the PS4 will actually be taking away one of the PS3’s cooler features. For many people, the PS3 is more than a games console. It’s an entertainment hub, thanks to the machine’s excellent media server capabilities.…

You’re Gonna Be Stuck With Your Old PSN Name On The PS4

You will not be able to change your PSN username on the PS4. Hopefully you like the one you have already on your PS3 or Vita. You’ve asked us this before. And we’ve asked them. Sorry. Ain’t happening. Sony confirmed this today in their massive PS4 FAQ. Is there a way to rename my Online…

Got questions about the PS4? Everything (well, almost) you want to know gets answered in this massive FAQ on the PlayStation blog. We’ve covered some of the more notable points but if there’s anything that feels fishy, seems unclear or just jumps out at you, mention it in the comments below.

PS4 Remote Play Might Not Work So Well When You Leave Your House

One of the PlayStation 4’s coolest announced features is Remote Play, the service that will allow you to use WiFi to mirror and play PS4 games on your Vita. Today, Sony revealed some specifics about how that Remote Play will work—and they caution that it might not work so well when your Vita is on…

What You Can Do Without A Paid PlayStation Plus Account On The PS4

Sure, if you want to enjoy a number of perks on the PS4 (like being able to play online on a number of multiplayer titles), you might want to shell out some money for a PlayStation Plus account. But what if you don’t wanna? What exactly can you do without a paid account? Glad you…

Heavenly Sword Never Got a Sequel. Here’s an Animated Movie Instead.

You could make a case that Ninja Theory’s fantasy martial arts beat-em-up was one of the best games in the early days of the PS3. There sadly hasn’t ever been a follow-up but news broke earlier this year that there will be a CGI movie. Here’s the first look of the flick that will be…

Here’s The PS4’s Launch Lineup [UPDATE]

The full list of PS4 launch games is here, and it’s a little… underwhelming. Via today’s massive PS4 FAQ, here are all of the games that will be available when the system launches on November 15. Sony: Flower, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack, Resogun, Sound Shapes Third-Party: Angry Birds Star Wars, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag,…

PS4 Won’t Support External Hard Drives

Sony has just posted a massive PS4 FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, and it’s full of granular details surrounding the next-gen console. One noteworthy piece of news: the PS4 won’t support external hard drives, although the internal hard drive will be swappable. So no, you can’t plug another hard drive into your machine for extra…

AC IV‘s Controversial, Online Singleplayer Features Make Game Easier

The fun, rich single-player campaignof Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is more enjoyable and less tedious if you play the game with an active online connection. Without a connection, multiple valuable features are not available. Curiously, the game’s publisher Ubisoft seems to be walling its online features off unless users activate an online pass, dubbed…

Why Batgirl Would Make the Batman Video Games Better

Warning: mild spoilers follow for plot points in Batman: Arkham Origins So, Barbara Gordon didn’t become Batgirl in the latest Bat-game. It was a longshot, sure, since this was a prequel focused on Bruce Wayne’s maturation into the role of Batman. But, after playing the freshly released Batman: Arkham Origins, I came away thinking that…

Assassin’s Creed IV‘s AI Is Sometimes Impossible To Sneak Up On

Apparently it’s not just time and history that evolves in the Assassin’s Creed games, but the NPCs’ artificial intelligence too, as YouTuber cchrist1000 sadly experienced during his ACIV session. It might actually be impossible to sneak up on those guards without being caught. A glitch like this is truly the nightmare of any stealth game…

Don’t Expect Titanfall 2 To Be A Microsoft Exclusive

Titanfall is a Microsoft exclusive. Like, a proper one, in that it won’t ever be coming to the PlayStation. That’s news for gamers, but until recently it was also news to one of the guys…running the company making the game. Respawn boss Vince Zampella has posted on Twitter that while Titanfall was always going to…

Forget About Titanfall Ever Coming to PlayStation [Update]

In a conference call to investors, Electronic Arts’ Blake Jorgensen just said that Titanfall is, “for the life of the title,” exclusive to Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. So the game is not a timed exclusive to Microsoft platforms. Titanfall’s Microsoft exclusivity has been well known since the title was announced at E3 but…

Tips For Playing Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is a vast game. Edward Kenway’s groovy pirate adventure will likely devour the free time of more than a few history buffs over the next few weeks. But while all pirates sail the same seas, not all of them are as smart about it. After spending 30+ hours adventuring through…

The Walking Dead: Season Two Is Exactly The Storyline We Wanted

An older Clementine—that we control—with the same short haircut. Good girl, Clementine. You learned from the best. Here’s the teaser trailer: If you played the first season you’ll recognize some key locations and recall some really horrific memories. Here’s the official, albeit not too detailed description of the plot for Season Two: The Walking Dead:…