In a new FAQ posted on the official Unreal Tournament III forums, they answer a few questions of the users. One regards split-screen co-op.
Q: I want splitscreen!So fear not my friends who would like your screens split. Hopefully Epic is at work on this as we speak.
A: We're aware that some of our customers wanted splitscreen for the PS3 version of UT3. We hear you and will evaluate the feature for possible future updates to UT3.
Well, for those of you that have Japanese Yen ready, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is now available for download on the PLAYSTATION Store.
The game is also available in Japan via Blu-Ray Disc. The PLAYSTATION Store download is 4,500 yen, which is approximately $40 US dollars. Expect to see that price upon the US release.
[Via Ruliweb]
Well, not every game is released without a few glitches, no? Unreal Tournament III comes with a few glitches as well. Let's take a look.
Mark Rein on voice chat problems:
"I had similar problems with voice chat today as well. I heard someone talking in one game but a friend and I tried to chat and we couldn't hear each other. I've passed it along to the dev team to look into. Sorry for the inconvenience."
Mark Rein on finding lag-free, low-ping, games:
"I've had some amazing online games today on the PS3. When you get the server browser up you want to scroll to the servers with the lowest ping (number in the far right hand column). [...] They are listed in reverse order (doh!)"
Josh Adams on mods:
These glitches aren't much of a big deal, and should be fixed soon. Thats what happens when the game was supposed to come out in early 2008."Hmm, sorry about the dead page. I'll get that looked into.
However, the PS3 mod tools aren't quite ready yet. We are working through some final legal/release issues.
When it's ready, you will need to download the latest PC patch and another PS3 Mod Tools "patch" that adds the full PS3 mod support to the PC version.
You will have to cook your mods for the PS3 specifically. You will also need removable media (memory card, USB drive, etc) to transfer the mod from your PC to your PS3. We will have the tools ready ASAP!!"
Ubisoft has announce today that the PLAYSTATION 3 version of Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway will be released on the system in March 2008, a month after the Xbox 360 and PC versions.
Ubisoft also took the liberty to announce that Tom Clancy's Endwar will be arriving March 2008 as well.
[Via VGamer]
Looking for a new charging dock for your PLAYSTATION 3 controllers? Well, Nyko has you covered.
Nyko is releasing the Charge Base 2 for the PLAYSTATION 3 controllers. It features a compact design along with other features.
- Rapidy Charges 2 PLAYSTATION 3 Controllres.This should be hitting stores soon.
- Store and charge your controllers in one place.
- Includes 2 USB charge adaptors for quick use.
- Powered by standard wall plug, no USB required.
- Compact design.
- Controllers will always be charged.
According to people who got the book "CLOUD" early, the Final Fantasy XIII trailer is the old one that has the blonde man showed up for a split second and no footage of the new girl at all.
As for Final Fantasy Versus XIII, it's the extended trailer with the added battle scenes but none of the new characters showed up, not even the robed person. But apparently there some new minor changes to the trailer, like a TV in the main character's car and no radio news this time.
[Via FFXIII]
A post we had yesterday may have got many people sad due to the fact that it stated Star Ocean IV was heading to the Xbox 360 as well. Fear not, as we update you today telling you that this information is fake. That also means there is probably no Bomberman heading to the PLAYSTATION Network as well.
The story was apparently a joke amongst GAFfers. Real Famitsu news is expected to be out later tonight. We will keep you updated.
[Via AdvancedMN]
Thanks to Engadget, we have details on the upcoming PLAYSTATION Portable firmware 3.80. The new firmware is arriving on December 18th, 2007 and sports some great new features.
- Streaming Internet Radio player.I look forward to the radio for a Holiday station this year.
- Video scene search.
- RSS now supports OPML and pictures.
- PSP-2000 owners with 1Seg tuners can use an EPG to schedule Japanese mobile television recordings.
- PlayStation Spot now available at BB Mobile Point (Japan only).
The latest issue of Game Informer reveals that a Command & Conquer FPS game called Tiberium will be coming to PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
The new game is featured on the January 2008 issue. The title is said to be set 11 years after the end of the third Tiberium war. You play as Ricardo Vega, a formerly retired GDI field commander.
"The squad-based action first-person-shooter game is described as Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter meets Battlefield meets Rainbow Six Vegas, but instead set in the C&C Universe. You’ll be leading a R.A.I.D (Rapid Assault and Intercept Deployment) around the location of the tower in the Mediterranean Red Zone that NOD defended until it was built. There’s no mentioning of you fighting NOD, but you will be fighting new Scrin infantry (the two given were Shrikes, little knee-high robots with blasters an a self-destruct, and Archons, think Scrin versions of Elites from Halo).[Via VGBlogger]
The units that were announced that you could command were standard infantry squads, missile infantry squads, a different version of the Titan, and new Orcas. You’ll still get special powers, like an “Orbital Slug” that you can call upon to strike down your enemies."
The latest episode of Garage 419 features Alex Roy interviewing the directory of Gran Turismo, Kazunori Yamauchi. They speak about new cars, weather modeling, vehilce dynamics, and plans for damage.
In the video, Yamauchi confirms that damage and weather effects will be making it's way to Gran Turismo 5.
[Via Autoblog]
Kart Attack, a new racer for the PLAYSTATION Network was revealed today. The title is being developed by Blimey Games.
Kart Attack is a brand new racing game destined for Xbox Live Arcade, the PLAYSTATION Network and Games for Windows - Live. This revolutionary title includes stunning next generation graphics surpassing those found in many AAA titles, and a driving model which is both easy to get to grips with and fun to play. Whether you're challenging opponents online, trying to beat the stunningly intelligent AI characters or improving your own times at one of our exclusive themed circuits, you're sure to have fantastic fun with the gaming sensation which is Kart Attack.
[Via Blimey Games]
