Portal 2 On The PS3: Valve Makes More Than Good On That Promise…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by geelw

Well, Portal 2 on the PS3 has moved on up from last year's intriguing “Is it EVEN possible?” E3 announcement to a “Holy Cats… they actually went and did it!” must-buy experience. PS3, PC and Mac cross-platform gameplay as well as Steam functionality over PSN and a REALLY (really) cool freebie for truly dedicated players? Looks as if Sony's console gets the best version after all.

Er, now about Left 4 Dead & L4D2 on the console… (just nod if they're coming – I won't tell a soul)…

Press release below the jump (and no, there's no cake at the end for reading the entire post… well, not for YOU at least).

Little Big Planet 2 "World Record" Videos = Lots of Big Laughs

Posted on January 17, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/6r-8zo51as0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Here are three hilarious videos of LBP2 in action and three quick intros to the gamers behind the madness on display. Figure I'd run all five in one post rather than five separate posts, as I'm still playing a few games plus working on some other stuff. Enjoy the overkill!

Gallery Update: Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll

Posted on January 16, 2011 by geelw

New screens (as well as a few I missed from last month) from Koei Tecmo's upcoming Action/RPG. Ever-busy developer Omega Force is going for an “artistic” look to the game with a filter that gives the visuals a rather interesting painterly quality. Personally, I like this stylistic touch a lot – we'll see how it all plays next month when the game hits retail on February 8, 2011

Ys I & II Chronicles Gameplay Footage Kicks It Old School

Posted on January 16, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/o8VbVvo-Yq8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Here’s a peek at gameplay from Xseed Games’ upcoming PSP title, set for a February release. According to the latest info, players will be able to choose between three different soundtracks during gameplay – the newly arranged version (by Falcom’s in-house band done on actual instruments), the synth version from the 2001 Japan-only PC version of the game or the original chiptune versions of each track as recorded in 1987 and 1988. Excellent!

The Cursed Crusade Trailer #2: "Ambitions"

Posted on January 14, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/LgqqMfqmZOI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Atlus and developer Kylotonn Emtertainment have what’s looking to be a guaranteed hit with this upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360-bound Action/RPG. Given that nearly everyone seems to be comparing it to Demon’s Souls, there’s going to be an immediate audience for the game that should propel sales no matter what the reviews say. Based on available info, the game is quite a bit different (and it should be) in terms of story, gameplay and a few other major elements, none of which should stop any fan of From Software’s hit from checking this one out. Hell, here’s nothing like being pleasantly surprised by a game you thought was going to be something entirely different (or all too familiar), right? More on The Cursed Crusade shortly…

Radiant Historia Time-Traveling Walkthrough Trailer Radiates Historically…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/QFFPfgujnGw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Yes, this walkthrough was released a few days back, but I’m just now getting to it (Hey! I’ve a LOT of stuff on my plate!). Atlus USA just keeps it coming with yet ANOTHER fine Nintendo DS/DSi RPG, Radiant Historia, set for release on February 22, 2011. I’m still playing Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey and SMT: Devil Survivor, but as I’m winding down the many, many hours spent on those, it looks as if I’ll be getting a bit busy with this one. As usual, expect a nice deluxe package complete with a CD soundtrack and more gameplay than you can shake a stylus at… back with more in a bit.

Resistance 3 VGA Trailer (Director’s Cut)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/R4iMYXT75DM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

I already posted the VGA trailer a while back on the other blog – for comparison's sake, here's a look at both that one (below the jump) the extended version (above) of the live-action trailer which should get you even more excited about Insomniac's upcoming shooter in what's looking to be a key year for Sony's console.

Spare Parts: Concept Review Trailer

Posted on January 14, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/r4CJe2HJviw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Ever wonder where game ideas come from? Well, take a gander at this latest Spare Parts trailer and see for yourself as members of the dev team lets their brains do the talking – enjoy!

LBP2 Goes For Guinness World Records Next Week

Posted on January 14, 2011 by geelw

Sony is certainly planning to launch Little Big Planet 2 in style. Next week down at the Sony Style Store's PlayStation Lounge here in NYC, a bunch of dedicated gamers are going to attempt to set and break a number of Guinness World Records. Hell, someone should have told yours truly this, as my own personal gaming record is 52 hours straight playing Shining Force 2 on the Sega Genesis back in the day. Granted, my old-timer butt would probably pass out after three hours and no Geritol supply, but hey – I'd go down fighting, dammit! Press release below the jump – I'll be at the event next week for a bit of coverage.

Warriors: Legends of Troy Cover Art

Posted on January 12, 2011 by geelw

Nicely dynamic cover art for Koei Canada’s upcoming M-rated hack & slash action game, set for a March 22, 2011 launch on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Check out the small gallery I ran a few days ago for screens art and a game trailer. I’ll see about getting more online screens from Koei Tecmo and post whatever shows up.