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GC08: 6 new Wanted screens

David Scammell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:21:07 +0000

GC08: First in-game screens of Operation Flashpoint 2

David Scammell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:58:43 +0000

GC08: PSP 3000 will only be available bundled with software

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:12:45 +0000

Those of you looking to upgrade your existing PSP to a PSP 3000 this October, prepare yourself – the console will only be available to buy in a package bundled with software.

Speaking to uk.playstation.com SCEE President David Reeves broke the news that those of you looking to pick one up at launch will be forced to buy some software with it.

“We’re going to introduce PSP-3000 in October, and this will be sold initially as part of a bundle, with a piece of software. During this period, PSP-2000 will remain as the base PSP model.”

SCEE confirmed that the PSP 3000 will only be available to purchase in Europe in a bundle packaged with either FIFA 09, Buzz! Master Quiz or Harry Potter. Part of us wonders whether the bundle will be used to justify the 30 Euro price-hike over the existing model.

PSP 3000 was announced at GC yesterday sporting an improved screen and in-built microphone. The console goes on sale across Europe on October 15th for 199 Euros.

GC08: 160GB PS3 will be in limited supply

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:43:07 +0000

The 160GB PS3 announced at GC yesterday will be in limited supply when it launches at the end of the year, SCEE president David Reeves has revealed.

Speaking to uk.playstation.com, Reeves explained that the new SKU will be used as a test to determine whether consumers want more storage.

“In thinking about the future, particularly with so many consumers wanting to store things on the hard drive, and especially with all the different media people are putting on there, a bigger hard drive is something we think people will find very attractive. It means that people will be able to store more without the need for an external hard drive,” Reeves stated.

“So what we’re going to do at the start of November is release a 160GB Limited Edition PS3. The configuration is exactly the same as the 80GB model, with double the size of the hard drive. It’s a limited amount and we want to see what the reaction of consumers is.”

So if you were thinking of picking up a 160GB PS3 when they launch across Europe on October 31st, you better think about pre-ordering one as soon as you can.

GC08: The number of changes in PES 2009 is not important – Seabass

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:27:12 +0000

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 creator Shingo ‘Seabass’ Takatsuka has stated that the number of changes made to PES 2009 is not important if one big one is enough.

Speaking in a 10 minute video interview the legendary developer said:

“The number [of changes] is not important. I believe one important improvement beats hundreds of tiny improvements that no one will notice.”

In the video Seabass also talks about PES 2009’s four player online Legends mode and improved off ball runs where players raise their hand. Will anyone notice that Seabass?

To check out the full interview and watch lots of new gameplay footage, head over to D+PAD TV.

GC08: Day One Roundup

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:21:39 +0000

A little later than planned, here’s a roundup of today’s coverage from Games Convention 2008.

NEWS
160GB PS3 – October 31st, 449 Euros
PSP 3000 – October 15th, 199 Euros
EyePet Announced
LittleBigPlanet Release Date – October 29th
Fallout 3 Release Date – October 31st
Xbox 360 Starter Pack – 60GB Hard Drive, Headset & XBL, November 21st, 79 Euros

SCREENSHOTS
Crysis Warhead
Diablo III
Kororinpa 2
Call of Duty: World At War
Quantum of Solace
Guitar Hero: World Tour
Sonic Unleashed
RACE Pro
Heavy Rain
Killzone 2
MotorStorm Pacific Rift
Resistance 2

VIDEOS
Warhammer 40000: Dawn Of War 2
Silent Hill: Homecoming
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Cast Reveal
Prince of Persia – Gameplay Walkthrough
MotoGP 08
Resident Evil 5 – Sheva Gameplay
Resident Evil 5 – Chris Gameplay
Guinness World Records: The Videogame
EyePet
Heavy Rain
Kororinpa 2
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop

We’ll be back tomorrow for day two, so don’t go anywhere!

GC08: 7 more Resistance 2 screens

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:54:37 +0000

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GC08: 16 new MotorStorm Pacific Rift screens

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:52:24 +0000

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GC08: Killzone 2 Multiplayer shots

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:47:02 +0000

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GC08: First Heavy Rain screens

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:38:13 +0000

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GC08: New RACE Pro screens reveal Formula 1

David Scammell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:50:55 +0000

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GC08: PSP 3000 also comes in silver

David Scammell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:57:55 +0000

PSP 3000, the new SKU that sports a fancier, clearer screen and an in-built microphone, will also be available in “Mystic Silver” Sony has revealed.

The new PSP goes on sale across Europe on October 15th, and you can check out the first pics of it below. And in case you missed today’s announcements, why not catch up on everything that Sony had to say in today’s press conference?

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GC08: Fallout 3 release date confirmed

David Scammell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:12:59 +0000

Bethesda has confirmed that post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3 will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC from October 28th in North America, with a European release following on the 31st.

To coincide with the news Bethesda released three new screenshots, which you can check out below.

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GC08: Sony’s Press Conference – The facts

David Scammell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:38:55 +0000

So the first day of Games Convention 2008 is almost over, rounding itself out with a press conference from Sony. Here’s the roundup of what went down:

PSP 3000
Finally confirmed, the PSP 3000 sports an enhanced LCD screen that allows for more colour and an in-built microphone. Looks just like the PSP Slim & Lite. Launches across Europe on October 15 for 199 Euros.

160GB PS3
Another PS3 SKU, this time sporting a 160GB hard drive. No other differences as far as we can see. Launches in Europe on October 31st for 449 Euros, 50 Euros more than the 80GB.

PS3 Wireless Keypad
A keypad peripheral that attaches to the top of the Sixaxis/DualShock 3. PS3’s equivalent of the 360 chat pad that will undoubtedly come in handy for Home. No mention of price or release. Pic below.

VidZone
Launching early next year on PSN, VidZone is a music and video service which allows users to download music on demand. The service will allow users to create music libraries on your PS3 which can then be accessed remotely via your PSP. The video service currently available in the US will also be making its way over to Europe.

SingStar
Lots more SingStar coming, including SingStar: Sing With Disney (PS2) and SingStar Queen.

EyePet
More software for the PSEye, this time allowing players to draw a pet, scan it in through the Eye and play with it. Sounds a bit like Nintendogs.

LittleBigPlanet Release Date
European release date confirmed as October 29th which, in case you forgot, is the same week as 160GB PS3.

Heavy Rain
It’s coming next year and the footage we’ve seen looks amazing. Look out for more details in the months ahead.

That’s it. Keep an eye on our GC08 section and D+PAD TV, we’ll be updating them throughout the evening.

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GC08: Sonic Unleashed – New Screens

David Scammell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:46 +0000

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