Archive for August, 2008
Another GRID patch is on the way
Another GRID patch is on the way after the 1.2 patch fixed quite a few things. Here are the details of the next GRID patch.
The chat window, to be reworked to make it less disturbing for the parties online and networked
The flight assistance, which can be enabled or disabled during the creation of parties
All events [...]
David Reeves on Europe: “It’s good to be last”
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss David Reeves has revealed that getting things last (Europe get most things last like games and hardware) is an advantage.
“People say, ‘Well, why do we always get things last? Why can’t we say things?’ Well, I’ve said this many times before: sometimes it’s an advantage to be last in Europe, [...]
PS3 Rumor: Crysis coming to PS3 in Q2 2009
The latest rumor surrounding Crytek planning to release their first person shooter Crysis has just got bigger. PSU’s source explains that Crytek is focusing on each system’s threading core, the team is taking their time with the Playstation 3 version of the game, learning to utilise the Cell processor to push higher quality textures and [...]
Some new Final Fantasy Versus XIII details
At the private Square Enix party three weeks ago (DKΣ3713) the compant announced a tie-up with fashion brand Roen. The unnamed protagonist of Final Fantasy Versus XIII is wearing a suit modelled after a real-life Roen-branded suit.
The scene depicted in this newest trailer highlights what apparently is the first meeting between the protagonist and the [...]
Street Fighter IV Rufus Rhumba gameplay video
It’s looking like Street Fighter IV won’t be released anytime soon after recently stating that it will be released in 2009 in conjunction with the movie.
Bulbous - yet agile - Rufus has the moves and the cajoles to bring heat to the competition.
Street Fighter IV GC 2008: Rufus Rhumba Gameplay HD (Cam)
Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter [...]
Burnout Paradise bikes pack details and screenshots
The new BIKES pack for Burnout Paradise is pretty much complete according to Criterion Games. The pack will add another 9 to 10 hours of gameplay time to the already massive game. News details are available about the bike pack.
We’ve built another 70 Challenges.
Half of the 70 new challenges are regular Freeburn Challenges.
With bikes, you [...]
Insomniac Needs Your Help
Ted Price just asked everybody to help Insomniac choose the cover of their upcoming title Resistance 2: Collector’s Edition. There are three covers that they have narrowed down, and asked of the community to choose.
“Now, we turn to the community with an even bigger question: Which image do you want to see on your Resistance [...]
Madden NFL 2009 patch 2
The second patch is underway for Madden 2009. It wasn’t that long ago when we were speaking about the first patch that fixed a fair few things.
The massive list of details are below, click through to see the list for patch 2.
1. Kicking play disconnect: If two opponents play a game with two different camera [...]
Rumor: PS3 Firmware 2.5 Details
A source told CVG that the next firmware update is going to contain screen capture. This is yet to be known on how and if uploading them on a server is possible.
A development source has told CVG that PS3 firmware update 2.5 is rumoured to have screen grabbing built in.
This would be a nice feature [...]
PSN Down For Maintenance
If you can’t sign in today during the hours of 8 am- 1 pm Pacific Time, then it means the PSN is undergoing a scheduled maintenance. People are probably thinking that this is meant to be for the rumored Extended Beta of Home. But little to nothing is known if the rumor is true. What [...]
LittleBigPlanet Fiery Ferris Wheel gameplay video
LittleBigPlanet is going to be a massive game, most likely the biggest game this year. Here’s a gameplay video of Sackboy trying to build one.
Sackboys roasting on an open fire, custom built.
LittleBigPlanet GC 2008: Fiery Ferris Wheel Gameplay HD (Cam)
Warhawk Operation: Fallen Star coming to us this week
On the official Playstation blog of SCEA, Game Director Dylan Jobe of the Warhawk game announced that the next expansion will hit the Playstation Store on August 28th worldwide.
But first the game will get the 1.5 update on the 27th which is free. This update will include Custom In-Game Music, XMB Trophies, Training Tutorials [...]
Linger in Shadows is coming to the PSN this week
Linger in Shadows is coming to the PSN this week, according to the PlayStation UK website, and we wanted to reintroduce this unique piece of “interactive art” with a video demo.
Download to PSP
Linger in Shadows is a demo created by Polish demogroup Plastic. It was first shown at Breakpoint 2008 in Germany.
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Metal Gear Acid on PSN is possible
Hideo Kojima has told Eurogamer that it’s possible that the Metal Gear Acid games could be released on the Playstation Network. Nothing is in production yet.
Hideo Kojima said at the Games Convention 2008:
“I’ll say yes to that idea, but not because it is already running or anything,” Kojima told Eurogamer when asked about the possibility [...]
PS3 Keypad gets price and date on Amazon
Probably one of the most wanted peripherals for the Playstation 3 is the newly announced wireless keypad.
Kotaku showed us the full spec sheet for this handy little gadget.
Wireless Keypad Product Overview
Product Name: Wireless Keypad
Product Code: CECHZK1JP (For Japanese market)
Product Color: Black
Hardware Specification
Weight: Approx 60g
Voltage: DC 3.7V
Operating Temperature: 5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C
Built-in [...]
