With the release of the Google Media Server for Google Desktop you can now stream YouTube videos directly to your Cross Media Bar (XMB).
Once you have Google Media Server configured you’ll get a one click access to the most viewed, featured, top rated content etc. A nice thing you can do is save the videos directly to your PS3’s hard drive.
Here’s a demonstration video of this.
2kgames has officially announced that BioShock for the Playstation 3 will feature Trophies. And here’s what Andrew Rudson, Programmer, Digital Extremes has to say:
While working on BioShock PS3, I had the opportunity to be one of the first developers to make use of the new PSN Trophy system. Trophies are unlocked by completing specific in-game challenges, and are a much-anticipated feature among PlayStation fans. Each Trophy is graded based on its relative difficulty: bronze, silver and gold being the most difficult. Additionally, there is one platinum Trophy per title, which is automatically unlocked after you’ve earned every other Trophy. From a development stand-point, the Trophy system implemented by Sony handles most of the work: displaying notifications; storing the status of Trophy; rejecting duplicates; etc. The game simply initializes the Trophy system, and at the appropriate time, asks it to unlock Trophies.
Integrating this system into BioShock was fairly smooth for the most part, but as with any new console functionality, there were some bumps in the road. We experienced slight delays in the game when the Trophies were unlocked with each new accomplishment – for example when you first hacked a machine, there would be a pause before the Trophy showed up rewarding you. Additionally, we tackled the problem of processing multiple Trophies; if you were good enough to zap four Splicers in water at the same time, the system would want to give you four Trophies, and we had to smooth out the system so that even when you achieved several duplicate Trophies at once, the system only awarded you one, without delay. However, beyond these technical challenges, the Trophy system integration was by-and-large a painless process.
We’re in the final stages now, which basically just means testing that Trophies unlock when they are supposed to, and translating the descriptions of each Trophy into FIGS (French, Italian, German, and Spanish). The Trophies themselves are beautiful – kudos to the art team who made them a perfect fit for the world of Rapture on the PS3 – and seeing this system in its final testing stages is a wonderful example of how far BioShock PS3 has come over the past few months, and how hard everyone on the team has worked perfecting each new aspect of the game.
So yes, Trophies will be in BioShock when its released in October.
BioShock Screenshots.
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According to Signal Hill analyst Todd Greenwald, Sony will hold its ground against an Xbox 360 price cut, which has been all but confirmed.
Greenwald said:
“We do not expect a price cut on the PS3 just yet,
Sony appears to be focused on profitability right now, and actually has some momentum behind it now with the Blu-ray win, and its strongest line-up of exclusive titles since the console’s launch (Metal Gear Solid 4, Gran Turismo 5, LittleBigPlanet, Killzone 2, Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, etc).”
I don’t think Sony need to worry about a thing with such a strong line up.
July 10
10 vs 10 confirmed for FIFA 0910 vs 10 will be featured in EA Sports upcoming football game, FIFA 09. The Line Producer, David Rutter, spoke about the PS3 version and said:
“We’ve managed to get 10 v 10 this year online through strength of will and technological nous. [But] we want to make sure the control system for controlling goalkeepers is compelling enough before putting it in, because no game has done it particularly well, if it’s even been in there.
So we want to make sure it’s good enough before putting it in because the last thing you want to do is say “tada – 11 v 11″… and the goal keepers are rubbish.”
Not only that but David mentioned that the PS3 version will have anti-aliasing running in FULL effect.
Fifa 09 Screenshots.
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After the recent article on game install for the Playstation 3, here’s another regarding Soul Calibur IV. The Soul Calibir 4 IV install option is not a whopping 6.7GB, and the confirmed size of the install is 2.85GB.
There are reports saying that this could only be mandatory and will not require an install, but if you want faster loading times and don’t mind almost 3GB of data being eaten up on your hard drive then by all means install it.
Soul Calibur IV Screenshots.
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The latest issue of Qore features coverage on Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm and is believed to feature a whopping 25 characters in the game to choose from. According to the game designers, you can choose from 25 different characters in total with additional support characters.
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Screenshots.
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July 10
No Final Fantasy XIII at E3?Square has issued a press release regarding E3 2008. They inform us of what will be shown and seen at this years E3. By looking at the press release there is no mention of Final Fantasy XIII… should we be worried about this?
Anyway, what will Playstation be seeing from Square Enix?
- THE LAST REMNANT™ (PS3)
- STAR OCEAN: First Departure™ and STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution™ (PSP)
Are we in for a big surprise at E3?
Click through for the full press release.
But only in Japan at the moment. The 3rd free update to Burnout Paradise is available in Japan and will be available this morning at the following times:
9:00am GMT
1:00am Pacific Time (US)
4:00am Eastern Time (US)
10:00am BST (British Summer Time)
11:00am for the rest of Europe
We look forward to seeing PS3 fans in Paradise City tomorrow, and trying out our 3 new online game modes, special calendar events, new cars, 70 multi-part, timed Freeburn Challenges and a wealth of improvements to the existing game.
The Last Guy is a title Sony trademarked sometime back. Since then, not a lot has been said about this particular title apart from receiving an E10 rating from the ESRB.
If you take a look at the teaser site, all you can see is a bunch of red stickmen marching. What is noticable is the date that reads 2008.7.11 which is this Friday so we could see something then. I wonder what it is?
We’ve tried digging for more information but didn’t really get anywhere.
Fallout 3 has been refused classification in Australia. The Office of Film and Literature Classification has given an RC to Fallout 3, developed by Bethesda. It is now illegal to sell Fallout 3 in Australia.
No one yet knows as to what made Fallout 3 get the ban. Kotaku think it maybe something to do with drugs and gore within the game.
“It’s not known at this stage if the ban was for drug use, as the original rumour states, or gore as I was predicting.”
The game will probably be edited and resubmitted after the drugs and gore have been toned down.
Konami have announced their games for Leipzig. Silent Hill Homecoming and PES 2009 are said to be attending the this year’s Games Convention in Leipzig.
“Konami goes into this year’s Games Convention with a very, very strong line-up that mixes familiar titles with exciting new concepts,”
Here’s the full press release Konami have issued.
Konami readies Leipzig line-up
Publisher to unveil key new releases at key Euro event
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is promising a stunning line-up of new titles to be unveiled at this year’s Games Convention in Leipzig.
Held in Leipzig’s stunning Convention Centre from August 20.-24.08. Games Convention 2008 is set to be Europe’s largest showing of new product. Konami will use the five-day event to showcase a number of new titles for the first time, including PES 2009, Silent Hill Homecoming and a massive area dedicated to the ever-popular DancingStage franchise. Konami will also use the event to unveil a selection of new, unannounced titles for the first time, with regular showings, Q&A sessions, and product demonstrations within a dedicated stage area.
“Konami goes into this year’s Games Convention with a very, very strong line-up that mixes familiar titles with exciting new concepts,” commented Martin Schneider, Sales and Marketing Director Germany for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “This year will see more of the fruits of our excellent European RnD push, in addition to stunning titles from Japan. As such, we feel Konami will deliver one of the most diverse and imaginative product lines-ups of the show, and look forward to unveiling our new titles in Leipzig.”
July 9
40GB PS3 to be replaced?The 40GB Playstation 3 could be replace according to a Wal-Mart memo. The Wal-Mart memo states that the 40GB PS3 hardware will be replace, it says:
“Item will be replace with a new model in early August”
This doesn’t mean it will have a bigger hard drive, it could be the smallest thing such as putting a Dual Shock 3 controller in or maybe a bundle it with a game.
Don’t hold your breath. It could be something big, Sony may reveal a new model at E3.
July 9
Capcom’s full E3 line upOver at the Capcom-Unity blog, they have revealed what they will be showing at E3, and its looking pretty good. Here’s what Capcom will be showcasing:
- Street Fighter IV: Final arcade code running on a heaping handful of arcade machines.
- Resident Evil 5: Game of show? Quite possibly!
- Dark Void: Also playable, also awesome. Snazzed up since CAPTIVATE08 and ready to totally jetpack your face.
- Bionic Commando: New areas and enemies, now playable on console!
- Mega Man 9: Put on your retro hats and prepare for a major challenge.
- MotoGP ‘08: This year’s installment of the fastest-growing motorsport on two wheels. We’ll be running the 360 version.
- Neopets Puzzle Adventure: Surprise hit from CAPTIVATE08, we’ve got more to show on this puzzle adventure game created by the guys who brought you Puzzle Quest.
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix: A new batch of characters will be selectable for hi-def brawling.
- Plunder: Something new is happening with our digital pirate’s booty…
- Bionic Commando Rearmed: It’s almost out, and we’re showing it one last time.
- New games-on-the-go from Capcom Interactive, our mobile group
- Plus a new super-secret project, Flock!
Flock? Isn’t that a web browser? I wonder what this game will be.
When gamers were buying Metal Gear Solid 4 at midnight from Gamestop they were given a list of titles they could pre-order that night with a five dollar discount. Check the list out and it may indicate the games your after.
Here’s the first part:
And now the second:
The noticable titles are; Resistance 2, BioShock, InFamous and Killzone 2.
After being on the phone to Sony UK and Sony USA regarding firmware 2.40 and bricked Playstation 3’s, they told me that they will replace your PS3’s free of charge as long as you can prove its really bricked and not working with firmware 2.40 installed. How the hell are you supposed to do that? But beware, they will ask a horde of questions such as ‘when was the system last working’ and ‘try switching it on now’ etc. Act serious and down to earth because chances are they won’t believe you.
For those of you with a bricked PS3, Sony said that they will send a replacement unit (most likely a refurbished unit) within 2-3 working days, a courier will pick up your bricked unit and give you your replacement unit. Not sure what happens next though, i presume thats it.
For those of you that don’t know what a bricked PS3 is, its basically a broken, non functional PS3.
Here’s some customer service numbers:
UK: 08705 99 88 77
USA: 1-800-345-7669
For those of you phoning customer service, good luck!
