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Jan
8
CES 2008: PlayStation 3 MIGHT make money … maybe … we think
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Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show, everyone’s favorite Tekken character lookalike Kaz Hirai has made an encouraging claim for investors — the PS3 may make money one day! As we all know, the PS3 is currently a profit whirlpool, sucking profit into its murky depths and negating any cash made with software, the PS2 and […]
Jan
8
Updated: Paramount drops HD DVD (confirmed false)
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UPDATE: NextGen reports that Paramount is denying any plans to drop HD DVD exclusivity. A victor has yet to take the spoils!
It seems as though the funeral march for HD DVD is picking up speed, or if nothing else, a clear winner in the format wars may soon be announced. Paramount, following in the foot […]
Jan
8
Updated: Paramount drops HD-DVD (confirmed false)
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UPDATE: NextGen reports that Paramount is denying any plans to drop HD DVD exclusivity. A victor has yet to take the spoils!
It seems as though the funeral march for HD DVD is picking up speed, or if nothing else, a clear winner in the format wars may soon be announced. Paramount, following in the foot […]
Jan
8
The fine folks from LucasArts invited us to a private showing of their new, next-generation IP, Fracture.
In the Fracture world, the United States aren’t so united anymore. In the 2100’s, global warming causes The Great Flood, and this splits the country into two parts. The East coast becomes the Atlantic Alliance, and they side with […]
Jan
8
Going with the trend of transforming the PSP from a paperweight joke to a real respectable portable console, Sony has announced that the PSP will finally see an official keyboard for use with its internet features. Wow, when I can buy it, you say? Apparently the rush isn’t that great: Sony projects it for mid-2009. […]
Jan
8
Today, Take Two Interactive announced their acquisition of Illusion Softworks, creators of Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous, and Vietcong. Illusion will join 2K Games development studio under the name 2K Czech.
Currently, Illusion Softworks is developing Mafia II with 2K Games. Ben Feder, CEO of 2K was quoted as saying, "The acquisition of Illusion Softworks reflects our […]
Jan
8
If you are one of the many who were unlike me and not baffled/bored by the original Rez, then you are no doubt looking forward to Rez HD on Xbox Live. The original worked with a special "trance controller" that you could use to vibrate on parts of your body, and while there is no […]
Jan
8
Portable turntable controller for Guitar Hero? You betcha
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If life is indeed a neverending cycle and I get to be reborn, I hope my next time around finds me as one of those clever people who can craft something out of nothing and make it look effortless. Kind of like Aaron Skillman, who made the "scratch blaster" out of a Guitar Hero controller. […]
Jan
8
Predict Britney Spears’ death to win a PS3? Also, leave your dignity at the door
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You know you can always rely on the internet for all variations of tastelessness, and in this case it doesn’t disappoint. When is Britney going to Die basically gives you the option to guess what day Britney Spears will die. The site promises if you get it right that you will win a PS3. It’s […]
Jan
8
If you felt that today was lacking a few ironic laughs, you’ll be pleased to know that Steve Easterbrook, the chief executive for McDonald’s UK, has recently blamed videogames and TV for child obesity. While he quasi-admitted that it might also have something to do with the slabs of greasy, processed cow anus in bread […]