Archive for April, 2011
Banks on PSN: No Mass Breach of Credit Card Information
A lot of PlayStation Network users became furious, or even confused, when Sony, not long ago, said every PSN account was under the danger of being compromised. Now, however, major American banks have stated that they have no awareness of a mass breach of credit information. What this means is, there hasn’t been any suspicious mass credit card actions in the past couple days. I would still suggest keeping an eye on your bank statements, and maybe changing some passwords if you use the same password for everything.
It’s going to take Sony weeks, months, possibly years, to overcome this horrific event. I want to express to you guys the fact that this could have happened to any cooperation. I also believe these so-called hackers aren’t in it for the money. I, personally, think they are in it for the popularity. They want to be known as the hackers who brought down one of the most secure consoles, or so they say, the PlayStation 3. We, as ps3 gamers, should still have faith in Sony. Just because hackers currently have them in the worst of positions, I think we, as a gaming community, can wrestle this hacking bear, and just beat the living crap out of it.
We should expect PSN to resume by Tuesday at the latest. Assuming the network is 100% secure, of course.
No bears were harmed in the making of this blog post.
Rental Service ‘Redbox’ to Provide Game Rentals Starting June
Posted by Jay in Gaming Industry on April 28th, 2011
The daily price will be $2 a day (even for new releases), though, which is a dollar more than a DVD and $0.50 more than a Blu-Ray, but since games (usually) take longer than the length of a movie to complete, the costs could potentially add up if you rent for a number of days. Given the huge popularity of the service, though, with movies alone, this could be a successful venture, especially since the test markets have had such a positive outcome.
Though, for me, personally, I’ll likely stick with GameFly, because I can buy a game used if I enjoyed it, at a reasonable price, and be in like-new condition, with the retail box that includes an unused online pass (at least, in my experience with a couple titles, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2). But Redbox can still be convenient, if only for impulse rentals while visiting the grocery store.
Anyone else ever rent something from a Redbox?
GAME ON! REDBOX ANNOUNCES IT WILL OFFER VIDEO GAME RENTALS NATIONWIDE THIS JUNE
*April 28, 2011 – *Redbox, America’s movie rental destination, today announced it will offer video game rentals at more than 21,000 redbox locations nationwide beginning June 17, 2011. Top video games will join new release movies for only $2 a day complementing $1 DVD and $1.50 Blu-ray™ daily rental prices. The announcement follows a test of video game rentals in select U.S. markets that began in August 2009.
“Redbox will increase consumers’ access to video game rentals by leveraging our incredible technology and business model to keep rental prices low for consumers,” said Mitch Lowe, president, redbox. “With more than 21,000 redbox locations slated to feature video game rentals alongside movies this June, redbox will be the one-stop shop for entertainment.”
Redbox, a Coinstar, Inc. brand, has tested video game rentals alongside movies at 5,000 redbox locations. “Redbox has rented more than one million video games in less than two years at these locations, underscoring the popularity of video game play in America,” added Lowe.
Today, nearly 64 percent* of people in the United States own a game console.
Upon launch, redbox will feature games across the three major console platforms: PLAYSTATION® 3, Nintendo Wii™ and Xbox 360®. Video game titles will range from top releases to popular family and kids titles.
“Redbox will make discovering the latest games as easy as a trip to the local grocery, convenience or drug store,” said Joel Resnik, vice president, games, redbox.
*About Redbox*
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), offers new release DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than one billion movies and is available at more than 27,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald’s restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit www.redbox.com.
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including phrases conveying expectation or intent and other expressions identifying future performance. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance which may vary materially from performance expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Differences may result from actions taken by Coinstar, Inc or redbox as well as those of third parties and from risks and uncertainties beyond our control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in the number and timing of anticipated locations, our ability to attract new retailers and penetrate new markets and distribution channels and the termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms of contract terms with our significant retailers. The foregoing risks and uncertainties are illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect future performance, please review “Risk Factors” described in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements reflect Coinstar, Inc.’s expectations as of the date of this release. Coinstar, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.
Need for Speed: The Run Coming This November
Posted by Jay in Media, Need for Speed: The Run on April 28th, 2011
Although not officially announced, the new Need for Speed title, called The Run, is scheduled to hit store shelves this November (SHIFT Unleashed 2 was released maybe a month ago in comparison, but both have different development teams). Not much is known about the title beyond that (for now, anyway), but what we do have is what appears to be a leaked trailer.
I can’t say for certain what the game is about, but given what you can pick up from the trailer, you’re, essentially, running for your life, as the game hints at it taking place from San Francisco up to what looks like New York City, and as the slogan at the end suggests (The Race For Your Life).
It also appears to be more story-driven than the past few titles; probably more so than ever. Seems interesting to say the least. Stay tuned for more information as it releases.
Driver: San Francisco Comeback Trailer Released
Posted by Jay in Driver: San Francisco, Media, QuickNews on April 28th, 2011
Earlier today, Ubisoft released a new trailer for the new addition to the Driver franchise, entitled “Comeback”, which shows off some of the chases and a few clips of some of the in-game cutscenes. Although the premise is weird (basically, everything takes place within Tanner’s head), the game still has over-the-top, Hollywood-style chase scenes, a staple for the franchise. Personally, I can’t wait for this one.
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