Updates (October, 2008)
October 31st, 2008
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Without trying to sound insulting or superior, I have to wonder: is the most intelligent generation of gamers the original generation? Think about it.
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Initially scheduled to end on October 30, it has just been announced that the beta will continue through the weekend for "stability" reasons. Great news!
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The stats aren't official, but the estimated results are worth talking about. On its first day of availability in Japan, Grand Theft Auto IV dominates.
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While it will be a staple of the single-player gameplay, Guerilla has taken it out of the online multiplayer. The explanation is based on testing feedback.
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A bunch more walkthroughs have been added for the PlayStation 3! Come and check what we've got.
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Our buddy Crash suffered through some tough times on the PS2, but Radical Entertainment seeks to right the ship. Thankfully, they do just that.
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Well, although net profit was up 40%, net losses were also way up, and in the wake of EA's new "cost reduction plan," about 600 employees lost their jobs.
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Media Molecule has confirmed that more levels and content is on the way, although selling user-created levels for real money may still be a ways off.
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It wasn't long ago when the estimated release date for GT5 was around 2010, but Kazunori Yamauchi now says it's coming "sooner than expected."
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The PlayStation 3's newest SingStar game may probably turn off fans of the first one. And perhaps the series' showing some age? Still, maybe this soundtrack is for you.
1201 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes old - 3 commentsPS2 Review: SingStar Legends
A compilation of a horde of great songs dating as far back as the 50s. From Elvis to Nirvana...this one should appeal to many. 1201 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes old - 2 comments
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RPG fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of some actual gameplay footage for FFXIII, and Square-Enix says we'll see a "battle scene" in 2008!
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Although they've made tremendous strides already, Sony claims they're "only halfway" to where they want the PS3 to be. Exciting things are planned...
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Okay, no more worrying about when R2 will finally hit the UK; no more of this "TBA 2008" stuff. It's launching on November 28, and that's not too bad.
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The source in question only mentions this demo for the UK - DICE is a European developer, after all - but here's hoping it comes to the U.S., too!
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Oh boy, do we have an update for you: two new vids for Fallout 3, Need for Speed: Undercover, and Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard, plus more for Edge of Twilight, Killzone 2, Guitar Hero: World Tour, etc.
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An Insomniac rep has just stated that if you want to see all the co-op gameplay afforded by the 6 available maps in R2, it'll take "15-20 hours." Yay!
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Gaming continues to change the world, but one game developer and PhD believes there's a LOT more to come...could that include Nobel notoriety?
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It has just been confirmed: you CANNOT get an invite to the closed Home beta by purchasing Qore Episode 6; you need to be a current annual subscriber.
1202 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes old - 20 commentsOctober 29th, 2008
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You gotta be quick with your clicking finger if you wish to take advantage of the Lightning Deals on tap for Amazon's PS3 Gold Box event. Check it out!
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Sony is streamlining the approval processes for the PS2 and PlayStation Network; no longer does the PS2 need content approval, and the PSN could go global...
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If you're still annoyed that Microsoft has exclusive rights to certain DLC, Sony reminds us that "nothing is ever exclusive." GTAIV DLC could be soon...
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The second quarter results are in, and the PlayStation 3 has topped the Xbox 360 in worldwide sales. The total gap has closed quickly in the past year...
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The follow-up to the smash original is finally here. Does it clear up the issues that plagued the first game? Or is it more of the same?
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Gamers used to have to hide their favorite hobby if they wanted a shot, but no more! Thanks to the music/rhythm explosion, you've got it MADE.
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Those Platinum PS3 titles are pretty hot sellers according to Sony, and as they prepare for the new batch, they celebrate the success of the first.
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Oh, those naughty, naughty stores. Visual evidence of people snagging R2 well before the release date have hit the Internet...we're kinda jealous.
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation had a very rocky start, but yet another update releases today, and the experience just keeps getting better.
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Okay, so now that we've had plenty of time with the beta, we're ready to weigh in with our thoughts. Bottom line: it's stupid crazy silly nutty FUN.
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It's easily one of the most anticipated games of the year, but strangely enough, it's nothing like the original. ...and you know, that's not a bad thing.
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Yep, it seems EA is definitely planning a sequel to the fantastic Dead Space, but on a more somber note, they also want to bring it to Hollywood. Ech.
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The game is a gem, plain and simple, but the online aspect suffers from the standard launch problems: lag, disconnect issues, and sadly, even theft.
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They're not cutting the price of the system for the holidays in the U.S., and they won't do it in the UK, either. Business is business, ladies and gents.
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There are lots of loyal Saints fans, but it'll be interesting to hear their reaction: Volition is taking a "new direction" with Saints Row 3.
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The latest update from Sony is good, as it's clear Home is a major priority, one they're cranking away on. They're working hard, but things are smooth.
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Although the Xbox 360 maintains its userbase lead, the PS3 continues to close the gap and the world's largest publishers are pushing more PS3 software.
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Fallout's long awaited return is finally here, and this time it's Bethesda that's delivering the goods. Is this the epic Action-RPG of the year? Maybe.
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The follow-up to last year's amazing debut has arrived. See how it lives up to its forefather in our review.
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This is one of those times where we play the game and say, "aw, this coulda been great." Sadly, despite the high level of promise, Fracture falls short.
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They handed out Resistance 2 closed beta invites, so why not give you access to the Home closed beta? There's plenty of incentive to subscribe to Qore now!
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Two of the more recognizable voices out there will be featured in The Return of Matt Hazard, and considering the premise, it's excellent casting.
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The PSP Brite has mysteriously disappeared from the official European PlayStation site, and the rumor has begun to spread: could Sony issue a recall?
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Big games get sequels, but could they be cranking away on LBP2 already? It seems they've always planned to make SackBoy and Co. a franchise.
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Sony's policy has always been clear and constant: "we don't pay for third-party exclusives." But the latest rumor says they may abandon this idea...
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October 25th, 2008
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Does this year's iteration fix all of the annoying problems of last year's game? Is this the football game you want in your PS3? Find out.
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Do you want to keep reveling in the excellent efforts of talented developers? Than you need to maintain your refusal to purchase less-than-worthy games.
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It's a harmless jab at the monstrous Wii population out there: an RE5 producer says Nintendo's console couldn't even handle the title screen.
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SCEA said LBP would release during "the week of October 27," but could that translate to today for GameStop? You might want to give 'em a call...
1207 days, 5 hours, 8 minutes old - 37 commentsOctober 24th, 2008
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Unless you're a 50 Cent fan, this is probably a ho-hum story, but hey, it's news. THQ has snapped up the publishing rights to Blood on the Sand.
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Well, here's an idea. Don't make a movie based on an awesome game; make a movie based on a "ho-hum" game and maybe THEN we'll get something decent.
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Okay, so we're probably reading too much into this quote, but the implication seems to be that this sequel may not release simultaneously on all platforms...
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Pssst...hey. Over here. We got a little secret for ya...there's this game that's getting all kinds of high praise, and it's a PS3 strategy/RPG exclusive...
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The series' first next-gen outing has finally arrived, but it's not all peachy. This new Midnight Club has issues...but does it overcome them?
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You may have seen some discouraging reviews for this game, but we'd like to remind everyone - critics included - that WAITING a bit changes things.
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Yeah, yeah, you can rip it up on Guitar Hero. Yeah, well, these guys generate entirely original music and use those plastic guitars to play it! ...wow.
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The Final Fantasy VII icon has appeared in a picture with the words "Coming Soon," and of course, this has sparked debate. ...we almost don't wanna know.
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If you've been seeking an excuse to go through Grand Theft Auto IV again, you should know that those long-awaited Trophies are coming on Monday...
1208 days, 5 hours, 6 minutes old - 36 commentsOctober 23rd, 2008
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The third-party exclusive is dying, and Sony realizes they need to promote other aspects of the PS3; specifically, first-party franchises and functionality.
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EA is hell-bent on going online "as fast as possible," and they admit that this is where "the head and heart of the company" lies. Get ready, MMO fans.
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GameTrailers TV is hyping up this week's show: two huge announcements; one for Call of Duty: World at War, and Neil Patrick Harris will unveil the other.
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Those who go to sign up for a new Network account are told what the Network brings...and now, Sony is showing you that includes PlayStation Home!
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You've wondered where your 20 free songs are...well here they are. Find out when you get them, and what it consists of.
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It's Spyro's 10th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate then with his first proper next-gen title?
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It's a great list, featuring some of the newest titles: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, Damnation, Skate 2, Valkyria Chronicles, Alpha Protocol, the teaser trailer for Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams, and more!
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We have no idea how far along in development this game is, but Famitsu has just revealed a few new character-related details. Sounds damn good to us.
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Disappointed you didn't get into the closed beta test? Well, have no fear: we've just heard they might be opening the doors to the public today!
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Still no release date, but the game's producer says we can definitely expect Street Fighter IV some time this winter. A 2008 launch isn't likely, though.
1209 days, 4 hours, 52 minutes old - 14 commentsOctober 22nd, 2008
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Surprisingly, Japan's leading gaming publication gives Grand Theft Auto IV a 39/40, which just beats out LittleBigPlanet's score of 38/40. Not expected?
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Western publishers and developers are overtaking their Japanese counterparts, and Square-Enix boss Yoichi Wada proposes a relatively drastic change.
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The PSP Brite has only sold a little bit more in four days then the PSP Slim sold in the first day of availability alone...things should pick up, though.
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Former President of Worldwide Studios at Sony and now president of Atari, Phil Harrison believes Sony made the right decision in recalling LittleBigPlanet.
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Yeah, it's a mouthful, but it's probably worth looking into. For only $15, you can nab this simple, colorful, and entertaining title. Bottom line: flawed but fun.
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It's an ongoing debate, especially during a time when there are tons of reviews going up all over the place. Ads + money + opinion = gamer dilemma.
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It took its sweet time getting here, but we'll finally get a chance to play On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness this Thursday. PA fans, unite!
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Update 5.00 delivered direct PlayStation Store access, but a problem can ensue if you're using a 8GB or 16GB Memory Stick Duo. 5.01 will fix it, though.
1210 days, 4 hours, 59 minutes old - 8 commentsOctober 21st, 2008
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The game won't be out for another week to most of you, but here's our review to make that wait even worse. Sorry folks, but it's our job. LittleBigPlanet is a dream come true.
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What's this? Are some stores breaking the game's street date and selling their recalled copies early? Seems like it.
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Rockstar's highly anticipated street racer is finally on its way to the next-gen arena and it'll be in stores everywhere by tomorrow.
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IGN and Play.com should have a few beta keys left for Euro gamers, so hurry on over and check it out! You don't want to miss out on the fun, now do you?
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It's a FPS, which means the online multiplayer is massively important. Ubisoft is giving you six classes to choose from, too, which is fantastic news.
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Some people believe everyone is a little too sensitive, and constantly bowing to the P.C. police is counterproductive to the free speech amendment.
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More information has surfaced regarding WKC's engaging combat system, and we know you role-playing fans are just dying to take a look...
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It's the highly anticipated sequel that seeks to emerge from the shadow of Grand Theft Auto IV. Well, it's good, but it simply isn't polished enough.
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Sony can now monitor your actions on the Network, and they're not responsible for damaged systems due to automatic downloads/updates. There's more, too...
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Sony says the servers aren't handling the "peak play hours" very well; with over 100,000 log-ins per day, they're working on new stability patches.
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Unfortunately, Atari's European release schedule shows a small Legendary delay, and Eternal Sonata has been pushed clear into February. Sorry, guys.
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Come tomorrow afternoon, most of your favorite game stores should have their copies of Bioshock. And we urge you to pick one up.
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We still don't have exact release dates for the freshly delayed LBP, but we do have "week of" estimates. Check out the latest info for the U.S. and Europe.
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Every time someone says, "You can't make a game better than CoD4," Treyarch steps up and patiently explains: "we understand it's hard, but we can do it."
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As far as EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich can see, the recent 360 price drop isn't hurting PS3 sales. Evidence states price cuts may not hurt competitors.
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IGN was going to hand out a horde of EU beta keys for Resistance 2 today, but Sony has been forced to delay the batch until tomorrow. Sorry, Euro gamers!
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Forget about the freaky thrills of Resident Evil or Silent Hill; it's clear you guys prefer the bouncy cuteness of Crash Bandicoot. He's in the Finals!
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We ask this question with a smile on our faces, but it's still an intriguing - albeit enviable - dilemma. Can too much greatness arrive all at once?
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Unfortunately, it seems this deal only applies to UK retailer HMV, but if you act now, you can get four extra missions if you pre-order Far Cry 2!
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Yep, there's a co-op campaign in Resistance 2, but at this point in time, your buddy will NOT be earning experience. Insomniac may change this, though.
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EA delivers a survival horror game that has surpassed my expectations ten-fold. Dead Space is a superb adventure that you should not pass on.
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The Resistance 2 beta kicks boatloads of ass, our Bioshock PS3 review proves what I've been SAYING, and I'm more swamped with games than ever before.
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It was arguably the Xbox 360's biggest release, and now it's finally arrived on the PlayStation 3. Is Bioshock worth your money?
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Well, you couldn't do it initially (tricky Namco), but you'll be able to as of October 23: Yoda is coming to the PS3 while Vader is headed to the 360.
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Euro gamers will be happy to know that another great PSP RPG is headed their way next spring, as Sega Europe has announced Phantasy Star Portable.
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The MyResistance site boasts a few big updates, and it seems some people are having difficulty getting their Resistance 2 invites. It'll be okay, though!
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LBP has been delayed due to Qur'an "expressions" found in one of the game's songs, and now we know when the game will arrive in the U.S. and Europe.
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Well, this is no good. Sony has spotted something that could offend followers of the Qur'an, and this means the game is facing an inevitable delay.
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Originally announced only for the PC, BioWare has revealed that Dragon Age: Origins is also coming to the PS3 and 360...it's BioWare's first PS3 project, too.
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We're not big fans of the guy, but when you're right, you're right. Newell calls gamers "incredibly smart," and believes they know what "makes a good game."
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Is it a sequel? Is it a prequel? Nope, it's kinda both! At least, that's how 2K is describing Sea of Dreams, as "part of a prequel." ...interesting, no?
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Hey, you realize we're talking about a big-budget, third-person shooter that's also a PS3 EXCLUSIVE, right? You gotta check out Tecmo's ambition, here.
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It's not what gamers wanted when they unwrapped their new copy of SOCOM: Confrontation, but we're hoping Sony will address the issue very soon.
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Sony had to take the Store (and some other Network options) offline for a little while, but everything is back...and the Resistance 2 beta is here!
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The Tom Clancy's EndWar demo is now on the Live Marketplace, and we thought it might never come to the PS3. But Ubisoft says it will arrive eventually.
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Future generations may not even understand the term, "backwards compatibility," and I'm not liking this new philosophy by Sony. Why abandon this?
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Fueled by its latest price-drop, the Xbox 360 takes down the PlayStation 3 for the month of September. But by how much?
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If you have the game, you've probably already realized that Trophies aren't included. But don't worry, they're coming in the next few weeks.
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If certain forum administrators at certain official sites are correct, and other evidence checks out, this beta should be up within the next 24 hours! Lock and load.
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You unlock this trailer after beating the game, and while it's only 15 seconds long, at the very least, it proves the sequel is headed to the PS3.
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2K Sports steps it up with this year's installment, producing a faster, livelier, and even more robust b-ball title. Watch out EA, 2K9 is a contender!
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It was a recent casualty of corporate maneuvering and it still doesn't have an official home, but Dan Akyroyd says Atari has snapped up the game.
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Oh great, it's back. The debate returns in full force with the message on the back of Confrontation, which says we'll need "at least 3.1GB" of HDD space.
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Need more incentive to pick up Dead Space? Okay, how's about demos for Burnout Paradise and Battlefield: Bad Company? It's a good idea, isn't it?
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Footy fans your soccer game has arrived. FIFA Soccer 09 receives some of the biggest changes the series has seen in four years, and you're going to love them all.
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Get out there and grab your copies, folks! Sony's latest SOCOM game has finally arrived, and you've got three ways of purchasing it.
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EA's John Riccitiello says they were just trying to "help" Take-Two through a difficult time and in the end, the entire process was a big "waste of ink."
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The cops didn't like GTAIV so why should they like Saints Row 2? NYPD's union boss has already spoken out against it, giving us the "desensitized" speech.
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Bioshock on the PS3 is an amazing experience, bolstered by extra bonuses the Xbox 360 and PC versions didn't have. Here are a few more.
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Something lurks in the shadows... Wondering what it might be is twice as scary as actually finding out what it is; gaming can do it, but movies apparently can't.
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You heard all about it a couple days ago and now it's here. Log on to download firmware update 2.50 and get in-game screenshots plus Flash 9 support!
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The Tokyo Game Show keeps getting bigger; TGS 2007 broke all previous records and this year, they topped themselves again. Lotsa games, lota visitors.
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It's bound to spark yet another epic battle between the MK die-hards and the DC fanboys, but this one is only loaded with virtual blood. Dates inside!
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Mirror's Edge isn't even out yet, but EA already has long-term plans for the potentially revolutionary title. Let's hope it's worthy of those sequels!
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Sony boss Kaz Hirai expects Home to boost PS3 sales, and we may have the release date: one source says the date is confirmed as November 19.
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It only makes sense, doesn't it? Give the PlayStation community yet another fantastic resource, with PLENTY of content, and everyone's happy.
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We go hands-on with arguably the most anticipated PlayStation 3 game of the year and man is this absolutely incredible.
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Could it be true? See what someone came across while lurking the ESRB's official site.
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We've got the game in our hands and here we are telling you why, come next week, you should have a copy of your own. Believe the hype.
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The next notable PlayStation 3 firmware update is going to be 2.50, and here's what you can expect to see.
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The PSP also gets a firmware update of its own, complete with an assortment of new features to make the handle that much better.
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The controls for Resident Evil 5 have been revealed, and it's clear that Capcom has revamped the scheme yet again to reflect a more streamlined approach.
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Originally only announced as a mobile title, Square-Enix then revealed it was coming to the PSP. Now, it seems the mobile version might be gone...
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White Knight Chronicles sounds great but I have one tiny concern, Dead Space is prominent on my radar, and a huge October interrupts my game list.
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The console war will always have its fair share of negativity, but the inflammation has increased over the past year, and I'm wondering why...
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No, this isn't Uncharted 2; it's a PC RPG by Koei that is now headed to the PlayStation 3. More of these games will be on the way; get used to it.
1221 days, 4 hours, 35 minutes old - 7 comments |
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Not only is it "a lot more dynamic" but Ubisoft also believes Far Cry 2 should be "more fun for everybody." Bold claims against CoD4, no?
1221 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes old - 21 comments |
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LittleBigPlanet launches on October 21 in North America, but it seems someone already has a retail copy. And here are the leaked pics of LBP unboxed!
1221 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes old - 26 commentsOctober 10th, 2008
Last Updated 1221 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes ago
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Now here's a remake that ought to spark plenty of interest: it's the 1989 classic, now set to hit the PSN with updated visuals, new animations, content, etc.
1221 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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The game has made its appearance at TGS, and we now have plenty of new details. Create and name your own combos, 4-player PSN co-op quests, etc.
1221 days, 15 hours, 50 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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Eden Studios swore to PS3 owners they'd get a much better version of Alone in the Dark. Well, they've pulled out all the stops, and now it has a new name.
1221 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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We haven't seen a release date for the U.S. yet, but it seems LocoRoco 2 should be available in Europe this November. More great puzzlers, please!
1221 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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The newest installment in Konami's survival/horror effort is here, and it's time to dive into another creepy and downright nightmarish quest. Freaky, freaky.
1222 days, 4 hours, 14 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Given what we just saw with Wipeout HD, isn't it a possibility that more digital downloads could replace the pricey retail releases? It could work...
1222 days, 4 hours, 17 minutes old - 18 comments |
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Sony has dumped so much content onto the Store, it's tough to even read it all. Time to log on once again and peruse the goods; there's PLENTY to see.
1222 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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Direct Store access is coming to the PSP on October 15, and some UMD games will be available for digital download, including Resistance: Retribution!
1222 days, 4 hours, 58 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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They're only confirmed for Japan at this point, but there's no point in limiting consumers to a PS3 LBP bundle. Hence, the Dual Shock 3 bundles!
1222 days, 5 hours, 13 minutes old - 19 commentsOctober 9th, 2008
Last Updated 1222 days, 13 hours, 25 minutes ago
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Not too much in the way of huge news at TGS this year, but Konami has revealed a new Castlevania project for next-gen consoles. Dare we hope it's 2D?
1222 days, 13 hours, 25 minutes old - 18 comments | 
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Well damn, we didn't realize Square-Enix read PSX Extreme religiously. Our rant goes up and now, S-E may have confirmed Star Ocean 4 for the PS3!
1222 days, 14 hours, 15 minutes old - 33 comments | 
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All sorts of sweet info: Resistance 2 and Resistance: Retribution will take advantage of the PS3/PSP connectivity in a big way; you gotta check it out!
1222 days, 15 hours, 48 minutes old - 11 comments |
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You may have heard some of the complaints - not based on much besides two leaked screenshots - but don't put too much stock in them. 2K clears it up.
1222 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes old - 14 comments |
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Endless possibilities for LBP: during a LittleBigPlanet presentation at TGS, Hideo Kojima unveiled the Snake SackBoy, and Sephiroth is comin', too.
1222 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes old - 23 comments | 
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We're just wondering. Have we wronged you in some way? What's with this abandoning of PS3 owners this generation? Didn't we treat you well enough?
1223 days, 4 hours, 1 minute old - 91 comments |
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Another review, more glowing praise: PSW's analysis is in, and not only is it another 9/10 conclusion, but the compliments are absolutely sky-high.
1223 days, 4 hours, 4 minutes old - 26 comments | 
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Yes, it's true- you can go a-streaking in Saints Row 2. Press down twice on the d-pad and off you go! THQ isn't worried about any backlash, either.
1223 days, 4 hours, 21 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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If you're a PlayStation Underground member, you might want to start checking your inbox for a Killzone 2 beta invite. They may have already gone out!
1223 days, 4 hours, 47 minutes old - 15 comments |
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Could it be possible that PlayStation Home will become available on October 24? We've heard of a little clue that says it could be true... Let's hope!
1223 days, 5 hours, 8 minutes old - 22 commentsOctober 8th, 2008
Last Updated 1223 days, 11 hours, 46 minutes ago
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Due to the "best software lineup of any PlayStation generation," Sony sees no need to drop the price of the PlayStation 3 for the upcoming holiday season.
1223 days, 11 hours, 46 minutes old - 68 comments |
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Evidently, Famitsu has lifted the veil on a new PlayStation 3 exclusive: it's a third-person shooter from Tecmo, and it should release some time in 2009.
1223 days, 12 hours, 55 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Oh, how boring. It seems that neither Sony or Nintendo will be giving a press conference at TGS 2008, but at least Sony still has a very big booth.
1223 days, 15 hours, 7 minutes old - 23 comments | 
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The first part of that title is gonna scare the crap out of you, but have no fear: Bloodline Rebellion is just like the arcade version, only with extras!
1223 days, 15 hours, 19 minutes old - 26 comments |
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It may be your last and best chance to secure one of those elusive LBP beta codes, but it should be an easy score: just send an e-mail, and you're in.
1223 days, 15 hours, 34 minutes old - 54 comments |
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The sheer number of promising titles coming out this month is mind-boggling, but can any of them compete with GTAIV, MGS4, Resistance 2 and Gears of War 2?
1224 days, 4 hours, 14 minutes old - 30 comments | 
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We can't believe we just did a preview for another PS3 RPG (even if this is more of a strategy/RPG), but they're a-comin'. Sega's looks pretty cool, too.
1224 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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If you haven't bought and downloaded Super Stardust HD on the PlayStation Network, you're missing out. But hey, the experience will go portable soon.
1224 days, 4 hours, 12 minutes old - 5 comments |
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It won't come as a surprise to anyone, but FIFA 09 is tearing up the sales charts in Europe. In fact, it's one of the fastest selling next-gen games to date.
1224 days, 4 hours, 37 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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It seems the team is waiting for the fan reaction to the sequel before they start working on Saints Row 3. In other words, it's a "wait and see" approach.
1224 days, 4 hours, 53 minutes old - 7 comments |
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Everyone's wondering when the beta test for Resistance 2 will begin, and all our current information seems to point towards a Friday launch...
1224 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes old - 15 commentsOctober 7th, 2008
Last Updated 1224 days, 11 hours, 33 minutes ago
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Want a game that reminds you of the good ol' PS1 days when a great RPG could last a LONG time? Well, WKC is LONG, and there's even PSN co-op gameplay!
1224 days, 11 hours, 33 minutes old - 50 comments |
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Okay, Guitar Hero fans, this is the ultimate bundle package. It costs $50 more than the standard package, but there are TONS of extra goodies.
1224 days, 14 hours, 8 minutes old - 7 comments |
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All you GTA fans know just how important the radio is (it's true!), so THQ is providing a massive track list for the radio stations in Saints Row 2.
1224 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 11 comments |
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Just like with anything else, there's always room for improvement. Media Molecule co-founder Mark Healey says the Z-axis control sometimes "annoys" him.
1224 days, 15 hours, 55 minutes old - 16 comments |
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Stocking up on Trophies on your PS3? Just HAVE to get as many as you can for every game you play? Well, here's a peek at your challenge list for R2.
1224 days, 16 hours, 14 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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Traveller's Tales just keeps churning out the LEGO-based titles, and while it's certainly nothing new, their latest is yet another solid effort.
1225 days, 4 hours, 19 minutes old - 6 comments |
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The most horrific visions can only occur in our minds, and EA is gonna play mind games by instituting "dead silence" in Dead Space to keep suspense sky-high.
1225 days, 4 hours, 23 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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Perhaps you don't realize it, but fans should be appreciative. Sony probably could've charged a lot more for Wipeout HD, but opted to be NICE.
1225 days, 4 hours, 36 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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According to a recent interview with game's senior director, Terra, Bartz, and even Cloud will be confirmed as characters in Dissidia: Final Fantasy.
1225 days, 4 hours, 53 minutes old - 9 comments |
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Capcom retooled the gameplay controls for Resident Evil 4, and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. Looks like they're doing it again for RE5...
1225 days, 5 hours, 5 minutes old - 7 commentsOctober 6th, 2008
Last Updated 1225 days, 11 hours, 49 minutes ago
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There was a time not too long ago when one couldn't even conceive of a MMO on a console, but now, SOE says ALL their games are coming to the PS3.
1225 days, 11 hours, 49 minutes old - 14 comments |
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Few had harsher words for EA than PSXE during last year's constant disappointments, but it appears as if the publisher is slowly regaining some trust...
1225 days, 13 hours, 36 minutes old - 45 comments |
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One of the game's producers has said that due to so many things going on at once, they're not able to manage 60 frames per second in Far Cry 2.
1225 days, 15 hours, 43 minutes old - 25 comments | 
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The finalized release details for two PSP-3000 bundles are here; the first is out next week and the other drops in November. Both are great holiday options!
1225 days, 15 hours, 54 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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"Due to criticism leveled at its predecessor," EA developer Black Box is making a big change with the sequel: they're using the PS3 as the lead platform.
1225 days, 16 hours, 12 minutes old - 12 comments | 
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It's the racing game we've all been waiting for, and we must say...the wait was well worth it. This is the best way to spend $20 ever.
1226 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes old - 21 comments | 
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Yes, Gran Turismo 2 has cruised to an easy win in the Best Sports/Racing Poll for the PS1, but for some reason, Tony Hawk fell off his skateboard this week.
1226 days, 3 hours, 45 minutes old - 6 comments |
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Recently, we've started to hear whispers about Sony's plans for the PlayStation 4, but what about the possibility of something different? A PS3.5, of sorts?
1226 days, 4 hours, 14 minutes old - 43 comments |
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If you're wondering why you've never heard of Matt Hazard and why "returns" is in quotations, it's because he never existed...until now. We'll explain.
1226 days, 4 hours, 34 minutes old - 3 comments |
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Hey, the Tokyo Game Show is coming up this week, and we think some of you are expecting big things from Square-Enix. ...well, don't hold your breath.
1226 days, 4 hours, 55 minutes old - 35 commentsOctober 5th, 2008
Last Updated 1227 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes ago
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You may accuse us of self-promotion if you wish, but after scanning the competition for a long time, we believe we've got a little somethin' extra.
1227 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes old - 72 comments | 
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You may not have had the chance to play The 2nd Story back in the PS1 days, but if not and you now own a PSP, we've got good news. The remake is nigh!
1227 days, 2 hours, 57 minutes old - 6 commentsOctober 4th, 2008
Last Updated 1227 days, 10 hours, 9 minutes ago
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The team has one last patch to hand out, and they will extend the beta testing for this very reason. More details to come; the launch is still October 14.
1227 days, 10 hours, 9 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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Want something entirely new? You need to check out Linger in Shadows, which comes to the PSN this week (October). No, it's NOT a game...it's something else.
1227 days, 15 hours, 49 minutes old - 15 comments |
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Everyone's freaking out about the supposed downloadable PS2 emulator in the 80GB PS3. But depending on the model, it's a busted rumor.
1227 days, 16 hours, 8 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Fanboys sit on one end of the spectrum and elitists occupy the other. Does the "I always know more than you," stuck-up elitist have ANY fun playing games?
1228 days, 4 hours, 34 minutes old - 43 comments | 
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Yep, they're definitely making a movie based on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and thankfully, it seems as if they have just the right guys behind it...
1228 days, 4 hours, 38 minutes old - 24 comments | 
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For nostalgic value, we're gonna miss the good ol' typewriter in Resident Evil 5. But realistically, we're glad to hear that Capcom is moving forward.
1228 days, 4 hours, 55 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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It took Rockstar two tries to get it past ratings boards around the globe, but it took extra effort to convince the BBFC. October 31 is the day for the UK.
1228 days, 5 hours, 11 minutes old - 8 commentsOctober 3rd, 2008
Last Updated 1228 days, 13 hours, 20 minutes ago
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While stocks bounce all over the place and everyone waits for DC to resolve the lending crisis, video games continue to thrive. Why? It's obvious.
1228 days, 13 hours, 20 minutes old - 23 comments |
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The EA/Take-Two deal is dead, but EA isn't about to sit back and lick their wounds. The current rumor is that they're interested in Epic and Unreal 4.0...
1228 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes old - 20 comments | 
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Recent magazine evidence says that Capcom plans to release a playable demo of RE5 in early 2009, and that's great news. We just want an exact date...
1228 days, 15 hours, 49 minutes old - 7 comments | 
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It should be a hot item when it releases: you get the new 160GB PS3, an awesome game, the Dual Shock 3 controller, and a PAIN voucher, all for $499.99.
1228 days, 16 hours old - 33 comments | 
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A new update is available for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, and three new cars - along with gameplay enhancements - are here. Meet the GT by Citroen.
1228 days, 16 hours, 12 minutes old - 16 comments |
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Think EA can't make any good games? The first review for Dead Space begs to differ; they offer some seriously glowing praise, and we're excited!
1229 days, 4 hours, 18 minutes old - 22 comments |
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Hope you haven't spent a ton of time creating new levels, because if you have, they're gonna disappear when you download the new beta version. Sorry!
1229 days, 4 hours, 20 minutes old - 25 comments |
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Last week was awesome (Wipeout HD, Burnout Paradise, etc.), but this week ain't too shabby: playable demos for Bioshock and Eternal Sonata!
1229 days, 4 hours, 22 minutes old - 22 comments | 
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The PSP is the most popular piece of gaming hardware in Japan during the first six months of 2008, and that's quite the achievement for the handheld.
1229 days, 4 hours, 24 minutes old - 10 commentsOctober 2nd, 2008
Last Updated 1229 days, 9 hours, 47 minutes ago
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Designed specifically for the most die-hard fans of the sport, this year's NFL Head Coach title is super niche. It's deep as hell, but it's hardly elite.
1229 days, 9 hours, 47 minutes old - 3 comments |
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The original was a very solid skateboarding title with only a few significant flaws, but one hands-on preview says Black Box fixed it ALL in SKATE 2.
1229 days, 13 hours, 25 minutes old - 12 comments |
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Okay, so Sony has 11 currently unannounced games scheduled for the Tokyo Game Show, but here's the list of definites...and they're all playable. Check it out.
1229 days, 14 hours, 14 minutes old - 22 comments | 
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Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling admits these special sets are just "pissing contests," but the hardcore gamer still needs 'em. Do you agree, Mr. Gamer?
1229 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes old - 26 comments | 
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EA is gone and Take-Two has met with "various interested parties" to consider selling, but in the end, the GTA publisher has decided to go it alone.
1229 days, 16 hours, 5 minutes old - 6 comments |
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Going bonkers trying to score one of those elusive LittleBigPlanet beta codes? Then why not just sign up for the Resistance 2 beta? Easy as pie.
1229 days, 16 hours, 19 minutes old - 12 comments |
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Downright awesome vids to drool over: two pieces of multiplayer footage for Call of Duty: World at War, a kick-ass Legendary music video, the debut trailer for Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, and much more!
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All kinds of stuff: Brutal Legend has a new home with EA, Crysis is coming to the PS3 with extras, screen grabbing with PS3 firmware 2.5, and more!
1230 days, 4 hours, 31 minutes old - 9 comments |
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Despite what you may have heard, the coming together of update 2.5 and Home version 1.0 doesn't constitute the launch of the open beta. Oh well.
1230 days, 4 hours, 43 minutes old - 11 comments |
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Many scoffed at Sony's ambitious goal of selling over 10 million PS3 units during the fiscal year, but now, SCEA says they're actually AHEAD of that goal.
1230 days, 4 hours, 55 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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Neither company is doing so hot right now, so perhaps it's best to pool their resources. Tecmo and Koei should become one early next year.
1230 days, 5 hours, 7 minutes old - 12 commentsOctober 1st, 2008
Last Updated 1230 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes ago
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We've been hearing whispers about a portable version of LBP for months, and now, a SCEE job listing indicates such rumors may have been true...
1230 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes old - 11 comments |
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Capcom says they're planning a significant online advertising blitz for Resident Evil 5, and ultimately, they want the game to sell 3 million worldwide.
1230 days, 13 hours, 28 minutes old - 18 comments | 
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It's true! And it's not by Atlus, either; Demon's Souls will be developed by From Software and distributed by Sony, and yes, it's exclusive to the PS3.
1230 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes old - 28 comments |
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This time last year, 8.8 million people owned a PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, or DS, and now, that number has jumped to 17.3 million in the UK. Serious growth!
1230 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes old - 12 comments |
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All you GTA fanatics have been waiting on that Trophy list, huh? Well, here it is, and you had best find a few extra hours in the day to get THIS done.
1230 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes old - 22 comments | 
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We didn't get this sequel until almost two years after it released in Japan, but thankfully, it was worth the wait. Not flawless, but still tons 'o fun.
1231 days, 4 hours, 21 minutes old - 7 comments |
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Yeah, you read that right. The beta will generate the necessary hype and interest, but Sony will then open it up to the public during the final week. Tricky!
1231 days, 4 hours, 24 minutes old - 23 comments | 
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The government's financial bailout plan has caused stocks to plummet and skyrocket, but analysts believe none of this will hurt game publishers.
1231 days, 4 hours, 38 minutes old - 23 comments |
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The internal team at EA's Redwood Shores studio responsible for Dead Space wants to distinguish themselves with a specific name. What'll it be?
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