Archive for November, 2008

PSLS High Roller Club – October Results
Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Written by Phoenix8387 It’s that time again… time to update your PlayFire cards or post a Trophy update on our Gaming LifeStyle Forums.  If you are not a member you can sign up for our Gaming LifeStyle Forums here.  For those that did not know we recently changed the way we handled rankings, we now [...]

PS3mote Update: See it in Action
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Written by Sev1512 Disclaimer: The image above is a mock-up. To see the actual controller we are talking about, watch the videos at the end of the article. We also recommend you read our original report on the “PS3mote” so you fully understand what is being explained in this article. The mysterious “PS3mote”, the Wii-mote-like [...]

Half-Off Fall Sale for PSN
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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PS3 Review – Far Cry 2
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Ubisoft is at it again, filling the gaps between your Rainbow Sixes and Ghost Recons and Splinter Cells with the long-awaited sequel to critically-acclaimed shooter Far Cry. Set in Africa, you are in the middle of a war torn 50-square-kilometer chunk of varied landscapes ruled by diamond-thirsty warlords and bickering factions.

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom – Trophy List
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Written by Phoenix8387 TikGames (not to be confused with TikiGames) is bringing a title named Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom to the PSN. According to an IGN preview of the game it doesn’t venture far off from traditional Mahjong, however it does provide a fully fledged story and multiple play modes. At the current time no [...]

MGO goes to 1.20
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by Phoenix8387 Following the release of the MEME Expansion for MGO, the title has been updated to version 1.20.  The new update brings in a few new skills and rules (Interval and Stealth Deathmatch).  Don’t forget that the METAL GEAR ONLINE: Commemorative Campaign also launches today which will net anybody that signs into MGO [...]

LittleBigThanks: and the LittleBigNaming Continues!
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by T3mpr1x Oh happy day! It’s that time of the week. Thursday’s Tuesday’s early PSN Update due to the Thanksgiving holiday will arrive in full force, two full days earlier than your regularly scheduled update! This week also sees some more costumes for the adorable Sackpeople. This week, in celebration of the upcoming holiday [...]

Rumor: FW 2.53 Coming 11/26/08
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by Sev1512 We just got a tip that PS3 FW 2.53 is coming on or before November 26, 2008. Our tipster told us it’s a very minor update, below is the changelog: Network New for 2.53: The Internet browser now supports full-screen mode for Adobe® Flash® Player content.* Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 [...]

Rumored PS Store Content for 11/25/08
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by Sev1512 Happy Thanksgiving to all of the PSLS readers.  Because of the holiday on Thursday, we will be getting our weekly PS Store update today, Tuesday November 25, 2008.  Oh and what a happy holiday update it will be!  We are getting something I know many of you have been waiting on for [...]

Sony, Marketing, and Other Random Topics Related to Gaming
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris How should I start this? I guess I’ll make this simple and straight to the point, Sony has been very busy as of late. Not only has Sony released several amazing titles, LBP, R2, and Motorstorm, but Sony is going to deliver on Home. Yes, finally, everyone is going Home. [...]

Possible Future For The XMB?
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Written by BigPete7978 This is by no means an official announcement from Sony or anything to that nature. But it doesn’t mean that it isn’t one hell of an idea from a friend of mine that has been working on this idea for quite some time. His name is Azuske, and the idea is relatively [...]

Will PSN finally get custom avatars?
Monday, November 24th, 2008

Written by Sev1512 Now that the “new” PlayStation.com has launched, and with the PlayStation Network fully integrated into the site and forums, there is one thing that is blatantly missing… That one thing is avatars.  Avatars are defined as a “user’s representations of himself/herself or alter ego”.  Part of what makes the internet so special, [...]

Official PlayStation Home Page/Blog is Now Live
Monday, November 24th, 2008

Written by Sev1512 A new page has just popped up over at the recently redesigned PlayStation.com. This page offers a look at PlayStation Home, videos, even a PlayStation Home Blog! This is just one of the many new features implemented into PlayStation.com, and yet another reason to believe that PlayStation Home is right around the [...]

This Week’s Blu-Cast
Monday, November 24th, 2008

Written by Chris Rah Osiris What do we have here? We have a week full of concerts, a summer hit, and a subpar CGI movie. You can pick out the concerts for yourself. The summer hit is Hancock, a must buy for some, I am one of the some. I love movies with extended footage. [...]

To All Spineless Publishers and Devs
Monday, November 24th, 2008

Written by LinuxGuru Grow one. If you’re afraid your title isn’t going to sell…make a better game. I swear, to all that is holy, that people are now holding honesty in the gaming industry in a higher regard, because there is such an obvious lack of it now. People are really beginning to value integrity, [...]