Updates (October, 2007)
October 31st, 2007
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The fourth, or fifth (depending on how you look at it), entry in the Soul Calibur series is fast approaching. Here's what we know, so far.
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PS3 Cheats Updated
Cheats for SKATE, Heavenly Sword, Ratchet and Clank Future, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Guitar Hero III, and more have been added! 193d, 18h, 14m old
PSP Cheats Updated
We've updated our cheats section with: X-Men Legends II, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Final Fantasy Tactics, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, Juiced 2 and others. 193d, 18h, 17m old
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The best basketball offering on the PSP is from the franchise you least expected it from. NBA Live has some catching up to do.
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PS3 Screenshots Updated
New screenshots of Gran Turismo 5, Blacksite: Area 51, Lost Planet, Army of Two and others. 193d, 22h, 17m old
PSP Screenshots Updated
New galleries for God of War: Chains of Olympus, SWAT, Medal of Honor: Heroes 2, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow and many more. 193d, 22h, 17m old
PS2 Screenshots Updated
Come take a look at the very first screenshots of Need for Speed: ProStreet for the PS2! And take a look at a list of others. 193d, 22h, 17m old
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Guinness World Records has recognized Folding@Home as "the most powerful distributed network in the world." With over a petaflop of processing power and 670,000 unique PS3 contributors, Folding is just plain huge.
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We all figured we'd see a sequel, but we didn't think we'd learn of it this way. It seems TopCow knows something we don't; Starbreeze is working on The Darkness 2.
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Well, what else are we supposed to believe when 2K Boston posts a job listing that says, "Experience with PS3 development is highly desirable"? Seems obvious to us.
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Originally scheduled for "Winter 2008" and once slipping into a December 31, 2007 spot amongst retailers, Metal Gear Solid 4 is officially delayed until Q2 of next year.
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PSP Firmware 3.72 Available, PS3 Firmware 2.00 Required
Okay, so if the PSP's 3.72 needs the PS3's 2.00, shouldn't we have both by now? You'll need both if you want to be able to Remote Start your PS3 with the handheld. 194d, 7h, 3m old - 0 comments
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The retailer now lists Haze with a December 4 release date, one week later than its official November 27 date. Is this 7-day delay official, or just a computer glitch?
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This new patch is going to make some significant changes to the online play, and some of these additions/alterations are going to come as a relief to avid fans.
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Is the PS3 version really behind schedule? According to Epic Games' Mark Rein, he was recently playing the PS3 version and he dubs it "really, really fantastic."
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October 30th, 2007
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The newest Stuntman game has nothing to do with Atari and Reflections today, but instead THQ and Paradigm. So does it fix the mistakes that plagued the first? Ehh...
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LucasArts and BioWare to Rekindle
The publisher and developer have entered into a new agreement in which BioWare will put out a new title for LucasArts. Could we see Star Wars: KOTOR III? 194d, 22h, 8m old - 0 comments
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The 40GB PlayStation 3s are about to hit the market, but someone's already opened one up and took a picture of its heart.
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Rock Band Full Song List Announced
Sure, Guitar Hero III is already out, but Rock Band is biding its time and waiting in the wings...with 58 songs; 51 of which are original master recordings. Sweet! 195d, 17h old - 0 comments
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Amidst all the technologically superior next-gen titles late this year and early next, Commando 3 is a reminder of the way things used to be. Capcom is into reviving old-school franchises these days, and this one is no exception.
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It won't make it this year, but Rockstar has already shipped out dummy boxes for retailers to display. There are three different styles, with a fourth on the way.
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October 29th, 2007
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Come and see the first screenshots of Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD in action! In addition to new screens for Army of Two, Sega Superstar Tennis, Dead Space, Conflict: Denied Ops, Silent Hill 5, Legendary: The Box, Unreal Tournament III, Call of Duty 4, and many more.
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Sega's all new barbaric action game looks to step-up to God of War. See what Viking is all about.
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NBA Live 08 comes to surprise us with its superbly smooth controls, and stunning presentation. But it isn't perfect.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Economic Adventure Gallery is offering a look at the history of video games; this exhibit is now open and runs through January. It's free, too, so it's definitely worth a look.
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Does this mean Epic is getting closer to the finish line? The official Unreal Tournament 3 website just got updated, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out.
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That's right, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock arrives this week, but that's hardly the only big release. You're bound to find something you like on these lists.
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The History Channel Reveals Great Battles Of The Middle Ages
History fans likely had some fun with Great Battles of Rome, and if that's the case, we suggest you sign up next year for Great Battles of the Middle Ages. You won't have to worry about this one being historically accurate! 196d, 6h, 34m old - 0 comments
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If you aren't aware, Biohazard is what they call Resident Evil in Japan, and Sony Pictures and Capcom are working to produce a full-length CGI movie based on the series!
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Remember that tech demo they put on display at GDC 2007? According to a "safe" source of a Portuguese gaming site, that thing was apparently visually accurate!
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October 28th, 2007
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The ninth Tony Hawk proves that its current formula is really overstaying its welcome. We aren't pleased.
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Crash Bandicoot's newest outing has taken us for a complete surprise, as it turns out to be quite the fun little title.
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Crash marks his first appearance on the PSP, and it's a nearly flawless port of the PS2 game. It's actually quite impressive.
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PSP Videos Updated
It's a mighty fine update: Wipeout Pulse, Sonic Rivals 2, MX vs. ATV: Untamed, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed, SWAT: Target Liberty, Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, Coded Arms: Contagion, The Sims 2: Castaway, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions! 197d, 17h old
Ben's Week In Review: October 28
A somewhat sappy look back at the PS2, the Castlevania movie better not be cruisin' for a bruisin', and if Tim Schafer and Double Fine could produce a Psychonauts sequel, the world would be a much happier place. For me, anyway. 197d, 17h old - 0 comments
October 27th, 2007
Last Updated 198d, 6h, 30m ago
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One comment about the team experiencing "technical issues" on the PS3 and 360 was blown out of proportion; the PS3 version runs great and both versions are ready.
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It's Humanity's Last Hope, and if you think you've got what it takes, sign up for this 128-team tournament now! You can win great prizes along with some serious prestige.
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Ben's Week In Review: October 28
A somewhat sappy look back at the PS2, the Castlevania movie better not be cruisin' for a bruisin', and if Tim Schafer and Double Fine could produce a Psychonauts sequel, the world would be a much happier place. For me, anyway. 197d, 17h, 30m old - 0 comments
October 26th, 2007
Last Updated 198d, 18h, 36m ago
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Football/Soccer fans will find much to love about the newest FIFA game, as it is easily the best entry in the long running franchise.
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The Ceramic White PS2 won't just come standalone, but with a game. A game that requires microphones.
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That's right, the PS2 turns the ripe old age of 7 today, and it seems Sony is going to celebrate with a brand new Ceramic White system and 160 games before March 2008!
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No, we don't get this gem for Christmas, but we do get it early next year according to this official announcement. Paradise is gonna be exactly what it sounds like!
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Er...didn't firmware update 1.94 just come out? Well, according to a Kotaku "informed reader," another one - a BIG one - is scheduled to arrive next week.
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Yeah, the European PSN gets an update as well, and that includes four full downloadable titles, add-on content for Folklore, a couple big demos, and videos galore.
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Tiger is back and better than ever, complete with several gameplay enhancements and a slew of new options and customization features. Great for any big-time golf fan.
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Well, according to Fox News, Midway has revealed their fall lineup, and the PS3 versions of both Unreal Tournament III and Blacksite: Area 51 are still set for November.
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This week, we get another expansion for Ninja Gaiden Sigma ("Rachel Master"), the EyeCreate software for the PlayStation Eye, and a bunch of new videos and trailers.
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October 25th, 2007
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If you're a fan of the music from this great game, you'll be happy to know that soundtrack is now portable: go to the iTunes store and get 21 original Warhawk tracks!
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'whew' Well, this one clearly isn't getting delayed: Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin's Creed has gone gold and is ready for its November 13 release. Sweet!
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The popular and critically-acclaimed TV series has teamed up with Sony to deliver a test track and GT TV content for Gran Turismo 5; they also say to expect 900 cars!
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Net profit and revenue is way up despite more operating losses in the games division, and the PS3 and PSP have helped to yield a 42.9% increase in hardware sales.
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According to their recent financial report, Ubisoft plans to delay four titles currently scheduled for release in 2007. Could Assassin's Creed and Haze be among them?
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It's brutal, it's over-the-top, and it's going to assault store shelves for the holiday season. It'll be controversial, but it should also be mucho-entertaining...
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This extra content is already available in the Game of the Year edition, but if you don't have it, Shivering Isles will release on November 20 as a standard retail disc.
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Midway is having more problems with another PS3 title, and coincidentally, it's another that runs the UE3 engine. Blacksite: Area 51 PS3 may now be delayed.
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Oops. Some U.S. Warhawk users who purchased the Blu-Ray version of the game were able to download patch v1.1 yesterday...but it shouldn't have been there.
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October 24th, 2007
Last Updated 200d, 18h, 12m ago
PS2 Review: NBA 08
While the PS3 version is getting better and better. The PlayStation 2 version is getting worse and worse. 200d, 18h, 12m old - 0 comments
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It seems client update 3.0 is rarin' to go for MotorStorm, and while we're not entirely sure if it'll come for both Europe and the US, it's still a big-time update.
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We haven't heard much about it since its unveiling, but now it appears Hollywood wants to get this "Castlevania" done: they plan to start shooting in the next few months.
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You won't have to wait too much longer than us to get the likes of The Eye of Judgment, Lair, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, SingStar, and Ratchet and Clank Future.
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You'd be surprised, but this year's NBA 08 is actually a good game of basketball. It's not without its problems, but it's still worth your time.
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Well, it certainly didn't hit the original release date, but Midway has announced that John Woo's Stranglehold has gone gold for the PS3. Check out the playable demo on the PlayStation Store, too.
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They've kept us apprised of the development process for the last month or so, and now, Naughty Dog says Uncharted: Drake's Fortune has gone gold! Definitely good news.
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Perhaps this is Midway jumping the gun again, but according to a recent report, the PS3 version of Unreal Tournament III won't hit Australia until 2008. ...and the US?
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If you're planning to pick up that new Dual Shock 3 in a few weeks, just remember you'll have to update your PS3 via firmware 1.94 first. The update is on the way.
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October 23rd, 2007
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This is kinda what happens when more titles become available and the system drops in price. One source shows a huge PS3 sales spike while the 360 fell dramatically.
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Three games originally scheduled for this year have been pushed back; we won't see Frontlines: Fuel of War, Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon, or de Blob until 2008.
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We know Tim Schafer and Double Fine are working on Brutal Legend - which looks sweet - but die-hard Psychonauts fans are still holding out hope for a sequel. Could this be it...?
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The long awaited PlayStation 3 entry for Ratchet and Clank is finally here, and we have the full review. Is it worth the coin?
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Everyone has been waiting on a playable demo, and now a Spanish PlayStation site says one will become available on the European Store, one week before the game's launch.
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We heard we'd only have the option of the Rock Band bundle package this year, but Harmonix has hinted at the possibility of individually sold instruments "this holiday."
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This is one very cryptic e-mail from Ubisoft, and it appears we won't know anything further until the game actually releases. Let the speculation begin, future Creed owners!
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Unbelievably enough, they made another one. We gotta review it, though, and we always hold out hope for a miracle...maybe the sequel is a LOT better! Yeah...it's not.
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October 22nd, 2007
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An in-depth look into what the fifth Gran Turismo game has in store for us. I'll give you a hint: it's nothing but awesome.
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Multiplayer is usually the prime attraction when it comes to FPSs, but if OXM is to be believed, CoD4's single-player campaign clocks in at only 5 or 6 hours. Really?
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We had dates for the U.S. and Australia, but we didn't have one for Europe until today. Activision has announced that Europe will be getting GHIII on November 23.
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While Activision chairman and CEO Robert Kotick admits the system presents challenges to developers, he also believes it's the "most advanced gaming platform."
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Japan is getting a white 40GB PS3, and they're also getting a white Dual Shock 3. But what about us? Well this rumor says we're definitely getting the new color; that FCC filing is a big hint!
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That's right, this feature isn't just confirmed, it's basically here! If you've downloaded the demo, you know all about it, but we'll enlighten ya anyway; say hello to extra content!
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NCSoft is planning a new approach for the PSN: not only are they planning free-to-play titles, they also want to develop their own cross-platform service to unite all gamers!
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October 21st, 2007
Last Updated 204d, 5h, 5m ago
Arnold's Press Pause and Rewind: October 21st
Plain and simple, I'm tired of developers forcing me to play a game a certain way. LAIR, FIFA, and SKATE are examples of this. It needs to end. 204d, 5h, 5m old - 0 comments
Ben's Week In Review: October 21
The PS3 may not be selling like the PS2, but it's selling at least as well as the Xbox 360 during its first year, Warhawk is gonna be fixed (got my stats back!), and the Gran Turismo creator makes a claim we definitely agree with. 204d, 16h, 21m old - 0 comments
October 20th, 2007
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It's no secret that Sony doesn't have the same massive third-party support in this generation, and this report says Sony is scrambling to keep them around for the PS3.
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PS3 First-Year Sales On Par With Xbox 360's
When it comes to hardware sales, Sony has moved just about as many units as Microsoft's Xbox 360 in the first 10 months. This chart aligns the PS3/360/Wii launches. 205d, 6h, 7m old - 0 comments
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Here's one PSP remake that will feature a boatload of new enhancements and additions, and it's an RPG that fans loved from the get-go. Check out the new info!
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October 19th, 2007
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Players have experienced several major problems since the game's launch, but it seems the team is almost ready to deliver the big fix in the form of patch v1.1.
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Are you ready to ROCK? Tim Schafer and Co. - Double Fine Productions - and Sierra Entertainment have revealed Brutal Legend, a game that bows to the mighty metal Gods!
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Another EGM issue, another set of rumors. This one says we could see both God of War 3 and Gears of War 2 late next year, and it appears Sega might be planning another Skies of Arcadia!
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They kept it secret until last month's Tokyo Game Show, and after a couple gameplay videos and some new details, we're delivering a great look at Clank's solo adventure.
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PS3 Videos Updated
This is a great update: we've got Jade Raymond in an Assassin's Creed interview, a couple hilarious Rat Race videos, debut trailers for BOTH Bionic Commando and Tim Scafer's latest project, Brutal Legend, a look at Capture the Flag gameplay in Unreal Tournament III, and more. 206d, 16h, 49m old
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Two of the best exclusive PS3 titles of the year are getting updates for December, and that includes a dropship for Warhawk and a new playable creature for flOw!
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WaveGroup Reveals Complete Guitar Hero Recordings
If you're a big fan of this massively popular franchise, you'll be happy to hear that WaveGroup is bringing seven volumes (97 songs!) to the digital download world. Complete soundtracks from multiple Guitar Hero titles included! 206d, 16h, 53m old - 0 comments
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Here's the U.S. PSN update, and it includes two playable demos (Folklore and Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights), a short Devil May Cry 4 trailer, and a variety of other videos.
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October 18th, 2007
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Sony has finally made the announcement and have also dropped the price of the 80GB unit. Read up for the details.
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Halo 3 dominates all. Take a look at just how much the highly anticipated finale managed to sell last month.
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The hardware numbers are out, and as expected, the Xbox 360 destroys all competition thanks to Halo 3.
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There was a possibility we'd get a playable demo of MGS4 on the PlayStation Store, but that's not happening. On the other hand, Portable Ops+ for the PSP now has a date.
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Australia's OFLC has refused classification for Activision's newest shooter, citing "high impact violence." Without classification, the game cannot be sold in stores.
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Another update for ya, Euro gamers, and this one includes three new PS1 classics, a worthwhile playable demo, and of course, a few new videos, trailers, and wallpapers (Lair "Good Dragon" and Lair "Bad Dragon").
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Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is an "alternate-reality WWII FPS," and it requires a strong musical score. Well, composer Michael Giacchino is just the man for the job.
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We knew Rockstar was planning to implement some sort of multiplayer feature, but we still don't have any concrete details. Still, this latest rumor hints at 16-player action!
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Wanna start customizing your own sweet ride well before the game releases? Then pre-order Need for Speed: ProStreet, and use this special code to design your WRX!
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October 17th, 2007
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SKATE is a great first attempt, but not without its flaws. Still, this is certainly a game worth checking out.
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It's scheduled to launch on October 30, and one source is already telling us to expect great things. PSM says it's not just good, it's the best PS3 title to date! See scores inside.
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Street Fighter IV Trailer
A good quality trailer from Stage 6, none of that messy YouTube compression. You'll need DivX to play the clip, but it's well worth it. 208d, 4h, 1m old
Eat Sleep Play And Sony Retain Some Ties
Dave Jaffe and Scott Campbell's new studio, Eat Sleep Play, is definitely separate from Sony, unlike the former Incognito Studios. But ties still remain to some extent. 208d, 6h, 11m old - 0 comments
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We've heard a lot of good things about Killzone 2, and we finally have more info regarding the online multiplayer aspect. Co-op, PlayStation Home integration, and more!
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GT creator Kaz Yamauchi compares his franchise with Microsoft's, and makes a very...interesting analogy. While he says Forza has more features, GT is "pure quality gold." We definitely believe you, Kaz!
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Yes, yes, yes! It's finally official. Street Fighter 4 is on its way, as are other games.
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Capcom: More Than One Big Announcement
Capcom's Christian Svensson is on the plug-patrol again, this time letting everyone know we can expect more than one huge announcement this week. The countdown has begun! 208d, 17h old - 0 comments
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It seems the much-discussed Gran Turismo TV feature has finally been unveiled (to some extent), even if Sony hasn't made it official. Check out the evidence inside!
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October 16th, 2007
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It's called Rat Race, and it's definitely something new. This game will show up as individual episodes on the PSN, and it appears very unique and intriguing in style.
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It seems Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+ may have a new title, according to the latest PlayStation Underground e-mail. Has the "+" been replaced with "Infinite War?"
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PlayStation Eye Dated And Priced For Europe
Will our European friends have to wait too much longer for the Eye? Nope. It'll first release with The Eye of Judgment on October 26, and then become available by itself with a copy of the EyeCreate software on November 7 for GBP 24.99. 209d, 6h, 7m old - 0 comments
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The new 40GB PS3 and the 60GB price drop have generated a 178% hardware sales spike in the UK. PlayStation 3 software also jumped up the charts.