Sony’s “Sale of the Dead” Starts Today on PSN
Get Some Horrifyingly Good Deals
Following a PSN Flash Sale focused on female protagonists, PlayStation is having its yearly "Sale of the Dead." Read more »
“Time Crisis” Returns to Arcades
ACTION!
If you've ever been in an arcade, you've probably seen and maybe even played a "Time Crisis" game. Well if you're in Japan (where arcades are still thriving) "Time Crisis" is making a comeback next year. Read more »
Florida State University Finds Test Subjects Think Better With Portals
FOR SCIENCE!!!
In a study that totally probably wasn't funded by Aperature Science, Florida State University has found that playing the 2011 video game "Portal 2" is better for your critical thinking skills than other (less "Portal"-y) brain-testing software. Read more »
Steam Pulls Indie Game after Developer Threatens Gabe’s Life
Interesting PR Move, Let's See How This Plays Out
Indie developer Mike Maulbeck had his newest release, "Paranautical Activity" removed from Steam today after he allegedly tweeted death threats to Steam's co-founder and managing director Gabe Newell. Read more »
“Super Smash Bros.” Gets Another Nintendo Direct
New Details for the Wii U Version
"Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" is getting even closer to release, and Nintendo is releasing another Nintendo Direct for the game. Set for Oct. 23 at 3 PM PST/6 PM EST, the Nintendo Direct will share some new information for the Wii U version. Expect some new modes and exclusive stages to be revealed. Read more »
“The Keep” for 3DS
Can it "Keep" up with its brethren?
"C'mon, c'mon, c'mon!" I say to myself as the plane is filling up. I was trying vehemently to finish downloading this game before we pulled away from the gate, as I will soon lose access to the airport Wi-Fi. Just as the engines started, I was greeted with a downloaded game eShop game: "The Keep" by Prague-based CINEMAX (not to be confused with the premium content channel on your cable or satellite box). Read more »
Relive “Halo 2” With “Remaking the Legend”
Documentary with Major Microsoft Team Players
In celebration of "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" and "Halo 2" in particular, 343 Studios and Microsoft have announced a documentary titled "Remaking the Legend." Read more »
“Pokken” Gets Arcade Test Run
Gauging Interest in the Arcades First
Back in August, "Pokken" screens were leaked, and the game was announced. Since then, no news has surfaced about it ... until now. Read more »
Interview: Kraig Ward for Extra Life
Raising Money for Children through the Love of Gaming
Extra Life is a charity formed by gamers for gamers. On National Game Day, Oct. 25, gamers raise donations for children’s hospitals around the world by participating in a 24-hour gaming marathon. Each participant sets a goal, promotes their cause, and then … just games in order to raise awareness. They choose a children’s hospital they donate to so they can directly affect their local community in a positive way. Read more »
PSN Flash Sale: Oct. 17
Flash Sale for "Resident Evil," "Bayonetta," and More
There's another PlayStation Network Flash Sale, with most games lower than $10. At the PlayStation Store, you can find games such as "Bayonetta," "Resident Evil 3: Nemesis," "Resident Evil: Code Veronica X," "Mirror's Edge," and "Beyond Good & Evil." The theme for most of these games are female video game protagonists in the role. These also include movies with a female protagonist. Read more »
“Chivalry: Medieval Warfare” Coming to Consoles
Sorry PS4 and XB1 Owners, This Is for Last-Gen Only
Torn Banner Studios has announced that its castle-crumbling game, "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare," is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 sometime this Fall. Read more »
Four Awesome Kickstarters Worth Checking Out
Innovative Games Looking for Funding
There are currently almost 600 live projects on Kickstarter's gaming section. Tabletop, card, and video games alike are looking for funding to complete their ambitious undertakings. Here's a sampling of some of the great ideas looking for backing. Read more »
“Dust: An Elysian Tail” Review for PS4
A Little Game with Big Heart
WARNING: There will be spoilers, but it will be confined to one chunk of text in the "story" section. You may skip over it if you like! Read more »
Amazon May Have Leaked “Super Smash Bros.” Modes
Information Matches Some Miiverse Posts
"Super Smash Bros." nearing its release on the Wii U, and everyone is psyched to play. Evidently, Amazon is also eager, as they may have leaked some information ahead of official announcements from Nintendo. On Amazon's item page for "Super Smash Bros." for Wii U, Amazon detailed some of the modes that are apparently in the game. Read more »
“Halo: Master Chief Collection” Has Day One Patch
The Largest "Halo" Yet at 65 GB
With "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" going gold, Microsoft released some additional about the collection. This is a massive collection of data, totaling 45 GB on the Blu-ray disc. There's also an additional day one update that requiring an extra 20 GB totaling 65 GB for the full game. Read more »
“Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire” Translated for English
Will Serve as a Prequel To "Resident Evil 6"
"Resident Evil 6" is going to get some more back-story with a new manga series translated into English. Read more »
Tidbits: The State of Gaming on Oct. 17
Things You May Have Missed
What Is Your Worst Fear? Y’know What … "Nevermind" Read more »
“Guilty Gear Xrd” Release Date Announced
Just in Time for a Merry Brawl
The officialPlayStation blog announced "Guilty Gear Xrd" will release for the PS3 and PS4 on Dec. 4 in Japan and Dec. 16 in North America. Read more »
“Magic: The Gathering” Board Game, Hitting Stores Next Year
"I Tap Three Mana To Cast 'Super Hype Train'..."
If you've been in a coma for the last 20 years, you may not be aware that there is an extremely popular collectible card game out there called: "Magic: The Gathering." In the game, you are a powerful wizard and your deck is essentially your book of spells, and the goal is to put enough mana (represented by land cards) into play so you can cast your spells and defeat the other players. pells come in many different forms such as summoning creatures, dealing direct damage, taking control of enemy cards, or healing yourself. There are over 13,000 unique Magic cards in existence with more coming into circulation every couple of months. Read more »
“Bloodborne” Alpha Back on Track
Ready to Show the Gory Action
Posted on JP PlayStation's "Bloodborne" page, the date for the game's Alpha has been moved to Oct. 19 for North America, Europe, and Japan. Read more »
