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  EA Sports and ‘FIFA’ Continuing to 2022

  No worries, ‘FIFA’ fans; a new licensing agreement with publisher Electronic Arts will keep the games coming until at least 2022.

  by John Jacques | May 8, 2013No Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Real Portal Cake, Minecraft Karts & Swords, BioShock Science & More!

  Real-life Portal cake and Minecraft swords, the ultimate game console, Deadpool release date, mobile Jak and Daxter, the science behind BioShock Infinite & more game news!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’: The Dark Knight Meets ‘Metroidvania’

  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’ developer Armature offers new details about their 2.5D title – combining the Dark Knight and Metroidvania gameplay.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 22, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Guacamelee!’ Review

  Read our ‘Guacamelee!’ review to find out if Drinkbox Studios Metroidvania title can successfully bridge a tried and tested genre with a luchador-themed design.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Officially Announced; Won’t Be About Arkham or Origins

  Warner Bros. Games Montreal announces details for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ and a spin-off game for the 3DS and Vita called ‘Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 9, 201363 Comments

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  ‘MLB 13: The Show’ Review

  Read our ‘MLB 13: The Show’ review to find out if the perennial All-Star series can deliver yet another stellar performance.

  by T.J. Lauerman | Mar 28, 20136 Comments

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  New ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ Image Leaks; Retailer Lists October Vita Release

  A second image has leaked online for the mysterious ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ — this time coinciding with a retailer listing it as a PS Vita game, releasing in October.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 15, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ Review

  Read our ‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ review to find out if Sly’s debut PlayStation 3 adventure is a worthy follow-up to his excellent PlayStation 2 games.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 5, 20135 Comments

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  Rumor: 2 ‘Assassin’s Creeds’ in Development for 2013; Is ‘AC 4′ Getting a Vita Spinoff?

  Percolating out of today’s official ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ announcement, a new rumor suggests that Ubisoft is developing two games in the series for release in 2013. Could ‘Black Flag,’ like ‘AC 3,’ be receiving a Vita spinoff?

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 28, 20136 Comments

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  Isaac Clarke and Zeus Join ‘PlayStation All-Stars’

  SuperBot has revealed the next set of DLC for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’. Confirming that ‘Dead Space’ protagonist, Isaac Clarke, and ‘God of War’ antagonist, Zeus, will be suiting up for combat.

  by Riley Little | Feb 27, 20134 Comments

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  Vita Gets Price Cut in Japan, But Not in North America

  PlayStation Vita is about to receive a significant price drop in Japan. Despite abysmal January sales, Vita isn’t getting a price cut in North American

  by Kevin Gibson | Feb 21, 20136 Comments

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  PlayStation Meeting 2013 ‘See The Future’ Live Blog Recap [With Full Presentation Video]

  Read our live blog coverage of Sony’s PlayStation Meeting 2013 for video of the event as well as a breakdown of reveals – including the possible debut of the PS4, cloud gaming, and more!

  by Ben Kendrick | Feb 20, 201372 Comments

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  What to Expect From Sony’s PS4 Event Today

  With a little over 24 hours until gamers finally ‘see the future,’ we list some of our predictions and expectations for Sony’s PlayStation 4 event in New York.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 20, 201329 Comments

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  ‘PS All-Stars’ Emmett and Kat DLC Gets Dated

  The release date for the first batch of ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ DLC has been revealed. Get ready for Kat from ‘Gravity Rush’ and Emmett from ‘Starhawk’ to invade the fray in mid-February.

  by Riley Little | Jan 18, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  Sony Entertainment Network Store Coming This Month; No Automatic Downloads Yet

  Sony Network Entertainment COO Shawn Layden has confirmed the SEN Store will be hitting the US some time this month, and automatic downloads of purchases could follow soon after.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 10, 20133 Comments

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  Sony’s Kaz Harai Admits Vita Sales on “Low End” of Expectations

  At CES Sony Chief Executive admitted that sales for the company’s new Vita handheld were ‘on the low end of expectations,’ but stressed that the ‘long term is what’s important.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 9, 201311 Comments

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  Warner Bros. Announces ‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes’; Releasing This Fall

  Warner Bros. Interactive and Traveller’s Tales today announced the next exciting entry in their long-running ‘LEGO’ franchise: ‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes,’ which features the likes of Iron Man, Wolverine, and the Hulk.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 8, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD’ Review (Vita)

  Read our ‘Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD’ review to find out why Stranger’s engrossing adventure is one of the Vita’s finest titles.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 31, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Earth Defense Force 2017: Portable’ Launches In January ‘EDF 2025′ Listed For March

  D3Publisher has announced the final release date and price for ‘Earth Defense Force 2017: Portable.’ while rumors of ‘EDF 2025′s release date start to crop up.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 21, 20123 Comments

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  SuperBot Possibly Hiring for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2′

  SuperBot Entertainment has only just released ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’, but some recent job postings suggest that the developer is already gearing up for work on a sequel.

  by Riley Little | Dec 12, 201215 Comments

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  ‘LittleBigPlanet Karting’ Review

  Read our ‘LittleBigPlanet Karting’ review to find out if United Front Games has successfully paired ‘ModNation Racers’ gameplay with the vibrant Sackboy universe for a solid kart racer experience.

  by Ben Kendrick | Dec 5, 20123 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars’ Screenshots Display New Characters and Level

  SuperBot Entertainment is cooking up some new downloadable characters for their recently released ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale,’ and the first ever screenshots of Kat and Emmet in action (as well as a new stage) are now here.

  by Riley Little | Dec 4, 20127 Comments

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  New PS Vita Bundle, Games & Trailers: ‘Dead Or Alive Plus’, ‘Oddworld,’ & More

  The next couple of months are going to be good for the Vita, with ‘Let’s Fish: Hooked On,’ ‘Rocketbirds,’ ‘Dead or Alive Plus,’ and ‘Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD’ all set for release on the handheld.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 3, 20126 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars’ Team Up with Robot Chicken

  In one of the most entertaining mash-ups of the year, the creators Robot Chicken have teamed up with PlayStation for a glimpse of what goes on between the battles in ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’.

  by Jacob Siegal | Nov 30, 20123 Comments

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  PS Vita 2012 Holiday Buyers Guide

  Got a PS Vita? Maybe you’re thinking of picking one up? Read our PS Vita Buyers Guide to find out which software and hardware is right for you – and which to avoid!

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 27, 20121 Comment

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Review

  Read our ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ review to find out if Sony’s crossover-fueled fighting game hits its intended target.

  by Riley Little | Nov 20, 201227 Comments

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  ‘Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault’ Delayed On Vita

  The Vita version of ‘Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault’ has been delayed to 2013. The game still releases on the PS3 next week.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 19, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Uncharted: Fight For Fortune’ Vita Card Game Trailer: Is Fan Outrage Warranted?

  Sony Bend has announced ‘Uncharted: Fight for Fortune’ a card game title for PS Vita and many fans are already calling the game a shameless cash grab but is the negativity fair?

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 19, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Sine Mora’ & ‘Lone Survivor’ Releasing on PS3/Vita This Week; ‘DJMax Technika Tune’ In December

  PC hit ‘Lone Survivor’ and the 360 shmup ‘Sine Mora’ are coming to the PS3 and Vita. Meanwhile ‘DJMax Technika Tune’ finally receives a release date.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 18, 20122 Comments

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  PS3 Crosses 70 Million Units Sold; Huge Black Friday Deals On PS3 and Vita

  The PS3 has been quite a success for Sony, shipping over 70 million units worldwide! Still haven’t picked one up? There’s a tempting Black Friday bundle potential owners may be interested in.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 16, 201210 Comments

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  First ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ DLC Revealed; Brings Two New Characters

  ‘Gravity Rush’s Kat and ‘Starhawk’s Emmett Graves will be joining the ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ roster as DLC. And best of all, they’ll both be free for a limited time!

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 15, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Uncharted: Golden Abyss’ Developer Working On AAA Vita Title

  ‘Uncharted: Golden Abyss’ and ‘Resistance: Retribution’ developer Sony Bend is working on a brand new Vita game that will push the hardware graphics capabilities.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 15, 2012No Comments

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  PS Plus Coming to Vita Nov 19th; Includes ‘Uncharted: Golden Abyss’

  Sony is once again upping its PlayStation Plus value, by offering Vita owners some enticing launch window games like ‘Uncharted: Golden Abyss’ and ‘Gravity Rush.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 13, 20128 Comments

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  New ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Trailer Reveals Final Boss

  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ has finally gone gold, and to celebrate Sony has released the opening cinematic for the title. Best of all, it reveals the final boss featured in the game.

  by Riley Little | Nov 8, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ to find out if Ubisoft was able to successfully transform its blockbuster franchise into an on-the-go experience tailor made for Sony’s new handheld.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 6, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Ragnarok Odyssey’ Review

  Read our ‘Ragnarok Odyssey’ review to find out if the game delivers a fun, quest based adventure for the PlayStation Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 6, 2012No Comments

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  ‘BreakQuest: Extra Evolution’ Review

  Read our ‘BreakQuest: Extra Evolution’ review to find out if some inventive twists on the familiar ‘Breakout’ formula can make this PSP mini worth playing.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 29, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ Launch Trailer & Vita Details

  ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ will be out in stores in just a few short days, and so EA and Criterion have released a new launch trailer to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 26, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault’ Priced And Dated

  Insomniac Games has priced and dated ‘Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault.’ The game, originally designed as a PSN title, will be available both digitally and at retail.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 26, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Earth Defense Force 2017′ Release Date: Defend Your Vita This Winter

  ‘Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable’ is coming to North America, and even sooner than we thought. Look for it on store shelves this Winter.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 26, 20123 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Trophies Revealed

  The entire list of trophies for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ has been revealed, and any gamer looking for another platinum shouldn’t have much trouble getting it here.

  by Riley Little | Oct 25, 20127 Comments

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  Live-Action ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Commercial Revealed

  Sony has been teasing a new commercial for the past week, and they’ve just revealed the final portion of the ad. Get ready for a live-action fight scene between four combatants from ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’.

  by Riley Little | Oct 23, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Trailer Tells Aveline’s Story

  Aveline de Grandpre will be undergoing her own trial by fire in ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation.’ The newest story trailer explains what will be driving her in her quest for liberty.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 18, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ Includes ‘Call of Duty: Roads to Victory’

  Players who are skeptical of Nihilistic Software’s ‘Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified’ now have more of an incentive to pick up the game, as it will include the PSP title ‘Call of Duty: Roads To Victory.’

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 15, 2012No Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Public Beta Dates Announced

  Sony has finally gotten around to confirming when the ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ beta will become available to everyone. PS Plus members will be given priority access, however, beginning tomorrow.

  by Riley Little | Oct 15, 201211 Comments

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  Gaikai Website Updated with Images of PS3 Games

  Sony’s plans for cloud gaming service Gaikai remain unknown, but Gaikai’s website has been updated with a few familiar faces, including Sackboy and Kratos.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 11, 20122 Comments

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  Vita Crosses 1 Million Mark In Japan; Sony Says Not To Judge Sales Until Christmas

  The Vita has hit one of its first big milestones by selling one million units in Japan. Though sales for the handheld aren’t as strong as they could be, Sony says to reserve judgment until after Christmas.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 11, 20123 Comments

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  Sony: PS3 Has Not Yet ‘Peaked’, Next-Gen Impacting Current Gen Projects

  Sony’s Managing Director of PlayStation UK says that resources are stretched thin between the current gen and the next-gen, even though he believes the PS3 has not yet peaked.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 10, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Trailer Promises Distinct Story

  The newest ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ video takes a closer look at Aveline de Grandpre, and just how unique the game’s tale of powerful women in a fight to end slavery will be.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 9, 20122 Comments

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  ‘New Little King’s Story’ Review

  Read our ‘New Little King’s Story’ review to find out if MarvelousAQL’s remastered Wii title is a must have experience on the PlayStation Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 9, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ For Vita Will Not Feature ‘Zombies’ Mode

  Despite claims from developer Nihilistic Software that they’d like to include it, Activision has confirmed that ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ does not feature a Zombies mode.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 8, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Joe Danger 2,’ ‘The Unfinished Swan,’ ‘Machinarium’ & ‘Retro City Rampage’ Hit PSN In October

  Four previously announced PSN titles finally receive release dates for this month! Look for ‘Joe Danger 2,’ ‘The Unfinished Swan,’ ‘Machinarium’ and ‘Retro City Rampage’ on the PlayStation Store.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 5, 20121 Comment

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  ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ Developer Calls Kratos the ‘Greatest Challenge’

  Game Director Omar Kendall sheds some light on the development of ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale,’ namely how his team balanced a diverse roster of characters.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 5, 2012No Comments

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  ‘LittleBigPlanet Vita’ Review

  Read our ‘LittleBigPlanet Vita’ review to find out if one of the most anticipated titles for Sony’s new handheld adds fresh and innovative features to the core LBP experience.

  by Riley Little | Oct 2, 20125 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Will Ship with 20 Characters

  Sony has revealed that the 20 characters confirmed for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ thus far will make up the entirety of the game’s on-disc roster.

  by Riley Little | Sep 30, 201228 Comments

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  ‘Earth Defense Force,’ ‘Rainbow Moon’ & ‘New Little King’s Story’ Coming To Vita

  It has been revealed that both ‘Earth Defense Force 2017′ and ‘Rainbow Moon’ will release on the Vita in the coming months. Meanwhile, Konami shares some information on ‘New Little King’s Story’ for Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 27, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ & ‘Liberation’ Screenshots: Alligator Wrestling in ‘The Bayou’

  A new collection of images for both ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ and ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ have made their way online, which feature alligator wrestling and a Connor/Aveline team-up.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 24, 20126 Comments

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  Why the PlayStation Vita Needs More Japanese Games

  The PlayStation Vita might not be doomed, but it certainly needs more games. We think Japan may be the key to the Vita’s success – but only if Sony takes the right steps.

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 24, 20124 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Invades TGS with New Trailer

  This year’s Tokyo Game Show is happening right now in Japan, and one of the convention’s exhibitors, Sony, has just released the latest trailer for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’.

  by Riley Little | Sep 20, 20125 Comments