PlayStation Games

EA released eight new images today from their highly-anticipated 2013 game "Crysis 3" and they were just too beautiful to keep to ourselves. The "Crysis" games have been praised for their incredible graphics and it looks like they have raised the bar yet again. In the game, Prophet has returned to New York City in 2047 to find that it's been turned into a futuristic combat arena and encased in something called a nanodome. Across seven distinct environments, Prophet must "Assess Adapt Attack" and fight his way to freedom. Check out the screenshots and see what is shaping up be one of next year's most interesting titles.

Crysis 3 May 2012 Screenshots

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The hit action game "GoldenEye 007: Reloaded" is now available on the PlayStation Network for all your multiplayer needs. Updating the beloved Nintendo 64 game "GoldenEye" with new missions and Daniel Craig as the legendary James Bond, "GoldenEye 007: Reloaded" was a smash hit when it was released on disc last year. The game has not only been upgraded to 60 fps HD but features new missions that are supposedly based on the original screenplay for the hit Pierce Brosnan film. Players can use their controller or the PlayStation Move in single-player and multiplayer, which supports both 4-player split-screen action and 16-player online matches. The full game is now available on the PSN for $59.99.

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Square Enix has released two episodes of "Final Fantasy XIII-2" that are now available on the PlayStation Network -- "Snow's Story: Perpetual Battlefield" and "Lightning's Story: Requiem of the Goddess" -- along with new White and Black Mage outfits and a DLC pack called "A Wondrous  Wardrobe," which includes 16 new outfits for Mog. From the press release, it sounds like "Perpetual Battlefield" is combat heavy as Snow has been separated from Serah and must face the "Arbiter of Time" in a battle that can add Snow to  the game as a party member. "Requiem of the Goddess" details the battle between Lightning and Caius that is not seen in the game. It features Lightning abilities only available in this DLC and is such a major part of the story that players are advised to complete "Final Fantasy XIII-2" before playing it. "Snow's Story: Perpetual Battlefield" costs $3.99, "Lightning's Story: Requiem of the Goddess" costs $4.99, and "A Wondrous Wardrobe" costs $2.99. All are available on the PSN now.

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From the team that made "Warhawk" comes the unique follow-up, "Starhawk," released exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 on May 8, 2012. With an unexpected gameplay style that merges elements of "Borderlands," "Gears of War," and real-time strategy war games, "Starhawk" is one of the most unusual games of the season and its deep multiplayer mode is a smashing success. The solo campaign leaves something to be desired but the "more is more" approach that combines vehicle combat, aerial techniques, explosive weapons, and more into an incredible variety of online offerings could make "Starhawk" the game of the season for you.

Starhawk Review

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Bethesda Softworks, the company behind "Fallout," "Doom." and "Rage," released a few intriguing screenshots of their newest game earlier this year, a futuristic title called "Dishonored." They made the release date official this morning, announcing that the title would hit stores on October 9, 2012. Calling the title a "supernatural assassin action game," the Bethesda press release offered a few more details about the plot of the game. Players will take on the role of Corvo, an infamous assassin in a world dominated by steampunk technology and supernatural abilities. Corvo has been framed for a crime and must get to the bottom of who betrayed him while he builds his own skill sets as a killer for hire. Weapons, powers, strategic decisions -- it sounds like a Bethesda game. We can't wait.

Dishonored Screenshots

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As gamers continue to argue over "Battlefield" vs. "Call of Duty" like it's the end of the world, other shooter games are getting lost in the shuffle. The latest entry in this divisive genre is actually a familiar one as 505 Games and Rebellion have taken their 2005 last-generation hit "Sniper Elite" and remodeled it under the title of "Sniper Elite V2." With modern graphics, strategic gameplay, and a tense setting, this war game offers something unique in a genre that is typically devoid of original ideas. A few too many glitches in design and presentation hold the game back overall but the shot definitely grazes its target. Find out how close it gets with our full review.

Sniper Elite V2 Review (PS3)

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One of the most anticipated games of the beginning of 2012 became one of the most anticipated games of the end of 2012 when "Bioshock Infinite" suffered its first large delay and now the title has left the year entirely, moving to February 26, 2013, according to Take Two Games. The sad news leaves a hole in the Fall schedule (the game was supposed to drop in October) but gamers can comfort themselves them with the knowledge that there are still installments of "Assassin's Creed," "Call of Duty," "Medal of Honor," "Borderlands," "Darksiders," and "Far Cry" left to come this year...for now.

Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games, tried to make fans feel better: "When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then, we've uncovered opportunities to make Infinite into something even more extraordinary. Therefore, to give our talented team the time they need to deliver the best Infinite possible, we've decided to move the game's release to February."

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AMC's hit drama and Robert Kirkman's beloved comic book have their loyal fans who are always looking for more related to their favorite zombie fiction. To this growing universe, we can now add Telltale Games' downloadable series of episodes, "The Walking Dead," starting with "The Walking Dead, Episode 1 -- A New Day," now available on the PlayStation Network. With familiar faces (Hershel, Glenn) and some engaging new ones, Telltale have crafted an experience that's heavier on character and dread than action and gunfire. Does it live up to the high caliber of quality that fans of "The Walking Dead" have come to expect? Read on and find out...

The Walking Dead Review (PS3)

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The hit Spike TV show comes to your PS3 with the release of the bundle edition of "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat," a value purchase that compiles "Deadliest Warrior: The Game" and "Deadliest Warrior: Legends" (previously available on the PlayStation Network) along with every DLC released and a DVD with six episodes of the show. It's a lot of bang for the buck. Sadly, most of that bang is pretty awful. How did they screw up a game that lets fighting fans play out what would happen if William Wallace attacked Joan of Arc? Read on and find out.

'Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat' Review (PS3)

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Activision made the rumors true today by announcing that "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" will be released on November 13, 2012. Start planning your days off of work now. Someone should just make it a national holiday. The game will take place in the near future and be reportedly driven by a new graphics technology for the developers at Treyarch. "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" will take place in 2025 and any fan of the "Call of Duty" series knows that the the future will not be a peaceful place. Reportedly, the game will feature branching storylines in its single-player campaign and one of the things that gets us the most excited -- non-linear missions. Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, claims that it's the most ambitious "Call of Duty" ever. Time will tell if he's right. Stay tuned to About.com for all your "Call of Duty" news.

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