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Disney’s Epic Mickey 2 confirmed, detailed

, Mar 21st 2012 Discuss [2]

The addictingly unique and boldly unexpected adventure game Epic Mickey is heading for a sequel. This was always a question of when, not if, but now we are starting to get some of the first details about what the new entry in what could be a long-running franchise will entail. For starters, Epic Mickey 2 will be available on all major platforms (PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii), not just the Wii. Second, the story will be presented as a musical, a nod to the classic format of vintage animated Disney movies. Read The Full Story

Sony’s Ratchet & Clank classics get ratcheted up to 1080p

, Mar 16th 2012 Discuss [4]

Sony is set to launch a re-release version of its classic Ratchet & Clank games from the PS2, available in full 1080p HD support, or 720p 3D support for those with the equipment to take their game to the next dimension. In addition to a complete remastering of the graphics, the games have added trophy support. And, where applicable, online multiplayer has been recreated to function with the Playstation Network. Read The Full Story

Capcom’s Resident Evil: Chronicles HD coming to PS3

, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fans of the Resident Evil franchise, or those who have always wanted to get into the series, will be just a click away from some horror thriller goodness this summer. Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil: Chronicles HD will be making its way as a downloadable game for the PS3 in June. The download will include The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles. Read The Full Story

Netflix Just For Kids app launches on PS3

, Mar 12th 2012 Discuss [4]

Netflix's special curated content platform that only includes movies and TV shows that are suitable for children, now has a dedicated home on the PS3, joining the Wii as the second console to have both a Netflix app and a Netflix for Kids app. This demonstrates just how powerful Netflix is and how it has managed to attract consumers of all ages. An Xbox 360 app will be the last of the three major consoles, a reversal from the launch of the first Netflix app. Read The Full Story

Sony PS3 grabs content IDs when connected to Vita

, Mar 11th 2012 Discuss [9]

Apparently when you connect your PlayStation Vita to your PS3, the PS3 will automatically locate and store all the content IDs from your PlayStation Network account. This, surmises the hacker who made this discovery, means that it's possible for Sony to invalidate content on your systems regardless of where you acquired it. Read The Full Story

The New iPad to Replace My Xbox? Ha! Fat Chance

, Mar 10th 2012 Discuss [188]

Have you heard the news? Apple’s new iPad is launching on March 16, and the company and a few game developers think it might be the next big thing in video games. They claim that the device’s Retina Display and quad-core graphics, courtesy of the A5X processor, will be enough to make every console gamer jealous.

Yep, you heard that right. Apple has decided that the time has come to finally take on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with its iPad, and it hopes those competitors are scared, scared, scared.

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Sony PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards winners announced

, Mar 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sony has just announced the winners of the online poll that allowed gamers to choose which downloadable PS3 and PSP games were the cream of the crop over the last 12 months. The winning titles will be available at a 30% discount to all PlayStation Network members, or 50% to those with PlayStation Plus. Read The Full Story

Valve Counter-Strike: Global Offensive ditches cross-platform play says company

, Mar 6th 2012 Discuss [5]

Valve has decided to axe the ability for PC and PS3 players to compete head-to-head in the upcoming game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, just weeks after it said the feature would be one of the defining parts of the game. The problem, according to the company, is that allowing cross-platform play would mean the PC version wouldn't be able to get continuous patches and updates. Read The Full Story

Mass Effect: Infiltrator released for iOS

, Mar 6th 2012 Discuss [4]

The final chapter of BioWare’s hit role-playing action series, Mass Effect 3, hits shelves today in the United States. While that game is available for PC, XBox 360, and PS3, there’s also an iOS game available for the iPhone and iPad, Mass Effect: Infiltrator, that serves as a side story and add-on to the Mass Effect universe. Read The Full Story

Assassin’s Creed 3 official trailer released, Wii U version coming

, Mar 5th 2012 Discuss [21]

Ubisoft finally released the official launch trailer for Assassin's Creed 3 along with the first details on this new game, following numerous leaks last week. This third installment in the popular franchise continues the long-standing feud between the Assassins and Templars, but is set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. Read The Full Story

CCP MMO game Dust 514 will be free-to-play on PS3

, Mar 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

The massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) game Dust 514, which is slated to be available exclusively on PS3, will be a completely free-to-play affair. Game maker CCP had originally planned to charge a nominal price for gamers to download the title from the PlayStation Store, but that plan has been scrapped because, CCP says, it didn't want to confuse gamers. The experience inside the game itself will not change at all. Read The Full Story

PlayStation Network is down for 14hrs on Sunday

, Mar 4th 2012 Discuss [137]

Worry not, gamers; the PlayStation Network downtime today is Sony's intended maintenance, not the signs of something nefarious. The scheduled inaccessibility for PS3 and PS Vita gamers is set to last fourteen hours solid - from just after noon Pacific until approximately 2am Pacific on Monday, March 5 - during which time any users signed in will be kicked out, and no new sign-ins will be allowed. Read The Full Story
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