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3 CommentsUncharted 3 players earn double cash for multiplayer during April events
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Apr 06, 2013 04.06.13
In an effort to make April, which is also Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, "even more outstanding for players," Naughty Dog will hold double cash events for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception every Friday through Tuesday, the developer announced on its official website. You can check out the full schedule below. Naughty Dog recently announced downloadable content in honor of April's theme, the proceeds of which will go to animal-related charities. Players can also purchase shirts and weapon skins featuring images of the real-life pets of Naughty Dogs co-presidents Cristophe Balestra and Evan Wells. Start: Friday, April 5, at 3:00 PM ET End: Tuesday, April 9, at 3:00 PM ET Start: Friday, April 12, at 3:00 PM ET End: Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 PM ET Start: Friday, April 19,...
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3 CommentsUncharted 3 celebrates Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month with charity DLC
By Michael McWhertor on Apr 03, 2013 04.03.13
Naughty Dog will release new downloadable content for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception's multiplayer mode that will direct proceeds to charity for the prevention of animal cruelty, the developer announced on its official blog. The charitable DLC is part of a month full of animal-themed content. Players will be able to purchase shirts and weapon skins emblazoned with the images of Pogo and Trumpet (pictured) — the real-life dogs of Naughty Dog co-presidents Cristophe Balestra and Evan Wells — with proceeds of sales going to "various animal related charities." The Pogo and Trumpet items will be available only during the month of April. Naughty Dog will also add animal-themed tournament rewards — like a Shade Drake Raptor Mask and Mr. Croc shirt — as well as paid multiplayer items...
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179 CommentsWhy aren't video game actors treated like stars?
By David Griner on Apr 02, 2013 04.02.13
The women behind the game The women behind the game Jennifer Hale "Nathan Fillion said to me, 'If you don't do one of these games, fans are going to be upset, but they're still going to buy the game,'" Taylor recalls. "There's only so much footing that you have as a voice actor. I don't know if it's because you don't see us physically or what." To put Halo's success — and Taylor's low public profile — in context, think of it this way: She is the most frequently recurring and plot-central actor in a franchise that has earned well over $3 billion, an amount equal to the combined global box office sales for the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. But Fillion is right. She, along with each of her hard-working peers in the competitive world of video game voice...
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10 CommentsMetal Gear: Solid Peace Walker on the PS Vita,The Walking Dead Survival Instinct available for pre-order as PlayStation Store updates
By Jenna Pitcher on Feb 27, 2013 02.27.13
BioShock Infinite, The Walking Dead Survival Instinct and several other titles are available for pre-order from the PlayStation Store, and general consumers and PlayStation Plus Members can get huge discounts on titles across PS3 and PS Vita, the PlayStation Blog announced today BioShock Infinite, Tiger Woods PGA Tour '14, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel and MLB The Show '13 can be pre-orderd for $59.99. The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct and Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist Of Dusk are available for $49.99. The BioShock Infinite Bundle for $79.99 includes a free theme, The Industrial Revolution Gear Pack and the original BioShock game. Blog also announced that Metal Gear: Solid Peace Walker will be available for purchase on the PS Vita Store. Bundles available for purchase feature D...
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21 CommentsUncharted 3 gets free multiplayer as part of broader Naughty Dog experiment
By Brian Crecente on Feb 26, 2013 02.26.13
Multiplayer in the Uncharted franchise has been a contentious affair. Some players love the addition; others feel it can be an unnecessary distraction from the game's chief appeal, its rich, character-driven campaign. While the developers at Naughty Dog are still committed to providing multiplayer for their games, they're starting to experiment with different ways to deliver that experience. Today, Sony Computer Entertainment America and developer Naughty Dog launched a free-to-play version of Uncharted 3's multiplayer. Players can sample the competitive elements of the shooter's gameplay without spending a penny. But once they want to level up their character past a certain point, or play the cooperative modes, they'll have to start paying cash, ranging from $5 to $20 to buy level...
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8 CommentsUncharted 3: Drake's Deception free to play multiplayer may be coming to the PS3
By Jenna Pitcher on Feb 24, 2013 02.24.13
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception free to play multiplayer may be coming to the PlayStation 3, revealed by the PlayStation blog earlier today. The information was released on an official PlayStation blog entry "The Drop: Week of February 25th 2013 New Releases," under a section titled "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Multiplayer (Free to Play)." Apart from a quick blurb about Uncharted 3, the entry didn't offer any further details about the possible free to play plans. The "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Multiplayer (Free to Play)" section was shortly pulled from the blog entry. We have contacted Sony for comment and will update as more information becomes available. According to Naughty Dog's official blog late last year, an Uncharted 3 multiplayer announcement was due for early 2013....
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3 CommentsUncharted 3 gets festive with Present Head Drake and other holiday gifts
By Michael McWhertor on Dec 18, 2012 12.18.12
Naughty Dog is injecting the holiday spirit into Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception multiplayer this week, bringing new gifts to players that include a gift-wrapped head for Nathan Drake and items decorated with the cheerful face of the developer's co-president. The holiday-themed update, which goes live today Dec. 18 and runs until Jan. 8, will add Present Head Drake, the custom character shirt featuring Naughty Dog's Christophe Balestra and a similarly themed weapon wrapped in candy canes and Balestra face textures. Those items are free to Uncharted 3 players during the holiday event. Also rolling out is a new Block Mesh Lab map crafted by former Naughty Dog game designer Richard Lemarchand. In addition to announcing Uncharted 3's holiday-themed goods, the studio says it has "some...
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8 CommentsPlayStation 3 bundled with a year of PlayStation Plus being sold on Amazon
By Alexa Ray Corriea on Oct 29, 2012 10.29.12
Amazon is selling an exclusive PlayStation 3 bundle that includes a year's subscription to PlayStation Plus. The bundle costs $299.99 and features the original PlayStation 3 320 GB slim-model coupled with a one year membership to Sony's game library service. The online retailer is also offering two more 320 GB bundles that include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception instead of the PS Plus membership, as well as a 250 GB Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition bundle. An Assassin's Creed 3 bundle including the 500 GB console model will be available beginning tomorrow. All four bundles cost $299.99.
PS3 will remain active until 2015, old models won’t drop in price
By Megan Farokhmanesh on Sep 22, 2012 09.22.12
The PlayStation 3 will remain under Sony's support until at least 2015, said VP of hardware marketing John Koller. The company has no plans to reduce the pricing of the older models in light of the new, slimmer PS3. "We're going to continue supporting the PS3 for the next few years," said Koller in an interview with GameSpot. "Absolutely." "And we're going to continue supporting it not only that long, but as long as there is a development spigot that's running hot. And I can tell you right now, the development spigot for PS3 is very hot. A lot of great games coming," said Koller. In an interview with Engadget, Koller addressed the different price points for the PS3. Although the latest slims are Sony's new standard, Koller said that neither the $250 160GB model or the $300 320GB will...
PlayStation Store is getting a makeover this October
By Emily Gera on Sep 19, 2012 09.19.12
The PlayStation Store is getting a makeover this October to tie in with the launch of the recently announced PlayStation 3 slim re-design, PlayStation Blog AU confirmed today. The re-design of the Store is said to make it simpler to find and download content, according to the official post. "To tie in with the launch, PlayStation Store for PS3 is set to get a new look from October 2012 too, making it even easier for you to find and download the content you love from the comfort of your sofa." In North America, the re-designed slim console will be available on September 25th in its 250GB model priced at $269.99. The console will come as part of a "limited edition" bundle that includes the "game of the year" edition of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and a credit for $30 worth of...
