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July 6th, 2007, 23:44 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo China
The PS3 Controller Crystal Protect Case Bundle Set is specially designed for PS3 controllers to prevent any scratches when playing different PS3 games, such as action, shooting and fighting games. It comes with a harden and colourful transparent plastic case together with 5 sets (10 pieces) different shape of anti-dust control stick silicon cap for maximum protection.
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July 6th, 2007, 23:08 Posted By: Shrygue
via PSP Fanboy
Nothing, not even the mighty Wii Sports, could get close to the awesome sales of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd. Japanese sales for the first half of the year have been tallied up and surprisingly, this PSP game rose to the top of the list.
It should be comforting to publishers to see a PSP game do so well. Hopefully, this will encourage Japanese publishers to continue developing for the platform. The top three games for PSP this year so far include Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops.
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July 6th, 2007, 21:46 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions will be on European shelves in October.
The game is an updated version of the PSone original released to roaring success across Japan back in 1997. However, clumsy translation ruined its chances in America, effectively leaving its chances of heading to Europe below zero.
But for those who played Tactics it remains one of the best Final Fantasy games of all time. And thankfully this port remains entirely faithful to the original, even adding a few new touches.
There's a multiplayer mode that lets you assemble five characters then do battle with a friend; updated graphics and audio; and new playable faces in the shape of Balthier from FFXII and Cloud from FFVII.
It's this kid of reverential treatment we like to see, and saw it we did at the Square Enix Party in Japan earlier this year.
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July 6th, 2007, 21:35 Posted By: wraggster
Quake has released a new version of Extreme Link namely … 1.5.2 !
Its Now a stable release.
Fixed: All links for updates and locked features.
Links updated:
Version Check - Unlockable
Version Info - Unlockable
Link to Download Page - Unlockable
Trading Post Game Info - Unlockable
DLL-OCX Checker - File Download
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July 6th, 2007, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster
Via pocketgamer
With much love, we slide miniature discs into our PlayStation Portables and play games. With equal disdain, we wait during loading screens and sit through second-rate movies.
Our relationship with Universal Media Disc (UMD) is one characterized by equal amounts of love and hate, a roller coaster of affection irrevocably tied to the success of PSP. The strengths and weakness of the UMD format are a source of controversy amongst game developers, motion picture studios and consumers; yet, Sony Computer Entertainment faithfully stands by its man, foreseeing a future in which UMD is admired more than shamed.
PlayStation Portable senior marketing manager John Koller is quick to outline several benefits of the format. "UMD possesses many strengths, from size to form factor to portability," he says. The same can easily be said of the UMD's cartridge counterpart on Nintendo DS. However, ease of UMD manufacturing is seen as a winning benefit. "Duplication of UMDs is much easier, cheaper than cartridges," Koller adds. "We've really optimized time and cost by going with a disc-based format."
On the topic of UMD weaknesses, Koller is candid: "There's no question the biggest weakness is related to porting games from other platforms. Publishers are concerned about the size of UMD because they can't cram a DVD game on to it."
Award-winning developer and Castlevania series creator Koji Igarashi, whose experience spans numerous platforms, including upcoming PSP title Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, highlights what he sees as a key disadvantage of the format. "The slowness of the seeking speed of UMD is a weakness," he states, "The [...] loading speed becomes a big problem for UMD."
Igarashi is at the forefront of efforts to work around the weakness, which will likely place Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles amongst a select group of games without significant loading times. He explains to Pocket Gamer, "To tell the truth, I was a little worried at first because I was told that the loading time was long when I started working on PSP. But thanks to programmers, we were able to achieve considerably fast loading times. We can overcome [loading times] by technique – it is the programmers' chance to show what he can do."
Igarashi's comments support the idea that creativity in working with the format is vital in producing quality titles. Two years after launch, however, many publishers continue to hurriedly port games with little regard for the specifics of the platform.
"UMD is a unique medium to create games," Koller points out, "and developers need to understand that when tackling the system."
Movies on the move
Sony Computer Entertainment has always positioned UMD as ideal for game development, but more than that, it's a format capable of a wide range of multimedia playback. Sales of UMD movies in the handheld's first year were particularly promising.
Unfortunately, consumer perception of UMD movies has waned as digitally distributed content waxes into popularity.
Despite reports that retailers are cutting back on UMD movie stock, Koller remains optimistic. "The future of movies on UMD is great," he states, asserting that demand for the format is growing. "We saw a 35 per cent growth year-on-year from 2005 to 2006, which clearly demonstrates a growing interest by consumers for UMD movies."
Price reductions on most UMD movies are likely a significant factor in this surge, as many retailers last year were eager to ditch the format on grounds of poor sales. Mass market retailer Target had confirmed by July 2006 that it was discontinuing UMD movies due to lacking sales. The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, was also rumored to be cutting the format from shelves. Target and Wal-Mart, along with a number of other prominent retailers, ended up issuing an immediate slash in prices, boosting sell-through.
Since late summer 2006, UMD movies have seen mediocre, but consistent sales in North America and Europe. Sales in Japan, however, have been astronomical – in autumn of last year, UMD movies underwent a 1000 per cent jump in the region as a result of deep discounts by retailers.
Increases in sales are undoubtedly the result of price reductions, but also what Koller terms "a calibration by movie studios". Motion picture studios planning UMD movie releases are more attuned to the type of consumer purchasing UMD movies: young males under the age of 25. Warner Bros, Paramount, and even sister company Sony Pictures have tailored their UMD catalogues towards the demographic, with action, sci-fi and comedy releases.
UMD as a movie format faces a rocky road to the future, despite Koller's positive outlook. The rise of digital content for iPod and other devices are placing immense pressure on disc-based formats. Promises of a PlayStation Store front on the handheld could mean the introduction of downloadable movies; Koller wouldn't comment on that. The release of the PlayStation Portable Entertainment Pack certainly hints at such a possibility, enabling consumers to download feature-length films to a memory stick.
Even if – or more likely, when – Sony Computer Entertainment unleashes downloadable movies and other content onto PSP, it won't mean the end of UMD. "We'll never walk away from our base," says Koller. "Whether it's movies or game content, third parties have an incredible opportunity to utilize it."
It's clear that Sony is far from abandoning its relationship with UMD, one that will endure through any rumored redesign.
"The future of UMD is bright," Koller proclaims. Like any relationship, only time will tell.
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July 6th, 2007, 21:16 Posted By: wraggster
News/release from Sakya
Hi!
I'm here to release LightMP3 Version 1.1.0.
Here's the changelog:
-Added support for M3U file
-Added playlist browser
-Added playlist editor
-File browser now filters files, showing only mp3 and m3u.
-Added shuffle and repeat
-Added volume boost option
You can find download link (source included) here: http://sakya.altervista.org/new/inde...one_lightm p3
Ciaooo
Sakya
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July 6th, 2007, 21:15 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Square Enix has finally decided on a 7th September release date for the excellent Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria.
It's a sumptuous role-playing game from developer Tri-Ace, which sits neatly as a prequel to the original on PlayStation One.
Unsurprisingly it's based around the Valkyrie from the vaults of Norse mythology. These are the servants of Odin that choose and then appear before the bravest and best mortal men at their moment of death - to invite them to serve the Gods in battle as Einherjar.
In this particular story, the youngest of three ethereal Valkyrie sisters is banished from heaven by big boss Odin to exist as a soul in the body of Alicia, Princess of the Kingdom of Dipan, which soon turns out to be a bit cramped as the two souls fight for space. The story kicks on from here, as a confused Princess talks to herself on a street corner and eventually decides to help her other self on a quest for vengeance.
Every aspect of the game is well executed, and the mixture of action with high-level statistical and strategical balancing makes it an extremely seductive package - not to mention the inclusion of co-operative play for you and a friend.
Simon Parkin heaped praise on it when he played the US import late last year, and strongly urges anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese role-playing games to buy this.
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July 6th, 2007, 21:12 Posted By: wraggster
Some news from french site pspgen about a new anti-copy firmware i presume coming from Sony.
Heres the english to french translation.
You undoubtedly noticed, if you are in the search of a new PSP in this moment, that the retailers have consoles available less and less. Difficult to today find a pack 2Go or even a white console. This pseudo shortage has been the result of the absence of delivery of console by Sony for several weeks and the fall in the prices of the packs. By putting the question with several persons in charge for stores, we found an answer common that Sony would have given them: “we prepare a new console with a system anti-copy on the mother chart and we will deliver the consoles as soon as available”. The date given by the Japanese firm is “current of this summer”. Although nonofficial, this fact was collected near different signs with like goes back to restocking second fortnight of July. This short-term date lets think that this new model of PSP will not be a PSP 2 but just a revision of the current version. Then intox on behalf of Sony to reassure the retailers, or reality? This should find its response in the days which come. As of reception of the new PSP, if they arrive, PSPGen will make a disassembling in rule of the animal to allow you more. On the other hand, as Sony regards the homebrews as hacking (No how!), it could be thus that this system also tries to prevent the launching of those. This is thus likely to deprive all the future owners of PSP of the joys of the homebrews. In any case, if all that is confirmed, a thing is sour, the second-hand market will make a jump ahead… and the prices of the current PSP too. At least, while waiting for that the scene finds a solution with this problem
My view is wait and see personally, rumours until proven otherwise
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July 6th, 2007, 20:17 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Sony's John Koller has said that the company remains committed to the UMD format despite suggestions that support from movie companies is waning.
Speaking to Pocket Gamer Koller, who is senior marketing manager for PSP, said, "We'll never walk away from our base. Whether it's movies or game content, third parties have an incredible opportunity to utilise it.
"UMD possesses many strengths, from size to form factor to portability," He continued. "Duplication of UMDs is much easier, cheaper than cartridges. We've really optimised time and cost by going with a disc-based format."
Koller's comments follow news that the most recent PSP firmware update includes an ISO loader which would allow users to play games stored on the Memory Stick. Some have speculated that Sony would be moving away from the UMD format in favor of downloadable content.
Koller admitted that the UMD has a downside. "There's no question the biggest weakness is related to porting games from other platforms. Publishers are concerned about the size of UMD because they can't cram a DVD game on to it," he said.
Castlevania creator Koji Igarashi told Pocket Gamer about a different kind of disadvantage: "The slowness of the seeking speed of UMD is a weakness," he stated, adding that "loading speed becomes a big problem for UMD".
While not specifically addressing the loading speed, Koller said "UMD is a unique medium to create games, and developers need to understand that when tackling the system."
"The future of UMD is bright," he proclaimed.
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July 6th, 2007, 20:00 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Sony has apologised to the people of Manchester for using a recreation of Manchester Cathedral in the game Resistance: Fall of Man.
Last month the game caused uproar for using the environment in the hit PS3 shooter, offending the church with media outrage prompting a response from the Prime Minister.
Now a humbled Sony has taken out a full page advert in the Manchester Evening News apologising "unreservedly" for any offence caused.
"It is clear to us that the connection between the congregation and the cathedral is a deeply personal and spiritual one," offered David Reeves, president of SCEE.
"As a result, it is also clear that we have offended some of the congregation by using the cathedral in our science fiction game. It was never our intention to offend anyone in the making of this game, and we would like to apologise unreservedly to them for causing that offence, and to all parts of the community who might also have been offended."
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July 6th, 2007, 19:59 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
The DS may still be outselling all other consoles put together in Japan, but sales of Sony's consoles were up last week according to the latest figures from Media Create.
During the week ending July 1, PlayStation Portable sales rose by 5000 units to reach 38,305, while 16,316 PS2s were shifted - an increase of 26 per cent.
PlayStation 3 sales were also on the rise, up by 20 per cent to hit 11,914 units.
Although the DS is still going strong sales were down slightly from around 164,000 units to 157,435. Wii sales rose by over 8000 to reach a figure of 73,919 consoles.
Xbox 360 sales are still trailing - just 3154 consoles were purchased last week.
Game Boy Micro and Game Boy Advance sales stood at 377 and 179 respectively.
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July 6th, 2007, 19:52 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Sony Corp. has put an end to rumours that a PlayStation 3 price drop is imminent, with president Ryoji Chubachi stating that there are "no immediate plans" to introduce a cut.
The rumours emerged following an advertisement from US retailer Circuit City which indicated that SCEA was to cut USD 100 off the price of the console. An official announcement was expected next week at the E3 Media and Business Summit.
But according to Bloomberg, Chubachi has said there are "no immediate plans as of now" to reduce the price.
He added that any decisions regarding the price point of PlayStation 3 "is a matter" for the gaming arm of the business, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Chubachi also said that Sony Corp. is looking likely to meet its operating margin target of 5 per cent for the year ending March 2008.
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July 5th, 2007, 03:30 Posted By: JKKDARK
via Gaming Bits
SEGA released several new screenshots of Condemned 2: Bloodshot. The original Condemned: Criminal Origins was visually impressive when it was released alongside the Xbox 360 in the end of 2005. The new screenshots show more of the detailed, gritty environment along with a couple of grisly images, keeping the visual bar rising. Condemned 2 will undoubtedly continue to race our hearts.
About Condemned 2: "Players will assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan’s past have left him a broken man – a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness."
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July 5th, 2007, 01:48 Posted By: JKKDARK
via IGN
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the living room, Sony has announced it's set to bring a brand new musical horrorshow to UK PlayStation 2s in the form of SingStar '90s this August.
Sure to please girls who like pink and Lambrini no end, SingStar '90s features a brand new 30-strong track roster, including songs from the likes of the Spice Girls, MC Hammer, Savage Garden and the B-52s. It's also got Creep by Radiohead on it - a song so desperately over-rated, it makes your average GTA: San Andreas review look positively reserved.
That said, we once dressed up like Scary Spice, saw the live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and actually like Love Shack, so it's not all bad news.
For the full voice-swelling tracklisting, look downward. It's exactly like time travel.
ALL SAINTS - Never Ever
AQUA - Barbie Girl
B-52's - Love Shack
BARENAKED LADIES - One Week
BILLY RAY CYRUS - Achey Breaky Heart
CRASH TEST DUMMIES - MMM MMM MMM MMM
DIVINYLS - I Touch Myself
EMF - Unbelievable
GIN BLOSSOMS - Hey Jealousy
LISA LOEB - Stay
MC HAMMER - U Can't Touch This
MEREDITH BROOKS - Bitch
M PEOPLE - Movin' On Up
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA - Torn
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK - Step By Step
NICK CAVE & KYLIE MINOGUE - Where the Wild Roses Grow
POISON - Unskinny Bop
RADIOHEAD - Creep
REM - Everybody Hurts
ROACHFORD - Only to be with You
SAVAGE GARDEN - I Want You
SEAL - Kiss From A Rose
SIR MIX A LOT - Baby Got Back
SPICE GIRLS - Wannabe
SPIN DOCTORS - Two Princes
TECHNOTRONIC FEAT. FELLY - Pump Up The Jam
THE CARDIGANS - Lovefool
THE CRANBERRIES - Zombie
THE CURE - Friday I'm In Love
WET WET WET - Love Is All Around
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July 5th, 2007, 01:46 Posted By: JKKDARK
via Gaming Today
Rumors are circulating in the gaming industry that Namco Bandai’s Beautiful Katamari, will no longer be coming to the PS3. Now if you recall, earlier this year the game was supposedly coming to the Nintendo console in the first place, but the idea was axed because the developer was worried about Wii sales and was unsure about the new console as a whole. So, up until recently, Namco Bandai was working on versions for only the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
We were told that the reason for shunning Sony, was mainly due to port issues with the PS3 compounded with slow sales of the console. This has forced Namco Bandai to re-port Beautiful Katamari for the Wii after all, and this sudden change of heart is partly due to the fantastic sales figures reported for the Nintendo console. Now, until we get confirmation from Namco Bandai, please consider this a rumor. Granted, it would be nice to have this game for the Wii, but it may end up just being an Xbox 360 exclusive instead (the game’s original creator has been critical of Nintendo’s platform).
Any Wii owner and fan of the series can tell you that this would be a perfect fit for the Wii and a great addition to Nintendo’s library.
We will give you more information as details become available.
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July 4th, 2007, 21:27 Posted By: wraggster
Nooobz have released a new version of the 3.50 Downgrader with Support for the Jap Version of Lumines, heres the release news:
As promised, we've completed the HEN and downgrader for Japanese Lumines. This will work for both ULJS00005 (the original Lumines) and ULJS19005 ('The Best' version). In fact, both versions are identical - even so far as using the same SAVEDATA folder.
The new package, containing support now for US, EU and JP versions can be downloaded below.
Please note: 0okm, in conjunction with HellDrive, has also released a port of HEN to Japanese Lumines, on his blog . Our version was created independently, but we can confirm that both versions work fine. Congratulations to 0okm on his speed, I just wish we'd noticed that he had done his before we worked on ours!
Major thanks are also due to Daimaou and BDIGITAL for providing us with their Japanese UMDs to work with.
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July 4th, 2007, 19:51 Posted By: wraggster
SuccessHK have today posted on their site the US Versions of the following PSP Games:
Traxxpad: Portable Studio US Version
Steel Horizon US Version
Ratatouille US Version
Hot Wheels Ultimate Racing US Version
Final Fantasy US Version
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix US Version
Most other stores wont ship worldwide and especially not to Europe but thankfully SuccessHK does, More info at SuccessHK
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July 4th, 2007, 19:46 Posted By: wraggster
SuccessHK have today posted on their site the US Versions of the following PS3 Games:
The Darkness US Version
The Bigs US Version
Transformers: The Game US Version
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix US Version
Most other stores wont ship worldwide but thankfully SuccessHK does, More info at SuccessHK
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