Updates (June, 2008)
June 30th, 2008
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It's here: the in-game XMB and trophy support has been officially revealed by Sony, and we've got the full and complete set of juicy details. Awesome!
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WALL-E is Pixar's latest work of art. And it is also the latest in terrible movie-game adaptations to hit consoles.
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Capcom's bringing us an all new third-person shooter with Dark Void. Read up on what you can expect.
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It's no surprise that Harmonix is preparing a sequel, but it's going to annoy PS3 owners when they find out their version is coming out late...
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We need more aerial combat games, and now that an IL-2 game is making its way to the PlayStation 3, everyone needs to take notice! Check out the details!
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A leaked photo of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on the PlayStation Store has brought this into the limelight- will PS2 titles become downloadable?
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Guides for Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Condemned 2, and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 have been added.
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We've added guides for two of Capcom's most amazing titles: Resident Evil 4 and Okami.
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The first high-def DBZ game arrives, and we tell you whether or not it's worth your time and money.
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Let's end this silly debate once and for all: we want to know EXACTLY how much time is spent playing and how much time is spent watching in MGS4.
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The Dual Shock 3 has yet to arrive in Europe - sorry, peeps - but your wait may be over soon: according to some Euro webstores, it's set for Friday.
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The official PlayStation blog plans to introduce a special video at midnight Pacific time...chances are, it's a walkthrough for update 2.40.
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Even though NASCAR may not be for everyone, there's no doubting that fans of the racing-sport will enjoy EA's NASCAR 09.
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Diablo III isn't coming to the PS3 or 360 and I couldn't care less, I can't wait to hear about Team ICO's project, and I drop MGS to play Top Spin 3.
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We've added codes for GRID, Wolf of the Battlefield, NASCAR 09, Metal Gear Solid 4, LEGO Indiana Jones, Kung Fu Panda, Incredible Hulk, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, and more.
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Cheats for The Incredible Hulk, Bully, NASCAR 09 Kung Fu Panda, Spongebob: Lights Camera Pants, and LEGO Indiana Jones have been added.
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Even Sony can't avoid these ultra-liberal times: they have revealed a new "green" system that draws less power will be here for the holiday season.
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Blizzard has finally revealed that they are working on the long-awaited third entry, but not surprisingly, it'll be limited to the PC/Mac platform.
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Shaun White returns to videogaming, but this time as a Ubisoft franchise. Take a look at the first details of the upcoming snowboarding game.
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Konami is getting in on the rock star action with an all new rhythm franchise, and it looks very promising.
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Top Spin 3 takes another valiant step in the direction of realism, accuracy and overall authenticity. It comes up shy again, but it's still a great effort that shouldn't be missed by any tennis fan.
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If you're one of the couple million who have already invested in the fun-in-Vegas entertainment offered by this one, you'll be happy with this DLC.
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According to 3D Realms' Scott Miller, E3 is "irrelevant" and development on Duke Nukem Forever is "swimming along nicely." ...we've heard that before.
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Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Bluetooth headset, which is set to arrive with SOCOM Confrontation in September. It's a sleek unit!
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We had heard whispers of a new game in the Tales RPG series coming to the PS3, and now, it seems they have an announcement planned for next month.
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This is one of the most significant announcements of the new generation; perhaps in the industry's history. Downloadable movies are coming to the PS3!
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Oh, surprise, surprise. Duke Nukem Forever won't be at this year's E3, despite the apparently non-existent title breaking back into the news in 2008.
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According to a former employee, the recent round of layoffs have put a big crimp in the development process of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
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It's not exactly a huge shock, but PlayStation president Kaz Hirai has revealed that Metal Gear Solid 4 has generated a big surge in hardware sales.
514 days, 8 hours, 7 minutes old - 19 commentsJune 26th, 2008
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The third entry in Capcom's old-school run-and-gun arcade shooter has arrived to the PlayStation Network. For $10, Capcom is offering gamers one very solid treat.
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You've never seen weather like this before! ...we're trying to get exited about this new application, but while nifty, it kinda makes us go, "meh."
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This news prompted quite the response from gamers when it hit the Internet yesterday, but as it turns out, the initial report misrepresented Slossberg's comments. It's a non-issue, folks.
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Ever since its unveiling at TGS 2006, RPG fans have been wondering what happened to this one...but it has reappeared in Japan with a release window.
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It's still not official, but one source says we will get the official announcement and video walkthrough on the 30th, with 2.40 on the following Monday.
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There is at least one promising RPG headed our way this year, and it's Ascaron Entertainment's Sacred 2. Better yet, we're getting the best version!
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Have 2K Sports and PAM served up an ace for tennis fans to check out? Our review of Top Spin 3 tells you whether or not you should spend your money on this one.
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Great stuff here: two creepy trailers for Dead Space, followed by more vids for Metal Gear Online, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, NCAA Football 09, Fracture, Alone in the Dark, Battlefield: Bad Company and more!
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This might actually be an issue of some note if there was some basis for concern. But as far as we can tell, there ISN'T any rape scene in GTAIV!
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Namco Bandai has confirmed that this RPG - formerly exclusive to the Xbox 360 - will release in Japan on September 18. ...no other regions mentioned.
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The PlayStation Network is catching up to Live in terms of overall functionality, and more "Live-like" features are already being built into PS3 games.
515 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes old - 15 commentsJune 25th, 2008
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It isn't here yet, but it should be soon. And the rumored list of features for the in-game XMB has been circulating; it offers plenty of new options!
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Sony Online Entertainment says the next wave of MMOs you'll see will be for the PC and PS3; the latter platform is officially a prime target for devs.
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The Byron Review proposes several changes in the UK ratings system, but EA says the extra layer of administration will cause more game delays.
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Sucker Punch's new PlayStation 3 IP is looking quite interesting, as new details from Sony and a cover feature in Game Informer have opened our eyes.
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Tiger's real season is over, but his virtual season has yet to begin. See what this year's entry offers, and why it's great for real-life duffers.
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Sony has admitted they need to focus more on the handheld, and in pursuing more third-party devs, they have asked for "cheaper, quicker" games.
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We thought we had the full roster, but could Sony and Namco have one final surprise up their sleeve for PS3 owners? The surprise's name: KRATOS!
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Assassin's Creed 2 isn't automatic by any means, so it's up to the fans to request the sequel. Stand up and be counted if you want this to happen!
516 days, 8 hours, 2 minutes old - 38 commentsJune 24th, 2008
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When the Network goes back online in a few hours, you won't find any in-game XMB or trophy support. Sony has confirmed that this isn't firmware 2.40.
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It didn't take very long for Metal Gear Solid 4 to hit the million mark in Europe; in fact, it took about 7 days. MGS4 is a global smash hit!
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SCEA has already revealed their list of E3 games, and God of War III wasn't among them. But a European source claims Kratos will indeed crash the party.
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Battlefield: Bad Company releases in just a few days, but EA has announced today that it's only the beginning. They're planning to do four more!
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We know what you're thinking, guys. But honestly, this game is actually looking to end up being great and a return to glory for the franchise.
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This isn't just another simulator, as EA is working to make this year's NCAA Football installment more accessible for a wider group of gamers.
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GamePro says we can expect a "truly...colossal secret" to arrive in their August issue, but what does that mean? A Shadow of the Colossus sequel?
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A whole lot of people missed out on picking up the Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3 bundle, but don't worry; you'll get another chance!
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Sony is bringing down the Store and Network today for 6 hours for maintenance. ...are they bringing us the in-game XMB and trophy support now?
517 days, 8 hours, 5 minutes old - 18 commentsJune 23rd, 2008
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They keep pouring on the Call of Duty: World at War details, and the last bit for today comes in the form of a great new trailer! Check this out.
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Many players have complained of several significant multiplayer problems with GTAIV, and now, Rockstar has released a patch to deal with them.
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It'll take some doing to convince Modern Warfare fans that Call of Duty: World at War will be just as good if not better, but the devs are gonna try.
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You can't get much more mainstream than the Times, and while they've screwed up before when it comes to the industry, this feature seems worthy.
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The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Database only came to the US and Japanese Stores last week, but it's coming to Europe this week.
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The game hits store shelves in only one week's time, and inside you will find the full list of 41 tracks. Remember, it's not just about Aerosmith...
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Japan has responded well to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the patriots (big surprise), and as a result, PlayStation 3 sales have skyrocketed.
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The Dark Knight hits theaters soon, and we're thinking Bale would make an excellent Solid Snake. It's only a rumor, but it could be very good news!
518 days, 7 hours, 53 minutes old - 23 commentsJune 22nd, 2008
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I'm sick of the lack of Final Fantasy XIII news (just give us a VAGUE date!), 2K is doing the right thing with Bioshock PS3, and I pick up the Essential Collection to prepare myself correctly for MGS4.
519 days, 7 hours, 21 minutes old - 25 commentsJune 21st, 2008
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EA will be presenting a goodly number of titles at this year's E3, and we'll get to see games like Mirror's Edge and all of 2009's EA Sports games.
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According to a Yahoo! Tech representative, PlayStation 3 sales are on the way up while Xbox 360 sales are falling off. Sony continues to surge!
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Microsoft doesn't have any problem with the practice, but Sony seems to be opposed to it. Should they be? What's better for the industry in the long run?
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Nippon Ichi is giving a nod to all you hardcore gamers out there by knocking $10 off the price of Disgaea 3, plus letting you vote for a bonus music CD!
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They may be pushing Blu-Ray pretty hard, but at the same time, Sony says the disc format for games will "fall;" the future sits with digital delivery.
520 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes old - 25 commentsJune 20th, 2008
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Enhanced over its Xbox 360 counterpart, we take a look at the PlayStation 3 version of Overlord. You may want to save up your pennies for the game's release next week, folks.
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It seems the UK is suffering from a lack of qualified individuals to take up position in the video game industry. Part of the blame falls to game development schools; apparently, they're just not doing the job.
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Sorry, no matter how hard you look, you won't find it, Euro gamers. The MGS4 Database - probably due to language issues - ain't on the Euro Store.
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This rumor says that the makers of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare are working on a new next-gen sci-fi title, and they "may or may not" reveal it at E3.
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Ubisoft is running a poll asking gamers to vote for one of three new Xbox 360 achievements for the game, but the PS3 isn't getting left out.
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An EA employee with supposed inside information claims that Final Fantasy XIII will release in Japan this December, with a playable demo set for TGS 2008.
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It appears Capcom doesn't like being called racist, so they're bowing to the pressure and including more white people/zombies in Resident Evil 5.
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Sony admits there is a "global piracy problem" on the PSP, but they're aware of it, they know how it's done, and they're going to put a stop to it.
521 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes old - 14 commentsJune 19th, 2008
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We go hands-on with the final build of 2K's Top Spin 3, and we deliver the good word to you. Should tennis fans be excited? Read on.
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One of the PlayStation 3's earliest successes is getting a huge sequel later this year. Take a look at what you need to know about this tropical follow-up.
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The Jace Hall Show is five minutes of gaming culture entertainment; it's a unique idea designed to cater to a very wide audience, and the host is a well-known name in Hollywood and the gaming industry.
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Sony has tossed up new content for this downloadable solo beat-'em-up title, and this just adds more incentive for PS3 owners to give Pain a try.
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It seems Square-Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIII will make an appearance at E3 this year, and the FF Versus XIII "push back" rumor is false.
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And what we mean by that is, of course, that the rumors stating that Microsoft had bought timed exclusivity for Resident Evil 5 are untrue. Thankfully.
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The next EGM is the special E3 issue, and Killzone 2 is on the cover! More info in there, obviously, and could it be the biggest game of the show?
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Since when do we have sexy videos for Metal Gear Solid 4? Well, we do; two of 'em, and we also have others for NBA Live 09, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, Team Fortress 2 and Vampire Rain: Altered Species.
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This latest batch is worth your time: it includes two new videos for the upcoming Secret Agent Clank, plus previews for Valhalla Knights 2, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, Yggdra Union and PyroBlazer.
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EA has said there may be a few RTS elements in The Godfather II: The Game, which means it could be an action/strategy hybrid. Sounds interesting, yes?
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Ever want to go virtual clothes shopping on your PS3? ...well, maybe not, but for all you shopaholics out there, Sony presents you with "Dress."
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Surprise! It's the MGS4 Database, and it's designed specifically for all you hardcore fans of the long-running and critically acclaimed series.
522 days, 8 hours old - 9 commentsJune 18th, 2008
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It debuted over a decade ago on the PlayStation, and while it hasn't been too great recently, we're hoping this new Driver will restore lost glory.
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It seems EA is working on this new installment in the esteemed Need for Speed franchise; here's hoping we hear more about it at this year's E3.
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We knew what projects were scheduled, and now we know the dates for this event, plus which titles will be playable... FFXIII isn't one of them, sadly.
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Rumors are just rumors, but Sony has confirmed that these two much-anticipated features will indeed be coming to the PS3 with firmware update 2.40.
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Due to the success of Chronicles of Riddick by Vin Diesel's Tigon Studios, we have high hopes for their next ambitious and unique project, The Wheelman.
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Yeah, GTAIV and MGS4 are already out, but there are several huge games coming within the next year. Some of them are on SCEA's E3 list, too.
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Most predicted it, but Square-Enix has come right out and said it: the Unreal Engine caused the delay of the PS3 version. ...we're not surprised.
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Even though it sits at the top of the software charts in the region, Metal Gear Solid 4 had only a minimal impact on PlayStation 3 hardware sales.
523 days, 8 hours, 2 minutes old - 5 commentsJune 17th, 2008
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It's another one of those shows designed for modern gamers who love to see Hollywood cross paths with the gaming industry. Worth checking out!
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Michael Ironside, the voice behind Splinter Cell's head man, Sam Fisher, is apparently annoyed with Ubisoft and the feeling appears to be mutual.
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According to Enterbrain sales numbers for the 4-day Metal Gear Solid 4 launch span, it is now the best-selling PS3 title in Japan. It even topped MGS2.
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We're getting a look at the fifth Call of Duty a lot sooner than expected, and it's dropping on GameTrailers TV this Friday. In-game = worthwhile footage.
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They're not confirmed, but this new set of details exclusive to the PS3 version includes a new 6-minute intro video, better graphics and lesser load times, trophies, a whole new level, and more!
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New Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida believes third-party developers will begin to favor the PS3 next year, resulting in better multiplats.
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Firmware update 4.00 is "coming soon," and according to Sony, it will bring us Google search capability and a Video Speed option. Good stuff!
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According to the latest Chart Track numbers, Metal Gear Solid 4 has topped the UK weekly sales list, and is now the second-fastest selling PS3 title.
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A recent survey of the "most and least innovative brands" according to consumers has placed Sony in the very top slot, ahead of MS and the big "N."
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It isn't the only reason for the cancellation move, of course, but the lack of online play definitely contributed to Eight Days' demise.
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Not long after the arrival of the Dual Shock 3, it seems Sony has a whole new design in mind, and it's a nod towards the Wii's capabilities.
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No, Crysis probably won't come to the PSP, but Crytek certainly seems to be planning a project for Sony's handheld according to a job listing.
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So those critics who tossed out an 8 are catching some heavy flak, and one of them has responded. But even so, there are two sides to every story...
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Analyst Michael Pachter says console sales are just fine for now, but we can expect a price drop for the PS3 and Xbox 360 for the holidays this year.
525 days, 7 hours, 21 minutes old - 4 commentsJune 15th, 2008
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The finale of the Metal Gear Solid saga is here. Is this the greatest entry the series has seen? Is it one of the best games of the past decade? Hmmm...
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I find the lure of MGS4 may be too great to ignore, I love Afrika's originality but question the audience size, and EA finally wants to regain our trust.
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Here's a nice set for all the sports fans out there: Madden NFL 09, NBA 2K9, NHL 09 and Shaun White Snowboarding, plus more for IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, Splatterhouse, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Dark Void and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.
526 days, 7 hours, 36 minutes oldJune 14th, 2008
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Afrika has been a mystery for a long time, but Sony has moved forward with the unveiling process, and we now have plenty of info. Check it out!
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Moore has revealed that EA will be abandoning their EA Big label at some point; those "Street" games just don't fit into "long-term plans."
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The game's creator answers a ton of questions and offers a lot of great info on the upcoming SIREN: Blood Curse. It's a must-read for fans of the genre.
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We understand the attempt at expanding westward and appealing to a whole new audience of gamers, but it seems Square-Enix ain't doin' it right.
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Has anyone else noticed that there isn't a huge consensus when it comes to Metal Gear Solid 4? A bunch of 8s here, and over there, a bunch of 10s...
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Over this past week, Wal-Mart has been offering a $100 gift card for a Blu-Ray player, and one source claims the popular choice has been the PS3.
527 days, 6 hours, 18 minutes old - 5 commentsJune 13th, 2008
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A lot of gamers aren't too keen on the idea of returning to a WWII setting in Call of Duty 5, but Treyarch seems to understand the level of quality we came to expect with Modern Warfare.
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Previously scheduled for "October 2008," one source claims the exact release date for Bioshock will be November 4, 2008. Let's hope it's accurate.
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Sony's Scott Steinberg has said that Metal Gear Solid 4 is just one of the first in a long line of promising PS3 exclusives, some of which are set for this year.
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This blockbuster drops in Europe on Friday, June 20, and Square-Enix is prepared to push the hell out of it. They've got a huge marketing campaign...
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This dark and creepy FPS is, for all intents and purposes, the sequel to F.E.A.R. However, PS3 owners are hoping this one turns out a little better.
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MGS4 is out, and even though it's dragging down big scores, doesn't the name itself prompt big sales? Does name recognition override critic evaluation?
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Not long after the NPD released their May findings, SCEA's Jack Tretton has responded. Not surprisingly, it's a very positive statement.
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The PlayStation 3 continues to outperform the Xbox 360 in nearly every region. See just how large the gap in sales was for May 2008.
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Well, this is interesting: EA Sports will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Madden, and apparently, it will be a Sony-exclusive event. Hmm...
528 days, 7 hours, 54 minutes old - 4 commentsJune 12th, 2008
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Due to "politics" and a variety of other reasons, it seems less and less likely that another Chrono will grace the PS3. The series may be over.
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We have more details on the progress of this sequel, as the game's creative director praises the PS3 and reveals new improvements and features.
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Believe it or not, the official PlayStation blog celebrates its first birthday today, and they clearly plan to include more info for Euro readers.
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This year's "big 3" from Capcom is here: Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, and Bionic Commando. There are also two mystery projects on tap for the show.
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We celebrate the launch of Metal Gear Solid 4 with two new videos, and we have more for Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, GRiD, The Last Remnant, Overlord: Raising Hell, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, etc.
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When you're the only retailer on earth that has a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle - save a certain publisher's online store - things can get tricky...
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Annoyed that EA landed the exclusive rights to feature NFL-licensed material in their games? Well, that's nothing; these gamers sued!
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"Metal Gear Solid 3: Revolver Ocelot" sounds like a fantastic name for a new MGS title on the PSP, but Ryan Payton says it just doesn't exist.
529 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes old - 1 commentJune 11th, 2008
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is here, and we ponder its impact on the industry. Perhaps it's not necessarily the gameplay, but the structure and presentation that will make this masterpiece revolutionary...
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Has Codemasters finally delivered a racing game that's worthy of the hype? Should Need for Speed be worried? Yep.
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It may not come to this year's E3 in July, but Final Fantasy XIII IS slated to make an appearance at Square-Enix's private "DK S 3713" event in August.
529 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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If Metal Gear Solid 4 isn't your bag, you may want to look into two other PlayStation 3 bundles that are hitting this Friday for Europe.
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You knew it was coming, and now we have the exact details: this Friday, 1:00 a.m. ET, exclusively on GTTV on Spike TV. It'll be 7 minutes of FUN!
529 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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This series always features some of the deepest and most intricate strat/RPG experiences in game history, and the third entry will be the biggest yet.
530 days, 7 hours, 33 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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Actor Jack Black was stylin' this Brutal Legend t-shirt at the MTV Movie Awards; he's going to be a voice in the game, and it's "coming someday."
530 days, 7 hours, 35 minutes old - 1 comment |
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Regardless of what you may have heard, Square-Enix says they have no plans to show off a new demo - playable or otherwise - at this year's E3. Damn.
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Grand Theft Auto IV broke just about every sales record there is, but strangely enough, analysts believe it didn't cause hardware sales to spike.
530 days, 8 hours, 1 minute old - 3 commentsJune 10th, 2008
Last Updated 530 days, 16 hours, 25 minutes ago
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Konami's massive franchise continues to dominate the news, and the latest rumor is a big one: the original Metal Gear Solid may come to the PSN next month!
530 days, 16 hours, 25 minutes old - 17 comments |
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The Last Remnant debuting first on the Xbox 360, Star Ocean 4 and Infinite Undiscovery exclusive to the 360...PS3 owners will call this madness!
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After Ubisoft's UK managing director called the PSP "directionless," a company rep has clarified, saying they plan to release 12 PSP games this fiscal year.
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The latest blip on the rumor radar involves a possible unveiling of a new PSP Metal Gear Solid - based on Revolver Ocelot - at next month's E3.
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'yawn' Another game based on a movie, and it's another failu-... Oh, wait! Wonder of wonders, this one is actually GOOD! Can it be...?
531 days, 7 hours, 16 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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If you want Assassin's Creed to go portable, you should add your name to the ever-growing list. Will it be enough for Ubisoft to respond...?
531 days, 7 hours, 18 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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According to an update at the developer's website, they have officially left the PSP behind and moved on. Well, you certainly made your mark, guys.
531 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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A new - and free - patch for Burnout Paradise will add three new Freeburn modes and 70 Freeburn challenges, plus custom soundtracks for PS3 users!
531 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes old - 2 comments |
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Unlike any other title to date, Metal Gear Solid 4 will require more HDD installations during the game. But thankfully, they're only a combined 9 minutes.
531 days, 7 hours, 59 minutes old - 20 commentsJune 9th, 2008
Last Updated 531 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes ago
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We have a new record holder in the world of supercomputing, and to help it reach ridiculous petaflop speeds, Roadrunner uses the Cell processor.
531 days, 16 hours, 16 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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They were forced to go through a round of lay-offs last week, but have no fear: that next-gen Indiana Jones game is safe; no worries there.
531 days, 18 hours, 54 minutes old - 2 comments |
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If you've downloaded the Battlefield: Bad Company demo, you probably noticed a few online issues, but they're workin' on it. Patch coming tomorrow.
531 days, 19 hours, 7 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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We are indeed going back to World War II, but there are some significant gameplay changes this time around. ...too bad the Xbox 360 is the lead console.
531 days, 19 hours, 24 minutes old - 24 comments | 
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Well, that tears it, PAL gamers. This is one hell of a nice PSP package, and it's going to feature one of the best handheld games ever. Win-WIN.
532 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes old - 8 comments |
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This scan from the back of the Limited Edition MGS4 box proves two things: the HDD required space is indeed 4.6GB, and the game supports up to 1080p.
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The third installment of the Unreal Engine has been doing very well this generation, and it seems the fourth is being prepped for the next generation.
532 days, 7 hours, 30 minutes old - 10 commentsJune 8th, 2008
Last Updated 533 days, 7 hours, 22 minutes ago
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The good name of Quake isn't exactly ruined, but if it wants to compete with Unreal Tournament again, we're going to need a better effort than this.
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The Metal Gear Solid 4 Konami/critic restriction rumors are all cleared up, I don't think the PSP is "directionless," and I may do something drastic...
533 days, 7 hours, 26 minutes old - 14 commentsJune 7th, 2008
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So many games never made it out of Japan, but these days, certain big titles never make it IN. GRiD's a-coming, though, as Codemasters has revealed.
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According to a recent consumer survey, we now have two possible box art concepts for Rock Band 2. We also have an early statement about this sequel.
533 days, 19 hours, 24 minutes old - 2 comments | 
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The multiplayer attraction is stronger than ever these days, and it makes sense. But I will always prefer a memorable single-player campaign; it remains this hobby's bread and butter for me.
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That was FAST. Haze must not be selling very well - and rightly so - but GameStop is hoping to change that when they drop the price this coming week.
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What is PlayStation-edu? It's an educational initiative by Sony where they will make PS2 and PSP development kids available to college students.
534 days, 8 hours, 6 minutes old - 7 commentsJune 6th, 2008
Last Updated 534 days, 16 hours, 33 minutes ago
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Take-Two's quarterly findings greatly outstrip analyst expectations, and thanks to GTAIV, the publisher's revenue and net income increased dramatically.
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Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that there are plans for a third Bioshock, and it's set for release around the time of the movie.
534 days, 19 hours, 16 minutes old - 5 comments |
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This rumor doesn't involve the in-game XMB or Trophies; it theorizes that update 2.40 won't make it for June and has been pushed back to next month.
534 days, 19 hours, 31 minutes old - 12 comments |
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The official strategy guide has apparently been leaked to the Internet, as one source has posted up info and screens directly from the book.
534 days, 19 hours, 40 minutes old - 3 comments |
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The first gameplay footage for R2 will debut on Friday, June 13, and it's going to be a full 7 minutes long! We can't wait for a look at this one.
535 days, 7 hours, 40 minutes old - 10 comments |
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It took a little longer than anticipated, but one of Kojima's crew - Ryan Payton, of course - has cleared everything up concerning this topic.
535 days, 7 hours, 52 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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Musician John Mayer says Guitar Hero was "devised to bring the guitar-playing experience to the masses without them having to put anything into it."
535 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes old - 20 commentsJune 5th, 2008
Last Updated 535 days, 16 hours, 22 minutes ago
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Rockstar has once again tossed out the "no comment" remark on this promising PS3 title, and we're concerned that this could result in bad news.
535 days, 16 hours, 22 minutes old - 5 comments |
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Yeah, we knew it. Ryan Payton has just debunked the 90-minute cut-scene rumor, calling it a "gross exaggeration." We're not surprised at ALL.
535 days, 18 hours, 53 minutes old - 9 comments |
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For some reason, Metal Gear Solid 4's assistant producer, Ryan Payton, issued a warning: he "guarantees" major spoilers will hit today. ...but why?
535 days, 19 hours, 12 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Despite the PSP's recent resurgence, Ubisoft thinks Sony should give it more "direction." The poor thing is in "no man's land," apparently.
535 days, 19 hours, 24 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Big names, sweet videos: we've got two for Street Fighter IV, plus more trailers and previews for Top Spin 3, Dark Void, Bionic Commando, Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil 5, Kung Fu Panda, and more.
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Well, it's an unconfirmed Japanese release date (August 28), and the "details" just tell us which camera views we can use. What kind of game IS this?
536 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes old - 5 comments | 
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Hey, where'd it go? GameStop has removed the PS3 version of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 from their "coming soon" list, which doesn't bode well...
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MGS4 will take up 4.6GB and we just found out that The Bourne Conspiracy will take up 5GB. ...doesn't this mean our hard drives will fill up fast?
536 days, 8 hours, 3 minutes old - 15 commentsJune 4th, 2008
Last Updated 536 days, 16 hours, 24 minutes ago
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During a live interview with Eurogamer today, Insomniac head man Ted Price has dropped all kinds of new info for Resistance 2. No loading times!
536 days, 16 hours, 24 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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We all know Hideo Kojima is a master, but now he has a couple more accolades: two MGS-related achievements that are Guinness World Records.
536 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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Today, SCEE has announced that they've stopped production on both The Getaway and Eight Days, so as to "reallocate resources" for other projects.
536 days, 19 hours, 16 minutes old - 8 comments |
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Sony announced today that they have introduced the PS3 as a "dynamic in-game advertising platform," and they already have their first partner in IGA.
536 days, 19 hours, 29 minutes old - 16 comments | 
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It's one of the most promising RPG releases of 2008 for the PSP, and we just had to take a closer look. Depth, customization, a cool story, and more!
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This game just keeps selling and SELLING, and now, Infinity Ward has confirmed that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has topped 10 million units sold!
537 days, 7 hours, 37 minutes old - 8 comments |
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2K games has multiple teams working on the PS3 version of Bioshock, and they introduce themselves over at the official PlayStation blog. Read up!
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It's a revival of an old rumor, although this one targets the current 40GB PS3. Could an October firmware update bring PS2 b/c back to the PS3?
537 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes old - 16 commentsJune 3rd, 2008
Last Updated 537 days, 16 hours, 29 minutes ago
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While EGM says Konami asked them to keep certain topics a secret in their MGS4 review, other magazines are saying the publisher asked no such thing.
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Well, it's about TIME. We were hoping to see this sequel arrive in North America at some point, and thanks to the ESRB, we now know it's coming.
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While the official unveiling of PlayStation Home won't be until 2009, the open beta is still set for 2008, and its launch will be "similar to Gmail's."
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We weren't quite sure what this was when we saw the trademark application, but now we know: it's a "monthly original program" covering everything PlayStation, with previews, news, media, and more.
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You didn't really think it would stop with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, did you? Another legendary band is going to cash in on Activision's franchise.
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Yes, the PlayStation 3 is finally getting Eternal Sonata, but according to Namco Bandai, it'll only be available in Japan. US RPG fans won't be happy.
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Newsweek's N'Gai Croal says we shouldn't expect much in the way of TV ads for Metal Gear Solid 4, and wonders if the PS3 user base might hamper sales...
538 days, 8 hours, 9 minutes old - 12 commentsJune 2nd, 2008
Last Updated 538 days, 16 hours, 17 minutes ago
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It seems all the best music is yet to come, as composers like Yoko Shimomura say the PlayStation 3 has "no limitations" in the area of musical ability.
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Playing The Orange Box PS3 online can be a major exercise in frustration, and many players are completely fed up. Enter this strongly-worded petition.
538 days, 18 hours, 56 minutes old - 8 comments |
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The reality of the situation is simple: console exclusives are disappearing, and it's simply because publishers make more money with multiplat releases.
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Okay, things have gone wacky. Due to certain "limitations" Konami wanted EGM to impose on their comments, they decided not to review MGS4 at all.
538 days, 19 hours, 25 minutes old - 11 comments |
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We're not sure how our reply to a very simple question has gotten so blown out of proportion. We're not "confirming" anything about MGS4 review copies.
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According to what is apparently a typo in a recent preview, some thought Mirror's Edge would come out this month. But EA has said this isn't the case.
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Oh, this is going to be loads of fun: the PS3's Resistance 2 vs. the Xbox 360's Gears of War 2. Here's a quick and early look at the competition!
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Even though this rumor pops up for every firmware update, that in-game XMB might really arrive with 2.40. One source says it's confirmed for June 18.
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Was it because 2K had something against the PS3? Was it because they just couldn't do it on the PS3? Nope, it's just 'cuz Microsoft has deep pockets.
539 days, 8 hours, 6 minutes old - 3 commentsJune 1st, 2008
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Does Euro 2008 sport any improvements over last year's FIFA game? Or is this just a re-branded package?
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SNK's second American compilation release boasts, arguably, the three best Fatal Fury games.
540 days, 4 hours, 7 minutes old - 0 commentsPS2 Review: UEFA Euro 2008
Also, check out our PlayStation 2 review of Euro 2008, as well, and see how it holds up. 540 days, 4 hours, 7 minutes old - 0 comments
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I sing the praises of Bioshock, question why Konami would ask reviewers not to mention cut-scene length, and wish I had more time for Ninja Gaiden II.
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