Journey, Flower, and FlOw compilation release set for August

June 25th, 2012, 00:09 Posted By: wraggster

Thatgamecompany’s three game deal with Sony is being concluded with a compilation of the three titles coming later this summer.
As it sounds, the collection will pack this year’s critically-acclaimed PSN exclusive Journey, along with their previous efforts Flower and FlOw.
The collection was first spotted as a listing on GameFly (since removed), that tagged a release for August 28th.
Subsequently, ThatGameCompany went ahead and confirmed the reveal to Joystiq, with the developer promising full details ‘soon.’

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White 320GB PS3 is exclusive to GAME

June 25th, 2012, 00:04 Posted By: wraggster

GAME has secured the exclusive rights to the White 320Gb PS3 in the UK.
The SKU will include a white console, two white DualShock controllers and a 90 day subscription to PlayStation Plus, which normally retails for £12.99.
Also in the box is an AC power cable, one AV cable and one USB cable.
It is currently available to pre-order for £239.99 and will arrive in the UK on June 29^th.
The SKU had previously been announced as being exclusive to GameStop. MCV has contacted Sony to clarify.
UPDATE: Sony has issued MCV with the following statement regarding the two retail deals for the White PS3:
"Our office in Ireland negotiated a separate deal in September with GameStop. We believe this was successful and the stock has sold through.
"Here in the UK from July 6th, Game will be selling the White PS3 including the two white Dualshock controllers and a free three months of PlayStation Plus. They are selling a different value bundle and are the current UK exclusive partner for Classic White PlayStation 3."

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Mass Effect 3 'Extended Cut' DLC arrives next week

June 25th, 2012, 00:01 Posted By: wraggster

Mass Effect 3’s promised ending-altering DLC will arrive next week, BioWare has announced.
Dubbed ‘Extended Cut’, the free downloadable content update will hit next Tuesday, June 26th for Xbox 360 and PC along with PS3 in North America. PS3 users in Europe will receive the update on Wednesday July 4th.
The official FAQ reveals the update weighs in at 1.9 GB, so it appears there’s some substance to what’s being presented. That said BioWare makes it clear that while the new content adds clarity to the ending, it does not bring outright changes.
From a portion of the FAQ:
"The Extended Cut expands on the original endings of Mass Effect 3 through additional scenes and epilogue sequences. It provides more of the answers and closure that players have been asking for. It gives a sense of what the future holds as a result of the decisions made throughout the series. And it shows greater detail in the successes or failures based on how players achieved their endings."

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Sony suspends PlayStation Store for PS3 in Korea, blames new law about selling to min

June 22nd, 2012, 01:00 Posted By: wraggster

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Saints Row expansion now a full game

June 21st, 2012, 23:49 Posted By: wraggster

Saints Row: The Third - Enter The Dominatrix will no longer be released as a standalone expansion, THQ has confirmed. Instead, it will be folded into a full Saints Row sequel due in 2013.
The move appears to be the first major decision made by Jason Rubin, the co-founder of Uncharted developer Naughty Dog who was appointed THQ president last month.
"When I looked at the Enter The Dominatrix expansion in production at Volition, I was blown away by the ideas and desire to expand the fiction of the franchise," Rubin said. "I asked the team what it could achieve given more time, more resources, and a broader scope for the project. We all agreed that we wanted to play that game.
"When it comes to Saints Row, it's clear our fans want bigger, better and even more over the top, and that's why Enter The Dominatrix will now be incorporated into a vastly expanded, fully fledged sequel, scheduled for calendar 2013."
Intriguingly, it seems a multiplayer component is in the works, with Rubin adding: "We believe the potential for this sequel is far greater as a full-priced, full-length, high-quality connected experience."

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Sony: We won't show PS4 until it can demonstrate 'a significant leap'

June 20th, 2012, 00:33 Posted By: wraggster

Sony is not prepared to demonstrate its PlayStation 4 console until the system can demonstrate 'a significant leap' in technology, the group chief executive of SCE has explained.
In a rare interview with industry publicationMCV, Andrew House appeared to challenge the emerging view that the next batch of game consoles will not provide a considerable leap in technology.Asked why Sony did not showcase the next PlayStation at E3 this year, he said: "The right time to talk about new advances in hardware is when you can demonstrate a significant leap on the current experience, and something that is going to be attractive."
"Beyond that we have nothing to say at this point," he added.
Analysts and executives at rival companies have already claimed that next-generation graphics will not leap as far forward as the current generation did from the previous.
Recently, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata questioned whether consumers will ""be able to realise the difference" between current and next generation technologies
It is widely believed that Sony will reveal PlayStation 4 at E3 next year, if not sooner.

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US PS Store update: BF3 'Close Quarters' DLC

June 20th, 2012, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has released the typically lengthy list of new content slapped on the US PlayStation Store this week.
The highlight for shooter fans will be the Battlefield 3 Close Quarters DLC pack, while Vita owners can get into Lego Batman 2, and retro gamers have Ps One Classic Tomba to check out.Here's the full list:
PlayStation Plus
Full Game Trials
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier Full Game Trial
Two Worlds II: Velvet Edition
E3 Past Award Nominees Sale
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood; 50% off, PS+ Price $15.00
Red Dead Redemption; 40% off, PS+ Price $17.99
Limbo; 50% off, PS+ Price $7.50
PSN Games
Magic: The Gathering - Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 ($9.99)
Face a greater challenge in the latest version of this hit franchise. Play with friends or the AI, take on new encounters and opponents, and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB
PS Vita Games
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes ($39.99)
The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.08 GB
PS3 Full Games
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier ($59.99)
There is nothing fair, honorable, or just about combat. There is only winning and losing-the dead and the living. The Ghosts don't fret about even odds. They do everything in their power to overwhelm and obliterate the enemy.
ESRB rated M
File size 11 GB
Two Worlds II Velvet Game Of The Year Edition ($24.49)
The Two Worlds II Velvet Game of the Year Edition offers an amazing RPG adventure. The Velvet GotY Edition combines the thrilling storylines of both Two Worlds II and its expansion.
ESRB rated M
File size 4.02 GB
Game Demos (free)
Magic: The Gathering - Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 Demo 
Download the trial version of Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and face a greater challenge! Take on new encounters and opponents and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB
PS3 Add-ons
Atelier Meruru: Makina Domain (free)
This will allow you to explore a mysterious land that appears suddenly in the farthest eastern reaches of Arls. Will the fascinated Meruru and her friends safely make their way through this foreboding labyrinth? "Makina Domain" will be added to the game map, allowing you to go gather there.
File size 111 KB
Battlefield 3 - Close Quarters ($14.99)
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters is a themed expansion pack bringing the team play of Battlefield 3 indoors. The frantic infantry combat is amplified by added persistence and new weapons, while HD Destruction lets players reduce entire locales to ruin.
File size 1.12 GB
Choplifter HD Huely Chopper ($0.99)
A heavily armored helicopter with superior firepower, the battle-proven Huely has great carrying capacity and extra-large fuel tanks for long runs into enemy territory!
File size 48 MB
DC Universe Online - The Last Laugh ($0.99)
Buy The Last Laugh DLC Pack now to get access to the new Shield weapon and jump in to new multiplayer battles! Experience new PvP maps and game modes, and fight to earn new gear and styles. Join Legends PvP with seven new iconic DC Comics characters! Purchase of this DLC pack requires an active game account.
File size N/A
Dragon's Dogma: From A Different Sky - Part 5 ($0.99)
The fifth of the 'From a Different Sky' series, you will need your wits to clear all 10. Check the Pawn Guild to begin!
File size 707 KB
Dragon's Dogma: Rift Crystal Value Pack ($4.99)
Be king of the rift with this pack of 15,000 Rift Crystals.
File size 129 KB
Dragon's Dogma: Set Out For Adventure - A Great Defense ($0.99)
This armor pack will stock your item storage with sturdy armors for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB
Dragon's Dogma: Set Out For Adventure - The Best Offense ($0.99)
This weapons pack will stock your item storage with dependable weapons for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB
Dragon's Dogma: Set Out For Adventure - The Right Tools ($0.99)
This pack provides 2000 Rift Crystals, and an increased inventory at Aestella's shop in Cassardis from game start.
File size 129 KB
LittleBigPlanet Solstice Costume (free)
File size 1.04 MB
Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles ($9.99)
Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles takes the critically acclaimed pinball series to uncharted territory. Each of the four tables in this brand new pack chronicles a blockbuster event in the Marvel Universe: Marvel's The Avengers (based on the 2012 film from Marvel Studios), Fear Itself, The Infinity Gauntlet and World War Hulk. Avengers Assemble!
File size 248 MB
Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 73 MB
Soulcalibur V add ons (x3) ($0.99 - $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 133 KB - 13 MB
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Ultimate DLC Bundle ($29.99)
Become the ultimate warrior of the 41st Millennium with this collection of all DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Includes custom armors for five different Space Marine Chapters and Chaos Space Marine legions usable in multiplayer, additional weapons for multiplayer, the CHAOS UNLEASHED co-op mode, and the DREADNOUGHT multiplayer mode. For the Emperor!
File size 1.27 MB
Warriors Orochi 3 add ons (x4) ($0.99 - $3.99)
Various add on content.
File size 11 MB - 282 MB
Rock Band 3 
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
"FIREFLIES" - Owl City ($1.99)
"The Adventure" - Angels & Airwaves ($1.99)
File size: 23 - 35 MB (singles)
Rock Band Network v2.0
"FAREWELL TO GOOD DAYS" - Seven Day Sonnet ($1.99)
"FIELD OF SERPENTS" - Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
"GHOSTLY ECHOES" - Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
"GOODBYE, MR. PERSONALITY" - Less Than Jake ($1.99)
"REAP (RADIO EDIT)" - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ($0.99)
File size: 19 - 54 MB (singles)
PS Vita Add-Ons
Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 54 MB
Wipeout 2048 Wipeout HD add ons (x3) ($7.99 - $12.99)
Various add on content. All DLC will appear once the Online Pass is installed.
File size 268 - 566 MB
Updates
1942: Joint Strike (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
Alice: Madness Returns (Ps3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Assassin's Creed Revelations (Ps3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $39.99, original price $59.99)
Bionic Commando: Rearmed (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Defenders Of The Mystic Garden - Minis (Psn Exclusive) (Price Change) (PSP) (now $2.49, original price $3.49)
Ninja Gaiden 3 - Ultimate Ninja Pack (Price Change) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Power Stone Collection Legacy (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Rocks N' Rockets - Minis (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.99)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Saints Row: The Third (Sale) (PS3) (now $49.99, original price$59.99)
SOCOM Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 (Sale) (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Ultimate Ghosts N' Goblins (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Wolf Of The Battlefield: Commando 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Game Videos (free)
Dungeon Twister - Party In The Dungeon Trailer
Max Payne 3 Official Launch Trailer
Starhawk Build to Kill Trailer
Starhawk Official Launch Trailer
Starhawk Ride, Drive and Fly!
Starhawk Story Trailer
WWE Wrestlefest Trailer
PS3 Themes
Ace Of Space Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Digital Blasphemy New Dawn Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic 40′s Vintage Independence Day Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic Dragon Battle Theme 2 ($2.99)
Dynamic Pirate Theme 2 ($2.99)
Dynamic Statue of Liberty Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic USA Eagle Independence Day Theme ($2.99)
Pure Chess Staunton Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
The Sexy Ladies of SHOW Mag 2 Dynamic Theme ($3.99)
PSone Classics
Tomba ($9.99)
Tomba! is a truly unusual platform adventure. You're a pink-haired, high-flying jungle boy out to retrieve his stolen golden bracelet from evil, diabolic pigs. This fast-paced scroller rewards with a blend of frantic action and creative sub-quests. The adventure is where the game really shines. Characters are packed with personality. Level designs are top-notch. Tomba! is full of fantastic gameplay.
ESRB rated E
File size 164 MB
Bundles
Alien Breed Trilogy ($22.99)
Music
PlayStation Move Heroes Soundtrack ($9.99)
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Original Soundtrack ($9.99)
PlayStation Store for PSP
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Kaleidoscope ($4.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 45 MB

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Battlefield 3's Close Quarters DLC now on PS3; PC and Xbox get it next week

June 20th, 2012, 00:16 Posted By: wraggster

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Driving a PSP screen with an FPGA

June 20th, 2012, 00:07 Posted By: wraggster


Here’s [FlorianH's] setup for driving a PlayStation Portable screen with an FPGA. He’s using the DE0-Nano board to do this, and the first order of business was to establish a way to connect the two. He did a great job of etching his own breakout board, which has some traces that are less than 10 mils thick. Soldering the connectors for the screen was a bit of a challenge, and he shared several pictures of the process for your enjoyment.
With everything hooked up he fired it up with just a couple of lines of code to draw a test pattern. From there it was on to building a more intensive driver. [FlorianH] mentioned to us that he’s just starting to learn about FPGAs after having worked extensively with 8-bit microcontrollers. He’s been documenting his work on his site, and finds himself frequently referencing his own material so remember how he did things. Our vicarious enjoyment is an unintended (but welcomed) consequence of that habit.

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Starbreeze "proud" of Syndicate despite poor sales

June 19th, 2012, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster

Mikael Nermark, CEO of Swedish developer Starbreeze, insists he is "proud" of the studio's work on the Syndicate reboot despite the game's lukewarm critical commercial reception.
Speaking to us at the studio's offices earlier today, Nermark said he expected a backlash due to EA's decision to turn a beloved strategy series into an FPS, but insists that he was happy with the game's performance.
"Yes, I'm still proud of it," he said. "To have the courage to reboot the franchise… We knew from the get-go that there was going to be a small but very vocal [group] of gamers and journalists that was going to hate us whatever route we took.
"If we didn't do an exact copy of the game, they'd hate us. If we did do an exact copy, they'd say we didn't innovate. They were never ours to win; it was a lost battle from the get-go.
"But I'm proud of what the team did and what we made, and I'm especially proud of the co-op; I think that really shows what we wanted to do with the game, and Starbreeze's DNA."
But there's no arguing with the figures: Syndicate sold poorly - an estimated 150,000 copies worldwide - prompting EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau to describe the game as "something we took a risk on. It didn't work."
"I don't have any response to what Frank said," Nermark told us. "I think both EA and Starbreeze can look back at it and say that we could have done stuff differently. [But] if you ask anyone about any game in production they probably would say the same thing.
"In comparison to other triple-A teams, in terms of people and money, we're very small. I'm not going to tell you exactly whatSyndicate cost to make - I can't due to NDAs - but it was substantially less than what the big in-house publishing studios would have spent, definitely."

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WipEout PS3 Content Packs Coming to Vita

June 19th, 2012, 23:48 Posted By: wraggster

Two WipEout HD content packs that were previously exclusive to the PS3 will soon be available on Vita.
Sony has announced that content from WipEout HD and WipEout HD Fury will be available as DLC for Vita's WipEout 2048 from tomorrow in Europe, and today in the States.
Thanks to the company's Cross-Buy feature, if players have already purchased the packs on their PS3 then they'll be able to download Vita versions at no extra charge. The Cross-Buy feature also works the other way, meaning purchasing a title on the Vita makes you eligible to download its PS3 counterpart for free. Vita games which make use of this already include Hustle Kings, Top Darts and Motorstorm RC.
Content from the latest console incarnation in the WipEout series, WipEout HD, can be downloaded on the PS Vita through the WipEout 2048 - WipEout HD Game Pack. It contains 12 new tracks, including eight reverse tracks, and 12 new ships to bolster what's already on offer in the retail version of WipEout 2048. If that's not enough for you, the WipEout HD Fury Game Pack will provide access to a further 12 tracks and 24 more ships.
Each pack will cost £6.49 ($7.99) individually or £9.99 ($12.99) if bought together.

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Update: No PSN Maintenance This Week

June 19th, 2012, 23:42 Posted By: wraggster

Update: Sony has responded, stating that the report from a moderator on the European PlayStation Forums is incorrect. "SCEA can confirm that PSN maintenance is not happening this week. We'll keep you updated on all official PSN maintenance announcements on PlayStation.Blog."
The Sony representative notes that all official PSN maintenance announcements will always go through the PlayStation Blog and never through its forums or other avenues.
The original report is below...

An interesting tidbit can be found on the European PlayStation Forums concerning PlayStation Network maintenance that’s scheduled to occur on Wednesday, June 20th. Another post about it can be found here.
The information was posted by user SuperFastZombie, marked as a “Community Team Moderator.” The time of the maintenance is marked as 16:00-20:30 BST (British Summer Time). For American users, that equates to 11am-3:30pm ET / 8am-11:30am PT.
The forum post notes that “for the duration of the maintenance some users will be unable to log into the PlayStation Network, Account Management and the PS Store. PS Home will also be unavailable. There may be some additional downtime after the maintenance period for testing purposes.”
Because of the rather strange way this maintenance is being announced, we’ve reached out to Sony for confirmation (including on if this will only affect European PlayStation gamers) and will update when we hear back.

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Sega delays Anarchy Reigns (again) and Platinum isn't happy (again)

June 19th, 2012, 17:08 Posted By: wraggster

Anarchy Reigns has been delayed for a second time by publisher Sega.
The Platinum Games developed action title will now be released (along with every other game in the world, it seems) in Q1 2013. The delay only applies to Europe and the US.
Sega said that the decision came following a “re-evaluation”.
However, Platinum boss Atsushi Inaba took to Twitter following the news to vent his frustration at Sega’s decision.
“I wanted to make official comment on the western release of Anarchy Reigns,” he stated. “First of all, we are done with all international versions of Anarchy Reigns. The delay is not due to further development on the game.
“Also, even though the release dates will be different, the content of both the Japanese and Western versions will be 100% the same. There's some concern that this will push back the Japanese release date. It will not. The game will be released in Japan on July 5, 2012.
“Finally, I want to sincerely apologize to all the fans worldwide for all the confusion this situation has caused. Even though we are the game's developers, we can only do so much about this...”
Sega first delayed the game in May – a move that Platinum also chose to criticise publicly.
“The game is fully localized,” it stated. “If you buy the Japanese version or any version, it's going to have all the languages in it. We really wanted everybody online around the world to play together at the same time, but unfortunately that's not going to happen.
"In the West, Sega is looking for the best time to put it out. It will still be out in July [in Japan]. There will still be ways for you to get it if you know where to go. We're still 100 per cent behind the game and we still want to connect with you and play with you and have a good time. So let's make sure that happens no matter what bad news we get."

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BBC eyes Wonderbook support

June 19th, 2012, 17:07 Posted By: wraggster

BBC Worldwide believes PS3’s Wonderbook could be the perfect fit for its IP.
The firm’s EVP of digital entertainment and games Robert Nashak says the company is thinking about which of its products – such as Doctor Who and Walking with Dinosaurs – it could bring to Sony’s newly-announced interactive book platform.
“It was really exciting for us to see the Wonderbook at the Sony conference,” Nashak told MCV. “We are a big believer in Augmented Reality, we are a big believer in story.
“We like to call ourselves the storytellers to the world, and if you talk to people around the world, they associate the BBC with news and they associate the BBC with great stories. You can imagine our properties coming to life in a book that is like a virtual pop-up book.
“It is very exciting for us to contemplate and think about.”

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Mike Tyson to star in WWE '13

June 19th, 2012, 17:06 Posted By: wraggster

THQ has chosen former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson as its DLC carrot to dangle in front of customers who are considering pre-ordering WWE 13.
The “baddest man on the planet”, as the publisher chooses to refer to him, will be available as an exclusive playable character for those who commit to buying the title at participating retailers in the US and Canada.
THQ has yet to confirm whether the deal will be offered in the UK.
Tyson starred briefly in the WWE in the late ‘90s and played a key part in WrestleMania XIV. He then returned to the franchise in early 2012.
“The baddest man on the planet is back – and only in WWE ’13,” Mr Tyson himself is quoted as saying. “Fans everywhere can now relive what I experienced during the Attitude Era.”
THQ’s VP of global brand management Sean Ratcliffe added: “As one of the most dominant champions in boxing history and one of the most memorable guests to ever be featured on WWE programming, Mike Tyson led an incredible revolution that changed the way fans perceive the sport.
“He was a tremendous addition to the ‘Attitude Era’ and is certain to attract a wide variety of fans to ‘live the revolution’ offered in WWE ’13.”

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Sony extends Vita software sale

June 19th, 2012, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster

Vita’s RRP may remain unchanged, but Sony is hoping to entice new users to the handheld with a fresh round of games price cuts.
Here’s the complete run-down of offers:

• Army Corps from Hell – £21.99 (was £34.99)
• Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend – £21.99 (was £34.99)
• Little Deviants – £8.99 (was £11.99)
• Modnation Racers: Road Trip – £8.99 (was £11.99)
• Rayman Origins – £19.99 (was £29.99)
• Reality Fighters – £8.99 (was £11.99)
• Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen – £16.99 (was £34.99)
• Touch My Katamari – £11.99 (was £24.99)
• Unit 13– £19.99 (was £29.99)

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INTERVIEW: SCE CEO Andrew House

June 19th, 2012, 16:58 Posted By: wraggster

Andrew House felt he was heading into the lion’s den ahead of his first major press conference since becoming CEO of PlayStation.
SCEA president Jack Tretton had lapped up the whopping and adulation as he introduced violent action games to the bloodthirsty crowd. House’s job was to show the same audience an interactive book service. For kids.
“I think I had Jack behind me going: ‘Ok mate, you can go on stage for this one,’” laughs House.
“We were joking backstage and I said: ‘You do realise that we have forged a division of responsibility at E3. You are in charge of blood and mayhem, and I am family-friendly.’”
Not that House minds this role. He is a family man, after all. When MCV asks about his first nine months in the job, he tells us how great it’s been for his kids. “My son has loved the adjustment to Japan,” he says.
But House is not just about the family in the home, the Welshman is all about cultivating relationships at work, too.
On the surface PlayStation’s E3 press conference was what you’d expect. A new Move game, a few Vita projects, some ambitious new IP coupled with established brands. The only thing missing was 3D ­– another sign perhaps that the technology is on the wane.
Yet beneath the surface, and this year’s press conference was all about partnerships. House has built a strong reputation for forging relationships. In his career at Sony he helped bring GTA to PlayStation, he asked Mubi to bring its catalogue of indie films to European PS3s, and he was even instrumental in Sony’s lucrative deal with J.K Rowling for Harry Potter website Pottermore.
And building better relations with third parties is exactly what House has been doing in the nine months since we last spoke. Wonderbook is yet another partnership with Rowling, Ubisoft is developing exclusive PS3 and Vita content, HTC has teamed-up with PlayStation Mobile, and 2K has even let Sony use its ‘Big Daddy’ character in PlayStation All-Stars.
“When I took on the role one of the things that I wanted to do was leverage my experience of running third-party relations and to build a global framework about the way we work with publishers,” he explains.
“I put together a global meeting to hammer out issues and define them. It was different because we were putting people together to deal with issues in a really active way. But it was also married with the fact that most of us have great longevity with the company and know each other well. There was a great sense of team spirit with no real hierarchy in the room. That was a great moment for me. I thought: ‘Yeah, this is going to be fun and interesting.’”

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PS3 SPU Emulation v0.9

June 19th, 2012, 00:59 Posted By: wraggster

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PS3 SPU Emulation v0.9 is released. It's a PS3 SPU emulator for Windows by KDSBest, which allows x86 PCs to emulate the SPU for those wondering.

PS3 SPU Emulation v0.9 Changelog：
- fixed sf* instructions and bugfixes and callstack functions. Dumps all branches now files get big.

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rpcs3 SVN r42

June 19th, 2012, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

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rpcs3 SVN r42 is compiled. rpcs3 is an open source PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator for the Microsoft Windows. Current versions can run only small homebrew for PS3. Developers are planning to make it to emulate PS3 on its speed in the near future.

rpcs3 purpose:
- Make PS3 developers easily test their apps and homebrews on PC without crashing their PS3 or moving their apps from PC to PS3.
- Just playing PS3 games on your PC and have fun! ( In the future )

rpcs3 SVN Changelog:
r42
OpenGL renderer:
- Implemented ProgramBuffer.
- Emulated more rsx commands.

rpcs3:
- Fixed crash on stop.

Interpreter & DisAsm:
- Added Pause button.
- Fixed freeze on Run.

tetris:
- Updated to last version.

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Pokopom PSX Pad Plugin SVN r28

June 19th, 2012, 00:49 Posted By: wraggster

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Pokopom PSX Pad Plugin SVN r28 is compiled. Pokopom is a PSEmu Pro pad plugin that emulates a DualShock1 and DualShock2 controller for PS1 and PS2 emulators respectively. It only uses XInput, so as to avoid the DirectInput troubles with X360 controllers. It currently has no configuration available, and defaults to use the first and second XInput controllers as pad1 and pad2 respectively.

Pokopom PSX Pad Plugin function
- Supports rumble, with a nice custom curve.
- Extended analog sticks range on corners. (for games like Ape Escape)
- Guitar build for XInput Guitars on Guitar Hero games.

Pokopom PSX Pad Plugin SVN Changelog:
r28
Pokopom:

-. Savestates support.

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