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Sony Rolls Out v2.30 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As promised Sony has rolled out the v2.30 PS3 system software update, not only revamping the Playstation Store, but also adding DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. Some new content has also been added: SEGA Superstars Tennis demo, Super Stardust HD Solo Add-on Pack ($4.99), Lair Dragons and Control Pack (free). Later this week Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available and the Metal Gear Solid Online beta will launch.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Halo 3' (X360) Legendary Map Pack Now on Xbox Live

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft and Bungie once more continue the fight as it has just released the next wave of Halo 3 downloadable content on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points. The 410mb Legendary Map Pack introduces three new maps to the title’s multiplayer experience, Ghost Town, Avalanche, and Blackout!

'Mister Slime' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest old-school 2D side-scroller action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.

Ubisoft Acquires Its First Development Studio in India

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announces that it has concluded an agreement with Gameloft to acquire its video game development studio based in Pune, India. The studio will initially focus on porting titles to handhelds and reinforcing Ubisoft’s testing teams. The goal is to become 200-people strong in 12 months time and to reach a team of 500 in the coming years.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Demo Servers Getting Shut Down

by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. EA revealed that on Thursday, May 17, it is shutting down the servers that allow the demo's online games to take place.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Debut New Motley Crue Song Later This Week

by Rainier on April 14, 2008 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone, in addition to offering online connectivity. On top of the 3 tracks revealed last week, Mötley Crüe will be the first group to release a brand-new song as playable track on Xbox Live and PSN later this week.

Various Game Trailers #1317

by Rainier on April 14, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Play Create Share Trailer
  • Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - The Dope Bag Trailer
  • Hail to the Chimp [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)


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

'No Time For Dragons' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 14, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

No Time For Dragons is an RPG based on Russian sci-fi novels, where you, as young sorceress Telle, must learn and master the magic of the four elements, totem spells, cold steel and fire-arms and take a magical and personal journey of discovery testing your nerve and faith.