Square Enix: Future of PS3 Could be Tough
September 8th, 2007Boss of Square Enix tells Sony to sort its marketing strategies out.
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Sony: Lair’s PS3-PSP connectivity is just the beginning
September 8th, 2007Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA) and Factor 5’s Lair is unique in its innovative use of the PSP in playing the game. The way it works is by outputting the in-game image to the PSP. When you’re pressing buttons, these commands are sent to the PS3 with a low enough latency (the time between inputting a command and its execution) to avoid any visible lag. A Sony technical insider told Pocket Gamer that “It’s a nice start. Over time, I’m sure we’ll have more advanced features.” This is pretty exciting considering that it is technically possible to implement what the developers of the game have done to pretty much any game released, or slated to be released for the console. We say technically because the developers already have all the tools they need in the Sony PS3 software development kit. Whether or not it is a good idea to do is another story. Jon Jordan, who wrote the article on Pocket Gamer, pointed out that the average home network latency is fine for a 30 FPS game. However, it will undoubtedly struggle when it has to handle games with faster frame rates, such as fighting games. Expect the PS3 to PSP connectivity in games to be explored further in future games. Judging from the initial attempt at implementing it, this technology would appear to be perfect for turn-based RPGs and puzzle games.
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Sony adopts online technology CDN for PSP, PS3
September 8th, 2007It is without a doubt that Sony Computer Entertainment has a lot of plans for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. The shiny black console recently received a firmware upgrade while the whole PSP community is waiting for the arrival of the re-designed handheld.We learned today that Sony is planning to further improve its services for both platforms as it just adopted Limelight Networks’ Content Delivery Network (CDN) technology. This should affect support for music, games, videos, marketing strategy, as well as online communities. “SCE is committed to providing the most innovative 3D graphics and interactive capabilities for their customers and it’s our job to ensure they get them quickly and reliably. We’re proud that SCE has trusted Limelight Networks to serve as their global delivery network,” Limelight Networks Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing David Hatfield.Just so you know, Microsoft has partnered itself with Limelight Networks around a year ago. The company has been servicing Xbox Live users since then.
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Lair Reviewer’s Guide Arrives
September 8th, 2007Lair (PS3)Sony is forwarding some helpful advice on how to play the game.
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Star Ocean Portal Site Opens
September 8th, 2007Star Ocean 4 [unofficial] (PS3)Star Ocean 4 to see formal debut at Tokyo Game Show.
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Dynasty Warriors 6 Dated in Japan
September 8th, 2007Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3)Next gen begins in November.
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Sega’s Europe launch listing: The Club by 2008
September 8th, 2007Sega has just updated the European launch date for several games under its wing. Foremost in the line-up is their new schedule for The Club (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC), which was previously expected to be arriving this Christmas. The company has apparently delayed its release, with The Club now being readied for early 2008.On the lighter side of this news, Sega has also announced exact launch dates for The Golden Compass and Ghost Squad. Here’s the their full launch date list:Sonic Rush Adventure (DS) - September 14Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (PSP) September 28SEGA Rally (Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PC) September 28Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360) October 26Universe at War: Earth Assault (PC) November 2Sonic Rivals 2 (PSP) November 2Ghost Squad (Wii) November 2The Golden Compass (PS3,Xbox 360, PS2, Wii, DS, PSP) November 30The Club (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) Early 2008As always, we ask readers to keep posted in case Sega decided to revamp their launch schedule. Drop by again in case we hear of updates.
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Unreal Tournament 3 gets a new homepage
September 8th, 2007If you’re a frequent visitor of Unreal Tournament 3’s official website, you may want to update your bookmarks. We’ve just picked up word that the game’s U.S. release now has a new homepage up and ready for viewing.This new site - aside from providing for a lovelier background image - sports a more organized look. Game videos and screenshots are clearly categorized (and ready for viewing) on the center right, while UT3-related news bits are sectioned off to the center left.As a point of clarification, UT3’s previous site still seems to be running. We imagine this won’t stop the fans from visiting the new site, available via the Read link below. Epic Games’ Unreal Tournament 3 for the PC and PlayStation 3 will be available this November. UT3’s Xbox 360 release will be available early 2008.Buy: [Unreal Tournament 3 (PC)]Buy: [Unreal Tournament 3 (Xbox 360)]Buy: [Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3)]
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Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3, Xbox 360): Special Edition pack shots
September 8th, 2007Getting yourself locked and loaded for the trip to Al Khalid in Mercury Steam’s Clive Barker’s Jericho for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3? We’ll be updating today with the pack shots for the game’s PS3 and Xbox 360 ports. More specifically, box art for Jericho’s Special Edition packs.As advertised by the box (fronted by the crazy crusader dude from the trailers), the Special Edition box carries an art book that will contain plenty of illustrations of the the game’s demented residents. Given just how spooky the screenshots already were, we’re a little anxious as to what the art book may contain.PC owners may want to wait a little longer, as only the PS3 and 360 version are available for viewing at the moment. Check back in case we pick up more Jericho-related updates in the near future.Buy: [Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)]Buy: [Clive Barker’s Jericho (Xbox 360)]
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Sony: SCEE release schedule not official, Home announcements at TGS
September 8th, 2007Yesterday, a list of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s releases for the different PlayStation consoles surfaced. Among those listed in the release schedule was PlayStation Home, which was reportedly launching in Europe on October 11.While this release list has made many a PlayStation fan happy, Sony has announced that it did not, in fact, issue the release schedule. An SCEE spokesman told GamesIndustry.biz: “That’s not an official release schedule. None of the dates on the list have been confirmed at this time.”According to the SCEE spokesman, the only PS3 release dates confirmed so far are the ones for Heavenly Sword and Warhawk. No comment on the PSP release dates was given. The spokesman also declined to comment further when asked specifically about Home’s rumored launch date but did reveal that Sony will be “making more announcements about Home at this year’s Tokyo Game Show.”Stay tuned for more updates.
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