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Archive for March, 2010
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: First Gameplay Video In Action!
Square Enix has just released the first gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Online entitled “Life In Eorzea” #1
Sony’s 3D Shutter Glasses & The PS3 Impression By Eddie With The PS3Blog
As many of you may already know, later this year Sony will be shipping out their all-new Sony Bravia 3D tv’s and unfortunately the initial price point is expected to be quite non-consumer friendly. Nevertheless, there may be more affordable ways to enjoy HD gaming in 3D via your PS3.
Gaming insider Eddie with PS3blog.net recently had the opportunity of taking an affordable 3D gaming alternative for a spin and his impression sounds most promising;
So I had a chance to play some Wipeout HD in 3D after PAX last Friday and I have to say…I’m impressed!
I was not sold on 3D as it doesn’t add to the experience for me. In movies, games anything. Its just another way of viewing the image that is cumbersome to me since I already wear standard glasses.
After leaving PAX I come across a Sony Style store in the Prudential Center that is attached to the convention center where PAX was, the first one I’ve ever been to actually. I walk in and decide to look at the tv’s when I come across the 3D glasses sitting on a little desk next to a chair and a PS3 controller.
Interested after I see a power button the glasses I try them on and instantly I was sucked into playing Wipeout in 3D. At first, just like I assumed, another way of viewing the game, but the more and more I played, I found myself making adjustments differently. I was watching the physics of the game different from what I would in 2D. Whether it helped or not, that still remains to be seen but I did in fact play differently.
So as I play further in, I bump into a few walls talking to others watching also with 3D glasses on and I take some damage. This is where things got crazy for me. The entire screen lit up randomly in each eye like an alternating strobe light but it wasn’t so much bright as it was solid. I had a HARD time seeing the track and what I was doing as this was going on. It indeed added additional difficulty to the game.
In the end, I find myself giving 3D another chance…perhaps not $3500 for a new tv, $100+ for the glasses, but should the prices ever drop, I’ll most likely be one of the first people in line. There are a few more games I would love to see but as for now, it gets a thumbs up from me.
KILLZONE 2, inFAMOUS & Resistance 2 Getting Greatest Hits Treament
While snopping around several gaming forums I stumbled upon a pretty cool sales update being presented at Wal-Mart with the price point of $29.83 attached to it.
A NeoGaf forum member posted an ad displaying the upcoming “Greatest Hits” which should look very appealing to many new PS3 owners looking for great game at an afforable price.
The forum post reads:
From the latest Walmart flyer:
Killzone 2
Resistance 2
inFAMOUS
LittleBigPlanet GOTY Edition
UFC Undisputed
Are all getting the GH treatment, complete with snazzy new red PS3 stripe at the top.
Thevolution Network Introduces “THEVOLUTION”: A FREE Next-Gen Gaming Application
Thevolution Network, LLC announces THEVOLUTION iPhone ™ application as part of their next-gen gaming repertoire. The application takes its place next to the ever-popular gaming sites by Thevolution Network including ps3thevolution.com, nesthevolution.com and 360thevolution.com.
THEVOLUTION app allows gamers access to daily industry news plus industry events such as E3 and ComiCon. Users can read game reviews, watch game trailers, listen to a weekly podcast by gaming insider Derrick Smith and share the latest news and game reviews with friends and family via Email.
“When developing the application, my goal was to provide a service that was not convoluted and something that I would enjoy as a hardcore gamer. The result is a comprehensive application that is packaged in a simplistic manner that will be interesting to hardcore or casual gamers,” said Derrick Smith, founder and managing director of Thevolution Network.
“Thevolution Network promises that app updates are forthcoming as the industry and gamers’ needs evolve,” added Smith.
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SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: PERSONA 3 PORTABLE Website Goes LIVE!
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today launched the official full website for Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®3 Portable™ for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the handheld adaptation of one of the highest-rated role-playing games of all time.
The official full website is sure to get new and seasoned fans excited about the game’s release, featuring information about the story, characters, and a special “What’s New in P3P” section. Viewers can watch the opening video anytime they want, drool over screenshots and character bios, and even nab wallpaper and a support banner to show their P3P love. Atlus will add more video, screenshots, wallpaper and exclusive info to the site over time, so fans are encouraged to bookmark the page so they don’t miss the exciting updates. To increase the already highly anticipated release, a timer has been added to the homepage, counting down to the very last second until launch.
Featuring the unprecedented addition of a new player-controlled female protagonist who offers players a fresh new perspective for one of gaming’s most inventive narratives, P3P adds dozens of additional hours of playability on top of a game that already easily exceeded 100 hours of total play time. Numerous additional improvements and enhancements serve to streamline the experience for optimal handheld RPG enjoyment.
SMT: Persona 3 Portable is currently scheduled for release on July 6, 2010.
FIRSTPLAY Gets Ready To Launch On PlayStation 3
Future, the special-interest media group and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirm that FirstPlay – Europe’s only on-console interactive show – launches its first weekly episode on Thursday, 8th April.
Available exclusively to UK gamers through Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3) console from the PlayStation Network (PSN), FirstPlay delivers brand-new high definition video reviews and previews every week, plus exclusive downloadable content and much more. FirstPlay is delivered to your console for just 99p an episode. Money-saving subscriptions are also available for £8.99 a 90-day subscription.
FirstPlay offers gamers a whole new way of consuming media alongside magazines and websites, raising the bar with high quality production values, trusted editorial and interactive elements. FirstPlay unites the respected Official PlayStation Magazine team with a hand-picked group of TV and games industry veterans.
Introducing gamers to the FirstPlay experience, highlights in the first episode include the definitive verdict on Square Enix’s eagerly-awaited Just Cause 2 – rewarding viewers with an exclusive in-game item for use by Rico Rodriquez. FirstPlay also gets to grips with Sony’s God of War III – showcasing the epic scale of the game in glorious HD and scores a revealing first-look at EA’s Fifa World Cup 2010 – due for release late April.
Bringing gamers closer to the biggest games for PlayStation 3, FirstPlay reveals its interactive gallery function, including screenshots and artwork from Formula One 2010, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Red Dead Redemption. Gamers can use each image as an XMB background wallpaper and also find out more about the games thanks to the accompanying audio captions. With a vast variety of content available through the PlayStation Network, FirstPlay’s Network Highlights section brings a round-up of the latest PlayStation Minis, films and digital comics in a weekly package.
Thevolution Video Game Talk Radio Episode #37
SHOW TOPIC
Is Uncharted 2 The Greatest Video Game Of All-Time?
Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo Coming To Xbox Live & PSN, what can we expect?
Dead Space 2: Brief New Gameplay Footage From PAX - Footage Explained
What Defines A Great Videogame Console?
Breach is Headed To XBLA - Wow!
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BATTLEFIELD BAD COMPANY 2: Still Holding Strong In UK Charts
Make no mistake, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the real deal on the battlefield and on the sales charts. After releasing earlier this month, (March 2nd to be exact) this latest sequel has exploded onto the scene and has generated incredible buzz from gamers worldwide.
Just jump into any online match and more than likely someone will begin making comparisons to other top-tier shooters in favor of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. From my own extensive hands-on experience it seems EA/DICE has introduced a new way to experience online warfare that future shooter will have to match if they want to remain competitive. From the dynamic destructible environments to the well-balanced gameplay DICE has developed a masterful online shooter.
After almost a month on the market Battlefield: Bad Company 2 remain near the top of the charts in the UK
UK Charts Week Ending March 27, 2010:
1. JUST CAUSE 2
2. POKEMON SOULSILVER
3. BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2
4. POKEMON HEARTGOLD
5. JUST DANCE
6. CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFARE 2
7. GOD OF WAR 3
8. FINAL FANTASY XIII
9. WII SPORTS RESORT
10. WII FIT PLUS
11. NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII
12. FIFA 10
13. SONIC & SEGA ALL-STAR RACING
14. METRO 2033
15. HEAVY RAIN
16. ALIENS vs PREDATOR
17. PRISON BREAK: THE CONSPIRACY
18. BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE VILGAX ATTACKS
19. MARIO KART WII
20. ASSASSINS CREED 2
SKATE 3 Demo Announced For Playstation Network April 15th
EA has announced that a demo for Skate 3 will hit PSN and Xbox Live on April 15.
Well, this seems to be the case as the cool rockstars from Joystiq were just recently handed a few sticker at the Penny Arcade Expowhich revealed the Skate 3 demo for PSN and Xbox Live arriving April 15.
There have been hopes that this demo would be coming sooner than later and now EA has in fact officially announced the arrival of the demo.
PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update Disables “Other OS” April 1
Official Playstation blog writes:
The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the “Install Other OS” feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update.
In addition, disabling the “Other OS” feature will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to the broad range of gaming and entertainment content from SCE and its content partners on a more secure system.
Be sure to head over to the Official Playstation blog for more on the upcoming firmware (v3.21) update.
ENSLAVED: All-New In-Game Images From The Makers Of Heavenly Sword
An epic new action-adventure from Ninja Theory combines cinematic visuals and combat, rich character and story development, and top-notch entertainment talent.
Enslaved takes players on a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy union in order to survive their way through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. A tactical action-adventure game, Enslaved centers on the complex relationship between the two main characters and challenges players to employ a mix of combat, strategy and environment traversal. With influences and contributions from top music and film industry talent, Enslaved combines beautifully rendered graphics and captivating music with seamless animation and engrossing gameplay.
LOST PLANET 2: All-New Multiplayer Demo Coming To Playstation Network
Prepare to be blown away by the latest Lost Planet 2 demo coming your way on the PlayStation Network. Get ready to grab some weapons, hop in a vital suit, and battle with 16 players in real time. Featuring the “Turbulent Jungle” map from the online versus mode, the new Lost Planet 2 demo will include full chat support and stat tracking. While the demo will be available publicly on April 21 for Xbox 360 and April 22 for PlayStation 3, Capcom’s most avid fans will get a sneak preview of this demo beginning March 31 via community-distributed voucher codes for early access. Keep an eye out for the availability of early access codes coming your way.
Players who download and play the demo will be rewarded when they purchase the full retail version of Lost Planet 2 with immediate access to the Machine Gun SP which fires three round bursts.
Capcom is also pleased to announce that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Lost Planet 2 will now be hitting stores on Tuesday May 11 th, one week earlier than previously announced.
MAFIA 2: U.S. Box Art Revealed
With the recent release date announcement, we are now able to get a sneak peek of the US cover box art for MAFIA 2.
In this highly anticipated sequel, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.
Features:
Immersive Gangster Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization, compelling narrative and stunning presentation, the mature storyline will make players understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mafia.
Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car chases, visceral hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form a deep and engrossing gameplay experience Illusion Engine™: 2K Czech’s proprietary Illusion Engine, allows gamers to explore Empire Bay’s 10 square miles while transitioning from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times.
Authentic Portrayal of Mid-20th Century America: Experience an epic story set across two decades where the clothing, cars and advertising are meticulously created to replicate the feel of a ‘40s and ‘50s American city; as players progress through the eras the city and its elements will change to reflect the time period.
Soundtrack Reflects the Mood of the Era: Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists.
GOD OF WAR III *SPOILER* Finishing Moves Gameplay!!
UNBELIEVABLE!
GHOST RECON FUTURE SOLDIER: Full-Length Live Action Trailer From IGN
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