Posts Tagged ‘ps3’
Gran Turismo 5 finally hits the shelves »
After a wait that would rival Duke Nukem himself, Sony's Gran Turismo 5 has finally arrived in Irish shops. The much anticipated racer, which has been promised at various times since the launch of the Playstation 3 itself, promises over 1,000 vehicles, 26 tracks and 70 track layouts. Its standard edition has a recommended retail price of ...Read On »
Feature: Medal of Honour reboot tips balance to the »
The much-anticipated reboot of Medal of Honour aims to take the first-person shooter genre back to its roots with the focus firmly on the hardcore gamer, according to the lead producer of its multiplayer element. Adam Maguire spoke to him to find out just what that means. "If you look at the competition or even DICE's own games we added ...Read On »
Gran Turismo 5 delayed again »
The much-anticipated racing sim for the Playstation 3 - Gran Turismo 5 - has been delayed yet again. The title was due to be released in the US on 2nd November with an Irish launch within days of that but a blog post on the official Playstation site has confirmed that will now not happen. The post goes on to promise the title in time for ...Read On »
Opinion: Why is gaming still a second-class hobby? »
Much has been made of gaming's move to the mainstream but in reality the hobby is as frowned upon as ever, says Adam Maguire. Roger Ebert has admitted he was wrong to say gaming could never be art; but not because he has changed his mind. Instead the legendary film critic has said it is an opinion he still holds, albeit one he should have ...Read On »
E3 2010: Playstation Move to retail for $50 »
Sony has said its motion controller - the Move - will retail for $50 dollars when it launches in the Autumn, with the controller itself costing just $20. While no Irish price is currently known it is likely to translate pretty directly across to Euro, if not costing a little more. Sony said a number of existing games will be able to get ...Read On »
E3 2010: PS3 to have 20 3D titles by 2011 »
Sony has said it will launch 20 native 3D titles for the PS3 by 2011, as it marks HD 3D as the future of home entertainment. At its E3 address the company showcased a number of 3D-specific games with Killzone 3 taking top billing. The game is due to be released in February 2011 and will be fully compatible with the Playstation Move, the ...Read On »
E3 2010: Need for Speed goes back to its Hot Pursuit »
EA have shown off the next game in the Need for Speed series at E3, taking it back to its roots with the revival of the 'Hot Pursuit' sub-title. The game will bring back the police chase element of the game, not seen in the most recent titles in the series, and will allow players to be either the illegal racer or the police car trying to ...Read On »
Opinion: Google TV? How about Google Games »
Google's announcement that it would bring Android to TV sets changes the game significantly, not least by putting the search giant head-to-head with games console makers, says Adam Maguire. The announcement that Google would make a TV platform has been met with quiet interest as the industry tries to gauge exactly what this will mean for ...Read On »
Next Assassin’s Creed to have multiplayer »
The next edition of the Assassin's Creed series will feature a multiplayer mode when it is released later this year. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood follows on from the second game and continues on the story of Ezio in Renaissance Italy. The game, which is made by Ubisoft, is slated to launch in late 2010 and will be available on the Xbox ...Read On »
Sony trial game activation that could end trade-ins »
Sony is trialling a voucher system on its new SOCOM title for the PSP which could end the booming trade-in market, according to Engadget. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for the PSP requires users to register with the Playstation Network (PSN) before they can play online. Once they do so the disc will be tied to their account and ...Read On »
