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How To Upgrade PS3 Games To PS4 Games
Want to turn your PS3 games into PS4 games? It’s not hard. You just have to follow these steps. Today PlayStation Access released a cute video about the upgrade process, which might not be available for every cross-gen game, but has been confirmed for some, like Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV, both announced for…
By Jason Schreier Published September 20, 2013 -
Gran Turismo Creator Crashed His First Car At 24, Now Dreams of Peace
The man who makes the most popular racing game series of the past 15 years fell in love with cars at age three. At 24, he crashed the first car he ever had. He was driving perhaps a bit too fast that day. These days, he’s wrapping up development of December’s Gran Turismo 6 and…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 20, 2013 -
Kotaku EastAs we wait for Trails in the Sky’s new chapter to drop, Japan is getting ready for a new Legend of Heroes RPG of its own. Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Flash chronologically takes place before Trails in the Sky, during the oft-referenced Great War. It is set to hit the PS3 and Vita…
By András Neltz Published September 20, 2013 -
What’s New In Skylanders: Swap Force? So Many Things.
Every Skylander character released so far has been remastered in HD. We’re visiting a region of the Skylands we’ve never seen before. We meet Kaos’ evil mom. So many new features are coming in Skylanders: Swap Force, some almost exciting as the ability to jump. I’m a little fixated on Swap Force‘s jumping mechanic. That’s…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2013 -
You Can Use Video Capture Devices On The PS4, Too [UPDATE]
If the PlayStation 4’s (limited) built-in capture functionality isn’t enough for you, fear not. Sony announced at their TGS conference that you’ll be able to use third-party devices to capture gameplay through the HDMI output, too. Though be warned, it looks like it won’t be available at launch as per tweets from Shuhei Yoshida earlier…
By Tina Amini Published September 19, 2013 -
Definitely The Weirdest Game On PS4
If there’s a stranger PS4 game than Hohokum, we haven’t seen it yet. Check out this new poop-filled trailer, released on the PlayStation Blog today, for the upcoming platformer… music game… video game. Looks bizarre and fascinating. Hohokum is out next year for PS4, Vita, and PS3.
By Jason Schreier Published September 19, 2013 -
Xbox One And PS4 Make Toys’R’Us’ Hot Toy List. Only One Is Fabulous.
Toy retail giant Toys’R’Us has released its annual list of the hottest products for the holiday season, and while both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 made the cut this year, only Microsoft’s console made it into the “Fabulous 15.” Why? There are 36 products in total on the annual Toys’R’Us Hot Holiday Toys list,…
By Mike Fahey Published September 19, 2013 -
Kotaku East
OLED or Not, the New PS Vita Seems Fine!
You might have seen the comparison pics—or even the video. The new PS Vita slim features a LCD display instead of an OLED display. But you know what, it’s no biggie. I’ve been able to play with the new Vita this week in Tokyo. It’s not a bad redesign at all. In fact, it’s pretty…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 19, 2013 -
Kotaku EastDig Gravity Daze? Looks like Sony’s Japan Studio is working on another Gravity Daze title.
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 19, 2013 -
Have A Few Seconds’ Worth Of Final Fantasy XV
Yeah, just a few seconds. But it’s still Final Fantasy XV! The Tokyo Game Show brings us a “new” (there’s lots of re-used footage) three-minute trailer for the upcoming PS4/XBO title Final Fantasy XV, wherein the hero faces Leviathan and smashes an armored soldier into a police car What a rascal!
By András Neltz Published September 19, 2013 -
Kotaku EastChecking Out The PS Vita TV
The PS Vita TV seems kind of confusing if you try to wrap your head around it: So, it’s a PS Vita, but it’s not really portable? And it doesn’t have a screen? You hook it up to your TV? You need a separate controller? Getting some time to actually fiddle with the “world’s smallest…
By Toshi Nakamura Published September 19, 2013 -
Take A Look At GTA V‘s Parody Of The Facebook Offices
The GTA series is known for its parodies of everything relating to pop culture. An early mission in the latest installment has you wandering through the offices of “Lifeinvader,” who are practicing “full on, weapons grade, red alert, world domination.” Lifeinvader is GTA‘s version of Facebook, that conveniently happens to be located in Los Santos.…
By Steve Marinconz Published September 18, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto V and Women
If you’re driving north, up the west coast of Grand Theft Auto V, as I did in the 40th hour I was playing the game, you might spot a crashed car smoldering in the long ditch between the northbound and southbound lanes. The car doesn’t appear there every time. The man who was in the…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 18, 2013 -
What To Expect Out Of Battlefield 4‘s Beta
Battlefield 4 is scheduled to release on October 29th for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, followed by the next-gen consoles in November, but you can start the battle earlier by taking part in the open beta for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 4th. I played a lot of the…
By Alex Mendez Published September 18, 2013 -
Here’s How To Get The Best Vehicle In GTA V
Yep, it’s a 747 in GTA V, and it’s easier to find than a Banshee. The strange thing is that you can steal the small private jet, and this massive thing, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to get in the mid-sized jet. By the way, don’t forget a parachute!
By Steve Marinconz Published September 18, 2013 -
Angry Birds Gloms Some Of Today’s GTA Hype With One Terrific Drawing
This was tweeted today by the people behind Angry Birds. Their new game comes out on Thursday. The Tweet followed an attempt by the folks behind Saints Row to bottle some of today’s GTA V buzz for themselves. And here’s a new promo for Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs, the new contender in the open-world genre that…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 17, 2013 -
Mega Man’s Spiritual Successor Will Be On Home Consoles
Mighty No. 9’s Kickstarter campaign managed to reach its 2.2 million stretch goal, which means the game will receive ports for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii U in addition to the original PC version. There’s 14 days left of the 30-day campaign. As of yet unreached stretch goals include both offline and on-line (co-op) challenge…
By András Neltz Published September 17, 2013 -
That’s a lot of PS4. This delivery of 120 PS4 development kits just arrived at Uncharted and The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog’s studio in Santa Monica. Question: You think these boxes hold actual PS4s, or just PS4-like PCs? (Pic: Christophe Balestra via NeoGAF)
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 16, 2013 -
How To Get A Tank, Fighter Jet And Passenger Jet in GTA V ASAP
Alright, I know there’s a bunch of you out there who don’t care about what happens to Michael, Franklin and Trevor in Grand Theft Auto V. You need to know how to blow up as many things as possible, as soon as possible. Well I’m here to help, with two convenient videos! If grabbing a…
By Steve Marinconz Published September 16, 2013