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PSP Redesign Coming In 2007?

Let’s face it, the PSP is loosing big time to the DS, and Sony hasn’t responded quickly enough. Now, according to scans from the October issue of PlayStation Magazine, Sony is working on a redesign of the PSP, scheduled for release in March 2007.

Rather than just lowering the price to better compete with the DS, Sony will keep the current price point, but update the PSP with 8 GB of flash disk storage (instead of the current 32 MB). The new version will also sport a retooled UMD drive, and will also feature integrated EyeToy functionality.

A PSP with 8 GB storage capacity would be a bargain at $200. Memory chips of that size are quite expensive, and I doubt prices will be low enough for Sony to keep the current price tag. Perhaps Sony should focus on making some quality games for the system, instead of making a redesign? Unless they’re trying to pull off what Nintendo did with the DS Lite.

New Ridge Racer 7 Info

Japan’s most popular game magazine, Famutsu, has once again got exclusive details on an upcoming game. This time, it’s Ridge Racer 7 for the PlayStation 3. According to Famitsu, the game will support up to 14 players in 4 different online multiplayer modes; Relay, Time Attack, Team Battle, and Pair Attack.

There will be 22 tracks available, all with a reversed version. For singleplayer, the main game mode, Ridge State Grand Prix, will include 160 races, sporting a two player arcade mode as well.

The game will use PS3’s online capabilities to globally rank players, record their stats, and offer downloadable content later on. You will be able to customize your car fully, from the looks, to engine tweaks, and use your own custom nitro boost.

EA’s In-game Ad Deals, BF2142 Targeted

EA has signed deals with IGA Worldwide and Massive Inc. to serve advertising in their games. One of the first games to use the in-game ads will be Battlefield 2142, which we’ve covered extensively the past few days. EA says this would mean “new, realistic brand presence integrated into contextually relevant game environments”.

EA’s David Gardner defends in-game advertising and says,

“The debate ends this year. It’s here, let’s get on with it. In-game advertising adds credibility depending on the product. We’re not talking about US TV-style ads that are constantly interrupting the experience. [In-game ads are] part of the fabric. We just have to get on with it, and as creators, we must fit it in seamlessly.”

Somehow I’m having a hard time believing that. What’s so realistic about in-game ads in a high paced multiplayer shooter set in the 22nd century? Of all the games at EA’s disposition, why choose BF2142, or a game that requires the up most attention from the player? Maybe it would suit The Sims 2 better, and the countless expansion packs.

Wii And PS3 Demo Stands

First images of the PlayStation 3 and Wii demo stands. Used to display the new systems and their games, stands like these usually appear a few days before the official console release, to generate the final bit of hype.

There is no confirmation that these are in fact the real ones from Sony and Nintendo. A lot of users on various forums have suggested they are fake, and the blurry images sure don’t make them look more authentic.

Via Aussie-Nintendo

PSP GPS And Camera Dated In Japan

Sony Japan has announced the pricing and launch details of two upcoming PSP accessories, the GPS module, and the PSP camera. The camera will be launched on November 2 for 5,000 Yen, or $43. It’s a 1.3 megapixel with a built in microphone.

The GPS receiver will be available on December 7 for 6,000 Yen, or just over $50. On the downside, Sony will not include any GPS software alongside the receiver.

Read (Sony Japan)

Japanese Sales Chart: DS Owns

The latest Japanese software sales charts show that all top 10 best selling games are for the Nintendo DS. As we reported earlier, Final Fantasy 3 takes the top spot, with New Super Mario Bros. as number two.

1: Final Fantasy 3
2: New Super Mario Bros.
3: Rune Factory
4: Brain Training 2
5: DS Talking Cooking Nave
6: Tamagotchi Collection Shop
7: Mario Hoops
8: Animal Crossing
9: Brain Training For Adults
10: English Training

Fight Night Coming To PlayStation 3

EA has announced that their popular Fight Night boxing series is heading for the PlayStation 3. The game will be Called Fight Night Round 3, and will be developed but EA Canada. Even thought it’s a port from the original Xbxo360 game, the PS3 version will feature an new game mode, “Get In The Ring”, and full ESPN integration. The new game mode let’s you experience boxing from a first person perspective. Expect it to be realeased later this fall.

Battlefield 2142 Hack Video

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Recently we reported on the Battlefield 2142 hacks that have already emerged, and EA’s ability to overlook the most blatant bugs in the engine before starting on BF2142. The guys over at battlecoders.com have made a 7 minute video of the hack/cheat in action. Hopefully some of this will push a few buttons at EA and DICE.

[Thanks, Mike]

75 Blu-ray Titles Ready At PS3 Launch

According to Famitsu, Sony expects 75 Blu-ray movies to be ready for the PS3 launch in Japan. The movies are expected to retail at 7,500 Yen, or $43.00 USD.

$600 for a PS3 console, $60 for games, $40 for movies. You gotta love the next-gen/HDTV/DRM extravaganza these companies are trying to pull off.

Dead Rising Breaks US Sales Records

Capcom’s zombie masher Dead Rising has sold over 500,000 copies in two weeks, making it the fastest selling Xbox360 game to date. Charles Bellfield, VP of marketing at Capcom says,

“Response to Dead Rising from the trade, press and consumers has been tremendous. The success of the game is a result of Capcom’s recognition of Xbox 360 system’s possibilities and starting development early on in order to deliver such a high-quality game.”

Dead Rising will be released in Europe this Friday, and sales are expected to be just high as across the Atlantic. So far, reviews of the game have been fairly good, average score is 85/100 on Metacritic, the 9th highest rated Xbox360 game.

Auto Assault Soundtrack Available For Free

In a somewhat desperate attempt to draw some more players to the almost failed MMO Auto Assault, NCSoft has now released the soundtrack on the official website for free.

The soundtrack, composed by Richard Dekkard, consists of 9 individual mp3 files, totaling at 35 MB. I’ve listened to the first few tracks, and it’s pretty good actually. A mix of electronica and ambient sounds.

Download it here

Battlestations Midway Delayed

Eidos has confirmed that the Xbox360 WW2 game Battlestations Midway will be released sometime in 2007. Originally scheduled for release this fall, Battlestations Midway is a tactical WW2 naval game, where you participate in recreated WW2 battles. Other than that, the only thing we know about this game is that it’s a sort of “Battlefield 1492 Navy Style” game, with an online multiplayer mode, of course.

Watch a gameplay video after the jump. Read more

Review: DarkStar One

It’s been a long time since the classic story driven space shooters. Now comes DarkStar One, a space adventure with fast paced action and an original storyline. You play as Kayron Jarvis, a young commander of the spaceship DarkStar One, destined to defend mankind from the aliens (who else?).

Read more

Resersvoir Dogs Recalled

Publisher Eidos has recalled the Xbox version of Reservoir Dogs because of a printing error on the cover. They didn’t mention what the error was, but it’s suspected that the “18″ rating logo wasn’t printed correctly (or misplaced, or left out). The PC and PS2 version are still available.

Assasin’s Creed Officially Coming To PC

According to the latest issue of PC Gamer, Ubisoft will announce Assassin’s Creed for PC later this week. The magazine isn’t out yet, but subscribers have already received it, and can confirm the news. IGN contacted Ubisoft to get an official statement, but nothing was confirmed from French developer. The game was previously rumored to appear on the PC, and everything points in that direction at the moment.

[Thanks, Will]

PS3 Will Last For 10 Years

Sony’s Kaz Hirai spoke to CNet about the PlayStation 3, Blu-ray, and Sony’s plans to win the next-gen battle. He said that the $600 price tag was a “good value” to consumers, since they expect every PlayStation to last 10 years. The PlayStation 2 for instance, will be in production for another four years after the PS3 hits the market.

Hirai confirmed to CNet that Sony would ship 2 million PS3’s at launch; they just haven’t “announced” the production yet.

Read (CNet News.com)

Final Fantasy 3 Is A Best Seller In Japan

In only one week, Final Fantasy 3 for the Nintendo DS has sold over 500,000 copies, making it the best selling game in Japan at the moment. When it was released, eager Japanese gamers waited in line for hours in order to get a copy, as Kotaku reported a week ago.

The news comes from the Japanese Manchi Interactive news site, where developer Square Enix said they expected “only” 350,000 copies sold during the first week.

New BioShock Screenshots

New screenshots of BioShock, the amazingly looking sci-fi action game from Irrational Games. BioShock is scheduled for release sometime in 2007 on the Xbox360. Check some more screens after the jump.

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Burnout 5 For Xbox360/PS3 Confirmed

EA has confirmed Burnout 5 will appear on the Xbox360 and PS3 sometime in 2007. Developed by Criterion Games, Burnout 5 will be a bit different from other titles in the series, as Criterion Game’s design director Alex Ward says,

“Burnout 5 is a complete reinvention of the series, built from the ground up for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. To create truly next-generation gameplay, we needed to create a truly next-generation game, from top to bottom.”

The game will feature advanced physics, where most of the environment will be destructible, as well as the cars, of course. Xbox360 has already seen a Burnout game, Burnout Revenge, which was only a minor upgrade from the original Xbox version.

Via Next-gen

Red Steel To Have Freestyle Swordfighting?

Ubisoft’s Wii launch title, Red Steel, might include a freestyle sword system. That’s according to German site Nintendo-LAN, who did an interview with a Red Steel developer. They report that Ubisoft has completely revised the sword control mechanics, so that the Wiimote control are transferred to the game precisely.

There is no proof that this is actually happening, even though it sounds pretty cool. Ubisoft has previously said that they have improved the controls a lot since E3, but remaking the sword control mechanics a few months before launch sounds a bit unrealistic.

Read (If you understand German)

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