The songs are downloadable so you can taylor your own line up. Not much death metal on it yet likes! :lol:
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The songs are downloadable so you can taylor your own line up. Not much death metal on it yet likes! :lol:
Oh, should have said that I was talking about the PS2 versions, which is available in different music genre and themed versions. It definitely makes sense to include downloadable content for the PS3 version to milk the game with new song packs.
Singstar - Corpsegrinder Special
Now that would be a great release, definitely also a must buy for me.
New GT5: Prologue screens. WTF.
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GT5 is looked very nice indeed. Have you also watched the preview videos for it?
Haven't watched any videos yet, but I've played the GT:HD demo, and that was already spectacular-looking. Can't imagine what magic the guys at Polyphony can work when the final version of GT5 comes 'round. Judging from the past, it'll probably be near the end of 2008 though.
Ah well ... all's forgiven, because it's got Ferrari in it.
They are replay graphics as opposed to during gameplay, but I agree very spectacular.
Have just played the new Burnout: Paradise game on the PS3, and I can say it has potential to be a lot of fun.
As much as I may criticise EA for their games content and similarity, I will commend them for packing a lot into their demos, including a semi-decent online play. The demo does not consist of one or two races, but an entire section of the city to play in, with a number of challenges and seemingly all the elements of the game (excluding new cars). The online game is very good as it sets you up with three other players as you compete to beat each others cores in a variety of disciplines (including oncoming traffc; near missssses; barrel rolls and more)
It looks like it should be an enjoyable release, as free-roaming is definitely the way to go in driving games (and has been ever since the days of Turbo Esprit on the 8-bits (woulda looked cool on the Amiga).
Game looks good, plays well and has decent online mode. And was quite a quick download too.
PS3 firmware v2.10 has just been released, the following is taken direct from the official site.
Looks good, and the voice changer could be an amusing toy for a short while!Quote:
An update to the PS3 system software was released on December 18, 2007. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.10 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 2.10, you will need a minimum 120Mb of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 2.10 update includes the following:
http://uk.playstation.com/servlet/fi...SPEC_ENT_ID=38
- Voice Changer
The Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat. Visit the Voice Changer guide in Help & Support under PS3 at eu.playstation.com for more details.
Using this feature, you can change the tone of a voice that is input from an audio device such as a microphone. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels. You can vary the tone when using voice / video chat under Friends.
Other new or revised features in version 2.10
Music
Video
- You can now select [Type 3] as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping]. This bitmapping process was developed specifically for the PS3TM system to enhance audio playback.
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- DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played. *
- Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1 is now supported. **
- [BD Data Utility] has been added. ***
- To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, you must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
- Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
** You may now be able to use the "Picture in Picture" feature that enables playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray Discs. Available features will vary depending on the disc.
*** The management data that is used by the Blu-ray Disc is saved.
DivX support is the biggie here I guess. The voice changer looks like a gimmick but guess some people (kids) with weedy/girly voices may find it useful to sound a bit more grown up.
Still good to see the updates keep coming through.
Would be quite fun to try and use the voice changer to sound like your favourite retro games characters.
Little Big Planet looks set to turn some serious heads...
Click here for the video.
All those 360 owning Viva Pinata fans (all two of them!) are gonna be making the big jump to the PS3...
And in other news...
What we need to do is pester them with emails and more emails! But at least they should be a lot of fun to play.Quote:
The recently announced guest appearances of Darth Vader and Yoda in Soulcalibur IV come with a catch—each release will feature a console exclusive Star Wars character, with Darth Vader playable only in the PlayStation 3 version, Yoda playable only in the Xbox 360 version. Yes, you'll be able to enjoy pitting light saber against sword, but you may not be able to actually have a Yoda versus Darth battle unless Namco Bandai and LucasArts decide to make them available via downloadable content.
Cue slightly Jewish accent: "I see your schwartz is as big as mine."
I'm really hyped up for Little Big Planet. Looks like it's going to be a real fun game. It's just a shame that it'll probably sell like shit, because the average 18-30 gamer would much rather shoot things in first person rather than play something innovative and original.
And Darth Vader is obviously a much cooler character than Yoda.
Frank Oz vs James Earle Jones? JEJ has the weight advantage but FO has the Miss Piggy karate chop so FO every time.
I prefer "Dark Lord of the Sith" vs. "Kermit's dad"
Some Resistance 2 scans:
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Pictures are a bit small, but the game's looking good for how early in development it currently is!
Those Resistance 2 shots do look good.
And this is really annoying because if a different Star Wars character is featured in the PS3 and 360 versions of SoulCalibur IV then it means I'm going to have to eventually buy both consoles as I will need both for my Star Wars collections! How annoying! :lol:
More news on Resistance 2:
Plus found this (could be a mock-up, but it looks good anyway)Quote:
Resistance 2 revealed
Game Informer confirms top-rated PS3 launch game will become franchise for Sony's rising console.
By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot Posted Jan 11, 2008 11:31 pm GMT
As is the case with most batches of platform-launch games, critics weren't especially kind to the titles that debuted alongside the PlayStation 3. According to Metacritic, the most consistently well-reviewed launch title for the platform was Resistance: Fall of Man. Developed by Ratchet & Clank creators Insomniac Games, the title blended science fiction and Harry Turtledove-esque alternate history, portraying an alien invasion of England in the 1950s--after World War II didn't happen.
According to industry-research group NPD Funworld, Resistance was a solid seller, moving nearly 791,000 copies domestically as of November 2007. Little wonder, then, that as rumored, the acclaimed game is getting sequel treatment. The February edition of Game Informer reveals that yes, Insomniac is hard at work on a sequel, tentatively titled Resistance 2.
According to the magazine, Resistance 2 will support two campaigns, multiplayer battles of up to 60 people, and eight-person online co-op play. Unconfirmed reports say the game will support three character classes--including a heavy weapons, special operations, and the all-important medic. It will also incorporate vehicles, including the alien-built Stalker, which will have cloaking abilities.
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And now we have this gem of news too.
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Latest Windows PC games on PS3 now somehow feasible
Monday 14th January 2008, 09:09:33 AM, written by Farid
Playing the latest DX10 Windows games on PlayStation 3 is now a reality with StreamMyGame. Obviously, there is a catch accompanying this claim.
Announced today, the name of the product makes its nature clear, StreamMyGame is a server/client technology that allows you to stream the video output from a Windows PC game into a Linux client running on a PlayStation 3 or a PC. To PS3/PSP combo owners, this technology should be reminiscent of the PSP remote play functionality the PlayStation 3 offers for some content, such as PlayStation games.
The product comes in the form of a server running on your Windows (XP/Vista) machine and a Linux client running on your PlayStation 3, or any other machine running an adequate Linux distribution. It exists in three different versions, the basic version is free but it is stuck streaming 640x480 video output to the client. To enjoy the HD resolution of 1280x720, StreamMyGame users will have to subscribe a membership for at least a year and for the psychological friendly price of $9.99 USD (€6.72/£5.09) for the “premium” service and $19.99 USD (€13.44/£10.19) for the “unlimited” service. This latter is hardly unlimited since you cannot stream a flux higher than 1280x720.
Unlike the PS3/PSP remote play functionality StreamMyGame does not allow for remote play over the internet yet. We are promised that this feature should be made available into StreamMyGame as early as March 2008.
In fact, the company goes as far as expecting to see game publishers using StreamMyGame to establish Pay-for-Play online services. That would not be a novel idea, but it could be one of the first implementation of the concept. Evidently, it is worth noting that such a remote Pay-for-Play game streaming service would not make a lot of sense any time soon given that such a service would require an incredibly costly server setup, with a dedicated high-end box required for every users. Let us not even mention the heavy latency issues that would come with it, at least on current broadband infrastructure. On the other hand, this product might rapidly find customers on mobile platforms seeing that the server requirements would be much more modest and thus much more economically viable.
- Registration form and complete information about the software pricing can be found here.
- Demonstration videos showing Crysis being played on a client running on the PlayStation 3 and a Linux PC are available here.
I wonder if you can stream an amiga emulator from your pc to ps3... now thats got me thinking!
It had also occured to me too.
And then this news crept out:-
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has today announced a new PlayStation 3 bundle for UK games buyers.
Retailing at £349.99, the official Sony bundle will include the 40Gb PS3 console as well as offering buyers two first-party games to choose from, including some well received pre-Christmas launches such as SingStar (including microphones), Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
Described by industry trade magazine MCV as a 'bargain' offer, the list of games buyers can choose from includes: Resistance: Fall of Man, Genji: Days of the Blade, Formula One, Ridge Racer 7, Heavenly Sword, Lair, Folklore, Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, Warhawk (including headset), SingStar (including microphones) and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
The new PlayStation 3 bundle will go on sale in the UK this Friday and will be available, claims Sony, "until further notice".
And even more interesting, and maybe a thing that will change... apprently LittleBigPlanet involves collecting 'spunk'...
Well, according to GamerTV it does!!! Maybe this is a way to attract female gamers!
And more news on the Sony front...
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Sony plans Xbox Live-beating trophy system
16.01.2008
As Sony gears up for the launch of its much-anticipated Home virtual world application, the firm has announced its plans for a gamer achievement system on the PlayStation 3.
Following in the footsteps of Microsoft's Xbox 360, the PlayStation Network (PSN) is to reward players for their successes in-game with trophies and downloadable extras.
However, PSN director Eric Lempel claimed that Sony's system will go further than its rival's.
"We have a lot of features in different stages of development that I think our users will be very excited about," he said in an interview with the Next-Gen website.
"I know that an achievement system is very important to our consumers. With Home, and in addition to Home, we have some very exciting programs planned to recognise our consumers' gaming skills and loyalty in new ways that go well beyond a single score."
Unfortunately no further details were unveiled, but 2008 is seemingly set to be an exciting year for PlayStation 3 owners as the PSN rolls out as a competitor to Xbox Live.
Burnout Paradise is out. Anyone planning on picking this one up?
The demo was quite decent, I thought. I heard the Crash Junction subgame was omitted, though, which is a shame. It was great fun in Burnout 3.
I remember reading about the removal of the Crash Junction game. I think I played that more than any other part of Burnout 3.
It was pretty much the only good bit of Burnout 3 ;)
I just got my dualshock 3 today. Man I missed rumble - but Im still miffed that they removed it just cos they didnt want pay royalties. All in all its far better built than the sixaxis- the plastic feels tougher and is completely opaque rather than the semi transparent sixaxis. its heavier too- must be the rumble magnets.
Do any existing PS3 games have dualshock support? Or will we need to wait for it to be included in future releases?
All the games I have tried it with so far have it - Warhawk, Resistance FOM, Devil may Cry demo, Turok demo & COD 4.
So far so good!
That is great news. I was worried that because Sony had initially removed rumble support that the developers would have left it out of the games, but some you list are quite early titles so that is good to know.
I'd imagine it's relatively easy to add rumble into a game with an patch/update.
Maybe. But surely it is quite a complex thing as it needs to be coded to the actions of the player, as well as set pieces within a game. So, much like triggered audio events in a game.
Burnout Paradise turned out to be a spiffy game. I initially had some reservations about it, but after trying the full game for an hour or two, I can say it's been a thrilling ride so far - and I haven't even touched the online option yet. Criterion has really outdone themselves creating the city in which the game takes place - it feels alive like a real city would, and it looks and sounds absolutely fantastic.
Devil May Cry 4 will be released in Europe on the 8th of February.
I liked the demo, but I'm not sure I'll be getting the game right away - I didn't even finish part 3.
Click here to download...Quote:
Update features (ver 2.20)
Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 2.20.
An update to the PS3 system software was released on March 25, 2008. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.20 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 2.20, you will need a minimum 130Mb of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
Main features in system software update version 2.20
Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) is now supported. Visit the BD-Live guide in Help & Support under PS3 > Video at eu.playstation.com for more details.
- BD-LIVE support
http://uk.playstation.com/servlet/fi...SPEC_ENT_ID=38
- Copying playlists
You can now copy playlists that you create in Music and Photo to a PSP system. Visit the Copying playlists guide in Help & Support under PS3 > Getting started > Managing Files on PS3 at eu.playstation.com for more details.
Other new or revised features in version 2.20
Settings
Photo
- The way you register Bluetooth devices has changed. Also, you can now manage your registered devices.
- A [BD Internet Connection] setting has been added under [BD/DVD Settings].
- An [Audio Output Device] setting has been added under [Remote Play Settings].
Music
- You can now display an image while editing a playlist.
Video
- You can now play a music track while editing a playlist.
* LTH, or low to high, is a recording method that supports organic dye write-once BD-R media.
- You can now play DivX and WMV format files that are 2GB or larger.
- You can now display subtitles in DivX-format video files.
- You can now begin playing a DVD from the point where you previously stopped it (Resume Play).
- A [Mosquito Noise Reduction] option has been added under [AV Settings] in the control panel for standard DVDs.
- You can now play BD-R version 1.2 (LTH* BD-R) discs.
Network
* Some types of video files cannot be viewed in this manner and must be downloaded completely before playback.
- You can now change some PS3 system settings during remote play.
- [Save Target] has been added as an option under [File] in the browse mode menu of the Internet browser. This option lets you save a file that is linked from a Web page, such as an image or video file, or other type of file, to your PS3 system's hard drive or storage media.
- The Internet browser now displays some Web pages more quickly.
- Using the Internet browser, you can now play a linked video file* as it is being downloaded.
Note:
- This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
- The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3. Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
- Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
Cool. Downside is I wont have the net for a month as I have moved house. :mad: That means I can only much around on the net for an hour a day over my lunch break at work. I may actually get things done!
Some very nice updates included there. I especially like the DivX additions to support subtitles and larger files. Very useful. And the playlist functionality is good too.
The PS3 is quickly become a very nice multimedia system and at it's current price point is much more desirable than any standalone BD player.
Now to work out if and when I can afford to buy one. Maybe I should include it on my wedding list, under the 60" Pioneer HDTV! ;)
So just download the update to a memory stick in your lunch break.Quote:
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Thats why I post on this forum - to get people to think for me! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Demon CleanerSo just download the update to a memory stick in your lunch break.Quote:
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Good plan.
Thats one of the reasons I included the direct link, that and the fact that Sony had forgotten to link to the download page on the site itself... The muppets!!!
More news on RFOM 2
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Australia, April 3, 2008 - Every few months Sony Australia holds an event in Sydney called Pause – essentially a chance to bring the local journos up to speed on the world of PlayStation and to give us all a chance to go hands-on with an array of titles. At the most recent event – held yesterday – one of the components of the presentation was a recording made for us by Ted Price, head of Insomniac, on Resistance 2. While he didn't reveal many new details, it was an interesting insight into the thinking at Insomniac nonetheless, so we figured we'd jot down a few of the things he commented on.
First of all he mentioned that there was a "lack of unification" between the original Resistance's single and multiplayer modes, and that this will be addressed in the sequel. Not only will Resistance 2 have a far more unified design – both in gameplay terms and in aesthetics, settings and story, but Price views the game's eight player co-op – which is a separate set of levels from the single player game - as the perfect bridge between single player and multiplayer. He noted the difficulty of hopping straight into a huge multiplayer firefight, and pointed out that co-op would be the perfect way to learn how to operate as part of a team, without being thrown in the deep end. You can also expect Resistance 2 to be even more community focused than the original, with Price saying that most FPS communities are "anaemic".
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/ar...1207288135.jpgA face only a mother could... etcetera.
Price also acknowledged that the opening sections of the first game were "weak" and that fans can expect Resistance 2 to begin with much more of a bang. The story will also be bigger and more thorough, according to Price, exploring who Hale is, and dealing with the transformations upon himself from his infection by the virus. The third person narrative is out too, with Hale firmly at the centre, hopefully making the game more immersive. In terms of the story, the events of Resistance 2 kick off right after the end of the original, with Hale landing in Iceland. It's not long, however, before he moves on to San Francisco and becomes a member of the Sentinels.
It seems most of the game will be set in America, with the Chimera hitting the U.S. on both the east and west coasts simultaneously. Price spoke a little about their vision of alternate history 1950s America – this ain't the clean cut, suburban stereotype from our world, but a bleak, desolate place that becomes even more so after the Chimera begin to decimate it. Cheery.
Price also revealed that further details of the 60 player online and eight player co-op would be revealed soon, so stay tuned!
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PLAYSTATION Store (PS3) is changing... come on inside and find out how.
PLAYSTATION Store (PS3) on PLAYSTATION Network will be undergoing a dramatic change in April 2008, hitting your screens with a redesign that will make your Store experience even better than ever.
Due mid-April, PLAYSTATION Store (PS3) will gain a new design, interface and navigation in response to feedback from the millions of PSN registrants in the PAL region. This revamp will not affect PLAYSTATION Network accounts or the virtual wallet system, so current users can just sit back and enjoy the fresh look and feel of the Store.
While content will be suspended for two weeks as the improvements are carried out, users can look forward to a special update mid-April and also enjoy the bumper batch of titles and entertainment recently released, including the sterling Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and refreshing slapstick action PAIN, not to mention the vast back catalogue of titles currently available.
And now more news regarding Sony Firmware...
Looks like Sony are TRULY pushing the boat out now for the PS3. This is what support should be like. Maybe 'Tendo could take some lessons from this...Quote:
Hey Everyone! We know you’re all patiently waiting for the next PS3 firmware update, ver. 2.30, which includes the revamped PLAYSTATION Store. The good news is that it’s coming soon.
I have more good news to report today – the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.
DTS-HD Master Audio is literally bit-for-bit identical to the studio master recording and makes movie soundtracks and sound effects truly come to life. The technology delivers audio at the incredibly high rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, which is significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths, so you’ll be totally immersed in the sound. The firmware update will add DTS-HD High Resolution Audio as well, which is a similar output technology that requires less disc space. You can read more about both codecs here.
A lot of you, particularly the home theatre enthusiasts and audiophiles out there, have been asking us for this capability, and we can’t wait until you have an opportunity to pop in a compatible Blu-ray video to test it out for yourself.
Also....
For those of you who like to be in with the latest fashions....
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A NetBlender SDK will soon allow Apple's iPhone to communicate with the PlayStation 3 console.
The new connectivity will see the the iPhone acting as a PS3 remote control, and will also introduce new touch features that might be integrated into PS3 movies (via Blu-ray), games and applications.
The CTO said the new SDK "will allow studios, independent movie companies to enable BD Touch features. These features send data in two directions from the Disc to the iPhone and vice versa. Video, audio, text, and player commands can be sent. So right now it seems everyone likes the ‘remote control’ idea. However the player can control the iPhone as well."
Another possible application of this new feature would see portable versions of Blu-ray releases copied to the iPhone for watching on the go.
I can guarantee you will never see me controlling a PS3 via an Apple product! ;)
Nice about the audio though. Why do people hate Sony again? They seem to be the only company who are truly supporting their customers. What other company would upgrade the capacities of their system so much since launch? Definitely not M$!
Nintendo don't need to take lessons from Sony as the Wii is out selling the PS3 in every region. Goes to show, the technology doesn't have to be the best to be the best seller, it's all about quality and Sony have let toooooooooooooo many crap and overpriced games loose for the PS's. I'm not saying there hasn't been some turkeys for the Wii but they have been fewer and the quality games have been greater in number.
There are other reasons for this. Nintendo have throughout the history of all their systems charged games developers a premium to develop games for their systems, viewing it that these developers should be privileged to be allowed to release their titles on a Nintendo platform. Titles have also always had to go through a stright quality control. This was OK in the NES and SNES days because it kept quality high and most developers knew they would have a popular title on their hands. But since the N64 this has kind of back fired a bit for Nintendo, with systems since then mainly enjoying first party software and not much from third party developers.
In contrast Sony have always wanted the Playstation range to be quite open for any developer to develop for. Yes this does introduce a load of dross into the back catalogue of the platform, but it equally generates a lot more creativity and variety of releases. Look at the number of games released for both the original and PS2. Each has a back catalogue of thousands, with at least a few hundred of those being polished must play titles. In contrast look at the Nintendo systems. How many games were released for each? Definitely not that many for the N64 and Gamecube compared to Sony's. OK most that were released were great must play titles, but for the N64 this was definitely under 50 titles and for the Gamecube it wasn't that different. Look again at both the original PSOne and the PS2 and there were more RPGs released for each than good titles in total for Nintendo systems!
As for the current generation. I don't think you can really directly compare the PS3 and Wii, as the later is a pure gaming platform, whereas the PS3 is offering a complete home entertainment solution that to a certain extent is reliant on the HD home movie market, and with that still slowly gaining speed it was always going to take time before consumers started to buy into the HD revolution and the PS3. I'm sure towards the end of this year the PS3 will start to pick up in popularity, especially as the price of HD TVs is starting to tumble. You can now buy a 22" HDTV for £199 and a 32" for £399.
As for the Xbox 360. I think it is now starting to age fast. When the Wii and PS3 were first launched a lot of next generation titles were being released as 360 exclusives. Now if you take a look they are all cross platform releases for 360 and PS3, with the PS3 getting the exclusives. The biggest reason has to be that developers are starting to outgrow the 360's DVD storage limitations and enjoying the much larger Blu-Ray media.
Actually, I dare say that the amount of craptastic 'shovelware' on the Wii has so far been much worse on the Wii as it is on the other next-gen platforms. Only recently have developers started taking the Wii more seriously (who wouldn't, considering how well it's sold) and begun investing more time into developing for it.Quote:
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It's been so bad that even diehard Wii fans have started threads in online forums complaining about the tragic overall quality of Wii releases - that has to be an indication of something. So far, the system's best games have all been 1st party Nintendo releases, with the odd exception here and there.
I don't think anyone really expected the Wii to sell as well as it has, not even Nintendo itself.
I agree. It sold so well that developers rushed products to market to make some money, hence the poor quality releases. It should see more quality games this year though as developers have now had some time to work on the next wave of games.
Personally, I think the Wii is the most over-rated hunk of plastic I ever wasted my money on... but millions of others can't be wrong!
My comment was actually referring to the way that Sony are looking to support the PS3 and keep their user-base happy, rather than the milking of cosh (Cosh??? I mean't cash!!!) from all the adoring fans that 'Tendo has. Their Virtual Console is a great example of Europe getting a second-rate product because they can't be bothered to recode the games.
Their product may be great but their appreciation of the people who made it the success it is is quite laughable.
So, what did everyone think of the redesigned PS Store?
I kind of like it. Definitely a lot less clunky compared to the old store, and it matches nicely with the XMB, since it uses the same style of lettering and design. Too bad the server seemed a bit overloaded, though, seeing as how the icons and such took ages to load.
I've been dabbling a bit with Everybody's Golf: World Tour since tuesday, and it's quite enjoyable. I don't even normally like golf games, but this one is very easy to get into.