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Fuse was inspired by Mission: Impossible and James Bond movies

Last week at a Fuse preview event, Insomniac CEO Ted Price named off some influences of the game during my interview with him. Not only does the upcoming co-operative third-person shooter draw inspiration from Insomniac's past games but from Hollywood films too. "From the very beginning, Fuse ...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Watch Batman fight Deathstroke in Arkham Origins CG teaser, release date announced

The first teaser trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins has been released, and it shows Bruce Wayne engaged in brutal hand-to-hand combat with persistent adversary Deathstroke. It's a super-short trailer, so there's not much to glean besides reflection of the game's Christmas setting, confirmation of a...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Okutama drifting in latest Grid 2 trailer

Codemasters just pumped out a new trailer for Grid 2 showing off gameplay footage for the soon-to-be-released racer. Some rather speedy racing is highlighted with of one of the many cars to feature in Grid 2. The driver is shown powering down a mountain side in a drift event in Okutama. Check it ...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Panopticon revealed for PlayStation with trailer, platforms unknown for possible JRPG

A teaser trailer for a game called Panopticon has appeared on Sony's official Japanese PlayStation website. As no supplementary information is given, our only clues about the game and its content comes via the trailer. And what a spectacular trailer it is (for industrial anime fans, at least). We s...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag pre-order bonuses detailed

Ubisoft, along with the posting of a new combat trailer, has today revealed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag pre-order bonuses for major U.S. video game retailers. The bonuses, listed below, vary from retailer to retailer and consist primarily of additional weapons, equipment, and other gear. Game...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Fuse sequel hinted at by Insomniac CEO

The upcoming co-operative third-person shooter, Fuse, is a completely new intellectual property developed by Insomniac Games. It may be the the start of a new franchise also. During my time talking with Insomniac CEO Ted Price last weekend at a Fuse preview event, I asked if his studio had ideas fo...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Atomic Ninjas brings 'malevolent creativity' to PS3, PS Vita this summer

Grip Games has lifted the wraps off a new multiplayer action title for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita named Atomic Ninjas. Due out this summer in the U.S. and Europe, the game takes the form of a 2.5D action romp where players pit super-powered ninjas against fellow gamers online or A.I. cont...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Naughty Dog has completed development of The Last of Us

Developer Naughty Dog has confirmed that production has wrapped on post-apocalyptic actioner The Last of Us. Confirmation comes via an Instagram image posted by Christophe Balestra, co-president of Naughty Dog, earlier today. The hotly-anticipated PlayStation 3 title is scheduled for release o...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Far Cry could be a major contender for next-gen, says Ubisoft

Ubisoft has stated its belief that the Far Cry franchise could become one of the hottest properties on PlayStation 4 and NextBox. The comments come following the publisher’s disclosure of its FY13 earnings, where it said Far Cry was a “strong contender” to become one of the stro...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Assassin's Creed III ships 12.5 million

Assassin’s Creed III has shipped 12.5 million units worldwide, Ubisoft announced during its latest financial briefing overnight. The latest entry in the historical action-adventure franchise was released in October 2012, and introduced a brand new protagonist and setting following three tit...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Resident Evil: Revelations continues Capcom's penchant for insane costumes

Resident Evil: Revelations will feature a wealth of new content to celebrates its transition to home consoles next week, part of which includes a fresh batch of costumes to unlock. There’s three in total, which features Keith kitted out in ninja clobber, Chris adopting a nautical-themed mal...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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SEGA trademarks Sonic Lost World

SEGA has trademarked what may possibly be the next major entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Sonic Lost World popped up in a trademark filed on May 15, and follows hot on the heels of numerous rumors indicating SEGA is beavering away on the Blue Blur’s next instalment. Sonic&rsquo...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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Could new Mass Effect comic collection give hints to Mass Effect 4?

Dark Horse Comics has announced that every single Mass Effect comic is to be collected into one deluxe hardcover collection. Here is what the of...
- Posted May 16th 2013
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New Star Wars games coming from DICE Los Angeles, new studio announced by EA

Publisher Electronic Arts (EA) announced today the creation of DICE Los Angeles, a new studio inspired by the name of its subsidiary DICE, the Swedish developer that has achieved outstanding success with its Battlefield franchise. DICE Los Angeles will be focused primarily on developing additions to...
- Posted May 15th 2013
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Destiny game for PS Vita leaked via US patent filing & online image [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Bungie has debunked the image below to IGN, saying "when we actually announce something, we’ll use our current logo." So, it seems like the image below is just a clever (albeit flawed) fan fake in the aftermath of the "Destiny of Spirits" patent filing, which is sti...
- Posted May 15th 2013
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