July 30th, 2010

Hardened, Prestige Editions Of Black Ops Spotted
Well, it worked out nicely for Modern Warfare 2. The same two special editions, Hardened and Prestige, appear to be on the way for Black Ops.

Enslaved DLC In The Works, Ninja Theory On Next Project
The team now has some people working on the DLC - which will be "single-player in nature" - and they're already looking forward to their next game.

High Moon Already Working On War For Cybertron Sequel?
A lot of people really liked the latest Transformers game, which is why the developer might already be cranking on a follow-up. Let's hope.

H.A.W.X. 2 Demo Lifting Off Soon, Will Boast "New Features"
If you enjoyed the first one or you simply desire a great flight experience, you'll have to download the demo, now set for "the middle of August."

Hollywood Has A Lot Of Gall
I'm just sick and tired of the contempt they have for this industry. Given the laughable state of film these days, they shouldn't be tossing stones about.

Sony Back To Black, Thanks In Part To PlayStation 3
The console that once cost Sony a ton of cash is now helping the entire company to pull back into profitable times. The PS3's popularity is undeniable.

TikGames Prepping Another PSN Title Called Ricochet
TikGames has brought us a few very fun PSN games already, and it appears another one is on the way. Ricochet sounds like another cool brick-breaker.

July 29th, 2010

PS3 Preview: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (Hands-On)
The demo is now available to sample and although the single-player experience is short, it's pretty intense. But is it as polished as it should be...?

Movie Maker Newell: Video Games Can't Do Human Drama
Oh look, another out-of-touch film-maker lecturing everyone on a subject they admit to knowing little about. ...talk about foot-in-mouth syndrome.

UK Move Pricing Revealed, Gamers Might Be Encouraged
The pricing for PlayStation Move has been announced for the UK, and gamers across the pond might be happy. That Starter Kit seems to be a great deal.

Birth By Sleep Nets Special Edition
Hey, PSP owners...got September 7 marked on your calendars? It's the day Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep arrives, and there will be a Special Edition, too.

Nail'd Soundtrack Gets Heavy Dose Of Hardcore Metal
Nail'd is a super-speedy, high-flying off-road ATV racer and to help it along, Techland has assembled an unbelievable supergroup of metal pros.

PS3 Videos Updated
All new looks at Red Faction: Armageddon, Clash of the Titans, and F.E.A.R. 3 plus debut trailers for Neptune, Thor, and Dungeon Siege III.

PSP Videos Updated
Okay, RPG fans, we've got all new trailers for Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Ys Seven, Cladun, and Z.H.P., along with fresh looks at God of War: Ghost of Sparta and Yakuza: Black Panther.

Team Bondi: Motion Scan For L.A. Noire Destined To Impress
If you haven't heard of Motion Scan, let's just say it's a super-duper technology that might just set L.A. Noire apart from even the stiffest competition.

SOCOM 4 Delayed Until 2011
It was expected to be here before the end of the year, but Zipper Interactive has confirmed that SOCOM 4 won't be ready to deploy until 2011.

Rumor: All Fighters For Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Revealed
Is this the full roster of fighters for MvC3? It's loaded with big names from both the Marvel and Capcom universes...but where's Mega-Man?

July 28th, 2010

PlayStation 3 First To Feature Netflix Search Capability
SCEA has announced that the PS3 is the first console to offer search capability for Netflix. Almost no need for a PC now, PS3-owning movie fans.

Another Piece Of Dragon Age DLC: Golems Of Amgarrak
The DLC for Dragon Age: Origins continues: Bioware has announced the newest package of bonus content, with new characters, enemies and environments.

PS3 Getting Some Tales Love
If you want to partake of the long-running Tales series, you need something other than a PS3. But perhaps the time has come for a change.

Valve: Dedicated PS3 Team "Critical" For Top Quality
Although Portal 2 won't have 3D or Move compatibility, it should be best played on the PS3, and that's due to Valve's dedicated team of PS3 experts.

Uncharted 2 Update: No More Exploits, Cash Award Changes
The new title update for Uncharted 2 drops today, and it removes the chance to use exploits, fixes the "super throw," and alters the cash value of medals.

PS3 Preview: Dungeon Siege III
This is shaping up to be a traditional role-playing experience for all hardcore fans. Obsidian might really deliver exactly what the RPG fans want.

Who Wants PC Classics On The PSN?
They've pretty much covered the great PS1 classics and retro gaming via digital download is big these days. So what about PC classics from the '90s?

Uncharted 3 Logo "Fan-Created," Nothing Official Yet
The logo that everyone got excited about really isn't official. Naughty Dog has confirmed that it was "fan-created," but Uncharted 3 HAS to be inevitable.

Blade Kitten: Fancy Physics, AI In A 2D Environment
Blade Kitten is coming soon to the PSN, and the designers have really been going all out. This one might really surprise you with its level of polish.

July 27th, 2010

PS3 Firmware Update 3.41 Adds "You May Like" To PSN
The "You May Like" section on the PSN is a list of games and items other Network members have purchased who have bought what you're considering.

Ninja Theory: Enslaved Isn't A "Knock-Off" Of Anything
The developers say that while Enslaved can easily be compared with other games like Uncharted and ICO, their project is is still quite unique.

New Deus Ex A "Reboot," But It Keeps The "Core Values"
The game's direction calls Deus Ex: Human Revolution a "reboot" of the franchise, but even so, you'll still recognize it as a modern Deus Ex title.

Sony Introduces Logo Licensing Program For PlayStation
We're all familiar with the PlayStation brand name and logo but now, we might be seeing it pop up in some very unexpected areas.

Rumored Details On Two PlayStation 3 Move Bundles
We know we're getting at least one bundle, which will be priced at $399. But exactly what does it include? And what's this about a $349 bundle...?

Sony Issues More Clarification On Plus Content Questions
If you're still confused about what content you keep and what disappears when your membership expires, here's an easy-to-understand explanation.

ESRB Says NBA Jam Will Be Dunking On PS3 And 360
We love us some NBA Jam! And up until now, we thought the new version would be exclusive to the Wii...but multiple pieces of evidence say otherwise.

July 26th, 2010

Street Fighter/Tekken Efforts A Ways Off, Gameplay Vid Excites
Although you might be pumped for these, the first - which should be Capcom's - won't be here for a few years. Even so, we already have gameplay.

Two Worlds II: An "Opportunity For Redemption"
The first one wasn't quite up to snuff but at least the developer knows it, and they know they've got one shot at redemption. Two Worlds II is it.

Rumor: GTAV On A Hollywood Set?
This might not mean anything at all, but it's possible that a source has the inside scoop on the setting of the fifth Grand Theft Auto... Interesting, no?

PSXE Poll Update: Final Fantasy Must Make Some Changes
The majority of readers think the revered, long-running RPG franchise needs to make some changes. Now, we address the NEW new Cole...

Digital Extremes Cranking On Sequel To The Darkness?
We thought the possibility of a sequel had died. But due to a professional CV for a Digital Extremes employee, The Darkness 2 might be coming...

FIFA 11 Considers The "Personality" Of Its Players
Yeah, the players will look a lot like their real-life counterparts. But EA Sports takes the next step by implementing personal playing styles.

Apply Kojima Stickers To Your Mechs In Front Mission: Evolved
Kojima and Square-Enix have been collaborating on a few projects in the past; this partnership has resulted in MGS logos for the new Front Mission.