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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Releasing Spring 2027
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 – officially titled Final Fantasy 7 Revelation – has been officially announced by Square Enix. Check out the trailer here.
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Interview with Guacamelee! designer Chris McQuinn
Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to talk to Chris McQuinn, designer at Drink Box studios. While the original …
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GameStop taking unlimited PS4 pre-orders
A leaked memo was sent this morning from American gaming retailer GameStop to their employees, telling them that Sony has …
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Watchdogs video showcases multiplayer hacking
Ubisoft has launched a gameplay video detailing the functionality of Watch Dog’s multiplayer. Players face off in a game of …
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Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, first five minutes
Borderlands 2 gets its first non-commentated gameplay trailer for its upcoming DLC, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. Released earlier …
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Morality in Video Games
Welcome to PSU.com’s hit series on the world of gaming. Join our hosts Skip Williams and Max Platinum as they …
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DUALSHOCK 4 controller shortage possible at PS4 launch
Gamestop is warning customers to expect a shortage of DUALSHOCK 4 controllers when the PlayStation 4 launches later this year. …
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How to fix a bricked PS3 following firmware update 4.45
Following reports that some PS3 consoles are failing to boot properly after firmware update 4.45 was applied this week, here’s …
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BioShock’s Ken Levine to write Logan’s Run remake
Ken Levine, one of the creators of the BioShock series, has today announced he has been hired by Warner Bros …
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The Witness E3 preview: beauty in the bare
Warning: minor spoilers about The Witness’ setting and world lie ahead. What I saw of The Witness, Jonathan Blow’s first …
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EA likely to revisit Dead Space franchise
Today, IGN released an interview with EA Labels president Frank Gibeau that sheds some light on the present state and …
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Ubisoft: Far Cry is coming to the next generation
Although Ubisoft’s Far Cry 2 was not a failed release, we gave it an 8.5 out of 10, it did …
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Naval battles absent from Assassin’s Creed 4 multiplayer, dev says
The creative director for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, Ashraf Islamil, said in an interview with Gamespot that the game’s …
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PlayStation 4 Launch Date Leaked?
Since the reveal back in February, we knew that the PlayStation 4 would be launching late 2013. After E3, we …
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Thief will also be sneaking onto PS3 and Xbox 360, confirms Eidos
Developer Eidos Montreal has confirmed that sneak-‘em-up reboot Thief will also be coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The …
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Hotline Miami coming to PS Vita, PS3 ‘probably’ next week
The official Hotline Miami Twitter has said that the ultra-violent kill-‘em-up will ‘probably’ be hitting PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 …
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EA responds to Xbox 180, online passes not coming back for next-gen
In light of Microsoft’s recent policy changes, Polygon was notified by Electronic Arts regarding the status of their former Online …
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What were the best games of E3 2013?
Game developers and publishers showcased a wealth of new titles at E3 2013 last week in Los Angeles, with next-generation …
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Opinion: Still not getting Xbox One. Why Microsoft’s U-turn doesn’t impress me
Earlier today, Microsoft did a complete 180 on the policies surrounding the Xbox One. According to Don Mattrick, President of …
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PS Vita’s Killzone: Mercenary gets meaty 17-minute gameplay video
Sony has released a new, 17-minute gameplay demo of upcoming PlayStation Vita shooter Killzone: Mercenary for your consumption. As well …
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Don’t hold your breath for Bethesda’s next big game reveal
The next title from Todd Howard’s Bethesda Game Studios has no set reveal deadline, Bethesda has said. “What people need …
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag confirmed for PS4 launch
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be a launch title for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. …
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Far Cry 4 teases by Ubisoft: ‘Something is cooking!’
Ubisoft is expected to have a number of high-profile titles in the works, among which include Far Cry 4, Beyond …
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The Witcher 3 E3 preview: Geralt’s final journey is my Game of Show
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was the very last game I saw at E3 last week. In a week full …
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Xbox 180? Microsoft reverses Xbox One DRM policy after PlayStation dominates at E3
In a huge surprise, Microsoft has done a complete 180 with the Xbox One and has removed its controversial digital …
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PS4 appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, gets applause for allowing used games
Video Game Week is underway on American late night-talk show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, with both upcoming next-generation consoles …
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Top 5 badass PlayStation tattoos
What do you do to show how much you love your PlayStation ? Perhaps you challenge yourself to win the …
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European PSN update; June 19, 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has staple-gunned a fresh batch of content to the PAL PlayStation Store for another week. …
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Kingdom Hearts III is direct sequel to Dream Drop Distance, has ‘intricate AI’
Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that the forthcoming Kingdom Hearts III is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts: Dream …
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PS3 firmware update 4.45 taken offline as Sony investigates problem
Sony has taken offline PS3 firmware update 4.45 after reports that it bricked some consoles. The following statement was released …
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PS4 share function to also allow YouTube?
As a part of Jimmy Fallon’s Video Game Week, PlayStation 4 Chief Architect Mark Cerny was able to talk about …
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Borderlands 2 fantasy-inspired weapons for Tiny Tina’s DLC
Next week Borderlands 2 is getting its fourth campaign DLC, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, and it’s proving to …
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PS4’s Killzone: Shadow Fall download split into single-player, multiplayer
PlayStation 4 will allow users to split their download of Killzone: Shadow Fall into two distinct flavours: single-player and multiplayer. …
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Warning: PS3 firmware 4.45 is bricking systems (updated)
UPDATE: Sony has rolled back the mandatory firmware to 4.41, effectively eliminating the need to update and saving more PS3 …
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Hideo Kojima says the difference in power between PS4/Xbox One ‘is small’
The creator behind the Metal Gear franchise has suggested the difference in power between the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One …
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BioWare reveals Mass Effect 4, Dragon Age III will share similar elements
BioWare has indicated that the next entries in the Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises will boast more than a …
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Square explains why it renamed Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Legendary Final Fantasy developer Tetsuya Nomura has shed some light as to why Square Enix opted to rename Final Fantasy …
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PS4 will give PS Vita a ‘shot in the arm,’ says Sony UK boss
PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara has said he believes Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 4 home console will boost sales of its …
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PS4’s DriveClub targeting 60fps
The developer behind PlayStation 4-exclusive racer DriveClub is ‘targeting’ 60fps for the title. Speaking with TSA, game director Col Rodgers …
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Killzone: Shadow Fall impressed Sony enough to make it PS4 reveal centerpiece
It has come to light that Killzone: Shadow Fall was not always going to be the headline title at the …
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Post E3: Why this college-bound student isn’t giving up gaming, is buying the PS4
Let’s be frank: If you’re over thirty and are still booting up your favorite video games, someone has probably told …
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Humility, passion, and indie games: Shahid Ahmad embodies the new face of PlayStation
For months now, Strategic Content wizard and PS Vita champion Shahid Kamal Ahmad has been spending almost every waking moment …
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Tretton: PS4 won’t block used games because it ‘creates value’ for the consumer
One of the biggest moments of celebration during Sony’s PlayStation press conference came when the company announced their PlayStation 4 …
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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate director hints at possible next-gen console port
Last week at E3 2013, I had the opportunity to speak with Dead or Alive 5 director Yohei Shimbori of …
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New Call of Duty: Black Ops II map pack revealed, brings improved ray gun and map remake
Call of Duty fans, it’s time to lace up those boots, cock those guns, and get back on the battlefield. …
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Last new PlayStation 2 game ever releasing this September
Though new games on the PlayStation 2 are few and far between, they soon will be coming to an end …
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PS4 gameplay can be broadcast via Ustream profiles, says Ustream’s David Thompson
During a webcast discussing the marketing benefits of video streaming, Ustream SVP of Marketing David Thompson confirmed that PS4 gameplay …
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DUST 514: A Universe Like No Other
PlayStation Universe is known for having outstanding and in-depth coverage of DUST 514. Our resident Dust expert Alex Locher knows …
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PS Plus won’t be required on PS4 for online movie & TV streaming, social features, and auto-updates
While a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required for online multiplayer on the PlayStation 4, it will not be required …
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Rumor: Fallout 4 shown at E3, reveal due before next year’s show
Long-rumored RPG sequel Fallout 4 was reportedly given a behind-closed-doors showing at E3 last week. That’s according to Bubblenews, which …
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PS3-exclusive RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knights confirmed for Europe
Nippon Ichi Software has confirmed that PlayStation 3-exclusive RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knights is hitting Europe in spring …
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DriveClub vs Gran Turismo isn’t an issue for Evolution Studios
The developer behind upcoming PlayStation 4 racer DriveClub has insisted it isn’t worried about competition from Gran Turismo 6, as …
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PS4’s Thief gets 33-minute demo
Today GamesHQMedia posted a video published by Eidos Montreal depicting a 33-minute presentation of Thief on the PlayStation 4. The …
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Mad Max fans are mad, petition started over lack of Aussie voice actor
Last week a new Mad Max game was revealed during Sony’s press conference at E3. Developed by Avalanche Studios, the …
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Batman: Arkham Origins hands-on preview
Live from E3 2013, Joel Gregory from the Official PlayStation Magazine talks about his hands-on experience of playing Batman: Arkham …
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DICE talks Battlefield 4 – ‘pushing the limits of what is possible’
The next instalment in the award-winning Battlefield series brings its unique blend of frenetic land, sea and air-based battles to …
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Sony confirms pricing for PS4’s first-party titles
Sony has confirmed that first-party PlayStation 4 titles will retail for $59.99. Speaking with Shack News, the company said, “We …
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Ubisoft wants us to keep an eye out for a sneaky Easter Egg in Assassin’s Creed IV
Ubisoft has revealed that the upcoming Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag contains a hidden Easter Egg featuring a ‘narrative connection’ …
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PS4 E3 victory was ‘only one good day,’ says Sony
The head of Sony Computer Entertainment UK has said that while the company remains chuffed with its performance at E3 …
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May NPD: Injustice takes the software crown
Superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us has topped the U.S. software charts for a second month running, the latest NPD …
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Post E3: The future of gaming is exciting
Last week I wrote up some pre-E3 thoughts detailing how I was not that excited this year and we could …
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Hitman developer hit with layoffs
For the last few years, companies have been laying off developers to cope with restructuring in an ever-changing market. Today, …
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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F first trailer announces the Digital Diva’s journey to the West
Earlier this month, Sega confirmed that Hatsune Miku Project Diva F, the latest entry in the Digital Diva’s series, would …
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Sony executive claims third-party DRM is unlikely
It seems unlikely that gamers will see game-usage restricting Digital Rights Management brought to third-party games on PlayStation 4, at …
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Lasombra Files Episode 35: Past Partners
Welcome to season 3 of the Lasombra Files, PSU’s weekly hit program. Follow the story of Lasombra and V as …
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PSU’s E3 2013 Awards – The winners revealed
So, there we have it. E3 has wrapped for another year, leaving a line of floored jaws in its wake …
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PS4’s Killzone: Shadow Fall gets massive 21-minute walkthrough
Guerrilla Games has released a lengthy 21-minute gameplay showcase of Killzone: Shadow Fall. The footage comes following a demonstration of …
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PS4 vs Xbox One: Amazon ends poll due to overwhelming Sony victory
Amazon has pulled the curtains down on its user poll between the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, after Sony’s next-generation …
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Medal of Honor dev is no more, confirms EA
Danger Close Studios, the development team responsible for Medal of Honor and its sequel MoH: Warfighter, have dissolved, Electronic Arts …
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Namco will announce a new PS3 game this week
Namco Bandai’s new PlayStation 3 title will be announced in four days, the company has confirmed via a dedicated teaser …
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EA: Dead Space not dead, but Dead Space 4 isn’t in development
Electronic Arts has confirmed that the Dead Space series hasn’t been shelved, though did reveal a fourth entry in the …
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U.K. Charts: The Last of Us infects the top spot
Sony’s PlayStation 3-exclusive The Last of Us has debuted at the top of the U.K. All Format Charts. Developed by …
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Rumor: New screens suggest Battlefield 4 will feature boat customization
While the images cannot be verified for authenticity, a new batch of screenshots found on NeoGAF seem to sugges that …
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Why the current generation needs the PS4 and Xbox One
Although the next console generation initially engendered a mixture of attitudes ranging from don’t-want to need-it-now, E3 seems to have …
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E3 2013 – ViDiary Hub, video coverage from the show floor
The PlayStation Universe team are on the show floor at E3 2013 bringing you a series of video diaries where …
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Ubisoft has three Assassin’s Creed games in development
The CEO of Ubisoft has confirmed that the French publishing giant has three Assassin’s Creed games in the works. “We …
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E3 2013 Awards: Best Game
And so we come inexorably to the Best Game award, which believe us has been no easy choice given …
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E3 2013 Awards: Best Multiplayer
Not content with scooping our E3 ‘Best Shooter’ gong, Bungie’s Destiny continues to prove itself a force to be …
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E3 2013 Awards: Best Shooter
Amidst the testosterone-fuelled mudslinging between EA and Activision over upcoming juggernauts Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty: Ghosts, Halo studio …
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PS4 releases in US and UK first due to Xbox One launch
It seems we have a reason why the PlayStation 4 is being released first in the US & UK: Xbox …
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E3 2013: Best Fighting Game
DiveKick is the world’s first two-button fighting game and unlike any other fighter we’ve played at E3 this year. A …
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E3 2013 Awards: Best RPG
Of all the RPGs on display this year at E3, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt really grabbed our attention. …
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