Rumors

Kojima to think about Metal Gear Solid 5

After many reports saying that Metal Gear Solid 4 is the last in the series. Fear not, Hideo Kojima himself has stated that he has got to think about Metal Gear Solid 5.
Kojima said:
“I gotta start thinking about MGS5… Even though, well, Snake’s story ends in MGS4. …About MGS5, that would be something that Kojima [...]


70% of released games are compatible with trophy system

70% of Playstation 3 games that are already released will be compatible with Sony’s answer to Xbox Live’s Achievement system, Trophies.
The July issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK states that:
“PlayStation 3 achievements - called ‘trophies’ - will be unveiled soon (this bit we already know, but here’s the interesting bit), and 70% of games will [...]


Jenova in Final Fantasy XIII?

The latest rumors regarding Final Fantasy XIII is that Jenova could return. According to finalfantasyseries.net they think this image could indicate the return.

Looks very similar to this shot from Final Fantasy VII.

“So far some Final Fantasy fans rubbish the claims saying its “too big” a link between VII and XIII. And in their own words; [...]


Playstation Edge, addon for Playstation Network

[UPDATE] Looks like this news is a total FAKE. Thanks to our friends at TheSixthAxis for pointing this out.
Sony have issued a press release regarding a new addition to the Playstation Network called Playstation Edge.
“PlayStation EDGE looks to improve the connection between gamers and spur exciting contests whereby players will be rewarded in game for [...]


New Tales of coming to the Playstation 3?

According to ps3hyper, the Playstation 3 is to get its own ‘Tales of’ game. Based on this picture from a Japanese magazine:

This new Tales of game is supposed to take advantage of the PS3’s power. This larger scan shows Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk, Tales of Vesperia and a mysterious upcoming PS3 Tales of [...]


More gamer profile pages revealed

If you missed the screenshots of the trophy screen, head over to the post and check it out. Meanwhile PS3Fanboy has its hands on some more unconfirmed screenshots of the gamer card or gamer profile.
“Our sources have got back to us with a couple more images today. These images show off the third page of [...]


Playstation Phone in the making?

It appears that a Playstation branded mobile phone is in production. According to Sony insiders the company is working on a Playstation Phone and will incorporate elements of the Playstation Portable.
“It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.”
No details, specs and looks have been revealed yet and i don’t [...]


Kratos exclusive character in Soul Calibur IV

According to this Neogaf forum post, Kratos is believed to be the next characters to be exlusive to the Playstation 3 version of the game.
Its from the rumor section of EGM, August 2008 issue.
“God of Soul. Kratos to be revealed as next Soulcalibur IV(PS3) character.”
Meanwhile PSU have been in touch with Namco Bandai to try [...]


Warhawk patch v1.4 to include new game modes

The next Warhawk patch/update version 1.4 is said to include two new game modes. A Playstation.com forum (thread now deleted) user called Gnob posted a screenshot of Home’s updated game-launching interface and the ‘play’ list option allows for the original modes, but now includes two new game modes called Hero mode and Collection mode.
No one [...]


Picture of the Trophy screen?

While have a look on PS3FanBoy i ran into what looks like the trophy screen that will be included in the next firmware update, 2.4.

Ok, so is this real or not? Apparrently its real according to a tipster called ‘The Patriots’ who emailed the above picture. Not only that but another tipster called ‘Gassy Snake’ [...]


COD4 developers making a sci-fi title

The team behind Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare are rumoured to be making a new sci-fi title.
Speaking with TalkPlayStation.com an insider said “we are currently working on a new sci-fi title, we cannot release any more information as of yet, we may or may not announce it at E3″.
So what sort of sci-fi game [...]


FF13 december in Japan, demo at TGS

An EA employee over on the Neogaf forums are reporting a number of rumors regarding Final Fantasy XIII. EA and Square Enix have a good relationship so chances are these rumors are true. Final Fantasy XIII Versus has been rumoured to be put on hold, maybe the following rumors are true to put FFXIII into [...]


Dark Cloud 3 to be exclusive to Playstation 3?

The latest rumors covering Dark Cloud 3 believe that it is in development and is to be exclusive to the Playstation 3. According to Italian Playstation magazine PSMania, Level 5 is developing Dark Cloud 3 exclusively for the PlayStation 3.
“One of our infiltrates, has revealed that Level 5 is working on a new Dark Cloud [...]


FFXIII release date 2008?

According to massive online retailer, Amazon, the release date for Final Fantasy 13 is the 13th of December 2008, yes 2008, not 2009. You can now pre-order the game.
“This item will be released on December 13, 2008.”

I believe this is probably a mistake but who knows! Its probably wrong because they have listed Final Fantasy [...]


DICE responded to Mirror’s Edge release rumor

DICE Studios have been in touch to say that the Mirror’s Edge rumoured release date is just a rumor and don’t want to respond to it.
Hi,
Sorry, but we don’t respond to rumors, but I can assure you we will announce the release when the time comes!
Kind regards,
DICE
So it looks as though it won’t be released this [...]