Lens of Truth

Feature: Evolution of Console Parity

Jason R — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:55:28 +0000

While it rarely makes much of a difference what console you play a game on, there is always a question in the back of many people's minds concerning which version is technically superior. Console parity is something that developers have sought after since multi-console releases first hit the mainstream. Back in the day it was quite obvious which console had the most potential...

Head2Head: Mass Effect 3 Demo Performance Analysis

Jaime — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:19:51 +0000

Welcome back for another exciting Head2Head! We've received many questions and read many of your comments wondering about the performance numbers of the Mass Effect 3 demo released just last week on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Well, we've got those numbers for you. Jump inside to see how each demo version of Mass Effect 3 performed.

Mass Effect 3: pre-order now on PSN for exclusive bonuses

Aaron — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:28:10 +0000

BioWare has announced today that Mass Effect 3 will be available to download across PlayStation Network when the game is released on March 6th. BioWare has also announced that the game is available for pre-order now, which will score you two exclusive bonuses...

Kojima seeking developers for next MGS, also coming to “High-End” PC

Aaron — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:30:15 +0000

Kojima Productions has announced they are seeking developers for the "next" Metal Gear Solid title, which was also confirmed to be coming to "high end" PCs...

Sony patents Kinect-like 3D camera tech

Aaron — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:42:06 +0000

A new patent filed by PlayStation Eye creator Dr Richard Marks suggests Sony is looking into Kinect like technology...

Retro City Rampage confirmed for all major platforms

Aaron — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:46:15 +0000

Vblank Entertainment has announced their GTA inspired, retro styled game, Retro City Rampage, will be hitting all major platforms (WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, PC, PlayStation Network, and PlayStation Vita) when it launches in May. Hop inside for some more info (and to view the game's trailer).

Black Ops 2 outed by Amazon, Activision is upset

Aaron — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:45:08 +0000

A recent listing on online retailer Amazon France appears to have outed the name of the next Call of Duty game...

Head2Head: Binary Domain Demo Screenshot Comparison

Lens of Truth — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:11:50 +0000

Welcome back for another exciting Head2Head! This week put the squad based Binary Domain from SEGA under the Lens. Binary Domain is one of the first games being developed by the newly formed Ryu ga Gotoku Studio. The game was created by Toshihiro Nagoshi, who also happens to be the grand daddy of the incredible Yakuza series.

EA launching copies of Mass Effect 3 into Space, you can catch one

Aaron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:25:43 +0000

Of all the thoughtful marketing campaigns for video games these days, this one has to take the top spot: using weather balloons, EA is launching copies of Mass Effect 3 into space, and gamers literally across the globe will have a chance a snagging one when they touch down on Earth.

The Witcher 2: Why its not coming to PS3

Aaron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:46:39 +0000

In a recent interview, CD Projekt's Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and Jakub Stylinski explained why their critically acclaimed game, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings will be making its way from PC to the Xbox 360, but not the PS3...

Far Cry 3: 10 gorgeous screenshots emerge from the jungle

Aaron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:59:59 +0000

Only a few days ago, Ubisoft revealed the official release date for Far Cry 3 in a new (and all CG) trailer from the game. Today we get actual in-game screenshot from Ubi, and they look fantastic. Check them out after the jump.

inFocus – White Knight Chronicles II Review

Jason R — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:40:50 +0000

In our next inFocus Review, we put Level 5's White Knight Chronicles II under the Lens. WKC II picks up a year after the first game left off. The Yshrenian Empire has been restored and is now waging war on all kingdoms in order to obtain world domination...

Optional firmware update 4.11 hits PSN

Aaron — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:34:41 +0000

Sony has announced that firmware update 4.11 is now available for download on your PlayStation 3 -- if you want it...

New Xbox 360 system update will “increase performance”, fix “color issue”

Aaron — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:46:01 +0000

Microsoft's own Larry "Major Nelson" has announced that the Xbox 360 will be receiving a mandatory system update today that will "increase performance" and fix "a color issue that some were experiencing", most notably during Netflix video playback...

Morrowind and Cyrodiil land masses are in Skyrim – here’s why

Aaron — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:06:41 +0000

A few months ago, PC gamers discovered a way to explore beyond the borders of The Elder Scrolls: V Skyrim via a patch and using a no-clip mode. What they found was quite interesting: the land masses of Morrowind and Cyrodiil. But why? DLC perhaps? Bethesda explains after the jump.