Encouraged by the increasing sales and widening distribution, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has just rolled out the new series of the PS2 in the Indian market to capture the sales opportunity during the Diwali sales.
Researchers believe that our brains contain navigation systems much like satellite navigation with grids, compasses and in-built maps. In a follow-up study, two researchers used the PS2 game \’The Getaway\’ to analyse how taxi drivers use their brain areas to navigate.
A new list of developers working on titles for a Christmas 2008 release confirms that the PS2 is still going strong. Activision, Atari, Atlus, EA, Eidos, KOEI and Sega of America are just some that have games due out for the PS2 this year sometime.
Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) announced today the development of Rugby League 2: World Cup Edition for Sony PlayStation 2, by leading games developer Sidhe Interactive. The game builds on the highly successful 2005 release of Rugby League 2, bringing updated and new content in time for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
According to reports, developers who have already got their hands on the PSP firmware v5.0 beta have revealed some new features including: Support for the PSN store, RSS improvements and Integrated Screenshot Capture.
Media Molecule co-founder Mark Healy has said that they have had \”discussions and talks\” about bringing LittleBigPlanet to the PSP but they have nothing concrete at the moment. \”It\’d be great to make - for the people who are really into the Create side - some kind of companion products that allow you to create things while you\’re on the train,\” he said. \”One thing that I\’d love to add is the ability to create you\’re own music, for example, that you can import into the game. That seems like an obvious one to do and it\’d be quite easy really.\”
Cheaters, mark you diary for Monday October 6th as this is when Datel\’s new Action Replay for the PSP will be released. This new product is essentially a 1 GIG memory stick that comes pre-flashed with the Action Replay software. + \”Battery Enabler\” that allows the PSP to boot the ActionReplay software. It will work in true Datel fashion, with CODES and not powersaves just like with the Action Replay of the good old days. Some of the main features include the ability to download codes directly from the official CodeJunkies website via WiFi, an in-game cheat menu and the ability to turn on/off cheats in real time. Full details are now showing at Codejunkies.com.
Here is a sneak peak at the new Action Replay cheat device for the PSP showing off a couple of features…
Here is some video proof that the previously talked about PSP firmware v5.00 is indeed out and about…
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that STAR OCEAN: First Departure will be released across all PAL territories on 24th October 2008, exclusively on the PSP system.
According to reports, those who buy a new copy of Gears of War 2 will get a voucher to download the \”Flashback\” downloadable map pack for free. The map pack contains visually enhanced versions of original GoW multiplayer maps Canals, Gridlock, Mansion, Subway, and Tyro Station. Also, those who attend \”Midnight Madness\” launch events on November 6th will get a code to unlock a gold-plated Hammerburst. The Map Pack and golden guns are special gifts to loyal fans and there are no plans to make them available as paid downloads through LIVE Marketplace.
For a very limited time, Best Buy will be offering the Xbox 360 20GB package for $199, which is the same price that they are selling the Arcade SKU for. Obviously this is for a limited time only and subject to availability.
UK retailer GAME has today been sending out customers who pre ordered the Fable II Limited Collectors Edition a little more bad news. According to them, MS has indicate there is a further complication so the edition will not come with the developer diary and soundtrack.
The GamerScore blog has made an in depth post about the New Xbox Experience: Games Marketplace. Check the forums for the full post with images.
Robbie Bach of Microsoft has reportedly sent out at an e-mail which denotes that the Entertainment and Devices section of the company, which includes the Xbox and Zune are no longer hiring. However, MS seem in denial and say they are optimistic about their growth prospects.