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Digital photographs of what appears to be how the in-game XMB will probably work, as well as gamer accomplishments on Incognito Entertainment's Warhawk surfaced over the PlayStation Network @ Home forums yesterday. And though the anonymous tipster did say that the photos were edited, he did point out that the changes were done to conceal the reflection on the screen which undoubtedly revealed his face.
He also made sure to capture several angles and zoom levels of the shot, perhaps in an effort to boost the photographs' authenticity. The photos show that gamer accomplishments will roll into a player's message box on the Xross Media Bar. It will be completely accessible while playing a game.
The tipper, calling himself sonyguy32, explains that the white cottony artifacts you see on some pictures are actually the clouds in Warhawk, so the XMB will be partially translucent when the in-game mode is activated.
However, speculations as to when the new features will arrive were effectively shot down by long-time media vets. Though people expect the gaming giant to release it this week, media personalities explain that if Sony will make an announcement, it won't be at GDC. They say its because it's a "developer conference" and will have nothing to do about "hardware or firmware."
But because Sony can make the announcement outside of GDC - though coincidentally within the same time GDC is going on - we'll be keeping tabs on this rumor. Head on over to the via link below to view more shots taken and do so while they're still available.
[Via PSN@H Forums]
Thursday, February 21, 2008
In-game XMB arrival, PSN accomplishments?
Monday, January 21, 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 demo coming to PSN?
UK Playstation magazine PSW recently had some play time (Issue 103) with the Konami's upcoming ps3 game Metal Gear Solid 4. A posting at the GameTrailers.com Forums reveals that the same level they demoed will be available on the PlayStation Network in February.
From PSW: "Want more MGS4? Well you'll get it very soon. The stage played here will be out on the PSN Store in the next month."
Although Ryan Payton, Assistant Producer for Metal Gear Solid 4, explained last month that a demo for the video game wasn't likely to appear, this latest playstation 3 news suggests Konami may have had a change of heart.Before we totally get our hopes up though, we have to note that they never actually said the word "demo." Not even the word "playable." There is a chance they may be talking about a video, similar to the full video walkthrough they showed at the E for All Expo.At any rate, at least we know that something is coming. We'll have to wait until next month to see what's really up with the announcement. Check back for updates.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Directions For PS3 Online Play
Recently I've noticed some people searching for ps3 online instructions and not being able to set up the ps3 online connection properly. I had the same problem also and this article helped me and hopefully it will do the same for you too. So to help everyone out I'm going to show you the two ways in which to accomplish setting up your ps3 online. You will use either Wired Connectivity or Wireless Connectivity. This illustrtion demonstrates both wireless and wired connectivity.
Wired Connectivity:
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.
Important: A router would be required if you want your ps3 console and the computer to be connected to the internet at the same time.
The following are mandatory. You need:
When you have a wired connection to the Internet, it is not necessary to adjust any of the default settings. (It is done automatically). If you aren't able to connect with the default settings, follow the instructions to adjust the settings.
button. button.
You will be popped with a message stating the Internet connection will be terminated, select Yes, press the button. button.
Wireless Connectivity:
The network configuration and connection depends on the connection method and equipment you have.The following are mandatory. You need:
When you try to connect wirelessly to the Internet, First adjust the network settings. These settings may change depending on the type of access point and the network environment you are in.
The following instructions apply most of the network configurations. button. button. button. button. button.
The system will search for access points within range and display them as a list. button. (An SSID is a code or a name that is assigned to the access point. If you have no clue which SSID to use or if the SSID is not displayed, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.)
SOURCE: www.zolved.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Ubisoft puzzled over PS3 Assassin's Creed problems
Assassin's Creed may be getting a certain amount of flak from critics as being lacking in the gameplay department, but is it actually broken? Gamers who've purchased the ps3 video game certainly think so. Reports are circulating that the bug appears to cause Altair's animation to literally freeze – even if he's in the middle of the air or galloping along the ground. Though the recent patch helped alleviate freezing issues for some, other users are still reporting issues with the video game. Unfortunately, it appears that even Ubisoft doesn't know what's going on.
Ubisoft’s senior public-relations manager says Ubisoft is investigating the matter and is not exactly sure what’s causing the glitches. The company noted a drop in complaints once PS3 gamers noticed that turning off the automated login feature on the PlayStation Network, or PSN, reduced the number of crashes. Ubisoft is working on a patch for the problems using feedback from gamers and blogs, Beadle says.While owning a ps3 console is great and there has never been a better time to own one it's still got problems like any other gaming platform but it's a little saddening when even the game developers don't know what's going on with their own video games.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
PS3 Tops Wii In Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - According to the latest playstation 3 news Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 outsold Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii game console in Japan in November for the first time, raising the prospect that Sony might regain its dominance in the global video game market.Sony, which launched the playstation 3 console a year ago, sold 183,217 PS3 in Japan in the four weeks to November 25, topping sales of 159,193 Wii consoles, according to game magazine publisher Enterbrain, a key watcher of trends in the sector.Sony dominated the game industry for about a decade with previous generations of its PlayStations but lost its crown to the low-cost Wii with its new idea of a motion sensor in the control unit.This opened the way to a whole new range of video games and even exercise programs and helped expand the gaming population beyond core users of young males to women and the elderly.Will this trend continue for the PS3? According to analysts the latest data was encouraging for the prospects of the playstation 3 console, but it was too early to paint a rosy picture for the Sony machine.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Downloading PS3 Games Online
Recently I've been searching for a way to not have to wait to go shopping to buy all my new ps3 games or if i buy them online i have to wait on the games to be delivered, this is really inconvenient when I'm really ready to play right now. So as I'm waiting for the latest game i've ordered online, I search the internet for download ps3 games online and bingo I found this great site that lets you download ps3 games directly to your hard drive no more waiting.
Let's face it buying ps3 video games is very expensive, especially if you buy a lot of them. Now you can download all the media you want for your ps3 console online, including games, music, TV shows and movies, all ready to be transferred instantly to your ps3 console.But when downloading video games from the internet it's easy to get confused. There are so many sites out there to choose from and a lot of them are scams. So where should you download from? And which sites should you avoid?
There are a few simple rules you can follow that will assure you find a great site to download ps3 games online. Firstly, although it's tempting to download ps3 games from 'torrent' sites (file sharing sites) its best to avoid them. The files on these ps3 torrent sites aren't regulated and a lot of the time can contain viruses and spyware that even anti-virus software can't detect. Its best to join a paid site (which should only charge a small one time fee) and have access to there database of video games for life. These databases are always being updated and so have all the latest ps3 new games releases ready for you to download.Next, you should choose a site which has all forms of media available to download, not just ps3 video games. The best sites will have music, movies and TV shows as well as games for all consoles (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PS3) so check for this before you join.Finally, make sure the site offers a customer support service in case you have any problems or questions you need answering (the best sites offer 24/7 customer support).
The site I've joined is called Fast Game Downloads and it offers everything mentioned in this post if you want to start to download ps3 games online now for a one time fee and get membership for life go to Fast Game Downloads and check it out.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
PS3 Celebrates First Birthday
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) recently celebrated the first birthday of its PLAYSTATION3 (PS3) computer entertainment system.In its first year, more than 200 software titles have been released for PS3 and more than 60 million pieces of content have been downloaded from playstation network worldwide. Also, through the continued support of and dialogue with PS3 users, remarkable hardware advancements and features have been added to the playstation 3 console through ps3 firmware updates making it the most advanced computer entertainment system on the market today.
"When we designed PS3 our goal was to introduce a system so technically advanced that it could stand the test of time and could take the industry in a whole new direction, which for PS3 was high-definition entertainment," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of SCEA. "While we're excited by the progress we've made this first year, we know that like our other platforms, the best is still yet to come, especially given our new hardware and software line-up, and that PS3 will continue to take the industry to new heights for years to come."
Launched one year ago in North America, PS3 has revolutionized the industry with its Cell Broadband Engine and RSX technology which gives the playstation 3 console tremendous computational power; Blu-ray Disc capabilities which provides state-of-the art graphics and unrivaled storage capacity; and free access to playstation network where PS3 users can experience online gaming, connect with other PS3 users as well as download ps3 games, movies and other content from the playstation store.
SCEA also recently launched a new PS3 advertising campaign, the company's biggest marketing effort to date, designed to deliver a high-energy message with a focus on the exciting entertainment value of the ps3 console and exclusive content found only on PS3. The lineup of advertisements will feature some of SCEA's most highly anticipated first party ps3 video games. In addition to pure game play, the campaign will convey to consumers the benefits of Blu-ray Disc and for the first time, sharp focus will be paid to playstation network along with breakthrough services such as PLAYSTATION Home.
SOURCE: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
PS3 Joystick Introduced
It sounds inconceivable, but PS3 gamers didn’t have a joystick,until now.Peripherals manufacturer Thrustmaster has announced the world’s first-ever joystick for the PS3. The T. Flight Stick X allows PS3 owners to take their games to the next level while they control their aircrafts in games such as Blazing Angels.
However, the new ps3 accessory is not compatible with ps3 video games using the console's motion sensor feature.Thrustmaster has been developing joysticks since 1991 and with 16 years of experience, they are now launching a joystick that is designed especially for console gamers. The new ps3 joystick offers instant pleasure with Plug and Play capabilities. As of now, the ps3 accessory is compatible with all flight games for the PS3.
The ps3 joystick provides PS3 gamers with rudder and throttle control,rapid fire trigger and a multi-directional hat-switch to control a plane’s additional functions.Additional features include a mapping functionality, which lets gamers customise buttons and the ps3 joystick’s four axis, weighted base for stability particularly when carrying out sharp maneuvers,an internal memory to save the gamer's latest programming configurations,and presets to instantly switch from one programming to another.The T. Flight Stick X will be available in early December with an MSRP of USD 29.99.
Terminator Coming to PS3
The Terminator franchise has just been transferred to the hands of privately funded company Halcyon Co. Aside from the planned movie Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,the latest playstation 3 news is that the company is also planning to release a new ps3 video game title based from the said film. Halcyon announced this week that they have set up their own dedicated studio to oversee development of the upcoming ps3 game, which has been in production for several months. The new games division of Halcyon Co. will be headed by former Disney and Bellrock Media executive Peter Levin as acting CEO. The position for the VP of Production will be manned by Cos Lazouras who was recently involved with Vin Diesel's game production house Tigon Studios.The movie itself takes place an unknown number of years after the events of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, focusing on a post-apocalyptic setting as a now 30-year old John Conner and the remnants of the human race face an uphill battle to survive against the notorious Skynet Corporation.
Specific console releases were still not revealed but Halcyon Co. did mention that the game will be released "on all formats, including next-generation consoles, PC, and mobile, [it] is expected to hit the marketplace at the same time as the film, which is slated for release in summer 2009.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Upgrade #18 for PS3
PS3 firmware updates are all for the greater good, but the latest brings the count up to 18 since the console launched just over a year ago.PS3 firmware update 2.00, which launched November 8,doesn’t make a massive difference to the way the PS3 operates. Here are the highlights, and first up is a new function that allows users to choose their own themes. Those with the time, ability and inclination are even able to tweak fonts, icons, wallpapers etc thanks to theme creation software that runs on a PC. Next up Remote Start. This feature allows owners to boot up and manage their PS3 remotely via a synced PSP. Finally there’s an Information Board which acts like some kind of RSS newsfeed ticker which keeps you constantly updated about new features on Playstation.com and other Sony-selected snippets.
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