Updates (December, 2007)
December 31st, 2007
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We turn back time to look at a year filled with some really crazy announcements. Some announcements that set fires underneath hundreds of thousands, and one that affected millions. And in a list of no particular order, we recall the five most jaw dropping and important news breaks of 2007. See which five made it.
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Come and see: Yakuza 3, echochrome, Brothers in Arms, Battlefield, Ghostbusters, Bionic Commando, Blood Bowl, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, and more!
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If you don't mind spending $60 on one of the ugliest, most average playing PlayStation 3 games out there, then have I got something for you.
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Heavenly Sword, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Time Crisis 4 have all required mysterious 18MB updates in the past week...but what do they do, and are they harmful?
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We've been waiting to hear news of a sequel for a while, and now that it's here, shouldn't we expect it for the PS3 as well as the 360? If you recall, EA has decided to purchase BioWare, and you know what that means...
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When the average PS3 game costs around $15 million to produce, some of the smaller development studios are feeling the crunch. What does this mean for the future?
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Sega Unveils Phantasy Star Complete Collection For Japan
Those lucky Japanese RPG fans are going to get one hell of a great compilation for the PS2: it's the first four Phantasy Stars plus several all-new additions! No word on whether the US will see it, either...big surprise. 132d, 4h, 17m old - 0 comments
December 30th, 2007
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It's not super deep, it doesn't feature endless replay. But, dammit, this is one good way to spend $10.
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Lots of good stuff here, 16 galleries updated, including: Grand Theft Auto IV, GRiD, Devil May Cry 4, FIFA Street 3, Killzone 2, The Club, EndWar, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Edge of Twilight, Turok, Conflict: Denied Ops, Dead Space, Pain, Rat Race, NCAA March Madness 2008, and MX vs ATV.
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Ben's Week In Review: December 30
GameFly has come a long way (and they've got excellent used-game prices), Devil May Cry 4 should be best experienced on the PlayStation 3, and my unbelievable Christmas gift lets me appreciate my games in a whole new way. 134d, 1h, 9m old - 0 comments
December 29th, 2007
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The newest Need for Speed isn't a bad game on the PlayStation 2, but it is dated, and features a number of differences between the PS3 version. Find out what they are and why you're better off saving your money.
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It's not a terribly long delay - only about a month - but it means we have to wait that much longer for this spooky sequel. Oh well, there are other games out there.
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Perhaps you really want to try out some mods for Unreal Tournament 3, but don't have the first clue how to go about doing it. Well, this tutorial should help.
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December 28th, 2007
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PS3 Screenshots Updated
We've updated 10 new PlayStation 3 galleries for: Dark Sector, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Burnout Paradise, Soulcalibur IV, Top Spin 3, Tiberium, and more. 135d, 4h, 4m old
PS3 Preview: NFL Tour
EA is bringing us another arcade football game, but it doesn't seem like it'll be replacing the Street series. See what's to expect. 135d, 4h, 4m old - 0 comments
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For only the next few days, you can get up to 50% off all pre-played games, the shipping will be free, and they even come with manuals and cases! Good deal here.
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider should be one heck of an action title, and Sega has now launched the official site. It tells us to expect the game in the summer of 2008.
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This isn't 1980. Sadly, Atari is just another struggling publisher, and because they've failed to meet listing requirements, Nasdaq has threatened to remove them from the stock exchange.
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The sequel has arrived, but can Ubisoft improve on the original? Is this a bigger and badder version of Squadrons of WWII? Er...no, it's kinda more of the same.
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Is this NCAA hoops game much like the recent NBA Live 08, or a dated experience that needed more work?
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For whatever reason, Ubisoft is all over the place when it comes to nailing down a Haze release date. The latest estimate from their European site puts it at January!
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Associate producer Ryan Payton has warned us not to expect a playable demo of Metal Gear Solid 4, but there is the distinct possibility of a Limited Edition. Sweet!
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Codemasters' TOCA series evolves into GRiD, an all new racing game with stunning visuals, solid physics, and gameplay spanning the world.
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In this original story by Mignola, Ron Pearlman reprises his role as Hellboy in this action game.
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December 27th, 2007
Last Updated 137d, 3h, 7m ago
PSX Extreme: Game Of The Year Awards 2007
It has been quite a year, hasn't it? We have thought and evaluated, and at the end of the day, we now have the victors for all to see. Here are the best of the best, from Achievement to Genre to Platform to the overall Game of the Year! 137d, 3h, 7m old - 0 comments
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Yes, we all know it's going to be on the Xbox 360, too. But it seems the PS3 version looks and plays better, and it's also going to get some exclusive features!
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The style and look of 300 is vintage Frank Miller, but on the other hand, it's also very reminiscent of something else we're familiar with: that's right, video games. SOE believes the movie owes its success to the gaming generation.
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This remake of a Super Famicom RPG releases for the PSP in Japan today, and it comes complete with restructured graphics, plus additional characters and scenarios.
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LucasArts' newest Star Wars game will tie in directly to the saga, as it takes place in between the gap of Episode III and Episode IV.
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Codemasters' brings us one of the first true 'cops and robbers' games, where you get to rob banks, stores, and more.
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By now, you're probably well aware of the DivX video codec included in the latest PlayStation 3 firmware update, but did you know about this very pretty visualizer?
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Midway has been struggling for 8 years now, so they're going to try "fewer but better" titles next year, along with a newfound focus on movie-based and casual titles.
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December 26th, 2007
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It was just recently unveiled at the Jump Festa event in Tokyo, so we've got the first details and screenshots for you. It's a massive multiplayer world for the PSP!
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If you're not enthusiastic about this game yet, try this on for size- 1080p high-definition resolution, 60 frames per second, great licensed music...is that enough?
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PSP Videos Updated
Check out a dozen of the latest and greatest: Patapon, Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice, Star Ocean: The First Departure, Bomberman Land, Napolean Dynamite: The Game, N+, Boulder Dash Rocks!, Medal of Honor Heroes 2, Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+, and oh yeah, the first US teaser for Crisis Core! 137d, 12h, 39m old
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It's not exactly the gigantic climax some were expecting for the end of the 20th anniversary celebration of Final Fantasy, but it's still a very sweet collectible.
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We still know very little about this freshly announced RPG, but a new video gives us some hints as to possible platforms (PS3 or Xbox 360). Check out the debut trailer!
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Report: PSN Cards Popping Up In Stores
Initially confirmed for early 2008, the PlayStation Store Card has already been spotted on a retail shelf in the US. It's the $20 one, and while we're still not sure if other increments will be available, it's good to see 'em arriving. 137d, 16h, 50m old - 0 comments
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If you've been playing Rock Band to death and need more songs to conquer, log on to the Marketplace this week or the Store next week to nab five brand new songs.
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The main character in Lost Planet is based on Korean actor Byun-hung Lee, and Capcom has revealed that he will now play Storm Shadow in the upcoming G.I. Joe movie!
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December 25th, 2007
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Take a look at what we have to say about Burnout Paradise after getting some hands-on time with it.
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LucasArts and Day 1 Studioes are putting together what appears to be a fine third-person shooter set in the not-so-distant future. Check it out.
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PS3 Preview: Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
Turning Point takes the "what if?" concept and uses it in a videogame in historical context. This one sounds very promising. 138d, 7h, 41m old - 0 comments
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Just a little holiday thank you from all of us at PSXE as we finish up 2007 and head into another great year. We look forward to serving our readers and providing the best possible game coverage on the 'Net; 2008 is gonna be big!
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December 24th, 2007
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Viva la resistance! It's been discovered that Sony has trademarked the sequel, which means a full announcement is imminent.
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PS3 Walkthroughs Updated
We've got the guides for games you've got sitting under that tree! Call of Duty 4, Assassin's Creed, Folklore, Ratchet and Clank Future, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, SKATE, TimeShift, and Heavenly Sword! 139d, 10h, 1m old
PSP Walkthroughs Updated
If you're struggling with Final Fantasy Tactics, we've got a detailed guide for you, in addition to Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles. Enjoy. 139d, 10h, 1m old
PS3 Cheats Updated
Cheats for Uncharted, The Orange Box, Assassin's Creed, Unreal Tournament III, Rock Band, Need for Speed: Pro Street, Time Crisis 4, Stranglehold, and Medal of Honor: Airborne. 139d, 15h, 20m old
PSP Cheats Updated
Check out cheats for Silent Hill Origins, Manhunt, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, MGS: Portable Ops Plus, Medal of Honor Heroes 2, and Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron. 139d, 15h, 20m old
PS2 Cheats Updated
We've added cheats for Rock Band, Need for Speed Pro Street, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Enjoy them. 139d, 15h, 20m old
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If you want to snag a last-second holiday gift, you should check out Valve's online store: they just released the official soundtrack for The Orange Box for only $9.95.
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Most of the impressions of the playable demo for Burnout Paradise were overwhelmingly positive, but the developer wanted to clarify a few of the negative points.
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You can pre-order Haze right now at Ubisoft's online store, but you might notice the estimated release is a lot further back than we thought- it's August 2008.
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It seems the main character from Final Fantasy X is poised for the limelight once again, as he supposedly pops up in a recent - and private - Final Fantasy Dissidia video.
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We got an estimate on both thanks to an earlier edition of the Official PlayStation Magazine, but now, it seems Play.com has inside info on a concrete date and price.
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December 23rd, 2007
Last Updated 141d, 2h, 46m ago
Ben's Week In Review: December 23
I wonder just how big - and how dynamic - Paradise City will really be, God of War III can be pre-ordered now but it's still too far away, and I'm not all that enthusiastic about a potentially non-existent Duke Nukem coming to consoles. 141d, 2h, 46m old - 0 comments
Japanese Videogame Sales - 12/10-12/16
People seem to enjoy buying games with Mario where he isn't putting on his best damn show. And it's a shame. Oh, and, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue did pretty well. 141d, 2h, 51m old - 0 comments
Japanese Game Console Sales - 12/10-12/16
Christmas time in Japan is approaching, and hardware sales have gone up. Some pretty crazy stuff here. 141d, 2h, 51m old - 0 comments
December 22nd, 2007
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Well, damn. It seems the latest issue of EGM is now providing a "Fall 2008" release estimate for the Little game that could, and that's a "little" disappointing.
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You know the PC version of the PlayStation Store - yes, accessed via your PC - has different stuff than the Store you find on the PS3, right? Well, here's the latest list of updates; it includes Warhawk and US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo.
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Yes, really. Not everybody prefers the first-person viewpoint, you know, and many users are starting to request a PC mod that allows for a third-person look in Unreal Tournament 3.
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December 21st, 2007
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Happy Holidays from Guerilla Games! It's an exclusive Killzone-themed greeting card (which can also be wallpaper for your PS3), and it's perfect for us gamers.
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Inside, you will find the full map for Burnout Paradise, and you might be surprised if you look closely...this damn thing is huge! But how much will be open at the start?
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As far as we know, the release date still stands at "Q1 2008" for this anticipated FPS, but Play.com says it's hitting the UK on January 18. Will we get it on the same day...?
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PS3 Videos Updated
Here are 14 of the hottest videos- we've got both the new Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailers, a couple sweet Gran Turismo 5: Prologue videos, the final Japanese trailer for Devil May Cry 4, gameplay from the Warhawk: Omega Dawn expansion, a video for one of the newly available Guitar Hero III songs, a snazzy Burnout Paradise trailer fueled by Guns N' Roses, and more! 143d, 3h, 13m old
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That's right, the very first user-created map is now available! It's called DM-Shrine, and it's only the first of many; pick it up now for free, and get playing.
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It might be the biggest update of the year, as we've got the Warhawk Omega Dawn expansion, several full games, and a horde of add-ons, videos, trailers, themes, and more!
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It may be a little late, but at least all the community features you've been craving are now live at the official Rock Band site. Take your rockin' to a whole new level!
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December 20th, 2007
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Well, because you asked for it, I went ahead and scored the game by putting it into a proper review format. But there is still no overall score.
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They're still trying to claw their way out of the Kane & Lynch debacle, and maybe Conflict: Denied Ops will help. It now has a release date- February 12, 2008.
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Seven new songs for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock currently sit on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace, so log on and master the new batch!
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Sony has quite the deal going for Australian gamers- buy a Bravia 1080 LCD TV and receive a 40GB PlayStation 3 completely free of charge! Not too shabby at all, huh?
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Okay, now it's getting ridiculous. Yet another rumor regarding a Grand Theft Auto IV release date - and price - for the land down under, and you might be surprised!
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Sony is getting all festive with a Folklore expansion pack this week: we get a couple new costumes, a new quest for Keats, and a brand new monster...the "Grab Bag."
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You can now head on over to the Internet's biggest retailer and pre-order the next entry in this amazing series! Just ignore that November 15 release date; it's not confirmed.
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December 19th, 2007
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Well, it's a review without a score, since Prologue is just a demo of Gran Turismo 5. But nevertheless, Prologue is a breathtaking glimpse at what's in store for us.
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Oh, goody. As excited as we'd like to be to learn that 3D Realms plans to make Duke Nukem Forever a multi-format title, we don't really wanna ride the delay train.
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Okay, so NOW, one source claims the release date for GTAIV in Europe is actually April 25. This hasn't been confirmed, either, though, so what can we really believe?
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Mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer and MTV have joined forces to develop their very own video games, and with all his connections, it seems like a match made in heaven.
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Folding@Home has gotten big enough to warrant an update, and when it arrives, it will include an auto-shutdown feature plus a Music option to set your own play lists! Expect to see this new version "soon."
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The movie was pretty good, but can the game be just as entertaining? Can Ubisoft break the interminable trend of bad movie-to-game adaptations? In short...nope.
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We've had nothing but tentative estimates up until now, but Take-Two has issued a slightly more focused release window for GTAIV. It seems to be coming in Q1, not Q2.
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The PS3 version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has suffered from a few online issues, but the development team is getting ready to release a fix-it patch soon.
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December 18th, 2007
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Confused? The new PlayStation 3 and PSP firmwares allow for you to play all PSOne games on your PSP by using your PS3.
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The mastermind behind Gran Turismo shares details on damage for Gran Turismo 5, GT PSP, a release date, and more.
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We think PlayStation Home and added online functionality for Unreal Tournament 3 is a match made in heaven, and thankfully, Epic has recognized the vast potential, here.
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Most attendees didn't like the Santa Monica location for E3, so organizers have announced the 2008 show will return to the L.A. Convention Center. Same "smaller, more intimate" focus, though.
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Due to the massive outpouring of replies generated by the previous "Is The Girl Gamer A Myth?" article, we've been forced to issue a Part 2 of sorts. The female response was swift and detailed; they've spoken up, loud and clear!
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Contrary to the reports you've seen about that February 19 North American release date for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, the game is only confirmed for "spring." Sorry.
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Agetec recently announced this challenging puzzler, and it's another potentially addictive title that features colorful, falling shapes. Great for traveling on cold winter days!
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It seems the UK edition of OPM may have the latest Killzone 2 details, and if they're accurate (you never know), it means we'll see the beta some time in "mid-'08."
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If you thought the NPD numbers for November were impressive, wait until you see the latest statistics from Sony's PlayStation In Review. The PlayStation brand is up!
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No game in this long-running franchise has ever been rated "M" for Mature, but look at the recent media for Final Fantasy Versus XIII...there's no way that gets a "T."
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December 17th, 2007
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They're merely predictions for now, but see which two prominent videogame figures made the predictions. Full details within.
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A new firmware update will be arriving for the PlayStation 3 tomorrow, and it's got some pretty cool features. Did DiVx and WMV compatability make it?
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We've been waiting for the official release date for a while, and now it's here: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core will arrive in the US on March 25, so get ready!
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Naughty Dog's Evan Wells says there won't be any downloadable content for Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, but they may consider integration with PlayStation Home.
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It's called "Mezone," and it's some sort of super high-tech entertainment multimedia center. But "playing" is also included...could we be looking at a PS3.5?
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There aren't any plans to bring this NiGHTS Into Dreams remake to the US, and we're also missing out on a special gameplay mode: Christmas Dream, just for the holidays.
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Sony had serious trouble trying to sell their handheld earlier this year, but thanks to the price drop and redesign, this thing is suddenly in big demand everywhere.
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The PS2 version hits store shelves tomorrow, but if you think it only suffers from slightly lesser graphics, think again. There are some major cross-gen differences, here...
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Wow, those New Zealanders just love that Sony, don't they? The PS3, PSP and of course, the PS2, are seemingly always in demand over there, and it's gonna continue.
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December 16th, 2007
Last Updated 148d, 3h, 8m ago
Ben's Week In Review: December 16
GTAIV might be showing up a lot sooner than expected, PS2 owners should be very excited about a certain Extra Twisted Edition, and my concerns about Hot Shots Golf 5 never making it to the U.S. are alleviated. 148d, 3h, 8m old - 0 comments
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A main character that's half pirate and half cowboy, the Civil War era, both naval and hand-to-hand combat...it all sounds most intriguing, yes? Well, it's really not.
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December 15th, 2007
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PS3 users want in-game Cross Media Bar integration - access messages and Friends lists without quitting to the main menu - and Sony has acknowledged that request.
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The team is ready to roll out v1.2 next week (specifically for the Omega Dawn expansion on the 20th), and they're already working on a v1.3 update. New troops...?
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The Guitar Hero III/Rock Band guitar compatibility saga continues, but in the meantime, Neversoft and Activision have released a significant update for GHIII.
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December 14th, 2007
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You know about Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters for the PSP, but you probably didn't realize GameStop had a listing for the same game...only for the PS2. Wait, what? PS2 owners could be in for another surprise treat!
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Yep, things aren't looking up for HD-DVD, at all. In fact, earlier in the year, Blu-Ray had outsold HD-DVD by nearly the same margin. It's looking bleak.
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This situation has become nothing more than just a finger pointing and blaming game. Harmonix says this, and now Activision retorts with that. See what the publisher has to say.
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Thanks to Play Magazine, the first details on Lara's eighth adventure have arrived. In addition, we've also posted one of the first screenshots of the game, with more on the way! Take a gander at the first leaked screens of the game in action.
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PS3 Screenshots: Tomb Raider: Underworld
Lara comes alive in an all new iteration of Tomb Raider, and we've got the first wave of shots to hit the rounds. Take a look at them. 149d, 10h, 49m old
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The PlayStation 3 version of the Half-Life 2 compilation is finally out. See what's to expect out of this 5-in-1 set.
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