Archive for July, 2009

Sony’s ToS Warning Hits Home
Thursday, July 16th, 2009

An important announcement from Home Manager, CydoniaX, has been issued against users of Home regarding the social platform’s terms of service. Many participants have been requesting personal information from their fellow Home users in exchange for rare items. And while it seems harmless enough at face value, CydoniaX has strong words for those participate in [...]

Capcom Releasing Comic-Con Freebies for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Hey Monster Hunter Freedom Unite players! Are you going to be attending Comic-Con in San Diego this year? Then you may want to read this. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = [...]

Madden 10 Demo Gets Significantly Shorter
Thursday, July 16th, 2009

EA Sports Lead producer Phil Frazier dropped some pretty unfortunate news regarding the public demo for Madden 10. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].appendChild(script); })(); Tweet reddit_newwindow=’1′

The Force is Strong at Comic-Con
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Comic-Con is closing in fast, and you know what that means: new game announcements! And one company is hell bent on keeping their fans happy.

Hulu Explains Decision to Block PS3 Owners
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

If you recall, some time ago it was made clear that the popular internet website, Hulu, was no longer working on PS3 web browsers. PS3 owners were infuriated, but Hulu refused to give a proper answer at the time. But finally, we have an official response from the company on how this decision came about.

MAG’s Deployment Hits a Snag
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

It was only a week ago when both GameFly and Gamestop’s websites had Zipper Interactive’s PS3 title MAG, a.k.a. Massive Action Game, listed for a November 24th release this year. And it made perfect sense, since Sony had previously announced the title was coming in the Fall of 2009. However, it looks like they may [...]

GameStop Making Developers Dreams Come True
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

GameStop, The Guildhall at SMU and The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Launch Indie Game Challenge

thatgamecompany Working On thatnewgame
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

As announced at the Brighton Develop Conference, the developer behind flOw and Flower are working on a new title, presumably for the PS3.

Cell Still Dominates the Processing Arena
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The Laboratory for Cryptologic Algorithms at the EPFL has been working with a cluster of over 200 PlayStation 3 systems to do some major number crunching. The power of the Cell processor has busted 112-bit prime field barrier.

Michael Pachter Exposes Development of Next GTA
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

As of now, gamers have a real choke hold on the analyst Michael Pachter, constantly berating him for statistical blunders and predictions that only occasionally ring true. But a new tidbit he’s recently discovered may quell some of that hate.

Sony Readying Appetizing App Store
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

A rumor was circulating that an Application store, one similar to the iPhone, was coming to the new PSPgo. And now, the rumor has been confirmed by Sony.

7 Million Users Make Their (PlayStation) Home on PSN
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Sony’s Peter Edward has revealed that 7 million PSN users have signed up for PlayStation Home. Edward was speaking at the Develop conference in Brighton, and also revealed that 3 million people had signed up for Home in Europe alone.

Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition Now Available for Pre-order
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Modern Warfare 2 is set to be the top selling game this holiday season.  Activision is ready to take full advantage of the holiday buzz with it’s Prestige Edition of the game.  Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition is now available for pre-order at one major online retailer.

PlayStation MLB 09 Event Featuring All-Star Edwin Jackson
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

In an event sponsored by PlayStation, in partnership with Pros VS. GIJoes, Army Specialist Danielle Pisack had the pleasure of meeting All-Star Pitcher Edwin Jackson over webcam. Their friendly greeting was followed by a casual game of MLB 09: The Show; Pisack’s family was flown in to St. Louis to watch her take on Jackson [...]

Valkyria Chronicles 2 Emerges for Battle on the PSP
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Valkyria Chronicles was a critical success when it surprised the world, with elegant genre mixing, wonderful graphics, and more unique qualities. It took home numerous awards from various media outlets. Yet it never sold very well, which makes seeing this latest issue of Famitsu featuring information on a sequel fantastic.