Archive for January, 2011
Cloud Game Saves
Posted by premiersoupir in Firmware, Firmware Updates, PlayStation Plus, QuickNews, Rumors on January 30th, 2011
Kotaku reports that with official firmware v.3.60, Sony will enable online storage of game saves. (Finally an OFW update that provides a new feature set!) This frees up hard drive space, of course (though not much in principle), but the more exciting ramification of this is that one will be able to download one’s game saves to other consoles or even to the same console in case of hard drive failure.
Two caveats: This service will only be available to PS+ members, and Sony will allow game developers to opt out of the cloud system for their titles. I wonder how this feature will treat games with locked game saves. Will they be grandfathered in to the pool of those who opt out?
The Weekly Recap (January 23rd-29th)
Posted by Jay in Poll, Weekly Recap on January 30th, 2011
Another week and another Recap. This is 3 weeks in a row this has been on time! I love how everything is easier for me to compile for the week now haha. Anyway, this was a busy week. We had a total of 32 main posts and 22 QuickNews. Haven’t seen that much activity in both fronts at the same time for a while.
Biggest news this week was, of course, Sony’s PSP2 unveiling event (I don’t like to use NGP). If you haven’t seen anything on it yet, I suggest watching the conference video. Uncharted and Little Deviants had some awesome examples of the control systems available on the device.
There was a big number of new trailers and videos posted for upcoming games, as well as a fan-made Fallout-themed short. We have also had announcements of games coming to PSN, as well as demos and such, which are pretty standard news fare. Still, 2011 is proving to be quite eventful.
Nothing new this week, really. Although there is one thing that has been done for those of you who like to read up on the store updates and want to be sent notifications when they go up. If this pertains to you, you can follow those by subscribing to the RSS feed on FeedBurner.
First off, the winner for the Two Worlds II contest has been chosen. Congratulations to Kane112!
We also have another giveaway underway. This one is for a collectible Bulletstorm Nutcracker. Be sure to check that out here!
32 Articles // 22 QuickNews
Contributor of the Week
- Eddie – 9 Entries
QuickNews Contributor of the Week
- Oly & Eddie – 6 Entries Each
Most Liked
- Eddie – PSP2 is Here and it is the NGP! – 24 Likes
Most Comments
- Eddie – PSP2 is Here and it is the NGP! – 38 Comments
Although we don’t have any Game Nights currently planned, Gophermods’ RSX reballing service should be available this Tuesday. This means I should have my PS3 fixed early next month, which, in turn, means we’ll likely also have the GT5 tournament sometime next month as well (the one that was originally scheduled for December 26th). Details on that will be posted again when I get my console back, so keep an eye out for that 
.
PSP2, What We Think We Know (Several Updates)
Eddie on January 23rd, 2011 52 Comments
PSN 11 for 2011 50% Off Game Sale
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 27 Comments
L.A. Noire Trailer, Release Date May 17th North America/ 20th Europe
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 14 Comments
Need for Speed SHIFT 2 Limited Edition Trailer
Jay on January 24th, 2011 7 Comments
Alert! Incoming Helghast Attack on the PlayStation Home this Thursday!
Luke on January 24th, 2011 8 Comments
Portal 2 Mods to be Platform Agnostic
premiersoupir on January 24th, 2011 7 Comments
Skyrim: Creating Better Combat
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 10 Comments
Silent Hill 8 Officially Named Silent Hill: Downpour to be Released Fall 2011
Oly on January 24th, 2011 8 Comments
Infinity Ward Security Meeting on PS3 Hacking
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 11 Comments
Avatars Galore Hit PSN Tomorrow!
Luke on January 24th, 2011 18 Comments
Final Fantasy Overflow. XIII-2, Versus, Type-0 New Info
Eddie on January 25th, 2011 9 Comments
MAG Turns One
premiersoupir on January 25th, 2011 4 Comments
EA Sports Fight Night Champion Demo Available Feb 1st
Oly on January 25th, 2011 4 Comments
MLB 11: The Show – New Mode for Disabled Gamers
Jay on January 25th, 2011 6 Comments
COD Black Ops Xbox Live Error
Trev on January 26th, 2011 8 Comments
Single Player Killzone 3 Demo Hitting PSN Next Month
Sakinah on January 26th, 2011 13 Comments
Fallout: Nuka Break Fan Made Short
Jay on January 26th, 2011 5 Comments
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime to hit PSN March 23rd
Oly on January 26th, 2011 4 Comments
Crysis 2 is Actually Quite a Crisis of a Game.
FooBear408 on January 26th, 2011 19 Comments
New Rage Trailer and Screen Shots
Oly on January 26th, 2011 3 Comments
Sony PlayStation Event 1AM EST on 1/27
Eddie on January 26th, 2011 14 Comments
PSP2 is Here and it is the NGP!
Eddie on January 27th, 2011 38 Comments
“PlayStation Suite” Will Allow PlayStation Content on Android Smartphones and Tablets
Oly on January 27th, 2011 5 Comments
New HD Trailer Of Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Sakinah on January 27th, 2011 9 Comments
MAG Statistics
premiersoupir on January 27th, 2011 7 Comments
Sony’s Battle With Piracy and Firmware 3.56
Eddie on January 28th, 2011 35 Comments
Tips and Tricks: PS3 Rebuild Database & FAQ | Recovery Menu
Tosh on January 28th, 2011 14 Comments
Uncharted NGP/PSP2 Tech Demo Footage
Jay on January 28th, 2011 11 Comments
Plants Vs Zombies Is Finally Coming Soon to PSN!
Oly on January 28th, 2011 12 Comments
SEGA & PlatinumGames “ANARCHY REIGNS” Teaser Trailer and Pics
Oly on January 28th, 2011 5 Comments
Mass Effect 2, Commander Shepard Battles New Evil!
Luke on January 29th, 2011 5 Comments
Watch the Entire Sony Event
Jay on January 29th, 2011 5 Comments
Killzone 3 the Largest PS3 Game Weighing in at 41.5GB
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 6 Comments
PSN Version of Just Cause Could be Heading Our Way
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 4 Comments
Killzone 3 Multiplayer Weapons Revealed
Oly on January 24th, 2011 3 Comments
Explodemon Explodes on Feb. 8th on PSN for $9.99
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 No Comments
PS3 Accessories: Up to 50%. 2 Days left
FTP on January 24th, 2011 3 Comments
MAG Acquisition Mode Neutrality
premiersoupir on January 24th, 2011 No Comments
Sony’s January 27th Event “Playstation Meeting 2011″
Eddie on January 24th, 2011 8 Comments
Disney Restructures Into a Digital Only Publisher
Eddie on January 25th, 2011 1 Comment
Bulletstorm Demo Blows Up PSN Today!
Beastxjason on January 25th, 2011 3 Comments
Upcoming Novel to Bridge Gap Between Resistance 2, Resistance 3
Oly on January 25th, 2011 2 Comments
Killzone 3 Helghan Forest Map in New Game Video
Jay on January 26th, 2011 2 Comments
SHIFT 2 Unleashed Career Trailer
Jay on January 26th, 2011 No Comments
LittleBigPlanet 2 Game Night Jan 25th Recap
Tosh on January 26th, 2011 3 Comments
Pre-Release NGP (PSP2) Video
Oly on January 27th, 2011 1 Comment
David Milch Adapting ‘Heavy Rain’ for the Big Screen
Oly on January 27th, 2011 3 Comments
PS3 FW 3.56
premiersoupir on January 27th, 2011 3 Comments
PS Home Central Plaza Taken Over By Helghast
Tosh on January 27th, 2011 3 Comments
Brand New Footage From TWISTED METAL Tonight on GTTV
Oly on January 27th, 2011 2 Comments
Socom 4 Will Be Released April 19th (New Multiplayer Trailer)
Oly on January 28th, 2011 3 Comments
Imageepoch Working on NGP, Comments on Uncharted
Eddie on January 29th, 2011 No Comments
CFW App Permits Loading PC Mods for Oblivion and Fallout 3
premiersoupir on January 29th, 2011 5 Comments
Just Cause Game-Based Movie in the Works
kennygk on January 29th, 2011 4 Comments
Yeah, this was kind of a dumb question to ask, but I’ve seen many comments of people who believe that exclusive titles are hurting the industry. I think what would have been a better question was whether or not third party exclusives do, so that was an ‘oopsie’ on my part, as differentiating third party exclusives from first party could have changed the results.
With the recent unveiling of the PSP2/NGP, this poll question was going to be kind of an obvious choice. Will you be picking up the new handheld?
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Hoard Review
Posted by Kane112 in Hoard, PS3 Reviews / Vita Reviews, PSN on January 30th, 2011
Hoard what to say… it’s simple and addicting with some action and strategy thrown in. You control a dragon and get to burn villages, steal gold, and kidnap princesses. How can it not be fun controlling a dragon and being the bad guy. And right now until 1/31 it’s on sale for $7.49 which is a steal for this wee gem.
Graphics:
The graphics are done well with some really nice detail going into the pieces on screen. The game is set to look like a board game with overhead camera and a wooden boarder around the playing area. The stage starts with the map falling down in tiles and sets up quite nicely. Every on the map is very detailed starting from the archers being able to make out the bow and arrows, to the individual houses in the villages. Though a drawback is that things are a bit small if you are not sitting close to your TV it can be hard to make some things out.
Just Cause Game-Based Movie in the Works
Posted by kennygk in Just Cause 2, Movies, PS3, QuickNews on January 29th, 2011
A movie based on the game series “Just Cause” is currently being produced by L+E Pictures’ Adrian Askarieh and Eric Eisner, and the script is being written by Michael Ross. Adrian Askarieh is known for producing Hitman and is currently working on the upcoming Kane and Lynch movie. In an interview by Eidos, they stated that the movie will be an origin story detailing Rico’s transformation into Scorpio, and it may even be filmed in 3D. There are no details available on when it will start shooting or who will star in the movie.
“We are using all the strong elements from the games to create a great “origin story” for Rico and how he transforms into the Scorpion character… The action we are going for almost demands the 3D treatment“
Watch the Entire Sony Event
Posted by Jay in Media, PlayStation Meeting on January 29th, 2011
Sony has hosted the entire meeting from Wednesday/Thursday’s press unveiling of the NGP, the PlayStation Suite, etc. This first part is the standard industry “let’s talk about the past” introduction, with the reveal of PlayStation Suite. You can watch the other five parts (part 4 is currently unavailable, but I assume it will be up soon) by clicking the link below. Oh, and these have 1080P output if you want to watch it in full HD.
UPDATE
Part 4 available again. Videos are also put into a playlist in one window.
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