PS3 Slim FINALLY REVEALED!

Well, the news is finally out- PS3 Slim hits the stores come 1st September (2009).
And with it, all those wonderful photoshoped images been before can be erased from your minds and replaced by these beauts:

Personally, I prefer the look of the original, but then again I always do. I prefer the bigger iPods, the original DS, PS2 etc.

And if that isn't enough for you, here's some hard facts for you, in video form.

So if you want one it will either cost you 299 euros, 299 dollars or 29,980 yen. Although they failed to mention how much it'll be in pound sterling, so I presume we in the UK will get it for free.

-- BIZNITCH --

Sack Boy had an Accident ....

I've been feeling a bit guilty lately. When I first brought my PS3 home the first thing I done was play LittleBig Planet. I spent HOURS on that game. Then after completing it there was a vast array of custom made levels. THEN went on the PSN to download new costumes for the little fella.
Life was simple back then....

But now my games collection is increasing, the demos are coming thick and fast and the PS Store is releasing more and more classic games that can't be ignored, my Sack Boy sits alone in the corner...

New costumes are fun and all, but nothing more than aesthetics. What we need to rejuvenate this brilliant game is something new... Some new element to enhance the gameplay... Something... Wet?

That's right- LBP was gone all Kevin Costner. We're still awaiting more news, but this is enough to tickle my interest.
This will definately make me pick the game back up and give Sack Boy a great, big, plutonic cuddle!

Next week- some MANLY news.

-- BIZNITCH --

Mondays Star Buys (17th August 2009)

This weeks star buys from Shopto for the PS3 are the following:

• Saints Row 2 (very good game reminds of GTA San Andreas)
• Fight Night Round 4
• Rise Of The Argonauts

(Click the picture to go to the deals)

This weeks PSP star buys are the following:

• Sega Rally
• Virtua Tennis 3

(Click the picture to go to the deals)

This weeks PS2 star buys are the following:

• Buzz! Junior: Dino Den Solus
• Buzz!: The School Quiz Solus
• Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz
• Buzz! Sport Solus
• Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party Solus
• Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers Solus
• Buzz! POP Quiz
• Buzz! The Big Quiz Solus

(Click the picture to go to the deals)

Earthworm Jim- soon to be on the PSN!!

As you are all aware, I've been totally immersed in the PSN these past few weeks- trying out demos, buying small games and generally giggling over the back catalogue of retro games. The release of FF VII alone made me giggle with glee for weeks on end. And now I feel the Cheshire Cat-esque grin on my face has no chance of subsiding with the promise of another great classic game, one which sits close to the top of my all time favourite games list-

EARTHWORM JIM

I found this nugget of info on another gaming site-
Gameloft has announced it will be delivering the classic platformer Earthworm Jim to digital distribution platforms and mobile phones. Originally released on 16-bit systems back in 1994, Earthworm Jim stars the titular invertebrate who wears a super suit which grants him the power to fight the evil forces of Queen Slug-for-a-Butt. It's not clear, yet, whether this is an all-new game or a straight port of the original. As of this writing, Gameloft could not be reached for clarification.

"The game, with its humorous and edgy style, is a great fit for today's gamer who craves a fully immersive experience that is fun and easily accessible," said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president, Gameloft.

"Earthworm Jim resonates with millions of people worldwide and we are excited to have one of the best developers in the industry create this game for a new audience," said Herve Caen, CEO, Interplay.

Interestingly, SEGA announced last week that the original Earthworm Jim is a candidate for the next SEGA Classics release on Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) and PlayStation Network.



Can you say "GROOVY!"

-- BIZNITCH --

New PS3 concept art?

When it comes to the PS3 Slim, everyone kind of feels like a mushroom. We're all just kept in the dark and fed shit.
Everyone out there is well aware of he rumours surrounding the release, or even the production of, the PS3 slim. I'd put my money on Sony developing the PS3, even if it is quite soon for their track record- Although I would say that the PS3 slim that appeared in a German auction site is most definitely fake.

And with rumours comes cleverly photoshoped concept art.






There has been everything from quite simplistic, "thin, black" designs.







Fancy looking silver models (Basically the same, but in silver...)








And even a few "real pics" floating around.




All pretty bland and boring really. Just the basic PS3 model (which if I'm honest, I think looks lush!) and made a bit smaller. But now it seems people are taking things a bit further- making the PS3 Slim even sexier!


This newly surfaced concept art, whether they're fake or not, gives me hope for an even better looking PS3 Slim then we've previously been lead to believe. Although we're still unsure of Sony's exact take on the Slims release, or even production.














But lets face it- we all know it's coming.

-- BIZNITCH --