Just Cause 2, PlayStation Store, Resident Evil, and more.

Posted: February 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Final Fantasy VII Style Difficult to Translate to HD, Square Enix Says on 1UP RSS feed
“Final Fantasy VII ‘PS3 Tech Demo’ No, Square Enix isn’t working on a Final Fantasy VII remake right now. They apparently have their reasons for ignoring a potential mountain of cash though, starting with this one — it would be hard to make. In…”

This arcade stick is quite large on CrunchGear
“The thing about arcade games is that, although you can easily play them on your Xbox or PC with a controller or keyboard, it never feels the same as the real thing. That’s possibly because arcade games are freaking huge and have buttons the…”

Bioware: “Mass Effect not coming to PS3″ on bit-tech.net News Feed
“Bioware has confirmed that Mass Effect is not coming to the PS3, ever.”

In Just Cause 2, You Can Ride A Flying Propane Tank [Clips] on Kotaku
“Can’t say that Just Cause 2’s brand of open world gun and explosions gameplay is the sort of thing that immediately appeals to me, but hook-shotting your way onto a helicopter or flying propane tank is undeniably appealing. Credit to Avalanche…”

PSP Still The Platform To Beat In Japan (Or Is It?!) [Console Taisen] on Kotaku
“Sony’s PlayStation Portable sits atop this week’s Japanese Hardware Chart once again, thanks to… well, actually that’s a good question. Kingdom Hearts, maybe? Valkyria Chronicles? You’d think the Nintendo DS would be the system performing…”

High Voltage’s The Grinder Is No Longer Wii Exclusive [High Voltage Software] on Kotaku
“The developers behind The Conduit and the recently re-announced Tournament of Legends will break their Wii exclusivity streak with The Grinder, High Voltage Software’s zombie, vampire and werewolf shooter. The Grinder is also coming to PlayStation 3,…”

Death of A Wii [Wii] on Kotaku
“At the ripe old age of 3, my Nintendo Wii has officially gone to join the celestial Wii Music choir. Let’s hope it doesn’t take drums. I first received my Wii nine days before Nintendo rolled out its new motion-controlled console to masses of gamers…”

PlayStation Store Update: That’s Nice [North America] on Kotaku
“If you like to dabble, this week’s North American PlayStation Store update is for you, with five new PlayStation 3 demos to download and enjoy and at least one new game. And if you own a PSP, things get even better, with the addition of two new…”

Keep An Eye On MLB 2K10 [2K Sports] on Kotaku
“Fifteen more images for MLB 2K0 showcase the game’s new two-player animations, adjusted batting eye, and progression screens for the My Player career mode, all of which we previewed a couple weeks ago. The batting view (above) gives a clearer example…”

Dark Void Survivor Missions Drop Next Week [Dlc] on Kotaku
“Dive deeper into the Dark Void next week with the Survivor Missions downloadable content, which pits players against increasing waves of hostile enemy forces, because increasing waves of docile enemy forces aren’t that threatening. It’s like Horde…”

Megadeth’s “Rust In Peace” Hits Rock Band Store Next Week [Dlc] on Kotaku
“All the tracks from Megadeth’s iconic 1990 album “Rust In Peace” will be added to the Rock Band Music Store on Tuesday, Harmonix has announced. The tracks will be available for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii versions of Rock Band.The album is available for…”

Dragon Quest VI Remakes Massive DS Success In Japan [Sales Get] on Kotaku
“It was a big, big week for the role-playing game in Japan, with the release—and immediate success—of Dragon Quest VI for the Nintendo DS and, to a lesser degree, Sega’s latest effort End of Eternity. Dragon Quest VI: Maboroshi no Daichi…”

Play The Who’s Super Bowl Jam Right After They Do [Super Bowl XLIV] on Kotaku
“Classic rockers The Who have put together a very special performance for the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIV, and Harmonix has put together a very special download of that performance, available for download as soon as the game ends. MTV Games and…”

The Games You Won’t Sell, The Games You Can’t Sell [News Analysis] on Kotaku
“Buy a game. Play it. Decide whether to keep it or sell it back. That’s the current cycle of a gamer’s gaming life. In the near future, that third choice may evaporate. You may soon never sell a game again. Two events this week, one of them involving…”

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Goes Another Round [Game Announce] on Kotaku
“CyberConnect2 is back with a follow-up to the gorgeous but shallow Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, slapping on the Shippuden label and letting Xbox 360 owners in on the fun. The PlayStation 3 exclusive Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm wowed players with…”

Final Fantasy, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Final Fantasy XIII, and more.

Posted: December 18th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
“It turns out Avatar is pretty cool after all, so bring home all that sweet alien action with a nice deal on Avatar: The Game on 360, PS3 or Wii. If that wears you out, replenish with a free Whatburger. Top Deals: • 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17 LED…”

Final Fantasy XIII Tops 1 Million First-Day Sales on 1UP RSS feed
“If history has shown nothing else, it’s that Japan loves Final Fantasy. So we expected the debut of its newest full sequel, Final Fantasy XIII, to make big waves in its homeland. Kotaku reports that in its first day alone, the game sold over one…”

Wii Dominance Continues In Japan, PS3 Dominance Due Shortly [Console Taisen] on Kotaku
“Continued strong sales of New Super Mario Bros. Wii means continued strong sales of the Wii. In fact, this week’s sales are much better than the week prior, putting the Wii atop the Media Create chart with 135,000-plus sales. Anticipation for Final…”

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 revealed, goes multiplatform on Joystiq
“Namco Bandai is unsurprisingly working on a sequel to Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. Revealed in the latest issue of V-Jump, the sequel will take place right where the first game left off, at the beginning of the Shippuden series. Not only will the…”

2 Pack Flat HDMI cable for HDTV $6 Shipped @Meritline on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
“Rating: 2 Posted By: mountainviewtop Views: 709 Replies: 4 Linky5 Feet Flat HDMI to HDMI Digital A/V Cable for HDTV and PlayStation 3, Thin Flat Design for Efficient Cable DeploymentManufacturer Part # 1Features: HDMI Male to Male 5 Feet Flat…”

LittleBigPlanet, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Disney Sing It, and more.

Posted: April 23rd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

PlayStation 3 news from around the web:

PSN Thursday: LittleBigDLC edition on Joystiq
“Fan of downloadable content? Good, because the PlayStation Store is filled with tons of add-ons this week. LittleBigPlanet, Disgaea 3, The Godfather II, Mahjong Tales, Midnight Club LA, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Saint’s Row 2, Sonic Unleashed and…”

PlayStation Store Update: Ultor, Red Faction, Sackboy Exposed [North America] on Kotaku
“A pair of THQ demos leads this week’s worthwhile downloads on the North American PlayStation Store, with Red Faction: Guerrilla and UFC 2009 Undisputed giving PlayStation 3 fans a bite-sized taste of the games. Other freebies include the…”

I Cannot Stop Playing Pet Society [Note] on Kotaku
“To: Bashcraft From: Fahey RE: The Biggest Non-Gaming News In Japan Today Involves A Naked Man While you’ve got your hands full with naked Japanese men over there, I’m busy trying to shake my addiction to Pet Society, a Facebook game from a company…”

$10 game blowout at Best Buy coming the 26th on CrunchGear
“If all these games are really going for $10 each, you better take out some loans. Sure, I expect stuff like Petz Crazy Monkeys and Shrek Carnival Craze to go for that much, but Soul Calibur 4? Fracture? Not bad at all. This forum thread broke the…”

Sony Promises Neither Price-Cuts Nor Richer Bundle for PlayStation 3 on X-bit labs
“Sony: No Price-Cut, No Richer Bundle for PlayStation 3”