Final Fantasy XIII-2 will receive a post-launch DLC which will include extra costumes, creatures and weapons. Producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed at TGS 2011 that some of the game’s planned downloadable content will be reserved as a pre-order incentive. “Regarding the DLC content, we feel that the final product is 100 per cent enjoyable… it’s the complete package..
Sony announced that MMO DC Online Universe will become free-to-play in October on PlayStation 3 and PC. The decision to release the game free to the public was not due to a decline in subscribers, but rather the game cost more to develop than anticipated. “In terms of ‘Is it a result in a drop in subs’ – absolutely not,” SOE’s Lorin Jameson told IGN. “This is the right business.
Sony announced that PlayStation Vita will be region-free. This means gamers can get their hands on PS Vita when it launches in Japan on December 17 and enjoy playing localized games on it. Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Worldwide Studios, has urged those interested in getting the Japanese PS Vita to wait rather than dish out additional money. “There are people who are interested.
PlayStation Vita will support an external battery for those who fear their portable will shut down after three to five hours of gaming. In speaking with IGN, head of Sony Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, said, “If you have noticed, we have just announced the peripherals for PS Vita. And one of the peripherals is the external battery. That extends the battery life of PS Vita.” “So.
Dead Silver confirmed today that Dead Island has shipped more than one million units in the U.S. within the first few days of launch. The company also celebrated the success of the zombie game topping global charts in the UK and France, as well as on Steam. “It will have sold two million units globally to retailers by the end of this week. We’re thrilled at the retail reception.
SCEJ President confirmed in an interview with Reuters that there is no Monster Hunter 4 for PlayStation Vita unless Capcom changes their mind. “I don’t know, you will have to ask Capcom,” responded Kawano when questioned if Monster Hunter 4 would make it to PS Vita. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd has sold almost five million units in Japan only, and it would be a surprising move from.
Sony revealed at TGS 2011 that PlayStation Vita’s battery life can last up to nine hours. Vita’s battery will last for an average of 3 to 5 hours while gaming or watching a movie. If the handheld is in standby mode or playing music it will last nine hours. PS Vita will take two hours and 40 minutes to fully charge the battery when it has run out of life. PlayStation Vita will.
Rockstar Games confirmed that Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year edition will be released for PlayStation 3 on October 11 in the U.S. and October 14 in Europe. The Red Dead GOTY edition will include bonus content and free/paid downloadable content packs. Red Dead Redemption GOTY package: -Original Red Dead Redemption game with a brand-new hardcore single-player mode. -Undead Nightmare.
Bad news for those looking to see Team Ico’s The Last Guardian this year. Sony confirmed that The Last Guardian will not be showed at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. They did say that Ueda-san and the development team are “hard at work to bring his lofty vision to life and deliver the very best gaming experience possible.”
Deep Silver confirmed that Dead Island’s Bloodbath Arena DLC will be available via PlayStation Network later this month. The DLC will include four new areas to fight off waves of zombies, and a new gun the “Brain Wave Bomb”. Those who purchased the Dead Island Special Edition will receive the DLC for free. No price has been released for those who have to purchase the DLC.
