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New MGS4 Trailer Readies Snake's 'Final Mission'
2008-05-14 07:53:00
A brand-new trailer, complete with English voice acting and new scenes, gives gamers a small peak into the next Metal Gear.At the MGS4 wrap party in Japan today, a brimming crowd was given a sneak preview of Kojima Productions' now-finished Metal Gear Solid 4. The new theatrical trailer, complete with an ominous, Hollywood-style voice over, shows various snippets of the story that have not been seen before.The trailer opens with various armies battling each other in organized warfare, all regulated by a dangerous, nanomachine-driven matrix that controls each soldier. In the future, war is a finely-tuned machine. But somehow, Liquid Ocelot holes up in the Middle East and gains control of this system, subsequently becoming a direct threat to the entire world -- as well as the mysterious Patriots.New clips show Old Snake and his comrades, including Raiden, Meryl, and Eva, locked in explosive combat with everything from genetically enhanced super-soldiers to the Metal Gear "Gekko" clon...
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Blizzcon 2008 Storms Into Anaheim October 10-11
2008-05-13 00:58:00
Fan of Warcraft? Blizzard? Shows that promise news about each? BlizzCon tickets go on sale soon. For the Horde! Blizzard Entertainment announced today that its annual show, BlizzCon, will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on October 10 -11.Tickets to the perennially sold-out event will go on sale for $100 in the next couple of weeks, said a Blizzard press release. According to Blizzard, the massive event is even more massive this year, and will take up three convention halls. Aspiring attendees should note that last year sold out fairly quickly, and there's no indication that 2008 will be any different.Here's a list of planned events, courtesy of Blizzard:Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment releasesDiscussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talentsAreas and activities devoted to licensed products such as the World of Warcraft Trading Card GameCostume, machinima, and character ...

Microsoft Source: Read My Lips, New Xbox 360 Accessory Tomorrow
2008-05-13 00:53:00
A source from inside Microsoft has speculated that a mysterious new Xbox 360 accessory, codenamed "Lips," will arrive on Tuesday. Expect this new accessory to bring more innovation to the big white box, than the arcade stick did According to an insider source at Microsoft, a new voice-activated peripheral currently codenamed "Lips" will be announced on Tuesday at Gamerday 2008.Little is known about what the device could be, but what is known is this is a different project than the rumored Wiimote copycat accessory revealed earlier this year, unofficially known as Newton.According to 8Bit Joystick, from whence the original rumor surfaced earlier today, Lips is a codename for a piece of hardware that is going to have something to do with voice communications. Joystiq and NeoGAF have also broken word today that a new Xbox 360 device of some kind will be shown tomorrow.The Verdict:Ugh. Why does Microsoft always see fit to release this silly Xbox 360 accessory news on my watch? Anyways,...
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Grand Theft Auto IV Glitches Documented
2008-05-13 00:49:00
GameTrailers has a musical little tribute up today detailing some of the more glaring--and hilarious--Grand Theft Auto IV glitches. How to take care of glitches in one, easy step. The GTA way In the spirit of the immortal words of Jay-Z, "Grand Theft Auto IV has a million problems but a glitch ain't just one--it's a bunch of 'em"We can say this because, presently, GTA IV actually has not just one, but hundreds of little glitches, each of which has been captured in the musical number below from GameTrailers. The more glaring of the problems with the title, such as wonky online play for PS3s (patched) or fudged HD resolution numbers, are not shown in this video. Regardless, this monster title has broken all sorts of records.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends TV? Then Use Our Search Engine To Search Our Database For Millions Of Movies & Shows! Be Sure To Reques...
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Former Xbox 360 Cheerleader Peter Moore 'Loves' PlayStation
2008-05-13 00:45:00
Ever the consummate businessman, EA Sports head and recent Xbox 360 chief fanman peter Moore has pledged his undying love for PlayStation. Peter Moore sports his latest tattoo In a wide -ranging interview about EA, EA Sports and hastily thought out gaming tattoos, Peter Moore showed that loyalty to a brand only goes so far when there's heaps of money on the table.In the interview with PlayStation Universe, Moore, the former head of Microsoft's Xbox 360 division, professed his undying love for the PlayStation brand."I absolutely love the PlayStation," Moore said.While the admonition is nothing to be too surprised about, given the amount of business EA gets from both the Xbox 360 and PS3, it is somewhat humorous given the extent to which Moore expressed his love of Halo, Xbox and Microsoft, in the past (mainly, through various permanent body art).Could a new tat be far behind?Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can...
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[Shelf Life] In Stores This Week: We Ski, Deca Sports, Deadliest Catch
2008-05-13 00:39:00
Sports Legends lists the new and notable games for the week of May 11, 2008. They include Myst for DS; We Ski for Wii (with Balance Board support); and Deca Sports for Wii. We Ski our way into a barren week forvideo games If cutesy skiing, licensed Alaskan crab fishing titles and cutesy sports games are your thing, you're in luck this week!Xbox 360Deadliest Catch : Alaskan StormChronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianPS3Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianWiiWe SkiDeca SportsCastle of Shikigami IIIChronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianPS2Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianPSPNo releases this weekNintendo DSATV Thunder/Monster TrucksDrone TacticsMystChronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianPCBaseball Mogul 2009Deadliest Catch Alaskan StormFord Offroad RacingChronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianVirtual ConsoleNo releases this weekWiiWare *NEW*Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As a KingPopDefend Your CastleLostWindsV.I.P. Casino: BlackjackTV Show KingSource: Gamer DealsSports Legends Upd...
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WiiWare Launches With Six Confirmed Titles
2008-05-13 00:35:00
Wii DVD slots across North America glowed blue this morning heralding the official launch of six WiiWare titles. Let there be WiiWare games! The WiiWare rumors reported by Sports Legends over the weekend were confirmed this morning as Nintendo announced the immediate availability of six new downloadable titles.The titles range form the comparatively pricey and DLC-heavy Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As King from Square Enix ($15, plus DLC), to the Internet flash game favorite Defend Your Castle from XGen Studios for 500 Wii Points ($5).There were also a few critically acclaimed "sleeper hits" to be found in the six-game WiiWare mix this morning. Aside from the aforementioned Final Fantasy title, Lost Winds from Frontier Development was well met by critics in early previews, and made the launch window with a $10 price tag. The innovative title has the player controlling the on screen character with wind, using the Wii remote pointer.Rounding out the confirmed WiiWare lau...
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Sources List Six Games For WiiWare Launch
2008-05-13 00:31:00
Just a day before the service launches, sources claim six titles to highlight the debut of Nintendo's downloadable WiiWare service. Your life as a king could start as soon astomorrow. Two sources this weekend offered insight into Nintendo's WiiWare launch scheduled for Monday, May 12, one going so far as to provide a list of the games to accompany the debut of the downloadable games service. A wee list of six games were named: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, Pop, Lost Winds, Defend Your Castle, TV Show King, and VIP Casino: Blackjack.Nintendo enthusiast website Virtual Console Reviews posted a press release purportedly drafted by the console company, claiming it to be an advanced draft of an announcement to come Monday morning. Representatives for Nintendo couldn't be contacted for confirmation due to their offices being closed for the weekend.Along with enumerating the titles slated for release, the press release lists specific pricing for each game. Living...
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Friday Roundup: Call Of Duty 5, Niko In San Andreas, And Guitar Hero
2008-05-10 09:07:00
Also inside: New PS3 trailers for Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. Don't leave home until you soak up the breaking news and rumors!Activision on Thursday confirmed the release of Call of Duty 5 on all major systems excluding the PSP, namely Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii, PS2, and DS. "We'll bring the intensity of the recent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare title to a new military theater," said Activision CEO Mike Griffith during the call.The fifth installment of the game is being developed by Treyarch (as opposed to Infinity Ward, who released the best-selling Call of Duty 4 last year) launches this November and will reportedly take place in World War II... again. Treyarch previously developed Call of Duty III, and Infinity Ward will allegedly develop number six, given the franchise's staying power.Moving on to Grand Theft Auto IV, a member of the GTA Forums claims to have spotted the shown artwork while visiting Rockstar's online community, Social Club. The re...
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BioShock Movie Officially Announced
2008-05-10 09:02:00
The film adaptation of the critically-acclaimed game will be produced by Universal Pictures, directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean), and written by John Logan (Gladiator), confirmed 2K Games on Friday. BioShock coming to a theater near you According to Next-Generation, no release date has been announced, but pre-production has already begun."BioShock fans appreciate the depth and complexity of the game, and our partnership with Gore Verbinski will introduce the world of Rapture to an even wider audience," said 2K Games president Christoph Hartmann. "In addition to his impressive body of work, Gore is an avid videogamer and true fan of BioShock. That was extremely important to us in deciding to move forward with this project."BioShock won numerous Game of the Year awards in 2007, particularly for its sophisticated story, art direction, and use of plasmid power-ups. A sequel was announced for release in 2009.The Verdict:This might be the best story to adapt as a movie....
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Report: Xbox 360 To Get New Graphics Card This Summer
2008-05-10 08:57:00
Xbox 360 Red Ring still got you down? A new report released late Thursday suggests that Microsoft is working on a second internal optimization to reduce overheating and mitigate the abnormal number of system failures once and for all.The new graphics processor, code-named Jasper, is said to run cooler and reduce overheating, which is commonly blamed for the high number of Xbox 360 system failures. The GPU is expected in retail units by late summer, according to Daily Tech.It wouldn't be the first time Microsoft has modified the innards of its popular console to reduce failures. In 2007, the company introduced a cooler-running CPU, dubbed Falcon, which seemingly reduced the number of Red Ring of Death occurrences, though reports of widespread failures remain.In July 2007, Microsoft apologized for "an unacceptable number of repairs," after it was estimated that nearly 33 percent of all Xbox 360 units fail. The company increased the Xbox 360 warranty to three years as a result.The Ver...
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Gran Turismo Series Surpasses 50 Million Sold
2008-05-10 08:41:00
Shipments of the Gran Turismo series of car racing games edged past the 50 million unit mark at the end of April, Sony said Friday.The feat places Gran Turismo as the ninth best-selling franchise of all time, ahead of Donkey Kong's 48 million but behind Zelda's 52 million, Grand Theft Auto's 70 million, and Mario's 200 million (Wikipedia).Gran Turismo was first launched in December 1997 for the original PlayStation console and has been through six incarnations since then. The seventh game in the series, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for the PlayStation 3, was launched in December 2007.The game differentiates itself from the myriad of other racing games available for the PlayStation with its realistic simulation of driving a racing car. Sony takes care to ensure that even features such as the engine noise is realistic to the car being driven, and winning is much more complex than hitting the accelerator and beating the other cars.This attention to detail seems to have caught on with ga...
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Kid Icarus Coming To Wii Say At Least Two Sources
2008-05-10 08:34:00
As E3 2008 nears and Nintendo keeps its poker face, two new reports surfaced this week suggesting (and near confirming) that Kid Icarus will soon be making a return to Wii, more than 21 years since the platforming game first appeared NES. Alleged concept art of Kid Icarus Wii, said to be developed by Factor 5 "Of course [Nintendo is] going to have some E3 surprises," reported IGN's Matt Casamassina, on a podcast dated April 28. "You know, Kid Icarus... Kid Icarus is coming for crying out loud."Casamassina went on to say that the "developer will make a really pretty game." Said developer is rumored to be Factor 5, the same developer behind Lair on PS3 and the Star Wars Rogue Squadron series for GameCube. It is the second formal statement made by Casamassina implying that a Kid Icarus game is in the works.Further adding fuel to the fire, is the above purported concept art obtained by Kombo on Thursday, allegedly used by Factor 5 to pitch the enhanced remake to Nintendo. Kombo said i...
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Microsoft Likes GTA IV Because It Sells Xbox 360s
2008-05-09 03:05:00
Company says U.S. sales for Xbox 360 spiked 54 percent last week, thanks to the release of Grand Theft Auto IV. A platform-specific GTA IV ad (Xbox 360) In addition to being a system-seller, Microsoft asserts that the Xbox 360 version of GTA IV accounted for 60 percent of total sales. It's likely the other 40 percent purchased a PS3 as well, in addition to the multiplatform game, though Sony has yet to say by what percent.Both Microsoft and Sony depend on GTA IV to sell consoles, as can be seen by the many platform-specific advertisements in circulation (see image). Sony also releases their own to promote the PS3, with never a mention of the Xbox 360 version obviously.As a testament to GTA IV's addicting missions, side quests, and free-roaming adventures, Microsoft closed Thursday's statistical announcement by saying that the average gamer spent more than four hours playing GTA IV last week, the most of any other game.The Verdict:It will be interesting to see what the game did f...

Rockstar Releases GTA IV Multiplayer Guide
2008-05-09 02:59:00
Due to a lack of included instruction in the game manual, Rockstar Games this week released a Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer "starter guide" to help players avoid online confusion.The "getting started" guide (pdf) highlights how to join an online match, describes the different game modes, settings, and lobby, and offers tips and other points of interest. A reference map for online controls is also provided, but I think the following is the nuts: "A player's gamertag will disappear whenever that player crouches or uses cover." Sweet!The full guide is pasted below:Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer Basics" To access multiplayer in-game:1) Press Up on the directional pad to access your mobile phone2) Toggle to Multiplayer and press ("X" for PS3 or "A" for Xbox 360) to accept3) Choose from Player Match, Ranked, or Party Mode4) Select from one of 14 multiplayer games and press ("X" for PS3 or "A" for Xbox 360) to enter the multiplayer lobby" The lobby is the meeting point for all players ...
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Sony Expectedly Believes PS3 Will Reclaim The Lead
2008-05-09 01:21:00
PlayStation president Kaz Hirai is confident the PS3 will win the console war, despite what he calls an "underwhelming" start."I am very confident that after the 10-year lifecycle we will have the install base that we are looking for, and that is obviously to be in the leadership position," Hirai told the BBC after his PlayStation Day keynote on Tuesday.In his earlier remarks to the media, Hirai admitted to the slow start of the PS3. "I think it's fair to say that the first year of PlayStation 3 was somewhat a difficult one," he said. "There were some teething problems, success from our competitors, and our customers were a little underwhelmed by the range of titles that were available."This is something that we're very much aware of, and something we were always confident we could overcome."Despite its inferior graphics, the Nintendo Wii has handily outsold Sony 's PS3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 at a rate similar to that of the PlayStation 2, which has become the all-time best sel...
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Nintendo Wii Fuels Japan's Richest Man Of 2008
2008-05-09 01:18:00
Maddening sales of Wii have made former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi the richest human being in Japan, says envy facilitator, Forbes Magazine, in its latest annual rankings. $7.8 billion reasons to smile, thanks Wii! (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) According to the report, Yamauchi's wealth increased by a whopping 38 percent over last year, thanks to the soaring global sales of Nintendo Wii . The tycoon is now worth $7.8 billion, enough to put him at the number one spot, up from third last year.Yamauchi, 80, retired from Nintendo in 2002, after being president for more than half a century. He remains a primary stock holder and minority owner.Under his tenure, the shrewd businessman would save video games from financial ruin in 1985 with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System, carry Nintendo to gaming dominance in the 90s, and ultimately concede his lead to Sony shortly after.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Searc...
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id Software Announces Doom 4
2008-05-09 01:15:00
Nearly four years since the release of Doom 3, id Software on Wednesday confirmed development of the fourth game in the series. Doom 3 (PC, 2004) The announcement was more of a hiring call for developers than a notice of game details, but it was confirmation nonetheless of the game's looming release.It's unclear when the shooter will arrive and for which platforms, but being that Doom 3 released on Xbox in 2005, and given the waning sales of PC games, a simultaneous launch of Doom 4 on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 would not be unlikely.In any case, "the ultimate battle against evil continues," said the pioneer of first-person shooters, id Software.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends TV? Then Use Our Search Engine To Search Our Database For Millions Of Movies & Shows! Be Sure To Request A Show Not Listed!Flash Arcade Updates: We Have Just Added Around 20 *NEW* Games For Yo...
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Grand Theft Auto IV Sells 6 Mil, Breaks Launch Records
2008-05-09 01:10:00
Apparently, this Grand Theft Auto IV game is all the rage right now. Niko has a stranglehold on entertainment at the moment Take-Two Interactive today announced that Grand Theft Auto IV has sold an impressive 6 million copies in its first week (3.6 million on launch day), totally $500 million in revenues. This sets a new dollar value record for day one and week one sales, the company said."Grand Theft Auto IV's first week performance represents the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment, and we believe these retail sales levels surpass any movie or music launch to date," said Strauss Zelnick, chairman of Take-Two.The same honor was previously held by Halo 3 last fall, and before that, Spiderman 3 last summer."This game sets a new standard in the industry," added Take-Two CEO Ben Feder, "with critics hailing it as both an artistic and technological masterpiece."The Verdict:Cool news, but I gotta admit that movie tickets are a lot cheaper than games, though GTA I...
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Fight Night Round 4 Announced With Mike Tyson
2008-05-09 01:07:00
Realistic boxing game coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2009.According to the announcement made today, Fight Night Round 4 will be made using a revamped game engine to further authenticate the fighting styles, punch impacts, and blocking moves of each respective boxer, including Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali.A newly included physics system also allows for missed jabs, glancing punches, knockout blows, and rough and tumble inside fighting."Fight Night Round 3 was a platform defining game as the industry transitioned to next generation consoles," said Kevin Wilkinson, EA Sports executive producer. "Fight Night Round 4 will change how boxing games are played and measured in the future."Fight Night Round 4 is one of two boxing games being developed by EA Canada. The arcade-friendly Facebreaker launches on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii this September.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends ...

Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 Lockup Patch Available Now
2008-05-09 01:04:00
A week after the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar released a patch on Wednesday for PS3 owners hoping to avoid random game lock ups."Rockstar Games released a GTA IV patch for Playstation 3 today that prevents Gamespy's servers from being overloaded and therefore reduces the impact on those servers that were causing the game to stutter and lock up," the publisher said in a statement."This update will ensure that everyone will experience Grand Theft Auto IV the way it was intended. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused."Last week, it was revealed that PS3 owners experienced freeze ups during the playback of Grand Theft Auto IV, usually upon starting the game. The following Saturday, resourceful gamers discovered that disconnecting from the internet proved successful as a temporary work around.The Verdict:Disconnecting from PSN worked for me, still, it was annoying to have to massage the game just to get it started. Good news! I'm guessing the patch is available ...
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Nintendo Brings DS Demos Home With Wii Channel
2008-05-09 01:01:00
Nintendo Wiis began pulsating blue on Wednesday, alerting gamers to the availability of the Nintendo Channel , which supports DS downloads, game trailers, and user ratings among other things.The new channel, already released in Japan, lets Wii owners wirelessly download demos to a Nintendo DS. Current demos include Brain Age 2, Flash Focus, CrossworDS, Jam Sessions, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Cooking Mama 2, Disney Friends, and Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword.But the Nintendo Channel isn't just for DS fans; the service lets Wii owners browse user-recommended games that are enjoyed by type anyone or gamers, casual or hardcore, and single player or multiplayer -- including both Wii and DS games.In turn, Wii owners can recommend any game they've owned for more than an hour, presumably to avoid hype ratings. Links are also provided to purchase a desired game online using the Wii browser.Overall, the rating system and game browsing seems to be a nifty workaround to a lack of Wii demos, something ...
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Prototype Delayed Until 2009
2008-05-07 07:05:00
Sierra Entertainment says the open world action game will stay in prototype form until next year due to requiring further development. You're gonna have to wait for Prototype "Since its announcement, Prototype has been regarded by many as groundbreaking and taking the open-world genre in new directions," a Sierra representative told GameSpot on Monday. "In the simplest explanation possible, we need more time to deliver the game the team initially set out to create."Prototype was originally scheduled for release this fall on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. The GTA-clone centers around a shapeshifting anti-hero named Alex who clashes with military and mutants in the streets of New York City to unravel his past.The title was recently named one of Sports Legends' most promising non-sequels of 2008.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends TV? Then Use Our Search Engine To Search Our D...

EA To Promote Facebreaker This September
2008-05-07 07:02:00
Arcade boxing game will arrive on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii under the new EA Sports Freestyle label this fall, the company said on Tuesday.Originally planned for release this June, Electronic Arts today confirmed that Facebreaker will ship this September . The title, being developed by EA Canada, is described as an exaggerated boxing game that borrows heavily from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out.Facebreaker will be the first of several arcade sports games to be released under the newly announced Freestyle label, which aims to appease the growing number of Wii owners and casual gamers.EA Sports president Peter Moore explains (via Shack News): "EA Sports Freestyle will be a perfect complement to our core portfolio of games that our loyal fans are deeply passionate about. [The brand] will provide compelling opportunities for new audiences looking for a lighter gaming experience and an easier entry point into EA Sports."The Verdict:Now here's a fun-looking game I'm really excited for. Provided EA...
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Sony 'Firmly Believes' In PS3 Home Launch This Fall
2008-05-07 06:59:00
Despite ongoing delays, PlayStation president Kaz Hirai is confident his PS3 answer to Xbox Live Achievements will launch this fall. Sony is optimistic that home will in fact launch this fall "I said at the Tokyo Game Show [last year] that I would not open up Home until I was completely happy with it, and I still stand by that statement," Hirai said in his PlayStation Day keynote on Tuesday."We have been testing Home for some time and I simply feel that, as great as it currently is, it needs a little bit more time before it is ready for the wider public, something we firmly believe we can provide in the autumn."Two weeks ago, Sony delayed PlayStation Home for a second time, and then only as an open beta test. It's unclear if Hirai was referring to the open beta in his statement today, or if the company is in fact planning for a final release this fall.In addition to detailing several PS3 games, European PlayStation head David Reeves reported that total PS3 sales have surpassed Xbo...
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Sony Details Its Biggest Games At PlayStation Day
2008-05-07 06:56:00
Sony on Tuesday opened the lid on plenty of PS3 games, including Resistance 2, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet, and SOCOM: Confrontation at the annual PlayStation Day in London, England. PlayStation logo as seen at PlayStation Day in London on Tuesday (Sony) In gearing up for the release of Resistance 2 this November, the company announced that the first-person shooter will support eight player co-op mode and 60-person (!) online multiplayer battles. The counter-factual history slant from the first game will remain, only this time Resistance 2 takes place in a war-torn America as opposed to a Europe.Another sequel and PS3 best-seller, Motorstorm 2, was renamed to Motorstorm: Pacific Rift at the event today. As previously announced, Pacific Rift will take place on a tropical island and double the number of playable tracks from 8 to 16. The high-octane racer will also support split screen multiplayer and 16-person online multiplayer.Those hoping for Killzone 2 w...
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Nintendo Quiet On List Of WiiWare Launch Games
2008-05-07 06:53:00
With less than a week until the downloadable game platform launches next Monday on Wii, Nintendo has yet to divulge what gamers can look forward to. Final Fantasy: My Life As a King (WiiWare) According to Game|Life, it's looking more and more like Nintendo will only announce a list of launch titles the day of release, on May 12. It would be an anti-climatic debut for sure, but one that's consistent with the low-profile, indie games to be featured on the download service, much like Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store.In March, Nintendo launched the WiiWare service in Japan. Though American launch titles will likely vary (here's hoping the lovable Lost Winds makes the cut), notable releases in Japan included Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As a King ($15), Dr. Mario and Virus Extermination ($10), Star Soldier R ($8), and Ping-Pong ($5).The Verdict:I'm really looking forward to the release of WiiWare, particularly for My Life As a King, Lost Winds, World of Goo, D...
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[Shelf Life] In Stores This Week: Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox
2008-05-06 01:59:00
In the off-chance you don't play the just-released Grand Theft Auto IV or Mario Kart Wii, Sports Legends lists the new and notable games for the week of May 5, 2008, with Boom Blox primary among them.Any of the below suit your fancy?Nintendo WiiThe Dog IslandBoom BloxSpeed RacerRebel Raiders: Operation NighthawkPlayStation 3Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year EditionNintendo DSBrain VoyageCrosswords DSSpeed RacerPlayStation PortableSNK Arcade Classics V.1R-Type CommandPC GamesGreat War Nations: The SpartansSupreme Commander Gold EditionBaseball Mogul 2009Neverwinter Nights 2 GoldIron ManSword of the Stone: Collector's EditionSources: GamerDeals, NintendoSports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends TV? Then Use Our Search Engine To Search Our Database For Millions Of Movies & Shows! Be Sure To Request A Show Not Listed!Flash Arcade Updates: We Have Just Added Around 20 *NEW* Gam...
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Aussie GTA IV Doesn't Show Hooker Dry Humping
2008-05-06 01:54:00
In compliance with local law, the Australia n version of Grand Theft Auto IV doesn't show player outercourse, though the lewd act remains implied with "car rocking" visuals and potty mouth dialog. A "working woman" from GTA IV According to GameSpot, "in Australian versions of GTA IV, Niko can indeed pick up prostitutes, but once he takes said sex worker to a secluded area, the game camera shifts to a tight shot of the rear of the vehicle the pair are in and cannot be moved."Prostitution upgrades resulting in superior player health have also been removed from the Australian version.The U.S. and international versions of GTA IV take the implied sexual act a step further, however, by showing fully clothed dry humping (also called frottage) scenes that simulate the motions of intercourse. There is no nudity in the Mature rated game, however, only scantily clad women.As an alternative to traditional food power ups found in video games, Grand Theft Auto III introduced the concept of pros...
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Microsoft Has "No Plans" For Xbox 360 Blu-Ray Drive
2008-05-06 01:51:00
Company says it will not be using Sony technology in its "game console.""As we have stated, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360," said a Microsoft official in an email to Sports Legends on Monday. "Games are what drive consumers to purchase game consoles, and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available."The statement comes amid persistent reports that Microsoft will release a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360 given the discontinuation of the console's now defunct HD DVD drive.On Friday, the Economic Daily News (via Digitimes) reported that Pegatron Technology has secured an order from Microsoft to manufacture Xbox 360 models with internal Blu-ray drives for release this fall.Sports Legends Updates:Sports Legends TV Updates: We Have Just Perfected Our Beta Movie Search Engine! Can't Find The Show Or Movie On Sports Legends TV? Then Use Our Search Engine To Search Our Database For Millions Of Movies & Shows! Be Sure To Request ...
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