Silent Hill Gets Scarier With Downpour

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that players can continue to piece together the Silent Hill mystery with SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR, the most expansive and horrifying Silent Hill to-date, available now in North America for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR expands on the exploration theme of the franchise both design-wise and through psychological torture, ambient story, horrific enemies and self-evaluative questions of despair. SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR follows the story of Murphy Pendleton, a convicted felon, who has been incarcerated for several years. Due to his history at … Continue reading Silent Hill Gets Scarier With Downpour

Birds of Steel Take Flight

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Birds of Steel is shipping to retail stores nationwide. The flight simulation game, available on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, takes players to the most intense moments of World War II to give them the most realistic flight simulation available. Developed by Gaijin Entertainment, Birds of Steel lets players take to the skies in over 100 famous fighters from the entire axis and allied forces, including the Spitfire Mk.V, P-51 Mustang, A6M Zero and the F4F Wildcat. Players can pilot planes in the American, … Continue reading Birds of Steel Take Flight

Resident Evil Going HD

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will be coming to the PlayStation 3 system across Europe and North America in June 2012 as a digital download. The collection includes Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, and will be available for download from the PlayStationStore. The two titles will also be available for purchase individually at a later date. Remastered for the PlayStation 3 system with stunning HD graphics and featuring PlayStationMove compatibility, Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection will offer gamers the chance to … Continue reading Resident Evil Going HD

BioShock Infinite’s Motorized Patriot Wants To Kill You

In the first episode of our Heavy Hitter enemy-introduction video series, Irrational Games introduces you to one of the new, unique BioShock Infinite antagonists you’ll be facing in the city of Columbia. Introducing the indomitable, fearless Motorized Patriot. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=SkqcLIYWj5w Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Irrational Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Play N Trade Merges With Dimensions Games

Play N Trade, the world’s largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage, branding and innovative store layout. The full integration of both companies will take place over the next few months. "I could not be happier with the merger with Dimension Games," said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan. "Dimension’s systems are both innovative and complementary to the current Play N Trade offering. This merger … Continue reading Play N Trade Merges With Dimensions Games

Assassin’s Creed III Incoming 31 October

Ubisoft has finally unveiled the new hero and setting for Assassin’s Creed III, which will hit stores on 31 October 2012. Dubbed as the most ambitious project for the series yet, gamers will be thrown into the late 18th century for a battle between the British Army and George Washington’s troops. Our hero is Ratohnhaké:ton, otherwise known as Connor. He is half Native American and half English and the latest Assassin to take on the Templars. The trailer doesn’t give much away, but Connor does use a dagger and a tomahawk, with a bow and arrow slung over his back. … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III Incoming 31 October

Mass Effect 3 Invades Retail

The first blockbuster game of 2012 has arrived! Mass Effect 3 from BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), is now available at retail stores in North America and will be launching in Europe on March 9. The highly anticipated game has been praised by critics for delivering, deep, interactive storytelling and adrenaline-pumping action on a huge scale. Mass Effect 3 has already received perfect scores from a wide variety of outlets around the world, including MSNBC, Game Informer, USA Today, G4 TV, Eurogamer (UK), The Guardian (UK), Official Xbox Magazine (UK), PlayStation Official Magazine (UK), Eurogamer (IT), Game … Continue reading Mass Effect 3 Invades Retail

HEALTH Composing Score For Max Payne 3

LA Rock Band HEALTH will be composing the soundtrack and score for our upcoming action-shooter Max Payne 3. In addition to composing the dynamic in-game score, HEALTH will be creating exclusive songs for the game’s soundtrack, which can be heard on the following trailer. "We’re really excited to be working with HEALTH on this project, says Ivan Pavlovich, Soundtrack Supervisor for Rockstar Games. "They’ve brought a distinct energy and atmosphere to the game that perfectly fits Max’s dark story." "Video games are redefining entertainment and whether people like it or not, they are becoming as culturally relevant as films," said … Continue reading HEALTH Composing Score For Max Payne 3

Sleeping Dogs Story Trailer

Developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios, Sleeping Dogs is a gritty open world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Taking the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, players are tasked with taking down one of the world’s most fearsome criminal organizations from the inside — the Sun Oh Yee triad. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=gqpYinGFRUQ Publishers: Square Enix Developers: United Front Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360