Square-Enix have finally revealed that the long awaited next gen entry to the Final Fantasy series will be releasing on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on March 9th, 2010.
I’m definitely looking forward to it, although I have to say that March 2010 is beginning to look a little crowded with all the games being slated for that spot.
An Editorial Rant by Figboy
As usual, I find myself on my soap box ranting about the gaming media. I can’t help it, with each and every bit of media being released by the gaming press this generation, the more fuel they add to the fire in regards to their complete lack of objectivity, consistency, and above all else, journalistic standards.
I’m not a journalists, nor do I consider myself to be one. I’m simply a guy that loves his video games, and loves talking video games with like minded gamers. Read more »
Ignition Entertainment has announced that they will be bringing Access Game’s “Deadly Premonition” to Xbox 360 next year.
The survival horror game follows FBI Agent Francis York Morgan, who is investigating a murder in a small town. As you expect, all is not as it seems in the town, and a web of really creepy mystery unravels. Not much else is known about the gameplay other than players will be able to avoid enemies stealthily, or barge in guns blazing.
Check out the teaser trailer at the official site link below. I for one am always up for more survival games (not enough this generation, honestly), so I’ll definitely keep you posted on this intriguing title as more is known.
Jonathan Blow, creator of the time twisting platformer Braid, has confirmed that the title will finally make it’s way to the PSN on November 12th. That’d be next week Thursday.
I personally loved the game on the Xbox 360, so I don’t see why I wouldn’t love it on the PSN either. It’s clever, unique, and most importantly, very fun. I highly recommend it as a purchase. It will retail for $14.99 (USD)
An Editorial By Figboy
Like most of my editorials, this one is also spurred by a growing hypocrisy and double standard ravaging the gaming community and gaming media at large. This time, my laser pointer is aimed at game sequels, and why some can be praised for keeping the status quo, and others criticized for keeping the status quo. How some sequels can be praised for shaking things up, and others criticized for shaking things up. Read more »
Genre: Action/Platformer
Platforms: Playstation 3
Developer: Insomniac Games
Price: $59.99 (USD)
I’ve always enjoyed the Ratchet and Clank games, but it wasn’t until 2007’s Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction that I became a fan of the series. The visuals, the humor, the story and game play were polished to a fine sheen. It truly was Ratchet and Clank from the PS2 days on the PS3, in glorious HD. Of course, with that adherence to what has come before, the game garnered a lot of criticism for playing it so safe.
2008’s PSN download only Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty removed Clank from the scenario and focused solely on Ratchet and a mini-tale involving his search for his missing friend. The platform heavy game nixed all things planet hopping, as well as the heavy emphasis on weapons and upgrading that the series was known for, although they did expand on Ratchet’s Omni-wrench by adding a tether grappling mechanic. The game was received with mixed results. Some loved it, others loathed it for what it removed from the R&C franchise, despite it’s smaller, downloadable only package.
Now, here we are, another year, and another Ratchet and Clank title, A Crack in Time, which is the conclusion to the current “Future” series arc, and answers quite a few questions regarding the pasts of both Ratchet and Clank, and boy is it a ride. Read more »
The Playstation Blog revealed today that Netflix streaming is finally making its way to the Playstation 3 next month. The application will allow users to stream movies and TV shows via the XMB…as long as they have a Netflix account.
According to the press release, PS3 owners will need a disc provided by Netflix that will allow users to access specific BD Live features. Note: You don’t need the disc to stream movies, only to access BD Live features.
You can request the disc here.
The full press release is at the link below.
Genre: Crime Sandbox
Platform: PSP (Available on UMD and PSN)
Developer: Rockstar North
Price: $39.99 (USD)
I’ve been playing the Grand Theft Auto games since the original debuted on the Playstation 1 (and PC), back in 1997, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Of course, seeing the series return to it’s top down roots did have me concerned a bit as I fired up the PSP version of the former Nintendo DS exclusive title. Afterall, as enjoyable as I found the top down GTA’s in the past, they were mired by brutal difficulty, exacerbated by a horrible control scheme and finicky driving controls.
Fortunately, I shouldn’t have been worried, as Chinatown Wars takes everything that was fun and unique about the top down version of the game, and marries it with smooth controls, fun mini-games, crisp, stylish visuals, and a story packed with humorous characters and an entertaining story. Read more »
Konami has officially announced the North American version of the PSP remake of Shadow of Destiny, a title that was released on the Playstation 2 in 2000. The game is set to release sometime in early 2010 for the PSP.
The tale follows Eike Kusch, who is having a bit of a bad day. As he leaves a coffee shop and is going about his merry way, he is ambushed from behind and stabbed. Instead of dying, he is transported to a strange realm by a mysterious being named Homonculus, who gives Eike a device that will allow him to travel back in time and prevent his death. What follows is a tale of twists, turns, alternate endings, and lots of time travel. Read more »
Gearbox Software has resolved the PSN connections issues with Borderlands. No update necessary.
