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MotorStorm 2 revealed for PS3

noreply@blogger.com (BillyJackB) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Source: [Play(TM)]

A brand new version of PS3 driving hit MotorStorm is in development, the exclusive title being readied for a release this festive season, according to the BBC today.

According to the Beeb's expose, MotorStorm 2 will take place on a balmy tropical island, marking something of a departure from the dusty desert tracks of the popular original.

"Interactive vegetation" is mooted, and the game certainly sounds like a treat for fans of the first game, the BBC describing the game as "solid" and visually impressive. Four player split-screen is hinted, but Sony will offer nothing official on this.

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Starbreeze Studios Working On Existing EA Franchise

noreply@blogger.com (BillyJackB) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:59:00 +0000

Source: [Shacknews]

Starbreeze Studios, the developer of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay and The Darkness, is working with Electronic Arts to reinvigorate one of the publisher's "most acclaimed classic franchises". The project, which carries the codename Project RedLime, is in development for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Project RedLime, which will be officially announced at a later date, will be published through the EA Partners label. EA Partners also recently published games including Crysis, The Orange Box and Hellgate: London.

"EA Partners gives independent developers like Starbreeze access to EA's unrivaled global publishing infrastructure, letting us focus our energy on what we do best - making incredible games," said Johan Kristiansson, CEO of Starbreeze Studios. "We're already deep in development on Project RedLime and the team at EA is giving us the time we need to perfect our vision. We're excited to bring a new perspective and gameplay innovation to this beloved fiction."

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Free Radical explain Haze delays

noreply@blogger.com (BillyJackB) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:59:00 +0000

UK developer Free Radical have moved to appease angry PS3 gamers this week, explaining that the on-going delays to 'leading' FPS Haze will result in a much better game in the end.

The near-future first-person shooter was due out at the end of 2007, but publisher Ubisoft agreed to letting the game slide in order to make it better.

"While we can't explicitly say what improvements we've made (I'd love to tell you all the cool stuff we've been putting in!... but I also love my job too...)," a Free Radical representative told Ubisoft's forums.

"I can guarantee you that the extra bit of time has made a big difference for the better".

We could have release news soon, however, the spokesperson stating: "We just want to make sure things are right for the people who'll be playing Haze *very* soon".

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'freeview' PlayTV details For PS3

noreply@blogger.com (BillyJackB) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:57:00 +0000

A few new details have hit the internet , helping flesh out what we already know about the forthcoming PlayStation 3 'freeview' television service - PlayTV - which has been on the cards for quite some time.

The accessory, due for release this year, will apparently attach to the PS3's USB port, the gizmo including an aerial socket on the rear. The add-on will integrate a programme guide and promises an easy-to-use menu system.

Sony allowed the BBC an early glimpse of the new service, which will give users the ability to record, pause and rewind live television broadcasts - TiVo-style. A dual-tuner also means that PlayTV allows you to watch and record different programmes at the same time.

Initially, users won't be able to record TV and play games simultaneously, although this feature is coming in a future update, apparently.

PlayTV purchasers will even be able to watch broadcasts remotely via their PSP, using Sony's Remote Play tech. The PSP can already view video files stored on the PS3's hard disk remotely.

Microsoft, meanwhile, are planning a tie-up with BT to deliver UK gamers television content, although we've no word on when this will arrive.

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