Thursday, December 27, 2007

Motorstorm Breaks 2 Million Software Sales

Sony Computer Entertainment & Evolution Studios' hit dirt racing game, Motorstorm, has broken the 2 million sales point.

Motorstorm launched alongside the PLAYSTATION 3 in November 2007, and since then has seen tremendous sales for a game of it's type. If your still playing online, along with the many others, then hit me up, and we will do a quick race (which you'll probably kick my ass in).

[Via VGChartz]

Heavenly Sword Official PLAYSTATION 3 Skins

Thanks to notification on the official Ninja Theory website for Heavenly Sword, we've found out that console skinning site, GamerGraffix, has partnered with Ninja Theory to offer official gaming skins for their recently released Heavenly Sword.

There are two official skins that are available on the site. Each of them costs $24.99 (rip out your wallets). If you wish to buy them, visit the site below.

[Via GamerGraffix]

Golden Axe: Beast Rider: New Artwork


SEGA and Secret Level has released some new artwork and concepts for it's upcoming Golden Axe: Beast Rider. This new artwork displays the various looks of the main protagonist (as it seems). Enjoy!

Ferrari Challenge: Team Vertu Trailer


System 3 Arcade Software has released a new trailer of Ferrari Challenge showcasing Team Vertu. This title is set for release in 2008 and is a semi-exclusive to the PLAYSTATION 3 as it's coming to the Wii as well.

Devil May Cry 4: Prologue & Cutscene Videos


I guess Capcom's final Devil May Cry 4 trailer wasn't the final trailer after all. Today they released two new videos. The first one being the opening video to the game (don't watch if your saving the moment for it's release). The second one being a cutscene from the beginning of the game as well. We think it's real time but are unsure. Enjoy!

Yakuza: Kenzan!: New PLAYSTATION Network Trailer


SEGA and Smilebit released a brand new "super special awesome" trailer of upcoming Japan mob based game, Yakuza: Kenzan! on the Japanese PLAYSTATION Network today. Now it's up and online, enjoy!

Devil May Cry 4: PLAYSTATION 3 Version to Feature Exclusive Content?

According to a 1UP preview for Capcom's upcoming February 2008 release of Devil May Cry 4, the game looks and plays better on the PLAYSTATION 3.

The latest issue of Japanese magazine, Famitsu, reveals that the PLAYSTATION 3 version will support exclusive content such as 5.1 support, PLAYSTATION Network support, and optional installation on the hard drive to cancel out load times.

No word on what Capcom wants the PLAYSTATION Network for, whether it's new content, levels, characters, or even multiplayer. None of these features were stated in the Xbox 360 version though.

[Via PSU]

Dragonball Z: Burst Limit: More New Screenshots


Here are some new images of Bandai Namco's celshaded Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360, coming 2008. The new title keeps the missed Budokai style, and if its intended to do so, it will probably be dubbed Budokai 4 in the states. Personally, I'm very excited for this title.

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: December 27, 2007

While the US PLAYSTATION Store isn't receiving content this week, that doesn't mean the European store won't be receiving it as well. So those with a EU account can still get some fun going on. Lets take a look at the update.

Games
- Super Stardust HD Upgrade for Current Players (free)

Demos
- The Club demo (free)
- Super Stardust HD demo (free)
Thats basically the update, log into your account and download that demo for The Club. Enjoy!

Star Ocean IV: New Promotional Video


In order to celebrate the release of Star Ocean: First Departure on the PSP, Square Enix has released a new promotional video of Star Ocean IV in their members only area. Enjoy!

Penny Arcade Bashes Mark Rein on Unreal Tournament III Mod Support

Penny Arcade's Tycho lays down the reality of the PLAYSTATION 3 mod support for Unreal Tournament III as said by Mark Rein.

"As Huckster General for Epic MegaGames, of course you have interpreted your products with the maximum charity. As a consumer, I've assessed them by a more robust standard. Be sure to send any other tidbits my way in the future, so that I may again separate wheat from chaff."
Or rather, how you can't put mods on the PLAYSTATION 3 version of Unreal Tournament III, at least not yet. Read his full correction list at the link below.

[Read: Penny Arcade Bash]

New Street Fighter IV Information: Fast Game

1UP has done some quick impressions on Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter IV for next-gen consoles (most likely). They describe it as a fast paced fighter.

"The first thing we noticed upon grabbing the joysticks, selecting our characters, and pressing 'start' is that the game is fast."
Fast fighters are my type of game. Most likely for all others who like their matches to last, they will probably fix that situation though.

[Via 1UP]

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Now Playing on Gran Turismo TV


Japanese players have received a game before us as they usually do, that game is Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Above is a video of their newly received content on the GT.TV feature of the title. Enjoy!

Teen Opens PLAYSTATION 3, Finds Phone Book Instead

The Holidays have just passed and many of us has received a PLAYSTATION 3 for the big present of the day. The same happened with 13 year old Brandon Burns. He received a PLAYSTATION 3 like many of us, but when he opened it up, instead of finding his console, he found a phone book sealed inside.

He laughed when it happened, but his parents were not happy, considering they bought the $500 80GB version of the console. According to a spokesperson for the store involved, the matter has since been resolved.

Imagine that.

[Via MyFox]

Portal Gets Rebuilt Lego Style

We all knew Portal was going to be a great game, but I don't think we've ever though it would get this much reception. Whether it was cake jokes, to companion cubes, to now Legos.

The crafty Lego makers over at Brickshelf constructed this concoction. Lego Portal. It doesn't get any better.... or does it.

[Via Brickshelf]

PLAYSTATION Network Cards Already For Sale

Give us a hint if any of you have spotted the PLAYSTATION Network cards in stores yet. Kotaku member Aerofox has. He's found them already for sale in stores on the US Army base in Aberdeen, Maryland.

So much for early 2008. But I wouldn't be complaining. I'm going to head down to the store later today and see if I can find me one.

[Via Kotaku]

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep: New Famitsu Scan


Issue #995 of Famitsu features a new scan of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. In this scan, you'll see screenshots of Ven, Cinderella and Maleficent. Terra's command gauge will have a Fatal Mode which he can use to eliminate enemies with powerful moves. The multiplayer concept is gone. According to the scans Terra is a powerful warrior, and Ven has excellent agility.

[Via Forever Fantasy]

Dissidia: Final Fantasy: 3 New Scans


This week's issue #995 of Famitsu, the best gaming magazine in Japan, features some new scans of Dissidia: Final Fantasy. In these new scans, you'll see new characters such as Final Fantasy VIII's Squall. Now all we need is to get Final Fantasy VII's Cloud in the game.

[Via Forever Fantasy]