The BAFTA Video Game Awards will be taking place tomorrow evening and we’ve made our predictions for the winners for some of the award categories below. So far Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has scooped up many awards over the past few months and we expect the title to do well tomorrow too.
Now that the Motion Controller has been finally given a name, Sony has also released the first high-res images of the controller itself (see below). The controller will be available to purchase as a stand-alone product or as part of a bundle, either consisting of a game, the PS3 console or the PlayStation Eye camera. Sony is looking to price a bundle consisting of a Move controller, Eye camera and game all under $100.
In this week’s PlayStation Store update, we hit the shark fested waters of Wakeboarding HD, a downloadable game along with Brain Challenge. New game content for Dragon Age: Origins, Need For Speed Shift, Dante’s Inferno and more, is available. Not to mention a new dynamic theme for Heavy Rain!
The release date for ModNation Racers has been confirmed as May 25th in the U.S. A date for Europe is still outstanding, however Sony have stated that they’re aiming for a European release in the same week as the U.S. release, which makes May 28th a likely launch date.
Dom Matthews of Capcom Europe has given the heads up on the release of Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition. The ultimate collection includes the complete Resident Evil 5 game and all downloadable content – such as single player episodes and multiplayer modes – that has been released for the game to date.
Scott Hyman from TikGames/Creat Studios has announced a new title called Wakeboarding HD on the PlayStation Blog, which promises a “fast-paced” boat surfing game with “wacky, over-the-top tricks and stunts” set in a “beautiful, serene, tropical” location.
2K Games have been accused of cheating gamers following claims that the DLC for BioShock 2 is already present on the game disc. These claims have surfaced due to the small file size of the DLC.
The first official video footage of Joe Danger has been released by Hello Games showcasing the game to be a fast paced motor bike racing game, filled with various stunts, clever little maneuvers and fluid dynamics. The game seems to support up to 4 simultaneous players. Looks like heaps of fun to us!
Already included in the special edition of Aliens vs. Predator, the Swarm map pack has been slated for a March 18th release for the general public priced at $7, which will consist of two competitive multiplayer maps and two cooperative mode maps.
The PlayStation Home client has received a major update, bringing with it very significant enhancements that will make your PlayStation Home experience even better. The update faster load times, giving you quicker access to PlayStation Home and all the great content within. The new 1.35 update has also enhanced the login process. Now, once you have launched into PlayStation Home from the XMB, you will be transported directly to a new intuitive navigator, without the need to click through message screens.
