Sony committed to PS3 "for 10 years and beyond"

May 15th, 2007, 01:55 Posted By: wraggster

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SCEA president Jack Tretton has confirmed that the company has long term plans for PlayStation 3, playing down concerns over initial sales figures.

As reported by the LA Times, 1.2 million PS3 consoles have been sold in the US since November. The figure for Wii, which launched around the same time, stands at 2.1 million, while Microsoft's 18 month lead has given Xbox 360 an installed base of 5.3 million units.

"We didn't get into PS3 for the first six months of 2007 - we're into this for the next 10 years and beyond," said Tretton.

"A million units one way or another at this point isn't going to worry us."

Tretton's argument was backed up by IDC analyst Billy Pidgeon, who agreed that Sony is playing a longer game. "The PS3 is ahead of the market, while the Xbox 360 and the Wii were designed for immediate market impact," he said. Pidgeon also confirmed that he expects sales of Sony's next-gen console to ramp up in 2008.

However Kyoshi Shin of Japan's International Game Developers' Association was less positive, suggesting that many developers are shifting their focus to Nintendo Wii.

"When people talk about the PS3 on chat forums, they say it's like going to a very expensive restaurant and not getting anything to eat," he added.

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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground unveiled

May 15th, 2007, 01:29 Posted By: wraggster

The next instalment in Activision's Tony Hawk franchise, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, has been detailed in the latest issue of US mag, Gamepro.

According to the mag the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 skater sports new Nail-the-Trick modes, skater classes, a full-featured video editor as well as a revamped multiplayer mode.

Apparently original developer Neversoft is once again at the helm, despite taking over development duties on Harmonix's Guitar Hero.

That's all that's available so far, but we'll be sure to let you know more when the announcement and screenshots ollie into our desks.

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PES 07 three times better on PS3 says "Konami insider"

May 15th, 2007, 01:18 Posted By: wraggster

A supposed Konami insider has posted claims on a Korean games forum that the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 will be noticeably better on PS3 than on 360.

The post, which appeared on Ruliweb (and translated here), claims that the PS3 version of everybody's favourite footy sim will receive huge enhancements afforded by the large capacity of the Blu-Ray format.

The game is said to use 18GB of space on the disc (Xbox 360's dual-layer DVDs offer 7GBs of usable storage space).

The post also claims that the PS3 version's 60fps frame-rate will better that of the 360.

We remain sceptical that the difference, if there is any, will be noticeable. Time will tell.

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MGS 4 delayed to 2008

May 15th, 2007, 01:11 Posted By: wraggster

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Metal Gear Solid 4 will now not see the light of day, in the US at least, until March 2008 if reports from major US games retailer, EB Games prove to be accurate.

Customers who have signed up for updates on the progress of Konami's stealth stunner have, according to Gameswank, received and email notifying them that the games release has slipped from September 1 2007 to March 1 2008.

Retailers' release dates aren't always accurate, but this is worrying news for PS3 owners. We'll be contacting Konami for confirmation at a more feasible time in the morning.

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CWCheat 0.17 rev.c

May 14th, 2007, 23:15 Posted By: camcorderdoctor

Weltall has updated his popular cheat hacking application for PSP.

Heres whats new:

CHANGELOG:

0.1.7 REV. C RELEASE

- [ALL] now it's possible to do pg up/down in the text reader (left/right)
- [ALL] optimizations and removal of various part of the code to reduce prx size
- [ALL] added an entry for the memory editor (disabled for now)
- 0000005: [POPS] now it's possible to use again the memory card manager functions with older pops loaded trough popsloader
or with an old OE CF
- 0000001: [ALL] Fixed a buffer overflow in the remaps selection screen which could make cwcheat crash and show some
graphic glitch when selecting a file with a long name. plus a better check for the file opening process
was added
- 0000002: [ALL] added float support in the fixed/diff search
- 0000003: [ALL] fixed the macro support which didn't work and crashed cwcheat while loading the macro. this was caused by
an old reference to older folders which is now fixed. plus a check for the presence of the file was added
to prevent crash with wrongly referenced macros
- added support to save (only 3.40)/read (all Firmwares) *.VME memory cards
- various fixes
- [SITE] added more checks in the cheat add functions
- [SITE] now it's possible to add cheats by pasting the db snippet of the game+cheats you want to add
- [SITE] fixed various glitches in the db, if you find something like "_L 0" "_L " "_L 0 0" or other wrongly
formatted entries please report them
- [SITE] Added a lot of missing images
- [SITE] removed various "cloned"/with bad id/with missing game nam e or id games

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Rumor: Full list of updates for firmware 2.00 released?

May 14th, 2007, 20:42 Posted By: Shrygue

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One of the regular posters on the official PlayStation Boards recently posted a supposed leak of the full list of updates for the PlayStation 3 release of firmware 2.00. The poster has a pretty high-level of 'forum street cred,' having released information on previous firmware releases that turned out to be valid, but we're still a little skeptical. After the initial posting, she and SCEA edited her post to nothingness - but SCEA has allowed the quoted firmware update features to stay up in the replies. The source of the list was suppose to have come from a Sony Press Site which required credentials - info not there anymore. Unfortunately, no time frame given for release of the update, but it's implied that it's soon.

Major updates:

• XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is now accessible during gameplay. [No further information given.]
• Wallpaper feature has been added.
• Additional visualizations have been added. [Nice!]

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GRAW 2 gets some extra features on the PS3

May 14th, 2007, 20:33 Posted By: Shrygue

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Tom Clancy's GRAW2 is about to hit the PlayStation 3 and we've all been wondering a few things: any noticeable differences between this and the 360 version? Additional content? Will multiplayer function execute adequately, or fall short in matchmaking skills compared to Live? While we don't have all the answers to these questions, we can at least address some of them -- what's new for the PS3 version and what's been added. Let's list it up!

• SixAxis features: Controller features used for Mitchell and Cross-com control
• SP: Drive the supports (drone, M.U.L.E.) with the SixAxis
• SP/MP: Change Mitchell stances with the SixAxis
• SP: change the Rules of Engagement with the SixAxis
• Consistency increased between SP & MP: Scope, Movement, Aiming
• PS3 specific adaptation of controls: Menus, Shoot button
• 14 additional maps resulting in a total of 32 multiplayer maps
• 32 new adversarial multiplayer maps of up to 16 players, an expanded arsenal of multinational weapons, character customization options, new optimizing re-spawn system, new female operatives and hundreds of new game mode options are available.
• 2 new coop modes, "Evasion" and "Exfiltration", to vary the game experience in multiplayer.
• 6 missions co-op campaign with a fully immersive experience and storyline. Featuring open-ended play that rewards teamwork as you play with up to sixteen players.

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RUMOR: Pro Evolution Soccer '07 to look far better on PS3?

May 14th, 2007, 20:29 Posted By: Shrygue

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According to one of them fancy anonymous insiders over at Konami, we've got a tidbit of news that may interest the Sony loyalist in all of us. This insider posted on a Korean forum that the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 will look drastically superior on the PlayStation 3 compared to its lovable rival, the Xbox 360.

The claim stems from the extra capacity afforded to the game thanks to Blu-ray, allowing for additional content and supposedly graphical superiority. It is rumored that the game currently takes up 18GB on the Blu-ray disc, but is smooshed down to 7GB on the 360's dual-layer DVD. An added perk will be the 60fps claim -- not just that PES '07 will have it, but the PS3's rendition of it will top the competition.

While this should be marvelous news, we aren't buying it. The PlayStation 3 just recently got a launch date in Korea, so of course there's going to be some skeptical stuff popping up on Korean forums that's supposed to build up expectations. Chances are the games will look mostly identical. But it's nice to dream. We'll figure it out when we get some of those nifty comparison videos running.

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Final Fantasy Tactics to get simultaneous US and UK release

May 14th, 2007, 20:23 Posted By: Shrygue

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is officially coming to American and European territories. Ten years after its original release on PS1, this remake will feature brilliant cinematics, new jobs, new multiplayer modes, and new characters and story elements. The game will launch simultaneously in both North American and European markets this October.

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UK PSP sales rise 60% after price drop

May 14th, 2007, 20:19 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony is reporting that since chopping £20 off the PSP's suggested retail price on Friday May 4th, the company has seen a 60 per cent increase in sales for the handheld in its opening weekend.

Now at £130 for the basic pack (though easily found for £120 at online retailers such as Play.com and Amazon), Sony is confident the new price should see a continued positive effect on the platform's retail performance through the rest of the year as it attracts a wider demographic.

"The price realignment was about passing on manufacturing cost savings to customers. This new price point opens up a new wave of consumers to the PSP experience," said Sony's sales director Andrew Howsen, speaking in the strange language of sales directors to industry publication MCV.

Obviously we'll have to wait and see if that's the case but the timing does seem apt, coinciding with some very strong recent and imminent releases for the platform, such as Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, Burnout Dominator, Driver 76 (expect a review soon), and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops.

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[RELEASE] Balloon Pop Challenge

May 14th, 2007, 17:21 Posted By: titch.ryan

here is the first release of my game.
its my first ever game

thanks to everyone at evilmana.com

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Heatseeker

May 14th, 2007, 17:16 Posted By: wraggster

New from Play Asia



features
More than 20 licensed military aircraft with spectacular weapons at your command
ImpactCam lets you feel the explosions & revel in your destruction close-up and as it happens.

description
Strap yourself in and take to the skies in the most explosive, aerial combat, jet fighter game. Be ready for anything as missions spiral out of control and critical decisions must be made. Take down enemy fighters, strike ground targets and obliterate naval forces.

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.hack//G.U. vol. 2//Reminisce

May 14th, 2007, 17:13 Posted By: wraggster

New from Play Asia



features
Epic Story –Breathtaking movies and a dramatic, twisting storyline help to reveal the true motives of other characters!
New Fighting Mechanics– Change weapons on the fly when fighting as Haseo Upgraded Battle system- Utilize a new “Awakening” power, and master new fighting styles added to Avatar Battles!
More Exciting Fisticuffs – Compete in the second tier of the Arena Battles to become the Holy Palace Emperor, and fight in more Avatar Battles!
Crimson VS Card Game – Assemble the perfect deck and play the new Crimson VS Card Game!
Steam Bike – Earn items by completing Steam Bike Missions and customize your Steam Bike!
Make New Friends – New potential party members added to your roster, so you can hunt monsters with more of your favorite characters!

description
The second installment of the exciting .hack//G.U. trilogy immerses players back in “The World”. What if your actions in a game changed the course of your reality? What is reality? .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce challenges players to ponder these questions, while delivering an epic Action-RPG experience. .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce picks up where players left off at the exhilarating conclusion of .hack//G.U. Vol. 1.

After defeating the mysterious Tri-Edge, Haseo and his friends learn that they can not log out of “The World.” But one of their own is whithering away – can she be saved in time? With new fighting abilities, new weapons, new party members, and new environments to explore, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce brings you deeper into the fantastical and creative “World” again.

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Star Wars Battlefront®: Renegade SquadronTM Sends PSP System Owners to the Front

May 14th, 2007, 17:07 Posted By: wraggster

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, the next installment of the best-selling Star Wars Battlefront series of videogames, will hit store shelves everywhere in fall 2007, LucasArts announced today.

In development exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system by U.K.-based Rebellion, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron continues the immensely successful Battlefront series, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide since its introduction in 2004.

The only original Star Wars Battlefront experience of 2007, Renegade Squadron delivers a new way for players to experience their favorite Star Wars battles any way - and anywhere - they want. The game presents new battles and missions found through a never-before-told story, as well as an unprecedented wealth of personalization and customization options. And for the first time on the PSP system, Star Wars Battlefront players can team up or compete online with friends all over the world.

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is the previously untold story of a ragtag ensemble of battle-hardened rogues and scoundrels assembled by Han Solo. Gathered to execute some of the most secretive operations in the Rebel Alliance's war against the Galactic Empire, the Renegade Squadron participates in battles spanning the galaxy. From the Valley of the Sith on Korriban to a dogfight in space through the remains of Alderaan, Solo directs the team on missions of sabotage, rescue and retrieval.

In Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, robust customization options replace the class system seen in previous Star Wars Battlefront titles, allowing for millions of possible unique combatants. With weapons, equipment and abilities that players select themselves, no two allies will likely ever look or perform exactly the same.

The game also boasts expanded multiplayer options for the PSP system. Up to 16 players will be able to compete against each other over the Internet and eight via the PSP system's ad-hoc wireless connection.

More information about Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron can be found at www.starwarsbattlefront.com.

Heres some more facts about the game:

Description
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is the previously untold story of a ragtag ensemble of battle-hardened rogues and scoundrels assembled by Han Solo. Gathered to execute some of the most secretive operations in the Rebel Alliance’s war against the Galactic Empire, the Renegade Squadron participates in battles spanning the galaxy. From the Valley of the Sith on Korriban to a dogfight in space through the remains of Alderaan, Solo directs the team on missions of sabotage, rescue and retrieval.

In development exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron continues the immensely successful Star Wars Battlefront series, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide since its introduction in 2004.

The only original Star Wars Battlefront experience of 2007, Renegade Squadron delivers a new way for players to experience their favorite Star Wars® battles any way – and anywhere – they want. The game presents new battles and missions found through a never-before-told story, as well as an unprecedented wealth of personalization and customization options. And for the first time on the PSP system, Star Wars Battlefront players can team up or compete online with friends all over the world.

In Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, robust customization options replace the class system seen in previous Star Wars Battlefront titles, allowing for millions of possible unique combatants. With weapons, equipment and abilities that players select themselves, no two allies will likely ever look or perform exactly the same.

Product Information
• Beginning with the evacuation of Yavin 4 (end of A New Hope) and ending with the Battle of Endor (Return of the Jedi), the original story features 11 battles as seen through the eyes of a clandestine Rebel team personally selected by Han Solo.
• Millions of possible customizations directly affect gameplay to an even greater degree than the predetermined character classes of previous Star Wars Battlefront games.
• Players can upgrade and customize soldiers’ attributes (health, speed, agility), equipment (weapons, items) and appearance (species, body, insignia, uniform colors).
• New maps include Ord Mantell, Boz Pity, Korriban, Sullust and Saleucami, plus new space battles at Kessel, Hoth, and the remnants of Alderaan. Renegade Squadron also adds a second Hoth map, plus a new interpretation of Endor.
• For the first time, fly as heroes in space aboard the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced, Jango and Boba Fett’s Slave I, and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi starfighter.
• New land-based heroes include Admiral Ackbar, Ben Kenobi (Episode IV), IG-88, Asajj Ventress and Kit Fisto. Fourteen heroes return from Star Wars Battlefront II.
• Renegade Squadron debuts B-wings and TIE defenders in space, plus A5-R Juggernauts, T4-B heavy tanks and mountable carrion spats on land.
• Enhanced space combat features a refined control scheme. For the first time on the PSP system, players can also enter capital ships as they did in the console versions of Star Wars Battlefront II.
• Expanded multiplayer allows for up to 16 players via Infrastructure and eight via Ad Hoc. (Star Wars Battlefront II for the PSP system featured four-player Ad Hoc only.)
• Also returning are Star Wars Battlefront staples Conquest and Capture the Flag (one- and two-flag varieties, plus new Hero Capture the Flag where the flag bearer plays as a hero).
• Infrastructure mode embraces community through leaderboards and profile pages, where players can display medals they’ve earned, their battle statistics and more.

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PRX Launcher v0.4 for all 3.XX OE

May 14th, 2007, 17:02 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from the ketchupman:

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Roboflood V3

May 14th, 2007, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster

New from CBarox is a Top Down Shooter for the PSP, heres a description/release details.

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Serve N' Go v3

May 14th, 2007, 16:54 Posted By: wraggster

Sousanator posted a new release of his game:

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Destroy the Teletubbies

May 14th, 2007, 16:47 Posted By: wraggster

poloderomo has released a new game where you have to shoot those loveable Teletubbies ie Tinky Winky (the gay one aka Stinky Winky), Lala (also know as Lardass), Dipsy (aka Dipstick and Po (aka Poo).

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Voice actors surf PSP Star Oceans

May 14th, 2007, 08:42 Posted By: Basil Zero

Japanese cast of handheld remakes remake appear at Square Enix Party, leak some additional tidbits of information; no new Star Ocean 4 details.

MAKUHARI--Two days ago, Square Enix announced it is resurrecting the first two installments of its Star Ocean series on the PSP with new characters and voice acting. Today at the Square Enix Party 2007, the publisher revealed the voice cast for the two new games, Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. The roster of actors that will be playing the main roles in the two titles is listed below.

PSP Star Ocean characters will be quite chatty, apparently.
Star Ocean: First Departure
Ratix Farrence - Mamoru Miyano
Milly Kiliet - Hitomi Nabatame
Marvel Frozen - Houko Kuwashima
Fear Mell - Megumi Toyoguchi


Star Ocean: Second Evolution
Claude C. Kenni - Daisuke Namikawa
Rena Lanford - Nana Mizuki
Dias Flac - Tomokazu Sugita
Precis F. Neumann - Rie Kugimiya


Early in the morning, Square Enix held a stage show featuring the voice actors together, which attracted an attendance of well over 600 people. As happens during many live events, the voice actors leaked some extra tidbits of information that weren't disclosed at the press conference two days ago.

While Square Enix previously confirmed that the games will feature voices, they didn't clarify how much dialogue they would contain. The actors confirmed that the game will feature extensive vocal work, including conversations in the "private action" system. Rena Lanford voice actress Nana Mizuki commented that she literally received a box full of scripts at her office, all of which was just for Second Evolution.

The developers are taking their time and effort in making the PSP Star Oceans more than just simple remakes. In a statement, series producer Yoshinori Yamagishi said that he wants the remake to feel as though they're completely new games. Apparently, he's not just saying that. The voice actors revealed that, despite the games' lengthy scripts, they still haven't started recording yet. As it turns out, the scripts aren't yet finished, due to the addition of extensive new scenarios and characters.

Square Enix didn't disclose any new details on Star Ocean 4, which was also announced this week during its stage show at the Party. "We are currently hard at work in making Star Ocean 4 (working title), so that it will be worthy of being considered the latest installment in the series," was all Yamagishi's statement said.

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Setgool v3.0

May 14th, 2007, 07:44 Posted By: wraggster

PIRATA NERVO has released a new version of his 2d platform game for the PSP, heres whats new:

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