Filed under: Gaming Rumors | Tags: Hideo Kojima, Konami, Leipzig, Metal Gear Ac!d, PS3, PSN, Sony
[By Anthony Barlow]
Eurogamer caught up with Hideo Kojima at Leipzig and asked him if the PSP only turn based MGS Game ‘Metal Gear Ac!d’ could ever come out on the PlayStation network. Kojima didn’t commit to anything but he didn’t say no either.
“I’ll say yes to that idea, but not because it is already running or anything,” Kojima told Eurogamer when asked about the possibility of porting the turn-based strategy titles to PSN.
“I’m just saying yes because it’s possible, I think it is possible. Sorry to say we don’t have specific plans at the moment, but it is possible, yes.”
Could this be something similar to the downloadable Ratchet then? Could a mini Metal Gear be on it’s way? I think it’d be really sweet, but then i’m a Metal Gear fanboy.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Bethesda, Fallout 3, Leipzig, October, PC, PS3, Xbox 360?
[By Anthony Barlow]
Bethesda’s highly anticipated Fallout 3 has now been given a release date. Whoo! No, not whoo, crap! Yep that’s right I am dreading to pick and choose what to buy in October and this addition to the list doesn’t help things.
Bethesda announced today:
“We are very excited to let gamers get their hands on Fallout 3, the latest chapter in this beloved and highly acclaimed franchise,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “To meet the huge demand for this title by our fans worldwide, we are planning one of the biggest launches of any game released this year.”
There’s a ton of games out in October and this addition to the list dosen’t help. Maybe I can borrow the money off someone until I get paid. The other thing is that i’m at another event on the 31st so I might have to ShopTo this one and get it early. I’m still getting it though.
[By Anthony Barlow]
It was announced a few weeks ago that WarHawk would be getting a new expansion pack, ‘Operation Fallen Star’. Well it was shown off at Leipzig today and it’s looking really cool. The pack contains a new map called ‘Tau Crater’ (which can be used in 10 battle maps) as well as the Icarus M. 1 Rocket Pack (in other words – a Jetpack). Said jetpack will be able to take out ground troops and WarHawks.
Koataku has a load of images for your viewing pleasure.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Addidas Live Season, EA Sports, FIFA 09, Leipzig
[By Anthony Barlow]
At first this might seem VERY over the top but, to me at least, it makes a lot of sense. EA announced today at Leipzig that FIFA 09 would be getting stat updates weekly to reflect how players are doing in real life as well as in the game.
The ‘Addidas Live Season’ add-on will use a network of people to compile stats and rate player performances per week, hopefully adding a new depth to online games. At the moment the feature will only work for the Barclay’s Premier League, Spain’s League BBVA, France’s Ligue 1, the German Bundesliga, Italy’s Serie A and the Mexican Premiera Division.
Andrew Wilson from EA said:
“The game will feel and play differently each week. With Adidas Live Season if Ronaldinho has a great match on the weekend you’ll feel the difference when you pick up the controller as his in-game attributes increase.”
This is sweet and should definitely add some depth to online games. It’d be nice, i guess, if it worked in the ‘Manager Mode’ but I think it’ll affect the online games much more. This is not the PS3 exclusive feature that was announced a few months back, but I was told that the mode would be announced at Leipzig so hopefully we’ll find out some news on it soon.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: David Reeves, Leipzig, PS2, PS3, SCEE, Singstar, Sony
[By Anthony Barlow]
The PS3 version of SingStar is about to get a massive content update thanks to Sony and a PS3 firmware update. Sony announced today at Leipzig that a new firmware update would allow players to rip songs from the PS2 versions of SingStar and import them into into the PS3 game.
David Reeves didn’t give any info away but it definitely seems like a great step forward for Sony and might make PS2 owners want to upgrade to a PS3 for this sequel. Which has got to be the thinking behind this.
Not of too much interest to me but it’s nice for all those SingStar fans out there.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Activision, Brian Bright, Drums, EA, Guitar Hero World Tour, Harmonix, Leipzig, MTV Games, Rock Band
Earlier in the week it was announced that all of the forthcoming instruments for Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour would be compatible with oneanohter. At their Leipzig press conference today Activision announced that the original Rock Band drums would work with their new game.
Kotaku’s Mike Fahey spoke with Activision’s Brian Bright after the conference who explained how the Rock Band drums would work with the new Guitar Hero game. I had my doubts that they would work because of the ammount of pads on the World Tour drums compared to the Rock Band ones. Either way it has been announced that they will be compatible which is sweet for me. I’ll let Mr. Fahey explain after the jump. Continue reading
[By Anthony Barlow]
It was only a matter of time before Sony got one of these out and i’m surprised that I actually want one. The official Sony PS3 controller-keypad is on it’s way this winter. The new keypad will clip onto the DualShock 3/SixAxis controller and will help with in game messaging. internet browsing and will also feature a touchpad feature for mouse input. SCEE Presidnent David Reeves said that the new keypad could also be used in future videogame development.
The keypad will ship in eight different configurations to cope with the ammount of languages. Click the jump for another image and more deets.
[By Steve M]
For those who can never have enough storage space, Sony has just announced a limited edition 160gb version of the PS3, priced at 449 euros. This new version will hit retail on the 31st of october and will also include 70 euros worth of pre installed content.
[By Steve M]
Breaking news from the Sony keynote, the latest model of the PSP will ship on the 15th of October with one game priced at 199 Euros. Cosmetically slightly changed and features a new improved lcd dispay and built in microphone.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Leipzig, LittleBigPlanet, Media Molecule, N*E*R*D, Pre-Order, PS3, Sony
[By Anthony Barlow]
We know that the U.S. is getting LBP pre-order bonuses, we even know what they are. I know what you’re thinking, “what are we Europeans getting?”. Well word has come in that our LBP pre-order bonuses will be “announced shortly”. Could this be one of Sony’s twelve announcements at Leipzig? Personally, I do think it will be announced at the show but I don’t think it’s going to be one of Sony’s big twelve.
We’ll have to wait and see won’t we. Sony’s conference is tomorrow at 4pm (GMT). I hope someone can get any of the info that might turn up and put it up here, because i’m off to see N*E*R*D, whoot!
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Beta, Leipzig, PS3, PSN, SOCOM: Confrontation
Good news for gamers hoping to try out the latest Socom incarnation, as posting on the official playstation boards Shijima who is apparently European Socom producer, announced the EU beta will kick off at the same time as the US beta on the 1st of September. Official comment after the jump Continue reading
Anyone holding off on purchaseing a shiny new PS3 untill it reaches a more wallet friendly price might have to wait a little longer. Speaking to Reuters, Sony spokesman Nick Caplin had this to say on the subject of a price cut announcement at Leipzig this coming week.
“It’s not going to happen. If you’re coming for that you’ll be disappointed,”
With the PS3 beating Microsofts Xbox 360 in US sales over July, even with the 360 receiving its own price drop, its momentum is continuing through the summer, I suspect Sony will want one more holiday season at its current price point and are gambling on its upcoming titles to push the system through to the end of the year.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: German Games Convention 2008, Leipzig, PS3, Sony, Uncharted 2
The German Games Convention (Leipzig) is just around the corner and thanks to our friends over at TheSixthAxis we have the full list (excluding surprises) of what’s gonna be at the show. The games below have been confirmed to be playable on the show floor:
Bionic Commando
Mirror’s Edge
Alone in the Dark (PS3)
FIFA 09
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
According to the guys over at TSA there are also set to be trailers and such for:
DC Universe Online
Far Cry 2
Free Realms
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe
Need for Speed: Undercover
The Agency
‘A Codemasters Trailer’
‘An Activision Trailer’
Call of Duty: World at War
Dark Void
Street Fighter 4
Just Cause 2
Loco Roco 2 (PSP)
Prince Of Persia
Siren: Blood Curse
WipEout HD
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Like I said there are hopefully going to be some surprises on the Sony front. I did have a tip off that Naughty Dog would make Leipzig the place they revealed Uncharted 2 along with some other stuff. We also expect to hear news on Heavy Rain amongst other things. If you are heading out to Germany for the event it’s also fairly likely that you’ll get your hands on LittleBigPlanet, Killzone 2 and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. That Nofi is a jammy git.
Filed under: Gaming News | Tags: Age of Dreams, Chimera Entertainment, Leipzig, RPG
For the elf-abusers among you Chimera Entertainment have today announced they are working on a new multiplatform rpg called “Age Of Dreams” from the solitary screenshot released so far i’m going with a Dungeon Siege type game, which is perhaps not a bad thing. No publisher as of yet but with Leipzig imminent you can be sure the developers will be courting all and sundry to get their game onto shelves.
From Chimera Entertainment:
“Chimera Entertainment, an independent Munich game developer, is announcing the action role playing game “Age of Dreams” for next-gen consoles and PC.
Munich, 14.08.2008 – Unusual hero development, thrilling combat, versatile sandbox-game play and a novel online experience!
After their innovative title “Windchaser”, Chimera Entertainment once again mixes familiar role play elements with unique ideas and wraps them up with a fresh and extraordinary look.Creative Director Alexander Kehr is convinced of the “Age of Dreams” concept: “We came up with an entirely new class system, one that is diverse and gives the player a lot of freedom to experiment with.” Managing Director Hendrik Lesser adds: “With our first PC title, the team has matured as well as gained a lot of experience and self confidence. We are looking forward to the challenge of a cross platform title.”
Chimera Entertainment is going to present “Age of Dreams” to interested publishers at the games convention in Leipzig.”
Steve M
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