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The giant games that have an impact on the world, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, can only pride themselves with small impacts on society. Traffic jams due to the official launch parade, people getting injured during the mauling of game retailers or thousands of individuals suddenly calling in sick so they can s... |
16 November 2009
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Microsoft has been making a lot of marketing noise lately in relation to the coming update for the Xbox 360 home gaming console, which is set to introduce social services, like Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm, to those who are paying for the Xbox Live Gold subscription. The company hopes that the introduction of the s... |
12 November 2009
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It seems that Sony was well aware that some retailers and some players would not be too pleased with the PlayStation Portable Go and with the lack of transfer for UMD games to the PlayStation Network. But the company is saying that until now, it is mostly satisfied with how the public has received the new handheld.Cl... |
2 October 2009
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Sony has announced that it plans to offer three full free videogames for all those buyers of the PlayStation Portable Go who are already owners of an older version of the handheld console created by the company.The idea is to allow those who have a lot of games on the UMD type support, which are unusable in the new G... |
29 September 2009
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The weekly PlayStation Store update brings several new downloadable games for Sony console owners through the PlayStation Network. Zombie Apocalypse is now available for $10, as well as the Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge, which will take up a cruel 2.17 GB of space on your drive. To match ... |
25 September 2009
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Sony put on a big show at the Tokyo Game Show, showcasing both the results of the recently launched PlayStation 3 Slim and the prospects for the future, with an emphasis on the possibilities of the Sony motion-tracking wand. Kaz Hirai, who is the chief executive officer and the president of Sony Computer Entertainmen... |
24 September 2009
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Online services are extremely important for consoles these days as most gamers want to connect their devices to the Internet and take advantage of the features offered by the companies that made them. The capability of downloading demos and new content or boosting the entertainment value of the platform are extremely... |
18 August 2009
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Battlefield 1943 has generated much more interest than DICE ever thought it would. When the game was released, the servers were assaulted by so many potential players that connections were incredibly slow, lag was incredibly high and the game was pretty much unplayable for a short while.DICE quickly stepped in to add... |
15 July 2009
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Amazon.com, the biggest online retailer, has begun selling the Nintendo Wii version of World of Goo that until now was only available through the WiiWare service handled directly by Nintendo.The fact that only one game is being sold at the moment suggests that Amazon is testing the waters as it is preparing to l... |
24 April 2009
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Video games have been around for quite some time, and it hasn't been long since zombies joined in on the fun, as they have been featured in a wide variety of titles over the years. But recently, largely due to Valve's extremely solid and successful Left 4 Dead, the undead have gained a new amount of popular... |
14 April 2009
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The PlayStation 3 hasn't had the success Sony was hoping for when it was launched. The Japanese company was expecting that the loyal fans who propelled the PS2 to the top of the console charts in the last generation would return and take the new product even higher in terms of sales and market share.But that did... |
21 November 2008
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The new update for the PlayStation Store arrives today and, if up until now it wasn't something that would really spark the interest of players, despite the classic new content like themes or icons, this time the developers are introducing a brand new feature, called Premium Themes. This new update will give Pla... |
9 October 2008
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One of the most realistic racing games for the PlayStation 3, Criterion's Burnout Paradise, will be available for download from the US PlayStation Store for $29.99 this fall. Even better is the fact that the downloadable version will also include all the recent updates delivered until now: and seeing as how this... |
15 August 2008
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Dubbed as the first indie game that hits the PlayStation Network, Novastrike is a top down arcade shooter developed by California-based Tiki Games. The title will be released today on the PSN and it promises to bring a lot of features other similar games don't. And maybe prove that indie developers can do a bett... |
6 June 2008
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The mini-game collection originally released for the PSOne back in 2000 entertained a lot of people who were up for some fast, crazy fun together with their friends. Having this in mind and knowing that the request for the game is still high, Konami has decided to release the game in Europe, making it their first tit... |
30 April 2008
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It was a reason of sadness for most of the PS3 fans when they found out that they were going to be unable to play PlayStation 2 classic games on their next-gen consoles. This backwards compatibility was dropped with the introduction of the 40GB PlayStation 3 and, since then, nobody thought that Sony could change thei... |
14 February 2008
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It seems that Sony's not going to quit the gaming industry after all, since they're struggling so hard to surpass their greatest rivals, Microsoft and Nintendo. One of the methods of doing so is obviously quality marketing and you've got an example of such a promotional feature on the left of this art... |
22 January 2008
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Rumor time again back at Konami and Kojima Productions as a couple of reports have confirmed a Metal Gear Solid 4 demo for release this February on the PSN. This piece of information was first spotted in the PSW magazine, following their hands-on experience with the game. According to the same magazine, the demo we&... |
21 January 2008
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Yesterday, the world of video games was rocked by the arrival of a new Bionic Commando trailer, something that showed anything but the next-gen version of the game (which Capcom announced a little while back for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC). Bionic Commando Rearmed has now been confirmed as a downloadable game this Spring, ... |
19 January 2008
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October 2007 saw gaming sites all over the world getting very excited over Capcom teaming up with an unnamed "American producer", a "Japanese creative advisor" and GRIN, a rather small Swedish studio, to create a new Bionic Commando game for next-gen systems and PC. Fans started focusing on the big game, not having a... |
18 January 2008
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Remember the game which allows you to play with prostitutes? Of course you do, and of course you are already waiting for it to arrive. The good news is that a demo of this Yakuza 3 title will be available for download this month for Japanese users only, so if you have friends there, you should better get them ready f... |
3 January 2008
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Recent word from Sony Online Entertainment has revealed that High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition is adding five new poker games as a holiday stocking stuffer to all players. All you need to do is log on to the PlayStation Network and download the free new content whenever you desire.According to Sony Online... |
28 December 2007
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In case you haven't heard, there's some serious competition for the Jackass title we could play on all major platforms this Fall. It's called Pain and you might know it as one of Sony's latest PSN games, that allows you to slingshot folks around in a carnival shooting gallery. You'll use a c... |
11 December 2007
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All of you Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm fans will surely be happy to know that there's new content waiting for you on the PSN, including new vehicles (for MotorStorm) and new maps (for Resistance). However, not everyone's so happy with having to pay for additional content, while using the PSN in... |
30 November 2007
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What would you say if Ronaldinho invited you to join one of the world's biggest football competitions? You'd like that wouldn't you? Well, I hate to tell you this, but it's not gonna happen. It was just a regular question really. Still, Ronaldinho does share a few thoughts in this recent report an... |
27 November 2007
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By the end of the year, PlayStation 3 owners are promised to get a lot of good stuff. Some of it had already been confirmed and dated for quite some time, but most if it still remained in the dark as far as launch date and pricing were concerned. More recently though, Sony has disclosed a bunch of PSN titles to go li... |
9 November 2007
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The PSP's firmware has just been updated to version 3.72 and it seems that its major feature is enhanced compatibility with the games featured on the PlayStation Network. In case you ever had issues with those PSX games that you can download from the PS Store with the aid of your PS3, now they're surely go... |
30 October 2007
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Not that Electronic Arts wasn't doing fine with just Need For Speed ProStreet on the horizon for the racing genre, but the company is doing everything in its power to please its fans again. This time around, EA is prepping to ship Burnout Paradise, an amazing open world racing game, where you can spin your wheel... |
29 October 2007
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Koei's Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War has just reached its gold status, according to official word from Koei. More than that, the renowned developer has also confirmed that a free demo for its action game is already up for grabs for the Xbox 360 system via Xbox Live Marketplace and for the PlayStation 3... |
27 October 2007
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Sony's PlayStation Store is not doing so great right now, when compared to the overcrowded Xbox Live, but we're bound to see a change in the near future. Starting 2008 the PSN will be available on the PSP and PC, allowing gamers to access the latest games and transfer them to their favorite consoles. 7 bra... |
11 October 2007
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As every week goes by, one developer or another provides a demo for their upcoming game up on Microsoft's Xbox Live service. Sometimes, PS3 owners get lucky too, but not always. This week however, on Thursday, both Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network are getting KOEI's playable demo of Bladestorm:... |
2 October 2007
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One of the best currently available PlayStation Network downloadable titles, Wipeout HD has gotten its very own fact sheet. For those looking to know what they're getting before hitting the download button, the immense list of features below sheds some light on why Wipeout HD is a must have for your library of g... |
20 September 2007
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You'd think that by getting yourself an expensive PlayStation 3 console, you'll enjoy almost everything Xbox 360 users benefit from and then some. The reality is, Sony have quite some rough times ahead of them, although they're putting on a happy face stating loud and clear that people are going to see... |
14 September 2007
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In Warhawk, players experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with swarms of enemy fighters, bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a massive, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. Warhawk delivers high definition warfare and multi-modal combat exclusively ... |
13 September 2007
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If there's anything that makes greater news than free demos of popular games up on services such as Xbox Live and PlayStation Network... let me know so I can make a new category folder on my PC. As xboxliveaddicts.co.uk recently reported, official word from Electronic Arts says that they'll be rolling out t... |
10 September 2007
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Yup, Warhawk is now available up on the PlayStation Store ready for you to grab for the affordable price of just $39.99. Dylan Jobe himself, the game's Director, has confirmed this with an entry on PlayStation.Blog, as Warhawk has gone Gold. What, didn't you know...? You can almost see how happy Dylan Jobe ... |
30 August 2007
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Tired of owning a $600 PS3 and not having any great titles to play? Good thing there's that PlayStation Network that you can check out every now and then for new additions. Now don't go and see what's new, we'll tell you what's up on the service and ready to fill up some space on your console... |
20 July 2007
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In a recent report, Sony has revealed to the world that Warhawk will be retailing for $59.99. Cheap right? Well, it's actually cheaper than you thought, given that the full package includes the predicted headset. The thing is Warhawk was rumored to be a multiplayer-only downloadable title via PlayStation Network... |
4 July 2007
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If you thought Sony had a hard time with the PS3 until now, you were sadly mistaken. As it turns out, the company has huge plans for the console and I mean "HUGE." Some 380 titles are scheduled for release by March 2008, including some downloadable ones via PlayStation Network. What, you didn't think they'd... |
21 June 2007
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Everyone owning a PS3 is most likely happy about its Internet service, PlayStation Network. One plus is that Sony (surprisingly) doesn't charge for the service. Microsoft on the other hand (in typical MS manner) does. Recently however, Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations told Geoff Keighley o... |
18 June 2007
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Sony's releasing a little firmware update tomorrow, 1.81 to be precise, basically ensuring that the RGB bug doesn't upset PS3 owners anymore. However, some settings ensuring better functionality will only be effective when "the PS3 is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable," so if that's not you, tough ... |
15 June 2007
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What do you know, miracles do happen. Today's news says that Microsoft is ready to stream music to some 30 million of its regular XBL users, for FREE! "Microsoft" and "free" in the same sentence?" say Xbox 360 owners. Yes, it's true, and it's going to be a month-long promotion.Users of Microsoft's... |
6 June 2007
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Capcom's senior director of strategic planning and research, Christian Svensson sat down with Gamasutra yesterday and talked about upcoming PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade releases such as Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Among the topics of discussion t... |
21 May 2007
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As GTA IV is nearing completion and release, New York Times reports that the borough of Staten Island has been left out of the game, although Liberty City is practically the exact replica of the Big Apple, only virtual of course. Gamers are upset by this, no doubt but some are happy. No, not Thompson...well maybe him... |
14 May 2007
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If you were waiting for your PSone games to be available for download via PS Store, your waiting has ended. Releasing their 1.7 firmware update, Sony said you could totally download and play PSone titles on your PS3. That was more difficult than expected as some users downloaded PSone titles yet they couldn't p... |
4 May 2007
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PS3 fans are sure to be delighted hearing what the latest issue of EGM magazine has for them, mostly to thank Quarterman for. The man is known for bringing only the juiciest of stories to gamers. Whether they're just rumors or real facts, he doesn't miss anything. And this time is no different, as Capcom i... |
2 May 2007
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It's not uncommon for a game to get different review ratings, but with 1UP and IGN assigning 8 and 8.5 respectively, while GameSpot granted Calling All Cars a mere 6.7 (Fair), David Jaffe couldn't just sit and watch anymore. As he writes on his blog: "The first two I can live with, they feel fair and make... |
1 May 2007
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If none of the three major gaming platforms today (Xbox 360, Wii and PS3) provides gamers with loads of next-gen games, the companies making the consoles fill up the gaps (so to speak) with their Internet services - Xbox Live Arcade, Virtual Console or PlayStation Network. For the past months all three have been fill... |
1 May 2007
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I'm sure that if you're the proud owner of a PS3, by now you've probably thought a hundred times of calling Sony to argue about lacking good titles. Well, here's something that might just interest you in putting the $600 console to work. 1UP talks of a Ninja Gaiden Sigma one-level-demo, available ... |
27 April 2007
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Looks like "old games making a comeback" is taking proportions. The Wii and the Xbox 360 got their share of old arcade games (NEO-GEO games we used to find scattered all across the country back in the 90s), but Sony is keen on launching even more on their platform, the PS3, via the console's Internet service, Pl... |
19 April 2007
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