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News updates of todays games and systems. Keeping up with today news on games, systems, rumors, and other blogs. Also allowing other blogers to spost on my blog in order to keep our readers updated.

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FIRST EPISODE
2008-05-31 09:16:00
The review of the Ironman game Download Standard Podcasts
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The Gamer World Pdcast
2008-05-31 08:31:00
This Podcast is your ticket to today’s hottes videos games
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Peter Moore Talks Console Wars
2007-09-07 01:15:00
EA Sports' President, Peter Moore , gives his insight about the current console war and how the company will react to it.After a couple months of silence from the just appointed President of EA Sports, Peter Moore is making a grand debut this week at the Electronic Arts’ Studio Showcase. The press event was held to show off EA’s upcoming GameShow for the PC, which also has the possibility of seeing PS3 and Xbox 360 release, depending on how the PC version fares. Following the event, THE GAMER sat down to interview Peter Moore. Moore made it clear that he’s taking an unbiased approach to EA Sports and the titles they release – despite him previously boasting that Madden NFL 08 would be running at 60 FPS on the Xbox 360, while only 30 FPS on the PlayStation 3 just months prior. Moore stated, “my new favorite console,” in reference to the PS3, while holding a SixAxis controller. “And now here’s my other favorite console,” in reference to Wii, while holding a Wii remot...
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Redesigned PSPs reportedly in stores now from $169
2007-09-06 04:23:00
Sony announced in a press release on Wednesday that the newly updated PSP 2000 is in stores now from $169.The revamped units, first unveiled at E3 2007, are 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than original models. HD video and audio out have been added in addition to optimized memory for reduced loading times."PSP sales have soared since we introduced the $169.99 price point in April, and that momentum will only continue with the launch of the newly designed PSP," said Jack Tretton, president of Sony Computer Entertainment of America amid criticisms that the handheld lacks compelling software. The redesigned PSP comes in three models; Piano Black for $169, a Ceramic White Star Wars bundle for $199, and the Ice Silver Daxter Entertainment bundle for $199.An estimated 23 million PSP units have been sold worldwide compared to 49 million DS units.
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Source: Xbox 360 Parental Timer coming with fall update
2007-09-06 04:15:00
The bi-annual Xbox 360 firmware update coming this fall will allegedly see the arrival of parental controls, namely a Parental Timer to help gamers maintain moderation in time spent playing. "Source s tell me that the update will allow people to set a password protected usage timer on their Xbox 360 s," reports Kotaku's Brian Crecente. "In other words, parents or loved ones will be able to limit the amount of time someone can game on the system during a given time period."The rumor comes amid criticisms that excessive gaming results in an increased number of juvinile deliquents. Microsoft officials denied comment for confirmation when contacted by THE GAMER.
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Stranglehold Now Shipping For Xbox 360; PS3 Demo On PSN This Thursday
2007-09-06 04:11:00
Midway's Stranglehold debuts today, beginning with the Xbox 360 release of the game. Stranglehold is available for the Xbox 360 in a standard edition for $59.99 and a collector's edition for $69.99. If you want to get a sampling of the third-person perspective shooter, there's a demo on Xbox Live for you. If you haven't played it yet, be sure to check it out! About Stranglehold: "A collaboration with world renowned action film director John Woo's Tiger Hill Entertainment, Stranglehold allows players to experience the excitement of true next-gen action as you take on the role of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, Hard Boiled starring Chow Yun-Fat. Ensnared by a crime boss with a gripping secret, Inspector Tequila is forced to cross the line from sworn duty to renegade cop. Engage your enemies with intense cinematic gun battles and cause massive environmental damage in real-time or revolutionary slow-motion Tequila Time." Features exclusive to ...
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Analyst Predict Another PS3 Price Drop By Year End
2007-09-06 03:34:00
Recently Sony dropped the price and discontinued the 60GB model of the PlayStation 3 as they launched the 80GB version but some analysts believe that Sony will drop the price once again.It wasn't long ago when Sony announced the $100 reduction and discontinuation of the 60GB version of the PlayStation 3 as Sony launched the 80GB version for $599 along with the game MotorStorm. Soon it could be that the 80GB version will be the only version available, but now many analysts including those from Wedbush Morgan Securities are reportedly predicting that Sony will again reduce the price of the PlayStation 3 by another $100. If these predictions are accurate, this means that those 80GB units could be priced at $499 by the time the Holiday season rolls around. Now I know that some of your are asking yourselves why you should buy a PS3 now if this is the case? Good question. First, this is not yet a confirmed fact though it is confirmed that the 60GB PS3 is indeed going away and not coming ...
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Sony plans to bring TV, movie downloads to Playstation 3, PSP
2007-09-05 04:45:00
Sony is planning on on making their own version of Apple's iTunes music store according to the Wall Street Journal.The publication says that Sony Chief Executive Howard String wants to offer Tv shows and movies to owners of the Sony's Playstation 3, PSP and Bravia TV products."Music and video downloading has been available through networks, and we are looking into the area as a possible business," Sony spokesman Shigenori Yoshida told the Associated Press. Just last week, Sony unveiled a video-enabled version of its Walkman media player, signaling that the company could be looking to release a service to offer content to its digital media devices.The company also announced that it would move away from its proprietary Connect music store, to open up a new store that offers more formats.
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Sega Boss: Most creative games to be on the Wii and better than Xbox 360 or
2007-09-05 04:29:00
The head of Sega North America, Simon Jeffrey has said that some of the most creative and unique games will be on the Wii. Here we go, tossing "creative" and "unique" around again with something that involves the Wii. But, it has more to do with development costs than anything else.Jeffrey claims that the low development costs for the Wii mean that there will be more third party games made for that system and will be more original than titles on the Xbox 360 or PS3 for the next two years. I guess he hasn't heard of Mass Effect. Just because there's a possibility of those games getting made, doesn't mean they will and it doesn't mean they will be good but he seems to think they will be on both counts.After Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games took the award for best Wii game at Leipzig, Jeffrey spoke with MCV,"There is no doubt that we will see more risks, and therefore more creativity on both the Wii and the DS in the next couple of years. Just look at what EA is already doi...
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Warhawk Review
2007-09-05 04:09:00
Fly some deadly skies, scorch some earth, and love every second of it.How do you know when you've got something special on your hands? It could be what happens when you take the power of a new console to make a spiritual successor to an earlier title, using the hardware to accomplish things that weren't possible years before. Maybe it becomes apparent when you can completely change the primary focus of a title and discover that the redesign is much stronger than the original concept. Or perhaps it's the new concept that generates and sustains momentum for your product by itself. In the case of Warhawk , all of the above definitely apply.When Warhawk was announced two years ago, the game featured a significant focus upon a single player storyline that cast a large spotlight on the Sixaxis controller and what it could potentially do for games. Along the way, the team at Incognito discovered that their multiplayer mode was more substantial and appealed to players more than their plot...
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Xbox 360 title Halo 3 blasts past PS3, Wii at retailer
2007-09-05 04:05:00
Pre-orders for Microsoft Corp.'s anticipated Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 have blasted past Nintendo Co.'s Wii and Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 at retailer Amazon.com.The standard $59.99 Halo 3 SKU holds the No. 1 sales rank at Amazon.com, followed by the $69.99 Limited Edition version at No. 3.The top rankings of the two retail SKUs moved down former top three products, Wii and the 60GB PS3 SKU.The sold-out Wii on Tues. held a No. 9 sales rank. It held No. 1 sales rank one week prior. The 60GB PS3 SKU on Tues. held a No. 4 sales rank, down from a No. 2 rank one week ago.Halo 3 is a final chapter in the Halo trilogy that chronicles the war between Master Chief and the Covenant. The previous installment, Halo 2, generated $125 million at U.S. retail in the first 24 hours of release. The franchise has sold more than 14.5 million units to date.Microsoft in Aug. price cut the Xbox 360 to spur retail sales. The hardware moved 170,000 units in the month of July.
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Sony PS3 Protective Mask ideal for Halloween
2007-09-02 05:04:00
If you want to get ready for Halloween and protect your shiny Sony PS3 surface from dust then check out the Sony PS3 Prot ective Mask Scream Style. The 3D skin attaches to the top of the Sony PS3 and is supposedly removable without leaving residue. There are some auctions offering the Sony Playstation 3 Protective Mask for $15 on eBay. These 3D PS3 skins come mostly from China. I found several offers for them on Chinese OEM directories. Best Deal:Sony PlayStation® 3 (60 GB) Console - Price Range: $460-$800RefurbDepot.com - $459.95CompSource Inc. - $551.00RitzCamera.com - $539.00
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Full Kiki Kai World Details: PS2 This Year, Wii 2008
2007-09-02 04:54:00
After pages detailing the US releases for Wii games titled Kiki Kai World and The Monkey King: The Legend Begins appeared on Amazon today, we contacted publisher UFO Entertainment to see if we couldn't find out the whole story.As it turns out, Kiki Kai World is not the Kiki KaiKai (Pocky and Rocky) sequel that was announced and cancelled. However, it is by the same developer, is "very similar" to the cancelled game, and is more of a "spiritual successor," says UFO."To make a long story short, Taito, who is now owned by Square [Enix], had some issues with us and we had to let the title go," said a company spokesperson.The new game will be released in the US on both the PlayStation 2 and Wii. The PS2 version is currently scheduled for a December release, with the Wii version arriving early next year. The game will also be released on both platforms in Japan.UFO also confirmed that The Monkey King is indeed the US title of Starfish's upcoming Wii game Shin Chuuka Taisen.
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PSP Loses Weight
2007-09-02 04:48:00
Like Nintendo's DS last year, Sony's Play-Station Portable is getting a much-needed nip-and-tuck. The new PSP is only three quarters of an inch thick, down from nine tenths. And thanks in part to a slimmer battery, the device is shedding about 2.5 ounces, down to 6.7. Other upgrades include:Play on your TV: By connecting a cable from the new video-out port to a TV, users can watch flicks or play games on a big screen ($20 component cable required).Speed: With twice the memory of the original (now 64MB), games load faster.Power upgrades: Instead of lugging an AC adapter, gamers can charge the PSP from their computer using a standard USB cable. They can also squeeze in the battery from an old PSP for backup on long trips.Design tweaks: The speakers have been moved up to prevent hand muffling. The Wi-Fi switch is at the top of the unit to reduce accidental turnoffs. And the UMD tray that holds game and movie discs is easier to open and load.New colors: Users now have their pick of hu...
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Halo 3-inspired Accessories and Xbox 360 Messenger Kit Coming Next Week
2007-09-02 04:43:00
Some months ago, we had reported about the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit and the Halo 3 accessories and action figures. Now Microsoft has sent word that the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset as well as the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit will hit stores next week.Microsoft is gearing up for Halo 3, which is coming out on September 25, 2007. They want the gamers to feel the excitement of the game. The Covenant Brute and Master Chief themed controllers are designed by Legendary comic book artist and “Spawn” creator, Todd McFarlane. They will come along with a Limited Edition “Halo 3” Master Chief figurine, also designed by McFarlane and will cost $59.99 (approx. Rs 2450).Then there is the Spartan green and gold Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset, which will come with a price tag of $59.99 (approx. Rs 2450). Also, the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit is being launched. It lets gamers easily chat with friends or family on Xbox Live and Windows-based PCs. The C...
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N4SP Hits Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 Right In Time For The Great Pumpkin
2007-09-02 04:39:00
EA has good news for those of us too old to trick or treat -- Need For Speed ProStreet is coming to Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 on Halloween in North America. If you're still stuck in in last gen, it's almost coming PS2, DS, PC, and mobile. For some strange reason, Europeans will have to wait the next day to get their hands on the newest title in the series."The Need For Speed franchise has always been on the cutting edge of car culture," said Executive Producer, Larry LaPierre.“Street racing is getting more organized and Need For Speed ProStreet is our interpretation of where we anticipate the culture to be in three to five years. We’re delivering on the ultimate proving ground, bringing you out of your neighborhood back alleys and on to the world stage. This is a next-gen game, packed with the raw intensity and visceral aggression that defines street racing at the highest level.”The series has been around for such a long time that the original was released in 1994 on the 3DO. T...
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Stranglehold For PS3, PC Pushed Back One More Time
2007-09-02 04:32:00
Yes, the Xbox 360 version has "gone gold" and should meet its previously scheduled release date, but it appears the Curse of John Woo has once again forced Midway to push back Stranglehold for the PLAYSTATION 3 and the PC one (hopefully) final time. According to the latest schedule from the Stranglehold publisher, the Xbox 360 version is hitting on September 5th, with the PC version shipping a couple of weeks later, and the PS3 picking up the rear on the 25th. Good thing nothing else of importance is shipping that day. Wait, I'm double checking my calendar. Oh. Oh my. That's not good.No big deal. We PS3 gamers are certainly used to waiting for the Xbox 360's hand-me-downs. I suppose the promise of the Blu-ray version of Hard Boiled will make the wait much easier.
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Preview: Midnight Club: Los Angeles
2007-08-31 03:34:00
Even though it's releasing next year, Midnight Club : L.A. is already impressive.Vroom! The Rockstar reps blasted through the neon-drenched streets of the Sunset Strip, screaming through hairpin turns at top speed. As the Lamborghini Gallardo Roadster screeched around one particularly tight corner, the camera perspective automatically swung out to a wide cinematic angle, adding to the sensation of speed. Then, when the driver activated his nitrous boost, the camera shifted again to hug the driver's side of the Roadster as it plowed down a narrow street. Again, the effect was highly cinematic, making the game look more like a high-speed chase movie than a video game.Raw speed and cinematic flair-that's pretty much Midnight Club : Los Angeles in a nutshell. Though the game features many improvements to its predecessors, our first glimpse of the game only reinforced the claim that the Midnight Club series is one of the fastest, most adrenaline-soaked racers on the market. And in early...
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Review: Blue Dragon
2007-08-31 03:10:00
Blue Drago n delivers something that Xbox 360 owners have been clamoring for since the console's release: an exclusive next-gen RPG title that offers up an epic experience that's on par with any game with the word 'final' in the title. There's a reason why this game has given the 360 such a lift in Japan: it is, without a doubt, a world class gaming experience.The Beast Without: The characters in Blue Dragon , which were designed by Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball Z fame, adhere to classic archetypes, from a smarty-pants sidekick and soulful Mother figure to the mysterious mercenary and perpetually shouting munchkin weirdo, but they're rendered with such charming individuality that even the most jaded gamer won't resist their appeal.The main narrative isn't filled with many twists and turns but even the expository cut-scenes are entertaining, even if they do suffer from occasionally awkward translations. The game world is also vibrant and expansive, with nearly every rock and bu...
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