Archive for July, 2008
Stream YouTube videos to your XMB
With the release of the Google Media Server for Google Desktop you can now stream YouTube videos directly to your Cross Media Bar (XMB).
Once you have Google Media Server configured you’ll get a one click access to the most viewed, featured, top rated content etc. A nice thing you can do is save the videos [...]
US Playstation Store Update July 10, 2008
The US Playstation Store has updated, July 10 2008 and the following has been added:-
Add-on Game Content
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - Gift Pack DLC (free)
Rock Band
“Working Man (Vault Edition)” - Rush ($1.99)
“Closer to the Heart” - Rush ($1.99)
“Snow (Hey Oh)” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
“Tell Me Baby” - [...]
BioShock confirmed to have Trophies
2kgames has officially announced that BioShock for the Playstation 3 will feature Trophies. And here’s what Andrew Rudson, Programmer, Digital Extremes has to say:
While working on BioShock PS3, I had the opportunity to be one of the first developers to make use of the new PSN Trophy system. Trophies are unlocked by completing specific in-game [...]
Mirror’s Edge Story Trailer
Mirror’s Edge is an upcoming first-person action-adventure video game that is being developed by EA Digital Illusions CE (DICE) for PlayStation 3. Mirror’s Edge is powered by the Unreal Engine 3 and will be released late 2008.
“On the edge of this city, you find out who you really are.”
Mirror’s Edge Story Trailer
No price cut yet for the Playstation 3
According to Signal Hill analyst Todd Greenwald, Sony will hold its ground against an Xbox 360 price cut, which has been all but confirmed.
Greenwald said:
“We do not expect a price cut on the PS3 just yet,
Sony appears to be focused on profitability right now, and actually has some momentum behind it now with the Blu-ray [...]
10 vs 10 confirmed for FIFA 09
10 vs 10 will be featured in EA Sports upcoming football game, FIFA 09. The Line Producer, David Rutter, spoke about the PS3 version and said:
“We’ve managed to get 10 v 10 this year online through strength of will and technological nous. [But] we want to make sure the control system for controlling goalkeepers is [...]
Soul Calibur IV install could be optional
After the recent article on game install for the Playstation 3, here’s another regarding Soul Calibur IV. The Soul Calibir 4 IV install option is not a whopping 6.7GB, and the confirmed size of the install is 2.85GB.
There are reports saying that this could only be mandatory and will not require an install, but if [...]
Real life Solid Snake found
Here’s a bit of time for some comedy. The real life Solid Snake has been found… finally after years of hiding, here he is.
How close is that? Very. One of the Official Australian PlayStation magazine readers, Mr. Alistair Richardson, recently found himself the presence of the man and, as you can see from the above [...]
Why PS3 games install
The Official Playstation Magazine (August issue) has the reasoning as to why a certain amount of Playstation 3 games require an install. Its because its quicker to read the game data from the hard drive rather than the Blu-Ray disc. This also means shorter loading times during gameplay.
Chief software architect at Eutechnyx, Dr Andrew Perella [...]
Star Ocean 4 not an Xbox 360 exclusive
Star Ocean 4 is not an Xbox 360 exclusive but rather a timed exclusive. It will eventually come out for the Playstation 3. Take a look at the following from the latest Square Enix press release:
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 5, 2008
Infinite Undiscovery is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from [...]
European Playstation Store Update July 10, 2008
The European Playstation Store has updated, July 10th 2008 and the following has been added:-
PS3 Games & Demos
Echochrome - £6.99
Top Spin 3 demo
PSP Demos
Echochrome Micro - £4.99
PS3 Game Add-ons
High Velocity Bowling (Amber Vorgees Character) - £0.69
Additional Media
Echochrome trailer
Kung Fu Panda trailer
Movement (Paris) videos (x8)
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25 characters in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm
The latest issue of Qore features coverage on Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm and is believed to feature a whopping 25 characters in the game to choose from. According to the game designers, you can choose from 25 different characters in total with additional support characters.
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Screenshots.42 Photos
ID Software coming up with a new game?
We could be hearing an announcement from Doom creator, ID Software because they have updated their job page and looking for people to work on a new project. With E3 around the corner we are almost certain to see their new game or at least have some info on it.
ID Software are looking for a [...]
No Final Fantasy XIII at E3?
Square has issued a press release regarding E3 2008. They inform us of what will be shown and seen at this years E3. By looking at the press release there is no mention of Final Fantasy XIII… should we be worried about this?
Anyway, what will Playstation be seeing from Square Enix?
THE LAST REMNANT™ (PS3)
STAR OCEAN: [...]
Cagney Software Update is now available for PS3
But only in Japan at the moment. The 3rd free update to Burnout Paradise is available in Japan and will be available this morning at the following times:
9:00am GMT
1:00am Pacific Time (US)
4:00am Eastern Time (US)
10:00am BST (British Summer Time)
11:00am for the rest of Europe
We look forward to seeing PS3 fans in Paradise City tomorrow, and [...]
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