From an interview at CES 2008, where Kojima’s Playstation 3 offering is being demoed to a lucky few, comes the confirmed news that Metal Gear Online will be included with the purchase of the single player game, MGS4. It is, however, an online starter pack.

According to their press release, Sony has sold nearly 4 million PlayStation systems this holiday season. This accounts for sales of the PSP ( 1.4 million), PlayStation 2 (1.3 million), and at the bottom of the list, the PlayStation 3 (1.2 million).

Remember Cellius? The company formed by Sony and Namco Bandai to create Cell based games? It was announced last year and since then things have been very quiet. Too quiet. Especially when you know that Ken Kutaragi is meant to be the chairman. A year later Cellius rears its head once more.

Sony’s advertising has always been prone to the weird and the wonderful. Cornering the European market with their “This Is Living” advertisements has left many bemused. The following ads for Heavenly Sword and Ratchet restore faith in Sony’s comprehension of their market.

NeoGaf user Dave1988 has posted a summary of the first Devil May Cry 4 review from the German GamePro magazine. We summarize it here at Ripten, along with new details on exclusive Playstation 3 features, including online support, a hard drive install and Sixaxis motion sensing.

After rampant rumours of Far Cry 2 coming to consoles, Ubisoft have finally announced the game for both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Originally released back in 1988, Bionic Commando is back. Here at Ripten we can present you with a selection of new screenshots and artwork of the game that will grapple the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in 2008.

Yep, Valve has finally broken its silence over the reportedly glitch-ridden Orange Box port to the Playstation 3, which has seen some of the most serene gamers embed their pad in the nearest wall in frustration.

That’s right. No rest for the wicked during the holiday period. At least not in Euro land. There’s been a mini update with a surprise appearance.

Got some new screens hot off the press for you here: Monster Madness EX for the Playstation 3. This is the first you will have seen of the game, and they look like they’ve got a sense of humour at least.

Over 10 days ago we reported that the ESRB had rated a Warhawk game for the PSP. I suggested that instead of being an exclusive PSP title, it would be the original PS1 Warhawk. I was right.

Haze is one crazy title. Not only does it look great, but it has a unique plot set in the future where nectar is used as a stimulant for soldiers to gain control of the battlefield around them. Moreover, we might get hold of it quicker than we expected.

Can you get an Xbox 360 Cheaper than a Wii in the United Kingdom? Yes sir, and it can even be an Xbox 360 Arcade with a wireless controller, HDMI connection and five arcade games; PAC-MAN Championship Edition, Uno, Luxor 2, Boom Boom Rocket, and Feeding Frenzy.

Let me preface this with the sentiment that I find this following retailer comment interesting, but not indicative of the whole of the United Kingdom gaming market. This is from one small independent retailer, and not from a main retailer such as HMV or Woolworths. I would still like to share my findings with you.