PS3 Game News: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Video: "Ember Hunt" Mission
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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
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Sony America boss against the blocking of used games
Posted by PSU on May 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) boss Jack Tretton has revealed he’s none too keen on the idea of next-gen consoles blocking the ability to play used games.
That’s at least according to Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter, who revealed Tretton’s stance on the blocking of used games in the latest episode of Bonus Round.
It is Tretton’s opinion that second-hand games are “great for consumers” and to remove the ability to play them would be an “anti-consumer”...
Red Faction II confirmed for PS2 Classics range
Posted by PSU on May 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Sony has confirmed that shooter Red Faction II will be made available as a PS2 Classic on the U.S. PlayStation Store this week.
Originally released on PS2 and PC in 2001, Red Faction II takes place five years after the events of its predecessor, and utilizes an enhanced version of Volition’s Geo-Mod engine.
The sequel features an intricate storyline packed with multiple objectives, with gamers able to control a variety of vehicles while battling foes with the back-up of elite squad members....
Tomb Raider reboot delayed
Posted by PSU on May 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Crystal Dynamics has announced that the launch of its upcoming Tomb Raider reboot has been delayed until Q1 2013.
Writing on the official Tomb Raider blog, Darrell Gallagher, studio head at Crystal Dynamics, said that the team wants to ensure the adventurer is as polished as possible before delivering it to retail.
“We’re doing things that are completely new to Tomb Raider in this game and the additional development time will allow us to put the finishing touches into the game and polish...
U.K. Charts: Sniper Elite V2 digs in at no.1 for second week
Posted by PSU on May 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Sniper Elite V2 has maintained its lead on the U.K. All Format Charts for a second week running.
The World War II stealth-based shooter held off both FIFA Street and FIFA 12, which had to settle for second and third place, respectively.
Elsewhere, PlayStation 3-exclusive actioner Starhawk debuted at 17, while claiming fifth place on the PS3 Charts.
Prototype 2 and Mass Effect 3 round off the Top Five. Check out the Top Ten below.
1 Sniper Elite V2
2 FIFA Street
3 FIFA 12
4 Prototype 2
5 Mass Effect...
Classic Tracks: Devil May Cry 3’s ’Battle Theme 1’
Posted by PSU on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Music is a powerful medium. Capable of stirring up long-forgotten memories and evoking powerful emotion in the listener, music can reduce even the burliest of blokes into blubbering, crumpled heaps. And who says that us guys are afraid to show their sensitive side? Poppycock. Of course, video games are no exception to this rule, and as often is the case, a stellar soundtrack can greatly accentuate the on-screen antics, elevating even the most perfunctory scene to hard-hitting greatness.
In a continued...
Hottest Videos of the Week: May 7 – 12, 2012
Posted by PSU on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Welcome to the latest entry in PSU’s weekly digest pertaining to the hottest media offerings of the past seven days. Here you’ll find our weekly highlights of the latest trailers, gameplay footage and teasers all neatly compiled in one list for your consumption.
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PixelJunk Anniversary Blowout Sale
Starhawk – Launch Trailer
Datura – Launch Trailer
Dragon’s Dogma – Ur-Dragon
“Make It Right” – Senator...
This Week’s Top Stories: May 7 – 12, 2012
Posted by PSU on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of gaming gossip from the past seven days, before proceeding to offer our two cents on each story for good measure.
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII absent from Square’s E3 2012 line-up
At this point in time, it shouldn’t really surprise anyone that Final Fantasy Versus XIII – the long delayed PS3-exclusive title first announced...
PlayStation Derailed – Episode 20 – The Walking Dead Season Pass Giveaway
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Aaaaand we’re back. Sorry for skipping an episode last week, but we were busy getting you guys Walking Dead Season Pass codes.
Join us this week as Don Oliveira, Mike Harradence, and Joseph Fait kick-off the podcast with a long list of listener emails, followed by news from the land of PlayStation, and more. And like I said, we’ve got full Season Pass codes to give away to our North American and European listeners – tune in to found out how to win!
Pew pew pew! Are you a...
25% of GameStop stores will no longer stock PSP games
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The largest video game retailer out there, GameStop (AKA EBgames) will be removing PSP games from 25% of its North American stores.
"The consolidation is occurring to maximize the merchandising space in the smallest 25% of stores," said a GameStop representative to Kotaku. "It will also provide a greater assortment in those stores that will continue to carry the category."
We’re not too upset by this news, as it’s not difficult to see the reasoning behind this...
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