Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: PlayStation Network | No Comments »
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“Promoting “Most Realistic Baseball Game Ever” with an unrealistic image of Joe Mauer and Kevin Butler sporting speedos down in Cabo.  ” |
| “It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. Back when all three consoles were just spec sheets and demo units it was Microsoft vs. Sony and Blu-ray vs. HD DVD. Even the pundits who thought the Wii’s motion control interface could win it market share…” |
| “Sony’s PS3 is getting an upgrade in the form of HD movie content from all six of the major movie studios. Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. will offer HD…” |
Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| ““Nintendo’s overall performance was well below our expectations, with software down over 30% and Wii hardware units down almost 50%. Nintendo had warned us that February would be a difficult month due to supply constraints, but we believe…” |
| “Before anything is a fact, it was once a rumor. That’s why we seek out and collect together today’s Internet rumors into our Rumor Roundup. It’s like we’re scouting for players for an upcoming [insert sport of your choice] season.” |
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“Sam and Max will bring their off-kilter humor to PlayStation 3 for the first time in The Devil’s Playhouse: The Penal Zone , the first episode in a new season of Telltale’s episodic adventure series. In a first for the PlayStation Store, the full…” |
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“Having printed and shipped more than 3 million copies of BioShock 2 across the seas, publisher Take-Two is clearly leaning on its sequel to provide a strong sale wind to push the company through another successful quarter . Following its…” |
Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: PlayStation Network | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “itwbennett writes “Sony on Tuesday ‘rolled out the ability to buy HD movies from the PlayStation Network,’ writes blogger Peter Smith. Sony claims they’re the first service to offer HD titles to own from all six major movie studios. Smith runs the…” |
| “3D is the tech story of the year in 2010, with tablet PCs following closely behind. 3D is now everywhere: in cinemas, in HDTVs, and soon, in video games. Sony already admitted that 3D games would eventually be released for the PlayStation 3, and now…” |
Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: PlayStation Network | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “Sony Computer Entertainment’s Scott Rhodes has said how PSN plays a crucial role in the development of PlayStation Move for the PS3. <br /> <br />It’s a <span class="greyItalic">"great distribution"</span>…” |
| “# telltale Telltale, developers of the episodic series of Sam & Max, revealed today that not only is there a third season of the dog & rabbit detective series on the way, but that for the first…” |
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: PlayStation Network | No Comments »
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“So you do your research, you read up on everything important about the PS3’s new Move controller , and you consider yourself well prepared for a future of wild merrymaking and multiplayer gaming parties. And then you find out you can’t use four …” |
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“The cosmos must clearly have approved of Microsoft’s actions over this past month , as today we’re hearing the Xbox 360 broke out of its competitive sales funk to claim the title of “month’s best-selling console” … for the first time in two…” |
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“The awards night for the Game Developers Conference is always a hoot. It starts out with the Independent Games Festival , where the industry celebrates the students, amateurs, and one-person shops. One of my favorite games of the year on the…” |
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, God of War III, PlayStation Network, Team Fortress 2, Time Crisis | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “# gdc We saw a peek of Slider yesterday when he trailer was released, but today I got a chance to zip down a paved street on an office chair with the help of the PS3 Move controller first-hand. …” |
| “# gdc10 Just as it did with its colorful puzzle game Critter Crunch, Capybara Games’ Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes is getting the high-definition once-over, making the jump from Nintendo DS to…” |
| “# releasedate The second artist-centric Rock Band title now has a release date, with 47 tracks worth of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool coming to the Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3…” |
| “# gdc Viewed in the hands of someone who helped make or market the game, the Playstation 3’s motion controlled Motion Fighter looks like the sort of thing everyone will want to play and watch be…” |
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“So, this Move . I’m pretty sure it brings nothing new to the party. That’s too bad, because the PS3 is starting to take off (after three lackluster years) and it would have helped push units if they had an innovative motion control…” |
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“It’s Tecmo Bowl, but on your Xbox 360 or PS3. And without the NFL-licensed players and teams. But with a 3D-style look and feel! You can go old-school and play in 2D mode, too. It’s actually the SNES version of Super Tecmo Bowl, redone for the…” |
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“Let the record show: I think motion controllers, like the Wii , Sony Move , or Microsoft’s Project Natal , are sorta dumb. They simply don’t seem to be precise enough for my tastes—I’m far too used to a mouse and keyboard…” |
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“By now you may have seen the update on our new PlayStation 3 motion controller, via our live video stream at GDC . In case you missed it, let me introduce you to ‘PlayStation Move’. We first showed the ‘Move’ controller prototype…” |
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“By Scott M. Fulton, III , Betanews Despite the fact that game console manufacturers still drive studios toward exclusivity for individual titles, so that a popular Xbox 360 game isn’t available for PlayStation 3 and vice versa, developers within…” |
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“Promotional Image: Sony Computer Entertainment When it comes to consoles, I’m more of an Xbox guy. There’s nothing fanboy about my preference, it’s just the system I’ve fallen into playing more. Every so often, I’ll…” |
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“Looks like Sony has finally ceded to the fact that having proper motion controls in their home console is definitely a step forward, instead of having a half-baked one on their original SixAxis. Well, the PS3 finally seems to be taking off in a big…” |
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“The LogicBUY deal of the day is an HP TouchSmart 600xt 23in 1080p All-in-one Multi-Touch PC for $1199.99 . $500 web-use coupon code for HP TouchSmart 600xt 23-inch 1080p All-in-one Multi-Touch PC powered by 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo & 1GB Nvidia…” |
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“The PS3’s 7 wireless controller limit seems to have major implications for its new Move format. News from Sony is that only four Move controllers can be connected at any one time (either four Move motion devices or two Move devices and two…” |
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“Naughty Dog’s co-president Evan Wells is definitely interested in having people tuck Nathan Drake — either halfway or all the way — into their pockets and visit the world of Uncharted whenever they want to. He feels that there are a lot of…” |
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“The Blue Bomber — who is inconveniently red in the pic above — returns in the retro-centric Mega Man 10 . Those who returned to Rapture with BioShock 2 can also pick up the “Sinclair Solutions Test Pack” for $5. There’s also the fourth episode…” |
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Myst, PhysX, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5, XrossMediaBar | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “European exec talks Move and more. There’s no doubt that Sony has made the biggest splash of all the platform holders at this year’s Game Developers Conference. First came the rumours that the new PlayStation 3 motion…” |
| “Or four Move controllers on their own. Sony has clarified that, although four of the Move wand controllers can be used at a time, the PS3 motion control system only supports two Move controllers and…” |
| “Plus: Resi 5 demo! Mega Man 10! More! Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake – the PSP version – waddles out today. We didn’t see that coming. Let’s hope the formula has been trimmed down from the…” |
| “So close to drowning but I don’t mind. MTV and Harmonix have announced that Green Day: Rock Band will be released for PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 worldwide on 8th June. …” |
| “Capybara revamping DS delight. DS delicacy Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is to be revamped for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Developer…” |
| “New Navigator interface arrives. PlayStation Home has been updated to version 1.35. The download is a brief 49MB, although the Home live servers…” |
| “Sandwiched together for discount price. Capcom’s sandwiched the Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition content together online in the Untold Stories Bundle. …” |
| “In Guardian of Light for PC, PSN, XBLA. Crystal Dynamics plans to release newly announced Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light this summer on PC, PSN and XBLA. …” |
| “FFXIII! Chaos Rising! Yakuza 3! Resi 5 Gold! Did you stay up until 1am to find out about Kaz’s magic wand? It doesn’t really matter if you did or not, because you can read everything there is to know…” |
| “LeChuck Revenge for PC, PSN, XBLA. LucasArts will adapt The Secret of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge for PC, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and iPhone this summer. …” |
| “Busting Moves in the House of Elrond. Warner Bros. has announced that The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest will include features specifically designed for the PlayStation Move motion…” |
| “We Do Not Force Game Designers to Implement PhysX – Nvidia” |
| “ImgTec Predicts Dramatic Performance Improvements of Mobile Graphics Chips” |
| “# entertainme Even if you don’t own a PlayStation 3 , Heavy Rain is a game you should know because it re-imagines both videogames and movies, combining them into a new genre of Choose Your Own…” |
| “When the Wii launched the console wasnt known for fantastic graphics, but was known for its cool motion controls. Sony tried to throw in motion control with the PS3 as an afterthought with the Sixaxis
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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: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, God of War III, Guitar Hero World Tour, PlayStation Network, Rock Band 2 | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “As Rock Band fans wait for the series’ third installment, the release date for Green Day: Rock Band approaches. On June 8, the game will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii, MTV Games and Harmonix announced Thursday in a press release.” |
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“There’s a Battle of the Bands scenario brewing now that a new contender has arrived on the “play along to your favorite tunes with a game controller instrument” scene. Seven45 Studios has just released details of its new gaming system called PowerGig…” |
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“Sony’s motion controller for the PS3 first unveiled at E3 in 2009 now has a final design along with an official name. At the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2010 the company officially announced the PlayStation Move motion controller touting…” |
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“By Evan Ackerman One of the biggest announcements at this year’s Game Developers Conference here in San Francisco is the Move, Sony’s new motion control system for the PlayStation. It’s generally similar to the Nintendo Wii, in…” |
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“By Evan Ackerman Guitar Hero and Rock Band are fun games, but after you master them, you’re left with little more than a staggeringly useless talent for pushing little plastic buttons. Game developer Seven45 Studios is aiming to change all…” |
| “The PlayStation 3 now has a motion-sensitive controller, catching up with the Wii. Other console makers are working on even better upgrades.” |
| “The once Wii-exclusive Lord of the Rings title will make an appearance on the PlayStation 3 and use the PlayStation Move.” |
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“UPDATE — HMXHenry has confirmed on the Rock Band Forums that exporting will also be free for those who pre-order through GameStop. If you aren’t interested in the other Plus features, it looks like that’s the way to go. ORIGINAL STORY –…” |
| “Sony has provided the first proper details on the ‘Move’, the new PS3 motion controller.” |
| “At its GDC keynote today, Sony finally officially revealed its answer to Microsoft’s Project Natal: the PlayStation Move. The inelegantly named motion controller will launch in three packages, starting with a standalone controller. Next up is a…” |
| “At the Game Developer’s Conference, Dolby said it will make its Axon 3D voice chat technology available for gamers on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Mac platforms. Thus far, only PC users could benefit from the technology, and the software development kit…” |
| “The dog-gone long title of Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse – Episode 1: The Penal Zone will hop upon the internets for digital distribution on April 15. The first episode of the duo’s third season of freelance police work will be available…” |
| “Following up yesterday’s announcement that Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is getting an HD facelift and coming to Xbox Live and PSN, Ubisoft has revealed the first teaser trailer for the game. Amidst all of the quoted accolades and plumes of…” |
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“Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg is thrilled with February’s NPD numbers, and for good reason. The Xbox 360 took the top spot in home console sales last month, despite not being a Wii. According to the NPD , it’s the first time this has happened since…” |
Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Echochrome, LittleBigPlanet, PlayStation Network, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5 | No Comments »
PlayStation 3 news from around the web:
| “Sony has named its forthcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller “PlayStation Move.” The controller is Sony’s answer to Nintendo’s Wii Remote and Microsoft’s Project Natal for Xbox 360 – a way to use motion to play…” |
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“At a GDC 2010 event, LucasArts announced that The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is headed to a plethora of new platforms and services. First and foremost, it’s been ported for both the PlayStation Network and Mac OS. Furthermore,…” |
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“At a pirate-themed party in San Francisco tonight (with special guests Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer!) LucasArts announced The Secret of Monkey Island 2: Special Edition , coming “this summer” on Xbox Live Arcade, PSN, PC, iPhone and iPod Touch. This…” |
