Archive for October, 2008

Clash of the socials

So Microsoft set a date for their social network update named New Xbox Experience. Sony still has the Tokyo Game Show to do the same with Playstation Home. The only word we have is that Japan can expect an unofficial opening/release at the end of the month.
A reason why I think it’s better to release [...]


NA PlayStation Store Update 10/09/08

Here’s the North American PlayStation Store Update:
Qore
Qore Episode 5 ($2.99 for episode / $24.99 for Annual Subscription)
Episode 5 celebrates Halloween with a scary game roundup. It also includes exclusive access to SEGA’s Valkyria Chronicles demo, some spooky/creepy artwork and new shooting galleries.
Games
Linger in Shadows ($2.99)
Linger in Shadows is a unique interactive digital art experience that uses [...]


Publishers Supporting Home

Sony revealed a list of publishers that will support Sony’s upcoming social service, Home. List:
Sony Computer Entertainment has unveiled a list of publishers currently signed up to produce content for PlayStation Home, confirming support for games such as Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5.
In total, 24 companies have signed up to support the forthcoming [...]


MEME Expansion Trailer

Here’s the video for the second expansion coming to Metal Gear Online. It shows the new maps, characters, and new gear.


New Sackboys Announced

At the Tokyo Game Show, Media Molecule announced that Solid Snake and Sephiroth will be available in LittleBigPlanet. 
 
It all started with the Helghast thing. It was really funny because we were aware of a lot of possibilities of who we could work with. I remember the first time that Final Fantasy was mentioned, and there was [...]


Resistance Retribution, Resistance 2, and PSP Plus+

Both Resistance Retribution and Resistance 2 will be able to connect and interact between eachother. 
To do this, you’ll need to connect your PSP to the PS3, via USB. Once you have them connected, go to the Resistance 2 options and select “Infect your PSP” What is infect your PSP you say? Well read below to [...]


Europe PlayStation Store Update 10/9/08

Here’s the full list for the PlayStation Store Update for this week. 
Playable content

Linger In Shadows full game (£1.99/€2.99)
Valkyria Chronicles demo
Hail to the Chimp demo
Super Stardust HD ”Complete” (£6.99/€9.99)

Add-on content

Buzz! Quiz TV ”Comedy Movie” Quiz pack (£3.49/€4.99)
NBA Live 365 expansion (£6.99/€9.99)
NBA Live 09 ”Oklahoma City” pack (free)
Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus expansion pack (£1.99/€2.99)
Super Stardust HD ”Double Pack” (£2.49/€5.99)
Everybody’s Golf: World Tour Costume Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Mega Man [...]


LittleBigPlanet Hands-On

We got the chance to play the beta of the game, and we want to share you our experience of the game.
The game is essentially easy and pick up to play. At first you’ll need to play through levels in order to start making your own content. I’ll go into content making later in this [...]


The weapons in Resistance 2

Lets take a look at the weapon in Resistance 2. This isn’t the final list and more weapons could be added.
# Carbine
# Bullseye
# Splicer
# Auger
# Medic Gun
# Magnum
# Fare Eye Sniper
# Scout Gun: Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
# Rossmore Shotgun
# Lark
# Mini Gun
# Bellock Grenade Launcher
# Reapers
# Air Fuel Grenade
# Normal Grenade

Weapons Revealed in Trophies List
# Bellok [...]


No price cut this year for PS3 says Sony

For those of you waiting for a price cut before you purchase a Playstation 3, you might as well not wait because Sony has said they will not be cutting the price this Holiday season.
Patrick Seybold, director of corporate communications at Sony Computer Entertainment America told Edge Magazine this:
As previously discussed we aren’t making any [...]


Prince of Persia classic coming to PSN

We mentioned this a while ago. More information has been revealed about the Prince of Persia Classic coming to the Playstation Store.
A classical Prince
A remake of the original 1989 action adventure that redefined the platform genre, Prince of Persia Classic hits PLAYSTATION Network, enhanced and updated for the High Definition era. Now you can rescue [...]


Premium Themes in the Playstation Store

Sony has announced that they will be releasing premium themes in the Playstation Store. They have linked up with Smobile & Disruptive Media Publishers, to distribute premium themes from PlayStation Network.
Here are a couple of examples.

We plan to offer approximately 6-10 new “Premium Themes” a month. So be sure to check back often to browse [...]


Sony sending out Killzone 2 beta invites to PSU members?

A member of the Playstation Underground has apparently received an email to let them know they’ve been accepted into the Killzone 2 beta. Here’s a screenshot.

Whether this is real or fake is beyond us but it looks legit. Any of you got anything?
Source.


First gameplay footage of Demon Souls

Demon Souls is an action RPG that is exlusive to the Playstation 3. There hasn’t been much coverage for this game, just a bunch of screenshots. Now, a pair of videos have been released that was shown at Tokyo Game Show 2008.
TGS 08: Demon Soul low quality

TGS ‘08: Demon’s Soul #2


Some character names revealed for FFXIII and FF Versus XIII

The Tokyo Game Show 2008 is underway and information has been revealed regarding the characters in Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Not a great deal, just some names.
FFXIII
Lightning might be voiced by Akeno Watanabe. Nomchan seems to have a name, it’s Sarah or Senon.
FF Versus XIII
The Prince is named Noctis, and the [...]