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Orange Box 360 Vs. PS3 Video
I’ve said in the past that I’ve read reports of the PS3 version being at best difficult and annoying and unplayable at its worst. Well, Kotaku has posted a video that they found at Game Videos that actually does side-by-side comparisons of the game between both consoles.
From the looks of that video, I can’t go with those who say it’s unplayable. I will say that the PS3 version is noticeably more jerky in spots. If you’re a PS3 owner and don’t have a 360 as well, I still think you should pick this up because its phenomenal in every way, but you definitely have my sympathy as Valve should have had better quality control for this release. It deserves to look better than that.
Taking your PS3 to places it should never go and well beyond that
They are things that you should never do to a game console. Then there are things you shouldn’t do and expect it to survive. But that is just what PS3 Fanboy did and all I can say is wow. Essentially, they put the PS3 through a ridiculous set of trials to see if they could get it to stop working. More than any normal person would ever do, hopefully. Catch the highlights after the jump. (more…)
Rock Band bundle pricing and news
We have all heard the news regarding what is the real price for Rock Band and it’s peripherals, well it looks like we have a bit of news regarding the bundle. The bundle is showing a price of $199 (no official price has been announced yet) and comes with a guitar, drums, and a mic. And this is where it gets interesting. An article on Joystiq, it is revealed that the 360 bundle will have a wired guitar, while the PS3 version will include a wireless guitar for the same price. It is also to be noted that the extra guitar for the PS3 is only listed @ $59.99 while the 360 is listed for $79.99. What all this means and the actual final pricing is yet to be seen, but definitely makes the PS3 version more desirable to me right now.
Sony Announces Availibilty of 80 Gig PS3
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the availibility of the new 80 gig PS3 at online and brick&mortar stores. For all you millions of Sonytes who need 20 more gig and Motorstorm rather than $100 off, I suppose this is great news. (more…)
PS3 DVR in near future
According to Joystiq and The Press, PS3 will be going DVR like as early as March of next year. This will coincide with the launch of Freeview broadcasting service. This news comes from an interview with Warwick Light (head of marketing for SCE in New Zealand). You can also read the actual interview on The Press link above. It has some interesting tidbits in it. After reading it, it kind of takes the gripe out of the US PS3 price when you read what people in New Zealand are paying for it. I won’t spoil the surprise, but a surprise it will be. Go on, I will take a sec for you to read the article and then pick your mouth up off the floor. (more…)
LEGO Indiana Jones Announced for Consoles
LucasArts and Traveller’s Tales are teaming up again, this time to create a game for all home consoles that covers the first three films in the Indiana Jones trilogy (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade). The two companies last teamed up for the LEGO Star Wars games.
Lucasfilm Ltd. recently announced that the LEGO Group will begin releasing LEGO Indiana Jones playsets in January 2008. The videogame will also release in 2008, although a specific time frame was not announced. Catch the Comic-Con trailer after the jump. (more…)
Heavenly Sword Trilogy
This makes me happy. AMN had the chance to conduct an interview with Tam Antoniades of Ninja Theory. During the interview, he stated that Heavenly Sword is planned as a trilogy. Apparently, part two is already written and has been for a while now. You can hear the entire interview at PS3 Advance Media Network.
Heavenly Sword Demo on PSN
So I heard about this previously, but now it has been confirmed by a Developer from Ninja Theory on their forums. Thursday, the Heavenly Sword demo drops for the PS3. It has been only officially been confirmed for Europe this Thursday, but Sony says the other regions will drop around the same time as Europe. Or you can always just set up a foreign PSN account if you can’t wait. I don’t know about the rest of you, but Heavenly Sword is the reason I purchased my PS3, so I am very excited about this. The game is currently slated to release in September, adding another great exclusive to the PS3 (because they definitely need some right now).
Show Us Your Madden
So, we all know Madden 08 is just around corner due out August 14th and of course it is going to be huge, but this year, EA has taken it to a whole new level. (For PS3 and 360 that is). There is a special unlock able “Ring of a Champion” which you can order and wear proudly. The ring is courtesy of Jostens (who has made 27 out of the 41 Super Bowl Championship rings and probably your graduation ring also) and will come in two (initial) prices based upon chepo or non-precious for $149 and a 10K ring for $495. Now if you have really lost your mind and have some extra money sitting around, you can add real diamonds to your ring for that extra added “Bling”. The ring will be more customizable depending upon how far you progress in the game. The further you go the more flamboyant and obnoxious you can potentially be. You can read more at EA Sports and Joystiq.
Rock Band Video and Details
Since I heard that Harmonix was splitting from Red Octand and doing an obscenely cool game like Rock Band, I’ve been a little excited. I think saw the video below and pretty much geeked myself. Hit the jump for further details on the game.
PS3 Losing a System- Along With a Couple of Consumers
Alright, so now Sony is irritating me. ME, the one that has been trying to defend them against all nay-sayers and what nots. In case you are wondering what I am talking about, it’s simple. Sony didn’t drop the price in the US due to then wanting to make nice with the market and offer a more affordable system. They did it because they are no longer producing the 60GB PS3. Once the 60’s have been sold, they won’t be replenished. You will only have the option to pick up the new 80GB for $599. Plus side, you get a bigger hard drive and Motorstorm. But wait, there’s more.
And what is even worse is the contradicting news from Sony. My brain hurts and I am sick of this. Joystiq is reporting Yes and No about the 60GB being dropped in the US. But on top of that, is a recorded (don’t forget that part, recorded) (i.e. video in case you missed it) of Sony president Kaz Hirai confirming the 60GB is indeed no longer in production. I found this courtesy of GamesAreFun and VG TV.
Do your divisions just not talk at Sony or what? Ok, I am just to the point where I am sick of even writing about this. Sony, make up your mind. You are definitely losing a huge consumer base now. I was all geared up to get a new PSP, now I am close to getting rid of the one that I have now.
Sony US says it will be supported, but Sony Europe says it won’t. And the Kaz Hirai says “What’s a PSP?” I’m through.