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Sega Canceling Games, Cutting Jobs

By GameInformer, published 30-03-2012

Sega is blaming poor game sales in the U.S. and Europe for a wave of upcoming game cancellations and layoffs. The company has told investors that it plans to focus on its stable of franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Aliens, and Total War moving forward as it works to streamline its operations. Other titles in development, which haven't been announced, are being scrapped. Sega Sammy Holdings revealed the news in its statement to investors. "We conducted detailed reviews of earnings projections for titles targeted toward the U.S. and European markets and decided to narrow down sales titles from the following period and after to strong IPs, such as “Sonic the Hedgehog,”, “Football Manager”, “Total War” and “Aliens” which&...

GI Staff And Reader Interests, Dislikes, And Favorite Games: Issue #228

By GameInformer, published 23-03-2012

The Game Informer monthly staff page is a forum where we all come together and talk about what's cool right now. We'll get the ball rolling and would love to hear everyone's current interests, dislikes, and favorite games. Andy McNamara Profile E-mail Editor Interests: Sonoma And Napa Wine Country Is Surprisingly Hilly and Beautiful When You Are Hammered On Wine, Chatting With People On Twitter About Why They Are Wrong And I Am Right (I Kid, By The Way), Cycling Dislikes: When I Was A Kid I Played This Ridiculously Hard Adventure Game On The Original Macintosh That Took Me Months To Defeat, And When I Finally Put In The Final Piece To The Final Puzzle All It Said Was Game Over And Restarted (Note: I Did Not Petition The Company To Redo The Ending), My S...

Reiner And Phil Play Yakuza: Dead Souls

By GameInformer, published 15-03-2012

Sega's Yakuza franchise has been bringing serious Japanese crime drama to a passionate fanbase for years. But what happens when you take the Japanese gangsters starring in this series and introduce zombies? In this week's episode, Reiner shows off his knowledge of real-life Yakuza history while I give him a tour of a zombie-infested Japanese city and all the quirky characters inhabiting it. Watch our 30-minute adventure through Yakuza: Dead Souls below, and then check out further episodes of Reiner and Phil on our hub page. (Please visit the site to view this media)

Sleeping Dogs Packs Fun Racing And Rock Steady Combat

By GameInformer, published 03-09-2012

The streets of Hong Kong can be rough, especially when you’re tangling with the hard-as-nails mob, The Triads. Thankfully, I was able to fight and race through the crowded, crime-filled streets from the safety and comfort of GDC 2012 at a recent Square Enix event. My hands-on time with Sleeping Dogs involved chasing down targets through the streets, cramming thugs’ faces into fan blades, and speeding down the streets in a souped-up race car. My time as Wei Shen, an undercover cop infiltrating the deadly Triads, begins with a meeting of mobsters in a room tucked away inside a restaurant. A guy named Ming owes us money, and it’s up to me to make him pay up. Leaving the restaurant I pass dining patrons, rows of vendors in the streets slinging pirated movies, and tourists ta...

The Yakuza Take On Zombies In New Dead Souls Trailer

By GameInformer, published 18-01-2012

The Yakuza series is known for a lot of things, but action-packed gunplay is not one of them. Neither are zombies. Despite those facts, Yakuza: Dead Souls is looking like a major departure from the series' dialogue-heavy, melee-based titles in the past. Take a look below at the newest look at the game, featuring the Yakuza shooting their way through untold numbers of the undead. (Please visit the site to view this media)

More Yakuza 5 details unfold

By GameSpot, published 25-11-2011

Upcoming sequel set for PS3 featuring new engine; Sega to search for "Miss Yakuzas" to promote game. Last October, producer Toshihiro Nagoshi revealed a few small details about the upcoming fifth installment in the Yakuza (Ryu ga Gotoku) series. The producer shared more information on the game's setting on a recent issue on Japanese magazine Famitsu (via Andriasang). Kiryu Kazuma will be the main protagonist in part five. The game's narrative picks up after the events of Yakuza 4, and the game's producer will be Masayoshi Yokoyama, who previously worked on script and scenario on past Yakuza titles. Further details regarding multiple protagonists like in Yakuza 4 have yet to be revealed. Producer Toshihiro Nagoshi said in the article that if the series is ...

Phoenix Wright movie in session in February

By GameSpot, published 27-10-2011

First trailer for film based on Capcom title to debut on November 5.   The last news gamers heard about the upcoming Phoenix Wright (or Gyakuten Saiban) live-action movie was confirmation of the director (Takeshi Miike), its release window, and the list of actors on the project. Just recently, Capcom announced a firm release date for the movie: February 11 in Japan. Any objections to this portrayal of Phoenix Wright? In addition to showing the first official screenshot of actor Hiroki Nariyama (from Yakuza 4) as the title defense attorney, the official teaser site also said that the trailer will be shown on the preview reels for all major films in Japan starting November 5. The movie's theme song will be sung by Japanese group Porno Graffiti. The Ph...

Phoenix Wright movie in session February 11

By GameSpot, published 27-10-2011

Big-screen adaptation of courtroom adventure series gets Japanese release date; first trailer to debut on November 5.   The last news gamers heard about the upcoming Phoenix Wright (or Gyakuten Saiban) live-action movie was confirmation of the director (Takeshi Miike), its release window, and the list of actors on the project. Just recently, Capcom announced a firm release date for the movie: February 11 in Japan. Any objections to this portrayal of Phoenix Wright? In addition to showing the first official screenshot of actor Hiroki Nariyama (from Yakuza 4) as the title defense attorney, the official teaser site also said that the trailer will be shown on the preview reels for all major films in Japan starting November 5. The movie's theme song will b...

Toshihiro Nagoshi shares Yakuza 5 tidbits

By GameSpot, published 27-10-2011

New cities are being considered alongside Kamurocho, including Sapporo and Osaka; Kiryu Kazuma will still be in the game.   While the Yakuza (or Ryu ga Gotoku) series has earned positive reception and sold adequately well in North America, it is a hugely celebrated series in its homeland of Japan. Recently, series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi shared a few small details about the upcoming Yakuza 5 in a live morning Nico Nico Video broadcast. Yakuza 5 will still be set in Kamurocho and in a yet-to-be-determined new city. According to a report on Japanese gaming site Andriasang, Yakuza 5's setting will still be in the city of Kamurocho, alongside a new digital re-creation of another Japanese city. Candidates for the new city include Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, a...

Yakuza zombie infection spreads West in March

By GameSpot, published 10-05-2011

PS3-exclusive Yakuza: Of The End to hit North America and Europe as Yakuza: Dead Souls next year; localization to feature downloadable content, new Pachislot minigame.   Japanese gamers have already had to deal with Tokyo's zombie-infestation problems in Yakuza: Of The End, and now Western gamers will get a chance with Sega announcing it will bring the game to the West as Yakuza: Dead Souls in March 2012. When Sega adds guns to the Yakuza series, it doesn't mess around. The Western release won't be a straight port of its Japanese counterpart. Beyond the original campaign from the Japanese version, Sega is bringing over all of the Japanese game's downloadable content and adding an all-new Pachislot minigame. The Yakuza franchise has traditionally kept i...

Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS

By GameSpot, published 09-01-2011

Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup.   Sony has made it official that the PlayStation Vita will be confined to Japan in 2011, with the North American and European rollouts not expected until early 2012. Japan will also be the site of a major update to the PS Vita library, as Andria Sang reports today that Sony confirmed that this month's Tokyo Game Show will play host to the announcement of 18 new titles for the device. Dynasty Warriors Next will be among 31 PS Vita games shown at TGS 2011. Sony did not provide a breakdown of who will be publishing the games that it plans to show at its PlayStation Vita Zone booth. However, the publisher did confirm by name 13 other...

Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS

By GameSpot, published 09-01-2011

Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Sony has made it official that the PlayStation Vita will be confined to Japan in 2011, with the North American and European rollouts not expected until early 2012. Japan will also be the site of a major update to the PS Vita library, as Andria Sang reports today that Sony confirmed that this month's Tokyo Game Show will play host to the announcement of 18 new titles for the device. Dynasty Warriors Next will be among 31 PS Vita games shown at TGS 2011. Sony did not provide a breakdown of who will be publishing the games that it plans to show at its PlayStation Vita Zone booth. However, the publisher did confirm by name 13 other games...

Yakuza 5 To Have Modernized Gameplay?

By GameInformer, published 09-01-2011

Yakuza franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi said that he feels that the next game in the series has to innovate in its action mechanics.Speaking at a Japanese press conference covered by Famitsu and translated by Andriasang, Nagoshi said that he has no plans to remove or drastically alter the "drama" parts of the game. Technology and gameplay, however, are a different story. Nagoshi believes that changes are necessary to make Yakuza 5 appealing to both fans and newcomers, despite this redesign process adding a significant amount of development time to the game.Have you been on the fence about Yakuza? Will modern action gameplay be enough to get you to check out the fifth game?

Yakuza creator forms new studio - Report

By GameSpot, published 09-01-2011

Toshihiro Nagoshi sets up Ryu ga Gotoku Studio out of Binary Domain team; Yakuza Black Panther 2 announced in Japan for PSP. Though Sega's Yakuza franchise doesn't enjoy much popularity in the West, it remains a strong one for Sega, having topped the 5 million-units-shipped mark earlier this year. The man behind that franchise is apparently branching out, as Famitsu (via Andria Sang) reports today that franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi has formed a new development house called Ryu ga Gotoku Studio. Binary Domain will be Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's first project. According to Famitsu, Nagoshi, who also created the Monkey Ball series, has recruited a number of Yakuza veterans to join him at the new studio. These staffers include Masayoshi Kikuchi, Daisuke Sato,...

Binary Domain hits Xbox 360 and PS3 February 14

By GameSpot, published 20-08-2011

Yakuza creator's robotic rebellion kicks off on Valentine's Day in North America, February 17 in Europe. Sega has set a date for the robotic uprising of its upcoming Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game Binary Domain. The squad-based third-person shooter will get the chance to win gamers' hearts in North America this coming Valentine's Day, February 14, with European players able to pick it up February 17. Is anyone supposed to be surprised when a robot that looks like that turns on humanity? Binary Domain is set in Tokyo in the year 2080, a time when humans are locked in battle with robots. In the game, players take control of a human peacekeeping team set on regaining control of the city. However, as the peacekeepers continue their fight against the robots, th...

Binary Domain hits Xbox 360 and PS3 February 14

By GameSpot, published 20-08-2011

Yakuza creator's robotic rebellion kicks off on Valentine's Day in North America, February 17 in Europe. Sega has set a date for the robotic uprising of its upcoming Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game Binary Domain. The squad-based third-person shooter will get the chance to win gamers' hearts in North America this coming Valentine's Day, February 14, with European players able to pick it up February 17. Is anyone supposed to be surprised when a robot that looks like that turns on humanity? Binary Domain is set in Tokyo in the year 2080, a time when humans are locked in battle with robots. In the game, players take control of a human peacekeeping team set on regaining control of the city. However, as the peacekeepers continue their fight against the robots, th...

Sega Posts Loss For Quarter

By GameInformer, published 08-01-2011

No offense, but when your biggest-selling game is Virtua Tennis 4, then it's no surprise that you've posted a loss for the quarter. Sega reports that for the first fiscal quarter ending in June the company posted a net loss of 2.22 billion yen ($28.9 million), with sales falling 28.5 percent as compared to last year during the same period. Virtua Tennis 4 was the biggest seller with 670,000 units, and Thor: God of Thunder and Yakuza: Of the End both moved around 400,000 units apiece. Although Sega blames the devastating tsunami and earthquake as influencing the loss (primarily in its pachinko business), it also notes that there was weak demand for its games in the west, and that it "needs to adapt to [a] changing business environment in which the market demand for new content...

Sega Sammy earnings turn red in Q1

By GameSpot, published 30-07-2011

Publisher sees revenue slide 28.5 percent to $850 million due to Japan earthquake; Virtua Tennis sells 600K, Thor sunders 400K. Sega Sammy is coming off a banner year in fiscal 2011, when profits were up 105 percent on revenues of ¥396.7 billion. Matching that pace in its in-progress fiscal year is proving to be a challenge, however. Thor's retail performance offered some sound, but little fury. Reporting on its first quarter earnings for the April-June period, Sega Sammy said net sales fell 28.5 percent year-over-year to ¥65.3 billion ($850 million). The Japanese company's bottom line dipped into the red during the quarter, with Sega Sammy posting a net loss of ¥2.22 billion ($28.9 million). Sega Sammy saw hits across all its divisions, th...

Sega becomes top-earning publisher for June in Japan

By GameSpot, published 15-07-2011

Publisher gets 20.9 percent revenue share thanks to Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End's release and high retail pricing.   While Sega may be inconsistent in terms of software quality as of late, its recent publisher revenue share numbers may prove that business is looking up for the company. The company that spawned the franchises Sonic and Virtua Fighter was recently declared June's top-earning publisher, accounting for 20.9 percent of publisher revenue. Each copy of the action-adventure zombie-killing title cost Japan gamers $97. According to the reports on Famitsu.com, the primary reason was that the latest in the Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza series, the zombie-themed Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End, sold 376,000 units and cost 7,680 yen per copy ($97). Other top ear...

Big in Japan June 20-26: Meruru No Atelier

By GameSpot, published 30-06-2011

New Atelier series and Gundam entry on top of the list; 3DS back in second place on hardware sales.   Be it a Dragon Quest or a Pokemon title, Japanese gamers love their role-playing games. This has become evident again with the release of PlayStation 3 RPG Meruru No Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 3 (or Atelier Meruru: Alchemist of Arland 3), which sold 82,585 units in its first week of release according to the recent Media Creates sales chart. The game lets RPG enthusiasts control a female alchemist named Meruru Rede Arls, who is given the task of making the kingdom of Earls as prosperous as its neighbor, the kingdom of Arland. She will do this by doing odd jobs involving item transmutations, battling enemies in turned-based combat, and even upgrading facilities and amenities in ...

Big in Japan June 13-19: Zelda 3D

By GameSpot, published 24-06-2011

Level 5's PSP mech game Danball Senki takes top spot as Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake propels 3DS to top of the hardware chart.   Even with a new entry in Sega's popular Yakuza series, the top two spots of Media Create's Japanese sales chart for the week of June 13-19 were occupied by offerings from Level 5 and Nintendo. Taking first place was Danball Senki for the PSP with 166,187 units sold. The action role-playing game is about a boy named Ban Yamano who controls a customizable LBX robot and has to battle other kids with LBX robots. As a bonus for customers, the game comes with an AX-00 model that gamers can assemble from scratch. Remote-controlled robot action is the flavor of the week on the Media Create chart. Settling at second place i...

Yakuza Series Has Shipped Over 5 Million Copies

By GameInformer, published 23-06-2011

Sega announced that its Japan-set brawler saga has passed the 5 million shipped mark (not necessarily sold). This milestone was accomplished with the help of zombies. The latest entry in the Yakuza series, Yakuza: Of the End, throws out all pretense and lets zombies loose in Kamurocho. Instead of utilizing the series' traditional melee battle system, hero Kazuma Kiryu switches over to a large arsenal of guns. Sega says that Of the End has shipped over 400,000 copies since its release in early June in Japan. The company has not announced whether this entry will make its way out west or not. If you're curious about it, check out this extended gameplay demo from MichaelXboxEvolved. (Please visit the site to view this media)

Yakuza series shipments top 5 million

By GameSpot, published 22-06-2011

Sega reveals Japan-based crime drama has hit penta-platinum milestone in global sales; zombie-themed Of the End ships 400,000.   While the Yakuza series is a proverbial sales juggernaut in Japan, it is slowly gaining sales steam in the rest of the world. This is evident in Sega's recent announcement: The Yakuza series has shipped more than 5 million copies worldwide. The publisher also announced that it has shipped 400,000 copies of Yakuza: Of the End, a zombie-themed alternate story based on the long-running franchise. Yakuza + zombies = money. Yakuza: Of the End features main protagonist Kiryu Kazuma, who is tasked with exploring a postapocalyptic, zombie-flooded version of Kamurocho. The game's action is now resolved using guns and firearms, which ...

Phoenix Wright movie confirmed for next year

By GameSpot, published 27-05-2011

Adaptation of Capcom's court drama adventure to be out in 2012; stars voice actor from Yakuza 4. Earlier this week, rumors were swirling about a Phoenix Wright movie being directed by Takashi Miike, known for directing movies like Gozu and Audition. Now, Capcom has officially confirmed the rumor. Any objections to a live adaptation of the game? The movie will feature the game's main protagonist Phoenix Wright, his rival Miles Edgeworth, and spirit medium Maya Fey. Phoenix Wright will be played by Hiroki Narimiya, who not only starred in Japanese movies like Lala Pipo and Drop but also lent his voice and likeness in the PlayStation 3 game Yakuza 4 to portray corrupt cop Masayoshi Tanimura. Miles will be played by Takumi Saito, who recently starred as Yamam...

Yakuza 4 - PS3 - GR Review

By Game Revolution, published 13-05-2011

Rule 12 of the Wakamono no Kokoroe for Young Yakuza... ...If you have a fight or dispute with someone from another gang, if that person is wrong, never back down, even if they are tougher or in a higher position than you. [image1]Most gamers don't care about game reviews. Not you, of course, since you're reading this, but there is a particular crowd of forumites and naysayers who dismiss reviews and choose to make up their own mind. While it certainly makes my job less meaningful, I really can't blame them, especially when you look at the scores on GameRankings for a game like Yakuza 4 and notice scores evenly spread from a low 6.5 from IGN to a 9.2 from Digital Chumps. Most of the time, an erratic range like this can be swept beneath the excuse of "well, that's j...

Binary Domain flips the switch in early 2012

By GameSpot, published 28-04-2011

Yakuza creator's squad-based third-person shooter about a robotic uprising gets a new release window. Humanity's inevitable subjugation by its own sentient robotic creations has a new kickoff window. Sega today announced an early 2012 launch for Binary Domain, the third-person squad-based shooter from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. Gesundheit! Binary Domain is set in Tokyo in the year 2080, a time when humans are locked in battle with robots. In the game, players take control of a human peacekeeping team set on regaining control of the city. "When you hear sci-fi you may think of cold, clinical environments, but with Binary Domain I wanted to combine this with a deep human drama," Nagoshi said upon the game's announcement. "The keyword we have in mind fo...

Earthquake Cost Japanese Game Industry $88M In Sales

By GameInformer, published 19-04-2011

Obviously, it's a very insignificant part of the devastating events that happened in the wake of the Japanese earthquake and tsumani, but the tragedy has had negative effects on the already ailing game industry in that country as well.Hirokazu Hamamura, CEO of Japanese publishing company Enterbrain (which owns the venerable game publication Famitsu) recently spoke at a seminar in Tokyo. During his talk, he estimated that the quake and related events cost the industry $34.6 million in lost hardware sales and $54.2 million in lost software sales.He attributed most of the losses to quake-related delays of 31 games, including Steel Diver and Yakuza: Of the End. Irem's Disaster Report, with its earthquake storyline, was canceled outright.He also felt that Nintendo's 3DS, which sold...

Big in Japan March 14-20: Dynasty Warriors 7

By GameSpot, published 25-03-2011

Koei's action game continues selling as top 10 software sales cut in half, hardware sales down roughly 30 percent in first full week after devastating earthquake.   In the wake of the massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami that struck Japan March 11, games were a relatively trivial concern for a country facing tens of thousands missing or dead and a crisis at a nuclear power plant, and beginning what is sure to be a lengthy recovery process. That's reflected in the sales data, as Media Create today released its retail figures for the first full week after the quake, showing a sharp dip in hardware and software sales. Dynasty Warriors 7 is lighting up the charts like Sima Shi lit up the armies of Cao Feng. For the week of March 14-20, the top 10 best-sell...

Japanese publishers cancel, delay games after quake

By GameSpot, published 14-03-2011

Online play temporarily halted for Metal Gear Online, Final Fantasy XI and XIV; Japanese debut of MotorStorm 3, Yakuza: Of the End bumped; Disaster Report 4 canned.   Many game publishers have opted to err on the side of caution following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that caused massive destruction in Northern Japan last week. With that portion of the country reeling from devastation, game makers that include Square Enix, Konami, Sony, Sega, Capcom, and Irem have announced game cancellations, delays, or service outages inside and outside of Japan. Final Fantasy XIV players will receive a free month of play. As the earthquake has impacted Japan's energy production, Square Enix said that beginning yesterday, it has taken its massiv...

Japanese Game Delays, Cancellations Continue

By GameInformer, published 14-03-2011

Following Square Enix's announcement that Final Fantasy XIV/XI severs have temporarily shut down to conserve power, and Konami following suit with Metal Gear Online, more consequences of Friday’s disaster are coming to light. As we’ve stressed previously, the ramifications on our entertainment industry are secondary to much larger and important battles Japan is currently facing. Publisher/Developer Irem has canceled Disaster Report 4 (pictured above), opting to not cite a specific reason. Considering the game’s premise focuses on escaping a city ruined by an earthquake, the move is most likely out of respect. The game was slated to release this spring in Japan, but had not been announced for North America. Sega announced that Yakuza: Of the End, slated for a March ...

Shippin' Out March 13-19: Homefront, Shogun 2, Yakuza 4, Halo: Reach DLC

By GameSpot, published 14-03-2011

New release slate led by THQ's war-at-home shooter, Sega's period strategy game, Japanese mob title, and the Defiant Map Pack for Bungie's shooter; Top Spin 4, MotoGP 10/11, Gods Eater Burst, and Okamiden also out.   It's a bountiful spring break at retail, as several high-profile new releases are out this week, including THQ's war-at-home shooter, Sega's open-world crime game, and 2K's latest tennis title. Leading the pack this week is THQ's Homefront for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Due out on Tuesday, the game was developed by Kaos Studios and is a story-driven shooter set after North Korea invades and occupies the United States. The single-player component sees the player as a member of the American resistance fighting the Korean People's Army in an attempt to regain con...

Top Spin, Homefront, And Showtunes—Weekly Roundup 3/14

By GameInformer, published 14-03-2011

Sure, we could focus on this week's release of Top Spin 4 or Homefront, or even give a shout out to Just Dance's Broadway-themed release. Instead, let's bow our heads to Nippon Ichi for having the guts/gall to release a game called "Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel" on the marketplace. Your move, Square Enix. GamesRetailAr tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel (PS3)Dance on Broadway (PS3, Wii)Fit in Six (PS3, Wii)Homefront (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)Jikandia: The Timeless Land (PSP)Top Spin 4 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)Trackmania: Build to Race (Wii)Warriors: Legends of Troy (PS3)Yakuza 4 (PS3) DownloadableMicrosoftFull House Poker (800 Microsoft Points) NintendoWiiWareLiight (500 Wii Point)Mix Superstar (500 Wii Points)DSiWare5 in 1 Mahjong (200 DSi Points)Plants vs. Zombies (800 DSi ...

Explore Kamurocho In New Yakuza 4 Trailer

By GameInformer, published 03-10-2011

The latest trailer for Yakuza 4 packs a punch equivalent to a closed-circuit hotel TV channel describing the surrounding city, but you should watch it anyway. Yakuza follows the exploits of Japanese mob members as they explore the streets, rooftops, sewers, and every other nook and cranny the red light district has to offer. You can even indulge in luxuries like karaoke, strip clubs, and gambling. You can pick it up on PlayStation 3 when it releases March 15. (Please visit the site to view this media)

PlayStation Store Update: Killzone 3 single-player demo shoots up PSN

By GameSpot, published 16-02-2011

Sampler for Guerrilla Games' upcoming shooter lands on download hub alongside Yakuza 4 demo; downloadable games add ATV Pure, Back to the Future series, Sam and Max episodes, and Acceleration of Suguri X-Edition; TNT Racers, Tactics Ogre hit PSP storefront.   Get the full article at GameSpot "PlayStation Store Update: Killzone 3 single-player demo shoots up PSN" was posted by Eddie Makuch on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:56:47 -0800

Ultimate gaming news roundup: SWTOR, Crysis 2, Duty Calls, Yakuza 4 trailers and more

By Thinkdigit, published 02-04-2011

A lot has happened in the world of gaming since our last roundup, so sit back, click through, and enjoy the ride! Use the below index for handy navigation: Page 1 Crysis 2 minimum requirements Yakuza cutscenes Page 2 FE.A.R. 3 screenshots and trailer Duty Calls made by Epic Games New SWTOR trailer details Flashpoint gameplay Page 3 Battlefield 1943 and Bad Company 2: Onslaught cancelled for PC Painkiller Redemption released Complete Marvel vs [...] Read the entire article

Yakuza 4 demo shaking down PSN this month

By GameSpot, published 02-02-2011

Sega sampler to feature all four playable characters; available February 16 for PlayStation Plus subscribers, February 23 for all PS3 users.   March is shaping up to be a pretty big month for game releases, including the 3DS launch lineup, Dragon Age II, Homefront, Okamiden, Shogun 2: Total War, Darkspore, Shift 2 Unleashed: Need for Speed, Crysis 2, PlayStation Move Heroes, and Yakuza 4. That's a slew of different ways for players to divide their gaming dollars for the month, but Sega is looking to help them make at least one decision on that front. The Yakuza 4 demo will feature all four of the game's protagonists. The publisher today announced that it will release a demo for Yakuza 4 on the PlayStation Network later this month. In the latest installme...

The Last Word: January 23-29

By GameSpot, published 29-01-2011

Despite some downbeat headlines, the week was dominated by the unveiling of Sony's new handheld, the Next Generation Portable. Has it only been a week? The past several days seem much longer. The year isn't even a month old but already some of the year's biggest game news has arrived. Last week it was the 3DS price and launch date. This week, it was the unveiling of Sony's Next Generation Portable (NGP), arguably the most powerful handheld device ever made. Flexing impressive CPU and GPU muscle, the device also has a bevy of other features PSP owners were clamoring for--including dual thumbsticks. GameSpot was there at its debut and has many news reports, previews, and videos from first-hand from the event in Tokyo. The NGP debuted to much fanfare this week....

First NGP games announced

By GameSpot, published 27-01-2011

Killzone, Wipeout, Call of Duty, Uncharted, Little Big Planet lead initial lineup for Sony's next portable; Metal Gear Solid, Lost Planet, Yakuza also possible. Sony has finally taken the wraps off its Next Generation Portable at a Japanese press event, doling out details on the system, including hardware specs and a holiday release window. Unfortunately, Sony was not as forthcoming with some other details on the system, specifically price and third-party software lineup. Hot Shots Golf Next will help tee off the NGP. On the first-party front, Sony confirmed that a slew of its biggest franchises are in development for the NGP. In addition to showing off new Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf games, Sony confirmed that signature series like Killzone, Wipeout, Res...

Sony Next Generation Portable Wrap-Up

By GameSpot, published 27-01-2011

Check out GameSpot's complete coverage of Sony's powerful new handheld device with videos, photos, hardware specs, software titles, and more. After months of rumors and leaks, Sony has finally taken the wraps off one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry--a successor to the PSP that is currently codenamed Next Generation Portable. GameSpot was on hand at the portable's unveiling in Tokyo last night and covered the handheld's debut in depth. [ Watch Video ] Comment on this videoWatch this video in High Def The Hardware On the outside, the device looks similar to the original PSP, but it has some key differences. The analog nub has been replaced with more pronounced analog sticks--two of them in fact--opening opportunities for more familiar control schemes. There are...

Sony Next Generation Portable Wrap-Up

By GameSpot, published 27-01-2011

Check out GameSpot's complete coverage of Sony's powerful new handheld device with videos, photos, hardware specs, software titles, and more. After months of rumors and leaks, Sony has finally taken the wraps off one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry--a successor to the PSP that is currently codenamed Next Generation Portable. GameSpot was on hand at the portable's unveiling in Tokyo last night and covered the handheld's debut in depth. [ Watch Video ] Comment on this videoWatch this video in High Def The Hardware On the outside, the device looks similar to the original PSP, but it has some key differences. The analog nub has been replaced with more pronounced analog sticks--two of them in fact--opening opportunities for more familiar control schemes. There are...

Yakuza 4 - PS3 - Videos and Trailers

By Game Revolution, published 25-01-2011

Story trailer. for Yakuza 4.

Yakuza 4 - PS3 - Screenshots

By Game Revolution, published 22-01-2011

For the first time, Western fans will be able to experience the Japanese underworld not just through the eyes of Kiryu Kazuma, but three intriguing new characters each with their own compelling back-story and a gripping interwoven plot.

Yakuza 4 Gets A Release Date

By GameInformer, published 21-01-2011

Sega's Yakuza series is hugely popular in Japan, and has won a very strong following in the U.S. as well. Today Sega has given the game an official American release date. Yakuza 4 will hit store shelves on Tuesday, March 15. It's exclusive to PlayStation 3. The game features four playable characters, hero Kazuma Kiryu, shady loan shark Akiyama, a ex-con named Saejima, and detective Tanimura. As always, Yakuza will have players taking various missions in a fictional Japanese city's red light district. Oh, and it will feature the controversial hostess clubs that were taken out of the American version of Yakuza 3. Source: Edge

Yakuza 4 leans on retailers in mid-March

By GameSpot, published 21-01-2011

Sega confirms organized crime action game for March 15 release in North America, March 18 debut in Europe.   The Dragon of Dojima is ready to take flight again, as Sega today announced international release dates for Yakuza 4, the latest installment in its PlayStation-exclusive organized crime action series. North American gamers will be able to reacquaint themselves with Sega's take on the Japanese Mafia starting March 15, while European players will need to wait until the game launches there on March 18. That's going to leave a mark. In this latest installment, main character Kazuma Kiryu is joined by equally pugnacious combatants Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama, and Taiga Saejima. Each of the four playable main characters has a distinct narrative, wi...