Posted: February 22nd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, God of War III, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Slug, MotorStorm, PlayStation Home | No Comments »
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“Everything changed in 2001, the year Nintendo decided that the future of gaming didn’t lie in faster processors and photorealistic images, but in interaction. Years later, when the Wii hit stores, it brought gaming and motion control to the masses,…” |
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“Sony has confirmed this morning that Heavy Rain, one of the biggest exclusives of the year for the PlayStation 3, has been banned in the United Arab Emirates. Following a report on Middle Eastern gaming site megamers, we contacted Sony, who provided…” |
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“There’s no denying it. Upcoming PS3 exclusive God of War III is a big game. But how big is big? “35Gb of goodness,” tweeted Sony Santa Monica Director of Technology Tim Moss. “Thank heavens for Dual Layer Blu-Rays.” Dual Layer Blu-ray discs started…” |
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“When Sony passes new products through the Federal Communications Commission it uses the pseudonym “Sand Dollar Enterprise, Inc” kind of like Elvis Presley using the alias “John Burrows”. While Presley’s giveaway were the sideburns, Sony’s is…” |
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“To: Luke From: Owen I don’t know when he got it, but my packrat brother Fletch stole a firetruck red easy chair recliner from the downstairs of our old home and, as far as I know, hasn’t gotten it reupholstered. If it’s the same one I remember, that…” |
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“I’m a big fan of the MotorStorm series. So count me among those who take Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s recent (as in, Friday) registry of a MotorStorm 3 domain as good news, not just a company hedging for future plans.The domain redirects you…” |
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“Only one multiplatform release this week, that being Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. Murder mystery thriller Heavy Rain is a noteworthy drop, on PS3 only. For PSP enthusiasts, Metal Slug XX is headed your way on Tuesday, too.This week’s count: Eight…” |
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“Cops in Oklahoma City are looking for a 43-year-old woman who they say met a 14-year-old boy in PlayStation Home and … yep, you can see where this is headed.Authorities say the woman, Annamay Alexander of Deltona, Fla. (It’s always Florida …) met…” |
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“Still mashing your thumbs on the original PS3, after the PS3 Slim failed to ignite your fire? Yeah, me too—but unfortunately Sony’s not going to give us love anytime soon, looking at these FCC documents. The two documents don’t detail any of…” |
Posted: February 18th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Arkanoid, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Metal Slug, MotorStorm, Noby Noby Boy, PlayStation Network, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | No Comments »
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“At least see the high-res version before you start arguing. Multiplatform games are rarely as scrutinized as this. However, Final Fantasy XIII’s fall from PS3 exclusivity has certainly sparked countless fanboy battles that rage online and,…” |
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“When you finally play Lost Planet 2 after it launches on May 18, you’ll explore and uncover more of the misplaced celestial orb than ever before — but you won’t see everything. In an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu (transcript; Kotaku…” |
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“It’s time for Sony’s big PSN series premiere. Yep, The Tester is now available to download for free on your PSP and PS3. We promised SCEA’s Chris Morell not to make fun of it here, so let’s move on to the good stuff. Notably, there are three PSone…” |
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“When Warren Spector’s first Junction Point Studios title, Disney Epic Mickey, was revealed, many gamers were miffed to learn that the game was exclusive to the Wii — especially after being inundated with some spectacular concept art for the game. It…” |
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““Part cat, part girl – and fully lethal.” That’s how Krome Studios’ press release describes the heroine of the upcoming Blade Kitten, a two-part, downloadable arcade action game coming to the PS3 this Spring. The anime-inspired game is based off a…” |
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“Thanks to Newegg, you can grab 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand for a price closer than ever to 50 cents. As part of a “blowout” sale, you can pick up 50 for $9.99 on Xbox 360, or $12.99 on PS3 (a paltry 300 Cent more) with free shipping. If that’s not the…” |
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“We want to be up front with you: We’re not entirely sure Noby Noby Boy is a “game” in the usual way we understand it. No, we’re not talking about last year’s PS3 release (though one could argue …); instead, we’re talking about today’s iPhone…” |
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“Last week, Xbox 360 owners got the first look at Fable 3, the newest Peter Molyneux game. Don’t feel left out, members of the PlayStation Family — you’ve got your own Molyneux game on the way! An old one! The ESRB has rated the PlayStation version…” |
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“While it’s true that the high-rolling blogging lifestyle has left us out-of-touch with the needs of the unwashed masses, even the fat cats at Joystiq understand that everyone loves a deal (if only to free up some much needed capital for, let’s say, a…” |
| “Newegg has MotorStorm Pacific Rift for the Playstation 3 for $28 with free shipping. Pacific Rift moves the franchise away from the sweltering desert to the tropical Pacific Ocean. Play with up to 4 players locally, or up to 16 online.” |
Posted: January 5th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Bayonetta, Call of Duty: World at War, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Metal Slug, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Resident Evil | No Comments »
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“PSP game GOD EATER looks to be Namco Bandai’s take on the monstrously successful franchise Monster Hunter from Capcom. It also looks like it could be a hit for Namco Bandai. Besides custom clothing, GOD EATER allows players to customize their bullets…” |
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“This is, ahem, it. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is releasing a new bundle with the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It. Don’t be that surprised — Sony Pictures is releasing This Is It on Blu-ray and DVD. Priced at ¥33,500 (US$366),…” |
| “Capcom’s director general for France sounds very pessimistic about development for the Wii, feeling that its user base has “radically changed” into something that is no longer interested in core games such as the poor-selling Resident Evil: The…” |
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“Platinum Games has concocted a new brand of action hero in Bayonetta, an angel-slaying witch with long legs, long hair and a long list of heavenly creatures who want her dead. The action game directed by Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya offers a…” |
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“Modern Warfare usually is discussed as a major franchise for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is subject for debate on the PC. By at least one measure, it’s significant on the Wii too. Those who follow our monthly tally of Wii playing time (the so-called…” |
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“Capcom is releasing a demo for Dark Void on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live this week, giving players an early taste of what awaits them on the other side come January 19th. The demo, available tomorrow on Xbox Live and Thursday on PSN,…” |
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“Atlus is bringing the latest installment of SNK’s classic run and gun shooter series to the PSP next month, with tons of extra content, downloadable Leona, and a chance to win a pair of Metal Slug boxers. Metal Slug boxers! An alert sent through the…” |
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“Finally, a little variety in Britain’s sales charts, as the PS3 version of Modern Warfare 2 and FIFA 10 make way for…oh. Just Dance, for the Wii. Way to go, Ubisoft. Way to go, Britain. Those who may not have heard of Just Dance, please see this…” |
| “Tally ho! So to speak. Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has released hardware sales figures for Japan. The data was collected between December 29, 2008 and December 27, 2009, and the data is for Japan. The numbers for the DS include all variations…” |
Posted: January 5th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Dragon Age: Origins, Metal Slug, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store | No Comments »
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| “You’d hoped that after investing 60 hours of your life, you could hang up your sword and catch a breather until the next BioWare RPG, but, oh no, the Darkspawn did not simply disappear. Thankfully, today’s announcement of Dragon Age: Origins -…” |
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“Leadfoots looking to put the pedal to the metal in Bizarre Creations’ upcoming racer, Blur, may just get their chance, as Germany’s USK database has posted (machine translation) that a Xbox 360 multiplayer demo is in the works. The listing makes no…” |
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“Above, you’ll see a snippet of the box art for Metal Slug: Double X — one X short of ESRB problems. While the box touts a PlayStation Network logo, the game will only be compatible with the classic PSP-1000 through 3000 series. Why? An Atlus…” |
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“Capcom announced today that a demo for its upcoming jetpacktion game, Dark Void, will be available this week on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The demo, which promises “a combination of thrilling aerial dog-fighting, unique vertical cover action…” |
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“ESPN reports that Electronic Arts has acquired the rights for NBA Jam and has assigned EA Canada’s Vancouver studio to a reboot of the franchise. The game’s original creator, Mark Turmell, who currently works at EA Tiburon as a senior creative…” |
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