Sony communications boss Patrick Seybold haspublished a small updateconcerning thePSN downtime. While he can’t be specific, Seybold has said that the network will remain down for at least a few more days. “I know you all want to know exactly when the services will be restored,” he said. “At this time, I can’t give you an exact date, as it will likely be at least a few more days. We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this process....

Here it is, the GameTrailers TV exclusive world premiere trailer for Insomniac’sResistance 2. As with most teaser trailers, it doesn’t give too much away, but it gives you a good idea of where Insomniac are going with the game. Huge environments, big battles, things exploding. You get the idea.Those clamoring for actual gameplay footage are going to have to wait — GameTrailers TV is promising a world premiere exclusive on June 13....

Now here’s a video I can sink my teeth into. This is another teaser, this time focusing on the magic spells and summons you’ll be able to use. This is pretty standard Final Fantasy fare, but it’s still nice to see. I was struck by how quick and fluid the battling seemed to be. I thought that the RTS aspects of the game, especially the terrain, would have slowed it down, but that doesn’t appear to be the case....

How an attempt to look charitable can go very wrong Reverb is in hot water after using a kitten charity to try and guilt votes from Steam Greenlight users. The company has promised $5,000 to the humane society ifEdge of Spaceis voted in by October 15. If not? Well, let Reverb explain: “If the game doesn’t get approval, that money will disappear, like a puff of smoke in the uncaring wind, leaving poor kitties to survive in the harsh elements, be placed in harm’s way and possible be scheduled for euthanasia....

New patch coming soon Psyonix is prepping patch 1.05 forRocket League. While the full notes aren’t ready just yet, the developer has talked about some of the changes coming in “two weeks or less.” Notably, there will be a Find New Match option included at the end of ranked matches, allowing you to quickly and easily keep your marathon play session going. Broken usernames (e.g., *********) will display correctly, and PC players can filter out PS4 players in matchmaking....

Welcome back, Master! SNK has announced that its stoic fighterSamurai Shodownwill welcome its newest roster addition next week. Iroha,previously revealed way back in January, will be available for purchase on all platforms from May 13. A Japanese crane who shape-shifts into human form for battle, Iroha was specifically designed with over-the-top sexuality as her number one priority. This is borne out through her subservient nature, (calling the player “Master” at times), ridiculous anatomy, and infamous super move, where she strips off behind blinds to kill her opponent in artsy, silhouetted style....

Coming to Yokohama this year When Sega trademarked the name Orbi the internet went nuts. New console? New game? Nope. It’s a new interactive experience coming to Yokohama, Japan this August. Sega partnered with BBC Earth to create Orbi, an innovative museum-type space that looks to celebrate Earth, animals, and dubstep. This new promotional movie, released by Sega Japan this morning, looks like a future zoo with interactive and maybe even holographic elements....

Yeah, THAT ring Leagues of Uruks fell by your doing inMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor— just an unacceptable amount of dead orcs, really. Sure, that was gratifying in its own way, but a pile of orcs doesn’t carry the same weight as someone whose title includes the words “Dark Lord.” The Bright Lord, the newestShadow of Mordoradd-on, affords players that opportunity. Playing as Celebrimbor, there’s an eventual showdown with Lord Sauron himself....

Well, you’ve nearly made it. Earning theCutthroat rankinSkull and Bonesis your second-to-last step toward becoming Kingpin. And what kind of Pirate King are you without theOne Piecebest ship? Here’s the location of the Pyromaniac Sambuk blueprint inSkull and Bones. I suppose it’s up for debate on what the best ship ofSkull and Bonesis, but the Pyromaniac Sambuk is a strong argument.you’re able to only earn the ship after reaching the Cutthroat rank and purchasing its blueprint for 5,000 Pieces of Eight....

The good old days are here again In what seems to a symbolic nod to those of us that remember the good old days,King of FightersandMetal Slugdeveloper SNK Playmore isdroppingthe “Playmore” from its company logo and plans to once again use the old Neo Geo-era slogan “The Future is Now” for marketing materials. SNK was founded in 1978 as Shin Nihon Kikaku (New Japan Project) by Eikichi Kawasaki. In 2001, Kawasaki left SNK shortly before the company went bankrupt and founded Playmore, which later acquired SNK’s intellectual properties at auction and rehired many of its former employees....

My apologies to the person who responded to ourSonic Unleashedreviewwith the hope that this meant an end toSonicnews being posted on the site. Unfortunately for you,Sonic and the Black Knight, the next title in Sonic’s “Storybook” series, is heading to the Wii and Sega is rolling out the promotion wagon. These new screens show off the sword-swinging hedgehog and a certain red echidna, who looks so very precious in his little suit of armor....

Sadface As we all expected, something is rottenin Denmarkwhen it comes to Sony’s position on the PlayStation Vita. Speaking to Sony Computer Entertainment executive vice president Masayasu Ito,4Gamer recently uncoveredthat there are no first-party Vita games in development. Instead, Ito noted the wide variety of third-party titles available, but stressed, “Currently, there are no first party titles that are in development for the PlayStation Vita. Third-party companies are working hard on the PlayStation Vita, so we here at SCE have strategized to focus on our new platform of PlayStation 4....

Sure, why not? In celebration of Ignis Scientia’s birthday on February 7, Square Enix is honoring our favorite excitable chef and arguable Best Boy with apaper maskthatFinal Fantasy XVfans can make themselves. This silly thing wound up in our staff Slack channel with a “maybe that’s a post” shrug. Those are some of my favorite stories to take on (if you may even really call them that), so I was happy to oblige....