At the recent Play.Com Live event, developers of Far Cry 2 spoke on the games multiplayer functionalities.
The game will support 16-player matches on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC versions. The game will include your basic multiplayer modes such as Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, and more.
Whats really cool is this new map editor that they are bringing to the console and PC versions. Far Cry 2 will let you do whatever you want in the game's map editor, such as reshaping terrain, moving around objects and vegetation, etc. Then, you can share your maps online. No information on how they would be shared though.
Far Cry 2 sounds more promising every time. When more information comes in on this highly anticipated shooter, we will be sure to have you updated.
[FarCry 2’s Multiplayer : Advanced Map Editor & 16 Player DM]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Far Cry 2 Multiplayer: 16-Player Deatmatch & Advanced Map Editor
Call of Duty 4 Patch Released
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was finally patched for the PlayStation 3, receiving it nearly 2 weeks after it's Xbox 360 and PC versions. Load up your game and automatically install the patch, it includes the following.
[Call of Duty 4 gets patched]
- Optimized servers.
- New Kill cams (grenades, RPG's, airstrikes, claymores, and more).
- Quick Mute (allows user to mute annoying players by pressing X on their user ID in the lobby).
- Addition of "Recently Met Players" for the PlayStation Network.
- Improvements to the Sniper Rifles and Acog attachments (no more delayed shots).
Konami Ships Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection
Konami Digital Entertainment announced today that Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection has shipped for the PlayStation 2 nationwide. The package features Metal Gear Solid for the PSone along with Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 (director's cut). If your looking to get into Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in June, then you definately need to buy this collection.
Metal Gear Solid Hitting Japanese PlayStation Network
Keeping up the hype for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots isn't a hard thing for Sony to do. Sony is now releasing Metal Gear Solid (the first one for the PSone) on Japanese PlayStation network. The game will be available for the PlayStation 3 and PSP on March 21, 2008 with a price tag of 600 yen. There is no mention of it coming to other territories, but hopefully it will (along with Resident Evil 2).
[MGS1 hitting Japanese PSN]
Possible New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Trailer Coming Midnight
Square Enix today announced that they will be releasing a Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer at midnight o n their Mobile News Channel for Docomo cell phones. We are still unsure whether it is a new trailer or the old one released on the CLOUD DVD. Either one is possible.
However you must remember, chances are slim that this trailer will make an appearance on the web
[Possible new FF Versus XIII trailer to be released]
SCEE Speaks on Leaked European PlayStation Network List
Sony UK issued a statement today regarding the list of PlayStation Network titles that was leaked yesterday. In the leak, many new titles and pieces of add-on content appeared, such as a LAIR add-on, or the Ratchet: Quest for Booty game/add-on. New things appeared such as something called The Last Guy.
Sony did not confirm or deny whether the list is genuine. They just state the information on it is subject to change.
"Internal working documents naturally have proposed dates against titles, but these change frequently and dates are not confirmed until issued as part of a press release or formal announcement," the statement reads. "The same applies to titles of games, which may be working titles or placeholders subject to later confirmation.
"As a result, no weight should be given to titles or dates that appear in this document, other than to those which have already been formally confirmed."
Seems we cannot ask them what any of the new content is either. "We will not be commenting on any title mentioned that has not already been confirmed and/or given an official launch date." I guess we will have to wait.
[Sony talks leaked PSN list]
Persona 4 Announced for PlayStation 2
- Trailer on DVD.There is always Persona 5. [Akayuki]
- July 10th release.
- 85% Complete.
- Looks like Persona 3 but better.
- 180+ Personas.
- Hashino is directing, Soejima is art director and character designer, Meguro is composing.
- Takes place in the countryside, a more nostalgic environment.
- The theme is murder mystery/suspense, it’s a mystery thriller with twists and turns.
- Multiple endings.
- 1.5x the size of Persona 3.
- 60-70 hours.
- There is a weather forecast system, and whenever there is a fog, a murder occurs.
PSP Firmware 3.93 Coming Tomorrow
On March 18, 2008, Sony will be releasing PSP firmware version 3.93, which expands support for PlayStation Network titles. The PSP Internet Radio feature will also have 20 new internet radio players to enjoy as well. Look forward to it tomorrow.
[New Internet Radio Stations and Firmware coming to PSP]
Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3 Bundle Offers 'Steel' Color
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, the special Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots bundle the PlayStation 3 will be receiving comes with a new Steel color, as reported in the Japanese scan. Whether or not this is only for Japan, we're not sure. We will update you when we find out more.
[MGS4 Premium Pack to offer PS3 'Steel' special color]
Monday, March 17, 2008
Home Beta Survey Shows Signs of Home Square Revamp
An onAXIS reader who choses to remain anonymous has tipped us about a new survey those in the Home beta are receiving by e-mail. Along with things such as "How important is innovation in Home?" and "How important is different shopping areas ins Home?", the main focus is on the Home Central Plaza.
One of the questions asked if you could choose what you wanted the Square to look like, what would it be, from the choices in the image to the left (A-J). If it were me, I'd definitely choose selection D.
Something else to note is that when taking the survey it asks if you are in the Home Beta, Home Development Team, or an SCEA Employee. It looks like they are branching out to see what everyone thinks.
[Thanks Anonymous!]
Gran Tursimo 5 Prologue: More Ferrari F2007 Screens
Call of Duty 4 PlayStation 3 Patch Releasing This Week
Well, Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward got word from Sony that they are on the final stages of certifying the PlayStation 3 feature patch for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. He says we will definitely be seeing it go live this week. It's possible for it to come very soon.
[i haz PS3 feetur patch?]
Race Driver: GRID to Beat GT5 Prologue to the Finish?
At Play.com Live 2008, Codemasters made available a playable version of their upcoming racer, Race Driver: GRID. The title is expected to feature GTR racecars, American muscle cars, and Japanese drift machines. Codemasters wants to take it in a different direction than other racing games go.
“This is not a game about collecting cars or spending all of your time in the front-end tuning suspension settings or designing liveries. We want to make racing exciting again,” exclaims Ralph Fulton, Chief Game Designer.
The game sounds like it could possibly give Gran Turismo 5 (& Prologue) a run for it's money. The game will feature tracks in America, Europe, and Japan. The game will feature traffic on the streets with Japanese drifting as well. It is slated for a mid-2008 release.
[Codemasters plans to race ahead of GT5 Prologue]
Grand Theft Auto IV: Leaked Intro?
A video has shown up on YouTube from the user DT042908 showing a the supposed introduction of Grand Theft Auto IV. We really aren't sure whether to beleive it or not, however, some pieces look legit, others don't.
European PlayStation Store Releases Leaked (again)?
Kotaku seemed to have been able to pickup a leak of the upcoming European PlayStation Store content. Lets take a look at the list.
Seems to be some new titles in there, such as Ratchet: Quest for Booty and Siren: New Estatement. The Ratchet title is probably Insomniac's DLC for Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Siren could be a PlayStation Network title from the PS2 series. When we find out more about these, we will be sure to update you. And whats this, LAIR is showing itself again as DLC? This could also show signs of the game's patch.
- March 2008
- 3/20/08
- PAIN (€7,99)
- MotorStorm 2 trailer (free)
- 3/27/08
- Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (€39,99)
- Eye of Judgement Biolith Rebellion Set 2 (€9,99)
- Blast Factor: Advanced Research (€7,99)
- April 2008
- 4/15/08
- Resistance 2 trailer (free)
- God of War: Chains of Olympus demo (free)
- Dark Mist (€9,99)
- Lair: Diabolical Dragons add-on (?)
- Super Stardust HD Solo add-on (?)
- PAIN: Nigel character add-on (?)
- 4/24/08
- Elefunk (?)
- High Velocity Bowling (€9,99)
- High Velocity Bowling: Mike character add-on (?)
- High Velocity Bowling: Amber character add-on (?)
- May 2008
- Unknown
- Wipeout HD (?)
- Domino (PC Store) (?)
- The Last Guy (?)
- Echochrome (?)
- June 2008
- Unknown
- SOCOM: Confrontation (?)
- Siren: New Estatement (?)
- EyeCreate 2 (?)
- Flower (?)
- Home (?)
- Ratchet: Quest for Booty (?)
[Rumored PlayStation Store Release List Shows Home, Ratchet: Quest For Booty Due In July]
European PlayStation Forum PlayStation Network Integration Postponed till April
The big PlayStation Network integration that was supposed to occur today has been postponed until April. They write "Although the technical aspect of PSN Authentication is working fine, a little more TLC is needed in terms of the look and feel, and we just need some additional time to get everything ship-shape and ready for your arrival."
April is the month of the big PlayStation Network overhaul. Signs anyone?
[Important Announcement – PSN Authentication work postponed]
E3 2008: Sony Has Something Really Big Planned?
Acording to sources (of PS3Center), Sony Computer Entertainment has something really big for the PlayStation 3 to be revealed at E3 2008.
Their sources say this huge announcement could give the PlayStation 3 a boost heading into the holidays against the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.
What can the announcement be? Possibly God of War 3? Possibly a horde of new games? I guess we won't know till E3 2008. Count down the days.
[Sony Has Something Big Ready For The PS3 At E3]
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3: New Screenshots
