Max Payne 3 arcade modes detailed by Rockstar
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Rockstar has lifted the lid on two of Max Payne 3’s arcade modes for your consumption, namely Score Attack and New York Minute.
These extra modes are said to augment the single-player experience with an injection of ‘intense bonus shootout challenges,’ and allow gamers to rack up a high score to net exclusive multiplayer avatars and XP.
See below for the full skinny on each mode.
Score Attack
This allows players to replay any previously-completed stage from the single-player game...
Sony responds to April 2012 NPD
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has offered its two cents on April 2012’s NPD report, highlighting growth for PlayStation Vita on the back of new software and social applications.
Once again the electronics giant opted not to divulge any sales figures for its products, though did issue a positive response to last month’s figures, which saw Microsoft once again take the hardware crown with Xbox 360.
Speaking in a statement issued today, SCEA’s Sr. Director of Corporate...
Tecmo Koei targets one million sales for Dead or Alive 5
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Tecmo Koei has said it aims to sell one million copies of its upcoming beat-‘em-up Dead or Alive 5.
The brawler, which features crossover appearances by Virtua Fighter characters, is scheduled for a worldwide release in September 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It’ll also feature paid downloadable content.
Speaking of DLC, the company revealed that consumers were only too happy to shell out for post-launch pleasures, with Dynasty Warriors costumes raking in 250 million yen, while...
Peter Moore: Gamers still reluctant to buy digital goods after PSN hack
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
EA Sports’ Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore has said that a large portion of gamers are still hesitant to divulge their credit card details for online purchases in wake of the PlayStation Network hack.
Chatting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Global Technology Conference this week (via Gamasutra), Moore pointed out that traditional retail still remains an important component in EA’s business, as many consumers are still reluctant to take the digital plunge.
"We love...
PS3 Game News: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier ’Arctic Strike’ DLC Deploys This Summer
Posted by G4TV on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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Prototype 2 tops U.S. April software sales
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The NPD Group has revealed that bloody open-world sequel Prototype 2 was the best-selling game in North America for April 2012.
Developed by Radical Entertainment, Prototype 2 managed to beat out competition from Star Wars Kinect, as well as fending off new releases such as Mario Party 9 and The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings.
Said NPD analyst Anita Frazier: “I think what the new physical retail content sales reflect a very light release schedule in terms of the amount of compelling new games.
"Last...
Here comes the new Men in Black: Alien Crisis trailer
Posted by PSU on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Activision has pumped out a new trailer for upcoming movie tie-in Men in Black: Alien Crisis for your viewing pleasure.
Check it out below.
Due out on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii, Alien Crisis sees players suited and booted as trainee agent Peter Delacoeur, who is tasked with unearthing a nefarious alien plot to destroy earth. The PlayStation 3 version will be compatible with the Sharpshooter peripheral to maximise the efficiency of your alien-blasting antics.
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Resident Evil 6 to sell 7 million, predicts Capcom
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Capcom has forecast sales of seven million for upcoming horror sequel Resident Evil 6.
The figure comes as part of the company’s predictions for its FY2013 line-up, though doesn’t include the PC version of the game. Resident Evil 6 launches on October 2, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Elsewhere, the Japanese publisher predicted two million sales for DmC: Devil May Cry (TBA 2012), the hack-n-slash reboot from developer Ninja Theory, while RPG Dragon’s Dogma (May 22, 2012) is...
Ubisoft preps deployment for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC
Posted by PSU on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Ubisoft has announced the preparation of the first downloadable content coming for its upcoming release Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
"Arctic Strike" is the first DLC that will be coming to the yet-unreleased Ghost Recon game, which will include new maps, a new mode, new weapons, and a Guerilla mode co-op game. This new content will arrive July 3 for $9.99. Though it’s a bit disconcerting to see that DLC is already established before launch, the DLC will launch over a month after the...
Podcast Beyond: Who Should Review Resistance Vita?
Posted by IGN on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment
PlayStation. Does the word send a chill down your spine? Does it caress your senses with wave upon wave of irresistible pleasure? No? Do you like PlayStation? Then you’re certainly in the right place. Welcome to Podcast Beyond, your link to the IGN crew that pushes news, opinions and utter hilarity straight to your ears (and subsequently, your brain).
Sweet sassy Moses! Beyond is back. This week, the boys argue about Sony sales figures, talk SSX and laugh a lot. Wouldn’t you like to...
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