{"timelines":{"dt*518baab2953d672d":{"tid":"dt*518baab2953d672d","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Sony Computer Entertainment","hash":"descrptn\u0002History of Sony Computer Entertainment\r\nPlaystation History\r\n\u0001image\u0002http:\/\/i.dipity.com\/uploads\/timelines\/f66a18542e2d2e52e0499f894fde8f8c.jpg","view_who":"public","view_gid":null,"edit_who":"public","edit_gid":null,"creation_date":"1209506971","modified_date":"1228250649","type":"topic","descrptn":"History of Sony Computer Entertainment\r\nPlaystation History\r\n","image":"http:\/\/i.dipity.com\/uploads\/timelines\/f66a18542e2d2e52e0499f894fde8f8c.jpg"}},"events":{"98c45cbf483edf8b":{"eid":"98c45cbf483edf8b","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Reply to Anyone with a Playstation Network ID for PS3, post it here","utc_ts":"1197070095","descrptn":"cyph posted a reply:\n\ncyph1","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157600002081687\/72157603403276387\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2007","month":"12","day":"7","hour":"23","minute":"28","second":"15.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Dec 7, 2007 11:28 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Dec 7, 2007 3:28 PM PST","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"74121c357a638fe5":{"eid":"74121c357a638fe5","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Inputs for creating a new Steering Wheel for Playstation3","utc_ts":"1197296872","descrptn":"meghadesigns posted a new topic:\n\nI am a product design student, I have presently taken up the project of redesign the Playstation steering wheel. I want guide lines from all of u fans of playstation who use the steering wheel. The problem which I came across was that the playstation steering wheel's digital controls which can'nt be used for playing games not related with driving. Specially the L1,L2  & R1, R2 which are usually miss placed. apart from this if u all have any problems please post ur replies......","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157603420067250\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2007","month":"12","day":"10","hour":"14","minute":"27","second":"52.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Dec 10, 2007 2:27 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Dec 10, 2007 6:27 AM PST","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"12fae80034c23039":{"eid":"12fae80034c23039","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Reply to Anyone with a Playstation Network ID for PS3, post it here","utc_ts":"1199635878","descrptn":"Johnthan \"Sesshomaru\" Speed posted a reply:\n\nJd0tSp33d\n(I need to get on the ball again with my gaming, though)","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157600002081687\/72157603646765442\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"1","day":"6","hour":"16","minute":"11","second":"18.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Jan 6, 2008 4:11 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Jan 6, 2008 8:11 AM PST","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"88db263f802e141e":{"eid":"88db263f802e141e","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Reply to Anyone with a Playstation Network ID for PS3, post it here","utc_ts":"1201815930","descrptn":"pphheerroonn posted a reply:\n\nthegreatherron","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157600002081687\/72157603827061608\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"1","day":"31","hour":"21","minute":"45","second":"30.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Jan 31, 2008 9:45 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Jan 31, 2008 1:45 PM PST","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"4348c570ebededed":{"eid":"4348c570ebededed","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Reply to Anyone with a Playstation Network ID for PS3, post it here","utc_ts":"1205984260","descrptn":"Deltablues posted a reply:\n\nSolidSn8ke","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157600002081687\/72157604167554608\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"3","day":"20","hour":"3","minute":"37","second":"40.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Mar 20, 2008 3:37 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Mar 19, 2008 8:37 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"b43a9aaa28bd3a38":{"eid":"b43a9aaa28bd3a38","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Reply to Anyone with a Playstation Network ID for PS3, post it here","utc_ts":"1207038712","descrptn":"soulja4real posted a reply:\n\nsoulja4real  is my PSN ID","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157600002081687\/72157604342204549\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"1","hour":"8","minute":"31","second":"52.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 1, 2008 8:31 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 1, 2008 1:31 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"5561b27cff0a5d18":{"eid":"5561b27cff0a5d18","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Playstation PS1 Games","utc_ts":"1207386580","descrptn":"Bonecando com FIMO posted a new topic:\n\nHi,\nI've got an oldie PS1 and have no games for 5\/6 year old girls.\nDoes any of you know where i can find them to buy? Preferentially in Portugal and in Portuguese language, as my daughter doesn't speak any other language.\nThanks,\nSandra","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157604390647598\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"5","hour":"9","minute":"9","second":"40.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 5, 2008 9:09 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 5, 2008 2:09 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"0b34823403a41ae5":{"eid":"0b34823403a41ae5","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Cool New GTA IV Trailer","utc_ts":"1208462709","descrptn":"\"Stephen\" posted a new topic:\n\nwww.gametrailers.com\/player\/usermovies\/203940.html?playli...","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157604594475449\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"17","hour":"20","minute":"5","second":"9.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 17, 2008 8:05 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 17, 2008 1:05 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"117129c34a231742":{"eid":"117129c34a231742","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"PSP Portals","utc_ts":"1208721540","descrptn":"darknovaxp posted a new topic:\n\nhow many of you have made or downloaded portals i have made one chack my photostream","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157604640552192\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"20","hour":"19","minute":"59","second":"0.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 20, 2008 7:59 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 20, 2008 12:59 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"597bb7d66bff1324":{"eid":"597bb7d66bff1324","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Dipity Timeline Created","utc_ts":"1208902140","descrptn":null,"link":null,"img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"22","hour":"22","minute":"9","second":null,"dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209506971","modified_date":"1209508991","tid":"8cdb0c5db12b7428","te_score":null,"datetime":"Apr 22, 2008 10:09 PM","add_tid":"8cdb0c5db12b7428","img_data":"","moresep":"","lat_lon":"","last_modified_by":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","type":"dip","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 22, 2008 3:09 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"bf4767e7bec884f1":{"eid":"bf4767e7bec884f1","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"PlayStation.Blog now on Facebook","utc_ts":"1208908329","descrptn":"\nYeah, I know what you\u2019re thinking: yet *another* company jumping (late) onto the blogosphere twitter social networking bandwagon. Like the title says, we\u2019re on Facebook now - but we\u2019re not there \u201cjust to be there.\u201d We\u2019ve re-created everything you find here on the PlayStation.Blog - news, pics, videos, links - all in one central location. We\u2019re all about flexibility - find the PlayStation information you want in the way that you want - and here\u2019s another easy option for you.\nSo you\u2019re the type of reader who subscribes to the RSS feed, gets the email updates, and still drops into the site just in case\u2026 what does this page offer you? PlayStation Events. \nOur promotions department will use Facebook to let you know every place they\u2019re going to be (Coachella this weekend!), and in turn, you can let them know you\u2019re coming through the app\u2019s excellent event system.\n\nAnother reason to join us? To let everyone on your friends list know that you\u2019re a loyal fan of PlayStation.Blog. Because you *know* they obsessively read your mini-feed. Find our Facebook page here. \nPS - Keep in mind, this is our first go at this, and Facebook is pretty darn flexible. Any applications you\u2019d like to see on the page? Should we build our own apps? Let us know.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/275758233\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2075\/2434569479_3dc563d8a8.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"22","hour":"23","minute":"52","second":"9.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 22, 2008 11:52 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 22, 2008 4:52 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"aa6b3d5ebd92fa0f":{"eid":"aa6b3d5ebd92fa0f","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Feeling Puzzled? echochrome Demo Coming to PSN","utc_ts":"1208979943","descrptn":"Hello PlayStation.Blog Readers! My name is Kumi Yuasa and I am the Associate Producer for the upcoming PSN game echochrome. This is my first post on the blog, and I\u2019m excited that my debut here on the blog is to announce that free PS3 and PSP echochrome demos will be available for download tomorrow on the PlayStation Store on the PS3. The PSP demo version will also be available for download on the PlayStation Store for PC. \nPerhaps you have read about echochrome here, here, here or even here. There is a lot of excitement for it - N\u2019Gai Croal of Level Up even wrote, \u201c\u2026as of last E3, the 2008 game we\u2019ve been looking forward to the most is echochrome.\u201d\nIt\u2019s a fun and addictive puzzle game with really elegant and simple graphics. The concept is inspired by the famous MC Escher artwork, which explores infinity, architecture and impossible constructions. In echochrome, you control the camera and perspective on an infinite canvas, guiding a mannequin figure by carefully tilting and turning the level to create a continual pathway, allowing your character to walk safely through the design. Puzzled?!? Check out this video and you\u2019ll see what I mean!\n \nThere is no single way to get through a level in echochrome. You and your friends will find different ways to clear levels so each time you play will be different. \nThe demos you can download tomorrow will take you through a brief tutorial and give you the basic idea of how to progress through the puzzles, but I wanted to also tell you what to expect when the final game is available for download in May. In addition to the 56 exclusive levels for each of the PS3 and PSP versions of echochrome (112 unique levels overall), you will be able to create your own puzzles from scratch and share them with your friends, or even the world! \nOn PS3, you can upload your created levels to the developers through the game\u2019s interface. Once uploaded, your creation will be considered by the developers for a future downloadable content release. In other words, if selected, people around the world could be playing your level!! Additional content will be available from Day 1. Initially, however, these levels will come from Japan or Asia since the game has been out there for a while already. We\u2019re not exactly sure when we\u2019ll start including US players\u2019 levels, but we\u2019re excited and waiting for customized levels from all of you!! You can also share the levels with your friends by sending your creations directly to them over the PlayStation Network. Stumping your friends is REALLY fun! \nAnd for the PSP version, you can share the levels you create with other people in your area via wireless Ad Hoc. Cool, right?!? \nWell, there will be more to come on echochrome soon, including some great wallpapers for your PS3 and PSP. But in the meantime, be sure to download the free demos tomorrow and give them a whirl! And let us know what you think!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/276398254\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"23","hour":"19","minute":"45","second":"43.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 23, 2008 7:45 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 23, 2008 12:45 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"e29625c9ddf0189d":{"eid":"e29625c9ddf0189d","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"THE EYE OF JUDGMENT SET 2- CARDS IN EARLY, DOWNLOAD LAUNCHES TODAY!","utc_ts":"1209057900","descrptn":"Good news for all North American EOJ players, cards have hit stores earlier than expected and we have heard that many of you have already bought your Set 2 cards and have started building your decks and organizing your strategies. We are happy that all these players have cards now and are ready to play.  \nFor those of you who have been patiently waiting, call your local GameStop, comic book store and hobby shop to see if you can pick some up or go online to HasbroToyShop.com. The Set 2 Download is ready to release today on the PSN. In addition, you will see a new EOJ theme available where you can switch backgrounds to your favorite affiliation.  \n\nWe want to thank everyone for their patience and support for Set 2. As a token of our appreciation have concocted a \u201csurprise\u201d for you EOJ Fans so be sure to check in on the PS Blog tomorrow. \nTill then, here are some more strategy samples from the Set 2 Theme Decks from Wizards of the Coast- \n\nROCK SOLID\nAn Earth deck can be both highly defensive and capable of delivering a devastating punch. Here are some tips to give your custom deck a specific Earth theme.  \nVerzar Swordsman\nThe Verzar Swordsman provides one of the best \u2018cheap shots\u2019 available (Summoning Cost 1, Attack 2) and should be a staple in any Earth deck whatever its theme. \n\nTHE WILD SIDE \nThe Woodland realm contains a great diversity of races and affiliations, many of which can be used as the core of a themed deck. Here are some ideas to help you start customizing a Wood-themed deck. \nLord Hu\nThis redoubtable warlord is perfect in a long-game strategy. Once he is on the board, you have a huge advantage in the \u2018mana race\u2019. Every enemy destroyed is worth 1 extra mana to you, while the Summoning Cost of other Wood creatures is reduced by 1. Use Hu\u2019s Wood Invocation to incarnate other support creatures (such as Goblin Fort or Edin the Persecuted) and save your mana for a summon-attack, courtesy of Juno Forest Dragon or Elven Night Rider.  \n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277045563\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3069\/2438311699_0339e65a45.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"24","hour":"17","minute":"25","second":"0.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 24, 2008 5:25 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 24, 2008 10:25 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"ba81180f46864209":{"eid":"ba81180f46864209","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"PlayStation Store Update","utc_ts":"1209071907","descrptn":"Hey, everyone. It\u2019s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.\nPS one Classics for PS3 \/ PSP\nR-Types ($5.99)\nUniting two of the most difficult challenges of all time, R-TYPES presents the games R-TYPE and R-TYPE II in one complete package. In R-TYPE, your job is to play through 8 stages destroying monsters to save the world from doom.  In R-TYPE II, journey to ancient ruins, dark caverns, into the crimson sky, and onto a Bydo star.  It\u2019s up to you to save a galaxy riddled by fear and cowardice.\nESRB Rated E\nFile size: 243 MB\nAdd-on Game Content\nTHE EYE OF JUDGEMENT: Biolith Rebellion 2 (Expansion Set Two) ($14.99)\nTake your game to the next level with this new download for THE EYE OF JUDGMENT. Add 100 more new creatures, spells, and abilities that come to life with cards from Wizards of the Coast (sold seperately).\nFile size: 118 KB\nCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack ($9.99)\nThe Variety Map Pack includes four new multiplayer maps. \u201cCreek,\u201d a village ravaged by combat where concealment is key; \u201cBroadcast,\u201d an enemy communications building with confined corridors and open parking lots; \u201cChinatown,\u201d a foggy downtown district, lit only by a full moon and the glow of the city; and \u201cKillhouse,\u201d a training warehouse with building mock-ups and soft and hard cover points.\nFile size: 357 MB\nRock Band \nBuild your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. \n\n\u201cSaints of Los Angeles\u201d - M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce ($0.99)\n\u201cScreaming for Vengeance\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201c(Take These) Chains\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cYou\u2019ve Got Another Thing Comin\u2019\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cThe Hellion\/Electric Eye\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cRiding on the Wind\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cPain and Pleasure\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cFever\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cDevil\u2019s Child\u201d - Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)\n\u201cBloodstone\u201d - Judas Priest ($1.99)\n\u201cScreaming For Vengeance\u201d Album  ($14.99)\nThis pack includes \u201cBloodstone,\u201d \u201cDevil\u2019s Child,\u201d \u201cFever,\u201d \u201cThe Hellion\/Electric Eye,\u201d \u201cPain And Pleasure,\u201d \u201cRiding on the Wind,\u201d \u201cScreaming For Vengeance,\u201d \u201c(Take These) Chains,\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019ve Got Another Thing Comin\u2019\u201d by Judas Priest.\n\nFile sizes: 23.5 MB - 39.3 MB (singles), 279 MB (track pack).\nGUITAR HERO III\n\nDef Leppard Track Pack ($6.25)\n\u201cNine Lives\u201d, \u201cPhotograph (Live)\u201d and \u201cRock of Ages (Live)\u201d by Def Leppard. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com\n\nFile size: 378 MB\nArmy of Two SSC Challenge Map Pack ($7.49)\nExpand the two-man combat experience in Army of Two with the SSC Challenge Map Pack! This new content gives players a chance to test their skills in a different setting while retaining the action-packed co-op intensity of Army of Two. Four two-player co-op maps will allow gamers to compete in the SSC Challenge versus mode for the chance to earn big cash rewards.\nFile size: 378 MB\nKaraoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore sownloadable songs ($1.49 each)\nPlug in the microphone and live out your dream as a singing sensation! Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing tracks from the in-game store. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. Full list of tracks (43) after the jump.\nGame Demos (free)\nechochrome Demo\nFeaturing an elegant black and white art design, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize 5 simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the goal. Once you\u2019ve mastered the 5 laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor. Available for PlayStation 3 and PSP systems.\nESRB Rated E\nFile size: 34 MB\nIron Man Demo\nCheck out the official demo to learn what it takes to become a one man army as the unstoppable Iron Man! Customize your suit and battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. Blast into hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game.\nESRB Rated T\nFile size: 948 MB\nGame Videos (free)\nResistance 2 Teaser Trailer\nDownload the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION 3 game.\nFile size: 98 MB (HD)\nGT5 Prologue Techno Video\nThe best-selling racing franchise returns with the intense precursor to Gran Turismo 5, featuring over 60 cars from worldwide car manufacturers. With an all-new interior dash view, online racing, Drift mode and more, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue unveils revolutionary advancements that deliver the ultimate racing experience. Download this trailer today to see some of the hottest cars from the game.\nFile size: 50.6 MB (1080)\nArmy of Two SSC Challenge Teaser Trailer\nCalling all private military contractors! Check out this preview trailer showcasing the new SSC Challenge mode, a downloadable add-on where two teams of two can compete in an intense obstacle course for the chance to join the SSC, the Private Military Corporation in Army of Two.\nFile size: 89 MB (HD)\nFIFA 08 Features Video\nSenior Producer, Joe Booth, explains the new features in the most realistic emulation of the real sport to date.\nFile size: 230 MB (HD)\nIron Man Action Trailer\nBecome a one man army as the unstoppable Iron Man! Customize your suit and battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. Blast into hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. Check out the latest game trailer to see the game in action!\nFile size: 41 MB (HD)\nPROTOTYPE \u2013 Discover Evolution\nEscape into the role of a powerful shape-shifter.  Choose to unravel a conspiracy with brutal force or cunning deception \u2013 master an enormous library of powers and morphing options.  Discover what lies beyond the edge of evolution.\nFile size: 98 MB (HD)\nInterview with Wyclef Jean P.1\nWyclef Jean explains the creative vision behind the \u2018Fast Car\u2019 music video and what it\u2019s like to be inside \u2018Burnout Paradise\u2019.\nFile size: 74 MB (SD) 211 MB (HD) 345 MB (1080)\nInterview with Wyclef Jean P.2\nWyclef Jean talks about his experience with the PLAYSTATION 3 system.\nFile size: 37 MB (SD) 111 MB (HD) 179 MB (1080)\nBehind-the-Scenes of \u201cFast Car\u201d\nFile size: 51 MB (SD) 145 MB (HD), 236 MB (1080)\nCoachella Music Festival \nDive into the new world of gaming at Coachella! PLAYSTATION 3 will be onsite at Coachella Arts and Music Festival, April 25th - April 27th with its newest releases\u2013 Soundcheck your voice with SingStar, test your racing skills on Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and create your own world on LittleBigPlanet.\nFile size: 86 MB (HD)\nMovie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)\n88 Minutes\nIn 88 Minutes, Al Pacino stars as Dr. Jack Gramm, a college professor who moonlights as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI.  When Gramm receives a death threat claiming he has only 88 minutes to live, he must use all his skills and training to narrow down the possible suspects, who include a disgruntled student, a jilted former lover, and a serial killer who is already on death row, before his time\nFile size: 29 MB (SD) 107 MB (HD), 142 MB (1080)\nThe Water Horse\nWhen a lonely young boy named Angus discovers a large, mysterious egg along the shores of Loch Ness, no one is prepared for what lies within.\nFile size: 120 MB (HD), 149 MB (1080)\nPS3 Themes (free)\nTHE EYE OF JUDGMENT Theme #2\nCustomize your PS3 system with a cool THE EYE OF JUDGMENT theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!\nFile size: 8.52 MB\nPS3 Wallpaper (free)\nGran Turismo 5 Prologue Wallpaper (x4)\nCustomize the background of your PS3 system with this new Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Wallpaper\nFile size: 544 KB - 1.87 MB\nHere is this week\u2019s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http:\/\/store.playstation.com. There, you\u2019ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.\nDownloadable Games\n* LocoRoco ($21.99)\n* Kingdom of Paradise ($10.99)\nPS one Classics for PS3 \/ PSP\n* R-Types (PSone Classic) ($5.99)\nGame Demos (free)\n* echochrome PSP Demo (also downloadable through the PS3 system)\nGame Videos (free)\n* LocoRoco Trailer\n* Kingdom of Paradise Trailer\n* R-Type Command Trailer\n* Resistance 2 Trailer\n* GT5 Prologue Techno Video\nPSP Wallpaper (free)\n* LocoRoco Wallpapers (x2)\n* Kingdom of Paradise Wallpapers (x5)\nGame Music \n* LocoRoco Nightmare Track (free)\nHope you enjoy! \n\nKaraoke Revolution Presents: \nAmerican Idol Encore, 43 song tracks. \n\n Broken Wings - Mr. Mister\n China Grove - The Doobie Brothers\n Cry - Faith Hill\n Does He Love You - Reba McIntire & Linda Davis\n Drive - Incubus\n Dust in the Wind - Kansas\n Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie\n Every Breath You Take - The Police\n Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears\n Fly - Hilary Duff\n Good Ol\u2019Boys - Waylon Jennings\n Headstrong - Trapt\n Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley\n Hold On - Good Charlotte\n Hot Stuff - Donna Summer\n How Do I Live - Leann Rimes\n I Don\u2019t Wanna Be - Gaven Degraw\n I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor\n If You Could Only See - Tonic\n I\u2019ll Be There - The Jackson 5\n Independence Day - Martina McBride\n I\u2019ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra\n Joy to the World - Three Dog Night\n Lady Marmalade - Patty Labelle\n Material Girl\n Madonna\n Meant to Live - Switchfoot\n Miss You - Aaliyah\n Pieces of Me - Ashlee Simpson\n Sittin\u2019 on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding\n Somedy - Nickelback\n Start Me Up - Rolling Stones\n Stop! In the Name of Love - Dina Ross & The Supremes\n Take On Me - A-Ha\n The Reason - Hoobastank\n The Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles\n This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) - The Isley Brothers\n Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper\n Turn the Beat Around - Vickie Sue Anderson\n We Are Family - Sister Sledge\n What Becomes of the Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin\n Why Can\u2019t I - Liz Phair\n Wind Beneath my Wings - Bette Midler. You\u2019re the One that I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton John\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277176616\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"24","hour":"21","minute":"18","second":"27.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 24, 2008 9:18 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"8a7e85cb18689c3b":{"eid":"8a7e85cb18689c3b","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"New, free Hot Shots Golf features available now","utc_ts":"1209142975","descrptn":"Being just one day shy from a much needed weekend \u2014 isn\u2019t every weekend a needed weekend? \u2013 I\u2019m sure many of you have already penned in various activities in your filofax\/pda\/napkin\/bathroom mirror\/etc; and while I\u2019m not here to judge how the quality (or legality) of your weekend plans, I am here to let you know that if there are some time gaps between your fun-doing, you can fill it up with some serious Hot Shots Golf online action.\nSo what\u2019s with all the noise? Simply put, it\u2019s the much awaited (and promised) Stroke and Match Online Play download patch that is making its way around the wired \u2013 for FREE! No coupons necessary, no forms to fill, no seminar to attend\u2026 it\u2019s gratis (free). To take advantage of this very-berry unlimited offer, follow the steps below.\n\nInsert Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds disc into PS3\nGo to the online features\nWatch the goodness stream into your PS3 from our servers. \n\n* Note: please make sure to have a valid PSN account and to be logged on prior to download. \nSo what\u2019s in the new menu item you ask? First of all, this new Online feature will let you roam about the course as you see fit, taunt other golfers while you wait your turn, and be magically transported back to your spot once it\u2019s your turn - - and of course, this new feature will also take advantage of all the HSG rules you\u2019ve come to love and expect. \nAlso, we\u2019ve been really happy to see the crazy avatar combinations you\u2019ve come up with, so to mix it up a bit, we\u2019ll be adding some more items as we move along\u2026 but in the meantime, we\u2019ve thrown in a soccer balls in a couple of the lobbies to get you guys going on some impromptu footie action.\nMeanwhile, back at the hamster ranch\u2026\nSome of you might have experienced some server issues in the past few weeks \u2013 and we\u2019ve noticed them too! So to mend this we\u2019ve fed the server hamsters and greased the wheels; things should be running a lot smoother now.\nThat is all for now today, but keep an eye out for more Hot Shots Golf news on DLC content - - till then, see you here, or there or maybe even over there.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277735525\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"25","hour":"17","minute":"2","second":"55.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 25, 2008 5:02 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 25, 2008 10:02 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"d2c6fde67944a61f":{"eid":"d2c6fde67944a61f","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Metal Gear Online Beta Patched, Live","utc_ts":"1209151797","descrptn":"Following the delay of the Metal Gear Online Beta test this past Monday, 04\/21\/2008, the MGO development team in Japan has done substantial work throughout the week to analyze the issues that occurred, and remedy them to make gameplay available as soon as possible. As some of you may have already noticed, we are pleased to inform you of the following\u2026\nThe MGO development team has created a patch for the MGO Beta client, bringing it to version 1.02. This patch is intended to resolve and improve any connectivity issues on the client side. The patch is now available through the MGO Beta client. You will additionally need to download and install the 1.01 patch, if you have not already done so, also available through the MGO Beta client. \nAdditionally, the MGO development team has made significant improvements on the server side, adding more gameplay servers, and also improving the code running on the servers to optimize performance. \nWith these solutions in place, gameplay of the MGO Beta test has now been made available. Please remember, to compensate for the delay, the Metal Gear Online Beta test gameplay period has been extended a week, now ending on 05\/11\/2008. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that your Metal Gear Online Beta Unique Product Voucher Codes (UPVCs), used to redeem the download of the Metal Gear Online Beta client, will only be valid up until 05\/05\/2008, so please make sure to redeem them by then. \nWe would also like to point out that we have created a \u201csimplified\u201d Konami ID \u201cquick registration\u201d form, available at [LINK: http:\/\/id.konami.net ], which is required to access and play the MGO Beta. Not only has it been designed to ease any connection issues, but to ease the registration process as well. \nHere are the direct notes from the MGO team in Japan: \n\u201cWe would first like to offer our most sincere apologies to all participants of the METAL GEAR ONLINE PREMIERE BETA test for all inconveniences caused thus far. At the same time, we would like to inform you details of the possible causes of the problem along with the actions we have taken in order to resolve them. \nKonami ID \nInitial problems were caused by the extraordinary numbers of customers trying to login to the site in order to create a KONAMI ID in order to take part in the beta test. In response, we have increased server capacity as well as creating a separate KONAMI ID registration site specifically for customer wanting to take part in the METAL GEAR ONLINE PREMIERE BETA test. \nMETAL GEAR ONLINE PREMIERE BETA test \nIn order to reduce the load on our server, we have implemented a queuing system where the number of players that can login to the server is kept at a certain level over a period of time. Added to this, the client has been updated so that the time out settings when logging in have been relaxed. This may though, lead to a longer wait when trying to login. \nAt peak times, you may be placed in a queue for places in our server. In such a case, we would like to recommend that you try to login after a period of time. \nIt was also discovered that connecting to the server on creating and registering your character was very difficult. This again, was due to very high levels of traffic. We have increased server capacity and have also improved both the system performance and the server program in response . \nWe will be carrying out further improvements between 00:00 on 04\/26\/2008 with the resumption of the beta test as the game is scheduled to enter full service on 06\/12\/2008. We would like to apologize once again for all inconveniences caused.\u201d \nOnce again, Konami would like to apologize for any difficulties experienced, and we offer our deepest thanks for your patience. Your participation in the MGO Beta test, and excitement for the game, is very meaningful to us! \nPlease stay tuned to konami.com, the PS Blog, the Konami ID site, and Konami Japan\u2019s MGO teaser site for all the latest MGO Beta test status updates. \nIf you need assistance, please contact Konami support via http:\/\/www.konami-data.com\/support\/ and you can email via mgobetasupport@konami.com   \nThank you! \n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277825171\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"25","hour":"19","minute":"29","second":"57.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 25, 2008 7:29 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 25, 2008 12:29 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"71c8d09bf9be79de":{"eid":"71c8d09bf9be79de","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"SOCOM: Weekly Wrap-up","utc_ts":"1209161750","descrptn":"\nThat\u2019s one month done for SOCOM.com, so you\u2019re due for another weekly wrap-up. What went down over the past week? Have a look.\nFriday\n\nArt, Tools, & Tech - Stephen O\u2019Grady comes calling with a ton of photos and info on how SOCOM graphics are created.\n\nMonday\n\nWe\u2019re Almost There! - The embargo on new SOCOM info is almost over! I talk about it a little bit here.\n\nTuesday\n\nGun of the Week: SAS-R - Another week, another gun. The SAS-R gets a spotlight this week. There\u2019s no video, but there is a promise of info to come.\n\nWednesday\n\nClosed Beta? Wait! - Abigale on the SOCOM.com forums is kicking off the closed beta selection process. Take a look at how it\u2019s going.\n\nThursday\n\nPoll: Favorite SOCOM II Maps - What are your favorite SOCOM II multiplayer maps? It\u2019s the new SOCOM.com poll!\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for an easy way to keep up with SOCOM.com, click this link and add SOCOM.com to your RSS feed reader of choice.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277898859\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2339\/2439213890_2a971ff597.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"25","hour":"22","minute":"15","second":"50.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 25, 2008 10:15 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"4833791da5664eb7":{"eid":"4833791da5664eb7","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"THE EYE OF JUDGMENT- FREE CARD FRIDAY!","utc_ts":"1209166968","descrptn":"Happy Friday EOJ Fans, \nI\u2019m finally back in town and happy that both SET 2 cards and PSN download are finally out for you all to enjoy. Per Chuck\u2019s post yesterday, we wanted to send give all you North American EOJ fans some love for all your patience with the delay. So I\u2019m happy to announce that Friday next week we are going to give you all some free cards! And not just any cards, but the very hard to get Set 2 Promo cards!  \nSo all of you who want to add these to their collection all you need to do is hit up the PS Blog *next* Friday afternoon. We will post a link where you will be able to register your mailing address. Be one of the first few hundred to register that day and you will receive all three promo cards including:\n \n\nOnce again, thanks for all the support, have fun playing this weekend and catch you next Friday!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/277937529\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3090\/2441196115_74316d65b4_m.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"25","hour":"23","minute":"42","second":"48.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 25, 2008 11:42 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 25, 2008 4:42 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"055c35e431dda6bb":{"eid":"055c35e431dda6bb","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Grand Theft Auto IV Video Review","utc_ts":"1209245197","descrptn":"\"Stephen\" posted a new topic:\n\nxbox360.ign.com\/dor\/objects\/827005\/grand-theft-auto-iv\/vi...","link":"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/playstation\/discuss\/72157604746721093\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"26","hour":"21","minute":"26","second":"37.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209518391","modified_date":"1209518391","tid":"feed*51a353881501d165","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 26, 2008 9:26 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 26, 2008 2:26 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"8547dbc4f7c50496":{"eid":"8547dbc4f7c50496","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"50 Cent Blood on the Sand Trailer","utc_ts":"1209374859","descrptn":"Does 50 Cents in a ball busting punch up in the Middle East grab your attention? Well for me it didn\u2019t\u2026 Until I saw the trailer, it\u2019s looking pretty good. Way more than I was expecting! Watch the video below, Enjoy!\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279275092\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"9","minute":"27","second":"39.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 9:27 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 2:27 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"580be750b1cc89ed":{"eid":"580be750b1cc89ed","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"GTA IV Xbox Be a Pop-in and a Rocking","utc_ts":"1209400204","descrptn":"It was only a matter of time before the fanboys of the world step up to the plate and rage GTA IV war on who\u2019s next-gen console is better, it was inevitable right? Reading through the odd 50 or so pages and growing on Neogaf forums makes for a good laugh. Well here is some creative examples of fanboys at war.\nYou\u2019ve read the reviews that the Xbox has a few pop-ins but how does that effect gameplay well a user on Neogaf forums uploaded a couple of gifs to show pop-ins. Just when you thought it was safe to enter the sidewalk\u2026DOOM TREE RETURNS!! View the animations of pop-ins HERE Rehost these images if you are going to use them! \nBelow is a map to one of the dreaded killer tree\u2019s, Here at PS3Blog we believe in helping our fellow Xbox mates  \n\nHere is an example of Ps3 fanboyism in action, not the best design but still kind of funny.\n\n\nJust to be clear I\u2019m poking fun at the fanboys out there, we know from the reviews that both consoles are equally awesome! So Xbox guys you want war head on over to Neogaf forums and get creative! Makes for good TV. The Days of Our Lives continues\u2026\n\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279489401\/","img_url":"http:\/\/img.skitch.com\/20080428-mckr3bdwh5ps1b1k9m5ne45m7.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"16","minute":"30","second":"4.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 4:30 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 9:30 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"ea5b71dd7a87141b":{"eid":"ea5b71dd7a87141b","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"UK Charts: Wii Fit debuts, third largest video game launch ever","utc_ts":"1209405224","descrptn":"Europe's infatuation with Mario games has been broken for Wii Fit, which debuted on first place in the video game charts for the week ending on April 26.Chart Track reports that Wii Fit raked in GBP 16.3 million (US  32.4 million) in its debut week, making it the third largest video game launch in terms of value. Miyamoto was right on the money with Wii Fit. Its record is only topped by Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which took home GBP 24.2 million (US  48.18 million) when it launched, and Halo 3, which earned GBP 16.9 million (US  33.6 million).Mario Kart Wii and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, as well as Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, have all had to settle for a spot lower to make way for Wii Fit. Here are the rest of the top games in the UK for the week ending on April 26:Wii FitMario Kart Wii Mario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesGran Turismo 5: ProloguePro Evolution Soccer 2008Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Sega Superstars Tennis Dr. Kawashima  s Brain Training UEFA Euro 2008\u00a0 Austria-SwitzerlandTom Clancy  s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 \n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279545494\/119073","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119073\/wii-fit-chart-track-europe-software-sales-2.jpg?229656","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"17","minute":"53","second":"44.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508796","modified_date":"1209508796","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 5:53 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 10:53 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"852a83f476b60423":{"eid":"852a83f476b60423","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Metal Gear Online update brings Snake, new map to beta","utc_ts":"1209405578","descrptn":"It's been a couple days since the Metal Gear Online beta went live in all regions, so a few of the more hardcore players may be looking for something new by now. Don't worry, Konami is on the case. The beta was recently given an update, adding a new map and gameplay mode.The map is called Midtown Maelstrom and is set in the Middle-Eastern town that also serves as Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' setting. Midtown Maelstrom promises to be a paradise for the more tactically-oriented players, offering a lot of narrow alleys and passages.The new gameplay mode, on the other hand, is Sneaking Mission. One player plays as Snake, while everybody else gets divided into Red and Blue teams, with each of the three groups having their own paths to victory.For Snake to win, he must get a set number of dog tags from other players. For the teams, whichever side takes Snake out first wins. If nobody manages to kill Snake, the side with the most number of kills once time runs out wins.Konami also announced that starting with this update, rankings will be updated after each maintenance session. The update also includes fixes to the following Community Support Page problems:In-game mail couldn't be read.Clan Emblems couldn't be displayed.Posts by KP and GM accounts were very difficult to read.The Metal Gear Online beta is expected to run until May 11. Keep checking back here for more updates.Thanks to spicyhamster for the tip! Sorry for the mix up!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279545493\/119075","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119075\/mgs4.jpg?668545","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"17","minute":"59","second":"38.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 5:59 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 10:59 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"3954f567a681ecde":{"eid":"3954f567a681ecde","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"On Shelves This Week: April 27 to May 3, 2008","utc_ts":"1209413642","descrptn":"Many gamers have long waited for this gaming week to come. Why? It's the release of the oft-delayed Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar North's highly controversial and much awaited video game. Those itching to annoy cops or run over pedestrians - while fulfilling missions on the side, of course - will finally get their long desired chance upon GTA4's launch for both the Microsoft Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.But Nintendo Wii owners won't be left out of this hectic games week, since Nintendo will be rolling out Mario Kart Wii, the fast (and sometimes chaotic) racing title. This week is pretty much a battle between blue shells and organized\/disorganized crimes, as well as iron-clad heroes in the form of the multi-platform release of the Iron Man movie tie-in game. Are you ready? If you are, then let's start off the list with...Grand Theft Auto 4. We've been waiting for this title for a long time coming, and gamers have endured a lot of flak from the likes of Jack Thompson while lying in wait for the release of much-anticipated sequel to the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise. With a handful of impressive review scores under its belt, expect the exploits of immigrant Niko Bellic to generate a lot of commotion once gamers finally get to experience his sordid adventure in Liberty City.Microsoft Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 - April 29, 2008US  59.99ESRB MatureRockstar NorthMario Kart Wii. The latest iteration of Nintendo's Mario-themed racer for the Wii finally hit the streets, promising more than a handful of tracks to race in, both old and new. Mario Kart Wii also features a lot of mayhem in the form of usable items (look out for that Blue Shell!) and the addition of the ability to ride dirt bikes in races. This may be the wackiest Wii racer to date; and if you're a big fan of the genre, there shouldn't be any reason why you shouldn't grab this game.Nintendo Wii - April 27, 2008US  49.99 (includes Wii Wheel)ESRB EveryoneNintendoIron Man. Tony Stark finally gets a slew of game and movie tie-ins to his name. As Iron Man, get ready to fly around and shoot enemies down with customizable, technologically-advanced weapons and armor. Xbox 360 owners will get their hands on the Xbox 360-exclusive Silver Centurion Armor, while PS3 users will have their own exclusive Ultimate Iron Man suit.Microsoft Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS - May 2, 2008US  59.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3), US  29.99 (PS2, PSP, DS), US  49.99 (Wii)ESRB Rating PendingSega and Secret LevelSNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1. Fans of SNK and Neo Geo games will be able to relive their sentimental arcade moments with this PSP classic arcade game collection, comprised of games from various SNK franchises. With games like King of Fighters '94, Samurai Showdown, Metal Slug, World Heroes and more, this is a must-have title to any and all PSP owners who have spent considerable time in the past plunking coins at their local arcade.PSP - April 29, 2008US  29.99ESRB TeenSNK PlaymoreGalactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor. Touted by Stardock as \"the most comprehensive expansion pack in strategy game history,\" this add-on includes a new vehicle called the APC, a multi-purpose ride that can serve as a customizable weapons platform of sorts, as well as a mobile spawn point. This update also includes the new, icy Vaporfield Glacier battlefield.PC - April 30, 2008StardockBaseball Mogul 2009. Baseball fans will be in for a treat with the latest Baseball Mogul title, Baseball Mogul 2009. This version packs a wallop of new features, including an improved Play-By-Play screen, new season scheduler, and of course, a brand-new 2008 roster.PC - April 29, 2008US  29.95Sports MogulPixelJunk Monsters Encore. Q-Games' popular PlayStation 3 game PixelJunk Monsters finally gets a big boost in replayability, in the form of the Encore booster pack. The add-on will include additional 15 levels, grand-spanking new visual effects, as well as gameplay tweaks that will improve on the already-awesome game.PlayStation 3 - May 1ESRB EveryoneQ-Games and SCEALet's Yoga. Konami enters the fray of DS non-gaming applications with their fitness training program, Let's Yoga. Set your mind at ease and relax your way to being fit with your trusty DS.Nintendo DS - April 29, 2008US  29.99ESRB Rating PendingKonamiLet's Pilates. A companion piece of sorts (or an alternative, if you will) to Konami's other fitness program for the DS, Let's Yoga, Let's Pilates will guide Nintendo DS owners through various Pilates exercises. Be careful not to break any bones, there.Nintendo DS - April 29, 2008US  29.99ESRB Rating PendingKonamiBrain Voyage. Here's yet another brain-tickling title for the DS (and who doesn't like them?), this time courtesy of Eidos Interactive. Unlike other brain training games in the market, Brain Voyage whisks Nintendo DS gamers to various locations around the world, trying to solve each and every mind-bender that comes their way during their adventures. A nice, new twist to the usual brain training game.Nintendo DS - April 29, 2008US  29.99ESRB EveryoneEidos InteractiveRoogoo. Fans of eclectic, ultra-colorful puzzle games will no doubt be taken by Spidermonk Entertainment's Roogoo, where players are tasked to guide meteors through rotating discs, taking care not to hit the planet Roo. Like most puzzle games, the premise sounds simple - until you actually get your hands on the game itself. With its fun and whimsical setting, Roogoo will more or less be a shoo-in for those who like quirky games such as Katamari Damacy.Microsoft Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DSUS  29.99 (Nintendo Wii and PC)ESRB Rating PendingSpidermonk Entertainment and SouthPeak GamesBuy: [Grand Theft Auto 4 (Xbox 360), (PS3)]Buy: [Mario Kart (Wii)]Buy: [Iron Man (Xbox 360), (PC), (PS3), (PSP), (Wii), (DS)]Buy: [SNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1 (PSP)]Buy: [Baseball Mogul 2009 (PC)]Buy: [Let's Yoga (DS)]Buy: [Let's Pilates (DS)]Buy: [Brain Voyage (DS)]Buy: [Roogoo (Wii), (DS)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279247921\/119033","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119033\/On-shelves-this-week-banner.jpg?370045","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"20","minute":"14","second":"2.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 8:14 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 1:14 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"5a766edc9846e95a":{"eid":"5a766edc9846e95a","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"BioWare: mystery MMO to play to strengths, no Mass Effect for PS3","utc_ts":"1209413966","descrptn":"\u00a0BioWare's mystery MMO has attracted a lot of speculation for a long time now. The prevalent theory is that it will be a Star Wars game, but this has never been confirmed. BioWare is still mum on the topic, but they do provide a few clues.In a recent interview, BioWare's Ray Muzyka gives us hints on what to expect from the new MMO. No solid details are given (of course). At least we get a vague picture of the project, especially for those who are familiar with BioWare's style (think Mass Effect):We want to be innovators in the space. We're trying to bring some fresh stuff to the mix. We still have great reverence for a lot the great games, but we're also trying to add some new things.Like all Bioware games, we're focusing on story, customization, exploration, combat... I think it would be really exciting to be able to play a game which has character depth and interaction and story in a way that works within social settings.If they're going to follow the style of storytelling they did for Mass Effect, then we can expect a lot from the MMO. Speaking of Mass Effect, Muzyka also squashed any rumors that the game will reach the PlayStation 3 platform, saying:Whenever we bring a game to a new platform, we always look at it with reverence and respect. The conversion to PC was something we only thought of doing late in the 360 development. [...] Right now that's it, that's all we've got in development for Mass Effect, just the PC version and the 360.Which is not to say that it will never get ported to the Sony platform, but it's not looking good that it will happen either. Of course, he never said anything about which platforms the sequel will appear on. We can only hope.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279621590\/119080","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119080\/bioware-mystery-mmo-video-game-news-2.jpg?752410","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"20","minute":"19","second":"26.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 8:19 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 1:19 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"abe69bb5053f8049":{"eid":"abe69bb5053f8049","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Bourne Conspiracy demo coming to Xbox 360, PS3 next month","utc_ts":"1209414429","descrptn":"Sierra Entertainment and High Moon Studios have released some information on their upcoming title, The Bourne Conspiracy. Apparently, a demo for the Xbox 360 is all set to arrive on May 19. A PS3 demo will also become available on May 22.In other Bourne Conspiracy news, Matt Damon, who played Jason Bourne in the movies, will not be involved in the game since he doesn't want to do any more Bourne movies. Speaking of the movies, Jason Bourne's long-lasting injuries have also been removed as a result of design decisions.Finally, the series' signature track, Moby's \"Extreme Ways\", will also not be in the game due to contractual stuff. A Paul Oakenfold original called \"Falling\" will replace it.The Bourne Conspiracy is currently slated for a June 24 release for the Xbox 360 and PS3.Buy: [Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy (PlayStation 3)]Buy: [Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy (Xbox 360)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279621589\/119079","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119079\/the-bourne-conspiracy.png?746909","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"20","minute":"27","second":"9.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 8:27 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 1:27 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"e8c65214788deabb":{"eid":"e8c65214788deabb","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"New Prince of Persia confirmed for PS3, 360, PC, DS","utc_ts":"1209414605","descrptn":"After much stirring lately, Ubisoft has now formally announced to the press that a new Prince of Persia title is indeed heading our way. How soon, you ask? If Ubisoft Montreal's dev schedules go according to plan, you can expect it dropping into retail towards the end of this year.What's more is that the platforms for the new game have also been revealed: PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, plus another one specifically designed for the DS. Hmm, kinda reminds you of Assassin's Creed's platform releases, doesn't it? The DS version is said to even include \"an entirely new storyline and new characters.\"As for details, not much have been given. Aside from a projected release date and the confirmed platforms for Prince of Persia, the press release only hints at a couple of other things. Namely, that the new game will be \"introducing a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe\" and have an \"illustrative art style.\"Illustrative art style? That's definitely interesting. Some of you might assume that we could have a Wind Waker or Okami-style cel-shaded game on our laps come Winter. Wait, cel-shaded?Well, if you look at Ubisoft Montreal's record, they just released Naruto: Rise of a Ninja for the 360 late last year. With that in mind, cel-shaded graphics are pretty much within their capabilities. However, if it does turn out to be cel-shaded, it might not sit well with some traditional fans who have already grown used to the nature of the Sands of Time series.We'll just have to wait for more details, of course. Screenshots would most definitely be a welcome too - cel-shaded or otherwise. For now, the teaser site from a few days ago is the only thing to go by; yes, it's a legit site.Thanks to spicyhamster for the tip!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279621588\/119081","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119081\/prince-persia.jpg?633881","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"20","minute":"30","second":"5.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 8:30 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 1:30 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"5b505a1637eb8008":{"eid":"5b505a1637eb8008","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Kotaku: GTA IV Handy Reference Guide","utc_ts":"1209419076","descrptn":"\nThe guys over at Kotaku.com compiled a handy reference guide to address some of the frequently asked questions about GTA IV, its two console versions and the particular quirks of each. They tried best to hide spoilers but some might crop up, you\u2019ve been warned.\nHow\u2019s the game? Any good?\nYes, yes it is.\nShould I get the PlayStation or Xbox 360 version?\nThat\u2019s up to you. They\u2019re nearly identical and it\u2019s hard to go wrong with either version. We found the feature set to be better on the 360, but the PS3 holds up a bit better technically.\nIs there split screen multiplayer? What about local multiplayer via LAN?\nNo, multiplayer for both systems is only online.\nWhats the deal with the PS3 hard drive install?\nInstallation is mandatory and kicks off when you insert the disc for the first time. We timed the 3.4 GB install at 7 minutes and 20 seconds.\nDoes the Xbox 360 have a hard drive installation?\nNo. There is no required installation, nor is there an optional one.\nCan I remap the controls? Is there a control option for lefties?\nControls can\u2019t be remapped, but you can choose between Standard and Classic modes. Switching between the two will switch shoulder buttons for aiming and firing, among other changes. There is no special consideration for left handed players.\nIs there an option for custom soundtracks?\nNo, the game\u2019s radio stations will have to suffice. Xbox 360 owners can still stream music from their hard drive or an iPod, but music played via the Xbox 360 Guide will continue to play over cell phone calls and cut scenes. If you\u2019re just going out for a stroll in GTA IV, it\u2019s still an option.\nDoes the PlayStation 3 version have any kind of achievements or accomplishments?\nOutside of the standard stat tracking, which tallies up your kills, deaths, arrests, distance traveled, passed missions, stunt jumps, and other extracurricular activities, there are no Xbox Live Achievements-like features for the PS3.\nHow\u2019s the online performance?\nSolid. We played for a pretty long, 16-player session before release via Xbox Live and were impressed. Microsoft says it\u2019s ramping up in anticipation of the release, adding hardware and hoping for smooth sailing. We have yet to go online with the PlayStation 3 version. Sony and Gamespy declined to comment about the status of the PlayStation Network.\nHow many players does the online mode support?\nUp to sixteen players, depending on the game type.\nCan I have sex with prostitutes?\nIn the game? Yes!\nWhen can you trigger the \u201cbullet-time\u201d? Is it only while driving, or can you do it when walking around\/shooting too?\nYou can switch to \u201cbullet-time\u201d during stunt jumps. While driving, hold B\/Circle (or toggle to it using the Back\/Select button) to enter the cinematic view. While in the cinematic view, click the left analog stick to toggle bullet time on and off.\nIs there a huh, \u201cnormal\u201d menu as in, not the cell phone one? For things like stats, audio, HUD and controller options, or just ofr ismply leaving the game paused? Or is this handled all in our cellphone?\nYes, when you press the Start button, you\u2019ll see options like Controls, Video, Audio and more.\nHow does the game end?\nA list of credits scrolls vertically, with an extensive list of contributors.\nDo helicopters have weapons?\nSome do. Good luck hitting anything with the mini-guns! You might have better luck taking out foes with the chopper\u2019s blades.\nIs ammunition only obtained by purchase? Are there (oh, the shame) cheats in this game?\nAmmunition can be purchased from gun shops or one of your gun-running friends. It can also be collected from the corpses of your enemies. There are cheats, but we\u2019ve yet to use any.\nCan Niko buy the different outfits we see him wear or are they unlocked via missions?\nNiko can buy new clothing, but some of Liberty City\u2019s clothing shops aren\u2019t immediately available to you.\nCan you ride bicycles or skateboards?\nNot that we\u2019ve seen. You also can\u2019t ride in shopping carts.\nCan you swim, or do those damn sharks eat you?\nNiko can swim.\nIs there a saved film or replay feature? What about saved screenshots?\nNope! This is certainly something we\u2019d like to see added in a future game or update, as some of the player deaths are begging for a replay.\nAre there different camera angles the player can select while on foot?\nSort of. The camera will pan further out or in, depending on your preference. While in vehicles or on the train, you can choose a cinematic camera mode, which is more cool than it is playable.\nWhat if me and a couple friends just want to wreak havoc in Liberty City, no game modes, can we do that?\nYes, there is a Free Mode in multiplayer that can be played however you want.\nHow does the save system work?\nThere is an autosave feature, which you can turn on or off. The game will save your progress after each successfully completed mission. You can also choose to save at any time in one of Niko\u2019s safehouses.\nDoes GTA IV have Feature X from Vice City or San Andreas?\nCharacter customization isn\u2019t as deep as it was in San Andreas, so you won\u2019t be hitting the gym or tattoo parlor to shape your own unique Niko. You can\u2019t own property, fly planes, customize cars or parachute off of skyscrapers. In multiplayer, you can choose how your character looks, with options for hair, hats, tops, pants, glasses and more. As you progress in ranked online matches, you\u2019ll unlock new looks for your character.\nAre there subtitles? What about subtitle support for other languages?\nYes, and they come in handy, considering that Niko and his cousin will occasionally speak in their native tongue and characters like Little Jacob are nigh indecipherable. The game offers subtitles and menu translations in English, French and Spanish.\nIs lock-on targeting in multiplayer? Doesn\u2019t that kind of ruin it?\nLock-on targeting is an option in multiplayer matches, set by the game host. Even with lock-on targeting, however, there is still a level of skill involved, as accuracy increases while crouched, analog targeting tweaking can increase your likelihood of headshots and \u201cpray and spray\u201d firing will decrease accuracy. There are many, many options available to you in multiplayer, from having other players show up on your radar, to weather, to traffic density.\nHow is the SIXAXIS used in GTA IV?\nNot well, not well at all.\nCan you run police, fireman, or taxi extra missions in GTA IV?\nYou can take on police missions via the LCPD computer. There\u2019s one in every cop car. You can earn taxi missions, but they\u2019re handled through one of your friends. We haven\u2019t seen any fireman missions, but we have taken the fire truck out for spin (and pedestrian hose-down).\nWhat are the side-missions like? Worth doing?\nIn addition to the ones listed above, you can call up some of your other friends who will set up street races, package deliveries and assassinations. They may be less compelling (and more difficult) than the missions offered in the core story, but they\u2019re still a blast.\nIs online multiplayer cross platform?\nNo.\nHow does death\/getting busted work? Do you still lose your weapons?\nIf you\u2019re \u201ckilled\u201d you\u2019ll respawn at the nearest hospital, with your weapons cache intact. If you\u2019re arrested, the LCPD will take your weapons and you\u2019ll have to re-arm yourself. For the record, I have yet to be busted by the fuzz.\nCan you enter buildings in multiplayer?\nYes, you can access buildings that are open to you in single-player, at least as far as regular businesses like Cluckin\u2019 Bell or the TW@ internet cafe. You cannot, however, order food, play mini-games or use a computer. The most heartbreaking part is that you can visit a strip club, but there are no strippers. News Source\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279651665\/","img_url":"http:\/\/img.skitch.com\/20080428-cqef4by9hb7i81i5ydx1xisgkj.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"21","minute":"44","second":"36.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 9:44 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 2:44 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"ce950b5262c13c03":{"eid":"ce950b5262c13c03","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"New Monster Madness Grave Danger Screens","utc_ts":"1209419553","descrptn":"Southpeak released a couple new screenshots for Monster Madness Grave Danger, looking forward to this game, looks like good fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279655849\/","img_url":"http:\/\/img.skitch.com\/20080428-dhqw2f3d9qfeupr2ukb77buntu.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"21","minute":"52","second":"33.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 9:52 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 2:52 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"4c20529244abff40":{"eid":"4c20529244abff40","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Ubisoft Announces New Prince of Persia","utc_ts":"1209419844","descrptn":"Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of Persia game today. The game will be \u201ca new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay\u201d and will \u201crejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.\u201d View the press release below.\n\nUBISOFT ANNOUNCESPRINCE OF PERSIAfor Consoles, PC and Nintendo DS\nA New Chapter in the Legendary Franchise to Debut Towards the End of 2008\nLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM \u2013 28th April, 2008 \u2013 Today Ubisoft, one of the world\u2019s largest video game publishers, announced that a new Prince of Persia is scheduled to release towards the end of 2008 for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and PC. This new Prince of Persia marks the debut of the critically acclaimed franchise on next-generation consoles. Developed by Ubisoft\u2019s award-winning Montreal studio and the same all-star team that created the previously acclaimed Prince of Persia\u00ae Sands of Time trilogy, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.\nUbisoft will also release a Prince of Persia game specifically designed for the Nintendo DS\u2122 system, featuring an entirely new storyline and new characters. More details to be unveiled in the future.\nAbout the Prince of Persia Franchise\nSince the first game\u2019s launch in 2003, Prince of Persia has won over 30 awards worldwide, including the highly coveted Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2003\u2019s Console Platform Best Action\/Adventure Game of the Year for Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time\u2122. To date, the Prince of Persia franchise has sold approximately 10,3 million units worldwide.\nCheck www.princeofpersiagame.com regularly for more news.\nDiscover the first details on the game and the new look of the prince in the next issue of Edge magazine, on sale 8th May. News Source\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279658532\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"28","hour":"21","minute":"57","second":"24.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 28, 2008 9:57 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 2:57 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"7d00b67ff727b900":{"eid":"7d00b67ff727b900","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"METAL GEAR MONDAYS: New MGO Beta Content!","utc_ts":"1209431560","descrptn":"Hi all! Welcome back to Metal Gear Mondays! It\u2019s certainly been a busy week, and once again, we\u2019d like to take a second to thank you for all the great compliments and feedback from our previous installments \u2013 and of course, your enthusiasm for all that is Metal Gear!\nWe\u2019ll pick up where we left off \u2026 As many of you know, gameplay of the Metal Gear Online Beta for the PLAYSTATION 3 is well underway as of the time of this post \u2013 please see the last bunch of Metal Gear PS Blog posts for full details on the Metal Gear Online Beta program and content to date.\nFirst, we\u2019d like to clarify, once again, because we see people still asking about this - Metal Gear Online comes with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. It is not a separate product. Metal Gear Online is the online multiplayer component of MGS4. We will be expanding MGO over time through new downloadable content (DLC), such as, maps, weapons, skills, and much more.\nMGO is not a paid subscription service, you can play online totally free right out of the box - we know some of you thought there might be some payment because of the last step of Konami ID registration, but that is to confirm your identity for future potential microtransaction content updates (you don\u2019t have to register any payment info right now anyhow). There is no payment necessary to play, and - again - that is for future potential microtransaction content updates, when that content is available, should you want it.\nGood news \u2013 for those of you who might not have yet received a Unique Product Voucher Code (UPVC) to download the MGO Beta client, there are still a few opportunities to obtain one from the very limited batch of UPVC\u2019s being given away now through our promotional partners at IGN, Games Radar, and the Mad Gamer Network \u2013 and some of you PS GAP members should have a special surprise in your inbox too J. Please carefully follow the instructions on our partner\u2019s sites for your chance to win! Again, this batch of MGO Beta UPVC\u2019s are available in an EXTREMELY limited quantity, so don\u2019t wait, hurry and register now!\nNext, we are happy to announce NEW content for the MGO Beta is LIVE NOW!\nWe have included one new map Midtown Maelstrom\n\nThis is a part of the Middle East stage in MGS4. This consists of some main streets and alternate routes. Numerous alleys are in between buildings, and are dark, narrow, and very confusing.\nNext, we have released a new gametype rule, Sneaking Mission.\n\nIn this rule, there will be one character and two teams in the game. Snake, Red team, and Blue team. Snake\u2019s mission is to collect a certain number of dog tags, by having other players stunned or held up. Red and Blue teams\u2019 mission is to defeat Snake certain times or defeat more players in the opposing team. If more than 10 people are in the game, another player may play as Snake\u2019s mini robotic sidekick Mk. II, to assist the Snake player. If you are playing as Snake, you have many of his incredible abilities available to you \u2013 such as the camouflage!\nThere are some other random things about MGO and the MGO Beta that we\u2019d like to address:\nYou may not have noticed, but in the MGO Main Menu, you can access the Community Site right from in game. You can also access it here http:\/\/mgo2web.konami.com\/us\/community\/ from a PC\/web browser at any time. You need to have created a character to access the site. Once inside, you can manage and view your friends, clan, profile, stats, blog, and there will be many other features introduced over time. Additionally, you can post feedback in the forum, and this is really the best place to get your MGO feedback to us (yes, we do also try to read all the comments here at the PS Blog and elsewhere \u2013 and, I\u2019m sorry, I wish we had time to respond to each and every one \u2013 we try to address as much as possible in these posts).\nAnother issue is it seems some of you have had issues activating your mics \u2013 please make sure you have connected your USB\/Bluetooth mic correctly via the PS3 system settings. If you have, then simply hold down the select button in-game, and you will see a message appear that your mic is on as well as a mic activity status message with your name (if you\u2019re speaking), if you are in a lobby you will see a flashing mic indicator next to your name.\nPlease also try out the training modes in game thoroughly, as they can be helpful for newcomers and veterans alike. Here you can learn the intricacies of CQC, weapons, movement, and just about any other gameplay question you might have. There are also extensive options in game for tweaking your controls (e.g., inversion, camera speed, weapon shortcuts, etc), ui, and much more \u2013 please be sure to take some time to set up MGO exactly how you like!\nLastly on MGO, to add a friend, you want to do a player search by their character name (not Konami ID or Game ID), which are case sensitive (e.g., Hideo and hideo could be separate characters). Please note, your friend must be logged into MGO at that time to appear (otherwise you\u2019ll get a \u201cnot found\u201d error). To check up on your friends, just go to your Friend List inside the Personal menu. Your added friends will appear here, and if they are online, it will show what lobby they are in too (if its unranked and they\u2019re in game, you can join them immediately, if there\u2019s room in their game).\nPlease don\u2019t forget to check out the latest KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS REPORT from Ryan Payton at Kojima Productions in Japan!\nWe\u2019ll see you here next week on the PS Blog, for the next installment of Metal Gear Mondays!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/279748580\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2064\/2450005909_91c2d22f7e_o.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"1","minute":"12","second":"40.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 1:12 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 6:12 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"0d22d7c0acbea728":{"eid":"0d22d7c0acbea728","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Infogrames gets turned down by SCi Entertainment","utc_ts":"1209433535","descrptn":"If you've been keeping up with the takeover dealie with SCi Entertainment, then you'd have caught wind of the company revealing that it had just shot down one of its potential suitors. Now we catch wind of that suitor itself revealing its identity to the public, and it's none other than Infogrames, the people who brought us the Alone in the Dark series. Let's see what they have to say about the deal that could've been.So, just what went wrong? No one knows for sure, but Infogrames did say that they had quite the interesting offer to make SCi. They didn't reveal the numbers or the financial details of this offer, but they did say that as a company, it had what SCi Entertainment was looking for in a potential buyer. Infogrames' statement, verbatim:Infogrames has sufficient resources to satisfy the cash element of its indicative offer and has secured commitments in relation to the potential working capital requirements of the enlarged group. Importantly, Infogrames is in a position to move expeditiously with its proposal.Well, that certainly explains the mystery suitor that SCi turned down in an earlier update. It's just too bad that Infogrames got turned down - it certainly would've been interesting to see what the Alone in the Dark team could have done with Lara Croft, seeing as they have the moolah to make the relationship work. Updates as we get them.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279773105\/119090","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119090\/sci-entertainment-lara-croft-takeover-2.jpg?103958","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"1","minute":"45","second":"35.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 1:45 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 6:45 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"1afec850089ae021":{"eid":"1afec850089ae021","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Ghostbusters: The Videogame - no campaign co-op, exclusive DLC, screens, info galore","utc_ts":"1209436522","descrptn":"On Sierra Spring Break 08, developer Terminal Reality managed to show off what was great with its Infernal Engine and how it brought the popular proton-blasting heroes to new life in Ghostbusters: The Videogame. But most importantly, it was mentioned that the original cast of the previous Ghostbusters movies lent a helping hand to also revitalize the story and plot.\"[Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis] co-wrote the script for the videogame. They introduced a lot of stuff that we didn  t think of,\" said Terminal Reality president Mark Randel. He added that Ramis (Egon, Ghostbusters) added a heroine to the game, and introduced that virtual lady as a love interest for Peter Venkman (you know, the womanizing parapsychologist played by Bill Murray).Aykroyd (Ray, Ghostbusters), who will begin recording his voice for the game this week, also listed all the equipment that the Ghostbusters use and put that into the mythos of the game. In continuance to being faithful to the franchise, Terminal Reality will be including Stay Puf't, the popular Ghostbuster mascot, in the game, and will even be using the original theme by Ray Parker Jr. for the soundtrack - completely un-remixed.\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, in order to keep authenticity of the Ghostbusters' \"look and feel,\" Terminal Reality will be clipping out online cooperative mode for the campaign of the game. They have multiplayer planned to kick off out-of-the-box, but it's limited to either a competitive, ghoul catching romp, or a separate section for cooperative busting action against waves of ghosts. Terminal Reality studio director John O'Keefe said:We want you to feel like you  re a Ghostbuster, and so co-op with your friends playing the other Ghostbusters we wouldn  t be able to control that comedic timing and delivery of lines. Even though co-op would be an interesting aspect we made a conscious decision because we wanted to capture the Ghostbusters experience, but there is an online component of the game that is cooperative but it  s nothing to do with the story.Apparently, Terminal Reality is putting truckloads of work into Ghostbusters: The Videogame, and the DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 versions will all have their own exclusive content and features. Or at least, that's what head-honcho Randel said when asked how gamers would best reap the full Ghostbusters gaming experience.\"In a cross-platform game, it  s a good idea to have a little bit of exclusive content for each system. It makes everybody happy,\" he added. He iterates that no money was involved for exclusive content on any platform, even though the Ghostbusters franchise is currently a property of Sony Pictures.He confirmed that for the PS3 and 360 versions, Terminal Reality has exclusive downloadable content ready. And while we're on the topic of exclusives, Randel hinted that if Ghostbusters: The Videogame was PS3-only, it would have gone far. He explained: We  re running the same game for both platforms but if we made a PS3-only game, for example, you could double the amount of objects on screen that you  re seeing.True enough, the Infernal Engine was tuned to be identical on both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Executive producer Brendan Goss, however, showed off the unique technology they have for the PS3 version, just to prove that the Infernal Engine was made for Sony's next generation console. At the Sierra Spring Break 08, the two versions were demonstrated side by side. Goss explained while a Ghostbuster walked down a cobbled street:  We're demoing on both systems so you can see the game is fully running on both systems at the same performance level. Something unique for the PS3 is the displacement mapping.The ground you're looking at is only two polygons, it's a completely flat plane. We get the illusion of the 3D brick surface because of the relief map.\u00a0\u00a0 But the Infernal Engine does either platform justice in the graphics and physics department, as many would muse after Terminal Reality demonstrated the technology of their in-house engine. A level was shown where 1,000 in-level actors were individually simulated, while running amok in panic and bumping into other people and shoving them off. Another demo with Stay Puff't and 500 moving metal objects was shown, and exhibited absolutely no jitter when they plopped 1,000 more objects that bounced and rolled against the other dynamic objects in the scene. Ghostbusters: The Videogame is planned for release this October.Buy: [ Ghostbusters: The Videogame (Xbox 360), (PS3), (Wii), (PC), (DS) ]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279933418\/119089","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119089\/ghostbusters-the-videogame-news-banner.jpg?046713","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"2","minute":"35","second":"22.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 2:35 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 7:35 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"0aca2eba0cc8af56":{"eid":"0aca2eba0cc8af56","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"50 Cent: Blood on the Sand locked at 30 fps, online co-op","utc_ts":"1209437960","descrptn":"\u00a0For those of us chomping eagerly at the bit for more news about Swordfish Studios' 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony PS3, then here's some news that have some good parts and potentially bad parts. But all in all, things are looking pretty good for Fiddy and his crew, as Swordfish Studios is pretty much doing things by the book in terms of game development.So, good news first: the game  will feature an online co-op mode that's pretty convenient. Described by game director Julian Widdows as \"drop-drop out, absolute hot swap,\" players can choose on the fly which character they want to play as, as well as have complete control on when they want to join in a co-op game or leave out of it. We're interested as to how they'll handle it, game-wise - would it be like a chopper or something dropping off one of Fiddy's friends, to help him in the battle? That would certainly be awesome.Now for the potentially-upsetting news. It seems that the game itself is going to be locked at 30 frames per second, as opposed to the 60 fps golden standard of today's next-gen games. When asked about this decision, Julian Widdows had an answer:Historically we  ve found that as long as you have consistent 30, then that  s absolutely fine for a shooter. The 60 mantle is a difficult one to achieve, especially when you  re going for the graphical quality we  re going for. When you drop down from 60, it all feels pretty rough. However at consistent 30, even if you drop a frame occasionally you never really notice it, so that  s the decision behind that.Well, that certainly makes sense. If you remember one of the Sony PlayStation 2's launch titles, Killzone, they did the same thing - and it turned out to be a pretty good game in itself. Let's hope that it's the same with 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Updates as we get them!\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279800477\/119094","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119094\/50centbloodonthesand.png?795008","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"2","minute":"59","second":"20.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 2:59 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 7:59 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"1c2fb3f2ef22a839":{"eid":"1c2fb3f2ef22a839","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"World in Conflict: Soviet Assault - no cross platform play, 360 voice control details, PC add-on pack","utc_ts":"1209441936","descrptn":"Peter Sydow of Massive Entertainment said at the Sierra Spring Break 08 that two new levels for World in Conflict: Soviet Assault would be gracing the PC, PlayStation 3, and the Xbox 360 platforms real soon. But unlike most DLC offerings, the PC version isn't free - in fact, Sydow claims that it's going to cost strategists a small sum.\"The Russian levels will be as add-ons sold separately to PC users,\" said Sydow. He couldn't confirm the cost of the add-on, but he did claim that it would be cheaper than an expansion. Sydow explains:  In fact, we  re not allowed to call it an expansion pack. Marketing won  t even allow us to call it a mission pack, so add-on is the correct word at the moment.Soviet Assault will take players into the post-Cold War conflict ravaging the world, only this time from the invaders' perspective. Sydow promises that the Russian characters will not be the \"Americanized Russian\" types.\"How would Russians feel? How would the Soviet Union feel in a war? And how would it feel to be a soldier there?\" the project manager continued.World in Conflict: Soviet Assault - at least for the Xbox 360 - will sport voice command support for ordering squads around. But unlike most mishaps with voice command features, Soviet Assault won't be as discriminating against accents.He explained, \"The software is phonetically-based, so 90 percent of accents should be recognised.\" He did offer that he experienced difficulties with some commands, however.Soviet Assault will not include cross-platform play, though, he says. That is because the console versions are designed to be easier than the PC versions. Because the PC version had loads of options for budding strategists, he added, \"The PC game is more geeky than the console version. In fact, most PC games and gamers are geekier than console games and gamers.\"Expect World in Conflict: Soviet Assault to arrive on your platform by fall of 2008, if not real late this year. More updates as we get them.Buy: [ World in Conflict (PC) ]Buy: [ World in Conflict (Xbox 360) ]Buy: [ World in Conflict (PlayStation 3) ]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279828200\/119097","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119097\/world-in-conflict-news-banner.jpg?626618","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"4","minute":"5","second":"36.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 4:05 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 9:05 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"e5064c547d6c7014":{"eid":"e5064c547d6c7014","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Three more Soul Calibur 4 characters revealed","utc_ts":"1209443922","descrptn":"So maybe you're still giddy that Darth Vader and Yoda (see a video of them in action here) will be making a guest appearance in Namco Bandai's Soul Calibur 4 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), but don't look away just yet, because more and more characters are being revealed. After unveiling four characters last month, the Japanese magazine Famitsu is back to let us know that Rock, Yoshimitsu, and Talim will be returning.If you haven't encountered any of these Soul Calibur veterans yet, Rock is the one wearing the rhino head, Yoshimitsu is the plate-filled warrior, while Talim is the levitating petite lady. We hope you already know that Soul Calibur 4 will be released this July 29. Check out the screenshots of these characters below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Buy: [ Soul Calibur 4 (PS3) ]Buy: [ Soul Calibur 4 (Xbox 360) ]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279841332\/119095","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119095\/soulcalibur4_rock1_qjgenth.jpg?414389","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"4","minute":"38","second":"42.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 4:38 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 9:38 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"8d68d6bf6c94dc8b":{"eid":"8d68d6bf6c94dc8b","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Grand Theft Auto 4, a potential Guinness Record-breaker","utc_ts":"1209445084","descrptn":"If you've been living under a rock, then listen up: Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) is storming the shelves tomorrow! We know you can't wait to get your hands on this sandbox, action-adventure game; even the Guinness World Records has announced that it is keeping an eye on GTA IV to see if it will gain more gaming milestones upon its release.Taking around US  100 million to make, Grand Theft Auto 4 is easily one of the most anticipated games of today, spurring controversies here and there. This is why Guinness World Records is wise to take notice. Besides, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has been a proven winner since the first game in the series was released. Here are GTA's current Guinness records:First Full \"Sandbox\" Action-Adventure - GTA 3Biggest Selling Game of 2001- GTA 3Biggest Selling Game of 2002 - GTA: Vice CityBest-selling Playstation 2 game of all time - GTA: Vice CityBest-selling PSP game of all time - GTA: Liberty City StoriesLargest in-game soundtrack - GTA: San AndreasLargest Voice Cast in a video game - GTA: San AndreasMost Guest Stars In A Video Game Series - Grand Theft Auto FranchiseSee? What records would GTA 4 break this time? We're about to find out in the coming days. In the meantime, QJ.NET is pampering all of you with our Everything You Need to Know about Grand Theft Auto 4. Here are Part 1 and Part 2. Buy: [ Grand Theft Auto IV (PlayStation 3),(Xbox 360) ]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279853820\/119102","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119102\/GTAIV_qjpreviewth.jpg?445269","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"4","minute":"58","second":"4.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 4:58 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 9:58 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"454379d402c74bb2":{"eid":"454379d402c74bb2","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Legend of Spyro Darkest Hour Screenshots","utc_ts":"1209446011","descrptn":"The first screenshots for Sierra\u2019s upcoming Legend of Spyro Darkest Hour for the PlayStation 3 have been revealed. The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon will come packed with a cast of Hollywood voice talent, which includes: Elijah Wood, Gary Oldman, Christina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Mark Hamill and Wayne Brady. I never really got into the Spyro games in the past but I knew plenty of gamers that loved this little character. Well Spyros back.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279856472\/","img_url":"http:\/\/img.skitch.com\/20080429-jnknjbcedyr85gcr9wxdx19hi9.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"5","minute":"13","second":"31.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 5:13 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 10:13 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"41ae55b873e98a8d":{"eid":"41ae55b873e98a8d","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Liberty City Tour Video","utc_ts":"1209449703","descrptn":"IGN.com gives us a birds eye view of Liberty City, full of trash, ex wives and hookers. Watch the video below, Enjoy!\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279882722\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"6","minute":"15","second":"3.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 6:15 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 28, 2008 11:15 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"ebed704c50a9c2ef":{"eid":"ebed704c50a9c2ef","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Metal Gear Online Gets Updated","utc_ts":"1209453304","descrptn":"I still haven\u2019t downloaded this, and not sure if I should? I only have 3gigs bandwidth a month and a poor 384kb line. So it might seem better for me to just wait for the disc version of the game to come out, like I did with Gran Tursimo Prologue, I would have to download the game which would take all night, then download 2 updates and then only have half my bandwidth left.\nAnyway enough about me complaining The European beta has been updated with a third map and a new gameplay mode. The new map, Midtown Maelstrom, is a medium size level set on the street of a war-stricken town. As for the new gameplay mode, This should be very popular because with the Sneaking Mission, you will be able to play as Snake. One player takes on his role, complete with OctoCamo, Solid Eye and other handy items. The aim is to move silently around the map trying to collect dog tags by defeating other players. If more than ten people are playing then another player takes the role of Metal Gear Mk II in order to help out Snake. Meanwhile two teams battle it out as usual. News Source.\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/279909023\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"7","minute":"15","second":"4.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 7:15 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 12:15 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"0c6e5bf59a1f67ba":{"eid":"0c6e5bf59a1f67ba","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Duke Nukem Forever sighting: it does exist, details revealed","utc_ts":"1209456984","descrptn":"News have been circulating about 3D Realms' Duke Nukem Forever for a couple of years now, and we still have to see anything concrete about it at all. So what's taking this first person shooter forever? Much speculations have been given, with some saying that it won't actually come to fruition, while some still firmly cling on to the belief that it will one day soon grace our next-gens. Well, Shack News apparently is a believer as they have just reported that the game does actually exist. Steve Gibson of the said site has proclaimed that he has seen it with his very own eyes, along with Maarten. He claims that he has witnessed for himself \"several different DNF gameplay scenarios, mechanics, and environments being demonstrated.\"Apart from these, he says that he's also seen in actuality what Duke curator George Broussard has claimed in the past and more: environmental puzzles and interactivity, a host of finished weapons, the existence of an in-game forklift, and plenty of heads and arms being blown off.It sure has taken a while before any teeny-weeny bit of information dropped on us on DNF. And from the looks of things, with all the mystery surrounding it, this title should actually look pretty darned good. But for now, it certainly remains to be some form of videogaming sasquatch. You know, the type that everybody's talked about, but haven't really seen.We'll keep you posted for more updates on this intensifying mystery as soon as we get them.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/279947526\/119110","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119110\/dukenukem3dbox_qjgenth.jpg?336073","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"8","minute":"16","second":"24.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 8:16 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 1:16 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"fc12eebb8ce4e072":{"eid":"fc12eebb8ce4e072","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"GTA IV Xbox 360 is region locked","utc_ts":"1209466633","descrptn":"Excited we know\u00a0 you all are on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto IV. And we totally understand. But you Xbox 360 owners would probably want to sit down before taking this in.News has it that the Xbox 360 version of the said game is \"totally region locked.\" That obviously means that North American players can't go to PAL shops to get a copy and vice-versa. For now, it seems that the PS3 players are more fortunate regarding this matter, but we're still on the lookout on confirmation for that.Anyhow, the big launch is due... right about now and there's definitely no stopping it. Not even pulled down transit ads or leaked downloads on torrent. Are you ready? We sure are!Buy: [GTA IV (PS3)]Buy: [GTA IV (Xbox 360)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280016637\/119123","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119123\/gta-iv-trailer-2_qjgenth.jpg?720508","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"10","minute":"57","second":"13.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 10:57 AM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 3:57 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"9c133db52c85cbff":{"eid":"9c133db52c85cbff","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Playstation Forums: PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV suffering from freezing errors","utc_ts":"1209476093","descrptn":"We hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but we thought you guys would find this particular report useful. Better watch out for the PS3 version of Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360).A few owners of the recently launched game have been experiencing freezing errors, particularly their copies of GTA 4 for the 60GB (both launch and non-launch) and the 20 GB launch. The game instantly stops at a dead halt right after the first cut scene. What people have noticed is that both the Collectors Edition and the 60 GB launch versions are seriously affected by this. This is certainly a disaster, mind you. Being one of the most anticipated titles for this year, having this kind of thing happen is no laughing matter. Seriously. What is up with the game? People have been waiting since forever for its release. Now that it is out, this happens. If you guys find a solution to this problem, feel free to add your comments below. We'll keep you guys updated with the developments circulating this disastrous situation.Buy: [GTA IV (PS3)]Buy: [GTA IV (Xbox 360)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280111962\/119133","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119133\/grand-theft-auto-4.jpg?064615","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"13","minute":"34","second":"53.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 1:34 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 6:34 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"e772aff2cb7fb558":{"eid":"e772aff2cb7fb558","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Playstation Forums: PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV suffering from freezing errors  UPDATED ","utc_ts":"1209476095","descrptn":"We hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but we thought you guys would find this particular report useful. Better watch out for the PS3 version of Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360).A few owners of the recently launched game have been experiencing freezing errors, particularly their copies of GTA 4 for the 60GB (both launch and non-launch) and the 20 GB launch. The game instantly stops at a dead halt right after the first cut scene. What people have noticed is that both the Collectors Edition and the 60 GB launch versions are seriously affected by this. This is certainly a disaster, mind you. Being one of the most anticipated titles for this year, having this kind of thing happen is no laughing matter. Seriously. What is up with the game? People have been waiting since forever for its release. Now that it is out, this happens. If you guys find a solution to this problem, feel free to add your comments below. We'll keep you guys updated with the developments circulating this disastrous situation.Update: Apparently, this issue isn't only happening to the PS3 version of GTA 4 but also to some Xbox 360 gamers playing Rockstar's game. Check out our latest post about Rockstar reportedly looking into the GTA 4 freeze issue.Buy: [GTA IV (PS3)]Buy: [GTA IV (Xbox 360)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280514034\/119133","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119133\/grand-theft-auto-4.jpg?064615","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"13","minute":"34","second":"55.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209529162","modified_date":"1209529162","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 1:34 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 6:34 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"04dd55a790a4b591":{"eid":"04dd55a790a4b591","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Sky News GTA IV Coverage","utc_ts":"1209478624","descrptn":"Sky news recently covered one of this years BIGGEST games GTA IV and it\u2019s launch in the United Kingdom, watch the video below.\n\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uAd1NQdd6-U\n\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/280116607\/","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"14","minute":"17","second":"4.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 2:17 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 7:17 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"c3844ebe12b9505e":{"eid":"c3844ebe12b9505e","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Haze Experience Website Launched","utc_ts":"1209479271","descrptn":"\nUbisoft recently launched an interactive experience website of their upcoming game Haze, Which you can learn about Mantel Global Industries, Nectar and The Promise Hand through a series of videos and mini games. A sure way of getting some insight into Haze. The game is due for release in South Africa on the May 23, 2008 with a demo in early May. News Source\n\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/ps3blogsa\/~3\/280122467\/","img_url":"http:\/\/i13.photobucket.com\/albums\/a268\/reckzeraw\/haze_promosite.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"14","minute":"27","second":"51.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209519130","modified_date":"1209519130","tid":"feed*9b3223b43f3d8853","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 2:27 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 7:27 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"865dbd73783b8a94":{"eid":"865dbd73783b8a94","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"PixelJunk Monsters Encore details + interview","utc_ts":"1209487957","descrptn":"Hey everyone,\nWe\u2019re excited to be working with Dylan Cuthbert and Q-Games again on the upcoming release of PixelJunk Monsters Encore, a new expansion pack to the original game, which was released in late January 2008.\nYou may have recently read some previews of PJM Encore in a bunch of places. If you haven\u2019t checked them out, here\u2019s  what 1UP, IGN, Gamespot, Crispy Gamer, and Gamespot (again!) had to say about it.\n\nOf course we\u2019re huge fans of all things Monsters, and totally biased about spreading the PixelJunk gospel but first, here\u2019s a quick overview of some of the highlights in PixelJunk Monsters Encore: \n\n1 new island, Toki Island\n15 new levels\n5 new music tracks from Otograph \nIce Tower is now a stock item\nReduced gem cost to buy the Tesla Tower\nReleasing in May 2008\n\n\nWe had loads of questions for Dylan and team, so we\u2019re splitting this interview into two parts. Featured below are my top five burning questions for Dylan, and be sure to check back next week when SCE Associate Producer Matt Morton delivers the goods on the remaining five.\n1. (Deb) How did you decide on the name for the expansion pack? Personally, you know we liked \u201cPixelJunk Monsters: The Lost Island\u201d or \u201cPixelJunk Monsters: The Others\u201d\u2026we\u2019re huge fans of the TV show Lost over here. \n(Dylan) Heh heh. Yes I particularly liked \u201cThe Others\u201d as I am a fan of Lost too\u2026and am even signed up for that theories forum, 49153\u2026whatever it\u2019s called. However, we needed a name that could be understood in Japan as well, as we don\u2019t like having a different title here, and Encore is understood by the Japanese (although it is pronounced \u201cahnkowlu\u201d). Also, we wanted the name to reflect the fact that the reason we made this pack is because of the huge response we got from fans of the original, so Encore seemed particularly appropriate as it is what you shout at the end of a good concert etc, when you want just that *little bit more*.\n2. (Deb) We get some fan mail here (thanks QA!), but we\u2019re sure you get tons more. Can you spill the beans on what has been your most crazed fan mail to date? Anything PixelJunk juicy?\n(Dylan) We\u2019ve been getting a lot of fan mail every week. The bulk tends to arrive just after the weekend so I presume everybody is playing it non-stop during the weekend and they get back to work on Monday\/Tuesday etc., feel the itch to play again but can\u2019t, and then look up our mail address on the net. We haven\u2019t had any crazy e-mails, but we\u2019ve had lots of people suggest ideas for a sequel which is really cool. Also, we had a couple of mails about plasma tv burn-in, and rest-assured if we had known people would be playing this game the no. of hours people seem to be playing it then we would have discovered this problem. Therefore Encore and all future PixelJunk games will have an anti-burn option in the menu so as to prevent the PixelJunk logo being forever scarred into your TVs!\nWe get loads of mails from couples who are enjoying PixelJunk Monsters together. It\u2019s surprising how RTS-like games (usually associated with war and destruction) appeal to both male and female alike, perhaps they even appeal more to women?\n \n3. (Deb) Are the rumors true about your need to make this expansion pack? Was your marriage really in jeopardy if you didn\u2019t turn around a quick XP?\n(Dylan) Haha, no, not at all\u2026but my wife simply loved the game so much she would badger me every day for more levels, so in the end I caved in. Of course, we were also getting mails every day from people asking for more so we simply decided to listen to everyone!\n4. (Deb) What is your favorite map in PJM Encore & why?\n(Dylan) Racer Gardens, because the rough layout is based on a track in PixelJunk Racers and it is a really tough map to beat, but really enjoyable once you learn the patterns. (Hint: The big guys always cross the bridges!) \nThe secret for the all-clear is rather superb, too, but of course we want the first real player to get there to spill the beans on that one.\n5. (Deb) What was the inspiration for the unique and charming art style?\n(Dylan) Well, our lead designer on the project, Andy Palmer, came up with some weird red riding hood style pics of a forest with a little girl in a hood and wolves in a kind of Sabre Wulf looking game (Sabre Wulf is an old game Rare made for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in Britain back in the 80s), but it also had hints of the SNES version of Zelda. Let\u2019s ask Andy himself.\n(Andy) Originally we were just throwing around game ideas on the company BBS. I was making concept images to illustrate how the games might look and as Dylan mentioned, one of the images I made was of a simple multiplayer game inspired by Red Riding Hood, which was set in a forest. When it was later decided that we were going to be making a tower defense game, Dylan said he liked the style of the forest image and from then it became the basis for the rest of the game\u2019s look. Initially I didn\u2019t really want to go in that direction because I didn\u2019t really have any character design or 2D game experience, but Dylan encouraged me to stick with it and I\u2019m glad I did. Not only did the game end up looking good, but I was also able to use a graphics tablet instead of a mouse for several months, which helped my arms recover from RSI  \n(Dylan) So I suppose those two games were subtle inspirations for the style, but then Andy took it all and slowly transformed it into the whole southern tropical island WikiTiki type thing and we ran with it. The monsters have all been animated by those weird witch-masks they are wearing, but underneath those masks they are probably all friendly folk you would invite around for tea.\n(Deb) Very cool, and we should mention that Andy created some really amazing new themes, wallpapers and avatars so keep your eyes open on the PS Store for these very soon.\n\u2026\nWe\u2019re going a bit long here so we\u2019ll pick this back up again next week for the continuation of our interview. Five more questions and answers, plus a few more details about the expansion that you simply won\u2019t want to miss.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/PSBlog\/~3\/280198314\/","img_url":"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2090\/2450623454_9165f7cdc0.jpg","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"16","minute":"52","second":"37.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508196","modified_date":"1209508196","tid":"feed*6f101b8629dfed64","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 4:52 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 9:52 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"b141a1650c47f443":{"eid":"b141a1650c47f443","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Aerosmith songs are now Guitar Hero exclusive","utc_ts":"1209489020","descrptn":"Gamers patiently waiting for more Aerosmith hits to become available for Rock Band (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii) will be disappointed to know that the band's songs will be exclusive to Guitar Hero franchise, specifically Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii), for an unspecified amount of time.We know you're probably wondering about the one song from the band, Train Kept a Rollin', that made it to Rock Band's list of tracks. It seems that this song was licensed before the band signed the exclusivity deal, as an Activision representative explained:I can say that we do have the band exclusively, and their catalogue should be exclusive to us beyond the one or two tracks they had licensed out to Rock Band before we made our deal.This pretty much means that gamers won't be belting out \"Dude looks like a lady\" on Rock Band in the foreseeable future. It may also mean that video game licensing may soon be expanding its reach to bands as well, and not just the usual movie or sports league licensing.Buy: [Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (PS3)]Buy: [Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360)]Buy: [Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Wii)]Buy: [Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (PS2)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280208595\/119140","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119140\/guitar-hero-aerosmith.jpg?708028","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"17","minute":"10","second":"20.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 5:10 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 10:10 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"a3984b72b3b1f1ed":{"eid":"a3984b72b3b1f1ed","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"GTA 4 sales to be higher than expected; EA's offer on hold","utc_ts":"1209491042","descrptn":"\u00a0\u00a0 It's launch day folks. Today is the day when Grand Theft Auto 4 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) is ours for the taking. Everyone's expecting the game to do so well that even the Guinness World Records has its eye on it as a potential record-breaker.The game took around US  100 million to make, according to the game's producer. No worries though, as Take-Two Interactive is confident that the game will sell. In fact, Chief Executive Ben Feder says that it will sell higher than Wall Street expectations, saying:Our expectations are very high, higher than analysts give the game credit for. All the analysts had a (sales) number, give or take, and I think we will be on the upside of that rather than the downside.Take-Two has more at stake on the game than just profit though. How well the game does in the market may be the deciding factor on their recent tango with Electronic Arts, who is persistent on its bid to acquire Take-Two.Feder again expressed Take-Two's position on holding off talks with EA about their US  2 billion offer. Talks are expected to commence again after the launch.Buy: [GTA IV (PS3)]Buy: [GTA IV (Xbox 360)]\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280239880\/119142","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119142\/grand-theft-auto-iv-4-sales-analysts-2.jpg?813387","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"17","minute":"44","second":"2.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 5:44 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 10:44 AM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"ea3b5e1bffe63d58":{"eid":"ea3b5e1bffe63d58","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Prince of Persia's new look and initial details revealed","utc_ts":"1209497177","descrptn":"The unnamed Prince gets his chance for another death-defying run in the upcoming Prince of Persia (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, DS) title as Ubisoft Montreal recently revealed the new plot behind the game as well as several new images of the Prince's new look.Taken from French video game magazine o, the new Prince sports a similar look with another Ubisoft-made assassin (by the name of Altair), dressed up in a slightly different ensemble. Set after the Sands of Time trilogy, the game itself is rendered in beautiful cel-shaded environments and takes place in a completely different period compared to the previously released titles.The new hero is a prince who was a formerly a thief. He inadvertently unleashed the evil Ahriman god, trapped inside a box by his (Ahriman's) twin brother Ohrmazd. It is now up to the hero to restore the world affected by the evil god, similar to how Amaterasu restores color to the world in Okami.With the use of a claw-like glove, the Prince can slide along walls and make steep 45 degree angled leaps to make his way through the game. Gameplay will make use of dynamic camera angles popular with many 3D action titles nowadays.You can expect a lot of the same action-packed fight scenes in this title as well just by looking at the images below, so make sure to come back here at QJ.NET for more updates on this upcoming title from Ubisoft. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the eye candy we were able to collect below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Meanwhile Neogaf forum poster Ether_Snake was also able to translate some of the more gritty details of the new game. Here's the quick rundown of these tidbits in bullet time... er, bullet points:Prince feels Amano-inspired. Looks like a celluloid\/animated  character (a bit like SFIV). The style itself is still in progress.Corrupted world needs to be healed.Story is much more \"1001 Nights\"-like, more fantasy, less grounded in  reality but instead more magical yet still credible, more poetic.Player must unleash light-wells to heal the corrupted world, which shoots light into the sky, reminiscent of SotC and Okami.The transformation of the world is in real-time, with plants growing  back to life as the world heals back and as the player can still move,  instead of a mere cutscene, sky changes back to its normal color, etc.,  to give a strong sense of control and success to the player.No more time rewind and such.They are no making a second Assassin's Creed, they are making a new PoP.Art style was difficult pass through the management, but they never refused it, and eventually loved it.Story specifically: Orhmaz and Arhiman, twin gods, one good one evil,  celestial battle, Orhmaz locks Arhiman away in a box which he hides  into an faraway oasis deep within a desert. Centuries pass, and comes a  troublesome thief (the prince) and Arhiman is freed somehow (not deep  explanation given). Prince must undo his mistake. This is what they  refer to as a more \"1001 Nights\" kind of story, like a fable.More open\/organic environments. Has a Zelda-esque feel, old-school in themes.Bosses\/player use backgrounds during fights (one shot shows an enemy  pushing the prince against a wall as if trying to choke him, or another  throwing him in the air).Game went through a few iterations; originally too open (felt big but  not enough to do), at one point it was more like Assassin as far as  open world (going where you want), but players would get lost and  wander aimlessly and dynamism suffered as a result. Now instead it is  more focused with a clear road, but multiple paths can be taken (free  to move from one map to another, back and forth, etc., more open than  previous PoPs).The demo map shown to the journalist, old of a few months, has been  scrapped design-wise because it was too Assassin-like, now it's more  fantasy design-wise.Game world is made of nodes connected by paths, and you can go from  one node to another as you wish (this is what they mean by less open,  but non-linear; you can see the paths, but you don't have to going from  A to B to C). The game adapts as a result (enemies from later visited  locations might be more difficult, etc., for example zone A might be  more difficult if you access it at the end, but if you accessed it at  the beginning then it is easier, even bosses, depending on what order  you fight them, adapt as such).Prince can slide along any walls using his glove. Game is as much vertical as horizontal.Prince has more possibilities of movement.Bosses inspired by MGS' boss quality; they are fewer but they have a  story, a reason to be, they leave more of an impression on the player.  Some are former nobles, sometimes acting against their will.They wondered if they should make just more enemies and try to do a  God of War game and try to beat it on its own ground, or go for  something different. They went with fewer enemies instead and a new  combat style. Combats are duels. You can see the expression on the  faces of the characters\/bosses. Movement\/action in fights is more like  Advent Children, more cinematic in presentation.140 people working on it, more to come, people from many projects.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280284008\/119146","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119146\/princeofpersia-scan-01_qjgenth.jpg?654953","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"19","minute":"26","second":"17.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 7:26 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 12:26 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"e4200fb143739cd6":{"eid":"e4200fb143739cd6","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Grand Theft Auto 4: PlayStation 3 version multiplayer mode down","utc_ts":"1209500015","descrptn":"Heads up, PlayStation 3 gamers! Sorry to be the bringer of bad news again, but it seems that Grand Theft Auto 4 is getting more hitches on the Sony platform.Earlier we reported that some people are experiencing freezing errors with the PlayStation 3 version. Now, reports have come in that some players are also experiencing problems with connecting online.Players who encounter this problem get this message from their in-game cellphone: \"Cannot connect to game provider, please try again later.\" We don't know if the problem lies with the game or with the server.At any rate, since the cellphone is the only way to access multiplayer, those who encounter this problem are effectively barred from the service. Still, don't despair, the single-player mode is bound to be enough to keep you occupied while Rockstar looks into it.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280313478\/119149","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119149\/grand-theft-auto-iv-4-playstation-3-multiplayer-2_qjgenth.jpg?752427","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"20","minute":"13","second":"35.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 8:13 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 1:13 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"22c4eac2680821d8":{"eid":"22c4eac2680821d8","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Stressed out? Pick up a casual game, it's good for your health","utc_ts":"1209501122","descrptn":"Casual games aren't just fun, but they can be beneficial for your health as well. At least, this is according to a new study from East Carolina University.According to the study, casual games have a bunch of therapeutic applications that address mood- and stress-related disorders.The games that were used in the study were mainly from PopCap - Bejeweled, Peggle, Bookworm; they're all from PopCap Games. According to the study, Bejeweled 2 on its own was found to reduce stress by 54 . Other games were found to reduce tension and depression.In general, the games were able to reduce psychological tension, anger, depression, fatigue, and confusion. The games were particularly effective with reducing confusion. They were also found to reduce vigor in test subjects.So if you're feeling stressed out, just sit back and enjoy a casual game. Pick up the Wii, or play a game on Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Network. It'll do you good. You can whip out your iPhone and start playing Java games in the bus. The DS and PSP handhelds also have a ton of casual games to offer too.Just try not to get on the nerves of the people you play with, or you'll increase their stress levels.\n","link":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/qj\/ps3\/~3\/280313477\/119151","img_url":"http:\/\/img.qj.net\/uploads\/articles_module\/119151\/casual-games-health-benefit-video-game.jpg?132762","media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"20","minute":"32","second":"2.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508795","modified_date":"1209508795","tid":"feed*fb7597ce384fccc2","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 1:32 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"a2fb3ea7634be30b":{"eid":"a2fb3ea7634be30b","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"Grand Theft Auto\u2122 IV","utc_ts":"1209508250","descrptn":"\n             What does the American Dream mean today? \nFor Niko Bellic fresh off the boat from Europe,  it is the hope he can escape his past.  For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity.   \nAs they slip into debt and get dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status,  and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don\u2019t.\nGrand Theft Auto\u2122 IV Special Edition also available.\n          ","link":"http:\/\/ehg-sonycomputer.hitbox.com\/redirector?hb=DM540116FPDA;DM540116M1AN&cv.c1=&cv.c2=Grand+Theft+Auto+IV&cv.c3=&cv.c4=&cd=1&hec=1&vjs=HBX0201R&target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.us.playstation.com%2fPS3%2fGames%2fGrand_Theft_Auto_IV%3fDCMP%3dILC-RSS-Games","img_url":null,"media_url":null,"year":"2008","month":"4","day":"29","hour":"22","minute":"30","second":"50.000","dur":null,"res":null,"hash":"","score":null,"creation_date":"1209508250","modified_date":"1209508250","tid":"feed*e88ab7778faf5814","te_score":null,"type":"feed","datetime":"Apr 29, 2008 10:30 PM","specificity":"n","disp_date":"Apr 29, 2008 3:30 PM PDT","timelines":[],"parents":["dt*518baab2953d672d"]},"8c1832352cd82be2":{"eid":"8c1832352cd82be2","username":"102fb5b29d7f6aff","title":"World Championship Cards","utc_ts":"1209508250","descrptn":"\n