Updates (March, 2009)
March 31st, 2009
Last Updated 236 days, 10 hours, 6 minutes ago
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We're not going to beat around the bush here: this is the best f-ing music game money can buy. Guitar Hero: Metallica is absolutely amazing.
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The Ultor Exposed expansion is set for April 16 for both the PSN and XBLA, and along with three new missions, Tera Patrick will be a gun-toting hottie.
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One of the game's producers claims that Final Fantasy XIII will utilize nearly 100% of the system's capability. ...well, it's FF, so it's expected, right?
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The Game Audio Network Guild's 7th Annual Awards ceremony was held last week at GDC 09, and here are your big winners. Yes, Afrika is among them...
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As some of us expected, Sony has announced that as of tomorrow, the PS2 will feature a snazzy new price tag: $99.99. Not bad for a legendary machine.
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The original didn't really cut the mustard but it seems that Avalanche is really shooting for the stars with this sequel. Use that grappling hook as a weapon!
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It's right there in the title: Naughty Dog is considering a Collectors Edition for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and they want some ideas and suggestions.
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It's a PS3 exclusive downloadable title for the PSN, and if you want to learn more about Strength of the Sword, head on inside. All sorts of cool details.
237 days, 37 minutes old - 23 commentsMarch 30th, 2009
Last Updated 237 days, 9 hours, 44 minutes ago
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If Sony has a big announcement tomorrow, it won't be a price cut for the PS3. SCEA has shot down this rumor and remained firm in their position.
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It's not that we don't enjoy many of the nifty little additions to the PS3, but it finally seems as if Sony has shifted their emphasis to SOFTWARE. Good.
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Many of the biggest names in boxing history will be included in the fourth Fight Night entry: Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, James Toney, and more!
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Sony says that Gran Turismo 5 will launch "when it makes the most sense," which implies that it's less about completing the game and more about timing.
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It's an intriguing question because it relies on customer satisfaction and evaluation, and less on statistics. How do gamers view these companies?
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Although you think Killzone 2 is the prettiest, you still say that Metal Gear Solid 4 is your favorite PlayStation 3 exclusive. ...and we have to agree.
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Several sources have considered the possibility of a PS2 price cut - down to $99 - and now, it seems we have some visual evidence to support the theory.
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Yeah, you don't want to spend too much time in front of a video screen, but your vision could receive a definite boost if you play a lot of shooters.
238 days, 4 minutes old - 29 commentsMarch 29th, 2009
Last Updated 238 days, 21 hours, 23 minutes ago
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Looking for 2009's Grand Theft Auto IV? You may very well find it in The Godfather II. We've got the complete game in our hands, so read up on what makes this game so special and, best of all, fun.
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I picture the masterpiece that would be an ICO/SotC combination, I couldn't care less about The Last Remnant or Mass Effect 2, and I get a new PC.
238 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes old - 74 commentsMarch 28th, 2009
Last Updated 239 days, 6 hours, 33 minutes ago
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The latest update from Dengeki says the team is done with the Story campaign, the graphics are about 80% complete, and there are no plans for any DLC.
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Many major Japanese developers are looking to push westward; Square-Enix, Konami, and now, Sega joins up. They think they have the next Kojima, too...
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If you don't know them, you probably will before the year is out: EA Artwerk has snapped up this fresh new duo, which means you'll be hearing their unique "dance/punk" sound in several EA games.
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We don't believe Hideo Kojima would "gimp" anything, but would including the Xbox 360 in his new project plans compromise the quality of his vision?
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It seems that Sony is planning to issue a very big announcement on Tuesday, and many are hoping for a PS3 price cut...but it may be something else.
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Er...that's a whole lot of zombies. Not only can we expect a multiplayer mode in this highly anticipated sequel, but the devs are making great strides...
240 days, 32 minutes old - 23 commentsMarch 27th, 2009
Last Updated 240 days, 3 hours, 55 minutes ago
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We've sat down and played Need for Speed: SHIFT and here were are delivering the news and details to you. Let's put it this way: if Gran Turismo 5 doesn't arrive this year, you're looking at a no contest victory for NFS.
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We knew Square-Enix was pushing hard to take control of Eidos, and now, the sale has been approved. What can we expect from Square-Eidos?
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Oil and water or peanut butter and jelly? One adult entertainment star says that a gaming nerd is "her kind of guy," but only 'cuz she's a gamer herself.
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Nobody seems to want to answer this, and all we know is that "Call of Duty" is in no way included in the Modern Warfare 2 title. So...what is it, exactly?
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This patch should be ready to go early next week, so check out the list of fixes and additions. The question is, how do you make an awesome game better?
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When a series is this unbelievably popular in Japan, you just have to think...they HAVE to be on to something. Well, find out by trying Freedom Unite!
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Sony has announced what's known as the "Pub Fund" deal: if you self-publish your game and keep it a PSN exclusive, Sony will match the cost of your budget!
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It seems that Guerilla has had it up to here with cheaters, so if you want to ruin the online experience, be prepared...you might actually lose your PSN ID.
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The image that appeared after Hideo Kojima's keynote at the GDC has prompted a lot of discussion: is there a new MGS coming with Raiden as the hero?
241 days, 46 minutes old - 58 commentsMarch 26th, 2009
Last Updated 241 days, 5 hours, 9 minutes ago
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Is this the one movie licensed game that breaks the mold? Well, sort of. Read up on the full review to see why Wanted makes for a fun game.
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That rumored new R&C title? It's Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, the sequel to one of the PlayStation 3's best titles to date. Very cool.
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When someone says, "no comment" in response to a certain question, it usually doesn't mean anything. But then again, it often means everything. Really.
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We knew Dissidia would come to North America in August, but European and PAL gamers were still left in the dark...until now. It's coming in Autumn 2009!
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The last Ace Combat entry was exclusive to the Xbox 360 (after a good 11 years as a Sony exclusive), but recent evidence says AC may be coming back...
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Yep, Infinity Ward stepped forward with the official announcement: this hugely anticipated sequel is coming, and it's scheduled for November 10, 2009!
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When asked if the PlayStation 3 version of The Last Remnant was still in the works, the questioner was met with awkward silence at the GDC. ...uh-oh.
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It's an awesome batch of GDC vids! Check out the launch trailer for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, a developer interview for R.U.S.E., the official cinematic trailer for Wheelman, and new gameplay for Infamous!
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We celebrate the launch of Resistance: Retribution with three new gameplay videos, and then finish off the update with Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (3 million sold!), Patapon 2, and Dissidia: Final Fantasy.
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Bah. Another one of these. It seems OPM has either made a glaring error or a huge announcement by assigning GoWIII a "Fall 2009" launch date.
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Oh, GOODY. He wouldn't provide us with any details, but he did say that his new project will be revealed at E3 this year! Talk about big announcements.
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You probably guessed this was coming, but it'll be nice to get the final confirmation. It seems they're close to announcing a new R&C title...
242 days, 18 minutes old - 23 commentsMarch 25th, 2009
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Some of you were expecting to see the highly anticipated PS3 exclusive from Team ICO go on display at this year's GDC. Well, it's not likely...
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Curt Schilling has announced his retirement from baseball, but believe it or not, he's an avid gamer who has set his sights on developing a new MMO.
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We all know that Duke Nukem Forever is nothing more than a long-running prank, but these Duke titles for the PSP and DS are for real. They actually exist!
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Capcom said RE6 would represent a complete overhaul for the franchise, but now, they're listing the development time at between 4 and 8 years.
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The video game and film industry are racing towards realization of the true 3D goal, and Blitz says they're gonna win. Invincible Tiger is the first...
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There may be a one-year gap between Ninja Gaiden II on the Xbox 360 and Sigma 2 on the PS3, but with 30% more content, the latter is WELL worth the wait.
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Industry analyst Michael Pachter says these consoles are here to stay, and while others don't agree, they say the PS3 is going to stick around for a WHILE.
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Annoyed that Beautiful Katamari was exclusive to the Xbox 360? Have no fear; a special Katamari Tribute will be exclusive to the PlayStation Network!
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We won't get either this year, but as SOE says, they're more interested in making the games great, and less interested in kicking off the hype machine.
243 days, 46 minutes old - 22 commentsMarch 24th, 2009
Last Updated 243 days, 3 hours, 47 minutes ago
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There was a time when just about all gamers were approximately the same age, but these days, with greatly varying audiences, things have changed...
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Patch 1.50 is imminent, and it's going to offer several upgrades. For all you original Resistance fans, you'll enjoy the addition of Meltdown Mode.
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Another year, another Madden...but EA has promised to deliver the best entry yet, and here's the first drool-worthy screenshot. Can't wait for summer!
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In the first PlayStation-related news from the Game Developers Conference, a new developer has unveiled this art-y action/adventure for the PS3.
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This collaborative effort between multiple developers has yielded an old-school PS3 exclusive: popular JRPG characters compete in this side-scrolling RPG!
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I certainly wouldn't have expected this to be the case, but it seems like Sony's most complex machine to date is also the most reliable. Would you agree?
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We got a fantastic - albeit somewhat flawed - concept with the original, and it seems EA will build on that foundation and produce an awesome sequel.
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Now that Dylan Jobe and Co. have left Incognito to form Lightbox Entertainment, we anxiously anticipate their game. It's said to be "Warhawk in space..."
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The Blu-Ray version of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is officially set to launch in North America on June 7...but will we get the FFXIII demo?
244 days, 47 minutes old - 22 commentsMarch 23rd, 2009
Last Updated 244 days, 8 hours, 42 minutes ago
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The first North American review. THQ's nostalgic trip through the WWE's finest moments has arrived and it boasts some fantastic features that practically makes this two WWE games in one. Read on.
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That's right, the third game has finally been made official. Rockstar drops the first details as well as a release date.
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It may be the most ambitious Need for Speed title in the franchise's long history, and we'll be able to analyze the result this fall. It's "hyper reality!"
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It has been confirmed that a Collectors Edition for GoWIII is in the works, and they've recently polled GAP members to see what extra content is desired.
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What is "Xi?" Well, it's a new adventure based within PlayStation Home, and if you want to be part of the mystery, find the graffiti in the Main Square...
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Dylan Jobe and other members of the Incognito team (Twisted Metal, Warhawk) have left to found their own studio: Lightbox Interactive. Cool beans.
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It seems the media was running out of ammunition to fire in the PlayStation 3's direction, but this PSN bandwidth fee is a reload. Yep, overblown AGAIN.
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It was a pretty close battle between KZ2 and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, but the PSXE readers say that Killzone 2 looks the BEST.
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It's the little platformer that could, and it ain't about to stop any time soon. Media Molecule says that what you've seen so far is only the beginning...
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GDC 2009 is just around the corner and the rumors are big: price drops, Shadow of the Colossus Online, and something about Legend of Dragoon...?
244 days, 23 hours, 49 minutes old - 57 commentsMarch 22nd, 2009
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is going to be fantastic but it'll feel like too much of a chore, I warn Square-Enix to get it RIGHT, and I definitely like Star Ocean.
246 days, 10 minutes old - 56 commentsMarch 21st, 2009
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Now that Square-Enix Los Angeles has opened its doors, we all want to know: what are you guys planning over there? Could it be an epic WRPG...?
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Some of you have been saying, "shouldn't we have some Resistance 2 downloadable content by now?" Well, don't worry; the details are coming this week.
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This fictional and quirky take on the videogame industry has a funny story, but poorly done everything else.
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At first, I was fully behind the idea but I've reconsidered. It may be a good idea for a whole new generation of fans, but the original fans don't need it.
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Yeah, God of War has always featured plenty of violence and brutality, but you ain't seen nothin' yet. These details could make you a little queasy.
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Sigourney Weaver declined to be part of the game, so the designers wrote Dana Barrett out of the game script. The replacement? Ooooh...Alyssa Milano.
247 days, 9 minutes old - 13 commentsMarch 20th, 2009
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PS3 owners were a little miffed when Sony's console wasn't mentioned in the Lost Planet 2 announcement. But Capcom isn't ruling out the possibility...
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Ten more titles will make their way to the PSP's Greatest Hits list on April 5, and one of them is God of War: Chains of Olympus. For only $20, it's a steal.
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Square-Enix has officially landed in Los Angeles, and they've got a team comprised of Western developers that will produce an "entirely new experience."
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With everyone always talking about the PS3's power and potential, the PSP is often forgotten. Well, maybe the portable's untapped power is worth discussing.
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Apparently, it's part of Microsoft's business policy to slam the competition using flawed arguments and irrelevant facts. How's about focusing on yourselves?
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It may not be important news if it wasn't for the fact that Pain will soon be playable online. This is just the type of game that would benefit, right?
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After what Kojima accomplished, especially last year, it only makes sense for his company to offer a promotion, right? He'll take his new title on April 1.
248 days, 38 minutes old - 31 commentsMarch 19th, 2009
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Here are the games we consider to be "system-sellers" for the PS3. It's a list of the ones that are already available, and ones yet to come...
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Here's a new piece of information regarding Final Fantasy XIII's battle mechanic, and it should appeal to those who want to beat the TAR out of enemies...
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Yakuza is a definite blockbuster franchise for Sega: they've shipped over 500,000 copies of Yakuza 3, and the series on the whole has fared VERY well...
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Resident Evil 5's immense success has outstripped any product in any other entertainment industry in the UK...by a LOT. It's a brave new world.
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If you're an RPG fan, you know about the Ys franchise. And two more are coming; one is a remake of the first two titles, and the other is a new sequel.
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The PSP's first big game of 2009 has arrived and, while a solid effort, it does stumble in many aspects.
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Everyone is saying games are more like movies these days, and in our view, that's not a compliment. Will gamers yield to ads rather than trust reviews...?
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We give you great new looks at The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Bayonetta, Fight Night Round 4, Wheelman, Alpha Protocol, Free Realms, WWE Legends of Wrestlemania, and more!
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Video game writing has become a legitimate artistic medium and as time goes on, the talent will only increase. Here's one example of a great contributor.
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If you've already experienced and enjoyed the likes of PixelJunk Monsters and PixelJunk Eden, you'll be happy to know that another is likely on the way!
249 days, 39 minutes old - 9 commentsMarch 18th, 2009
Last Updated 249 days, 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
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UPDATE: We've got an update for you, guys! ORIGINAL: It's always a question until we get an official confirmation, but it seems a Japanese magazine has already lifted the lid on Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.
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Okay, so here's all the evidence we can find concerning a possible PS3 price drop. It still seems unlikely, but if you consider all the pertinent details...
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EA will release a new patch on launch day and it's going to add Don Control, a brand new multiplayer mode that supports up to 16 players. Good news.
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The Devil May Cry series has been immensely popular over the years, and Capcom has proved it with this announcement featuring a very big number.
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Admit it: you love nabbing those ol' classics on the Store for a nominal fee. And the good news is that Capcom plans to bring even more to the PSN...
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Here's the question of the week: do you think Sony listens to the comments, suggestions and complaints provided by gamers? Are they consumer-friendly?
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Well, it's another hardware rumor but this one talks about a new bundle. Provided this is true, the package will include two Greatest Hits titles.
250 days, 41 minutes old - 20 commentsMarch 17th, 2009
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We had all assumed that with EA involved and the continual fall of third-party exclusives that this sequel would be fully multiplatform. ...guess not.
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These custom Nike Air Force Ones with the PlayStation symbol are in honor of the PS2's 10th anniversary, but these bad boys ain't cheap.
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Yeah, it seems almost impossible to us, too. But an EB employee apparently told someone that the PS3 would become $299 next week, just before the GDC.
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This thing is amazing. It doesn't need any great games to sell, which means it goes against the #1 rule in this industry. How is this possible...?
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If Resident Evil 5 didn't scratch that burning itch you have to decimate legions of zombies, prepare yourself for this reflex-testing assault on March 26!
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Bad news from Sega land: that mysterious "Aliens RPG" has been "indefinitely suspended" and Alpha Protocol has slipped all the way to October.
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Resident Evil 5 is quite the hot seller. Not only has it hit #1 in the UK, Capcom has announced they have shipped over 4 million units of the game worldwide.
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For a nominal fee, you can check out the new expansion to Burnout Paradise, a behind-the-scenes peek at Riddick, an early look at Protocol, and more!
251 days, 40 minutes old - 3 commentsMarch 16th, 2009
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We know that many of you adored the game and you're just itching for extra content. Well, we're still not sure when it may arrive, but here are the details.
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Perhaps one of the most impressive features of Flower was those 200,000 blades of grass, swaying in the wind. Well, they needed the Cell SPUs for that.
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Everyone keeps asking Sony to cut the price of the PlayStation 3, and Sony's Peter Dille finally had to respond with a little acid. Would FREE be better?
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If you've ever wanted your very own 12" Batarang, you may have to drop the hundred bucks for this extravagant Collectors Edition, set to release in June.
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We were hoping to see Dead Rising 2 before the year was out (slash it up!) but Capcom's Chris Kramer says both are apparently set for "next year."
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Even if we're not talking about the "best" in terms of overall quality, it might be a good idea to consider innovation and creativity. The PS3 has the lead.
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It must've been a difficult decision for many of you, but the verdict is in: MGS4's storyline is the best in history. Now, how's about assessing graphics?
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Some frightening Killzone 2 posters have caused a problem up in Toronto. Seems the ads are scaring kids; it seems the helmet with red eyes is freaky.
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You can pick up this competitive multiplayer mode on the PSN and Live Marketplace right now for $5...but some say it should've been initially included.
252 days, 17 minutes old - 41 commentsMarch 15th, 2009
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I have some questions concerning Metal Gear 5, I prefer discs vs. digital downloads for the sake of my collection, and I'm done with Killzone 2.
252 days, 23 hours, 50 minutes old - 53 commentsMarch 14th, 2009
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Most people who saw the movie will agree with this assessment, but it's refreshing to hear such an admission from the film's star: "it's what NOT to do."
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It has been officially confirmed for Australia and PAL territories, and it's coming on March 26. It's a pretty sleek package, so if you don't own a PSP yet...
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There are good days and bad, but today, many of the biggest gaming stereotypes took a much-needed break. Let's not forget that things are changing!
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The latest and hottest rumor is as follows: Konami will announce a new Metal Gear within the next few months, and it may become a huge unveiling at E3!
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Despite the "TBA" you may have seen on the release calendar for 2K Games, the publisher has confirmed that it will indeed come to the PS3, 360 and PC.
254 days, 37 minutes old - 9 commentsMarch 13th, 2009
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Sure, it's great; we get all kinds of goodies and extra content for games that greatly increases their longevity. But there's a darker side, too...
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This is gonna be one helluva fun game for the PSN; we've got the basic details (pretty simple), the different game modes, and a link to a new trailer!
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We finally have a clear picture of Bioshock 2, and you'll get even more when the new Game Informer arrives in a few days time. Here are a few tidbits...
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Sacred is no longer a PC exclusive, as its sequel is on its way for the PlayStation 3 at the end of the month. Perhaps this one isn't quite ready for the console world...we go hands-on.
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Developers are becoming more familiar with the system, the user base is rising and the financial risk is lessening, and recent exclusives prove one thing...
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Tiger Woods is now back on tour after his unfortunate injury, so we figured now would be a good time to examine his deeper, more atmospheric 2010 entry.
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How long will we be seeing the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii? Well, for quite a bit longer, says EA CFO Eric Brown, who also says we need price cuts.
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It's not entirely official (no NPD results yet), but it seems Killzone 2 has already hit the platinum sales mark. Does it have a chance to pass MGS4...?
255 days, 40 minutes old - 58 commentsMarch 12th, 2009
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After many years of waiting, Capcom's Resident Evil 5 has finally arrived, and this time it's not exclusive to one console. But was the wait worth it?
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Activision is going to cash in on the success of Guitar Hero; you can bet on that. Is it any surprise that a Sing Hero title might be next on the list...?
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The rumors that there may be a BD-less PS3, and that Sony may charge for the PSN have been shot down. "Online gaming is a First Amendment right!"
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It's a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" weekend at GameStop! It applies to all their used games and accessories, so you may want to take advantage of this one.
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It's pretty hot over there in Africa. In one of her secret unlockable costumes, Sheva decides she's had enough; she strips down and shows off some skin.
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We've got two more RE5 vids for you, and some fantastic looks at Singularity, Red Faction: Guerilla, Wanted: Weapons of Fate, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, God of War III, Dark Void, and much more!
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Digital download vs. disc format. It's an argument that will continue for quite some time, and Sony explains their current take on the situation.
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It seems Tecmo is prepared to announce a new game on March 24, and as the press event is being held in a PlayStation Store, assumptions are being made...
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Sony has just inked a new deal with Universal, which means a whole lot more film and television DLC will soon be available on the PS3. Good stuff!
256 days, 50 minutes old - 34 commentsMarch 11th, 2009
Last Updated 256 days, 9 hours, 36 minutes ago
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Yeah, we know what your first reaction to this headline is: "...what?" We understand. But Capcom has an especially crazy promotion for the UK...
256 days, 9 hours, 36 minutes old - 25 comments | 
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Just about everyone knows it, but Sony has finally admitted it: they just didn't support the PSP enough, but that is certainly going to change in 2009.
256 days, 11 hours, 6 minutes old - 21 comments | 
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Despite the user base gap, Take-Two has said that the PlayStation 3 and 360 versions of Grand Theft Auto IV have sold almost the same number of copies.
256 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes old - 33 comments | 
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It's the very first Square-Enix game on the PS3! ...it's just not on Blu-Ray disc and it's only available in Japan. Here's hoping it comes to the US soon.
256 days, 11 hours, 38 minutes old - 26 comments | 
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For all you 2D fighting fans, this is the one you've been waiting for: the hardcore will love it, thanks to the supremely deep fighting mechanic. Check it out!
256 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes old - 12 comments | 
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It won't surprise anyone that it's exclusive to the PS3, but it's just good to be aware of the continuation of this series. A new Atelier is on the way!
256 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes old - 28 comments |
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It may only be a temporary spike in commercials, but it seems as if Sony is FINALLY promoting stuff like the PS3 and MLB 09: The Show during primetime hours.
256 days, 23 hours, 46 minutes old - 36 comments | 
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We figured we'd see such a rumor at some point. An "inside source" has apparently said Lost and Damned will come in disc form to the PS3 next year...
257 days, 22 minutes old - 64 commentsMarch 10th, 2009
Last Updated 257 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes ago
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The studio has once again been honored as one of the best companies to work for in California (top 5!), and yes, their new project is exclusive to the PS3.
257 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes old - 57 comments | 
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This rumor just came very close to truth: the BBFC has rated "Silent Hill," and it makes little to no sense they would rate a decade-old PlayStation game...
257 days, 11 hours, 18 minutes old - 13 comments |
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The Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams teaser site has more content now, and a creepy, mysterious storyline is taking shape. There's "something in the sea..."
257 days, 11 hours, 32 minutes old - 19 comments | 
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North America received the new SOCOM in October of last year but Euro gamers haven't seen it...yet. It's coming, and for US gamers, we get a patch.
257 days, 11 hours, 50 minutes old - 20 comments |
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It's the first Episode of our new series, where we keep you updated on the current position and future outlook of the PS3. We assess, then issue a score.
257 days, 23 hours, 42 minutes old - 57 comments |
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With a name like that, doesn't it just HAVE to be totally kick-ass? This little downloadable gem takes a cue from good ol' Smash TV, so prepare yourself!
258 days, 5 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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We've been waiting for Afrika for quite some time, and after a press release last December, things were looking up. Now, though, the game has disappeared...
258 days, 19 minutes old - 30 commentsMarch 9th, 2009
Last Updated 258 days, 9 hours, 34 minutes ago
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It was one of the most hyped features of the PS3 when it released, but now, how many people are "connecting" their console and handheld?
258 days, 9 hours, 34 minutes old - 59 comments | 
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Yeah, we don't really get it, either...why isn't it called "Guitar Hero: Van Halen?" And what the heck is "Band Hero?" Well, we're not really sure...
258 days, 11 hours, 6 minutes old - 15 comments | 
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Oh yes, Mad Max is indeed coming back! George Miller is turning it into a 3D anime film, and to go along with it, there's a promising game in the works.
258 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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According to a recent job listing, Konami is searching for help with their new "Metal Gear" game! ...note the absence of "Solid" in that title, however.
258 days, 11 hours, 37 minutes old - 52 comments |
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We stopped to think about the possibility, carefully outlining the current situation. Believe it or not, there IS a chance that full b/c could return...
258 days, 23 hours, 41 minutes old - 70 comments |
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Yep, the answer is clear: most of the readers believe that Killzone 2 managed to live up to the immense hype. But the next poll ain't so easy...
259 days, 13 minutes old - 88 comments | 
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50 Cent: Blood on the Sand was good (surprise), and from what we're seeing and hearing, could Wanted: Weapons of Fate be even better? Talk about a shock!
259 days, 33 minutes old - 34 comments |
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Capcom is celebrating the launch of Resident Evil 5 with a great party: if you're near Union Square in San Francisco, you should think about attending!
259 days, 53 minutes old - 21 commentsMarch 8th, 2009
Last Updated 259 days, 22 hours, 53 minutes ago
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Don't forget about Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams, I'm praying that Team ICO's game is Shadow of the Colossus 2, and I near the end of Killzone 2.
259 days, 22 hours, 53 minutes old - 32 commentsMarch 7th, 2009
Last Updated 260 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes ago
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Maybe you won't be able to afford all the great games scheduled for future release, so just stick with these 5, and you'll be happy. You CAN'T miss 'em!
260 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes old - 65 comments |
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Although they admit there are more obstacles and hurdles to clear, Square-Enix believes that plots in video games can surpass those in movies, books, etc.
260 days, 11 hours, 37 minutes old - 24 comments |
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Early on, I didn't think much of it. After all, the role-playing genre is the last category to really get rolling in a new generation. But even so...DAMN.
260 days, 23 hours, 53 minutes old - 63 comments |
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Patch 1.2 is now available for download, and player reports say it makes a slight change to the controls; apparently, it erases the turning "dead zone."
261 days, 40 minutes old - 55 comments | 
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It's one of the most anticipated PS3 exclusives of 2009, and they have just confirmed it will arrive in June. We're gonna get a demo soon, too!
261 days, 42 minutes old - 28 comments |
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Say what you want about Square-Enix, but you have to respect this move. President Yoichi Wada and the other two directors are taking self-imposed pay cuts.
261 days, 44 minutes old - 17 commentsMarch 6th, 2009
Last Updated 261 days, 9 hours, 35 minutes ago
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It's a huge arcade fighting sensation in Japan, and it's headed to our region on the PS3! This is speedy, colorful, hectic, 2D battling at its best!
261 days, 9 hours, 35 minutes old - 12 comments | 
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One of the more interesting sessions at this year's GDC will ask contestants to come up with an idea that combines "sex and autobiography." ...hmm...
261 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes old - 12 comments |
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We've all been waiting and waiting and WAITING, but the wait for this announcement should soon be over. This secret project may get unveiled at GDC or E3...
261 days, 11 hours, 45 minutes old - 29 comments |
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Ah, the power of the must-have game. The Japanese are lovin' Yakuza 3, and as a result, the weekly hardware sales show the PS3 sitting at the very top.
261 days, 11 hours, 59 minutes old - 37 comments |
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The key word in that title is "now." A whole LOT has changed over the past two years, and we have to view the two competing consoles in a different light.
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Yeah, we know what you're thinking: "'sigh' another boring ol' DW game." Well, it is a sequel, but it may be fast enough and deep enough to become worthy.
261 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes old - 9 comments |
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"There's Something In The Sea." ...well, whatever that something is, we're gonna need clarification. Can it really be BOTH a sequel and a prequel?
262 days, 25 minutes old - 19 comments |
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The fans will have a say! Guerilla says they want to keep an eye on the community's wants and needs; this will have an impact on the first available DLC.
262 days, 27 minutes old - 50 commentsMarch 5th, 2009
Last Updated 262 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes ago
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I think we're past the time where we can automatically assume a FFVII remake would be exclusive to Sony's platform. Common sense, people.
262 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes old - 51 comments | 
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You never saw World in Conflict on consoles, so maybe you thought that when Soviet Assault released for the PC this month, you'd finally get it. ...nope.
262 days, 11 hours, 3 minutes old - 13 comments | 
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The Greatest Hits are coming your way in June, and there will be 48 of your favorite Guitar Hero tracks included! Here's early info, plus 8 of those songs.
262 days, 11 hours, 21 minutes old - 23 comments | 
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It has been two years since the PS3 launched in Europe, and you're one of those people who doesn't own the system. Is this the incentive you need?
262 days, 11 hours, 43 minutes old - 16 comments | 
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That's right. We're giving away a TON of stuff to the community! All you have to do is join it and make intelligent conversation. Want free games? How about a Logitech GT Force/Driving Force wheel? Yep, just one of many prizes! Good luck!
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David Jaffe is good at ranting and his latest rant caught our attention. It involves journalists using opinion as "news," which is an important topic.
262 days, 21 hours, 34 minutes old - 38 comments | 
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Sign up to the PSX Extreme forums and post your threads and thoughts to qualify to win a Logitech GT Force. Hit the link inside for rules and details.
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IGN recently asked the question, "Is Final Fantasy VII Overrated?" The answer to that is "no," but it's more about the game's legacy than the finer points.
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We celebrate the launches of Watchmen: The End is Nigh and Resident Evil 5 with two new videos, plus a trailer for the new MGO SCENE expansion, an interview vid for Need for Speed: Shift, and more.
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If you beat Resident Evil 5, you will unlock the Mercenaries Mode, which has you capping baddies as fast as humanly possible in a certain span of time.
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Cryptic Studios is looking for a PS3 programmer, which makes us think that Champions Online is headed to Sony's machine. ...I mean, that's logical.
263 days, 51 minutes old - 16 commentsMarch 4th, 2009
Last Updated 263 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes ago
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The demo went up on Xbox Live today, but PSN users have been left wanting. Atari will only say this supposedly fantastic demo will be "coming soon."
263 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes old - 28 comments | 
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Although they admit to having met with publishers regarding a possible sale, the truth of the matter is that Midway doesn't want to sell Mortal Kombat.
263 days, 11 hours, 15 minutes old - 19 comments |
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This is an argument that has been roaring for weeks, and now, Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi defends their control scheme. What do you think?
263 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes old - 84 comments |
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UK site Play.com recently listed God of War III with a September 25, 2009 release date. ...obviously, this seems unlikely, and SCEE has already replied.
263 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes old - 26 comments | 
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They're all over the place, and the membership total has swelled in number. Have we forgotten that this is entertainment, and it's supposed to be FUN?
263 days, 23 hours, 27 minutes old - 114 comments | 
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The original was one of the best rally racers available, and we're expecting nothing but good things from the sequel. More attitude and realism awaits!
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We still don't have any official details from either the publisher or developer, but a supposed play tester has a bunch of early info to relate. Good stuff!
264 days, 16 minutes old - 37 comments | 
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They did it - apparently by accident - with Need for Speed Prostreet but has it happened again with Undercover? There's a NFS logo and a topless chick...
264 days, 45 minutes old - 45 commentsMarch 3rd, 2009
Last Updated 264 days, 5 hours, 34 minutes ago
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Sony's newest MLB game is about to hit stores tomorrow, and we have the review to tell you what you should expect from this sim. Has the quality gone up or down?
264 days, 5 hours, 34 minutes old - 21 comments |
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It's an awesome game, no doubt about it. But a very vocal minority is complaining about one aspect of the controls, and Guerilla may issue an update...
264 days, 9 hours, 31 minutes old - 125 comments | 
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This game is now available for the PS3, PS2 and PSP, and you know what we're expecting? The single best baseball simulator ever. Nothing less.
264 days, 10 hours, 48 minutes old - 20 comments | 
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We had heard the rumor before, but now we've got the official debut trailer: KoFXII is coming to the PS3 this summer, and it may be exclusive, too...
264 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes old - 17 comments | 
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Is it a sequel? The downloadable content that's already available in Japan? A re-release in North America? Whatever it is, it's something new for VC!
264 days, 11 hours, 42 minutes old - 33 comments |
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Sure, you can see your collection on the PS3, but as of now, you can also view it on PlayStation.com. More features are coming, too, so stay tuned.
265 days, 18 minutes old - 32 comments |
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Yakuza 3 has proven to be an instant sales success in Japan: it sold 232,000 copies on launch day and topped 300,000 in its first week of availability.
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Yep, Killzone 2 is the fourth-fastest Sony-published game in the UK, and the second-fastest on the PS3. Couldn't quite pass Prologue, though...
265 days, 49 minutes old - 54 commentsMarch 2nd, 2009
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Tenchu could use a rejuvenation, and perhaps it'll come with this Wii port. Shadow Assassins will go portable in the US this month, and in Europe in April.
265 days, 9 hours, 34 minutes old - 14 comments | 
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Capcom released the original Resident Evil as a remake on the GameCube last generation, so wouldn't it make sense to see RE2 return...?
265 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes old - 83 comments | 
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Thanks to a recent interview with Kari Wahlgren (she was the voice of Elika in Prince of Persia), we're reminded just how important voice acting really IS.
265 days, 11 hours, 32 minutes old - 13 comments |
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They've posted all the official details for the new MGO SCENE expansion over at the PlayStation blog, and there's a good chance we'll see MGS4 Trophies, too...
265 days, 11 hours, 50 minutes old - 26 comments | 
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It was close, but San Andreas ends up winning out as the PSXE reader favorite. We have to admit: the last PS2 GTA entry really took very large strides.
265 days, 23 hours, 35 minutes old - 43 comments | 
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Infinity Ward is gearing up for this hotly anticipated sequel, but they're utilizing the convenience of Twitter to ask what the fans want to see...
265 days, 23 hours, 50 minutes old - 44 comments | 
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If you weren't aware, it's arguably the best XBLA exclusive title to date, and now that Hothead Games has acquired the rights, Braid might go to the PSN.
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Yep, GameStop has updated their list of release dates, and it includes plenty of big names. Uncharted 2 is set for October, while GoWIII...still 2010. Sorry.
266 days, 31 minutes old - 36 commentsMarch 1st, 2009
Last Updated 266 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes ago
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The PlayStation 3 port of the original was an abysmal excuse for a game and left a bad taste in our mouths. But the sequel, while not amazing, does alleviate many problems.
266 days, 5 hours, 12 minutes old - 27 comments | 
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Assassin's Creed 2 is firmly in place on my "most anticipated list," Sony's marketing for KZ2 was kinda meh...the game itself, on the other hand... Wow.
266 days, 23 hours, 49 minutes old - 48 comments 
