Vita owners, it’s time to get excited. If you’re like us and are eagerly anticipating Guerrilla Cambridge’s Killzone: Mercenary, you are in for a treat as Sony has just released a brand new trailer for the game. Not only does it showcase the game’s impressive...

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Rare Employee Leaks Next Xbox Name as XBOX NOW??

Posted 4 hours ago

Some big news coming in this morning, if it is in fact true. Speaking on 4Chan, an anonymous Rare employee proposed that people ask him anything. What followed is an apparent leak on the next Xbox’s name as well as other interesting details: "Referred to as neXtBox throughout development period, KineXbox to those looking for a beating, but the official title is... "Xbox Now!" Yes, it even has that little explanation... More >>

New Game & Wario Minigames Announced!

Posted 17 hours ago

If you’re up for having some interactive fun with a bunch of friends, Game & Wario might be your go-to. Nintendo recently detailed a few more minigames we can expect to see when the game launches in June. First, "In Island" will obviously feature islands. Two to five players will launch "Fronks" onto said islands for high schores. "Patchwork" will feature familiar ninja sisters from the WarioWare series,... More >>

City Interactive Teases Alien Rage in New Trailer

Posted 17 hours ago

City Interactive’s upcoming first-person arcade game, Alien Rage, used to be known as Alien Fear. The first teaser trailer for the game is now out, so you can catch a glimpse below to see if the name change is a suitable one. Arriving later this year on Steam, XBLA, and PSN, Alien Rage will apparently have a total of 14 boss fights and 10 different weapons. So are you raging.... or are you fearful? More >>

Ouya Will Have an Open Booth in Parking Lot During E3

Posted 17 hours ago

If you’re going to be at E3 when the time comes, maybe you should take a detour into the parking next to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ouya will be showing off their console to the public, no credentials required. Anyone can go and have food and drinks while getting to know what Ouya’s all about. If you’re a game developer, this is the time to show off your games: "You’ll be able to demo your games to media,... More >>

Krillbite Studio's Among the Sleep Kickstarter Campaign Ends Successfully

Posted 18 hours ago

Congratulations to those of you who backed Krillbite Studio’s Kickstarter project, Among the Sleep. The campaign has officially ended with a total of $248,358 to its name. That’s very nearly $50,000 more than its original $200,000 goal. The extra money will definitely be put to good use- making the game compatible with Oculus Rift and adding a developer commentary track. Oh, and each team member will be eating ice cream. Heck,... More >>

Resident Evil: Revelations Unlockable Costumes Come from the Sea

Posted 18 hours ago

If you want another reason to purchase Resident Evil: Revelations on PC/consoles, here you go. Capcom announced that there will be three unlockable costumes for Jill, Chris, and Keith... and they are all rather extravagant. Chris appears to be a sailor, Jill is a pirate, and Keith may be some sort of pirate-ninja breed. If you’re interested in unlocking the costumes, you will have to play through the game’s Campaign and Raid... More >>

Compile Heart's Mugen Souls Hits PSN Next Tuesday

Posted 19 hours ago

You may already have a physical copy of Mugen Souls for PS3, but I have some good news for those of you who didn’t have the time (or just didn’t feel like) heading to the store to pick it up. NIS America took to the PlayStation Blog to announce that Compile Heart’s colorful RPG will be dropping onto PSN this Tuesday. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be coming to Vita, but you will be able to pick it up for PS3....... More >>

New Gran Turismo 6 Trailer is Sleek and Shiny

Posted 1 day ago

It hasn’t been too long since Gran Turismo 6 was officially announced, but a brand new trailer has just made its way online. Check out a countless number of shiny cars and glorious environments below, all while listening to a rather catchy beat. So... can we expect to see this on PS4? More >>

Ubisoft Still Supportive of Nintendo's Wii U

Posted 1 day ago

EA may not be behind Nintendo’s Wii U, but what about other companies? Speaking to GamesIndustry International, a Ubisoft spokesperson reconfirmed their support: "As with any new console, it takes some time to grow an established base. Ubisoft has a varied and high-quality line-up for Wii U, with more big titles on the way including Rayman Legends, Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Splinter Cell Blacklist.... More >>

Grid 2 Trailer Drifts its Way Through Japan

Posted 1 day ago

You may be all hyped up for Gran Turismo 6 to launch, but that’s not the only racing game on the way. Did you hear about Grid 2? A new trailer has been released, driving through Okutama, Japan. The video also shows off the game’s Drift mode, awarding points to players who can perform some often drifts on the road. Check it out below before Grid 2 launches on May 28 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.   More >>

Assassin's Creed Movie Adaptation Hits the Big Screen May 2015

Posted 1 day ago

We’ve been getting news on video game film adaptations lately... and Assassin’s Creed isn’t going to be left out. The film now has a release date of May 22, 2015, according to a listing on Box Office Mojo. Yep, you will be able to go out and see the Fox-distributed film almost exactly two years from now. We haven’t received all the details, but we do know that Michael Fassbender is playing a role in the movie. We will... More >>

Sims 3 Island Paradise Walkthrough Video Takes You to the Beach

Posted 1 day ago

Summer is on its way, which means we should all make some time to get to the beach. How does a nice island resort sound? The Sims 3 Island Paradise expansion pack is launching June 28, taking you the place of your dreams. The below walkthrough video details just what we can expect next month, including customizing resorts, cruising on houseboats, and scuba diving. So much to do, so little time! More >>

Team Fortress 2 Robotic Boogaloo Update is a Fan of Hats

Posted 1 day ago

Team Fortress 2 has just received its first community-created update. Titled "Robotic Boogaloo," the update includes 57 new items... if you’re a fan of hats and other headgear, you will be pleased. The items are available in RoboCrates, rare drops after June 3. To open said crates you need to purchase a key, priced at $2.50 each, from the Mann Co. store. The creators of the items will get in on the cash. To hear more about the... More >>

Mega Man 5 Drops Onto 3DS... Soundtrack on Capcom Store!

Posted 1 day ago

It’s time to continue celebrating Mega Man’s 25th anniversary! Mega Man 5 is now available on 3DS via the 3DS eShop. You can snatch it up for $4.99. If you’re looking for a more musical experience, the game’s soundtrack is available as well, featuring a total of 57 tracks. The Capcom Store has it for $8.95 right here, so get going!       More >>

EA Software Engineer Smashes Wii U on Twitter

Posted 1 day ago

EA already came forth with the news that they have no plans to bring their games to Wii U, but one employee in particular didn’t hold back on sharing his strong opinions of the console. EA senior software engineer and architect, Bob Summerwill, took to Twitter to smash Wii U, stating: "The WiiU is crap. Less powerful than an XBOX360. Poor online/store. Weird tablet. Nintendo are walking dead at this point." He also offered up... More >>

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DLC Talk: Dishonored - The Knife of Dunwall

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall is an impressive little bit of DLC. I should emphasize “little” though, as it is a relatively short experience. Just when the story seems to get going it ends - or, rather, it “kind of” ends. In The Knife of Dunwall you play as Daud, the... More >>

DLC Talk: Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon’s Dogma was released last year on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. While many people considered it to be a simple response to From Software surprise hit in the « Soul » series, others found a genuine appeal to the core mechanics of Capcom’s new baby. So much... More >>

DLC Talk: Vergil's Downfall

So who’s the only person in the Devil May Cry universe that even stands a chance at being as cool as Dante? Nero? Lady? Lucia? Trish? Nope, it’s definitely Dante’s twin brother Vergil with his awesome hair, sense of style, his Katana...ok I’m getting a little too excited.... More >>

Hardware Talk: Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse

For those of you out there who are looking for a gaming mouse, you may want to consider all your options with the plethora of products available on the market today. Here at Game Focus, we had the chance to get a lot of hands-on time with Razer’s Ouroboros gaming mouse and we’re happy... More >>