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Weekly PlayStation Store Update March 19th

Philip Federico
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G’day everyone,  Playstation Store updates are up and available for everyone to enjoy.  Quit a few price updates to check out.  New releases to have a look at would be 1942 Joint Strike, Sam And Max and Dragon Age Origins Awakening.  Have a look, there should be something for everyone this week

Thanks SONY 🙂 !!

Price Updates and Special Offers

  • 1942 Joint Strike Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
  • Trine Permanent Price Drop (now $14.99, original price $19.99)echoshift Special Offer
    Download echoshift today and receive an exclusive add-on pack with seven extra levels free! Offer available for a limited time, only until April 1, 2010.
    File Size: 161.81 MB 

Downloadable Games

Groovin’ Blocks ($9.99)
It’s time to get your PlayStation Network groove on! Groovin’ Blocks is the ultimate combination of challenging puzzle game set to irresistible musical beats. Match three or more gems and watch them disappear; explode gems to the beat of the music to double your multipliers and increase your score! Groove with your friends in local co-op or head-to-head modes. Groovin’ Blocks features three skill levels from casual mode to fiendish hard mode.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 180 MB 

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Pre-order ($29.99)
Pre-order the first Sam & Max game to hit the PlayStation 3 to lock down all 5 episodes!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 100 KB 

The Tester

The Tester Episode 5
This week’s episode is called “Buzz In or Buzz Off.” The remaining six (only 6!) gamers take on a BUZZ!-themed quiz challenge testing their mastery of all things PlayStation. Things heat up when SCEA’s Director of First Party Quality Assurance, Jeff Wilkerson, joins the panel this week to evaluate who might have what it takes to work on one of his QA teams. There’s no place to hide in this episode and somebody is bound to crack under the pressure.
File size: 385 MB (SD) 864 MB (HD) 

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Final Fight: Double Impact Smashes Its Way Onto Xbox Live and PSN in April

Philip Federico
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I’m PUMPED HARD !! We got some great news for you all Capcom fans, Final Fight Double Impact will be making its ways to Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 via Marketplace on April 14th at 800MS Points and PSN on April 15th and $9.99

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Now check out some of these NEWLY RELEAED cool screenshots from both Final Fight and Magic Sword.  Graphically they both look spectacular and of course the gameplay will be even better than the originals. 

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Check out the interview with Capcom’s Associate Producer for Final Fight Double Impact — MR Robby Zinchak we did  a while back.

Check out the press release below that provides further information on Final Fight & Magic Sword …

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Gears Of War 3 – Unreal GDC Tech Demo

Philip Federico
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This is the Unreal Engine 3 Tech Demo showcased at GDC 2010.

Epic have released footage from its Unreal GDC tech demo that showcases  the legendary Brumak smashing through a jungle.  This is showing further evidence that Gears of War 3 will be taking advantage of the enhanced Unreal Engine foliage technology. It’s very exciting look at that big dog go.

Jungle Images look very detailed seems like Epic have been working very hard on their Unreal Engine  to create impressive – and rather pretty looking – lush, plant-filled environments.

What you guys think ? Your thoughts ideas and opinions please.

If you live in Sydney, beware the undead

Travis Bruno
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On March 27th gamers around Australia will unite in Sydney to protest Australia’s lack of a R18+ rating for video games released in Australia. If you would like to also be a member of the protest and help raise awareness that there needs to be a change to the rating system, the zombie walk protest will start at Hyde Park Fountain on March 27 and lumber through Sydney.

In Australia if a game receives a rating higher than R15+, then the game is immediately banned and not allowed to be sold on Australian soil. There is always the choice to import the games, however they are deemed illegal. These protests have been wide spread in the hopes to encourage the Australian government to add the new R18+ rating, to match with most of the rest of the worlds views on video games.

Notable games that have been banned because of this include Left 4 Dead 2, Manhunt, Risen, and Silent Hill: Homecoming. Left 4 dead 2 had to be re-edited and the violence toned down greatly to receive a R15+ rating, and many other games have had release delays thanks to this old rating system.

Will anyone be taking part in this zombie walk protest? It’s a bit interesting that the protest involves people dressing up as the bloody undead, and walking through the streets. However it does get people’s attention, only time will tell though if it will be positive attention that will help change people’s minds. Or will it be negative because it may scare people even more of the violent nature of some video games, seeing people dressed up in such a manner in protest.


The photos shown were taken from the last protest in November of last year.

Alan Wake Avatar Items Now Available On Xbox Live Marketplace

Philip Federico
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Who here loves to dress their virtual avatar’s up with virtual clothes and props and stuff ?  Well if you’re one of those people that really can get enough of that marvellous stuff then and you love Alan Wake.  Then you’ve hit the Jackpot.  Check out the Xbox Live Marketplace right now and get yourself some cool Alan Wake clothing and props.  This is only half of the stuff available so click on the link below and check out the rest

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Who’s going to grab themself some Alan Wake stuff ?  Let us know what you pick up.  I think the flashlight is pretty cool.

A Behemoth vs A Juggernaught … Who would win ??

Philip Federico
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Well you have the power to descide.  The Behemoth is up agains the Juggernaught known as Blizzard in The Escapist Magazines’s  March Mayhem: Developers Showdown. The Behemonth has been selected as one of the 64 best game developers. NOW does One big fat chicken, have what it takes to take down the juggernaught known as Blizzard in the first round as they go head to head in the voting booth.  Make your vote count.  Vote for the under-chicken and let them topple over and lay and egg on Blizzard’s almighty head. 

All you need to do is vote for on March 17th. Click here create an escapist account if you don’t have one and get to voting! Then get your friends to vote. and their friends…  Come on we can do it!!

Gameloft Spring Fever Sale: 5 games at $0.99

Philip Federico
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Gameloft have a great sale going on at the moment on five of their iPhone games. 

To enjoy the new season Gameloft offers you 5 hot iPhone and iPod touch games for only $0.99 each:

This special offer will expire the exact same day as Winter, so be sure to grab them before this Sunday, March 21st!

God Of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition – Contents Video Review

Philip Federico
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G’day everyone. MasterAbbott is back for another one of his Limited Edition UNBOXINGs. I love unboxing stuff !! Today we have the newly released Santa Monica Studios masterpiece for Sony Playstation 3 – God Of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition.  This by far one of the nicest limited editions I’ve come across in quite some time but still MasterAbbott is a hard man to please when it comes to what you get for your money in terms of quantity and quality. 

Check out the video review below and see for yourself.

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The God Of War III Ultimate Trilogy Edition is priced at WAIT FOR IT … $249.99 AUS which as always is WAY WAY TOO Much compared to what the rest of the normal gaming world pays for video games.  So I have to say that unless your a true HARD CORE God Of War III fan I wouldn’t recommend it.  If you just want to play the game then stick to the regular edition for a far cheaper price. 

Content Review : 6.5 Capsules Out Of 10

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Purchase only if your a true God Of War fan and want the extra little things such as God of War 1 and 2 remastered onto one blu-ray and also the sound track to all 3 games.

Rugby League 3 For Nintendo Wii Released in Australasia

Philip Federico
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Now we’re talking !! Finally the Aussies get to play their favourite national sport on the Nintendo Wii, Rugby League 3 is back and let me tell you there will be many happy Australians.  I personally can’t wait to get my hands on this one and play as my favourite team and the team thats going to win the grand final this year.  The MANLY – SEA EAGLES !!! GOOOO THE SEA EAGLES !!!!!  Woooooo …. Ahem… yes ok well check out the press release below for all the information 😉

SYDNEY, Australia – March 18, 2010 – Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) today released Rugby League 3 for Nintendo Wii™, developed by leading New Zealand game studio Sidhe. The title continues the highly successful “Rugby League” franchise, which is amongst the highest selling videogame franchises of all time in Australasia.

“Rugby League for Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular products in the NRL licensing range,” said Paul Kind, NRL Director of Marketing & Commercial. “The Rugby League titles allow fans and gamers alike to experience the speed, skill and excitement of Rugby League first-hand. The added features and options in Rugby League 3 have been well researched and tested, and gamers will enjoy the new level of interactivity and presentation in the title.”

The features and content of Rugby League 3 include:

  • Visceral Wii Remote and Nunchuk motion controls bring the physicality of Rugby League into your living room (Gamecube controllers also supported)
  • 80+ licensed teams from competitions such as the NRL, Super League, Toyota Cup, UK Championship, UK Championship 1, State of Origin, City v Country and internationals
  • 38 stadia from Australia, New Zealand, UK and France
  • Enjoy the game with groups of friends via support for up to 8 players
  • Team level gameplay features including defensive line controls, attacking and defensive strategy selection, team confidence, and AI support play
  • Build a champion team in the Multi-year Franchise Mode including advanced player management, Dally M Player of the Year and Man of Steel, club records and optional manual rep selection
  • Create and customise players, teams, and competitions and tune the gameplay to your preferred play style using the extensive customisation tools
  • Broadcast style presentation with enhanced replay angles, cut-scenes, match highlights, and in-game commentary from Channel Nine’s Andrew Voss

“We have all worked incredibly hard on this game building on past successes to bring greater depth, content and quality to the experience” said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES. “We are very proud of what we have achieved with Rugby League 3 on Wii, it’s a great step forward for the franchise”.

Rugby League 3 is currently available throughout Australasia from all good videogame retailers. More information about the game can be found at http://www.rugbyleague3.com

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Now this is what you call a REAL MAN’s GAME !! Australian Rugby League, the best SPORT IN THE WORLD !!!

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep coming to America this Summer

Travis Bruno
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A few months after Jesse McCartney, the American voice of Sora, leaked this in twitter;

Recording yet another Kingdom Hearts Game. All you Gamers eat your heart out! Man what a process tho. First recordin was in 2005 for game 1.

Square Enix has finally addressed that Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep will be coming to American shores “this Summer.” This game is supposedly a prequel to all the current Kingdom Hearts games, adding yet more backstory to the origins of the heartless and Organization XIII, yet not extending the story past Kingdom Hearts 2.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is exclusively for the PSP. You will be playing through as three different main characters named; Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. Only one of which has made any type of appearance before in the past games. Expect even more Disney worlds and characters to make an appearance as well. The announcement reveals Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Lilo and Stitch being linked to this game.

The released story so far can be read below;

Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of Keyblade Masters. Three youths — Terra, Ventus, and Aqua — have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own—just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.

Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.

Sounds quite interesting, though I am still disapointed that they have yet to expand on the actual storyline and continue to focus on the beginning and the middle. Though they’ve also only been focusing on portable titles, instead of a console release, so that could also be the reason. Anyone else feel differently about this?

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