Last month we reported the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV was scheduled for release in March 2010, a whole six months after the release of the PC version. Square Enix has now revealed the real reason why they decided to bump up the release date of Final Fantasy XIV, citing “technical problems” as the cause of the delay.
If you were waiting for a fistful of cake, you may have to wait a little longer. The release of Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake for the PSP has been pushed back according to recent reports – but only by a week. The game was expected to be released next week, on April 27th 2010, but has now been moved to a May 4th release.
Quantum Theory was first unveiled back in 2008 as a new IP for Tecmo Koei, and was scheduled for release in March 2010. The title has now been delayed with a ballpark date of “Summer 2010,” according to Tecmo Koei America. Tecmo Koei originally announced that the game would not make the March 2010 release date back in February of this year.
The latest iteration of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Peace Walker, has been delayed. Originally the game was scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on May 25, but has now been pushed back by two weeks. The highly anticipated portable sequel is now slated for a June 8th release in North America, June 17th in Europe and June 18th in the U.K. No further info was given for the cause of delay.
The latest DLC content for Gran Theft Auto IV, Episode from Liberty City, has been delayed worldwide for two weeks. Rockstar attribute the delay to a last minute game submission request from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to edit some of the in-game Liberty City radio station, television, and internet content.
The first part of the Heavy Rain DLC pack, Heavy Rain Chronicles: The Taxidermist, was originally expected to arrive when the game is released next week but has since been delayed. The first episode of the DLC is offered for free with the game when pre-ordering, but can be purchased separately from the PlayStation Store for $4.99.
Waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to hit the PS3? According to SCEE, you will have to wait until Autumn 2010 for the game. “We think that we’ll release this game in Autumn, before Christmas, but it is not decided yet,” said SCEE’s James Armstrong in an interview with Spanish website Canarias Al Dia. Gran Turismo has been delayed several times already, with the most recent being delay affecting the Japanese release of the game.
A new announcement in Sony’s latest press release reveals that the upcoming racer Gran Turismo 5 that was scheduled for a March release in Japan has been postponed till the following month. The press release continues to state that a new Japanese release date will be decided and announced, whilst apologizing to gamers looking forward to Sony’s next installment in the series.
If you were looking forward to the third iteration of SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo, we have some bad news for you. Slant Six and SCEA have confirmed that Fireteam Bravo 3 will be delayed again, making it the second delay to the title. The game was originally supposed to be released in November 2009, but was then pushed back to January 12th 2010. A new release date has not been revealed but we expect one in the next few weeks.
The third iteration of the hit PSP series SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo, is making it way to the PSP in 2010. To be exact, Fireteam Bravo 3 will be available to purchase from January 12, 2010. Originally, the game was supposed to hit stores on Tuesday, November 24 2009, but has since been delayed. It’s been well over two years since Fireteam Bravo 2 was released so if you are looking for a SOCOM fix, you will have to wait a little longer.
