Archive for November, 2008
No monthly fee but in-game ads for Agency
SOE let slip in an interview that gamers of the upcoming game The Agency can expect micro-transactions and in-game ads instead of monthly payment schemes. Though not 100% certain that it will swing this way, it looks that this is the best option for SOE to enter the market in the current state.
We’re acutely aware [...]
Resident Evil 5 gets pushed forward and gets a Limited Edition
You all know how we like limited editions well Resident Evil 5 is the latest to get a limited edition (in Japan that is).
Not only do they get this package which includes
A 2GB USB drive modeled after the TRICELL vaccine as seen in RE5
A 32-page hardcover art book
A BSAA carrying pack, as [...]
Sony launches it’s own version of XNA
It sounds weird, but Sony is coming out with a similar idea as the XNA only giving it an own twist. Northwest Vision and Media have set up a project named ‘Get in the Game’ which will offer five developers the change to receive GBP 10,000 to prototype new content for the PlayStation Network. [...]
Tenchu 4 coming to PSP
Famitsu informed their readers that Tenchu 4 will also be out on the PSP. After being released on the Wii Rikimaru and Ayame will sneak onto your PSP.
There only isn’t much known about this version, like extra levels or special characters but for now we can only conclude it will be similar to the Wii [...]
SCEE (finally) gets web integration
SCEE was quicker then SCEA on the forum integration with the PSN. But then overtaken again with the homepage integration. From today you’ll able to display your own gamercard from EU side (rather then state side)
The SCEE version of the gamer card will look like this.
Upon logging in on the secure website of eu.playstation.com [...]
Assassin’s Creed sequel in the works
Ubisoft has confirmed that a sequel to Assassin’s Creed is in the works. Announced at the companies first-half fiscal 2008-09 conference call this week.
It is believed that Ubisoft are hard at work, working away on the project but is a while away from being released. Ubisoft want more anticipation for the game before they think [...]
First 10 minutes of Resistance 2
This video may contain spoilers as it’s the first 10 minutes of Resistance 2, the exclusive sci-fi shooter for the Playstation 3 by Insomniac Games.
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European version of Socom Confrontation pushed until 2009
For those of you in Europe that were waiting for Socom Confrontation will be slightly upset this Christmas because the game has been delayed until early 2009. The game is already released in North America, no word on why the European version has been delayed.
A spokesperson told us the online tactical PS3 shooter will arrive [...]
Resident Evil 5 demo confirmed for Europe
Capcom has confirmed that a Resident Evil 5 demo will hit Europe after previous reports suggesting that it will be for Japan only. It will be released on both PS3 and 360. No set date but we can tell you that it will be later than December.
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Playstation Video Store Update November 26, 2008
The Playstation Video Store has updated, November 26 2008 and the following has been added:-
Hancock
Fred Claus
Meet Dave
Space Chimps
24: Redemption
Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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European Playstation Store Update November 27, 2008
The European Playstation Store has updated, November 27 2008 and the following has been added:-
PS3 Games
Age of Booty
Demos
DEAD SPACE Dismemberment Demo
GTI CLUB+ DEMO
Age of Booty Trial
Video
Tomb Raider - BENEATH THE SURFACE 5
Resistance 2 Action Trailer - English speaking only
SHOOT! ’CITIZEN HERO’ CHRISTOPHE PERIE 1 MIN PITCH
SHOOT! ’CITIZEN HERO’ CHRISTOPHE PERIE BTS
SHOOT! ’CITIZEN HERO’ CHRISTOPHE PERIE INTERVIEW
SHOOT! ’CITIZEN HERO’ CHRISTOPHE PERIE SHORT FILM
NARUTO: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM TRAILER FINAL
Resistance 2 TV Ad-English speaking only
Packs
LittleBigPlanet Chimera (Resistance) costume
LittleBigPlanet Turkey Head (Thanksgiving) [...]
Capcom: RE5 demo for PS3
Yesterday we reported some news regarding a Resident Evil 5 demo, we updated the story to say that the demo is exclusive to the Xbox 360. It has now been confirmed that a PS3 version of the demo will arrive.
According to ShackNews, Capcom has confirmed that the downloadable Resident Evil 5 demo will be released [...]
Playstation Home beta version 1.01 live
For the lucky people that have got into the Playstation Home Beta will notice that there is a new update available to download. This brings the version to 1.01.
No official details on what this update does, it could be just a few tweaks here and there. We can tell you that the file size is [...]
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant Meet the Mutants Trailer
Mind over Mutant, the next game in the Crash Bandicoot series developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. For Playstation fans, the game can only be played on the Playstation 2 and Playstation Portable, no Playstation 3 version has been announced.
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant Meet the Mutants Trailer
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.53
So the PS3 System Software Update Version 2.53 has been released but no one knew exactly what it did. Here’s the full list of fixes/additions.
Users
You now have an option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content. This option is available when you turn off the system [...]
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