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Sonic Generations Has Game Reviewers Running in Circles
Desperately attempting to please two different sets of fans on Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th anniversary, Sega has crammed two different types of hedgehog gameplay into Sonic Generations, a formula that never fails to create entertaining game reviews. What else can Sega do? Some fans hate 2D Sonic, other fans hate 3D Sonic. They’ve tried making…
By Mike Fahey Published November 3, 2011 -
Uncharted 3’s Guns Aren’t Broken, They’re Different, Say Devs
Now that people are playing Uncharted 3, people are finding that the game’s guns don’t quite work the way they used to. Leading many to head to forums with complaints In response to these issues, which concern both how you aim and how your gunfire is represented on-screen, developers Naughty Dog have issued more than…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 3, 2011 -
Rainbow Moon is a Strategy RPG, Coming to PSN Next Year
Fans of old-fashioned strategy role-playing games, who also own a PlayStation 3 that’s connected to the internet, might be in for a nice surprise next year, with the arrival of PSN-exclusive Rainbow Moon Featuring gorgeous isometric visuals and a playtime the developers reckon is anywhere from 30-100 hours, Rainbow Moon also has six playable characters…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 3, 2011 -
Character Creation Is Back and Better Than Ever in Soulcalibur V
My favorite feature of Soulcalibur IV was the ability to create my own custom characters and see how they fare on the stage of history. Judging by this trailer and these new screens, it’ll probably be my favorite feature of Soulcalibur V as well. With the inclusion of stickers and scars, pattern changing and scaling,…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2011 -
Fight Alongside DC’s Greatest Superheroes for Free
With yesterday’s addition to the PlayStation Network and today’s flipping of the switch on the PC version, DC Universe Online is now free-to-play. Sony Online Entertainment celebrates with the most exciting trailer you’ll see all…oh, nevermind Both versions of DC Universe Online now feature three levels of access — free, premium, and legendary, the differences…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2011 -
The Redesigned PlayStation Home Will Jam Fun in Your Face Tomorrow
The PlayStation 3’s virtual world transforms from tired curiosity to gamer theme park tomorrow, when Sony rolls out its massive fall facelift for PlayStation Home. It’s a new beginning for PlayStation Home, the free virtual world that’s included with every PlayStation 3 console. While the original version of the service launched back in 2008 had…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2011 -
Sony Thinking of Vitality Sensors for PlayStation Consoles?
Maybe! A patent application, filed in 2010 but only recently uncovered, has Sony looking at biometric controls on devices that look like a DualShock, a PlayStation Move controller, and a handheld. What does that actually mean? It means the controllers would be able to measure your skin moisture, heart rhythm and muscle movement and use…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 2, 2011 -
Culture
A Celebration of the Art of the Uncharted Trilogy
Uncharted 3 is out today! In honour of the occasion, I thought now would be a good time to have a little Uncharted party here on Fine Art, and showcase concept and 3D art from all three games in the series. This is a massive gallery, so you might want to go make a cup…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 1, 2011 -
An Epic Adventure Inside the Box of the Gigantic Skyrim Collector’s Edition
Unleash the dragon! The collector’s edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has arrived, and I’m taking you inside a box so epic it takes two generations of Faheys to get the job done. While it’s much bigger than it looked on the internet, the Skyrim Collector’s Edition is actually rather light, thanks to the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 31, 2011 -
A Journalist and a Raccoon Are My Favorite New Characters in Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3
One’s a photojournalist that’s covered wars and zombie outbreaks. The other’s a sentient raccoon that acts as the guardian of an entire quadrant of galactic real estate. Together they are the latest two characters joining the roster of Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. What a crazy pair! You can’t help but love Dead Rising‘s Frank…
By Mike Fahey Published October 31, 2011 -
The Vita is Beautiful. The Vita’s Case is Not
The PlayStation Vita is a lovely-looking machine. Its case looks like something my eye doctor would give away to keep my eyeglasses in. Which means it looks durable and not-so-pretty. Take a look yourself in this image that popped up on the PlayStation Blog as part of the promotion for the week-early $299 Vita bundles…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 31, 2011 -
Paranoia, Madness, Suicide and Cannibalism; Who Says 16-Bit Can’t Be Scary?
Nine students trapped in an otherworldly school building in which spirits are trying to kill them in grisly ways, if they don’t eat each other first; we don’t need high-quality 3D graphics where the downloadable PSP title Corpse Party is going. In a post on the PlayStation Blog Xseed localization specialist Tom Lipschultz talks about…
By Mike Fahey Published October 31, 2011 -
“To (Insert Your Name Here)!”: Facebook App Puts You in the Best PlayStation Commercial Ever
You remember that franchise character-filled “To Michael” short film that Sony premiered a few weeks back? Still get tingles thinking about it, right? Well, now you can be the player that Kratos, Cole McGrath and Ezio all praise for making them alive and awesome. There’s a Facebook app that substitutes your face into that immortal…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 28, 2011 -
How DUST 514 and EVE Online Bridge the Gap Between PC and PlayStation 3
In CCP’s DUST 514 for the PlayStation 3, battles are initiated by corporations in the PC-based space MMO EVE Online. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, CCP server architect Lin Luo talks about how much fun making that work is. First we need to understand the basic flow of a DUST 514 battle. First,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 28, 2011 -
Sixteen Minutes of Soulcalibur V Action Starring Xianghua’s Daughter
Why I am upset over this video of new Soulcalibur V character Leixia being played during Paris Game Week? It’s not the missing moves or unfinished command set of the demo version of Leixia. It’s not the similarities between the character and her mother, continuing Soulcalibur‘s tradition of creating offspring characters with very familiar moves.…
By Mike Fahey Published October 27, 2011 -
Sony Offering Chance to Get PlayStation Vita Early with First Edition Bundle
So, maybe you thought the wait for the PlayStation Vita would finally end on the just-announced launch date of February 22, 2012. Well, it will, but for a lucky few it’ll end a week earlier. Sony’s just announced that their new handheld will be offered in a new First Edition bundle. In the U.S., said…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 27, 2011 -
Sony Buys Sony Ericsson (Which is Important for the PlayStation)
For a while now, Sony and Ericsson have teamed up to run a mobile phone company. That company released the Xperia Play, a device we used to call the PlayStation phone. Today, Ericsson is selling up its side of the business to Sony. This means the company, once a joint venture, will become a 100%…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 27, 2011 -
There’s a Little Extra Classic Sonic Lurking in Sonic Generations
In case the classic Sonic the Hedgehog gameplay isn’t classic enough for you in Sonic Generations, Sega’s tucked an old school surprise in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of next week’s hedgehog revival. Completing levels in Sonic Generations earns players points in the game’s Skill Shop. One of the items up for sale…
By Mike Fahey Published October 26, 2011 -
Let’s Get Excited About Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Multiplayer
The backstabbing multiplayer of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood returns next month in Revelations, bigger, bloodier, and more customizable than ever. Live producer Andreane Meunier explains what’s changed, what to expect, and makes me want to mispronounce the word “beta”. While I’m sure there are people eagerly awaiting the return of Assassin’s Creed multiplayer, I don’t count…
By Mike Fahey Published October 26, 2011 -
Don’t Forget to Suit Up for Today’s Other Big Game Release
While all the grown-ups are playing Battlefield 3, what’ll the kids be playing? That’s right, Battlefield 3 as well, but keep a copy of Disney Universe nearby in case Child Protective Services stops by. Hey look, it’s got Tron in it! Oh come on, even adults can’t resist the charm of the freaky little critters…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2011