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3721The Last of Us will give a glimpse of the PS4 digital future
Naughty Dog will release The Last of Us on June 14th, and interested parties will have the option of scooping up the game via conventional methods at brick and mortar retailers, or as a day one digital download on the PlayStation Network. Not earth shattering ...
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6592Diablo III on consoles will not feature Auction House
Diablo III on consoles will be slimmed down when compared to its PC bretheren. We’ve already seen some images and video that show a refined user interface, and control scheme considerations that make it work with a traditional console controller. However, PAX East has shed ...
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6108PlayStation Plus will play a big role on the PS4
Sony didn’t spend the last couple of years building up the PlayStation Plus service only to abandon it with the PS4. In fact, Sony has big plans for the PlayStation Plus service, though they aren’t ready to give specifics just yet. In a recent interview, ...
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1951Play Uncharted 3 for free on PSN
It looks like the rumors about Uncharted 3 multiplayer going free to play on the PSN turned out to be true. Naughty Dog just announced that they will be releasing Uncharted 3 Multiplayer for free on the PSN starting today in North America and tomorrow ...
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13309Sony’s big games for PS4 will be disc-based
Despite their huge plans for streaming features powered by Gaikai, Sony isn’t quite ready to give up their traditional content delivery methods with the PlayStation 4. The new PlayStation will continue to rely on retailers to sell Blu-Ray games to consumers. While Sony has noted ...
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3953Is inFamous: Second Son Sony’s next big franchise?
Sony’s first party open world franchise was announced to be returning for the PlayStation 4 with inFamous: Second Son. Following the events of Empire City and New Marais, Second Son has a brand new lead character with a new set of super powers that allows ...
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5366PSN titles will not transfer from PS3 to PS4
PSN Games and other data will not transfer from the PS3 to the PS4, according to a report in which Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida relayed the bad news. While Sony had previously announced that PlayStation 3 games would not be compatible with the new system, the ...
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4945PS4 will not block used games or have always online requirement
Despite rumors to the contrary, Sony’s next console will not feature used game blocking or require gamers to always be connected to the net. Sony’s Worldwide Studio chief told Eurogamer that the new system will be able to play second hand games and can be ...
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5957Is Sony turning its back on Japan with the PS4?
It’s official, the PlayStation brand is no longer Japanese. Now that the PS4 has been announced in New York, revealing probably not as much as I hoped, such as the actual console, the Sony PlayStation is officially a Japanese-America, or Japanese-Canadian, or Japanese-Brit depending on ...
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4965Sony introduces the new Dual Shock 4, touchpad, share button confirmed
Sony’s new Dual Shock 4 controller for the PS4 will be a radical change for PlayStation gamers when the new console arrives this fall. An all-new design, touchpad, and share features have all been confirmed for the next iteration of the iconic controller. The major ...
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108316PlayStation 4 Coming Holiday 2013 price TBD
Sony’s PlayStation 4 release date will be Holiday 2013. The console which was revealed today, saw a complete reveal including system specs, a slew of social streaming features, and a pretty impressive roster of games making their way to the console from first and third ...
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134919Following PS4 reveal, Sony expected slash price on PlayStation 3
On February 20th it is thought by many that Sony will finally reveal their next-generation PS4. While it seems likely that we’ll hear about the new console, those that have waited on a PlayStation 3 might be able to scoop one up on the cheap ...
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3374The Last Guardian rumored for PS4
A new rumor suggests that The Last Guardian may be a PS4 title. After years of waiting for Team ICO’s latest on the PlayStation 3, and seeing numerous developments in this troubled development cycle for the highly anticipated title, a developer formerly tied to Sony’s ...
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189328Why the PlayStation 4 needs to be more like the PS2
The PlayStation 4 should be the next PlayStation 2. Confusing huh? But, if the PS4 follows in the footsteps of its immediate predecessor, the PS3, we may never see a fifth incarnation of Sony’s gaming consoles. The Ps2 is like the Volkswagen Beetle of gaming consoles, ...
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6578Naughty Dog delays The Last of Us because its too damn big
Naughty Dog recently announced that The Last of Us would be delayed by a few weeks, citing its massive scope as a reason to continue polishing this highly anticipated title for the PlayStation 3. Usually when a developer delays a game, they do so with ...
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6278Skyrim update 1.8 heads out to PSN
Tomorrow PlayStation 3 owners will finally get their first crack at DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with the Dragonborn Expansion. However, you’ll also need update 1.8 if you want to play the DLC. Update 1.8 includes numerous fixes that prepare Skyrim for the ...
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83011Will Sony focus on New Ways to Play with the PS4?
When thinking about the next generation of consoles it’s only natural to focus on the power of the new systems. Rumors have been many over recent months concerning the PS4, it’s power, and how it’ll stack up to Microsoft’s next-gen offering. However, Sony might not ...
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2262Journey wins Game of the Year at DICE
Journey won a lot of awards at DICE this evening, including the most prestigious, getting the Game of the Year nod from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. The PlayStation exclusive downloadable title did well during awards season, but thatgamecompany didn’t have an easy ...
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3504Skyrim PS3 DLC confirmed for February
Starting next week, PlayStation 3 Skyrim players will see DLC arriving each week in Februrary. Tuesday, February 12th marks the release of the “Dragonborn” expansion, with Hearthfire and Dawnguard due to arrive on the platform in the following weeks. All three of the game add-ons ...
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5427Skyrim DLC passes PS3 Certification, release imminent
To say it’s been a long wait for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC on the PlayStation 3 is an understatement. The PlayStation Dragonborn have watched as numerous expansions arrived on the Xbox 360 and PC, with Bethesda apologizing along the way about technical issues ...
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4105Rare talent leaves Microsoft and the Xbox 360 behind for Sony
George Andreas has left Microsoft earlier this month to join with Sony Computer Entertainment. The developer had been with Rare since 1996, and will now be working as a Creative Director with Sony in London. Andreas had his hands in some of the biggest games ...
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2151Charlie Cutter teases Uncharted 4
Development for Uncharted 4 may very well be underway, according to a recent series of tweets by a voice actor that played Captain Cutter in Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Earlier today, Graham McTavish issued a tweet to his followers that hinted at Uncharted 4. “For ...
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1711Grand Theft Auto, Bayonetta heading to PSN next week
More and more older titles are heading to the PlayStation Network each week, and next week will be no different. Sega has announced that Bayonetta will be arriving on the PlayStation Store for digital download in the coming week, as well as Rockstar’s Grand Theft ...
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2802God of War: Ascension will feature The Last of Us Demo
Sony announced today that God of War: Ascension will feature an exclusive The Last of Us demo. Naughty Dog made the announcement over on the PlayStation Blog, who said that the demo will arrive at a later date when it becomes available. Naughty Dog teamed ...
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119718UK courts deem 2011 PlayStation Network Hack was preventable
Sony is still paying for the 2011 hack of the PlayStation Network, that sent the online community into a month’s long bout of downtime. The hack which also resulted in the loss of personal data of PlayStation Network members was preventable, according to a recent ...
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5557PlayStation 4 Rumors call for touchscreen controller
The PlayStation 4 development kits are in the hands of studios looking to create new games for the upcoming console, and one of those kits has apparently fallen into the hands of someone willing to share. According to Kotaku, who claim to have gotten their ...
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3543Quantic Dream likely readying PS4 title “Singularity”
A new domain registration may indicate a PS4 title in the works from Quantic Dream, that goes by the name of Singularity. The domain was registered all the way back in November according to Kotaku, and the name suggests that it may be linked to ...
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1650The Last of Us gets Post-Pandemic and Survival Editions
Naughty Dog has announced two special editions for The Last of Us, to arrive with the game later this year: The Survival Edition ($79.99) and the Post-Pandemic Edition ($159.99). Both versions offer a significant amount of extra content which can be found in the images ...
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2843DUST 514 Beta Begins Today
The beta for the free-to-play shooter DUST 514 on the PlayStation Network, begins today. While the game has been in closed beta for some time, today marks the first time where PSN users can access the shooter, and help CCP shape the game for its ...
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160022Skyrim Dragonborn, Hearthfire and Dawnguard DLC discounted on PS3
The long wait for Skyrim DLC on the PS3 is coming to an end. Bethesda has just announced that the Dragonborn expansion for the RPG will arrive on PlayStation 3 and PC in early February. To make amends for the long wait for PS3 players, Bethesda is ...
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5608Sony banishes Kevin Butler from video games for two years
When the iconic and fictional character, Kevin Butler (played by actor Jerry Lambert), was found in a commercial for Bridgestone Tires featuring a competitors product, Sony called foul. They entered into a legal battle with Bridgestone and Lambert, but it appears that Lambert and Sony ...
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5678Dust 514 hits open beta on January 22nd
The open beta period for Dust 514 on the PlayStation 3 will begin on January 22nd, according to a press release from CCP Games. The first person shooter that is directly tied to the Eve Online universe is due to arrive as a free-to-play title ...
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5096Gran Turismo 5 continues to receive updates from Polyphony
Gran Turismo 5 has seen a steady stream of support since its initial release in 2010. We’ve seen Seasonal Events, the GT5 Academy, numerous content packs, and a slew of tweaks under the hood to make the game an even better driving experience. Tomorrow Gran ...
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4796Expect the unexpected in Beyond: Two Souls
Have you ever wondered why Quantic Dream never followed up with a sequel to 2009′s Heavy Rain on the PlayStation 3? It appears that the studio head isn’t a fan of them, according to a recent interview the Official PlayStation Magazine. The outspoken David Cage ...
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2863Console business is here to stay, says former PlayStation boss
There’s no doubt that the landscape of gaming is changing considerably. Tablets and smartphones have definitely shaken things up, offering new and engaging ways to play games. Despite reports and opinions that have outlined the demise of home consoles as we know them, Sony’s Kaz ...
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5397Sony looking to reveal the PS4 in a big way
Some thought that Sony may have hints to drop in regards to the status of the PlayStation 4 at CES 2013. Unfortunately for fans, we’re gonna have to wait a little longer, because Sony isn’t looking to release any information at this time. However, when ...
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4382God Of War Ascension Beta available today for PS Plus subscribers
In this weeks update of the PlayStation network, PlayStation plus subscribers will soon receive access to the closed beta of God Of War: Ascension multiplayer. The beta features the Desert of Lost Souls (eight player) and the Forum of Hercules (four player) maps, and the choice to align with ...
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1931XCOM: Enemy Unknown getting free DLC, arrives on Games on Demand
Firaxis Games will be pushing a free update to XCOM: Enemy Unknown players on January 8th through a title update on all platforms. This second wave of content is intended to increase the replayability of the game, according to Jake Solomon of the developer, who ...
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5987GTA V, Bioshock Infinite and others could boost games industry in 2013
Video games software and hardware sales have been dropping for months, according to NPD reports. With December’s numbers due out later this week, Michael Pachter has issued his preview for the data, and it’s going to be another year-over-year decline. The major culprits: Black Ops ...
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4102Rockstar reveals new screens for GTA V, still no release date
Rockstar uploaded a batch of new screenshots and artwork for GTA V heading into the weekend, continuing to build on the already staggering anticipation of their next open-world title. Unfortunately for Grand Theft Auto fans, it’s still unclear exactly when this game will arrive. Last ...
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3973Devil May Cry gets intense CG Trailer heading into release
Set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC will depict a duplicitous world where nothing is ever as it seems and the line between good and evil is constantly blurred. Spurred into action by the promises of a trusted relation, Dante bursts into this world intent on ...
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4015Tomb Raider Multiplayer Modes Revealed
Square Enix’s Tomb Raider reboot was revealed a few weeks back to include multplayer for the first time in the series. In the February issue of OXM, details have arisen on two multiplayer modes and the general idea of what the developers had in mind for the ...
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860Naughty Dog talks violence in The Last of Us
In 2013, Naughty Dog will release The Last of Us, a PlayStation 3 exclusive that has largely used violence to showcase the game’s features. Today, Naughty Dog spoke about the game’s violent nature with Shack News, and defends it’s use within the context of the ...
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2542Metro Last Light is beautiful, here are the screens that prove it
Metro Last Light is the sequel to one of 2010′s best looking shooters, from the upstart developers at 4A Games. Utilizing a proprietary engine dubbed the 4A Engine, they’ve proved with Metro 2033 they can make a damn good looking game. It looks like Metro ...
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3873Was Xbox 360 readying a God of War killer?
God of War is clearly one of the PlayStation brand’s biggest franchises. Fans love Kratos, the God of War series, and the impressive brutal violence that the Sony Santa Monica brings with every iteration. Seeing this success, was Microsoft readying a God of War killer ...
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1841Jetpack Joyride arrives on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita
Halfbrick’s popular free to play runner title Jetpack Joyride has finally arrived on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. The PlayStation Network version of of this title includes all of the previously released content that arrived on the iOS and Android versions of the game, ...
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2921Fez probably heading to PS3 and PC in 2013
2012 might have been the year of the indie game, and one of the games that led that charge was Polytron’s Fez, an XBLA exclusive. The highly documented independent developer has confirmed that it will finally be porting Fez to other platforms in 2013. Phil ...
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124210DJ Kavinsky featured in GTA V NightRide FM
One of the staples of past Grand Theft Auto games is in the in-game music, and the variety found on the many radio stations in the games. It looks like GTA V isn’t deviating from this popular delivery method, and one artist has confirmed their ...
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4544First Black Ops II “Revolution” Map Pack Details Leak
The first details for a downloadable map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops II may have leaked ahead of schedule. A retail poster lists the first map pack as Black Ops II: Revolution, and will feature four multiplayer maps, one zombies map, and a ...
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5215Challenging the Artistic Choices of the Walking Dead Game
One thing that always bugged me about the Walking Dead Game, you don’t really get any choice whether or not to give and train Clementine on how to use a gun. With the recent mass shooting in Connecticut just before Christmas and the American gun ...