May 18th, 2012

Cage On Next-Gen: We Don't Need Power, We Need Ideas
Quantic Dream boss David Cage says he isn't interested in more power right now; he's much more interested in pushing developers to break boundaries.

Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Set For Vita
The new Sly Cooper won't only be coming to the PS3; it will also launch for the Vita, and both versions will hit store shelves on the very same day.

Sony Reveals Pre-Loading For PSN, Sorcery First Up
If you want to play an upcoming digital release REALLY badly, you can now take advantage of Sony's new pre-loading feature, which is similar to Steam's.

Diablo III Backlash: This Is Why I Can't Stand PC Gaming
I'm sorry. I just can't hold my tongue, anymore. The entire PC gaming industry is just plain annoying, and I'm not sure why it keeps getting a free pass.

Register Now For DUST 514 Beta
Okay PS3 owners, now's your chance to register for the DUST 514 beta test. If you don't get in at first, you should have more opportunities this summer.

Buying Ghost Recon Grants You Access To Far Cry 3 Beta
If you want to participate in the Far Cry 3 beta, all you have to do is pick up Ghost Recon: Future Soldier next week. There are other ways, too, though.

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Sneaks Onto Vita On June 12
It doesn't have Peace Walker but it does have that nifty "transfarring" feature, and it should be a fantastic addition to your growing Vita library.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops II Pre-Order Incentives Revealed
You plan on pre-ordering Black Ops II, right? Everyone on the planet will, so you have to follow the crowd. And here are the pre-order bonuses.

May 17th, 2012

Pre-Order Lollipop Chainsaw, Play With A Life-Size Juliet Robot
No, really. It's the ultimate pre-order incentive: Place your deposit on Lollipop Chainsaw and you'll receive a hot robot replica that you can fully control.

The Last Of Us May Earn This Generation's Graphics Crown
Given the situation and what we've seen of this project, it may be safe to assume that The Last Of Us will boast the best graphics of the generation.

Criterion Working On Need For Speed Or Burnout For Vita?
It seems Criterion Games is working on a new project, and that project involves the PlayStation Vita. Should we expect a new Need for Speed or Burnout?

Borderlands 2 Special Editions Revealed
There will be two special editions of Borderlands 2 when it hits store shelves on September 18; if you've got the cash, they've got the loot.

Max Payne 3 Review: Copious, In-Your-Face Amounts Of Payne
Max is back and he's packin' and pissed. It can get pretty damn frustrating, but this utterly visceral, unabashed adventure will kick you right in the teeth.

Square Enix: How Do You "Overcome" Past Final Fantasies?
This is a word that requires a definition. If we can figure out what Square Enix means by "overcome," we can get a glimpse of their bizarre strategy.

Activision, EA "Put The Matter Behind Them" And Settle
Well, that's a relief. It seems the unfortunate saga is coming to an end, as Activision and EA have agreed to an out-of-court settlement. 'whew'

Mass Effect 3 Rebellion DLC Outed
If you're still enjoying the multiplayer part of Mass Effect 3, you'll be happy to know about a new piece of DLC. We just don't know when it'll show up.

Volition Cranking On Saints Row 4, Plus A Next-Gen Project?
The Saints Row developer is not only working on the next entry, they're also working on a project for the "mysterious next generation of platforms."

May 16th, 2012

Rock Of Ages Rolls Onto The PSN
The well-received original effort from Atlus and ACE Team has arrived on the PlayStation Network and if you're a Plus member, you can grab it for free!

Nomura: We Work Hard To Make Something Better Than FFVII
Square Enix has once again addressed the fans' longing for a Final Fantasy VII remake. Tetsuya Nomura says they must look to the future.

Capcom Reveals Japanese-Oriented Lost Planet Spin-Off
Lost Planet was designed to appeal more to Western audiences but now, Capcom is prepping a spin-off that will feature anime and manga styles. Hmm...

Mirror's Edge 2, Bad Company 3 Pop Up On Resumes/CVs
DICE and EA might be working on two follow-ups that would likely get a lot of attention: the long-awaited Mirror's Edge sequel and a new Bad Company.

Sony At E3: Guerrilla Games, Naughty Dog May Rule The Show
What will be big at Sony's E3 2012 press conference? Well, you can guess, but we tell you to put both Guerrilla Games and Naughty Dog on your radar...

The Last Of Us Truck Ambush Trailer: "He Ain't Even Hurt"
It's a new trailer for Naughty Dog's latest, and it only proves that this developer is in a league of its own. The video isn't long, but it's awfully convincing.

THQ Looking To Ditch Devil's Third
The publisher says the debut title from Tomonobu Itagaki's Valhalla Games isn't working out for them; the game's "profitability" wasn't competitive.

"Substantial Doubt" About 38 Studios, Future Uncertain
Unfortunately, the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and "Copernicus" developer could be in trouble. The local government is stepping in to try and help.

Capcom Rethinking Controversial Add-On Content Philosophy
The publisher has taken a ton of flak for their approach to extra game content, and the good news is that they're listening. Time to "reevaluate."

May 15th, 2012

Treyarch: "A Lot Of Good" In The CoD Engine Foundation
Call of Duty: Black Ops II won't be using an all-new engine, but Treyarch boss Mark Lamia says they've tweaked and upgraded so they can be competitive.

Report: Activision Pays Out $42 Million To Ex-IW Employees
Anonymous sources say the CoD publisher has paid out a hefty sum to ex-Infinity Ward employees. This isn't a settlement; just what they're owed.

Final FFXIII-2 DLC Today: Lightning, Snow And New Outfits
The last bunch of downloadable content for FFXIII-2 arrives today. It includes two episodes - one each for Lightning and Snow - and a bunch of new costumes.

Guest Editorial: How Call Of Duty Ruined My Life
It's just too creative to ignore. This is the (fictionalized) story of how Call of Duty managed to overrun and ultimately destroy a promising life.

Call Of Duty Editorial: An Anomaly That Monopolizes The Industry
Here's one of the winners of our Call of Duty "hate editorial" contest. The author talks about how extreme popularity has negative side effects.

PS3 Preview: The Unfinished Swan
No, it isn't made by Thatgamecompany, but it's extremely imaginative and original. Take a look at what could be one of the year's best PSN adventures.

EA To Announce Battlefield Premium Service At E3
Well, Activision has Call of Duty Elite, so why shouldn't EA have something similar for Battlefield? It appears that such an announcement is coming at E3.

Pachter "Excited" After Seeing "One Big Title On The Vita"
Analyst Michael Pachter knows about a pretty big game for the PlayStation Vita. It hasn't been revealed just yet, but who's expecting Grand Theft Auto...?

Blizzard Can't Promise That Diablo III Will Come To Consoles
As it turns out, the developer hasn't even started working on a console version, and they haven't officially confirmed anything. Bad news, console fans.

May 14th, 2012

Square Enix Returns To Profit Thanks To Deus Ex, FFXIII-2
After suffering big losses, Square Enix has righted the ship thanks in part to Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Final Fantasy XIII-2. So where's Versus XIII...?

Bleszinski: Japanese Devs Should Focus More On Multiplayer
Epic boss Cliff Bleszinski says Japanese game makers need to embrace multiplayer more often; he says Vanquish not having the option is a "crime."

Tomb Raider Reboot Needs More Time, Delayed Until 2013
The highly anticipated Tomb Raider reboot won't make it this year; developer Crystal Dynamics wants to be sure they deliver the "highest quality game."

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Dated
The latest VF5 iteration has been dated for consoles; it'll hit the PSN on June 5, and all the character customization packs will also be available as well.

What Do Native Americans Think About Assassin's Creed III?
It could be a tricky, thorny issue if the mainstream media gets a hold of it. How will Natives view the half-Native protagonist in the new Assassin's Creed?

PSXE Poll Update: Not Many Gamers Psyched For Starhawk
Although it received moderate critical acclaim, not many planned to pick up Starhawk this past week. And now it's time to pick a user review winner!

Tretton "Totally Opposed" To The PS4 Blocking Used Games
SCEA president Jack Tretton is against the idea of any console blocking used games, so there's probably little chance that the PS4 will do any such thing.

Report: GameStop Dropping PSP From 25% Of Its Stores
The retailer plans to remove PSP inventory from one-quarter of its stores. They're the smallest stores, though; the other locations will retain their stock.

Uncharted 3 Patch: The Lab Is Back, And Elimination Mode
A new patch is coming at the end of this month, and it will bring back the Lab (remember it in Uncharted 2?) and add some vigorous Elimination fun.