The Japanese PLAYSTATION Store just received Toy Home 2nd Gear. This is an expansion to the original Toy Home and includes new cars, new levels, and new modes for only 500 yen ($4.50 USD).
There is no word on a US or EU release. Once we find out, we will be sure to update you.
[Get more tilt action with Toy Home 2nd Gear]
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Toy Home 2nd Gear Releases on JP PLAYSTATION Store
Bionic Commando: Rearmed: Challenge Rooms Revealed
Capcom revealed the new mode today fortheir upcoming Bionic Commando: Rearmed for the PLAYSTATION Network. This new mode is Challenge Rooms, which is basically swinging without touching the red.
Capcom writes "These Challenge Rooms - simulated obstacle courses, or "swing puzzles" as developers Grin have dubbed them - uses that mechanic to break even the hardest of hardcore Bionic Commando veterans, rewarding swinging skill and your ability to think."
[Bionic Commando Rearmed's New Mode Revealed: Challenge Rooms]
GDC 2008: PlayStation Eye Tank Demo Looks Fantastic
Over at the Game Developers Conference 2008, Sony showed off their Tank War demo for the PlayStation Eye. The game is really looking great.
You basically draw your tank, whether its an actual tank, fish, or even a dancing monkey, and the mark your shooter, and you fight. It's one badass game. The video is at the link, so give it a watch.
[PlayStation Eye Tank War Demo Is "Next Gen" Tech]
EA & Starbreeze Teaming Up to Reinvent Classic EA Franchise
Electronic Arts announced today that it is teaming up with Starbreeze Studios to revive a classic EA franchise. Could EA be bringing back a game such as Road Rash, System Shock, or the Strike series? I guess we will find out sooner or later.
STARBREEZE STUDIOS TEAMS UP WITH EA PARTNERS TO REINVENT A CLASSIC EA FRANCHISE
EA Partners to Publish Upcoming Title for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC
Chertsey, UK February 21, 2008 – EA Partners today announced that it has teamed up with Starbreeze Studios, the award-winning developers of The Darkness and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay to reinvent one of EA’s most acclaimed classic franchises. The title, with the internal code name Project RedLime, is being developed for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ system from Microsoft and PC.
GDC 2008: Sony Unveils the PhyreEngine
During the PLAYSTATION Network session yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled the "free to use graphics engine" known as the PhyreEngine. The engine will allow developers to more easily develop games for the PLAYSTATION 3 by using PC environments they are more familiar with. Sony promises "ongoing development and support" for their new engine.
The engine has already been used, even in some multiplatform titles. They revealed three titles that uses the engine: flOw, Gripshift, and DiRT. That means they've actually helped the development of Xbox 360 and PC games as well.
Sony is putting up a good case here. Use their PhyreEngine to make games on the PLAYSTATION 3 first, guranteeing high quality games that will match their Xbox 360 counterparts, or even exceed them. Start games on the PLAYSTATION 3 and they will be better for both PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 owners, thats the message.
When we get more on this new PhyreEngine, we will be sure to update you.
[GDC08: PhyreEngine, Sony's new (free!) cross-platform engine]
PAIN Expansions Coming to PLAYSTATION Network Today
According to PS3Fanboy, we should be seeing some new content for Sony's PAIN today. It's a relief too since the game launched with only one level. Perhaps we will see another. We will update you with what we are seeing during today's PLAYSTATION Store update.
[PAIN expansions coming today]
Update 10:45 AM: Travis Williams has updated the official PAIN blog. They will be releasing the single player Fun with Explosives mode along with a free Hung Lo. He also explains multiplayer is on the way along with new game mode, gameplay environments, and best of all: pimp slapping.
[I'm Baaaaaaack]
GDC 2008: Bionic Commando Gameplay Blowout
Capcom has released a ton of new gameplay videos of their upcoming Bionic Commando at the Game Developers Conference 2008, fortunately, they are always going to be put online. So now, we got you linked, enjoy the videos because they are really looking good.
PixelJunk Monsters Demo Arriving Today
If you are still deciding whether to download PixelJunk Monsters, maybe the demo will help change your mind. The President of Q Games let it slip at GDC 2008 that a demo will be hitting the store today. I highly recommend giving it a download.
[PixelJunk Monsters Demo Arrives Tomorrow]
Bionic Commando to Feature Reward 'Trophies' on PLAYSTATION 3
Ben Judd, the Producer of Capcom's upcoming Bionic Commando, has revealed today that the PLAYSTATION 3 version of Bionic Commando will feature it's own reward system named 'Trophies'.
Judd explained that other than the main objectives, players will face a variety of mini-challenges, such as defeating a large enemy group.
Great to see we are getting these 'Trophies', but are they the same 'Trophies' or 'Accomplishments' as Home?
[PS3 Bionic Commando to feature reward 'trophies']
EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: February 21, 2008
Well, the European PLAYSTATION Store update is really a disappointment this week. I mean seriously, the lack of content is really bad, unless you consider Snakeball something. Anyway, here is the full list.
GamesWell, thats the update. Big thanks to WWW for writing it all out for us. Enjoy the new store items, if you can.
- Snakeball (£4.99)
Demos
- Lost Planet: Extreme Condition demo (free)
Game Videos
- Assassins Creed Developer Diary (free)
- Conflict: Denied Ops Launch Trailer (free)
Wallpaper
- Devil May Cry 4 Wallpaper(s) (free)
Themes
- Sports Theme (free)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
GDC 2008: Top 10 PLAYSTATION Network Titles Downloaded Since Lauch
Sony Computer Entertainment released a list of the top ten downloaded PLAYSTATION Network titles since launch, and that list is below.
1. flOwYeah we know, it's hard to believe that Aquatopia outsold Everyday Shooter. It's also hard to believe how well Mortal Kombat II did. You'd of never guessed.
2. Mortal Kombat II
3. Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection
4. PAIN
5. Warhawk
6. High Velocity Bowling
7. Super Stardust HD
8. Calling All Cars!
9. Aquatopia
10. Everyday Shooter
They also threw out the list of the top ten downloaded demos, lets take a look at that below.1. Gran Turismo HD ConceptYeah, Turok's downloads must of been a lot because it seems to have risen fast to make that list. They also have a list of the top 10 European downloaded games which you can view at the link below.
2. Uncharted
3. Ninja Gaiden Sigma
4. Heavenly Sword
5. The Simpsons Game
6. Need for Speed ProStreet
7. Ratchet and Clank
8. Burnout Paradise
9. Motorstorm
10. Turok
[GDC08: The Top 10 PSN downloads since launch]
North American Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Gets Extra Content
Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed that the North American version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will contain some extra content that was not in the Japanese version of the game.
Sadly, Sony hasn't revealed what the extra content is. Of course, it could be a race track, extra cars such as the ones from the Detroit Motor Show or Motor Toon Grand Prix, or even extra game features such as car damage.
When we find out what it is, we will be sure to update you.
[Sony adds content to NA version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue]
GDC 2008: WipEout HD Trailer
The Game Developers Conference of 2008 brings us this new WipEout HD trailer from Sony Computer Entertainment and Studio Liverpool. As you know, the upcoming futuristic racer is a PLAYSTATION Network title. Enjoy the trailer!
GDC 2008: Details on Upcoming Call of Duty 4 "Feature Patch"
Infinity Wards communications manager, Robert Bowling, confirmed some of the upcoming features for the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PLAYSTATION 3 patch.
- Optimized servers"(With the new kill cams) you can watch from when the grenade leaves the enemies hand all the way to the explosion that kills you," said Robert Bowling.
- New Kill cams (grenades, RPG's, airstrikes, claymores, and more)
- Quick Mute (allows user to mute annoying players by pressing X on their gamertag in the lobby)
- Addition of "Recently Met Players" for the PlayStation Network
- Improvements to the Sniper Rifles and Acog attachments (no more delayed shots)
PLAYSTATION 3 gamers can also expect servers to run smoother. The four hour "Downloading Game Settings" bug was due to DemonWares servers having to handle the massive amounts of PlayStation 3 users logging in. With the new optimizations, no more problems should occur anymore.
[GDC: Call of Duty 4 "Feature Patch Details"]
Dragonball Z Burst Limit: New Scans Reveal Boxart
[NOVOS SCANS DE DRAGON BALL Z BURST LIMIT]
Tales of Vesperia (Possibly Timed) Exclusive for Xbox 360
The latest issue of PLAY Magazine sadly reveals that Namco Bandai's upcoming Tales of Vesperia, which is the first Tales game to be made in HD, will be an Xbox 360 exclusive.
PLAY Magazine, being the PLAYSTATION 3 fanatics that they are, interviewed Yoshito Higuchi on why it was exclusive to the Xbox 360. He stated when they started the project, the Xbox 360 had a more complete development environment. When they asked if they would see Tales of Vesperia ported to the PLAYSTATION 3, Higuchi replied with "Yes, I won’t deny the possibility. But we’re not thinking about it yet-there are so many other things to concentrate on first."
This really gets me angry in a way since I'm a huge fan of the Tales series. They will probably port it to the PLAYSTATION 3 when sales don't go so well in Japan.
[Tales of Vesperia (Timed) Exclusive for 360]
GDC 2008: PLAYSTATION Store Coming to PSP
Chris Eden from Sony Computer Entertainment is currently at GDC 2008 and mentioned a PLAYSTATION Store on the PSP in his GDC session. Currently, players need to have a PC in order to access the store for the PSP. PSP owners will soon be able to download games straight to their systems from within the actual PSP itself. "Access native PLAYSTATION Store on PSP via wireless hotspot," the slide notes. "Purchase and download content direct to PSP (no USB cable)." As of now, the release is currently TBA, but we will update you when we find out more.
[GDC08: Wi-Fi PSP Store promised]
Nippon Ichi Software Creating New Titles for PS3 & PSP
In a new interview with Nippon Ichi Software's Souhei Niikaw, he talked about Disgaea 3 and his NIS's plans for the future. Currently, the company is working on a few other adventure titles. They are even thinking about branching off to other genres rather than adventure and RPG. Niikaw states to look out in the future for more PLAYSTATION 3 and PSP titles they are working on.
[NIS Planning New PSP, PS3 Games]
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