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Sony says there will be 200 new PSN games available over the next 12 months. The firm pledged huge support to its digital network, revealing 12 free games being offered to PlayStation Plus members. "PlayStation Plus delivers an instant game catalogue to customers for $5 a month," says Jack Tretton. …

Sony’s Smash Bros-rival is also coming to PlayStation Vita, Sony has announced. New characters was also unveiled at the event including Big Daddy from the Bioshock series and Nathan Drake from Uncharted. It will feature cross-play with PlayStation 3. PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale was originally announced for PS3 in April. …

Paranormal journey from Heavy Rain developers stars actress Ellen Page

Quantic Dream boss David Cage has revealed his latest project at Sony’s E3 press conference: Beyond: Two Souls The game deals with death and the after life and stars movie star Ellen Page as Jodie Holmes. The game was rumoured earlier today. It is for PlayStation 3 and once again …

Lay offs timed to line up with E3

Ubisoft has announced a new IP called Watch Dogs. Platforms weren’t confirmed, although it looks likely to be a title for the next generation of consoles. The open-world game allows the player to hack electronics, lights, phones. It is a story-driven title, and is reminiscent of the Deus Ex series. …

New third-person hackers 'n guns game announced

Ubisoft has announced a new core shooter for WiiU, ZombiU. It is an evolution of the Killer Freaks game, announced at last year’s E3. ZombiU is developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind From Dust, Beyond Good and Evil and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. The survival-thriller puts players in the …

Ubisoft shows off new game for new console, wows crowd with rhythm platforming

Ubisoft has announced it will release eight Wii U games over a six month period at its E3 press conference today. The publisher has unveiled a string of software from casual favourites Just Dance and Rabbids to core smash hits such as Assassin’s Creed and new IP ZombiU. Ubisoft is …