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Sony Offers A Glimpse Into The Future Of AR Gaming [GDC 2012]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 05:52
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Video games have come a long way in the last few years with the graphics and ways we play games being vastly different compared to a mere eight or ten years ago.  At this point it may have seemed like there wasn’t much farther video games could go since at some point all the consoles will be capable of the same graphics with only minimal differences being present.

Papo & Yo Hands-On [GDC 2012]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 20:40
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As a gamer I want to see video games take me to new worlds with entirely new experiences, characters, and gameplay elements. Sometimes such a thing does occur and I’m blown away but more often than not we receive the same old stuff, whether it’s in the FPS or 3rd person action genres.

Sly Cooper Returns To The PlayStation 3 This Fall

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 16:02
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I’m rather fond of quite a few PlayStation brand exclusives, but one series that has always struck a chord with me was Sly Cooper.  The cell-shaded visuals, perfect mix of platforming action with other elements, and the rather cheeky heist caper tone has always left me with a huge grin on my face while playing any of the Sly games, even the less than stellar third one.  Back in 2010 I was definitely a happy gamer when Sony released the Sly Collection as it was a perfect HD upgrade of the first three games.

Sony Holding Event To Showcase New Vita Titles

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 05:16
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The PlayStation Vita has gotten off to a rather good start in the west so far with a launch that has exceeded expectations.  With hardware and software selling more than expected, the Vita has definitely started things off on the right foot as opposed to the stumbling it has done in Japan so far – which is something that still boggles my mind.  Of course a key way to keep the momentum going for any piece of hardware is to continue pumping out engaging software and thankfully Sony seems to be on top of that situation.

ModNation Racers: Road Trip [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:12
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Overall Feeling: 

ModNation Racers: Road Trip provides some amusing cart racing action but falls flat thanks to annoying graphical issues and a multiplayer mode that is the very definition of lackluster. Those looking for an arcade racing game to experience on the PlayStation Vita won’t be too disappointed by the core racing elements of the game but you may grow annoyed by the A.I. and the lack of direct real-time online human vs. human racing, which makes the game feel as if it’s an early PS2 game that hasn’t gotten the jest of online netcode design. Fans of ModNation Racers will likely get a kick out of playing the game on their shiny new PlayStation Vita but ultimately the technical issues and poor design choices hold the game back from immediate greatness.

The Pros: 

+ Sharing and downloading custom creations is easy and the offerings are already robust.

+ Creating full tracks is easy and feels good when using the touch features of the Vita.

+ Graphics may have some ups and downs but the game does have a nice if not launch admirable look to it.

The Cons: 

- Draw distance of the tracks is rather low which results in some noticeable pop-up.

- A.I. can sometimes be cheap which leads to frustrating matches.

- No online multiplayer racing is silly as hell and the elements that are in place aren’t that engaging.

- Some of the touch controls and interface design for customization are touchy and require almost precise taps.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
5

This admission may result in me losing points as a self-proclaimed PlayStation fanboy, or at least an ardent admirer and follower of the PlayStation brand, but I never played the full version of ModNation Racers for the PlayStation 3. Being a key first party release, ModNation Racers was a game that caught my interest upon being announced at E3 2010 and because it was a cartoony cart racing that embraced the play, create, share formula established in LittleBigPlanet.  

The Multiplayer Mode Of Killzone 3 Is Receiving A Standalone Release

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 05:48
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I think this may be a first for a major console game, but Sony has announced that they are releasing the multiplayer mode of Killzone 3 as a separate stand-alone mode on the PlayStation Store next week.  Featuring all the content found in the full game, the Killzone 3 multiplayer release will also be a free-to-play title as it’ll initially be free to download with no major fees. So if you haven’t already entered the battle between the ISA and Helghast then maybe now would be a good time to do such a thing.

Tokyo Jungle Finally Returns With A Release Date And New Screens

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 07:18
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I don’t know why this happens so often, but a lot of PlayStation Network games are announced, are made playable at an event, and then just drop off the face of the planet.  Even games with a fair amount of buzz like Machinarium which are made playable at E3 simply go into this black void where some PSN releases tend to go and haven’t been seen from since.  Given the sometimes meager releases that are made on the PSN it’s not like we receive dozens of games so what gives as to why games are put on the backburner?

Wipeout 2048 [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:31
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Overall Feeling: 

For a series that has been around for nearly twenty years Wipeout 2048 still packs a powerful punch as it provides fast, exciting, and simply fun racing that is a genre defining game on the PlayStation Vita.  With a few new additions in the game like wider tracks and levels that are more balanced between the realms of realism and outright fantasy, Wipeout 2048 provides the same winning and loved Wipeout formula while making sure that things are fresh and innovative.  If you’re never played a Wipeout game before and own a Vita then 2048 is the perfect entry point to the frenzy racing action found in the Anti-Gravity League.

The Pros: 

+ Visuals are balanced and the art style hits the core Wipeout traits while injecting some new elements.

+ Using the analog stick to control the ships is responsive as every brake turn felt perfect.

+ Course design is varied, even by Wipeout standards.

+ Whoever designed the UI and frontend deserves a massive bonus as it’s beautiful.

The Cons: 

- Multiplayer mode leaves a bit to be desired.

- Motion controls are decent but aren’t going to become the de facto standard for most gamers.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
9

If a video game franchise has been around for over a decade you know there has to be some goodness abound.  In this age that’s filled with yearly sequels, it’s almost normal to see franchises pop up every year or every other year – that’s until their popularity wanes or the franchises continue in a near stagnant state simply because it keeps bringing in acceptable revenue.  But every once in a while we receive a franchise that is special in how every new installment is a mini-event of sorts since it provides what we all want: a good game.

New Sony Patent Reveals 3D Sensing Camera

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 15:59
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It’s once again time to think about the future for a minute as a new patent has surfaced filde by none other than Richard Marks, the creator of the PlayStation Eye and the PlayStation Move. Over the past few months we’ve heard countless rumors about the next-gen consoles and the next core PlayStation console, with the last “key” piece of news being a patent for a tablet based gaming peripheral. Such a development obviously stirred things up in the gaming community seeing as how tablet controllers could be the next big thing; pending of course the Wii U doesn’t mega bomb at retail.

Twisted Metal Is Finally Going The Movie Route

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 19:10
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Right now a great many of you may be busy cozying up to your loved one to celebrate Valentine’s Day or you’re alone and far busy destroying anything that moves through the vehicular mayhem that’s offered in Twisted Metal. Today PS3 gamers saw the latest entry in the long running Twisted Metal series arrive and so far the reaction has been good, despite the somewhat glum news that developer Eat Sleep Play and series creator David Jaffe would be stepping away from the franchise for a while.  

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