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500 Square Miles of LEGOs Looks Awesome

Posted May 23, 2012 at 8:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: lego batman 2: dc super heroes, TT Games, warner bros.

People say LEGOs are for kids, but this new trailer for an upcoming LEGO game makes it apparent that they're fun for everyone. Thankfully, you can't step on these LEGOs in the middle of the night.


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You Got Your Steam in my GameStop

Posted May 14, 2012 at 12:11PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: GameStop, Steam, steam wallet, valve

GameStop embraces digital distribution, as long as there’s something in it for them. Surprise!


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Real Life Mario Kart Makes Me Want To Play Real Life Mario Kart

Posted May 8, 2012 at 8:40AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart, MIT, real life, videogame creations

Being productive is a virtue, and when it's related to videogames things get all the sweeter. Check out this scene from a Kubrick classic awesome Mario Kart.


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Xbox Suffers The Red Ring Of Drugs

Posted May 6, 2012 at 10:05AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: cocaine, drugs, videogame crime

The Avengers may be invading the 360 soon, but not before it gets invaded by Montana's breakfast. Charlie don't surf, he hides in consoles.


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neur0n Gives You More 6.60 Options For TimeMachine

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at 12:10AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.60 me, cfw, Custom Firmware, Dark AleX, neur0n, pandora battery, playstation psp homebrew, psp hacks, time machine

Out enjoying 6.60 ME via the TimeMachine setup on your PSP? neur0n is here with a new update with a few more goodies.


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Wave Your Flag When You Boot Your PS3

Posted Apr 24, 2012 at 3:30PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: coldboot, Custom Firmware, customizations, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, theme

Looking for a way to customize your PS3, after you flash custom firmware to it? Get one of the more advanced, yet basic things changed on your console. Replace that boring logo that you see every time you turn on your PS3 with a flag.


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Another CFW Goodie For PSP: 6.60 ME Released For DAX's Time Machine

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 12:06PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.60 me, Custom Firmware, dark_alex, firmware, neur0n, pandora battery, playstation psp hacks, psp hacks, time machine

Is this scene dead yet? One developer thinks not. neur0n brings Dark_Alex's Time Machine out from the storage closet for some traveling.


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A Portable Gamecube? You Got It!

Posted Apr 15, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Wii Tags: ckmods, console mods, portable gamecube

Vita homebrew and console mods, a creative week is a creative week. This cube of effort comes in the form of a portable...Gamecube?


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PS3: Venix Downgrader Makes A Return

Posted Apr 14, 2012 at 12:45PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: downgrade, firmware, hwapx, overx, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, venix downgrader gui

When we last covered Venix Downgrader, it quickly became an unfavored tool due to it being potentially unsafe. Developer OverX has addressed this and has released a new, proper version of his tool.


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Venix GUI Downgrader Bricks Consoles

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: brick, downgrader, firmware, hwapx, overx, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, venix gui

The PS3 scene has a plethora of tools available to get your console running custom firmware or dongles, if that is your thing. Unfortunately, there's always a bad bunch of people who just aim to release tools with the intent of bricking consoles. HwapX and Overx fall into this category with the recent release of their Venix GUI downgrader app.


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LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Gets an Awesome Trailer

Posted Mar 22, 2012 at 1:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 Tags: lego batman, lego batman 2: dc super heroes, TT Games

I don't know if it's the music they used from the Superman and Batman movies or the promise of free-roam flying, but this thing is looking great. Check out the first trailer for LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.


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Game Group Shutting Down Stores

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: game, game group, Gamestation, GameStop

The GAME company has officially begun store closures for 35 unknown locations.


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Tackling Gaming Greats: Silent Hill 2

Posted Feb 25, 2012 at 9:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: hd collection, silent hill 2, tackling gaming greats

The colourful worlds of Ocarina Of Time are drained through a syringe as we enter Silent Hill...


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Lego Minecraft Officially Confirmed

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 10:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: lego minecraft, minecraft, mojang

Again? This time, it’s moving forward!


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The Voxel Agents interview

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 4:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: the voxel agents, train conductor 2, train conductor 2 android, train conductor 2 ios

Harrison E talks to the creators of the intensely addictive and incredibly popular Train Conductor series, The Voxel Agents.


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All Aboard Train Conductor 2: USA review

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 2:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone, iPad, PoV Tags: review, train conductor 2, train conductor 2 android, train conductor 2 iphone, train conductor 2:usa, voxel agents

All Aboard - Train Conductor 2: USA review

Voxel Agents new game has just hit the Android market and you better get on track.

I recently got an Android phone - my first smartphone - and whilst I was glad to have a navigational tool and have something to help me on my way, I was also looking forward to playing some of the games I'd constantly heard about. The games for the android aren't really dissimilar from those on the iPhone, but hey, I have an Android and I'm loving it, so why not check out a few games?

However, I was stumped from the get go, most of them I had heard in passing or were on the iTunes store, so I was drawing a blank. I eventually heard someone mention a new game called Train Conductor 2, a game by Australian Developers Voxel Agents. I was a bit hesitant at first, I mean how much fun can conducting trains really be.

The game is in the vein of games such as Flight Control, not just for it's transportation aspect, but also it's game mechanics of moving your desired mode of concern to where it's meant to be. I was going to get Flight Control, but I remembered that I'd purchased it off Steam some time ago and think that was enough. Flight Control is a bit repetitive and the music - while catchy - can be a bit repetitive. Train Conductor 2, never has that problem.

I often praise games with great sound and music, but I always feel like some games just capture the spirit of where it's set or where they're coming from when it comes to the sound design and music, TC2 definitely has that . The game takes place in the greatest country in the world: America - if you didn't get that from the title. You play a train conductor in Miami, initially and you have the cool sounds of a breeze and the gulls then a nice bit of funk begins to play as you're told by a red-headed girl that you will need to make sure these trains get to where they're going.

It's as simple as that, four tracks, several trains, no time limit and you have to make sure they don't crash into one another. The game is quite leanient with close calls with the game which add to the excitement, but if your trains are going to crash, they will crash. The game relies on fast reflexes and strategy, as you see one track light up, you may have to stop another train in it's tracks on number 4, just so you can slide the next one in from number 2, but wait, there's another one coming from number 1, what do you do then?

The game's difficult curve is mixed with over 7 different levels, as each level is barely similar to the last. The Miami level focuses on you making sure you can just maneouvre your trains from one track to the next, but once it becomes dark, the night takes over the game. Ghosts and Aliens roam the American countryside messing with your trains. These are my favourite levels as they aren't restricted to the game's toughest mechanic of crossing trains while making a move. The ghosts and demon trains will simply float through one another and it is magnficent during the challenge maps to see ten of them flow perfectly to where they're going in just a matter of seconds.

The game looks fantastic and has 3-D trains on a fairly 2-D background, but there's always something going on. During the Miami level, a shark swims under the bridged tracks, during the Roswell level, you'll see agents come and go and during the New York level, the underground can be quite lively. The game really situates itself with it's location and even though it kind of uses stereotypes, it never really detracts from the game. It's a bit like if they sat down with a big whiteboard and started with a bunch of levels and then just listed everything they could about those cities. Oh and finally, the character design of the girl is incredibly well-done and cute even. But during the Seattle level, she seems to have a minor crazy streak when you run over a yeti, saying I don't know what that was "but I liked crushing it."

In fact, I tried doing the tutorial later on to show someone she said that and she followed it up with "I feel like a sandwich," despite the lack of voices I feel like they have her character, if a bit mentally skewed, down to a T. Oh and there's also some evil guy during the ghost levels, but I think he just runs an old amusement park and is getting away with it, due to a lack of meddling kids.

The game looks like a triple-A title from the guys at Rovio or Half-Brick but it's just an indie studio here in Australia. The game's design and music is never boring or ever a problem, and levelling up to the next map is never a chore as it accumulate's how many trains you've conducted over the entire game. The levels do get a little bit out there at times with the paranormal levels such as the Seattle level where yeti-like creatures hide in the snow and block your path. I was half expecting Bigfoot to slowly come in Frogger style and cause havoc with the tracks and then you'd have to fix them.

The game has some strong leaderboards, even with a few thousand downloads and I cannot reccommend this any more than I have above. I know I'm usually meant to critique these games harshly but I feel like this is one of those games that just knows everything about what it's doing. The only criticism I have is that I wish there were more levels and that there were a Free trial version for iPhone users. I think the game is almost perfect, even for just a mobile game, I could imagine it being a great little XBLA or Steam game that you could smack on for a few minutes and enjoy yourself.

Voxel Agents new game has just hit the Android market and you better get on track.


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Valve: Piracy is a non-issue

Posted Nov 30, 2011 at 6:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Gabe Newell, piracy, Russia, Steam, valve

It seems for Steam that piracy remains unseen.


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I Am Alive not coming to PC

Posted Nov 24, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: i am alive, pc game piracy

Something about pirates. I didn't know they existed in Shanghai.


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Happy Birthday, Xbox!

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at 2:26PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: halo, Microsoft, xbox

Ten years ago, Microsoft took a chance by stepping into a market with zero credibility. It seems to have worked out.

On November 15, 2001, Microsoft’s Xbox console launched into a market dominated by the PlayStation 2 and captivated by the brand new GameCube. It’s easy to forget this now, but when Microsoft first started talking about developing a console, many industry insiders simply believed it couldn’t be done. There were plenty of people that predicted the Xbox would flop, and that Microsoft would end up taking heavy losses on the experiment.

Ten years later and we all know the story. Fueled by a selection of excellent launch titles (including the now-legendary Halo: Combat Evolved), the Xbox quickly raised its market share until it became a true force to be reckoned with. Xbox also brought us the first true connectivity for consoles through Xbox Live, which has matured into by far the best online service consoles currently have to offer.

The original Xbox was a monstrosity with controllers that felt like bricks, but there was something special about sitting down in front of the new system and catching a few rounds of Halo or Dead or Alive 3. With Microsoft’s powerful media engine behind it, Xbox has become synonymous with gaming and now sits among the three primary competitors for sales superiority.

There have been a few hits and misses along the way, but I think we as gamers can acknowledge the incredible impact the Xbox had on the industry, mostly for the positive. So happy birthday, Xbox. Thanks for all the great games.

What is your favorite original Xbox memory?

Ten years ago, Microsoft took a chance by stepping into a market with zero credibility. It seems to have worked out.


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Interview: Mike Rose and Indie Royale: The future gaming economy

Posted Nov 3, 2011 at 10:10AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: a.r.e.s, gemini rue, indie royale, indiegames.com, interviews, mike rose

Harrison E talks to Mike Rose about the new Indie Bundle start up Indie Royale.


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BF3 Origin Requirement Already Hacked Out

Posted Nov 2, 2011 at 1:31PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: bf3, EA, origin

EA’s plan to demand Origin accounts for Battlefield 3 access doesn’t seem to have worked out as they planned.

Battlefield 3 was a massive, massive launch, with 5 million copies sold in the first week. While the majority of players were able to get into the game fairly easily, a significant number reported major problems with EA’s Origin service. One report I read had nearly 30 steps taken by the player just to fire the game up for the first time. These problems seem to have fallen mostly on PC gamers, though console owners did have a bit of issue with crashing Origin servers blocking new registrations.

EA’s plan, of course, was to loop new players into their proprietary Origin system. Why let Steam take some of your profits when you can force players into another system, especially when you know they’re going to buy your game regardless of the hassle? Naturally, some players were very unhappy about the requirement, which once again unfairly impacts those that game on their computers.

It didn’t take long before a group of hackers, known collectively as Razor1911, hacked the BF3 client and removed the Origin requirements from online play. If you want to play Battlefield but don’t want to deal with Origin, it’s now a possibility – though EA will likely kill the functionality as quickly as they can.

The crack is not engineered to give players a free copy of the game, and works only on retail copies purchased legitimately from an online or brick and mortar shop. Here’s a statement from Razor1911:

“This release is dedicated to our fans worldwide who bought this game on legal way and don't want to install the trojan from Electronic Arts to play online.”

As a console gamer, I could care less about having an Origin account. I don’t have to suffer through using a browser to access the game, nor do I have to run some garbage program in the background just to play my favorite titles. I talked a bit about how annoying the Origin setup was in my PoV piece earlier in the week, but it’s been pretty smooth sailing for us console players so far.

But if you’re a PC gamer and you’re fed up with Origin’s ridiculous EULA or computer-bombing capabilities, it looks like the solution is out there. Just don’t be surprised if you end up with some sort of disciplinary action – EA will probably come down hard on hackers in the hopes of sending a message.

Via Gamasutra

EA’s plan to demand Origin accounts for Battlefield 3 access doesn’t seem to have worked out as they planned.


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Arkedo Studios and SEGA join forces in a new partnership

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: arkedo, arkega, monsters, project hell yeah, Sega

SEGA Europe has revealed they have signed Arkedo Studios to work on an Indie game titled Project Hell Yeah!


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GameStop Wading into Tablet Sales

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at 5:01PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: GameStop, ipad, tablet pcs

The brick and mortar juggernaut looks to expand its business offerings as it tries to adapt to a future in which games will increasingly be available via direct download.

Gamers have a love/hate relationship with GameStop. On the one hand, GameStop is a monstrous corporate entity that pays pennies on the dollar for trade-in games and uses harsh tactics to reap a mountain of sales that don’t really benefit developers or publishers. On the other, it’s often very convenient to drop into a GameStop, trade in a few old games and pick up something new.

But GameStop, like most retailers, faces an entire new world of online competition. The world of video games is especially fast moving, with a large number of purchases now going to direct downloads instead of brick and mortar retail chains. GameStop seems to be aware of the trend, and is adding new services in the hopes of balancing out its business model.

Starting this holiday season, GameStop will try a new program in 200 U.S. stores in which it sells tablet PC devices. The store will offer only Android tablets at first, from manufacturers like Samsun, Acer and Asustek. They’re not straying too far from their gaming roots, packing seven free games (Dead Space!) in with each tablet and creating a special wireless controller to interact with each device.

My friend and I were actually in a GameStop last week (she was looking for some old DS game) and noticed that they’re now accepting iPad trade-ins, so maybe this is just the first step in an entirely new business model. If they want to keep their profits high, they have to find revenue other than software.

Of course, this also brings them one step closer to their pawnshop reputation, but we’ll just have to see how it plays out.

Would you buy a tablet at GameStop, or have your experiences with the company soured you to the brand?

Via The Wall Street Journal

The brick and mortar juggernaut looks to expand its business offerings as it tries to adapt to a future in which games will increasingly be available via direct download.


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New 3DS Bundles Headed for Europe and Australia

Posted Oct 28, 2011 at 6:59PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds bundles, coral pink, ice white, misty pink, nintendogs + cats, super mario 3d land

In the midst of all this negative Nintendo news, the company announces brand new bundles just in time for the upcoming holiday season.

It’s been a tough week for Nintendo, but the company is showing no signs of slowing down as it ramps up for a holiday season that could dramatically impact its bottom line. If you live in Europe or Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to pick up one of two new Nintendo 3DS bundles, with each offering having something to do with the Ice White and Coral Pink color variations we’ve been talking about for the last few weeks.

Here’s the rundown on the bundles and what 3DS games you can expect to see:

Coral Pink –Launching November 17 in Australia and 18th in Europe

Includes: Nintendogs + Cats

Ice White – Launching November 18th in Europe only

Includes: Super Mario 3D Land

It’s pretty clear who Nintendo is targeting with the two bundles, and they’ve obviously put some thought into giving parents an easy choice when it’s time to go Christmas shopping. Sadly, we don’t know whether these bundles will show up in North American markets, but Nintendo would be remiss to skip any opportunity to increase the 3DS’s market share. Super Mario 3D Land looks like the better buy – the return of the Tanooki Suit from Mario 3 is all they need to sell me a copy.

The new bundle announcements come hot on the heels of a similar announcement for the Nintendo DSi XL- one Midnight Blue and one Metallic Rose, both including Mario VS. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem and Brain Age Express.

Are these bundles going to sell you a 3DS? Like I’ve said before, I’m waiting on a Lite version and, hopefully, Super Mario Galaxy 3D. Without interesting titles, the 3DS is more of a brick than a console.

Also – wasn’t the original color “Misty” pink? What happened?

Via TFTS

In the midst of all this negative Nintendo news, the company announces brand new bundles just in time for the upcoming holiday season.


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GAME to go into new digital market

Posted Oct 23, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: EB Games, game, GameStop, inncom, Steam, UK

A new Wallet service to be established next year.


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Exclusive: Trukatu.com’s Game Trading Revolution

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: beta, game trading, trukatu

A new service claims to help gamers find and trade the titles they love, without getting slapped by low re-sale prices. But are they for real? We sit down with the site’s founders, Rob and Shawn McClellan, to find out.

If you've ever tried to trade-in a used game at a brick and mortar retailer, you probably know the sting of the brutal price drop. A game you bought yesterday for full price is somehow only worth half that today, but will unsurprisingly be re-sold close to the original price.

It’s frustrating, but for the most part there wasn’t much gamers could do. Now, one site is claiming to have the solution to this problem, in the form of targeted gamer-to-gamer trading. This site is Trukatu.com, and I shot a few questions to the company’s founders to find out what makes this service so different from GameFly or other trade-in services.

Here’s the full interview, so you can decide for yourself:

What is Trukatu.com?

Trukatu.com is the new revolution in video game trading.

How does Trukatu differ from existing services like GameFly?

Unlike game rental services, once you receive your new game through Trukatu, you OWN it.

We differ from other online trading services in that we don’t convert your games to points or virtual currency. Trades are also completely anonymous between users because everything is mailed directly to Trukatu, where the games are checked for quality. We even provide postage-paid mailers so there’s no shipping costs to users whatsoever.

How does the trade-in system work?

Instead of points or credits, you receive GAMES for your games. After building a game library, users are offered trades and are given the opportunity to accept, modify or deny each one. Once a trade is accepted, users mail in their games to be verified and swapped. Our mailers are designed to function as a 2-way mailer. After you complete your first trade and receive your new game, you will already have a return mailer in your possession for your NEXT TRADE.

What types of games can participants expect to find? New releases? Older titles?

Trukatu is tailored to all levels of gamers; from basic gamers who just want to trade in old games they no longer play, to the ultimate power gamer who wants a new challenge every week. Our selection is based on our gamers’ libraries, and includes games for PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox360.

How does Trukatu go about matching trade offers?

Users create a library of games they have and games they want using a comprehensive search function with quick and easy browsing. Trukatu continuously compares these libraries to form trade matches. Users can also initiate direct trades to other users, where you could offer a couple of your games for that amazing new one someone else has already mastered.

How is your subscription plan built (ie, tiers like Xbox Live gold, or trade limitations)?

During beta, users will pay $10 for each accepted trade. Later, we will also offer monthly recurring subscription plans, lowering the cost per trade. Offering these different plans allows Trukatu to cater to all types of gamers.

Who are you, and what is your experience in the industry?

We are two brothers from Northwest Ohio with a passion for gaming. I am an IT professional and self-proclaimed video game nerd. I also love programming (Java, C#, C++, HTML/PHP/Javascript) and I've even published a Nintendo DS game on QJ.net titled KhetDS many years ago. My brother, Shawn, has a background in banking and business finance with years of management experience. I am the IT guy and he is the backbone of the business. There has always been a constant sibling rivalry between us since I’m the “younger and smarter” brother but that rivalry helps us balance the creativity and experience within Trukatu.

What led you to create Trukatu?

Trukatu came together in late 2010 with the idea to finally put gamers in control by drastically changing the way video games are traded. The concept was designed we were tired of paying high costs for used games only to turn around and sell them back for just pennies on the dollar. We wanted to put the gamer in control by creating a place where they could trade video games without the hassle and high cost associated with retail game trading today.

How does the inspection process work?

When games arrive at Trukatu, they are individually inspected, ensuring that they are the correct games, and they are in good working condition. Then the swap is made and the games are sent off to their new owners.

What safety mechanisms are in place for members?

We act as the middle-man. By sending all games to Trukatu, no private information is shared between users, and game quality is always guaranteed.

The Trukatu Beta is still open, so jump in and let us know what you think. If done right, this could be the service we gamers have been waiting for.


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PS3 Firmware 3.73 Live

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: ps3 firmware 3.73, psn, sony updates

Sony looks to solve a few minor problems with a quick, simple update for your PS3 software.

If you love minor, behind-the-scenes updates to your gaming hardware, then today is certainly your day. Sony has just pushed firmware update 3.73 to the PSN servers, and while the download isn’t mandatory it’s probably something you should take part in just to ensure you’re as up to date as possible.

Of course, Sony is being purposefully vague in regards to what exactly the patch does, saying only "Stability during use of certain PS3 format software has been improved." This message should be familiar to PS3 owners, as it’s the same basic message they get any time firmware updates com along.

It is curious to see a firmware update released so quickly after the last one – it’s only been about a month since 3.72 – and I can only wonder if it has anything to do with the last batch of PSN account hacks. While Sony was adamant that their network wasn’t breached and the hackers were trying old data, it always makes me feel a bit odd to see a firmware push immediately after a confirmed attack. Of course, if a firmware update is critical for fixing PS3 problems, it’s usually not optional.

Either way, staying up to date on your firmware keeps your PS3 and its data a bit safer (except for when it bricks the console, but hey – that’s rare). Most of the time Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo will force you to update firmware, but in this case it looks like it’s largely up to you.

Do you ever get the feeling that a quick firmware rollout is in place to solve a problem you haven’t yet found out about?

Via ShackNews

Sony looks to solve a few minor problems with a quick, simple update for your PS3 software.


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Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots revealed

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 3:08AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: dreamworks animation, fruit ninja: puss in boots, halfbrick

Admit it, this game kept you up all night at some point, while you were trying to lull yourself to sleep slicing ninja fruits in the dark.

Well, Halfbrick is just about to take it a step further with a sequel, although it's beyond the usual. Care to have them fruits sliced by a cat wearing spankin' shiny boots? A very popular one, at that.

Yes, they so did it. Halfbrick teamed up with Dreamworks Animation to bring us a very animated new version of Fruit Ninja in Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots. Said Chris Hewish of Dreamworks on the collaboration, "This is a unique opportunity to combine one of the most popular animated cats of all time with one of the most popular games of all time."

To bring in a juicier blend, they've thrown in the tomato (yes, it is a fruit, really), as well as two new modes, namely the Classic and the Bandito Modes. The Classic Mode will now feature magic beans, with "enhanced waves and scoring." Meanwhile, the Bandito Mode presents you with a "four-tiered challenge adventure", where obstacles will be added to your way.

Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots will be coming out on October 20th, for the iOS systems, iPod Touch/iPhone (US$ 9.99) and iPad (US$ 1.99). Here's to more sleepless nights.

Via [ShackNews]Admit it, this game kept you up all night at some point, while you were trying to lull yourself to sleep slicing ninja fruits in the dark.

Admit it, slicing fruits kept you up all night at some point.


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PSP homebrew - ZeroVSH Patcher v0.1

Posted Sep 25, 2011 at 7:06PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: codestation, nightstar3, plugin, zerovsh patcher

If you love customizing your PSP, you might want to take a gander at NightStar3 and codestation's newly released ZeroVSH Patcher.


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PoV: It's not the end of traditional retail outlets

Posted Sep 21, 2011 at 8:05AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PSP, PS3, Wii, PC Gaming, PoV Tags: Electronic Arts, opinion

Digital distribution is undoubtedly set to overtake physical game copies. However, that is not to say that the two cannot share a spot under the same sky.

EA's CFO Eric Brown pretty much shares the same observation, expressing that he believes traditional retail outlets will remain to play an integral play in the market, at least for the "foreseeable future."

His statement was made during a presentation to investors and analysts alike, which took place earlier this week at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference.

Said Brown, "You need a retail partner to stock the consoles. I don't see all consoles being ordered via mail. There's going to be people that go in and want to see the display, the form factors, etc."

He then went on to cite the example of Sony and how they went wrong with the PSPgo. Sony's much-hyped handheld basically went stale, simply because it went all digital, totally foregoing the option of a physical media.

"If you were toc ompletely eliminate physical distribution of the disc," explained Brown, "the margin opportunity is lost in the entire category. To the retailer, holistically it radically alters their view of the cateogry. So it's for that reason that I just don't see in the foreseeable future a complete shift to digital gaming delivery."

Much discussion has been made on this particular evolution in the gaming industry, but at this point, I would have to agree with Brown. Despite people being all digitally attached, there still remains that compulsion, that desire, to have a product in physical form. Not to make it too philosophical, but I guess it has something to do with physical possession that re-affirms ownership of an item.

It should be a good while before people fully divest themselves of their need to obtain physical copies of their games or movies, even music. They may be at a downturn, but I don't think media in its physical form will ever disappear.

Electronic Arts themselves recently went full throttle in their digital campaign, opening up their EA Origins. They even got involved in this "mild" tussle with leading online distributor, Steam, over distribution of their games.

Via [Gamasutra]

Digital distribution is undoubtedly set to overtake physical game copies, but...


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PoV: Will there be a 3DS flashcard soon?

Posted Sep 16, 2011 at 6:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PoV Tags: flashcard, Nintendo, piracy

A video of the first Nintendo 3DS flashcard hit the web, only it was in its very early stages and could only play one game. Is this a sign of things to come?


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Super Mario 3D Land: new world details

Posted Sep 15, 2011 at 3:01PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, details, Nintendo, super mario 3d land

New details you can't miss have emerged for Super Mario 3D Land.


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Lego Universe goes free to play

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at 3:32PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: lego group, lego universe, NetDevil

The brick-based massively-multiplayer online game has received a major overhaul, and this time, it's heading to the free to play route.


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PoV: Now how does that make you feel?

Posted Aug 14, 2011 at 11:10PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, PoV Tags: 1979, battlefield 3, catherine, games as art, grand theft auto, gta, indie devs, Legend of Zelda, pov, ps3, Rockstar Games, tehran, tehren, Wii

What's the difference with how you feel and how you're meant to feel about a video game ?


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PSP homebrew - 6.20 TN-E Permanent Patch v3

Posted Aug 5, 2011 at 7:41AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: frostegater, psp homebrew, tn hen, total noob

Homebrew developer Frostegater has released a new version of his permanent patching solution for Total_Noob's 6.20 TN-E, bumping it up to version 3.


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On Shelves This Week: August 7 – August 13, 2011

Posted Aug 5, 2011 at 2:26AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Wii, PS3, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: halfbrick studios, kinect, majesco, release date

Check out the list of new games that will soon invade your local game shops as well as your favorite digital marketplace as we gear up for the second week of August 2011.


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Video series announced for Machine Gun Jetpack

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: friut ninja, machine gun jetpack, monster dash

The countdown to Machine Gun Jetpack – the iOS action game from Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash developer Halfbrick launching in September — is officially on, says Halfbrick Studios.


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The Gunstringer hits Kinect

Posted Jul 23, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: fruit ninja, kinect, Microsoft, the gunstringer

Kinect enabled shooter will be releasing on Xbox 360.


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PlayStation Store US Update - 06/21/11

Posted Jun 21, 2011 at 7:34PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony

Here's your weekly dose of US PlayStation Store goodness.


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The Pomegranate debuts in Fruit Ninja

Posted Jun 20, 2011 at 9:14AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: fruit ninja, halfbrick

Mobile game developer Halfbrick has let loose a new update for the iOS hit, Fruit Ninja.


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BioShock gets LEGO-fied

Posted Jun 18, 2011 at 10:54PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: bioshock: infinite, Irrational Games, Lego

Let me just get this out of the way. This is not a news item about BioShock getting a LEGO video game version, no. Rather, it's a literal adaptation of BioShock with actual LEGO blocks.

The artwork was unveiled at the Brickworld 2011 LEGO expo in Chicago this past week. The epic LEGO masterpieces were created by LEGO enthusiast Imagine Rigney. His previous projects include Star Wars and Avatar pieces.

On the actual BioShock game front, BioShock Infinite for the PS3 has been confirmed to include Move Support, while a spin-off for PS Vita is also said to be in the works.

For more of the BioShock LEGO pictures, check out Rigney's page right here.

Via []

BioShock just got LEGO-fied, but not in videogame form.


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Operation Flashpoint: Red River entering the Valley of Death

Posted Jun 6, 2011 at 8:18AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming Tags: Codemasters, operation flashpoint: red river

Codemasters has announced the first piece of downloadable content for Operation Flashpoint: Red River -- the Valley of Death map pack.


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PSP homebrew: CFW 6.20, 6.35, 6.39 PRO-B7 Nightly Builds f6312063516a

Posted Jun 5, 2011 at 11:27AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.20, 6.35, 6.39, cfw pro-b, Coldbird, Custom Firmware, steps, yoti

StepS and homebrew developer Yoti have compiled one of the latest nightly builds with the most new additions.


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PSP homebrew - DaedalusX64 SVN r711

Posted May 27, 2011 at 11:48PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: DaedalusX64, daedalusx64 team, emulator, psp homebrew

The DaedalusX64 team has released a new build of their Nintendo 64 emulator prject for the PlayStation Portable.


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PSP homebrew - DaedalusX64 r710

Posted May 26, 2011 at 3:54AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: Daedalus, DaedalusX64, daedalusx64 team, emulator, psp homebrew

Time for another DaedalusX64 refresh as the DaedalusX64 team released a new build of their ever-popular Nintendo 64 emulator for the homebrewed PSP, DaedalusX64.


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PSP homebrew - 6.20 TN-E Permanent Patch

Posted May 22, 2011 at 9:35AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.20 tn-e, 6.20 tn-e permanent patch, frostegater, kgsws, liquizigong, Total_Noob

There's a 6.20 TN-D permanent patch out, so it goes to follow that there will be one for 6.20 TN-E too, right?


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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 announced

Posted May 20, 2011 at 1:16AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC Gaming, PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: lego harry potter, TT Games, warner bros

Get ready for another magical adventure in the brick world as Warner Bros. and TT Games announced the upcoming release of Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7.


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PoV: Can Nintendo brick your 3DS?

Posted May 17, 2011 at 5:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PoV Tags: DRM, Nintendo, piracy

As I reported earlier, Nintendo is catching some flak from pro-piracy and console modification enthusiasts for their potential bricking of Nintendo 3DS systems that have flashcart data on them. Can Nintendo actually do this?


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Nintendo 3DS license, anti-piracy measures detailed

Posted May 17, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: DRM, Nintendo, piracy

The Nintendo 3DS has been targeted in a recent anti-DRM campaign, now that its license and anti-piracy measures have been revealed.


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PSP homebrew - Easy 6.20 DualBoot

Posted May 16, 2011 at 6:07PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: easy 6.20 dualboot, rinnegatamante

Homebrew coder Rinnegatamante has released another entry into the Genesis PSP homebrew coding competition called Easy 6.20 DualBoot.


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