Updates (August, 2008)
August 31st, 2008
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The newest Tiger Woods offering delivers in spades, and fans of the franchise and sport will like what they see.
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This remake of the 8-bit classic is available on the PlayStation Network now. Find out if it's worth the $10 asking price.
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Just because you dislike Microsoft doesn't mean you can ignore Bioshock for the PS3, White Knight Chronicles is one of my most anticipated games, and I just can't find anything new I want to play.
1262 days, 3 hours, 2 minutes old - 34 commentsAugust 30th, 2008
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We go hands-on with one of the most anticipated Star Wars games in recent time. See if LucasArts is on its way to deliver the goods.
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New screenshots added for Sonic Unleashed, Bioshock, Killzone 2, Socom Confrontation, Guitar Hero World Tour, and many more!
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It's a nice little gift for the European territories, as a LittleBigPlanet PS3 bundle has been located. Check it out here; it'll ship on November 5.
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The rumors are starting to fly. The latest one says we can expect Level 5's next-gen RPG to make an appearance at the Tokyo Game Show this year.
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No, I don't own a Wii, but I also have great respect for Nintendo. Well...I do to a point, as I wonder why we're facing yet another lack of top software.
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We know some of you have been waiting for it, and SCEA has read your mind. They've released a quick update on the status of Life; find the latest inside.
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Yeah, it's gonna be a brilliant new screen, but it will draw more power. Don't worry, though; the extended life battery pack can cure all ills. 8-10 more hours!
1263 days, 4 hours old - 12 commentsAugust 29th, 2008
Last Updated 1263 days, 6 hours, 49 minutes ago
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This adventure may be downloadable and not quite as epic, but for $15 it's worth every ounce of your attention. This is still one polished game.
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It's hottie galore. Jump in to download all of the latest PS3 babe wallpapers we've put up.
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The PS3's Monster Madness is an adventure that should've been downloadable, but isn't. This one simply isn't worth anywhere near $40.
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There has been some confusion concerning PlayStation Home, but recent statements - including those by the lead artist - are clearing the air.
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All this year, Level 5's ultra-promising RPG has been in hiding, but the Japanese site has just been updated with the above words. Is it good news...?
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According to a Best Buy tipster, the new PSP model will be able to use either the Sixaxis or Dual Shock 3 for playing games on the handheld. ...really?
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The latest rumor concerning the mysterious Dark Knight video game isn't a good one: it seems the project was moving too slowly, and now it's canceled.
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Due to a new update for the arcade version of the game, some think Namco will delay the console version of Tekken 6 to add in the new content.
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Square-Enix will soon outline their plans for a "friendly takeover" of publisher Tecmo, which has run into troubled waters. It's an interesting match.
1264 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes old - 25 commentsAugust 28th, 2008
Last Updated 1264 days, 12 hours, 21 minutes ago
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Retailers benefit by selling the same product multiple times, but publishers are left out in the cold. EA's solution: makes games that people want to keep.
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The Network is free, the upcoming VidZone will be free, and Sony really likes the idea of providing free services for their PlayStation products. So do we.
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PS3 owners are getting the game late, but they're also getting a horde of extra stuff, including the DLC...and 2K doesn't plan to bring it to the 360.
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It seems Versus XIII will be "more traditional;" the combat may be real-time, but the "exploring and storytelling" will be like FFVII or FFVIII.
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You really didn't need us telling you this, but in case you needed a little push here's why this year's Madden is the best ever.
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Great stuff this week: the teaser for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (game arrives this weekend), two new vids for Prince of Persia, and more for The Wheelman, Saints Row 2, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Street Fighter IV, etc.
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We'll wait for your laughter to die down... Done? No? We'll wait some more... Anyway, it seems the team now has "a few polished hours" of gameplay!
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The latest news says PlayStation 3 and Wii owners are going to have to pay an extra subscription fee to play World Tour online. What's THIS all about?
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Sony will attend the 5th annual Penny Arcade Expo, and if you let 'em know ahead of time, you're welcome to come sample games like Resistance 2!
1265 days, 3 hours, 46 minutes old - 3 commentsAugust 27th, 2008
Last Updated 1265 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes ago
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The first title we have selected to be our Spotlight is Ubisoft's Prince of Persia, and the honor is richly deserved. Check out everything PoP-related here.
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Yeah, they're supposedly coming to places like 7-Eleven and RiteAid, but they apparently won't be at GameStop until early next year. ...W...T...F?
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Yesterday's Network maintenance still remains a mystery, but we do know Konami used the time to update their MGO servers. Details inside.
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What, you thought all that jiggling was incidental? You think Namco didn't have a plan? Oh, they do, and they're pushing it even more with the new DLC.
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Still thinking Blizzard might bring World of Warcraft to consoles? While they "don't have anything against consoles," the answer to that is still "No."
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Media Molecule wants you to maintain control over your creations in LittBigPlanet. Hence, the very new personal "copyright" system; cool stuff!
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Hey, hey, HEY. What's all this about Rockstar working on a big ol' PlayStation 3 exclusive? And are they going to deliver Max Payne 3, too? Ah, rumors!
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With little or no fanfare, it seems a new PS2 model has started to ship to retailers. It's slightly smaller and slightly less expensive... The PS2 never dies!
1266 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes old - 10 commentsAugust 26th, 2008
Last Updated 1266 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes ago
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Okay, no more updates until this thing is resolved: the two sides are taking the buyout talks behind closed doors until they reach a mutual agreement.
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Why pay a publisher a gazillion dollars to keep a game off a competing platform? Just work closely with the developers and an exclusive deal could happen.
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Ryan Payton was a very big part of the Kojima Productions team, and they're definitely going to miss him. Sadly, Payton has decided to move on.
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This rumor is bound to get some attention: one source claims screen grabbing will be coming with firmware update 2.50. How and why...we're not sure.
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It may not be as popular as car racing, but motorcycle racing is extraordinarily intense, and Capcom may have a big winner prepared for October.
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No, it wasn't mentioned at Leipzig, but SCEE president David Reeves assures everyone that PlayStation Home is "absolutely on track" to release in 2008.
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The PlayStation Network is coming down for maintenance today, but why? Some believe it may be related to PlayStation Life or the Home beta.
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Just recently announced at Leipzig last week, this very handy peripheral now has a U.S. price and date, courtesy of Amazon: $49.99 and November 30.
1267 days, 3 hours, 37 minutes old - 23 commentsAugust 25th, 2008
Last Updated 1267 days, 9 hours, 53 minutes ago
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A PSX Extreme exclusive. This is the first North American review of the all new Ferrari Challenge for the PlayStation 3. See what we have to say about this ambitious sim-racer in our full review.
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An additional dozen wallpapers have been added, highlighting Gemma Atkinson, Jenna Jameson, Fergie, Heidi Klum, and others.
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Yep, it's back. Another "inside source" claims Crysis plus the Warhead expansion is headed to the PS3 and Xbox 360 between Q4 2008 and Q2 2009.
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No longer a fixture at E3, we have to look to other game shows to fulfill our booth babe yearning. Well, kudos to Leipzig for delivering the goods in spades.
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In a recent interview, Kojima talks about his undying love for MGS, how he has new ideas for projects, and how he wants to change storytelling in games.
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Leipzig was great, but it's over. Now it's time to look to the future: the Tokyo Game Show hits in October, and here are the exhibitors on tap for the event.
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As expected, FFVII decimated the competition in Round 1 and will likely do it again in Round 2. But the final qualifier squeaked in by only 2 votes, and it'll be a battle for the Silver and Bronze medals!
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F.E.A.R. was a solid (and downright creepy) FPS, and next-gen gamers have been anxiously awaiting the sequel, Project Origin. Well, wait longer.
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Konami's music competitor comes with 41 tracks, and the entire list was just leaked over the weekend. There's a little something for everyone, here!
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Another rumor that needed to be squashed. Despite what David Reeves may have said, EA has confirmed that Mirror's Edge isn't a timed PS3 exclusive.
1268 days, 3 hours, 23 minutes old - 13 commentsAugust 24th, 2008
Last Updated 1268 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes ago
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So now that our hands-on report already told you this game is amazing, read up on the features of this upcoming racer.
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We went hands-on with it last month, but here's a preview of what you can find featured in this action title.
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The first proper next-gen Spider-Man game is showing potential. See what's so special about Web of Shadows.
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As politely as possible, I ask Valve to step forward and join us in THIS era, I think people misunderstand Heavy Rain's purpose, and MGS4 is teh COOL.
1269 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes old - 29 commentsAugust 23rd, 2008
Last Updated 1269 days, 14 hours, 51 minutes ago
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The PlayStation 3 is FINALLY getting a good JRPG next month, and if you pre-order now, you will receive a special bonus disc. PS3 lookin' like the PS2!
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The world will be LittleBigPlanet's oyster. No region restrictions will face this game, as SCEE has confirmed content can be shared across territories.
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We had the PS2 for RPGs and the Xbox for FPSs...but something has happened in this new generation, and that formula is all topsy-turvy now! It's WEIRD.
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Valve has recognized that the PS3 is now "in the race," which means they're reevaluating their anti-PS3 stance, and Left 4 Dead has a chance.
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We know what you're thinking: the game isn't even out until February; how can you be talking about patches?! Because we're good like that, that's why.
1270 days, 3 hours, 17 minutes old - 16 commentsAugust 22nd, 2008
Last Updated 1270 days, 12 hours, 27 minutes ago
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While American gamers get the Kratos SackBoy costume if they pre-order LittleBigPlanet at GameStop, Euro gamers will get Nariko at Play.com!
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We may have just received a narrowed-down launch estimate for Call of Duty: World at War: scheduled for fall 2008, one rep says to expect it in November.
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SCEE has formed an arrangement with Sony Online Entertainment to bring three MMOs to Europe: The Agency, DC Universe, and FreeRealms.
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More Qore incentive: a playable demo for MotorStorm: Pacific Rift comes with the 4th episode, a full month before it hits the PSN for everyone to play!
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Why? Because it's a new PS2 game and it's our job to review it, that's why. Besides, these music titles have tried-and-true formulas that work well...right?
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Yeah, having both Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gear Solid 4 in the same quarter will do that. And the rest of fiscal 2008 should be crazy huge, too.
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PlayStation 3 Trophies are here, but some owners weren't too happy with the lack of support early on. Don't worry, though; most future titles are on board.
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It's a beautiful piece of electronics machinery, to be sure, but it seems Euro gamers won't initially be able to purchase a standalone PSP-3000.
1271 days, 3 hours, 44 minutes old - 5 commentsAugust 21st, 2008
Last Updated 1271 days, 8 hours, 14 minutes ago
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We went hands on with NFS: Undercover last month and we're finally able to talk about it. See what the early word is.
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It has experienced several delays in 2008, but SCEA has just revealed it should finally come to the PlayStation Store this fall. Good enough for us.
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After gathering in all the release details, it seems the new PSP is set to release in all territories at about the same time: October is the month for everyone.
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What's that...? You want more Heavy Rain news? Oh, okay. It was just confirmed that we'll get a playable demo at some point, and DLC is very possible.
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If you loved the level of detail you saw in that trailer, but were still a little confused about the gameplay, we satisfy your curiosity with extra details.
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It's the special Leipzig Games Convention update: you've already seen Heavy Rain, and now there's gameplay for Resistance 2, Killzone 2, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and Street Fighter IV. Oh, and don't miss Maggie Q on Need for Speed Undercover!
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Don't like the mess caused by real pets? Don't have the time to give proper attention? Still love cute little animals? EyePet is just for you, Euro gamers.
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Yes, it's another expansion pack for Warhawk, and this one brings a whole new level (10 separate battlefields in all), plus the Infantry Jetpack!
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If you hadn't noticed, the PlayStation Store has boasted several great downloadable titles in the recent past, and here's another one: Savage Moon.
1272 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes old - 5 commentsAugust 20th, 2008
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More good news from Sony's camp today, as a Wireless Keypad is headed our way. It plugs into the PS3 controller, and there's even a touch pad option!
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In the words of the Butabi brothers, "it's hottie overload!" We've updated our gallery with a selection of babe wallpapers, and there's plenty more to come.
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Sony's press conference in Leipzig is now complete, but the attendees got what they came for: the official Heavy Rain announcement, plus gameplay footage! YES, WE HAVE THE TRAILER NOW!
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Yes, it's coming to North America in two special bundles; one of them includes Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters and a nifty new Mystic Silver PSP!
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Well, DAMN. Less than an hour after the new PS3 was revealed in Leipzig, SCEA has sent us this press release, and it's some of the best news yet!
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Sony said they had some big news left to announce at the Leipzig Games Convention, and they weren't fibbin'. This massive PS3 has just been unveiled!
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The first big news that has come from Sony's press conference in Leipzig is this: the PSP-3000 is indeed real, and once again, it's lighter and slimmer!
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Basketball fans will have to make a choice this fall - as they usually do - but here's a look at why 2K's effort may be a better option than EA's.
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If you think you've been able to dominate the competition in MGO, now's the time to prove yourself once and for all: the world championships are here!
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Get ready, PS3 owners: Bioshock is coming your way on October 21, and if you're in Europe, you'll get it a few days later on October 24. We can't wait.
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Heavy Rain is going to be part of Sony's press conference at the Leipzig Games Convention today, and it'll be Quantic Dream's chance to wow us all!
1273 days, 3 hours, 38 minutes old - 16 commentsAugust 19th, 2008
Last Updated 1273 days, 12 hours, 17 minutes ago
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The producer for the movie says the "film and game release dates coincide," and "The Legend of Chun-Li" is set for February 27. Seems obvious to us.
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We've got the final game in our hands, and we take one of the best racers of the year for a spin. See what you can expect.
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It was merely mediocre to average on the Xbox 360 and a disaster on the PS2, but an "enhanced" version is coming to the PS3...and with a $30 price tag, too?
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Speaking at the Leipzig Games Convention today, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli said he thinks we'll see Sony and Microsoft's new consoles by 2011 or 2012.
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According to an overheard conversation, it seems PlayStation Home has been in Sony's minds for over five years now; since the days of the PS2.
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This holiday season, the ageless Lara Croft will take us all on what should be a top-notch adventure. Underworld is gonna up the ante, action fans.
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Well, we just assumed it'd be an IP, but Ubisoft says they want I Am Alive to be the start of "another strong franchise." Yep, sounds next-gen to us.
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The new Armored Core just recently popped up in July, but it's right around the corner: Ubisoft has revealed the 13th entry will soon hit shelves.
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EA and Take-Two are on speaking terms, and they may sit down at a Take-Two management presentation in the near future. It's the next step...
1274 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes old - 18 commentsAugust 18th, 2008
Last Updated 1275 days, 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
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It's here! We begin our Best of the Best Poll series with the best PS1 RPG of all time, as decided by YOU. We'll update every week, so let's get started.
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NICE. SCEA has worked hard to make instruments for big-name music titles cross-compatible with other games. Save some bucks, rhythm fans!
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Quest for Booty is headed to the Euro PlayStation Store this week, and will come out on Blu-Ray on September 12. Both versions get the same low price!
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Many of the best upcoming games of the generation are headed to Germany this week for the Leipzig Games Convention, and the full list is up!
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It's baaaaack. The rumor of Valve's Left 4 Dead coming to the PlayStation 3 has returned, as a few UK retailers have listed the game in their database.
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First, we hear Rock Band will cost a ridiculous amount in the land down under, and now, it seems the original and sequel may never release in Australia.
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It seems the old version of the PlayStation Home closed beta ended on the 14th, and testers were asked to download the new and "expanded" version.
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EA just had to scramble to fix the Madden NFL 09 cover (yeah, Favre's a Jet now), and they might have to do it again with FIFA 09. It's almost comical.
1275 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes old - 10 commentsAugust 17th, 2008
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A 2-hour Final Fantasy XIII demo has fully secured my undivided attention, I question if digital downloads are a good thing, and MGS4 kicks MUCH ass.
1276 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes old - 32 commentsAugust 16th, 2008
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Yep, the game is still set for September 16 and now we have a date for the playable demo: August 21. That's next week, Star Wars and Apprentice fans.
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No, you didn't read that wrong. The Final Fantasy XIII demo that comes with the upcoming "Advent Children" Blu-Ray collection is actually LONGER than the movie! Two hours of FFXIII?!
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Early in 2007, it was nothing but doom and gloom for the PlayStation 3. But times have changed, and it's time to take a look at how things stand now.
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Ask most anyone who was at E3 and gave Pure a try: this game is for real. It's gonna be a blast, and if you pre-order it, you'll get an entertaining demo disc.
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Just to re-clarify: LittleBigPlanet, despite the rumors, isn't going to get a virtual release on the Store; it's only scheduled for Blu-Ray format.
1277 days, 3 hours, 53 minutes old - 14 commentsAugust 15th, 2008
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It's a damn big list, and as soccer is a worldwide attraction, we get a soundtrack list that fittingly spans the globe. 41 tracks from 21 nations!
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Surprisingly, Criterion has revealed that Burnout Paradise - along with all current updates - will come to the PSN this fall for the price of $29.99!
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This PlayStation 3 exclusive RPG (yes, you read that right) comes to the U.S. on November 11; it should make the holidays brighter for fans of the genre.
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The next Need for Speed isn't as far off as you think, and along with the hot cars, we get a hot protagonist to spur along the storyline. Yes, a story.
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It's guaranteed to be one of the biggest handheld titles of 2009, and we just had to do some research on this one. Retribution is lookin' VERY good!
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Despite a price-drop, despite already costing less, the Xbox 360 still can't outsell the PlayStation 3 for the seventh month in a row.
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Reports are going around, saying that some European PS3 owners have received e-mails inviting them into the open PlayStation Home beta. Hmm...
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Epic Games makes some top-quality software, so it's probably a good move for EA to decide to publish their new IP. Not sure what it is yet, but still...
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If you log on to to the PlayStation Store today, you can pick up Rearmed, and Capcom has added a little bonus incentive; a tough "challenge room."
1278 days, 3 hours, 46 minutes old - 7 commentsAugust 14th, 2008
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Sony's online store says goodbye to the previous default 40GB PS3 model and is set to usher in the new era of the 80GB model. September 1 is the date.
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Five lucky PlayStation 3 owners will get a chance to own a fun little beat 'em up title. See how to enter.
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Around 100 employees have lost their jobs at Radical, and that's HALF the studio. Could this point towards further delays for games like Prototype?
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You're probably wondering why an EyeToy game is in the news. Well, it's because Hero features quite the increase in Sony's motion-sensing technology.
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The rumors have continued to swirl, but an FCC filing may have just confirmed the existence of a freshly redesigned PSP. Will it be announced soon?
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We've got a great set of new PSP vids: Resistance: Retribution, Pryoblazer, Fading Shadows, Valhalla Knights 2, Madden NFL 09, Duke Nukem Trilogy, Super Stardust Portable, Patapon 2, and more!
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According to recent reports, Street Fighter IV has come to a Los Angeles suburb arcade, which means we might see it spread throughout the country.
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It's kinda crucial when surfing the Internet, so why not have one for the PlayStation Store? Well, it should be coming to the Euro Store today.
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That beta test is coming up fast, as proven by the launch of the official site! If you already have an invitation, you can check up on the new info.
1279 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes old - 25 commentsAugust 13th, 2008
Last Updated 1279 days, 12 hours, 19 minutes ago
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Bioshock was awesome, but it wasn't exactly System Shock 3. According to 2K's Ken Levine, though, he wouldn't shy away from a third entry in the series.
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If you haven't yet picked up the PSP and you like great deals, you should definitely look into this one. The package is well worth the $199 price!
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This should be the Batman game everyone has been waiting for: Arkham Asylum includes the Joker and will boast a gritty, Bioshock-like setting.
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If Spore does come to consoles, will it miss the Xbox 360? User generated content would be crucial, and we all know the PS3 has the edge in that area...
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Perhaps it won't surprise anyone if it's true, but it seems The Dark Knight video game will be an open, sandbox style similar to Grand Theft Auto.
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It's just a coincidence that it comes at about the same time as the Leipzig Convention, but Dave Jaffe hints at the first details coming next week...
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Sony has revealed the list of games they plan to bring to the Leipzig Games Convention this month, and yes, Heavy Rain is headed to the event!
1280 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes old - 21 commentsAugust 12th, 2008
Last Updated 1280 days, 12 hours, 31 minutes ago
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If you want that Kratos costume, you need to pre-order LittleBigPlanet at GameStop right now. Or, you can pre-order at Amazon and get a Brady guide.
1280 days, 12 hours, 31 minutes old - 29 comments | 
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Hey, who says parents aren't informed? They'd much rather let their kids snag something from the liquor cabinet and steal the old man's hardcore porn video than let them play the latest video game. ...just, wow.
1280 days, 14 hours, 27 minutes old - 46 comments | 
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Treyarch and Activision issued a market survey asking whether gamers want to stick with first-person, or try a third-person game in Quantum of Solace.
1280 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes old - 13 comments |
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They're not saying it'll sell more over the next three years, but they ARE saying the PS2 will have more active users than any platform besides the DS.
1280 days, 15 hours, 5 minutes old - 9 comments | 
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What are the best of the best in the PlayStation universe? We want you to determine such prestigious awards, so pay attention to these polls!
1281 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes old - 49 comments | 
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After years of false reports and dashed hopes, we are here to lay this seemingly never-ending rumor to rest. Mourn, brothers, and shed your tears now.
1281 days, 3 hours, 21 minutes old - 51 comments | 
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The PSP is a great system for RPGs, and this one is a JRPG with a definite strategy gameplay foundation. It should be another great option for fans!
1281 days, 3 hours, 16 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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Capcom brought over Lost Planet, Devil May Cry 4 and Resident Evil 5 are for both the PS3 and Xbox 360...so why shouldn't Dead Rising head our way?
1281 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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The PS2 version was bad but at least the Xbox 360 version was mediocre...which hopefully means this "enhanced" PS3 version might be worth playing.
1281 days, 3 hours, 51 minutes old - 8 commentsAugust 11th, 2008
Last Updated 1281 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes ago
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We have another PSN card discovery: the cards seem to be available at Army Airforce and Navy Exchange Services locations around the world. Bring 'em, Sony.
1281 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes old - 10 comments |
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Localization issues have ALWAYS been prominent when it comes to JRPGs like Final Fantasy, but Square-Enix says we shouldn't worry about FFXIII.
1281 days, 14 hours, 33 minutes old - 11 comments | 
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We're in a new generation, Tomb Raider: Underworld is coming, so it's fitting that we should have a new Lara Croft: meet former receptionist Alison Carroll.
1281 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes old - 12 comments |
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Several European online retailers - GAME, Play.com, and GameStation - are now allowing gamers to pre-purchase the new 80GB PlayStation 3 model.
1281 days, 15 hours, 6 minutes old - 7 comments | 
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Jo Garcia is in the news again, and once again proving that yes, despite all the doubters, she really is a gamer. She knows her stuff when it comes to Madden NFL 09, and yes, there's a hot pic inside.
1282 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes old - 7 comments | 
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The beta wasn't supposed to start until September 1, but many users are already claiming they're testing Confrontation right now! ...is it true?
1282 days, 2 hours, 41 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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Yakuza was pretty darn good, and we're gathering up news on Yakuza 3 already...but where's Yakuza 2? Oh, it's coming, if a little late: September 9.
1282 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes old - 1 commentAugust 10th, 2008
Last Updated 1283 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
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I wonder why Quantic Dream doesn't come forward with official Heavy Rain info, LittleBigPlanet is gonna be for "everyone," and HSG online annoys me.
1283 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes old - 7 commentsAugust 9th, 2008
Last Updated 1283 days, 14 hours, 43 minutes ago
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There are plenty of hot video game gals out there, but instead of imaginary ones, how about basing them off REAL ladies? Sega is doing just this for Yakuza 3.
1283 days, 14 hours, 43 minutes old - 16 comments |
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The time has come for most all major PlayStation 3 releases to have Trophies, and Rock Band 2 is one of 'em. Platinum will require you to be a master!
1283 days, 14 hours, 57 minutes old - 4 comments |
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No matter what decade it is and no matter how nasty the fanboys become, they'll always lose. But this new trend of hostility is very disconcerting.
1284 days, 3 hours, 10 minutes old - 31 comments | 
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Yep, PAIN is getting the Trophy treatment, too, and they'll arrive at the same time as the new level: the Amusement Park. Definitely good news!
1284 days, 3 hours, 14 minutes old - 12 comments |
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Want more LittleBigPlanet news and info? Sony and Media Molecule know you do, which is why they've just launched an official site for anything LBP.
1284 days, 3 hours, 26 minutes old - 8 commentsAugust 8th, 2008
Last Updated 1284 days, 12 hours, 4 minutes ago
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Most developers are targeting a specific audience for their game project, but not Media Molecule. They believe LBP is, quite simply, "for everyone."
1284 days, 12 hours, 4 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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We don't know how many of them have sold, but they say that 1 out of every 4 or 5 PS3 owners has already bought the game. Konami has a winner...DUH.
1284 days, 14 hours, 31 minutes old - 27 comments | 
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We've got more details on this encouraging sequel, and along with an impending GameTrailers debut, we now know it'll release in February 2009.
1284 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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He grabs gold coins, but he's lighter on his feet than Mario ever thought of being. N+ could be yet another unique PSP winner, and at a great price, too!
1284 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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Sony has announced they'll be expanding their closed beta testing for PlayStation Home at the end of the month. If you want in, pay close attention.
1285 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes old - 28 comments | 
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It seems that when you finish Quest for Booty, a message comes up that says a brand new Ratchet and Clank adventure will release in autumn of 2009...
1285 days, 3 hours, 28 minutes old - 8 comments |
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It suffered several delays, but next week, this hotly anticipated remake of one of the best side-scrollers ever officially arrives. August 14 on PSN!
1285 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes old - 5 commentsAugust 7th, 2008
Last Updated 1285 days, 12 hours, 16 minutes ago
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Brett Favre is now a New York Jet (oh dear God), so what happens with Madden NFL 09? Favre is on the cover in a Packer uniform, and it's too late to change it, but EA will issue an update to put Favre on the Jets.
1285 days, 12 hours, 16 minutes old - 19 comments | 
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Traveller's Tales say they plan to make more LEGO games based on Warner Bros. movies...so how about LEGO Harry Potter? Or LEGO Watchmen?
1285 days, 14 hours, 34 minutes old - 12 comments |
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It seems that simple ol' JPEG pics can't be imported into LittleBigPlanet; only pics taken with the PlayStation Eye are allowed. Is this true?
1285 days, 14 hours, 50 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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We've got the release information, and now, we've got all the public beta info, too. It'll kick off on September 1, and there are several ways to get in.
1285 days, 15 hours, 2 minutes old - 5 comments |
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Does this mean we can expect new details on Quantic Dream's encouraging project? A couple new screens have just popped up, and they're most impressive.
1286 days, 2 hours, 26 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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It's one hell of an update: two each for Red Faction: Guerilla (beta gameplay!) and Madden NFL 09 (John Madden interview!), plus more for Skate 2, Battlefield: Bad Company, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, Wolfenstein, PixelJunk Eden, and more!
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It's not official, but the early results for Namco's SCIV are good: over 2 million copies were sold during its first week of availability in the US.
1286 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes old - 19 comments |
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The third episode of Qore is available today on the PSN, and if you pick today to subscribe, you will secure a spot in the upcoming Resistance 2 beta!
1286 days, 3 hours, 29 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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Woah...the initial v1.5 patch report didn't include this. Yeah, the update will have Trophies and custom music, but we missed the high-flying jetpack!
1286 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes old - 19 commentsAugust 6th, 2008
Last Updated 1286 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes ago
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The game comes out next week (August 12), and EA plans to release the first patch right along with it. They welcome your feedback for future patches, too.
1286 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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Activision "streamlined" Ghostbusters out of their production schedule, but Sony still plans to release the game next year...on the 25th anniversary.
1286 days, 14 hours, 28 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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We knew it would be included in the PS3 version, but we weren't exactly sure what it WAS, exactly. Well, it's a super tough difficulty mode, designed to test the limits of both your skill and patience.
1286 days, 14 hours, 47 minutes old - 7 comments |
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation will be ready to go the week of October 14, in both downloadable and Blu-Ray disc form. A great pre-holiday title!
1286 days, 15 hours, 1 minute old - 12 comments | 
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Midway is taking a chance with this one, but we have to applaud motivated ambition. We take a look at what it'll be like when MK squares off aginst DC.
1287 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes old - 7 comments | 
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The update that adds motorcycles has been pushed into September, but Criterion will make it up to you by adding "Midnight Rides" and changing weather!
1287 days, 3 hours, 17 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is a bona fide system seller, as WalMart.com and BestBuy.com are sold out of the MGS4 PS3 bundle, and it sits at #1 at Amazon.
1287 days, 3 hours, 31 minutes old - 11 comments | 
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What good is a LittleBigPlanet launch without all sorts of cute extras and collectibles? How's about the Kratos SackDoll? And a Nariko Sackdoll?
1287 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes old - 14 commentsAugust 5th, 2008
Last Updated 1287 days, 6 hours, 14 minutes ago
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Woah, what's going on here? A game with a "TBA 2009" release date just showed up in GameStop and Best Buy databases with a December 2008 release!
1287 days, 6 hours, 14 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Annoyed at the lack of RPGs on the PS3? Atlus always has their hardcore fans covered; another PS2 RPG is coming our way, hopefully later in 2008.
1287 days, 11 hours, 46 minutes old - 5 comments |
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The v1.5 patch will bring 50+ Trophies AND in-game custom music, so there's more reason than ever to fire up a few high-impact rounds of Warhawk.
1287 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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The news continues to flow regarding Team ICO's PS3 project, but unfortunately, Fumito Ueda says they haven't hit "critical production" with the game.
1287 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes old - 8 comments |
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The previous evidence of a PS3 version of Valve's survival/horror title showed up in the Rumors section of OPM, and it appears that rumor is false.
1287 days, 15 hours, 8 minutes old - 21 comments | 
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As if we needed any further convincing, Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida says we can all expect one hell of a PS3 game from Team ICO. He has inside info!
1288 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes old - 18 comments | 
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Destroy All Humans!: Big Willy Unleashed wasn't too hot for the Wii, and it was shaping up badly on the PSP. So, THQ has decided to cancel it.
1288 days, 3 hours, 31 minutes old - 4 comments | 
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It sucks when you beat a game and get some lame-ass ending, doesn't it? Well, how about unlocking custom soundtracks? What a prize!
1288 days, 3 hours, 43 minutes old - 11 commentsAugust 4th, 2008
Last Updated 1288 days, 12 hours, 8 minutes ago
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The much anticipated sequel may no longer have a "Fall 2008" release; three separate dates have been found, according to leaked retail images.
1288 days, 12 hours, 8 minutes old - 6 comments |
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2K's Ken Levine says they wanted to "popularize" the gameplay found in predecessors like System Shock 2, and now that it sells, more complexity will come.
1288 days, 14 hours, 23 minutes old - 3 comments | 
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God...it's never going to end. Leaked pics have been flying around the Internet saying Final Fantasy VII for the PS3 is coming on August 16, 2008. ...mm-kay.
1288 days, 14 hours, 42 minutes old - 28 comments | 
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The numerous Trophies for Naughty Dog's top-notch action/adventure title are here; download the patch and play through again to nab as many as you can!
1288 days, 14 hours, 56 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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NIS just refuses to leave the PS2 behind, and yet another JRPG sequel is on the way...lesbian mechanical dolls, dating sim elements, and all.
1289 days, 1 hour, 54 minutes old - 10 comments |
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It seems the September issue of OPM includes a feature on Mirror's Edge, and it seems DICE/EA are using the PS3 as the lead platform. ...really?
1289 days, 2 hours, 17 minutes old - 13 comments |
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Firmware update 2.40 caused widespread issues, and 2.42 may not be much better, according to some user feedback. Come on Sony, get this stuff right.
1289 days, 2 hours, 29 minutes old - 48 commentsAugust 3rd, 2008
Last Updated 1290 days, 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
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The much anticipated fighter has finally arrived, and we weigh in with our analysis. It has a few problems, but above all else, it's FUN.
1290 days, 2 hours, 45 minutes old - 25 comments | 
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I wonder if Advent Children isn't the start of a new movie/game trend, everyone should be more excited about Ninja Theory's project, and I need a PS2.
1290 days, 3 hours, 4 minutes old - 8 commentsAugust 2nd, 2008
Last Updated 1290 days, 4 hours, 32 minutes ago
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Sorry, no Final Fantasy VII remake or sequel has been announced, but let's hope the news isn't over with yet. Here's some more info from the event.
1290 days, 4 hours, 32 minutes old - 15 comments |
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Third-party exclusives are almost extinct, but how's about exclusive game modes? There's one in the PS3 version of FIFA 09; it'll be unveiled at Leipzig.
1290 days, 14 hours, 48 minutes old - 6 comments |
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We almost don't want to tell you this, even though - on the surface - it appears to be good news. Another port of a Valve game, handled by EA, is coming.
1290 days, 15 hours, 1 minute old - 29 comments | 
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The next time I hear someone try to define what a "gamer" by using some imaginary list of rules and requirements, I'm gonna choke. It's not that tough.
1291 days, 3 hours, 16 minutes old - 31 comments | 
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More from Square-Enix's private party this weekend, as Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP gets a December Japanese date, and the PS3 exclusive, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, will have a worldwide simultaneous release.
1291 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes old - 15 comments |
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No, nothing about a FFVII remake or sequel just yet, but we DO know a playable demo of FFXIII is coming with Advent Children Complete next March!
1291 days, 3 hours, 31 minutes old - 16 commentsAugust 1st, 2008
Last Updated 1291 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes ago
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Don't feel like waiting for 9 gigs to download to your PS3? If you're in Europe, you can just wait for the Blu-Ray disc version later this fall.
1291 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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You didn't really think Activision would put a stop to their biggest profit makers, did you? Of course not; they've got more in the works for next year.
1291 days, 14 hours, 41 minutes old - 9 comments |
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It's not official, but one source says Sony has finally nailed down an exact release date and price. It's only for Japan, but it may apply everywhere.
1291 days, 14 hours, 54 minutes old - 6 comments | 
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According to several sources, Capcom has revealed the four titles they'll be showing off in Leipzig this month...but Resident Evil 5 isn't part of the list.
1291 days, 15 hours, 7 minutes old - 7 comments | 
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No, it's not a remake of the original, it's a sequel to 2001's Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and it should be one hell of a bad-ass FPS. Check it out!
1292 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes old - 6 comments |
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One of the world's biggest game publishers believes the PlayStation 3 will top the Xbox 360 in total sales when 2008 is over, although it'll be close.
1292 days, 3 hours, 22 minutes old - 28 comments |
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We're still waiting on our open beta here in North America, but Japan is getting an extended closed beta for Home, and arcade classics are featured.
1292 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes old - 11 comments | 
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Atlus is being all cagey before they announce their new title for "the Western markets," so if you're a puzzle fan, try to crack their code!
1292 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes old - 6 comments 
