Splinter Cell, Mass Effect Destined For The PlayStation 3?
There's just something about refusing to deny. One of the first things you learn as a journalist - especially with certain papers - is that "no comment" denies and implies everything.
Every time we hear someone ask about Mass Effect and whether or not the stellar role-playing franchise will end up on the PlayStation 3, we always get the same response: a refusal to say "no." At no point has anyone involved with that production simply stood up and said, "no, Mass Effect is not coming to the PS3." All they ever say is that as of right now, there is no PS3 version and nothing further "has been announced at this time." They maintain that same tone at all times and as far as I'm concerned, it's awfully telling. Then, we look at Ubisoft and the case of another current Xbox 360 exclusive, Splinter Cell: Conviction. Yesterday, a Ubisoft employee "accidentally" listed the PS3 as one of the platforms for this game and today, Ubisoft replied to Connected Consoles with:
"No change from before, nothing’s been officially announced or confirmed as being in development."
See? They all keep doing that. And there are the little hints, like Ubisoft Montreal's Max Beland clarifying that although Conviction is exclusive to the 360, the series "still has a future on the Sony platform." At this point, it's probably safe to assume that both franchises in question will eventually find their way to the PS3; EA and Ubisoft aren't about to ignore 34 million potential customers for very long. The PS3 certainly doesn't need such games - I think we all know the exclusive lineup - but such titles might be appreciated.
Personally, I couldn't really care less about Mass Effect but Splinter Cell is one of my absolute favorite franchise's and Conviction will definitely be mine. Which would you want?
3/31/2010 10:56:50 AM Ben Dutka
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Jonesy555
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:18:08 AM
Arvis
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:31:05 AM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:16:30 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:45:51 PM
telly
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:55:36 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:16:21 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:47:33 PM
Arvis
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:59:15 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:06:28 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:48:56 PM
TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:54:31 PM
Crabba
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 5:00:49 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:17:14 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:29:49 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:15:30 AM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:54:31 AM
dachemists
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:15:56 AM
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MadKatBebop
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:01:33 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:33:47 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:47:35 PM
tridon
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:40:29 PM
tridon
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:57:58 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:07:16 PM
Fane1024
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 4:16:35 PM
Deleted User
Friday, April 02, 2010 @ 2:35:34 AM
Nlayer
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:28:11 AM
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Always liked Splinter Cell, but I'm not sure I'll buy Conviction right after the release. I may even wait for it to come to the PS3, IF that even happens, before I buy it.
I really don't think the PS3 needs any of these Xbox exclusives. Knowing these companies, they will just port the same version to the PS3 without much improvement(Although I hope I'm wrong). I say leave exclusives exclusive. But thats just me, I like exclusives better than multi-platform titles. Even if it is for the Xbox.
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:18:51 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:51:28 PM
So in that case I can't justify $300 purchase for a system that uses old tech to play games, even if those games are really good, there just aren't enough to justify such a purchase. Especially knowing that most of the time it would only collect dust.
AcHiLLiA
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:02:47 PM
DemonNeno
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 10:38:49 PM
I did ME2 on PC and don't regret it. I kept it at 1680x1050 with FSAA and loved the hell out of it. Very well developed game. I'd love to give it a spin on the PS3, too. The odds of you making all the game choices are pretty slim and most of them DO have an effect on how the game unfoils. It'll even change the ending!
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:33:30 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:48:58 PM
big6
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:25:27 PM
I think he's a character modeler or animator of some sort. Sorry, didn't get into too much detail about work. We were at a stag, after all. When the girls show up, conversation turns into howling... =)
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:56:24 PM
big6
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:39:55 PM
Imagi
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:06:22 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:58:43 AM
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MadKatBebop
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:01:03 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:20:22 PM
MadKatBebop
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:34:04 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:38:07 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:54:07 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:06:43 PM
FullmetalX10
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:31:34 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:57:47 PM
MysteriousMagus
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:03:30 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:29:56 PM
Fane1024
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 4:33:45 PM
MGS4 is a much better game than any SC, even Chaos Theory. I'd probably say the same about the other MGS games as well, especially if one accounts for older tech.
Kojima deserves all the props for inventing the genre, but SC made it work better.
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:38:14 PM
BTNwarrior
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:08:10 PM
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piratedrunk
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:26:54 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:37:06 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:50:36 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:22:38 PM
sirbob6
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:06:53 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:07:19 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:18:32 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:41:51 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:47:53 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:38:05 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:31:20 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:42:43 PM
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:23:26 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:40:46 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:45:43 PM
The MassEffect series is fun but it doesn't even compare to the enjoyment a TRUE RPG gives me. Splinter Cell was always IMO a poor man's MGS but the latest one looks interesting, I'll end up getting it off Steam when it becomes $30 after a month or so of release.
MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:47:47 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:54:34 PM
TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:16:28 PM
LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:20:49 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:34:18 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 12:54:30 PM
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Splinter Cell, meh it looked really drab and unpretty at E3. I'd be surprised if it didn't show up as well later.
SvenMD
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:06:52 PM
maxpontiac
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:10:36 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:57:17 PM
Shams
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:12:25 PM
I'm not so convinced if it's an RPG, because honestly, it feels a lot like Ratchet & Clank (especially like ACIT), but with more decision-making. It's amazing how much content is fit in to this game, and while not excelling in any one department (the shooting/action's a bit wonky and innane, the story and voice-acting can be a bit cheesy at times, upgrading seems subtle at best, the visuals do get slightly generic, and the video cut-scenes are cruddy), overall the game is very fun and enjoyable, and keeps me coming back to it. I didn't play the first one, and I think all the hoopla about the sequel is definitely exaggerated, but it still has my recommendation.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 1:56:13 AM
maxpontiac
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 1:36:41 PM
I am level 15 or so, and I grew bored of that title really quick. So many things are broken.
shams -
Eventually, if the Mass Effect series does not show up on the PS3, I'll go for it. Problem is, I have a dozen or so games I am still working on.
Victor321
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:14:40 PM
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Personally for me, I can't think of another system other than the XBOX 360 that the ME Series belongs to (I'm a multi-console owner, I love and play all my consoles equally, and I have many of the "big name" games).
^.^
Victor321
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:57:37 PM
It's like the MGS series; both PS3 and 360 owners are going to get a brand new title in the MGS Series (I know it's a spinoff, don't worry), but really, if they go down this route, I'll always associate Metal Gear Solid and PlayStation in my head =)
FF, though....is a whole other story, as many of you know :S
vicious54
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:48:10 PM
Arvis
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:03:27 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:51:44 PM
www
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:03:19 PM
vicious54, you got that right. My main gripe about the whole game is that complicated sophisticated intricate gameplay very common with Tom Clancy games. Just like Ghost Recon and some others, you need to use a whole lot of buttons to perform a simple action that could be easily done in Uncharted with just a button. Its something about UBISOFT, ACII also requires a number of buttons pressed for a simple move. The gameplay reminded me of Ghost Recon and just put me off, I can't even beat the demo.
Arvis, I was part of those people making noise about this game too but am disappointed, maybe the demo is wrong but I highly doubt.
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Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:06:31 PM
vicious54
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:49:05 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:52:45 PM
kraygen
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:02:26 PM
Oxvial
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:24:26 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:39:19 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:05:32 PM
TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:09:01 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:33:15 PM
migabyte
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:31:16 PM
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:10:16 PM
NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:59:54 PM
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Bloodysilence19
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:02:35 PM
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now splinter cell conviction i could careless if it went to ps3. cause in my opinion splinter cell 1 is the only good one the rest were garbage and boring.
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Hezzron
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:09:14 PM
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To have them come out with these telling "no comment" answers, only causes hesitation to purchase their games in hopes of it coming out on the PS3.
Of course they're coming to the PS3.
The real question is, with the gap between 360s and PS3s out there closing fast, how much does M$ have to pay out for these exclusives? It has to keep rising.
Anyone want a M$ foot massage? Ask Ubisoft....they probably have a few vouchers left.
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KidCallaway123
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:22:13 PM
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mexgeo86
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:41:47 PM
Jian2069
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 1:48:12 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 2:57:46 PM
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I hate seeing 2 games of a series made for 1 machine, then 3rd is only on another machine & then the 4th goes right back on the first machine again.
That just frigging screws up my collections, (not to mention it gives the look that something's really missing there too).
So, I want all my Tom Clancy's staying on the PS3 where they belong.(damn you MS & SC: Conviction)
Now for ME3, I'd want to keep it on my 360 since the 1st two already started with it.
But, if there's going to be plenty of extra's for the PS3, then I'd certainly switch the ME series over to my PS3 instead.
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:12:06 PM
Fane1024
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 4:47:41 PM
Temjin001
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:02:33 PM
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And I totally expect Splinter Cell COnviction to arrive on PS3 in the not-to-distant future.
-The graphics, God of War 3, I just can't get over it.
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:48:45 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:44:25 PM
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Darwin1967
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:01:00 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:25:34 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:56:07 PM
Fane1024
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 4:50:36 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:26:32 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:42:49 PM
stupidcomments
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:44:50 PM
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FullmetalX10
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Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:31:59 PM
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 8:32:44 AM
FM23
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:30:24 PM
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:00:57 PM
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thanks for my first comment with more thumbs up than down :)
@ jawknee
I really dunno but my friend told me it's like Indigo prophecy ( Fahrenheit for the sony ppl ) , but believe me u got 360 totaly wrong, given its a shitty hardware ,but the software is really good , GeOW 1-3,ME 1-3, SC and fable , DOA and alot more and this comes from an Apple Fanboy :), not so much as a fanboy but I'm a realistic person , m$ sucks ass
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:10:59 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:03:11 PM
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:17:44 PM
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no they are not Fable and gears are really really really good , and after seeing some gameplay vids of Alan Awake , u can also aad this one check utube man, U seem to really hate 360 , I'm not saying to buy it believe me with all the sony exclusives , nonetheless it is still a good system :)
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:28:44 PM
I don't consider a system that uses last gen tech(DVD9), that dies after a year or less or is the cause of gimping of good games a good system. Its been a blight on the gaming community and is holding this generation back by giving developers a reason to half has most of their games and rip us off with DLC. We don't see innovation on the 360. Only mediocrity.
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:45:34 PM
but I like fable and I dont think I have a bad taste in gaming.
my fav game of all time is Haze. JK
the best game I've ever played is Uncharted 1 (still haven't got too,long story i'll tell u if u're intrested),FFVIII, infamous,MGS's,DMC1,GOW,GeOW, .....etc see no bad taste hya
Jawknee
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:52:27 PM
DemonNeno
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 10:46:30 PM
That said, spending $100 on a last-gen Nvidia/ATI card on PC that is not ancient will yield better graphics, more content and most importantly more updates than any Xbox game can fathem.
I can't ever hold someones' taste in gaming against them despite how I feel about it. No different than peoples' preference in music.
chedison
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 12:30:52 AM
Nick Maim
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:14:15 PM
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So who knows. Splinter Cel 4 is a craps shoot.
ME series... like Bioware will ignore 35million PS3ers.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:55:31 PM
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Friday, April 02, 2010 @ 2:37:06 AM
FM23
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 12:00:29 AM
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I just don't care for Splinter Cell, but if you like it, I didn't mean any disrespect, I was just stating an opinion. I like Red Faction Guerilla and I know alot of people who hate that., doesn't kill my fun. If Splinter Cell did come to PS3, I would rent it, but I am not a fan, thus I wouldn't buy it.
@Jawknee and DemonNeno
Man I couldn't agree with you guys more. I have this friend who keeps telling me to get an Xbox, but I am like why?...I can play all the same games on my PS3 except the exclusives and the only one I want to play is Mass Effect 2. I was even considering buying a cheap Xbox to play it, but I was like, Hell no...this is a crappy machine and it would only collect dust over time. He thinks the Xbox 360 is the better system because his other friends only play Xbox 360 too, even though he has a PS3. When he said that to me, I could see why my girlfriend didn't like him. His view on topics are terrible. She hates him for one reason, I dislike him for this reason. He even said MW2 is better on Xbox because of the controls so I should get a Xbox. Yes that is an subjective opinion, but you guys can agree that the controls are horrible. I hate MW2, so why would I buy a Xbox so I could play it online with him. I don't hate the Xbox, but people commitment to an inferior product irratates me.
Irievibes
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 2:34:41 PM
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every time there asked they normally say "splinter cell convition is a xbox and pc exclusive."
that sure sounds like a no to me!
get over it guys, if they were coming across the board they would of done so by now just let it go!
i for one will be firing up my PC for the first time in 3 months on april 16th to slip down some spys!
KidCallaway123
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 6:47:48 AM
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I don't really care if any Xbox 360 exclusives ever migrate over to PS3. I have the 360 as a compliment to my PS3 it just opens up options to play the great games that are exclusive to the 360. Anyone who has never played Gears of War should not put it down. That game is as good as any game the PS3 has to offer. Mass Effect 2 is also in my opinion one of the best game experiences out there if you are into Sci-fi. Right on par with the best PS3 has to offer. If I had to choose only one console I would of course choose the PS3 but I don't have to limit myself so why should I...
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Irievibes
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 2:31:17 PM
but i agree, gears is a game that should be tried by everyone, and mass effect too but that one comes in pc also, runs pretty good and actually aming with a mouse is far preferable than the analogs
no reason to not own both systems but i wont spend money on soemthing i know breaks down consistently for most people that buy em
Richy
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 7:44:45 AM
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Both would be great, but if they don't, no problem, the PC is there & i'm sure to build a new 1 soon & i already own a steamy version of ME1 ...
I don't have enough time to play all my games, so don't bother about anything, i'll own the best on PS3 even if i never touch them (at least not soon) ...
cheers!
Irievibes
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 2:27:12 PM
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stil running tru gow3 and i never quite got done with mgs4 i always go back to it at some point , uc2 i have it....i played almost thru the end....started it again because i ddidnt wanna end it lol, i kno im weird like that...
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Friday, April 02, 2010 @ 2:39:54 AM
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Mass Effect 2









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