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Killzone: Mercenary shoots onto Vita on September 10
Vita-exclusive FPS Killzone: Mercenary has a new release date: September 10th, one week earlier than originally scheduled. (Perhaps this has something to do with the shift?) There's a pretty new trailer, but first, now that there's a solid release date, Sony must announce the requisite pre-order bonuses. Show More Summary
Trion Worlds hit with more layoffs, Defiance team impacted
Trion Worlds has undergone yet another round of layoffs, a new report confirms. This follows layoffs in December, which largely affected the Rift team. According to sources speaking to IGN, "mostly Defiance support staff and dev staff" and "teams that provide generic responsibilities and services" have been let go. Show More Summary
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault defending Vita next week
The Vita edition of Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault was supposed to launch alongside its PS3 sibling last November, but the platform-o-tower defense's port simply wasn't up to scratch. It'll finally launch next Tuesday, Insomniac Games announced today, but out right now is a new multiplayer map and mode for PS3. Show More Summary
Game & Wario was originally going to be pre-installed on Wii U
Game & Wario wasn't always meant to be a standalone game. The upcoming Wii U game was originally planned to be a small demo pre-installed on Nintendo's latest console. However, Nintendo's Goro Abe explained that trying to make an experience...Show More Summary
The Last of Us digital download lets you start playing sooner
The Last of Us will give PS3 gamers a small taste of PS4's new accessibility features. Like many recent retail releases on PS3, the game will be available for download via PlayStation Network at launch. However, you won't have to dread having to download dozens of gigabytes at once before you can start playing. Show More Summary
Weekend PC download deals: Borderlands 2 for $11
This weekend has some cracking sales so it's hard to pick one headlining game, but Borderlands 2 for $11 is pretty darn good. Other exciting bargains include Sleeping Dogs for $6, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare for $7, Dark Souls for $8,...Show More Summary
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection coming to PS3 in July for $50
Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection will hit the PlayStation 3 on July 9, just barely missing its earlier stated target of June. As previously reported, the collection includes Metal Gear Solid, MetalShow More Summary
Madden NFL 25's $99 'Anniversary Edition' includes Sunday Ticket
EA Sports announced a limited Anniversary Edition of Madden 25 today. The $99 set comes with a one year subscription to DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket, which usually costs a few hundred bucks by itself. If you don't already have DirecTV,...Show More Summary
Weekend Confirmed 165 - Metro: Last Light, Fuse
This week, it's a special five-person edition of Weekend Confirmed! Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Andrew Yoon, Insomniac's James Stevenson, and Volition's Steve Jaros to discuss the Precursor Games Kickstarter and continue the look back at the previous generation by examining some of its most important games. Show More Summary
Final Fantasy 8 getting PC re-release (in Japan)
Square Enix is re-releasing Final Fantasy 8 for PC in Japan. Much like Square's recent PC port of Final Fantasy 7, it will sport higher resolutions than the game did in 1999. The announcement (via Kotaku) was light on details, so we don't know of a release date or if it will bring any other extra features. Show More Summary
More Game Gear titles headed to 3DS eShop
The Nintendo 3DS Game Gear emulation got high marks from us when it launched, but its output has been notably low. So low, in fact, that the three initial launch titles are still the only ones available. Nintendo has plans to change that, with a veritable flood of Game Gear titles making their way to the 3DS Virtual Console. Show More Summary
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance coming to PC
When Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was still Metal Gear Solid: Rising, it was supposed to be coming to PC as well as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Then, the PC edition was silently ditched. Now, it's back. Developer Platinum Games today confirmed that yes, lucky PCnauts will get to cut cyborgs into tiny pieces with a cybersword. Show More Summary
Nintendo to showcase E3 games at Best Buy this year
Although Nintendo won't have a bombastic E3 keynote presentation like its competitors, that doesn't mean the company is going to sit idly by during the show. Instead, the company announced plans to give fans the opportunity to participate in this year's activities. Show More Summary
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games announced for Wii U
Playing a sport is easy, being good at one is hard, but being great at loads requires levels of speed, strength, and stamina that only portly plumbers and hedgehogs can summon. Next year's Winter Olympics brings another opportunity for Mario, Sonic and friends to show off their sporting prowess and by gum, they're jazzed to do so. Show More Summary
Pikmin 3 coming August 4, The Wonderful 101 coming September 15
Nintendo outlined a slew of release dates during today's Nintendo Direct, which focused on its release plans for the summer. You'll be able to play Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, and Game & Wario before autumn (technically) begins. The long-delayed Pikmin 3 is finally coming on August 4, assuming it doesn't get delayed again. Show More Summary
New Super Luigi U coming as DLC in June, and to product in August
New Super Mario Bros U is getting a large-scale piece of Luigi DLC, but it's expanding to a retail product as well. During its Nintendo Direct today, the company announced pricing and dates for Luigi's adventure as both an add-on and a standalone product. Show More Summary
Sonic Lost World coming exclusively to Wii U and 3DS
Sega's next Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic Lost World, will be exclusive to Nintendo Wii U and 3DS. "The onetime rivalry between Mario and Sonic has grown into a friendship that has never been closer," Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said in the announcement. Show More Summary
Report: Rainbow 6 Patriots pulled from retailer database
We haven't heard a peep from Ubisoft on Rainbow 6 Patriots in a while, and a recent move from a retailer has raised further questions about the game's fate. GameStop has reportedly pulled the game from its database, and a source claims those in charge "actively flipped a switch" rather than any kind of automated time-based removal. Show More Summary
Men's Room Mayhem awkwardly shuffling into Vita next week
When Sony shut down Wipeout developer Studio Liverpool last year, a few former members banded together to set up Sawfly Studios. Its first game is, well, quite different to the futuristic racer--a urinary path-setting puzzler named Men's Room Mayhem. Show More Summary
Jagged Alliance: Flashback downloadable 'diorama' shows off art style
With six days left on its crowdfunding campaign, retro "reset" Jagged Alliance: Flashback has only raised 65% of its goal. Oh, how tense! To tempt, tease and excite potential backers, developer Full Control has released a downloadable "diorama" with a rotatable in-engine peek at the art style it's bringing to the turn-based tactics 'em up. Show More Summary