Updates (March, 2008)
March 31st, 2008
Last Updated 42d, 11h, 7m ago
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We've added cheats for: Army of Two, Dark Sector, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Lost Planet, The Orange Box, Sega Superstars Tennis, FIFA Street 3, and more. Check them out.
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Our second image update includes: Metal Gear Online, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, Mafia 2, Soulcalibur IV, X-Blades, Mirror's Edge, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, and more!
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The days of vastly inferior handheld ports are long done, and MLB 08: The Show for the PSP is here to prove it. This is a must for fans on the go.
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The default design for the Guitar Hero III controller isn't bad, but what if you could select from 35 different colors to completely customize your own? Check this out!
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We may not have an exact release date (estimate: November), but SCEE has officially announced SOCOM: Confrontation, and they've provided plenty of details, too!
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The developer of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II developing an Action/RPG about spies and espionage? Hell yes! Check out the first details of Sega's and Obsidian's newest project. It's like James Bond meets Mass Effect.
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The new SKU - CECHE01 - has evidently passed through the FCC, which means this new model is on the way. Is it a MGS4 bundle? The Ceramic White PS3? Only time will tell...
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SCEE Confirms Store Overhaul For April (UPDATED)
As expected, Sony has confirmed the upcoming PlayStation Store cosmetic overhaul for Europe; it will be in place by "mid-April." No more updates until then, though. 42d, 21h, 7m old - 5 comments
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Sega's bringing back a lot of their classics back into the spotlight, and Golden Axe is one of them. See what you can expect from this upcoming prequel to the original.
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Pixar's newest doesn't look like it's going to disappoint. And so we hope that the videogame version doesn't either...but somehow, we feel it's wishful thinking.
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If you want an early look at the first five missions in Grand Theft Auto IV, we point you in the direction of the game's official site. Freedom does play a very large role, obviously.
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Like the idea of copying over Blu-Ray movies from the PS3 to the PSP for handy viewing on the go? Well, it didn't arrive with firmware update 2.20, but it IS coming...
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Gran Turismo 5: Prologue should be shareable across 5 registered PS3s, but European gamers are reporting this isn't the case. Does it affect the US version, too?
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March 30th, 2008
Last Updated 43d, 13h, 39m ago
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We've updated an assortment of galleries, including the first ever screenshots of Sonic Unleashed! In addition, check out GRID, Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter II Turbo HD, Haze, The Sims 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and much more!
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More PlayStation 3 guides have been added for: Burnout Paradise, Lost: Via Domus, Need for Speed: ProStreet, Pixel Junk Monsters, Virtua Fighter 5, and Virtua Tennis 3.
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I wonder if Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is the start of more massive demos that go on sale like full titles, Top Spin 3 should be fantastic, and I'm in a good spot for GTAIV.
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March 29th, 2008
Last Updated 44d, 19h, 9m ago
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An action game that's a mixture of Heavenly Sword and Devil May Cry? Sign us up right this very minute!
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The developers of the original Budokai series, DIMPS, are handling the newest DBZ game. See what's to expect.
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The PlayStation 3 version was downright fantastic, but does the same translate to the older PlayStation 2 and its version? Take a look at our review and see how much punch is left in the old black beauty.
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She's one of the best athletes on the planet, and oh yeah, she's kinda cute, too. In this recent interview, Sharapova talks about Top Spin 3, gaming, and more.
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According to this listing that recently surfaced on the Internet, a $99.99 Guitar Hero: Aerosmith bundle will release on June 29. We even see the full track list!
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Xbox 360 owners have been crowing about their exclusive episodic content for Grand Theft Auto IV, but Sony's Scott Steinberg has downplayed the importance of that bonus.
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"Everyone's A Rat" is Rockstar's last preview trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV, and it's a lot of fun. Best of all, though, is that about 70% of it is actual footage!
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is supposed to be the last MGS ever, but with such a legendary franchise, the end can't come so easily, can it? A little hint here that it may continue...
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March 28th, 2008
Last Updated 45d, 21h ago
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Geez...seems like everybody ran out and bought a game console over the Easter holiday. The Wii was up, the PS3 and 360 were WAY up, and the PS3 holds a slight lead overall.
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Rockstar has delivered the last preview trailer before the full game releases on April 29, and you gotta check it out. It's called "Everyone's A Rat," which fits with the GTA theme.
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Due to "last minute technical difficulties," Sony was unable to update the Store yesterday. This is why Gran Turismo 5: Prologue isn't yet available for purchase.
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The PS3 version was pushed back a week, but evidently, that didn't stop this major sound problem: it seems players notice a drop in all sound every 30 seconds or so...
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Guides for: Devil May Cry 4, The Orange Box, Lost Planet, The Darkness, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Burnout Paradise, and Oblivion.
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This week's Store update is a biggie, primarily because it includes the last GTAIV trailer and the new low price for Warhawk: $29.99! But only for a limited time...
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Pirates are ALWAYS cool, so we're often left wondering why there aren't many great video games featuring these swashbucklers. Well, how's about a simple RTS?
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Check out the God of War: Chains of Olympus walkthrough here.
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PS2 Walkthroughs Updated
Guides for: God of War II, 50 Cent Bulletproof, Echo Night: Beyond, Fantastic 4, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, and True Crime: NY. 46d, 9h, 24m old
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It's the three-year anniversary of the PSP, and Sony has confirmed they're sticking with their original ten-year plan. But to clarify, it's a "continued lifecycle."
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March 27th, 2008
Last Updated 46d, 11h, 24m ago
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We've waited four years, and the game has finally arrived. And while it's a solid game, it doesn't feel like four years of effort is behind it.
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If you imported and were worried you wouldn't get all the goodies that US and Euro Prologues get, worry no more. Your update is available now.
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It's new downloadable content, and it consists of three great new arenas: Morbias, Facing Worlds and Searchlight. Perhaps best of all, you can get all three for free!
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Yesterday: Haze was confirmed for May 22 for the US and UK. Today: Ubisoft is backing off on the UK date, now giving the game a "May" estimate. ...it never ends.
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Gran Turismo 5: Prologue becomes a reality for Euro gamers tomorrow, and because of that, SCE has updated the official site with all kinds of new media and details. Check it out now, car lovers.
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Guerilla wants to make it very clear: they haven't made any official announcement regarding a Killzone 2 release time; they won't "confirm or deny" that September date.
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Eidos will be bringing an all new entry into the franchise's storyline, but as a videogame, above all else.
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Unlike the other Bionic Commando game we previewed, this Rearmed version is a direct remake of the original NES game.
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We've got a bunch of new PS3 videos, and that includes a new gameplay trailer (set to music!) for Battlefield: Bad Company. We also have Viking: Battle for Asgard, NBA Ballers: Chosen One, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, The Bourne Conspiracy and Armored Core: for Answer.
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EA can't pop the cork on that champagne, because Take-Two has officially rejected their offer of $26/share. Looks like they want to pursue alternative solutions...
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For online multiplayer aficionados, few games are more appealing than the SOCOM titles. And here's the good news- Confrontation for the PS3 is confirmed for this fall!
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March 26th, 2008
Last Updated 47d, 16h, 33m ago
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Here are a half-dozen new PSP videos, including three for this week's blockbuster, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. We've got Cloud's unveiling, battle gameplay, and a fantasy montage, plus videos for Monster Hunter Freedom 2, Ape Quest and Code Geass: Lost Colors.
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Numerous sources have claimed to have the inside scoop on a Haze release date, which resulted in a LOT of wrong dates. But now, Ubisoft has issued the REAL date.
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According to the latest SCE UK release listing, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2 all have estimated dates, and all are towards the end of this year.
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The PSP is in the midst of an impressive 180 - similar to the PlayStation 3 - as sales are way up, the great games are here, and more handheld goodness is on the way.
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While retailers can assign whichever price they want, it seems the recommended retail price for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of GTAIV in the UK will be the SAME.
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Ubisoft Montreal says this highly anticipated shooter will be simultaneously released for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC this fall, but we won't be getting a demo.
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If you're considering passing on Prologue in order to wait for the full game, you should know that Gran Turismo 5 is still a long ways off. Why wait for a year to play some GT5?
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March 25th, 2008
Last Updated 48d, 16h ago
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PlayStation 3 owners have a ton of stuff to look forward to in 2008, and Resistance 2 is one of the most important. Take a look at our preview and find out everything you need to know.
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PS3 Preview: Aliens: Colonial Marines
If this game sounds familiar, that's because it should. Sega and Gearbox have resurrected the name and are releasing it this Fall. Details within. 48d, 16h old - 0 comments
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Lucky Europeans get to secure their copies of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue now, but the game is selling out at one retailer, and performing very well at another.
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Sony has released the newest update. Take a look at what the latest PS3 firmware update has to offer in detail.
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It's not exactly a common occurrence, as the PSP has somehow managed to top both Nintendo's reigning sales kings in the week ending March 16. The PSP be #1!
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Some limited edition collectibles are difficult to locate, but this one takes the cake: Konami will randomly hand out 30 - yes, 30 - to those who buy the MGS4 bundle.
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SCEA sent out the finalized soundtrack list for Prologue today, and not only does it feature a wide variety of songs, there are also plenty exclusive to North America!
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The team has announced the contest winners for the Warhawk Paint and Insignia contest, and they've also released a brief trailer for the upcoming 1.3 patch!
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We can't figure out why, but it seems major retailers in the UK are expecting the PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV to be slightly more expensive than the 360 version.
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If games like God of War: Chains of Olympus and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII aren't enough incentive to own a PSP, then how's about even MORE great ones this year?
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March 24th, 2008
Last Updated 49d, 15h, 57m ago
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Dark Sector is one of our most anticipated games of the year, and we wanted to get more info. Project Lead Steve Sinclair answers our questions inside, so check it out!
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We've got our copy of the game, and so we decided to share our early thoughts on it. See how it turned out, and whether or not the PlayStation 3 version came out unharmed.
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We may not know the final launch date for PlayStation Home, but we keep hearing more about a public beta. The latest batch of evidence comes from supposed e-mail beta invitations, which many people have received...
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When it was first unveiled last week, it didn't come with a specific date. But thanks to Reuters, it appears we have one now: April 8. It can't be any later than that!
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At this point, it seems EA wants anything related to the realm of Grand Theft Auto. Evidently, they may have just purchased the GTA Forums for a sizable sum of cash...
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It just came out last week, but it seems everyone is having major difficulty playing Rainbow Six Vegas 2 online with their PS3. Let's hope Ubisoft fixes it quick.
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It seems like every time you turn around these days, PlayStation Home is a major topic of conversation. Next month, it'll be featured at the ION Virtual Worlds Conference.
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When it comes to producing truly strange commercials, few do it better than Sony. Here's the latest PS3 TV ad, and the theme is, "technology that updates itself."
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March 23rd, 2008
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The Final Fantasy VII remake rumor is back (this remake must happen!), EA publishing GTAIV or future GTA titles isn't a disaster, and I near the end of Lost Odyssey.
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March 22nd, 2008
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It's not a shock to learn that Insomniac is doing another R&C, but did you know it might come in the form of a downloadable PSN title? A couple more rumors, too...
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This new toolkit will allow you to "cook" your own content on the PC and transfer it over to the PS3. If you're a big - and creative - UT3 fan, you gotta check it out.
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The console version released later last year, and now the handheld entry is scheduled to hit store shelves next week. Will it be worthwhile for PSP owners?
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Capcom has said we can expect new details for Resident Evil 5 in the upcoming issue of Famitsu; it will be included on a free DVD that comes with the magazine. Sweet!
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According to the latest OPM UK edition, it seems that both Mass Effect (and future installments) and Dead Rising 2 will be made for the PS3. Let's hope this is accurate!
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March 21st, 2008
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Originally announced for the Xbox 360 only, it now seems this promising JRPG may also be headed to the PlayStation 3. It's a rough translation, but it seems clear...
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Some pictures of this upcoming controller just started to circulate, and if you couldn't guess, the Chillstream cools your fingers as you play. Not a bad idea!
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It's baaaaaack! Thanks to a very intriguing reply to a question in a recent interview, the idea of a Final Fantasy VII remake has returned in full force. There's one more game in the FFVII Compilation...
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If the latest ESRB listing can be believed, both Legacy of Kain and Pandemonium will soon find their way to the PlayStation Store. Will Sony confirm them soon?
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If this is true, not only is the game's PS3 exclusivity in question, but the entire project could be in danger. Team Bondi and Rockstar would have to find a new source of cash, and if they don't...
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They were featured in the latest EGM's article on the game, but the information was incorrect. 1Up has clarified, and here's the correct listing of available Special Forces.
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The latest word is that those who pre-ordered the game are receiving this promotional DVD. But is it only for Japan, or will we see this mystery DVD, too? And what's on it?
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March 20th, 2008
Last Updated 53d, 13h, 27m ago
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Electronic Arts has released the anticipated patch for The Orange Box, and we have the list of what it fixes. Does it cure the framerate too?
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It sent the video game world into a minor uproar earlier this week, but as it turns out, it was only a misinterpretation. They're planning a high-end PC, not a game console.
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A few analysts are considering the possibility that EA might end up with their name on the GTAIV box. Of course, the Take-Two takeover would have to go through quickly.
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Media Molecule is working hard to push this game into the Alpha development cycle, which means it should be fully playable very soon. Refining needs to happen, but still...
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The ESRB rates a gajillion games every year, so why is this significant? Because if GTAIV got the "AO" rating like Manhunt 2 did, we'd be looking at a MAJOR delay.
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This gigantic software update enables BD-LIVE, an exceedingly cool feature for movie and technology buffs, plus it lets you copy media from the PS3 to the PSP!
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More awesome videos to drool over: Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, Tom Clancy's EndWar, GRiD, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Yakuza 3, Dark Sector, Eye of Judgment, Bionic Commando, Kung Fu Panda, Project Origin, Viking: Battle for Asgard and Alone in the Dark.
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While this is nothing more than an educated guess from the retailer, they do believe both the PS3 and 360 will receive a $50 price cut before the year is out.
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Remember when we learned that Metal Gear Solid 4 would be taking up almost 50 gigs worth of space? Well, it seems Resistance 2 is going to be just as big. ...really?
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March 19th, 2008
Last Updated 54d, 17h, 59m ago
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Unreal Tournament III is already a fantastic multiplayer game, but Epic has a major patch in store for the end of the month. All kinds of fixes and upgrades in this one!
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The newest and best Hot Shots Golf game is finally here in the Americas. And Sony announces its DLC. See what you can expect from the extras.
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Konami has released the Metal Gear Solid collection, and it should be at a store near you by the time you see this.
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One Ubisoft representative said Haze would be a PS3 exclusive and that's that, but the publisher has clarified their stance on the issue: it's exclusive "for now."
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The veterans and newbies will be able to play together, "living loot" can be acquired in the form of friendly operatives, and you will build your own virtual agency!
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No, not Street Fighter IV, the equally promising Street Fighter movie! ...stop laughing, it's possible. Anyway, Capcom has issued more details on this action flick.
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The original was a great game for the PSP, and now that Out of Bounds is out for the PS3, we're in major golf mode. In the spirit of duffing, here's a look at the sequel.
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The full pricing details for this blockbuster have been revealed, and that includes the Premium Pack with a steel PS3 and all the content from the Special Edition!
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The PS2 keeps kickin', thanks mostly to continued contributions from Japanese developers like Atlus. RPG fans will be happy to know Persona 4 is slated for summer!
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March 18th, 2008
Last Updated 55d, 11h, 12m ago
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So what exactly does Sony have to say about the alleged PSN Schedule that leaked yesterday? See for yourself.
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Has the PlayStation 3 been graced with yet another high-caliber title? Moreover, is this the very best golf game money can buy?
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GameStop had one heck of a good quarter, as their profits rose 46% in the year-over-year comparison. This is proof that the game market continues its flourish.
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Yes, you read that right, Aussie gamers. It's going to cost you $120 for the standard edition and $150 for the Collectors edition...but we have no idea why.
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If they want to break new ground this generation, EA is going to have to provide gamers with something NEW. Well, Peter Moore says that's what EA Sports is doing.
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So the question is, if you could choose, what would you want the central plaza of Home to look like? Sony asked this of beta testers, and gave them several options to scrutinize and ponder...which is your favorite?
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