From Software is giving us a rare opportunity to relive the days of 8-bit gaming with 3D Dot Game Heroes for Playstation 3. The unique graphic style is a first in modern gaming with large, block-like graphics that represent old 8-bit visuals, but in 3D. Check out the trailer to see what we mean. 3D Dot Game Heroes Trailer Preview (Playstation 3) ... more.

We were under and embargo on this one (just to be safe, we waited an additional day out of respect).  Here is the complete list of nominees for this year's BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts for those that don't know). Action Assassin’s Creed II Sebastien Puel, Patrice Desilets Ubisoft Entertainment Ltd/Ubisoft Montreal Batman: Arkham Asylum Sefton Hill, David Hego,... more.

The GAME British Academy Video Games Award (GAME BAFTAS) are just about a month away, as of this writing, so we here at PPG figure it is a good time to release the list of candidates to our readers for voting. For those that don't know, GAME Award of 2009 is the only prize that is open to public voting at the GAME BAFTA event (last year about 60,000 fans voted Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare as th... more.

This is an update to Fortix by Nemesys, a game that we are wanting to help bring more awareness to and feel it is worth your time (plus there are new screens available). Check it out, let us know what you think, we are here to cover the stuff that matters to you, our readers.  Plus, there will be an updated version available for the PSP Minis service on February 11th. Nemesys Team released Fo... more.

Finally the day every Ps3 owner has been waiting for, the release of Heavy Rain is rapidly approaching. This Thursday the 11th the demo of Heavy Rain will be available on the Playstation Network for download. Shortly after the release of the demo, Heavy Rain will be lining game store shelves this Tuesday the 23rd. Remember, all of you who pre-order will receive the first episode of The Heavy Rain... more.

Dirt 2 is like flying twisted metal at over a hundred plus miles per hour, in-your-face racing goodness. Codemasters really designed a winner when they developed Dirt 2; there hasn’t been anything released yet that can touch this off-road rally racing game (except the original Dirt, but I am sure you’ve figured that one out already). Codemasters has gone beyond the expectations of the original... more.

Our friends in PAL territories are the recipients of Final Fantasy VIII from Square Enix on the Playstation Network for PS3 and PSP for a cool €9.99. When Final Fantasy VIII was released it was received rather well by the press of the time (Official Playstation Magazine gave it a 10/10 for instance). Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “FINAL FANTAS... more.

Konami has just released Puzzle Chronicles for the Nintendo DS and Playstation Portable systems (other systems available soon). PC is unique in that it was developed by Infinite Interactive (creators of Puzzle Quest) but is a slight departure in gameplay, if not settings (at least for PQ1, Galactrix was in space), though all of them are a great mix of RPG and puzzle elements. Much like a full ... more.

Gamecca Magazine, an online magazine coming from South Africa published by 1337 Media CC, has just released issue #8 to the world.  Gamecca is an online freely distributed gaming magazine available from a couple of places (sources below) including a free download.  Free is always good but when it is a magazine like Gamecca, it is even better.The graphic style here is minimal but still detailed, ... more.

Thursday 28th January/... Official strategy guide expert, BradyGames, today announces that it has been working exclusively with 2K Games on the BioShock 2 Signature Series Guide – the ultimate accessory for those set to dive back into the depths of Rapture, the underwater dystopia that serves as the location for one of the most anticipated games of 2010. BradyGames’ official strategy guide is ... more.