Archive for August, 2008

Pax 2008: LittleBigPlanet Cowabunga level gameplay video

Ever heard of the game Buckaroo? The following video will show you a level called Cowabunga which is basically like Buckaroo. In Cowabunga it looks like you’ve gotta stay on the cow for a set amount of time. Check it out.
LBP Cowabunga Level Gameplay


PAX 2008: InFamous Live Stage Demo

The Penny Arcade Expo 2008 was good, good to see some new footage of great upcoming games. One of those games in of course InFamous. Created and developed by Sucker Punch Productions, InFamous is a sand box style game that combines elements of the superhero MMO City of Heroes with a roaming open-world.


Timesplitters 4 won’t be using Haze engine, TS2 HD remake hinted

TimeSplitters 4 details have emerged from the people at the Playstation 3 Magazine (PSM3). According to Derek Littlewood from Free Radical, TimeSplitters 4 won’t be using the Haze graphics engine, yes that engine that got heavily criticized. Free Radical have hinted for some new and double shiny technology. Lets hope they do a better job [...]


Hideo Kojima feels responsible for creating hardcore games

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Hideo Kojima the man behind the Metal Gear series discussed MGS4’s development, the importance of hardcore games.
Phil Harrison and Satoru Iwata have expressed the view that demand for expansive, epic titles like MGS4 is shrinking. What are your thoughts on that?
Kojima: I think that’s not happening. Even if that [...]


PlayTV video walkthrough

Stuff.tv has posted a walkthrough video of Sony’s PlayTV service. You can see the video below.
PlayTV is set for Europe and Australia for now, with other regions unlikely to see it due to differences in digital standards.
Hands on video review of Sony PlayTV for the PS3. Turn your PS3 console into a Freeview PVR. From [...]


Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition Gets Detailed

A listing made on Amazon.com shows on what you’ll expect when getting your copy of the Collector’s Edition. Here’s the list of product features. 

Resistance 2 video game and Bonus DVD with Behind the Scenes video, video commentary by Insomniac Games, and “Twisted History” chronology video.
Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer skin
Sneak peek at the upcoming Resistance [...]


Little Big Planet PS3 Bundle Confirmed For Europe

A french online retail site translated by google has a listing for the PS3 Bundle set at a price of € 399.99. It will be contain an 80GB PS3, DUALSHOCK 3 Controller, and Little Big Planet. 

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Also here’s the new Little Big Planet Trailer featuring Sackboy and Sackgirl!!
Exclusive Adventures of Sacboy Trailer


PAX 2008: Mirror’s Edge alternate paths walkthrough video

Mirror’s Edge is set to raise the bar in terms of graphics and gameplay. The free runner is developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and will be released on the 11th of November 2008. Here’s the video shown at the Penny Arcade Expo 2008.
Mirror’s Edge PAX 2008: Alternate Paths Walkthrough (Cam)


Sony confirmed ability to record TV while you play

Sony has confirmed the ability to be able to record TV while playing on the Playstation 3 with PlayTV.
So if your craving to play games but your favourite show is on, don’t worry, you’ll be able to record while playing.
Sony have just called to confirm that you CAN actually record while playing games. There will [...]


Resistance 2 Japanese trailer

Here’s a trailer of Resistance 2 but it’s in Japanese. Ever wondered what an alien invasion of America would sound like in Japanese? Check out the below trailer.

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PSM3: Final Fantasy on 360 is a diaster for PS3?

PlayStation 3 Magazine has spoken about Final Fantasy XIII going to the Xbox 360 and why it’s not really much of a disaster.
SEEN THIS? - Final Fantasy on 360 is a diaster for PS3
THE TRUTH - Sony fanboys have been up in arms that Final Fantasy XIII is coming to Xbox 360, while Microsoft fanboys [...]


Aquanaut’s Holiday gameplay footage

Sony Japan Studio has come up with another nature game after thinking of Afrika. In Afrika you explore landscapes in Afrika taking photo’s of the wild. In Aquanaut’s Holiday you’ll be thrown deep down in the ocean. Little is known about this new Playstation 3 exclusive but expect beautiful graphics and visuals of the underworld.

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Dead Space to be released sooner than expected

It appears that Electronic Art’s survival horro game Dead Space will be released earlier than expected. Dead Space will now be released on the 21st of October in America and 24th of October in Europe. Apprently the American release date was announced at E3 while the updated European release date was announced a day or [...]


Resistance 2 DIRECT FEED Opening Cinematic

Resistance 2 is around the corner with a release date of November, i bet your craving for some videos. Below is a link to download the direct feed opening cinematic for the game. Enjoy.
Click here to download the direct feed opening cinematic movie. It’s around 217mb and plays at 720p.
Or you can just watch the [...]


Sony’s Customer Service

On Ripten.com, a long time friend had given him a call on how amazing Sony’s Customer Service was. Here’s the situation.
The friends brother had a copy of Call of Duty 4 stuck in the disc drive. He called Sony and told them the situation, and told him the problem will be resolved immediately. Here’s what [...]