158w ago - Today the Red Dead Redemption official launch trailer arrives, with the video game hitting both the PS3 and XBox 360 on May 18, 2010 in North America and May 21, 2010 in Europe.

Red Dead Redemption gives the player a large, open world environment allowing the player to move freely. Players on foot can walk, talk, shoot, kill, ride, run, interact with the environment, and combat enemies with firearms.

Different breeds of horses are the main forms of transportation. Swimming is not an option, as the protagonist John Marston cannot swim and will drown if the player ventures too far into a body of water (though he is able to wade where the water is shallow enough).

The open world environment allows players to choose how they want to play. Storyline missions are for progress. Along with the main storyline, players can take part in random events they encounter as they explore the West.

These include public hangings, ambushes, pleas for assistance, and dangerous animal attacks. Players can also take part in optional side activities ranging from standoffs, gambling, and hunting fauna for pelts and meat.

Finally, Red Dead Redemption makes use of a morality system where players have the ability to gain positive or negative 'honor'. Some of the ways to gain positive honor include...

158w ago - Video game Producer Chris Parry has announced that Skate 3 for PS3 is rolling into shops today along with sharing a video trailer and extending an invitation to EA's launch party, as follows:

The Skate franchise is back and rolling into some sick new territory with the release of SKATE 3 for the PS3.

There's tons of new stuff for Skate fans to get stoked on - a whole new city to skate, innovative new team and co-op gameplay, new difficulty modes that enable you to skate exactly how you want, and for the first time in Skate, a Create A Park feature that will change the way the game is played.

If you're new to the world of Skate, don't sweat it because we've added Skate.School, a fun place to session where you can learn the ins and outs of skating as taught by Coach Frank - this weirdly hilarious and oxymoronic "skateboarding coach" played by legendary pro skater and actor, Jason Lee.

Your mission in SKATE 3 is to start a skateboard company and sell boards. Sell enough boards and you'll unlock four huge skateparks and plazas that are also "create a parks" with all sorts of varied and super fun terrain to play with.

The dev team is especially proud of Skate 3's commitment to blurring the lines between...

166w ago - Naughty Dog's Community Strategist Arne Meyer has announced today news of an Uncharted: Eye of Indra Motion comic bundle alongside Rika and Pinkerton skins set to launch on April 1, 2010.

To quote: Since the UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra motion comic series was released on the PlayStation Store late last year, we've gotten a ton of questions asking if the Rika Raja and Daniel Pinkerton multiplayer skins - which were made available in Europe as part of a bundle - would soon be available to our community in the US and other parts of North America.

We can let you know today that the answer is YES!

When the PlayStation Store updates on Thursday, April 1 (we're not joking), the UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra Bundle will be available for purchase for $2.49.

What if you have already purchased all or some of Eye of Indra Episodes 2, 3, and 4? Fear not, we have you covered.

Here's what's going to happen:

• On Thursday, April 1, UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra Episodes 2, 3, and 4 will be TEMPORARILY removed from the Store
• ANYONE who purchased ALL THREE Episodes (#2, 3, and 4) prior to 12:01 AM, April 1, will receive...

167w ago - SCEA PR Manager Eric Levine has announced that a God of War III PS3 special will be on SPIKE TV tonight alongside midnight launch event details, as follows:

At 12:00 a.m. tonight, Kratos will be invading a retailer near you as the widely anticipated God of War III will be hitting store shelves!

For those looking to channel your inner Spartan warrior, check out GTTV Presents God of War III: Last Titan Standing on SPIKE TV at 11:38 p.m.

In this 30 minute special, action adventure comes to life as 10 of the biggest God of War fans in America get pushed to the limits, both mentally and physically.

These die-hard disciples of Kratos must shave their heads on the spot to show their allegiance, climb out of the underworld, and know their God of War trivia, as asked by game director Stig Asmussen.

And, above all else, prove their physical strength across epic challenges and gameplay ability in a battle against Hades from God of War III. In the end, only one titan will be left standing - the one who best embodies the characteristics of Kratos,...

168w ago - Sony's Social Media Senior Specialist Chris Morell has detailed how those interested can win tickets to the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 launch event in San Francisco today on the PlayStation Blog.

To quote: We've worked with Square Enix to secure 100 very exclusive invites to the Final Fantasy XIII Launch Event in San Francisco.

That's right, 50 of you (plus a guest) will have the chance to mingle it up and play Final Fantasy XIII the day before it hits stores on March 9. It'll be an afternoon of Final Fantasy where you'll also get special fan treatment, browse a gallery of stunning artwork, check out some cool videos and meet the development staff.

There are also some fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs.

WHEN: This coming Monday, March 8, 2010 (one of two afternoon sessions)
WHERE: San Francisco

Of course, we want genuine FF fans to attend, so we're not going to simply give these tix away. But if you're free and can be in the city of San Francisco this coming Monday afternoon and you are 18 years of age or older, take our quiz!

If you're one of the first to answer the questions correctly, we'll send you your will-call tickets and all...