PC

Square Enix Floats Dead Island To America

Deep Silver is a lovely little company, but when a game generates the sort of buzz Dead Island stirred up with its stunning trailer, the big guns need to be called in. That’s why Techland’s zombie holiday game is coming to the Americas via Square Enix.


March 25, 2011
PlayStation

Yes, Your PSN Account Is Changing Hands (Sort Of)

PlayStation Network members may have seen a message from Sony Computer Entertainment America in their email inboxes recently, a warning that their account and the funds in their PSN wallet are about to be taken over by SNEA (Sony Network Entertainment America). Panic? No!


In Real Life

What Room Is Your Gaming Console In?

Have video game consoles earned their spot in the family room, or are we still tucking them away out-of-sight? The measurement and information experts at Nielsen release the results of a study that shows what’s being played where in U.S. households.


February 18, 2011
News

Millions Of Music Tracks Now Available On North American PlayStation 3

Music Unlimited, Sony’s streaming music service, hits North American PlayStation 3 consoles today, giving users 30 days access to millions of musical tracks before subscription fees kick in.


February 15, 2011
PlayStation

PlayStation Network Prepares For Hot Girl-On-Girl Fighting Action

Twenty-three fatal and furious female fighters battle for the fate of Japan in Arcana Heart 3. The all-girl fighting franchise returns to North America this spring on the PlayStation Network, complete with full-featured online multiplayer.


January 21, 2011
In Real Life

Can We Stop Blaming Games For Childhood Obesity Now?

The United States has been growing increasingly more obese over the past few decades, and video games are often cited as one of the key factors behind this meteoric rise in pounds-per-person. Now researchers say that isn’t necessarily true.


Nintendo

Is Super Street Fighter IV 3DS Setting The Bar For 3DS Game Prices?

While Nintendo still mum on how much their 3DS games will cost when the handheld launches, Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition is already on sale in Capcom’s store for $US39.99. will this be the price for most 3DS games?


January 12, 2011
PlayStation

PlayStation Store Update: Get Back Into The Swing Of Things

Fans of faeries and prinnies will want to fire up the old PlayStation Network today, but don’t expect too much of this week’s serving of digital downloads for the PlayStation 3 and PSP.


December 28, 2010
Nintendo

The Next Pokémon Invasion Begins In March

The Japanese have been raving over Pokémon Black and Pokémon White since their release back in September. When will North American fans be playing the latest Pocket Monster sensation? Nintendo nails down a March release date.


December 22, 2010
PlayStation

PlayStation Store Update: It’s Santa Claus-Sized!

The North American PlayStation Store is getting some business done before the Christmas break. This may be the PlayStation Network’s biggest week yet, thanks to tons of new games, a ridiculous amount of deals and a flood of Neo Geo titles.