Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Hydrophobia, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, Street Fighter IV | No Comments »
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| “# sony Sony has apparently released an updated model of the PlayStation 3, code-named CECH-2100A, which makes the console both cheaper to run (for you) and cheaper to manufacture (for Sony). …” |
| “Podcast GameHounds spoke with Rob Hewson, Pete Jones and Deborah Jones of Dark Energy Digital in its latest episode to discuss the upcoming downloadable “episodic” shooter, Hydrophobia . Announced as an XBLA exclusive , it appears that …” |
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“This may be the greatest thing to ever happen to PlayStation Home ever . To promote the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie , Paramount Pictures and Audi have partnered up to create a brand new Iron Man-themed mini-game, exclusively for PlayStation Home….” |
| “Our burning desire for a renovated version of timeless basketball classic NBA Jam won’t be sated until the remake drops on Wii later this year. However, our similar jones for a new old football title will be catered to this Wednesday with…” |
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“What’s the next feature to be removed from the PS3 through a firmware update? According to some posters on the Bioware forums , it’s the ability to play Dragon Age: Origins . Several users have reported frequent crashes or freezes while playing…” |
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“The just-released Split/Second demo, now available on Xbox Live to all Gold subscribers, teaches you the most important thing about driving a race car through America: how to dodge massive explosions. One in 253 race car drivers meets their…” |
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“Japanese tech site PocketNews recently — for reasons unbeknownst to us — cracked open the smooth, colorless shell of the new CECH-2100A model of the PlayStation. What did they find inside? Candy. So much candy . They also found a smaller, more…” |
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“Despite sales for Splinter Cell: Conviction and Just Dance slipping 46 and 31 percent, respectively, the two Ubisoft titles maintained their dominant positions on the UK all-formats chart for a second week in a row . The top three didn’t…” |
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Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, Dragon Age: Origins, PlayStation Network, Rock Band 2, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | No Comments »
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“[ 1UP ] It would appear that the still-unnamed next project in the Dragon Age series has been given a date, as spotted by 1UP in an early retail box of Dragon Age: Origins — Awakening for PS3. Aligning with the release window…” |
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“Pirates Plund-Arrr is best summed up as Castle Crashers , but with pirates. On the Wii. For $30. Unfortunately for Majesco and developer Boomzap, PSN and XBLA have spoiled us with a number of high-quality downloadable beat ‘em ups for under…” |
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“Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde had the onerous task of introducing the first PlayStation Move games at Sony’s GDC press conference last night. We caught up with the executive after the show to talk about Sony’s plans for exploiting motion…” |
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“[Wii version] Warner Bros. Interactive has revealed that, in addition to the previously announced PS2, PSP, DS and Wii releases, it’s putting Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest on PS3 — with PlayStation Move support. The kid-friendly LOTR …” |
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““Very aggressive” is the phrase THQ executive VP of Core Games Danny Bilson used to describe his company’s plans for downloadable titles across the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC platforms during a GDC 2010 interview with Joystiq….” |
| “That’s right, folks — Harmonix has just revealed that Green Day: Rock Band will be available for all come June 8 on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Up to 6 players (3 mics; 3 instruments) will progress through the career of the trio , unlocking…” |
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“Video game sales fell 15 percent in February compared to a year ago as the industry struggles to climb out of the recession. That’s a surprise, given the launch of some very strong titles. But it’s nothing new for the game industry in…” |
| “Well, wouldn’t you know it? 3D seems to be the topic of conversation here at GDC , and Paris-based Darkworks is making a splash by announcing the availability of its TriOviz for Games SDK. In short, this magical software concoction is a…” |
| “Dolby’s Axon surround sound technology isn’t exactly new (it’s already used on a number of PC titles), but to date, it has yet to make a stand in the online console and Mac gaming sectors. All that changes today at GDC , with the aural company…” |
| “Here at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco yesterday, Sony officially teed up some details on their long-rumored motion-sensing controller for the PS3. They’re calling it the PlayStation Move and hoping it’ll make you forget all…” |
| “As BioShock 2 dominates monthly NPD table. 2K Games’ sequel BioShock 2 has finished as February’s best selling game in the US. Big new entry Heavy Rain had to settle for 10th. …” |
Posted: February 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Alpha Protocol, Dragon Age: Origins, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, PhysX | No Comments »
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“Role-playing action title Alpha Protocol goes on sale for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 June 1, Sega announced this morning. Obsidian Entertainment’s modern-day role-playing game has players taking on the role of spy Michael Thorton as he tried…” |
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“Hollywood loves talking money — salaries, budgets, you name it. The game industry doesn’t. Some developers have been very open about how much their titles cost to produce. Other developers have not revealed their budgets. As Kotaku mentioned…” |
| “Heavy Rain! Silent Hill! WKC! Napoleon! Another week, another enormous pile of games, glittering with potential this Friday. Some of them really are out this Friday, too, which is an improvement on last…” |
| “Oles Shishkovstov on engine development, platform strengths and 4A’s design philosophy. Last week, Digital Foundry introduced the technology behind 4A Games’ new Metro 2033. Featuring a brand new engine…” |
| “Out just prior to Awakening. BioWare has told PS3 owners that the Return to Ostagar DLC will finally be released for their platform on 11th…” |
| “Hello my Friends Long time no blog. I was in vacation and made a personal commitment to avoid using computers (yeah… if you don’t count a Wii or a PS3 or a tv as computers…) and start to clean the ever growing stack of books to…” |
Posted: February 24th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins, PlayStation Network | No Comments »
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“A day after informing IGN that Yakuza 3 was coming to the U.S. with content cuts, Sega offered more explanation. [UPDATED with further comment from Sega to Kotaku, describing the pros and cons the company faced.] On Sega’s official blog, a community…” |
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“Eat Sleep Play’s David Jaffe joined our one-hour live podcast this week to take any and all questions and cursing when he damn well wanted to. Plus answers to God of War, Heartland and other questions from all of you. Jaffe talked about hoping he can…” |
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“Bonfire of the Vanities is the second piece of downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed II, after the lacklustre Battle of Forli. Let’s hope it’s a better use of your time. Bonfire sees Ezio Auditore da Firenze return to Florence in the year 1497,…” |
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“The aptly named Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands picks up the tale of the Prince, filling in that gap between Sands of Time and Warrior Within. But what happened to that reboot of Prince of Persia from two years ago? Was the decision to go back to…” |
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“After numerous lengthy delays, the PlayStation 3 version of Dragon Age: Origins’ Return to Ostagar downloadable content has passed certification, with a release scheduled for two weeks from tomorrow. Return to Ostagar was originally slated for…” |
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| “Subtitled Velocity and due in May. Disney’s Split/Second will henceforth be known as Split/Second: Velocity, and will be released here on 21st May. That…” |
| “Online multiplayer arena battler. New developer Punchers Impact has announced its first game, Crasher, for PC, PSN and XBLA. A multiplayer online arena…” |
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Posted: February 22nd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins | No Comments »
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Posted: February 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins | No Comments »
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Posted: February 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Army of Two, Call of Duty: World at War, Dragon Age: Origins | No Comments »
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Posted: February 15th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins | No Comments »
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“The possibility of jetpack-rich, Tribes-esque action on PS3 just got a little less nebulous. Speaking with IGN, a TimeGate spokesperson said that the developer’s Section 8 would be coming to PS3 at some point, though no formal release window has been…” |
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“Gaijin Entertainment Corporation plans to publish 1C’s PC combat racing game Death Track: Resurrection, on PS3. At least, the publisher secured an ESRB rating for a PS3 version, which it probably wouldn’t do if it didn’t plan to release the game….” |
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“We usually think we’re too smart for FAQs, preferring the sort of random, only moderately relevant questions that no one ever asks. But the FAQ for Dragon Age: Origins Awakening does provide some pretty useful insight. For instance, we learned that…” |
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““We’re doing something different this time,” Chris Taylor, of Supreme Commander developer Gas Powered Games, said about the development of the company’s new game, Kings and Castles. He’s not really talking about the game — it’s another real-time…” |
Posted: February 8th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company, Dragon Age: Origins, Madden NFL, PlayStation Network | No Comments »
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“Last September, SEGA announced “Project Needlemouse”, the nickname for the new 2D Sonic the Hedgehog game. Recently, SEGA confirmed the official name to Gamespot.com. The publisher released a new trailer and revealed “Sonic the Hedgehog 4:…” |
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“Electronic Arts reported third fiscal quarter results today that were in line with the reduced expectations analysts had. For the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, EA reported revenue of $1.24 billion, down from $1.64 billion a year ago. Net loss…” |
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, Dragon Age: Origins, Fallout 3, Madden NFL, PhysX, PlayStation Network | No Comments »
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| “CEO Brian Farrell talks up Sony motion-control system using its rumored name; says peripheral will extend life cycle of PlayStation 3–but not if console prices remain static.” |
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“We’ve heard rumors that Sony’s PS3 motion controller would be called Arc. Now we’ve got Brian Farrell, President and CEO of game developer THQ, referring to device by the same name. It’s not conclusive, but it’s certainly more evidence. [Kotaku]” |
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“The most common charge leveled at the Xbox 360 by Playstation 3 devotees is that Microsoft dares to charge for its Xbox Live service, unlike the free PSN. Not for long! Back in November, a presentation slide revealed that Sony had a paid subscription…” |
