Posted: January 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Killzone 2, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, PlayStation Network, Resistance 2, Street Fighter IV, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | No Comments »
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“Copyright © AiGameDev.com, 2009. 2009 has been a very important year for game AI as a discipline, possibly one of the most significant yet. I feel a bit less guilty about struggling to keep up with everything just looking at how fast our field…” |
| “Plus: Monster Hunter Tri due in April. Capcom has announced a whole bundle of release dates for its forthcoming titles. First up is Lost Planet 2,…” |
| “It’s not free, though. The downloadable add-on for Uncharted 2 revealed by Sony Japan last week has been confirmed for worldwide release, although it’s not free as was originally…” |
| “Expecting heavy rain? Who built the Arc? Sony, apparently – the company has just been revealed as the owner of PlayStationArc.com. VGChartz made the…” |
| “There’s just no denying that Oppo makes some really nice, high quality disc players… but they cost a premium… even if you’re not picking a rebranded Oppo up under the Lexicon banner at a $3000 price hike. With the PlayStation…” |
Posted: January 23rd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, God of War III, Killzone 2, PlayStation Network, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5, Resistance 2, Rock Revolution | No Comments »
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“Well. I badly underestimated the participation and interest in a Kotaku photoshopping contest, and as such, we need to make a few changes to accommodate everyone in the future. But first, a roundup of submissions from our Heavy Rain debut. We opened…” |
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“2K Sports’ baseball franchise, maybe more than any other sports title, will have this year’s title judged against and compared to last year’s offering, and not for its good qualities. It’s hard to tell whether last year’s MLB 2K9 – one of the…” |
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“Maybe you noticed Vancouver 2010, the official title for the Winter Olympics, released last week. But more than VIII Olympiads since the Activision Decathlon and the Epyx Summer Games, the Olympics still have no real toehold in the sports genre.There…” |
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“Me no speakum hackese, but it sounds like the guy who gave us the iPhone jailbreak claims to have finally hacked the PlayStation 3.Without specifying how (and explaining it to me would be like reading Siddhartha to a dog, in Klingon), George Hotz…” |
| “Not too many jaw-dropping deals, as we seem to have cleared not only the Christmas sales period, but also the post-Christmas clearance window. But with the first big wave of new releases coming up, some new values can be found.Hardware • Amazon’s…” |
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“This week we hashed out our arguments for 2009’s Game of the Year and arrived at a semi-consensus on yours. A slew of other awards conferred by Kotaku staff also officially closed out the previous year in video games.The week that was in…” |
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Bayonetta, Just Cause 2, Killzone 2, PlayStation Store, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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“One thing’s for sure: When you’re playing an open-world game, crazy stuff is bound to happen. Whether it’s gravity-defying stunts, unexpected head-on collisions, or hilarious glitches, we’ve all had moments in these games that we wish we could’ve…” |
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“Next week’s Rock Band DLC — mostly comprised of former Metal Track Pack exclusives — might be the most umlaut-riddled batch of downloadable tracks to date. A pair of songs from Blue Öyster Cult lead the charge, with additional DLC from Motörhead,…” |
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“Still waiting to give Uncharted 2 a try before taking the plunge and buying it? Naughty Dog will finally get around to appeasing those with a try-before-you-buy mentality next Thursday, January 28, when they release a single-player demo of Uncharted…” |
| “Hideki Kamiya has no problem with putting together a sequel to Bayonetta, with a second game likely from <span class="greyItalic">"a different angle"</span> than the first. <br /> <br />That means <span…” |
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Killzone 2, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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| “If you own a PS3, and are looking for something new to play this weekend, then check out the PlayStation Network for some 50% off deals. Kotaku has highlighted twelve titles going for half their usual price on the service in the U.S. Here’s the…” |
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“Speaking to CVG, Darwinia+ developer Introversion spoke to the differences between Xbox Live Arcade and PSN, as well as the realities of game development. Regarding why Darwinia+ is an XBLA exclusive, Introversion’s Mark Morris noted that independent…” |
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“Chances are, you’ve played Uncharted 2 by now. Wait, you haven’t? Why? Do you not trust us?! If the lack of a single player demo has turned you off Naughty Dog’s latest adventure, worry no more. A free Uncharted 2 demo is making its way to the…” |
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“If you managed to get all of the Achievements in Mega Man 9, then either your father’s name is Jor-El or you’re some kind of robotic boy yourself. Well, the Achievements (via Xbox360 Achievements) for Mega Man 10 look like they’re going to be along…” |
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“click for more Limited Collector’s ImagesThe European “Limited Collectors Edition” of Final Fantasy XIII first teased in Square Enix’s newsletter is now official. The company announced the package today, revealing what dedicated Final Fantasists will…” |
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“Be honest — regardless of which of the Great Console War’s factions you side with, you’re either going to purchase MAG or Mass Effect 2 at some point next week. While you’re doing so, Toys R Us will be running a pretty sweet promotion: purchases one…” |
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“With a rapidly approaching “Spring” release date and only one game with confirmed support for the device, Sony has made the presumably wise decision to delay the release of the as-yet-unnamed PlayStation Motion Controller until “Fall 2010″ in order…” |
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Just Cause 2, Killzone 2, PlayStation Network, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5, Resistance 2, Shin Megami Tensei, Vandal Hearts | No Comments »
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| “Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network, and here’s a peek at what it looks like in action. If you’re looking for a downloadable turn-based tactical action role-playing game for the…” |
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“Ubisoft has put a price and firm date on Kotaku Game of the Year contender Assassin’s Creed II’s first batch of downloadable content. The “Battle of Forli” DLC will arrive January 28. It can be yours for 320 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 or $3.99…” |
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“While the jury may still be out on our Game of the Year, we’ve already rolled the dice on the Best Role-Playing Games of 2009. Why are we doing a best Role-Playing Game award and not a Best Shooter, Best Driving Game, etc.? Because this is an…” |
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“A game like Just Cause 2 is filled with explosive moments you’ll want to share with your friends, and PlayStation 3 players will be able to do just that, thanks to a PS3-exclusive built-in video capture feature. Just Cause 2 is all about emergent…” |
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“Taking nearly half of the more than 16,000 votes in our Game of the Year poll, this Playstation 3 exclusive garners Kotaku’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Award for Game of the Year. No, despite Mike McWhertor’s vigorous defense of the game, it wasn’t Demon’s…” |
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“It all started with fond childhood memories. “The anime that Tatsunoko makes is well known in Japan,” said Capcom producer Ryota Niitsuma. “Even now, looking back on them they had a lot of good stories and were really fun. I think a lot of adults in…” |
| “To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Bad Cuts I got Apple’s Magic Mouse the other day as a late, very late, Christmas present. Mrs. Bashcraft couldn’t find it during the holidays in Dallas (it was sold out!), and since we never leave the house. No,…” |
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“During last fall’s Tokyo Game Show, Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi announced that Resident Evil: Alternative Edition would be using Sony’s new wand motion controller. That controller has been delayed until this fall. Here are the wand controls in…” |
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“On January 28, a free multiplayer pack for Uncharted 2 will be released with skins from PS3 exclusives Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and Infamous. PS3 owners will need 141MB of HDD space.” |
| “Double Helix’s third-person-shooter take on Square Enix’s turn-based strategy franchise deploying early this year on 360, PS3, PC.” |
Posted: January 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Beatmania, God of War III, Killzone 2, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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“Though we’ve already twice confirmed EA’s steadfast dedication to Tiger Woods — and, subsequently, sequels to his popular sports franchise — EA Sports has gone ahead and announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. Coming in “June 2010″ to Xbox 360,…” |
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“With a host that’s “crazy for RPG” and a model, plus guest appearances by the “legendary” David Jaffe, upcoming PSN reality show, The Tester, has already locked up the celebs. But what about the unknowns — those everyday, real folk — vying for an…” |
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“Click to see the full image. The update may not be big, but the savings are as the PlayStation Network is holding its “10 for ‘10 Game Sale” this week. Until next Wednesday, January 27, pick up games like Critter Crunch and Burn Zombie Burn for half…” |
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“As promised, a Heavy Rain demo is coming to the PlayStation Store. SCEE’s Mike Kebby told readers of the PlayStation.Blog to expect a demo on February 11th. While not guaranteed, it’s likely that Sony will release the demo of one of its biggest…” |
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“Usually, when we label a headline as a “PSA,” it’s in a joking manner; say, “PSA: Bacon is delicious, good for you.” However, we’re pretty sure this post constitutes a legitimate public service announcement: Ars Technica recently published an article…” |
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“DJ Max Fever is being re-released on PSP today via the PlayStation Network. The Korean music game has been a hit amongst hardcore rhythm enthusiasts, but it’s been a rather difficult game to find outside of import shops and specialty retailers. The…” |
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“If you’re in Europe, you’ll have the option to buy an even bigger, more expensive, but less crazy God of War III box than the “Ultimate Trilogy Edition.” An Amazon.fr listing for a God of War III PS3 bundle has been spotted, complete with very…” |
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“A very elegant Uncharted box set will be released in Japan on February 18 for ¥7,980 (about $87). The Uncharted Twin Pack contains both Uncharted 2 and the “PlayStation 3 the Best” Edition of Uncharted, in a lovely gold box that, thankfully,…” |
| “There was a mini-internet revolt the last time NBC Universal’s TV chief started talking about ways to actually turn a profit from Hulu and the search for a balance continues. People familiar with the matter — our favorite source by the way — told…” |
| “Well, we heard a raft of complaints of Blu-ray drive failures and other issues when Sony rolled out the 3.0 and 3.1 firmware updates for the PlayStation 3, and it looks like things may have taken another turn for the worse with the recent 3.10 and…” |
| “Rating: 1 Posted By: skim32 Views: 671 Replies: 4 XBOX 360 VersionPS3 VersionPrice = $45.00-15%BCB = $38.25*Taxes may applyOnline Coupons” |
Posted: January 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: BioShock, Fallout 3, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil 5, Resistance 2, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Street Fighter IV, Virtua Fighter 5 | No Comments »
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“If you’ve been holding out for a solid laptop on the cheap then check out the dual-core Acer Aspire. Pick up Left 4 Dead 2 if you haven’t already, and give a listen to a free track by Kid Sister. Top Deals: • 15.6″ Acer Aspire AS5732Z-4280 Intel…” |
Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: PhysX, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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| “Those of you who were eagerly anticipating getting your hands on Sony’s PlayStation 3 motion controller sometime this spring will have to wait a little longer. The company has officially pushed back the release by six months as it looks to ensure a…” |
| “Meritline has the Vertical Stand for PS3 Slim for $8 with free shipping. Allows you to secure your PlayStation 3 Slim into upright position and take full advantage of its smaller footprint. [Compare]” |
| “Newegg has Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition for the Sony Playstation 3 priced at $40 with free shipping. The collector’s edition includes a 5.5″ Chimera action figure, double sided Resistance art book, bonus DVD, and of course the game. Also…” |
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“After packaging and re-marketing to us our childhood over Nintendo’s Wii Virtual Console and in a multitude of other forms, Sega is putting another platform to good use in its eternal quest to make us poor: the iPhone. Due for the App Store next…” |
| “Advanced Micro Devices said that Nvidia Corp. had specifically altered its PhysX application programming interface (API) so that it could not take advantage of multi-core central processing units (CPUs) while making physics effects computations….” |
Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Final Fantasy, Ninja Gaiden, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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| “Buy.com offers Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma for PlayStation 3 for $19.10 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2.” |
Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: PS3 | Tags: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, PlayStation Network, Resistance 2 | No Comments »
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“Home theater is about compromise. You probably can’t afford tens of thousands of dollars to make a real home cinema. Neither can you convince your significant other that you need to jam a speaker into every corner of the room and, worse, run cables…” |
| “This is just something i’m very proud of. I made this level called "The Dragons Den" about 5 months ago, then i decided it was time for some publicity for my level. A guy called "Bludgaboy" was willing to put my level on…” |
| “Amazon.com offers preorders of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII for Xbox 360 (pictured) or PlayStation 3 for $56.99. When it ships, a $10 credit will be added to your account for use on a future video game purchase from Amazon.com. With free…” |
| “Pachter Wii- 3,200,000 PS3 – 1,400,000 Xbox 360 – 1,350,000 PS2 – 350,000 PSP – 650,000 DS – 2,450,000 EEDAR Wii – 3,000,000 PS3 – 1,450,000 Xbox 360 – 1,490,000 PS2 – 350,000 PSP – 350,000 DS – 2,800,000 Link” |
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“Cold weather giving you frostbite? Then check out today’s scalding dealz. Heat up your crotch with a 17″ Dell Inspiron, take detailed photos of hot stuff with a D3000, or embrace your cuddly-yet-tragically-misunderstood south pole brethren in Penguin…” |
