Friday, August 22, 2008

New PlayStation 3 80GB Console

Sony PlayStation 3 Console

The 80GB model of the PlayStation 3 Console is launched in Europe today. With double the storage space on its hard-drive, and packaged with the also recently released DualShock 3 controller, the new PlayStation 3 80GB Console retains a retail price of £299.99. The PlayStation 3 40GB Console with SIXAXIS controller will now be discontinued

PlayStation 3 80GB Console

PlayStation 3 Games

Blu-ray Movies

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Sony Reveals New PSP 3000 Console

Sony PSP 3000 Console

With the new PlayStation 3 80GB launching in Europe tomorrow, Sony have also just announced a new model of the PlayStation Portable at the Leipzig Game Convention. Due for release this October, the Sony PSP 3000 has the same dimensions as the Sony PSP Slim & Lite, with a built-in microphone and a higher-definition, anti-reflective screen


Little Big Planet - SACKZILLA trailer

LittleBigPlanet for PlayStation 3

Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet promises a world of infinite possibilities, and is one of the most eagerly anticipated titles for the PlayStation 3 this year... With an advanced physics engine, LittleBigPlanet allows players to design and build both objects and locations for other players to share and play with. At its most basic, LittleBigPlanet is an imaginative platforming adventure with many places to explore, puzzles to solve and creative resources to collect. But that's only the beginning, as you can design and build your own LittleBigPlanet: even the game's central character, Sackboy / Sackgirl, is completely customisable. Then you can invite anyone within the LBP online community to visit and explore your creations, or go and explore everybody else's...

Check out the latest Little Big Planet trailer, which premiered today at the Leipzig Games Convention

LittleBigPlanet - "SACKZILLA" trailer
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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Star Wars: Force Unleashed demo

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed

On August 21st, PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360 owners will be able to download a demo of STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed via Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. The demo features one of the early levels in the game: a TIE Fighter Construction Facility, under siege by a Jedi General named Rahm Kota. Darth Vader's Apprentice has been sent to kill the Jedi General, and has been told that, in order to remain a secret, he is to leave no witnesses alive. Also included in the demo is a Force Grip tutorial



Friday, August 15, 2008

New XBOX 360 Premium with 60GB

Microsoft XBOX 360 Console

Microsoft have launched a new XBOX 360 console, upgrading the Premium package with a 60GB hard-drive. With the latest hardware inside, this system runs a lot quieter and cooler than the original 20GB consoles. The new XBOX 360 Premium Console package includes a wireless controller, ethernet & HD AV cables, HDMI output, Xbox Live membership and Xbox Live headset. Three times the storage space, but the price stays the same at £199.99



Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Alison Carroll - The New Lara Croft

Tomb Raider: Underworld for PS3, XBOX 360 & Wii

Eidos Interactive today revealed gymnast Alison Carroll as the new face (and body) of Lara Croft. Alison will portray the famous heroine for the next year with appearances promoting the latest video game Tomb Raider: Underworld for PC, XBOX 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PS2 & Nintendo DS, released November 2008. Alison Carroll: "This is a fantastic opportunity and I look forward to embracing Lara's world... I do high-kicks, backflips, rolls, everything that she does. You should see it!"

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Friday, August 08, 2008

PlayStation Home - Asia site online

PlayStation Home for Sony PlayStation 3

New details of Sony's virtual world community for the PlayStation 3 console have been added to the official PlayStation Asia site: includes screenshots and information about Avatars, Communication, your personal Home Space apartment, the Game Space, Home Theatre, and the heart of PlayStation Home: Home Square. Hopefully this means the delayed public BETA is getting nearer...

Home at PlayStation Asia (English)

Friday, August 01, 2008

Bestselling PS3 Games Go Platinum

Platinum Games for PlayStation 3
Sony is launching a new line of Platinum Games for the PlayStation 3 Console today. These bestselling PS3 Games have each sold over 400,000 copies, and now have a RRP of only £19.99. The Platinum range includes: MotorStorm, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Resistance: Fall of Man, Ratchet & Clank: Destruction, Heavenly Sword & Assassin's Creed