Yesterday, during Sony’s GDC 2010 press conference, we were given the first official look at the new Playstation motion controller. The Playstation Move is a motion tracking controller that, unlike its Nintendo counterpart, offers complete 1:1 movement detection in a current gen, HD environment. Full Story
Sony announced today the addition of HD content from the major studios to their Playstation Network video-on-demand service. 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. are the six major studios to provide titles for rent or own through the Playstation Network. Full Story
In an update to a previous HD Report story:
If you’re experiencing problems as of March 1st with your Sony PlayStation 3 (most models, though Sony says the Slim is unaffected), you are not alone. PS3 users worldwide claim to be unable to login to their Sony PlayStation accounts via the PlayStation Network. Users report being unable to purchase, rent new items and, in some cases, unable to use existing games already downloaded, users fumed on message boards and forums. Full Story
As of Sunday, February 28th there have been widespread reports of Playstation 3 network failures. It seems that owners of PS3 systems produced before 2009 are experiencing some sort of Y2K-esque internal clock issues which prevent everything from trophy recognition to playing entire games. Full Story
Sony Santa Monica’s director of technology Christer Ericson says that God of War III will not require any install to run at its best on your Playstation 3. Full Story
From time to time we like to bring you news of great deals in the wonderful world of HD entertainment. Now is one of those times. Today, any gamers who own a Playstation 3 and have an active PSN account can download the indie hit Fl0w for free on the Playstation Network. Full Story
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, all of you hopeless romantics can share in Dante’s struggle to save his beloved Beatrice from the fiery depths of Hell. Today, February 9th, marks the release date for EA’s latest epic adventure, Dante’s Inferno. Full Story
Sony has launched the official website for The Last Guardian which includes screenshots and videos. The Playstation 3 game, known as “Hitokui no Ōwashi Trico” in Japan, was developed by Team Ico (Shadow of the Colossus) and is set to release sometime this year. The Last Guardian is a third-person perspective game (announced at E32009) that combines action with puzzle solving. Check out more screenshots and videos on the game’s official website.
One of Sony’s most eagerly awaited games, God of War III, finally has an official release date. Hungry Kratos fans can get there hands on this PS3 exclusive starting Tuesday, March 16th. Full Story
Since its launch in 2006, the PS3 has had a rather rocky relationship with third-party game developers. The Xbox 360 is regarded by most as the more programer-friendly console and has, therefore, been the lead platform for most studios in the early development of their multi-platform titles. However, after years of disappointing PS3 ports, development studios seem to be making the switch to help ensure an equal experience on both platforms. Full Story
Sony, in association with Panasonic, has just announced plans to increase the storage capacity on their Blu-Ray discs from 25GB to 35.4GB. Full Story
Zipper Interactive, the developer of the upcoming title MAG for the Playstation 3, has announced an open beta for the shooter starting January 4th. To celebrate MAG achieving gold status and being on schedule for its January 26th launch in North American and Asia, January 28 launch in Japan, and January 29 release in Korea, players worldwide will be able to participate in a free open beta for the game. Full Story
Inside Sony’s new social gaming world called Sodium One (S1) you’ll find a 50-level combat shooter game called Salt Shooter. The game lets you collect items to level-up gameplay and customize your hovertank. You can also search for the code that unlocks the full version of Salt Shooter. Full Story
Today THQ announced that UFC Undisputed 2010 will be available May 25th for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PSP. I felt that UFC Undisputed 2009 freshened up the stale wrestling game genre, so I’m glad that THQ is getting a chance to expand on the success of the first game. Full Story
The overwhelming assumption about Batman: Arkham Asylum before release was that a Batman game couldn’t provide a worthwhile gaming experience. So I wasn’t the only one shocked when the game garnered critical acclaim and positive reviews. The game’s developer, Rocksteady, is hoping to surprise us again with the recently announced sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum. Full Story
On December 17th, the optional PlayStation 3 firmware 3.15 update will allow gamers to play PSP Minis on the PS3 console. This is even great news for PSP owners since it removes the need to hook the PSP up to the television for a bigger screen. There are rumors that adjustments are being made to the PSP Minis so they scale better on large screens, but there is no official word on any resolution changes. Full Story
A reboot to the Medal of Honor franchise has been rumored for a few months, and today EA made it official by announcing a new Medal of Honor game with a planned fall 2010 release. Players will take control of the Tier 1 Operator, an elite soldier handpicked to face challenges that no other soldier can manage. The game is set in modern day Afghanistan, which probably has nothing at all to do with the success of a modern war game from another publisher. Full Story
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Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption is set for an April 2010 release for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Redemption is Rockstar’s followup to Red Dead Revolver
I avoid going out on Black Friday. My slender figure and frail torso makes me unable to defend the best deals from fierce opponents like small children or middle-aged women in wheelchairs.
But I know a lot of people like to hit the stores early in search of the best deals, so here are some of the hottest prices I could find on HD games and consoles. There’s too much to list everything here, so I’m going to post about the stuff that looks most interesting. Full Story
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