Wonderbook: Book of Spells launching Nov. 13

By: Eddie Makuch Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Sony announced that Wonderbook: Book of Spells will launch in the United States on November 13. The game will be released in two versions, the first of which is a $40 stand-alone iteration that includes the game and a Wonderbook peripheral. The second bundle is the Wonderbook: Book of Spells Move pack (at right), which includes the … Continue reading Wonderbook: Book of Spells launching Nov. 13

Assassin’s Creed Utopia brings city-building to iOS, Android

By: Eddie Makuch Ubisoft’s popular Assassin’s Creed franchise is heading to a new genre. The publisher today announced Assassin’s Creed Utopia, a city-building strategy game for iOS and Android. The game is in development at Ubisoft and social gaming house Gree and will arrive this winter. Assassin’s Creed Utopia is set during the early colonial history of America, just like this October’s Assassin’s Creed III, … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Utopia brings city-building to iOS, Android

Killzone Trilogy confirmed

By: Eddie Makuch The rumor was right. The latest addition to the PlayStation Collection series will be the Killzone Trilogy, launching in the United States October 23 for the PlayStation 3 at $40. It will arrive in Europe October 24 at €49.99. |The compilation pack includes the original Killzone, updated with a 720p high-definition makeover, as well as trophy support. In addition, the Killzone Trilogy … Continue reading Killzone Trilogy confirmed

PlayStation Vita reportedly hacked

By: Guy Cocker Sony has long faced a difficult fight in the battle against hackers of its hardware and products. The PlayStation Portable was repeatedly hacked, ultimately resulting in low sales of the device, according to Sony. And, while it took longer for the PlayStation 3 to succumb, it too became the victim of hackers in 2011. Finally, the PlayStation Network was compromised in the … Continue reading PlayStation Vita reportedly hacked

New Skyrim Hearthfire DLC hits Xbox Live next week

By: Eddie Makuch The wait for new The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim content won’t be very long for some. Hearthfire, the role-playing game’s second batch of downloadable content is due out on September 4 on Xbox Live for 400 Microsoft Points ($5), Bethesda announced today. The content allows players to purchase land and build a home from the ground up. Players can furnish their abodes … Continue reading New Skyrim Hearthfire DLC hits Xbox Live next week

Capcom building Remember Me into ‘major franchise’

By: Eddie Makuch Capcom’s new action game Remember Me won’t ship until May 2013, but that has not kept the publisher from already stating its plans for the future of the series. Speaking to Joystiq, Capcom senior producer Mat Hart said the publisher is hoping to work with developer Dontnod Entertainment to spin the game into a series. "We’re looking to build a long-lasting relationship … Continue reading Capcom building Remember Me into ‘major franchise’

PlayStation 4—When is it gonna happen?

To the left is the concept contest winning model.  Now I think it’s a pretty cool concept.  But the question remains, will be ever get to play this game?  Personally, I think I would have liked a black and silver finish versus his red and silver, but that’s just me. The PlayStation 4 or PS4, will be the 8th generation video game console developed by … Continue reading PlayStation 4—When is it gonna happen?

Assassin’s Creed III for PC delayed a month

By: Brendan Sinclair Ubisoft has pushed back the PC edition of Assassin’s Creed III a few weeks from the console game’s October 31 launch. The publisher today confirmed that the latest installment in its open-world stealth action series will arrive in North America on November 20, with a UK debut trailing on November 23. For Ubisoft, delaying PC versions of its games behind their console … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III for PC delayed a month

Sony’s game division loses $45 million

BLOGGERS NOTE: Sony is a bunch of dummies, they aren’t covering their costs, and in this economy, and after taking backwards capabilities and memory card ports away from the PS3, they have dug themselves into a whole.  And the PS Vita, graphics aren’t that much better than PSP.  They should have done what Nintendo did: 3D special effects.  Come on Sony, use your heads! By: … Continue reading Sony’s game division loses $45 million

Retro/Grade launches on PS3 August 21

There is finally a release date for 24 Caret Games’ Retro/Grade.  The game will be released for the PlayStation 3 and co-founder of 24 Caret Games, Matt Gilgenbach, confirmed that the game is set to launch on the PlayStation Network August 21st.  Hey that’s just ten days before I turn 21.  Sorry. The gameplay of Retro/Grade will mix the shoot-‘em-up and rhythm genres, putting players … Continue reading Retro/Grade launches on PS3 August 21