Updates (May, 2008)
May 31st, 2008
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A hearty update with images added for: Bioshock, Naruto, Resistance 2, Singstar Vol. 2, GRID, WipeOut HD, Rock Revolution, Metal Gear Online, Sonic Unleashed and many more.
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The often delayed racer finally arrives for the PlayStation 3, and it's much improved over the flawed Xbox 360 version.
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A bunch of PS3 games have been updated with cheats, tips, and secrets such as Grand Theft Auto IV, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Blazing Angels 2, Haze, and others.
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Cheats for The Simpsons, Ratchet: Size Matters, SpeedRacer, Persona 3: FES, and more have been added.
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The spiritual successor to Ready 2 Rumble is coming from EA. And, so far, signs are pointing to good things.
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Yes, the game has been delayed until October, but here's a quick update from a THQ moderator at the game's official forums. It's about "polishing" now.
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The official site for Resident Evil 5 is now live, and along with screenshots and wallpaper downloads, we also get a brand new kick-ass trailer!
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If we want to be taken seriously; if we want to further legitimize this industry to the mainstream public, we need higher standards for our journalists.
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According to a few sources, it seems Konami may have asked reviewers to avoid certain topics like cut-scene length and installation size. ...really?
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The latest PSM3 has provided us with plenty of new rumors: GTAV might return to Vice City, Kojima could be working on a new Zone of the Enders, and more.
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The game previously exclusive to the Xbox 360 is well on its way to the PlayStation 3. Read up on what you can expect.
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For whatever reason, some sources are listing a "TBA 2008" release date for Final Fantasy XIII in Europe and Japan...it's still "TBA 2009" for the US.
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Sure, it may be nostalgic to play a game like Street Fighter IV in the arcades, but the console versions will have online play and exclusive characters.
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Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the highest rated games in history, but if early reviews are any indication, Metal Gear Solid 4 will be, too. Which is best?
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Oh yeah, RIGHT. We'll just file this rumor away under the "basically impossible" category, but at the same time, we have to hold out hope... Could Shenmue III really be in the works?
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Thanks to Ubidays, this generation's Prince of Persia has been officially revealed, and we've got all the new details for you. Prince + Elika = great potential.
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Ubisoft has teamed up with SCEA to offer much of the media shown at Ubidays 2008 in the PlayStation Home closed beta. Can we get that open beta, soon?
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Yep, here we go again: another source is claiming we'll get the in-game XMB and Trophy support in the upcoming PS3 firmware update. Let's hope!
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The first day this "highly limited edition" bundle hit Konami's Online store, it was a disaster. But Konami has fixed it, and offers a clarification.
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Next-gen's first Dragon Ball Z game seems to be a fairly enjoyable title that fans should appreciate.
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The action game of evil, evil, some more evil, mixed in with a small dose of good, is arriving for the PlayStation 3 in a few weeks. We take a look.
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Apparently, the idea of a Grand Theft Auto MMO sits high on Rockstar's priority list, and the possibility of seeing such an effort is high. Hmm...
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We know it's not coming to the PS3 until later this year, but why? Well, it's because the game "isn't performing very well" in terms of frame rate.
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The game has been pushed back from August to October, and one analyst believes it's a matter of both timing and fine-tuning the co-op gameplay.
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It seems that even the developers didn't expect Fallout 3 to be quite THIS big; Bethesda talks about adding more content than initially expected.
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Thanks to Ubidays 2008, we've got plenty of good stuff: two each for Soul Calibur IV and Madden NFL 09, plus more for Far Cry 2, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Tom Clancy's EndWar, GRiD, and more!
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In 2007, Europe surpassed North America as the second-largest video game territory in the world. So no more late releases and unavailable titles, right?
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It's one of the most controversial video game franchises on earth, and now the third entry is coming to the PS3. Hide the kids; it's Postal III!
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Fans of the original have been waiting a long time for this news: Ubisoft has revealed that the sequel to one of last generation's best is coming!
542 days, 6 hours, 16 minutes old - 3 commentsMay 28th, 2008
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The music in the Metal Gear Solid series has always been amazing, and you can now pick up the MGS4 soundtrack from Play-Asia.com. A must for fans!
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Sony's fantastic golf series continues to bring the awesome no matter what system it hits. The PSP's second Hot Shots game delivers.
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The official press release is here, and it seems PS3 owners can expect Bioshock even sooner than expected: it'll be on store shelves this October!
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Dan and Fei-Long are going to be two new bonus characters for the console version of SFIV, and Seth, the "Puppet Master," will be our final foe.
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According to the latest edition of Famitsu, two new MGS4 characters have surfaced. ...actually, they're not "new;" they're Mai Ling and Rosemary!
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Bionic Commando Rearmed was supposed to release some time this month, but the month is almost over. Capcom says it's done, but we gotta wait a bit longer.
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Still haven't gotten around to picking up the PSP? Haven't played one of the best handheld games ever? Kill two birds with one stone next week.
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Still enraptured with the idea of Bioshock coming to the PS3? Well, here's more info on what the mysterious undersea world of Rapture will bring.
543 days, 5 hours, 56 minutes old - 8 commentsMay 27th, 2008
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In the saddest news of the day, Ninja Theory has no plans to do a Heavenly Sword sequel. Their new project is a multiplatform IP, so HS2 is out. Damn.
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Originally hyped to the high heavens, Haze is one of the biggest flops this generation has seen thus far.
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"Only geeks play video games." Well, say hello to the exception to the rule: stunning Jo Garcia, the hottest gamer chick alive. And we're not talking about casual stuff; we're talking about hundreds of hours of FF!
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The Oddworld games have almost always received wide critical acclaim, so it's excellent news to hear that another is on the way. Will Abe be back?
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Not every significant PS3 title this year will have a mandatory data install. Bethesda says they "don't do that," so no waiting to play Fallout 3.
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It gets all kinds of attention and press, but Capcom has yet to issue a release date. However, a mysterious source claims it's coming "this winter."
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It's easily one of the best PSP games ever, so it's no surprise to see it selling so well. 1.2 million sold, and it hasn't even launched in Europe yet!
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The Chief Game Designer for GRiD has come out and made quite a bold statement, and he also says franchises like Gran Turismo are "about the car list."
544 days, 6 hours, 24 minutes old - 7 commentsMay 26th, 2008
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We know they're coming, but Sony still hasn't told us exactly when. However, here's some retail evidence that the PSN card should be near...
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Three Resident Evils and this new Street Fighter movie ("The Legend of Chun Li") isn't enough for Capcom; they want more game-to-film adaptations.
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After a slow start back in 2006, there are now 1 million PlayStation Network accounts open in Japan. That number will only go up from here.
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One source claims Resident Evil 5 now has a November release, and a "countdown" - of sorts - has started over at the game's official site. Hmm...
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Stop it, stop it, STOP IT. Certain uninformed gamers are at it again; complaining about how this series uses "tired gameplay." DON'T listen to nonsense.
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Afrika was one of the first eye-openers for the PlayStation 3, but we haven't heard much about it lately. And we're not going to, either, Sony says.
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Okay, maybe a dramatic pause can't be considered a hint, but we'll take whatever we can get. Yoshinori Kitase might just be toying with us, though.
545 days, 4 hours, 36 minutes old - 7 commentsMay 25th, 2008
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I still wonder if 90 minutes is an accurate length for MGS4 cut-scenes, Suikoden - and hopefully other RPG classics - should be coming up for download soon, and I press forward in my current gaming trio.
546 days, 5 hours, 33 minutes old - 6 commentsMay 24th, 2008
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This original PlayStation classic was great fun, and thanks to a recent PS3/PSP ESRB rating, it seems a new generation will get the chance to play it.
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Capcom still needs to authorize a fifth Devil May Cry, but thanks to worldwide sales of 2 million for DMC4, all that green's gonna mean GO.
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The PlayStation 3's first Singstar game is some of the most fun you can have with your pants on. Unless you choose to play your PS3 with your pants off, then we'd rather not know.
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It was going to be the sequel to the 2005 Coded Arms on the PSP, and it was at both E3 and TGS in 2006. But Konami has now said this PS3 game is canceled.
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We have yet to see much in the way of official information, but scores of details have been gathered up all over the Internet for FIFA 09. Good stuff.
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I've been gaming for over a quarter-century, and I've never once bothered with the idiotic idea of brand loyalty. Even so, the PlayStation brand has really been excellent for me over the past few generations.
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Everyone is wondering if the next Mass Effect installment will come to the PS3, and BioWare refuses to say anything. ...is denial like a confirmation?
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While these aren't exactly official, GameStop.com has a date - October 27 - and prices for several different bundles. It's not cheap, but it should be worth it!
547 days, 6 hours, 16 minutes old - 3 commentsMay 23rd, 2008
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Many racing fans have already enjoyed the demo, and here's more good news: the final product will boast several important improvements. Sweet!
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There has been a rumor going around that the PS3 version of Alone in the Dark was canceled, but Sony says we can expect it by "the end of the year."
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According to one source, several cut-scenes in Metal Gear Solid 4 last for an hour and a half. It's not impossible, but we're really not buying it.
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The teaser trailer didn't show much, but what we saw was pretty impressive. Now, Insomniac says the final product will look "the same or better."
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This game proves that not all puzzle games are alike, and the PSP seems to be hording all the great ones. This one might be another winner...
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It was first discovered in PSM3, but now it seems EGM will be getting into the fun with their July issue. Bioshock will be "better on the PS3," they say.
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That's it! Samuel L. Jackson has had it with these MFin' ninjas, in his MFin' village...or something. The hit cartoon is coming soon to a PS3 near you!
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EA isn't the only one with a football game. In fact, you may really want to consider reading the details on this particular title.
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This is a pretty good deal: buy yourself a 40GB PS3 between June 1 and June 7, and get a $100 Blu-Ray gift card. A hundred bucks worth of stuff!
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There has been a lot of required HD installs for PS3 games lately, and it seems Metal Gear Solid 4 won't be any exception. You'll need 4.6 gigs free.
548 days, 6 hours, 2 minutes old - 5 commentsMay 22nd, 2008
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For some reason, when you go to invite Friends to play an online match in Haze, the game asks you to download a patch. ...but there is no patch. Why?
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If you still love to play Guitar Hero III on your PS3 and you're also a God of War fan, then you should download this free GoW-themed track come June 5.
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That's right, Hideo, you do! The man himself has all but confirmed another Metal Gear, even if will be without Snake. Kojima Productions will do it, too.
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Out of the blue, UK magazine PSM3 supposedly has a full feature preview for Bioshock PS3 in their upcoming edition. Where'd THIS come from?
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Many of the biggest names in gaming are here: The Agency, Killzone 2, LEGO Batman: The Videogame, Fatal Inertia EX, Skate 2, Baja, Rock Revolution, Project Origin, Battlefield: Bad Company, and more!
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It's not out until August 12, but Sony is getting a jump on the PR and hype with this PSP bundle: you get a cool blue PSP, the game, and a few nice extras.
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Battlefield: Bad Company isn't that far off, and a playable demo drops onto the Store and Marketplace on June 5. Get it a week earlier if you pre-order!
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LittleBigPlanet is going to make a big splash when it arrives later this year, and those who have played it know why. Check out these hands-on details!
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The playable demo became available back on May 8, and since then, it has been downloaded over 1 million times. The eBay Motors Challenge is a big draw.
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The "highly limited edition" bundle at Konami's Online Store was a failure, but here's a good option for Euro gamers: go to Play.com and snag a Gunmetal Grey PS3, Dual Shock 3, and Special Edition of MGS4.
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The original was good, and well worth playing, and the sequel could be even better. EA has a unique format in mind, though...an element of danger?
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Soul Calibur IV now has an official European release date, and good news: it's only a couple days after the July 29 launch in North America.
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The movie is just around the corner, which means that the game will soon hit store shelves, too. Let's hope the Hulk delivers the goods this time!
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No, there's nothing wrong; SCEA simply pushed back the release of Killzone 2 for timing purposes. They didn't want "three shooters in the marketplace competing for retail dollars in the same holiday season."
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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga are two classic PS2 RPGs that, until a recent reprinting, were immensely expensive. Not anymore!
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The early review scores are in, and the consensus isn't very good. But an Ubisoft rep says you should "judge for yourself." ...damage control.
550 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes old - 17 commentsMay 20th, 2008
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Many of Square-Enix's efforts have done well in Japan, but not so hot in the US and other territories. Now they want a change; the push west has begun.
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At a recent conference, Activision spoke about what's in store for the newest Call of Duty game. There are some surprises, for sure.
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Europe's had this for months now, but the American version has finally arrived, and with a bunch of updates too!
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In an interview with Massive Entertainment, a representative for the developer mentions that they've found the PS3 harder to work with, and how they're fixing that.
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It may be a ways off, but here's the Fact Sheet from SCEA on Killzone 2. It has plenty of tantalizing details along with other juicy tidbits. Check it out!
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It seems that having three unbelievably awesome games in three months is a dream that isn't going to happen. Haze almost certainly falls short...
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Warhawk just keeps getting better, thanks to the team's diligent upkeep and continued alterations and enhancements. More fly in this afternoon.
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Hmm...THAT didn't go well. A frustrating 503 Error has greeted many a would-be consumer who wanted to buy the "highly limited edition" MGS4 PS3 bundle.
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The ESA has handed out the full list of exhibitors for this year's E3 event in Los Angeles, and most of the biggest publishers in the world are coming.
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If you think the influx of casual gamers will somehow alter the number and quality of more hardcore titles, Ubisoft says you shouldn't worry so much.
551 days, 6 hours, 1 minute old - 2 commentsMay 19th, 2008
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We've heard rumors, and now Ryan Payton has clarified the situation: MGS4 is the last chapter in the Snake story, but that doesn't mean MGS is done.
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EA has once again extended the deadline for their offer of $25.74/share, and now that GTAIV is out, Take-Two says "formal discussions" can begin.
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The developer of Mainichi Issho has a blog, and on it, he has recently explained - in detail - the PS3's new HD recording function. Pretty sweet deal.
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Franchise creator Kazunori Yamauchi plans to bring in "most," if not "all," of the major car manufacturers for GT5. And yes, that should finally include Porsche!
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After plenty of speculation and debate, and multiple sources claiming different things, Free Radical has confirmed that Haze runs at 1024x576.
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Soul Calibur IV is set to hit store shelves on July 29, and here's the complete list of 31 characters. Plenty of old favorites and several great new faces!
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The Internet is a-buzz with all kinds of rumors surrounding the features we might see in update 2.40, and this "insider" list has turned some heads.
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I turn around twice and the music genre of video games blows up, EA's terrorist hunting for the new Medal of Honor might be controversial, and I will finally get the chance to finish Lost Odyssey.
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Sony recently revealed the resurrection of this survival/horror franchise; this creepy, bloody and downright brutal game heads to the PSN this summer.
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Friday was the deadline for EA's latest Take-Two takeover bid, and it passed without a word from either side. Will Monday see a bigger bid from EA, so Take-Two can't say it "undervalues" their company...?
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Back at the start of the cut-scene revolution, the old-school gamers were ranting about how this was bad for the industry. Whaddya got to say now?
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There's the regular ol' MGS4 PS3 bundle you can buy at the store; then there's the "highly limited edition" bundle that will only be available online!
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There has been plenty of debate over whether or not downloadable content for GTAIV would come to the PlayStation 3, and Microsoft has made their claim.
554 days, 6 hours, 12 minutes old - 15 commentsMay 16th, 2008
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Guitar Hero and Rock Band, you've got more competition: Konami is preparing Rock Revolution for the fall, and it'll certainly entice the music lovers.
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The rumbling controller is off to a very fast start, as it has accumulated $10.9 million worth of sales in April alone. This is one hot accessory!
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LucasArts has confirmed that there will be no multiplayer option in the PS3 and 360 versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The reason why...?
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Sony has released their software lineup for the rest of 2008 and the first part of 2009, and that includes Resistance 2, Killzone, wipEout HD, and more.
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Yep, you'll want to set aside some time for downloading: two new demos (including Overlord Raising Hell), more DLC, and new vids and trailers.
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We know you Euro gamers have been salivating since the game arrived in North America in March, but don't worry: Crisis Core is yours on June 20!
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Konami claims that Kojima and Co. used the PS3's high capabilities "to capacity," but also says there is more they can get out of the machine.
555 days, 6 hours, 4 minutes old - 13 commentsMay 15th, 2008
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You read right. Both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 pulled identical numbers, but man were they low. Grand Theft Auto IV did nothing to help sales of each unit.
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Grand Theft Auto IV has entered the Guinness Book of World Records thanks to the single greatest launch day performance in entertainment history.
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The latest firmware update is now available for the PS3, but contrary to popular belief, it is NOT designed to address problems with Grand Theft Auto IV.
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Sony's fiscal 2007 results are in, and they're mighty encouraging. Because of this, analyst Colin Sebastian says 2008 won't see a PS3 price drop.
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CBS has officially made a tender offer to acquire CNET Networks - which owns GameSpot and other sites - and this deal is as good as done.
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We've got two gameplay vids each for Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Echochrome, plus new trailers for Phantasy Star Portable, Memories Off, and more.
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The day of reckoning could be near: Lazard Capital analyst Colin Sebastian says we can expect news on EA's proposed Take-Two acquisition on Monday.
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It wasn't the PS2 and it wasn't the PS3; the PSP sold the most units in 2007, just sneaking by the PS2. Not bad for a portable that was once down and out!
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We've been waiting for these things for a while, and now, the latest rumor says that Trophies will come with firmware update 2.4 next month.
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The Tom Clancy brand continues to grow in size, and you can soon add this air combat fighter to the collection. Read up on the first details.
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The game's community developer answers several important questions at the PlayStation blog: 4-player co-op, no loading times, and more are discussed.
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We had heard rumors before, but thanks to the latest Namco Bandai 2008 schedule, it now seems obvious: the next Tales entry is no longer a 360 exclusive!
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With all this talk about GTAIV and MGS4 in the past few months, Resident Evil 5 has taken a backseat. But not for long, as more info has just arrived.
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Hideo Kojima talks about how Western developers have outstripped Japanese devs, and that MGS4 is a little love letter to the hardcore gamer.
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Traveller's Tales usually does a fine job with these LEGO-based games, and we're expecting nothing less than solid entertainment from this one.
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Yesterday's MGS4 completion celebration event in Tokyo ended with a mysterious audio clip featuring Revolver Ocelot. ...is he talking about MGS5?
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We all know that if EA does have full control of the Mass Effect franchise, it most definitely will go multi-console... Yep, good news for PS3 owners.
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Analyst Michael Pachter believes that Rockstar has a "story in mind" for Grand Theft Auto V, and the next entry should launch in the "fall of 2010."
557 days, 6 hours old - 11 commentsMay 13th, 2008
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While there is a lot of hype surrounding the game, there are some important things that you should know before purchasing your copy next week.
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It certainly isn't the long-awaited official PSP phone, but this particular phone has the PSP logo and can supposedly emulate both PSP and NES games!
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The game's director has said the PS3 and 360 versions of Pure are "exactly the same," which shows that some devs have sufficient PS3 experience now.
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Today, Konami puts a big ol' "Approved" label on Metal Gear Solid 4: it's the completion event in Tokyo; the game is officially DONE.
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We know that movies will probably be a downloadable option on the PlayStation 3 at some point, but about TV shows and series? A recent video drops a hint.
557 days, 17 hours, 30 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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Like the idea of playing as Darth Vader? If not, the playable demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed might convince you, so says the game's producer.
558 days, 5 hours, 36 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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Next month's Game Informer has a full feature on the fourth entry in this esteemed franchise, and we've got all kinds of great new details. BIG upgrade!
558 days, 5 hours, 47 minutes old - 16 comments | 
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It seems that Joystiq is talking about Rockstar's "Black List" and that they had a direct hand in those perfect 10s that were handed out. ...okay, we're going to be logical and reasonable, here.
558 days, 5 hours, 59 minutes old - 22 commentsMay 12th, 2008
Last Updated 558 days, 14 hours, 17 minutes ago
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And it won't be the last. OPM UK has awarded a perfect score to Metal Gear Solid 4, and as it turns out, the reviewer's total play time was 30 hours!
558 days, 14 hours, 17 minutes old - 13 comments |
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The closed beta will continue through the summer, and then Sony will provide an open beta test for Euro users. No word yet on an open beta for the US.
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Analyst Michael Pachter has issued his expectations before the NPD, and he believes the PS3 beat out the 360 and software sales were WAY up; by 113%.
558 days, 17 hours, 15 minutes old - 8 comments |
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It appears that we now have the full music listing for both discs of the soundtrack for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Check it out!
558 days, 17 hours, 32 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED Games have formed a partnership, and their first effort will be Valhalla Knights 2 for the PSP. Should be good!
559 days, 4 hours, 16 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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According to both Amazon and GameStop, God of War III will launch on March 2, 2009. If you do your homework and check the history, this might be true...
559 days, 4 hours, 44 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Hideo Kojima stood up and attempted to clarify his earlier comments regarding his dissatisfaction with MGS4 and the PS3. He ain't so down on either.
559 days, 4 hours, 57 minutes old - 11 commentsMay 11th, 2008
Last Updated 560 days, 5 hours, 3 minutes ago
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Gran Turismo is a legitimate gaming phenomenon, I really don't want to have to buy more consoles in two years, and I keep playing three crazy fun titles.
560 days, 5 hours, 3 minutes old - 5 commentsMay 10th, 2008
Last Updated 560 days, 12 hours, 50 minutes ago
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Sony's visually simplistic puzzle game is finally here, and we're in love. See why this is the best $10 you can possibly spend on a videogame.
560 days, 12 hours, 50 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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We knew Pandemic Studios was making a new Lord of the Rings game, but we didn't have any details until now. Conquest should appeal to big LotR fans.
560 days, 17 hours, 1 minute old - 5 comments | 
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Many developers backed the PSP at first, but lackluster software sales caused them to abandon the platform. These days, though, the PSP is a hot item...
560 days, 17 hours, 24 minutes old - 5 comments |
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You know why? Because the irritating elitist gamers with superiority complexes the size of Montana absolutely MUST find something wrong with any game that scores so well and sells so many copies.
561 days, 5 hours, 56 minutes old - 19 comments |
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EA has taken out a $1 billion loan from Morgan Stanley and lenders for the Take-Two acquisition, even though EA has the cash for the purchase. This loan is for the sake of "maximum flexibility."
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Pacific Coast Securities' Evan Wilson believes the next generation isn't far off. In fact, he thinks it'll come in 2010, but apparently, without the PlayStation 4.
561 days, 6 hours, 13 minutes old - 64 commentsMay 9th, 2008
Last Updated 561 days, 14 hours, 31 minutes ago
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It has been a decade since the original GT released, and Sony has just revealed that in that span of time, 50 million GT-branded games have been sold.
561 days, 14 hours, 31 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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It was believed that the series would once again return to saving the world from Hitler's oppressive regime, but this may not be the case after all...
561 days, 17 hours, 5 minutes old - 8 comments |
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We've been screaming about the standard PlayStation cycle since the launch of the PS3, and it's nice to finally hear the facts from an actual developer.
561 days, 17 hours, 16 minutes old - 18 comments | 
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock topped $1 billion in sales, and made Activision the #1 publisher in the US last year.
561 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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If you like hip-hop and the PSP, you really need to check out B-Boy next month. Hot dance moves, a realistic atmosphere, and a great Career mode!
562 days, 5 hours, 40 minutes old - 2 comments |
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The game is out, but Rockstar continues to add great updates to the official site. You can pick up the MP3 GTAIV soundtrack, check out the new screens, etc.
562 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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It's just shy of a flat-out confirmation, but it seems obvious that we can expect a sequel to Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and another Jak and Daxter entry.
562 days, 6 hours old - 8 comments | 
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Hope you're a fan, 'cuz Vampire Rain: Altered Species is headed to the PlayStation 3, complete with new character animations, bonus levels, and multiplayer!
562 days, 6 hours, 12 minutes old - 5 commentsMay 8th, 2008
Last Updated 562 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes ago
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Codemasters' newest racer is shaping up extremely well. Take a look at our hands-on preview of what could end up Codies' best racer in years.
562 days, 9 hours, 26 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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SCEE president David Reeves talks about the reasons behind the delay of Home, and he says they were focusing too much on the "non-gaming applications."
562 days, 14 hours, 23 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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The big bosses continue to talk in today's news, and this time, it's former Xbox head Peter Moore, who likes the look of Home but is disappointed in the delay. He said what we're all thinking, really.
562 days, 17 hours, 11 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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European gamers have often had to wait longer for games, and certain titles never arrived at all. But SCEE boss David Reeves has an explanation for you.
562 days, 17 hours, 22 minutes old - 3 comments |
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Well, at least EA is going to E3, and they've set the date and time for their press conference. Dead Space, Mirror's Edge and Tiberium will also be there.
562 days, 17 hours, 38 minutes old - 0 comments |
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We've got the latest MGS4 video (plenty of gameplay!), plus more from the likes of Dead Space, Saints Row 2, Far Cry 2, Mirror's Edge, War Devil: Enigma, World in Conflict: Soviet Assault, and more.
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The BBFC has given Alone in the Dark the acceptable "15" rating, and they also issue a few brief descriptions of the game: violence, language, etc.
563 days, 5 hours, 23 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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EA Canada is toiling away on Fight Night Round 4, which is slated for 2009. They're revamping the physics, and oh yeah, Mike Tyson is playable!
563 days, 5 hours, 37 minutes old - 1 comment | 
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Two of the best PSP games around should be headed to the PS2; Daxter is great for the platforming buffs while Wipeout Pulse is fantastic for racing fans.
563 days, 5 hours, 51 minutes old - 0 commentsMay 7th, 2008
Last Updated 563 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes ago
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Well, that was pretty quick. It seems that Rockstar and Sony were true to their word in delivering a fix ASAP; this patch should cure freezing issues.
563 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes old - 10 comments |
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One of our favorite FAQ contributors has finished the main-story walkthrough of the game, so here it is for those who need it!
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Yes, Grand Theft Auto IV has had the single biggest launch week in entertainment history: 6 million copies sold worldwide, which equals $500 million in sales.
563 days, 16 hours, 42 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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During a very interesting interview with BBC News, Sony boss Kaz Hirai says he expects the PS3 to reclaim the top spot in due time. He also talks about the early challenges and how consumers are now responding well to the system.
563 days, 17 hours, 22 minutes old - 6 comments |
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The rumors started yesterday and now Play.com is listing a special limited edition boxed set for Metal Gear Solid 4. Check out all the goodies in it!
563 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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Known as "New Translation" in Japan, it has now been revealed that this episodic Siren game will be available for Europe as well. What about the US...?
564 days, 5 hours, 34 minutes old - 1 comment |
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Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick was interviewed on CNBC, and he talks about the success of Grand Theft Auto IV and EA's pursuit of his company. Good stuff.
564 days, 6 hours old - 3 comments | 
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Perhaps the biggest growing demographic in the industry is the casual gamer, and EA has created a subdivision of their EA Sports brand to cater to them.
564 days, 5 hours, 50 minutes old - 0 commentsMay 6th, 2008
Last Updated 564 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes ago
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Well, here's the latest from today's PlayStation Day event in Europe: Killzone 2 won't drop until February, LittleBigPlanet is coming in October, more Resistance 2 details, PlayTV in September, BD-Live, Kaz on Home delay, etc.
564 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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It's surely incredible news. Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3 is now the best selling next-gen console in Euro-land, and other stats.
564 days, 15 hours, 1 minute old - 14 comments |
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SCEA has filed a trademark for "Qore," which could be something like an online magazine dedicated to the PlayStation brand. Will it be announced soon?
564 days, 16 hours, 58 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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No, it's not a surprise expansion to the original; it's the freshly named sequel, and it's going to have a "strong Home presence" along with 16 tracks!
564 days, 17 hours, 11 minutes old - 2 comments |
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Well, it took until the day of the event - yep, that's today - but we finally have the official schedule of features for SCEE's PlayStation Day show.
564 days, 17 hours, 25 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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Prototype has always appeared to have one of the most intriguing concepts out there, but it seems the devs need more time: it's delayed until 2009.
565 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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It's a hugely anticipated PC game, but we heard a few days ago that it would also be ported to consoles. And it seems one of 'em just has to be the PlayStation 3...the developers want a PS3 programmer!
565 days, 5 hours, 25 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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We finally have a date for the next great PSP title. Secret Agent Clank, the promising spin-off we've all been waiting for, sneaks in 5 days after MGS4.
565 days, 5 hours, 42 minutes old - 0 commentsMay 5th, 2008
Last Updated 565 days, 14 hours, 24 minutes ago
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PS2 owners haven't been able to access all those great downloadable songs on the PlayStation Store, but have no fear: 20 new songs are coming in July.
565 days, 14 hours, 24 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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If you've been playing echochrome, you know how challenging it can be. Well, the levels will just keep a-comin', thanks to some very imaginative users.
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SCEA is preparing update 2.01 even as we speak, and while we don't know exactly when it will arrive, we do know what it will enhance and change.
565 days, 17 hours, 6 minutes old - 0 comments | 
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Ubisoft drops a horde of information for the new PoP: it'll be a "truly non-linear" game WITH a story, combat is all one-on-one, and they'll be using the Assassin's Creed engine, Anvil.
565 days, 17 hours, 20 minutes old - 4 comments |
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This is the simplest fix yet, and it just might be all you need to know: if the game freezes or locks up, restart and sign out of the PSN. Give it a try!
566 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes old - 13 comments |
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This sequel is going to be huge when it drops this fall, and Insomniac is prepared to hand out more information in the coming weeks. Great news!
566 days, 5 hours, 57 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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That nifty Bluetooth headset for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is indeed coming to the UK, but if you want it, only retailer GAME will have it.
566 days, 5 hours, 42 minutes old - 3 commentsMay 4th, 2008
Last Updated 567 days, 4 hours, 24 minutes ago
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Grand Theft Auto IV is all that, and then some, and a big bag of chips, Haze is almost here (where'd THAT come from?), and I got me some great games.
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A Wii game last year, Game Factory is bringing it to the PSP and PS2 in June, and we take a look at this unique combo of animation and CGI. Not a bad idea!
567 days, 4 hours, 50 minutes old - 1 commentMay 3rd, 2008
Last Updated 567 days, 17 hours, 5 minutes ago
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This new gameplay preview popped up on XPlay, and we just had to show you. If you're not convinced of MGS4's greatness yet, you gotta check it out.
567 days, 17 hours, 5 minutes old - 16 comments |
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It's only a small sample, but according to a recent poll, 37% of GTAIV players report experiencing some sort of freezing or lock-up problem. No good.
567 days, 17 hours, 29 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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It seems the ESRB has rated more PS1 classics, and we assume it's because they'll soon hit the PlayStation Store. Wipeout XL, Rayman and more!
568 days, 5 hours, 43 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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This has turned out to be a global phenomenon, as these numbers clearly indicate. Rock Band continues to rock 'n roll its way into people's hearts.
568 days, 5 hours, 56 minutes old - 4 commentsMay 2nd, 2008
Last Updated 568 days, 14 hours, 32 minutes ago
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To celebrate SCEE's PlayStation Day on May 6, Sony is preparing an additional weekly update for the Euro Store...and that includes the Haze demo!
568 days, 14 hours, 32 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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A day after saying they won't be attending E3, Activision and Vivendi have opted to discontinue their membership with the ESA. Why, we don't know.
568 days, 16 hours, 56 minutes old - 5 comments |
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Last year's annual results were scary, with game losses through the roof. But those losses are way down this year, and overall profit is way up.
568 days, 17 hours, 10 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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Japanese gamers sure are feeling the love from Konami and Sony, yes? It's ANOTHER MGS4 bundle, and this "Welcome Box" comes in three flavors.
568 days, 17 hours, 26 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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It was a great game on the PSP back in early 2007, but a year later, a port has appeared on the PS2. ...trust us, even if you're a very big R&C fan, this is one port that didn't need to happen.
569 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes old - 1 comment |
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Yes, once again, the PSP has topped the weekly Japanese charts, and yes, once again it has sold twice as many units as the Wii and DS combined. It's rollin'.
569 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes old - 5 comments |
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If you're one of the unfortunate souls experiencing freezing problems with GTAIV, Take-Two support has issued this list of helpful suggestions. Good luck!
569 days, 5 hours, 44 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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Not surprisingly, Sony is claiming that the release of Grand Theft Auto IV has generated a sales spike for the PS3. No numbers yet, but we believe 'em.
569 days, 5 hours, 57 minutes old - 6 commentsMay 1st, 2008
Last Updated 569 days, 14 hours, 28 minutes ago
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SCEA is well aware of the lock-up issues some players are having with the PS3 version of GTAIV, but the problem may not be so widespread.
569 days, 14 hours, 28 minutes old - 15 comments |
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One of these days, Hollywood is going to realize they should look at game schedules before they release their blockbusters. GTAIV vs. Iron Man = no-brainer.
569 days, 16 hours, 59 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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FFVII remake? Hell yes. FFXIII? Bring it. But fans are pretty sick and tired of the sequels ('cough' Dirge of Cerberus 'cough'), and the sales prove it.
569 days, 17 hours, 11 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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We gamers are so used to hearing politicians whine and scream about a topic they know nothing about, we were surprised to see Obama address GTAIV in a calm, lucid fashion. What a novel concept.
569 days, 17 hours, 30 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Here it is. The review you've all been waiting for. There's no question that this is an instant classic; the game is an absolute triumph in most every respect.
570 days, 5 hours, 31 minutes old - 24 comments |
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If you need a break from GTAIV, you should head on over to the PlayStation Store (or PC Store) and pick up echochrome for only $9.99. Prepare your brain!
570 days, 5 hours, 33 minutes old - 3 comments |
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Rockstar doesn't know how to solve it, but one representative said he "feels terrible" about the issue, and the company is currently working on a fix.
570 days, 6 hours, 3 minutes old - 12 comments | 
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas held the previous record at 501,000 in day-one sales, but GTAIV has shattered that number by a pretty big margin.
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