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Rumour: Metal Gear Solid Coming to XBLA

by Patrick Steen on June 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

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Yes, I’m British. I spell “rumour” with two u’s. What U going to do about it? Well hopefully you’ll have no time to do anything, because either you’ll be embedded in Snake’s final mission on the Playstation 3, or engrossed in one of Snake’s first on the Xbox 360. Read more…

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Playstation 3 “Genetically Enhanced” BioShock Confirmed

by Chad Lakkis on May 28, 2008 at 4:03 pm

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We reported that BioShock would be coming to the PS3 back on May 22nd, however what we did not know at that time was that it would be “genetically enhanced”. The official press release (also genetically enhanced with extra vitamins, minerals, and marketing mumbo jumbo) can be found below. Read more…

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Confirmed: Bioshock is Coming to PS3

by Dylan Duarte on May 22, 2008 at 9:37 pm

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Playstation 3 owners who felt left in the dust after 360 and PC users got their hands on Bioshock will be happy to hear that Big Daddy will be stomping his way onto the Playstation 3 for the 2008 holiday season. Hit the jump to read more. Read more…

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Guitar Controller Compatible with Guitar Hero and Rock Band

by Toni Dimayuga on May 22, 2008 at 5:27 pm

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Annoyed that you have to buy two guitar controllers to play Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band? Frustrated because the Guitar Hero III controller doesn’t work with your Guitar Hero I and II games? Well, worry no longer. Read more…

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Free Radical Confirms Final Haze Resolution

by Patrick Steen on May 18, 2008 at 4:04 pm

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After reporting on the native rendering resolution of the Haze demo, some questioned my reasoning that the final game would sport the same resolution. This is despite there seldom being an example of a game’s resolution differing from its demo. In visiting Free Radical’s studio near Nottingham, creative lead Derek Littlewood confirmed our suspicions. Read more…

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SKATE 2 Confirmed

by Tom Hillman on May 12, 2008 at 7:04 pm

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EA has confirmed that the follow-up to SKATE is currently in development for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. No release date has been set at this time. Read more…

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MGS4 Bundle Sneaking Into Europe

by Tom Hillman on May 8, 2008 at 4:59 pm

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Fear not European’s, Sony is bringing the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Playstation 3 bundle to Europe on June 12th. Read more…

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Killzone 2 Releasing February 2009

by Patrick Steen on May 6, 2008 at 11:44 am

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Though we will get juicy new info and possibly footage of Killzone 2 today, Sony’s Playstation Day also brings the sad news that Killzone 2’s release has been pushed forward into 2009. Read more…

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More MGS4 Bundles for Japan

by Geoff Haugan on May 2, 2008 at 5:28 pm

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Sony wants you to buy a PlayStation 3 for Metal Gear Solid 4, so they’re trying to make it as easy as possible. Aside from the bundles already announced in Japan and North America, Sony is adding three more to tempt Japanese gamers. Come see the pretty colors! Read more…

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60GB PS3 “Fan Test”: Want to Kill Your Console?

by Patrick Steen on April 14, 2008 at 7:47 am

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Over this past weekend a video detailing a Playstation 3 fan test made its way onto the internetz. The test runs through the fan speeds, ending in a rocket boost to blow out as much dust as possible.  Sadly, it only works on the 40GB model, so many were still left with a trusty can of compressed air, or hoover.

In an act to save all the 60GB plebs, a kid shows us how to achieve the same results.  The method he demonstrates is not going to free your PS3 of dust; it’s going to kill it like a baby goat to the slaughter house. Read more…

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LittleBigPlanet Close to Alpha Stage

by David Osbon on April 9, 2008 at 6:09 am

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If you’ve had your head in the sand, or something far worse, for the last year or so, then the words LittleBigPlanet may not mean a thing to you. If this is true, then maybe I can explain and get you excited about it reaching the Alpha stage of development. Read more…

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PS3/360 Cry Engine 2 to Look Near High Settings on PC

by Patrick Steen on April 7, 2008 at 8:01 pm

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It almost sounds too good to be true. Almost? It is too good to be true. Could Cry Engine 2 on consoles really look any where near as good as Crysis on the PC? Crytek’s Engine Business Manager, Harald Seeley, states that they expect the console versions to “look like they’re running at high settings, or nearly high settings, on a PC.” *Shock.* Read more…

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HAZE: Final Words on PS3 Exclusivity

by Patrick Steen on April 7, 2008 at 7:17 pm

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It’s hard to put exclusivity disputes to rest. What’s worrying is that there are disputes – anger and seriousness over the possibility of losing a game to the “competition.” There’s been buzz around Metal Gear Solid 4, Bioshock, and most certainly HAZE.

Free Radical’s script writer, Rob Yescombe, attempts to put the bickering to rest in this interview we held at Sony’s Playstation 3 Rooms. Read more…

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Bioshock 2 for PS3 and Wii?

by Dylan Duarte on April 7, 2008 at 6:32 pm

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Bioshock 2 was officially announced last month for a Q4 2009 release date. Now, based on recent job listings for Bioshock 2 positions, it looks as though we may see the game on multiple consoles. Hit the jump for details. Read more…

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Ninja Gaiden 2 and Bourne Conspiracy Given Euro Release Dates

by Kev Lochun on April 2, 2008 at 2:37 pm

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As if June wasn’t going to be busy enough with Lego Indy on the 6th and Guns of the Patriots on the 12th, two more heavy hitters have been stamped with a June release.  Read more…

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Playstation Store Redesigned: No Mouse Pointer, Dynamic Changes

by Geoff Haugan on April 1, 2008 at 1:53 pm

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Over the next couple of weeks things will function as usual on the PlayStation Store, but no new downloads will be made available as Sony is in the middle of updating the store’s interface. Read more…

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Microsoft Owns Patent for In-Game Custom Soundtracks

by Patrick Steen on March 31, 2008 at 8:21 pm

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Playstation 3 Am Cry?

One of the most wanted features missing from the Playstation 3 is the ability to use a custom soundtrack during gameplay. Movement has been made in this area with some games beginning to offer support, notably Super Stardust HD and High Velocity Bowling, but it’s yet to be offered for all games.

Though many expect the inclusion to come when Sony supports an in-game version of Playstation 3’s cross media bar, the implementation of this feature might just stay with the developers, since Microsoft owns a patent for this very functionality. Read more…

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PS3 Updates to BD-Live: One Feature Left Out

by Roly Reyes on March 26, 2008 at 6:03 pm

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The latest PS3 firmware update brings the Playstation 3 up to version 2.20, adding further functionality to the victor of the latest format war; Blu-Ray. But Sony also left out the ability to copy a SD version of a Blu-Ray movie to your PSP for portable watching. Details after the break. Read more…

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Chinese PS3 Manufacturer Wins Xbox 360 Contract

by Wade Larson on March 19, 2008 at 6:40 am

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Maybe not all systems are created equal, but it turns out a lot of them are built by the same company. Read more…

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Haze Never Coming Out on Xbox 360

by Patrick Steen on March 15, 2008 at 11:22 am

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News coming straight in from Play.com Live in Wembley stadium is final confirmation that Haze will eternally be a Playstation 3 exclusive. Read more…

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