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Top 20 gorgeous PS4 screenshots
With all the talk surrounding PlayStation 4’s ease of development, game prices, and social features, it’s easy to forget just …
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[UPDATE] PS Vita update 2.06 announced, ‘coming soon’
UPDATE: PSNStores.com is reporting that firmware update 2.06 is now live on PS Vita. Original: Sony has announced via Twitter …
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Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable Review
Earth Defense Force 2017 carved out a very niche audience for itself, but it was undeniably—almost inexplicably—seen as one of …
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Tales of Xillia English gameplay shows fast, frantic RPG battles
The first gameplay footage of the long-awaited English localization of NAMCO Bandai’s Tales of Xillia has appeared online. In keeping …
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300 million monthly customer-industry interactions spark movement to strengthen ESRB
The video game industry on the US side announced its plans to better convey the standards of the Entertainment …
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Kingdom Hearts HD leaked gameplay calls nostalgic Keyblade wielders to action
A leaked gameplay video of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX has appeared online, via camera footage recorded at a recent …
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Crysis 3 is broken on PS3, and we won’t review until it’s fixed
The third installment in developer Crytek’s venerable open-world FPS series hit store shelves three weeks ago, but I haven’t published …
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PlayStation Plus subscribers get free game, discounts tomorrow
PlayStation Plus subscribers have access to a free copy of Joe Danger 2: The Movie as part of this week’s …
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Interview with Atelier Ayesha director Yoshito Okamura
Here is our full interview with Yoshito Okamura, game director behind the recently released Japanese role-playing game Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist …
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Is the gaming industry crashing? A new short documentary hints that it is
A popular discussion in the gaming industry recently is whether or not the gaming industry is shrinking, or worse, possibly …
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The Last Of Us demo launch date in May
Naughty Dog has confirmed that the launch date for The Last Of Us demo on PlayStation 3 will be May …
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The Last Of Us is ‘totally scary and frightening’ says Naughty Dog
Speaking in an interview with The Guardian, Naughty Dog’s creative director, Neil Druckmann, has described the performance capture sessions for …
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Jonathan Blow: PS4 easier to develop for than PC
Jonathan Blow, the creator behind Braid and The Witness, has suggested the PlayStation 4 is easier to develop games for …
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Rumor: New Batman title to use Unreal Engine 3
The online CV of Virtuos game designer Daniel Wong has indicated the next entry in the Batman Arkham franchise will …
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Pachter: PS4, Xbox 720 games to cost 70 dollars
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has claimed that software for PlayStation 4 and the new Xbox will retail for around $70 …
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God of War: Ascension review round-up
March 15 sees the hotly-anticipated launch of God of War: Ascension, the latest entry in Sony Santa Monica’s bloody hack-‘n-slash …
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Suda51 is ‘horny’ for PS4
Grasshopper Manufacture bigwig Goichi Suda has used some choice words to express his excitement for Sony’s PlayStation 4. Speaking in …
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Avalanche: PS4 will ‘out-power PCs for next few years’
The developer behind the Just Cause series has heaped praise on Sony’s decision to include 8GB RAM in the PlayStation …
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U.K. Charts: Tomb Raider on top
The critically-acclaimed reboot of Tomb Raider has running-jumped its way to the top of the U.K. Charts. Released last Tuesday, …
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PS4 trailer was #1 on YouTube’s February 2013 ads leaderboard
February 2013 has become a landmark month for PlayStation fans, when they saw the future of gaming with the PlayStation …
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The weird and wonderful ways of Iceland, home of DUST 514 creators CCP
A couple of months ago, I was invited to the capital of Iceland–Reykjavik– and headquarters of EVE Online and DUST …
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This Week’s Top Stories: March 4 – 9, 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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Dishonored dev loves PS4 memory specs and social features
Arkane Studios, developer behind last year’s critically acclaimed Dishonored, has expressed gratitude and great interest in PlayStation 4’s substantial memory …
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Braid creator Jonathan Blow thinks PS4 may beat next Xbox
Speaking to EDGE magazine, celebrated indie dev and Braid creator Jonathan Blow indicated Sony’s positioning with PlayStation 4 is more …
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The highs and lows of Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider is one of the most iconic and long-running videogame franchises on the market, still going strong after 17+ …
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OPINION: Crystal Dynamics deserves an apology from gamers for hasty Tomb Raider ‘controversy’
Crystal Dynamics deserves an apology from any person who even nodded toward the rape controversy surrounding the now-released Tomb Raider …
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Atelier Ayesha dev considering Japanese audio option in future games
One of gaming’s premier Japanese RPG developers is listening to fans and contemplating keeping Japanese voiceover audio as an option …
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Hideo Kojima on PS4: features don’t make the platform, it needs games
Speaking to EDGE magazine, famed game director Hideo Kojima has described his feelings on PlayStation 4 and Sony’s PS4 reveal …
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‘The RPG genre is already split in two,’ Fallout influenced Atelier Ayesha, says game director
One famed JRPG director has noticed a growing divide between Western and Eastern role-playing experiences, and cites influence from the …
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Ubisoft unveils PAX East line-up
Ubisoft has pulled the wraps off its line-up for this month’s PAX East convention. The French publishing giant will bring …
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God of War dev: ‘there’s still life in Kratos’
The developer behind God of War: Ascension has said that it believes series protagonist Kratos still has life left in …
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PS4 connectivity features will boost PS Vita sales, says GameStop
GameStop boss Tony Bartel has said that the PlayStation 4’s ability to connect with PlayStation Vita will have a positive …
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 launch trailer
City Interactive has emerged from cover with a Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 launch trailer for you to feast your eyes …
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Releasing GTA every few years would ‘degrade the series’
Take-Two’s chief operating officer Karl Slatoff has said that launching a new Grand Theft Auto title every two years would …
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Sony UK boss: PS Vita sales ‘exploded’ over Christmas
The head of Sony Computer Entertainment U.K. has said that while PlayStation Vita sales were lagging in the weeks leading …
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What is Assassin’s Creed Phoenix Rising?
Just as we’ve been furnished with details about the latest entry in Ubisoft’s historically-flavoured action adventure series, another mysterious title …
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Tomb Raider tops one million players
Karl Stewart, global brand manager for the recently-released Tomb Raider, has confirmed that the adventure reboot has amassed one million …
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Acclaimed feminist Anita Sarkeesian releases first episode of ‘Tropes vs Women,’ examines female stereotypes in gaming
Last year, acclaimed internet feminist Anita Sarkeesian garnered praise and vitriol with a Kickstarter campaign for "Tropes vs. Women in …
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Santa Monica Studios eager to start developing for PS4: "we will blow you away"
Now that Santa Monica Studios is set to release God of War: Ascension next week, their eyes appear set on …
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Here’s the top selling PSN games for February
Another month down–a short one, in fact–and we have a new list of the top selling games on the PlayStation …
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The Last of Us demo bundled with GoW: Ascension, requires internet connection
Naughty Dog’s demo of The Last of Us is bundled with every copy of God of War: Ascension, which releases …
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‘PS4 beta tests’ are frauds – Sony issues warning against early offers of game testing
Sony has issued a warning via its Twitter account for people to watch out for anyone who offers them the …
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God Of War: Ascension combat guide – 5 tips to help you stay alive
Unless you’re playing God Of War: Ascension on its easiest difficulty setting you’re going to have a tough ol’ ride …
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Could the next God Of War please lay off the platforming?
Let’s make it clear before I begin: I’m a fan of the God Of War series. I’ve just completed God …
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God of War: Ascension Review
I can honestly say in all my years of gaming I’ve never had to fight off a dozen bleating, spear-wielding …
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God of War: Ascension video – Kratos visits a brothel, what happens next?
What do you do when you’re only allowed to capture 30 seconds of standalone video prior to the release of …
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PS4 gets huge support from middleware firms
Sony’s PlayStation 4 will be supported by a variety of middleware firms, bringing the likes of xaitControl, Morpheme 4 and …
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Lost Planet 3 screenshots
Capcom has unleashed an icy batch of new Lost Planet 3 screenshots for you to feast your eyes on. Check …
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Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes GDC session extended
Hideo Kojima has extended his planned Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes presentation at GDC from 60 to 90 minutes. The …
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BioShock: Infinite soundtrack detailed
Irrational Games has confirmed that original BioShock composer Gary Schyman has returned to score the next chapter in the popular …
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God of War dev found it ‘difficult’ adapting series’ gameplay into multiplayer
God of War: Ascension is the first entry in Sony Santa Monica’s blood-thirsty series to feature multiplayer, but adapting the …
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God of War: Ascension: Trial of the Gods announced, introduces co-op survival mode
Sony has revealed more details on the fourth and final multiplayer mode for God of War: Ascension. In addition to …
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‘A dangerous secret’ unearthed in new Lost Planet 3 trailer
Capcom has unleashed a bug-tastic gameplay trailer for Lost Planet 3 for you to digest. The publisher yesterday announced that …
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GAME: PS4 pre-orders ‘performing well’
U.K. retail giant GAME has said that pre-orders for Sony’s PlayStation 4 console are “performing very well.” Chatting with VideoGamer.com, …
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Not convinced about PS4? At least its camera won’t spy on you
We are PlayStation Universe. We make a point to be the #1 independent site for PlayStation news, reviews, previews, and …
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God of War: Ascension Poseiden trailer released
Santa Monica Studios released a trailer featuring the godly online allegiance with Poseiden in God of War: Ascension. Channeling the …
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New Deadpool trailer called The Game’s Juvenile But Awesome Trailer releases
With his unrivaled success and awesome cameo in the Marvel vs Capcom universe, High Moon Studios sets out to create …
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Trial of the Gods multiplayer mode announced for GoW: Ascension
Santa Monica Studios revealed a new multiplayer mode for God of War: Ascension called Trial of the Gods. This new …
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[UPDATE] Telltale Games pushing to release The Walking Dead Season 2 in 2013
UPDATE: Game Informer has received comment from Telltale Games indicating that CEO Dan Connors misspoke in his interview with Eurogamer. …
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EA CFO clarifies stance on microtransactions: ‘Not all’ future EA games will have them
In the wake of comments made regarding the ubiquity of microtransactions in future EA titles, CFO Blake Jorgensen has rolled …
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Ubisoft issues sarcastic retort to PETA’s anti-whaling sentiment
Shortly after the Internet exploded with fiery passion (and cool apathy) over Ubisoft’s reveal trailer of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black …
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Far Cry 3 patch includes new difficulty setting, outposts reset
Ubisoft today released a patch for Far Cry 3 that includes several single and multiplayer updates. The patch is based …
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MLB 13: The Show Review
The magic behind annually-released titles is the fact that a relatively similar experience can be had each and every year …
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DUST 514 Developer Diary: Dropsuits and Fittings
CCP, maker of the PS3 exclusive MMOFPS game DUST 514, has released a new developer diary delving into the role …
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Tomb Raider Review
How the mighty have fallen. Back in the late 1990s, you couldn’t move for the amount of Lara Croft mania …
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Capcom announces Lost Planet 3 release date for U.S., Europe
Capcom has staple-gunned a western release date to Lost Planet 3, confirming the game will launch in North America on …
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European PSN update; March 6, 2013
A tidal wave of fresh content has swept over the European PlayStation Store for another week, courtesy of Sony Computer …
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Another Deus Ex domain registered by Square Enix
Square Enix has registered another Deus Ex-related trademark by the name of Deus Ex: The Fall. The publishing giant previously …
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Tomb Raider dev on Lara’s future
The developer behind the recent Tomb Raider reboot has touched base on the future of Lara Croft’s archaeologist exploits, confirming …
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Lost Planet 3 dated for Japan
Famitsu magazine has confirmed that Lost Planet 3 will be released in Japan this summer. Developed by Spark Unlimited, the …
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God of War: Ascension reviewed in Famitsu
Sony’s God of War: Ascension has picked up its first review courtesy of Japan’s Famitsu magazine. The Kratos-fronted prequel received …
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PlayStation exclusives win big at British Academy Games Awards
The 2013 British Academy Games Awards has concluded, and the full list of winners has been made available via press …
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North American PSN Update; March 5, 2013
Welcome to this week’s PlayStation Store update. With MLB 13 The Show, the Tomb Raider reboot, and Metal Gear Rising: …
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Report: Sony will have 16 million PS4 consoles available at launch
According to sources from the companies making PS4 components, Sony is aiming to have 16 million PlayStation 4 units available …
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Lasombra Files Episode 21: Rating Wars
Welcome to the Lasombra Files, PSU’s weekly hit program. Follow the story of Lasombra and V as they try to …
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Minecraft could appear on PS3 or PS4
Minecraft is easily one of the biggest sensations of this gaming generation. The open-world creation suite is currently out on …
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Walking Dead PS3 saves may transfer to PS4 version of Season 2
Kevin Boyle and Kevin Bruner, executive producer and company founder at Telltale Games respectively, tonight spoke with IGN about transferring …
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Thief reboot’s Focus system brings innovation to open-world stealth
Fittingly, Thief–the genesis of open-world stealth–hasn’t been seen since 2004. But time won’t stop the franchise that inspired hits like …
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EA: Dead Space remains an important IP
Rumors of the death of one of EA’s most popular IPs have been greatly exaggerated. A representative from EA wrote …
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David Hayter may not voice Snake in Ground Zeroes
Konami and Kojima Productions may look elsewhere for a voice actor for series-acclaimed main character Big Boss instead of David …
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Game designer for Watch Dogs leaves Ubisoft for EA
Watch Dogs’ lead designer has left his roost at Ubisoft Montreal to seek another opportunity at EA Gothenburg. Lead game …
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