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Final Fantasy XIII PS3 and 360 Differences Announced

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:01:37 GMT

FinalFantasy-XIII.net: Square Enix has just confirmed a couple of differences between the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 release of Final Fantasy XIII in an interview with Famitsu.

Loot Ninja's Cosplay Girl of the Week 12.10.09

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:38:21 GMT

Loot-Ninja says:

"What is better than video games and really hot chicks? When said really hot chicks are dressed up as video game characters. After the jump is our official Loot Ninja Cosplay Girl of the Week. We don't know her name, but we like it that way. Remember, just because you wanna bang a Pikachu, that doesn't make you a deviant.

As always, SFW"

New Modern Warfare 2 Glitch Plaguing Xbox 360 Version

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:58:07 GMT

GamingUnion.net writes, "Infinity Ward was quick to fix some of the major bugs that had been plaguing the multiplayer portion of Modern Warfare 2. Using a combination of unusual button sequences, weapon swaps, and sometimes careful jumping players have been able to exploit the game's programming to cheat. Two of the more prominent bugs (the Javelin and Care Package glitch) were fixed in the most recent online update, as well as many of the bugs allowing players to move inside walls. However some of the exploits remain in the game, and have seen increased use with the removal of other exploits."

Confirmed: PS3 Firmware 3.15 dated and detailed

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:17:34 GMT

PSUni: Just a little smidgen of news for you today. We're getting reports that the PlayStation 3's firmware 3.15 will be released very soon.

Firmware 3.10 brought limited Facebook integration and a fix for the ugly friends list. Firmware 3.15 will bring…

Halo Reach World Premiere Video

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:00:34 GMT

VGA World Premiere Halo Reach Trailer

Will Halo Reach be using a new engine? View the screenshots, you be the judge.

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:28:15 GMT

Burn360 writes: The highly anticipated trailer for Halo: Reach has come and gone and left us to ponder what is to come. With the beta due out in the Spring of 2010, only time will answer the burning questions that Halo fans ponder. Immediate reactions to the trailer released at the 2009 Spike VGA's are that fans are not overwhelmed by the graphics of Reach. Although pretty, the question has got to be asked : Is Halo: Reach using a new engine? Judging by the screenshots, theories are mixed. Have a close look at some still shots from the trailer released by Bungie....more

Guardian Claims PS3 Is A "Disappointment For Gamers"

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:57:23 GMT

The SixthAxis writes: "We picked up on this earlier this afternoon, but it's probably worth further discussion - Guardian writer Steve Boxer has claimed that the PlayStation 3 is a "disappointment for gamers" in one of the poorest articles I've read on their website..."

NPD sales numbers for November 2009

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:43:45 GMT

Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday period. End result? All 3 platform holders experience huge jumps in sales.

Is The Xbox 360 Lineup in 2010 The Best Ever For the 360?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:08:23 GMT

The Bitbag writes: "(Let me preface this by saying that I'm not comparing the 360 lineup to the PS3 lineup at all. I'm comparing this lineup to past 360 lineups, most notably 2007. The PS3 has a great lineup next year as well and may be the best ever for the PS3 too.)

At E3, I was fortunate enough to go to both the Microsoft and Sony press conferences and get a first hand look at both companies lineups for the near future. Both conferences showcased games coming out in 2009/2010. At the end of those two days, many people talked about which conference was better? A lot of people said that Microsoft had a more well spread out conference, and Sony had a conference that was just one heavy hitting game after another. Microsoft was focusing on Natal, Milo, Metal Gear coming to the 360, and announcing a smaller list of exclusives. While Sony focused on one awesome game after another, and then their motion control."

PS3 Firmware 3.15 Full Change List

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:48:30 GMT

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"As mentioned earlier this week, a firmware update (3.15) was coming to fix some issues that had arisen after the 3.10 firmware update. Along with these minor fixes come a few new features such as the ability to play PSP minis on the PS3. Check out the full firmware update details after the jump…"

Geoff Keighley teases "biggest surprise premiere in VGA history"

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:56:06 GMT

Geoff Keigley has one more tease before the Video Game Awards start: The biggest premiere in the history of the show.

Halo Reach Premiere HD from Bungie

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:27:38 GMT

The Halo: Reach World Premier video in HD, courtesy of Bungie. Enjoy.

How Halo: Reach Graphics Are Real-Time (And Borrow from Killzone 2)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:54:47 GMT

Split-Screen: "If you haven't seen the world premiere of Halo: Reach at the Spike TV Video Game Awards 2009, then, well, it doesn't make much difference. It wasn't the lackluster 'That's it?' of the E3 2K9 reveal but it wasn't the awesome testosterone fest of Halo 2's (ultimately watered down) New Mombasa gameplay reveal at E3 2003. That said, Halo: Reach looks far better than any Halo to date. Queries have been arising as to whether the game is running on a new engine or not, but we can confirm one thing: Yes, Reach is running in real time."

Update: To verify, it is the portions after the 0:34 mark in the trailer that we are referring to as real time.

New GOW 3 Footage Leaves N'Gai Croal And HipHopGamer Speechless

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:53:31 GMT

This console war is more than just heating up it's already on fire and Kratos has the torch. The only question now is how will Microsoft respond and trust me they will and depending on what Halo Reach: will be, they may very well be ready for the challenge.

Uncharted 2 Wins VGA's 'Game of the Year'

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:56:02 GMT

Naughty Dog developed one of the greatest PS3 titles of the generation with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Amazing graphics, action-packed gameplay, puzzles, fun multiplayer, and so much more really made the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves experience unlike any other game this year.

Final Fantasy XIII Famitsu Review Leaked Early

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:13:07 GMT

FinalFantasy-XIII.net: It looks like Famitsu's review of Final Fantasy XIII has been leaked early in Hong Kong. Famitsu is reprinted and released in many countries across Asia but for some reason a Hong Kongese forum has the Japanese review scores before everyone else.

Xbox 360 Has Become A Force To Be Reckoned With

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:27:56 GMT

GamesThirst: Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you a company that came on the scene and has changed the gaming industry forever. A company that many thought would not survive the wrath of Sony and the Playstation brand, but yet still has endured. A company who's motto seems to be "by any means necessary". Microsoft and the Xbox 360 have become a force to be reckoned with. Let's rewind back to the original Xbox shall we?

Saboteur's unique PS3 anti-aliasing

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:54:59 GMT

If there's one element of multi-platform development that comes up repeatedly in our Face-Off coverage, it's the implementation of anti-aliasing on current-generation HD consoles.

It's often the case that the Xbox 360 version of a game features edge-smoothing, while the PlayStation 3 counterpart will either leave it off altogether, scale it back, or use an NVIDIA specific technique called "quincunx", which refines edges nicely, but blurs the entire texture in the process.

The PS3 rendition of Pandemic's The Saboteur is different though. It's special. It's trying something new that's never been seen before on console, or indeed PC, and its results are terrific. In a best-case scenario you get edge-smoothing that is beyond the effect of 16x multi-sampling anti-aliasing, effectively delivering an effect better than the capabilities of high-end GPUs without crippling performance.

Famitsu review scores (Final Fantasy XIII)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:13:43 GMT

The latest Famitsu review scores have been released, which come with a confirmed Final Fantasy XIII score.

PlayStation 3 Gathers 5 Awards from Spike VGA

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:21:37 GMT

PlayStation LifeStyle writes...

PlayStation has really began to hit its stride in many regards. The welcome price drop earlier in the year certainly has helped win a few more fans. Not to mention a stellar library of games both multi-platform and exclusive that have come to the title this year. At this years Spike Video Game Awards the PS3 exclusives were highly celebrated.