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Sony says European Home Beta will start ‘very shortly’

There has been fresh news from the official US PS Blog post stating that the European Home beta will start ‘very shortly’. This is great news for European owners as it looks like they won’t get left in the dark once the beta also begins in the US.

The post written by Home director Jack Buser stated, “In Europe, SCEE is beginning their expanded closed beta directly targeting consumers who have been most active on PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store. SCEE will be in email contact with their PSN audience very shortly.”

So after all the delays it finally looks as if Sony are getting Home up and running, and judging by the EU and US betas, they will hopefully be ready for full release soon, for those of you who are hoping to get chosen, now might be the time to start getting active on your PSN accounts!

Also stated in the blog were details on how US owners can get in on the beta. Rather than judge it on activity, PSN users will simply just have to download a Playstation Home theme from the store, that in sense being an application for your chances of getting in.

Stay tuned for more news on Home.

Source: Read

EA looks to the future, no more ‘crappy’ games.

Recently the CEO of EA, John Riccitiello has spoken out and believes that EA has “the best title plan of any company in the industry”. He is talking about the way creative teams for EA have been let free and become imaginative when creating games, rather than previous methods of just bringing out licensed sequels.

When he spoke to MTV Multiplayer he stated, “I think that a lot of the intellectual property we create are better than the licenses. That doesn’t mean there isn’t room for great licenses. There’s room for both. I think what you’re noticing is that in years gone by we haven’t had as many great, original intellectual properties. There’s a lot more of that this year from EA and I think from here forward”.

His comments above signal good news for all you EA fans out there as there looks to be a lot of good potential games due to be released. Riccitiello also stated that the company made errors when perhaps rushing certain games, “I think what redeems our industry is quality, and I think we take a step back every time we take a license and exploit it with a crappy game. That’s not what we’re about,” he said.

Let’s hope he isn’t kidding, and we can look forward to some special games from EA, on the new generation of consoles.

Source: Read

New Sony PS3 Videos: Playstation 3 Home and Life

This is all about the Playstation 3 Home and Life and below we have two videos for you to watch, the first video is about the “New Playstation Home Trailer” which shows new footage of what you can do within the game.

The Playstation 3 Home and Life video shows you spaces, few sports like bowling, golf and pool oh and some clothes, at the end of the video it says “Hope to see you here”. Now all the talk about “Home” is the delays this delays that and we say quit the moaning because look at it this way, if they keep on delaying it that means Sony are having problems and we do not want to be in the “Home” to have nothing but problems, to us delays after delays is a good thing because Sony want perfection, so all in all worth the wait. This is going to be great for meeting people, relaxing in a relaxed world.

Now moving onto the second video, Playstation Live is a brand new service where you see the earth like you have never seen before for news and how the weather is; it will be released at the end of the year. Many gamers are saying that it is a Google Earth rip-off which is pretty funny really considering it looks nothing like it, some are saying it is another feature of the Wii that they copied, not sure I understand what they are on about but hey I am only publishing what people are saying.

Please watch the videos below then come back and give us your personal views please.

Playstation Network Weekly Update for America: Free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software plus more

All you Americans are going to love the Playstation Network weekly update, there is plenty of playable content plus add-on packs to keep you smiling. The main thing that we like and of course sticks out the most has to be the superb free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software, oh and Fatal Inertia EX release which was yesterday. Check out the full release list below.

Looking for downloadable games are you? Well how about climbing into the cockpit to experience something cool in the brave new world of combat racing, yes we are talking about Fatal Inertia EX which will allow you to battle it out at high speeds using an unconventional array of weapons designed around realistic principles of physics and magnetism (ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 906 MB). Now how about some pretty cool add-on content for some awesome games, first up is Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds Oceania Course, you can download the brand new Oceania course where you will be able to take all your favourite players and caddies of course and tee up on this new stunning designed Oceania course ($4.99 - File size: 100 KB).

Moving on next up is the free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database; there is new information on weapons, characters and plot elements for Metal Gear (1987) to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008), there is also three different perspectives, a relationship map, an encyclopedia plus a timeline. (File size: 77 MB). How about The Incredible Hulk Downloadable Content for free, of course you have the epic single player experience, well now there is new Incredible Hulk downloadable bonus content which includes six competitive two-player mission types that test the speed, strength and skill of PS3 gamers everywhere (File size: 381 MB).

This one is a definite must for all you music, Coldplay and Guitar Hero III fans, yes next up is Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Coldplay Track Pack. Three pack download containing the songs “Violet Hill”, “Talk”, “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” by Coldplay. (File size: 45.2 MB - $6.25). Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream” - Crooked X ($0.99) - “Afterlife” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) - “Critical Acclaim” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) and “Hammerhead” - The Offspring ($1.99) (File sizes: 25.7 MB - 53.2 MB).

There is also free game videos such as the Linger in Shadows Trailer, Linger in Shadows is an interactive coffee table piece created by a collective of artists who call themselves Plastic based in Poland. This experiment into the demo scene brings new talent with a fresh approach to interactive art into the industry. Navigate through various segments and unlock both primary and secondary goals to find the rips in reality. (File size: 68 MB (HD). There is also “PAIN: Character Intro Trailer” Take a look and see the latest downloadable launches. Jarvis introduces a nurse, cheerleader, ninja, pirate, and a punk rocker that are ready to launch into superstardom….or a wall – your call. File size: 23 MB (SD), 83 MB (HD), and 110 MB (1080).

Golden Axe: Beast Rider Teaser Trailer
One of SEGA’s most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance –

Watch the Teaser Trailer now!
File size: 12 MB (SD), 44 MB (HD), and 58 MB (1080).

Fatal Inertia EX Titan Trailer
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
File size: 178 MB (HD). Plus “Prince of Persia Debut Trailer” Download the first trailer and discover the new Prince of Persia! File size: 12 MB (SD), 45 MB (HD), and 75 MB (1080).

Hail to the Chimp ‘Campaign Trail Madness’ Trailer
Take a trip with Crackers and the other candidates as they rally support on the campaign trail!
File size: 73 MB (HD)

Free Game Demos which include, Fatal Inertia EX Trial
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 542 MB.

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 Demo
one of the most popular arcade shooters is back! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 revives classic Commando action with an all new adventure. ESRB Rating T File size: 112 MB – There is also “NCAA Football 09 Demo” NCAA Football 09 arrives on campus with groundbreaking college animations and controls and all the excitement of a storied college bowl game. Develop an adrenaline-pumping home field atmosphere and see if you can build your legacy in the online Dynasty mode. ESRB Rated E File size: 1.50 GB.

Hail to the Chimp Demo
Hail to the Chimp is a fast, furious, and funny action-party game where you and up to three friends compete to become the first President of the animal kingdom! ESRB Rated T File size: 374 MB.

PS3 Themes (free)
AST Dew Tour Theme -Customize your PS3 system with a cool AST Dew Tour theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today! File size: 1.69 MB.

Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)
Step Brothers (x2)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who last teamed in the box-office smash Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, now star in Step Brothers. File size: 30-31 MB (SD), 110-114 MB (HD), and 151-176 MB (1080).

Game Music (free)
PAIN Theme Song
P-A-I-N, P-A-I-N…You’ve heard it while PAIN is loading; now you can download the PAIN theme song and listen to it while you play. File size: 5.10 MB

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Nintendo Wii gets Rock Band : What about UK PS3 owners?

Rock Band has fast become a huge success since it was released back in November on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It is a game which is heavily in demand, but it looks as if Rock Band will finally be getting a Wii release. Due to hit US shores on the 22nd June, Nintendo Wii owners will be rewarded for their patience as the Wii will receive 5 extra tracks on the disc that the 360 and PS3 did not have (Although available on DLC) . Some of the bonus material includes ‘Roxanne’ by The Police and ‘Rockaway Beach’ by The Ramones.

In a recent article on Crispy Gamer, they managed to speak to Rock Band producer Matt Kelly, to ask him various questions regarding the future of Rock Band and gave away some hints on what we can expect in future versions. When quizzed about the fact that Guitar Hero had a Aerosmith based game on the way and if Rock Band had anything similar on the horizon he stated, “We’re excited we’ve been able to provide deep musical experiences with specific artists through DLC of full albums. As for future plans, we haven’t announced anything at this time.” He did though however say that developers were “working closely with Metallica” and to stay tuned to hear more announcements on this.

As a resident in the UK I have been questioning why Rock Band has yet to be released on the PS3 over here, considering the fact that it has been out since November in the US, and not a word on the UK release I find a little frustrating. Are there any other UK PS3 owners who feel the same?
To read the full interview with Matt Kelly follow the link below.

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New Video Game: 50 Cent Blood on the Sand

Millions of people around the world know Curtis James Jackson III but even more know him as “50 Cent”, the American rapper who became famous thanks to his albums The Massacre in 2005 and Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2003. He was given a hand to fame thanks to being discovered by Eminem and Dr. Dre helped produce his commercial successes.

While 50 Cent has had his hand in many product areas, one of his least successful was the video game 50 Cent: Bulletproof which was on the Xbox, PlayStation 2 and Sony PSP. Now I did play that game and it was not all bad. Today we have a video game trailer of “50 Cent: Blood on the Sand”, this is the sequel and it will get next-gen graphics and a lot more of 50 cent.

After watching the CG trailer (see below), I had a feeling of 50 cent making himself seem indestructible and the best of the best, I did like the trailer but sadly games like this seem to never live up to the hype. He may have been better making an “OK” trailer and a good game, this way expectations are very low.

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand is scheduled for a 2008 release and will be on the Xbox 360 and Sony PS3, watch the trailers (second one is an interview) and let us know if you will be buying it?

The Nintendo Wii Is Given The Crystal Icing Treatment

Looks like the Wii has had a bit of a facelift! This amazing console was created by Crystal icing and is named ‘The Brawl to end them all…’. Quite an ironic name if you take into consideration the ongoing brawl between the Wii, Xbox 360 and the PS3!

This Wii has been given the crystal treatment and features a cool Mario design. It was originally designed for the winner of the Super Smash Bros Brawl Competition and now it’s available for anyone with a spare $4000!

Via - Engadget

US Air Force wants 300 Sony PS3’s (NOT Xbox 360’s) for technology assessment

I know this post will attract many Xbox 360 gamers who are blind to the facts…but here we go. The US Air Force wants 300 Sony PS3’s for a so called “technology assessment”, although they are keeping the details hush hush.

When it comes to gaming the Xbox 360 has an amazing collection of games and a massive following, although the hardware is known for it’s problems. The Sony PS3 is obviously a much better hardware build and in the US Air Forces own words, the Playstation 3 is the “only brand on the market that utilizes the specific cell processor characteristics needed for this program at an acceptable cost.”

So other than gaming and Blu-ray movies, this is just another vote for the power of the PS3 from the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Source: fbo.gov | Via

Strong Sony PS3 resurgence forces another Xbox 360 price cut in Europe

We know that the Sony PS3 has been seeing resurgence in sales figures; this is due to more titles coming out and also the fact that it has a Blu-ray player built in. With this in mind it seems as if Microsoft has been forced into a corner, as they preferred the HD DVD player.

With sales now falling for the Xbox 360 it seems as if there could be a price cut just around the corner. It seems as if the Xbox is falling far behind the once slow to get going Sony PlayStation. The PS3 has had a number of firmware updates to make it a better games console, and also the release of the introduction of DualShock3 is yet another nail in the coffin for the big and bulky Xbox 360.
Europe is to get a price cut of €50, some time near March 14th.

Source - Tech Radar

Watch intro to Condemned 2 for the Sony PS3 and Xbox 360

If like me you have been waiting for Condemned 2, which will be available on the Sony PS3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 then you should check out this new intro video. This really does look like one sweet game.

Condemned 2 has been getting some mixed reviews, some say that the graphics look great, however some say that the graphics look poor. If this second installment of Condemned is like the first, then boy are we in for a treat.

PlayStation 3 Head-Tracking

It’s been said that one day gamers will be playing a PlayStation 3 first-person shooter and will simply lean your head to see around the corners.

If this ever happens you will likely be using the new head-tracking technology the PlayStation Eye camera. Read more

The $6m Home Theater By Jeremy Kipnis Seats Just 3 People

How much would you love a home theater like this in your house? The home theater you see in the picture above was created Jeremy Kipnis and cost around $6 Million!

Kipnis, a music engineer/producer has just branched into the home theater market and I must say his latest theater is amazing. This creation features a Sony SRX-S110 Professional Video Projector with 4,096-by-2,160 resolution Read more

The Gamercize Exercize Pod: Workout With A PS2, PS3 or Xbox 360

Slogging it out at the gym isn’t everyone’s idea of fun but working out doesn’t have to be boring. These Gamercize Exercise Pods will help you burn the fat while having fun! Read more