July 3rd, 2009

Two New GTAIV DLC Episodes, GTAV In "Fiscal 2011"
One analyst believes we'll see two more pieces of DLC for GTAIV, and there's also the prediction that Grand Theft Auto V will release in "fiscal 2010."

Sony's Motion Tech: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
They had this cool LED wand and the EyeToy, and they did awesome stuff with them at E3. But how's about picking up a bottle and using it like a hammer?

PSP Go More Capable Than Originally Expected?
When it was first revealed, we learned the PSP Go had a processor speed of 333MHz. Well, recent FCC documents say it's actually capable of 480MHz...

July 2nd, 2009

PS3 Review: Fight Night Round 4
After three years of waiting, Fight Night Round 4 is finally here and it delivers the best damn boxing experience ever put together. This game is fantastic!

Sony "Promises" GT5 Will Release This Fiscal Year
Although they say Gran Turismo 5 won't release in 2009, Sony says the game will most certainly launch this fiscal year. So, definitely before March 31.

Sony: We Planned A UMD-Less PSP "Since The Beginning"
Sony never had designs to make UMD last forever; in fact, the PSP Go is the unit they originally conceived of many years ago. The time is finally right.

"Entirely Possible" That Next Kingdom Hearts Won't Be KHIII
Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura talks about how the idea for Dissidia originally came Kingdom Hearts, and how the next KH installment may not be KHIII...

Tekken 6 Director: Unlockables Are "No Longer Useful"
Remember those good ol' "?" boxes that indicated unlocked characters in fighters? Well, the director for Tekken 6 says this concept it totally "outdated."

PS3 Preview: Homefront
In the not-so-distant future, our precious America is under the control of foreign invaders, and it's up to us to reclaim what's rightfully ours. 'waves flag'

PS3 Videos Updated
Yep, we've got Resonance of Fate gameplay (sweet!), plus great new vids for Fight Night Round 4, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, Afrika, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (who wants to see Megan Fox?).

PSP Videos Updated
It's a half-dozen of some of the most intriguing PSP titles: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Unbound Saga, Tales of VS., Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!, Pangya: Fantasy Golf, and Valhalla Knights 2.

Three DLC Packs For Guerrilla, First Hits On August 13
THQ has three batches of downloadable content planned for Red Faction: Guerrilla, and the first will feature a whole new story arc and a new region.

Capcom Classics Flood PSN Today
Capcom has always been a great supporter of the Network, and plenty of awesome classics hit the PSN today. Check out that Classics Collection: Remixed!

Full PS2 B/C For PS3 Via Firmware Update "In Next Few Weeks?"
The rumor mill continues to churn at great speed: now it seems that full PS2 backwards compatibility will return to the PS3 in only a few weeks time!

July 1st, 2009

Blue Omega Employees Laid Off
Blue Omega Entertainment had pre-existing issues with publisher Codemasters (lawsuits), and after Damnation tanked, there was no saving the crew.

Uncharted 2: Online Cinema Mode, Film Moving Right Along
In more Uncharted 2 news, we learn about the Cinema Mode for online play (cool!), and the movie has been in production for "a year and a half."

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: Less Gore, More Gameplay Content
It seems Tecmo had a slightly different vision for Sigma 2: they cut back on the blood and gore and opted for co-op, more characters, and more missions.

Zipper Reveals PMC Groups For MAG
There will be three Private Military Contractors in MAG, all of which with their own style and feel: Valor, Raven, and S.V.E.R. Where's your loyalty?

PS3 Review: Virtua Tennis 2009
I've been watching Wimbledon this week and hoping that Virtua Tennis 2009 would deliver the goods. Well, Ivanovic is out and this game stinks. Grand.

Pachter: Current Console Life Cycle To Be Longest In History
Think we'll see the Xbox 720 or the PlayStation 4 in the next few years? No way, says analyst Michael Pachter. This generation will just keep going...

No Offline Multiplayer For Uncharted 2
Yes, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will feature online multiplayer (both competitive and cooperative), but there won't be an option for offline multiplayer.

Sony Signed Orders To Insure A July Launch For PS3 Slim?
The rumors are really starting to fly. Now, it seems as if Sony has signed manufacturing agreements so retailers will have the PS3 Slim this month!

June 30th, 2009

NBA 2K10 Collectors Edition Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Believe it or not, the 2K franchise has been around for a decade, and this awesome Collectors set for NBA 2K10 (game locker included!) celebrates.

Study: Female Gamers On The Rise, Online Gaming Steady
Don't believe those studies that say girl gamers comprise half the gaming population, but the number of female fans IS on the rise. It be true.

Cheaper, Slimmer 120GB PS3 On Tap?
A "reliable source" claims that Sony will drop the price of the PlayStation 3 AND introduce a slim machine with a 120GB hard drive this fall. Sweeeet.

Reserve Uncharted 2 At GameStop, Get Into Multiplayer Demo
Didn't get into the beta? No worries. If you pre-order Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at GameStop, you'll get a voucher for an upcoming multiplayer demo!

PS3 Review: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
The first major sleeper hit of the year? Definitely! BlazBlue is also one of the best fighting games of the past decade. Not since Street Fighter III has something played this well. BUY IT!

Stop Yelling At Sony To Cut The Price Of The PS3
I'm just SO bored. It seems like everyone is getting in on the fun now, and the onslaught of articles needs to stop. It's time for another reality check!

MAG Beta: Likely To Be Invite-Only And Restricted To Europe?
Well, ain't that a bummer. We all assumed the MAG beta would be open to the public, but it may be invite-only and restricted to Europe. Damnit.

Full PS2 Backwards Compatibility To Return To PlayStation 3?
A new patent filed by Sony reveals plans to allow the Cell processor to support the Emotion Engine, which is needed for full PS2 b/c. Huge news...?

June 29th, 2009

PS3 Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Golf fans weren't too excited to see the U.S. Open at Bethpage completely rained out day in and day out. You can avoid that while playing the newest Tiger Woods game. But is this upgrade worth it for those with last year's game?

Burnout Paradise Update: Can You Attain Diamond Status?
There are nine new cars available in the Big Surf Island add-on, but if you want the ninth bad-ass vehicle, you're gonna have to do something special...

THQ Explains How Layoffs Were Necessary For "THQ 2.0"
THQ closed down several studios and laid off 550 employees last week, but they say it's all in the interest of "quality." Their current focus? The GAMES.

Tekken 6 Bundle Includes Specially Designed Joystick
Yeah, we know how all you hardcore fighting fans think: if there's no joystick, it just doesn't "feel right." Well, then this Tekken 6 package is for you.

New Features Planned For EU PSN
If you've always wanted to compare collections, these features are for you. You can directly compare Trophies with a friend or check the leaderboard.

PSXE Poll Update: RPG Fans Have A Tremendous Showing
Although the massive action/adventure category won - as we expected - it barely beat out the role-playing genre, which even topped FPS. Kinda cool!

Best Buy Offering Two Sweet PlayStation 3 Bundles
If you don't have the ultimate gaming setup just yet, check these two deals from Best Buy; one includes a 46" 1080p LCD HDTV for a VERY agreeable price...

New Hitman Movie, Game Set For 2010
Well, at least we can look forward to the game. After last year's debacle, we really don't need another Hitman movie, but you know...whatever.

NIS America Working On Bringing Atelier Rorona Stateside
It hasn't been confirmed for the US just yet, but NIS America says they're "working on" bringing this great new RPG to our region. Yes, please!