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December 17th, 2009, 20:47 Posted By: wraggster
Ubisoft has detailed the upcoming Assassin's Creed II downloadable content packs it announced just recently.
The first, the Battle of Forli, is due out in January for $3.99 and features six new memories. It focuses on Ezio's work to protect the town of Forli from the invading Orsi family, and fleshes out Caterina Sforza, who you encountered briefly in the main game just before you went off to Florence.
The second pack, the Bonfire of the Vanities, is due out for $4.99 in January, and unlocks a new area of Florence. Ezio has to liberate the city from Savonarola, who has taken it over thanks to an Apple of Eden.
Apparently there's a new move in the latter pack - the spring jump - while video of the first add-on suggests that you get to fly around in Leonardo's whopping bat gizmo again, in between hauling people into hay bales and so forth.
Both add-ons will correspond to the missing "Sequence" numbers in the Assassin's Creed II Animus timeline.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ub...s-creed-ii-dlc
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December 17th, 2009, 19:20 Posted By: wraggster
Sony and Square Enix have sure taken their time building up anticipation for this one, but the new limited edition Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 is now finally available in Japan, and our pals at Joystiq were lucky enough to wrangle one for an unboxing. As you can see, this one definitely takes things further than the rather understated Final Fantasy VII limited edition PS3, with it boasting a stylish matte white finish and a slightly glossier rendition of the character Lightning in pink -- and, of course, a matching white controller. Hit up the link below for the full unboxing.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/l...-gets-unboxed/
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December 17th, 2009, 19:11 Posted By: wraggster
Claims that 3D enabled players for the home will be big business next year
Analyst Futuresource is predicting 3D enabled Blu-ray hardware will be a major factor in the 2010 tech landscape, thanks to a concerted industry effort to drive the products.
The Blu-ray Disk Association recently finalised its ‘Blu-ray 3D’ specification, which has apparently opened the gates for investment from vendors for new home devices, riding off the back of successful 3D cinema releases.
It expects momentum for 3D Blu-ray drives to begin at the forthcoming CES show in January, followed by a surge of products launches in Q2 2010.
“Following the success of 3D in the cinema there is a major industry push to establish 3D in the home,” said Jim Bottoms, director of Futuresource, “Today’s announcement by the BDA ensures a unified route forward. The quality and experience of high definition via Blu-ray disc is unparalleled, and for those consumers not yet convinced by the HD experience, 3D will be another key selling point and a highly persuasive reason to upgrade.
"Our research shows that 3D-enabled BD players will be available in Q2 next year to support the major push on 3D TVs that will start at CES and build throughout the year. Further interest will be driven by owners of PS3 consoles, which will be able to play ‘Blu-ray 3D’ content."
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/32912...lu-ray-in-2010
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December 17th, 2009, 19:06 Posted By: wraggster
Square Enix Ltd today announces VAGRANT STORY®, the classic RPG adventure originally released in 2000, will be available to download from the PlayStation®Store on PlayStation®Network across PAL territories from 22nd December 2009, priced €5.99.
The original PS one® release secured immediate critical acclaim on its launch with Famitsu awarding it 40/40. Famed for its darkly compelling narrative, unique battle system, and atmospheric 3D world, VAGRANT STORY is a genuine classic.
As the VKP’s (Valendia Knights of the Peace) elite Riskbreaker, Ashley Riot, you must pursue a group of cultists into a deserted city of Leá Monde in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped son of a Valendian dignitary. But all is not as it seems, and everything you once believed will soon be called into question as you contend not only with the cultists, but rival political factions, the city’s restless fallen, and your own dark memories.
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “VAGRANT STORY is one of only a handful of games to be honoured with Famitsu’s highest possible score and it’s a great pleasure to be releasing the game in Europe. For the first time in years VAGRANT STORY will be easily accessible to original fans and new gamers wanting to experience a true classic.”
VAGRANT STORY is available in all PAL countries where the PlayStation®Store is available.
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December 17th, 2009, 19:04 Posted By: wraggster
Hothead Games today announced that Jonathan Blow’s Braid is now available for download via the PlayStation®Network in Europe. Already recognized by Metacritic as one of “The Best Games of 2009” for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, European gamers can fill their virtual stockings with this amazing indie title for only €9.99.
Players explore the human condition and manipulate time with our hero Tim in the lush, painterly world of Braid. The game takes you from a house in the city on a journey through a series of worlds to solve puzzles and rescue the princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, including the ability to rewind, create parallel realities and utilize time dilation to overcome the many obstacles in your path. There is no filler in this game; every puzzle shows you something new and interesting about the game world.
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December 17th, 2009, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster
Sony Computer Entertainment America exec John Koller has said the company is confident in the power of the PS3's new magic wand.
"We look at motion control as being that much more than what exists on the market," he told GamePro. "The Holy Grail of gaming is placing you as a consumer into the game physically. When we provide further details, people will see exactly where we're going."
According to Koller, the PS3 wand will work with games from "a real wide variety" of genres. "The areas that are going to be really critical to our success will be family games, as well as shooters and sports games," he said.
"Those are going to be the areas that will really define success, because they're areas that quite honestly, I think Project Natal and the Wii are going to have trouble matching, from a differentiation standpoint."
Sony's "three big pillars" for 2010 are motion control, 3D gaming and PlayStation Network. You can also expect plenty of firmware updates, excitingly. "A lot of what you'll see in terms of changes to the PS3 are going to be done through firmware for the foreseeable future. There's a lot features and functions we have planned there. I think that 2010 will be a big year for that," predicted Koller.
Then there are the games, of course. "Going into the back half of the year, we have a number of key launches. We haven't really announced all of them yet, but the titles that will be launching at the time are going to be very exciting," Koller said.
"Some of the big franchises, as well as new IPs have new ways to game, not motion control gaming, but in other ways. It's going to be a really strong lineup."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/so...s-for-ps3-wand
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December 17th, 2009, 16:56 Posted By: wraggster
Platform holder insists there’s life left yet in the age-old but still popular console
PS3 may at last be finding its feet in the international marketplace, but Sony insists that it will continue to wholeheartedly back its PS2 console throughout 2010.
“We have a very firm stance – we're going to continue to support the PS2 wholeheartedly,” SCEA’s head of PlayStation marketing John Koller told GamePro.
“The PS2 obviously had a price drop this year, which gets forgotten because of the PS3 noise, but it's still selling exceedingly well. It's a new demographic, a consumer that's maybe a ‘lost gamer’ or a consumer that's new to gaming.
“With this economy, coming in at $99, a lot of these consumers are choosing between a PlayStation 2 and a Wii, and you're looking at a PS2, which is $99 and carries 2000 games.
“It's been a very, very strong year with the PS2, and we're going on our tenth year. It's pretty unprecedented, and we're not looking to slow down anytime soon. Next year will be another year where the PS2's going to be fully supported. A lot of key games and titles are coming, both first and third-party. It's going to be another big year for the PlayStation 2.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36932/Sony...tment-for-2010
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December 17th, 2009, 16:55 Posted By: wraggster
Sony has claimed that its PSPgo has sold more than it had expected at this early stage in its lifecycle.
This is despite the company's controversial decision to ditch UMD disc functionality in favour of purely digital content distribution, leading some to tout PSPgo as a competitor to iPod Touch.
“We are over-forecast on what we thought we'd be selling on PSP Go, so we've been very pleased,” Sony America’s PlayStation marketing boss John Koller told GamePro.
Koller went on to say that retail’s attitude towards the machine has been a complication, but one that Sony intends to overcome in 2010 by ensuring that new PSP titles are available on PSN at the same time they arrive at detail.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/35437...ut-PSPgo-sales
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December 17th, 2009, 16:54 Posted By: wraggster
Sony’s recently released range of downloadable bite-sized games Minis are now available to play on both PSP and PS3 thanks to the release of a new firmware update for the home console.
Any Minis title purchased from this point on will be playable on both machines. Those who have already downloaded a Minis title for the PSP can re-download their games on their home consoles at no extra cost.
There are a couple of exceptions, however – both Tetris and the upcoming Bowling remain PSP-only titles for the time being.
Here’s the complete list of Minis titles now available:
Alien Havoc
Beam’Em Up
Blast Off
Bloons
Brainpipe
Breakquest
Bubble Trubble
Circles, Circles, Circles
D-Cube Planet
Dracula – Undead Awakening
Dynogems
Echoes
Fieldrunners
Fortix
Funky Punch
Heracles Chariot Racing
Hero of Sparta
Kahoots
Let’s Golf
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2
Pachisi
Pinball Dreams
Pinball Fantasies
Puzzlescape mini
Red Bull X-Fighters
Route 66
Spot the Differences!
Stand O’Food
Suduko
Telegraph Crosswords
Tiger Trouble
Vempire
Yetisports
Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam
Zombie Tycoon
http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/296...-arrive-on-PS3
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December 17th, 2009, 16:53 Posted By: wraggster
Sony has launched its first microtransaction based MMO in Home, Sodium One, developed by Nottingham-based studio Outso.
Sodium One offers smaller games within a larger framework, with the first five levels of mini-game Salt Shooter available for free, and additional content unlockable after purchasing virtual items, priced between 99 cents and USD 4.99.
"The launch of PlayStation Home in 2008 pioneered new ground in interactive entertainment and, since then, increasing support and enthusiasm from our PS3 user and game publisher communities have helped to make this a tremendous first year for the platform," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA.
"Today we further push the envelope with the launch of PlayStation Home's Sodium, an evolving space that leverages the incredible computing power of PS3 to deliver truly unique, and visually stunning social gaming experiences that you won't find on any other platform."
Sodium One also offers socialising areas, such as a bar, where players can interact and chat freely.
According to Sony, over 10 million PlayStation 3 users have visited Home averaging 60 minutes per visit. Launched a year ago, over 250 community events have been held in Home
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ransaction-mmo
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December 17th, 2009, 16:52 Posted By: wraggster
Sony's PlayStation 3 has sold over 4 million units in Japan – 4,020,563 to be exact – since the system was first launched.
And as of December 13 2009, Nintendo's Wii has sold 9,048,012 units to date in the region, according to Enterbrain, as translated by Kotaku.
The PlayStation 3 was first launched in Japan on November 11, 2006, and the Wii on December 2, 2006.
In December last year, sales of the PlayStation 3 stood at 2.6 million units, and the Wii at 7.5 million in the region.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...units-in-japan
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December 17th, 2009, 15:31 Posted By: wraggster
Handheld video games will enter a new age of visual excitement in January at the annual CES trade show with the introduction of the V-Screen from RealViewTM Innovations, a developer of optical technology located in Ireland. Designed specifically for the Sony® PSPTM , the V-Screen provides patented "Depth-Enhancing" screen technology that makes 2-dimensional content appear more clear, bright and realistic than ever before, similar to a 3D experience. The V-Screen will be on display at Booth #5621 North Hall.
A New Visual Experience
The V-Screen uses patented optical technology first developed for the medical world in order to enhance depth cues hidden in existing images. Now video gamers can experience the same depth-enhancement technology with PSPTM 1000, 2000, 3000 and Slim. Equally impressive, the V-Screen doesn't require any software, electronics or head gear. It simply attaches to the PSPTM as a flip-up screen that includes a protective shell to guard the PSPTM from exterior damage.
Product Highlights:
• Patented Depth-Enhancing Technology Improves Visual Impact of PSPTM Games and Videos
• Works with PSPTM 1000, 2000, 3000, and Slim
• Works with all mediums including video games, videos and movies played on the PSPTM
• Sturdy, Form Fitting Case Protects Screen and PSPTM from Exterior Damage
• Fast, Easy Flip-Up Screen
• No Software or Electronics Required
• Available January 2010
• Suggested Retail $39.99 US
• Booth #5621 North Hall
"The V-Screen offers substantial visual improvement for the PSPTM," stated Eamonn Ansbro, Optical Engineer and Co-Executive Director of RealView Innovations. "Our team of developers has collaborated on an array of technological projects ranging from medical imaging, industrial and military optics, to astronomy and 3D imaging. All that expertise has been used in developing the V-Screen, creating an entirely new visual PSPTM experience."
The V-Screen will be available at retail in the United States and Europe January 2010.
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December 17th, 2009, 15:24 Posted By: wraggster
VEEMEE have released details of the first virtual London Pub releasing on January 7th 2010 in PlayStation Home, priced at €4.99.
Based on your favourite London watering hole, situated on the banks of the river Thames overlooking The Houses of Parliament, The London Pub personal space comes complete with a multi-player darts game, a roaring open fire, comedy beer pumps, crank phone calls and hand dryers that don’t dry your hands (they’re only virtual you know).
Commenting on the upcoming release of The London Pub, Caspar Thykier, CEO at VEEMEE said, “We’re really excited to be launching such a high quality, interactive PlayStation Home space, themed around such a famous and quintessentially British icon. The London Pub in Home is sure to become a favourite hang-out for the ever growing community of Home inhabitants, and is the perfect place to relax, meet friends and play games after a hard day at work.”
Priced at €4.99, less than the price of a round, The London Pub personal space allows PlayStation Home users to meet up, hang out and become their very own pub landlord.
“Time, ladies and gentlemen, please!”
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December 17th, 2009, 15:20 Posted By: wraggster
Konami has announced that it will release a playable demo of Hideo Kojima’s eagerly-awaited METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER today.
With METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER recently confirmed as a May 28th launch, Konami is giving people the chance to get an early taste of the new game with an extensive English language European demo. Available via the PlayStation®Store, the free demo titled “METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER: DEMO-OPS” showcases four mission types featuring new content previously playable only on the show floor of the Tokyo Game Show, and more.
METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER marks the return of the world-renowned stealth-action series. Hand-crafted by series creator Hideo Kojima, the all-new sequel delivers an original game design, story, and scenario as it picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for the PlayStation®2 leaves off.
The game is set in Central America in 1974, as players take control of the famed Naked Snake (Big Boss): the legendary hero who had once saved the world from the brink of nuclear war. Snake has now turned his back on his mother country and established ‘An Army without a Government’ in South America, and is approached by visitors from ‘A Nation without a Military’ to investigate suspicious activity in the peaceful paradise of Costa Rica. Amidst the turmoil of the cold war, Costa Rica alone had managed to be a beacon of peace in a region torn by conflict, but all of that may change.
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December 17th, 2009, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster
News via pspgen/pspita
The team issued a fourth version of the Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-D3, for all the PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 (excluding those with motherboard TA-088v3). This new update will contain the final version of the CF 5.50GEN-D3 and improves the way SPEED UP for Memory Stick. Also introduces support for irshell D3 (which will be released shortly) and fixes a bug related to VSH menu.
More to follow.
Installation - Changelog:
Quote:
Minimum requirements for installing and tips:
- PSP-1000 or 2000 (except TA-088v3) with at least CF 4.01M33. E 'advisable to start the update from CF 5.50GEN-B2
- Set the theme and the original background for the XMB
.: Installation:.:
- Copy the firmware 5.50, renamed 550.pbp in the root directory.
- Extract the contents of the package XGEN Updater for 5.50GEN-D3 and copy the UPDATE folder in PSP / GAME
- Start the application in the game> Memory Stick
- Select the option Install Flash CFW 5:50 GEN-D3
.: Changelog:.:
- Fixed a bug in the VSH menu that did not allow the Slim PSP owners to view the content of the Memory Stick
- Introduced support for irshell D3
- Improved version of SPEED UP MS
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December 17th, 2009, 00:05 Posted By: wraggster
Littlewoods.com are running a special offer on the PSP Console and Grand Turismo 5 game with a voucher for £180.00, heres the details:
£195.00 and further £15 off with voucher code
LINK : http://cli.gs/SdveGL
Voucher code/offer = ZG246 - £15 off your first order of £25 or more when you open a credit
account.
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December 16th, 2009, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster
News via pspita/pspgen
A few hours away from the release of Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-C, in January the team completes the work and issue the expected 5.50GEN-D3 for all PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 (excluding those with motherboard TA - 088v3). Again, this update introduces new features and compatibility with new release titles like Tekken 6 and others. The update was included in a new version of the program XGEN Updater.
Following a mini-guide for the installation and complete list of the novelty of this Custom Firmware.
* UPDATE *: This night the team in January has accidentally released an incorrect version of the CF 5.50GEN-D3. The correct file is now available for upgrade. The archive is available in full as ever.
* Update2 *: As you know, were distributed three 5.50GEN archives of the CF-D3. One currently attached to the news, appears to be the correct update file and coincides perfectly with the EBOOT on this PSPGEN.
Installation - Features:
Quote:
Minimum requirements for installing and tips:
- PSP-1000 or 2000 (except TA-088v3) with at least CF 4.01M33. E 'advisable to start the update from CF 5.50GEN-B2
- Set the theme and the original background for the XMB
.: Installation:.:
- Copy the firmware 5.50, renamed 550.pbp in the root directory.
- Extract the contents of the package XGEN Updater for 5.50GEN-D3 and copy the UPDATE folder in PSP / GAME
- Start the application in the game> Memory Stick
- Select Flash Install CFW 5:50 GEN-D3
.: News of CF 5.50GEN-D3:.:
• Compatible with all games / demo versions downloaded from the PlayStation Store
• Compatible with all games in UMD unpatched
• MS patch for the ISO speed (beta version untested)
.: Games tested:.:
• Tekken 6
• Gundam vs. Gundam
• Phantasy Star Portable 2
• Naruto
• J-League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou 6 Pride J
• Naruto Shippuden Narutimate Accel 3
• James Cameron Avatar The Game
• R-Type Tactics II Operation Bitter Chocolate
• Bleach Soul Carnival 2
• Battle Spirits Kiseki no Hash
• Yamada
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December 16th, 2009, 19:31 Posted By: wraggster
After a strong 2009, Sony plans to focus its efforts in the coming year on some new initiatives -- notably the still unnamed and, with a "Spring 2010 release," curiously under-promoted PlayStation Motion Controller, 3D games, and the PlayStation Network. In a recent GamePro interview, Sony marketing head John Koller said the company will be focusing on these "three big pillars" going forward, and detailed its plans to expand on each. "I think the areas that are going to be really critical to our success will be family games, as well as shooters and sports games ... they're areas that quite honestly, I think Project Natal and the Wii are going to have trouble matching," he said of the company's motion controller plans.
Without getting too specific, the PlayStation Network will apparently be seeing the addition of "a number of very critically demanded features" in the coming year, while the company strives to reach day-and-date release parity between UMD-based PSP games and their digital counterparts from third-party devs on PSN. He even teased the concept of "placing you as a consumer into the game physically" -- an idea he called "the Holy Grail of gaming." We get the feeling 2010 is going to be kind of a weird year, folks.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/so...n-focal-point/
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December 16th, 2009, 19:29 Posted By: wraggster
What better day than a Wednesday to launch Sony's new digital comic book service on the PSP?
I'm not sure how it works in other countries, but here in the U.S., comic book fans have received Pavlovian conditioning that starts them drooling once the clock rolls over from Tuesday to Wednesday. Wednesday is when the new comic books arrive, making it a fitting day for Sony to launch its digital comics service for the PSP. Of course there's still no sign of DC Comics, but Marvel and Disney fans are sure to be pleased.
I've been a Marvel reader for most of my life, but with Green Lantern Blackest Night event going on and my recent love affair with Vertigo's Fables series, I'm not sure I'll be putting down my DC books long enough to purchase digital Marvel comics anytime soon.
The comic store goes live at 5PM GMT in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. North America will get it when they get it - which is noon West Coast time, according to the PlayStation Comics Twitter.
http://kotaku.com/5427845/the-psp-co...re-opens-today
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