tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83865845636610489072024-03-13T14:48:27.413+00:00PS3 ON THE WEBWELCOME to PS3ontheweb, which takes a gamer's eye view of the Playstation 3 world - what's the latest hot topic, what you want to know, or what you wanted to ask, but didn't know where to ask it!David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-83218317502761615092009-10-15T15:48:00.001+01:002009-10-15T15:50:09.971+01:00THIS BLOG IS MOVING!DUE to the overwhelming success of my PlayStation 3 blog, I am now expanding to cover ALL the latest games consoles - at my new home echogamingguide.blogspot.com.<br />I will bring you the latest news, previews and reviews, as well as top tips and insights into what gamers really want to hear.<br />So, thanks for your support, please visit my new website - and bookmark it for future use!David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-91487709821077788002009-10-11T15:50:00.002+01:002009-10-11T16:00:31.079+01:00Flashing yellow light of death!AS A former Xbox 360 owner, who finally gave up the ghost with the console after suffering 4 red rings of death, I turned to the PS3 as my salvation.<br />But now I have suffered the Sony equivalent - the yellow flashing light of death.<br />My 60gb console just stopped working, I repeatedly tried to start it up, to no avail, but luckily I was covered by warranty and have now said goodbye to my 60gb model - along with 4 usb ports, ps2 compatibility and card reader - and had it replaced with a slimline 250gb model, which is quieter, less obtrusive and still quite stylish.<br />But as this could happen to anyone, here are a couple of tips to follow in case the worst happens:<br />* Regularly back up your saved game files - if your console goes wrong, chances are you won't be able to boot it back up, along with all your saved games<br />* Take your discs out - again, if it won't start, you're disc will be stuck inside and if it is under warranty, it may still takes weeks for the game to be recovered and returned<br />* Change your password - if it is repaired or not, when you get a replacement console, it is best for security's sake just to change your password on your account, so there is no concern over the login details being copied.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-48863888201650812492009-09-25T10:41:00.003+01:002009-09-25T10:45:44.949+01:00250Gb PS3 is too late for me!SONY has finally confirmed the rumours are true about a 250Gb PS3 - but that won't really affect me, as I've just upgraded my original 60Gb version to a 250Gb!<br /><br />Sony said: “Following the great success of the new, smaller, 120GB PS3, which sold over one million units in its first three weeks on sale, the 250GB model has the same hardware specifications as the current model, but with greater storage space, to offer consumers even more choice.”<br /><br />From October 1, fans can spend £284.99 for a bundle containing a choice of two Platinum Hits or a copy of the PS3 exclusive superhero outing, inFamous. T<br />But from October 16, the bundle initiative will be expanded to include Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated sequel, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.<br /><br />As a long-time PS3 user, I would certainly recommend that the bigger the hard drive, the better. That's why I upgraded my 60Gb version (something that was easier than I thought it would be), as you soon use up space. <br /><br />I was down to my last gig and a half, so the upgrade was worth it!David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-3659014134929910632009-09-15T08:13:00.002+01:002009-09-15T08:16:08.112+01:00Rock on with Brutal Legends<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/Sq8_IHuXXEI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ZLD4X0sXwjE/s1600-h/Brutal-Legend.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/Sq8_IHuXXEI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ZLD4X0sXwjE/s320/Brutal-Legend.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381589488476052546" /></a><br />ACCORDING to VG247, BRUTAL LEGENDS will be making its demo debut on PSN this week.<br /><br />BRUTAL LEGENDS is in development by Double Fine Production with developer Tim Schafer at the helm. BRUTAL LEGENDS has been in development for quite a while but is now getting ready to rock the gaming world.<br /><br />Starring Jack Black as Eddie Riggs, a legendary roadie summoned to a heavy metal world where he must fight for the liberation of humanity from the demon Emperor Doviculus. It has been said that once the demo has been completed, millions of gamers worldwide will experience what is known as face-melting from so much ROCK! Yes literally.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-56825850805122901192009-09-08T08:16:00.004+01:002009-09-08T08:18:09.642+01:00PS3 sales go through the roofGREAT News for PS3 sales - they are rocketing! <br /><br />I picked this bit of news from Playstation ThEvolution website, which will be great for everyone who wants to see the PS3 finally catch up the Xbox 36o and Wii:<br /><br />"According to Gameindustry.biz, since the release of the PS3 Slim, sales have skyrocketed to over 1000%, no we did not make a mistake and add an extra zero, you read that correctly.<br /><br /><br />Not only has Sony been moving PS3’s at a frantic pace, PS3 software sales have also experienced a boost. Software sales have increased by 17 per cent and this is evident with the recent release of BATMAN: Arkham Asylum which shows the PS3 versions edging out it Xbox 360 counterpart in total units sold.<br /><br /><br />Despite the recent Xbox 360 price drop of the Elite model which has experienced sales to increase by 43%, Sony’s PS3 has still managed to outsell the Xbox 360 and also Nintendo’s Wii and DS units by approximately 3:1.<br /><br /><br />“I think what I’ve heard anecdotally is that this is the point people were waiting for - a redesigned model and, in Euros, a significant price reduction,” said Andrew House, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “That’s people’s cue to jump into the business.”<br /><br /><br />These current sales numbers bold well for Sony going into the holiday months. With the upcoming release of exclusive titles in the form of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, DEMONS SOUL’S, GRAN TURISMO 5 and the re-release of GOD OF WAR 1 & 2 on Blu-ray for the PS3, not to mention the highly anticipated multiplatform shooter MODERN WARFARE 2, the holiday are looking very exciting on the PS3 front."<br /><br />Fantastic!David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-34148255162007234272009-08-31T21:34:00.003+01:002009-08-31T21:35:50.186+01:00System Update tomorrow.....SO, IT'S the big system update tomorrow - let's hope it is as good as we are all hoping it will be.....David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-60080235205520419062009-08-28T11:39:00.001+01:002009-08-28T11:41:27.181+01:00European PlayStation Store update August 27WELL, it looks like they sorted the problems yesterday, here is the latest update:<br /><br />Price Reduction<br /><br /><br />Crash Commando (£3.99/€4.99)<br />In celebration of all the extra Crash Commando goodness released this week, you can take advantage of this reduced price for the full game until the 10th of September.<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Downloadable Games<br /><br /><br />Smash Cars (£11.99/€14.99)<br />PEGI 3+<br /><br /><br />Battle Tanks (£7.99/€9.99)<br />PEGI 7+<br /><br /><br />Topatoi – (AU$15.95, $18.90 NZD) Has been added to the Australian and New Zealand Stores.<br />OFLAC 3<br /><br /><br />Demos (free)<br /><br /><br />NHL 10<br />PEGI 3+<br /><br /><br />F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn<br />PEGI 18+<br /><br /><br />Add-On Game Content<br /><br /><br />Fight Night Round 4<br /><br />* Champions Pack (£3.99/€4.99)<br />* Content Pack 1 (free)<br /><br />PEGI 16+<br /><br /><br />Batman: Arkham Asylum – Play As Joker (free)<br />PEGI 16+<br /><br /><br />Crash Commando<br /><br /><br />* Combo Pack (this combines the four packs below) (£3.99/€4.99)<br />* Heist Map Pack (£2.39/€2.99)<br />* Colonel Chaos and Army Chick Pack (£1.19/€1.49)<br />* Gangsta Rapper and Reggae Rasta Pack (£1.19/€1.49)<br />* Nukem Ninja and Maid Mayhem Pack (£1.19/€1.49)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Disgaea 3<br /><br /><br />* Action Prinny (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Adell (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Class World Command Attack (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Curtis (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Defender of Earth Set (£4.79/€5.99)<br />* Demon & Detective Set (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Disgaea 2 Sacrebleu Set (£4.79/€5.99)<br />* Disgaea 2 Main Character Set (£3.99/€4.99)<br />* Dragon (£0.79/€0.99)<br />* Fake Heroes Set (£3.99/€3.19)<br />* Gig (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Gordon (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Hanako (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Item World Command Attack Mode (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Item World Survival Attack (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Jennifer (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Kogure (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Makai Kingdom Main Character Package (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Marjoly (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Mid-Boss (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Nekomata (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Pram (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Pierre (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Prinny Curtis (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Raspberyl Chapter 1 (£2.39/€2.99)<br />* Raspberyl Chapter 2 (£2.39/€2.99)<br />* Raspberyl Chapter 3 (£2.39/€2.99)<br />* Raspberyl Chapter 4 (£2.39/€2.99)<br />* Raspberyl Chapters 1-4 (£8.99/€11.25)<br />* Revya (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Rozalin (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Soul Nomad Set (£3.19/€3.99)<br />* Taro (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Thursday (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Tink (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Yukimaru (£1.59/€1.99)<br />* Zetta (£1.59/€1.99)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Character and Map Pack (£6.29/€7.99)<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Star Wars: The Force Unleashed – Tatooine Mission Pack (£7.99/€9.99)<br />PEGI 16+<br /><br /><br />Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Wolf Creek Course (£3.19/€3.99 – Introductory price for one week only)<br />PEGI 3+<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet – VeraBee Original Sticker Pack (£1.59/€1.99)<br />PEGI 7+<br /><br /><br />Rock Band<br /><br /><br />* Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* Mony Mony by Billy Idol (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* Rebel Yell by Billy Idol (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* Runnin’ Down A Dream by Tom Petty (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* She’s A Genius by Jet (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* World Turning by Fleetwood Mac (£0.99/€1.49)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Videos (free)<br /><br /><br />* Batman: Arkham Asylum Villains Trailer<br />* IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey Launch Trailer<br />* Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Gamescom 2009 Trailer<br />* Mini Ninjas Futo Vignette<br />* Mini Ninjas Shun Vignette<br />* Mini Ninjas Suzume Vignette<br />* Mini Ninjas Tora Vignette<br />* Crash Commando Characters Trailer<br />* Crash Commando Heist Map Pack Trailer<br /><br /><br />PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go<br />Downloadable Games<br /><br /><br />* Dynasty Warriors (£13.99/€17.99)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)<br /><br /><br />Rock Band Unplugged<br /><br /><br />* Black Sunshine by White Zombie (£0.99/€1.49)<br />* She’s Not There by The Zombies (£0.99/€1.49)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br /><br />Themes (free)<br /><br /><br />* Dissidia Final Fantasy Theme 12David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-58432513411776538252009-08-27T21:11:00.002+01:002009-08-27T21:21:38.062+01:00PlayStation Network update problemsJUST a quick note for anyone who is wondering why the store hasn't been updated - from the online forums, it appears there is a problem.<br />It seems some stuff is now online, but is not being shown under 'latest', but apparently they are working on it, so hopefully it should be sorted soon.<br />It will be interesting to see what goes on, especially as the next system update is due out on tuesday next week - will there be any extra special extra content online then?<br />Doubtful, I say.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-16615056367424003522009-08-20T16:21:00.002+01:002009-08-20T16:23:58.509+01:00European PlayStation Network store updatedTHERE are some cracking demos out today (Thursday) on the European update of the PlayStation Network.<br />Here goes with the full list for this week:<br /><br />Demos (free)<br /><br />Colin McRae DiRT 2<br />PEGI 3+<br /><br />WET<br />PEGI 18+<br /><br />Mini Ninjas<br />PEGI 7+<br /><br />IL2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey<br />PEGI 7+<br />Add-On Game Content<br /><br />Pain – Andy Dick Pack (£0.79/€0.99)<br />PEGI 16+<br /><br />Zen Pinball – Street Fighter II Tribute Table (£1.59/€1.99)<br />PEGI 7+<br /><br />Guitar Hero: World Tour – Duelling Banjos Track (£1.59/€1.99)<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br />Rock Band<br /><br /> * Foo Fighters Pack 02 (this combines the below three Foo Fighters tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€2.99)<br /> * All My Life by Foo Fighters (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * I’ll Stick Around by Foo Fighters (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * Lonely As You by Foo Fighters (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * I Predict A Riot by Kaiser Chiefs (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * I’m Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * Inside Out by Eve 6 (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * No Rain by Blind Melon (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * There’s No Other Way by Blur (£0.99/€1.49)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br /><br />Videos (free)<br /><br /> * Modnation Racers Trailer<br /> * Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Gamescom Trailer<br /> * Heavy Rain Gamescom Trailer<br /> * LittleBigPlanet Water Trailer<br /> * Tekken 6 Gamescom Trailer<br /> * Trine Trailer<br /> * Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Comicon Trailer<br /> * Front Mission Evolved Trailer<br /> * Savage Moon Waldgeist Trailer<br /> * Gamescom Sony Press Conference Part 1<br /> * Gamescom Sony Press Conference Part 2<br /> * Gamescom Sony Press Conference Part 3<br /> * Gamescom Sony Press Conference Part 4<br /> * PR Sizzler Trailer<br /> * Avatar Game Day Trailer (Released on Friday the 21st of August)<br /><br />Themes (free)<br /><br /> * Katamari Forever and Noby Noby Boy Theme<br /> * PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go<br /><br />Downloadable Games<br /><br />Wild Arms XF (£13.99/€17.99)<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br />Riviera (£13.99/€17.99)<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br />Warriors Orochi (£13.99/€17.99)<br />PEGI 12+<br /><br />Colin McRae Rally 2005 (£7.99/€9.99)<br />PEGI 3+<br />Demo (free)<br /><br />Dissidia Final Fantasy<br />PEGI 12+<br />Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)<br /><br />Rock Band Unplugged<br /><br /> * A Favor House Atlantic by Coheed and Cambria (£0.99/€1.49)<br /> * Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar (£0.99/€1.49)<br /><br />PEGI 12+<br />Themes (free)<br /><br /> * Dissidia Final Fantasy Themes 8, 9 and 10<br /><br />Videos (free)<br /><br /> * MotorStorm Arctic Edge TrailerDavid Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-42133593258135087532009-08-18T08:19:00.002+01:002009-08-18T08:23:15.691+01:00Mini Ninjas demo out this week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SopWjRQkL5I/AAAAAAAAAEw/fP8gBUiUfB0/s1600-h/MiniNinjas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SopWjRQkL5I/AAAAAAAAAEw/fP8gBUiUfB0/s320/MiniNinjas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371200669521031058" /></a><br />A DEMO of the fun-looking Mini Ninjas game on the PS3 is out this week.<br /><br />Eidos recently confirmed the release date of the demo which will be available for download for XBLA, PSN and PC Thursday, August 19.<br /><br />The full game is still on schedule to be released September 8.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-14736265858927315612009-08-17T09:44:00.003+01:002009-08-17T09:47:13.380+01:00Prison Break to make its gaming debutFANS of the now-completed Prison Break TV series will be interested to learn that a gaming version is on its way to their PS3.<br /><br />Video game publisher Deep Silver has announced a license agreement with Twentieth Century Fox to create a video game based on the TV series Prison Break. <br />The game will be out on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, with a 2010 release date.<br /><br />The protagonist of the Prison Break game is Company agent Tom Paxton. He is sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber. The storyline runs parallel to the first season of Prison Break: Paxton encounters several characters from the series and experiences key events from his own perspective.<br /><br />According to the publisher, the action adventure Prison Break has all the markings of the award-winning TV series: a compelling story, distinct characters, and fast-paced action. <br /><br />Using diverse climbing and stealth skills, the protagonist Paxton explores numerous locations of the series, all brought to life with great attention to detail.<br /><br />I thought the TV series was great - it will be interesting to see how the game fares.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-22679400622348568382009-08-14T07:47:00.001+01:002009-08-14T07:48:44.180+01:00US PlayStation Network Store update August 13thHERE is the latest fun-filled update to the US site - it's just a shame the European site doesn't come this packed!<br /><br />Downloadable Games<br /><br /><br />Marvel Vs Capcom 2 ($14.99)<br />Fans asked, and Capcom listened! One of the most popular fighting games of all time returns! MvC2 brings legendary characters from throughout Marvel and Capcom history to duke it out in an insane tag-team fighting experience. Featuring an unprecedented 56-character roster and now with HD support and online play, one of the best fighting games ever just got better!<br />ESRB Rated T<br />File size: 199 MB<br /><br /><br />PSone Classics PS3 / PSP<br /><br /><br />Dead In The Water ($5.99)<br />Jump into your powerboat and get ready for a wet and dangerous ride! Choose from 14 wacky characters and nine different courses spread across the world.<br />Rated E<br />File size: 91 MB<br /><br /><br />Ten Pin Alley ($5.99)<br />Welcome to Ten Pin Alley, where you can have all the fun of real bowling without having to rent the shoes. Choose from 12 different bowlers or customize your own in pursuit of bowling a perfect 300 game. Spice up the experience with Open Play, Team Play and Tournament Mode.<br />Rated E<br />File size: 102 MB<br /><br /><br />Tomb Raider ($9.99)<br />Take control of the most famous woman in gaming, in Lara’s original adventure that started it all. Explore massive prehistoric worlds, fight savage beasts and outwit rival treasure hunters. Fraught with intrigue, excitement and danger, Lara’s adventure takes her from the ancient ruins of the Incans to the lost city of Atlantis in search of the mysterious Scion.<br />Rated T<br />File size: 211 MB<br /><br /><br />Game Demos<br /><br /><br />Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Demo<br />Fans asked, and Capcom listened! One of the most popular fighting games of all time returns! MvC2 brings legendary characters from throughout Marvel and Capcom history to duke it out in an insane tag-team fighting experience. Featuring an unprecedented 56-character roster and now with HD support and online play, one of the best fighting games ever just got better!<br />Rated T<br />File size: 199 MB<br /><br /><br />Add-on Game Content<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet MM Originals Pack 2 Historical ($3.99)<br />Create new levels or upgrade current ones with new building materials based on characters throughout history!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet Historical Costume Pack ($2.99)<br />Get new costumes based on characters through out history including Mozart, Ghengis Khan, Ada Lovelace, and Boudicca.<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet Ada Lovelace Costume ($0.99)<br />The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to dress him up as Ada Lovelace, daughter of poet Lord Byron and one of the first people to predict the future power of computers!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet Boudicca Costume ($0.99)<br />The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to dress him up as the rebellious Boudicca, queen of the Britons!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet Ghengis Khan Costume ($0.99)<br />The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to dress him up as Genghis Khan, the fearsome 13th century warlord who made the Mongol Empire the largest in the world!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br />LittleBigPlanet Mozart Costume ($0.99)<br />The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to dress him up as 18th century classical composer and all-round musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />PAIN: Knockin’ Bloks Mode ($1.99)<br />Welcome to Knockin’ Bloks, a new Single Player PAIN Mode that really tests your skills. Show off your accuracy in Shotbloks, where you have to aim carefully to score high. Then you can race the timer in Clockbloks and take down the castle as quickly as possible. Each of the two challenges in Knockin’ Bloks has five different layouts as well as Global Leaderboards so you can see where you stand against the rest of the world. See you in PAIN!<br />File size: 100 KB<br /><br /><br />PAIN Museum Environment ($5.99)<br />Put a little life into an otherwise bland and stiff museum with this new add-on environment for PAIN. With countless things to do like Ooching around the rails to taking flight on a rocket, to giving something special to that guy buffing the floors who always looks at you funny, this museum is never going to be the same. Hop in that launcher and get to work! Download this environment today!<br />File size: 100 KB<br /><br /><br />PAIN Smooth Jarvis Character (free)<br />Meet Smooth Jarvis, a veteran launchee complete with a new look, voice-over, poses (Double Pits To Chesty, anyone?), and plenty more of the PAINful attitude we know and love…and he’s FREE, brought to PAIN by the fine folks at Axe. Download Smooth Jarvis today, and Axe like you know!<br />File size: 100 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Big Strong Pack ($1.99)<br />Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 5 (free)<br />Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Stew Pack ($1.99)<br />Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Unspoken Fear Pack ($1.99)<br />Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Disgaea 3 DLC Complete Set ($49.99)<br />This is it. Get all the Disgaea 3 downloadable contents with this package. You won’t have to download everything one by one just click and install. This package also comes with a special custom theme.<br />File size: 1.24 MB<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Arabian Armor Set (women) (free)<br />Arabian Armor Set (for women) – Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.<br />File size: 3.44 MB<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Wa Armor Set (women) (free)<br />Wa Armor Set (for women) – Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.<br />File size: 3.45 MB<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Mystic Armor Set (men) (free)<br />Mystic Armor Set (for men) – Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.<br />File size: 3.41 MB<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Shinobi Armor Set (men) (free)<br />Shinobi Armor Set (for men) – Get this new set of attire to customize your character’s appearance in Edit Mode.<br />File size: 3.48 MB<br /><br /><br />Guitar Hero World Tour<br />For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.<br /><br /><br />* Activision Music Track Pack (free) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Nothing All The Time” by H is Orange, “The Silence is Deafening” by Awaken and “I’ll Never Know” by Hundred Reasons. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.<br />File size: 118 MB<br /><br /><br />Madden NFL 10 Packs and Upgrades (x27) ($0.50 – $9.99)<br />Various packs and upgrades for Madden NFL 10!<br />File sizes: 100 KB each<br /><br /><br />Red Faction Guerrilla Demons of the Badlands Pack 1 ($9.99)<br />Set several years before the arrival of Alec Mason on Mars, take control of Samanya to lead the Marauder revolt. Take down the EDF with Spiker machine guns and new Marauder melee weapons. Search the Martian terrain in new Marauder vehicles and walkers. 10 new Guerrilla Actions and 10 unlockable achievements are included in this entirely new single player game.<br />File size: 444 MB<br /><br /><br />Rock Band<br />Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.<br /><br /><br />* “Clint Eastwood”— Gorillaz ($1.99)<br />* “Feel Good Inc.”— Gorillaz ($1.99)<br />* “Re-Hash”— Gorillaz ($1.99)<br />* Gorillaz Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Gorillaz Pack 01. This pack includes: “Clint Eastwood,” “Feel Good Inc.,” and “Re-Hash” by Gorillaz.<br />* “Piece of My Heart”— Janis Joplin ($1.99)<br />* “Chest Fever (Live)”— The Band ($1.99)<br />* “Magic Bus (Live at Leeds)”— The Who ($1.99)<br />* “White Rabbit”— Jefferson Airplane ($1.99)<br /><br />File sizes: 17 MB – 52 MB (singles), 116 MB (track pack)<br /><br /><br />Game Videos (free)<br /><br /><br />PULSE 8/13 Edition<br />Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features arcade favorite MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2, the classic rock of SingStar Queen, and Dynasty Warriors for your PSP. We also bring you an update on PlayStation Home as well as new video releases Best Ranger Competition and 17 Again, starring Zac Efron.<br />File size: 247 MB (HD), 411 MB (1080)<br /><br /><br />Alpha Protocol Gameplay Walkthrough #2<br />File size: 209 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Darksiders Comic Con Trailer<br />File size: 61 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Mini Ninjas Tora Vignette<br />File size: 62 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Battle Tanks Trailer<br />File size: 19 MB (SD)<br /><br /><br />Astro Tripper Trailer<br />File size: 54 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Unbound Saga Between The Panels Issue 3<br />File size: 23 MB (SD)<br />Themes<br /><br /><br />Azmodeus Dark Angels Theme 4 ($1.49)<br />File size: 3.16 MB<br /><br /><br />Metal Battalion Maidens Theme 3 ($1.49)<br />File size: 4.83 MB<br /><br /><br />Amplified Theme ($1.49)<br />File size: 5.49 MB<br /><br /><br />World’s Apart Theme ($1.49)<br />File size: 4.62 MB<br /><br /><br />Lingerie Football League ($1.99)<br />File size: 5.87 MB<br /><br /><br />Disgaea 3: All Star Theme ($0.99)<br />File size: 1.17 MB<br /><br /><br />Fear 2: Reborn Theme ($1.99)<br />File size: 5.76 MB<br />Wallpaper (free)<br /><br /><br />Fat Princess Wallpaper 1<br />File size: 887 KB (SD) 1.31 MB (1080)<br />PlayStation Store for PSP<br />Add-on Game Content<br /><br /><br />Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.<br /><br /><br />* “The Number of the Beast”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)<br />* “The Trooper”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)<br /><br />File sizes: 19 MB – 21 MB<br /><br /><br />Game Videos (free)<br /><br /><br />PULSE 8/13 Edition<br />File size: 47 MB<br /><br /><br />Unbound Saga: Between the Panels issue 3<br />File size: 11 MB<br />PSP Themes<br /><br /><br />Amplified PSP Theme ($1.49)<br />File size: 319 KB<br /><br /><br />World’s Apart PSP Theme ($1.49)<br />File size: 398 KB<br /><br /><br />Lingerie Football League PSP Theme ($1.99)<br />File size: 524 KB<br /><br /><br />Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 7 ($0.99)<br />File size: 532 KB<br /><br /><br />Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 8 ($0.99)<br />File size: 482 KBDavid Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-75145481319362508462009-08-07T10:24:00.002+01:002009-08-07T10:24:46.623+01:00PlayStation Network store updateHere's this week's US playStation Network store update:<br /><br /><br />Qore Annual Subscription: August 2009 ($24.99)<br />Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and third-party developers across the globe.<br />File size: 1.55 GB<br /><br /><br />Qore Episode 15: August 2009 ($2.99)<br />Episode 15 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network transports viewers to the massively multiplayer battlefields of MAG, jumps into Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, rolls on with Katamari Forever and gets its kicks with Tekken 6.<br />File size: 1.55 GB<br /><br /><br />Downloadable Games<br /><br /><br />Crystal Defenders ($9.99)<br />Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game in which players deploy popular jobs from FINAL FANTASY Tactics A2, such as Black Mages and Soldiers, to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party’s crystals.<br />ESRB Rated E<br />File size: 52 MB<br /><br /><br />TV Show King ($9.99)<br />Confront friends and family in a TV quiz game show! Try to answer fun and challenging trivia questions, from the classics to original stumpers, spanning history, geography, literature, science, sports, and entertainment! Make it to the finals and see who can win the greatest amount of cash in one final, deciding duel. TV Show King will challenge your brain!<br />ESRB Rated E<br />File size: 220 MB<br /><br /><br />Game Demos<br /><br /><br />Rag Doll Kung Fu Demo<br />All the puppets were kung fu fighting! Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic is a unique party fighting game featuring hilarious, customizable kung fu puppets that deliver a sharp jab to the funny bone!<br />Rated E10+<br />File size: 669 MB<br /><br /><br />Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo<br />Experience a twisted and gritty adventure that takes you to the depths of ARKHAM ASYLUM.<br />Rated T<br />File size: 1.01 GB<br /><br /><br />Crystal Defenders Demo<br />Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game in which players deploy popular jobs from FINAL FANTASY Tactics A2, such as Black Mages and Soldiers, to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party’s crystals.<br />Rated E<br />File size: 32 MB<br /><br /><br />Worms Demo<br />The Worms are coming to PLAYSTATION 3, and this time they mean war! Battle up to three other players offline or online on one of six landscape themes, utilising a selection of classic Worms weaponry: from the famed Bazooka to the devastating Banana Bomb. With a fine selection of single player battles and plenty of ways to customise your annelid army, it’s a package sky-high on entertainment!<br />Rated E10+<br />File size: 45 MB<br /><br /><br />Add-on Game Content<br /><br /><br />Savage Moon Waldgeist Add-On ($4.99)<br />This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations to fend off the attackers, then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon.<br />File size: 117 KB<br /><br /><br />LittleBigPlanet inFamous Costumes Pack ($1.99)<br />Check out this new Sackboy costume inspired by Cole from inFAMOUS!<br />File size: 1.04 MB<br /><br /><br />Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 ($9.99)<br />Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 further expands the COD multiplayer experience with four new maps. Fight for ocean territory in “Battery,” defend Russia’s resources in “Revolution,” and battle through the dense city streets of “Breach.” Zombies return in “Der Riese” (Zombie Factory), a Nazi research facility featuring the weapon upgrading Pack A Punch Machine, teleporters, and 10 Trophies.<br />File size: 894 MB<br /><br /><br />Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Old West Map Pack ($9.99)<br />Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Old West Map Pack continues to expand the addictive CoJ multiplayer experience with four new maps. Players fight through the bloody battlefields of “Little Bighorn”, relive a famous gold theft in “Vulture Mine”, and attempt to shoot their way out of prison in “Fort Smith” and “Elmira Prison Camp.”<br />File size: 268 MB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Latest Technology Pack ($1.99)<br />Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Pretty Little Pack ($1.99)<br />Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Trial Edition Pack (free)<br />2500G, 500EP, 50PP, and 100TP MIGHT just help you survive Hard Mode.<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 4 (free)<br />Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Cross Edge Enigma Synth Pack (2) (free)<br />Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!<br />File size: 111 KB<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires: Additional Music Set 3 (free)<br />Add these additional “Dynasty Warriors” music tracks to the game’s BGM Select screen.<br />File size: 18 MB<br /><br /><br />GTI Club Plus ($1.99)<br />Add four exciting new cars to the high speed arcade racer GTI Club+. The Abarth 500, the BMW Mini Cooper, the Peugeot 207 GT and the VW Polo GTI are four modern classics that suit the narrow, winding streets of the Cote D’Azure perfectly.<br />File size: 11 MB<br /><br /><br />Guitar Hero World Tour<br />For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.<br /><br /><br />* “Camel’s Night Out” by Eric Johnson ($1.99)<br /><br />File size: 50 MB<br /><br /><br />Rock Band<br />Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.<br /><br />* “America”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Big Bottom”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Cups and Cakes”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “(Funky) Sex Farm”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Gimme Some Money”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Heavy Duty”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Hell Hole”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee)”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Stonehenge”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)<br />* Spinal Tap’s TAP TEN – ($17.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Spinal Tap’s TAP TEN. This pack includes “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” “Stonehenge,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation,” “Cups & Cakes,” “Gimme Some Money,” “Hell Hole,” “America,” “Heavy Duty,” “Big Bottom,” “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee),” and “(Funky) Sex Farm” by Spinal Tap<br /><br />File sizes: 11 MB – 36 MB (singles), 292 MB (track pack)<br /><br /><br />Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 Cog Hill Golf & CC ($4.99)<br />Play like a pro on the course where the PGA’s Western Open is hosted every year. The signature hole is number 6, a long par 3 with a two-tiered green that slopes toward the front and is surrounded by six deep sand bunkers. Cog Hill has something to offer players at every level.<br />File size: 195 MB<br /><br /><br />Game Videos (free)<br /><br /><br />TV Show King Trailer (English, French and Spanish versions)<br />File sizes: 8.49 MB – 9.38 MB (SD)<br /><br /><br />Watchmen The End Is Nigh Part 2 Launch Trailer<br />File size: 63 MB (1080)<br /><br /><br />Watchmen The End Is Nigh Part 2 The Complete Experience Launch Trailer<br />File size: 69 MB (1080)<br /><br /><br />G Force The Video Game Trailer<br />File size: 88 MB (1080)<br /><br /><br />Mini Ninjas Futo Gameplay Trailer<br />File size: 50 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Mini Ninjas Futo Vignette<br />File size: 62 MB (HD<br /><br /><br />Mini Ninjas Shun Vignette<br />File size: 67 MB (HD)<br /><br /><br />Unbound Saga Between the Panels Issue 2<br />File size: 19 MB (SD)<br /><br /><br />Themes<br /><br /><br />College Football Themes (x5) (Arkansas, Clemson, Colorado, Illinois and Missouri) ($1.99 each)<br />File sizes: 4.61 MB – 5.28 MB<br />PlayStation Store for PSP<br /><br /><br />Downloadable Games<br /><br /><br />Dynasty Warriors ($14.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Dynasty Warriors transports you to the virtual battlefields of Ancient China to experience the thrill of fighting legions of ruthless enemy soldiers. Choose up to 42 characters, each wielding powerful weapons and lethal fighting skills.<br />ESRB Rated T<br />File size: 115 MB<br /><br /><br />Add-on Game Content<br /><br /><br />Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Musicians Wardrobe Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Style your musicians with cool new wardrobe pieces in this download pack. Get 5 new items to create more unique looks for the ultimate style for your dancers.<br />File size: 1.08 MB<br /><br /><br />Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Moment Maker Special Effects Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Pump-up your performance with new special effects for your Rock star Moments with this download pack. Get 5 new special effects to create even more cool Moments for your performances.<br />File size: 1.18 MB<br /><br /><br />Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Stage Prop Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Enhance your selection of rock star stage props with this download pack. Get 4 new stage pieces to create more custom looks and rock the stage for your fans.<br />File size: 1.05 MB<br /><br /><br />Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Fashions Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Expand your wardrobe with exciting new looks in this download pack. Get 5 new fashions for Hannah and create even more rock star looks for the stage.<br />File size: 1.05 MB<br /><br /><br />Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)<br />Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.<br /><br />* “Had a Dad”— Jane’s Addiction ($1.99)<br />* “Renegade”— Styx ($1.99)<br /><br />File sizes: 17 MB – 18 MB<br /><br /><br />Game Videos (free)<br /><br /><br />Unbound Saga: Between the Panels Issue 2<br />File size: 9.72 MBDavid Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-85347211145147908862009-08-04T07:53:00.002+01:002009-08-04T07:55:59.471+01:00Batman demo on the Network this week<strong>BATMAN fans, be prepared - The Playstation Network will be receiving the BATMAN: Arkham Asylum demo this week, as Eidos has announced.<br />Users will be able to take control of the Dark Knight as he brings The Joker to justice. As users investigate Arkham Asylum, they will also be able look at criminal files and occassionally go bat-crazy on some crazed inmates as The Joker eventually break free and causes havok and chaos within Arkham Asylum.<br />This game looks really cool from the videos of the gameplay I have seen - let's hope it plays just as good.<br /><br /></strong><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sAnMjo1eMis&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sAnMjo1eMis&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-21060520689391440672009-07-29T08:38:00.003+01:002009-07-29T08:41:11.159+01:00Fat Princess is coming!<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span> MUCH anticipated and slightly controversial title Fat Princess, a downloadable game for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3" title="PlayStation 3">PlayStation 3,</a> developed by Titan Studios and published by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Computer_Entertainment" title="Sony Computer Entertainment">Sony Computer Entertainment</a>, is out tomorrow (Thursday, July 30).<br />The game will cost $14.99 in the U.S. and £11.99 in the UK.<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Princess#cite_note-1"><span></span></a>In <i>Fat Princess</i>, the player joins one of two opposing teams consisting of up to 16 cartoon characters, each with the goal of rescuing their team's princess from the other team's castle (similar in many respects to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_the_flag" title="Capture the flag">capture the flag</a> modes found in other multiplayer video games). In order to make their opponents' task more difficult, players can feed captive princesses more and more food so that she will become heavier and harder to carry back to her respective castle.<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_4-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Princess#cite_note-IGN-4"><span>[</span>5<span>]</span></a></sup> <p>Players may change their character classes and abilities on the fly by picking up hats that are generated at their team's base. Hats can also be found on the battlefield where enemies have fallen. The game's five classes include mage, priest, warrior, worker, and ranger. Each class has its own unique set of weapons and abilities.</p>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-20476053217236189232009-07-22T08:58:00.003+01:002009-07-22T09:02:09.305+01:00Uncharted 2 release date revealed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SmbG0otgpcI/AAAAAAAAAD4/I4qG1uSZIGA/s1600-h/uncharted2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SmbG0otgpcI/AAAAAAAAAD4/I4qG1uSZIGA/s320/uncharted2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361191014014952898" border="0" /></a>UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves has finally received a release date of October 13 in the US, which usually means a few days after that, we'll get it here in the UK.<br />Tthe unveiling of the official UNCHARTED 2 box art shows Drake hanging for dear life - but of course this is all in a day's work.<br /><br /><br />In addition there are added pre-order features to mix up the experience, but these added features are only playable depending on where you pre-order from.<br /><br />UNCHARTED 2 looks fantastic and appears to have a great single player campaign along with an impressive multiplayer and cooperative mode.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-38342965675736584102009-07-13T11:11:00.002+01:002009-07-13T11:14:23.544+01:00GTA style missions for Assassin's Creed 2UBISOFT says its time-hopping stealth adventure game Assassin's Creed 2 will release simultaneously on all platforms on November 17, 2009.<br />The game promises some interesting new additions. The flying mechanic was one of the more interesting parts of the playable demo shown at E3. Using wings created by Renaissance inventor Leonardo Da Vinci, Ezio can swoop and fly through the streets of Venice using the drafts of burning fires to add altitude to his gliding trajectory. <br /><br />The developers provided some other interesting details about the length of the main quest (longer than the 20-hour original game) as well as the weapons that Ezio will have at his disposal. They mentioned a hammer, axe and long pike among the new arms that Ezio can use to defeat enemy soldiers. <br />Most importantly, fans will be glad to know that the original pattern of eavesdropping, pickpocket and punching bag missions has been completely revised in this game. No longer will the player have to slog through a line of repetitive subquests -- instead, missions will be doled out by various factions in the city Grand Theft Auto style.<br /><br /><br />This game is certainly looking promising - let's hope this time its not just more 'style over substance'.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-28916908707021383082009-07-10T09:59:00.003+01:002009-07-10T10:04:37.677+01:00Demos galore for Euro PlayStation Network updateTO MAKE up for a couple of weeks of poor updates, Sony have replied with a great new update to the PlayStation Network in Europe and the UK.<br />This week we have demos including Ghostbusters, a fun game that my friend keeps harking on at me to buy so we can play online co-op.<br />Also available to download is a playable demo of Fuel, a Motorstorm-a-like which will get the adrenalin running.<br />And last up - one I've been waiting for for ages - is Battlefield 1943, the online World War Two first-person battleground game which I know and loved from my PC gaming days.<br />It's now here in all its Next-Gen glory, and this demo lets you play for 30 minutes for free - or you can snap it up for just £9.99 to play to your heart's content.<br />Let's hope every weekly update can keep up with the quality of this one!David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-18689984304875584702009-06-30T08:09:00.003+01:002009-06-30T09:44:11.815+01:00PS3 backwards compatibility on the cards?AS ONE of the lucky few(!)who have a PS3 that can play PS2 games, it could be that the rest of you PS3 owners could also soon be playing PS2 games soon<br /><br />A patent filed on the Emotion Engine technology for Cell Processors by Sony Computer Entertainment in the US, could mean that Sony is gearing up for the release of a potential firmware update that will allow all PS3 users the ability to play PS2 games.<br /><br />PS3s without PS2 backwards compatibility are missing the Emotion Engine, a chip Sony designed as the PS2’s CPU. What if the PS3’s cell processor could emulate the Emotion Engine, then in theory, all PS3s would be able to play PS2 games even if a console didn’t have the proper hardware.<br /><br /><br />There aren’t too many reasons why Sony would want the PS3’s Cell processor to emulate the PS2’s Emotion Engine and the key one is backwards compatibility.<br /><br />Doesn't look like PS1 is catered for, though.David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-20964217537599705762009-06-26T13:36:00.002+01:002009-06-26T13:37:15.335+01:00A cool - and chilling -trailer.....<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hz86TsGx3fc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hz86TsGx3fc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />OKAY, I know this isn't strictly (at all) about gaming - but this movie trailer really has to be seen to be believed....David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-10504249129533591532009-06-19T09:45:00.002+01:002009-06-19T09:48:05.676+01:00PlayStation Network store update<h3>HERE is this week's PlayStation Network store update for June 18 - and this time I've let you see the US version, so you see what us Euro gamers are missing out on!</h3><br />Just remember, you can gain access to the US store by creating a new profile with a US address - trawl the net and you should find out how to do this quite easily! Here goes:<br /><br /><h3>Qore</h3> <p><br /><strong>Qore Annual Subscription - June 2009 ($24.99)</strong><br />Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.<br />File size: 1.12 GB</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/06/17/qore-episode-13-featuring-infamous-fight-night-round-4-and-the-frag-dolls/">Qore Episode 13</a> - June 2009 ($2.99)</strong><br />Episode 13 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network showcases a hero’s evolution in inFAMOUS and enters the ring for Fight Night Round 4. Veronica Belmont auditions for the Frag Dolls, and the PSPgo is revealed at last! An exclusive inFAMOUS theme and Qore T-shirts for Home are available to all purchasers. In addition, all purchasers will receive the PSone classic Spyro the Dragon (Limited time offer, expires July 31, 2009). Annual subscribers will also receive the full game of High Velocity Bowling.<br />File size: 1.12 GB</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>PSone Classics PS3 / PSP</h3> <p><strong>Metal Gear Solid ($9.99)</strong><br />The game that helped make Metal Gear into one of the biggest franchises in video game history has been re-born! Experience the first Metal Gear to appear on the PlayStation platform, Metal Gear Solid, marks the series’ jump into 3D graphics and true stealth action gaming.<br />ESRB Rated M<br />File size: 780 MB</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>Game Demos (free)</h3> <p><strong>NCAA Football 10 Demo</strong><br />Now you can settle who has the most school pride once and for all with NCAA Football 10. The all-new Season Showdown ensures that everything you do counts toward your goal of helping your school become the best in the nation. From all-new risk-reward strategic gameplay options to the revolutionary online create-a-school feature TeamBuilder, make a historic run for the national championship with NCAA Football 10.<br />File size: 1.90 GB</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>Add-on Game Content</h3> <p><strong>MotorStorm Pacific Rift Jester Signature Livery Pack (free)</strong><br />Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.<br />Reminder: to use this download, you must own MotorStorm Pacific Rift.<br />File size: 100 KB</p> <p><br /><strong>Cross Edge Wanderer Pack (free)</strong><br />In need of some stronger healing items? We’ve got you covered!<br />File size: 111 KB</p> <p><br /><strong>Cross Edge Power-Up Pack (free)</strong><br />Scale up your skills with these ability-enhancing items.<br />File size: 111 KB</p> <p><br /><strong>Cross Edge Departure Pack (free)</strong><br />Did you bring your handkerchief, tissues, and a few extra cure items? If not, look no further!<br />File size: 111 KB</p> <p><br /><strong>Guitar Hero World Tour</strong><br />For all song credits please visit <a href="http://hub.guitarhero.com/roadblock/index.php">www.guitarhero.com</a></p> <ul><li>“Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits Theme” - S.U.P.R.A.H.U.M.A.N (free)</li><li>“Fly One Time” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)</li><li>“Number With No Name” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)</li><li>“Shimmer & Shine” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)</li><li>Ben Harper and Relentless7 Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Fly One Time,” “Number With No Name,” and “Shimmer & Shine” by Ben Harper and Relentless7.</li></ul> <p>File sizes: 32 MB - 44 MB (singles), 110 MB (track pack)</p> <p><br /><strong>Rock Band</strong><br />Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit <a href="http://www.rockband.com/">www.RockBand.com</a>.</p> <ul><li>“Back From the Dead” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)</li><li>“Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)</li><li>“Saucy Jack” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)</li><li>“Warmer Than Hell” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)</li><li>Spinal Tap Pack 1 ($6.99) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack featuring “Back From the Dead,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare,” “Saucy Jack,” and “Warmer Than Hell” by Spinal Tap.</li><li>“Bring Me to Life” — Evanescence ($1.99)</li><li>“Call Me When You’re Sober” — Evanescence ($1.99)</li><li>“Weight of the World” — Evanescence ($1.99)</li><li>Evanescence Pack 1 ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack featuring “Bring Me to Life,” “Call Me When You’re Sober,” and “Weight of the World” by Evanescence.</li></ul> <p>File sizes: 14 MB - 33 MB (singles), 86 MB - 98 MB (track pack)</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>Game Videos (free)</h3> <p><strong>Mini Ninjas E3 Trailer</strong><br />File size: 75 MB (HD)</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>PS3 Themes</h3> <p><strong>American Pride Theme ($1.49)</strong><br />File size: 5.71 MB</p> <p><strong>Jungle Jane Theme ($1.99)</strong><br />File size: 5.69 MB</p> <p><strong>Warrior Girls Theme ($1.49)</strong><br />File sizes: 6.32 MB</p> <p><strong>Azmodeus Dark Angels Theme 3 ($1.49)</strong><br />File sizes: 4.35 MB</p> <p><strong>4th of July Pinups Theme ($1.49)</strong><br />File sizes: 3.15 MB</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h2>PlayStation Store for PSP</h2> <h3>Downloadable Games</h3> <p><strong>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />Scott Mitchell, the leader of the ghosts, is sent south of the Panama border to eliminate guerrilla forces believed to be trafficking high-tech weapons to rebel forces.<br />ESRB Rated T<br />File size: 665 MB</p> <p><br /><br /></p><h3>PSP Themes</h3> <p><strong>American Pride PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />File size: 595 KB</p> <p><strong>Jungle Jane PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />File size: 425 KB</p> <p><strong>Warrior Girls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />File sizes: 540 KB</p> <p><strong>Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 5 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />File sizes: 571 KB</p> <p><strong>Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 6 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)</strong><br />File sizes: 551 KB</p>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-15811287884645969092009-06-16T17:17:00.003+01:002009-06-16T17:22:00.236+01:00PS3 exclusive from Rockstar emerges<strong>YET another PS3 exclusive game is on its way - and this one should definitely be one to watch, as it comes from Rockstar.<br />Sony made the announcement at E3 of its latest Rockstar exclusive, AGENT. The team that has brought us the Grand Theft Auto franchise will be looking to make the most of the PS3 processing power, that's for sure.</strong><strong>Unfortunately no gameplay footage or images were present.</strong><em></em><strong><br />Of course no leaks have yet surfaced on AGENT and as we have seen from the current and upcoming PS3 exclusives you can definitely expect a high level of production value.<br />Rockstar and exclusive PS3 usage definitely sounds like a perfect combination, and we are finally starting to see the Xbox 360 get left behind in the PS3's wake - this could possibly become an Xbox-killer.</strong>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-44253462015051514262009-06-03T12:06:00.003+01:002009-06-03T12:11:13.607+01:00New motion controller for the PS3<span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">NOT one to be left behind, Sony has given the public the first view of its new game controller for the Sony PlayStation 3.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The Motion Controller for PS3 uses two controllers that work in conjunction with the Sony PlayStation Eye.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The firm said it was a technology demo, but then said the new system would be available early next year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The news follows Microsoft's announcement on Monday of a controller-free control system it is calling Project Natal.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The Motion Controller for PS3 works in a similar way to Nintendo's Wii controller. A sensor sits on top of the TV and detects the position, distance and movement of two controllers held in a user's hand.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The device can not only measure where the controllers are in relation to each other, but also how close they are to the sensor, meaning you can create true 3D movement within a game. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">The tech demo looks impressive (view it at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8080511.stm ) but we will have to wait and see if the games developers can make full use of the potential it offers.</span>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-38416957055038757442009-06-01T09:40:00.005+01:002009-06-01T09:44:41.285+01:00Sony PSP Go! handheld to be revealed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SiOUMzERvFI/AAAAAAAAADc/naPCDuf8FxI/s1600-h/psp2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SiOUMzERvFI/AAAAAAAAADc/naPCDuf8FxI/s200/psp2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342276530579029074" /></a><br /><br />THERE has been plenty of speculation that Sony could be unveiling its new slide enabled handheld all-in-one device, code named PSP G0! - and that could happen this week. <br />Leaked footage of Sony’s new PSP has surfaced, as these photos show. Sony are expected to announce its new PSP Go! handheld on Tuesday during the E3 conference held in Los Angeles, California.<br /><br />Sony’s new PSP Go! is believed to come equipped with 16gb of memory, bluetooth ready and the ability to link it to your mobile phone.<br />The remote play function of operating your PS3 from any wi-fi hot spot is also included with the new PSP Go! <br />No UMD functions were mentioned, so it will be interesting to see if this has been ditched, more likely in favour of flash cards.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SiOUHE7WiOI/AAAAAAAAADU/-wVxnyJEx58/s1600-h/psp1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VXnMr7cxAmY/SiOUHE7WiOI/AAAAAAAAADU/-wVxnyJEx58/s320/psp1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342276432294217954" /></a>David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386584563661048907.post-37519882577213683332009-05-18T21:17:00.000+01:002009-05-18T21:47:24.625+01:00E3 2009 predictionsWITH E3 2009 just around the corner, there is plenty of talk about what Sony has in store for us lucky PS3 owners. <br />E3 is building up to be one of the best in years, and the rumour-mongers have plenty of suggestions as to what's on the way. They include:<br />*White and Silver PS3 colors announced for North America - so, what's gonna come to Europe then?<br />*PS3 gets a motion controller - expected to be revealed with a motion detection camer and controllers. Got a lot to do to take the Wii's crown.<br />*Shadow of the Colossus 2 - could be a massive game! <br />*Playable version of God of War 3 - fantastic.<br />*PS3 Price Cut - Long overdue, we need a cut, even a modest one, to keep hardware sales moving.<br />*Playable version of Heavy Rain - still not sure about this one, but hopefully it will emerge as a contender.<br />Hmmm, let's hope we're not disappointed....David Godsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033708337736858404noreply@blogger.com0