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1  Nine Minutes With Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Thu, Mar 11th, 2010, 12:36 pm (EST) BY JAMIE COURTS The latest and most anticipated Metal Gear Solid is on its way to the PSP and Konami has decided to highlight some more in game footage showing some of the features of Peace Walker. More »

0  Sony Producing Slightly Slimmer PS3 Slim In Japan Tue, Mar 9th, 2010, 12:23 pm (EST) BY DARRYL A Japanese retailer is reporting that Sony will be slightly reducing the weight of the PS3 Slim from 3.2kg to 3.0kg, and to accompany this, it will also be changing its model number to CECH-2100A. This likely means that some modifications are being made to the internal hardware, something that Sony are commonly known for. More »

0  New Hexyz Force Screenshots Showcase Game's Variety Wed, Mar 3rd, 2010, 9:46 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Atlus has just released a new batch of screenshots for the game Hexyz Force, the latest game from developer Sting who was also responsible for Riviera: The Promised Land and Knights in the Nightmare. More »

0  Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Official Trailer Released Wed, Mar 3rd, 2010, 9:10 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Atlus has just released a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is technically the fourth title in the main series, a series which has branched off into many various entries, such as the Persona and Devil Summoner series. More »

0  Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Review Wed, Mar 3rd, 2010, 10:55 am (EST) BY DARRYL To say that the Dynasty Warriors series has been around for 'a while' is a bit of an understatement. Based upon famous battles that occurred during the Three Kingdoms, most of the series can be known for, strangely enough, three things: immense combat that pits players against entire armies, over the top action sequences that don't remotely aim for realism, and gameplay that never really changes. Currently featuring six main games (of whom individually have their own additional expansions), Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce is the latest in feudal Chinese warfare. Surprisingly this title is extremely different from its predecessors, partly because it's a port from the PSP. More »

2  What Sony Could Offer In A Premium PSN Service Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010, 11:34 am (EST) BY ADAM MA There's been a bit of talk over the alleged leaked Premium Playstation Network features, and how much anyone would actually want to pay for those services. Some people are interested in possibly getting free games, PS1 Classics, and discounts to all content. Others would prefer the beta access, and supposed user-to-user challenges that allow a bit more customization. But in the end these features are just icing on a cake, and have little to do with what being online with a console is all about. Unlike Xbox owners most people feel that since Playstation 3 already offers free online services there's no reason for them to be charged for. Copying the things Xbox Live already does then offering a slew of useless additions won't help. If Sony really wants to start winning the console wars, then whoever is in charge of this Premium service outline need only look to a few simple things: More »

4  How Heavy Rain Succeeds Where Mass Effect 2 Failed Fri, Feb 26th, 2010, 7:29 pm (EST) BY ADAM MA Mass Effect 2 was a game about choices. Yes, it did have aliens, a plot to shake the universe on its very foundation, sex sequences, and an epic soundtrack to tie it all together. But ultimately Mass Effect 2 completely hinged itself on the decisions commander Shepard made. The alliances you chose, the romances you engage in, and even your save file from the last game all played a role in shaping the storyline that unfolded till the very end. However, while Mass Effect 2 did keep many of its promises there was one really powerful storytelling element that was all but absent from the gameplay. Something that Playstation 3's exclusive Heavy Rain has in spades. Giving decisions to a player and then telling them that they will experience the full weight and consequences of their actions is a hefty promise to make. For a consequence to be experienced, the player needs to genuinely care about the characters. Mass Effect 2 never really gave me the chance to love my team. Sure I collected them, met them, learned about their hobbies and sexual preferences. In some ways I became attached, more for their combat usefulness than anything else though. The most interesting characters are received late in the game (Thane and Legion) and they aren't covered nearly enough, while the useless predictable eye candy hovered about for no particular reason at all (Miranda and Jacob). You learn about them through forced conversation that only sometimes seem to flow, and it's only through the game's cutscenes that characters really seem alive. More »

1  God of War 3 OST To Feature Killswitch Engage, Taking Dawn Thu, Feb 25th, 2010, 10:09 am (EST) BY DARRYL Killswitch Engage, Taking Dawn, and Trivium are just some of the bands which have been unveiled for the God of War soundtrack, which will be released on the 2nd of March, a few weeks ahead of the game's actual release. More »

0  Capcom's COO Mark Beaumont Passes Away Tue, Feb 23rd, 2010, 10:28 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Capcom has announced that Mark Beaumont, the company's chief operating officer for their North American and European branches, died suddenly this morning. More »

0  God of War 3 Will Feature No HDD Install Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010, 11:53 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Recently, PlayStation 3 gamers have been inundated with mandatory installs for games like Heavy Rain and BioShock 2, but God of War 3, which releases next month, promises to offer some good news on this front. When posting on his personal Twitter account, Christer Ericson, who is the Director of Technology at Sony Santa Monica, said "God of War 3 does NOT do a HD install. The 5MB listed on box back is for save game only." More »

0  Bolding: No Zombies For Modern Warfare 2 Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010, 9:50 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Killing Nazi-Zombies was something of a highlight in Call of Duty: World at War, the Call of Duty that was release in-between the modern ones, and that was developed by Treyarch. Because of this, many were hoping they'd be able to shoot up some Nazi-Zombies with modern day weapons, but Robert Bolding from Infinity Ward has dashed those hopes. More »

4  Battlefield 3 Will 'Absolutely Blow Everyone Away' Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010, 10:27 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNEN Battlefield: Bad Company 2 hasn't even hit retail shelves yet, but already there's been sparse talk of the inevitable release of Battlefield 3. In an interview with Fredrik Liliegren, the CEO of DICE from 1988 to 2000, and Studio Manager of DICE Canada from 2001 to 2006, Liliegren told GamingUnion.net what he could about Battlefield 3. More »

3  Sony Patents Universal Controller, Works With PS3, 360, Wii Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010, 8:53 am (EST) BY DARRYL It has been revealed by the US Patent & Trademark Office that Sony have filed a patent for a universal games controller, which will have a touch-sensitive LCD screen that shows different button layouts. It also has an alphanumeric keyboard. According to the plans, it could replace the current generation controllers and store up to three button layouts/functionality within its memory. It could also emulate the functionality of older systems, like the SNES, Megadrive or Atari systems. More »

0  Hidden Gems: Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony Sat, Feb 20th, 2010, 12:47 pm (EST) BY COLIN Gaming Union's very on conscripted and self-proclaimed art director - that's me - is back with yet another hidden gem. Previously, I rambled on about a fun and addictive rhythm game for the PlayStation Portable known as DJ Max Portable. Now, from underneath the dusty rug, I bring to your attention Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony. More »

0  Trauma Team Preview: Diagnosis Sat, Feb 20th, 2010, 10:30 am (EST) BY SHAWN Since the release of the Trauma Center: Under the Knife on the Nintendo DS in 2005, the Trauma series has garnered critical acclaim and a large following for Atlus. Trauma Team, which was revealed during E3 2009, expands the series into a new direction, allowing players to experience other medical fields besides surgery, such as forensics and endoscopy, each of which overlap each other in the overall storyline. Over the last few months Atlus has been revealing more information about the various modes, leaving only two out of the six left to explore. Thanks to a recent demo from Atlus, we have a brand-new look into one of the two remaining modes: Diagnosis. More »

2  White Knight Chronicles (International Edition) Review Thu, Feb 18th, 2010, 9:12 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Originally a Japanese release in 2008, White Knight Chronicles International Edition has finally come to grace the North American PlayStation 3. Following the story of Leonard, a young man who gains the power of an ancient weapon, players are taken on a journey to saving Balandor's princess from a cult that wishes to wield forgotten weaponry for dark purposes. More or less a standard plot for any JRPG, but Level-5 has added in a few twists of their own to make White Knight Chronicles a pretty enjoyable addition to any PlayStation 3 RPG fan's collection. More »

0  Sid Meier's Civilization V Announced Thu, Feb 18th, 2010, 12:28 pm (EST) BY SHAWN 2K Games has just announced that Sid Meier's Civilization V, the latest entry in the long-running series, is currently under development. The Civilization franchise is known for its unique turn-based strategy system that uses actual history to progress the story. The franchise has sold millions of units worldwide and has garnered critical acclaim from reviewers and fans alike. More »

2  New Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Screenshots Sat, Feb 13th, 2010, 10:17 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Atlus has just released a new batch of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey screenshots, ranging from the game's battles to the numerous branching dialog choices that the Shin Megami Tensei series is known for. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is technically the fourth title in the main series, a series which has branched off into many various entries, such as the Persona and Devil Summoner series. More »

0  Rumor: Xbox 360 Getting FFXIII and Splinter Cell Bundles Thu, Feb 11th, 2010, 3:09 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS According to Ars Technica, unnamed sources have revealed that Final Fantasy XIII and Splinter Cell: Conviction bundles will be coming to the Xbox 360. Apparently the bundles will come with a 250GB hard drive and a price tag of $399.99 USD. The only difference between each bundle, besides the game included, will be that the Final Fantasy bundle comes with two white controllers whereas Splinter Cell comes with black ones. More »

0  Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Preview Wed, Feb 10th, 2010, 1:32 pm (EST) BY NELSON KOEI's Dynasty Warriors franchise has grown rapidly over the years and last year saw the release of a PSP title called Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce. It was a rather new take on the traditional format of the game and while gameplay was fairly similar, a lot of aspects had been altered. One year later and the game is now set to be rereleased onto the PlayStation 3 and the XBox 360. More »