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'Metal Gear Solid 4' (PS3) to Include 'Metal Gear Online' (PS3)

by Judy on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The January '08 issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine reveals that Metal Gear Solid 4 and Metal Gear Online will be sold as a bundle. MGO will support up to 16 players in multiplayer (deathmatch, king of the hill, team deathmatch and team sneak) on five starter maps, so to get the full experience you'll most likely need to pay extra. Similar to CoD4, you will be able to upgrade your character through three special skills/perks as you play online.

Various Game Trailers #1230

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Final Fantasy XIII [PS3] - Trailer
  • Final Fantasy Versus XIII [PS3] - Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Precursors' (X360/PC) - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.

'Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.

'Lost Odyssey' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn’t remember his past and doesn’t know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim’s journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Confirmed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier speculations on a registered trademark have been confirmed in the latest issue of PLAY magazine, Eidos is working on the next installment in the Tomb Raider franchise. Set a few years after the last game, Crystal Dynamic has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic (fluid movements due to motion capturing) and interactive (persistent destruction, Lara gets muddy but with the weather system, ran will wash it away), and lush (you'll be traveling, jungles, Mexico) all over the world. Currently scheduled for 2008 on PS3, X360 and PC.

'Top Spin 3' (PS3/X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players. Adding a unique user-generated component, players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.

'Blue Dragon 2' (X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In an interview with Jiji Press, Japanese Xbox head honcho Takashi Sensui stated that Microsoft's strategic goal is to double the amount of X360 titles to 500 in 2008, spearheaded by a sequel to Mistwalker's RPG title Blue Dragon. "We're in talks with Microsoft about development of a sequel. Specifics aren't finalized, but there's a possibility that it will be produced as an online title," said Mistwalker president Hironobu Sakaguchi.

'Kawasaki Quad Bikes' (Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This is the ultimate quad biking experience putting you in the driving seat of one of these awesome All Terrain Vehicles. The game features the most exhilarating off road tracks known to man! Plus you will experience the heart stopping power and agility of these awesome machines.

Various Game Trailers #1229

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 7:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic: Elements [X360] - Trailer #2
  • Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Retaliation Trailer
  • Boulder Dash Rocks! [NDS/PSP] - Producer in a Box Trailer #1


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Guitar Hero III' (PS3/X360) Gets Update Patch

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Apart from the new tracks revealed earlier today, a new Guitar Hero III update has been rolled out, which is available worldwide on the X360 and for North American PS3s (the European and Australian update has been submitted to Sony, but not approved yet). The update enables the Hyperspeed cheat in online games, adds the Co-Op Quickplay mode on PS3, calibration improvements, various stability improvements and fixes.

'Puchi Puchi Virus' (NDS) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Puchi Puchi Virus does not resemble the ordinary puzzle game, the usual object drop style was replaced with a more intuitive system of object linkage. Its simple design and in‐depth game play can addict even the most demanding puzzle game enthusiasts. The title was originally scheduled for Feb. 2008, but NIS has delayed Puchi until late spring.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (X360/PC) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.

'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' (PS3/X360) Set List Expansion

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Master recordings from Warner/Reprise artists Linkin Park, Mastadon and The Used will be available as downloadable track pack for GH III later this month, as well as single song downloads from such popular European bands as Extremoduro, Trust and Die Fantastischen Vier, as well as a free, exclusive rock rendition of the holiday classic "We Three Kings," recorded by Steve Ouimette.

'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, created specifically to take advantage of all the features the DS has to offer, boasts 16 official Olympic challenges including two new events that are exclusive to the handheld game - 10m Platform Diving and Cycling.

'Combat Mission: Shock Force' - v1.05 Battlefront Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Battlefront has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Paradox edition) to v1.05 which includes over 65 new game features, fixes, improvements and all new modding tools!

'Star Ocean First Departure' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The maiden voyage of Square Enix's Star Ocean RPG series embarks upon the PSP with brand-new features and stunning original animated sequences.

'Ballerium' Free Full Client Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ballerium is a multiplayer online real-time strategy game featuring innovative gameplay elements such as a real-time economy that lets players control and influence the in-game market, dynamic resource gathering, unique army building mechanics and more.

'Bionic Commando' (PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

Sony Prepping PlayStation Network Prepaid Cards

by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Director of PlayStation Network Operations Eric Lempel revealed that, at the request of the PS3 community, Sony is working on issueing PlayStation Network Cards, and should start appearing at retailers in early ‘08. The cards will be redeemable via the PlayStation Store for PC, and on the PS3 to supply the wallet with funds to spend on games, add-ons, and other paid content.