In-game chat confirmed?
If you take a look at this Neogaf post, you will see that while bringing up the Cross Media Bar in-game, you can start a chat session with your friends. Here’s an image.
Whether you can talk/view the webcam while playing a game is currently unanswered. But it seems like that because theres a seperate ‘create [...]
Firmware 2.4 official release date
SCEE announced that firmware 2.40 will be available from July 2nd through automatic firmware upgrade after a long time of plea’s and requests/suggestions from users.
There have been speculation about when 2.40 would be released, including dates as early as April, June 12th along MGS:4 or E3. Nobody expected 2.36 to be released and feared the [...]
More details on Firmware 2.4 shortly
If you havent seen the official video of Firmware 2.4 in action where it shows Eric Lempel take you on a journey to in-game XMB, click here to see.
Anyway, more information and details are due including the first look at the Trophy system. This will be available at around 8AM EST / 5AM PST / [...]
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; [...]
Tekken 6 end boss shown
Namco Bandai’s upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game, Tekken is due to be released sometime this year.
Anyway, this article may contain spoilers as we are about to show you the final boss in Tekken 6. So if you don’t want to see the final boss don’t click through. If you do, click through.
Playstation Edge news is Fake
Ok so it got us, we should have been more careful. The news we posted before regarding something called Playstation Edge is fake.
We first saw the news over at Neogaf and Videogaming247.com and decided to post about it. Our friends over at TheSixthAxis have pointed it out that this particular news/fake press release isn’t real.
If [...]
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 [...]
First details of DC Universe Online
The first details of Sony’s upcoming MMO have emerged. This months issue of Edge Magazine see’s executive creative director Jim Lee speak about th game that is in development by Sony Online Entertainment.
“kick-ass hybrid between a traditional MMO and a first-person action console game”.
You will be able to create your own superhero or villain, along [...]
Sony Expands PSN With Man’s BFF List
Sony announced that in the latest 2.4 firmware update would launch the new Man’s Best Friend, Friend’s list or the MBFF initiative.
Angie Shennandough, Sony spokesperson explains what exactly the MBFF is.
“While adding additional support for 50 more friends to interact with on PSN, we thought, what about about Man’s Best Friend? My circus show poodle, [...]
Google plugs YouTube into Playstation 3
The Google Media Server is a free Windows application that sends media files to your TV via the Playstation 3. It works with Google Desktop.
“With help from the Google Media Server, your TV can access videos, music, and photos stored on your PC, and naturally, it can tap straight into YouTube”
Google is already streaming YouTube [...]
Why Prototype got delayed
Prototype got delayed until 2009 a month or two back and here’s why.
Prototype got delayed to 2009 because the developers wanted more time to make the game they really want to make. Basically they want to make the game a better game. There’s also a chance they could put multiplayer mode back in that was [...]
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm demo confirmed
A playable demo of Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is to get a demo on the 17th of July 2008. Not only that but July will be packed with Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm goodies.
These include:
Downloadable demo: A NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM demo will be available for free download from the PLAYSTATION [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 21/06/2008
For the week ending 21st of June 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.31M Japan
12.32M America
9.45M Others
Total: 28.07M
Xbox 360
0.62M Japan
11.78M America
7.02M Others
Total: 19.41M
Playstation 3
2.23M Japan
5.16M America
6.28M Others
Total: 13.68M
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.96M Japan
23.54M America
28.00M Others
Total: 74.50M
Playstation Portable
9.76M Japan
12.94M America
13.04M Others
Total: 35.74M
(these sales figures are courtesy of [...]
Free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 downloadable content coming
Ubisoft have announced that an all new multiplayer content pack for Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will be available and released late July. This includes 3 new maps and a number of tweaks and fixes.
Click through for the full list of changes/addons.
Three new MP maps are included for a brand-new Vegas 2 multiplayer experience, including two [...]
True Generation titles to come
Sony president Kaz Hirai has reassured us Playstation 3 owners that true generation titles are to hit the PS3. Kaz has already admitted that it was a difficult start for the PS3, initially focusing the PS3 as a media system as opposed to a games system.
Hirai said:
“However, by refocusing the positioning of PS3 first and [...]
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