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PSN Down – Sign In Issues for Some PS4 and PS3 Users

Update: Services have been restored. Original Story: PSN is currently down as of 9pm Eastern Time. The outage began only moments ago, so it could be short, or it could last a while depending on what is causing this particular downtime. PSN outages have been rare as of late, but we have seen them crop up every now and then, usually being resolved in a matter of an hour or two. The official Ask PlayStation account has commented on the PSN down problem, saying “We’re aware that some users are experiencing issues logging into PSN.

Unit 13 Heading to PS Vita

Zipper Interactive, the developer behind the SOCOM series of games, has a brand new title heading to the PlayStation Vita.  According to the announcement, Unit 13 is along the same lines as its other tactical shooters. In Unit 13, the gameplay is designed for players to move quickly into the action.  Choosing from one of six operatives, each with unique abilities, you’ll be tasked with taking on 36 various missions across nine different locations.

Will PS4 and Xbox One Get Price Cuts at E3? Pachter Says No

Another E3 is around the corner, which means rumors and speculation are running rampant. Among them are the usual questions about possible price cuts. With the Xbox One now firmly tied with or below the PS4 at $399 without the Kinect ($349 when “on sale”), will Sony respond? Will Microsoft go even lower, possibly jumping into the monthly lead in sales? Video Game industry analyst Michael Pachter, with Wedbush, has come forward and given a firm “no” to all of that.

World of Tanks (WOT) Bonus Codes Working(June 2022)

World of Tanks is one of the longest running MMOs around.  Wargaming offers Bonus Codes for WOT from time to time that will give players free items like tanks, credits, XP and more.  While a lot of these items would generally require you to earn them in-game or purchase them outright, these bonus codes will unlock a bevy of unique items by simply entering the code in the game. Not to be mistaken for Invite Codes, these Bonus Codes will be able to be used by anyone that has a WOT account.

Xbox Head Phil Spencer Praises Uncharted 4, Calls Out Console Fanboys

Xbox head Phil Spencer has never been shy about praising his business opponents when they do something that he likes. In the past he has issued statements of congratulations and praise to both Sony and Nintendo for various reasons. The other day he did so again, saying that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, which is a PS4 exclusive, “will be a great game.” When he said it, he knew that it might be controversial, preempting it with “people will block me,” and his prediction seemed to come true quickly.

All Bikini Bottom Collectible Locations – Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated includes several fan-favorite locations from the classic cartoon, and Bikini Bottom is one of the earliest places you’ll have access to. Right from the beginning of the game, you’ll be able to get a head start on your golden spatula collection, find a few lost socks, and even snag an early pair of golden underwear before you head out into the game’s first real level.

Granblue Fantasy Project Re: Link New Gameplay Looks Stunning

Last night, during the final stage event at Granblue Fantasy Fes 2017, Cygames revealed new gameplay from the upcoming Platinum Games-developed Granblue Fantasy Project Re: Link for the PlayStation 4. It has been quite some time since we saw anything related to this game. The first time Granblue Fantasy Project Re: Link was unveiled to the public was at the Cygames Next 2016 event in Tokyo when fans got to see a short announcement trailer showing off a few characters and gameplay.

Injustice & Haunted House Join Xbox One Backwards Compatibility

The Xbox One backwards compatible catalog keeps on growing this week, as now more games have been announced that will accompany the ones we got earlier in the week. This time we’re getting two more Xbox 360 games that will be playable on Xbox One, and they are Injustice: Gods Among Us and Haunted House. The announcement was once again made by Major Nelson on Twitter, and if you already own either one of these games then the download for the Xbox One compatible versions should be waiting for you in your Xbox One library.

Mario Party Superstars: How Many Turns Are There?

Mario Party Superstars is a party game where players can play a board game similar to those like Sorry! or Monopoly. You essentially pick your character (or playing piece), roll the dice to determine who goes first, and you’re on your way. Every time your character lands on a spot, something happens. You gain coins, lose coins, or other events happen. Every player will go through what the game calls “turns” which are essentially how many dice rolls each player gets until the game concludes along with how many minigames are played.

New Civilization: Beyond Earth coming this fall

A new Civilization game is on the way from 2K and Firaxis Games. Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is said to build on the traditional roots of the series while pushing players in new directions, exploring an unknown future on an alien planet. After global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, the human race must struggle to recover. To begin anew, mankind focuses on deep space travel.