Sony reportedly negotiating PS3 video distribution (AP)
April 22, 2008AP - Sony Corp. is reportedly negotiating licensing deals with studios to distribute videos online through a long-promised service for the PlayStation 3.
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Archive for April 22nd, 2008
GAMES REVIEW: Wii suffers glut of weak games (AP)
April 22, 2008AP - Nintendo’s Wii has dominated video-game hardware sales since its debut in November 2006, and it shows no sign of slowing down. In March, U.S. stores sold more Wii consoles than Xbox 360s and PlayStation 3s combined.
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Wii like to play on an absolutely huge TV
April 22, 2008We\’re not sure exactly why this huge display was erected, but it seems to have been placed in the middle of a busy retail front - now this puts a whole new spin on what we preceive to be gaming on the big screen!
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Wii-kly Update: River City Ransom & Phantasy Star III
April 22, 2008Two new classic games have been added to Wii Shop Channel this week. They are River City Ransom (NES, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older
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M3’s i Touch DS shipping out - a new budget flash card for DS
April 22, 2008A few days ago Danny from the M3 team e-mailed in to let us know that they will soon release a new version of their flash card series which is known as the \’i Touch DS\’. The card boasts a lower price than you\’d expect, 100 percent game compatibility and fast and frequent updates. In related news, a new M3 real firmware is due at the end of the month and the creator of the popular Moonshell application is helping them work on it.
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Metal Gear Online beta video
April 22, 2008Below is a video showing the Metal Gear Online beta in action. Hopefully Konami will soon have their server issues fixed and we can see more action from the game.
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Konami begin issuing new codes to those with only a partial one
April 22, 2008Maxconsole reader will1983 contacted us to let us know that Konami have started sending out new codes to those who only received a partial code with their pre-order purchase. The new codes are in the subject line of the email from Konami Support.
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Metal Gear Online Beta schedule changes
April 22, 2008Konami have announced changes to the dates of the Metal Gear Online Beta for Europe and the US. For the US: 1) Start date: Planned for 04/25/2008 24:00(PDT). While the start is planned for the weekend, it may change due to unforseen circumstances. 2) Beta Test closure: This will now be on 05/11/2008 at 24:00(PDT) rather than 05/05/2008 at 24:00(PDT). For Europe: 1) Suspend beta test: As of 25/04/2008 08:00(CEST) 2) Planned for 04/25/2008 24:00(PDT). While the start is planned for the weekend, it may change due to unforseen circumstances. 3) Beta Test closure: This will now be on 11/05/2008 at 24:00(CEST) rather than 06/05/2008 at 24:00(CEST). (Thanks Litus!)
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Rumor: PS3 digital video download service to be announced at E3
April 22, 2008According to reports, sources close to Sony are working on a digital video download service and will announce it at E3 later this July. Sources say Sony has been \”recently been in talks with major movie studios, to allow downloadable movies and content through its PlayStation Network in addition to music.\” (Thanks G-Wiki!)
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COD 4 Map pack to be released worldwide on April 24th
April 22, 2008The $9.99 Cod 4 Variety Map Pack will be hitting the European PSN at the same time it hits North America on April 24th. The European release had previously been scheduled for May 1st.
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Sony increases PS3 price in Singapore and Hong Kong
April 22, 2008The price of the PS3 has risen in Hong Kong and Singapore. In Hong Kong the official MSRP has gone up $25 USD since last week. In Singapore the cost price has gone up over $30 USD.
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Tough new Xbox 360 Silver Chrome controller covers
April 22, 2008Talismoon have created a new version of the Silver Chrome controller faceplate that fits both wired and wireless versions of the OEM controller. The new chrome plating technology used is 10x more durable than the last generation of Evolve Controller Covers.
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Lost Cities on XBLA this week
April 22, 2008Lost Cities will be available on Xbox Live this Wednesday for 800 points and features 3 player online play. Risk it all on the expeditions of a lifetime in the award-winning card game Lost Cities
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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 RRoD ’stress test’ disc leaked
April 22, 2008Someone has leaked an internal Microsoft utility disc that acts as a \’stress test\’ for the Xbox 360 after a machine has received a RRoD repair. Read more about it here.
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Engineers looking into issues after Live server maintenance
April 22, 2008The Xbox LIVE scheduled maintenance is now complete however some are now experiencing sign in or matchmaking issues. MS say that engineers are currently trying to solve the issue.
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