Updates (November, 2007)
November 30th, 2007
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This isn't affecting everyone, but a few users have reported a complete loss in media capability (PS3 won't play any discs) after downloading firmware update 2.01. Hmm...
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Sony has already said they have 15 exclusives planned for a 7-month span - in response to an article about the decline of exclusives - and here's that great-lookin' list.
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In a big suprirse, GameSpot's Jeff Gerstmann has been fired, and evidently, it was for a low review score given to Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Did Eidos make a threat...?
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Sony is going to launch this new service in Japan, and it's definitely going to get some attention from high-def lovers. It coincides with the GT5: Prologue launch, too.
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It's a big one! We get the highly anticipated Pain (sick fun!), a multiplayer demo for TimeShift, a map pack for Resistance, add-ons for Guitar Hero III and Rock Band, and more!
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November 29th, 2007
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It may have gotten a little more serious. And it may have a few problems. But the bottom line is that it's damned fun.
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PS3 Screenshots Updated
More screenshot galleries have been updated, including: EndWar, Ghostbusters, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Kane and Lynch, Valkyrie of the Battlefield, The Golden Compass, and more. 164d, 5h, 38m old
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Sony has remained firm on their target sales goal for PS3 hardware this fiscal year: 11 million units. And now, after the price cut, EA is inclined to believe them.
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You probably aren't satisfied with the first two trailers for GTAIV, so here's a third: it will arrive at 3 p.m. on December 6, and it's called, "Move up, ladies."
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The first report said a demo would arrive only on the Live Marketplace, but Capcom says that information isn't true...could there be a demo for both the PSN and Live?
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Harmonix released a statement to the press regarding some Rock Band-related issues with the PS3 version, and they're "aware of them" and "working on them." Oh, good.
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Basically, this is what Konami is telling gamers, and we'd strongly suggest you listen. Metal Gear Solid 4 won't be anywhere but the PS3; the rumors need to DIE.
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Little Spyro is back yet again with another installment, but has this previously tried-and-true formula grown too old? Do they need to start over? Yes. Most definitely.
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If you're running out of maps to play online in Resistance: Fall of Man, check out the info for the latest map pack. We've got two very intriguing additions, here!
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Guerilla had already confirmed there'd be a multiplayer beta for Killzone 2, but SCEA says we won't see it in 2007. They are "working on it for next year," though.
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November 28th, 2007
Last Updated 165d, 5h, 21m ago
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Midway announces the return of NBA Ballers and we have the preview with the first details and screenshots. Take a look.
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The once well established Soldier of Fortune returns. Does numero three make it the best entry?
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Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford believes the long-running Medal of Honor franchise is "in trouble" and believes EA is "confused right now." Remember, Gearbox does the competing Brothers in Arms series.
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Yeah, you've probably heard the rumored November 29 launch date for PlayStation Home, but it's just not gonna happen. Was it really that realistic in the first place?
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Developer blogs are becoming awfully popular lately, and here's one from Propaganda Games for the upcoming Turok. It's coming along very well; lots of cool info here!
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Only for PAL regions: sign up for a 2-year subscription to AOL and you get a FREE 40GB PS3 with one controller, plus a copy of Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction!
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We know you hardcore gamers out there want your voice to be heard, so you should participate at the official PlayStation blog. They'll definitely be reading your replies.
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The latest issue of PSM3 provides us with fresh new Golden Axe: Beast Rider info. Meet the sexy Amazonian heroine plus learn about the new free-roaming focus!
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November 27th, 2007
Last Updated 166d, 9h, 58m ago
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Admit it, you secretly love mascot games. And you especially love it when those mascots are competing in a sport of some sort. This one's tennis. And we can't wait.
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Capcom is bringing the arm back to life in this sequel to the 20 year old classic. Read up on the first details.
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Monolith returns to develop the sequel, and this time includes the PlayStation 3 along for the ride.
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Oops. At the official softcore porn branch of a UK tabloid, topless models appeared posing next to Ferraris...and the Need for Speed and EA logos were clearly evident.
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Take-Two Interactive's chairman Strauss Zelnick has said he has no plans to sell the company or the GTA franchise, and GTAIV is looking to "vastly" exceed expectations.
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PlayStation Home is coming along, but we didn't realize they still needed to add cornerstone features. A few of them have finally arrived in Home build 0.7.7.
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PSP Videos Updated
We've got 12 more great ones for you: two gameplay trailers for Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+ and Medal of Honor Heroes 2, a look back to a huge month in gaming with Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles and Silent Hill: Origins, and a look ahead to the likes of Fading Shadows and FlatOut: Head On. Good stuff! 167d, 4h, 41m old
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Ready for another whirlwind showdown with the bad guys of Capital City? You'll be faced with special gangs and a rival squad, but you get a bunch of new vehicles, too!
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"The Father of PlayStation" is going to be properly honored early next year, with the AIAS's esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award. Quite simply, nobody deserves it more.
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Sony is off to a fast start this holiday season; the Black Friday statistics show a 178% leap in PlayStation brand sales, and PS3 sales are up 298% since November 2!
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The reviews may be atrocious, but there's no accounting for the public's taste. They lined up for "Hitman" over the Thanksgiving weekend; it topped $20 million.
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November 26th, 2007
Last Updated 167d, 5h, 11m ago
PS3 Screenshots Updated
A good dose of screenshot galleries have been updated: Devil May Cry 4, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Blacksite: Area 51, Beowulf, Sega Superstars Tennis, Viking, and many more! 167d, 5h, 11m old
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If you use your PayPal account to make purchases at Toys R Us, you can get up to $50 cash back! A great deal for would-be console buyers.
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PS2 Cheats Updated
We've updated cheats for a number of games including: Guitar Hero III, Manhunt 2, SSX On Tour, The Simpsons, NBA 2K8, The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Castaway, and Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition. With more on the way. 167d, 8h, 7m old
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Time Crisis 4 left us absolute awe. But not in a good way. One of our very favorite franchises has just hit rockbottom, and we're very disappointed.
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It's a 'time' theme today! TimeShift has been in development for quite a lengthy time. But did all of that time do TimeShift any good? Find out. The amount puns here is atrociously great.
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The PS3 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 has suffered from online lag and frame rate problems, but Konami has provided players with a patch today. Will it fix things?
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The DS Lite continues to reign supreme, but the newly redesigned PSP is coming up fast, as Sony says the PSP-2000 has reached the million shipped mark in Japan.
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Oh man, this is a great read. Rockstar has begun its appeal process to get Manhunt 2 classified in the UK, and they ripped the BBFC a new one during the opening round, claiming the panel only cares about its reputation.
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2K Boston is looking for some worthy individuals to assist in their next project...but apparently, just like Bioshock, only the Xbox 360 and PC are listed platforms.
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That 80GB price drop and 40GB launch certainly has sparked a sales wildfire all over the world. After the early US surge, we're seeing the same in both Japan and Germany.
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Study: Most Gamers "Technology Enthusiasts"
As crazy as it sounds, this Ziff Davis Media study has found that most gamers also enjoy other forms of the latest technology, including iPods, cell phones and movies. This means other tech-based industries should target gamers... 168d, 4h, 52m old - 0 comments
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Those of you who remember the original title on the Sega Saturn are gonna be happy: they've decided to bring an updated remake to the PS2 early next year. Sweet!
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November 25th, 2007
Last Updated 168d, 6h, 22m ago
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SmackDown 2008 was slow and not particularly fun, but TNA looks to be quite the opposite, featuring fast paced action and realism. Read up on the details.
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An FPS game where you aren't taking down robots and an evil empire? Gryphons, golems, and mythical creatures, you say? Go on...
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It's a remake of one of the best games ever made, so it can't possibly be anything less than stellar. Square-Enix could've done more with it, but it's still downright fantastic.
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Ben's Week In Review: November 25
Ubisoft says the new IP isn't dead (Assassin's Creed is their proof), EA and Valve are starting to annoy the ever-loving crap out of me, and Epic Games deserves every ounce of respect we can muster. UT3 PS3 made it this year! 169d, 4h, 24m old - 0 comments
November 24th, 2007
Last Updated 169d, 9h, 20m ago
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Love that PS3 but don't yet own one? Want a chance to win a brand new PS3 plus six awesome games? Then you definitely want to check out this promotion; don't delay!
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PSX Extreme Holiday Buyers Guide
Questions about the different PS3 models? Want to know how the three systems stack up? Interested in a giant list of must-have 2007 games and some accessory recommendations? Have no fear, our Holiday Buyers Guide is here! 170d, 4h, 54m old - 0 comments
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That's right, the team has confirmed they are working on a specific game patch for Assassin's Creed that should fix those annoying freezing issues. It's coming "soon."
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If recent titles - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, for instance - are any indication, this quote is probably true. We interpret it as meaning MGS4 stays a PS3 exclusive no matter what.
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Wait, why would this be? Over at Ubisoft's official site, they're only listing the Xbox 360 and PC as targeted platforms for this sequel...we sure hope that's not true.
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November 23rd, 2007
Last Updated 170d, 15h, 14m ago
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Yep, Operation: Omega Dawn is scheduled to arrive in December, and not only does it include the biggest battlefield yet, it will also let us fly at night! Awesome!
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Can an IP survive amidst the legion of sequels and license-based competition? Assassin's Creed proves it can; the industry is "crying out for new and compelling content."
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Rock Band is MTV Network's first game, and both Harmonix and MTV are happy with the game's direction so far. Also, MTV said they have a "big announcement" for us.
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Get ready, UK gamers, because you're about to see a LOT of ads for Sony's PS3, both online and on TV. They're promoting it as "more than a games console"...surprise!
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Thanks to a very helpful blog, we've found a place where you can view all the video game sales from numerous major retailers. There's some seriously good stuff here!
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November 22nd, 2007
Last Updated 171d, 5h, 43m ago
PS3 Cheats Updated
We've added cheats for Assassin's Creed, Conan the Barbarian, Juiced 2, Call of Duty 4, Guitar Hero III, Ratchet and Clank Future, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008, The Simpsons, Lego Stars Wars: Complete Sage, and NBA Live 08! 171d, 5h, 43m old
PSP Cheats Updated
Cheats for Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, Manhunt 2, MX vs. ATV: On the Edge, Silent Hill Origins, SSX On Tour, and Transformers: The Game have been added. 171d, 5h, 43m old
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Early previews and info says the PS3 version of Valve's awesome FPS has all kinds of problems, and that could be because EA handled most of the development. ...oh crap.
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The most popular wrestling franchise has arrived on the PlayStation 3. But is it all peachy for the newest entry? Find out.
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Want to block some of those filthy sites on your PS3? It's Trend Micro to the rescue, as this temporarily free service provides valuable security for Sony's game console.
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It didn't take long for Sony to step up and flatly deny the PlayStation Phone. Evidently, the is a misquote and that has led to a series of mistaken confirmations.
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Yes, it's another Dynasty Warriors, but we believe Omega Force will produce a title worthy of this new generation. Can this long-running series get a healthy resurrection?
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It has been a long and bizarre journey for Koei's Fatal Inertia, but it finally seems official: the game will, at long last, arrive on the PS3 in Spring 2008.
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It's not what you might think, bit nevertheless, Lord of Vermilion is on the way. Oh, and if you're wondering, it has nothing to do with the old Sword of Vermillion titles.
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November 21st, 2007
Last Updated 172d, 9h, 59m ago
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The Game of the Year Edition of Oblivion is out. If you've never played Oblivion, find out if you're better off with a used copy, or if there really is a tremendous deal with this package.
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Those wireless Sixaxis controllers are kinda pricey, aren't they? Well, starting Friday, Amazon.com has one heck of a sweet sale on these: they'll only cost $20!
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No more delays. No more 2008 speculation. None of it. Unreal Tournament III is finished, and Mark Rein confirms its release and the date.
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You can pick it up at retailers now, but it's also coming to the PlayStation Store on November 29. That's right, you now have two purchase options for Shivering Isles.
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Sales of the PlayStation 3 seem to be showing great strength, as Famitsu is reporting another week of great sales for Sony.
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First, we thought the 80GB PS3 would be the permanent replacement for the 60GB model, but Sony has revealed the 40GB "entry level" PS3 is the actual wave of the future.
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Know why Call of Duty 4 kicked ass on all platforms, including the PS3? Because Infinity Ward assigned their best people to the PS3, and didn't port from the 360.
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So of all the games out there, Japan chooses THIS one to be censored? Yes, it seems so; Japanese gamers may be disappointed to learn that Uncharted is devoid of blood.
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If you own a PSP but not a PS3 and wish to have access to PlayStation Store content, The PlayStation Network Downloader is here to save the day! You just need a PC.
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Sir Howard Stringer seems perfectly happy with the current position and future direction of the PlayStation 3, and believes it's "on par" with the now legendary PS2.
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One source says this has been officially confirmed, and it certainly seems like a darn good idea. PlayStation and Ericsson, two very popular brand names, come together!
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November 20th, 2007
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If you're looking for a way to score two free wireless guitar controllers and a sweet new iPod, than take a few minutes to enter this giveaway. Good luck, GH fans!
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The much anticipated third title is officially on its way. Even though it's a year off, check out the first details.
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The once exclusive Xbox 360 game is now coming to the PlayStation 3 in just a few months.
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Namco, nor THQ, have the license anymore. And so Capcom has released their Moto GP effort. Should Moto GP have gone next-gen? Or can it still hustle on the PlayStation 2? Find out.
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Ubisoft had a strong first half - sales were up 52% in the year-over-year comparison - but unfortunately, Haze has been delayed until Q4. Sorry, PS3 owners.
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PS3 Videos Updated
With the holidays comes lots of new media: we've got the mini-teaser from the Ghostbusters game, the game intro from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, three instrument trailers for Rock Band, a behind-the-scenes for Turok, and plenty more! 173d, 18h, 5m old
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They're working on a mysterious PS3 exclusive, and while we still don't know what it is, we do know they've secured the best motion capture technology on the market.
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Four senators have sent a letter to the ESRB, questioning their analysis of Manhunt 2 and requesting they reassign the AO-Adults Only rating. One guess who's involved...
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Square-Enix's Tetsuya Nomura had some interesting things to say in a Dengeki interview: FFXII - FFXIII will be as big an evolution as FF VI - FF VII, which sounds incredible.
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There are a ton of huge releases for this holiday season, and while this sequel probably doesn't qualify, it's still a good option for parents with kids who loved the movie.
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Consumers can vote on whether they want to see a $79 Wii, $99 360 Arcade, or $139 40GB PS3. The top vote-getter gets the big discount, but only for 1,000 lucky buyers.
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We have no idea if this will bring a fix to Assassin's Creed, but we do know v2.01 delivers more "stability" for the PlayStation 3. Beyond that, it's a mystery...
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November 19th, 2007
Last Updated 174d, 10h, 36m ago
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GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi just told Auto Week that it took 3 years and 320,000 man-hours to get Gran Turismo 5 to the point where they could release Prologue. Woah.
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Square-Enix's much-heralded White Engine is supposed to power Final Fantasy XIII, but the publisher says development is "moving at a sluggish pace." Maybe we won't see FFXIII until 2009...
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Sega's Noah Musler thinks the PS3 will catch the 360, even though Microsoft has "bridged the gap" this generation. The PS2 should also remain "viable" through 2009.
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The development kit for the PlayStation 3 isn't cheap, but not long after dropping the price on the hardware, Sony has now cut the price for the development kit...by half!
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This may only apply to Australia right now, but it seems we have an estimated release date for the PS3 version of Lost Planet: it should arrive some time in February.
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$319 40GB PS3, $399 80GB PS3 At KMart!
The PS3 still too expensive for your tastes? KMart has a very short-lived - but awfully appealing - option: a 20% off coupon that applies to any item in the store, which knocks $100 off the price of the 80GB model and $80 off the 40GB model! 175d, 5h, 54m old - 0 comments
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According to leaked information from an employee, Wal-Mart has an awesome deal for post-Thanksgiving shoppers: 10 free Blu-Ray movies with an 80GB PS3 purchase!
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If you're having a lot of the same issues many other Creed players are experiencing, here are a few tips that might help while we wait on the repairs from Ubisoft.
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November 18th, 2007
Last Updated 175d, 7h ago
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A supremely great game that PlayStation 3 owners are sure to love. It isn't perfect, but it's spectacular overall.
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Ben's Week In Review: November 18
I look back at the PS3's first year, Insomniac simply doesn't get enough recognition, Assassin's Creed isn't perfect but it's ridiculously fun, and I'm already backlogged on games...and it's not even Thanksgiving. 'sigh' 176d, 4h, 54m old - 0 comments
November 17th, 2007
Last Updated 176d, 18h, 7m ago
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We know Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is a third-person action/adventure game, but it appears one of the team's first ideas was to make something like Bioshock or Resistance.
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Aww, they grow up so fast! The PS3 is officially one year old and Sony has sold 5.6 million PS3s sold so far; their goal of 11 million by March remains intact.
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At first, we thought it was just us, but after looking around the Internet, we've discovered something unfortunate: Assassin's Creed is giving a LOT of people trouble.
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November 16th, 2007
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The next step in Blu-Ray evolution is almost here, as Sony plans to update the PS3 before the end of the year with Blu-Ray profile 1.1. "Blu-Wizard 2" is on the way!
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Once again, the U.S. is left out in the cold, but these PAL regions get their release dates for SingStar PS3: Australia gets it on December 6 and the UK on December 7.
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See that Home pic next to Pain in the PS3 advertisement? It has created quite the stir around the Internet, and we're hoping it means that beta trial might arrive for the end of the month. Whaddya say, Sony?
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Good thing all that's over with. At least we finally have a release date for this game in Europe, and it's good news- The Orange Box arrives in time for Christmas!
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Even though PSP sales were decent, the PlayStation 3 performed poorly in October for the US, largely because of people waiting for the new 40GB PS3.
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