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SOUL CALIBUR IV HERE!July 28th, 2008Mark Julio |
Namco Bandai’s Soul Calibur IV has been unleashed on both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 TODAY, July the 29th! We’re excited and hoping it will hold us over until the eventual release of TEKKEN 6 on consoles! Make sure you purchase your copy of Soul Calibur IV today! Click below to see all the latest character art and CG renders!
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Alone In The Dark Teaser TrailerMay 16th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Here’s the teaser trailer for Atari’s action thriller for PS3 and Xbox 360, Alone In The Dark.
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DBZ: Burst Limit Demo and Pre-Order BonusesMay 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
According to the Atari Community Site, a demo for Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will be up for download soon for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 video game systems. Keep an eye out on each system’s respective stores. On top of that, Atari is having GameStop exclusive pre-order bonuses for each version of the game. The PS3 version includes a Blu-ray featuring the DBZ movie DEAD ZONE while the Xbox 360 version includes a DVD featuring DBZ Season 1 Eps 1-7. Both versions will also include a free DBZ: Burst Limit T-Shirt. The game is set to release on June 10.
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Hot Shots Golf Downloadable ContentMay 15th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Hot Shots Golf : Out of Bounds fans will be able to download two new characters for their game this week from the PlayStation Store. First is Alex, meant for intermediate skill play, followed by Gloria, meant for expert skill play. Both will be available for purchase for only $0.99 each.
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REVIEW: The Ant Commandos PS2 To PS3 ConverterMay 8th, 2008Mark Julio |
The Ant Commandos just dropped off their latest product to us, a PS2 to PS3 converter! While mainly marketed for use with guitar controllers and use with Rock Band & Guitar Hero III, we couldn’t help to test it out with Tekken and our weapons of choice… You know how much we love our arcade sticks, so we were itchin’ to test this new converter out with all of our games and arcade sticks! Check out our dual review of it below!
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Mirror’s Edge TrailerMay 6th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Debuted today at the Sony PlayStation Day Conference in London, check out the trailer for EA’s free-running action title, Mirror’s Edge.
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Resistance 2: 8-Man Co-Op, 60-Man MultiplayerMay 6th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The latest updates from the Sony PlayStation Day Conference includes news on the upcoming Resistance 2 for PLAYSTATION 3. The game will feature an eight-player co-op which will have its own story, characters, and rewards while multiplayer will support up to a whopping SIXTY players whom will be split into squads for mammoth fights, making the game “feel more personal and filled with skirmishes instead of giant, faceless wars.”
Source: Kotaku
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TAC PS2 To PS3 ConverterApril 28th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The Ant Commandos (TAC) have announced the release of their Universal PS2 to PS3 Converter. Advertised to let wired PS2 guitar controllers work with the PS3 versions of both Guitar Hero 3 AND Rock Band, it also allows Hammer Ons and Pull Offs to actually work! This could be the best PS2 to PS3 converter yet. Read more about this new adapter after the jump.
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New Soul Calibur IV ScreensApril 21st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Gamersyde has gotten a hold of a new batch of screens for the upcoming Soul Calibur IV. In this batch are images of more new characters added to the cast. See a couple of them after the jump.
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Silent Hill Homecoming In SeptemberApril 21st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The sixth installment to the series (0rigins as the fifth) is now entitled Silent Hill: Homecoming and is due out (in Europe, at least) this September for the PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Metal Gear Online Beta PostponedApril 21st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Due to the mass amount of traffic over the weekend, Konami has been unable to run the service to the level they wanted. As a temporary measure, they plan to stabilize their JPN servers first before letting it loose on the rest of the world. Expected new start date is now Friday, April 25th.
Source: Metal Gear Online Teaser Site
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GH Aerosmith Bundle ContentsApril 16th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
“Preordering Guitar Hero: Aerosmith entitles you to a special, limited edition bundle of the game, featuring the game itself, Aerosmith tour book, guitar, and an exclusive Aerosmith faceplate for said guitar. The bundle will sell for $99 for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, $89 for wireless PS2, or $109 for the special PS2 bundle with two wired controllers.”
Source: Kotaku
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New Siren Game Coming To PS3April 16th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Famitsu has revealed a new Siren game is coming out soon for the PS3. The game is already 90% done and will see a July 24th retail release, with demo release on April 24th. Word is that it’ll comprise of 12 episodes, and is a remake of the original. Read more after the jump. A countdown site is also now up for the game’s official website launch.
PlayStation.com (Japan) “Siren” Countdown Site
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Iron Man Exclusive ArmorsApril 11th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
SEGA has released images of the unlockable suits to be found in the upcoming Iron Man game, including exclusive suits for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Check ‘em out after the jump.
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MGS4 Product DetailsApril 11th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The Official PlayStation Blog has revealed some product details for the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. These include boxart and content details for the Standard and Limited Editions, Standard and Limited Edition PS3 Bundles, the Metal Gear Saga vol.2 pre-order bonus, and some news on the upcoming Metal Gear Online and Metal Gear Online Beta.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – Product Details Revealed!
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iPhone Connectivity With PS3April 11th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
iPhone and iPod touch are soon to recieve a new BD Touch application that lets them interact with Blu-ray players. Some of the mentioned interactions include using them as a remote control, viewing special additional content, and the ability to download digital copies of a Blu-ray to be viewed on the go. Read more by clicking on the link:
iPhone to Become Blu-Ray Player Remote
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New PSN Store Video WalkthroughApril 11th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The Official PlayStation Blog has put together a quick preview of the new features to be found in the revamped PSN Store (to be launched in Firmware 2.30). Check out a video walkthrough of these features by clicking on the following link:
Firmware (v.2.30) Details and Store Walkthrough
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Rock Band Extra GuitarsApril 9th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Extra Rock Band Guitars for are now available for an MSRP of $59.99. Check your local retailer!
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DUALSHOCK 3 Coming Next Week!April 2nd, 2008Nate Aguilera |
The Official PlayStation Blog has put up news that the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3 is currently in shipping and should be available as early as next week! They also put up a small list of games for PLAYSTATION 3 that should already support the long-awaited rumble feature. Read more after the jump.
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Patapon Demo Going LiveFebruary 14th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Happy Valentine’s Day Gifts! The Patapon demo for PSP goes live today on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. Check the jump to see how to set things up.
NATE AGUILERA
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IBM Shrinks Cell ProcessorFebruary 8th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
IBM announced details of a 45nm cell that will use 40 percent less power and 34 percent less die area than the current 65nm cell which powers the PS3. Like the previous size reduction on Blu-ray lasers, cheaper manufacturing will lead to cheaper overall costs. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Home Undergoes ChangesJanuary 31st, 2008Nate Aguilera |
At the IMAGINA 08 Conference in Monoco, Sony’s PlayStation Home was on display with several changes made to it as a result of user feedback during its beta testing. Among some of the changes are new open areas and redesigned entrance points to key content areas like the Bowling Alley and Theater. Read more about the changes after the jump. PlayStation Home is currently set for a Spring 2008 release and will be available as a free download for all PlayStation 3 users.
NATE AGUILERA
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Eye Of Judgment Set 2 ScreensJanuary 27th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Here are the first screens for The Eye of Judgment Set 2 Expansion. Carrying 100 new types of characters and spells, Set 2 will be hitting Japan on March 27th for 3500yen. A Set 3 is expected to follow in Summer 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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Smaller Blu-Ray LasersJanuary 26th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
A new laser unit just 3mm thick is being developed that should allow smaller space required for newer Blu-ray drives. With cost savings coming from simpler manufacturing, this should result in better yields for mass production. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Rock Band Instruments Coming SoonJanuary 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Extra instruments for Rock Band are finally coming out. The drums will come out Feb 12th, at $79.99, while the guitar will come out April 1st, at $59.99. Pricing or shipping for a stand-alone Rock Band-branded mic, however, was not mentioned. Read more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Best Buy To Discontinue 80GB PS3?January 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
According to an inside letter, Best Buy may be discontinuing the sale of the 80GB PS3 as soon as the 28th of this month. What would remain would be the 40GB version, which features only 2 USB ports and lacks the previous models’ backwards compatibility and memory stick slots. Other rumors include a price drop to $299 and a white version to come out soon as well.
NATE AGUILERA
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HAZE Delayed AgainJanuary 24th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Ubisoft has pushed back the release of Haze once again. Previously pushed from the 2007 holiday season to the Jan-Mar 2008 period, the game is now expected to arrive “some point” during the 2008 fiscal year, which runs from Apr 1, 2008 to Mar 31, 2009, instead.
NATE AGUILERA
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Dark Sector’s Main Char: Lex Luthor?January 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), today announced that Michael Rosenbaum, an award-winning Hollywood actor known best to audiences as Lex Luthor on television’s “Smallville,” will voice the main character in Dark Sector™, an original action-thriller offering heart-pounding action, incredible superpowers and a compelling story for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Rosenbaum will bring to life the character of Hayden Tenno, a cold-blooded, ruthless killer who awakens after an attack with an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities.
NATE AGUILERA
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DBZ: Burst Limit Coming To Next GenJanuary 18th, 2008Nate Aguilera |
Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) one of the world’s most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher and distributor, today announced that Dragon Ball Z®: Burst Limit is in development for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Exploding into the next level of intensity with next-gen graphics, online gameplay and lightning fast action, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is being developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and is slated for a 2008 release.
NATE AGUILERA
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PS3 2.10, PSP 3.80 Firmwares Now LiveDecember 18th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
The latest PS3 (v2.10) and PSP (v3.80) firmwares are now live. The new PS3 firmware includes enhanced media playback, Blu-ray 1.1 support, and a new voice changer feature, while the new PSP firmware includes a new Internet Radio feature. Check out more details from the official PlayStation Blog after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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GH3 Free Downloadable TracksDecember 2nd, 2007Nate Aguilera |
In case you guys missed it, the free downloadable boss battle tracks for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, previously released on Xbox Live for the Xbox 360 version of the game, are now available on the PSN Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 version of the game. Go download ‘em now, they’re free!
NATE AGUILERA
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Unreal Tournament 3 Release DateNovember 29th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Midway Games Inc. and Epic Games today announced that the PlayStation® 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 is scheduled to ship to retail outlets in North America on December 10th. It is expected to begin arriving in stores in limited quantities the following day, with a U.S. suggested retail price of $59.95. The highly anticipated first-person shooter has already shipped internationally for the PC and is available for a U.S. suggested retail price of $49.95 and $59.95 for the collector’s edition.
NATE AGUILERA
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NBA Ballers: Chosen One AnnouncedNovember 29th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, announced NBA Ballers: Chosen One as the next installment in its top selling NBA Ballers franchise. The fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action returns as players can select from more than 65 NBA superstars to be the next “Chosen One”. NBA Ballers: Chosen One is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360™ and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2008.
NATE AGUILERA
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Dynasty Warriors 6 Coming Feb 2008November 27th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, announced that Dynasty Warriors®6 is slated to ship to North American retailers beginning February 19, 2008 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. More info about the game after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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REVIEW: Assassin’s CreedNovember 16th, 2007Mark Julio |
“If you could kill a few to spare a thousand, would you?”
This is age-old question of ethics vs. morality is the cornerstone of Ubisoft’s latest triumph, Assassin’s Creed.
MICHAEL SHEAR
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Soul Calibur IV ScreensNovember 11th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Souls continue to burn with anticipation as NAMCO BANDAI Games today released new screenshots of Soulcalibur IV for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Check ‘em out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Time Crisis 4 Trailer 2November 8th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
NAMCO BANDAI Games America today released a new trailer for its upcoming arcade shooter, Time Crisis 4 for the PLAYSTATION 3 system. Check it out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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REVIEW: The Eye Of JudgmentNovember 6th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
From Sony, Hasbro, and Wizards of the Coast, comes The Eye of Judgment, a revolutionary new game that combines the power of the PLAYSTATION Eye and collectible card gaming to bring the battle to life. Check out our review after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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Viking: Battle For Asgard TrailerNovember 5th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
SEGA® of America, Inc. is excited to present the first trailer from the highly anticipated game Viking: Battle for Asgard. Check it out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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BLADESTORM Goes GoldOctober 28th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that BLADESTORM™: The Hundred Years’ War has achieved gold status, and will ship to North American retailers beginning November 6, 2007 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
NATE AGUILERA
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Elder Scrolls Expansion Coming To PS3October 28th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced that it will release The Elder Scrolls® IV: Shivering Isles™ for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from SCEA at retail. This standalone disc will allow gamers who already own The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to experience the award-winning expansion.
NATE AGUILERA
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Time Crisis 4 Trailer, Guncon 3 PicsOctober 25th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
NAMCO BANDAI Games America released a new trailer for its explosive arcade shooter, Time Crisis 4, as well as pics for the Guncon 3. Check em both out after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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The Simpsons Game VideosOctober 25th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
The Simpsons are fighting their way through over 25 years of video game history trying to escape the very game they’ve been licensed to be in. Check out the jump to see videos of the game in action.
NATE AGUILERA
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Shawne Merriman Named Cover Athlete For EA SPORTS’ NFL TourOctober 15th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Power to the people! Electronic Arts Inc., announced that Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers was elected as the cover athlete for NFL Tour through an open online voting process. For the first time ever, EA SPORTS(TM) put the decision of who would be the face of a game in the hands of fans. Find out more after the jump.
NATE AGUILERA
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PS Store Thursday Update!October 11th, 2007Mark Julio |
It’s Thursday again! Time for another PlayStation Store update… 3 new demos, 1 new game, 3 wallpapers, and a few videos/trailers… The one I’m most excited about? The Rachet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction demo! For a full listing of what’s hitting the store today, click below!
MARK JULIO
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FIFA Soccer 08 Now In StoresOctober 11th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Electronic Arts Inc. shipped FIFA Soccer 08 to stores throughout North America today on all platforms, providing sports fans with a soccer videogame experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. Further extending the season for players on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, next month, EA SPORTS will offer a free downloadable feature update* to FIFA Soccer 08 called Be A Pro: Online Team Play that will enable ten people anywhere in the world to connect online to play a single match of FIFA Soccer 08.
NATE AGUILERA
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SEGA Rally Revo Ships for North AmericaOctober 9th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that SEGA Rally™ Revo has shipped in North America for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. This genre-defining competitive racing game is the first title developed by the newly-formed SEGA Driving Studio and is already receiving applause for its genre-defining look and gripping gameplay.
NATE AGUILERA
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BLADESTORM Demo On Xbox Live And PLAYSTATION NetworkOctober 5th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that a free single player demo of BLADESTORM™: The Hundred Years’ War is available now on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and on the PLAYSTATION® Network for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
NATE AGUILERA
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More Guitar Hero III Songs AnnouncedOctober 3rd, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Activision, Inc. announced today additional songs to be included in the main set list for the highly-anticipated title, Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock. While delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent record labels and publishers to allow unrivaled access to their vast catalogs of music, along with supplying artists’ original recordings for even greater authenticity.
NATE AGUILERA
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Eidos And Playboy Looking For Ideal Female For Kane & LynchOctober 3rd, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced a partnership with Playboy, the premier online destination for men, and Fox Interactive Media to launch a Cyber Search for the ideal female to accompany the upcoming Eidos video game Kane & Lynch: Dead Men.
NATE AGUILERA
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Demo Coming!September 26th, 2007Mark Julio |
According to the latest Kojima Productions Report Podcast , the team is currently working on an English demo for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots! Also mentioned in the podcast… Ryan Payton confirmed that the rumble feature in the Dual Shock 3 is superior to the one in the Dual Shock 2. Payton also mentioned that next week both the TGS MGS4 and Metal Gear Solid Online trailers should hit the PSN!
MARK JULIO
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TGS: Metal Gear Solid 4 OVERLOAD!September 24th, 2007Mark Julio |
Thanks to Konami and Kojima Productions, Tokyo Game Show 2007 brought us the newest trailer for the highly anticipated PLAYSTATION 3 title, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots! Check out the new trailer and more info that has been flowing in since TGS after the jump!
MARK JULIO
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The Club In 2008September 10th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the ship date of The Club™ will be February 2008 in North America for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system and PC. From acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations, The Club takes the explosive action of the shooter genre and blends it with break-neck speed of high-octane race titles to create a radically new kind of action experience.
NATE AGUILERA
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T5DR Online Out NOW For USA!August 30th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
The Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online Add-On is now available on the American PSN store. The Add-On will cost $9.99 if you already have the previous US version, and $29.99 for the full bundle.
NATE AGUILERA
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VIKING: Battle Of Asgard AnnouncedAugust 21st, 2007Nate Aguilera |
SEGA® of America and SEGA® Europe Ltd today announced VIKING: Battle For Asgard(tm), the first next-gen console title from the award-winning development studio, The Creative Assembly. More info about the game after the jump!
NATE AGUILERA
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Heavenly Sword Latest Video…August 10th, 2007Harry Chang |
Just recently our friends over at SCEA unleashed this little vid, detailing on how Heavenly Sword came about. Pretty cool stuff, especially if you’re a fan of Andy Serkis works…
HARRY CHANG
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NFL Tour Coming January 2008July 12th, 2007Nate Aguilera |
Electronic Arts Inc., today announced that NFL Tour, a new NFL licensed arcade football video game, will make its way to the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system January 2008. NFL Tour will bring the spectacle of a traveling NFL road show alive, with intuitive controls, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning graphics - NFL Tour is action-packed.
NATE AGUILERA
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E3: Killzone 2 Trailer!July 11th, 2007Mark Julio |
Head on over to GAMETRAILERS to check out the newly released Killzone 2 trailer! Be sure to check back later for more information from Sony’s E3 conference!
MARK JULIO
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Limited Edition 80GB PS3 Bundle!July 8th, 2007Mark Julio |
Coming later this August in both North America and Canada, the limited edition Motorstorm PS3 bundle will include a 80GB PLAYSTATION 3 system and a copy of Motorstorm! The bundle will retail for $599 and will only be available for a limited time. Hit the jump for better pics of the bundle!
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Dark Sector Shaping Up…July 5th, 2007humansockpuppet |
At their recent press event in Santa Monica, D3 Publisher of America unveiled a playable demo of their upcoming action thriller Dark Sector for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. How is the game shaping up so far? What kinds of gameplay features can be expected when the game goes gold?
Learn more about this promising title after the jump.
GABRIEL CORTEZ
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PS3 Price Drop After E3!July 5th, 2007Mark Julio |
Sony is pulling the trigger and cutting the price of the PLAYSTATION 3 in North America! Sony is expected to make the official announcement at next week’s E3 Media Expo. Slated to start on the 15th of this month, the 60GB PS3 console will be $100 cheaper in the USA and $150 cheaper for Canadian residents. Early sales ads for next week have also confirmed a PS3 price drop for retailers like Circuit City and Best Buy. Expect the official announcement soon!
MARK JULIO
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PLAYSTATION 3 Network Update 06/28/07June 28th, 2007Mark Julio |
The PS3 is getting a pretty exciting update this week! Compared to last week at least… Yesterday we received firmware 1.82 update which addresses AVC files for multimedia playback and today we got a bunch of new trailers and a new demo! Probably the most notable addition to the PSN is the new trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV in HD(see our previous article)! In addition to a couple of new movie trailers we finally got a new demo! Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM(Gundam Musou in Japan)! Lastly Super Stardust HD is finally available for purchase! Go get it!
MARK JULIO
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New HD Street Fighter Images!June 7th, 2007Harry Chang |
Capcom’s Brian Dunn has just revealed new character images from their upcoming Super Street Fighter II TU