I saw on PlayDesigns that there may be a PSP 2 already in the works? (via)
One thing Sony really did well was create a beautiful handheld with amazing graphics. However, the price tag is too high for the majority of their target. Maybe when the PSP 2 comes out the price on the PSP will go down enough that I can afford it. Of course, with all the racism charges that lead to Sony’s pulling the latest PSP billboard, they may market this thing to death as well. LOL
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Picture found via Google Images here
Rumor has it that E3 will be canned next year, because game publishers see very little ROI (return on investment) from the millions of dollars they invest in their booth and booth publicity. Supposedly they’ll can it in favor of smaller shows, hopefully regional, and not just located in CA. (via Alex Morganis)
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XBox 360 Is the Favorite Console of T3 Readers
As an XBox 360 Fanboi I can agree, though I must say the competition was tight between the DS Lite and the PSP, as the 2 other candidates nominated. I’m not sure the 360 is some technological marvel, as many say, they’ve just made very sure there is something to do on there, even right out of the box. With LIVE!, the arcade and the backwards compatibility, you can use it even when you have no 360 games on hand.
The DS has widespread appeal and a small price point and offers up …read more
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APProtect Just Got $.75M in VC funding
The company, an Israeli startup, created software that protects video games (PC and consoles) from being ripped by all of you unscrupulous deadbeats. Shame, shame, everyone knows your name…
Here’s how it works:
…enables the removal of sections of code from any application and their storage on a centralized network server, thereby giving users selective access to the software at any point in time
According to paidContent.org, the investors were:
Vertex Venture Capital
Giza Venture Capital
ProSeed Venture Capital Fund
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Chief Scientist through the Technion Entrepreneurial Incubator Company (TEIC)
For a company that was just founded last year, …read more
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Sony’s latest patent:
The patent would prevent Sony PlayStations from playing used, rented or borrowed video games. This would cripple the First Sale Doctrine that consumers own physical goods they purchase and have the right to use or transfer such goods.
It is highly unlikely that Sony would actually use such technology due to outright consumer rejection. Typically such patents stake out territory so others can’t claim it and may be useful for licensing.
Are they suicidal?
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Oct. 9: Clubhouse Games™
Oct. 16: Nintendogs™ (Dalmatian)
Oct. 23: Magical Starsign™
Oct. 30: Pokémon® Ranger
Oct. 30: Children of Mana®
Nov. 6: Elite Beat Agents™
Nov. 13: Yoshi’s Island™ 2
Dec. 4: Custom Robo™ Arena
Dec. 4: Kirby™ Squeak Squad
Of course, all everyone is wondering is when Zelda, Twilight Princess will be out. Sources say it will be this fall on the cube and an advanced version will star on the Wii at launch.
An upcoming GBA title is Final Fantasy V Advance on Nov 6.
Oh, and here’s how a press release should be done (pay attention Sony):
The fourth quarter of 2006 will herald a new era …read more
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Sony’s releasing their top selling first party games for $19.
Ape Escape®: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury®: Blazin’ Trails, Hot Shots Golf®: Open Tee, Twisted Metal™: Head On, or Wipeout®Pure – for $19.99 SRP.
Later this year they’ll add these to the list:
“Greatest Hits,” including Lumines™, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Star Wars Battlefront™ II, Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix, and Untold Legends™: Brotherhood of the Blade™.
This is a good move for Sony. Lumines is insanely popular still… What are your thoughts on this statement here from the press release though?
With more than 5 million units sold, the PSP system …read more
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You can download the trailer for the RTS (real time strategy) “East India Company” from Encore Games.
Download East India Company trailer
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As a person who hates sports games, I rarely take a look at their appeal, though I know that appeal is widespread. I have friends who really enjoy playing through a season to see what they might expect in the World Series, ala Jimmy the Geek, though I am somewhat doubtful as to the predictability of such a scheme.
However, MediaPost’s article on online sporting games, “What it’s like” got me to wondering about sporting games. Are we y’all playing them to find out what it’s really like to be a soccer star? Are they fun in their own merit, or …read more
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I’m a GameFly subscriber and I try to keep a running list and a full GameQ. These are some of the games that I am itching to play.
These games are all not yet out, but I’m reserving them so I can play them at the first opportunity. Of course, some of these aren’t even available for preorder yet anywhere.
I’m going to make a quick list here, and then go into greater detail throughout the rest of the week on why they look particularly great. I’d love your feedback. Did I miss one or two that haven’t …read more
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