Updates (January, 2009)
January 31st, 2009
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It's REALLY weird. In late 2008, you couldn't go a single day without seeing a Home headline, but now that is has arrived...guess there's nothing to say.
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Disney Interactive is supposedly working on a game to go along with the new "TR2N" movie, scheduled for release in 2011. Yep, time to relive a classic!
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Namco's Afro Samurai game aims to take on the first season of the actual show, and while it does a lot of things right, it does more of them wrong.
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The follow-up to last year's Ferrari Challenge now gets a horde of new car manufacturers, in addition to an improved physics engine.
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This online version of OutRun is exclusive to the European territory, and there's quite a bit of fun to look forward to here.
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Some franchises just demand your attention; whenever there's a new entry in the series, you're definitely gonna buy it. What are your automatics?
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Neversoft has announced the North American price and date for the standalone Guitar Hero: World Tour drum set. You know you need 'em!
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LBP hasn't been the massive sales success Sony wanted it to be, but the numbers continue to climb, and KZ2 is #1 on Amazon's Bestseller Game list.
296 days, 57 minutes old - 41 commentsJanuary 30th, 2009
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SCEE's David Reeves says the PS3 will probably get a price drop at some point, but not in the short-term due to the current economic position. Makes sense.
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Sony has announced that Killzone 2 will launch on April 23 in Japan, and with Nintendo suddenly in a swoon, now is the time for Sony to strike.
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Think Undercover was a big enough departure from the norm? Think again. EA has big plans for their long-running racing franchise...and we kinda like 'em.
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There's still no exact release date, but it seems GameStop has received an e-mail from Sony, saying God of War III won't launch until March 2010. Figures.
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If you're old enough, you may have played the original Genesis game. Well here's your chance to relive one of the goriest games of the days in HD!
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An open ended racer that boasts 5000 square miles of terrain? Sign us up! See what you can expect out of this racer in the spring.
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So here's the question: how good does an exclusive really have to be in order for it to have a significant impact on hardware sales? Um...REALLY good.
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The first set of downloadable content has been revealed, and we'll get "over 3 hours" of additional gameplay! A new area, new skins, a new skill...
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Sony has apparently allotted £4 million for PS3 and PSP advertising in the UK, and half of that amount is headed towards KZ2. Oh yes, it's about time...
297 days, 48 minutes old - 74 commentsJanuary 29th, 2009
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A new batch of downloadable content hits the Japanese Store tomorrow (and it's free), so now we're wondering: will this stuff be in the NA version?
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The PS3 couldn't possibly match the 360 in 2007, but in 2008: about 10.8 million 360s were shipped worldwide, in comparison to 10.77 million PS3s!
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Considering the current situation, it's probably the best idea. Supposed leaked PS4 details show that Sony may turn a profit faster with a familiar base...
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Harmonix found this Boston indie band and asked them to submit a song for Rock Band 2. Now, they've performed at the Troubadour, played on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and are on the way UP.
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A cool half-dozen for you, including two great new trailers for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard, plus new previews for Afro Samurai, Resident Evil 5, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, and Ski Doo.
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This update includes two hot new vids for Resistance: Retribution, plus gameplay trailers for Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?, LocoRoco 2, Star Ocean: The Second Evolution, and Phantasy Star Portable!
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As of right now, the visual gap between the PS3 and 360 will visibly widen with every passing year. We say this based on history and developer information.
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We all know how great the games in that exclusive trio were - MGS4, LBP and R2 - but how did they fare in terms of sales? Well, it's an interesting mix.
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Some sources have tried to say the embargo date for KZ2 is January 29 - today - but it really isn't. No reviews can go live until February 2, and that's that.
298 days, 1 hour, 4 minutes old - 47 commentsJanuary 28th, 2009
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Role-playing aficionados are already anxiously anticipating White Knight Chronicles, but a brand new Demon's Souls review is MOST encouraging.
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Not surprisingly, Capcom has high expectations for the worldwide sales of RE5. They also think it will sell 500,000 copies on launch day in Japan alone.
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Well, we suppose this is better than some silly iPhone adaptation. The countdown is over and Square-Enix has a new trailer...and this one includes gameplay!
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Apparently, it is now confirmed: Capcom has called 2009 "the year of the multiplatform," and that should most certainly include Dead Rising 2. Yay!
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Oh, stop laughing. There are several reasons why the PS3 is more chick-friendly than either of the other two consoles, and we're gonna tell you about 'em.
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Capcom producer Ben Judd said it was "the right choice" to keep online multiplayer out of Bionic Commando: Rearmed. Just too much of a headache.
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HA. It's just funny when those who are completely out of the loop goes out of their way to make some truly humorous statements. Sodomizing goblins...?
299 days, 51 minutes old - 51 commentsJanuary 27th, 2009
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I'm relatively certain that most all younger gamers won't agree with this assessment, but those who recall the golden age of the industry might...
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You're probably not planning on watching Confessions of a Shopaholic, but if you don't, you'll miss out on the clear Sands of Time movie poster! Yep, it's there.
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A very important update for MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is "in the final development stages," and should be "just around the corner." Good news, racing fans.
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You probably don't make a habit of checking out Amazon's Deal of the Day all the time, but for today, January 27, it's a price cut for the 80GB PS3!
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The countdown to a "new vision" is about 35 hours away, and we're wondering if it might be something special for the PS3. We'd like to see SOME respect.
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The name alone should make you smile. We take a look at the upcoming PSN title and conclude that crazy, loopy, zany downloadable titles are FUNNY.
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Remember when Sony said rumble was a "last-gen feature" and then delivered the Dual Shock 3? Well, they're not backtracking on their PS2 b/c claim.
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The rumors continue to fly, and now, "inside sources" say Sony is indeed working on the PSP 2, which would include an interesting touch-screen interface. Hmm...
300 days, 49 minutes old - 35 commentsJanuary 26th, 2009
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I see it all the time: people whining and moaning about the onslaught of sequels in the industry. But has anyone bothered to notice how GOOD they are?
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The recession has hit a lot of people hard, but as most analysts expected, the game industry remains in its protective cocoon. The 2008 numbers are GREAT.
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We all had our concerns, but as it turns out, Midway produced a fine fighting game with MK vs. DC, and now, they have a few solid milestones to announce.
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Well, this is unfortunate. Bethesda plans to issue some DLC that will allow players to keep playing after finishing the game...but it's not PS3-bound.
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We probably don't have to worry, but is it at all possible that publishers will put pressure on developers to finish up big PS3 exclusives?
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If you loved Guitar Hero: Aerosmith than you'll probably sign on to experience Guitar Hero: Metallica; here's the full track list and additional artists!
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The first rumor said Eidos might be going for a more family-friendly Lara, but the latest rumor says the opposite. Could we get an "M"-rated Tomb Raider?
301 days, 16 minutes old - 38 commentsJanuary 25th, 2009
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A game that boasts a great concept and features epic potential ultimately crumbles. See why this LOTR isn't worth the potatoes.
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I conduct a successful and potentially landmark mini-survey with girls in cocktail dresses and come to a GOOD conclusion, I've started PoP, and I need LBP.
301 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes old - 76 commentsJanuary 24th, 2009
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It's an all new space for Home (it apparently already exists in the Asian version), and the first screenshots are here. Get ready to go to the cafe and...eat?
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Sucker Punch talks about the gameplay, the impact our decisions will have on the immediate environment, and an entirely "scalable" virtual world.
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Hollywood needs to quit whining and just accept the fact that their product no longer measures up. I'm just sick and tired of being constantly insulted.
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LittleBigPlanet leads the pack with an amazing 10 nominations for this year's Interactive Achievement Awards. As far as we're concerned, it's deserved.
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It seems they don't need a release date; you can put your money down for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at Amazon.com. And the original is now only $41.99!
303 days, 42 minutes old - 17 commentsJanuary 23rd, 2009
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After considering all the hype and feedback, we just have to wonder: is Killzone 2 the next-gen embodiment of Half-Life? Is it a new revolution?
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Used game revenue will hit $2 billion this fiscal year, which accounts for 23% of the company's total revenue and 42% of overall profits. Pretty crazy, no?
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A new patch for R2 will drop this Monday, and it's a monster. This one addresses plenty of issues and makes a lot of appreciated alterations. Check it out!
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The Ultimate Edition is on the way to the PS3, but it took a while. EA explains that they "just announced it too soon;" it took "longer" than expected.
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"LAMLAM The PS3 needs to die!" "LOLOL The 360 is weak and can't compete!" You know what would happen if EITHER bit the dust? Well, you don't wanna.
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It's another downloadable title courtesy of Creat Studios and TikGames, and it's another fun, breezy experience. Not fantastic, but worth the ten bucks.
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Okay, so EA has said the rumor of the original Mass Effect coming to the PS3 is "inaccurate," but still refused to comment on any future installments.
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The big Hollywood rumor is that Jolie is out as Lara Croft in the next Tomb Raider (if the movie even happens), and "Transformers" cutie Megan Fox is IN.
304 days, 1 hour, 4 minutes old - 50 commentsJanuary 22nd, 2009
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Killzone 2 has officially gone gold, and Sony says the marketing team is "working their tails off," and the ads will soon be "everywhere." About TIME.
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Far Cry 2 is a huge seller and I Am Alive is NOT coming in March. But it's coming - along with Assassin's Creed 2 - in the new fiscal year.
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Well, losses are up (the games division lost $337 million), and Sony has started the revamping process. The biggest victim is the global LCD TV business.
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We had no idea a Polish magazine with our name exists, but we assure you that the KZ2 review you see floating around has NOTHING to do with PSXE.
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A rumor that may put you to sleep: it seems Square-Enix wants to bring Final Fantasy Crystal Defenders, an iPod and iPhone game, to the PSN.
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It's the latest negative trend that seems to be revolving around game reviewers. Some have learned how to get attention/traffic, so be careful...
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Media Molecule continues to produce the fresh content, and although these dates are only set for Europe right now, it'll come to North America, too.
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Oh, those tricky countdowns. Square-Enix has started one for Final Fantasy XIII, and we only have a week to wait...let the debate and discussion begin!
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If you're looking for bargains, you need to check out Best Buy and Amazon this week. GREAT games like Far Cry 2 and PS3 accessories are on sale!
305 days, 1 hour, 3 minutes old - 34 commentsJanuary 21st, 2009
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There was a time when we thought the PS3 version may have been canceled, but now, the Ultimate Edition is gonna satisfy RTS fans this March.
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The internal restructuring everyone has been talking about should happen soon, and CEO Howard Stringer apparently wants to switch their focus to software.
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Hey! Where'd this come from?! Ubisoft has apparently pushed up I Am Alive's release date, and most sources are quite surprised. It's NOT far off!
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Yup, it's another old-school RPG for the PSP, and this one is bound to remind you of the good ol' days, when role-playing was all about a first-person view.
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We've got great new stuff for you- two new gameplay vids for Street Fighter IV and Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X., the opening cinema for Killzone 2, the debut promo trailer for Skate 2, a Flower preview, and more!
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There are sheep. Weird items like catapults and weird occurrences like the crazy shrinking sheep. A spaceship called the "Motherflocker." Yes, REALLY.
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Ubisoft has yet to officially announce it, but analyst Michael Pachter says the highly anticipated sequel will release between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010.
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Kotaku has been invited to a sneak peek at the biggest action game of the generation, and it's only a few weeks off. Say "YES" to more sweet info!
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We've heard the whispers for a while, and now, a Famitsu scan has apparently revealed that Tales of Vesperia is indeed headed to the PS3. Yes, please!
306 days, 54 minutes old - 18 commentsJanuary 20th, 2009
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The game launches tomorrow, but before you pick it up, we tell you if this one's worth the money. Read up on our full review.
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The new firmware update is coming soon, and Sony has outlined the improvements: one of them is a nifty new suite of tools for the Photo Gallery.
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Kaz Hirai spoke to OPM and explained how his company views their competition. Well, the Wii isn't competition, and the 360 lacks staying power.
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We still don't have a huge unveiling, but we continue to get bits and pieces of new information, and that's fine for now. I Am Alive could be a definite gem.
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Although EA won't respond to the accusation, a recent Forbes article has called Rock Band a "shameless knockoff" of Activision's Guitar Hero. Uh-oh...
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Hey, guys! You've all done an amazing job at bringing the comments section to life, so let's try and get some of that energy into PSXE's message board! There, instead of waiting for us to post a story, you can post any topic of your choice and voice your opinions freely! This message is brought to you by Kazakhstan and their wonderful export of potassium.
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All these stereotypes and stigmas get tiresome, don't they? Well, considering that most of us don't fit the labels, there's an easy way to defy the masses.
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Yeah, we know what you're thinking: "damnit, another Dynasty Warriors. 'yawn'" But hey, this PSP entry appears to be a long-awaited breath of fresh air...
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Yeah, that announcement of the Advent Children PS3 package was great, but people noticed the date: April 16. Yes, this means what you think it means...
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Namco and Twentieth Century Fox have decided it's time to bring Dragon Ball into the Hollywood limelight, and of course, we'll get a new game, too.
307 days, 56 minutes old - 36 commentsJanuary 19th, 2009
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If you've enjoyed the incredibly creative PSN titles so far, then you'll want to sign on to the PSN on February 12, when Flower becomes available. Pretty!
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Obviously, in the bigger scheme of things, this isn't true. But Naughty Dog is talking specifically about the PlayStation audience, so in that way...
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It's something that fans and even journalists have been saying, and Sony adds their statement. Oh, and there's a lil' gift along with the OPM KZ2 review...
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The original source used a somewhat misleading title, but they're only talking about a FFVII:AC-themed PS3 bundle for Japan. Still sweet, though.
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You've been interacting with us via comments section for a little bit now. So we figured we'd give you a crash course, of sorts, on who we are and give you the chance to get to know us, and ask us more questions.
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Arnold has done his and it's my turn to ante up and kick in. Here's a brief bio and some personal commentary; we love connecting with our readers!
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Yeah, we're well aware of the opposition right now; Square-Enix is in many a Sony fan's doghouse. But TRUST me...the end result can restore all faith.
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It was one of the best games of the previous generation, and not only might it come to the PSN, a sequel may be headed to the PlayStation 3!
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According to a "fairly reliable source," EA has decided to bring the sequel and any new installments in the Mass Effect franchise to the PS3. Yes, please!
308 days, 39 minutes old - 46 commentsJanuary 18th, 2009
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I think boycotting FFXIII is counterproductive, I actually don't need another Grand Theft Auto this year, and I consider a Left 4 Dead purchase.
308 days, 23 hours, 27 minutes old - 74 commentsJanuary 17th, 2009
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So many people are desperate to defend their console of choice, so let's hear about how you came to the conclusion to buy the systems you have.
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Well, it was a nice dream while it lasted. Contrary to the rumor started by Game Informer, it has been confirmed that a new GTA won't be coming in 2009.
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There's just too much negative energy coursing through the industry these days, so it's time to sit back, relax, and get all Zen. Take the journey...
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If you pre-order from certain major retailers, you will receive a voucher code that will let you play a demo two months before the game's release!
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You no longer have to complete the single-player mode to enjoy the popular Nazi Zombie mode online, and Treyarch is offering double EXP for the weekend!
310 days, 51 minutes old - 21 commentsJanuary 16th, 2009
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Oh dear LORD. Capcom is pulling out all the stops on their RE5 Collectors Edition; you just HAVE to see this. It'll cost $90, but it might be worth it...
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Michael Pachter said he expected a PS3 price cut by April, but that was his "April Fool's joke." Realistically, the drop will hit between June and September.
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It's like the Energizer bunny of racers. Burnout Paradise is coming to the PC in February, and at the same time, the new Party Pack drops for consoles!
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It's just another piece of the media-centric puzzle. YouTube has come to the PS3 in beta form, so sit back on the couch and watch videos in full screen!
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Most Sony fans aren't big fans of Peter Molyneux (they have their reasons), but he has recently gone on record to hand Media Molecule some nice praise.
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Well, it was a nice dream while it lasted. Final Fantasy XIII will launch in Japan this year, but not until after April 2010 in North America. 'sits and waits'
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First, someone accidentally "confirmed" a port. Then, a PS3 version was spotted on a UK retailer's website. And now, can you pre-order L4D PS3 at Best Buy?
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The series has flourished since the days of the original PlayStation, but you gotta try the old-school classic that started it all. It's goin' handheld, guys.
311 days, 41 minutes old - 7 commentsJanuary 15th, 2009
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Rather than only a small handful of similar death animations, you will see many, MANY different ones in Killzone 2. The enemy's reaction is THAT realistic.
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We finally have a clarification: the Killzone 2 demo (which GameStop pre-orderers get to play sooner) will come to the Store the day before KZ2's release.
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Want to play the F.E.A.R. 2: Project origin demo? Then you need to pick up Qore Episode 8 today on the Store; this sequel should be worth your time.
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Everyone was a little skeptical when they heard the number, and now, Sony has provided us with a clarification. It's just hard to track such stats.
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Okay, we've HAD it. We've had it with this newfound whining rush of anti-PS3 articles that prove NOTHING and yet, continue to gain attention. SO sad.
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We've got a new look at the combat in White Knight Chronicles, fresh gameplay trailers for Street Fighter IV, Prototype, Skate 2, Killzone 2, and more, plus a brand new theatrical trailer for Resident Evil 5!
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The latest issue of Game Informer reveals a very juicy piece of information: Rockstar apparently plans to release the next GTA by the end of 2009!
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It's considered to be one of the more difficult games ever created, and now it's available for download. Think you've got what it takes, King Arthur?
312 days, 47 minutes old - 8 commentsJanuary 14th, 2009
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We know you've been wondering when it will come to the PS3, and it seems you won't have much longer to wait. Get ready for a small taste of RE5 goodness!
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According to Famitsu, FFXIII should release "on both sides of the Pacific" before 2009 is over, which is great news. But why can't PS3 owners get it earlier?
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Although they say development is pushing ahead and they've already completed the game's "core structure," GoWIII may not release until early 2010.
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Some thought Sony would have discontinued production of the PS2 by now, but it's FAR too popular for that. It's gonna keep on going into 2010.
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Yes, Gears of War 2 rocks the house. But athough nobody wants to talk about them, there are several major issues we want fixed if it ever came to the PS3.
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It's an interesting concept: take a Grand Theft Auto setting, rewind about 40 years, and adopt the role of a biker on the prowl. Chopper fans, unite!
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Despite what you may have heard, Killzone 2 won't come with a co-op mode, nor will Guerilla add the option with a later patch. Just learn to live with it.
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The Fallout 3 1.10 patch is here, and while it's supposed to fix some technical glitches, it appears to be causing additional problems for PS3 owners.
313 days, 44 minutes old - 25 commentsJanuary 13th, 2009
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We know the FF fans crave any new Final Fantasy XIII footage, and here's a bit more, along with producer Yoshinori Kitase. Can you speak Japanese?
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DICE has solidified a release date for this highly anticipated DLC, which will allow you to focus entirely on the concept of RUNNING. No bullets...yay!
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The review embargo date is still a few weeks off, but we've got the entire PSM review via magazine scans. They currently sit on display in our forums...
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This remastered and improved sequel for the PSP has now received a release date for all PAL territories, so RPG fans should mark their calendars.
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It's a brand new release for the PlayStation Network, and for only $9.99, it's a steal. As it turns out, Cuboid is one of the best puzzlers currently available!
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Even though it's a good ways off, we've stumbled across a new set of details, which includes fresh character and battle information. For YOU, RPG fans.
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If you haven't registered for Metal Gear Online yet, Konami has a great incentive: a free demo on the PSN, plus the "Welcome Rookie Campaign." Try it out!
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Although Sony maintains its insistence that a price drop isn't imminent, analyst Michael Pachter says we can expect the cut to come in a few months time...
314 days, 24 minutes old - 46 commentsJanuary 12th, 2009
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Activision has announced that Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is the first game ever to pass $1 billion in overall sales. ...pretty damn impressive.
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If there's a voice of opposition out there, the only negative they can point out is the perceived lack of color diversity. But even that doesn't ring true.
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In the worst news of the year so far, Square-Enix has confirmed that the FFXIII demo shipping with the Blu-Ray version of Advent Children is "Japan only."
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So because Tomb Raider: Underworld missed sales expectations, Eidos thinks Lara's popularity is fading in the U.S. Will she face an all-new redesign...?
314 days, 11 hours, 58 minutes old - 43 comments | 
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It was an easy win for GT4, even thought Burnout Revenge and and Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition had respectable showings. Best PS2 Overall is next...
314 days, 23 hours, 16 minutes old - 19 comments |
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You've got one hell of a year lined up, Sony. You've conquered most of the obstacles facing the PS3. Now, let's move on to producing those ADS.
314 days, 23 hours, 31 minutes old - 77 comments | 
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Disappointing for North American gamers, but a nice little bonus for European consumers. There are "currently no plans" to bring this bundle to the U.S.
315 days, 38 minutes old - 20 comments |
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Think Killzone 2 is even close to maxing out Sony's ultra-capable machine? Guerilla says no; they claim they can get even MORE out of the PS3. Wow.
315 days, 1 hour, 3 minutes old - 46 commentsJanuary 11th, 2009
Last Updated 315 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes ago
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I wonder if PS2 backwards compatibility for the PS3 is more important now, it'll be interesting when WKC releases in NA, and I finish Gears 2...gotta rant.
315 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes old - 95 commentsJanuary 10th, 2009
Last Updated 316 days, 11 hours, 40 minutes ago
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Although they've been firmly entrenched in PCs in the past, SOE plans to bring their MMOs to whole new audiences, and that means focusing on the PS3.
316 days, 11 hours, 40 minutes old - 37 comments | 
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Three of the biggest titles of the year should make appearances at the upcoming Game Developer Conference in March. Great presentations!
316 days, 11 hours, 52 minutes old - 24 comments | 
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Even though we'd all like to think we'll love our favorite games forever, will the constantly advancing industry and fickle human tastes change things?
317 days, 40 minutes old - 27 comments | 
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It's another PlayStation 3 exclusive with loads of potential, and the good news is that the excellent tech found in Sigma will be used in Quantum Theory!
317 days, 42 minutes old - 27 comments |
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Well, it makes perfect sense, doesn't it? It's the Killzone 2 PS3 bundle, and it seems to be confirmed for Europe. It should come to the U.S., too, though.
317 days, 44 minutes old - 48 comments | 
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Contrary to any rumors you may have heard, Square-Enix has once again confirmed that there are "currently no plans" to bring this game to the PS3.
317 days, 46 minutes old - 55 commentsJanuary 9th, 2009
Last Updated 317 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes ago
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A playable demo is coming to the PSN and Live Marketplace some time this month, and it could be as early as next week. This sequel should be freaky...
317 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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The Blu-Ray doomsday "news" articles never have a single statistics that means anything... The kids acting as real journalists are dragging us down.
317 days, 11 hours, 55 minutes old - 36 comments |
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You may have heard something about a February 6 European release date for Killzone 2, but Sony has clarified...sorry guys, you won't get it 3 weeks early.
317 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes old - 21 comments |
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Sony removed PS2 backwards compatibility from the PS3 for cost purposes, but now that costs are down, the rumor is that they're looking into it again...
317 days, 11 hours, 40 minutes old - 53 comments | 
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It's nasty outside. The holidays are over and the economy still sucks. So just sit back and download one of the best puzzlers ever, and for only $14.99.
318 days, 32 minutes old - 2 comments |
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Yeah, you're probably sick and tired of seeing all the Killzone 2 headlines all over the Internet. But this isn't just hype; this is a singular PROMISE.
318 days, 34 minutes old - 121 comments |
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Sales didn't exactly go through the roof, but LittleBigPlanet is doing just fine, thank you. And users have created over 300,000 unique levels, too!
318 days, 36 minutes old - 17 comments |
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It's one of the more interesting numbers Kaz Hirai threw out at the Consumer Electronics Show, and it does prove that "free" is always appealing.
318 days, 38 minutes old - 64 commentsJanuary 8th, 2009
Last Updated 318 days, 9 hours, 58 minutes ago
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Sony has announced two major players for the PSN: the EA Sports Arena for Home is coming, and MTV/Viacom sign on for the video delivery service.
318 days, 9 hours, 58 minutes old - 30 comments |
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We had heard that a ton of great content would be heading to the PlayStation Network this month, and here's more evidence: 2 HOT trailers scheduled!
318 days, 11 hours, 27 minutes old - 25 comments | 
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She made a fool of herself with the Mass Effect fiasco, and now she's back. This time, her and her FOX cronies talk video game addiction...oh dear GOD.
318 days, 11 hours, 47 minutes old - 65 comments | 
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Okay, just out of curiosity, how long does it take to set up that many TVs? Did Sony reps arrive last WEEK and pull all-nighters? This is just nutty.
318 days, 12 hours, 5 minutes old - 16 comments | 
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A half-dozen new videos for your viewing pleasure: Tekken 6, Infamous, White Knight Chronicles, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Cuboid, and Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Top-notch previews.
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This update features some very slick trailers for Dissidia: Final Fantasy, The 3rd Birthday, Loco Roco 2, Patapon 2, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2, and Soul Eater: Battle Resonance. Great stuff!
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas isn't usually a hotspot for gigantic news announcements, but Sony is still breakin' out the big software.
319 days, 16 minutes old - 17 comments |
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In a new press release, Sony explains how, if you analyze what you're getting out of the box, the PlayStation 3 isn't necessarily the most expensive.
319 days, 56 minutes old - 107 comments | 
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The Japanese still love their RPGs, as the launch of WKC over the holidays caused a 16% rise in PlayStation 3 sales. Now, just bring it to the U.S.!
319 days, 31 minutes old - 22 comments | 
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Today is a good day to check out all the new stuff on the PlayStation Store: the new Qore episode is here, and PlayStation Home gets new additions, too!
319 days, 46 minutes old - 19 commentsJanuary 7th, 2009
Last Updated 319 days, 8 hours, 48 minutes ago
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Developers of Wipeout HD and MotorStorm will merge and settle in "one geographical location" this year, so of course, we expect a "WipeStorm" announcement.
319 days, 8 hours, 48 minutes old - 31 comments |
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We all assumed this was inevitable, but it's always good to get confirmation straight from the source. Level 5 has revealed that WKC is coming to NA.
319 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes old - 37 comments | 
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The dust has settled and UGO has taken control of 1Up. EGM had to go, but 1Up boss Sam Kennedy says you shouldn't say UGO is the "bad guy."
319 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Yep, fish eating fish all over the world, and one of the dominant fishes may be making a play for EA this year. Mickey Mouse in the next Mirror's Edge!
319 days, 11 hours, 56 minutes old - 55 comments | 
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It doesn't have "Parasite Eve" in the title, but it's the third installment in the series. Aya Brea returns to battle the Twisted, and she's lookin' good...
320 days, 6 minutes old - 10 comments |
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Updates: It's going to use a first-person perspective, the player should feel the chaotic force of Mother Nature, and Jade Raymond is NOT producing it.
320 days, 10 minutes old - 24 comments |
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Don't listen to the naysayers: the numbers say that Blu-Ray is pushing forward at a much faster rate than DVD in its first 2 years...by over a 2-1 ratio, too.
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MGS4 was a memorable and amazing experience, but Killzone 2 should be equally amazing...and it'll have a wider appeal, so Sony's expectations are high.
320 days, 35 minutes old - 68 commentsJanuary 6th, 2009
Last Updated 320 days, 10 hours, 12 minutes ago
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Despite low expectations, SCEA says that PS3 hardware sales were up over 130% after Black Friday, and they expect that momentum to continue...
320 days, 10 hours, 12 minutes old - 51 comments |
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Industry developers and executives have answered this question, and the replies just remind us of how incredible this year will be. Games, games, games!
320 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes old - 98 comments |
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Xbox 360 product manager Aaron Greenberg said he expects to see a price cut for the PS3 "in the next couple of months," which adds fuel to the rumor fire.
320 days, 11 hours, 56 minutes old - 45 comments |
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Okay, who ELSE wants to say it? Insomniac's Community Manager apparently just finished Killzone 2, and loved it. Anybody with a PULSE will love it.
320 days, 12 hours, 8 minutes old - 47 comments |
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You know that demo you can only access by pre-ordering Killzone 2 at GameStop? It's definitely exclusive; the public demo won't go up until later.
321 days, 30 minutes old - 48 comments | 
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It's difficult to believe that a game is "progressing to plan" after having been in development for well over 3 years, but hey, we still say it's good news.
321 days, 42 minutes old - 12 comments |
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We know about all the blockbuster PS3 exclusives for 2009...or do we? Sony will announce yet another exclusive very soon; is Team ICO coming forward?
321 days, 56 minutes old - 56 commentsJanuary 5th, 2009
Last Updated 321 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes ago
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Kojima Productions has evidently realized that their games don't "translate globally," and they want to start fresh and compete with the big boys this year.
321 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes old - 61 comments |
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Okay, so the 360 fankids jumped on Metacritic to bash Killzone 2, then the PS3 fankids turned around and did it to Halo Wars. It needed to be stopped.
321 days, 11 hours, 24 minutes old - 66 comments |
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Inside sources have said to expect some "sacred cow-slaying" measures; it appears as if the Japanese and U.S./European divisions can't get along...
321 days, 11 hours, 38 minutes old - 47 comments | 
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Yes, it certainly includes Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 (February 20 and March 13) but they've also included Bionic Commando.
321 days, 11 hours, 57 minutes old - 10 comments |
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Yep, despite all the quality sports/racing titles that were available on the PS2, it appears as if nothing can compete with Gran Turismo 4. Not surprising.
321 days, 23 hours, 33 minutes old - 18 comments |
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It happens. When you realize you're on the losing end of the argument and you're not man enough to own it, you get all defensive and nasty. So predictable.
322 days, 32 minutes old - 311 comments | 
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A whole bunch of new screenshots have surfaced and you gotta check 'em out. It appears as if they're showing Heavy Rain's primary crime scene setting.
322 days, 34 minutes old - 29 comments | 
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If you can figure this one out, we'd appreciate a reasonable explanation. If it's true, how - and WHY - would you want to produce LEGO Rock Band...?
322 days, 35 minutes old - 14 commentsJanuary 4th, 2009
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I find myself needing GT5 (and I really want to see what Yamauchi does next), Street Fighter has me on the fence, and I might try Valkyria Chronicles.
322 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes old - 41 commentsJanuary 3rd, 2009
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It could end up being one of the year's best fighting titles, as the developers are clearly striving for a true-blue simulated feel. Realism, authenticity...
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On March 5, Japanese gamers will see a freshly re-released and lower priced Valkyria Chronicles on store shelves. Will Sega do the same for the U.S.?
323 days, 11 hours, 48 minutes old - 19 comments |
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A German source has found the early OPM review scores for both Killzone 2 and Street Fighter IV...and they both received a 5/5. Is this for real?
323 days, 12 hours, 1 minute old - 70 comments |
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Why do gamers ultimately end up siding with the PlayStation, generation in and generation out? Perhaps it's not about anything but the GAMES...
324 days, 12 minutes old - 120 comments |
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Blu-Ray continues to catch on, but it seems that certain types of movies will drive it forward. It's the wonderful visceral experiences that defines Blu-Ray...
324 days, 57 minutes old - 35 comments | 
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In an interesting piece of news, Volition claims they have maxed out the Xbox 360 while working on the new Red Faction. ...what are the future implications?
324 days, 59 minutes old - 79 comments |
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If you pre-purchase Resistance: Retribution for the PSP from Amazon before January 12, you will receive a code that'll allow you to play an early access demo!
324 days, 1 hour, 1 minute old - 4 commentsJanuary 2nd, 2009
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The time has come. We have considered and deliberated and have handed out all the awards. Come on in to check out our Achievement, Genre and Platform Awards...and oh yeah, our coveted Game of the Year!
324 days, 21 hours, 43 minutes old - 124 comments | 
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Here's a bit of interesting news: GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi says they may want to try a "new, distinctly different game" after they release GT5. Wow!
324 days, 9 hours, 54 minutes old - 53 comments |
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Well, well, well...it seems they DO have ads for third-party titles in Home (RE5 and Yakuza 3, too), so can we hope for a Japanese release date for FFXIII?
324 days, 11 hours, 30 minutes old - 14 comments |
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Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi is worried about the impact Western developers will have on Japan in 2009, and his concerns are legitimate.
324 days, 11 hours, 46 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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It wasn't a very merry Christmas for the Haze developer, but if they want to survive, perhaps a willing investor will show up and save their butts.
324 days, 12 hours, 3 minutes old - 8 comments | 
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We wrote this a few days ago, but noticed it slipped through the cracks and we forgot to inform you about it. Well, in any case, here it is. And if you're a fan of the original, you'll love the second one.
324 days, 21 hours, 52 minutes old - 10 comments | 
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Perhaps you hadn't noticed, but the face of the RPG has changed considerably over the past decade. And now, old-school fans are forced to adapt...or leave.
324 days, 23 hours, 44 minutes old - 45 comments |
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So maybe you should SUPPORT it a little more! A recent sales analysis of Square-Enix PSP and DS titles reveals something very interesting...
324 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes old - 11 comments | 
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Sure, black is nice, but wouldn't you like to have another option? FCC filings say it's possible, even though Sony clearly won't confirm anything right now.
325 days, 18 minutes old - 44 commentsJanuary 1st, 2009
Last Updated 325 days, 22 hours, 7 minutes ago
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The PlayStation 3 has come forward with its list of New Year's Resolutions, and we have repeated them here, word for word. He swears it'll be a great 2009!
325 days, 22 hours, 7 minutes old - 50 comments |
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Yeah, we can't stand 'em, either, but their latest publication features an in-depth article on Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Here are a few juicy details for ya.
325 days, 22 hours, 30 minutes old - 36 comments | 
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It's a special side project that goes along with the WarDevil game, and it will most certainly come as good news to 2D cartoon and anime aficionados...
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