Sony unveiled the full capabilities of its upcoming motion controller, titled PlayStation Move, only a few days ago at GDC. The latest information about this impressive device shows that the controller also supports an optional side-controller called the “sub-controller.” While response has been largely positive, there are some new details regarding the sub-controller that may prove to be limiting in the future.
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God of War III will set the bar for graphics as high as Mount Olympus when it releases in just a few days. But how much of the PlayStation 3’s power did the Sony exclusive actually use to achieve such a high level of jaw-dropping visuals? God of War III’s game director, Stig Amussen, reveals just how much the team at Sony Santa Monica Studios squeezed out of Sony’s behemoth black machine.
A common stereotype about gamers is their short attention spans. As announcements for new games and hardware come and go, it is easy to lose sight of the momentous events that shaped the gaming world. This Week in PlayStation highlights Sony’s rich videogame heritage, which dates back to the 1980’s. Step back in time with us as we put the spotlight on events big and small that have significantly altered the gaming culture.
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The February 2010 NPD Numbers have been released. For ill informed readers, the NPD Group is the leading independent video game research firm, that monitors and tracks video game hardware and software sales in North America.
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Dubbed the “true sequel to the Call of Duty 4 campaign”, Medal of Honor is one of the most promising shooters which will be released this year. Featuring awe-inspiring visuals and entertaining classic MOH gameplay, EA are looking to challenge Modern Warfare once again. During the GDC, it’s been revealed that Medal of Honor, a series that originally debuted on a Sony console, will use PlayStation 3 as its lead development platform.
At this year’s GDC Scott Rohde has confirmed that there will be a nunchuck like device for the PlayStation 3. The device has been a rumor since the PlayStation Move was first demoed at last year’s E3, with several developers confirming the peripheral.
Sony’s Vice President of Product Development, SCEA for PlayStation announced that the controller will be called the “PlayStation Move Subcontroller”. The controller will provide the much needed extra analogue, without gamers having to use the DualShock 3.
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Since it’s reveal at E3 2009, the PS3 motion controller has been shrouded in mystery. However, with GDC already in full force, we expect much more news to be revealed. While we patiently await official news from tonight’s Sony Press Conference, a rumor has surfaced regarding a “nunchuck” attachment for the motion controller.
*20 Dollar bill may not actually be in PSP screen.
Frugal portable gamers may get excited by this piece of news: the PSP-3000’s price has recently experienced a price drop at one of the nation’s largest videogame retailers. Find out which one after the jump.
A common stereotype about gamers is their short attention span. As announcements for new games and hardware come and go it is easy to lose sight of the momentous events that shaped the gaming world. This Week in PlayStation highlights Sony’s rich video game heritage which dates back into the 1980’s. Step back in time with us as we put the spotlight on events big and small that have significantly altered the gaming culture.
Read More »
Kratos’ PR campaign is full steam ahead, as PS3 epic exclusive God of War III is to be released in a few short weeks. Some of the team members over at Santa Monica Studios have been speaking about the technology that went into God of War III. It comes as no surprise the Cell brings a lot of muscle to the table.
Next week, during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Sony plans on educating potential developers during a 60-minute presentation dubbed “introducing the PlayStation 3 motion controller“. Not only are they planning on showing what the upcoming controller can do, it seems Sony is preparing to announce the name of the device as well…
Well folks, it looks like the great PlayStation 3 leap year bug of 2010 is history. Hosts of PS3 owners (particularly those with the original Phat PS3’s) are reporting that the PSN is up and running just fine. In addition, games and add-ons purchased from the PlayStation Store are now playing just fine and trophy syncing has returned to normal.
Yes, Sony makes swords now!
The PlayStation Portable has undergone a number of transformations, but the elephant in the room has always been the platform’s piracy levels. Sony is hoping to change things up.
Guerrilla Games’ PlayStation 3 blockbuster first-person shooter, Killzone 2, was smash hit with hardcore gamers and all the PlayStation 3 faithful; it was only a matter of time before rumors of a follow up hit the net. The most recent twist, involves Killzone 3 taking advantage of new PS3 technology this year, including both 3D and motion control.
GameStop has uploaded the back cover for God of War III and it reveals information which will surely satisfy any PS3 owner.
