Category: GN
It's official: The 20GB PS3 is dead in North America
Rumors started circulating that Sony’s 20GB PS3 core machine might be discontinued when Sony’s official store pulled the machine from being sold online. Today, it was made official by David Karraker, Director of Corporate Communications at Sony. He said that… Read More »
The PS3: Computing power for hire
Many in the PS3 community are familiar with the folding@home project where Stanford University has asked PS3 owners to contribute computing time from their machines in an effort to find cures for various diseases. The idea of combining the total… Read More »
David Jaffe wisdom: Blu-ray not necessary in PS3
God of War creator, David Jaffe, had some words of late wisdom regarding the PS3 and the game industry in an interview with GameTrailers. He said, "I probably would have taken the Blu-ray out and sold it for less money."… Read More »
XBLM Update 4/11: Fireworks rock… and GHII DLC pricing structure sucks
Bizarre Creations returns to XBLA this week — courtesy of EA — with its second download-only game Boom Boom Rocket. This fireworks display/rhythm-action game costs $10 (800 Microsoft Points) and features several modes of play, including: two single player modes… Read More »
Sony moving to capture Asian and European online markets
Mention "online subscriptions" to any game company executives and their eyes will start to glaze over with distant smiles on their faces. Why is this? Long term profits. Online titles not only make money at the point of sale at… Read More »
Take Two sued by Ghost Rider creator
The lawsuit claims that companies responsible for movie tie-in products are embarking on a "joint venture and conspiracy to exploit, profit from and utilise" the Ghost Rider copyright. Other companies named in this grand ring of collusion include Sony Pictures,… Read More »
Phantom Hourglass coming in June, sorta
Could Phantom Hourglass be coming to the DS this June? According to the latest issue of Famitsu, yes… in Japan. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has a release date of June 23 in the Land of the Rising Sun…. Read More »
Nintendo says Wii shortages may continue
Most people who have tried to get a Wii since last November have faced a continual uphill battle to get their hands on one of the elusive machines. The shortage has had people wondering if the scarcity of the item… Read More »
Boom Boom Rocket Hits XBLA Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s Xbox Live Arcade release will be the original Boom Boom Rocket, from Geometry Wars creator Bizarre, along with Electronic Arts. The game will be available for 800 Microsoft Points ($10) at 2AM PDT. You can view screenshots of the… Read More »
Manhunt 2 Storyline Revealed
Manhunt 2 is sure to cause quite a stir when it comes out for the Nintendo Wii. Not only is it sure to have graphic content on par with its predecessor, but the likely inclusion of gesture-based executions is bound… Read More »
