Portal Cosplayers in Desperate Pursuit of Cake (PICS)
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
I started a secret plan yesterday to get my girlfriend to play the original so by the time next Halloween rolls around, she’ll be a fan and I can convince her to make this her costume.
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Investigating PSN Breach
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
Sony’s PSN data crisis has now attracted the attention of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who will aid the company in assessing the cause and lingering damage from the server attack.
Survey Says 21% of PS3 Owners Considering Moving to Xbox 360
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet recently, you may have heard about Sony’s little security problems. You may have also heard that the security breach might cost Sony something like $24 billion. It looks like PS3 owners aren’t too happy about the whole thing.
What Should Sony’s "Goodwill Gesture" Be?
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
A free PSN game? Maybe a personal information theft warning? The GamePro Staff discusses what Sony should offer up as a “goodwill gesture” after PSN is finally restored.
PSN Hackers Wanted $100,000 for Credit Card Database
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
According to the New York Times, security investigators uncovered forum chatter of a possible $100,000 ransom demand that was made for the credit card data allegedly stolen from the PlayStation Network.
How Your $60 Video Game is Chopped Up
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
Via the informative folks at FeedVibe, we had this rather illuminating chart that shows exactly how much of your money goes where when you plunk down $60 for a video game.
If only this game played as well as it looks – beautiful art
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
Concept art has always impressed, but gameplay execution falls a little short.
Redbox to Offer Video Games Starting in June at $2 a Night
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
For those who have always wanted the service to provide video games as well, your wish is Redbox’s command. ***puff of smoke*** Redbox will offer video game rentals at more than 21,000 locations nationwide beginning June 17th
Ubisoft Accidently Leaks Assassin’s Creed: Revelation
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
It seems Ubisoft may have revealed the next Assassins Creed game before they wanted to.
Marvel to offer free-to-play MMO game
Apr 30, 2011 Industry
Similar to games like Farmville, Marvel’s MMO will generate some revenue by allowing players to purchase virtual goods. But unlike Farmville, Marvel’s MMO will be “a legitimately free experience that will also be AAA (triple A), high-quality, high-production value experience that is very accessible.”