Rumors
Left 4 Dead no longer a 360 exclusive?
EA has released what they call ‘the best ever lineup’ of games for E3 2008. If you take a look at the game list:
* Dead Space (Xbox 360, PS3)
* FaceBreaker (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3)
* HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT (Wii, PS2)
* LITTLEST PET SHOP (Wii, DS, PC)
* Madden NFL 09 (every system under the sun)
* Mercenaries [...]
Star Ocean 4 not an Xbox 360 exclusive
Star Ocean 4 is not an Xbox 360 exclusive but rather a timed exclusive. It will eventually come out for the Playstation 3. Take a look at the following from the latest Square Enix press release:
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 5, 2008
Infinite Undiscovery is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from [...]
ID Software coming up with a new game?
We could be hearing an announcement from Doom creator, ID Software because they have updated their job page and looking for people to work on a new project. With E3 around the corner we are almost certain to see their new game or at least have some info on it.
ID Software are looking for a [...]
Playstation.com working on level stats?
Jeff Rubenstein, Social Media Manager has said that the Playstation.com team are working on a lot of things but hasnt seen the final spec.
“The ps.com team is working on a lot of stuff, but I haven’t seen the final feature list.”
Speaking with a blogger from X-Intelligent Krew, Jeff was asked if he could provide the [...]
Kratos not to appear in Soul Calibur IV?
The latest rumors are saying that Kratos will not be appearing in Soul Calibur IV. Kratos was suggested to be featured in Namco Bandai’s fighting game a few weeks back but if the latest rumors are true a lot of God of War fans will be left slightly upset.
“Afterall, Soul Calibur II featured exclusive characters [...]
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’ [...]
