I've decided to cease OE development, and leave PSP scene.
The reasons are various.
One of them is the time it consumes, which i'm losing from other things.
The other is related to my security. I didn't like Sony menaces to PS3 hackers.
I think it is better to leave now rather than end paying the consequences.
I've decided to cease OE development, and leave PSP scene.
The reasons are various.
One of them is the time it consumes, which i'm losing from other things.
The other is related to my security. I didn't like Sony menaces to PS3 hackers.
I think it is better to leave now rather than end paying the consequences.
Masanao Maeda, corporate director of Sega, told Reuters today that as more and more PlayStation 3 games go multiplatform (when they're not disappearing entirely), aggressive pricing is going to need to be a cornerstone of Sony's strategy.
"Name brand, price and software are what count. Since it's getting difficult to make software availability a differentiating factor, superior marketing and pricing strategy will be the key for Sony."
This is certainly a debatable point. Yes, he's right about the fact that Sony is going to have a hard time making their way simply on the strength of their software catalog. Better pricing would certainly help, although one really must wonder if it's even mathematically possible at this point to have a "superior pricing strategy" when your opponents are Microsoft and Nintendo.
Not to mention the fact that even if they lower PS3's price by $100 at E3, well, uh, the PlayStation 3 was already $500, earlier this year. And it was such a negligible difference, in the grand scheme of things, that it didn't reach enough buyers for them to keep the lower-end SKU around. So we already have pretty solid evidence that a $100 price cut won't do anything.
Perhaps they'll lower to $480 to match the price of the Xbox 360 Elite?
On his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. With his new powers, Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies. Jackie must learn to fully command the Darkness so he can take back control of the Franchetti family, which is ruled by his uncle Paulie, a despicable man who is almost universally despised.
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Play to win and see if you can make it to the World Series
Train your players in action-oriented mini-games
Earn power-ups trigger special effects, like a massive windstorm to prevent sluggers from belting a big home run
All kinds of mini-games and Exhibition modes
Jump into the game yourself with create-a-player mode
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The Bigs elevates America's favorite pastime to new heights with the larger-than-life ballparks, heroic gameplay, and incredible player models. Setting this MLB experience aside from anything you've ever seen before are spectacular power-ups, stunning special effects, and a totally unique career mode. Featuring fantastic pitching, batting and fielding animations, The Bigs brings new meaning to the term highlight reel. Multiplayer online support for up to four people Pinball-inspired action mode lets you mix things up a little.
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Play as a new leader with a new team - Tactics play a MAJOR role in your team's success, as each member comes equipped with his own skill set -- recon, heavy weapons, demolition, long range attack and electronics
Experience a new level of squad-based realism, as your teammates offer real-time tactical suggestions like busting through walls or hacking computers
Use tactical planning to maneuver through multiple mission paths, with high-tech equipment, like snake cams that tag terrorist targets to your teammates, prior to entering a room
Real-Time immersion - Real-time mission briefings, all in the midst of the most intense combat ever played
Motion-captured assault and recon techniques, for realistic gameplay animation - Fast roping, rappelling, window entry, blind-cover fire, and more
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Rainbow Six: Vegas presents a new team of Rainbow Warriors, as they take to the streets of America. The streets of Las Vegas are chaotic, an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Freemont Street, The Strip, and Casinos. Experience Las Vegas like never before through revolutionary next-generation technology as you work against the clock to keep one of the world's most recognizable cities from utter devastation. Next-generation AI - Encounter deadlier, more skilled enemies who work together as a group to counter every move you make Customize your multiplayer experience - Your character evolves as you play online, unlocking new equipment as you go
Sony has announced a collaboration with developer Quantic Dream for a new and exclusive PlayStation 3 title.
"We always believed that 'next-generation' meant more meaningful content based on players' emotional involvement," said David Cage, CEO of Quantic Dream.
"To us, the PS3 is the only platform that can truly deliver on this promise, and SCE is a group that is both inspiring and pleasant to work with."
Cage founded Quantic Dream in 1997 and released the critically acclaimed and award-winning Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy in the US) in 2005.
"We're really excited to be working with Quantic Dream for the first time and to have this opportunity to once again push the gaming experience to realise a new level of interactivity and, in particular, to engage players at an emotional level never experienced before," commented Michael Denny, VP of SCE Worldwide Studios.
SuccessHK has today reduced the Price of their 60GB PS3 Consoles down to a nice $531.00 (£265).
For us in ripoff Britain thats a saving of at least £130 ($260) off the price of the console here.
Also i always recommend that you ship using airmail, it will cost around $70 or £35 and you should avoid nasty import taxes (especially if the company put sample on the box )
Remember that all PS3 Games are worldwide region free so no worries on that score and that the consoles can have the language changed to any language you want.
Import Consoles will only play Region A Blueray films but you will find that even in the UK the majority of films are Region Free too. The quality of Blue Ray films played at 1080 resolution is something to marvel at.
I know this technology isn't brand new but I don't think many people have heard about or experienced this yet. I don't understand why consoles are not utilizing the idea of 3D sound. This would be especially good for handhelds since this is best when used with headphones. Ken Kutaragi (If that is his name) even talked about 4D gaming but didn't mention 3D sound. Trust me, you will want to listen to this with headphones. Without further ado, here's the link:
Rumors are circulating in the gaming industry that Namco Bandai’s Beautiful Katamari, will no longer be coming to the PS3. Now if you recall, earlier this year the game was supposedly coming to the Nintendo console in the first place, but the idea was axed because the developer was worried about Wii sales and was unsure about the new console as a whole. So, up until recently, Namco Bandai was working on versions for only the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
We were told that the reason for shunning Sony, was mainly due to port issues with the PS3 compounded with slow sales of the console. This has forced Namco Bandai to re-port Beautiful Katamari for the Wii after all, and this sudden change of heart is partly due to the fantastic sales figures reported for the Nintendo console. Now, until we get confirmation from Namco Bandai, please consider this a rumor. Granted, it would be nice to have this game for the Wii, but it may end up just being an Xbox 360 exclusive instead (the game’s original creator has been critical of Nintendo’s platform).
Any Wii owner and fan of the series can tell you that this would be a perfect fit for the Wii and a great addition to Nintendo’s library.
We will give you more information as details become available.
Capcom, a publisher that once ruled the video arcade on the strength of its fighting games, hasn't produced a traditional 2-D fighter in over three years, much to the chagrin of its fan base. Today, their Japanese arm decided to rile up said fan base by posting a teaser trailer for a new 2-D fighting game, to be unveiled soon.
No details were given as to what that game might be. The site says the game is a "Capcom original," which could mean that it's a new franchise, but could also simply mean that it is not based on an outside license.
Fan speculation has already run the gamut: Street Fighter IV? Marvel vs. Capcom 3? Rumormonger "neo2046" at GAF says that it's based on their Devil Kings (Sengoku Basara) franchise, and developed by Guilty Gear makers Arc System Works.
I doubt it'll be a Street Fighter game, as I believe the rumors that control of the storied martial arts franchise has been handed to Capcom's US division and the artists at Udon Comics. But apart from that, your guess is as good as mine, at this point.
SEGA released several new screenshots of Condemned 2: Bloodshot. The original Condemned: Criminal Origins was visually impressive when it was released alongside the Xbox 360 in the end of 2005. The new screenshots show more of the detailed, gritty environment along with a couple of grisly images, keeping the visual bar rising. Condemned 2 will undoubtedly continue to race our hearts.
About Condemned 2: "Players will assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan’s past have left him a broken man – a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness."
Import Gaming store Play Asia have posted all of this weeks import gaming releases, heres the full list from Play Asia
Xbox360™:
Colin McRae DiRT US US$ 59.90
Hour of Victory US US$ 59.90
Overlord ASIA US$ 49.90
Ratatouille US US$ 49.90
Ratatouille ASIA US$ 44.90
The Bigs US US$ 59.90
The Darkness US US$ 59.90
Transformers: The Game US US$ 59.90
PlayStation3™:
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII JPN US$ 64.90
Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 JPN US$ 59.90
The Bigs US US$ 59.90
The Darkness US US$ 64.90
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas US US$ 64.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Chicken Shoot US US$ 39.90
Driver Parallel Lines US US$ 49.90
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix US US$ 49.90
Pokemon Battle Revolution US US$ 49.90
Ratatouille US US$ 49.90
Transformers US US$ 49.90
PlayStation2™:
Ape Escape 3 (PlayStation2 the Best Reprint) JPN US$ 20.90
GI Jockey 4 (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
God of War II KOR US$ 59.90
Grim Grimoire US US$ 49.90
Ratchet & Clank 4th Girigiri Gingano Giga-battle (PlayStation2 the Best Reprint) JPN US$ 20.90
Sangokushi IX (Koei Selection) JPN US$ 24.90
Super Robot Taisen OG: Original Generations KOR US$ 59.90
Winning Post 7 (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™:
B-17: Fortress in the Sky US US$ 24.90
Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol JPN US$ 48.90
DS Calorie Navi JPN US$ 39.90
DS:Style Series: Anata mo DS de Classic Kiite Mimasenka? JPN US$ 39.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (France) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Italia) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Thai) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Hana Saku DS Gardening Life JPN US$ 39.90
Dokidoki Majo Saiban JPN US$ 48.90
Doko Demo Yoga JPN US$ 39.90
Hoshigami Remix: Ruining Blue Earth US US$ 34.90
Kado-Chan Shiki Doko Demo Kin Trai-Navi JPN US$ 42.90
Kururin Doughnuts: Okashi Recipe JPN US$ 39.90
Puchi Puchi Virus JPN US$ 29.90
Ratatouille US US$ 34.90
Touchmaster US US$ 34.90
Treasure Gaust: Gaust Diver (Crimson Red) JPN US$ 48.90
Treasure Gaust: Gaust Diver (Deep Purple) JPN US$ 48.90
Sony PSP™:
Final Fantasy US US$ 39.90
Hayarikami Portable (The Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
Hot Wheels Ultimate Racing US US$ 24.90
Jeanne D'Arc (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Ratatouille US US$ 39.90
Rengoku 2: The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N. (Hudson the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
The Bigs US US$ 39.90
TraxxPad US US$ 39.90
PC Games:
Attack On Pearl Harbor ASIA US$ 36.90
Colin McRae: DIRT ASIA US$ 36.90
Dungeon Siege II: Deluxe Edition ASIA US$ 36.90
Haikyou Gakuen (Slim Version) (DVD-ROM) JPN US$ 64.90
Jade Empire: Special Edition ASIA US$ 36.90
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition ASIA US$ 34.90
Magazine & Book releases:
Arcadia Magazine [August 2007] JPN US$ 12.90
Dead Rising Delusions Replay JPN US$ 22.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [August 2007] JPN US$ 16.50
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Artbook JPN US$ 27.90
Official Nintendo Pokemon Battle Revolution Player's Guide US US$ 14.90
Pokemon Battle Revolution: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 16.90
Toys & Misc:
27MHz Dragonfly Set (Blue) US$ 49.90
40MHz Dragonfly Set (Green) US$ 49.90
47G-4A Helicopter (Red) [220V] US$ 28.90
Bleach EX 2 Phone Strap Gashapon JPN US$ 2.90
C3xHobby 1/7 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure (Devil Ver.) JPN US$ 64.90
Champion High Performance RC Helicopter [220V] US$ 31.90
Excellent Model Core Queen's Blade R-1 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Experienced Mercenary Echidna JPN N/A
Excellent Model Core Queen's Blade R-1 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Mori no Bannin Nowa JPN US$ 53.90
Fate/Stay Night Pre-painted PVC Action Figure - Black Saber JPN US$ 20.90
Fine Scenery Noir et Blanc 1/7 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Diana (White Angel) JPN US$ 60.90
Fine Scenery Noir et Blanc 1/7 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Morte (Black Angel) JPN US$ 60.90
High Speed RC Helicopter [220V] US$ 27.90
High Speed X-1 RC Helicopter [220V] US$ 27.90
Jinki Extend Pre-painted PVC Figure - Tsuzaki Aoba & Moribito 2 JPN US$ 44.90
Lingerie Soldier Papillon Rose 1/8 Scale Painted PVC Figure - Papillion Rose JPN US$ 54.90
Megamisama Chuuihou 1/8 Scale Painted PVC Figure - Fauna JPN US$ 54.90
Muv Luv Alternative 1/8 Scale Painted PVC Figure - Meiya Mitsurugi JPN US$ 57.90
Neon Genesis Evangelion School Phone Strap Gashapon JPN US$ 2.49
Nohohon Stitch US$ 9.90
Persona 3: Mitsuru Kirijo 1/7 Scale PVC Figure JPN US$ 49.90
Pia Carrot G.O. Pre-painted 1/8 Scale PVC Figure: Ayano Kunugi (Special) JPN US$ 19.90
Pioneer High Performance RC Helicopter [220V] US$ 44.90
RC Mosquito Helicopter [220V] US$ 29.90
Roboraptor US$ 69.90
Robotpet Set (Pink) US$ 69.90
Robotpet Set (White) US$ 69.90
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne The Best One Coin Figure Series 1 And 2 JPN US$ 5.90
Shining Tears 1/7 Scale Painted PVC Figure - Mao JPN US$ 47.90
Snort RC Helicopter [220V] US$ 34.90
Super Real Figure DX Series: Denshi Maid Techou - Koi no Iroha JPN US$ 37.90
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu 1/8 Scale Painted PVC Figure - Yuki Nagato JPN N/A
Vampire Saviour: Lilith 1/8 Scale Prepainted PVC Figure (Regular) US$ 19.90
Vampire Saviour: Lilith 1/8 Scale Prepainted PVC Figure (Special Variant) US$ 19.90
Voltron Masterpiece Edition Action Figure N/A
Video Game related Soundtracks:
beatmania IIDX 14 Gold Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 39.90
beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD Original Soundtrack & dj TAKA First Album - milestone JPN US$ 76.90
Bleach Way JPN US$ 19.90
Bleach Way [CD+DVD] JPN US$ 24.90
dj TAKA First Album - milestone JPN US$ 39.90
Hudson Premium Audio Collection JPN US$ 29.90
Kiniro No Corda 2 - Felice JPN US$ 28.90
Neo Romance Trillion Splash Summer JPN US$ 28.90
The Best of Tales JPN US$ 26.90
The Best of Tales [CD+DVD Limited Edition] JPN US$ 66.90
Sony Corp. has put an end to rumours that a PlayStation 3 price drop is imminent, with president Ryoji Chubachi stating that there are "no immediate plans" to introduce a cut.
The rumours emerged following an advertisement from US retailer Circuit City which indicated that SCEA was to cut USD 100 off the price of the console. An official announcement was expected next week at the E3 Media and Business Summit.
But according to Bloomberg, Chubachi has said there are "no immediate plans as of now" to reduce the price.
He added that any decisions regarding the price point of PlayStation 3 "is a matter" for the gaming arm of the business, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Chubachi also said that Sony Corp. is looking likely to meet its operating margin target of 5 per cent for the year ending March 2008.
The DS may still be outselling all other consoles put together in Japan, but sales of Sony's consoles were up last week according to the latest figures from Media Create.
During the week ending July 1, PlayStation Portable sales rose by 5000 units to reach 38,305, while 16,316 PS2s were shifted - an increase of 26 per cent.
PlayStation 3 sales were also on the rise, up by 20 per cent to hit 11,914 units.
Although the DS is still going strong sales were down slightly from around 164,000 units to 157,435. Wii sales rose by over 8000 to reach a figure of 73,919 consoles.
Xbox 360 sales are still trailing - just 3154 consoles were purchased last week.
Game Boy Micro and Game Boy Advance sales stood at 377 and 179 respectively.
Sony has apologised to the people of Manchester for using a recreation of Manchester Cathedral in the game Resistance: Fall of Man.
Last month the game caused uproar for using the environment in the hit PS3 shooter, offending the church with media outrage prompting a response from the Prime Minister.
Now a humbled Sony has taken out a full page advert in the Manchester Evening News apologising "unreservedly" for any offence caused.
"It is clear to us that the connection between the congregation and the cathedral is a deeply personal and spiritual one," offered David Reeves, president of SCEE.
"As a result, it is also clear that we have offended some of the congregation by using the cathedral in our science fiction game. It was never our intention to offend anyone in the making of this game, and we would like to apologise unreservedly to them for causing that offence, and to all parts of the community who might also have been offended."
The PS3 Controller Crystal Protect Case Bundle Set is specially designed for PS3 controllers to prevent any scratches when playing different PS3 games, such as action, shooting and fighting games. It comes with a harden and colourful transparent plastic case together with 5 sets (10 pieces) different shape of anti-dust control stick silicon cap for maximum protection.
Did everyone enjoy the Lucky Summer Sale? Well gather round, because we're very happy to announce another special promotion for our customers. Play-Asia's Summer Smoothie is here to quench your entertainment thirst, plus it tastes great too! From now until Friday, July 12th, the Play-Asia.com Summer Smoothie promotion will commence with massive savings on all items for our regular and new customers alike.
Take a sip of Play-Asia's Summer Smoothie! All "in-stock" items have now been reduced by a stunning 20%. That's thousands of great reasons for you to grab one or more items and save plenty of cash in the process.
Looks good, tastes great! Don't forget, this offer is strictly limited until July 12th and only applies to products that are presently "in-stock" at Play-Asia. In other words, some offers will expire quickly, while others will be added during stock arrival on every single day. Get in quickly to avoid disappointment!
Mmmmm, smoothie. Don't waste any time, browse as fast as you can and save on some of the best deals you can find online.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, everyone, but it seems those of you waiting for your Medal of Honor: Airborne fix are going to have to wait a bit longer than owners of other consoles. In another cheap move by EA (who we believe more and more to be lazy developers who don't even try to optimize their games for each system ... why won't their sports games be at 60fps on the PS3, but will on the 360? We know the system can handle it, so the fault clearly lies within the developer house), PS3 owners get to wait an extra couple of months.
Due out by the end of August initially, MoH:A has been pushed to a November release. A time where they will have to deal with much more important titles as competition. While no clear reason for this delay was explained, we're pretty sure we know why. We highlighted it above. The PS3 is harder to develop for, so the port from 360 to PS3 is giving them troubling results. Instead of optimizing performance for the PS3 itself, they're trying to debug a faulty, most likely less-impressive, port. We could be wrong. Maybe we get extra content. Tell us your thoughts!
SEGA's just hit us up with a barrage of new screens, artwork and info for its upcoming shooter, The Club. Because SPOnG doesn't feel there are enough sports in the world that involve ragtag mercenaries and homeless people hurting each other, we thought we'd share.
First up is a spot of detail on NYPD hard-ass Renwick. SEGA tells us:
“A tough, no nonsense, NYPD Detective of more than 30 years standing and one of the most decorated cops on the force. Renwick first picked up rumours of The Club – some kind of freak-circuit, under ground snuff show entertainment – from his contacts in the New York underworld. Intrigued and sickened by what he was hearing, he tried to investigate further, but found all his official lines of inquiry blocked by NYPD bureaucratic intransigence. The harder he pushed the more resistance he encountered. The Club must have powerful allies within the Mayor’s office or the NYPD, because not only was Renwick taken off the case, but, when he tried to go to the press with his suspicions, convincing but trumped-up allegations of bribe-taking were suddenly brought against him.
“Forced to resign to avoid a scandal and possible criminal charges, Renwick continued his investigation unofficially, using his own time and money to try and break the veil of secrecy surrounding The Club. He must have got closer than he knew, or finally irritated The Club enough to make them do something about him, because what he thought was a new lead turned out to be an ambush, with The Club enforcers waiting for him. The Club’s money men were obviously unimpressed with Renwick’s persistence.”
Next up is the Siberian Dragov, affectionately known as 'The Beast':
”Heavily-tattooed, mountainously-built, a Siberian hunter, a trapper and a bandit, Dragov is unarguably the most wanted criminal in Russian history. Originally, it took three platoons of Spetsnaz Special Forces to capture him, but they couldn’t keep him captive for long and he broke free, slaughtering his way out of Russia’s most secretive and brutal gulag prison, fleeing on foot across hundreds of miles of frozen tundra wilderness.
“Military helicopters were sent in hot pursuit, snipers aboard given strict orders to shoot to kill. But someone somewhere had heard of Dragov's brutal and daring escape and decided he would be worth a lot more alive than dead. A swift phone call was made directly to the powers that be at the Kremlin and almost immediately the helicopter snipers were ordered not to kill Dragov, but to bring him in alive. Swapping their bullets for tranquiliser darts, they tracked Dragov down and fired shot after shot into the fugitive figure. Finally, with a terrifying bellow of rage, Dragov collapsed and spiralled into unconsciousness. Upon awaking he would discover that he had become the newest recruit to The Club, with freedom promised for surviving the deadly contest.”
Also dished up was some information on a couple of the locations you'll get to 'club out' pain in. You can find out more about the Prison Cells here, and the Steel Mill (which SPOnG had a bit of a poke around when we previewed The Club) here.
Now, without further ado, cast your eyes over the screens and artwork of the Steel Mill and Dragov below.
Hi all been a rough few days with rumours coming to me that they thought Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft had taken us down. But as we dont host illegal files and we are only interested in Homebrew and Supporting the consoles we cover then we are not a threat to the wellbeing of any console maker.
The last week had seen the server go down numerous times and even going into recovery mode, it got so bad that the files were backed up and the server was restored.
What that does mean is that everything should be running much faster and smoother.
So have no fear the only network to cover PSP. Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, PS2, GBA, Gamecube, Dreamcast, Sega-Saturn, GP2X, GP32, Gizmondo, Xbox, Xbox360, Tapwave Zodiac and Mobile Phone Emulation and Homebrew is going nowhere
Its nice to be newsposting again, as always a Massive Thanks to Martin our Server Admin for coming to the rescue . Busy weekend of releases coming with GBAX 2007 on the doorstep.
It's a good thing everyone's still busy with The Darkness, Rainbow Six and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. This week's releases are a bit bare. Check out the full release list below.
US Games
No new games
EU Games
No new games
Asian Games
Gundam Musou
Railfan: Taiwan High Speed Rail
Don't forget that PS3 games are region free and make sure you call ahead before you head out to the shops. Release dates are fickle fellows.
All Pro Football 2K8 has a release date of July 16th, not July 10th as previously thought. Sorry, you've got another week to wait.
Realistic and powerful. That's how the cars in Burnout Paradise are being described. Their engines are loud, their paint is shiny, their speed is ferocious! Basically, the cars are pretty badass. Built from the ground up instead of using an existing engine, Criterion's Burnout Paradise has a lot going for it. The neatest feature is the damage physics. Ramming a pole at extremely high speeds will result in car-wrapping goodness, with details mirroring all those old crash test dummy videos. Sometimes, if you're especially violent in your wipeout, you can crack your vehicle right in half.
Online racing is incredibly simple and incredibly seamless. Invite a buddy to race and when the person accepts, the race begins. No menus apparently. No waiting. This was demoed on the PS3 version, so we know we'll be getting this seamless feature. Chances are, the 360 build will get the same thing. The point is this: we're not getting shafted this time.
Every street has "race rules" across the 30 square mile city, so again you won't be bothered by pop-up menus or interrupting boxes of text to tell you the rules. It's hard to imagine how they'll do this, since it's nearly unprecedented, but it sounds lovely. There's a lot more to this game than meets the eye (no, they don't transform), with tune-up shops, crash mode, freeburn and more.
E3, the gaming industry's major annual event kicks off in Santa Monica this week - but the game has changed.
A backlash over the massive Electronic Entertainment Expo began last year.
Major publishers decided the huge money needed to showcase their wares to impress thousands of gaming journalists and industry people wasn't worth it - much like the cut-backs in costs for movie producers now getting their scripts from comic books.
It was too big, too noisy and too hard to get the message out above the cacophony.
There is a much smaller industry-event this year with announcements from the major console makers and only a handful of publishers.
The others are staying away.
But that hasn't stopped the usual flurry of wild rumours of what gamers might get their hands on.
There are a lot of interesting, and widely speculated topics being thrown about.
- Console price drops (Sony denied a PS3 drop but rumours persist)
- A handheld xBox will be displayed, along the lines of Microsoft's iPod rival, the Zune.
PS3 debuts its Second Life-type online gaming platform called Home and announces a public beta is being launched
- PSP gets a redesign
- The Wii gets a proper hard drive storage solutionSo the rumours go.
PS3 and Xbox Live will let gamers see what they've announced by posting stuff including game trailers to their online networks for console fans to peruse.
And as the third-generation consoles are a reality this year - unlike last E3's unveiling of the then-up-and-coming Wii and PS3 - the biggest excitement will be about games instead.
Will that excitement be more trailers of Xbox 360'd Halo 3 or Sony's Killzone 2 for the PS3?
Will we be swamped with trailers for new PS3 games showing off the console's potential?
Will there be more shown of the next Gran Turismo, the next Grand Theft Auto, or an eagerly awaited Metal Gear Solid 4?
And no doubt lots of Mario for Wii!
Will Microsoft announce the popular Gears of War for PC/Vista?
Also anticipated is the arrival of Call of Duty 4 and you can already see E3's HD trailer.
For more previews of some of the hot ones, there is Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, EA's Burnout Paradise, and a new Simpsons game.
Desperately awaited are confirmed dates for the release of EA's Spore, created by Sims founder Will Wright and Mass Effect, presently scheduled for the end of this year.
What game sequels would you like to see? Are you hoping for changes to the consoles in design or price?
Ninja Gaiden Sigma puts realistic battle and acrobatic ninja moves at your fingertips. As Ryu Hayabusa, you are seek revenge after your clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. All you have are your wits, sword and skills. Your weapons & combat skills are great, but only time will tell if they're enough to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword named "Ryuken". Upload your Karma scores on the Playstation network & compare leader boards
features
Compatible with 3 consoles (Wii™, PS3™, Xbox 360™).
Works on both PAL & NTSC system.
Double scan conversion (31.5KHz for NTSC, 31.25KHz for PAL,67.5KHz for 1080p).
Output resolution: up to 1080p
Plug and play installation.
Connect compatible YPbPr device to your VGA monitor
Integrated YPbPr to RGBHV converter
Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
Applications: TFT LCD monitor, CRT monitor, Set-top box, Display projector
Works on LCD TFT monitors
Video output: VGA
Automatic video source mode detection (film/graphic)
Motion-adaptive interfiled de-interlacing
Use power from USB port, no extra power supply needed
Comes with 3pcs of XCM cables, 1. PS3™ shielded component cable, 2. XBox360™ shielded component cable and 3. Wii™ component cable.
It's been discovered that SEGA has filed a trademark for the name 'Primeval Hunt' with the US Patent Office. With no further details to go on this leaves plenty of room for imaginative game ideas.
The 'Primeval' part of the title suggests something featuring beasties from the earliest age in human evolution which, given the second part of the title, players will find themselves hunting. Given SEGA's light-gun heritage, perhaps a new arcade shooter is in development.
We might hear more at E3, but then again we might not.
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) just announced its new Playstation 3 price point and 80GB model. Along with the announcement came the system specs for the 80 GB ($499) and 60 GB PS3 ($499). The specs were the same, except for the HDD size of course.
In addition to the specs came a footer on the PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3: "*Backwards Compatibility-- Some PlayStation 2 or PlayStation format software titles may perform differently on this system than they do on PlayStation 2 or PlayStation systems, or may not perform properly on this system."
We weren't sure if the footer meant that the PS3's Emotion Engine and Graphics Synthesizer hardware was removed from both 60 GB and 80 GB PS3 models, so we contacted SCEA for clarification.
"The current 60 GB model utilizes a hardware and solution for backwards compatibility, namely the Emotion Engine chip. The new 80 GB PS3 will use a software solution for backwards compatibility, similar to that currently found in the PAL model," said Kimberly Otzman, SCEA Corporate Communications Representative.
So the 80 GB PS3 release will be the first NTSC PS3 to use a software engine for PS2 backwards compatibility. Will this mean PS3 80 GB owners will have to download updates to play their PS2 games on the PS3, as Microsoft has done with its Xbox 360 Backwards compatibility list? Most likely, but the PAL PS3 has has a head start in using the PS2 software engine since the initial PS3 release. A listing of PSone and PS2 backwards compatible games on PAL PS3s can be seen here.
An official US Playstation 2 Backwards Compatibility list has not been specified, but we'll post an update once it is announced.
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today a diverse lineup for the E3 Media & Business Summit that contains the latest entries from its celebrated Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises, as well as the resurgence of beloved classics that have helped define the legacy of one of gaming's most innovative companies. Additionally, Square Enix, Inc. announced that Front Mission, the origin of the renowned mech strategy saga, is currently in development for North American audiences and will be playable for the first time in English.
On display at the Barker Hangar at booth #113 from July 11 - 13, the following titles will have playable kiosks: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker, FINAL FANTASY II,
FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, FRONT MISSION and HEROES of MANA. Featuring six playable titles, Square Enix is delivering a wealth of deep and engaging experiences for the Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system to all of this year's attendees.
E3 2007 Lineup
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: November 6, 2007
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker is the latest installment in the venerable RPG franchise, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS and arriving in North America on November 6, 2007. Scout, train and synthesize a colorful array of over 200 classic
DRAGON QUEST monsters as you compete in the Monster Scout Challenge. Already achieving sales of more than 1 million units in Japan, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker is a breakout title that combines the depth of a classic DRAGON QUEST RPG with the addictiveness of a monster-catching adventure.
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Platform: Wii
Genre: "Virtual Experience" RPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: TBA
Developed from the ground up to take advantage of the Wii and its motion-sensing technology, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is set to slice its way onto Nintendo's next-generation platform. This exclusive title utilizes the Wii's motion-sensing controls as players use the Wii Remote to slash, parry and blast their way through a land filled with trademark DRAGON QUEST foes. Developed with both longtime fans and casual players in mind, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS:
The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is poised to take video gaming to an entirely new level of fun and interaction.
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action-RPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: Spring 2008
Few titles epitomize the very essence of multiplayer camaraderie like the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. Released in 2004 as an innovative title that took advantage of the Nintendo GameCube-to-Game Boy Advance connectivity,
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES bred an entirely new gameplay experience that expanded the horizons of conventional RPG gaming. Primed for a release on the
Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates is poised to continue this tradition by providing fans with two distinctly unique games: a fully fleshed single-player RPG experience and an addictive multiplayer element for up to four players.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS
Platform: PSP system
Genre: Tactical RPG
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: October 9, 2007
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS is a portable update to 1997's turn-based strategy game FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - an undisputed classic that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. In this first title of the IVALICE ALLIANCE, players take center stage as the events of an epic conflict threaten to destroy the lands and peoples of Ivalice - the same world featured in such classic titles as FINAL FANTASY XII and FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS features
PSP system-exclusive content such as stunning CG sequences, powerful new jobs, a widescreen presentation, head-to-head multiplayer, new storyline elements, and an all-new English translation. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS will be released simultaneously in North American and European territories.
FINAL FANTASY II
Platform: PSP System
Genre: RPG
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: July 24, 2007
Originally released in 1987 in Japan, FINAL FANTASY was hailed by gamers and critics alike as one of the first RPGs to create a fantasy world that captured the imagination of players around the globe. Now its sequel, FINAL FANTASY II, seeks to continue the
Square Enix tradition of providing quality RPG experiences on a wide variety of formats and platforms. Featuring completely redrawn graphics, 16:9 widescreen presentation and an all-new dungeon, FINAL FANTASY II carries on the legacy of the award-winning franchise that has shipped more than 75 million units worldwide.
FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS
Platform: PlayStation 2 system, Windows, Xbox 360
Genre: MMORPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: Winter 2007
Experience the next chapter in the immersive and ever expanding world of Vana'diel in FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS, a content-rich expansion pack that brings exciting new features to the world of FINAL FANTASY XI. Delve into new quests, meet new players, view new sights and experience the fourth chapter in the award-winning MMORPG that has a community of more than 500,000 active subscribers and over 1.7 million characters from around the world. FINAL FANTASY XI is the only title capable of triple-platform simultaneous multiplayer, allowing players to take up arms together on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Windows and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, whether they are in North America, Europe or Japan.
FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Following the story of the beloved classic that captivated more than 5 million players around the world, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS continues the tale that won numerous accolades from the industry's top publications. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS is an all-new experience that uses the unique features of the Nintendo DS to their fullest. Utilizing full Touch Screen functionality,
FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS allows players to control massive armies, unleash special moves and activate Gambits, all with the use of the stylus. As the next installment in the IVALICE ALLIANCE, the world of Ivalice comes alive through the respected musical stylings of Hitoshi Sakimoto, the guidance of Akitoshi Kawazu and the direction of Motomu Toriyama, director of FINAL FANTASY X-2 and the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XIII.
FRONT MISSION
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Strategy RPG
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Discover the origins of the FRONT MISSION series in this explosive handheld saga that was never before localized for North America. Reborn exclusively on the Nintendo DS,
FRONT MISSION introduces exciting new features, such as dual screen presentation and multiplayer modes that update the classic that gave birth to seven beloved sequels. Using Touch Screen functionality, players command a squad of customizable mechs known as wanzers and direct them through turn-based skirmishes across the battlefields of the 21st century.
HEROES OF MANA
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Strategy RPG
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Release Date: August 14, 2007
Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, HEROES of MANA breathes new life into the WORLD of MANA by taking it into an entirely new dimension. For the first time in the history of the series, stylus-wielding generals must plan, plot and strategize their way to victory on the battlefield. Utilizing the Touch Screen to the fullest, players take full control of the battle as they gather resources, assemble armies and experience an all-new perspective on the ever-evolving battle for the world of MANA.
The first in-game image for Sony's PS3 blockbuster Killzone 2 has appeared on the Internet.
The USA Today website hosts the image, which is apparently taken from the single-level demo being shown to press tonight at E3. Eurogamer's Tom Bramwell will be there, so expect our thoughts as soon as humanly possible.
Killzone 2 was one of the first titles shown alongside the PlayStation 3 two years ago at E3 2005. The lavish and eye-popping trailer had press salivating, but unfortunately concrete details were hard to come by.
However, Sony is still excited about its potential, and described it to USA Today as a "hardware mover" designed to show off exactly what the new machine can do.
It's a futuristic first-person shooter in development at Guerrilla Games that takes place on the alien planet of Helghan. Here you and your squad will be up against the mutated human Helghast race who have a few tricks up their sleeves - chiefly the ability to harness the power of the weather.
Killzone 2 will have multiplayer support and is expected sometime next year.
Sony is preparing a high-definition movie and TV download service for the PlayStation 3 to rival that of Microsoft's current Xbox 360 offering.
According to Newsweek, the service will be announced at E3 in the coming days, but Sony will not go into details until the technology for the system nears completion.
Microsoft announced its own DLC service back in November and currently offers content from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, CBS and VH1, amongst others.
Bookmakers Paddy Power are taking bets on how much Sony is likely to cut the price of the PlayStation 3 in Europe.
The company is offering odds of 11/8 that Sony will reduce the price between GBP 376 and GBP 400 ahead of an expected announcement this Thursday.
Sony has reduced the price of the PS3 in North America by USD 100, prompting the bookmaker to offer six options to punters, including 8/1 odds that there will be no price cut at all.
Sony has only so far implied that an announcement relating to the the value of the console is due this week, with some expecting software to be bundled with the PS3 rather than a price cut.
Answering questions in a conference call related to the company’s restructuring, Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick referred to the current ratings system as “somewhat nonsensical.”
"Having a rating that we don’t think is appropriate is one issue, obviously, and a separate issue would be if we feel the rating is appropriate and we can’t bring it to market…that seems somewhat nonsensical," Zelnick explained.
Take-Two's Manhunt 2 was recently given an AO rating by the ESRB, which effectively bans it from being sold as major US retailers will not carry any software with an AO rating. The chairman did not blame the retailers, however.
"I don't think that issue falls at the doorstep of the retailers. I think the retailers are acting responsibly, frankly, and I think a retailer has a right to say 'This is what I am prepared to put on my shelves' and I don't think it is correct to be critical of the retailers at all," said Zelman.
Even if retailers agreed to carry the product, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft have indicated that AO titles are unacceptable for their consoles and will not grant a license to such games.
"I think, because this is a voluntary ratings organisation in the US, we have to be critical of ourselves if we've allowed a system to develop that prevents us from bringing a title to market that we want to bring to market," Zelman explained. "That's something we do need to address."
"We don’t see ourselves in the AO business," he continued. "Having said that, if we find ourselves in the AO business, it would be because we have a title that we consider art and entertainment, that we consider is appropriately labeled AO, and that we would like to bring to market and I am prepared to stand behind and Ben [Feder, Take-Two’s CEO] is prepared to stand behind.
"In that instance, one does have to ask oneself, what is the purpose of a rating if it means effectively a title cannot be released?" Zelnick asked.
Take-Two has still not announced whether the company plans to challenge the ESRB's rating or whether it plans to alter Manhunt 2 and resubmit it for a new rating determination.
Activision has signed an exclusive partnership with Gibson Guitars to feature over 20 of the manufacturer's instruments in the upcoming Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, GamesIndustry.biz is reporting.
The game is also set to feature different wireless guitar peripherals, with the Les Paul guitar available for Xbox 360, Wii and PS3, and the Kramer brand for the PlayStation 2 version of the game. Both will offer removable faceplates for customisation.
"Our relationship with Activision began with the launch of Guitar Hero over two years ago," said Henry Juszkiewicz, CEO of Gibson Guitar. "Since then the game has had phenomenal success and many other makers have tried to compete with its popularity."
"We have combined the power of Gibson with the power of Activision to produce one of the greatest games ever for consumers," he added.
Activision said that it has also secured partnerships with all major record labels and music publishers and will be offering new downloadable content for multiple platforms when the game is released this Autumn.
Kotakuite Zhabin points out that the Playstation Store is currently down for "maintenance." While this typically wouldn't be really worth a post, the timing does lend itself to vast amounts of speculation. Could it be that they took the store down to pack it full of trailers, demos and screens from E3? Or maybe it's down tonight so they can prep some new Killzone 2 information, since the Killzone 2 event is this evening.
Personally, I'm holding out hope that it's down because they're preparing to unveil and roll-out a new store with downloadable movies, music and television for both the PS3 and PSP... I also still believe in Santa Clause, so don't listen to me.
John Yamamoto, president and CEO of Square Enix's European and North American subsidiaries, has warned that gamers may still think PS3 is too expensive despite the recently announced price cut.
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz at the E3 Media and Business Summit Yamamoto said, "We're watching the hardware trends closely and also the marketing strategy of the platform holders.
"I think USD 500 for PS3 is still a bit expensive for most gamers. Most of them think that price is still high."
Sony announced that the price of PS3 will come down in the US to USD 499 earlier this week, but has yet to say whether a similar move will be made in Europe.
When asked if he believes a European price cut is necessary Yamamoto replied, "Yes, because they started at USD 600 and EUR 600 - so maybe it would be better to come down to EUR 500."
His remarks come after Konami's Kazumi Kitaue questioned whether a USD 100 reduction will be enough to win support for PS3 - and hinted that Metal Gear Solid may no longer be a platform exclusive.
Yamamoto declined to comment on whether Square Enix might also considering taking the Final Fantasy series to other consoles. However, a Square Enix spokesperson said, "At previous E3s and other shows we've announced different Final Fantasies for different platforms, and I think that will continue."
Square Enix's John Yamamoto, president and CEO for North America and Europe, has said that the publisher is busily trying to work out if it can release Last Remnant and Final Fantasy XIII simultaneously worldwide, calling it "a goal".
"For one of our biggest upcoming titles, Last Remnant, we're working to simultaneously launch in the United States and Japan - and we're aiming for Europe. We're still assessing whether that's feasible, but it's a goal," Yamamoto told our sister site GamesIndustry.biz on the eve of the E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica.
"We'll try our best," Yamamoto said when asked whether the same would be true for next-generation Final Fantasy. "Our ultimate purpose is to release titles in five languages at the same time. That is our ultimate goal and we are working on that," he added.
Square Enix has traditionally struggled to get Europe into line with launches in other territories, with translation thought responsible for a four-month gap between Final Fantasy XII's US and European releases, and the five extra months it took for Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King to materialise here following its North American launch.
Last Remnant was unveiled at the Square Enix Party 2007 last month with the promise of a simultaneous US/Japan release, while Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII - both currently only for PS3 - first pitched up at E3 last year.
Pre-E3 whispers say MGS4 will be a timed exclusive for PS3. Microsoft mentioned just about every other game under the sun at its E3 press conference expect Kojima's highly-anticipated action game.
It was only yesterday that rumours of Metal Gear Solid 4 being released for Xbox 360 hit a new high. Konami's head of US and European operations, Kazumi Kitaue, said that even though Metal Gear Solid was born for PlayStation, and the firm would like to keep it that way, steps may have to be taken.
We can only presume that he means steps taken to make the game multiplatform to cover the cost of the game's lengthy development cycle.
A source has told CVG that , "Kitaue is constantly trying to force Kojima to drop the game's PS3 exclusivity, which Hideo refuses point blank to do. Trust me MGS4 will be a PS3 exclusive for for months at least."
Microsoft's press conference focused on games that will be released this year (apart from Resi 5). There was no mention of MGS4 and 360 which makes us believe that Sony is still holding tight to the franchise. If it was coming to 360, Peter Moore would have made a massive song and dance about it. He didn't, probably because the deal's not been signed yet.
SCEE has told CVG that details 'leaked' on its Euro PS3 announcement planned for later this week are categorically not true.
Internet reports are stating that the company's announcement will include news on a bundle containing PS3, Resistance Fall of Man and MotorStorm which will have a recommended retail price of 514 Euro (roughly 350 quid) - in France at least.
The information appeared in a leaked internal email sent by a French retailer to a Sony key account manager based in Paris, according to website Spong, in which it was said the bundle would be available in France as of August 1.
The site went on to say it contacted the key account manager in question who verified the authenticity of the email and, when questioned, confirmed that the information within would form part of Sony's announcement Europe-wide.
However, SCEE told CVG that the reported details including pricing are "categorically not true" when contacted.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's announcement, which is expected to be value-related, will occur at around 5am our time on Friday morning.
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The Sony press conference kicked off just moments ago, and the company brought da noise with Sony style: Strong, assertive and with the kind of swagger that only comes from having won the last console war hands-down.
Here are some of the major highlights:
* Jack Tretton showed up as his PSHome character. Pretty nifty. the Avatar walked through Home Square, apparently a new area of Home.
* Tretton: "over the past 14 years...Sony has strived to deliver great entertainment and innovation... we're going to show you games, games and more games." Good call, Sony.
* A little love for the PS2: Tretton trumpets the console's sucess and says over 160 games are coming to the console this year.
* PSP Games shown include: SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals Tactical Strike, Wipeout: Pulse, Syphon Filter; Logan's Shadow, NBA '08, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Silent Hill Origins, Patapon, Tiger Woods '08, Sonic Rivals 2, Sims 2: Castaway, SWAT: Target Liberty, Final Fantasy Tacktics: The war of the Lion, Castlevania.
* Tretton showed off some of the awesome custimization stuff available on the PSHome. Kaz and Tretton virtually "hung out" and did a little comedy. Comedy is hard for everyone, so we gave them a pass.
* Kaz took the stage to cheers and unveiled the new PSP!
* New PSP: still has UMD, but it's 33% lighter than current and 19% slimmer. Improved battery, improved video, and can be hooked up to televisions! Wow!
* Kaz demoed the new PSP with a showing of Spiderman 2, controlled from a PSP.
* Comes in designer colors: "Ice Silver" Comes with Daxter and 1meg memory stick and The Family Guy: Frickin' Sweet UMD.
* Chewbaca (?!!) made an appearance to show off the Star Wars: Battlefront bundle. A white PSP with Darth Vader on the back. $199.99. TheFeed thinks corporate executives should not try to do comedy. Also, when did we drop acid?
* Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron comes out this fall.
* PlayStation Network is next up. 2 million users and 20 million downloads, according to Tretton.
* Phil Harrison takes the stage. Shows off five games from the PlayStation Network: EchoChrome, a puzzle game that look simply waste-your-life amazing. Like an Escher print and Line Rider had a genius offspring. You'll be hearing a lot about this one.
* Pain. Funny, destructive and as addictive as you can imagine.
* PS Network Games Shown include: Wipeout HD, Warhawk, SOCOM Confrontation.
* PlayStation Home: Home client can run on Sony phones. Without graphics, but with all the social networking acess.
* Harrison showed off some of the new spaces in Home. Very impressive.
* SingStar playable within Home.
* Harrison demonstrates the media capabilities of the phone/home connection by taking, then instantly uploading a photo of the crowd to PlayStation Home. Instantly uploads photos to Home. Very cool.
* Can push screenshots from in Home to webpages. Like MySpace but for fake you.
* Ability to launch any game from PS3 from inside Home.
* Shows off Motorstorm from Home. Eagles Nest map available next month.
* 80 gig PS3 model will be priced at $599 and is available on August.
* Sales of 60 gig model have doubled, according to Tretton.
* Prediction of 11 million sales of PS3s this year.
* Sony "never waivered in belief that Blu-Ray was the way to go."
* Tretton trumpets a 2-to-1 sales ration of Blu-Ray over HD-DVD.
* 120 games. 15 exclusive first-party games.
* Trailer for Ubisoft's Haze, a PS3 exclusive that many, many gamers are waiting for. Amazing visuals. Truly breathtaking.
* Sony announces Unreal Tournament 3 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive! Also: user created mods will be transferable from PCs to PS3s. NICE!
* Other games coming: Call of Duty 4, Assassin's Creed, Kane and Lynch: Dead Men, Resident Evil 5, Burnout Paradise, Madden NFL '08, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Simpson's Game, Guitar Hero III, Medal of Honor Airborn, and Rock Band.
* Tretton announces another Third Party Exclusive: Metal Gear Solid 4, putting to rest rumors that the game might be headed to 360s.
* Metal Gear Solid 4 will be the LAST Metal Gear game...evar!
* Real Time footage of the game was shown, and it is as good as it could possibly be. Wow. Blown away.
* Metal Gear Solid coming in "Early 2008!"
* Harrison and Tretton went on to discuss exclusives coming for the PS3, including Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Folklore, Heavenly Sword, NBA '08, LittleBigPlanet, (including a video of the game's building tools.) and finally, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
* Infamous, a newly announced title featuring dark, brood
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