Archive for June, 2008
Take-Two Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results
So did Grand Theft Auto IV help? Looks like it to me. 8.5 million units have been sold through to consumers so far and more is expected to be sold. Net revenue for the second fiscal quarter was $539.8 million, compared to $205.4 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2007. So thats more than [...]
US Playstation Store Update June 5, 2008
UPDATE: The Store update is now live, for some reason it didn’t go live.
The US Playstation Store has updated and new content added are:-
Downloadable Games
* NOVASTRIKE ($9.99)
* Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 ($9.99)
Demos
* Battlefield: Bad Company Demo (free)
* Civilization Revolution Demo (free)
* NASCAR 09 Demo (free)
Qore
* Qore June 2008 Issue ($2.99)
Add-Ons
* Guitar Hero III: [...]
Red Alert 3 not exactly cancelled
We reported before that Red Alert 3 could be cancelled. Well it seems now that it has been put on hold officially according to PR Manager for EA, Jonathan Goddard.
Goddard said:
“We can confirm that the development of Red Alert 3 for PS3 has been put on hold. EALA is focusing resources on development for PC [...]
5 new Saints Row 2 screenshots
Saints Row 2, developed by Volition and published by THQ should be released on the 14th of October 2008. It looks like a cartoony version of Grand Theft Auto IV and below are 5 new screenshots. For more information about this game check out the Wiki article.
5 new Saints Row 2 screenshots
first GRID patch details
Codemasters have revealed a new patch for Race Driver: GRID and below are the list of changes. The changes are for all versions of the game unless specified. The list is that big so its best if you click though to read the list of changes.
Saints Row 2 takes the micky out of GTA IV
Here is a video that IGN have posted that basically takes the rip out of Grand Theft Auto IV. The video is kinda funny that features some moments seen in GTA IV.
Saints Row 2 vs. GTA IV
Metal Gear Online region locked
It seems that Metal Gear Online will be region locked. If you translate this Konami-Asia page it reads:
“The server connected MGO notice”
The game itself is a server in Japan. Whether in English or Japanese.
However, the purchase of the licensed importer of the same players, the Japanese version of the English players and players can not [...]
Red Alert 3 cancelled on the Playstation 3?
There are reports saying that Electronic Arts upcoming real time strategy is cancelled. Many Playstation 3 owners first feared this when a walkthrough trailer for only listed the game for the Xbox 360 and PC.
Speaking to CVG, Electronic Arts have stated that this is just rumors and speculation at the moment.
So don’t worry people, it [...]
Battlefield: Bad Company Sweetwater Confessional
Another trailer for EA’s upcoming shooter Battlefield Bad Company.
“Pvt. Sweetwater wants a transfer.”
A demo will be released today in the next Playstation Store update so keep your eyes peeled here for the update.
New Street Fighter IV Trailer
A new trailer of the upcoming beat’em up Street Fighter IV has arrived looking better than ever. If you haven’t done so already check out the previous trailers and gameplay trailers we have been posting, here, here and here.
“One of the most recent (at the moment) Street Fighter IV trailers. Enjoy!”
New Street Fighter IV Trailer [...]
Double XP weekend for Call of Duty 4
Thats right, a double XP weekend is coming up for the brilliant shooter, Call of Duty 4. The double XP weekend will start on Friday morning and will last until Monday with a quote that says this:
“yes I know… we always say that, but we’re really going to cut it off at Monday this time… [...]
European Playstation Store Update June 5, 2008
The European Playstation Store has updated and the following has been added:-
PS3 Demos
Battlefield: Bad Company Demo (Free)
Dragonball Z Demo (Free)
PS3 Game Add-ons
Toy Home DLC (£2.99)
2 x Guitar Hero 3 Packs (£3.99)
PS1 Game
Rainbow Six (£3.49)
PSP Game
Killzone Liberation (£14.99)
Media
God of War Theme (Free)
Resident Evil 5 Trailer (Free)
Top Spin 3 Trailer (Free)
Not a bad update considering the Battlefield: [...]
Home will be coming in 2008
The long awaited Playstation Home will be coming this year but in Beta form. Senior director of PlayStation Network, Susan Panico said that:
Home’s “rollout will be similar to Gmail,” describing what will launch this year as an “open, working beta.”
It will be released this year but in a Beta process and you will get to [...]
Afrika release date set and some information
Are you waiting for Afrika? We now have a release date for it and that release date is set for August the 28th 2008.
“Players will play games in a photography enthusiasts, in the vast African land taken various wild animals. The game can take the jeep, hot-air balloon, and other modes of transport, and animal [...]
Siren Blood Curse release dates and plan
According to ps3bloggen.se they have received good information on Sony’s upcoming horror title, Siren Blood Curse’s release schedule.
Siren Blood Curse will be released in four instalments on the Playstation Store. It will have 12 chapters in total, three chapters per instalment. Currently there is no price information on how much these instalments will cost but [...]
