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Afrika for PS3

2007-12-02T16:21:00.001-08:00

This is a new game Sony is working on for the PS3 that a lot of people seem to think will be an amazing addition to the gaming libary. The graphics look very realistic, and the animals AI seems to be very intelligent. It seems that no one is really sure yet what the objective of the game is, but it is good for eye candy for now. Take a look at Afrika below.

Gamespot Reviews Guitar Hero 3

2007-10-31T18:57:00.000-07:00

Great review of Guitar Hero 3. In summary there are a couple new features such as Battle Mode and Online Play. The difficulty is also said to be a little bit higher, but all in all it is the same guitar hero that we all know and love.

Top 25 Ultimate Gamer Vacations

2007-10-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

You may be content to hole up in your gaming lair at home most days, but even a game geek gets the urge to hit the road every now and then. There are plenty of drool-worthy vacation destinations for gamers, ranging from cheap electronic districts to conventions and tournaments. Check out this list for some of the best vacations spots a gamer can dream of.

Conventions

Who says your summer vacation has to include a trip to Mount Rushmore? These conventions will take you places that your mom’s van never could.

1. Tokyo Game Show: The Tokyo Game Show, held in Japan, is widely believed to be the largest video game expo in the world. It was at this convention that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced the Wii, and the event is considered one of the most important conventions for gaming professionals and enthusiasts alike. This year, TGS will be held from September 20th to the 23rd, reserving the first two days for businesses and opening to the public for the final two days.

2. Games Convention: Every August since 2002, thousands of gamers have converged upon Liepzig Germany’s sprawling convention center to experience one of the biggest game trade shows in the world. The convention features a developers’ conference, typically held just before the main show opens, that features discussions on the craft and business of video games, all of which are open to professionals and students alike. The main show includes an expo as well as the Symphonic Game Music Concert, an event that features well known game music composers. The Leipzig Games Convention is growing so large that they’ve announced an Asian edition to be held in Singapore starting this September.

3. E3: E3, formerly known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and now known as the E3 Media and Business Summit, is an ultra-exclusive industry event for game professionals and other VIPs. Many video game developers exhibit new and upcoming products, while there’s also much attention devoted to press events and meetings. Historically, E3 has provided the forum for big industry announcements like the upcoming releases of PlayStation and Nintendo 64. E3 is known for appearances from celebrities like Tony Hawk and Vin Diesel, who have previously been on hand to promote their new games. With new exclusivity rules for 2007, it’s harder than ever to get into E3, but you might be able to swing an invitation if you join a large press group or network with industry leaders.

4. Entertainment for All Expo: With E3 tightening up its exclusivity, Entertainment for All was created to give regular gamers a chance to check out new developments in video games. At E for All, gamers have a chance to test new games and gadgets hands-on, purchase products before their general release, and participate in game tournaments as well as multiplayer game stages. This year’s inaugural event will feature a Video Games Live concert, an experience that combines video game sound tracks with a symphony orchestra. Also featured are a video game art exhibition, mobile games pavilion, and a showcase for new developments.

5. BlizzCon: World of Warcraft fans should make it a high priority to visit BlizzCon. This convention, held by Blizzard Entertainment, highlights games like Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo. At BlizzCon, fans will find new and previewed content and developer Q&A sessions as well as songwriting and costume contests. The convention includes an invitational tournament in which players from all over the world compete to win Warcraft games. On the last night of the con, attendees enjoy a concert as well as gifts like virtual costumes and beta testing code.
6. Penny Arcade Expo: The Penny Arcade Expo devotes equal attention to video gamers, computer gamers, and tabletop gamers unlike any other convention. The expo features panels, booths, tournaments, parties and areas in which attendees can play games. Exhibitors for this year’s con include Nintendo, Ubisoft and Microsoft. A tournament, the Omegathon, features hot-ticket prizes that have in the past included a brand new Scion and a video game collection worth more than $25,000.
7. Consumer Electronics Show: Although CES is not exclusively focused on gaming, it’s an important yearly event for serious gamers interested in the latest developments. Many companies decide to introduce new products at CES. In the past, these have included the Xbox, Commodore 64 and the original Nintendo NES.

8. QuakeCon: PC gamers will love QuakeCon, a bring-your-own-computer gaming event in Dallas. Billed as the “Woodstock of gaming,” this con is a week of “peace, love, and rockets.” It’s the largest LAN party in North America and usually runs for about 4 days. In addition to gaming, attendees enjoy showcases of new games and hardware from id Software and Activision as well as sale booths.

9. Comic-Con International: Although Comic-Con originally started out as a comic book convention, it has grown into a multigenre fan convention that includes video games. Highlights include review sessions with video game companies, awards ceremonies, and a costume contest. Comic-Con also features open gaming, tournaments, and battles with game designers.

10. Fan Expo Canada: Game-playing Canucks should make a trip to check out Fan Expo Canada. FANX is a multigenre convention that includes lots of gaming attractions. Inside FANX is the Canadian National Gaming Expo, Canada’s largest gaming event. The biggest draw is cosplay, in which fans dress up as their favorite characters from comic books and games. This year, FANX features a stop from the World Series of Video Games, a tournament that will award more than $75,000 in cash prizes and includes Warcraft and Guitar Hero.

Tournaments

Do you regularly mop up the floor with your friends when it comes to gaming? See if you can run with the big dogs at these awesome tournaments.

11. Championship Gaming Series: Boasting a league payroll of more than $5,000,000, CGS offers the most amount of prize money in all of competitive gaming, and uses a franchise based format to broadcast competitive gaming matches on live television. Gamers from all around the world compete in local qualifiers from Los Angeles to Dubai to Kuala Lumpur (and more) for a once in a lifetime shot at becoming a professional gamer in titles including Counter-Strike: Source, FIFA 07, Project Gotham Racing 3, Dead or Alive 4 and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.

12. Wiimbledon: Wii Tennis fanatics can match up against other gamers in Brooklyn at Wiimbledon. This free event included beer, cucumber sandwiches, singles and doubles tournaments, and more beer, which might explain the guy in the bear suit. The winner took home a new Nintendo Wii. The inaugural Wiimbledon took place in June, but organizers have plans to organize another event soon.

13. Major League Gaming Events: Some people envy baseball players who can make a living playing a game they love. Gamers envy Major League Gaming players, cyber-athletes, some of who have million dollar contracts. Check out the gaming action on the 2007 Pro Circuit. Locations include Charlotte, Chicago, and Orlando, so there are plenty of opportunities for you to build a vacation around an MLG event.

14. World Cyber Games: Designed to be the Olympics of gaming, World Cyber Games has a different host city every year and pits delegates from all over the world against each other. This year, players will converge upon Seattle, playing games like Counter-Strike, Need for Speed, Gears of War and Dead or Alive. Largely considered the biggest annual gaming festival, WCG attracts one million visitors. In Seattle, there will be over 700 players from over 70 countries.

15. DigitalLife: The Digital Life $100,000 Pro/Am Video Game Tournament will take place in New York City this September during the DigitalLife expo. Pro players can compete online to qualify for a trip to the New York City Finals in front of more than 50,000 attendees. Amateur players can walk up to join on-site competitions.

16. Kode5: Kode5 holds regional events in 16 countries to qualify players before they face off in an “undisclosed location.” Regionals are open to gamers of all skill levels, so you should think about going to an event. So far, only the Sweden regional has been announced for Labor Day weekend. Keep an eye on their website for more destinations.

17. Electronic Sports World Cup: The Electronic Sports World Cup has participants from all around the world and prizes in excess of one million dollars. ESWC players represent their country at the finals in France, which is lauded as an excellent spectator show. The finals feature games like Counter-Strike, Quake, Pro Evolution Soccer and WarCraft.

18. Iron Man of Gaming: This coming Labor Day weekend, Iron Man competitors will compete in games from all consoles, genres and eras to crown the best gamer in the world. The event takes place in Dallas and is hosted by ScrewAttack.com. The prize includes $1,000 and an Iron Man championship belt that will accessorize nicely at any black tie event.

19. Your Public Library: If you can’t afford to take lots of time off for travel, check out libraries in your area to see if they’re holding any tournaments in the near future. Many libraries are embracing the Wii and holding gaming events to get people in their doors.

Tours, Destinations & Experiences

Whether you want to stockpile cheap imports or get a real-life glimpse at your favorite war game, these vacation spots can’t be beat.

20. Akihabara, Tokyo: This neighborhood in Tokyo is packed with game stores full of goodies that you just can’t find stateside. In Akihabara Electric Town, you’ll find gems like Media Land, a store that is considered by some to be the best video game store on Earth. In addition to game stores, you’ll find costume cafes, monster game arcades, and lots of other game geek fun.

21. Air Combat Adventures: Take your piloting out of the console and into a real plane on an air combat adventure. Fly European military planes, learn tactics and enjoy gorgeous aerial views. More adventurous fliers can do a gut check with Hollywood-style air combat or thrilling old-fashioned dogfighting adventures.

22. Beach rental: If you’ve got a bunch of gamer buddies, pool your resources for a week-long marathon of games and debauchery. Get everyone to bring their favorite consoles, games, and junk food, then face off in your own mini tournaments. You’ll get to check out lots of new games, hang out with your friends, and get some sunshine when, or if, you decide to hit the beach.

23. Mountain View, California: High-tech game geeks and PC gamers will fall in love with the technology mecca that is Mountain View. Home to the Googleplex, Mozilla Foundation, and lots of other big names in innovation, Silicon Valley is sure to entertain. Gamers will also enjoy a visit to Mountain View’s Overtime, a gym that incorporates boxing, dancing, and bike racing video games into exercise routines.

24. Space Camp: If you love space games, you’ll have a blast at Space Camp. Take your kiddo to a parent/child camp to experience mission control, walk on the moon, or go through survival training together. Space Camp also has corporate programs, so you should get started on an email to your boss about your great idea for a team retreat.

25. Your Living Room: You don’t need to hop on a plane or in a car to have a great gamer vacation. In fact, you don’t even have to change out of your PJs. Take a week off of work and knock yourself out playing hours upon hours of your favorite games with no guilt and all of the comforts of home.

This article was originally posted at TravelHacker

Rampage: World Tour Trailer

2007-06-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

I can't quite put my finger on why the rampage series has always been so fun to play. I guess something about just destroying everything you come into contact with is all it takes. This trailer makes this game look like it will be another fun bash fest. The gargoyle creature looks especially cool!

NBA Live 08 - A Look At "Go To Moves"

2007-06-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

One of the new features you will see in NBA Live 08 is Go To Moves. It is an evolution of what previous versions had which were the signature shots. The difference is that the go to move is an actual full on move, not just the shot. Check out the video for a cool little demonstration and description.

Another look at the upcoming PS3 Home

2007-06-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

PS3 spoofing the XBox Elite = Funnyz!

2007-05-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

A while back, G4 released a spoof with a cute bikini clad girl representing the Wii and a large somewhat homely looking girl representing the PS3.

Well now a spoof has been released by a PS3 fan spoofing the XBox Elite and its "AWESOME" features. Check it.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

2007-04-28T08:48:00.000-07:00

The latest installment of the CoD series departs from it's WWII roots, and moves on to tackle new battles... more modern battles. Here is the recently released trailer showing gameplay for CoD 4. It looks somewhat cinematic, hopefully very will not dissapoint.

PS3 1.7 Firmware Update Released

2007-04-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

The latest Firmware (Version 1.7) was released last night for the PS3. Here are the changes it has made, shown after the download installs.

Updates:

- PSOne downloaded games are now playable on the PS3

- Saves from the PS3 can now be used on the PSP (I.E PSOne saves)

- Vibration support has been added to emulated PS1 and PS2 titles.
( All older titles now support vibration when you put the disc in your PlayStation 3)

UPDATE: It appears that you will still need a PSP to download PSOne titles at the moment. Hopefully Sony will fix this hiccup soon. ( You must have your PSP connected through USB mode to download titles still)

Update #2: Another small feature that our keen eyes have picked out is that the display of the date and time appears now below your downloads for games.

This seems like a pretty significant update, as you'll be able to download your favorite PS1 classics from the PS Store very soon.

Tekken 6: New Info

2007-04-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

New tidbits from the latest issue of Arcadia Magazine indicate a massive overhaul for many of the older characters in Tekken 6. Among the main highlights of the article were:

* Animations have been changed for every character!
* All characters have an “item move”, like the Bryan shotgun we saw at the AOU trailer. Although not all of them will have the same effectiveness.
* An example of an “item move” will be Anna throwing her high heels at her opponents.
* Harada officially stated that Leo IS a girl.
* So far Yoshimitsu has gone under the most drastic change. Harada notes that it will be much more difficult to use Yoshimitsu this time around and they consider him an “Expert” character. Part of his story includes the fact that his sword is now losing power and he must take a new fighting style, Kenjutsu from the Manji clan, this includes both dual sword fighting and pure fist fighting!
* A lot of Lei Wulong’s laying down stances have been changed. They look more like Lei Fei and Shun Di’s laying down stance from Virtua Fighter 5. They also changed the properties where Lei can be counter-hit and juggled out of his laying down stances.
* Many changes were done to Marshall Law. It is noted that fans of Bruce Lee and those that know of Jeet Kune Do will be very pleased.

PS3 Folding@Home

2007-04-11T14:19:00.000-07:00

There is a great new way to utilize your PS3 when you are not gaming on it. It is a project called Folding@Home in which you donate your PS3 processing power to "fold" proteins for some very important research. The Folding@home project was started in 2000, but is brand new for PS3 owners. The benefits of this are really quite amazing. Folding proteins can help to better understand many diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, BSE (mad cow disease), Cancer, Huntington's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and other aggregation related diseases. As of March 30, 2007, 49 scientific research papers have been published using the project's work.

The reason this is such a great opportunity for PS3 owners to contribute is that with the advanced technology of Cell processing, PS3's can fold proteins 20 times faster than a personal computer can. How cool is that!? There has also been talks of other companies wanting to utilize our PS3 cell processors for similar projects, in which PS3 owners may be rewarded in some way.

I just thought people should be aware of this opportunity, and how you can really contribute to a great cause.

There is also a PS3 team over at www.ps3forums.com which you can join to fold with. They are just now joining the ranks of the top 200 teams in the world, and are moving up strong. Head to this thread below to see how to join.

PS3 Forums Folding@Home Team Thread"

Very Cool PS3 Physics Demonstration

2007-04-01T19:30:00.000-07:00

This is a pretty cool video of a demo that shows how the physics of the PS3 can be utilized. It is a pretty cool video to see.

Crazy Foreign PS3 Commercial

2007-03-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

Interesting PS3 commercial from Europe. All I want to know is exactly what are they saying. Also, why don't we have more commercials with hot girls on toilets in the US?

Ratchet & Clank Trailer

2007-03-17T16:47:00.000-07:00

A rather entertaining AND promising trailer to the upcoming PS3 release of Ratchet & Clank.

PS3 Motorstorm Commercial

2007-03-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

The latest PS3 commercial featuring motorstorm. I'm liking this one. I also like this game, it is like a next generation road rash, and road rash was a pretty fun game I must admit. Enjoy.

Is this a PS3 or an Atari Commercial?

2007-03-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

This commercial seemed a lot like they were advertising for something more like the Atari than the PS3. But the way the PS3 advertising campaign has gone, this does not surprise me. They really did need to take a new direction, perhaps they just took the wrong one.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Trailer

2007-03-10T17:11:00.000-08:00

Here is one of the first trailers for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion which is soon coming to the PS3. This is one game that I have heard a lot of good things about and definitely look forward to playing.

Heavenly Sword, The Making of

2007-03-06T20:55:00.000-08:00

This is definitely one of the most highly anticipated games to the PS3. Some great footage of how they used motion-capturing, as well as clips from the game itself.

Recent News Developments for the PS3

2007-02-27T19:12:00.001-08:00

These were taken from the PS3Forum. Some pretty good stuff.

* 40,000 PS3s for Australian Launch?
* New DBZ Game for PS3
* New game the Golden Compass coming to the PS3
* Capcom Licenses Unreal Engine 3
* Rockstar Games Integrates Euphoria Engine Into Next-Gen Titles
* 4 million PS3s shipped
* New Sony Blu-ray player to retail for $599
* Extra Resistance: Fall of Man content coming April
* Stuntman 2 coming to the PS3

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* Sony first party games £39.99 in the UK
* Conan coming to the PS3
* Playable Tekken 6 may be coming soon
* Hero RPG In Development no system confirmed
* Rumor: More Gran Turismo goodness to be available this year
* More info on Final Fantasy XIII Battle System

Thinks are looking up a wee bit for the PS3, lets keep it going sony.

Fighter Fighter 5??

2007-02-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

This is a commercial spot for Virtua Fighter 5 in another language, and it might just be me, but it sounds a lot like at the end, the voice-over says "Fighter Fighter 5, for Playstation 3" lol

Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3 Promotional Video

2007-02-03T17:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a promotional video from Japan showing the features in Virtua Fighter 5. Overall, it does not look like there are really any new features, so for the fans of the VF series, it will have everything they have come to know and love. From the video, it looks like their are some new characters added, as well as some more customization. Other than that, see for yourself.

flOw

2007-02-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

A look at the upcoming PS3 game flOw. This game first started out as a flash based game that you could play online, but has been adapted to a full gaming experience. This peak does not show much, but it gives you an idea that their may be a lot more to this game that it is not letting on.

SingStar for the PS3 Hot girls not included

2007-01-29T22:01:00.001-08:00

This is a preview of the upcoming Singstart for the PS3. It looks a lot like Guitar Hero, but with singing. I am curious as to how it plays.

New PS3 Spot Highlighting Six-Axis Technology

2007-01-25T19:28:00.000-08:00

This is the latest PS3 commercial released to the public. In it, they compare the human movements of BMX stunt riders controlling their bikes and tricks to how the Six Axis controls by human movement. Check it out.

PS3 Firmware 1.5 Update is Here!

2007-01-24T20:47:00.000-08:00

Sony quietly released it's next Firmware upgrade version 1.5 today. While it is for the most part a pretty minor update. There is one improvement that is many will be glad to see.

PS2 GAMES NO LONGER LOOK LIKE JAGGED PIXXELY CRAP ON THE PS3!

This is fantastic news, and let me be one of the first to say thank you Sony for listening to all of the PS3 owners out there and getting this fixed sooner rather than later. In some cases, it has already been reported that PS2 games may even look BETTER on the PS3. This is not really a surprise, considering the processing power of the PS3, and may give some added incentive for PS2 owners to upgrade.

The rest of the firmware updates are hardly even notable, but here is the official list:

Users
You can now select an image to use as the User icon from [Photo].

Settings
[Key Tone] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
[Delete Backup Data] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Backup Utility].
WEP 128, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) have been added as security methods that can be used with [AOSS™] under [Automatic].*
* If you have already set up for AOSS using an earlier version of the system software, you must perform AOSS setup again to use the security methods listed above.
* When [Automatic] is selected, the security method to be used is automatically set.
* AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc.

Friends
The method for saving your password / signing in automatically under PLAYSTATION®Network has been changed. There are now two separate options.
Other
You can now enter text in Korean using the on-screen keyboard.