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Happy 15th Anniversary PlayStation

2009-12-04T12:11:00.000-08:00

Check out the the cool Japanese Sony site to celebrate the 15th year of the PlayStation gaming system.

Girlfriend Destroys PS3

2009-12-04T11:32:00.001-08:00

Hmm maybe she hated Ghostbusters. Protect your PS3 and play with your girlfriends.

10% Off at GameStop and Free Shipping

2009-12-03T15:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a nice coupon code from Gamestop for the holidays. Save 10% and get free shipping at GameStop when you use the coupon code BEMERRY at checkout. This coupon is valid today until the 21st. The discount works on games, new or used. Hopefully you already have a PS3.

Blu-ray Cybermonday Deals at Amazon

2009-11-29T14:21:00.000-08:00

There's no need to wait at 10pm for a 12am opening on CyberMonday. Here are 258 blu-ray movies on sale for cybermonday.

Amazon PS3 Cybermonday Deals

2009-11-29T14:12:00.000-08:00

Here are 32 games and 4 accessories which is on sale at Amazon for CyberMonday.

Netflix on the PS3 Hands On

2009-11-10T17:50:00.000-08:00

Here is the first video showing us what Netflix streaming looks like on the PlayStation 3.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer

2009-11-04T21:42:00.000-08:00

In case you weren't watching the New Yankees win their 27th world series championship, you probably missed the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer commercial during the game. Well here it is...

Toyota FT-86 via Gran Turismo 5

2009-11-04T19:04:00.000-08:00

Here is the Toyota's FT-86 courtesy of Polyphony and Gran Turismo 5.

from Popular Science:

A product of Toyota's ED2 styling studio in France, the FT-86 concept recalls the earlier, hybrid-powered FT-HS concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show in 2007. This version doesn't get the hybrid, but it does get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine -- whose pistons are positioned horizontally instead of vertically -- from Subaru, of which Toyota is part owner. The FT-86 ... production model reportedly set go on sale in late 2011. The Associated Press reports it will cost about 3 million yen ($33,700).

Killzone 2 for $35 Shipped

2009-11-03T20:18:00.000-08:00

MDJR sent us a tip that Newegg has Killzone 2 for $34.99 shipped.

Here are all the weapons in Killzone 2. Pick up the game and get ready for mayhem.

Fan Created Metal Gear Solid Philanthropy Movie

2009-11-01T19:19:00.001-08:00

The movie is divided into three parts, the first part entitled "The Overnight Nation" is sixty-nine minutes long and follows Snake as he teams up with Philanthropy, an organization created in order to stop Metal Gears around the world. Snake (Giacomo Talamini) teams up with Elizabeth Laeken (Patrizia Liccardi) and Pierre Leclerc (Nicola Cecconi) as they attempt to find out what's really going on in "The Overnight Nation". The movie is set in 2007, taking place before or right after the first part of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
A quote from Hive Division states:
"Philanthropy explores ideas such as genetics, which is a recurring theme in the Metal Gear series; memetics, the study of how culture, habits, and information evolve, expand, how it is used and abused."

Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy is available in streaming and for download, starting from TODAY.
In a few days other distribution channels will be shared, so that everybody will be able to download the file from different channels.

The official subtitles, in several languages, are already available.

Philanthropy has been a challenge nearly impossible to complete, started three years ago. We didn’t imagine, then, all the troubles we would have been into and all the obduracy that we would need to complete the project.
By the way, we didn’t know, how much support we were going to find, how many friends we were going to meet, how many passionate and generous people were going to help us.

The release of “Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy” make an end of the first life history of Hive Division. The team, nearly a family now, is going to take some time to decide what’s happening next.
We do not really know when we’re going to produce the two sequels of Philanthropy (whose script was written together with “The Overnight Nation” in 2006).

This will depend on many factors: the reaction of our public, the future of professional Hive Division, who is looking for financial partners to realize our next projects and partners to become a real Production Studio, and, for sure, Konami’s reaction to the project.

We feel and hope that one day Snake, Elizabeth, and Pierre will complete their journey.

We are deeply grateful to all those who have been following the project, even during its “mysterious” phases when we were working so hard that we couldn’t update you as we would have liked to.

We happily put this movie in the hands of the Internet, the “primeval soup” in which our project was born and raised, to which we owe so much and which we hope to have provided with something meaningful.

For more info check out mgs-philanthropy.net.

How to Connect the Sony Ericsson Aino to a PS3

2009-10-28T23:11:00.001-07:00

The Sony Ericsson Aino U10i cell phone is finally out and here is how you can connect it to a PlayStation 3.

And in case you missed it, here is the SE Aino showing off it's remote play capabilities on the PS3.

God of War III Demo in District 9 Blu-ray

2009-10-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

The God of War III demo will be included in the District 9 blu-ray disc. Finally a movie add-on that's worth something. This is the first movie/game hybrid disc. The D9 blu-ray will be available on December 29.

Spend $80 on Games Get $40 for Games

2009-10-27T15:20:00.000-07:00

Buy $80 worth of qualifying games and receive a $40 off coupon code for your next game purchase. You must buy at least 2 qualifying games between today and Oct. 31st. You will then get a $40 off code that is good until the end of 2009.

Spend $80 on select titles and receive a $40 promotional claim code usable towards a future Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 game purchase. To qualify for the credit, you must check out with two or more eligible items in your cart. Only purchases from Amazon.com as the seller and made between October 26, 2009 and October 31, 2009 will qualify for this promotion. Only one (1) promotional claim code will be sent per household. Promotional claim code will expire at 11:59pm PST on 12/31/2009. The savings will not be messaged at checkout. Codes will be sent via email seven (7) business days after all items in the qualifying order have shipped. Restrictions apply.

Netflix Arrives on PS3 via Blu-ray

2009-10-26T06:16:00.001-07:00

Netflix On-Demand will start streaming movies on the PlayStation 3 with the use of the BD Live feature on a Blu-ray disc from Netflix. The service is free if you are a Netflix subscriber. If you already have a Netflix account, you can go to http://www.netflix.com/InstantStreamingDisc and reserve your copy which will start shipping soon. The Netflix streaming will start next month.

Here’s the official press release from Sony and Netflix:

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Today's announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system's installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.

The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation®Network - from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.

For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.

"The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all."
"As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. "As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners."

Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray's BD-Live(TM) technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members' personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members' individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system's Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.

Uncharted Eye of Indra Motion Comic Part 1

2009-10-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

Here is the 1st of 4 motion comics that shows us what happened to Nathan Drake before Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Smash 1 PS3 and Give Away 25000

2009-10-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

Our lucky Australian friends can receive a free PlayStation 3 Slim if they purchase a Sony Bravia TV. All we get is a cool video of a PS3 Slim going 80 km/hr, or 50 mph, into a Sony Bravia TV.

For more info check out www.sony.com.au/bonus

Preorder Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Get $15

2009-10-21T14:26:00.000-07:00

Pre-order Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and get $15 off your next video game purchase. You can get $10 off if you pre-order the Hardened Edition.

Get a $15 Video Games Credit
Order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and get $15 off a future video game purchase. The promotional code will be placed directly into your Amazon.com account within 2 business days after the product ships. Offer valid for a limited time and only when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time. Limit one per household.

PS3 Slim Laptop from Ben Heck

2009-10-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

Modder extraordinaire Ben Heck has made the PS3 Slim portable with his PS3 Slim Laptop mod.

More info at benheck.

PS3 Slim Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Bundle Preorder

2009-10-19T18:21:00.000-07:00

Here is another limited edition PlayStation 3 bundle that will sell out as soon as it is released. The 250gb PS3 Slim Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Bundle is a Japan only release but can be ordered at Play Asia.

PS3 Slim FFXIII Lighting Bundle

Keep checking Play Asia to see when pre-orders open for the 2nd PS3 Slim bundle. Here was the 1st PS3 Slim bundle.

God of War Collection Remastered for Blu-ray

2009-10-19T15:47:00.000-07:00

Here are the first images of God of War Collection. Now those with the new PS3 Slim can't complain about backwards compatibility since Sony bundled 2 of the greatest PS2 games on 1 blu-ray disc. The original God of War and God of War II has been remastered into high definition resolution and is being sold at a very reasonable price.

Assassins Creed Lineage Live Action Trailer

2009-10-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Here's a live action trailer for Ubisoft's highly anticipated sequel, Assassin's Creed: Lineage.

Here was the live action trailer for the original Assassins Creed.

Buy 2 Get 1 Free PS3 Game

2009-10-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

Here are 71 games eligible for Amazon's Buy 2 Get 1 Free PlayStation 3 Game offer. There is plenty to choose from, including PS3 Greatest Hits games but that wouldn't take the best advantage of this deal.

Buy 2 get 1 free PS3 games.

Fat 80gb PS3 for $250 with 2 Contollers

2009-10-12T04:15:00.000-07:00

We were boasting about getting a PS3 for $350 when the PlayStation 3 first came out, but now Sony is offering the leftover 80gb PS3s for $250, and they will include an extra Sixaxis controller! The net cost is $200 for the 80gb PS3.

PS3 Controller on the PSP Go via Bluetooth

2009-10-02T03:26:00.000-07:00

Now you can have dual analog sticks on the PSP Go by using the PS3's Sixaxis controller via Bluetooth.

Logitech G27 Racing Wheel

2009-10-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Logitech updated the mighty G25 racing wheel with the new G27 racing wheel.

Quick Overview of G27 differences from G25 from logitech:

Buttons on wheel face: G25 has two, G27 has six

Force feedback transmission: G25 features straight-cut (spur) gears, G27 features diagonal-cut (helical) gears

Pedals: G27 features taller standoffs for clutch and brake pedals, as well as horizontal adjustability, making customizability and heel-toe downshifting easier

Shifter: G27 features stiffer centering spring and more positive gear engagement feeling, improving the overall feel of the shifter.

RPM/Shift Indicator LEDs: G27 features 10 LEDs that can be used by game developers to indicate RPM, redline, or to indicate the user should shift gears.

Here's a review of the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel but it's not on a PS3.