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Dissidia: Final Fantasy to be downloadable in Japan

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:08:50 -0400

Dissidia: Final Fantasy

According to a Sony Computer Entertainment listing handily translated by Siliconera, PlayStation Portable thrash-em-up Dissidia: Final Fantasy will be made available as a PlayStation Network download when the UMD version hits Japan on December 18. ...

Linger in Shadows Review

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:30:26 -0400

Linger in Shadows

The demoscene makes its way to the PS3 in a title that will leave some thoroughly confused and others stroking their goatee as they write a detailed analysis on their Mac, pausing only to fix their beret. And other artist stereotypes. Linger in Sh...

Aykroyd: Atari-published Ghostbusters game a year away

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:47:24 -0400

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Speaking this morning on the Jagger show, Dan Aykroyd confirmed that Ghostbusters: The Video Game has been picked up for publishing through Atari. The title, previously owned by Activision, was dropped shortly after the merger with World of Warcraft ...

Sony UK promises new bundles, cinema ads for key IPs

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:07:31 -0400

PlayStation 3

Speaking to MCV, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe marketing manager Adam Boita has outlined the firm's UK sales drive this winter. His comments boil down to two things: massive cinema ads and hardware bundles. "All our key IPs this year are bein...

High Velocity Bowling Trophies

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:25 -0400

High Velocity Bowling

We're not exactly sure what went on when this list was created, but it wasn't anything exciting. To not see any Trophy designated towards a perfect game is odd to say the least. The simplicity of the list leaves us wondering why there isn't a Trophy ...

2K Games details BioShock PS3 patch

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:14:51 -0400

BioShock

One of 2K Games' community officers has published a couple of details on the forthcoming PlayStation 3 BioShock patch. The developer has been working overtime since concerned PS3 users drew its attention to technical problems with the recent demo. ...

Sony talks screen capturing with PS3

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:42:54 -0400

PlayStation 3

Following the release of Firmware 2.50 today, PSU.com contacted Sony for more details on the screen capture feature and how this function will be supported by present and future PlayStation 3 titles. "There aren't any games that support the screen...

Dead Space launch trailer unveiled

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:38:45 -0400

Dead Space

Electronic Arts has whisked the covers off a brand new launch trailer for its hotly anticipated Survival Horror romp, Dead Space. To view the trailer, see below. Dead Space combines sumptuous visuals with an innovative (and decided...

BioShock PS3 Interview

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:03:50 -0400

BioShock

As PlayStation 3 owners prepare for their inaugural descent into Rapture later this month, PSU decided to catch up with developer 2K Marin to acquire some last minute details on this hotly anticipated project. Our interview was conducted with fellow ...

MK vs. DC Universe dated for U.S, Europe

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:52:07 -0400

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Midway has confirmed that its upcoming cross over brawler Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe will be released in North America on November 16, followed by a European launch on November 21. This latest entry in the popular fighter series pits MK staples...

Sony takes five awards at TGS 2008

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:45:54 -0400

The Xbox 360 may have enjoyed a sales bump in Japan of late, but some of the nation's foremost commentators still favour Sony. The Computer Entertainment Suppliers' Association has allotted no less than five of the PlayStation titles we saw at the To...

Hirai stresses importance of games on PS3

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:32:07 -0400

PlayStation 3

President of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI) Kazuo Hirai has again reiterated the importance of software on PlayStation 3, stating it is the primary focus of the console. Speaking with NB Online, Hirai commented, "The thing that I did when I to...

First look at new PS3 Trophy system

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:48:32 -0400

PlayStation 3

As part of the PlayStation 3's Firmware 2.50 update released today, Sony has introduced a revised look for the consoles Trophy system. See below for a shot of the revamped Trophy screen in action, courtesy of the folk over at InfiniteBits.com For ...

F.E.A.R. 2 "Armored Death" trailer

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:24:10 -0400

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Monolith and Warner Bros have released a new trailer for their upcoming horror FPS sequel F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, entitled "EPA Snakefist." The trailer includes a first look at a new enemy mech players will have to battle, known only as "armo...

BioShock developer details PS3 improvements

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:48:47 -0400

BioShock

In our upcoming BioShock interview, 2K Marin programmer Jake Etgeton reveals that the PS3 version of BioShock will feature new interactive load screens and graphical enhancements due to the use of Blu-ray and the ability to install data on the PS3 ha...

PS3 Firmware 2.50 out now

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:35:20 -0400

PlayStation 3

Everyone rush to your systems and get downloading, because the latest PS3 Firmware update -- 2.50 for those who live under a rock -- is now live. Just to recap, the new firmware includes improved Bluetooth headset support, Flash 9 support, an in-...

Mirror's Edge is first game in trilogy

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:03:10 -0400

Mirror's Edge

EA DICE senior producer Owen O'Brien has told AusGamers that the slick 'n' sexy Mirror's Edge is actually the first game in a trilogy. "The story we're telling at the moment is kind of a trilogy, a three-story arc," O'Brien commented. "For these f...

Konami "actively looking" into MGS4 on Xbox 360

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:56:28 -0400

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Japanese investment research outfit Morningstar thinks Metal Gear Solid 4 could soon be appearing on Xbox 360. Is it true? Has hell officially frozen over? The firm made its incendiary claim in a report on multiplatform release trends (handily su...

Snag the Linger in Shadows soundtrack for free

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:44:56 -0400

Linger in Shadows

Linger in Shadows is capable of two things: Leaving its user thinking "huh?" and enchanting the audience with its score. If you're a fan of the latter part of its capabilities, then you'll want to head over to the link below in order to download the ...

Obama campaigns in Paradise City

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:36:46 -0400

Burnout Paradise

While we hate to say we told you so, well, we told you so. The streets of Paradise City just got a lot more political -- Barack Obama has begun to advertise within the popular racing title Burnout Paradise. EA's communications director has sai...