February 2006 Archives

Blu-ray drives behind possible PlayStation 3 delay

Issues with the production of Blu-ray disc drives could delay the spring launch of the PS3, according to an online report. Japanese site Sankei Web quotes a Sony spokesperson as saying, "The highest quality picture is vital to the PS3. There is a possibility of delay [to the launch] if... [More]

Columnist: PlayStation 3 delay? Don't panic!

In his Game Over column for CNN/Money, Chris Morris says that rumors of a later than expected PlayStation 3 launch shouldn't affect U.S. consumers. "The promised spring launch (which was expected in Japan, but not North America) will likely be pushed back," he says. "The North American launch, which was... [More]

Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 will be the seventh installment in Capcom's ultra-popular Resident Evil survival horror series. In its announcement of the game on July 20, 2005, the developer said that the game will deliver "an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control." The game will be a full-fledged sequel taking... [More]

CNet: Playstation 3 cost 'between $725 and $905'

According to a report, the actual cost of the components inside the Playstation 3 will be between $725 - $905. Despite these high costs, analysts still expect the PS3 to debut at a price competitive with Microsoft's Xbox 360, which is currently priced $299 to $399. Among the factors in... [More]

Unreal Tournament 2007

The latest installment in the action-packed shooter series is coming to the PlayStation 3. The game is built on the Unreal Engine 3, and features upgraded graphics and modifiability. Sample footage of the game was shown at E3 2005 as a concept demo.... [More]

Sony lines up PlayStation 3 manufacturers

A newspaper says that two local electronics manufacturers have been contracted by Sony to build its new PS3. "Without giving a source for its information, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News said today that Asus and Foxconn may receive orders for the PS3, once Sony has worked out manufacturing bugs in... [More]

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Officially announced at E3 2005, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Although little is known about the title's all-new storyline, the concept behind the action is "No place to hide," as Solid Snake will be... [More]

EA Sports Fight Night Round 3

Electronic Arts' Fight Night Round 3 is expected to continue the series' tradition of boxing action combined with a list of great current and past fighters. Round 3 was shown at E3 2005, and the expressions on the faces of the models were said to be one of most outstanding... [More]

PS3's hard drive to be sold separately

In a recent update to the Official Playstation 3 site, Sony revealed that the console's hard drive will be an add-on, instead of an included component. The drive, which is listed as a 2.5" laptop-style disc, is of a currently unknown capacity, although it is expected to match or exceed... [More]

Sony's shares take hit over PS3 launch

Shares of Sony fell today following an analyst report that said the company may delay the launch of the PlayStation 3. Sony shares fell 3.6% to close at 5,300 yen ($44.84) apiece. Sony's drop led the Tokyo market lower Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal, with the Nikkei 225... [More]

Tekken PS3

Tekken PS3 (working title) will be the next installment in Namco's popular 3D fighting series. Another title that was only briefly shown during the y Computer Entertainment conference at E3, the next-gen Jin Kazama character was nothing short of breathtaking. Sony didn't appear to show gameplay footage, but the teaser... [More]

Sony still aiming for spring PlayStation 3 launch

Sony's game division said on Monday it is still aiming to launch the PlayStation 3 this spring, but could delay the console if the company is unable to finalize the specifications. "We're aiming for spring, but we haven't announced specific regions," a spokeswoman for Sony Computer Entertainment said, adding that... [More]

The Getaway PS3

Sony's The Getaway franchise has been one of the most popular PS2 series since its introduction. So it's not surprise that a PlayStation 3 version is in development. Another title with little known information, The Getaway PS3 (working title) appears to be one of the most detailed shown yet. During... [More]

Vision Gran Turismo

While little is known about Vision Gran Turismo/Gran Turismo 5, Kazunori Yamauchi, president of Polyphony Digital, has confirmed that GT4 will be the last Gran Turismo game on the PlayStation 2 and that the company is focusing on the PlayStation 3. The game will feature real-time damage and more than... [More]

Killzone PS3

Killzone PS3 (working title) is a military first-person shooter that will go greatly beyond the 2004 PlayStation title. The game will have a "non-linear and intensely cinematic gameplay experience that combines elements from multiple genres" and will thrust players even deeper into the conflict between the ISA and Helghast. "Set... [More]

Medal of Honor: Airborne

In this First-Person shooter from Electronic Arts, players will assume the role of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division, as he battles his way across war-torn Europe. Beginning with the 82nd's first combat deployment to Sicily during Operation Husky, the game will take users through... [More]

Playable PS3 not shown at Taipei Game Show

Contrary to reports, Sony did not show a playable version of the PlayStation 3 at the Taipei Game Show this week. "To the disappointment of attendees at the show, Sony only displayed three mock-up versions of the PS3 and demonstrated some functions of the new console through a video. This... [More]

Sony: Still no launch decision for PS3

A senior Sony executive says the company has still not decided on a launch window for the PlayStation 3. Tetsuhiko Yasuda, managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Asia, says the company "wants to be completely prepared" before launching the console. He said the firm is concerned about piracy. "Our primary... [More]

PlayStation 3 could be delayed until 2007

The PS3 could be delayed by up to 12 months, putting the console on shelves in early 2007, according to one analyst. Merrill Lynch's Hitoshi Kuriyama said this week that "the launch of PS3 could be delayed by between 6 and 12 months, with the result being an autumn launch... [More]

PlayStation 3 to cost Sony $900 per unit

The Playstation 3 will cost Sony $900 per unit to build at launch, according to component cost estimates done by investment firm Merrill Lynch. The figures, released in a research report Friday, show that the majority of the costs come from the Cell processor and Blu-Ray drive, which account for... [More]

Sony plans PS3 launch in Sept., PS3 HUB

Sony is planning for a September launch for the PlayStation 3 in Japan and North America, reports Next Generation. Release dates for launch titles supposedly indicate that September 16 would see the Japanese launch, followed by a September 21 launch in the US. Along with this report comes word that... [More]