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Shhh! It’s Unit 13’s Stealth Gameplay on PlayStation Vita, Okay?

Our previous glimpses at Zipper Interactive’s Handheld social shooter focused on Unit 13‘s firefights and social network elements. But a new demo video from the CES floor focuses on the sneakier side of thing in by highlighting the military action title’s Covert missions. The actual gameplay starts at about 2:26. You’ll be able to creep…

By Evan Narcisse Published January 12, 2012

What Compels a Person to Trade In a Perfectly Good Video Game Console?

Perhaps angered by the large amount of used Xbox 360s and PlayStation 3s sitting around his local video game store, commenter Uncle Jesse can’t help but wonder why someone would part with a perfectly good console in the middle of its prime. Let’s find out in today’s Speak Up on Kotaku. Why the heck would…

By Mike Fahey Published January 12, 2012

It’s Time to Figure Out If You Give a Damn About Neverdead

The unkillable Bryce Boltzmann comes to life on January 31 in Konami’s Neverdead. Should you care? Megadeth hopes so. Owen Good didn’t seem to think so. Perhaps a new batch of screens will help? As novel the concept of being able to reconstitute yourself after being blown apart is, I’ve never really gotten excited about…

By Mike Fahey Published January 12, 2012

No, There Won’t be a PlayStation 4 at E3

Last week, trade site MCV reported that the PlayStation 4 would make an appearance at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles. Sony begs to differ. Both Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Corp. have come out in denial of the report, with SCE’s Andrew House telling CVG “I don’t think we’re contemplating talking about anything to…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 10, 2012

Hey! You Can Grab Final Fantasy XIII-2’s Playable Demo Today

If you’re wanting to see just how different Final Fantasy XIII-2 is from its predecessor, you finally be able to check out a demo today. The playable snippets of Square Enix’s epic fantasy sequel go live on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live today. If you’re not in front of a console right now, the video…

By Evan Narcisse Published January 10, 2012

The Heroes and Villains of DC Universe Online Are a Crafty Bunch

Look folks, just because you’ve been granted superhuman powers that allow you to go toe-to-toe with the biggest names in the DC Universe doesn’t mean you can ignore your chores. In its latest free update DC Universe Online grants players the power to craft. Sony Online Entertainment is calling it research and development, but we…

By Mike Fahey Published January 10, 2012

You Cannot Kill the PS2. It Will Not Die.

The PlayStation 2 was released back in Oct. 2000. That’s well over a decade ago, and the damn thing is still selling—and selling lots As Kotaku marveled back in Feb. 2011, the PS2 continues to shift consoles. And today, Kotaku will marvel at this some more. According to an official Sony Computer Entertainment release, “The…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2012

PlayStation Vita Breaks Half a Million

Sony announced earlier today that the PlayStation Vita has sold over 500,000 units since its launch in Japan and Asia last month.

By Luke Plunkett Published January 9, 2012

PlayStation Vita Getting Netflix

During its CES address, Sony has announced that the PlayStation Vita will be capable of streaming Netflix’s movie service. It’ll be available in the US at launch.

By Luke Plunkett Published January 9, 2012

Say Hi To the Next PlayStation Certified Phone

At CES today, Sony unveiled the latest of its mobile devices to carry PlayStation Certification: the Xperia S. With the company’s Ericsson partnership lying in the dust, this one’s branded with only the Sony logo, and carries a 4.3 inch, 720p screen. It’s powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and has a 12 megapixel camera.…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 9, 2012

Three New Hall & Oates Tracks in Rock Band? I Can Go For That

Call me out of touch, but I can think of nothing I’d rather go for than three classics tracks from rockers Hall & Oates coming to Rock Band on January 10. Some might call them the most important band in the history of music. Then they’d sober up, take a nap, and forget they ever…

By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2012

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo Incoming

RPG fans will get a chance to test drive Square Enix’s upcoming Final Fantasy XIII sequel weeks ahead of it’s release with a demo due January 10 for the PlayStation 3 and January 11 for the Xbox 360. [Square Enix]

By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2012

Gotham City Impostors‘ January Release Date Was Some Kind of Joke

With the console beta test for Monolith’s downloadable dose of bat on clown violence still ramping up, Warner Bros. has gently pushed the release date for Gotham City Impostors from January into February. Someone notify Julian Day! Releasing simultaneously on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and PC can’t be easy, so we’ll cut the…

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2012

Behold the Awesome Power of Final Fantasy XIII-2‘s Moogle

They’re not just about floating about saying “Kupo” anymore. In Final Fantasy XIII-2, many of the game’s most important mechanics are Moogle-powered. I’m not a picky Final Fantasy fan. All I want is a lengthy adventure of some sort and an adorable little floating critter by my side at all times. So I think I’m…

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2012

Sony Finds Twelve More Freaky People That Want to Compete for a Crap PlayStation Job

Season 3 of the show so outrageously specific it only airs on a video game console kicks off next month. Let’s see what sort of quality folks Sony’s dredged together for the third season of The Tester As you may recall, we’ve gotten into the horrible habit of live blogging watching episodes of Sony’s reality…

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2012

Let’s Play Through The PS Vita’s Entire Escape Plan Demo

The Playstation Vita’s Escape Plan is a charming, clever side-scrolling puzzle game sure to win over the hearts of anyone considering a Vita purchase. In the game you need to maneuver Laarg and Lil through a labyrinthine series of puzzle and trap-laden rooms. Players swipe at the two characters, tap the screen and tickle the…

By Brian Crecente Published December 29, 2011

There’s a Special Gift Inside Every Launch Copy of Twisted Metal, and It’s Not Green Stamps

Twisted Metal co-director David Jaffe manages to make fans of the series extremely happy and me feel incredibly old in one fell swoop. Thanks for the free copy of PlayStation 2 classic Twisted Metal Black, Dave. If anyone needs me I’ll be down at Hardees with the rest of the elderly, stuffing horrible food into…

By Mike Fahey Published December 28, 2011

Let’s Play the Complete PS Vita Gravity Rush Demo

I’ve only had about ten minutes with Gravity Rush, but I’m already thinking that it’s one of the most exciting new games coming to Sony’s PS Vita. The game blends a gravity-defying puzzle quality with action combat, a bit of platforming and a wonderful, arty aesthetic and surreal story. Gravity Rush is due out on…

By Brian Crecente Published December 27, 2011

Now’s a Great Time to Pick Up Those PlayStation 3 Add-Ons You’ve Been Eyeing

Have you purchased add-ons like controllers, headsets, or glowing balls-on-sticks for the PlayStation 3 in the weeks leading up to Christmas? Why would you do that? Didn’t you know Sony’s Play Days sale was coming? Well you do now. Between now and January 21, Sony has teamed up with select retailers to offer their hardware…

By Mike Fahey Published December 27, 2011

Android Tablet Rips Off Sony, Nintendo, Angry Birds and Everyone Else

Chinese tablet company JXD has released a new unit called the S7100, which in an effort to sell to its local market, flaunts not just its specs, but who and exactly where it’s ripping off properties that are owned and controlled by someone else. From the emulated games on its menus to the PlayStation buttons…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 27, 2011