Updates (August, 2008)
August 31st, 2008
Last Updated 127 days, 9 hours, 55 minutes ago
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The newest Tiger Woods offering delivers in spades, and fans of the franchise and sport will like what they see.
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This remake of the 8-bit classic is available on the PlayStation Network now. Find out if it's worth the $10 asking price.
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Just because you dislike Microsoft doesn't mean you can ignore Bioshock for the PS3, White Knight Chronicles is one of my most anticipated games, and I just can't find anything new I want to play.
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Last Updated 128 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago
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We go hands-on with one of the most anticipated Star Wars games in recent time. See if LucasArts is on its way to deliver the goods.
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New screenshots added for Sonic Unleashed, Bioshock, Killzone 2, Socom Confrontation, Guitar Hero World Tour, and many more!
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It's a nice little gift for the European territories, as a LittleBigPlanet PS3 bundle has been located. Check it out here; it'll ship on November 5.
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The rumors are starting to fly. The latest one says we can expect Level 5's next-gen RPG to make an appearance at the Tokyo Game Show this year.
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No, I don't own a Wii, but I also have great respect for Nintendo. Well...I do to a point, as I wonder why we're facing yet another lack of top software.
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We know some of you have been waiting for it, and SCEA has read your mind. They've released a quick update on the status of Life; find the latest inside.
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Yeah, it's gonna be a brilliant new screen, but it will draw more power. Don't worry, though; the extended life battery pack can cure all ills. 8-10 more hours!
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Last Updated 129 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes ago
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This adventure may be downloadable and not quite as epic, but for $15 it's worth every ounce of your attention. This is still one polished game.
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It's hottie galore. Jump in to download all of the latest PS3 babe wallpapers we've put up.
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The PS3's Monster Madness is an adventure that should've been downloadable, but isn't. This one simply isn't worth anywhere near $40.
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There has been some confusion concerning PlayStation Home, but recent statements - including those by the lead artist - are clearing the air.
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All this year, Level 5's ultra-promising RPG has been in hiding, but the Japanese site has just been updated with the above words. Is it good news...?
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According to a Best Buy tipster, the new PSP model will be able to use either the Sixaxis or Dual Shock 3 for playing games on the handheld. ...really?
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The latest rumor concerning the mysterious Dark Knight video game isn't a good one: it seems the project was moving too slowly, and now it's canceled.
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Due to a new update for the arcade version of the game, some think Namco will delay the console version of Tekken 6 to add in the new content.
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Square-Enix will soon outline their plans for a "friendly takeover" of publisher Tecmo, which has run into troubled waters. It's an interesting match.
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Last Updated 130 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes ago
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Retailers benefit by selling the same product multiple times, but publishers are left out in the cold. EA's solution: makes games that people want to keep.
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The Network is free, the upcoming VidZone will be free, and Sony really likes the idea of providing free services for their PlayStation products. So do we.
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PS3 owners are getting the game late, but they're also getting a horde of extra stuff, including the DLC...and 2K doesn't plan to bring it to the 360.
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It seems Versus XIII will be "more traditional;" the combat may be real-time, but the "exploring and storytelling" will be like FFVII or FFVIII.
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You really didn't need us telling you this, but in case you needed a little push here's why this year's Madden is the best ever.
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Great stuff this week: the teaser for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (game arrives this weekend), two new vids for Prince of Persia, and more for The Wheelman, Saints Row 2, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Street Fighter IV, etc.
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We'll wait for your laughter to die down... Done? No? We'll wait some more... Anyway, it seems the team now has "a few polished hours" of gameplay!
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The latest news says PlayStation 3 and Wii owners are going to have to pay an extra subscription fee to play World Tour online. What's THIS all about?
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Sony will attend the 5th annual Penny Arcade Expo, and if you let 'em know ahead of time, you're welcome to come sample games like Resistance 2!
131 days, 7 hours, 16 minutes old - 3 commentsAugust 27th, 2008
Last Updated 131 days, 13 hours, 1 minute ago
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The first title we have selected to be our Spotlight is Ubisoft's Prince of Persia, and the honor is richly deserved. Check out everything PoP-related here.
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Yeah, they're supposedly coming to places like 7-Eleven and RiteAid, but they apparently won't be at GameStop until early next year. ...W...T...F?
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Yesterday's Network maintenance still remains a mystery, but we do know Konami used the time to update their MGO servers. Details inside.
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What, you thought all that jiggling was incidental? You think Namco didn't have a plan? Oh, they do, and they're pushing it even more with the new DLC.
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Still thinking Blizzard might bring World of Warcraft to consoles? While they "don't have anything against consoles," the answer to that is still "No."
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Media Molecule wants you to maintain control over your creations in LittBigPlanet. Hence, the very new personal "copyright" system; cool stuff!
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Hey, hey, HEY. What's all this about Rockstar working on a big ol' PlayStation 3 exclusive? And are they going to deliver Max Payne 3, too? Ah, rumors!
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With little or no fanfare, it seems a new PS2 model has started to ship to retailers. It's slightly smaller and slightly less expensive... The PS2 never dies!
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Last Updated 132 days, 15 hours, 43 minutes ago
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Okay, no more updates until this thing is resolved: the two sides are taking the buyout talks behind closed doors until they reach a mutual agreement.
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Why pay a publisher a gazillion dollars to keep a game off a competing platform? Just work closely with the developers and an exclusive deal could happen.
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Ryan Payton was a very big part of the Kojima Productions team, and they're definitely going to miss him. Sadly, Payton has decided to move on.
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This rumor is bound to get some attention: one source claims screen grabbing will be coming with firmware update 2.50. How and why...we're not sure.
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It may not be as popular as car racing, but motorcycle racing is extraordinarily intense, and Capcom may have a big winner prepared for October.
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No, it wasn't mentioned at Leipzig, but SCEE president David Reeves assures everyone that PlayStation Home is "absolutely on track" to release in 2008.
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The PlayStation Network is coming down for maintenance today, but why? Some believe it may be related to PlayStation Life or the Home beta.
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Just recently announced at Leipzig last week, this very handy peripheral now has a U.S. price and date, courtesy of Amazon: $49.99 and November 30.
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A PSX Extreme exclusive. This is the first North American review of the all new Ferrari Challenge for the PlayStation 3. See what we have to say about this ambitious sim-racer in our full review.
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An additional dozen wallpapers have been added, highlighting Gemma Atkinson, Jenna Jameson, Fergie, Heidi Klum, and others.
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Yep, it's back. Another "inside source" claims Crysis plus the Warhead expansion is headed to the PS3 and Xbox 360 between Q4 2008 and Q2 2009.
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No longer a fixture at E3, we have to look to other game shows to fulfill our booth babe yearning. Well, kudos to Leipzig for delivering the goods in spades.
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In a recent interview, Kojima talks about his undying love for MGS, how he has new ideas for projects, and how he wants to change storytelling in games.
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Leipzig was great, but it's over. Now it's time to look to the future: the Tokyo Game Show hits in October, and here are the exhibitors on tap for the event.
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As expected, FFVII decimated the competition in Round 1 and will likely do it again in Round 2. But the final qualifier squeaked in by only 2 votes, and it'll be a battle for the Silver and Bronze medals!
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F.E.A.R. was a solid (and downright creepy) FPS, and next-gen gamers have been anxiously awaiting the sequel, Project Origin. Well, wait longer.
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Konami's music competitor comes with 41 tracks, and the entire list was just leaked over the weekend. There's a little something for everyone, here!
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Another rumor that needed to be squashed. Despite what David Reeves may have said, EA has confirmed that Mirror's Edge isn't a timed PS3 exclusive.
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So now that our hands-on report already told you this game is amazing, read up on the features of this upcoming racer.
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We went hands-on with it last month, but here's a preview of what you can find featured in this action title.
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The first proper next-gen Spider-Man game is showing potential. See what's so special about Web of Shadows.
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As politely as possible, I ask Valve to step forward and join us in THIS era, I think people misunderstand Heavy Rain's purpose, and MGS4 is teh COOL.
135 days, 6 hours, 33 minutes old - 29 commentsAugust 23rd, 2008
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The PlayStation 3 is FINALLY getting a good JRPG next month, and if you pre-order now, you will receive a special bonus disc. PS3 lookin' like the PS2!
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The world will be LittleBigPlanet's oyster. No region restrictions will face this game, as SCEE has confirmed content can be shared across territories.
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We had the PS2 for RPGs and the Xbox for FPSs...but something has happened in this new generation, and that formula is all topsy-turvy now! It's WEIRD.
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Valve has recognized that the PS3 is now "in the race," which means they're reevaluating their anti-PS3 stance, and Left 4 Dead has a chance.
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We know what you're thinking: the game isn't even out until February; how can you be talking about patches?! Because we're good like that, that's why.
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While American gamers get the Kratos SackBoy costume if they pre-order LittleBigPlanet at GameStop, Euro gamers will get Nariko at Play.com!
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We may have just received a narrowed-down launch estimate for Call of Duty: World at War: scheduled for fall 2008, one rep says to expect it in November.
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SCEE has formed an arrangement with Sony Online Entertainment to bring three MMOs to Europe: The Agency, DC Universe, and FreeRealms.
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More Qore incentive: a playable demo for MotorStorm: Pacific Rift comes with the 4th episode, a full month before it hits the PSN for everyone to play!
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Why? Because it's a new PS2 game and it's our job to review it, that's why. Besides, these music titles have tried-and-true formulas that work well...right?
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Yeah, having both Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gear Solid 4 in the same quarter will do that. And the rest of fiscal 2008 should be crazy huge, too.
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PlayStation 3 Trophies are here, but some owners weren't too happy with the lack of support early on. Don't worry, though; most future titles are on board.
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It's a beautiful piece of electronics machinery, to be sure, but it seems Euro gamers won't initially be able to purchase a standalone PSP-3000.
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We went hands on with NFS: Undercover last month and we're finally able to talk about it. See what the early word is.
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It has experienced several delays in 2008, but SCEA has just revealed it should finally come to the PlayStation Store this fall. Good enough for us.
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After gathering in all the release details, it seems the new PSP is set to release in all territories at about the same time: October is the month for everyone.
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What's that...? You want more Heavy Rain news? Oh, okay. It was just confirmed that we'll get a playable demo at some point, and DLC is very possible.
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If you loved the level of detail you saw in that trailer, but were still a little confused about the gameplay, we satisfy your curiosity with extra details.
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It's the special Leipzig Games Convention update: you've already seen Heavy Rain, and now there's gameplay for Resistance 2, Killzone 2, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and Street Fighter IV. Oh, and don't miss Maggie Q on Need for Speed Undercover!
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Don't like the mess caused by real pets? Don't have the time to give proper attention? Still love cute little animals? EyePet is just for you, Euro gamers.
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Yes, it's another expansion pack for Warhawk, and this one brings a whole new level (10 separate battlefields in all), plus the Infantry Jetpack!
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If you hadn't noticed, the PlayStation Store has boasted several great downloadable titles in the recent past, and here's another one: Savage Moon.
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More good news from Sony's camp today, as a Wireless Keypad is headed our way. It plugs into the PS3 controller, and there's even a touch pad option!
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In the words of the Butabi brothers, "it's hottie overload!" We've updated our gallery with a selection of babe wallpapers, and there's plenty more to come.
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Sony's press conference in Leipzig is now complete, but the attendees got what they came for: the official Heavy Rain announcement, plus gameplay footage! YES, WE HAVE THE TRAILER NOW!
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Yes, it's coming to North America in two special bundles; one of them includes Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters and a nifty new Mystic Silver PSP!
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Well, DAMN. Less than an hour after the new PS3 was revealed in Leipzig, SCEA has sent us this press release, and it's some of the best news yet!
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Sony said they had some big news left to announce at the Leipzig Games Convention, and they weren't fibbin'. This massive PS3 has just been unveiled!
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The first big news that has come from Sony's press conference in Leipzig is this: the PSP-3000 is indeed real, and once again, it's lighter and slimmer!
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Basketball fans will have to make a choice this fall - as they usually do - but here's a look at why 2K's effort may be a better option than EA's.
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If you think you've been able to dominate the competition in MGO, now's the time to prove yourself once and for all: the world championships are here!
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Get ready, PS3 owners: Bioshock is coming your way on October 21, and if you're in Europe, you'll get it a few days later on October 24. We can't wait.
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Heavy Rain is going to be part of Sony's press conference at the Leipzig Games Convention today, and it'll be Quantic Dream's chance to wow us all!
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The producer for the movie says the "film and game release dates coincide," and "The Legend of Chun-Li" is set for February 27. Seems obvious to us.
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We've got the final game in our hands, and we take one of the best racers of the year for a spin. See what you can expect.
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It was merely mediocre to average on the Xbox 360 and a disaster on the PS2, but an "enhanced" version is coming to the PS3...and with a $30 price tag, too?
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Speaking at the Leipzig Games Convention today, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli said he thinks we'll see Sony and Microsoft's new consoles by 2011 or 2012.
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According to an overheard conversation, it seems PlayStation Home has been in Sony's minds for over five years now; since the days of the PS2.
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This holiday season, the ageless Lara Croft will take us all on what should be a top-notch adventure. Underworld is gonna up the ante, action fans.
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Well, we just assumed it'd be an IP, but Ubisoft says they want I Am Alive to be the start of "another strong franchise." Yep, sounds next-gen to us.
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The new Armored Core just recently popped up in July, but it's right around the corner: Ubisoft has revealed the 13th entry will soon hit shelves.
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EA and Take-Two are on speaking terms, and they may sit down at a Take-Two management presentation in the near future. It's the next step...
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It's here! We begin our Best of the Best Poll series with the best PS1 RPG of all time, as decided by YOU. We'll update every week, so let's get started.
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NICE. SCEA has worked hard to make instruments for big-name music titles cross-compatible with other games. Save some bucks, rhythm fans!
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Quest for Booty is headed to the Euro PlayStation Store this week, and will come out on Blu-Ray on September 12. Both versions get the same low price!
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