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Terraria – The PS3 Attitude Review
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Terraria is a big game with a simple concept – survive. This is done via creating shelter, collecting materials and fighting off monsters who are more than ready to attack you the moment you’re off-guard. Although many people compare Terraria to Minecraft, and the resemblance is easy to notice, does it stand on its own two feet?

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Is 2012 the year Japanese gaming fights back?
Monday, 20 Feb, 2012 – 13:48 | 60 Comments
Is 2012 the year Japanese gaming fights back?

This is a tough generation for Japanese devs working on PS3 with sales and enthusiasm for their products down well below normal and healthy levels.

The UK PS3 game sales charts for 2011 (compiled by GFK Chart-Track) featured no games in the top 10 from Japan. The list was instead dominated by American, Australian, Canadian and European studios. In addition, Japanese devs barely figured in the top 100 multiplatform charts too, excluding the always prolific Nintendo devs.

Under Siege Enhanced Edition EU codes up for grabs in the PS3 Attitude giveaway [FINISHED]
Friday, 17 Feb, 2012 – 20:01 | 2 Comments
Under Siege Enhanced Edition EU codes up for grabs in the PS3 Attitude giveaway [FINISHED]

Under Siege Enhanced Edition is the DualShock-friendly RTS from Seed Studios. Yes, the Portuguese developer has tackled the frightful genre that so many console developers shy away from, and they’ve done an admiral job, as you will know if you read Ryanmoto3′s review.

Well, we’re giving away two EU vouchers for Under Siege Enhanced Edition so you can find out for yourselves.

UFC Undisputed 3 – The PS3 Attitude Review
Tuesday, 14 Feb, 2012 – 16:00 | Comments Off
UFC Undisputed 3 – The PS3 Attitude Review

Since its first release in 2009, the UFC Undisputed franchise has been at the very forefront of stellar fighting game experiences on the PlayStation 3. This week sees the release of the third game in the mixed martial arts series, after an almost unprecedented two year hiatus; so, has UFC Undisputed 3 been worth the wait for MMA fans?

Win Epic Quest for Zen Pinball in PS3 Attitude’s epic giveaway
Monday, 13 Feb, 2012 – 12:58 | One Comment
Win Epic Quest for Zen Pinball in PS3 Attitude’s epic giveaway

Epic Quest is an upcoming table for Zen Pinball featuring knights, princesses, and numerous monster who will attack our hero Max without hesitation. Best of all, there’s an RPG element to the table that allows your character to level up with experience, equipment, and magic spells.

You might be thinking, “How could this possibly work in a pinball game?” Well, we’re giving away three (3) U.S. vouchers for Epic Quest so you can find out for yourselves.

Soulcalibur V – The PS3 Attitude Review
Friday, 10 Feb, 2012 – 12:00 | One Comment
Soulcalibur V – The PS3 Attitude Review

Soulcalibur is back with the sixth entry in the series. Can Soulcalibur V, with its new customisation features and reworked gameplay, excite old fans and entice new ones? Read on to find out the PS3 Attitude verdict…

BioWare releases a quartet of Mass Effect 3 videos
Friday, 10 Feb, 2012 – 4:34 | Comments Off
BioWare releases a quartet of Mass Effect 3 videos

In anticipation of the epic release of the epic conclusion to the epic Mass Effect series, BioWare has released a pack of new trailers into the wild.

There are plenty of new details revealed here including some never-before-seen enemies types. Have a look and let us know what you think.

Special Edition Unboxed – Final Fantasy XIII-2: Crystal Edition
Saturday, 4 Feb, 2012 – 19:00 | 3 Comments
Special Edition Unboxed – Final Fantasy XIII-2: Crystal Edition

We thought we’d take a break from time travelling and monster collecting, to share our unboxing of Final Fantasy XIII-2’s Crystal Edition. This edition is currently sold out in most retailers, and consequently is very difficult to track down, but PS3 Attitude managed to get hold of one by using our unparalleled powers of persuasion (well, actually we just pre-ordered it).

The Great Debate: Will Final Fantasy XIII-2 reclaim lost fans?
Wednesday, 1 Feb, 2012 – 22:51 | 3 Comments
The Great Debate: Will Final Fantasy XIII-2 reclaim lost fans?

The sequel to the much criticised Final Fantasy XIII is trying to steer the series back towards its roots, but has Square Enix done enough to reclaim its lost fans, those who were left alienated by Final Fantasy XIII’s never-ending corridor?

Sony appoints Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO
Wednesday, 1 Feb, 2012 – 18:36 | Comments Off
Sony appoints Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO

Sony has named current Executive Deputy President Kazuo Hirai as the next President and CEO of the company, taking over the position from Howard Stringer.

Downloaded Vita games cheaper than retail?
Wednesday, 1 Feb, 2012 – 9:40 | 4 Comments
Downloaded Vita games cheaper than retail?

With the Vita’s release right around the corner news has broke concerning the pricing structure for games downloaded, in lieu of physical retail purchase, in the United States.

Let’s just say you may want to pony up for a bigger memory stick.

Voice Talent Announced for Mass Effect 3
Wednesday, 1 Feb, 2012 – 7:47 | 2 Comments
Voice Talent Announced for Mass Effect 3

You may have guessed that Martin Sheen is returning to reprise his role as The Illusive Man, but what role will former teen heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. play?

BioWare released a special video today giving fans a rundown of all of the voice talent team assembled for Mass Effect 3.

Mass Effect 3 multiplayer trailer
Sunday, 29 Jan, 2012 – 11:51 | One Comment
Mass Effect 3 multiplayer trailer

Given the run of stellar games that have come out of Bioware and the Mass Effect franchise specifically, most gamers are comfortable with the understanding that the Canada-based development studio will do right by Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 3. What is unknown however is the state of the game’s widely debated multiplayer mode.

Have a look at what the hoopla is all about in the latest trailer.

13 things Final Fantasy XIII-2 has over XIII
Friday, 27 Jan, 2012 – 12:00 | 2 Comments
13 things Final Fantasy XIII-2 has over XIII

Unbelievably, it’s been two whole years since the release of Final Fantasy XIII, and it’s now only a matter of days before gamers can finally get their hands on its sequel.

To celebrate its release, PS3 Attitude thought we’d take a look at what Final Fantasy XIII-2 has that its predecessor doesn’t, and why gamers and Final Fantasy fans everywhere should be excited.

Call of Evil: should we cheer Capcom’s action-focused approach?
Thursday, 26 Jan, 2012 – 10:30 | 5 Comments
Call of Evil: should we cheer Capcom’s action-focused approach?

“The dream would be that the millions of Call of Duty fans that are enjoying these fast-paced online games are attracted to this Resident Evil”, says Dave Turner, Capcom UK’s head of marketing, following the announcement trailer of Resident Evil 6.

Variety trailer shows off all there is to do in Final Fantasy XIII-2
Wednesday, 25 Jan, 2012 – 17:58 | Comments Off
Variety trailer shows off all there is to do in Final Fantasy XIII-2

The latest gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 showcases some of the other things you can do aside from the main storyline campaign.

Final Fantasy XIII was criticized for being too linear and having not a lot of variety in its gameplay. XIII-2 aims to drastically change that with a variety of rewarding side quests, puzzle sections, and Captain Cryptic’s “Confounding Quiz.” Will it be enough to keep players interested, though?

Resident Evil 6 coming this November
Thursday, 19 Jan, 2012 – 22:38 | Comments Off
Resident Evil 6 coming this November

Capcom has official unveiled the next installment in the Resident Evil franchise. Turns out fans were right in that the creepy No Hope Left viral campaign was indeed for Resident Evil 6. Set 10 years after …

Why WipEout looks better on Vita
Thursday, 19 Jan, 2012 – 12:00 | 11 Comments
Why WipEout looks better on Vita

Two things sped through my mind faster than a Pirahna while playing WipEout HD tracks on PS Vita against a PS3 player: (1) the crossplay worked perfectly, with no noticeable lag or advantage for one format over the other; and (2) it looked much better on the portable.

WipEout Interview: singleplayer and multiplayer campaigns explained
Monday, 16 Jan, 2012 – 9:00 | 3 Comments
WipEout Interview: singleplayer and multiplayer campaigns explained

Back in November, at a PlayStation Access event in London, I sat down to discuss the high-velocity anti-gravity racer WipEout 2048 with its lead designer Karl Jones. Over a loud backdrop of New Order and Primal Scream, he took me through the singleplayer and multiplayer campaigns, showing me the exciting things Studio Liverpool has been working on for this Vita title.

The Last of Us: ‘human antagonism plays a much bigger role than the infected’
Sunday, 15 Jan, 2012 – 13:59 | One Comment
The Last of Us: ‘human antagonism plays a much bigger role than the infected’

More details on The Last of Us, on how it will play and some of its themes, have emerged over the last few days. An interview from Official PlayStation Magazine France with Neil Druckmann, creative director, and Bruce Straley, Game Director is on YouTube.