Posts Tagged ‘scea’
God of War III was almost, sort of, an FPS
Fans of the hack ‘n’ slash aspect of God of War III will be happy to hear that the game’s Director successfully fended off the idea of changing the franchise into a first person shooter.
The idea for an FPS God of War came from SCEA Art Director Ken Feldman who said the following:
“I tried unsuccessfully to convince [Director] Stig to make ‘God of War III’ a first-person shooter. Unfortunately he didn’t see the genius in the idea.”
The genius in the idea? Perhaps you are working on the wrong game, Mr. Feldman.
via thatvideogameblog
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 out on November 24th
First announced back in April, SCEA has announced via the Playstation Blog that SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 will be released exclusively for the PSP on November 24th.
If you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that Fireteam Bravo 3 is set to be the first SOCOM PSP title to feature multiplayer co-op over both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes. This means you’ll be able to link up with 2-4 players and progress through the game’s campaign wirelessly.
Considering the community behind the SOCOM franchise this most likely won’t be the last Fireteam Bravo PSP title we’ll be seeing.
PS3 firmware 3.01 now available
Sony has recently made it known that the 3.01 firmware update for their Playstation 3 is now live on the Playstation Network and available for download. This minor patch will reportedly fix the issues some gamers were facing after updating to version 3.00 such as bugs in Uncharted and the DualShock controller malfunctioning.
SCEA spokesperson Patrick Seybold comments;
SCEA is aware of reports that PS3 owners are experiencing isolated issues with their PS3 system since installing the most recent system software update. Rest assured that we are looking into the matter and will provide an update here as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience, as it’s our mission to deliver the best consumer experience on all PlayStation platforms.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition
Over at the Penny Arcade Expo panel for Uncharted 2 comes word of the rare Fortune Hunter Edition package for the game. The reason why it’s so rare is that it cannot be bought, but only won through Sony endorsed contests.
In the package includes a retail copy of the game, an autographed copy of the Collectible Art Book and Collector case, and even exact in-game replica of the Phurba Dagger Artifact and stand. Unspecific downloads are also thrown into the mix.
More news about how one can obtain this collectible will be revealed soon.
Read (PlayStation.Blog)
Sony responds to 3.0 firmware issues
Players have been reporting several issues since updating to the current 3.0 firmware for the PlayStation 3. Problems range from DualShock 3 controllers not functioning correctly, inability to access trophies, and even game freezing. No fix for these technical problems have been detailed yet, however, Sony has responded to the issues:
SCEA is aware of reports that PS3 owners are experiencing isolated issues with their PS3 system since installing the most recent system software update (v3.00). Rest assured that we are looking into the matter and will provide an update here as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience, as it’s our mission to deliver the best consumer experience on all PlayStation platforms.
It’s not much, but at least we are assured that they are trying to do something about it. Many players have not been seeing any problems at all, so if you’re fortunate enough to be one of those people, congratulations.
Read (PlayStation.Blog)
SOCOM Confrontation biggest online PS3 game
SOCOM has long been one of my favorite game franchises ever since I first played it on the PS2. It seems that a large community of people share my interest as SCEA senior producer Mark Rogers recently went on record as saying that SOCOM Confrontation currently holds the top spot on the PSN with the most simultaneous online connections at any given time. That means it beats out the PS3’s supposed killer app, Killzone 2.
Rogers also went on to say that in reward for the community’s loyalty to the franchise they will be greeted with a patch at some point in the near future. Exactly what the patch entails, we’ll have to wait to find out.
via Joystiq
Sony’s new motion controller compatible with existing PS3 games
Sony’s E3 presention of its new Playstation Motion Control was nothing short of spectacular; being able to track a user’s movement in real-time holds endless possibilites for new games. But waht about existing PS3 games? Will they be left in the dust?
Well according to SCEA President, Jack Tretton, using the new controller with old games is definitly possible:
Personally, it’s very difficult for me to perceive God of War 3 being played with the Wii controller, it’s a different experience that doesn’t lend itself to certain types of games. [But] I think our [motion] controller can be used with every game that’s on the system now – and every game we’re working on.
Well Mr. Tretton, we’ll have to see it before we believe it. Let’s just hope they tweak the look of the controller before it hits the market cause in it’s current state it looks a bit ridiculous.
Read (Joystiq)
PSP Firmware 5.51 announced, community grows tired
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single peice of hardware that gets as many firmware updates as the PSP. Unfortunately those updates tend to, well, never really add anything cool so don’t hold your breath about 5.51.
To further confirm nothing cool is to come from these updates is Sony’s Eric Lempel who says that the update will provide nothing more than tweaks to the hardware’s software stability.
Common Sony, let’s get some cool features already. I mean I can’t think of anything I would want my PSP to do (besides have good games) but I’m sure someone at Sony can!
Read (Destructoid)
Sony’s Koller more or less confirms PS3 Slim
Sony’s John Koller, head of SCEA’s hardware marking division, says that it’s “frustrating”, when leaks of new hardware occur, specifically pointing out the PS3 Slim, which was rumored a while ago.
But since Koller used the word “leak” and not “rumor”, and since he didn’t actually deny the “rumor” that a PS3 Slim would be released this Fall, it’s easy to assume that, in fact, a PS3 Slim is coming this Fall. That, and the fact that it shares the very same box art as the newly announced PSP Go.
Sony will digitize your old UMD games
If you’re an avid PSP user, when Sony announced the PSP Go you probably thought to yourself, “how am I going to play my old games on this new console?”
Well, Gizmodo recently caught up with Sony’s John Koller who explained that they will offer some sort of service that will allow gamers to obtain digitized versions of their old UMD games. Exactly how much this service will cost (if anything) and when it will go live, we don’t know, but we’ll keep you updated.
The PSP Go is set to drop on October 1st of this year for $249
PSN exclusive PSP title Patapon 2 launches
Remember Patapon 2, the game we told you about a while back that will be exclusively available as a digital download from the PSN? Okay good — SCEA recently released a statement detailing the game’s official launch.
Available for $19.99, you can purchase Patapon 2 straight from the PSN or head to your favorite retailer and pick up a redeemable voucher card.
If you aren’t familiar with the Patapon series hit the read link for the official press release. More »
A Crack in Time Teaser, plus weapon contest
Insomniac Games has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. The game will take place after Quest for Booty, the series’ previous installment. So far, only speculation is as much as we’ll get as for who the character in the trailer is.
The game’s developer is also offering fans a contest to submit their own ideas for weapons that could be added into the game.You can enter into the Weapon Design Contest here. The winner will not only get their weapon included in the actual game, but he or she will also land a trip to the San Diego Comic-Con International.
A Crack in Time will be hitting stores sometime this fall on the PlayStation 3.
$25,000 PSP Resistance tournament
It was recently announced that SCEA and Global Gaming are offering a tournament for PSP title Resistance: Retribution. The prize? $25,000 worth of Sony gear.
The tournament will run both 2v2 and 4v4 ladders and goes today through May 10th.
Prizes, courtesy of Kotaku, are as follows:
2v2 Competition Prizes
• First Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® TV Prize Pack (32″ XBR TV, PSP®-3000, 16GB PRO Duo and Component AV Cables. ARV $1420) for each player
• Second Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® Pack (PSP®-3000, 16GB PRO Duo. ARV $370) for each player
• Third Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player
• Fourth Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player4v4 Competition Prizes
• First Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® TV Prize Pack (32″ XBR TV, PSP-3000, 16GB PRO Duo and Component AV Cables. ARV $1420) for each player
• Second Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® Pack (PSP-3000, 16GB PRO Duo. ARV $370) for each player
• Third Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player
• Fourth Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player
More official information here.
God of War 3 and MAG May Not Come This Year
Last week we reported that God of War 3 and MAG would be released this year – it was revealed through Sony’s press release for Killzone 2.
Now we sadly report that the aforementioned games may not come until March next year. Sony said that its numerous “groundbreaking exclusives”, including MAG and God of War 3 will arrive within the fiscal year, which doesn’t conclude until March 2010.
Basically, those games may not arrive until March 31, 2010, at the very latest. It can be noted that none of the two games were given any definite release dates so far. Additionally, it can be mentioned that all past God of War games have launched in March.
God of War 3 and MAG Arriving This Year
2009 may just be the year of the PS3, as Sony has let slip that God of War 3 and MAG are both slated to arrive this year. It was revealed through a press release trumpeting next week’s arrival of Killzone 2.
Neither game had been given a release window before this announcement. God of War 3, the latest in the beat ‘em up series, has players step into the sandals of Kratos to take down the mythological Greek gods. MAG, on the other hand, is a purely multiplayer affair, letting up to 256 players duke it out.
“[Killzone 2] ushers in an unprecedented year of titles to hit the PlayStation platform throughout the year including the blockbuster exclusives Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, inFamous, MAG, Heavy Rain, God of War III and MLB 09 The Show,” reads the release.