Archive for September 18th, 2007
September 18, 2007
We\’ve been presented with many possible PS3 exploits over the past few months which have a) been false or either been b) not that big of a deal. We think that the latest \’exploit\’ rumor better suits category b. A trial and error hacker found a way to boot up a DVD under the OS and after viewing his .TIFF image he can take the hard drive OFF and still continue to use PS3 firmware v1.93 as normal as a result of his methodology. Read more here.
September 18, 2007
There are huge Halo 3 fans by the bucket load, but there is a fine line between being a huge fan and a real life junkie. GPro has put together 20 indicators of symptomns of a Halo Junkie and here are the top ten; 10. You applied for a job at GameStop 9. You\’re plotting to \”catch\” influenza on September 25th. 8. You\’ve read all the books–those horrible, horrible books. 7. You\’ve been jealous, if only for a second, of Peter Moore\’s fading tattoo. 6. You\’ve convinced yourself that Game Fuel should be sold year round. 5. You have cosplayed as Master Chief… not on Halloween mind you 4. You cursed aloud when notified that halo_fanatic@gmail.com was already taken 3. You performed a heel click when the Halo action figures were first announced 2. You think Halo: The Movie might actually be good. 1. You have a picture of Master Chief on your bedroom wall. Surprisingly, purchasing a Halo 3 condom wasn\’t on the list…
September 18, 2007
In part fueled by Microsoft’s $10 million-induced publicity inferno, the hoopla surrounding the release of Bungie’s anticipated shooter Halo 3 is quickly rivaling that of a hardware launch. Microsoft today further fanned the flames today, revealing plans for several midnight events in the UK and the United States on All Halo’s Eve, September 24.
The Halo 3 launch events are billed as legendary, kind of like this bundle.
Early-morning Halo 3 launch events will encompass more than 10,000 stores across the country, with major events planned in the four corners of the continental US. In New York City, the Best Buy on the corner of Fifth Ave. and 44th St. will offer Halo fans a chance to log some prelaunch playtime against celebrities, professional athletes, and Bungie staff members. Similar experiences will be on offer at the GameStop at 1000 Universal Studios Blvd. in Los Angeles, Bungie’s hometown of Seattle at the Best Buy at 457 120th Ave., and the Circuit City at 8575 Northwest 13th Terrace in Miami, Florida.
Swag slated to be given away at the regional events includes Halo Action Clix from WizKids, collectible trading cards from Topps, Halo Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund from Tor Books, Frag Fest T-shirts from Mighty Fine, accessories and hats from Changes, messenger bags from Enmon Accessories, console sling bag and hardware organizers from BD&A, Halo Graphic Novels published by Marvel, 2008 Halo calendars from Trends International, Halo Uprising Comic (issue one) from Marvel, Halo soundtracks from Sumthing Else Music, weapon replicas from Master Replicas, Zune Halo 3 edition, and limited-edition figurines from the diorama created for the Halo 3 ad campaign.
Rated M for Mature, the Xbox 360 exclusive is available in three versions: the $59.99 regular edition, the $69.99 limited edition, and the $129.99 legendary edition, which comes with a miniature helmet of the game’s hero, the Master Chief. A limited-edition Spartan green and gold-colored Xbox 360 Pro bundle–which includes a matching wireless controller, a 20GB hard drive, a headset, a play-and-charge kit, an exclusive Halo 3 theme and gamer pics, as well as support for HDMI output–went on sale September 16 for $399.
If Its Games’s Halo 3 Launch Center has more information on the game, the review for which will go live on Sunday, September 23.
September 18, 2007
PC Gamer has up a short piece looking at some of the big names in Korean gaming. The piece describes an event, and discusses the training regimen these console contestants go through. ” I visited the A-team house, which is in a residential street in northern Seoul. Fourteen pro gamers live here, together with their team coach. It’s half frat house, half sweatshop. Upstairs are the dorms. The team’s top two players, Ma Jae Yoon (handle sAviOr) and Seo Ji Hoon (handle XellOs) share a room that’s not much bigger than two single beds. The others are crammed into bunks in two other rooms. Ma, aged 21, is currently South Korea’s number one Starcraft player and, according to Sean Oh, a millionaire. You wouldn’t be able to glean this from looking at his bedroom.”.
September 18, 2007
LucasArts today revealed that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will come to the Wii home videogame system from Nintendo next spring, offering owners the unique chance to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remote as a lightsaber while using the Nunchuk controller to torment foes with their Force powers.
September 18, 2007
A gaming blog has put together five things that Sony could do in order to improve PS3 sales. Their suggestions are as follows; include the emotion engine, reduce the number of SKUs, retire the PS2, dish out big dollars for exclusives and get AAA titles out to market quicker.
September 18, 2007
Here is a remix of the recent Halo 3 advert spoofed by some Sony fanboys…
September 18, 2007
After using the Wii Remote as a virtual sword in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, many gamers had one question on their minds: “When can I use this thing as a lightsaber?” Today, LucasArts had an answer: Spring 2008, when the publisher of all things Star Wars will release its first game for Nintendo’s wildly popular console.
Contrary to some rumors, the game in question will not be an all-new title; rather, it will be a port of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, also due for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Xbox 360. Unlike its siblings, the Wii edition will have an emphasis on lightsaber combat via an exclusive duel mode. The mode will allow two players to face off in head-to-head matches using Wii Remotes as if they were the energy blades favored by the Jedi Knights.
The Wii edition of The Force Unleashed is being developed by Australia-based Krome Studios (Viva Pi
September 18, 2007
AP - A judge on Tuesday gave Fred Goldman a week to come up with a list of sports memorabilia O.J. Simpson is accused of stealing from a Las Vegas hotel room, but he refused to order Simpson to hand over his earnings from everything from autograph signings to videogames.
September 18, 2007
The UK government has responded to an online petition which was created after Manunt 2 was banned by the BBFC. The response denotes that the Government is happy with BBFC\’s prcoedures and will not be intervening in the process. It was also noted that there is an appeals procedure of which the developers are currently pursuing.
September 18, 2007
Sony and its promotional affiliates will unveil one of the industry\’s largest marketing promotions when it launches Spider-Man 3 on DVD and Blu-rayy. The campaign will reportedly contain an \’unusually high\’ focus on digital marketing and cross promotion with high-def hardware such as the PS3 and Blu-ray players.
September 18, 2007
A new patent from Sony filed back in September 2006 found at the United States Patent and Trademark Office has indicated that they are developing a truly new control system. One of the ideas seems to be some kind of voice activation system whereby players use microphones with voice activation software to match you with a game character. Moreover there is more talk about GPS positioning in conjunction with speaker/microphone paradigm locators. The patents also reveal a focus on more complicated pressure sensitivity as well as a bio-feedback device which will function like a more advanced Wii remote for your head!
September 18, 2007
\”For try to check the component cable which you are using right now using the hdmi port. try to check your connectivity is in well equipment is in well ballanced, is in well for the console for you HDMI tv…\” (Microsoft tech support, 2007). Kristofer Adams mailed us in a rather hilarious audio clip from his conversation with Microsoft tech support staff. He called them up after buying the Halo 3 limited edition unit but found out that it did not come with the audio dongle like the Elite does to run Optical and HDMI at the same time. The rep he spoke to on the phone clearly didn\’t have a clue what he was talking about and put his foot in it one too many times. This is a MUST LISTEN, it is a bit lengthy but you definitely won\’t regret listening to it - it is pure comedy genius :). Click here to listen to the audio in full. DIGG THIS!.
September 18, 2007
DFC Intelligence has warned that while the industry is expected to experience huge overall growth in 2009, the Xbox 360 will be relegated to a distant third in the console war. The company has raised its forecast for the Wii and PS3 and lowered their expectations for the 360, expecting the PS3 to have huge momentum in 2009.
September 18, 2007
Traditionally the sound most associated with basketball, hip-hop has dominated the soundtracks for past installments in EA Sports’ NBA Live pro hoops sim. However, as it did earlier this month with the FIFA 08 soundtrack, EA has announced that the NBA Live 08 set list will include an international mix of styles, from hip-hop to electronic to rock.
The Hives take the court.
EA has tapped 19 acts from across the globe for the latest in its pro baller series. The eclectic soundtrack includes tunes from Norwegian dance-punk trio Datarock, Latino hip-hop/R&B crooners The Dey, and Swedish garage-rockers The Hives.
NBA Live 08 drives to store shelves on October 2 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Wii. A PC version is also expected in late October. Free trials of the game are currently available on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.
A full list of bands on this year’s NBA Live 08 soundtrack is as follows.
ARTIST/SONG
Aasim “Customer”
Cool Kids - “88″
Datarock - “Fa-Fa-Fa”
DJ Jazzy Jeff feat. CL Smooth - “All I Know”
DJ Vadim feat. Emo and Syrus - “Fear Feats”
Dub Pistols feat. Terry Hall - “Running From the Thoughts”
Eve - “Tambourine”
Joss Stone - “Tell Me ‘Bout It”
Kevin Michael feat. Wyclef Jean - “It Don’t Make Any Difference”
Kid Beyond - “Mothership”
KRS-One & Marley Marl - “Hip Hop Lives”
LCD Soundsystem - “Us v Them”
Mark Ronson feat. Tiggers - “Toxic”
Mr. J. Medeiros - “Silent Earth (Ohmega Watts Remix)”
Stephen Marley - “Hey Baby”
The Dey - “Get the Feeling”
The Hives - “Well Alright”
Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson - “The Way I Are”
UnkleJam - “Love Ya”
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