Updates (February, 2008)
February 29th, 2008
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A new dose of screenshots including Street Fighter IV, Haze, Dark Sector, Sega Superstars, Silent Hill 5, and more.
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One of the most promising action games of 2008 is one that's all about metal, metal, and more metal. If kicking ass and listening to an amazing metal soundtrack is your thing, step right in!
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If you entered for our Candy Red PlayStation 3 Giveaway, we've selected our 8 finalists so check it out! Also, be sure to enter for our Metallic Blue PS3 Giveaway. It's a win-win situation!
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Could retailers already have the Ceramic White PS3 model in stock? It seems they're just waiting until the 40GB "Spider-Man 3" bundle is gone, and then...
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This latest rumor says a limited version of PlayStation Home will become available as a free download on March 31. Will it be our very first look at this virtual world?
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It wasn't long ago that the DS was outselling the PSP by a 4:1 margin, but those days are history. The PSP once again squeaked past the DS in total sales last week!
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If you're saying to yourself, "meh, it's just another FPS," we suggest you change your way of thinking. This sequel could offer a truly innovative gameplay experience.
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It seems June 12 really is the official worldwide release date for MGS4, and we've got a few more details, too. ...could there be a Limited Edition MGS4-branded PS3?
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MGS: The Essential Collection will be a must for any fan of the franchise, but to clarify- the original MGS will NOT be a PS2 port; it'll be in its original format.
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A host of screenshot galleries have been updated, including: Grand Theft Auto IV, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Need for Speed: ProStreet, WipeOut HD, Far Cry 2, Metal Gear Online, and more!
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Sick of dropping $60 for a game that takes only 5 or 6 hours to complete? If so, you shouldn't have any trouble paying for GTAIV; it's clearly a worthwhile investment.
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Codemasters' bad-guy game will be arriving on the PlayStation 3 this Summer. Read up on the preview and new features you'll find.
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It's true the team did encounter some late development problems with Dark Sector PS3, but the Digital Extremes CEO said they never once considered canning the project.
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We can't be sure if the game in question really is Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain, but Surfer Girl seems to think it is. Check out this quote and prepare to be excited.
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First, we see the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle, which is damn good news. Now, our European friends are getting TWO new PS3 bundles: a Movie Pack (3 movies included) and a Gran Turismo 5: Prologue Pack!
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Ah yes, the movie guys have to play the blame game, just 'cuz ticket sales aren't so hot. But if they hadn't noticed, there are very logical reasons for this...
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Evidently, Take-Two has confirmed that GTAIV will be uncut throughout the world; every region gets the same version. But does this translate to potential ratings issues?
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If you're looking for a great puzzle game for your PSP, then look no further. Downstream Panic! is one of the first sleeper hits of 2008.
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The first few entries in the series came to North America, but Disgaea 3 hadn't been confirmed for the US until now. It's scheduled to drop some time this August.
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Yeah, yeah, we've heard it, too- God of War PSP is only 5 hours long. But we'd like to remind you of the "quality over quantity" topic talked about at GDC 2008...
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You thought wiggling a Wii controller and shaking your SixAxis was cool? Check out this video that shows PS3 technology that follows your head around.
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Many of us enjoy replaying old PlayStation classics on our PlayStation 3. Well, apparently, there's 25 more spectacular titles on their way to us.
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An interesting bit of evidence has been uncovered that leads us to believe so. We really don't know what to think about this anymore, but EA surely has an agenda and it involves lots of dough.
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The folks at Ripten sat down with Digital Extremes and were informed of a few early technical difficulties with the PS3 version.
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Best Buy announces an online trade-in program, and have launched a website that estimates what your electronic products are worth. But we don't suggest bothering with it.
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Previously an Xbox 360 exclusive, Capcom's Lost Planet has arrived on the PlayStation 3. But should you care? Read the full review.
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It's been a few years since we saw the first game, but EA has brought it back for a 2009 season.
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In addition to the PSP and PS3 bundles, Sony has also announced the release date and price of the DualShock 3.
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Codemasters has made it official, Overlord is geared for a PS3 release. Find out what enhancements and additions it'll feature, and when it'll release.
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Holding off getting a PlayStation 3 until Metal Gear Solid 4 (a.k.a game of the forever!) comes out? Well, Sony's just put together one fine incentive for you.
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In addition to announcing the MGS4 PS3 bundle, Sony has also announced a PSP bundle with two games and a movie all for one great price.
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This Fall is going to be a blast for fans of real time strategy games. First World in Conflict, and now an all new Red Alert game.
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Last year's PC smash hit made waves, as it was one of the best real time strategy games to arrive in a long, long time. Now, it's coming to the PS3. See what you can expect.
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Things are getting pushy, and EA has made a website expressing why it'd be in Take-Two's best interests to sell. And because this has turned into a drama, we compare the situation to a sappy one-sided high school crush, where EA is the desperate, overbearing guy, and Take-Two is the hottie.
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Sources claim that Harrison will be stepping into the Infogrames headquarters, and attempt to save the wounded Atari brand. Is Phil about to make some waves at a struggling company? Hopefully.
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By way of a BBC News writer, Sony has made some of the first Motorstorm 2 details public, including a release date.
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They're lengthy, but they're well worth the read. Check out the full exchange between EA's CEO and Take-Two's Chairman. A brief summary is also included for the lazy.
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One of the PlayStation family's most important figures has announced his resignation from the company. Who will take over his spot?
1449 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes old - 3 commentsFebruary 24th, 2008
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A whopping ten figure proposal has been made by EA to buy out Take-Two. What would this mean for Grand Theft Auto IV and 2K Sports games?
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Everyone should be psyched about yet another fantastic God of War experience, Final Fantasy XIII will absolutely arrive before 2010, and I'm really enjoying Lost Odyssey.
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We've got the latest and greatest, including the first few from last week's GDC: Dead Space, Sega Superstars Tennis, Pure, Alone in the Dark 5, Prototype, two each for Grand Theft Auto IV and Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, and three gameplay vids for Bionic Commando!
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After some "hard-earned" lessons, LucasArts has announced they will use the PS3 as the "baseline" console for their future projects. Most developers are doing this now.
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The latest rumor is very, very clear: Famitsu has reported that Metal Gear Solid 4 will arrive on June 12, 2008! Could this be a confirmed date, or just more speculation?
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PSP owners have been waiting for close to a year now, and the release is just a couple of weeks away. Is this the PSP's best game thus far?
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EA has decided to entrust Starbreeze with one of their classic franchises, set for a total "reinvention." We suggest a possibility for this unnamed game...Road Rash.
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Insomniac has announced their "Nocturnal" tech-sharing initiative, but at the same time, they have apparently confirmed Resistance 2 for fall. And what about a demo?
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The project's creators have spoken about PlayStation Home: how it relates to Second Life and other online programs, how it will set a high "quality bar," and why it's the "best-looking multiplayer world" ever.
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Previously only for the PSP, Natsume has brought the latest Harvest Moon to the PS2 in the form of this Special Edition. But does all this farming translate to a fun experience?
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More booster packs are on the way (like Operation Broken Mirror), and there is the possibility that future entries in the series will boast a single-player campaign.
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Analysts predicted Sony would be seeing tremendous pressure to drop the price of the PS3, but at the current price point and strong sales, that pressure isn't so bad.
1453 days, 4 hours, 2 minutes old - 3 commentsFebruary 21st, 2008
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Most will agree: Lair's biggest problem was the lack of standard analog controls as an option. However, it seems Factor 5 is gonna fix it with this patch seen at GDC!
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The announcement was quiet, but it's ultra-significant- this free graphics engine will makes the lives of developers a whole lot easier when it comes to making PS3 games.
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Not involved in the closed Home beta? Want to know what's going on? Well, testers are going to be able to try out a huge update, and it includes the loaded Marketplace!
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Sega has announced a new Aliens title, and this one is coming to next-gen consoles. Colonial Marines will be a squad-based shooter, complete with a fantastic atmosphere reminiscent of the movies.
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Perhaps it's no surprise to the educated gamer, but last year, the average score of EA's video game titles fell significantly. The CEO isn't a big fan of this, either.
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We can't be sure if this is specific to the game, or if we're talking about the upcoming Achievement program for the PS3. But either way, it's definitely good to know.
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It seems the FCC has received another PS3 submission, and this one calls for "parts changes." We don't know what they are, but one could indicate a larger hard drive.
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What's better than racing with top-end motorcycles? Racing with top-end motorcycles while equipped with weapons! And EA has been thinking a lot about Road Rash...
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No, it doesn't mean they're frightened of the content itself; they're constantly worried about getting slapped with the "AO" rating, which is the equivalent of financial suicide.
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Common sense kinda told us this feature was coming, but it's nice to get the confirmation. Soon, the PSP won't need either a PS3 or PC to access the Store!
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Infinity Ward has a patch coming for the PS3 version of CoD4 that will address several issues and add a few enhancements. The servers will soon be faster, too.
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One of the best damn PSP games you can possibly buy? Only $20? It hits stores next week, and you'd be a damn fool to pass it up.
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We thoroughly enjoyed the first two titles, so we're excited about Top Spin 3. Many of the greats will be here, like Federer, Roddick, Sharapova, Nadal, and more!
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Shocking, right? In the wake of the recent Blu-Ray victory over Toshiba's HD-DVD format, Sony stock has risen in both the US and Tokyo...a precursor of more good tidings?
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If you've seen this rumor careening back and forth on the Internet, pay it no mind. There is virtually no evidence to support the idea, so don't get all worked up.
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Today, Logitech lifted the curtain on the impressive Driving Force GT Wheel, designed specifically for the upcoming Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. This thing is hot!
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Previously mentioned during a company conference call, THQ has now officially unveiled the next Red Faction. However, Guerilla will NOT be a FPS; this is going to be a "third-person, open-world" game.
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Seen the movie yet? If it was even remotely entertaining, it's automatically ten times better than the game adaptation, which is riddled with critical flaws. Yuk.
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Sony's Jeff Rubinstein said we shouldn't expect any updates regarding the much-rumored In-Game XMB for the PS3 or PlayStation Home at GDC 2008 this week.
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Oh, it just has to be better than the first Street Fighter movie. At the very least, they've got a pretty good cast here, and that includes hottie Kristin Kreuk as Chun Li, Michael Clarke Duncan as Balrog, and more.
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Speaking at the Serious Games Summit at this year's GDC, an EA executive said the publisher is certainly more interested in producing "entertaining games above all else."
1455 days, 4 hours, 8 minutes old - 1 commentFebruary 19th, 2008
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Communication will be of prime importance in LittleBigPlanet, and according to the latest edition of Edge magazine, this will be enhanced by lip-synched voice chat!
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Bizarre and Sega's first game since Metropolis Street Racer has arrived and it's a chaotic action game. See why The Club is a breath of fresh air.
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The third iteration doesn't bring much to the table. While it has some solid and fun elements, it can't escape being average.
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The developer behind Heavenly Sword has a new project in the works, and they're obviously excited about it. Could it show up in the next few days at the GDC?
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We told you earlier, via a Japanese source, that this would be happening, and it has come to pass: today, Toshiba has announced the cancellation of their HD-DVD format.
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Previously only available on the Xbox 360 and PC, it seems Overlord will soon be released for the PS3. Here's your chance to conquer in the name of ultimate evil!
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In the wake of the HD-DVD cancellation announcement, analysts all agree this is good news for Sony and the PS3, and one says we might see a 10% sales surge.
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We've got a hot batch of new PSP vids: Secret Agent Clank, My Stylist, Destroy All Humans!: Big Willy Unleashed, Patapon, R-Type Command, Echochrome, Wipeout Pulse, flOw, MLB 2K8, Ford Racing Off Road, and two gameplay trailers for God of War: Chains of Olympus!
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Square-Enix has recently confirmed that a Final Fantasy XIII demo is in the works, but how will it come? One source predicts we'll see it included with The Last Remnant.
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Up until last week, PlayStation Home wasn't expected to arrive until late summer or early fall, but more evidence from a Sony insider says Home is right around the corner...could the online service launch as early as next month?
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According to a recent Associated Press article, Sony has already sold 10.5 million PS3s worldwide. This is in contrast to their revised fiscal projection of 9.5 million...
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Has anybody noticed the immense one-year turnaround of the PS3? Placing January 2007 headlines against current headlines is an eye-opening comparison, to be sure...
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Does a game need to be of a certain length before you consider a purchase? Independent developers say length shouldn't be an issue; the quality is what matters.
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The first bit of news from GDC is still just a rumor, but it'd be huge if it turned out to be accurate...could Resident Evil 5 show up in playable form at this year's show?
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We go hands-on with the complete version of the game. Find out what you can expect when the game arrives in stores soon.
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Gaming is officially coming to the world stage. Digital Gaming will be a "Welcome Event" at this year's Summer Olympics in Beijing, and gamers all around the world can compete to represent their country!
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A list of 16 tracks for Grand Theft Auto IV's soundtrack has begun to circulate, and while these songs haven't been confirmed, we'd like to think the list is accurate.
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Worried about Haze dissipating into vaporware? Well, there's no need for alarm; one FRD members says they've made improvements, and the game will release "very soon."
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Yep, Capcom is producing another game after DMC4 that requires the player to install 5GB of data to the HDD, but it makes Lost Planet's load times "lighting fast."
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The PS2 has around seven thousand titles, and while the PS3 has a long way to go, another 100 confirmed games is definitely good news for every PS3 owner out there.
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Wanna see how pretty a Sony Erickson PSP Phone might look? This magazine mock-up is awfully attractive, but you gotta come inside to see it. How realistic is it...?
1457 days, 5 hours, 25 minutes old - 4 commentsFebruary 17th, 2008
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The PS3 and Blu-Ray sure had a humongous week (Sony's about ready to pop the champagne), the sex scene in GoW PSP isn't a big deal, and Lost Odyssey is great so far.
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This one is more than a remake of last year's Battle for Suburbia for the Xbox 360 and PC; it features a few very significant upgrades plus a control enhancement.
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Unfortunately, the GDC is without most of the biggest games of the year (MGS4, GTAIV, FFXIII, GT5, etc.), but it seems God of War III will make an appearance. Yay!
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It's the end of the format war. Blu-ray has won, as Toshiba has ended production of HD-DVD players for good. All rejoice!
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Yesterday, Wal-Mart announced they would drop HD-DVD and exclusively stock Blu-Ray in each of their 4,000+ stores. Not surprisingly, the Association has a reply...
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According to the latest ESRB data, a brand new downloadable title has been developed for the PlayStation Network. It's a top-down shooter called NovaStrike.
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There are plenty of predictions out there, and the latest from iSuppli says the PS3 will eventually become the industry leader with a user base of over 38 million.
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How far away is PlayStation Home? Well, they're including Home integration with the next Warhawk update (v1.3), which means the Home launch can't be TOO far off. Right?
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At this point, it's like wiggling a dagger inside someone's heart. The end of HD-DVD has arrived for Toshiba, as they plan a Blu-ray Player.
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More great news for the Sony camp, as their portable fireball has begun outselling the DS. The breakdown with numbers are inside.
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According to this little blurb in Sony Magazine, the much-rumored PSP Phone is not only a possibility, it's definitely in development. Will it be unveiled at GDC 2008?
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It wasn't long ago when the idea of a real-time strategy title on a console seemed like an impossibility. But those days are long gone; World in Conflict is on the way!
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Yep, the new Guitar Hero is coming, and it features a collaboration with one of the biggest bands in the world. There will be other songs from other bands, too, and it'll be ready to drop in June!
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is only a month away, and Ubisoft has just issued the details on the Limited Edition: EndWar preview, interviews, developer diary, etc.
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The PS2 is a long ways from done, and this unique Atlus RPG drops next month. It should get high marks for innovation and originality; let's hope it's plenty fun, too!
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We've gathered up some evidence that says a closed beta for LittleBigPlanet is actually going on right now in Europe. Could this be true, and if it is, what about the US?
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This is one heck of a bundle deal offered by Play.com- the 40GB PS3, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Ninja Gaiden Sigma, all for GBP 299.99 and with free shipping!
1460 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 6 commentsFebruary 14th, 2008
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You read that right. In retailers across the U.S., the PlayStation 3 has outsold the Xbox 360 considerably in January, and it came within a 1:1 ratio with the Nintendo Wii!
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Unfortunately, Metal Gear Solid 4 won't be showing up an next week's Game Developers Conference, but don't freak out. The game should still be on track for June.
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According to an internal company memo, and one that was eventually confirmed by GameStop, stores will no longer be receiving shipments of the 80GB PS3 model.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 was released seven years ago, so we're definitely due for another, but this one is coming to consoles as well as PC. Great news!
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Checks ESRB rating...yep, "M." Checks content...sex scene that could almost exist in a PG-13 movie...okay. Freaked-out politicians and parents? Oh, that's logical.
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A bunch of great videos for ya- MLB 08: The Show, Devil May Cry 4, Disgaea 3, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, Saints Row 2, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Facebreaker, Viking: Battle for Asgard, Prototype, NBA Ballers: Chosen One, Resistance 2, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2.
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Rather than the return of backwards compatibility for the PS3, Sony says there's a "possibility" that PS2 titles might be available via the PlayStation Store. Good idea?
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The cute purple dragon started his career with a bang on the PS1, but the series faltered on the PS2. Can the once-proud franchise reclaim its fiery entertainment?
1461 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 5 commentsFebruary 13th, 2008
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The next time someone makes a snide remark about videogames, do make sure you reply by showing them this article. Snide retort optional.
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After completing Devil May Cry 4, I come to the conclusion it's the best in the series. What, want to argue? Have a beef with that? Well, read up and feel free to comment.
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These pop up from time to time, but few have looked as good as this. Here's what the PSP could look like, thanks to one user's ambitious redesign. Pretty sweet!
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Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is looming large on the horizon, and to help promote and celebrate that fact, SCEA has lifted the curtain on a new official website.
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The PlayStation 3 is selling quite well all around the world, in particular the United Kingdom. See how the sales breakdown.
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EA has said they'd "love" to bring Spore to the PS3 and Xbox 360, but it's a matter of technical hurdles. The game hits this September for the PC, Mac, Wii and DS.
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Scheduled for a simultaneous release on both the PS3 and Xbox 360, Arc System Works has revealed the next-gen installment of Battle Fantasia. Supposedly, it will provide a very "unqiue" gameplay experience.
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You may have heard the rumor, sparked by a mistakenly worded quote, claiming the online multiplayer component was exclusive to the 360 version. Well, it ain't true.
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We've only been able to experience this invigorating smash-fest on consoles up until now, but come March 4, that patented FlatOut panache will be hitting the PSP.
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Remember that whole thing with the Church of England condemning that one battle scene in Resistance: Fall of Man? Well, Ted Price had something to say about it...
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EA has just struck a deal with Microsoft to publish future entries in the Mass Effect franchise, so could this indicate the possibility of the games coming to PS3?
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While the experts believe the UMD format is here to stay with the PSP "in its current form," it may disappear with the PSP2, and touch-screen functionality may be implemented!
1462 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 12 commentsFebruary 12th, 2008
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Oh, you thought EA would just let someone else work on NFL games, and steal sales from their bread-and-butter franchise? Surely, you jest?
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There's a whole lot of unknown here, but from what we can gather, hackers have found a way to run PS3 games off the hard drive...but only on "test systems."
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Lair wasn't a bad game, but it would've been better if the player had an option for the controls. Could Factor 5 implement those missing analog controls in Lair 2.0?
1462 days, 15 hours, 28 minutes old - 0 comments |
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Yeah, we realize they're just plugging their own game, but it's still good to hear. They also say that when we go hands-on (in 2008?), we're all going to "flip out."
1462 days, 15 hours, 44 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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You can already rent Netflix movies and watch them on your PC, but now, it seems the Internet company is going to deliver streaming movies to the PS3 and Xbox 360!
1462 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes old - 3 comments |
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If you like to have the most updated Sony-related news...well, you should always come to PSXE. But soon, PlayStation blog content will pop up on the PS3's Info Bar!
1463 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 0 comments |
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Easily one of the most anticipated PSP titles for 2008, God of War: Chains of Olympus is definitely confirmed for March 4: Kratos is our Golden boy and good to go!
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The film was pretty damn good, and kids movies sometimes make for decent video games. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them, as some great ideas can't make up for poor implementation.
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We've known for a while now that NCSoft would be developing upcoming next-gen titles for the PlayStation 3, and they say the first will be shown off "later this year."
1463 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 5 commentsFebruary 11th, 2008
Last Updated 1463 days, 12 hours, 36 minutes ago
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If you're a PSP owner and haven't checked out the PC Store yet, this week might get you to pay a visit: demos for Puzzle Guzzle and Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law are here!
1463 days, 12 hours, 36 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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They plan to lift the veil on King of Fighters XII at AOU 2008 next week, and fighting aficionados are holding their breath. The good news is that the title should appear on the PS3 some time next year.
1463 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes old - 0 comments |
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The more we learn, the more excited we get. The latest edition of OPM UK has given us a whole bunch of new details, and all of them are well worth reading. Check it out!
1463 days, 15 hours, 40 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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Ubisoft Montreal, currently working on Far Cry 2 for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, were initially concerned about Sony's hardware. But after learning it, they're happy campers.
1463 days, 15 hours, 56 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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We still have no idea why this game is exclusive to the Xbox 360, but Namco might soon be bringing the esteemed series back to a PlayStation console. It makes sense.
1464 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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Square-Enix seems primed to unveil a new MMORPG that is currently under development, and it could be FInal Fantasy Haresis XIII. Expect to see it at GDC 2008!
1464 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 6 commentsFebruary 10th, 2008
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The PS3 is going to have one hell of a 2008, Twisted Metal for the PS3 is my favorite news of the year so far, and Devil May Cry 4 is awesome on top of sweetness.
1465 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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Yep, they did another LEGO Star Wars, and despite not doing anything new or innovative, it's still exactly what we would expect: good, accessible entertainment for all.
1465 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 2 commentsFebruary 9th, 2008
Last Updated 1465 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes ago
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It wasn't even there for 24 hours, and the team had to pull it from the PlayStation Store. They need to fix a few things, but don't you worry, it'll be back soon.
1465 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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Is this just a one-time sale for one retailer, or could this be a permanent price reduction for the PlayStation 2? Well, either way, it's a darn good deal for this month.
1466 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 3 commentsFebruary 8th, 2008
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Sharing a sentiment similar to Ubisoft, yet another publisher speaks about the PS3 and its development issues. See what Activision's President and CEO has to say.
1466 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes old - 6 comments |
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Activision has also announced that Call of Duty 4: Modern Aware managed to grab a whole bunch of awards last night.
1466 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes old - 1 comment |
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In very good news for PS3 owners, Ubisoft says the PS3 version of Rainbow Six Vegas will NOT be a port of the Xbox 360 version. Gameplay will be the same for both versions.
1466 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes old - 4 comments |
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Activision has announced their 2008 lineup, and it includes Call of Duty 5 for all major platforms, along with new Tony Hawk, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Spider-Man entries.
1466 days, 15 hours, 12 minutes old - 4 comments |
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The PlayStation 3 has one hell of a great lineup for 2008, and developers are starting to chime in by saying the "true power" of the system might be realized this year.
1466 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Kojima Productions' Ryan Payton was quoted late last year as saying MGS4 would need to sell a million copies on launch day just to turn a profit. But he didn't mean it.
1466 days, 15 hours, 56 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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The original had a great idea behind it, but fell way short of expectations. However, the team is working on several updates and enhancements for this sequel.
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So it seems Take-Two Interactive holds the publishing rights to this one, but there's still no release date. Are they backing out on the 2008 estimate already?
1467 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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Oh, but it's true. Of the 1,563 games the ESRB rated in 2007, only 6% of them were given the M-Mature rating, which means those anti-game activists should stop whining.
1467 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 6 commentsFebruary 7th, 2008
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The first AAA game of 2008 has arrived. And after three years of waiting, does the fourth Devil May Cry live up to all the hype? Find out.
1467 days, 5 hours, 40 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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The secret code within the PS2's Twisted Metal Head-On has been unraveled and it confirms our wishes!
1467 days, 6 hours, 34 minutes old - 2 comments |
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Wanna' see what the fuss is all about? Well PlayStation 3 owners now have a chance to sample Lost Planet's online offerings. Also, read up on the features you'll find in the PS3 version.
1467 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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Fonfun will be bringing two World Neverland titles from the original PlayStation to Sony's portable, and this Sim-like 2-in-1 pack will add diversity to the PSP's library.
1467 days, 12 hours, 36 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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Well, they've got a good director and Mark Wahlberg, so perhaps this is one game-to-movie adaptation that might actually be GOOD. Filming starts on March 2 and is slated to finish up on May 9.
1467 days, 15 hours, 27 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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North American gamers got this patch late last year, but Euro gamers have yet to receive it. This rumor says it has passed certification, though, and could drop tomorrow!
1467 days, 15 hours, 40 minutes old - 2 comments |
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Factor 5 has teamed up with xaitment - one of the leading AI service providers in the industry - and has revealed they're working on an unannounced multiplatform game.
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It will release on March 25 in North America, and thankfully, our European friends won't have to wait much longer. A demo is also scheduled for some time in March.
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There have been so many Star Wars games, one would think we'd be used to playing as Darth Vader by now. But this will be a novelty in The Force Unleashed!
1468 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 2 commentsFebruary 6th, 2008
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Could it be...? Has the day finally come? Or is it just another estimated date they'll eventually miss? 3D Realms says DNF is definitely coming out this year!
1468 days, 12 hours, 36 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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A FFVII remake for the PS3 isn't currently in the works, but Square-Enix says the possibility is greater if the original team members' schedules "open up." ...yay?
1468 days, 12 hours, 49 minutes old - 11 comments | 
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An early rumor said this might be possible, and now we've got more evidence that might prove Guitar Hero IV will release at the end of this year. Fans are excited, huh?
1468 days, 15 hours, 23 minutes old - 7 comments |
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Aussie gamers need not worry- Rockstar has said they have no plans to censor Grand Theft Auto IV for that region, which probably means it won't be censored anywhere.
1468 days, 15 hours, 35 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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Seriously, I liked it better when the popular kids made fun of us gamer geeks. Now, we've got professors saying we're ruining the family! We'll always suck, I guess.
1468 days, 15 hours, 49 minutes old - 16 comments | 
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Turok has made his next-generation debut, and there's a lot to be said for supremely intimidating dinosaurs. But is it a visceral, entertaining experience for all?
1469 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 1 comment |
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Despite all the rumors regarding a 120GB PS3 with the Dual Shock 3, it seems the truth of the matter is that Sony themselves hasn't quite decided what to do yet...
1469 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 5 comments |
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The original was one of the first great games for the PS2, so with the series returning in this new generation, shouldn't we expect greatness once again? Sure hope so.
1468 days, 4 hours old - 1 commentFebruary 5th, 2008
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This is one compilation that's going to sell like hotcakes; know just how many Metal Gear Solid fans are out there. This package includes the first three MGS entries!
1469 days, 12 hours, 49 minutes old - 3 comments |
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The upcoming edition of GamePro will show us all the additions and enhancements made to Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and here you will find a summary of those cool changes.
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Japan has already received the silver PS2, and on March 6, they will get the Satin Silver 40GB PlayStation 3. It comes with a silver Sixaxis, too, but if you want the silver Dual Shock 3, you'll have to buy it separately.
1469 days, 15 hours, 36 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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While it still has some catching up to do, an EA Army of Two developer believes the Network "has all the capabilities," and eventually, the PSN and Live could be equals.
1469 days, 15 hours, 55 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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This energetic action/puzzler is simple, straightforward, and has all kinds of potential. Hope you've got the reflexes to guide Mr. N to a wealth of gold riches!
1470 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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The March EGM is almost here; this is an early look at the rumors inside: Dead Rising 2 might end up on the PS3 and God of War for PSP might find its way to the PS2!
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David Jaffe's career - from "Grunt to 'God' To Startup" - is a successful and interesting one, so who better to deliver a talk about getting a job in the game industry?
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We thought this install was optional, but it seems that's not the case, and it takes around 22 minutes to put 5GB of data on the PS3 hard drive. That's a long time...
1470 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 8 commentsFebruary 4th, 2008
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Sony and Stanford have announced a milestone, and released some impressive statistical data about the PlayStation 3's capabilities to 'fold.'
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Sony has issued a 'no comment' statement regarding the 120GB PlayStation 3. So what does it really mean?
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Want to hear a few of the tracks from Final Fantasy Versus XIII way before its release? Here's your chance.
1470 days, 11 hours, 47 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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Turok drops tomorrow, and we get ready for battle with this Propaganda interview: great details on weaponry, multiplayer, dynamic AI, the mauling system and more!
1470 days, 14 hours, 37 minutes old - 0 comments |
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The best-selling video game of 2007 isn't incredibly popular for its single-player campaign (as good as it is); it's all about the online multiplayer. So here come more maps!
1470 days, 12 hours, 31 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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Japan already has a couple PS3 Platinum titles offered in the budget-priced range - Resistance and Ridge Racer 7 - and now it seems Europe will get the Greatest Hits, too.
1470 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 5 comments |
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We have another comparison between PlayStation Home and Second Life, and according to that source, we can expect to see Sony's robust online service "later this spring."
1471 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 10 comments |
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It wasn't long ago that Sony was able to cut the cost of the PS3 development kit in half, and now, Sony subsidiary SN Systems has done the same with PSP development tools.
1470 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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Love those popular '90s tunes? Wish you were on this year's American Idol? Well, SingStar '90s is headed to the U.S. this March, and the final track list is right here.
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The first set of rumors got retracted, but then a second set came with more details, and that encompasses giant titles like Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and Final Fantasy XIII.
1471 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 0 commentsFebruary 3rd, 2008
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A bunch of the latest and greatest PS3 videos: Dark Sector, Turok, Devil May Cry 4, Tiberium, Soul Calibur IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Lost: Via Domus and more!
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Even in this day and age, hysterically bad games still get made, Rockstar is preparing for war when Grand Theft Auto IV releases, and I finally finish Half-Life 2.
1472 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 0 commentsFebruary 2nd, 2008
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Think it was a good idea for Epic to give gamers so much design and development freedom? It sure as hell was. There are now over 50 different player-generated mods!
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Initially expected to arrive in 2008, EA was forced to delay it until March. Now, inside sources are claiming we'll see a big update for Army of Two, possibly this week.
1472 days, 15 hours, 56 minutes old - 0 commentsFebruary 1st, 2008
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For fans of games like Trivial Pursuit, the Buzz! games are awfully appealing. And of course, what could be better than having a virtual trivia game with you on trips?
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You've heard the details and seen a few pics, but you haven't seen the game in action yet. Could we be getting a trailer and a full gameplay video in February? Yes, please!
1473 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Well, we've all heard about the PS3 with the 120/160GB hard drive and Dual Shock 3 controller, but might it also be thinner and lighter? Is a cosmetic overhaul due?
1473 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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We had to check three times to make sure this game actually came out in January 2008, because after playing, we conclude it would've sucked hardcore ten years ago.
1474 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 1 comment |
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Yeah, EA had a great holiday quarter, but they've admitted they still haven't grown accustomed to the PlayStation 3 hardware. And how long will this "catching up" take?
1474 days, 2 hours, 25 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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GameSpot's new Editor-in-Chief is looking to move forward in 2008, and has a little something to say about "Gerstmann-gate." But in the end, he wants your trust back.
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Electronic Arts has revealed their holiday quarter numbers, and it's the biggest they've ever had. Sales hit $1.5 billion, and they're the #1 publisher in both North America and Europe...which isn't really surprising.
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