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The Last of Us release ahead of possible PS4 announcement

Peter Chubb:

A few days ago we told you that there was a rumor that Naughty Dog’s newest IP was to be released in the Spring (around the same time as GTA 5), we can now tell you that this was pretty much spot on because The Last of Us release date will be on the 7th of May. Now if we are to believe other rumors, then this could be just ahead of a possible PS4 announcement in June.

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lifesanrpg4155d ago

Failing to see how The Last of Us means we are getting a PS4...

Riderz13374155d ago

Well people were expecting this to come out at the end of 2013 (September-December) and if that was the case then there was no way Sony was going to release the PS4 just so it could compete with itself. This does not confirm PS4 coming out during Q2-Q3 of 2013 but there is a very good possibility that it will. Also how many games are schedules to be released during September-December? Just look at this, http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
There is no game schedules to release for PS3/Xbox 360 during September to December.

Yui_Suzumiya4155d ago

Originally The Last of Us was supposed to be released in late 2012.

-Alpha4155d ago

Yep, the fact that Sony wont save this for Q4 gives a strong hint that they are wrapping up with the PS3.

This also seems to suggest that the Last Guardian will probably launch on PS4.

ritsuka6664155d ago (Edited 4155d ago )

Looks FF versus is going for PS4 like Last Guardian.

Brian1rr4155d ago

It's not the game it's the timing

SilentNegotiator4154d ago

It's pure speculation that it's release date change from fall to summer means that it's "getting out of the way" of PS4.

Belking4155d ago

I'm excited about the last of us next year but it doesn't mean anything about the ps4 will be announced next year. I hope it does but I don't see it. sony is still trying to recover from those staggering losses they have and vita is still struggling to find its way into the market. I'm still hoping for 2014 at the latest. Only one will be released next year and all signs point to the next xbox by this time next year.

Swiftcricket4155d ago

I agreed with you because I see nothing wrong with your thoughts on this, but thought I might share why this could possibly mean for PS4. It's no guarantee by any means but it is actually a small glimmer of hope. As soon as that release date showed on the screen "PS4 announcement at E3" was the first thing that popped into my head.

Just seems like Sony is getting some of their big releases out just before E3 (so that the PS4 announcement won't overshadow them and hurt sales), and their rather empty holiday season next year being a possible sign that it could release in that time frame. I'd say the former is very likely to happen but I wouldn't bet a whole lot of money on the latter. I won't be surprised if it does release next year though. Plans change, we could get both consoles next year.

Riderz13374155d ago

Their gaming division is one of the very few divisions actually making money. No way Sony would let Microsoft/Nintendo have a year+ with them being the only 2 consoles on the market. They made a huge mistake not releasing the PS3 earlier and they won't make that same mistake again. They'll invest more money into their gaming division whilst decreasing their investment in their TV division since that thing hasn't made a profit in YEARS. Regarding your vita statement, if Sony drops the price of the Vita to 199$ that thing will sell like hot cakes. I honestly don't see a huge problem with the 250$ price tag right now but if you include the high price of memory cards, then I can see that being a problem for some. Decrease the price of Vita to 199$ and keep the 250$ Vita BUT include a 32 gb memory card. Shouldn't be a problem selling that.

Belking4155d ago (Edited 4155d ago )

It's not much they can do about MS or Nintendo beating them to the market. They aren't going to win any battles when it comes to spending money because they just don't have the cash reserves that the other two have. Their gaming division isn't doing bad but not as well as people think. The vita sort of set them back a little. The software support for it is really hurting them.

k-dillinger4155d ago

yea if they dropped the price of vita to 199 a few months later gamers are still gonna say its too expensive and crying for a price drop yet again

VonBraunschweigg4155d ago

Just give-us a heads-up allright? Some time to save our money. Right now I'm not a rich man, so if I have to put down 500 or 600 on launchday again, and I don't mind doing that, just give me a few months extra this time. No, I don't mean delay it for Europe like last time, just a early notice. Say at GDC, so I can adjust my summerholiday plans. With E3 that may be too late. On behalf of all the poor paupers among us, thanx in advance:)

gamern4g4155d ago

I dont believe that year 2013 brings us new consoles. One of my friend is working in EA and he told me "not sure", nothing else, he cant tell me the truth.

Neo-Axl4154d ago

Get him drunk, he'll spill the whole next gen story with ya.

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Mugen Souls Retro Review – Sexy Demon Space Adventure

Gary Green said: We have a juxtaposition of 2D and 3D visuals, flashy turn-based combat, quirky anime characters with cheeky dialogue with plenty of partial nudity; Yes, this is a Compile Heart JRPG. Whilst the engine is borrowed from Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Mugen Souls is more of a Disgaea spin-off. It’s not a strategy RPG as such, it merely sits within Disgaea’s ever-expanding universe (Multiverse? Netherverse? Your guess is as good as mine). You won’t find cameos though, since Mugen Souls is a franchise which aims to stand on its own two feet.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

CrimsonWing692h ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker2h ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing692h ago(Edited 2h ago)

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos8h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto7h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger887h ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).