[Update:Ars has updated its article with more details, determining that the risks would mostly affect custom Firmware that has already circumvented Sony’s security measures. Really, who cares about those guys? There is still potential for a wily hacker to pull a lot of information from a PSN account, but no greater risk than anywhere else. While Sony’s system is still flawed, it’s not half as scary as it first sounded. Phew!...
A demo for Sega’s upcoming racer,Sega Rally, is now available on Xbox Live. The single-player demo weighs in at about 692 MB, which is five MB heavier than my favorite WWF wrestler of old, Earthquake. The demo features two tracks, set in the game’s Canyon and Tropical environments. The Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ3 and the Subaru Impreza STi Spec C type RA are selectable, but there’s no explanation given as to why in the hell we can’t just call things “cars” anymore....
Here’s an absolute mindblower for you. Sony exec Kaz Hirai hasstunned the worldby saying that the PlayStation 3’s main premise is videogames! I thought it was just an expensive clock, but apparently there are these magic circular relics you may put inside the PS3 to create moving, interactive pictures. The future is here! This is what the polygonal Sony Computer Entertainment boss has to say: The thing that I did when I took over last year was to boast the appeal of games themselves … The main premise of the PS3 is video games....
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimdirector Todd Howard has stated that, while the PC version of his game is naturally going to look better, the Xbox 360 is easiest to develop for. He’s stated that the Bethesda team has grown “comfortable” working with the old console. “We are very comfortable on 360,” he toldEdgemagazine. “Yes, it will look better on PC. The PC has moved on a lot. With the kinds of things we do where we are streaming a lot, even your average hard drive on your average PC these days is crazy fast at ripping data....
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve watched professional wrestling. Because of this I have no idea who M.V.P. is or what he does, but I assume that he is a pretty big star in the WWE because they chose him to do this video explaining motion capture for the upcomingSmackdown vs. Raw 2011. Anyone in this day and age who still needs mo-cap explained to them probably doesn’t own a gaming system, but I still find the technology pretty awesome and the effect it has had on sports games is beyond noticeable....
Sonic Generationswas justconfirmedfor 3DS through the latest Nintendo Power, and now we have more details on the nature of the gameplay. Chief of ’em all is that both play styles — Classic and Modern — will be side-scolling. The former will consist of the momentum-based action of the Genesis originals, while the latter will follow in the footsteps of theSonic Rushseries. Aside from Green Hill Zone, no levels will be shared with the game’s console brethren....
Yesterday, Sony detailed thecontents of its “Welcome Back” package, offering a variety of free games to consumers to make up for the PlayStation Network downtime. Sony was actually pretty decent about offering a solid mix of retail games and downloads, but inevitably, people weren’t pleased. Some gamers have been angry about the fact that the offered games weren’t brand new (seriously? Who expected that?) and Sony has addressed the criticism, apologizing to those who own everything, but standing by its decision....
SCEJ’srecently announcedPSP rhythm gamePataponlooks nothing like any rhythm game we’ve seen before — hell, it looks nothing likeanythingwe’ve seen before.Famitsuhas a few more details on this game of little fighting eyeballs marching towards the end of the world. The player’s rhythmic accuracy is what keeps these little spear-wielding eyeballs going; the better the beat sounds, the more fierce the fighting. Button presses determine how the fighters react, with each acting as a command of sorts: attack, defend, advance, and so on....
I know, you aren’t listening to me now because you’re staring at the rather provocative picture of Rose McGowan I posted above. Well, you may be motivated to check out Spike TV’s 2009 E3 First Look Special now, because along with a slew of exclusives, Rose herself will be hosting alongsideGeoff Keighley. You can also look forward to exclusives on games such asMass Effect 2, DJ Hero, Aliens Vs. Predator, Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Timeand more....
Duke Nukem ForeverSplinter Cell: Convictionhas been delayed. A lot. But it’s possible that Ubisoft has finally cracked whatever problems they’ve been having with the eternally upcoming sequel. A blurb in their 2008-2009 fiscal report mentions thatConviction— among several other titles — could be headed to consoles as early as this Christmas. “In 2008-09, we also continued to invest heavily in Ubisoft’s future potential, hiring some 1,300 talents for our studios with a view to driving the Company’s expansion, further strengthening our franchises and preparing for the next generation of handheld as well as home consoles....
Today, take Two-Interactive its new Asia expansion strategy which will expand distribution in the Asia Pacific, as well as establish a strong presence in Japan. This is also said to include building a meaningful online game operation in areas like China and Korea, but no specific titles have been mentioned or announced. The expansion will be spearheaded by Hubert Larenaudie, an experienced senior executive with companies like Electronic Arts and Vivendi Games....
With some seven months of development left in the title, Sucker Punch’sInfamousis looking damned good. Sony and Sucker Punch showed off the PlayStation 3-exclusive modern-day superhero title off to press behind closed doors today, and I walked away more than impressed by what I saw. For the uninitiated, here’s the deal: after a cataclysmic event that leaves the fictional Empire City torn,Infamousputs players in the shoes of Cole, a regular dude mysteriously endowed with superpowers....
I had a couple of great experiences at the Q-Games booth at Tokyo Game Show this year, which youmay have already heard a little bit aboutif you’ve been reading our TGS coverage. Even more interesting (and exciting!) was the chat I had while waiting to playPixelJunk Shooterwith Duncan Flett, PR Consultant for Q-Games. While chatting about my obsession withMonsters, I commented on how much I appreciated that Q-Games has continued to put out new titles....
