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360 Degrees of Dead Space

Ruben Perez — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:25:43 +0000

It was not long ago that Game Informer revealed the cover of its latest issue, which showed Issac in battle with new armor. With the 10 pages of exclusive information inching closer to their release, Game Informer is sure to build up the anticipation with its newest attraction…

… a website offering an interactive 360 degree screenshot of Issac Clarke struggling against a young necromorph. The 3d struggle for survival is there for our enjoyment, and it only requires the installation of the Microsoft Silverlight Plugin. Stay with Playstation Lifestyle for more news surrounding Dead Space 2.

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Part Man, Part PS3. All Extreme Gaming

Ruben Perez — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:27:34 +0000

Epson Europe has undoubtedly gone the extra mile in their viral marketing campaign of Epson HD projectors. They’ve strapped some heavy duty AV equipment to some poor chap to promote Epson HD Projectors as the “Ultimate Gaming Projector”.

With an Epson HD Projector to his front and a PS3 Slim with a copy of the latest Need For Speed on his back he is set to go where no PS3 has gone before…

Part man, part PS3, all HD awesomeness, he is set free upon the world and the following is the result:

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Sackboy to Assasinate with Enzo Costume

Ruben Perez — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:52:24 +0000

Now available on the Playstation® Store is the LittleBigPlanet Assassin’s Creed II Costume. This highly detailed ensemble is divided into the following 4 pieces for your Sackboy to wear or for you to mix and match:

Leerdammer Update now available for LBP

Ruben Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:38:12 +0000

All creators and sharers out there, please report to the pod for your latest update on LittleBigPlanet titled ‘Leerdammer’. Said to have been due tomorrow, November 31st. Media Molecule has gone ahead of schedule to grace their fanbase earlier than expected.

The patch includes increased profile space, improved networking, and better saving functionality, along with the Online Create feature, which has been anticipated since the game’s release last year. The game starts with a tutorial of the new save system, so no one should get lost with that. The patch weighs in at 53 Mb, so it should be quick for anyone with a general broadband connection . Have fun!

Media Molecule to Play, Create and Share with Third Party Devs

Ruben Perez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:17 +0000

Media Molecule did a fantastic job at giving gamers the tools they needed to create full-fledged levels. Now Media Molecule, creator of the universally praised, award-winning Little Big Planet, has handed their tools over to other developers.

In his keynote talk opening the second day of the Montreal Game Summit, the studio’s lead architect Paul Holden detailed the studio’s work on HeapMon, a proprietary tool that monitor’s game memory usage – necessary for a title like LittleBigPlanet, which makes numerous calls to memory in its PS3 host hardware thanks to a vast amount of in-game content and processes.

Holden then went on to explain how the development process of the tool went on alongside the development of Little Big Planet. Also he explained that the tool is a very simple one, and that they could get it out to other developers with little difficulty. As of now the studio is waiting for Sony’s approval.

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PS3 to Recieve Colorful & Social Firmware Update

Ruben Perez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:58:09 +0000

Without a doubt the most rumored subject on the PlayStation 3 is the future firmware features. Some long sought after features that came to be include in game XMB and XMB trophies. Today some photos have come to light that indicate the XMB will get some further retooling with the addition of some customization features as well enhanced community features.

Gaming website ScrawlFX today revealed what seems to be legitimate renders of features that can be expected in the PS3′s next firmware update. These images show in detail a native Facebook application icon, gamercard color options, and what appears to be a new photo view. The shots are said to be taken from the PlayStation website itself, yet they are missing at the time of publishing. As always, stick with PlayStation LifeStyle for more news on upcoming firmware updates.

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PS3 Review – Rocketfish Rapid Fire Controller

Ruben Perez — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:31 +0000

For three generations of gaming, the PlayStation controller has been my favorite choice of controller across all genres. Today, the layout that was established halfway through the lifecycle of the original PlayStation is one that remains unchanged, and for a good reason: it works great. However, although the current Dualshock 3 is among the best controllers of all time, I have recently found some issues with it, such as the position of its analog sticks, how close they are to each other, and how their convex shape can become a problem, as thumbs may bump into each other, causing players to lose grip during constant movement. Therefore, I began to look for a controller that would remedy such issues, and in my search, I came across the Rocketfish Rapid Fire Controller in Best Buy.

At first glance, what is most noticeable is the similarity the controller holds to the 360′s controller, which some may find an advantage over the PlayStation controller’s layout. For me it clears up the the problem of having my thumbs meet while gaming, and that is great, yet the structure of the controller brings up other issues that could have easily been avoided. The bottom of the controller is curved way too much, making it comfortable to hold only if the player’s trigger fingers lie on R2 and L2. Speaking of these triggers, the shape of these two are fantastic when compared to the Dualshock 3′s, and even the 360′s, yet these triggers suffer from their glossy, uncomfortable finish, which leads to a serious lack of resistance. Pressing down on these feels like putting a knife through melted butter. Further, the location of the L1 and R1 buttons feels like an afterthought, as they are placed at an awkward angle and they are a bit too far from L2 and R2.

None of this is helped by the fact that most action/shooter games are set to aim with L1 and shoot with R1 on the PS3, because these two triggers are a lot more pleasant to hit on the Dualshock 3 than the rear triggers. Games like Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 (which can have its layout adjusted only to have R2 to shoot; no option to have L2 as aim) have been made harder to play with this controller. Resistance 2, on the other hand, was a breeze to play with the Rocketfish, and ironically, third party games with a layout more comfortable for 360 owners (such as GTA IV) became a more comfortable experience on PS3 since its aiming and shooting functions are tied to L2 and R2.

So basically, the biggest flaw this controller has is not within the controller itself, but within the fact that games on the PlayStation 3 are programmed to play comfortably with the Dualshock 3. The Rocketfish’s dissimilarity from the Dualshock 3 puts it at a strong disadvantage. Players who can look past the $47.99 price tag and compatibility issues may have a pleasant experience, granted they play the right games with it.

PlayStation LifeStyle’s Final Score

Rear triggers comfortable for shooters and racers

Controller way too curved

Better suited to some games than others

PS3 Owners set to recieve some Bad Company

Ruben Perez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:11 +0000

With Modern Warfare 2′s release around the corner, Dice and EA are ready to rev up the Hype Tank on their newest First Person Deforestation Simulator Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

The Playstation Blog has today announced that PS3 owners will get the opportunity to beta test this game as soon as November 19th. Access to the beta will be made possible through different sources, such as IGN, Gamespot, participating retailers (through pre-order), and the Playstation Blog as well.

“Starting on November 19, the beta will feature the huge ‘Arica Harbour’ map where up to 24 players compete to secure valuable crates in the ‘Rush’ game mode as the action moves across a variety of different locations. From an initial vehicle assault on a military outpost the war winds through streets of a deserted town to an intense final fire-fight in an industrial harbour.”

Further details on beta access are TBA. Stay connected to PlayStation LifeStyle for more on the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta.

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