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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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PS3 Game of the Month: May 2013
May’s wrapped, thus inexorably bringing us closer to that dreaded summer video games drought. Sure, there’s the odd gem scattered …
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‘Come ‘ere!’ Scorpion joins Injustice: Gods Among Us
Warner Bros. has announced that Scorpion of Mortal Kombat fame will be the next character to join the ranks of …
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PS4 to cost $349, says analyst Michael Pachter
Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has predicted that PlayStation 4 will retail for around $349 when it hits stores this holiday …
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Remember Me review round-up: mesmerising new IP or forgettable dross?
Capcom’s ambitious new IP Remember Me hits shelves this week, bringing with it a unique blend of futuristic action-adventure set …
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DUST 514 and EVE Online server back online
Last night PSU reported that Tranquility, the single shard server that houses DUST 514 and EVE Online, had been taken …
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EA confirms Battlefield: Bad Company 3 is not in development
Electronic Arts has revealed that development is not underway on Battlefield: Bad Company 3. Fans have been calling out for …
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The Last Guardian tipped for E3, PS4 re-reveal on the cards?
Team ICO’s long-delayed The Last Guardian could finally be showing its face after a lengthy hiatus at E3 next week. …
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PS3’s swansong Beyond: Two Souls set to dazzle U.K. gamers in October
Sony has confirmed with the chaps at Eurogamer that Beyond: Two Souls, the hotly-anticipated PlayStation 3 adventure from Quantic Dream, …
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New Soul Sacrifice update detailed
The next batch of content for PlayStation Vita’s soul-sucking actioner Soul Sacrifice includes a brand new story episode, Sony has …
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U.K. Charts: GRID 2 in pole position, Fuse loses its spark
GRID 2 has topped the U.K. All Format Charts following its launch last week, the latest Chart-Track data has confirmed. …
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Check out the first ten minutes of Remember Me
The first ten minutes of Capcom’s upcoming Remember Me, releasing June 4 in North America and June 7 in Europe, …
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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate boxart outed
Amazon, notorious for releasing video game box art prematurely, has outed the packaging art for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins …
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PS4 is a ‘great platform’ for MMOs, says DC Universe Online producer
Discussing the success of DC Universe Online on the PlayStation 3, the game’s producer, Larry Liberty, said in an interview …
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Dark Souls II slated to crush your moral next March
You can’t miss the banner that was posted on the LA Convention Center, the location of this month’s E3 starting …
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DUST 514 servers taken offline following DDoS attack
The DUST 514 and Eve Online servers have been taken offline by CCP following a DDoS attack. Via the official …
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Here’s why I only buy used games
Used games are being highlighted constantly because of the Xbox One’s unknown DRM situation, and (more recently) a report that …
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The Last of Us will get story DLC, two multiplayer packs
A recent blog post by Naughty Dog community strategist Eric Monacelli details what you can expect for continued support of …
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Sony and Microsoft may receive cut of next-gen used game sales, Take-Two CEO responds
According to a recent report by MCV, game publishers and console manufacturers may receive a cut of every used game …
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This Week’s Top Stories: May 27 – June 1, 2013
Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of …
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Persona 4: Arena Review – JRPG makes a solid transition to beat-’em-up territory
Atlus is known for making some of the best RPGs on the market, from Dark Souls to Persona, although to …
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PS4 Watch Dogs mo-cap video shows brutal combat and skillful parkour
A new developer documentary for Ubisoft’s open-world hackathon Watch Dogs shows off the motion capture process for protagonist Aiden Pearce, …
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PS4’s Dying Light is Mirror’s Edge with zombies, new screenshots
New screenshots have been released for PlayStation 4’s Dying Light, the first-person, free-running zombie thriller from Dead Island developer Techland. …
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Underrated: NetherRealm Studios puts the K back in Kombat
In the gaming world, there is a lot of talk from gamers about game studios being “overrated.” Fans and haters …
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E3 2013: What unannounced games do you want to see?
If Sony’s track record in 2013 is any indication, from the game-centric PlayStation 4 reveal to indies and dev support …
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Gaming with the seasons
For most gamers, the weather outside doesn’t matter one bit. I myself have spent many a beautiful sunny day inside …
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Report: Prey 2 now in development at Arkane Studios
Development of Prey 2 is now being handled by Arkane Studios, reports Kotaku. The elusive sequel was originally in the …
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Borderlands 2’s new Krieg featured in new story trailer
2K Games today posted a new trailer featuring Krieg, the out-of-control warrior who is joining the Borderlands 2 family. The …
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Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher sneaking into next-generation, Ubisoft says
Making its debut in 2002 on the PlayStation 2, Splinter Cell is among the most successful and well-established stealth franchises …
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PS3 gamers to beta test Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn post-E3
Square Enix confirmed today that, starting June 14, PS3 gamers will be able to sign-up to join the third phase …
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Guacamelee! gets DLC and possible sequel
Critically acclaimed indie title Guacamelee! has been met with nothing short of praise since its release in April and grabbed …
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Saints Row IV boxart is as mental as you’d expect
Deep Silver has unveiled the official boxart for Saints Row IV, and if you weren’t convinced the series was taking …
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Pre-order Remember Me and get an exclusive comic
Dark Horse Comics has announced today that customers who pre-order Remember Me through GameStop will receive an exclusive comic with …
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Arcania: The Complete Tale review – humdrum adventures in mediocre land
The other night I had a terrible nightmare. I dreamt I was in Hell where I was forced to undertake …
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PS4 Naughty Dog projects to use current engine
Naughty Dog has confirmed its PlayStation 4 projects won’t be built from scratch using a new game engine, but will …
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The Last of Us review labels it ‘gaming’s Citizen Kane moment’
Empire Magazine published the first review of The Last of Us earlier today, making it clear that Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic …
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Report: Sony exploring sale of entertainment division
Sony is reportedly working with Morgan Stanley and Citigroup in regards to the possibility of breaking off and flogging assets …
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PS4 vs. Xbox One: Microsoft says it ‘will kill Sony at E3’
Microsoft’s global director of marketing Craig Davidson has bullishly claimed that it will ‘kill Sony at E3,’ and that its …
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Sony proactive in reaching out to Indie devs, says Double Fine
The developer behind cult classic Psychonauts has head praise on Sony’s efforts in reaching out to Indie developers as the …
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Limited Edition of Tales of Xillia joins Collector’s Edition, available for $60 pre-order
Namco Bandai Games has announced that those who pre-order Tales of Xillia in the United States will receive the Limited …
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PS4 PlayGo ‘play as you download’ feature detailed for Killzone: Shadow Fall
During Sony’s PlayStation Meeting back in February, one of the key features shared about PlayStation 4 was its ability to …
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Snake voice actor mystery teased by Konami, reveal coming at E3 press conference
This week, Konami released a 16-second, pre-E3 clip teasing the altered voice of Solid Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear …
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Kaz Hirai: PS4 ‘all about the gamers’ first, unlike Xbox One
Today at the D11 conference hosted by AllThingsD, Sony president and CEO Kaz Hirai emphasized what many anticipated following the …
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Mass Effect 3, Battlefield 3 among first EA titles to have Online Pass removed
The first set of games from which EA will remove its controversial Online Pass has been detailed. As we reported …
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Gaming journalism on trial, part 1
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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EA is removing Online Passes from past, present, and future games: ‘We heard the feedback from players’
After listening to feedback from players (which we’re surprised took this long), EA has decided to terminate its Online Pass …
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Limbo bringing artsy adventuring to PS Vita next week
Playdead, the developer behind the classic PlayStation Network title Limbo, has announced that its critically-acclaimed adventure romp will be hitting …
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Crysis 3 returns to series’ roots with new The Lost Island DLC
EA today announced the upcoming release of a new wave of downloadable content for critically acclaimed Crysis 3, dubbed The …
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New trailer for rain is haunting and beautiful
A new story trailer for rain, the atmospheric adventure game from Sony’s Japan Studio and Acquire, calls to mind Ico. …
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PS4’s Killzone: Shadow Fall gets the developer diary treatment
Sony has polished off a new PlayStation 4 developer diary, this time focusing on upcoming Guerrilla Games sci-fi shooter, Killzone: …
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How to push PS4 launch titles beyond good and awful
You’d be hard pressed to find any gamers who would say that their favourite games are launch titles. It’s no …
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Tiny Brains launches on PS4 this Fall
According to a recent press release, developer Spearhead Games’ cooperative game Tiny Brains, featuring four genetically unique animals with special …
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The top 5 weirdest PlayStation merchandise
Merchandising is a funny old business; it seems that absolutely anything in this day and age will be used to …
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Double Fine Productions reveal incoming, is not a sequel or port
Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions has revealed that it’s planning an imminent announcement, though for what exactly remains a mystery. …
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Mirror’s Edge 2 rumors gather steam as listing shows up on EA’s website
Fresh evidence supporting the development of a sequel to Mirror’s Edge has reared its head today, after a listing for …
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PS4, Xbox One two-year install base could double that of current-gen effort
Ubisoft reckons PlayStation 4 and Xbox One could achieve a greater two-year install base that their current-generation counterparts. To put …
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Devil’s Third not dead, development is progressing well
Valhalla Game Studios has confirmed that development of Devil’s Third is progressing steadily. Details on the game have been virtually …
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Killer is Dead getting premium edition
Grasshopper Manufacture’s Killer is Dead will receive a premium edition when it hits stores later this year. The game’s western …
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Ubisoft confirms E3 line-up, includes Assassin’s Creed and South Park
Ubisoft has lifted the lid on its software line-up for next month’s E3 convention in Los Angeles. The French publisher …
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The Last of Us reveal was almost spoiled by Uncharted 3 easter egg, admits Naughty Dog
When Uncharted 3 released in 2011 to critical acclaim, it was almost a year later when gamers took note of …
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North American PS Store update; May 28, 2013
Believe it or not, game journalists take vacations. Yes, even PSU staffers! (Occasionally.) Apologies for bringing you this week’s North …
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Flower is coming to PS Vita, playable at E3 2013
Over the years, developer thatgamecompany has graced the PlayStation Network with such wondrous and innovative titles as fl0w and Journey. …
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European PSN update; May 29, 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has issued its weekly dose of PlayStation Store updates for your consumption. Check out a …
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Report: PS4 games must support PS Vita remote-play
A new report has claimed that all PlayStation 4 titles are required to utilize PlayStation Vita remote-play functionality. Digital Foundry’s …
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Fuse character profiles – meet Naya Deveraux (The Assault)
Welcome back to our series of features examining the agents behind Insomniac Games’ co-op shooter, Fuse. In our fourth and …
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Lightning Returns is 70% complete, according to Famitsu
The latest issue of Famitsu magazine has revealed that development of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy is 70 per cent complete. …
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The Art of Final Fantasy slipcase now up for pre-order
Dark Horse Comics has announced that an art book for the Final Fantasy series of games entitled " The Sky …
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Fuse dev already planning ‘new experiences’
Fuse has only just graced store shelves in North America, but it seems developer Insomniac Games is already thinking about …
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Naughty Dog teases The Last of Us multiplayer yet again
The Last of Us’ single-player campaign has endured a hefty amount of time in the limelight over the past 12 …
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FUSE winner announced as action-packed, team-based shooter launches
A big thanks to everyone who entered our competition to win a PS3 copy of FUSE, Insomniac Games’ upcoming team-based …
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Real Boxing on PlayStation Vita keeps it real
Vivid Games has confirmed that Real Boxing for PlayStation Vita will launch later this year. Real Boxing will be available …
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The Last of Us DLC Detailed, Season Pass Announced
Naughty Dog has revealed a Season Pass and the first round of DLC for its survival action adventure, The Last …
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Games and social media – do they really mix?
You ‘Tweet’ me, I ‘re-tweet’ and ‘favourite’ before uploading to YouTube where it gets 1000 views then uploaded to Facebook …
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Lasombra Files Episode 33: Who Am I?
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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The PSU Opinion Piece Challenge – $50 PSN card up for grabs
Courtesy of PSU community guru, Sir_Scud, we’re giving you the chance to pick up a $50 PSN card simply by …
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Saint’s Row IV Commander In Chief Edition detailed
Saints Row IV: Commander In Chief Edition will be made available as a pre-order and First Edition in PAL territories, …
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U.K. Charts: Resident Evil: Revelations infects the top spot
Capcom’s Resident Evil: Revelations has topped the U.K. All Format Charts following its launch last Friday. The Survival Horror title …
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PlayStation Plus perks for May 28 unveiled
Sony has revealed the list of PlayStation Plus goodies up for grabs later today as part of the latest PS …
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Dragon’s Crown gets fantasy-filled new trailer
Atlus has conjured up a new gameplay-centric Dragon’s Crown trailer for you to feast your eyes on. Check it out …
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Watch Sony’s E3 press conference on PlayStation Vita
Sony has confirmed that you’ll be able to watch its E3 2013 press conference on your PlayStation Vita. Details are …
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The Last of Us has ‘zero chance’ of disappointing
Sony’s European PlayStation Blog head honcho, Fred Dutton, has assured PlayStation 3 owners that Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of …
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Rayman Legends hitting PS Vita
Ubisoft has announced that it will be bringing Rayman Legends to PlayStation Vita this year. The vibrant platformer will hit …
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