inFAMOUS: Second Son Patch 2 Out Tomorrow April 16, 2014

Sony and Sucker Punch have announced that the second patch for the PS4 exclusive hit inFAMOUS: Second Son should get released some time tomorrow.  The biggest changes the patch will make to the game include three changes specifically requested by gamers.  Players will now have the option to change the game’s time of day to any point they wish.  You will also be able to cap the game’s framerate to a maximum 30 frames, however Sucker Punch has stated that there may be points where the game will dip below that framerate.  Finally, you’ll be able to turn the game’s HUD off if you desire.

The new patch will also include a whole lot more than just player requested submissions, it will include some entirely new features such as Photo Mode.  Take a look below to see for yourselves how it will work.

If you want to know more about what changes the patch will bring to the game, you can read all the specific details on the patch on the Playstation.Blog.

inFAMOUS: Second Son is out now exclusively to the PS4.

The Last of Us Remastered Announcement Trailer April 11, 2014

It was announced just a day ago, but Sony already has the first trailer up for the updated PS4 version of the 2013 Game of the Year hit, The Last of Us.  For me to simply say that this game will natively support 1080p HD is not enough.  You need to see it for yourselves.

The Last of Us Remastered is coming Summer 2014 to the Playstation 4.

The Last of Us Remastered Confirmed on PS4 April 10, 2014

There is little doubt that The Last of Us was Sony’s best exclusive title last year.  Developed by Naughty Dog, the same studio which brought the PS3 exclusive Uncharted series, The Last of Us was less of an action adventure and more of a dramatic character story.

Now it looks like Sony plans to rerelease this game on the Playstation 4, and this new PS4 edition of the game will be called The Last of Us Remastered. As one would expect from a next generation port of a previous generation game, it will include all of the game’s DLC, native 1080p support (the original game was in 720p) and improved graphics. However, it will also include a feature we have not seen before. The Remastered game will include a commentary track for all of the game’s cutscenes featuring guys from Naughty Dog and the lead actors!

No word on a definite release date has been provided, but Sony says we can expect the game to be rereleased this summer. Fans of retail establishments will also be happy to know that the Remastered Edition will get a retail release as well as a digital one. Anyone who preorders the game through a participating retailer will get a whole set of XP perks and exclusive clothing for single player.

Seriously this really was a great game and I would recommend it to any PS4 owner who never had the chance to play it on the PS3. If you want to know just how intense this game’s development actually was, check out the official documentary on the making of the game, Grounded.

Super Smash Bros Direct April 9, 2014

In honor of the upcoming release of Super Smash Bros on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS next month, Nintendo has devoted their most recent Nintendo Direct video entirely to the new Super Smash Bros games.  Some new characters get premiered, some old favorites make a return, and some great technical information is spilled about the Nintendo 3DS version.  If there was anything you still wanted to know about either game, give this video a watch.

Super Smash Bros is coming to Wii U and 3DS.

The Wolf Among Us Episode 3 Release Dates April 3, 2014

The Official Telltale Forums have confirmed the release dates for the third episode of their highly successful episodic series The Wolf Among Us.  The episode will get released to PC and North American PS3 first on April 8th.  All Xbox 360 and International PS3 users will be able to download the episode on April 9th.  The iOS version doesn’t have an exact release date just yet, but users should expect it next week as well.

You can check out the trailer for the third episode right here, just be aware it will contain spoilers for the first two episodes.  Trust me, give the first two episodes a try, they’re great.

The Wolf Among Us is available for PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and iOS.

God of War: Ascension One Year Anniversary DLC Release Announced April 3, 2014

Anyone who participated in the God of War: Ascension One Year Anniversary Forum Thread with the intention to receive download codes for two exclusive items for their multiplayer champion, can expect download codes for the content in their e-mails soon.  Sony Santa Monica was overwhelmed by the response by players who wanted to get their hands on this content, and because of that, it has taken a bit more time then they were expecting to give the content to everyone who participated in the forum thread.

Everyone who did participate in the forum thread should expect download codes e-mailed to them by this weekend, or early next week at the very latest.  Sony Santa Monica does confirm this content is exclusive only to people who participated in this event and will not be offered on the Playstation Store.

Mario Kart 8 New Courses and Items Trailer April 3, 2014

Mario Kart 8 is coming, and not only are they bringing new playable characters but we’re getting entirely new and reimagined courses to drive on, as well as entirely new powerups which have never been seen before in a Mario Kart game.  Take a look for yourselves.

Mario Kart 8 is coming May 30th, 2014 exclusive to the Wii U.

Hitman: Absolution Free With Games With Gold April 2, 2014

It’s a new month, and Microsoft is offering another free game to download for all current Xbox Live Gold subscribers.  Starting yesterday, all Xbox Live subscribers with a valid Gold account can download a digital copy of Hitman: Absolution for free through Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion.

Hitman: Absolution will be free to download until the fifteenth of April.  After that, the Xbox Live Arcade game Deadlight will become free.  Any game redeemed through Games With Gold will remain on your Xbox Live account forever, and you will not lose it if your subscription ever expires.

The Wolf Among Us Episode 3 Trailer April 2, 2014

I have been following Telltale Games ever since they released the first season of Sam and Max, and with the incredible word of mouth that I’ve been hearing about one of their latest game series currently in development, The Wolf Among Us, I had to give the series a look.  Needless to say, the positive word of mouth was incredibly deserving, and I discovered an enriching game with an engrossing story that is still unfolding.

This week, Telltale has released the first trailer for The Wolf Among Us Episode 3, providing the first tidbits for what we can expect with this newest episode.  Just be aware, this trailer will contain spoilers for the first two episodes, so if you haven’t played them yet, look away now.

The Wolf Among Us is in episodic development for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

Dead Space Free On Origin March 31, 2014

It looks like EA wants to finally get their users an excuse to download their Origin program, as they have decided to offer the original Dead Space for free .  I honestly consider the original Dead Space to be one of the best games of 2008, which is quite an impressive feat as it came up against other major titles that year including Resistance 2, Mirror’s Edge, and Gears of War 2.  EA threw a lot of weight behind marketing this game, releasing an animated graphic novel series online, and a full length animated feature called Dead Space: Downfall on DVD and Blu-Ray that was pretty great.  However, EA was actively including anti-consumer DRM in all of their PC games that year, and because of that, I consciously decided not to buy the game on PC, and instead picked up the console version of the game.

That said, once I did finally play the game, I found it incredibly enjoying.  In fact, I actually listed its opening in my list of the Best Game Openings Ever.  If you have a PC and an Origin account, you really should give the game a look!

You will need to download the Origin client to play the game.  If you don’t have it currently installed, you can install it here.  You will also need to create an Origin account, but if you already have an Origin account through EA (for games like Sim City, Battlefield 4 or Simpsons: Tapped Out), you will be able to use it to download the game.  The game should continue to be available to purchase free until the month of May, but once you do purchase it, it will be yours to play forever.