Heavy Rain is an upcoming mystery/thriller title for PS3 from Quantic Dream – the French studio with the Omikron and Fahrenheit titles under their belts – and is directed by Qunatic Dreams’s CEO David Cage. The title is set for a 2009 release.
The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in the development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title "next generation."
It's true!: One of the big surprises revealed at E3 2008 is that the popular Final Fantasy series, in the incarnation of Final Fantasy XIII, is coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Next-generation gaming: The title will take full advantage of the advanced system hardware, and present an unbelievable and exciting gaming experience.
The critically-acclaimed chapter of the Resident Evil franchise returns with more content than ever before in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition. Included is the original best-selling game and all downloadable content, including new playable episodes that take you even deeper into Resident Evil lore. From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.
Lost in Nightmares—Play as Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine and journey back to the infamous Spencer Mansion from the original Resident Evil, try and solve its treacherous puzzles, and search to uncover the secrets of Umbrella Corporation at the source.
Desperate Escape—A fatigued but rescued Jill has collapsed. Awoken by BSAA agent Josh Stone, play through their desperate escape from the Tricell facility, fighting off unrelenting waves of enemies in heart pumping blockbuster action.
4 New Costumes—New costumes feature full playability both in-game and in cutscenes ensure you always fight evil in style.
The Mercenaries Reunion—The Mercenaries Reunion brings 8 new playable characters and weapon load outs into the fray, providing players with additional challenges as they aim to shoot down as many enemies as they can within a limited time.
Versus—Take control of Chris, Sheva and other RE5 favorites in online battles of up to 4 players. Fight alone or with a team in 4 different game variations.
Yakuza 3 is the next cinematic chapter in the prestigious video game saga offering an authentic, gritty and often violent story set in modern day Japan. Following the events of the previous game, Kazuma and Haruka (his adopted daughter) have left Kamurochoto to seek a new life in Okinawa where they manage an orphanage for children. However, their peaceful life is soon interrupted when a series of events unfold pulling Kazuma back into the shadowy past he thought he had left behind. Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 platform, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the pulsating and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive.
Storied franchise enjoys a hardcore following with true video-game enthusiasts.
Tokyo and Okinawa are rendered with stunning accuracy.
Play a variety of mini-games including billiards, karaoke or even take in a game of golf.
Engage in a variety of real-life activities from buying items in licensed shops & businesses to eating in restaurants you can find on actual streets of Tokyo.
Seamlessly transition into intense fights more brutal than ever before.
Gain fighting experience by training with teachers, getting "heavenly inspiration" or by remembering new moves from previous battles.
Get ready for the most spectacular FPS multiplayer experience ever! Battlefield: Bad Company 2 brings the spectacular Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of next-gen consoles and PC—featuring best-in-class vehicular combat set across 8 huge sandbox maps each with a different tactical focus. New vehicles like the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and the UH-60 transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics in the warzone, extensive tuning ensures that this will be the most satisfying vehicle combat experience to date.
8 Huge Multiplayer Maps. Each with a different tactical and gameplay focus and set across a variety of environments.
Ultimate Online Vehicle Warfare! 15 land, sea and air vehicles, each with a tactical advantage during play. Race into action with the ATV or rain death from above in the UH-60 transport helicopter with its 2 side-mounted rail guns.
All-new Squad Gameplay. Team up with 3 other players and fight together to unlock special awards and achievements in 2 squad-specific game modes.
Destruction 2.0. Take down entire buildings, create firepoints in cover or blow it up entirely! In Battlefield: Bad Company 2 there will be no place to hide!
Play It Your Way experiment and refine your ideal combat style with 4 character classes (medic, assault, recon and engineer), 15000+ kit variations, 46 weapons (200 different customization opportunities), 15 gadgets and 13 character specializations.
Awards and Achievements, combat efficiency and performance is rewarded with special awards such pins, stars and insignias which contribute to unlocking 50 ranks.
Get Ready to Battle!
Major League Baseball 2K10 brings baseball's most exciting match-up to life: Pitchers vs. Hitters.
Work the corners - Based on each pitcher's mechanics and official scouting reports, Total Control Pitching lets you put the ball exactly where you want it-provided you keep a close eye on your pitch count.
Work the count - With Total Control Hitting you can time your swing to hit for power, put the ball in play or take a defensive cut. Batter's Eye uses a hitter's real-life eye rating to help you identify Fastballs, Breaking Balls and Off Speed pitches before they get to the plate.
The Best Play Like the Best - True-to-Life Player Rating System, Signature Styles and a new Motion Model ensure every pitch, swing, catch, throw, steal and slide looks and feels like you're at the ballpark.
Become a Living Legend - With My Player Mode you can create a player, choose your team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame.
Authentic Presentation - MLB Today delivers real-time scores, standings, news and stats to ensure timely commentary that reflects what's actually going on in the Majors.
Knowledge is Power - Use Inside Edge to scout players, assess strengths, weaknesses and tendencies, and then exploit them to get the upper hand.
$1,000,000. Seriously.
Our revamped pitching mechanic gives you more feel and control than ever before. So we're issuing a little challenge. Be first to pitch a perfect game in Major League Baseball 2K10 on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 before May 2nd, 2010 and you can win $1,000,000. We've taken our game to the next level. Can you?
*GAME MUST BE PLAYED ON XBOX 360 OR PlayStation 3. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.), WHO ARE 18 OR OLDER (EXCLUDING RESIDENTS OF AZ, CT, MD, ND, & VT). VOID IN AZ, CT, MD, ND, VT AND WHERE PROHIBITED. BEGINS ON 3/2/2010 AT 12:00:01 AM PST AND ENDS AT 11:59:59 PM PDT ON 5/1/2010. CONTEST SUBJECT TO, AND ENTRANTS AGREE TO BE BOUND BY, THE OFFICIAL RULES LOCATED AT 2KSPORTS.COM/PERFECTGAME. GRAND PRIZE IS SUBJECT TO WINNER VERIFICATION. GRAND PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED ONLY IF AN ENTRANT THROWS A PERFECT GAME BY 5/1/2010 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OFFICIAL RULES. CONTEST NOT PRODUCED OR EXECUTED BY ANY MLB ENTITY.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OFFER.
Widely considered the most authentic baseball game available, MLB 10: The Show is set again to provide fans with the best baseball experience this console generation with even more features and modes destine to quicken the heart, raise the stakes, and hurl you further into a true MLB baseball experience. Holding more than 81% market share on the PS3 system, more than 70% market share across all PlayStation platforms, and the #1 selling baseball franchise in video game history, The Show is proving once again to be the industry's premier licensed Major League Baseball (MLB) game, both critically and commercially. The long awaited Home Run Derby leads the deep features list in MLB 10 The Show for PS3. Fully implemented in the season modes and available as a stand alone feature, Home Run Derby follows the current MLB rules and flow. The MLB All-Star Futures Game will also be available within season modes in its correct timeframe (just before the Home Run Derby), as well as fully functional online leagues. Additional new features for the PS3 game include "Catcher Mode," the ability to call the game as the catcher, select pitches, and be the ultimate field general, just like Joe Mauer. MLB 10: The Show will also offer daytime transitional lighting, a newly added "Movie Maker" menu giving the user the ability to select multiple replays to add to and edit a single movie, and 11 new stadiums. Five new Minor League stadiums will be introduced, as well as a selection of classic parks available on the PS3 for the first time including Forbes Field, Crosley Field, The Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium.
Experience a gripping psychological crime thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where even the smallest actions and choices can cause dramatic consequences. The hunt is on for the Origami Killer, named after his calling card of leaving folded paper shapes on victims. Four characters, each with their own motives, take part in a desperate attempt to stop the killer from claiming a new victim.
A unique emotional experience that makes you "feel" as if you're IN a psychological crime thriller.
Stunning graphics, animation and technology combine with a strong narrative that delivers a movie-like experience.
Mature content, reflecting a realistic world setting that explores powerful themes.
Accessible gameplay via intuitive, contextual controls and interface.
Pre-order Heavy Rain and receive a voucher to download the first chapter of Heavy Rain Chronicles: The Taxidermist.
Heavy Rain Chronicles is a series of downloadable, playable episodes that expands the Heavy Rain experience. The first chapter of Heavy Rain
Chronicles allows players to play as investigative journalist, Madison Paige, on her first assignments tracking a serial killer. Similar to Heavy Rain, the story of The Taxidermist unfolds in different ways based on the decisions and actions of the player.
Codes valid from game launch through 5/31/2010. Need full game to play.
Last Rebellion is a turn-based role-playing game (RPG) that blends stirring storytelling with an engaging and addictive battle system. A PlayStation 3 exclusive, it features two main characters, Nine and Aisha, who although they work together as a team in battle, can each be played separately. Features include a unique battle system that allows for tagging of enemies, ensuring focused and efficient attacks and turn flow, as well as gorgeous watercolor-like character art and event scenes.
A PlayStation 3 exclusive, featuring classic turn-based RPG action.
Two main characters that players can toggle between in combat.
Tactical battle system utilizing the strengths of both characters and allowing for the tagging of enemies for focused combat across multiple turns.
A combination of dual wielding sword and magic combat.
Gorgeous watercolor-like character art and event scenes.
An engaging story of revenge featuring a dark anti-hero.
Join Sonic and Sega All-Stars in an all-new, high-speed, racetrack showdown! Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle under lush rainforest canopies and tear through bustling cityscapes. Jostle against 20 challengers including Super Monkey Ball's AiAi, Amigo from Samba and the evil Dr. Eggman in your unique character vehicle. Stay ahead of the pack by dodging traps and launching outrageous character moves such as the invincible Super Sonic or the Banana Blitz assault of monkey balls!
Party racing fun Battle it out in single player, challenge your friends in 4 player split-screen or compete in 8 player online action! Game modes include Grand Prix, Arcade and Time Attack.
All your favorite racers Choose from 20 different characters from the Sonic & Sega universe including Sonic, Tails, AiAi and Amigo.
High Velocity Vehicles Every character drives their own unique vehicle including sports cars, bikes, monster trucks, planes and even a giant banana to perform special maneuvers!
All-Star moves Race by a competitor with a variety of pick-up weapons (missiles, mines and other obstacles) or one of the 20 unique character moves such as Tails' tornado, Samba's conga line, and much more!
Stunning visuals Race over medieval castle ramparts, under lush rainforest canopies and through bustling cityscapes as you battle through 24 challenging tracks from the Sonic and Sega Universe.
Night At The Museum 2, the sequel to the 2006 ‘Night At the Museum’ portrays the happenings in the life of Larry Daley played by Ben Stiller. After his adventure in the first movie where he thwarted the ploy of 3 night guards to steal The Tablet from the museum, Larry is now the head of his own company. Upon visiting he finds that the American Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, and some of the museum pieces are being replaced by interactive holograms due to budget costs. The actual exhibits are due to be moved to the Federal Archives at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.
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“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't.”
$1,000,000. Seriously.
Night At The Museum 2, the sequel to the 2006 ‘Night At the Museum’ portrays the happenings in the life of Larry Daley played by Ben Stiller. After his adventure in the first movie where he thwarted the ploy of 3 night guards to steal The Tablet from the museum, Larry is now the head of his own company. Upon visiting he finds that the American Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, and some of the museum pieces are being replaced by interactive holograms due to budget costs. The actual exhibits are due to be moved to the Federal Archives at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.