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Update: Gamestop/EB discontinue 80GB PS3
Best Buy is not the only major game provider discontinuing the sale of the 80GB PlayStation 3. Gamestop/EB Games has now been rumored to be following the same footpath. A reliable source from the employment field has stated that the SKU is now considered deleted and shipments will no longer be arriv...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Metal Gear Solid Online beta footage
We all know you love seeing and hearing new things regarding such a high-profile title, so we try and bring you everything as it happens. As you anxiously await for the release date of Metal Gear Solid 4, you've been given such teasers as demos from TGS and CES, screenshots, announcements, etc...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Microsoft and Blu-ray talking all along
According to one of Microsoft’s lead marketing guys, Jeff Bell, Microsoft has been in talks with Blu-ray for a long time now. With what he’s said, it sort of sounds like Microsoft is a bit concerned over the Warner Bros switch, even though they don’t really say it directly. ...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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New 40GB bundle from Best Buy in Canada
If the 40 GB PlayStation 3 unit was not already attractive enough, Best Buy has cooked up a nice deal for the 40GB PS3 all for under 400 bucks. The new Best Buy bundle package includes the normal contents of a 40GB console such as the Spider Man 3 Blu-ray, however, for the bundle price which i...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Ubisoft reaffirms Haze exclusivity, talks recent delay
Haze is a few short delays away from Duke Nukem Forever status. While that's a rather large exaggeration, Haze, developed by Free Radical of Timesplitters fame, has been delayed more times than we care to remember. Haze's project lead commented on the most recent delay to the 2008 fiscal year: ...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Second patch for PES 2008
Konami has released a second patch as they continue to fight against the lag that has plagued the PS3 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. The popular football series, rated by many as the number one football game on the PS2, has been widely criticised this time out due to regular lag and slow...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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PSU Champions: Silent Hill
PSU Champions: Silent Hill (PSX, 1999) Intro: PSU Champions continues as we scrutinize a number of our favourite PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games under the microscope; this time, we take a look at Konami’s inaugural title in the Silent Hill franchise, and explain why we’re just itc...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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120GB-160GB PS3 a possibility?
Following reports in regards to the recent cut down on the 80GB PS3 console that many retailers are apparently pursuing, rumours are circulating that Sony might be introducing a newer, more powerful PlayStation 3 console. A report on website Ars Technia states: "Sony is, in fact, phasing...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Exclusive 360 GTA IV content not so exclusive?
Microsoft's exclusive deal for Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content might not be so exclusive after all; with rumours circulating that content will be available to download for PS3. Microsoft allegedly paid upwards of USD 50 million for the exclusive rights for the hugely anticipated GTA deb...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Original Resistance used just 10% of PS3's power
The potential of the PlayStation 3 continues to be huge, after it was revealed that launch title Resistance: Fall of Man used just 10% of the console's power. Touted for its incredible visuals, Resistance used only around 10% to 20% of the PS3's SPU. Details were revealed in official documents r...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Woolworths stores drop HD-DVD for Blu-ray
Woolworths Group PLC has announced that the company will no longer be stocking HD-DVD in any of its UK stores from March 2008, citing the success of Sony’s Blu-ray technology. The company observed that Sony's high definition platform outsold Toshiba's HD-DVD by a ratio of ten-to-one over th...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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PS3 is "out of the woods," says Stringer
Sony Corporation Chairman Sir Howard Stringer has said that he is confident in the increased drive of PlayStation 3 sales, declaring that the company’s next-generation console is firmly “out of the woods.” Speaking to Reuters at the recent World Economic Forum, Stringer stated, ...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Sony offers 'no comment' on 80GB phase out reports
A representative for Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has refused to comment on speculation indicating that the company is planning on discontinuing its 80GB PlayStation 3 console in North America. Rumours materialised late last week, where a number of popular US retail chains, including Best Bu...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Left 4 Dead not exclusive to Xbox 360?
Electronic Gaming Monthly recently listed both Ninja Gaiden II and Left 4 Dead as arriving on the PlayStation 3 in last month's issue. We've already confirmed that the Ninja Gaiden II listing was false, but according to EGM editor Bryan Intihar, the Left 4 Dead one was accurate. In his post on Ne...
- Posted Jan 28th 2008
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Crisis Core preorder special
Getting tired of waiting for Crisis Core is now no longer depressing. Right now, Amazon.com has a great special going on where if you preorder the game, you’ll get this limited edition Shin-Ra Electric Power Company UMD case as a bonus. The special case is only appearing online at Amazon...
- Posted Jan 27th 2008
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National Geographic to commit to Blu-ray early?
With the Warner Bros announcement in early January in regards to their switch to Blu-ray exclusively, we’ve watched each one of its entities slowly switch to the Blu-ray platform. All but two had made the switch before the June cut-off day, those two being National Geographic and the BBC. Now ...
- Posted Jan 27th 2008
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New Saints Row details
Perhaps the only game to come close to taking the mojo away from the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Saints Row, was a stellar hit when it was released in the summer of 2006. Now later in 2008, gamers will be treated with the long awaited sequel, Saints Row 2 as the series makes its debut onto the Play...
- Posted Jan 27th 2008
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Evolution of Resistance
Developed by Insomniac Games, Resistance 2 is on its way to be one of the biggest exclusives released on the PlayStation 3. Being the third title to release from Insomniac for the PS3, we'd like to take a look at the evolution of the game's graphics since its beginning. The first photos compare imag...
- Posted Jan 26th 2008
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Grand Theft Auto IV physics demo
A group of individuals got together to create a physics based demonstration of Natural Motions, Euphoria engine. This is a significant video due in large part to the fact that Grand Theft Auto IV will be utilizing the exact same engine for itself. From drive-by shootings to running people over, this...
- Posted Jan 26th 2008
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Member Spotlight: Round 2
Welcome to our Round 2 featured interview with your fellow forum member, Behemoko. I’m sure you’ve seen him quite a bit around the forum, as he’s been a member for quite some time now. Some of you may be wondering, “Who?” However, this is due in large part to the fact t...
- Posted Jan 26th 2008
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Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law Review
When cartoons make their television debut most of them usually don’t stick around for too long. Sure you have the cartoons such as the SouthPark series that have appeared for numerous seasons, but there are also some that don’t seem to hit it off and may end up cancelled after two or thr...
- Posted Jan 26th 2008
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PixelJunk Monsters Review
It’s time to build up your defenses and save your little spawn from the onslaught of monsters coming your way. PixelJunk Monsters is a newly released arcade title for the PlayStation Network that was developed for you by Q-Games. Though this is not an exact follow up to their first title Pixel...
- Posted Jan 26th 2008
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