BioShock Infinite "Beast of America" Trailer: A Delay of Game Is All For The Better, I Say...

 

Some gamers are irked that Irrational Games isn't rushing this out the door this year, but I say leave them be so they can make a great game even better. Of course, it has a LOT of hype to live up to, so let's hope all the team wants to do as far as the story and gameplay go get DONE and done right. That and hell, i want to see the developer get tis finished so they can perhaps do something cool with the Vita one of these days...

E3 2012: The Last of Us Gameplay: Whatever it Takes To Survive

Naughty Dog is clearly working magic with the PS3 and The Last of Us looks to be yet another potential Game of the Year candidate from the developer when it's finally released (I'm guessing in 2013). This gameplay clip features some surprising violence and also shows this isn't a simple "zombie" action experience at all. I love that Ellie's AI works so well, the sheer brutality of the battles (every fight is a fight for life) and the fact that this is only ONE way to play through this encounter. You can sneak by the hunters and avoid all that death-dealing, but I'll have to see the alternate route for myself and find out what sort of obstacles await along that particular path. As I keep saying, if you don't have a PS3 yet, now is about the time to grab one.

The Last of Us Is Looking Like Naughty Dog's Best Work On the "Aging" PS3...

Okay, okay... I was a bit wrong about Game of Thrones being a great, grand epic from what I've been hearing (the story is solid and meorable, but the presentation and gameplay seem to be suffering. I'll see for myself in a bit, though), but Naughty Dog won't disappoint me at all. Here's a look at a cinema from their upcoming survival action game set to hit the PS3, The Last of Us, which not only looks fantastic, it's bound to be one of the best PS3 exclusives ever made. Expect to see a lot of this at E3, as I'm expecting Sony to come out swinging (rather than go down fighting) at this year's show. I can't wait to see what else is on the way...

Mortal Kombat Vita Arrives At Retail: New Modes Keep It Fresh And As Bloody Good As Ever.

 

"FINISH HIM! Expect to hear that coming out of Vitas on public transportation for the next few weeks or so, as MK is finally in stores and packing all the fun and gore of the console versions PLUS more content. The NetherRealm team has done a stellar job with this "port" and the all-new mini-games that take advantage of the Vita's features also show off the dev team's sense of humor, as a few of the games are riffs on popular casual mobile titles. Right now, it's definitely the best 3D fighter on the handheld, so make sure you check it out if you're a Vita owner looking for something to keep you busy for a while...

Yakuza: Dead Souls Controls Tutorial: Not Your Average Third-Person Experience...

 

When you have to have a video that teaches you about the controls in a third-person game, that's not a good thing most of the time. However, given that Yakuza: Dead Souls is a bit "special", I'll cut Sega some slack. Pay attention, grasshoppers and you'll be shooting down undead Tokyo denizens with relative ease as you hoof it to the geisha lounge for some fun times. Or don't pay attention and die a lot - it's your move...

And Now, A Message For The Guys From Yakuza Dead Souls: Be Nice To Your Hostess (Or Else)...

 

Sega's latest entry in the Yakuza franchise (which has so far stayed exclusive to Sony systems) isn't a sequel at all, but a funky chunk of zombie slaying set in the same Tokyo locales as previous installments. I haven't had the chance to play this one yet, but a few friends seem to like it, flaws and all. I like what the dev team has done with the humor from all these trailers, but nope, in no way, shape or form is this one for the kids.  While I have no clue as to if Sega plans to ever get the series out on the Xbox 360 or any other console, I'd really love to see the all the games get the HD remix treatment with ALL the chopped content restored. C'mon Sega, we're all adults here and wacky Japanese trends won't make us crazy. Well, those of use who understand cultural differences and can see how our own views on certain things are twisted to even more extremes...

Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection Trailer: Wii Shall See The Fear Even Clearer Now...

Capcom is bringing its two Wii games to the PS3 via PSN shortly with Move support and HD visuals and yes indeed, it's another great chance to play a few more games in the long-running franchise you may have missed out on. Of course, I'd prefer a disc version, but what can you do other than wish these days as more and more games go digital. Still, I hope we see as many of the games in the RE series as possible get the multi-platform treatment, as there's almost always something to recommend about each one to folks who've not yet played them...

The House of The Dead 4 Coming to PSN: Move It, Agents!

Ah, Sega... I'm still holding out hope for a disc version with the entire series on it, but I guess this will have to do. Move support is a HUGE plus, as when done right, it's as good as it gets for light-gun gamers. Anyway, April will be the cruelest month after all if there's another PSN hack the kills the service for a while, that's for sure. Here's to a safe PSN launch for this one (and hopes that we do see that HotD collection on a Blu-Ray at some point - retail video game sales aren't going away for a while, folks)...

Yakuza: Dead Souls Pre-Order Trailer: Come And Get It (Or It Will Get You)...

The wait is almost over and this pre-order video is a total hoot, Sega. I'm a bit misty-eyed about this game, as it was a bit over a year ago when Japan was rocked by that one-two-three disaster punch that's still an ongoing reality for far too many people there, but I'd pay full price for this one just to support Sega and Japan in general. If you're a PS3 owner (and of age to buy M-Rated games), yup, you should buy this one too...

Shinobido 2 Launch Trailer: Tenchu! (Geshundheit!)

Lame sneezy title commentary above aside, Aqcuire's new Vita game made me think of two things. One: Wait, there's a Shinobido 1??? I definitely missed that game. Two: Wait, this looks like a new Tenchu game and, hey, I loved most of them, so I'll feel right at home here! Sure, it's not a visual showpiece at all if you compare it to WipEout 2048 or Uncharted Golden Abyss. On the other hand, it's got that stylish something Acquire gets when they do their feudal Japan games (hey, I liked those Way of the Samurai games as well). In any event, I'll need to get some playtime in and get back to you guys and gals with a verdict at some point. Between this one and Touch My Katamari plus a bunch of other winners, Vita owners are off to a very decent start...

Twisted Metal University: Weapons Training (Part 1)

Eat Sleep Play's car combat masterwork is hitting stores on Valentine's Day, so here's some very helpful hints to keep you on the road a bit longer.PS3 owners will be eating this one up for sure with or without the Twisted Metal Black bonus available in first-run copies. More videos to come as the drop into my inbox...

The House of the Dead III PSN Trailer (Sega, Sega, Sega...)

*Sigh* Well, here's a pickle (again): In my opinion, in addition to a PSn release, the smarter move would be to get all of the HOTD games on a BLU-RAY with Move support enabled and HD visuals (3D optional), sell the package for $39.99 and rack up some major bonus points with those if us who prefer a physical copy.  Oh well. PSN users will be pleased about this download as well as the upcoming HOTD 4, but sometimes it's a good thing to serve as many folks as possible...

Grand Theft Auto 10 Year Anniversary Edition Now On iOS,Android & Xperia Play!

Wow. I seriously can't believe that Rockstar was able to knock out all these enhanced ports of GTA III and get them all done so well. Take a gander at the iOS trailer above and if you have an iPad and five measly bucks, ABSOLUTELY buy this one (yes, even if you're not a gamer). It's a classic that redefined the open world genre and still holds up today as a stellar game experience in my book. Hell, I'd buy an iPad just to play this all over again if I had the money (and actually liked Apple's intrusive policies, grrrr)...

God of War: Origins Looks AMAZING on the "Big" Screen

Between the gorgeous upscaling and the amazing use of 3D, both GOW games look like first-gen PS3 titles and REALLY solid ones at that. Even if you've played these on the PSP, this collection is well worth the money because it's so well produced and hell, you even get a great bunch of bonus content that seals the deal. If you're new to Kratos' uber-violent ways, this collection, plus God of War Collection PLUS God of War 3 should get you up to speed. It's too bad SCEA didn't see fit to include the cellphone game from a few years back, as it was pretty darn impressive back then in all its 2D goodness...

Twisted Metal Gets February 14, 2012 Release Date (Oh, Say Hello To Dollface!)

Excellent. Dropping TM in stores on this date will no doubt tick off some guys and gals expecting all lovey-dovey stuff for 25 hours straight, but what says "I Love You" more than some side by side car combat with lots of red stuff gushing all over. Awwwwww! Smooch! Well, that's what's going on in MY house, as I'll be playing single player alone before testing the waters (or getting shot the hell up) in multiplayer. Thank you Eat Sleep Play!

SOCOM 4 Sharpshooter Walkthrough Video

Just in case you thought that new peripheral was a one game deal, here's a look at the Sharpshooter in action in Zipper Interactive's upcoming PS3 exclusive, set to storm into retail on April 19, 2011. Yeah, it's pretty slick, isn't it?

Yakuza 4 "Hostess Club" Trailer

Yes, they're back. A little downtime in downtown Tokyo from all the ultra-violence. Relax with an ice cold Suntory beer and some conversation with the lovely ladies of Sega's upcoming PS3 exclusive Yakuza 4. Or something like that. Just watch the trailer - I'll leave the catchy copy to someone else!

Resistance 3 Haven Town Defense Gamplay Trailer

Initially presented at the EU PlayStation Experience, this amazing trailer shows off phenomenal visuals, bursts of violence and lots of attention to detail Insomniac is well known for. Again, if 2011 isn't the year the PS3 soars over the competition, I'll eat my hat. Well, once I coat it with milk chocolate and add a few crushed hazelnuts for good measure, that is...

SOCOM 4 "Not For Self" MP Trailer

Zipper Interactive's latest in the long-running squad-based FPS franchise is looking amazing in this multiplayer-centric trailer. The big year for the PS3 rolls onward, crunching nearly all in its path, it seems...

Homefront "Emergency Broadcast" Trailer

Kaos Studios' innovative FPS is looking like it'll be a deeper shooter than many will expect, that's for sure. The attention to detail in these trailers is outstanding and I'm hoping the story is memorable enough that people actually enjoy it and don't just jump online to run around shooting each other up first.