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Hottest Videos of the Week: May 21 - 26, 2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:17:07 -0400

Welcome to the latest entry in PSU’s weekly digest pertaining to the hottest media offerings of the past seven days. Here you’ll find our weekly highlights of the latest trailers, gameplay footage and teasers all neatly compiled in one list for your consumption. - - - - - - - - - - - James Bond Skyfall / 007 Legends – Trailer ...

This Week's Top Stories: May 21 - 26, 2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:13:32 -0400

Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of gaming gossip from the past seven days, before proceeding to offer our two cents on each story for good measure. - - - - - - - - - - U.K. Charts: Max Payne 3 shoots to the top Three years after its announcement and after an e...

PlayStation Derailed - Episode 22 - Special Guest, Dead Space 3, Diablo 3

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:35:23 -0400

Twice as long, and probably twice as good; this episode rocked our socks off. We have a special guest on this episode, but we don’t tell you who that is (yet). Join Don Oliveira, Mike Harradence, Joseph Fait, and our super-duper special guest (who may be a returning member) in this action-packed episode. We cover all the usual, E3 2012, De...

Rumor: EA Planning to blow up E3 2012 with Dead Space 3 demo

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:59:04 -0400

It seems as though we’ll finally be seeing Dead Space 3 – which we’ve known about for a long time, even though it’s only recently been confirmed – at E3 2012. But that’s not all – EA is apparently prepping a demo set to blow our survival-horror-starved minds. A source close to PSU has detailed an E3 unve...

7 PS Vita games we need to see at E3

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:39:17 -0400

PlayStation Vita is an impressive piece of kit, but ask anyone who has one, and they’ll probably concede the fact it could use a few more games under its belt. Since launching in December 2011 (and in Europe and the U.S. in February 2012), Sony’s next-generation handheld struggled to set tills alight following the launch honeymoon perio...

James Bond attempts re-entry in 007 Legends screens

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:49:08 -0400

Activision has unwrapped the first batch of screens for upcoming James Bond shooter 007 Legends. The images focus on the first stage to be announced for the game, namely one based on the Roger Moore-fronted flick, Moonraker. The Eurocom-developed FPS is due out in October 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Your mission, Bond, is to observe...

Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection dated

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:43:29 -0400

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will be shambling onto PlayStation 3 in the U.S. on June 26, 2012, Capcom has announced. It'll arrive in Europe on June 27. The collection offers high-definition remakes of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which were previously released on Wii in 2007 and ...

New Zone of the Enders project teased by Hideo Kojima

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:44:36 -0400

Legendary Japanese developer Hideo Kojima has unveiled artwork on what is reportedly a proposed sequel to his classic Zone of the Enders franchise. Check it out below. (click for full size) The untitled project was teased during a recent event for the forthcoming high-definition revamps of the first two games in the series. According to 4G...

Jet Set Radio is coming to PS Vita

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:05:43 -0400

SEGA’s confirmed that it will release a PlayStation Vita version of the Dreamcast graffiti-‘em-up Jet Set Radio in summer 2012. Previously confirmed for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via digital download, Jet Set Radio will arrive on PS Vita with all-new features and controls. Gamers will be able to use the handheld’s touchscre...

SEGA delays Anarchy Reigns in the west

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:02:39 -0400

The western release of Platinum Games’ Anarchy Reigns has been delayed by SEGA, with the game’s launch now down as ‘TBC.’ That’s despite the fact the actioner has already been fully localized, meaning you’d be able to import the Japanese version and still play it in English, or whatever your preferred language...

Tekken Tag 2 U.S. pre-order bonuses detailed

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:44:21 -0400

Namco Bandai’s unveiled details on Tekken Tag Tournament 2’s U.S. pre-order bonuses ahead of the brawler’s release this September. As with Europe, punters who plonk down their cash early will be able to nab some extra characters on day-one. The line-up includes Michelle Chang, Ancient Ogre, Kunimitsu and Angel. Fighting fans...

Is Konami teasing Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2?

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:19:51 -0400

Konami looks set to lift the veil off a sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow on May 31, if a teaser site is anything to go by. The company’s Facebook page points fans to a teaser website featuring a shot of some gothic architecture and baring the name ‘TheDragonReturns.’ Furthermore, it also contains the date 31.05.12 –...

Persona 4: Arena confirmed for Europe

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:46:24 -0400

Fighting game Persona 4: Arena will be heading to European territories later this year, Zen United has confirmed. Arena joins a long line of quirky beat-‘em-ups to receive localisation in Europe under Zen’s watch, with the publisher having previously been responsible for giving PAL gamers Blazblue and Arcana Heart. Persona 4: Aren...

Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack screens

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:49:56 -0400

Electronic Arts has released a fresh batch of Mass Effect 3 screenshots for your consumption, this time focusing on the forthcoming Rebellion Pack DLC. Check out a teaser shot below and then head over to our ME3 gallery to have a gander at the full set. The Rebellion DLC pack will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live next week, and a...

38 Studios may lose rights to Kingdom of Amalur

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:37:37 -0400

In debt to the state of Rhode Island, 38 Studios may lose its rights of the IP Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning to the state. Since the studio is in debt to Rhode Island for $75 million, 38 Studios has laid off all 379 full-time employees as reported by WPRI, a local news broadcast in Rhode Island. These layoffs were enclosed in emails that read: "Th...

New Mass Effect 3 DLC detailed, includes new characters and weapons

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:53:36 -0400

Mass Effect 3 is getting new DLC next week, and with it comes gear, weapons, maps, kits, and new characters. The Mass Effect 3 Rebellion DLC Pack is free, that is, if you redeemed an online pass for the hit game from Bioware. PlayStation 3 owners can pick up the Rebellion DLC Pack on Tuesday, May 29 in North America and Wednesday, May 30 in Eur...

LittleBigPlanet Vita box art revealed, reminds us how cute Sackboy is

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:13:08 -0400

Sony today revealed the final box art for Sackboy’s next handheld adventure, LittleBigPlanet PS Vita. Soon to send out closed beta invites for LBP Vita, Tarsier Studios is working extra hard to ensure that the social and networking features of the game are on par with LBP2 – if not better. You’ll also be able to download all of y...

Review Roundup: Gravity Rush

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:44:43 -0400

Gravity Rush is, without a doubt, one of the PlayStation Vita’s prime offerings this year. Designed by Keiichiro Toyama, the original writer and director for Silent Hill, the game sees players through a mind-numbing experience rich with unique characters, fantastic presentation, and fun gameplay. But don’t take our word for it (or do), ...

Gravity Rush Review

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:54:11 -0400

Gravity Rush challenges your perception of what it means to be a superhero. Better yet, it challenges your notion of what constitutes as superpowers. The cleverly-named Kat, who is bestowed gravity-defying powers by a cat (get the play on names?), acts like a superhero on acid. She falls through the city like a ragdoll in a wind turbine, bounci...

The Cave announced

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:44:52 -0400

Double Fine has lifted the veil off a new downloadable adventure game by the name of The Cave. Due out on PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360, The Cave is being masterminded by Ron Gilbert, who is perhaps best known as the creator of the Monkey Island franchise. Players will cobble together a team of adventures and explore locations including a s...