Linger is a unique PSN “game”? October 10, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, Sony.Tags: Linger, PS3, PSN
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I’ve been messing around with Linger and if you are a little confused,don’t be.I still have no idea what I’m doing.Maybe a little tutorial would have been in order.I’ve unlocked five trophys and still have no idea what I did.The music is fantastic though and the art is well unique.I will definitely give it to the PSN for continuing to bring a indie vibe to the Playstation.
PS3 gaming this week. October 8, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, Sony.Tags: NBA the Inside, PS3, Sony
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I’m going to be playing NBA the Inside this week(if my son doesn’t arrive pretty soon).Should have it in my hands tomorrow.It’s the only PS3 Basketball title with trophies.Looking forward to trying out the in game jukebox and the Mini games.
LittleBigPlanet Beta is all kinds of awesome October 4, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, Sony.Tags: Beta, LittleBigPlanet, PS3, Sony
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I can’t remember the last time I sat down with a game and just smiled the entire time while playing it.That was until I got my hands on the LittleBigPlanet Beta.Clearly,Sony and Media Molecule have made a hit on their hands.
I won’t go into a lot of depth because it is a Beta and the finale game will have a lot more in it,but the polish that the game shows in the Beta is astounding.This is a feature title for sure and Sony should be marketing it as much as possible.It’s the first game I’ve seen that gives you updates on what your friends are doing in levels in realtime along with what is happening to your creations.It’s easy to play a co-op level and the tools are just simply amazing.
In short,I would be utterly amazed if this isn’t the number one title on the Playstation 3 and I advise any of you wary of trying a platformer to go now and pre-order.You will not be let down.
LittleBigPlanet Beta Overload September 29, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, PSN, Sony.Tags: Beta, LittleBigPlanet, PS3, Sony
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There will be a lot of info on the LBP betas today from multiple sources.Gamespot should be sending out invites.1up will have info on their beta keys.Perhaps,IGN also. The official LBP site will also have Beta news available.
Now,does anyone have a spare Beta key? I’m hoping to win one from the Gamespot contest myself.
Burnout Paradise(PS3)Trophies not Retro,no problem! September 29, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, PSN, Sony, Trophies.Tags: Burnout Paradise, Criterion, PS3, PSN, Trophies
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When I first heard that Trophies weren’t going to be retro,my first reaction was to think that playing Burnout Paradise again wouldn’t be any fun.I was very wrong in that regard.I downloaded the patch and basically 3 hours later had a third of the trophies. All the while,I was enjoying playing the game again.
In the grand scheme of things,you can’t really be irritated with Criterion for not making trophies retroactive.They have continued to release free content and patches for months and basically taken a stab at retailers too,by making the full game available on the PSN. They have taken a game and given it new life again.Over 960k people were playing it the other day according to the Newsfeed in the game. If every company followed this mindset,gamers would be in a world of bliss.
One has to wonder what Criterion has been planning.Is it a way to develop a loyal fanbase that will follow to the next game? Perhaps,but whatever the reason,Criterion has made another fan in myself.Well done!
A good week for Playstation 3 Fans September 28, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, PSN, Sony.Tags: PS3, PSN, Sony
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This week saw a pretty good week for us Playstation fans.We got the awesome Wipeout HD and the trophy patch for Burnout Paradise.Yes,sadly it’s not retroactive,but it doesn’t take long to chalk up trophies in Burnout.I played for about 3 hours and have 33 so far.
Wipeout is a beautiful game and at a very low price of $20 bucks,I can’t see a reason to not purchase it. I have never really been a Wipeout fan,but the game looks and plays like a dream.I’m really impressed with it so far and I’m going to spend more time with it tomorrow.
The PSN store also came with many demos and two PSP games.I guess Sony is really starting to pick things up in that regard.PSN cards are also becoming readily available,making purchasing a breeze now.
That’s not all. The betas for LittleBigPlanet and Killzone 2(Europeans only) are starting to come out and Resistance 2 shouldn’t be very far behind.I sent in a email to Gamespot,so I’m hoping I can get a Beta invite as early as next week.Here’s to hoping!
PSN Cards do exist..at Blockbuster at least. September 23, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, PSN, Sony.Tags: PS3, PSN, PSN Cards, Sony
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So,I live in a pretty rural area in North Carolina. Probably about 35 mins from Raleigh and I wanted to see if we had any PSN cards in the local area.I was aware from the official blog that PSN cards would be out at Blockbuster,but assuming where I lived,it wouldn’t be for a while.
I assumed very wrong.In fact,the local Blockbuster has probably about 150 or more cards of the $20 and $50 denominations.This is fantastic news for those of us,who have a credit card that doesn’t work on the PSN for some reason or you have been using prepaid Visa cards.
I went ahead and plunked down my $20(should have gotten another) for Wipeout HD this week.I just hope we can see these out in the open in more retail stores like Gamestop or Walmart.
Wipeout HD coming to the PSN Sept 25th September 16, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in PS3, PSN, Sony.Tags: PS3, PSN, Sony, Wipeout HD
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Just a little reminder that Wipeout HD will be on the PSN for the US and Europe on Sept 25th.I believe it’s going to be $19.99 which is nothing,but a great value. Blockbuster also has PSN cards available now in $20 and $50.I’m going to the local one and check it out today.
Left for Dead demo hits PC and 360 in the coming months September 11, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in 360, Demo, Microsoft, Xbox 360.Tags: 360, Demo, Left for Dead, PS3
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Next week:Hands on with Star Wars:The Force Unleashed September 11, 2008
Posted by Eric Newton in 360, Microsoft, PS3, Sony.Tags: 360, PS3, Star Wars:The Force Unleashed
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Next week,I’ll be playing through the newest Lucasarts game.I’ve played the demo on PS3,but I’m not sure what copy we’ll be receiving next week. I’m thinking it’ll be for the 360,so look forward to a little hands on for you folks that are unsure of what the game will have to offer or if you are just not sure after playing the demo.Stay tuned.
