Playstation Vita Review & Launch Event
This past Friday I got the opportunity to attend the Playstation Vita launch party in Toronto. I have had practically every single gaming system that Sony has produced, be it the original Playstation, PSP, PS2 and now the PS3, so I was very excited to see how the developers at Sony would top it off with their new entry into the hand held gaming segment. Sony has had a lot of success with gaming consoles and hand helds, but with mobile gaming seemingly taking over, Sony has a tall task ahead of it. The event gave us the opportunity to play with the Vita hands on, and these are my first impressions of it. Read more
MLB 2K12 and NBA 2K12 Combo Pack!
Giving sports fans something special to cheer about this season, 2K Sports today announced the MLB 2K12/NBA 2K12 Combo Pack will be available for purchase on March 6, 2012 at participating retailers for the MSRP of $69.99 exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Read more
Jose Bautista Named Cover Athlete for MLB 12 The Show
Sony Computer Entertainment Canada (SCEC) announced today the Canadian edition of MLB® 12 The Show™ featuring Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right fielder Jose Bautista as cover athlete for the number-one selling and rated Major League Baseball® (MLB®) game franchise. This marks the first time that MLB The Show has had a separate cover athlete for the Canadian edition. The second runner-up for the 2011 American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, Bautista had another stellar season at the plate leading the Majors in home runs with 43. Read more
Sony PS Vita First Reaction
There are Sony Vita reviews all over the place now after the launch of the Vita in Japan. Nevertheless, this release was not without issues and fewer than two weeks after the initial launch retailers are already discounting Vita’s on the shelves with the intention to sell units. Within the first week, the Vita sold 330,000 units, however in the second week (the week before Christmas) it did not even manage 80,000 gross sales! Read more
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PS3!
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today launched the METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection in North America for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring three complete games, METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater and METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker, this special re-mastered HD set retails at $49.99. Read more
Sony’s Gran Turismo Award Winners
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) hosted its ninth annual Gran Turismo® Awards at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show last night at the Marquee Nightclub in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, embracing the passion of customizing cars and showcasing the efforts in the Gran Turismo®, one of the top-selling game titles of all time. Each year, the Gran Turismo Awards offer SEMA show exhibitors the opportunity to join the ranks of the famed Gran Turismo racing fleet, awarding one car the honor of being added to the Gran Turismo franchise as a playable car in the game and driven virtually by millions across the globe. After heavy deliberation over dozens of entries, the judging panel and Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi himself, crowned “Best Hot Rod” winner, Mary Pozzi for her 1971 custom Chevrolet Camaro as the 2011 “Best of Show.” Read more
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced the North American release of UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception™, available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Created and developed by Naughty Dog, the third installment of the award-winning UNCHARTED™ series follows hero Nathan Drake on a treasure hunting adventure to uncover a historical conspiracy tying together Sir Francis Drake, T.E. Lawrence and the mythological city, the Atlantis of the Sands. Harnessing the power of the PS3™ system, Naughty Dog raises the bar again for cinematic gaming through extraordinary visuals, comprehensive character development and action-packed gameplay that together provide gamers with an experience never before found in entertainment media. Read more
PlayStation Vita North American Release Date
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit 2011 that the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) system will launch in the U.S. on February 22, 2012. Available at major retailers for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model and $299.99 (MSRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model, the PS Vita system will offer unparalleled interactive entertainment anytime and anywhere. The PS Vita system will launch on February 22 in Canada for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model, and Europe for €249.99 (RRP) for the Wi-Fi model and €299.99 (RRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model. The PS Vita system Wi-Fi model will also launch in Latin America during the February 22 launch date.* Read more
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Launches in Canada!
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced the North American release of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One™, available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Created by highly acclaimed developer Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One introduces four player co-operative gameplay for the first time in the series, allowing players to team up as the fan-favorite characters Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and Dr. Nefarious. While co-op brings a new twist to the Ratchet & Clank® universe, Ratchet& Clank: All 4 One continues the legacy of the multi-million unit-selling series. The franchise’s signature characters, tongue-in-cheek humor, arsenal of innovative weapons, and vibrant cinematics are brought to life with complete stereoscopic 3D support. Read more
NBA 2K12 (PS3) Review
With the 2011 – 2012 the NBA season looking more and more unlikely every day, I felt I needed to get my basketball fix somehow. If I can’t watch the best players in the world play, why not take control of them in a video game? The NBA 2K series has recently set the standard for National Basketball Association (NBA) video games. While EA dominates the hockey video game market, 2K is the absolute leader for basketball simulation. Last year’s NBA 2k11 was absolutely phenomenal. It brought Michael Jordan back into the equation, allowing players to use him in the game to bring back those dominant Bulls teams. The graphics, controls, and overall experience were heads above the competition. It was so good in fact, that EA didn’t even bother releasing their NBA Elite game. 2K keeps upping the ante with NBA 2K12. It takes everything that made 11 so good, and improves upon it. Read more
