PlayStation

SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe Ltd., today announced that everyone’s favourite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed. Developed by renowned studio Sonic Team, the latest installment in the multi-million selling franchise, will take players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in [...]

Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces the development of Tom Clancy’s HAWX (high-altitude warfare), an awe-inspiring game that is primed to revolutionize the way players think about combat in the sky. Scheduled for release in Fall 2008, Tom Clancy’s HAWX turns consumers into elite pilots of the future. The game [...]

Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that 50 Cent will reprise his role as video game hero with the upcoming sequel to the hit 2005 PlayStation 2 and Xbox game with 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. 50 Cent and G Unit’s Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and DJ Whoo Kid will star [...]

Prepare to join the revolution with the launch of the new Web site for Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution from 2K Games. This site serves as a resource for all things Civilization Revolution, spanning from game information — such as fun and interesting facts about various Civilization leaders — to exclusive concept art and much more. [...]

Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and co-publisher Playlogic today announced that Obscure: The Aftermath has reached Gold Master status! It is scheduled for release on March 25, 2008, for Wii, PlayStation 2, and PC.
“Survival horror gamers have been anxiously waiting for this game, and we’re pleased to announce that it [...]

How many people do you have working on WipEout HD?
We started with a very small team in spring 2007 of around 6 people. We are now up to around 25 or 30 to ensure the final code delivers all the great media feedback we’ve had so far following E3 and the Leipzig Games Convention.
Is there [...]

Codemasters provides a PlayStation 3 giveaway in a Web 2.0 promotion for alternative-history shooter Turning Point: Fall of Liberty.
Codemasters today announced that it is launching a unique online viral campaign for the European release of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. Tapping into the global social networking phenomenon, Codemasters has created a Facebook profile for Mario [...]

For Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Activision will be kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a special free track pack from the popular Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys that will be available mid March. Straight from the band’s sixth album, The Meanest of Times, the Dropkick Murphys pack will include master recordings [...]

Gnomie Anthony from our chat room writes:
Hey Chris!
I’d like to state all of the pros and cons for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.
I’ll start with the PS3
Pros:

Beats 360 in month-by-month sales

Free wireless, built-in Blu-ray, and free online play via the PlayStation Network

Internet broswer

Blu-ray won the format war

ALL games are on Blu-ray discs [...]

SouthPeak Games has announced X-Blades, a dynamic third-person hack-and-slash action title for next-gen consoles and PC, due for release in late 2008. X-Blades sees players controlling an enchanting anime-style heroine who must battle through a host of locations using guns, blades, magic and a healthy dose of cinematic flair.
“The unique anime-style backdrop combined with high-octane, [...]

Warrior Quest, a free online RPG for PCs, Macs, handhelds, and game consoles has gone live.
 

At its annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PSP (PlayStation Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of the most highly anticipated 2008 titles. The company also announced the April 2008 availability of Dualshock 3 wireless controller in North America.
To coincide with [...]

Put on your headset, grab your clipboard and see if you have what it takes to be a head coach in the National Football League. Today, Electronic Arts Inc., announces NFL Head Coach 09, featuring Indianapolis Colts’ head coach Tony Dungy on the game’s cover. Released under the EA SPORTS brand, NFL Head Coach 09 [...]

Electronic Arts today announced that new sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space will be in European and North American stores on October 31st for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.
“Survival horror is about experiencing a terrifying, and deeply personal fiction,” said Executive Producer Glen Schofield. “Dead Space [...]

Reminding us that games don’t have to be brand-spanking new to be any fun, Gnomie Kai (ramm400) from the UK writes in and takes us back with his five favorite PlayStation games:

Metal Gear Solid
Created by the legendary designer of such all-time classics as the previous versions of Metal Gear, Snatcher, and Policenauts, Metal Gear Solid [...]

Ignition Entertainment, a UTV Enterprise and worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, has partnered with multimedia company Red 40 Productions to create a series of groundbreaking live-action videos based on the upcoming survival-horror videogame Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PC). The first-of-their-kind videos tell the story of a group of friends [...]

Sega Europe Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of the official Web site for its highly anticipated title, Viking: Battle For Asgard. Fans can immerse themselves in the violent yet spectacular world of Vikings and their gods! The official site features game information and visuals, as well as the epic new video featuring the [...]

SouthPeak Games has confirmed the final title for the next installment of the Monster Madness series — Monster Madness: Grave Danger — coming to PlayStation 3. First announced in September 2007 under the working title of “Monster Madness: EX,” Grave Danger will include a number of new and improved features. Fan feedback from the original [...]

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry 4 for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation 3 (PS3) and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has begun shipping to retail. Devil May Cry 4 is rated M for Mature by the Entertainment [...]

Fresh intel from Activision headquarters reports that new global conflicts are planned in the form of downloadable multiplayer maps for the award-winning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. In development for both Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the upcoming downloadable content will thrust gamers into [...]