Naughty Dog co-president Christophe Balestra revealed how many players participated in the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves beta yesterday, including a breakdown of each region. According to Balestra's recent Twitter messages, 130,543 total gamers took part in the multiplayer beta, with the United States making up for 63% of the army's population.
Argentina - 88 players
Canada - 9.71%
England - 6.55%
Finland - 397 players
France - 4.12%
Germany - 1.064%
Greece - 0.01%
India - 79 players
Malaysia - 0.0452%
Mongolia - 1 player
Panama - 28 players
Portugal - 0.73%
Saudi Arabia - 367 players
Spain - 2.4%
Switzerland - 0.27%
United States of America - 63%
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Friday, 31 July 2009
The Agency And Detonator Games News
Three former members of SOE who were working on The Agency have left to start up Detonator Games, art director Corey Dangel, studio director Matt Wilson and producer John Smith formed Detonator Games on July 4th, 2009.
What does this mean for The Agency which as suffered set backs already, will we still be seeing the game release in 2010? SOE have said that the company is "looking forward to showing you new content in the future."
A bit of info about the guys at Detonator Games
Detonator Games was formed on July 4th, 2009 by Matt Wilson, John Smith, and Corey Dangel. With backgrounds in MMO and console gaming, they wanted to bring the best of social entertainment to the emerging world of mobile and social networks. Each founder brings over 15 years of gaming experience including shipping multiple MMO, PC, and console games.
Matt Wilson - Founder and Creative Director
With over 15 years in the game business, Matt has been part of many aspects of gaming. He worked for 10 years at Microsoft and shipped multiple MMO’s, PC, and Console games. His last startup FireAntGames, was acquired to start the Sony Online Entertainment Seattle Studio. He brings a great deal of creativity, business knowledge, and a pyrotechnic attitude to the Studio.
Corey Dangel - Founder and Art Director
Corey brings a visual attitude to everything he touches. With over 15 years of experience including Microsoft’s Internet Gaming Zone, Microsoft’s Kids Group, CaveDog Games, and Sony Online Entertainment, he has been on the creative, visual, and design of games. He is the explosive visual style of our games.
John Smith - Founder and Technical Director
John has directed cutting edge technology for over 15 years. His experience flows from architecting both client and server frameworks for Microsoft’s Internet Gaming Zone, and large scale server infrastructure for Microsoft’s and Sony's MMO’s. He was also a co-founder of FireAntGames, and Senior Producer and Technical Director for Sony Online Entertainment.
Detonator Games Website
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Cost Of Making A PS3
Eurogamer have an article up about the decrease in production costs of the PS3 since launch.
The manufacturing costs of PlayStation 3 have dropped by 70 per cent, according to Sony CEO Nobuyuki Oneda.When pressed further on how much the cost has come down Oneda replied, "About 70 per cent, roughly speaking."
Eurogamer say the cost as decreased 50% since launch from around £485 meaning it did cost £243 to make and has since been reduced another 70% meaning it now costs £146 to make each unit. The problem is that how they worked it out is wrong, first off 70% from £243 is wrong if it was indeed 70% it would equal £73 per console which is not possible. I think its meant to be 70% from the original £485 it used to cost to make each console which would make it £145.50, below shows how i worked it out
£485 x 70 / 100 = 339.50
£485 - £339.50 = £145.50 per console
What Sony could now do
£145.50 cost to make
Around £199 when sold to retailers/distributor's
Around £219 when sold to the public
Still £145.50 per console is great, and should mean that we will see the price drop to around £209 or £219 soon, remember retailers have to add something to the cost to make something for themselves to, so £219 looks like a more likely price.
If it did cost £485 to make a PS3 at launch and the 70% decrease is the correct percentage then there's no reason Sony won't be announcing a pretty good price drop soon.I would say £219 will help Sony beat the competition this Christmas.
The manufacturing costs of PlayStation 3 have dropped by 70 per cent, according to Sony CEO Nobuyuki Oneda.When pressed further on how much the cost has come down Oneda replied, "About 70 per cent, roughly speaking."
Eurogamer say the cost as decreased 50% since launch from around £485 meaning it did cost £243 to make and has since been reduced another 70% meaning it now costs £146 to make each unit. The problem is that how they worked it out is wrong, first off 70% from £243 is wrong if it was indeed 70% it would equal £73 per console which is not possible. I think its meant to be 70% from the original £485 it used to cost to make each console which would make it £145.50, below shows how i worked it out
£485 x 70 / 100 = 339.50
£485 - £339.50 = £145.50 per console
What Sony could now do
£145.50 cost to make
Around £199 when sold to retailers/distributor's
Around £219 when sold to the public
Still £145.50 per console is great, and should mean that we will see the price drop to around £209 or £219 soon, remember retailers have to add something to the cost to make something for themselves to, so £219 looks like a more likely price.
If it did cost £485 to make a PS3 at launch and the 70% decrease is the correct percentage then there's no reason Sony won't be announcing a pretty good price drop soon.I would say £219 will help Sony beat the competition this Christmas.
Fat Princess Review
Having tried my best to stay clear of all the hype for Fat princess, i was told by a friend that i would really like this game seeing how i like RPG fighting games, so on his recommendation i watched the video i posted here yesterday, by the time the video ended i knew i was going to buy this.
There's lots to do in this game, you have single player story mode which is ok but really is only there to show you the different game modes and classes.
Then you have the online part which consists of:
Game modes:
Rescue the princess- capture the other teams princess and take her back to your castle, while defending your princess.
Snatch 'N Grab- where you have to capture the princess three times to win.
Team deathmatch- run down the other teams tickets to zero.
Invasion- take over the outposts to run down the other teams timer to zero.
Soccer- this mode is all out kill or be killed while trying to score goals on a football pitch (very fun).
The different classes:
Villager - fast but can only slap, also health is very low (two hearts)
Worker - the worker collects resources to upgrade hat machines, he can also build castle doors, catapults and ladders to help you invade the enemy castle.When upgraded he can throw bombs.
Ranger - fires arrows, when upgraded he can also fire bullets.
Priest - heals teammates, when upgraded can absorb health from the enemy players.
Mage- fires fireballs, when upgraded he can freeze the enemy with ice.
Warrior- sword and shield, when upgraded he uses a two handed spear like sword.
You can switch between these when ever you like by either pressing circle when next to a hat that someone as dropped due to being killed or by going to your hat machines within your castle. There are also upgrades available for each class, to upgrade a class workers will need to collect resources of wood and metal then a worker can then upgrade a hat machine. Also once a class is upgraded if you press the triangle button you switch between the two different upgrades that are available for each class.
The controls are tight and very easy to pick up, tap square to attack or hold down to do a more powerful attack, circle picks up the different hats, x is to jump, L1 locks on to the nearest target and triangle to switch between the upgrades if available.
One thing i have noticed is that if you are on a team with people who refuse to work together you will lose very quickly, but if you are on a team that works together its so much more fun, i played a round last night where everyone worked together, three of us were collecting resources while we were protected by a priest and a warrior within five minutes we had collected enough resources to upgrade every class and build the catapult, once this was done everyone was then availble to either defend or go on the attack by doing this we were able to capture the princess without to much trouble due to the other team still trying to upgrade their classes.
Teamwork is key to playing this game and will be alot more fun if you work together, headsets are not a must but does help if you have one. The best way to win is to all work together as soon as the round starts to collect the resources and upgrade the classes as quick as you can this will then allow all members of your team to then take the outposts and eventually take the other teams princess, also all members of your team will have the ability to use both of their classes ability's which gives your team the edge if the other team is still trying to upgrade.
I would say based on what i have played so far, this game is well worth the £11.99 i paid, the gameplay is fast and fun, every game feels different even if the game mode and map are the same as the previous round you may play one round as a mage then the next as a warrior and so on, the controls are very good and easy to pick up without to much trouble, the music is nice and the voice's are very funny, the graphics are nice and simple and each of the nine maps(black forest, the great gorge, coco cliffs, deep fried, rocky road, sugar cove, tropical punch, hot sauce and soccer) look very different.
Pros:
32 player online.
fun when people work together.
easy to pick up and play.
voice acting is very funny.
5 game modes.
9 maps.
6 classes.
only £11.99.
cons:
would of been even better if there were a few more actions/moves/weapons per class.
annoying when other members of the team refuse to work together.
some rounds go on to long when both teams are evenly matched with all the action staying in the middle of the map and neither team can gain the advantage.
SCORE OUT OF 10: 8.5
Written by: Me(Krease)
annoying when other members of the team refuse to work together.
some rounds go on to long when both teams are evenly matched with all the action staying in the middle of the map and neither team can gain the advantage.
SCORE OUT OF 10: 8.5
Written by: Me(Krease)
COD: WAW Map Pack 3 Trailer
Below is a video trailer for Call Of Duty: World At War map pack 3. The trailer follows a group of Russian soldiers fighting off hordes of raging zombies.
MAG Beta If You Work For Sony
If you happen to be working for Sony then chances are you are playing the MAG beta, but for the rest of us we can only look on and hope that we will get our chance to be invited one day. With the game needing a serious server bashing you would of thought Sony would of invited as many people as possible, maybe Sony will send out invites the way they did with Home and invite a certain amount of people here and there as time goes on to see if the servers can handle it.
I would like to get my hands on the beta, MAG is a game i have followed since day one, i will keep an eye on my inbox in hope of a golden ticket. At least this proves one thing and that's we are getting closer to the release.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Unsure About Buying Fat Princess?
As you may already know Fat princess is now on the Playstation store to download, if your still not sure if to buy or not check out this video below to help make up your mind.
If Your PS3 Is Out Of Warranty And Dead - YOU MUST READ THIS!
I found the following post on the EU forum, it might help all the people who have a PS3 thats out of warranty and suffered from the YLOD problem, see below.
This thread is a must read if you own a dead PS3 which is out of warranty. Thanks to lots of research by me, plus snippets from these forums and the internet, I am hoping I can save some of you lots of hassle (and money).
Brief history
I own a original PS3 60GB bought from GameStation approximately 3 weeks after release date. It is now over 2 years old and recently developed a fault. The unit will turn on for 1 second, sound out 3 beeps and then turn off, with a red blinking light. There is no way to get the unit to turn on successfully. A game disc was also stuck inside. A call to Sony tech support didn't help and they couldn't fix it. The offered to repair the console but would charge me about £150 to do so!
What I found out
After many hours or research, calls to trading standards and to BBC watchdog, I found out a valuable piece of information regarding the "Sale of Goods Act" which is a part of English law (I cannot comment for outside of England). In a nutshell, this law states that as long as you have proof of purchase, any purchased goods must be of "satisfactory quality" and be "fit for purpose". Proof of purchase is either your receipt or a copy of your bank/credit card statement showing the transaction. It also states that the retailer, not the manufacturer is responsible. Finally, it states that a consumer has up to 6 years to make a claim under this law.
What I did
I wrote a letter to GameStation and attached a copy of my bank statement from April 2007 (with the purchase highlighted). I have copied the exact letter below (with my personal details removed) :
Your name
First line of address
Second line of address
Third line of address
Fourth line of address
Contact telephone number
Owner/Manager’s name
First line of company address
Second line of company address
Third line of company address
Fourth line of company address
Today’s date
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Faulty goods and the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended)
On [date of purchase] I bought a [description of purchase] from you for [insert price] which has stopped working.
The problem is [enter description of fault].
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) states that when a consumer buys goods from a trader they must be: as described; of a satisfactory quality; and fit for any purpose made known at the time of sale to the seller.
This legislation also states that the seller, not the manufacturer, is legally obliged to sort out a problem if the goods do not meet these requirements.
The law also says I have six years from the date of purchase to claim damages for faulty goods.
My goods are not [delete as appropriate - as described/fit for purpose/of satisfactory quality] and I wish to claim a [delete as appropriate - repair/replacement/refund] of my goods under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amended.
Please respond to my complaint within 7 days from receipt of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
[your name]
This letter was my backup should my discussions with the store manager fail.
I visited the store where I purchased the item (GameStation, Newcastle Upon Tyne) and spoke with the manager first (without slamming my letter on the table). He hadn't heard about the "Sales of Goods" act and initially tried to tell me that I was only covered by the 1 year Sony warranty. I explained that this law was related to the retailer (i.e. him) and not Sony. I then presented him with my letter and asked him to open and read it, which he did. He then agreed to contact head office and asked me to come back later in the day.
The outcome
I returned later that day to be informed that they would gladly swap my broken PS3 for a new 80GB model there and then. As a gesture of goodwill they also replaced my game that was stuck inside the machine. So I now have a brand new 80GB PS3, with a new controller. This is under Sony guarantee for 1 year.
I'd call that a result
So.... I hope the above helps some of you in the same situation as me. I can't believe after 3 weeks of worrying, I now have a shiny new machine. Please reply if you need any further information or assistance and I will help as much as I can.
Cheers.
Written by: infaddict
This thread is a must read if you own a dead PS3 which is out of warranty. Thanks to lots of research by me, plus snippets from these forums and the internet, I am hoping I can save some of you lots of hassle (and money).
Brief history
I own a original PS3 60GB bought from GameStation approximately 3 weeks after release date. It is now over 2 years old and recently developed a fault. The unit will turn on for 1 second, sound out 3 beeps and then turn off, with a red blinking light. There is no way to get the unit to turn on successfully. A game disc was also stuck inside. A call to Sony tech support didn't help and they couldn't fix it. The offered to repair the console but would charge me about £150 to do so!
What I found out
After many hours or research, calls to trading standards and to BBC watchdog, I found out a valuable piece of information regarding the "Sale of Goods Act" which is a part of English law (I cannot comment for outside of England). In a nutshell, this law states that as long as you have proof of purchase, any purchased goods must be of "satisfactory quality" and be "fit for purpose". Proof of purchase is either your receipt or a copy of your bank/credit card statement showing the transaction. It also states that the retailer, not the manufacturer is responsible. Finally, it states that a consumer has up to 6 years to make a claim under this law.
What I did
I wrote a letter to GameStation and attached a copy of my bank statement from April 2007 (with the purchase highlighted). I have copied the exact letter below (with my personal details removed) :
Your name
First line of address
Second line of address
Third line of address
Fourth line of address
Contact telephone number
Owner/Manager’s name
First line of company address
Second line of company address
Third line of company address
Fourth line of company address
Today’s date
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Faulty goods and the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended)
On [date of purchase] I bought a [description of purchase] from you for [insert price] which has stopped working.
The problem is [enter description of fault].
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) states that when a consumer buys goods from a trader they must be: as described; of a satisfactory quality; and fit for any purpose made known at the time of sale to the seller.
This legislation also states that the seller, not the manufacturer, is legally obliged to sort out a problem if the goods do not meet these requirements.
The law also says I have six years from the date of purchase to claim damages for faulty goods.
My goods are not [delete as appropriate - as described/fit for purpose/of satisfactory quality] and I wish to claim a [delete as appropriate - repair/replacement/refund] of my goods under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amended.
Please respond to my complaint within 7 days from receipt of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
[your name]
This letter was my backup should my discussions with the store manager fail.
I visited the store where I purchased the item (GameStation, Newcastle Upon Tyne) and spoke with the manager first (without slamming my letter on the table). He hadn't heard about the "Sales of Goods" act and initially tried to tell me that I was only covered by the 1 year Sony warranty. I explained that this law was related to the retailer (i.e. him) and not Sony. I then presented him with my letter and asked him to open and read it, which he did. He then agreed to contact head office and asked me to come back later in the day.
The outcome
I returned later that day to be informed that they would gladly swap my broken PS3 for a new 80GB model there and then. As a gesture of goodwill they also replaced my game that was stuck inside the machine. So I now have a brand new 80GB PS3, with a new controller. This is under Sony guarantee for 1 year.
I'd call that a result
So.... I hope the above helps some of you in the same situation as me. I can't believe after 3 weeks of worrying, I now have a shiny new machine. Please reply if you need any further information or assistance and I will help as much as I can.
Cheers.
Written by: infaddict
Fight Night Round 4 - £24.99
EA SPORTS Fight Night is back with Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3, featuring the most realistic "in the ring" experience to date, with some of the greatest boxers in history fighting in their prime
Featuring a re-written gameplay engine, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PlayStation 3 will add a variety of fighting styles and boxer differentiation to authentically emulate the greatest fighters of all time. Pressure your opponent with the brawling inside style of young Mike Tyson, bobbing and weaving to set up powerful hooks and uppercuts. Capitalize on Muhammad Ali's reach, hand speed and fleetness of foot to bewilder your opponent with lightning fast jabs and straights from the outside. For the first time in history, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PS3 gives you the opportunity to pit these legendary heavyweights against one another and name a true champ.
In Fight Night Round 4 for PS3, no fight will be the same with an all-new physics-based animation system that recreates the full spectrum of true-to-life punch impacts, giving boxers a devastating arsenal of punches, blocks and ring movement. Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3 also features new physics system allows for missed punches, glancing punches, knockout blows and for the first time ever, rough and tumble inside fighting. Fatigue, adrenaline, footwork and timing all come into play as you hammer away at your opponents.
Gameplay
GO TO DEAL
Gamestation
GO TO DEAL
Featuring a re-written gameplay engine, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PlayStation 3 will add a variety of fighting styles and boxer differentiation to authentically emulate the greatest fighters of all time. Pressure your opponent with the brawling inside style of young Mike Tyson, bobbing and weaving to set up powerful hooks and uppercuts. Capitalize on Muhammad Ali's reach, hand speed and fleetness of foot to bewilder your opponent with lightning fast jabs and straights from the outside. For the first time in history, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 4 on PS3 gives you the opportunity to pit these legendary heavyweights against one another and name a true champ.
In Fight Night Round 4 for PS3, no fight will be the same with an all-new physics-based animation system that recreates the full spectrum of true-to-life punch impacts, giving boxers a devastating arsenal of punches, blocks and ring movement. Fight Night Round 4 for PlayStation 3 also features new physics system allows for missed punches, glancing punches, knockout blows and for the first time ever, rough and tumble inside fighting. Fatigue, adrenaline, footwork and timing all come into play as you hammer away at your opponents.
Gameplay
GO TO DEAL
Gamestation
GO TO DEAL
Fifa 09 PS3 For £6
Morrison's have Fifa 09 in their bargain bin in store, if you haven't picked this up already, now would be the time to get some practise before Fifa 10 comes out later this year.
I'm not sure if its all stores but my local store did have this in their bargain bin.
I'm not sure if its all stores but my local store did have this in their bargain bin.
The Birth Of A Blu-ray
Ever wondered how a Blu-ray disc is made? if so check out the news.com.au they have pictures and details of how its made from the very start to the end product.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Trine Pushed Back
Trine will not be releasing this week and maybe not even next week on the Playstation store due to finding a bug at the last minute before release, The best answer that seems to be out there at the moment is the game will arrive soon.
With the release of Fat princess this week i would recommend anyone looking to buy a new game from the Playstation store to pick this up while your waiting for Trine.
With the release of Fat princess this week i would recommend anyone looking to buy a new game from the Playstation store to pick this up while your waiting for Trine.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope Coming To PS3
Gamefly have listed Star Ocean for the PS3 with a TBD release date, Gamefly said "We simply post information as it is supplied to us by the publishers". Star Ocean was an Xbox 360 exclusive until now, no release date as been announced but expect more details soon.
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Review
Based on the blockbuster film of the same name, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen is a movie tie-in to put it bluntly. But before you run away in fear of losing your hard earned cash on a hopeless waste of £40, you might just want to listen to what I have to say..
Revenge of the Fallen is by no means perfect. The story can become repetetive and isn't exactly filled with variety. The graphics are bog-standard for a PS3 game, there's nothing that's going to blow you away and the same could be said for the gameplay in the single player which basically involes the giant robot you're controlling destroying other giant robots which all look exactly the same or repairing another ***** communications array.
But, it can be a lot of fun. The single player aspect contains two different campaigns, in one you play as the good guys, the Autobots and in the other you play as the Decepticons who are the bad guys. Each mini campaign took me around four hours to complete but there's plenty to do once you've finished. You can go back and try and achieve platinum medals in all the missions which awards you with a shiny trophy or play through the missions as different characters. You also buy upgrades with the Energon you collect on upgrades which improve your giant war machines but only marginally. To be honest even when I had Optimus Prime maxed out in health I hardly knew the difference because it really is a challenge to die in the game. Although, a new, more challenging difficulty along with new characters and multiplayer maps are coming out some time in the summer. The replayabilty is by no means brilliant but it will keep you going if you want to get all the trophies.
Let's get to the much better part of the game, the multiplayer. Yes, you read right, ladies and gents, Revenge of the Fallen is a movie tie-in which contains multiplayer and its seriously good fun. The multiplayer only allows for 8 players but there's not just the boring team deathmatch to play around with. Well there's deathmatch as well. Only kidding, you can also try out Control Points which is a simple command post game type like Capture and Hold in Killzone 2. Battle for the Shards is the Transformers version of Capture the flag where pieces of the All Spark are scattered around the maps for you to collect and take back to your base before the other team But my favourite mode is One Shall Stand as it requires real teamwork. One player of each team is chosen as the team leader, either Optimus Prime or Megatron and is the only player who can see the location of the other leader. You have to protect your own leader while trying to kill the other. Also, I've never struggled to find a multiplayer match so there's no Red Faction situation here even though its the superior game but the serves aren't always full so don't always expect a 4 vs 4 match. The best time to go on is in the evening as all the Americans are on and they fill out the serves.
There are fifteen default characters in the multiplayer with a few skins for some of the existing characters. For the Autbots there's the recognisable, metallic faces of the courageous Optimus Prime and the hyper-active sugar addict Bumblebee while the Decepticon team contains the deceiving bugger who is Starscream and the super-powered Megatron. These robots transform into trucks, cars, jets and helictopters so don't go thinking they all look the same on the battlefield like the single player drones.
In conclusion, Revenge of the Fallen is a good movie tie-in. Yes, they do exist, Spider-Man 2 is living proof. The single player is nothing special and will only keep you entertained for a short while. Its great fun playing as the Transformers and zooming around as a jet while firing missiles at a nearby enemy, then transforming back into a robot and taking the guy out in a kick boxing match. Only in multiplayer though, there's no satisfaction in killing a stupid drone who looks exactly the same as the last robot drone you just took out. I wouldn't recommend buying the game for £40, even I didn't but if you see it for around £20 I would say it's worth a shot if your a fan of Transformers.
Overall: 7.4/10
Written by: WADEYBOY2193
Revenge of the Fallen is by no means perfect. The story can become repetetive and isn't exactly filled with variety. The graphics are bog-standard for a PS3 game, there's nothing that's going to blow you away and the same could be said for the gameplay in the single player which basically involes the giant robot you're controlling destroying other giant robots which all look exactly the same or repairing another ***** communications array.
But, it can be a lot of fun. The single player aspect contains two different campaigns, in one you play as the good guys, the Autobots and in the other you play as the Decepticons who are the bad guys. Each mini campaign took me around four hours to complete but there's plenty to do once you've finished. You can go back and try and achieve platinum medals in all the missions which awards you with a shiny trophy or play through the missions as different characters. You also buy upgrades with the Energon you collect on upgrades which improve your giant war machines but only marginally. To be honest even when I had Optimus Prime maxed out in health I hardly knew the difference because it really is a challenge to die in the game. Although, a new, more challenging difficulty along with new characters and multiplayer maps are coming out some time in the summer. The replayabilty is by no means brilliant but it will keep you going if you want to get all the trophies.
Let's get to the much better part of the game, the multiplayer. Yes, you read right, ladies and gents, Revenge of the Fallen is a movie tie-in which contains multiplayer and its seriously good fun. The multiplayer only allows for 8 players but there's not just the boring team deathmatch to play around with. Well there's deathmatch as well. Only kidding, you can also try out Control Points which is a simple command post game type like Capture and Hold in Killzone 2. Battle for the Shards is the Transformers version of Capture the flag where pieces of the All Spark are scattered around the maps for you to collect and take back to your base before the other team But my favourite mode is One Shall Stand as it requires real teamwork. One player of each team is chosen as the team leader, either Optimus Prime or Megatron and is the only player who can see the location of the other leader. You have to protect your own leader while trying to kill the other. Also, I've never struggled to find a multiplayer match so there's no Red Faction situation here even though its the superior game but the serves aren't always full so don't always expect a 4 vs 4 match. The best time to go on is in the evening as all the Americans are on and they fill out the serves.
There are fifteen default characters in the multiplayer with a few skins for some of the existing characters. For the Autbots there's the recognisable, metallic faces of the courageous Optimus Prime and the hyper-active sugar addict Bumblebee while the Decepticon team contains the deceiving bugger who is Starscream and the super-powered Megatron. These robots transform into trucks, cars, jets and helictopters so don't go thinking they all look the same on the battlefield like the single player drones.
In conclusion, Revenge of the Fallen is a good movie tie-in. Yes, they do exist, Spider-Man 2 is living proof. The single player is nothing special and will only keep you entertained for a short while. Its great fun playing as the Transformers and zooming around as a jet while firing missiles at a nearby enemy, then transforming back into a robot and taking the guy out in a kick boxing match. Only in multiplayer though, there's no satisfaction in killing a stupid drone who looks exactly the same as the last robot drone you just took out. I wouldn't recommend buying the game for £40, even I didn't but if you see it for around £20 I would say it's worth a shot if your a fan of Transformers.
Overall: 7.4/10
Written by: WADEYBOY2193
Two More Videos Of Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time
Following on from my post the other day, here are another two videos of Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time.
Motorstorm:Pacific Rift Game Launching
Upcoming content for Home includes Motorstorm:Pacific Rift game launching which will be added this Thursday.Also what appears to be a Motorstorm Home space is coming soon see picture above.
Tomorrow's Expected PSN Store Update 30th Of July
Below is the expected PSN store release for the 30th of July 2009
Downloadable Game
Fat Princess (£11.99/€14.99)
Take two kidnapped princesses, two medieval castles, two teams battling to rescue them and a whole lot of cake and you get this addictive, tactical team based game. With five class based roles to choose from, how you help your team to victory is up to you.
PEGI 16+
Trial (and Unlock key)
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 (Trial free, Unlock Key £9.99/€12.99)
Part two of this episodic downloadable game is now available; play as Rorschach or Nite Owl within the seedy underbelly of New York as you set out to rescue a missing young girl. Note: you will need to download the trial version before you can buy the full game via the unlock key.
PEGI 16+
Demo (free)
Numblast
This demo of the number blasting game (see where the name came from) allows you to try the Time Trial and Tutorial modes found in the full game for a limited period of three days.
PEGI 3+
Add-On Game Content
Fight Night Round 4 – Downloadable Content 1 (free)
This pack adds the following available for use in-game: sponsored tournaments, a new training gym, new gameplay sliders and a few extra bits of kit.
PEGI 16+
Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic – Time Savers Pack (£1.19/€1.99)
This pack collects all the unlockable costumes and characters from the game and allows you to access them straight away. This pack is ideal for those of you who want all the additional goodies but don’t have the time (or skills perhaps) to unlock them all in the main game.
PEGI 12+
Buzz! Quiz TV – AFL Quiz Pack (£6.29/€7.99)
For those of you who know your ‘Aussie Rules’ then this is the Buzz! Quiz for you! This pack tests your knowledge with over 500 questions on the elite national league of AFL.
PEGI 3+
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Cog Hill (£4.79/€5.99)
Test your golf skills at Cog Hill, home of the PGA’s Western Open, and play on the Dubsdread #4 course with its rolling fairways and greens.
PEGI 3+
Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires – Additional Armour Sets (free)
The following sets of attire are now available to customise your character’s appearance:
- Eclectic Armour Set (Men)
- Norse Armour Set (Men)
- Priestess Armour Set (Women)
- Valkyrie Armour Set (Women)
PEGI 16+
Rock Band
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from Kiss, Blink 182, Weezer and Damone:
- 100,000 Years (Live) by Kiss (£0.99/€1.49)
- Deuce (Live) by Kiss (£0.99/€1.49)
- Parasite (Live) by Kiss (£0.99/€1.49)
- Kiss Pack 01 (this combines all the above Kiss tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
- Down by Blink 182 (£0.99/€1.49)
- Feeling This by Blink 182 (£0.99/€1.49)
- The Rock Show by Blink 182 (£0.99/€1.49)
- Blink 182 Pack 01 (this combines all the above Blink 182 tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
- My Name Is Jonas by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Pork and Beans by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Undone – The Sweater Song by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Weezer Pack 02 (this combines all the above Weezer tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
- Out Here All Night by Damone (£0.99/€1.49)
PEGI 12+
Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks by Protest The Hero, The Dropkick Murphys and Against Me! :
- Bloodmeat by Protest The Hero (£1.59/€1.99)
- I’m Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphys (£1.59/€1.99)
- New Wave by Against Me! (£1.59/€1.99)
- Knuckle Sandwich Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.39/€5.99)
PEGI 12+
Videos (free)
- DC Universe Online Behind the Scenes Trailer
- DC Universe Online Sizzle Trailer
- Killzone 2 Flash & Thunder Trailer
PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go
Downloadable Games
Samurai Warriors: State of War (£13.99/€17.99)
Take control of samurai warriors and legendary ninjas as you battle huge forces of enemies in massive battles.
PEGI 16+
Unbound Saga (£11.99/€14.99)
Set in a comic book universe, this 3D side scrolling brawler is a unique and twisted take on comics, and the fighting genre itself.
PEGI 16+
Demo (free)
Numblast
This demo (PSP version) of the number blasting game allows you to try the Time Trial and Tutorial modes found in the full game for a limited period of three days.
PEGI 3+
Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)
Rock Band Unplugged
Further your Rock Band Unplugged experience with this selection of tracks now available:
- Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm (£0.99/€1.49)
- Funk #49 by James Gang (£0.99/€1.49)
- PEGI 12+
More Players Playing Socom Then Killzone 2
According to SCEA senior producer Mark Rogers, SOCOM Confrontation has the most simultaneous online connections on the PlayStation Network then both Killzone 2 and Resistance 2, proving that Socom is still as popular as it was on the PS2, even with all the bugs that have plagued it since its launch.
Players who have stuck with SOCOM Confrontation will be rewarded soon with another upcoming patch which is in testing "the scale and scope of the patch has led to an extended testing cycle" with Slant Six continuing to support SOCOM Confrontation This will no doubt keep the Socom fan's happy for the foreseeable future.
inFamous Coming To The Big Screen
Sony Computer Entertainment's inFAMOUS will be turned into a movie by screenwriter Sheldon Turner.
"What excited me most about the game was it was the first of which I've come across that had a big idea and a character arc," scribe Turner told THR. "It is, I believe, the future of gaming. The game, while big and fun, is at its core a love ballad to the underachiever, which is what our hero, Cole McGrath, is."
The property's rights are still being ironed out but should not be an issue considering both entities fall under the ginormous Sony umbrella. So it will be some time before it's released in theaters.
"What excited me most about the game was it was the first of which I've come across that had a big idea and a character arc," scribe Turner told THR. "It is, I believe, the future of gaming. The game, while big and fun, is at its core a love ballad to the underachiever, which is what our hero, Cole McGrath, is."
The property's rights are still being ironed out but should not be an issue considering both entities fall under the ginormous Sony umbrella. So it will be some time before it's released in theaters.
Fat Princess Home Space Coming Soon (UPDATE)
After watching the video below it appears that the Fat Princess space is the old events/treasure hunt space from awhile back, does this mean it will be around for a limited time only or is this indeed a new space.
No release date as yet but with Fat Princess releasing tomorrow July 30th, could we see the space added in the weekly Home update which is every Thursday.
UPDATE
The following was just posted on the EU Blog concerning Fat princess event space coming to Home.
Next (and this is very exciting) as of tomorrow, we will be launching a new event in PS Home – the Fat Princess “Quest for Cake”.
Based upon the brilliant PSN title, all you have to do is visit the PlayStation Events Space to join in this very special confectionery quest.
In the fully redecorated space you will find eight pieces of cake, locked away in cages. To unlock the cake and feed your Princess you need to search the space high and low for clues, these clues will give you access to the finest gateaux and, eventually, her majesty’s waistline.
If you do manage to unlock all eight pieces of cake, and feed the Princess, a special PS Home reward will be yours – the Fat Princess’ very own throne for your personal apartment. Here are a few screenshots of the space to whet your appetite…
Last, (but by no means least!) there will be a few additional surprises in tomorrow’s publishing window (particularly revolving around the undead…) so be sure to log-in and check it out
I’ll be around for a while if you have any comments, otherwise I’ll see you in PS Home tomorrow unlocking slices of the finest black forest gateaux.
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No release date as yet but with Fat Princess releasing tomorrow July 30th, could we see the space added in the weekly Home update which is every Thursday.
UPDATE
The following was just posted on the EU Blog concerning Fat princess event space coming to Home.
Next (and this is very exciting) as of tomorrow, we will be launching a new event in PS Home – the Fat Princess “Quest for Cake”.
Based upon the brilliant PSN title, all you have to do is visit the PlayStation Events Space to join in this very special confectionery quest.
In the fully redecorated space you will find eight pieces of cake, locked away in cages. To unlock the cake and feed your Princess you need to search the space high and low for clues, these clues will give you access to the finest gateaux and, eventually, her majesty’s waistline.
If you do manage to unlock all eight pieces of cake, and feed the Princess, a special PS Home reward will be yours – the Fat Princess’ very own throne for your personal apartment. Here are a few screenshots of the space to whet your appetite…
Last, (but by no means least!) there will be a few additional surprises in tomorrow’s publishing window (particularly revolving around the undead…) so be sure to log-in and check it out
I’ll be around for a while if you have any comments, otherwise I’ll see you in PS Home tomorrow unlocking slices of the finest black forest gateaux.
Source
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