Archive for August, 2008

Update on Life With PlayStation

Noam Rimon from the PlayStation.Blog says the application is on its way, and to wait a bit while longer. They are pushing some paperwork on Life With PlayStation. The application will be free of charge and can be easily accessed through the XMB. 
Life With PlayStation will be combined together with Folding@home. So you’ll be able [...]


Far Cry 2 features smoother graphics on PS3?

Far Cry 2 runs off a game engine called Dunia and features some of the most impressive graphics seen for a console. Gamespot’s Guy Crocker wrote:
“The developer says that the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC versions have been developed from the same core build, so they’ll all share the same features,”
“While we didn’t see the [...]


Sony: We can’t produce enough PS3’s to meet demand

Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has told German news outlet Welt Online that he does not expect the R&D cash spend on PS3 to be recouped soon.
Stringer has mentioned that the consumers are purchasing PS3’s faster than Sony can produce them.
“Consumers are purchasing our PlayStation 3 video game consoles faster than we can produce them.”
“We [...]


2K: BioShock DLC is exclusive to the PS3

2K Games have confirmed that the downloadable content for the Playstation 3 version of BioShock will remain exclusive to the system. New content includes Challenge Rooms, new difficulty mode and Trophy support. senior producer Melissa Miller at 2K Games said to VideoGamer.com at during the Games Convention 2008:
“Right now we are supporting the PS3 launch. [...]


Tekken 6 delayed until 2009?

It seems that Tekken fans will have to wait a little longer for the next game in the series, Tekken 6. Tekken 6 Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion upgrade has been announced for the arcade and includes new stages, soundtracks, costumes, characters and a lot more. The arcade version of the game will be released in [...]


LittleBigPlanet Sack Eater trailer

Check this trailer out for LittleBigPlanet. The following video is awesome, make sure you watch it.
LittleBigPlanet Sack Eater trailer


New Metal Gear Solid 4 OctoCamo available

A new download is available within the EXTRAS menu. The new download is an OctoCamo suit called Metal Camo.
‘A metallic OctoCamo pattern. Causes LIFE and Psyche Gauges to decrease at only half the normal rate. However, your Camo Index will decrease by 10%.’
For those still playing the game, press start and the OctoCamo will be [...]


PS3 passes 15 million mark

The Playstation 3 has just passed the 15 million mark according to VGChartz. If things carry on like they are doing sales will reach towards the 20 million mark by Janauary.
The PS3 has been outselling the Xbox 360 week by week since November/December of 2007. With more fantastic releases coming up including LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2 [...]


Square Enix wants Tecmo

Final Fantasy creators Square Enix plans to take over the team behind Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, Tecmo. Square Enix will be outlining its plans for a takeover and if this happens SE will gain a stronger presence in the U.S. Square Enix’s portfolio of games consist of mainly RPG’s. Taking over Tecmo will [...]


Dissidia: Final Fantasy gameplay video

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an upcoming action game developed by Square Enix for the Playstation Portable. It will be part of the campaign of the Final Fantasy series 20th anniversary. Below is a gameplay video of the game in action.
Get an early look at Square’s upcoming PSP-exclusive fighting game.

Download to PSP
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LittleBigPlanet US boxart

Remember a few weeks ago when we showed you the UK boxart for LittleBigPlanet? If you missed this, click here to see it.
Media Molecule has released the United States boxart and it’s final.
It’s finally our turn to unveil ours!  Here’s an official look at the US – LittleBigPlanet packaging.

Looks similar to the UK boxart.
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4 Killzone 2 multiplayer screenshots

Checkout these Killzone 2 multiplayer screenshots. They are high resolution high quality shots of the multiplayer aspect of the game. The game will be released early 2009.
4 Killzone 2 multiplayer screenshots


16 HD Killzone 2 multiplayer screenshots

Here are 16 new Killzone 2 multiplayer screenshots in HD. Killzone 2 looks fantastic and after looking at the following screenshots you will think so too. The following 16 HD screenshots are from the multiplayer aspect of the game. Check them out!


New update to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

According to PS3 Secrets a new update to Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is available to download. There is no official changelog but after investigation here’s what’s happened.

New AUDI R8 car has been added
New scenario for your car parking (the main menu)
New music has been added to the game

Not a huge update, at least it’s something. [...]


Sony Hit With Another Lawsuit

Orinda Intellectual Properties USA, has filed a lawsuit against Sony for infringing on Blu-Ray related patents. 
Here’s what Edge got details on the lawsuit:
In an August 20 court filing obtained by Edge, Orinda alleged that Sony infringed on patent number 5,438,560, which in broad terms describes methods for recording and reproducing information via optical disc.
Orinda wants [...]