It’s not big week in terms of the number of games coming out, but it’s frickin’ huge for enthusiast gamers! On Xbox 360 there’s BioWare’s Mass Effect 2
Are you buying any of these games this week? (If so, feel free to use those handy Amazon links above! *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*)
UK retailer Play has revealed details on the Final Fantasy XIII special edition. (Be sure to hit the break for a photo of all the goodies!) The limited edition package will include:
Remember, this is for the PAL version of the game. The North American version could be different.
For those of you buying the game, are you going to buy the special edition or go plain vanilla?
Sony has been putting out its best PlayStation 3 ads since August 2009. The “It Only Does…” line is clever and funny. Unlike its previous TV spots, the commercials actually make a point! The latest one plugs the 256-player capability of the upcoming MAG
Sony Computer Entertainment of America has announced that the PS3’s PlayStation Home is getting generic NBA jerseys and NFL player jerseys tomorrow, January 21. Online community specialist Locust_Star (not his or her Christian name, I gather) wrote the following on the PlayStation Blog:
Continuing to come strong with the sports content, EA is bringing a boatload of football and basketball items to the PlayStation Home community this Thursday, January 21. From NFL jerseys that sport (pun intended) the names of some of the league’s best players — from Romo to Manning to Bush — to NBA jerseys emblazoned with the logos of your favorite teams, we have something for every sports fanatic this week (that is, unless you are a fan of curling or solo synchronized swimming.) Head to the EA Sports Complex or the PlayStation Home Mall come this Thursday and stock up on these hot items before Super Bowl fever lays you out or you get benched for throwing elbows on the court.
If only I could get my avatar to wear a Favre jersey and sing “Pants on the Ground” constantly. That would rule!
A lot of you are against virtual goods, but I also know a lot of you love (American) football. Will your PS Home avatar be sporting a new jersey soon?
It’s going to a potentially big year for motion controls on consoles. The Wii has done filthy numbers, largely thanks to the unique experience it offers through motion. Microsoft is getting in the game with Project Natal, while Sony plans to do the same with PlayStation Arc. It might be too soon to tell, but I wanted to see if any of you were planning on picking up any or all of these motion controllers. Let the polling begin!
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Sony Computer Entertainment of America has announced that Fat Princess will be getting patch 1.04 on Thursday, January 21. In addition to the usual fixes, this patch includes a new map call Brownie Town (as in, “Won’t you take me to?”). A free map and overall improvements? I’m down!
Last time this game was patched, I threw around the idea of getting together and playing it online with a bunch of you. I totally dropped the ball on that one. Let’s make it happen this time! Are any of you still up for playing in RPad’s Army?
Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, Bret Favre doing “Pants on the Ground”, what late night show you’ll be hosting in five years, or the excellent Boxing After Dark (B.A.D.) show on HBO this Saturday, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.
Sony’s sex toy of doom (or motion controller, if you will) for PlayStation 3 has been getting a lot of press lately. Yesterday there were a strong rumor that its official name will be PlayStation Arc. Today Sony has announced that the product will be delayed until Fall 2010. I think the delay is actually a good thing — a very good thing. My sources have raved about the hardware, but few of them have told me about software that would compelling for enthusiast gamers.
A few of you have brought up games you’d like to see on the PlayStation Arc (of the Covenant?). Boom Blox was an interesting pick, but I don’t think that’s enough. Sony needs something new and original for its motion controller to succeed. Today I wanted to ask you — as an enthusiast gamer — what kind of games would make you buy one.
Sony’s motion controller is a potentially huge product that could greatly broaden the appeal of the PlayStation 3. The big conditional is that without compelling software, it could be a monumental flop. Game developers are going to determine the fate of this thing, no doubt.
What would make the best hero software for Sony’s motion controller? Do you want the standard sports package, like Wii Sports, but with more fidelity? Do you want something more hardcore, like a first-person shooter? Would a motion-controlled Resistance work for you? Maybe you want something totally fresh and original? Or will you be unimpressed no matter what Sony does with this product?
I usually hate using an entire blog post to talk about one game being released, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew that Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgement will be available tomorrow through PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. A prequel to the original game (for PlayStation and Saturn), this delightful tactical RPG will appeal to fans of Final Fantasy Tactics and Disgaea. I absolutely love this genre, so I’m thrilled whenever a new release is available.
Anyone else hyped for this game? Or is it just me?
Whether you’ve called it the Gem, Sphere, or Sony’s sex toy of doom, it looks like you’ll have to throw away those old monikers because Sony’s motion controller is rumored to have an official name: PlayStation Arc. According to VG247:
VG247 has it on good authority that Sony has named its PS3 Motion Controller “Arc”. The information comes from a concrete source speaking under conditions of strict anonymity.
Personally, I don’t care what it’s called. I just want the frickin’ thing to come out! Several of my developer friends have used it and they’re extremely impressed by its fidelity. I’m certain the tech will be impressive, but I want to see how developers translate that into fun.
A lot of you hate the Wii and its motion controls, but are you willing to give PlayStation Arc a shot?
I am not responsible for any drool that falls on your keyboard (or phone) as you look at these screens.
