March 2008 Archives

GTA4 Getting Home Support

PS3 Owners, don't feel too left out of the exclusive DLC club. You'll be getting some uber-awesome Home trophies to decorate your room with. (Do try to conceal your excitement.) Who knows, you might even find a mini-liberty city inside of Home, the sky's the limit and I'm sure Sony... [More]

Rockstar Wants YOU In Their Social Club

On April 29th Rockstar Games will release the most anticipated game of 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV. In addition to the game, the company is launching the Rockstar Social Club, a new website that will extend your experience of Grand Theft Auto IV and all future Rockstar Games titles. The... [More]

Exclusive R6V2 Bonus Map Unlock Code for Rainbow Six Vegas 2

GameInvasion.net has released an exclusive unlock code for the multi-player bonus map for Rainbow Six Vegas 2! Click here for the landing page.... [More]

Konami Ships Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PS2

Collection Features First Three Titles of Pioneering Stealth Action Franchise Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Metal Gear Solid ®: The Essential Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers nationwide. Featuring the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation game console, the director's cut of... [More]

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Hits 1 Million Pre-orders in Europe

That is an insane amount of pre-orders for something that's not really a full-fledged game but more than a demo. (Is there even a word for this kinda thing?) And that's just in Europe alone, they must love Gran Turismo more than Americans. Guess its a good thing Sony's bringing... [More]

Grand Theft Auto 4, 15 Multiplayer Modes Revealed

We all knew that GTA4 would have multiplayer modes, but 15 different modes?! That's just pure insanity. GTA4 is going to be the best game in the series yet! Here's the 411 on all the new GTA info. - There are 15 multiplayer game modes in GTA IV. PSM had... [More]

COD4 Sells Big, New Maps Coming Soon

It's no secret that we love Call of Duty 4. Even after its release a few months ago, we can barely tear ourselves away from the game to do work. COD4 on the PS3 has passed Resistance in sales, not an easy feat considering its time on the market. (It's... [More]

World Cyber Games 08 Official Games to be announced tonight on GameTrailers TV

GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley To Announce The 14 Official Game Titles Of The World Cyber Games 2008 Global Tournament Registration For The World Cyber Games USA 2008 National Championship Opens March 15th on worldcybergames.com/usa Continuing their partnership with the World Cyber Games (WCG), Spike's GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley... [More]

EA Announces Jeff Gordon as Nascar 09 Cover Athlete

Electronic Arts Inc., has announced Jeff Gordon, legendary NASCAR driver of car #24, will be featured as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS™ NASCAR 09. NASCAR 09 is scheduled to ship in North America on June 10 and will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans... [More]

Bioshock 2 Coming to PS3?

Take-Two and 2K Marin are currently developing Bioshock 2 for the PS3, according to some sources Of course we here at PS3informer are no strangers to rumors and inside tips that happen to be untrue. Considering that BS2 isn't due for release until Fall of 09, lets just take this... [More]

PS3 Home Public Beta to start in April? End in May?

According to 2 different sources, the public home beta will begin in April and the private beta will end in May. Could they be planning to roll out Home in June, lets say, along side a certain high profile game that comes out? We can only hope. Source: dbtechno Kotaku... [More]

Motorstorm 2 Debut Trailer

It seems like just yesterday we were praising Motorstorm for being one of the few worthwhile games to purchase on the PS3 and now the sequels almost ready to be released. (Fall to be exact) This time the locale will be a stark contrast to the desert climate the tracks... [More]

WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY ships for the PlayStation 2

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is shipping to retailers across North America. WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY is the complete collection (on one disc) of one of SNK's most popular 2D fighting... [More]

No Quarters Necessary: Crave Brings Classic Pinball Tables to Videogame Consoles

Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection for PSP system, PlayStation 2 system and Wii(tm) faithfully recreates legendary Williams tables Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced that Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection, the follow-up to the popular Pinball Hall of Fame -... [More]

Grand Theft Auto IV site update

New GTA IV site updates from our friends at RockStar! The Grand Theft Auto IV site was updated again and there are a bunch of new features that we'd love for you to check out. First, two radio stations are revealed along with their hosts. On top of that there... [More]

GameStop Lets You Try Haze for Free

How would you like to try Haze out without actually wasting money? Well, Gamestop is letting you do just that. All you need to do is prop down 60 bones for the game, pick it up when it comes out and then return it within a week of purchase. (Offer... [More]

Rumor: MGS4 PS3 Bundle UK Bound

Take this with a pinch of salt (along with some crumpets and tea). Supposedly, there's a Metal Gear Solid 4/ 80GB PS3 bundle heading to the UK. I'd say it's entire feasible, since EU tends to get the best bundles outside of the Rising Sun. Still, don't riot outside our... [More]

NCAA 09 to run at 60 FPS on the PS3

Remember the boondoggle last year over the EA sports titles running at 30 FPS and how it pissed off everyone? rest assured that such an event will not occur this year. Don't take my word for it. Why not ask NCAA Football's product manager Kendall Boyd? "The PS3 version will... [More]

Yakuza 3 First Day Sales in Japan

If you were hoping for Yakuza 3 to flop terribly in Japan, you'll be sorely disappointed. It managed a whopping 113,000 units on just day 1. In more sad news, Guitar Hero only managed a measly 3K. :_( Source: VGchartz... [More]

Street Fighter 4 Chun Li vs C.Viper Trailer

Capcom just dropped a little goodie into our emails today. This trailer pits old time favorite Chun Li vs the vicious Viper. Let the cat fight being.... [More]

Vehicles, Tracks and Additional Features Confirmed for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue in North America

Famed Racing Franchise's 5th Installment Will Include Over 60 Vehicles, Six Tracks and a Host of Additional Features for North American PLAYSTATION 3 Users Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the robust vehicle roster, track list and a host of additional features for the April 17 North American... [More]

The Best Development Studios for 2007

Inaugural Report Assesses Both Market Data and Industry Reputation to Determine that Nintendo Kyoto, Infinity Ward, and Blizzard Entertainment Top List of Development Studios for 2007 Think Services' Game Developer magazine and Game Developer Research division have announced a major new study ranking the top 50 game development studios worldwide.... [More]

D3Publisher's Dark Sector Goes Gold

D3Publisher of America's Highly Anticipated Action Thriller Ships to Retail Stores in North America on March 25, 2008 D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced that Dark Sector(TM) will ship to retail stores in North America on March 25, 2008 for Xbox... [More]

PS Store Update March 6th 2008

If you were hoping for something special this week, you'll be disappointed. (unless you're crazy about Rockband and Guitar Hero) There's not a whole lot on this update worthwhile. Still, it's better than those barren days of yesteryear where we went weeks without getting anything new. Source: playstation.blog Downloadable Games... [More]

Steampunk Fantasy Game 'Edge of Twilight' Coming To Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 System and PC

Strikingly Original Action Adventure Game, Powered By Unreal Engine 3, Hits Shelves in 2009 SouthPeak Games announced today that FUZZYEYES' "Edge of Twilight" will be available for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in 2009. The game is currently deep in... [More]

EA Selects Darren McFadden as the First of Four Cover Athletes for NCAA Football 09

McFadden Will Grace the XBOX 360 Cover in Platform Exclusive NCAA Football 09 Packaging Electronic Arts today announced that former University of Arkansas running back and two time All-American recipient, Darren McFadden, will appear on the front cover of NCAA(R) Football 09 for the Xbox 360(TM) video game entertainment system,... [More]

Combat and Camaraderie is the Name of the Game in EA's ARMY OF TWO Shipping to Stores Today

Fight Along Side Your Team-mate to Become the Deadliest Two-man Military Outfit a Government Can Buy Never go into battle alone! The highly anticipated 3rd person co-op shooter from EA Montreal has arrived. Electronic Arts Inc today announced that ARMY OF TWO(TM) has shipped to retail stores. The game will... [More]

2K Sports' Major League Baseball 2K8 Hits Retail Store Shelves

Fans to enjoy the most fun and complete baseball experience available on the virtual diamond 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., has announced that the highly anticipated title, Major League Baseball(R) 2K8, is now available on retail store shelves nationwide. As the most fun and... [More]

Critically Acclaimed Baseball Franchise Set for the New Season With MLB 08 THE SHOW on PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP

Popular Baseball Title Delivers the Perfect Blend of Unique Gameplay Features, Authenticity and Realism Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American launch of MLB 08 THE SHOW(TM), available exclusively for PLAYSTATION3 (PS3(TM)), PlayStation2 and PSP (PlayStationPortable). Already widely considered the most authentic baseball franchise on the... [More]

2K Sports Announces In-Game Soundtrack and Music Partnership with Pitchfork Media for Major League Baseball 2K8

Pitchfork Media and 2K Sports join forces to rock stadiums in Major League Baseball 2K8 and at South by Southwest (SXSW 2008) 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc has announced a partnership with renowned and influential music outlet Pitchfork Media in support of the highly... [More]

SouthPeak Games to Redefine Hack-and-Slash Action Gameplay With 'X-Blades'

Blade-Swinging Blonde Bombshell Battles Evil In Anime-Inspired Adventure SouthPeak Games has announced that it will release X-Blades, a third-person hack-and-slash action title for next-gen consoles and PC, in late 2008. In the game, players control an enchanting anime-style heroine that destroys anything in her path using guns, blades, magic, and... [More]

Konami Ships Silent Hill Origins for Playstation 2 System to Retail Stores Nationwide

Hit Survival Horror Video Game Makes Much Anticipated Evolution from Handheld to Console With Enhanced Graphics Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Silent Hill Origins has shipped to retail stores in North America for the PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System. Now, console gamers can now enjoy the terror and fear-inducing... [More]

Kojima: Blu-ray Not Enough

Remember a year ago how Kojima said that 25 GB wasn't enough and that he needed 50 GB or MGS4 was going to be $#@!? (I might be paraphrasing here) Turns out that now even 50GB isn't enough, at least that's what The Man said to Famitsu in an interview.... [More]

Dark Sector for PS3 Gimped

Before you start spewing that hatemail, it's not nearly as bad as you think. First of all, it's only a certain portion of the online mode, the games mode filter. Instead of being able to pick Quick, Custom, or Ranked matches, like in the 360 version, the PS3 version will... [More]

Playstation Video Store Close to Launch?

Sony showed off a bit of their video store at the recent Destination Playstation conference they had last week. Supposedly, the video store uses a Singstar-esque interface, which is far superior to the PS store's current one. Nothing was really talked about, a part from just showing some stuff off... [More]