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The latest rumors regarding Final Fantasy XIII is that Jenova could return. According to finalfantasyseries.net they think this image could indicate the return.

Looks very similar to this shot from Final Fantasy VII.

“So far some Final Fantasy fans rubbish the claims saying its “too big” a link between VII and XIII. And in their own words; “that’s if its not a super secret remake of Final Fantasy VII”, which is even more outrageous. Isn’t it?..”

Our opinion is that its just another lifeform and has no link what so ever to Final Fantasy VII.

Namco Bandai’s upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game, Tekken is due to be released sometime this year.

Anyway, this article may contain spoilers as we are about to show you the final boss in Tekken 6. So if you don’t want to see the final boss don’t click through. If you do, click through.

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Here’s a video of Sony’s online networking software, Playstation Home. Home is looking very nice at the moment but won’t be released until it is complete.

Ok so it got us, we should have been more careful. The news we posted before regarding something called Playstation Edge is fake.

We first saw the news over at Neogaf and Videogaming247.com and decided to post about it. Our friends over at TheSixthAxis have pointed it out that this particular news/fake press release isn’t real.

If you head over to this thread at Neogaf, alot of people are reporting that it is fake. If you see this fake news anywhere else report it, informing them that its not real.

Playstation Edge is a development toolkit.

“a set of cutting edge technologies for imminent release to all PlayStation 3 developers”

“A unique tool for RSX performance analysis”

We initially thought it was pretty dodgy coming from a Neogaf post rather than an actual press release site.

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, a Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game by Namco Bandai Games. A demo of Naruto will be available on the 17th of July with other goodies available through July. To find out more, click here.

Here are 5 high resolution screenshots of Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, good enough to save as your wallpaper.

[UPDATE] Looks like this news is a total FAKE. Thanks to our friends at TheSixthAxis for pointing this out.

Sony have issued a press release regarding a new addition to the Playstation Network called Playstation Edge.

“PlayStation EDGE looks to improve the connection between gamers and spur exciting contests whereby players will be rewarded in game for accomplishing tasks, and also translate it into the real world in the form of free rewards. Rewards will vary from limited items to discounts or bonuses on the PlayStation Store.”

Full press release, click through.

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The first details of Sony’s upcoming MMO have emerged. This months issue of Edge Magazine see’s executive creative director Jim Lee speak about th game that is in development by Sony Online Entertainment.

“kick-ass hybrid between a traditional MMO and a first-person action console game”.

You will be able to create your own superhero or villain, along with that you’ll be able to choose your characters particular powers. You can decide whether to attack using different elements such as ice, fire and move around using acrobatics or the power of flight. You’ll be levelling up your characters as seen in traditional RPG’s and you will develop your powers as you progress.

“Although you don’t get to “be” any of the famous DC characters, you do get to interact with them. That might mean you end up saving Superman from being stabbed with a shard of kryptonite by Lex Luthor. Or, if you’re a villain, you could cause carnage by chucking cars around downtown Metropolis, thereby encouraging the boy in blue to turn up and fight you.”

Metropolis is one of two large shared enviroments and the other is Gotham City. DC Universe will be comprised of a mix of these enviroments.

You will be able to make use of your powers at the PvP arenas. A good example is someone might freeze your character in a block of ice and then pick up the block and throw it at another player.

Lee said:

“We can tie-in future DC tentpole events and translate the stories for the gaming world, and have them occur simultaneously,”

“The possibilities are numerous and very exciting.”

No release date has been stated yet but we’re guessing a late 2009 release.

Source.

Sony announced that in the latest 2.4 firmware update would launch the new Man’s Best Friend, Friend’s list or the MBFF initiative.

Angie Shennandough, Sony spokesperson explains what exactly the MBFF is.

“While adding additional support for 50 more friends to interact with on PSN, we thought, what about about Man’s Best Friend? My circus show poodle, sparkles, is my friend.  Why couldn’t we allow pets onto PSN, ya know? What about my REAL best friend? The one that I feed, take for walks and play with everyday?  Well, we’re changing all of that.  From now on, you’ll have an additional 50 slots to add pets!”

Why pets?

“Well, pets are our friends and we want to know what they’re doing at all times, just like our PSN friends, right?”

Source.

A multiplayer videos of SOCOM: Confrontation. In this video you see the Quarantine map and looks pretty good running around in lab like enviroment.

“Recover that satchel with the explosives before your opposition has the chance to detonate.”

SOCOM: Confrontation Quarantine Multiplayer Gameplay

Another Soul Calibur IV gameplay video. You will see Amy take on Seigfried.

“On his path of redemption, Seigfried runs into a fierce red-headed beauty also searching for the Soul Swords.”

Soul Calibur IV Amy vs. Seigfried Gameplay

Eternal Sonata, a role-playing video game created by tri-Crescendo will be available on the Playstation 3 on sometime this year. Whether or not it will be released outside of Japan is beyond us. Check out the screenshots.

23 new Eternal Sonata screenshots

There’s a new poll – Which exclusive 2008 game are you looking forwards to most?

If you haven’t cast your vote yet, get voting! You can see the poll on the right hand side of the site.

The poll changes on a weekly basis with the new poll added every Saturday so make sure you check back to cast your vote!

The Google Media Server is a free Windows application that sends media files to your TV via the Playstation 3. It works with Google Desktop.

“With help from the Google Media Server, your TV can access videos, music, and photos stored on your PC, and naturally, it can tap straight into YouTube”

Google is already streaming YouTube videos into living room via third-party devices like Apple TV and HP’s Media Smart TV. And now it’s reaching out for the Playstation 3 crowd.

Source.

A Soul Calibur IV gameplay video involving Voldo vs. Ivy.

“They used to be such great friends…”

Soul Calibur IV Voldo vs. Ivy Gameplay

Prototype got delayed until 2009 a month or two back and here’s why.

Prototype got delayed to 2009 because the developers wanted more time to make the game they really want to make. Basically they want to make the game a better game. There’s also a chance they could put multiplayer mode back in that was taken out during development a few months ago.

They have until 2009 so i think multiplayer will make it.