Puppeteer: Beautifully bizarre PS3 platformer looking the part

Puppeteer: Beautifully bizarre PS3 platformer looking the part

Ever wanted a hamburger for a head?

This article was taken from PSM3 magazine.

Puppeteer sees a boy with no head stealing magic scissors from a moon bear at the behest of a fork-carrying witch. Trust us, after gunning down 17.6bn soldiers in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, it'll feel like a simulation. In this 2D platformer players take on the role of Kutaro, a wooden boy on a quest through a variety of puppet-theatre worlds to get his real head back from the aforementioned malicious bear.

Though he used to be a real boy, the bear (who is also a tyrannical lunar dictator) transformed him into a puppet and then bit his head clean off - suggesting that puppet heads taste better than little boy heads, which is highly unlikely.

Anything from spiders to hamburgers can take the place of Kutaro's missing head...

Being headless isn't all bad, as Kutaro can jam other heads onto his neck-stump thanks to his new puppet nature. They don't have to be true heads, either. Anything from spiders to hamburgers to teacups to copyright-infringing yellowish submersibles to an actual knife can take the place of Kutaro's missing noggin, and they all bestow him with a special power based loosely on what they're made of. The spider head, for example, allows access to hidden areas stuck behind spiderwebs. Presumably, the knife helps with shanking haters. If Kutaro gets hit, his head pops off and he's got three seconds to grab hold of it and jam it back on before he loses a life - a bit like Sonic's rings, but with more decapitation played for comic relief.

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Those scissors are useful too, despite being roughly three times the size of Kutaro. Aside from doubling up as a nifty sword, they can slice through scenery to pull our hero through levels by simply cutting along the dotted line. At one point in the GamesCom trailer, Kutaro chops his way upwards through an endless swarm of paper bats.

All very charming, but there's something that everyone's overlooking here in regards to the inspiration behind the story - a story about a puppet boy with interchangeable heads, set in an entire world of puppets, in which an antagonist bear dogs your every step? It's all shamelessly stolen from Dynamite Headdy, one of 1994's best Mega Drive platformers. (The bear was called Trouble Bruin, by the way, which is also one of 1994's best bear-themed puns.)

Still, SCE Studios can be forgiven a little appropriation in the name of generating great games - and Puppeteer looksbe pretty charming all round. We only hope that the sheer array of heads doesn't become redundant, andthat there's some tactical nous to choosing the rightonefor the right situation rather than it being a simple, brainless (yes, pun intended) gimmick.

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Resident Evil 6 Release Date (PS3 Xbox 360), Pre-order Bonus Includes $10 Amazon Credit 9/30 Update!

Resident Evil 6 Release Date (PS3 Xbox 360), Pre-order Bonus Includes $10 Amazon Credit 9/30 Update!

Resident Evil 6 Release Date, Pre-order Bonus Info!

Pre-order Resident Evil 6 (PS3/Xbox 360) and get a $10 Amazon Credit in addition to the following exclusive pre-order bonus:

Get a $10 Credit plus Amazon Exclusive Pre-order Bonus

Pre-order Resident Evil 6 Standard Edition for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and receive the Amazon exclusive Mercenaries stage – The High Seas Fortress as well as a $10 Amazon credit good toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including but not limited to Kindle books, Gift Cards, and Amazon Appstore for Android apps). The $10 promotional credit and bonus offer access code will be e-mailed within two business days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com, while supplies last. Offer valid on all existing pre-orders. Offer limited to one per customer. Please read the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live terms of use.

Resident Evil 6 has a scheduled release date of October 2, 2012.

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PS Vita Getting A Bunch Of New Games

PS Vita Getting A Bunch Of New Games 

While 6 Comments at the moment, that doesn’t mean their handheld gaming device isn’t getting new games anytime soon. In fact, we’ve got a great list of games heading to the PS Vita which should reassure fans that their favorite handheld-gaming device will be with us for a long time to come.

Our friends over at Pocket Gamer have compiled a nice list of upcoming PS Vita games. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Rainbow Moon – Fans of strategy RPGs will be happy to know that the PS vita will be getting Rainbow Moon, a port of the PS 3 original. And while it is mostly a port, developer EastAsiaSoft is promising to look at the possibility of “added functionality, including cross-saving support.” Rainbow Moon is expected to be available on the PS Vita sometime in early 2013.

Earth Defense Force 3: Portable -  Looking for a game for your PS Vita that’s a throwback to classic sci-fi monster movies? Earth Defense Force 3: portable has got you covered. The publisher has just announced via Twitter that Earth Defense Force 2017 is headed to the PS Vita this winter.

Ragnarok Odyssey, Picotto Knights, Dokuro – GungHo Entertainment has created an American division that will be tasked with handling three PS Vita translations. These games include innovative puzzler Dokuro and action RPGs Ranganrok Odyssey and Picotto Knights.

All in all, it looks like the PS Vita has an amazing line-up of games that should keep fans happy. And with Sony’s redoubling its efforts to attract more game developers, things can only get better.

Which of the upcoming PS Vita games are you looking forward to? Any console games that you’d like to see ported on the PS Vita? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of the Year Edition Released

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of the Year Edition Released

Dive into Nathan Drake's critically acclaimed third adventure yet

Naughty Dog has announced that Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of the Year Edition is out and widely available in North America, Canada, and Europe. The Game of Year Edition comes packed with a ton of extra content for multiplayer component including 12 multiplayer maps, over 40 multiplayer character skins, Fort Co-Op Adventure, and Shade Survival Mode.

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PS Vita Need for Speed: Most Wanted delayed?

PS Vita Need for Speed: Most Wanted delayed?

EA has confirmed that the PS Vita version has not been delayed, and will launch on November 2 as planned. 

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Electronic Arts’ Polish website has indicated that Need for Speed: Most Wanted for PlayStation Vita has been delayed until next year.According to the site, the handheld edition of the upcoming racer won’t be releaseduntil spring 2013.

Up until now it was assumed the PS Vita version would launch alongside its console counterparts on October 30 in the U.S., and in Europe on November 2. However, this appears not to be the case.

The PS Vita release is said to be virtually identical to the PlayStation 3 version of the title, boasting the “same big open-world…same cars…same Autolog features and the same competition.”

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Nintendo releases full Wii U launch window schedule

Nintendo's newest console, the Wii U, is set to launch on November 18. The follow-up to the successful Wii console includes improved graphics and a unique GamePad with a built in touchscreen, the Nintendo TVii service and a built-in social network called MiiVerse.

23 games are slated to be available at launch, ranging from family friendly titles to some of the most successful brands in modern video gaming.

“We’re making sure that Wii U owners will have great games to play from the moment they open the box, and that a steady stream of fun new games is always on the way,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime in a press release. “We have something for everyone, from new franchises to creative new approaches to familiar favorites.”

The launch window time period runs from November 18, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Here is the full launch window list as of press time.

505 Games
Funky Barn - Launch Window

2K Sports
NBA 2K13 - Launch Window

Activision Publishing, Inc.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Nov. 18
Skylanders Giants - Nov. 18
TRANSFORMERS PRIME - Nov. 18
Wipeout 3 - Nov. 18

007 Legends - Launch Window
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Launch Window
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing - Launch Window

Broken Rules
Chasing Aurora - November

Pwnee Studios
Cloudberry Kingdom - November

D3Publisher
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game - Launch Window
Ben 10 Omniverse - Launch Window
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade - Launch Window

Disney Interactive
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - Nov. 18

Electronic Arts
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13 - Nov. 18
Madden NFL 13 - November
Mass Effect 3 - Launch Window

Frozenbyte
Trine 2: Director's Cut - November

Gaijin Games
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - January

WayForward
Mighty Switch Force HD - November

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition - Nov. 18
TANK! TANK! TANK! - November

Nintendo
New Super Mario Bros. U - Nov. 18
NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge - Nov. 18
Nintendo Land - Nov. 18
SiNG PARTY - Nov. 18
Game & Wario - Launch Window
LEGO City: Undercover - Launch Window
Pikmin 3 - Launch Window
Wii Fit U - Launch Window
The Wonderful 101 - Launch Window

SEGA
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - Nov. 18
Aliens: Colonial Marines - Launch Window

Shin'en
Nano Assault Neo - November

Tecmo Koei America Corporation
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper - Nov. 18

THQ
Darksiders II - Nov. 18
JEOPARDY! - Launch Window
Wheel of Fortune - Launch Window

Tomorrow Corporation
Little Inferno - November

Two Tribes
Toki Tori 2 - November

Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed III - Nov. 18
ESPN Sports Connection - Nov. 18
Just Dance 4 - Nov. 18
Rabbids Land - Nov. 18
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 - Nov. 18
ZombiU - Nov. 18
Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth - Launch Window
Rayman Legends - Launch Window

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Scribblenauts Unlimited - Nov. 18
Game Party Champions - Nov. 18
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition - Nov. 18

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HMV to bundle PS3 Super Slim with FIFA 13, Uncharted 3 & Gran Turismo 5

£260 gets you latest console, an HDMI cable and three of the PS3s best.

 HMV will be offering the new 500GB 'Super Slim' PlayStation 3 in a bundle with FIFA 13, Gran Turismo 5 Academy Edition, Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition and a 2 metre HDMI cable for £259.99 when the console goes on sale this Friday, the retailer has told VideoGamer.com.

The bundle offers an impressive saving: the 500GB console alone would normally set you back £249.99.

"We've seen some really encouraging interest in the new PS3 Slim 500GB - both in store and with good online pre-orders also," hmv's games buyer Mike Fethers told VideoGamer.com.

"It helps that we're competitive on price, and we also have a great bundle deal lined up that we'll be announcing shortly, where for just £10 extra you get FIFA 13, Gran Turismo 5 Academy Edition, Uncharted 3 Game of The Year Edition as well as a 2 metre HDMI cable."

The latest model PS3, which was announced during last week's Tokyo Game Show, is 25 per cent slimmer than the current PS3 Slim and features a new top-loading disc mechanism.

But rather than setting a recommended retail price for the console - as it has done with its previous model PS3s - Sony has instead allowed retailers to dictate the price, sparking competition amongst different outlets.

Similar bundles are available at other retailers. HMV's, however, seems to offer the best value for money so far.

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PS3 Essentials announced for European PlayStation Network

Sony announced the "PlayStation Essentials" program this morning for Europe, hot on the heels of yesterday's "PSN Day 1 Digital" program. The difference between the two PlayStation Network initiatives is that while Day 1 Digital is all launch titles, Essentials covers the classics – well, some are classics, others are just old and tired.

Highlights of the of program include the first three Assassin's Creed, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Far Cry 2 and Infamous. The prices begin at £9.99/€14.99, which may be a tough sell as a "bargain," since you can pick up many of these games for less by walking (ew, who wants to do that?) to the store. The main point here is that Sony continues drawing attention to its digital distribution of full games.

Check out the full list on the PlayStation EU blog , more games will be added this year to the current offerings.

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10 Reasons To Buy An Xbox 360

10 Reasons To Buy An Xbox 360

Gamers and techies have waited with bated breath for advancements and innovations in gaming. To set the pulse racing and the mind thinking one needs to be challenged. This has become possible by computer technology and the wonderful world of gaming. Just as adventures and wars would have done in yester years these days it is technology that offers to quench the thirst for adventure. Microsoft has created a challenge in the form of the Xbox 360-- a visionary, super powerful, multimedia console that brings to you the GenX gaming world. Of course, the markets being competitive present so many choices.

If you need to be convinced here are a few reasons why you must buy the Xbox360.

1. There are games galore for the thirsty. Kameo elements of power, Project Gotam 3, Perfect dark Zero, and many more. All unique, with great effects and gaming wizardry.

2. The Xbox360 has wireless controllers as well as internet connectivity. The premium pack presents great delights offering freedom of movement and a superb range of over 30 feet. Ergonomically designed the controller has skip wires, tangles and boomerangs. 

3. With an aim to please even the most discerning palate, the Xbox360 has an amazing variety of games. Some are exclusively designed for the box like Condemned, and Dead or Alive. Titles that have been widely acknowledge by expert gamers are: Call of Duty 2, Project Gotham Racing 3, Kameo, King Kong, and Condemned.

4. Amazing and most welcome is the fact that over 200 Xbox games will be backwardly compatible with the Xbox360.

5. Xbox 360 brings with it the arcade marketplace. Imagine free games, cheap games, and addictive non-stop games. The possibilities are endless and thrilling.

6. The Graphics are stupendous and bring to life the games in virtual reality. Xbox360 has three 3.2 GH processors that run with a 500MhzATI graphics processor. Whew-let's bow to power.

7. Endless possibilities with the Xbox360. Games, CDs, movies and customized music. It even connects to the Microsoft media center for a complete media sensation. You can let your creativity and innovativeness take wing.

8. The Xbox 360 is more than an everyday console. It is interactive and you can buy many things like bonus levels, episodic content, gamer specials, and gamer tag images. You can download demos, and bonus packs from game developers. A live platform with no limits marketplace for developers and publishers.

9. The Xbox360 is a keeper of records. It creates history. The gamer card becomes your identity with name, image, scores, games you like, and your aims and mottos. This takes online fraternities a step closer to one another.

10. Fulfils many dreams and fantasies. The games are the best, interesting, mind stimulating, and exciting. The Xbox 360 takes the gaming world forwards and offers options like downloads, online plays, movies, as well as a touch button marketplace for games. 

The Xbox360 is a must for serious gamers. It indicates your dedication as a gamer and reflects your tastes and reputation in the cyber gaming universe. Opens up endless possibilities and takes you to the next generation gaming delights.

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TIPS FOR NEWBIES ON INTERNET GAMING

TIPS FOR NEWBIES ON INTERNET GAMING

Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing. Games are extremely popular and constantly evolving.

There are:

• Games played using e-mail.
• Games played on a browser window by using a web address.
• Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet, MUD client, or a Web based forum.
• Games that are graphic need stand-alone software that permits players to play with or against one another using an Internet connection.

The first game, MUD, was developed in 1978, and the market has burgeoned since then.

To play, one needs:

• A reliable Internet connection.
• A personal computer or game console.
• Selected software required by specific games.

One can play simple board games like scrabble, or bingo, or games like poker, mahjong, and pool. Another popular category is simulation games-these imitate real-life situations and cover aspects like combat, city planning, strategies, as well as flight simulation. 

For serious gaming the computer performance must be optimized. This can be done by:

• Running the disk defragmenter and organizing the computer files. This should ideally be done once a month at least.
• Correct folder and file errors by using scandisk---use once a week and the computer will give trouble free performance.
• Clean your hard drives-get rid of Internet files, temporary files, as well as files in the trash/recycle bin. Clear the cache and uninstall programs that are not in everyday use.
• Update the operating system software. Download any new security patches. Keep video drivers updated.
• Clear space on the hard drive---store files on a back up system.
• Clear any spyware you have inherited from websites.
• Minimize number of programs running-when playing a graphic intensive game if there are too many programs running simultaneously the graphics will become choppy and game will be slow.
• Delete add on game files-wall papers and other paraphernalia will just clutter the computer.
• Run an anti-virus program regularly but disable it when you are loading/playing games. Antivirus programs slow down games.
• Always shut down the computer properly.

The Internet allows gamers to compete with people across oceans, on the other side of the world and anywhere in the universe. Some use PCs while others use consoles. What you use is a personal choice and depends on issues like costs and so on.

Before you buy a game you must:

• Consider "system requirements" - some games can run on systems that are not exact others need specific hardware.
• Find out if the game is single player or multi-player. Many games need the Internet-and, the broadband connection is more efficient than the dial-up connection. Many like Xbox Live only work on a broadband connection.
• Find out if the game can be played using a mouse/keyboard or whether it will need a full-featured joy stick.

Be wise and try a demo before making an actual purchase. Playing a demo benefits the player as well as game developer. Many online games offer free trial periods - beta testing is a great opportunity to find out if the game suits your taste as well as pockets.

Do your research thoroughly-usually there are several games competing for players within a genre. Read game reviews before taking the final step.
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THE POSITIVE SIDE OF GAMING

THE POSITIVE SIDE OF GAMING

Gaming is not just about revenue, addiction, gamers, and so on. A game being an expression of technology, developing cultural norms, and a world wide phenomenon that transcends all boundaries, becomes a source of study.

Games are not mere toys, they promote:

• Information literacy. Players download text files, make notes, they also take "screen shots" of the game and upload it with their comments. A group then examines the suggestions and discussions emerge on strategies as well as required improvements or changes. Knowledge creation and rapid sharing is common to digital spaces. People of all ages and ethnicities from around the world pool their understanding and resources to solve problems.
• Curiosity and a thirst to find out more. Leading to the development of learning. Players pool thoughts and resources and try and work out how different elements function. Individual skills are sharpened using pooled resources.
• Development of well developed research skills and the use of a huge mind boggling variety of resources. For games like "Lineage" a player would need to become a member of a 100 or more strong clan and in order to protect his castle or carry out sieges he or she needs to manipulate text, images, research equipment use, draw out maps, manage resources, design strategies, create and maintain treasuries, write down facts, theories, and proposals, as well as design workable models.
• Social interaction and exchange of ideas and thoughts especially in multiplayer online games.
• An understanding of world history. A few games are based on civilizations and take players as far back as 4000 BCE leading them through different developmental stages of the world with the creation of cities, temples, libraries, granaries, railroads and more. Many games are map based and re-enact actual events that have taken place in the world.
• The setting up of virtual learning to explore new game related technologies, new gaming elements, and modes of play with peers. In fact, "Civilization" aficionados created "Give peace a Chance" in which players learn about wining by using non violence.
• Interpretation of data and lateral thinking. Players spend long hours absorbed in researching information, searching high and low for tips, cheats, and tricks, developing what are known as walkthroughs.
• Curiosity and sets the wheels of the mind clicking leading to innovations in design, software programming, graphics, strategies, and more.
• Team work, a sharing of ideas, as well as collective problem solving.
• Competitiveness a thirst to succeed and win.

In depth research has proven that gaming plays a role in increasing self esteem, and is motivational in many ways. Children who play games perform better at comprehension, spelling, and math. 

Gee, Squire, and Stienkuehler, University of Wisconsin-Madison professors, are studying learning through game playing and the advantages of gaming over traditional teaching tools truly believe that gaming has woven within its matrix important learning technologies. Learning in the e-learning world of virtual gaming is hands on, interactive, has no restrictions or boundaries, promotes collaborative working, problem solving, creating a new generation of leaders.
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PSN Today: Grand Theft Auto III, Tokyo Jungle, Dead or Alive 5, Hell Yeah, more

Even if there were replacement referees judging a contest between the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Live Marketplace, and the Wii Shop, Sony would come out way ahead. And they proved why again today by dumping a massive quantity of quality games onto the PlayStation Store. All told, 17 new games are now available on the download service, and here’s a few highlights, starting with one of the greatest games of all time:

• After a slight delay, Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto III joins the store as part of the PS2 Classics line.
• FIFA Soccer 13 corner kicks its way onto the store in three different versions (PS3, PSP, and Vita).
• It’s the end of the world as we know it, but the animals found in the Tokyo Jungle (PSN) are cool with that.
• The futuristic Starhawk (PS3) is now available to download in both a full version and a special multiplayer only edition.
• EA’s underappreciated classic, Mirror’s Edge (PS3), is also available to download.
• A pair of fighting games, Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins (PSN) and Dead or Alive 5 (PS3) will battle it out for your affections.
• The absolutely insane Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit would make a hell of a download.
• And LittleBigPlanet PS Vita is now available to download, wait for it, on the PS Vita.

You can find even more new releases after the break along with a ton of new game add-ons at the PlayStation Blog .

PS3 Full Games

FIFA Soccer 13 ($59.99)
FIFA Soccer 13 captures the unpredictability of the real-world sport, ensuring no two matches play the same. The game features breakthrough gameplay innovations that create a true battle for possession and deliver freedom and creativity in attack, as well as engaging online features and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other.

Dead or Alive 5 ($59.99)
Head-to-head battles with the hottest fighters in gaming and over-the-top interactive stages! This is fighting entertainment! This is Dead or Alive!

Starhawk ($39.99)
From the creators of Warhawk comes a frenetic third person shooter adventure that allows you to command the combat by using the innovative Build & Battle system. Call down a vast arsenal of vehicles, weapons and fortifications to turn the tide of the battle in a full Single Player campaign, competitive Multiplayer mode, and 1-4 player Co-Op mode.

Mirror’s Edge ($14.99)
In a city where information is heavily monitored, where crime is just a memory, where most people sacrifice freedom for a comfortable life, some choose to live differently. They communicate using messengers called Runners. You are a Runner called Faith. Murder has come to this perfect city and now you are being hunted.

PSN Games

Tokyo Jungle ($14.99)
Everything is the enemy, and only the strongest will survive! With over 50 playable animals to choose from, unleash your inner beast to hunt your way to the top of Tokyo’s post-apocalyptic food chain. Whether in Story or Survival Mode, you never know where your next meal will come from or the dangers you’ll face, so be prepared for anything and everything.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins ($14.99)
The heroes of Marvel are back on the fighting ground, ready to do battle with Capcom’s greatest legends, and with each other. In Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins, you get two classic 90s Marvel arcade games for the price of one! Both Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom retain their original fast-paced, over-the-top fighting action, and now feature upgraded HD visuals, online play, replay-saving, spectator mode, and a dynamic challenge system.

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit ($14.99)
Hell Yeah! is an insane action-adventure platformer. In Hell. You’re an angry rabbit with a thirst for vengeance, a super sawing jetpack driller and some seriously badass weapons. Explore, jump, shoot, loot, upgrade, drill and destroy Hell’s lost souls. ALL OF THEM. Spread chaos across 10 huge levels and show them who’s the daddy. Unleash the wrath of the dead rabbit. DO IT NOW!

One Piece: Pirate Warriors ($49.99)
Join Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to become the Pirate King in a fully rendered masterpiece exclusively on the PlayStation 3 system!

R.A.W.: Realms of Ancient War ($14.99)
Take control of a powerful Warrior, a dark Sorcerer or a Rogue master of stealth, and plunge into a grand quest full of action! R.A.W. the explosive Hack’n’Slash leads you, alone or in 2-player co-op, through many levels as rich as varied, full of deadly beasts and action! Gain experience and develop the power of your chosen character by learning new spells!

Starhawk Multiplayer ($19.99)
The complete Starhawk online experience! Engage in intense 32-player online battles with frenetic combat on foot, in vehicles, or in the air and discover a new type of shooter gameplay with the new Build & Battle system – instantly change the battlefield by calling down a variety of equipment, vehicles and fortifications. Take on waves of enemies and defend your claim in 1-4 player Co-Op mode, via 2 player split-screen, or online with your friends.

PS Vita Games

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita ($35.99)
Welcome to LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita! Join Sackboy in a completely new adventure, filled with mystery, peril and excitement! The PS Vita’s front and back touch controls let you PLAY freely. Fully customize Sackboy and his world with the specialized CREATE tools, and discover endless levels SHARED by fans online. One week only- includes exclusive BioShock & Knights of Old Costume packs.

FIFA Soccer 13 ($39.99)
EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13 on PS Vita delivers the first true HD console soccer experience in the palm of your hands. Enjoy the award-winning FIFA console gameplay, HD graphics, and the largest feature set ever created by EA SPORTS for a handheld device.

Table Ice Hockey ($1.99)
Welcome to Table Ice Hockey, the fastest, hardest hitting AR Play experience on the PS Vita system! Lay down your AR Play cards and bring the world of Ice Hockey to life in front of your PS Vita system. Customize your teams, players and game modes including single player, 16-team tournaments, and ad-hoc multiplayer games. Are you ready to be named the Table Ice Hockey World Champion?

PSP Games

FIFA Soccer 13 ($39.99)
Winner of “Best Sports Game of E3” from the prestigious E3 Game Critics, FIFA 13 captures all the drama and unpredictability of real-world football. The game creates a true battle for possession across the entire pitch and delivers freedom and creativity in attack through gameplay innovations which revolutionize artificial intelligence, dribbling, ball control and physical play.

Final Fantasy III ($19.99)
First released in 1990, Final Fantasy III introduced series hallmarks such as the job system and summon spells, and became the first in the series to sell over a million copies. Reborn in full 3D in 2006, this classic installment of the Final Fantasy series has come to the PSP system with all new features!

PSone Classics

Turnabout ($5.99)
Take these puzzles out for a spin! Rotate the game board as you try to get the marble into the goal, and then create your own levels to challenge friends.

PS2 Classics

Grand Theft Auto III ($9.99)
Crime does pay. Grand Theft Auto 3 puts the dark, intriguing and ruthless world of crime at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

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Just how will Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate work with the Wii U and 3DS?

Monster Hunter's leading man Ryozo Tsujimoto explains it all

Monster Hunter 3 is already out in Japan on the 3DS, but when it makes its way to the Western world in March next year it will be released alongside the Wii U version, with both titles utilsing cross-platform gaming.

After Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate was revealed at the TGS, Eurogamer  caught up with Ryozo Tsujimoto where he explained how the two games would work together.

Tsujimoto explained that data can be saved across both versions of the game once a free app is installed, which allows data from the Wii U to transfer to the 3DS, and vice versa. This allows you to play the same campaign on both platforms.

Capcom has introduced a new feature which it hopes will initiate "Monster Hunter parties," where players can connect their Wii U to three other 3DS consoles, allowing four-player local co-op over Wi-Fi. Gamers will be able to take their saves with them to a friend's house, but will still be playing in the same game. Tsujimoto said he hopes this feature will make up for the lack of online play on the 3DS game.

Tsujimoto explains, "we wanted people to play together...We know there are some people who want to play online. Unfortunately with the 3DS version you can't do that. But we have made this feature so you can play together. You can have your friends bring their save data to your house and have a Monster Hunter party. One person will play on the big screen and three other people will play with their 3DS versions. People can continue their save data from what they had before and go back home and update their data on their Wii U."

The 3DS version doesn't have online play simply because "when we were developing the game we were looking into it but there were some places we were unsure about," Tsujimoto admitted, instead deciding not to "release something that didn't work well. We didn't want to lower the quality of the game."

Tsujimoto also detailed how the online component will work on the Wii U. "With internet play you can play with other hunters online...In terms of new features, we have text chat in the game. Right now we're looking into voice chat and seeing how we can get that to work, but it hasn't been 100 per cent confirmed."

Friend lists will be used in the game too, making it "easy to jump to wherever they're playing." Tsujimoto went on to explain that there will also be a search function to make it easy to find other hunters. "Once you get four hunters connected together you'll automatically go off on a quest. We're trying to make an online experience that's extremely stress-free and easy to use for the players."

Capcom remains hopeful that with the release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate in the west, the series' popularity will grow further, but Tsujimoto insists that there will be no drastic changes to the series to appeal to western gamers.

SOURCE:CVG