GamingShogunBlack Knight Sword Review (PS3)
Black Knight Sword is an M-rated, 2D side-scrolling platformer that conjures up not only feelings of nostalgia, but also a welcome sense of refreshment. While it may be your typical hack n’ slash title that follows an age-old, linear formula, this Grasshopper/Digital Reality title is far from average. It’s… odd, to say the least. Very odd – with Goichi Suda being a main collaborator on the project. From riding a giant, egg-shooting chicken to slicing up a gas mask-wearing spider, Black Knight Sword takes a shot at the dark, macabre, and downright silly. The result: A thoroughly charming and ridiculously-entertaining experience….
One Piece: Pirate Warriors and Thundercats Release Dates Announced
SAN JOSE, Calif. – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. officially announced the North American ship dates for One Piece: Pirate Warriors on the PlayStation Network and Thundercats for the Nintendo DS. One Piece: Pirate Warriors puts players in the role of Luffy and other pirates from the popular anime series. Players team up with other members from the Straw Hat crew to defeat the unrelenting onslaught of pirates. In One Piece: Pirate Warriors, players will be able to fight waves upon waves of enemies in both online and offline co-op modes with their friends. One Piece: Pirate Warriors will be…
Marvel vs Capcom Origins Gets Release Date
SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 5, 2012 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced MARVEL® VS. CAPCOM® ORIGINS, a compilation of two of the most popular arcade games of the 90’s; Marvel® Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom®: Clash of Super Heroes. MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS will be released in September 2012 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network. MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS offers both the one-on-one gameplay of Marvel Super Heroes with its unique Infinity Gem system and the two-on-two carnage of the…
Ōkami HD Coming to PlayStation Network
SAN MATEO, Calif. — June 19, 2012 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that award winning Ōkami® will be re-born this fall as a digital download on PlayStation®Network for $19.99. Already one of the most beautiful games ever created, the addition of HD graphics will make this new version of Ōkami even more stunning. Ōkami® HD will also feature PlayStation®Move integration as well as a full suite of PlayStation®3 system trophies. Initially released to critical acclaim on the PlayStation®2 system, players take on the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess, who inhabits the…
DiRT Showdown Demo Out Now
Los Angeles, Calif. – May 1, 2012 – Featuring both a full-impact solo race and a devastating multiplayer demolition derby event, the DiRT® Showdown™ demo launches worldwide today and is available now from Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Network and Steam on PC. To mark the launch of the demo, Codemasters has released a “Demo Derby” video showcasing the all-action motorized mayhem that players can experience today; the gameplay video is now playing at www.dirtgame.com. In the demo, the single player “8 Ball” race, players take part in a chaotic, full-impact race in the shadow of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, using boost to sprint…
New Absolute Supercars Screenshots
Eutechnyx has released some new screenshots from their upcoming PlayStation Network racing title, Absolute Supercars, which is due out in early 2012. Screenshots
Absolute Supercars Announced for PSN
Activision and Eutechnyx have announced a new realistic racing-sim, Absolute Supercars, due out this December on the PlayStation Network. About the Game Available this December on PlayStation Network for $9.99, Eutechnyx’s Absolute Supercars allows people of all ages and skill to get behind the wheels of some of the world’s most powerful supercars. Take part in quick races, time trials, championships and even an epic Career mode in an attempt to earn the big bucks and fill your Showroom with a cavalcade of stunning motors! From Ferrari, to Pagani, to Aston Martin and McLaren, there’s a car for everyone and…
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Official Trailer
Ratloop Asia has released the official trailer for their upcoming PSN exclusive, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, which is due out this October. Trailer
Crysis for Consoles Trailer Released
Crytek and Electronic Arts have released the first trailer for their upcoming release of Crysis on console platforms. The game will be released next month for $19.99 on both the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network services. “We are extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish with Crysis. We set out to create a next-generation FPS and delivered a PC experience that became a benchmark for quality – and still is for many gamers even four years later,” said Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By bringing the single-player campaign to console, we believe we are again setting a new…
Crysis Coming to Xbox LIVE and PSN in October
Electronic Arts and Crytek have announced that, in October, they will be bringing Crysis to the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network platforms. The game will be re-mastered using Crytek’s new CryEngine 3 and will retail for $19.99 or 1600 Microsoft Points. “We are extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish with Crysis. We set out to create a next-generation FPS and delivered a PC experience that became a benchmark for quality – and still is for many gamers even four years later,” said Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By bringing the single-player campaign to console, we believe we…
Red Dead Redemption: Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack Release Date
Rockstar Games has announced that its upcoming Myths and Mavericks bonus content pack for their wildly-successful Red Dead Redemption will be available for FREE on September 13, 2011 for the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. The pack adds numerous single-player game characters into the multiplayer modes as well as a number of new map locations and strongholds for players to take on. Checkout the official list of features below! Maps/Modes (bolded locations are brand new to multiplayer) Cochinay – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout, Stronghold Nekoti Rock – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout El Presidio – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang…
Gatling Gears Review (PSN)
When the Empire begins its reign of destruction in a thirst for natural resources, it’s up to Max Brawley, a retired Gatling Gears pilot, to stop them. Together with his niece and his trusty Gatling Gear unit he must fight his way to the heart of the Empire and eliminate the destruction at its source. A top down rail shooter this game is most unique in it’s theme: a steam punk land from the past. A Whole New World: The game is set in the land of Mistbound which is a rich fictional world that was created as a platform…
Awesomenauts Announced for XBLA and PSN with First Screenshots
dtp Entertainment and Ronimo Games have announced Awesomenauts, an upcoming side-scrolling battle arena title that is due out on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network later this year. They also released the first screenshots from the title, which you can see below. The game will be first demoed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in a few weeks. “We are thrilled to surprise the world with Awesomenauts at E3, and look forward to announcing further details then. If MOBA games and classic animated series were to have a baby, this would be it!”, says Jasper Koning, co-founder of Ronimo Games….
Sony Announces Phased PSN Restoration Process
Sony has announced a phased restoration of their PlayStation Network and its assorted processes in this official video. Additionally, services have been steadily return across many parts of North America, as can be seen in this official Sony blog post.