PS3 Game of the Month: June 2013

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Posted July 2nd, 2013 at 01:33 EDT by Mike Harradence2 Comments

So, summer’s officially with us, and that in theory means we’ll all be outside soaking up some rays and getting some much-needed vitamin D. However, thanks to the release of a little-known title called The Last of Us, I doubt that’s the case for many of you, even if the month of June does signal a traditionally dry spell in the game release calendar. Yep, aside from the odd gem, the next couple of months are going to be pretty lacklustre in terms of triple-A software releases, though fortunately that gives us ample opportunity to take our backlog for a spin – and if you’re anything like me, you’ll have more than enough games to keep you distracted (speaking as someone who’s only just got around to playing Assassin’s Creed III).

In terms of releases, they don’t get any bigger than The Last of Us for June. Developed by Naughty Dog, the PlayStation 3’s post-apocalyptic adventure romp is a master class in storytelling, boasting a gritty backdrop populated by compelling characters and jaw-dropping visuals. The gameplay’s just as strong too, blending stealth with cover-based shooting as you scavenge for supplies across a U.S. devastated by a deadly fungal plague. To be fair though, The Last of Us wasn’t the only game worth a punt; Deadpool is an enjoyable, irreverent stab at the comic book-‘em-up genre, with the ubiquitous Nolan North’s sarcastic hero poking fun at various game design trappings such as QTEs while cussing out his enemies in the process. It's flawed, yes, but there's something here for fans of the genre.

Racing fans meanwhile had their annual does of MotoGP to tuck into, with this latest entry proving just as competent, throwing in the usual barrage of teams, tracks and trinkets to make it worth the upgrade. Sadly it doesn’t get much better than that though, with Ubisoft’s long-delayed biker bash Ride to Hell: Retribution proving to be one of the worst titles of this generation, let alone 2013. Quite how a game announced in 2008 can resurface five years later and create such a stink is almost incomprehensible, but there you go – avoid this one like the plague, folks.

Okay, we’ll admit the winner of June’s Game of the Month won’t be a surprise, but we love any excuse to sing its praise: yep, the vote goes to The Last of Us, and with good reason. Naughty Dog has created a stunning video game in Joel and Ellie’s adventure, with the title not only raising the bar from a technical standpoint, but in terms of narration, you’ll won’t find anything as emotionally engaging this side of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Aside from the aforementioned single-player campaign, Naughty Dog has managed to capture the essence of the main quest with the multiplayer component, as teams of survivors fight for survival across destroyed landscapes in hopes to secure essential supplies and expand their base. Simply put, The Last of Us is one of PS3’s finest entry to date and a fitting swansong for Sony's seven-year-old work horse.

Check out our full review here, and read a quick snippet below.

"The Last Of Us is a game that offers an engaging and emotional journey that shifts in tone and pace, from quiet and poignant moments of reflection between characters and their situation to action-packed sequences that can leave you emotionally drained or grinning from ear-to-ear. Quite simply, Joel and Ellie are the best pairing to have graced this console generation and The Last Of Us is a fitting tribute to PlayStation 3 in the year when we usher in the next generation of consoles."

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PS3 Game of the Month: May 2013

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Posted June 3rd, 2013 at 12:15 EDT by Mike Harradence1 Comments

May’s wrapped, thus inexorably bringing us closer to that dreaded summer video games drought. Sure, there’s the odd gem scattered throughout the mix – such as the gorgeous-looking The Last of Us – but for the next couple of months we’re going to be met with a deluge of movie tie-ins and bargain bin dross. Still, with E3 just around the corner, we’ve plenty to get excited about, but before we do, let’s take a look back at May 2013’s offerings and see what you should have been spending your hard-earned cash on.

May proved fairly significant for PlayStation 3 exclusive titles, with DUST 514, the EVE-oriented online shooter finally breaking cover after a lengthy development cycle and copious beta testing. PSU.com actually spent a lot of time with CCP and the game over the past 18 months or so, and despite its shortcoming came away very impressed – even more so considering the fact DUST has a long, 10-year future ahead of it.

Capcom’s Resident Evil: Revelations also shambled into stores last month for its console debut. An enhanced port of the 3DS original, this oozes old-school survival horror charm, and features some extra goodies not included in the handheld version. Keeping in with the horror theme, Metro: Last Light also reared its head, bringing with it a healthy dose of pulse-pounding gunplay, superb lighting effects and spine-tingling gameplay.

Bringing up the rear is Wild West shooter Call of Juarez: Gungslinger, marking an excellent return to form for the franchise after the horrible misfire that was The Cartel, with racer GRID 2 also skidding into shops. Lastly, Fuse – the sci-fi shooter from Ratchet & Clank legends Insomniac Games – arrived in stores to a muted reception from critics and gamers alike. Indeed, it seems the developer’s first multiplatform title didn’t quite meet expectations, as you can tell from the rather tepid reviews and disappointing U.K. chart entry of 37.

So, a mixed month all in all, but filled with enough to keep you busy for another month or so (or in DUST’s case, the next decade). However, there can only be one winner, and after much discussion here at PSU Towers, we ultimately plumped for DUST 514. Yep, it has room to grow and there’s a few mishaps throughout, but overall, CCP Games’ ambitious shooter is a triumphant, engrossing effort that will keep you absolutely glued to your PS3’s for years to come.

Here’s what PSU.com’s resident DUST aficionado Alex Locher had to say in his review:

“To conclude, CCP's first shot at the shooter genre is an awesome and unique FPS game despite the teething problems introduced with Uprising. With CCP's commendable relationship with the gamers, bugs and issues are more easily identified and thanks to Sony's flexibility regarding updates and patches for the game, fixes can come a lot quicker than is normal for other retail titles. It's not just the bug reports that are heard either, there is a section in the official forums dedicated to requests and suggestions from the people who play the game. For those who wish it, they can not only play the game, but play their own part in helping the game improve by being active in the forums and giving their own feedback and suggestions.

If you are tired of the current FPS offerings or are getting burnt out on the annualised military FPS franchises, go download DUST for free from the PSN store today.”

Nominate your PS3 Game of the Month – May 2013 in the comments section below.

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