Video game abbreviations

A list of terms and abbreviations used in the gaming industry and what they mean.
360 - Microsoft's Xbox 360
3DS - Nintendo handheld console the 3DS
3PS - Third person shooter
AI - Artificial Intelligence
AR - Augmented Reality
CY - the standard calendar year going from January 1 to December 31
DLC - Downloadable Content

Sky TVs NOW TV now available on PlayStation 3

Now you can get instant access to Sky Movies and Sky Sports, NOW TV, BSkyB’s online TV service is now available on PlayStation 3.

Vampire: Master of Darkness, G-LOC: Air Battle and Sonic Drift 2 Game Gear games coming to 3DS

Another batch of Game Gear classics available at the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst - PS3 X360

It’s a red letter day for NARUTO fans as NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe announces the official debut of the explosive franchise on PC with NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst heading to the platform this winter 2013. The enhanced edition of the acclaimed title will also be available at retail for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, while existing owners of the console game will be able to download the new content as a DLC pack.

Gran Turismo 6 new demo screenshots released - PS3

A demo version of the highly anticipated Gran Turismo 6 game for PlayStation 3 will make a high-profile debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (11-14 July). By far the biggest motoring event of its type in the world, with a crowd of 185,000+ people, the Festival of Speed provides the perfect setting among motoring and motor sports enthusiasts to showcase the latest developments to ‘The Real Driving Simulator’. Iconic, circular Gran Turismo ‘race pods’ will be positioned at various locations around the sensational Goodwood Park for people to try the new demo in advance of the game going on sale later this year

The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief chapter 1 out July 23 - PC Mac Linux iOS

The trailer, narrated by Marco Rosenberg, Executive Producer at King Art, gives an insight into the adventures that can be experienced during the first chapter The Eye Of The Sphinx. Rosenberg explains that the game pays tribute to the classic Agatha Christie crime stories combined with the gangster movies from the 60s and 70s. Split into three chapters, the game offers the unique opportunity to experience the story from two different sides as they get to play the part of both the investigator and the thief.

Farming Simulator PS3 and Xbox 360 owners can get themselves a farm this September - PS3 X360

The famous farming sim from Giants Software is preparing to launch in September for the first time on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but meanwhile the Summer Trailer of this Farming Simulator, developed specifically for home console, reveals the new features and content on console!

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Japan Expo game trailer and screenshots - 3DS

Junichi Masuda, Director of GAME FREAK inc, creator of the highly anticipated Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, launching worldwide October 12, 2013, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, released a special video message today for fans gathered at the Japan Expo in Paris. An all-new Pokémon, Honedge, was revealed together with Mr. Masuda’s personal insights into his inspiration for the new titles—France.

New Screens and Info – ‘Air Conflicts: Vietnam’ War Diaries - PC PS3 X360

A new collection of assets from Air Conflicts: Vietnam, the upcoming Vietnam-war era air-combat title. In the new asset pack, you’ll find not only new images from the arcade dogfighting title coming for console and PC, but also the first of the “War Journals” of the game’s protagonist, Joe Thompson.

Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers plus Exclusive Myth Cloth Ex’s Seiya Figurine in Europe - PS3

Namco Bandai announce Saint Seiya Brave Soldiers exclusively for the PlayStation 3 The Saint Seiya series comes alive in Europe and Australasia as a new fighting game that will feature an all-star cast of characters from one of the most beloved and well received Japanese anime franchises.