Grand Theft Auto Online reveal coming on August 15

Rockstar has just announced that a gameplay video and previews of Grand Theft Auto Online will be revealed on August 15. Don't get fooled by the title. It's not a separate game, it's just Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer component, so stay tuned!

For us gamers in the Philippines, it should be released sometime in August 16, but we'll catch it as soon as it comes available.

My god, it will soon be less than a month away from release? Grand Theft Auto will be out on September 17 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

[Source: Rockstar Games]

Latest Splinter Cell Blacklist trailer tells us everything we need to know about the game

The latest trailer for Splinter Cell Blacklist gives us the 101 on what to expect from Sam Fisher's latest mission. It's 7-minutes long, and if you know nothing about Blacklist, this will get you up to speed and ready for when it comes out this August. Check it out below.

As expected from Ubisoft, Blacklist will be providing a complete package. The "Spies vs Mercs" mode makes a return but is still questionable. Sneaking around with a friend in co-op though is definitely the mode I'm looking forward to. Conviction had a great coop, but wasn't enough to make it a good game overall, making me wary of getting this on day one. Blacklist comes out on August 22 and I have this strong feeling this game won't get the best reception.

Splinter Cell Blacklist will be available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC.

The Wonderful 101 7-minute extended trailer introduces the characters and story

Nintendo released a lengthy trailer for The Wonderful 101, an exclusive title for the Wii U that let's you control a crowd of super heroes fending off an alien invasion. The trailer introduces the characters in the game, the unite morphs, as well as revealing a good chunk of the story to get us all started when it releases this September. Check out the trailer below. 

This has to be the first time in a long time that I get this urge to consider the Wii U. It's way over the top! And that's a good thing. Gameplay though seems unique in a way that it's really hard to distinguish what kind of game this is from afar. This could go both ways for Platinum Games, so extended trailers like this makes a lot of sense, because they need to throw as much information at gamers that own a Wii U to consider a game like this.

The Wonderful 101 is going to have a hard time when it gets released. A true underdog being a completely new IP, as well as being an exclusive title to a new console struggling in terms of sales. And to make matters worse, Grand Theft Auto V is out in September. Why Nintendo decided to pin their new title against a highly anticipated game is beyond me.

The Wonderful 101 will be out on September 15 exclusively for the Wii U.

NetherRealm expands the Injustice roster with Zatanna

NetherRealm Studios just announced yet another character joining the Injustice: Gods Among Us roster - Zatanna. Gameplay trailer shows Zatanna showing what she's capable of against Grundy...poor Grundy.

Excited to take the magic wielder to the labs? Well, you don't have to wait too long. Zatanna will cost $4.99 and will be available for download starting next week, August 13, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

NetherRealm is one busy studio, releasing DLC charcters left and right. Just last month, they revealed Martian Manhunter during EVO 2013. Hopefully we see more support like this to last the whole year because Injustice is a surprisingly a solid fighting game that would keep both fighting gamers and DC fans happy.

You can check out Miggy's thoughts on the game in his Injustice video review here.

PS Plus for August - Hitman Absolution

It's a new month, which means a new set of freebies and discounts for PS Plus members. The Instant Game Collection gets updated once more with the addition of Hitman Absolution and four more games for the month of August. 

Along with Hitman Absolution, here are the rest of the games you get on August:

• Zen Pinball 2: Star Wars Pinball (PS3)
• Bit.Trip Presents Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (PS3)
• Machinarium (Vita)
• Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower (PS3/Vita)

Just like last month, the release of the free title is in no particular order. So check out the PlayStation Store every once in awhile to see if your free games for this month is available for download.

PlayStation Store is also holding a discount on the Rayman franchise, with of course PS Plus members getting a bigger price cut.

• Rayman Origins - Original price: $19.99, Discount: $9.99, PS Plus: $5.00
• Rayman 3 HD   - Original price: $9.99, Discount: $4.99, PS Plus: $2.50
• Rayman Origins PS Vita  - Original price: $26.99, Discount: $13.49, PS Plus: $6.75
• Rayman Arena  - Original price: $9.99, Discount: $4.99, PS Plus: $2.50
• Rayman 2 Revolution  - Original price: $9.99, Discount: $4.99, PS Plus: $2.50
• Rayman 2: The Great Escape - Original price: $5.99, Discount: $2.99, PS Plus: $1.50
• Rayman  - Original price: $5.99, Discount: $2.99, PS Plus: $1.50

If you haven't given PS Plus a chance, I highly suggest you do because you will save a good chunk of your money since you'll be busy taking in everything you get out of the service. Their monthly release of free games and crazy discounts make this service difficult to ignore.

[Source: PS Plus Blog US]