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Tuesday Newsday: Controversy, bankruptcy, and shiny new toys
James Dominguez Welcome to 2013 on Screen Play Blog! Let's kick off the year by looking at some of the news we missed while we were away.
Sony fuels PlayStation 4 rumours
Japanese electronics giant Sony said it has stopped producing its PlayStation 2 consoles in Japan, fuelling online rumours a PlayStation 4 is in the pipeline.
Your Turn: From one generation to the next?
Screen Play reader Corey Lee With the Wii U launching here next week, reader Corey Lee questions whether the start of a new generation is premature.
Building playgrounds of death
James Dominguez Roberto Marchesi, Art Director on Hitman Absolution, talked to Screen Play about how the highly anticipated sequel took shape.
From Overstrike to Fuse - how to ruin a promising new IP
James Dominguez Last year, Overstrike was revealed as a fun action title with distinctive visual style; now it looks like every other shooter on the market.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013: Back in the game
Jason Hill Konami's Pro Evolution is back as a genuine contender for the soccer simulation championship thanks to a radical improvement in the feel of the game.
Your Turn: I hope the next game has character
Screen Play reader Nathan Sereda A great hero needs a great villain to fight against, and reader Nathaniel Sereda is hoping that the next Metal Gear Solid will deliver.
Your Turn: The Genre Comfort Zone
Screen Play reader Stephen Foote Reader Stephen Foote discusses how trying unfamiliar genres can open our minds up to new gaming possibilities.
F1 2012 contest winners
James Dominguez Earlier in the week readers were invited to submit their video game driving stories to win a copy of F1 2012. Here are some of the best entries.
Rock Band Blitz: No instruments required
Jason Hill Whether you are a Rock Band veteran with a huge collection of songs or a newcomer to the music game genre, Blitz is good fun and good value.
Your Turn: The scarcity of Japanese role-playing games
Screen Play reader Corey Lee Japanese RPGs are becoming a rarity on today's video game consoles, and reader Corey Lee is not happy about it.
E3 2012 talking points
Jason Hill The video gaming industry's biggest event of the year has come and gone, and there's plenty to talk about. Here's our Top 10 talking points from the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Gaming in the cloud
Jason Hill Sony's announcement this week that it will acquire cloud gaming pioneer Gaikai is yet more evidence that the future of gaming will leave physical media behind.
Your Review: Hitman: Blood Money
Screen Play reader Tom Rees Tom Rees says the beauty of Hitman: Blood Money is that it offers genuine choice, unlike many other popular games...
Uncharted territory on a handheld
Jason Hill Attempting to shoehorn epic games designed for the big screen onto a handheld is widely believed to be a bad idea.
Name the game: Part 49
Jason Hill Each week Screen Play gives you the chance to test your gaming knowledge. All you have to do is name the game. Bonus points for developer and year of release.
Your Turn: The greatest gaming system of all time
Screen Play reader Andrew Marshall The votes are in and have been counted. It's time to reveal what the Screen Play community believes is the greatest gaming system of all time...
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
MIKE WILCOX While players seem to canter rather than sprint after the ball, the game's new pace results in extra open space on the field and more time to set up tactical plays.
Guitar Hero spawns DJ spin-off
Asher Moses Gamers who feel more at home with glow sticks and disco lights than rocking out with a Les Paul will soon get the chance to hone their mixing skills with a Guitar Hero spin-off, DJ Hero.
