With the recent news of the LittleBigPlanet servers being shut down and the complete debacle that was the SOCOM beta we have to ask the question… Is it time to start charging for use of the PlayStation Network. Anytime the question is asked people point to the Xbox 360 Live network failing as proof that the charge model is not …
So yesterday we spoke about how well the LittleBigPlanet reviews are doing and it was only on Monday that we mentioned that Gears 2 was also receiving high praise from all over the Internet. Well today (actually yesterday) is Resistance 2’s turn with the first full review being published by IGN and with the reviewer summing it up nicely with …
Skate It 'Balance Board' trailer HD Skate It may be the only reason I still have a Wii lying around, there’s no denying that combined with the use of the balance board, Skate It looks like like it’s going to be tons of fun, let’s hope Black Box can translate the same feeling of control you got from using the …
Will any game be safe from zombies this Halloween? Treyarch has revealed its brand new Nazi Zombie mode in Call of Duty: World at War. Riding on the back of the original idea in World of Warcraft, it seems that zombies are the new pink this Halloween. Nazi Zombies attack in waves and by killing them you can earn money …
Did you think 1200 Microsoft Points to play Portal: Still Alive on Xbox Live Arcade was worth it? Well, if you did, perhaps you’ll be happy to pay that again for this Wednesday’s offering, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Make the Grade. Or not. But either way, “AYSTA5G” is a quiz game based on the grade school (primary) …
Saints Row may have been a Grand Theft Auto clone, but Saints Row 2 managed to fill a niche by offering a straight shot of nothing but fun, which some people believe GTA did not. I personally did not enjoy the first one but Saints row 2 does have some hooks. Now a third edition is on the way. In …
Great news for Penny Arcade fans. Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - Episode 2 is going to be available on Xbox Live this Wednesday. Coming in a little cheaper than last time, it will be available for 1200 MS points over Xbox Live and sees the story Gabe and Tycho continue. The big question will be whether or not it will be available in our region as the previous was not, which is a downright shame considering that it was well received in the regions that were lucky enough to get it. Can I blame Germany again? I love blaming Germany for everything.
The beta client for PlayStation Home has been hacked, reports Engadget. Reputed PlayStation 3 hacker “StreetskaterFU” decrypted the code late last week, giving access to those curious or seeking exploits. Though it’s too early to say for sure, possible exploits could allow homebrew applications and game backups to be played off the hard drive without swapping. Of course, “game backups” …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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