GC 2007: Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway Trailer

It is from a German website, but it is still narrated in English. It shows some new gameplay scenes shown at the Leipzig Games Convention 2007.

[Via GameTrailers]

Game Informer October 2007 Loose Talk

We have the Loose Talk page from the latest Game Informer here. There are two main rumors on this page:

• Saints Row 2 in development (based on THQ's president wearing a Saints Row 2 t-shirt at the E3 press conference).
• Analysts think the PlayStation 3 80GB model will drop to $500 once the 60GB models are sold out.

Enjoy the scan.

[Via GameTrailers]

Borderlands: 4 Player Online Action-RPG

Thanks to the newest issue of Game Informer, we have details on the upcoming PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC title currently being developed by Gearbox Software, Borderlands:

• Game boasts of tons of weapons (tons of customizable parts - can make over 500,000 unique weapons).
  
• The game is an FPS RPG.
• There are vechs in it. The AI seems to be pretty advanced.
• "We're building the game from the start as a co-op game that you can play by yourself" (meaning that the AI is good enough to help you along if you don't have a friend to play with online)
• Graphics Look Spectacular (Unreal Tournament 3 for example -- It also looks a bit like Fallout 3)

Thanks thewster!

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Game Informer Scores Lair 7.25/10 & SO 8/10

Game Informer seems to be the only magazine so far that has given Lair a grade above 7. This time, it received a 7.25/10 with the second opinion giving it an 8/10. Not bad, not bad at all.

Concept: The creators of Star Wars: Rogue Squadron show us that dragons are not nearly as cool as X-Wings.

Graphics: The battle span as far as the eye can see, and the high level of detail (especially when viewed in native 1080p) never ceases to amaze.

Sound: The pulse pounding score oddly sounds like it belongs in Star Wars, but definitely gets the blood pumping. This is also one of the few games out there to support 7.1 sorround sound

Playability: This is where Lair plummets. The motion-bases controls just don't work as well as they need to for an intense aerial combat game

Entertainment: Lair's disappointing critical path comes to an end at approximately six to eight hours, but getting all the gold medals will take some time

Replay Value: Moderate

Good job Lair.

[Via GameTrailers]

GC 2007: SingStar Executive Talks Features

The karaoke game is all set for the PlayStation 3 and has some very nice features like downloadable tracks, streaming music, and of course, the game's core mechanic that allows players to belt out tunes using a USB microphone and sing to their hearts' desire.

You know what I've realized? Were getting Leipzig Games Convention videos like a week to two weeks after it ended. Weird. Enjoy the video!

[Via GameSpot]

PAX 2007: Video Interview with Rob Yescombe, Additional Details on Haze

A new video interview from the Penny Arcade Expo 2007 called The Dtoid Army interviews Rob Yescombe from Haze. Enjoy the interview.

[Via Destructoid]

Rock Band PlayStation 3 Packaging

This is straight from Kotaku who apparently received it in their e-mail. The big box set is below. The big box comes with the game, a wirless guitar, a set of drums, and a microphone.

[Buy: Rock Band]

PSU Reviews Warhawk 9.5/10

PlayStation Universe has reviewed Warhawk and has given it a 9.5/10. Here is a list of their Pro's and Con's of this PlayStation 3 multiplayer game.

Pros

• Simplistic menus and descriptions will help anyone become a server host and ranked pilot.
• There's a ton of ranks, ribbons and medals to earn.
• Graphics are beautifully enticing.

Cons

• Steep learning curve without documentation or tutorials.
• Only works on one PSN account if you download it.

Read the site's full review at the link.

[Read Warhawk Review]

IGN Reviews Tekken 5 Online 7/10

IGN has reviewed Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection with it's latest online patch. They scored it a 7.0/10. Their closing comments.

It's great to see Dark Resurrection Online rectify the missing online component from March's launch of the title with an added patch. However, for what you pay for the patch, you're not really receiving a huge return on your investment. Apart from the offline Survival mode, there's no additional content to be found or unlocked. Online play, while fun, is relatively generic and nothing that you haven't seen before. It's still a decent thing to have, but you're not really experiencing the best add on packs that the PSN has to offer.

Read the full review at the link.

[Read Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online]

Official Japan PlayStation Home Site Live

Just in case you haven't noticed, the official Japanese PlayStation Home site is live. It's been open since July 17, 2007. I personally, never seen anybody mention it. The site is at the link.

[Via PlayStation Home JPN]

GameSpot Reviews Lair 4.5 out of 10

Hear comes another roaring Lair review. And.. you guessed it, it's another bad one. GameSpot scores lair a disappointingly low 4.5 out of 10. The only goods they stated was 'Strong production values.'. They had many bads though:

• Abysmal controls and targeting are a constant struggle and crush every aspect of gameplay, from flight to combat
• The cinematic camera causes you to lose your bearings by zooming around every which way
• Timed mission objectives require too much precision
• Action is shallow and unrewarding.

Read the full review at the link.

[Read Lair Review]

Stranglehold: PS3 Release Moved to September 25, 2007

Yes, it's true. The PlayStation 3 release for John Woo's Stranglehold has been pushed back to September 25. The PC has been pushed to September 18. Thats really all their is to say.

[Via QJ.NET]

Killzone 2 "Impossible" on any Other Console

Due to memory demands on Killzone 2, it is impossible to bring it to a console using standard DVD discs:

"Xbox 360 doesn't have Blu-ray," Hermen Hulst, managing director at Guerilla explains, "PlayStation 3 does. [A single level] is 2GB. We really need Blu-ray to make the game. I don't know how you could fit it on Xbox 360 without taking some shortcuts".

[Via Games Radar]

PS3 Playing Backups from HDD or USB

If this video is legit and the news is correct, the PS3 can play backups from HDD or USB with the Ottom@n Team PS3 loader. To be released 9 September.

If this is true, then thats right around the corner. When it's released, we give you the update!

[Via XboxKings]

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Leaked Videos & Screens

We have a new video and new screens of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The video is a leaked opening sequence with English credits. Enjoy the video and enjoy the screens.

[Via NeoGAF]

Loot Ninja: Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Scores 4/5

Loot-Ninja has reviewed Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and they scored it with a great 4/5. They claim the 360 version has a higher advantage though only because of the achievements, which I understand. Other than that, both versions are exactly the same.

Puzzle Fighter HD Remix was a much anticipated release that has been talked about for months. The release of it on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 poses a dilemna for those that have multiple systems and can’t decide.

Read the full review at the link below.

[Read Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Review]

1UP Tells Kojima "Go Suck a D8ck"?

Yeah, according to the video. It was during the Metroid Prime 3 review at around 33-34 minutes into the video. Give it a watch.

[Via GameVideos]

onAXIS: Want to be a Writer?

Do you want to blog for onAXIS? We are an upcoming blog hoping to soon be in touch with company's like Sony, Square Enix, etc. once we are able to get noticed. We've just started doing just that. If you want to blog, make sure you have these requirements:

• You know how to post a story in good manner with proper grammar, title, and tags.
• You know how to leave sources.
• Your over 16 years old.
• You have knowledge of Sony and other gaming related companies.
• You know how to upload images on blogger in the right way.
• You own a PlayStation 2, 3, or Portable.
• Before posting, you search if the story has already been posted.
  

Anyway, if you have all of these, send an e-mail to onAXISps3@gmail.com with these details:

Name:
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[Comic via Glasbergen]