All Posts by: Anthony LaBella

By Anthony LaBella, October 11, 2010 0 Features

A great protagonist can really carry a game, but a trusty sidekick who sticks with you every step of the way can be just as important. Through gameplay or story development they can provide a strong bond for the player… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, October 8, 2010 0 GN

Platinum Games, the developers behind MadWorld, Bayonetta, and the upcoming Vanquish, are at work on a new multiplayer title. Designer and producer Atsushi Inaba revealed that multiplayer components have been excluded in past games because of their their current multiplayer… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, October 5, 2010 0 GN

Listings have showed up for Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete on both the 360 and PS3. According to retailers the rerelease will include Grand Theft Auto IV and the two downloadable episodes, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, October 4, 2010 0 VG Review

With heavy hitters like LittleBigPlanet, Gears of War 2, and Metal Gear Solid 4 being released in 2008, it was easy for a game like Valkyria Chronicles to get lost in the shuffle. Those who did play the PS3 exclusive… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, October 4, 2010 0 GN

Developer Sucker Punch is looking at the possible inclusion of 3D, Move support, and multiplayer for inFamous 2, the sequel to their 2009 PS3 hit. SP has mentioned the first two as possibilities in the past, but this is the… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, September 29, 2010 0 GN

Those of you hoping Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will restore the franchise back to its former glory can find out next month. In an effort to confuse us Sega has announced various release dates for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, September 27, 2010 0 GN

Ron Gilbert, famed creator of the Monkey Island series, has now joined Double Fine Productions. This means he will be reunited with Tim Schafer. The two worked together on 90s adventure games while at LucasArts, including The Secret of Monkey… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, September 24, 2010 0 GN

Though just a rumor at this point, sources are claiming that Lionhead Studios’ Project Milo has been cancelled. The game was set to utilize Kinect’s motion-sensing technology by creating an artificial intelligence that would respond to body movements and facial… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, September 22, 2010 0 Features

If you’ve been playing video games for a while, you know that commercially licensed games often stand out as particularly awful titles. Whether they are based on movies, cartoons, or novels, they are released consistently every year despite their poor… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, September 21, 2010 0 GN

Batman: Arkham City will be at the forefront of the Official Playstation Magazine UK’s October issue. The cover feature reveals more details about the game, from new gadgets to the possibility of co-op. In Batman: Arkham Asylum Quincy Sharp was… Read More »