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No to 120gb PS3 in UK
29 Jan, 23:16 As we’ve previously reported , there were rumours going around about a 120gb PS3 being released. SCEE have seen fit to crush our dreams again, this time by saying that they “do not currently have any plans to release a 120GB PlayStation 3 in the UK”. Notice 2 things about that sentence: no 120GB PS3′s…the [...]
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29 Jan, 23:16 As we’ve previously reported , there were rumours going around about a 120gb PS3 being released. SCEE have seen fit to crush our dreams again, this time by saying that they “do not currently have any plans to release a 120GB PlayStation 3 in the UK”. Notice 2 things about that sentence: no 120GB PS3′s…the [...]
9 Sony Face Buzz! Lawsuit
29 Jan, 13:43 The business world is buzzing with excitement today as Sony are facing another lawsuit. This time, some company is mightily miffed about SCEE’s awesome Buzz! range of games. Words such as “malicious, fraudulent, wilful and deliberate” have been thrown around, and like big sticks those words hurt. In a public statement Sony said, “We are [...] 0
29 Jan, 13:43 The business world is buzzing with excitement today as Sony are facing another lawsuit. This time, some company is mightily miffed about SCEE’s awesome Buzz! range of games. Words such as “malicious, fraudulent, wilful and deliberate” have been thrown around, and like big sticks those words hurt. In a public statement Sony said, “We are [...]
0 EB Stop Stocking 360s
29 Jan, 13:00 According to PalGN Electronics Boutiques stores down in Aussie are refusing to stock new Xbox 360′s, given that they have $10 Million worth of faulty, returned machines they can’t shift and Microsoft don’t want to take them back. Our professional, considered opinion on this story: an anagram of TheSixthAxis is ‘Hah Sex Tits XI’. Beat [...] 3
29 Jan, 13:00 According to PalGN Electronics Boutiques stores down in Aussie are refusing to stock new Xbox 360′s, given that they have $10 Million worth of faulty, returned machines they can’t shift and Microsoft don’t want to take them back. Our professional, considered opinion on this story: an anagram of TheSixthAxis is ‘Hah Sex Tits XI’. Beat [...]
3 IGN Updates UK Release Dates
28 Jan, 14:21 IGN have updated their UK release dates list, and there some interesting things on there. First, at the very top of the list, Everyday Shooter is stated for a JANUARY release. There is only one more PSN update in January, and that’s in 3 days. Surely, this means we’ll finally be getting Everyday Shooter this [...] 0
28 Jan, 14:21 IGN have updated their UK release dates list, and there some interesting things on there. First, at the very top of the list, Everyday Shooter is stated for a JANUARY release. There is only one more PSN update in January, and that’s in 3 days. Surely, this means we’ll finally be getting Everyday Shooter this [...]
0 120-160gb PS3?
28 Jan, 13:04 An insider at Sony alledgedly divulged information that the nice folks over at Sony are planning to release a 120-160gb model of the PS3, which will be packed with the Dual Shock 3 and will also be the same price as the 80gb. This is just a rumour, and there’s no official word yet, however, [...] 2
28 Jan, 13:04 An insider at Sony alledgedly divulged information that the nice folks over at Sony are planning to release a 120-160gb model of the PS3, which will be packed with the Dual Shock 3 and will also be the same price as the 80gb. This is just a rumour, and there’s no official word yet, however, [...]
2 Woolies Backs Blu-Ray
28 Jan, 13:02 Woolworths has decided enough is enough – or in the case of HD-DVD not enough at all – and will switch to supporting Blu-Ray exclusively at retail stores from March. HD-DVD will be dropped from retail, but will still be available online. This is analagous to the way HD-DVD supporters have stopped supporting the format [...] 3
28 Jan, 13:02 Woolworths has decided enough is enough – or in the case of HD-DVD not enough at all – and will switch to supporting Blu-Ray exclusively at retail stores from March. HD-DVD will be dropped from retail, but will still be available online. This is analagous to the way HD-DVD supporters have stopped supporting the format [...]
3 New Blu-ray Laser
27 Jan, 11:50 Sony has developed a smaller (and therefore cheaper) Blu-Ray laser, which if they decide to put into new PS3s, would significantly cut the production cost. This means that Sony would start making money on 40gb PS3s, and could also lead to price cuts on the PS3. Alternatively, Sony could stick the new laser into the [...] 0
27 Jan, 11:50 Sony has developed a smaller (and therefore cheaper) Blu-Ray laser, which if they decide to put into new PS3s, would significantly cut the production cost. This means that Sony would start making money on 40gb PS3s, and could also lead to price cuts on the PS3. Alternatively, Sony could stick the new laser into the [...]
0 PS3 Was The Reason For GTA IV Delay
24 Jan, 16:57 So, RockStar have said that GTA IV will be out at the end of April this year, smashing. What’s interesting is that Jeronimo Barrera has said today that the PS3 was the reason for the delay: “It’s really no surprise to anybody that the PS3 was definitely a contributing factor to that. Now, we’re neck [...] 4
24 Jan, 16:57 So, RockStar have said that GTA IV will be out at the end of April this year, smashing. What’s interesting is that Jeronimo Barrera has said today that the PS3 was the reason for the delay: “It’s really no surprise to anybody that the PS3 was definitely a contributing factor to that. Now, we’re neck [...]
4 ICO 3 – It’s Real
24 Jan, 15:57 So, the rumours were true – Team Ico’s recruitment page has been updated and the guys are looking for planners, animators, artists and effects designers. Fair enough, but the exciting thing is that the initial sketches have been replaced – with this beauty: Yep, it’s the first real screenshot of Ico 3. Source. 4
24 Jan, 15:57 So, the rumours were true – Team Ico’s recruitment page has been updated and the guys are looking for planners, animators, artists and effects designers. Fair enough, but the exciting thing is that the initial sketches have been replaced – with this beauty: Yep, it’s the first real screenshot of Ico 3. Source.
4 GTA IV Embargo Lifted
23 Jan, 9:00 So, Grand Theft Auto IV, eh? With Rockstar now showing off the game we’ll start to get real evidence of just what exactly is going to make IV the best GTA so far. We don’t really want to go too far with specifics as sites are pulling stories left right and centre, so until we [...] 2
23 Jan, 9:00 So, Grand Theft Auto IV, eh? With Rockstar now showing off the game we’ll start to get real evidence of just what exactly is going to make IV the best GTA so far. We don’t really want to go too far with specifics as sites are pulling stories left right and centre, so until we [...]
2 What Does PS3 Have For GTA IV?
22 Jan, 16:03 We all know that Microsoft pushed $50M the way of RockStar to secure some downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV but Phil Harrison has always maintained that Sony have something up their sleeve too. With rumours this morning of price cuts (for both machines) we think it’s time that Sony did an Assassin’s Creed [...] 6
22 Jan, 16:03 We all know that Microsoft pushed $50M the way of RockStar to secure some downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV but Phil Harrison has always maintained that Sony have something up their sleeve too. With rumours this morning of price cuts (for both machines) we think it’s time that Sony did an Assassin’s Creed [...]
6 Fourth GTA IV Trailer Soon?
09 Jan, 8:12 It’s not like we’ve ever had to delete a story, so it’s nice to see we’re not the only ones – this was a link to a German site that had apparently interviewed Rockstar and said there was going to be a fourth trailer, breaking GTA tradition. Sadly, the page was taken down pretty quickly, [...] 2
09 Jan, 8:12 It’s not like we’ve ever had to delete a story, so it’s nice to see we’re not the only ones – this was a link to a German site that had apparently interviewed Rockstar and said there was going to be a fourth trailer, breaking GTA tradition. Sadly, the page was taken down pretty quickly, [...]
2 Blu-Ray Movies To Come With PSP Version
08 Jan, 12:39 After the whole Warner deal, Blu-ray is on a complete roll just now, and announced late last night at CES is some really cool Blu-ray 2.0 functionality for PSP owners. Essentially, certain movies will also come with a PSP formatted version on the disk, which will beam magically to your PlayStation Portable from your PS3. [...] 3
08 Jan, 12:39 After the whole Warner deal, Blu-ray is on a complete roll just now, and announced late last night at CES is some really cool Blu-ray 2.0 functionality for PSP owners. Essentially, certain movies will also come with a PSP formatted version on the disk, which will beam magically to your PlayStation Portable from your PS3. [...]
3 GTA IV – April 25th
19 Dec, 13:51 Grand Theft Auto IV will be released in the UK on April 25th, according to MCV this morning. A Rockstar spokesperson told MCV that the publisher didn’t comment on ‘rumour and speculation’, and neither do we. We just post it up as news. 2
19 Dec, 13:51 Grand Theft Auto IV will be released in the UK on April 25th, according to MCV this morning. A Rockstar spokesperson told MCV that the publisher didn’t comment on ‘rumour and speculation’, and neither do we. We just post it up as news.
2 Folding @ Home Updated To 1.3
19 Dec, 11:29 Everyone’s favourite cancer-killer, Folding @ Home, has been updated to version 1.3. New features include automatic shutdown (either after a current session or a set time) and the ability to play music whilst folding, something the Planet visualiser surely hinted at yesterday. The update’s out now. 0
19 Dec, 11:29 Everyone’s favourite cancer-killer, Folding @ Home, has been updated to version 1.3. New features include automatic shutdown (either after a current session or a set time) and the ability to play music whilst folding, something the Planet visualiser surely hinted at yesterday. The update’s out now.
0 Play TV
19 Dec, 10:34 We’ve not heard much about Sony’s PlayTV for a while now (since August, in fact) but we were just messing with the XMB themes this morning (a TheSixthAxis Theme is coming soon) and noticed this little icon in amongst all the others. It looks like the ‘TV’ menu will sit just to the right of [...] 0
19 Dec, 10:34 We’ve not heard much about Sony’s PlayTV for a while now (since August, in fact) but we were just messing with the XMB themes this morning (a TheSixthAxis Theme is coming soon) and noticed this little icon in amongst all the others. It looks like the ‘TV’ menu will sit just to the right of [...]
0 New GTA IV Trailer Tonight At 8PM
06 Dec, 14:21 Just a reminder that the new trailer for GTA IV will hit the internet at 8pm tonight, UK-time, so set your alarms for about 11pm when hopefully all the excitement will have died down and you’ll actually be able to get a decent connection. Update: here’s the trailer in a friendly YouTube format: 0
06 Dec, 14:21 Just a reminder that the new trailer for GTA IV will hit the internet at 8pm tonight, UK-time, so set your alarms for about 11pm when hopefully all the excitement will have died down and you’ll actually be able to get a decent connection. Update: here’s the trailer in a friendly YouTube format:
0 GTA IV Final Boxart Revealed
28 Nov, 17:13 Rockstar have unveiled the final boxart for next March’s Grand Theft Auto IV in a particularly cool (but short) video which is well worth watching. If you can’t be arsed though, here’s a quick grab from the movie. It’s also worth noting that there’s a new trailer due to be launched on December 6th. 2
28 Nov, 17:13 Rockstar have unveiled the final boxart for next March’s Grand Theft Auto IV in a particularly cool (but short) video which is well worth watching. If you can’t be arsed though, here’s a quick grab from the movie. It’s also worth noting that there’s a new trailer due to be launched on December 6th.
2 GTA IV – October 2007 For PS3
02 Oct, 8:41 There’s loads of talk floating around about Sony’s ‘big bang’ announcement next week, and there’s also plenty of rumours about a new 40 gig SKU, but what we’ve all forgotten about is Grand Theft Auto IV – something that Sony seem to think is coming in October. If they’ve managed to get a timed exclusive [...] 6
02 Oct, 8:41 There’s loads of talk floating around about Sony’s ‘big bang’ announcement next week, and there’s also plenty of rumours about a new 40 gig SKU, but what we’ve all forgotten about is Grand Theft Auto IV – something that Sony seem to think is coming in October. If they’ve managed to get a timed exclusive [...]
6 Sony To Buy Rockstar?
09 Aug, 11:12 Well, here we go. PSU is reporting that ‘Sony is looking to take Rockstar under their wings’. Whilst this doesn’t constitute anything approaching an official confirmation, it’s interesting to read that the guys at PSU seem fairly confident in what they heard over dinner. Essentially this would mean that GTA IV would be the last [...] 5
09 Aug, 11:12 Well, here we go. PSU is reporting that ‘Sony is looking to take Rockstar under their wings’. Whilst this doesn’t constitute anything approaching an official confirmation, it’s interesting to read that the guys at PSU seem fairly confident in what they heard over dinner. Essentially this would mean that GTA IV would be the last [...]
5 Would You Buy A 360 From CompUSA?
09 Aug, 8:54 It’s like a special feature, you know – only the best Xbox 360s get this extra cool red ring rather than the plain old green ones. I’ve actually seen a very similar display in HMV in Glasgow, but wasn’t quite bolshy enough to take a photograph (and don’t often walk around town with a camera) [...] 0
09 Aug, 8:54 It’s like a special feature, you know – only the best Xbox 360s get this extra cool red ring rather than the plain old green ones. I’ve actually seen a very similar display in HMV in Glasgow, but wasn’t quite bolshy enough to take a photograph (and don’t often walk around town with a camera) [...]
0 Rockstar To Go PS3 Exclusive
06 Aug, 21:13 Hey, if it gets you hits, Cheat Code Central, then that’s groovy, baby. Except it’s complete crap. In what’s sure to become The Bane Of CCC, their latest podcast, clearly produced by highly knowledgeable people, has this to say (at around the 51st minute): “Apparently Rockstar is going to be PS3 exclusive from now on. [...] 1
06 Aug, 21:13 Hey, if it gets you hits, Cheat Code Central, then that’s groovy, baby. Except it’s complete crap. In what’s sure to become The Bane Of CCC, their latest podcast, clearly produced by highly knowledgeable people, has this to say (at around the 51st minute): “Apparently Rockstar is going to be PS3 exclusive from now on. [...]
1 So, What’s Left For 2007?
03 Aug, 8:56 Despite the lack of Grand Theft Auto IV this October, that doesn’t mean you’ll be missing out on some amazing gaming experiences. We’ve compiled a quick list of PS3 exclusives that you can get your mitts on this year – three a month. Of course, these are in addition to the many 3rd party games [...] 2
03 Aug, 8:56 Despite the lack of Grand Theft Auto IV this October, that doesn’t mean you’ll be missing out on some amazing gaming experiences. We’ve compiled a quick list of PS3 exclusives that you can get your mitts on this year – three a month. Of course, these are in addition to the many 3rd party games [...]
2 GTA IV Delayed Until April 2008
02 Aug, 21:48 And here we go: GTA IV has been delayed until at least April next year… “Take-Two is reducing its fiscal 2007 guidance primarily to reflect the movement of the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from the fourth quarter of [...] 3
02 Aug, 21:48 And here we go: GTA IV has been delayed until at least April next year… “Take-Two is reducing its fiscal 2007 guidance primarily to reflect the movement of the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from the fourth quarter of [...]
3 Next Rockstar Franchise Is Exclusive To PS3
28 Jul, 8:45 In fact, nobody outside Sony and Rockstar know what this franchise actually is, but it’s obviously very important to Michael Shorrock, Director of 3rd Party Relations at SCEA. We are announcing that a new franchise from Rockstar Games will be exclusive to PS3. As part of our long standing relationship with Rockstar, and the incredible [...] 1
28 Jul, 8:45 In fact, nobody outside Sony and Rockstar know what this franchise actually is, but it’s obviously very important to Michael Shorrock, Director of 3rd Party Relations at SCEA. We are announcing that a new franchise from Rockstar Games will be exclusive to PS3. As part of our long standing relationship with Rockstar, and the incredible [...]
1 David Jaffe and Sony are best mates
27 Jul, 16:37 David Jaffe’s MEGATON!!!! announcement was that he has formed a new company called Eat Sleep Play, and has signed up to Sony for a 3-game deal – David Jaffe rides again with ‘Eat Sleep Play’. Despite the slightly disappointing Calling All Cars leaving us scratching our heads, Jaffe has clearly got a talent for games [...] 0
27 Jul, 16:37 David Jaffe’s MEGATON!!!! announcement was that he has formed a new company called Eat Sleep Play, and has signed up to Sony for a 3-game deal – David Jaffe rides again with ‘Eat Sleep Play’. Despite the slightly disappointing Calling All Cars leaving us scratching our heads, Jaffe has clearly got a talent for games [...]
0 Sony Still Has Eyes For GTA IV
16 Jul, 21:12 Sure, Microsoft paid $50,000,000 for two downloadable chapters for the 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV – which is absolutely absurd – but thankfully Sony haven’t forgotten the impact GTA III had on PS2 sales, and in an interview with 1UP Harrison seems to have something up his sleeve: …we have a great relationship [...] 1
16 Jul, 21:12 Sure, Microsoft paid $50,000,000 for two downloadable chapters for the 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV – which is absolutely absurd – but thankfully Sony haven’t forgotten the impact GTA III had on PS2 sales, and in an interview with 1UP Harrison seems to have something up his sleeve: …we have a great relationship [...]
1 Get more PlayStation friends
16 Jul, 19:08 We know you all love playing online, so we thought we’d add a little something to the site to help you find like-minded gamers. Firstly, if you check out the member profile page you can now add your PSN ID to your profile. If you make your profile public – note that your email address [...] 2
16 Jul, 19:08 We know you all love playing online, so we thought we’d add a little something to the site to help you find like-minded gamers. Firstly, if you check out the member profile page you can now add your PSN ID to your profile. If you make your profile public – note that your email address [...]
2 GTA IV – Squeezing Onto A DVD?
16 Jul, 9:16 Like Blu-Ray, for example. It’s all still rumours, of course, but we think that’s only because developers haven’t got the balls to say it. Sony were ridiculed at first for the extra expense caused by the inclusion of Blu-Ray, but games are now starting to require the extra space, which can be as much as [...] 1
16 Jul, 9:16 Like Blu-Ray, for example. It’s all still rumours, of course, but we think that’s only because developers haven’t got the balls to say it. Sony were ridiculed at first for the extra expense caused by the inclusion of Blu-Ray, but games are now starting to require the extra space, which can be as much as [...]
1 Lucasarts Leak ShockAxis Controller
15 Jul, 18:25 Wow. Stuff like this doesn’t normally happen on a Sunday… This is a screengrab we’ve just taken from the Yahoo homepage for the new Star Wars game – note that the controller there isn’t your normal Sixaxis controller… Whether this is a brand new controller design leaked, or just a dodgy mock-up is anyone’s guess, [...] 2
15 Jul, 18:25 Wow. Stuff like this doesn’t normally happen on a Sunday… This is a screengrab we’ve just taken from the Yahoo homepage for the new Star Wars game – note that the controller there isn’t your normal Sixaxis controller… Whether this is a brand new controller design leaked, or just a dodgy mock-up is anyone’s guess, [...]
2 The price is right?
13 Jul, 13:50 Sony’s David Reeves doesn’t disagree that the PS3 costs rather a lot of money, but does it matter that much to the consumer? Judging by the amount of bile aimed in Sony’s direction because of the PS3′s price, you’d think it had only sold 12 units since launch, because no-one would be buying one. The [...] 1
13 Jul, 13:50 Sony’s David Reeves doesn’t disagree that the PS3 costs rather a lot of money, but does it matter that much to the consumer? Judging by the amount of bile aimed in Sony’s direction because of the PS3′s price, you’d think it had only sold 12 units since launch, because no-one would be buying one. The [...]
1 60GB PS3 – Bye Bye
13 Jul, 8:56 Sony kicked arse at E3, no doubt about it. So, it’s only taken another 2 days to put things back to how they were. ]SCEE president David Reeves told GI.biz that SCEA, the American division responsible for the PS3 over there, are discontinuing the 60GB model. Whilst you might think that’s fine, because then the [...] 2
13 Jul, 8:56 Sony kicked arse at E3, no doubt about it. So, it’s only taken another 2 days to put things back to how they were. ]SCEE president David Reeves told GI.biz that SCEA, the American division responsible for the PS3 over there, are discontinuing the 60GB model. Whilst you might think that’s fine, because then the [...]
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