Because Shift happens.
The mind-bending browser game Shift is making the leap to another platform. Publisher Aksys Games has announced that they have teamed with developer Fishing Cactus to bring the monochrome puzzle-platformer to Nintendo’s 3DS in the form of a new title called Shifting World.
Spike's Video Game Awards show is lining up the announcements, including new details about Metal Gear Solid Rising, BioWare's next game and Alan Wake. Well, here's another one. Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games will announce a new game the company is working on at the award show as well.
New enigmatic game to be officially outed at Spike's VGAs.
The Spike TV Video Game Awards is starting to become a hotbed for major reveals. With information on Alan Wake 2, BioWare’s next project and more to be revealed, there is many a video game enthusiast's DV-R scheduled to record the event. But even a week before the show airs we’re starting to get some teasers of what’s going to show, including a PlayStation 3 exclusive called The Last of Us.
The patch paves the way for the beginning of the age of Vita.
With the impending launch of the PlayStation Vita in Japan this December and the European and North American launch coming shortly after this upcoming February, Sony has begun to make preparations to ensure that the PSP successor is well supported right out the gate. Along with an ever growing list of launch titles, Sony will be releasing a new PS3 system software update (version 4.00 for those keeping score at home) to accommodate the handheld's cross platform and content management capabilities.
Sony's taking a cue from Nintendo.
A trailer has revealed that the PlayStation Vita will have an Augmented Reality suite. Several titles are being developed to take advantage of this technology, which is planned to be available at launch. See how it'll work with the trailer below:
DC Universe players are getting Flashed (ugh) later this year.
The second pack of downloadable content has been announced for DC Universe Online. Titled Lightning Strikes, the DLC includes electricity powers, making it the 8th power set, and a new adventure starring The Flash. Legendary players will get this content for free while other players can purchase the DLC for $9.99.
The creator of Sim City and Spore is now developing Hivemind.
Will Wright is one of the great pioneers in gaming, so when he says he’s working on something new people have a tendency to listen. Called Hivemind, Wright’s new game is promising to be as inventive and far-reaching as you would expect from the venerable developer. The game is said to take into account events and aspects of the player’s life and personality – creating a new genre of game that has been dubbed “personal gaming.”
In the latest attack from hackers, MyResistance.net is taken down due to the site serving up malware.
Insomniac Games has taken down the official site for the Resistance franchise for maintenance after an alleged hacker attack resulted in the distribution of malware to visitors. Although not verified, hackers are the likely culprits, especially after the recent Steam hack. The site itself is owned by Sony with Insomniac providing moderation and content support.
Part 2 in a four part documentary about the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog.
An in depth look at the vehicles, weapons and armor used by the PlanetSide 2 rebel faction.
