Archive for April, 2008
European Playstation Store Update April 24, 2008
The European Playstation Store has updated and the following has been added:-
Games
Bishi Bashi Special (PS1 game for PS3/PSP) (£3.49)
Command & Conquer (PS1 game for PS3/PSP) (£3.49)
Flow (PSP version) (£4.99)
Add-ons
Call of Duty 4 Variety Pack (£6.99)
Demos (all free)
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil - PS3 Demo
God of War: Chains of Olympus - PSP Demo
Videos (all free)
Resistance 2 announcement [...]
New Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer
Below is a new trailer for Konami’s upcoming stealth master piece, Metal Gear Solid 4. The trailer is from Japan and truly shows the power of the PS3.
Mafia 2 screenshots
Here are some new Mafia 2 screenshots. I have to say Mafia 2 looks almost as good as Grand Theft Auto IV, if not better! There isn’t a lot of new regarding release dates and such, just new screenshots keep popping up. Mafia 2 is being developed by 2K Czech previously known as Illusion Softworks.
Here [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 19/04/2008
For the week ending 19th of April 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
5.85M Japan
10.70M America
8.04M Others
Xbox 360
0.60M Japan
11.53M America
6.22M Others
Playstation 3
2.07M Japan
4.65M America
5.20M Others
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.59M Japan
22.29M America
25.76M Others
Playstation Portable
9.12M Japan
12.45M America
11.83M Others
(these sales figures are courtesy of VGchartz.com)
Haze Multiplayer Preview Video
Below is a video preview of the multiplayer aspect of Free Radical’s upcoming first person shooter, Haze. In the video you get to witness guns, “nectar use and abuse” and lots more. People have said the graphics look a bit dull, to me they look very good, remember this is only a video and not the [...]
New WipeOut HD screenshots
Here are some new WipeOut HD screenshots only for the Playstation 3. WipeOut HD looks awesome and looks even better when in motion!
Click the screenshots to enlarge them.
Burnout Paradise to feature motorbikes
In all the Burnout games you play using a 4 wheel vehicle, not anymore! Criterion Games have announced that motorbikes will be added to the game in the upcoming update for its racing game being the biggest announcement for the franchise.
Along with the addition of bikes, night time will be added to the game as well [...]
Slim PS3 in the making?
There are rumors floating around that a Slim Playstation 3 is in the pipeline.
Electricpig.tv has reported on rumours published by Stuff that the new version will have a redesigned processor and smaller graphics chips in order to make the machine less bulky and power intensive.
Sony are set to break even this August and will start to make [...]
GTA IV to be bundled with 40GB PS3 in Europe
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have released a press release regarding GTA IV being bundled with the 40GB Playstation 3. Here is the official press release:
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Announces official Grand Theft Auto® IV bundle
Grand Theft Auto® IV to be bundled with 40GB PlayStation®3
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirmed the release of an [...]
PS3 GTA IV outselling 360 3:1 at UK’s Asda
So the PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV is outselling the 360 version in Australia AND the UK (asda). According to videogaming247.com and other sources ASDA UK are selling 3 PS3 copies everytime 1 360 copy sells.
“Both titles have generated great interest on the Asda website, with strong pre-orders, and the PS3 version is selling three [...]
PS3 GTA IV presales outpace 360 version down under
The Playstation 3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV is currently outselling the Xbox 360 version according to Gamespot.
When Microsoft announced its multi-million deal with Rockstar for exclusive downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV, many predicted that this would provide a significant incentive for gamers to choose the 360 version of the game over [...]
Konami ID is back online with quicker reg page
Konami ID is now back online with a faster, quicker registration process. If you haven’t done so yet, head over to Konami ID and register your account in preperation for the Beta to re-open. The new process is really simple and there is no need to rush to register - take your time!
You need to register [...]
Fallout 3 First Look
Videogamer.com has posted a ‘first look’ article on Bethesda’s upcoming RPG, Fallout 3. If your waiting for fallout 3 to arrive i suggest you read videogamer’s first look at the game. They go into great detail regarding what happens in the beginning right until the end of the demo they played.
“The game starts, strangely enough, [...]
Alone in the Dark fire tech demo
Take a look at this tech demo for Atari’s upcoming horror title, Alone in the Dark. In this video you will see how good this game looks in terms of graphics. You can pretty much set fire to anything and it will spread according to the enviroments. I like how you can burn down the [...]
More Grand Theft Auto IV screenshots
I can’t help but keep posting new screenshots for this anticipated game!
Here are some more for you to drool over and make the waiting time longer. (click to enlarge them)
Thanks to 1UP for the screenshots.
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