March 2007 Archives

Bethesda's Oblivion Now Available on PS3

Bethesda have announced that the latest version of its blockbuster role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, for PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system has begun shipping to retail stores throughout North America. As the press release states, previously released in March 2006 for Windows and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment... [More]

College Hoops 2K7 Now Available on PS3

2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive recently announced that College Hoops 2K7, the #1 selling college basketball video game this holiday and the best-rated college basketball video game franchise three years running, is now available in stores across North America for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. "We're thrilled... [More]

GameStop Offers Customers the Chance to Create Their Own Vision of GOD OF WAR

GameStop Corp., in partnership with Machinima.com, recently announced the launch of the "GOD OF WAR II Kratos' Challenge," a competition where consumers create their own 2-minute adaptation of GOD OF WAR II, the critically acclaimed Greek mythological adventure from Sony Computer Entertainment America. Based on viewer-choice, one lucky grand prize... [More]

Online Gaming Spearheading the Convergence Race

Virgin Media and Sky's recent handbag swinging has brought the term 'convergence' back into sharp focus. Virgin's recent merger with the cable company NTL, now sees it presiding over a vast media and technological empire that encompasses digital TV, broadband, cable and mobile phones, on demand content and online gaming.... [More]

EA SPORTS Announces Tony Stewart as Cover Athlete for NASCAR 08

EA Sports recently announced that two-time NEXTEL NASCAR CUP Series champion Tony Stewart will appear on the cover of NASCAR 08, scheduled for release this summer. Developed by EA Tiburon, NASCAR 08 is the first title in the NASCAR franchise to be made available on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment... [More]

Sony Champions Medical Research With Latest PS3 Firmware

Amidst the fanfare of last week's European launch, Sony Computer Entertainment America recently released the next system software update for the PLAYSTATION 3 (version 1.60). Delivering features such as Folding home connectivity, enhanced downloading of content from the PLAYSTATION Store, support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice, and an optional full... [More]

PS3 Now Down Under

The Pitt St Mall branch of Myer's in Sydney, hosted the PS3 launch event in collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment Australia. Like the UK launch, Australian gamers had their share of entertainment with local media celebrity Lizzie Lovett and a free screening of the latest James Bond instalment, Casino Royale.... [More]

It's here! European gamers finally grab their PS3

In the wee hours of this morning (no pun intended), die hard gamers finally managed to get their hands on the UK PS3 at the official Virgin Megastore launch in London. Some had queued for up to 2 days for Sony's midnight launch across Europe.... [More]

Sony Demystifies Background Downloading

With what appeared to be conflicting explanations on Sony's new background downloading from the British and US press, Sony has now revealed precisely how the feature will work, courtesy of our friends Kotaku. According to Kotaku, David Karreker, head of Sony Computer Entertainment PR, confirmed that: You can play games... [More]

Activision Set to Acquire DemonWare

Further strengthening its online multiplayer development capabilities, Activision, Inc.recently announced that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire DemonWare, the leading provider of network middleware technologies for console and PC games headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The acquisition will enable Activision to gain efficiencies related to online game development... [More]

Armored Core 4 rocketing to the PS3 this April

One of the titles we've all been keeping our eye on is Armored Core 4, the mech-based simulation title that has had gamers drooling since the first videos came out. It may already be out in Japan, but Armored Core 4's publisher, 505 Games have announced that it will be... [More]

Virtua Fighter 5 is here!

Recently launched in the States and due out across Europe this month, does the PS3 Virtua Fighter 5 live up to its arcade big brother? All of the sought after invitations for the Fifth World Fighting Tournament have been sent and now the 17 best fighters in the world begin... [More]

PS3 Oblivion Beats Xbox 360 In Speed and Graphics

Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is set to hit PS3 at the end of March, and if the latest hands-on report is correct, it looks like the PlayStation 3 version is superior to the Xbox 360's. PSU recently got some much-envied hands-on time with the title and by the... [More]

PS3 sales up 53 percent in Japan

Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 increased 53 percent in Japan on the release of a new software offering in Japan. Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the PS3 sold 44,000 units between Feb. 26 and Mar. 4, up from 20,676 units the week prior. Namco Bandai's release of... [More]

Virgin to host PS3 Oxford street retail launch

Virgin might have fallen out with Sky, but they’re best mates with Sony, and are hosting the UK PS3 launch in their Oxford Street store. Richard Branson has taken time out of his Sky-bashing schedule to bag the official retail launch of the PS3. Sony’s next-gen console will be making... [More]

Sony at 2007 Game Developers Conference

Easily the biggest news to come out of San Francisco's Game Developers Conference 07 (GDC) this week was that of Home. The new social network and avatar creation system for the PS3 got kudos from journalists and developers alike. But Nintendo calls it Sony's "Mii too" approach and Microsoft's Chris... [More]

Sony shares rise as it plans to cut PS3 costs

Sony Corp. Friday said it plans to soon do away with a key microchip from the European version of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console, which will help cut down on production costs and also reduce its compatibility with older generation games. Sony shares jumped up 3 percent by mid-afternoon... [More]

Sony Studios boss says Sony now focusing on PS3 software

Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has said that after the challenges of recent months, Sony can now focus on PS3 software instead of hardware. "I can't deny that we've had some challenges, but I think those are all behind us," he said. "It's all about software now, it's not... [More]

The Godfather Dons Edition due out in March

Due out in March for the PS3, the Godfather with added subtitle, Don’s Edition is returning once again, this time on the PlayStation 3. Despite the addition of a subtitle, The Godfather: Don's Edition is basically the same Godfather game that has already been released on the PlayStation 2, Xbox,... [More]

Record-breaking PS3 pre-orders in PAL territories

Despite less-than-stellar sales over the holiday period when compared with its competitors, Sony can take solace in the fact that Play.com has received 6 times as many pre-orders for the Playstation 3 than the Xbox 360, and a whopping 15 times more than for the Nintendo Wii. Play.com's Head of... [More]

Movies and TV head to PS3

Sony has been fueling the rumours of its entertainment based plans for the PlaySataion 3 again. Part of this strategy includes video downloads for its uber-console, which will no doubt lead it to a face off against the Xbox 360. Sony says there's more than just games coming to PS3...... [More]

UK retailers start PlayStation 3 orders...

The PlayStation 3’s European launch has been a long, uncomfortable and exploitative journey but at least the end is now in sight after a clutch of major retailers announced they are to start taking pre-orders. Amazon, Argos, Game and Play.com are amongst the big names and each of them have... [More]

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights Racing to Next-Gen Consoles

THQ announced recently that Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (HIN), the next installment in the highly successful original franchise from internal studio Juice Games. Featuring unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic "Driver DNA," Juiced 2: HIN is the only game that allows players to showcase... [More]