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The role of self image in video game play
So why do you think you choose to play the games you do? NO! WRONG ANSWER! Well, actually, you’re probably mostly right…
Dev Diary: Skullgirls is a Feature-Rich PSN Fighter
Previously on the PlayStation Blog, I introduced you to Skullgirls’ story and characters and discussed its unique gameplay systems. Today, with the…
inFAMOUS 2: UGC Mission Contest Winner Announced
inFAMOUS 2 and inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood received widespread acclaim from the gaming community in 2011 not only for their amazing open-world…
Microsoft’s Stephen Toulouse to resign in mid-February, destination unknown [updated]
One day after his 17th Valentine’s Day with Microsoft, director of Xbox Live policy and enforcement Stephen “StepTo” Toulouse will step down…
Video review: Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Soul Edition
A few weeks ago, Mad Catz sent me one of its latest arcade sticks, the SoulCalibur 5 branded Soul Edition arcade fightstick….
‘Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies’ Update Adds New Guns, New IAP Functionality
If you wanted a leg up in Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies [$6.99], Activision has your back. In an update that…
ESA spent over $1m last quarter, partially for SOPA/PIPA lobbying
Between October 1 and December 31, 2011, when the Entertainment Software Association wasn’t having its quartet of lobbyists pushing lawmakers on subjects…
Mutual Assurance Society: Fail-Deadly
More free gaming to set you up for the weekend. Even if you enjoyed the Pacman stylings of the earlier duo, that’s…
Playable Vita demo units now at Gamestop
If you’re just dying to get your hot little hands on a PlayStation Vita, you may want to hit up your local…
Keep Your Mass Effect 3 Saves. BUT WHY?
BioWare may have mentioned once or twice that Mass Effect 3 is the closing of the trilogy. Now, obviously you’d have to…
BioWare suggests keeping Mass Effect 3 saves
In what won’t become the mystery of the century, BioWare has suggested hanging on to Mass Effect 3 save-games. “It wouldn’t be…
Randy Pitchford Talks Aliens: Colonial Marines Release Date, Prometheus Possibilities
The Alien films have always held enormous power over me, occupying the same sphere of significance that Star Wars and The Lord…
Sony’s Hirai: We could be in ‘serious trouble’
Sony president Kazuo Hirai, who took over the role recently, has admitted that the company has tough times ahead, thanks to “one…
The Joystiq Show – 023: The Xav still burns
Filed under: Podcasts We promised a surprise last week, and it is here, in Canadian form — Xav de Matos is back….
‘Monster Wars’ Review – Legendary Wars, Remixed
A re-imagining of Legendary Wars with new characters, a new story, and the same great castle defense gameplay….
Mass Effect 3 Xbox Live demo temporarily bumps Silver subs to Gold
If you’re a Silver subscriber on Xbox Live, downloading the Mass Effect 3 demo will allow you to cease being that one…
Scope out this Ghost Recon: Future Soldier gameplay
Like headshots in slo-mo with artistic blood spurts? Boy, do we have the video for you! This trailer for Ghost Recon: Future…
Mortal Kombat PS Vita Gameplay Revealed In New Video
Between Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, BlazBlue, Street Fighter X Tekken and the most recently announced of the bunch, Mortal…