PS3 Fanboyhttp://www.ps3fanboy.comPS3 Fanboyhttp://www.ps3fanboy.com/media/feedlogo.gifPS3 Fanboyhttp://www.ps3fanboy.comen-usCopyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[DragonBall Z: Burst Limit video pummels your eyes]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/dragonball-z-burst-limit-video-pummels-your-eyes/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/dragonball-z-burst-limit-video-pummels-your-eyes/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/dragonball-z-burst-limit-video-pummels-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under:

The majority of you will enjoy this DragonBall Z: Burst Limit video for what it does have: a heavy helping of awesome. Some of you will continue to be turned off by the graphical style. A few of you will make tired jokes about power levels. One of you will type "first" as your comment. It will be deleted. What are we talking about? We aren't sure because our minds were melted by what will probably be the best-looking and has been the most promising DBZ title to date. Enjoy!

 

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]]>bandaidragon-ball-zdragon-ball-z-burst-...namconamco-bandaiNick DoerrSun, 11 May 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 Poll Police: Voice your opinion on the GameTrailers debacle]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/ps3-poll-police-voice-your-opinion-on-the-gametrailers-debacle/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/ps3-poll-police-voice-your-opinion-on-the-gametrailers-debacle/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/ps3-poll-police-voice-your-opinion-on-the-gametrailers-debacle/#commentsFiled under: ,

Finally! Something the Officers of Opinion can have pride in taking votes for has come to pass. Perhaps some of you are not aware of the most recent GameTrailers debacle, but it goes something like this: a new racing game called GRID got its chance at a video comparison on their site and from the video posted, the 360 was implied to have more dynamic and compelling footage. The PS3 version seemed like a prettied-up last-gen borefest. However! GameTrailers used PS3 footage for both sides of the comparison. Watch the above video, ripped from their site with some added narrative, to draw your own conclusions then tell us what you think.
What's your take on the GameTrailers debacle?
It was on purpose -- this was to downplay the PS3.
It's a pretty convenient "accident", but I'm not sure.
It was an accident; there was a clerical error along the way.
They messed up, but they probably feel bad about it.
I don't know what to think about this!
Comparison videos are stupid anyway.
My opinion is different than those mentioned above.
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First off, thanks to everyone who alerted us to this. The comparison video and all related comments have since been removed from their site, which is a telling sign they've recognized something had gone wrong. Whether it was their evil ploy foiled or an error in creating, posting, or citing the console for the video, we'll probably never know. But mass opinion is often heralded as universal truth for some odd reason, so your vote really does matter. Last week's poll results are also posted, so give them a look as well, if you're interested.

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]]>poll-policeNick DoerrSun, 11 May 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Blu-ray movie releases for the week of May 11]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/blu-ray-movie-releases-for-the-week-of-may-11/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/blu-ray-movie-releases-for-the-week-of-may-11/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/11/blu-ray-movie-releases-for-the-week-of-may-11/#commentsFiled under:

Hey it's Mother's Day today! Why not buy your Mom a Blu-ray film! But wait, you probably couldn't buy her one from this list though; these Blu-ray movies won't be out until Tuesday. Bummer. Anyway, she probably won't like most of the films this week -- they're looking rather butch.
In case you want to get Mom a belated present, perhaps she would like this week's Youth Without Youth, a Coppola drama set in WWII. You know what that means right? You'll probably like that one, too. If that doesn't work, Mrs. Doubtfire is a contingency plan. "Heloo!"

 

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]]>blu-rayreleasesMajed AthabSun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Next Guitar Hero title due out this holiday]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/next-guitar-hero-title-due-out-this-holiday/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/next-guitar-hero-title-due-out-this-holiday/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/next-guitar-hero-title-due-out-this-holiday/#commentsFiled under:

Mike Griffith, the honcho over at Activision, has already released some statements regarding Guitar Hero IV (presumably). The statement? It's coming sometime this holiday season. Griffith is already starting to talk up the title, claiming they've "put a lot of additional development resources, a lot of additional music licenses resources, a lot of additional hardware supplier resources against the title to fuel growth over next year".

There are going to be some innovations for the next title -- expect something more along the lines of Rock Band, like more instruments or vocals. That's really all we know right now, but at least you know you'll be plunking down more cash for more chances at heroism this holiday season.

 

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]]>activisionguitar-heroNick DoerrFri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[It Came From Uranus, alright (new media)]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/it-came-from-uranus-alright-new-media/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/it-came-from-uranus-alright-new-media/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/it-came-from-uranus-alright-new-media/#commentsFiled under: , ,

So ... you want more Rocketmen media? Capcom's not giving up on the poorly-reviewed PSN downloadable. It's offering an expansion next week ... and unfortunately, you'll have to pay for it. For some bizarre reason, some of you really enjoyed Rocketmen. We enjoyed watching this trailer of the It Came From Uranus expansion more than actually playing the game. Maybe because this video actually had more production values (like music) than the original game.

Gallery: Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus

 

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]]>rocketmenrocketmen-axis-of-evilrocketmen-it-came-fr...Andrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Codemasters making official Formula One game]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/codemasters-making-official-formula-one-game/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/codemasters-making-official-formula-one-game/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/codemasters-making-official-formula-one-game/#commentsFiled under:

Codemasters, makers of racing titles DiRT and the upcoming GRID are adding yet another racing game to their repertoire. The company has recently acquired an official license to make an authentic Formula One title. This worldwide deal gives Codemasters the rights to feature all Grand Prix circuits, teams, cars, and driver likenesses. The first game based off the FIA Formula One World Championship is expected to launch in 2009. That's the first, which means there's probably going to be multiple titles down the line.

[Via press release]

 

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]]>codemastersformula-oneMajed AthabFri, 09 May 2008 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandemic conquers Middle-earth with new LOTR title]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/pandemic-conquers-middle-earth-with-new-lotr-title/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/pandemic-conquers-middle-earth-with-new-lotr-title/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/pandemic-conquers-middle-earth-with-new-lotr-title/#commentsFiled under:


Pandemic Studios is spearheading a new Middle-earth based game entitled: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. The team behind the Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefront II titles is tasked to breathe life into the Tolkien fantasy world with this new action game. Can they do it? Josh Resnick, co-founder and general manager of Pandemic Studios thinks so: "Our experience creating massive, rich, action-packed games means that The Lord of the Rings: Conquest will give fans exactly what they want: full control of the blade, bow, and magic to fight its epic battles any way they want -- even if they choose to play from the evil side."

Interesting PR-laced point there Mr. Resnick. We're sure intrigued about the "evil side" gameplay, though; the ability to play as an Oliphaunt, the Balrog, and Sauron do sound rather wicked (in a good way). Interested in more? Then check out the game's official website. The game is due for a global Fall 2008 release.

[Via press release]

 

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]]>lord-of-the-ringslord-of-the-rings-conquestpandemic-studiosMajed AthabFri, 09 May 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Jenova Chen talks about flOwer and Sony's interest in 'grown up gamers']]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/jenova-chen-talks-about-flower-and-sonys-interest-in-grown-up/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/jenova-chen-talks-about-flower-and-sonys-interest-in-grown-up/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/jenova-chen-talks-about-flower-and-sonys-interest-in-grown-up/#commentsFiled under:


Not much is known about thatgamecompany's mysterious flOwer. The PSN downloadable was revealed at TGS as their big follow-up to the best-selling flOw, but few gameplay details have been unearthed. Jenova Chen talked to Gamasutra about developing another PSN title, and how the team has finally come to grips with the incredible power of the PS3.

"When we were working on flOw we didn't really use any SPUs, which is the biggest asset of PS3. Or, even if we used them, it was done by other programmers, not the programmers on our team," explained Chen. "But now, the team has caught up, and they've all started doing SPU programming. So that is really making a difference. We actually used the power of the PS3 this time."

After flOwer's release, thatgamecompany is still obliged to producing at least one more game for Sony. Thankfully, it appears that Sony has been incredibly respectful of the development process. "So far we have had a great relationship with Sony. They totally understand what we are doing, and they appreciate what we are doing." Sony's quest for artistic games is something that resonates with both parties: "I think Sony is much more interested in making games stylish and artistic; more appealing to adults. On that aspect, I think they are the same as we are. Because we are making games for people who are, I would say, like grown up gamers, who expect to see more out of a game than traditional actions."

 

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]]>flOwerJenova-ChenthatgamecompanyAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a new look at these SOCOM Confrontation screens]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/get-a-new-look-at-these-socom-confrontation-screens/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/get-a-new-look-at-these-socom-confrontation-screens/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/get-a-new-look-at-these-socom-confrontation-screens/#commentsFiled under: ,


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SOCOM.com has been updating non-stop about the upcoming PSN title, SOCOM: Confrontation. With each update, they've included a screen or two, all of which we've compiled here. The title is being handled by Slant Six, which made the excellent (and underappreciated) SOCOM Tactical Strike on PSP. While Confrontation brings the series back to its roots, we have to echo the sentiment of many of our readers: this title doesn't look like it's pushing the PS3 very far, from a visual perspective. Hopefully, the gameplay will stay true to the SOCOM heritage.

Gallery: SOCOM Confrontation

 

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]]>socomsocom-confrontationAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch elephants being saved in Elefunk trailer]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/watch-elephants-being-saved-in-elefunk-trailer/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/watch-elephants-being-saved-in-elefunk-trailer/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/watch-elephants-being-saved-in-elefunk-trailer/#commentsFiled under: ,

When we first saw Elefunk, we didn't know what exactly to make of it. However, seeing it in action in this new trailer has us pretty excited for this elephant-themed puzzle game. In it, you must build bridges in order to help move elephants from one place to another. It's like all the fun of high school physics, without any of the bad acne and body odor! With elephants!

Elefunk should be out on the PSN some time this month.

 

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]]>elefunkAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mirror's Edge team praises tilt controls, Cell architecture]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/mirrors-edge-team-praises-tilt-controls-cell-architecture/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/mirrors-edge-team-praises-tilt-controls-cell-architecture/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/mirrors-edge-team-praises-tilt-controls-cell-architecture/#commentsFiled under:


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Sean Decker, general manager of Battlefield developer DICE, spoke to VideoGamer.com about their upcoming Mirror's Edge. The first-person platforming/action game made its debut at PlayStation Day, which led some to believe the title was a PS3-exclusive. It's not, but the team is promising to make the most out of the PS3's unique architecture. For example, the team plans on utilizing tilt controls: "The great thing about it is that there's a lot of little things like, Faith there when she's walking like this (points to Mirror's Edge trailer showing Faith tightrope-walking across a beam), Sixaxis controls, super easy to implement and say, OK well just balance it and then you've got it there, as opposed to teaching a player to say, oh let's push this button or that button."

"The other thing is the Cell really allows us to push the resolution of our textures much higher and we've taken full advantage of that as well. So there's a lot of little quirks to it that we really like and our engineers love as well as our designers." However, Decker wouldn't go so far as saying the PS3 version is superior to the Xbox 360 version -- they're simply "different."

Gallery: Mirror's Edge

 

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]]>celldicemirrors-edgesean-deckersixaxisAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Metal Gear retrospective goes back to the MSX days]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/metal-gear-retrospective-goes-back-to-the-msx-days/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/metal-gear-retrospective-goes-back-to-the-msx-days/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/metal-gear-retrospective-goes-back-to-the-msx-days/#commentsFiled under:

Retrospectives are both a great and horrible thing. This Metal Gear retrospective by GameTrailers is an excellent way to relive the long-revered franchise. To many, it may come as strange to think that Kojima was ever a troubled developer -- but that's exactly what happened. The original Metal Gear was a last-ditched attempt at saving Kojima's career. The idea of a "sneaking mission" game, where the player isn't encouraged to kill everything on sight was a daring move ... that ultimately paid off. The early origins of Snake's adventures are fascinating to see, as they help ground us for Snake's last adventure -- Metal Gear Solid 4. While this retrospective serves as a fantastic primer, it also details some of the noteworthy differences between the MSX original, and the NES follow-up. Also, find out more about the NES-exclusive sequel, which wasn't handled by Kojima at all.

Oh, and why are retrospectives horrible? Because they remind us how old we are.

[Via Joystiq]

 

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]]>hideo-kojimakojimametal-gearmetal-gear-solidretrospectiveAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft's Greenberg slams Sony's failed promises]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/microsofts-greenberg-slams-sonys-failed-promises/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/microsofts-greenberg-slams-sonys-failed-promises/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/microsofts-greenberg-slams-sonys-failed-promises/#commentsFiled under: ,

Speaking to Destructoid, Aaron Greenberg, Director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, added fuel to the red-hot fanboy fire when discussing PS3's upcoming lineup for 2008. Greenberg's statement is certainly going to inspire some truly extraordinary comments from PS3 and Xbox 360 fans alike. While he is a Microsoft spokesperson, we wonder: do his complaints have merit? Read on:

"I know a lot of folks enjoy watching the console wars and we would never underestimate our competition. But answer to your question specifically, didn't Sony promise all of this last year including Home as well? We have been fighting Sony's promises from the day we entered the market and if you remember at that time it was all about PS2 being an online cybercity with partner announcements from the likes of RealNetworks and AOL. Then three years ago at E3 they showed what PS3 games would supposedly look like with the Killzone 2 video, that we are now learning will ship four years later. That means that we will have shipped Gears of War and Gears of War 2 before they can even get Killzone out the door," he said. "Think back to GDC 2007 when Sony promised to leap ahead in online with the Sony Home unveil. Here we are two years later and multiple delays for a product that appears to have little to no buzz. Where are the achievements? The friends list integration across all games? Where is the long-promised video store? Where are all the other products using and networking with their CELL chip? How come Blu-ray did not result in better games? What happened with Sixaxis and rumble? Where is the complete 1080p game library we were promised? If Blu-ray as they said would be such a catalyst to PS3 console sales, then why have PS3 sales over the past couple months not seen any lift since the format victory?"

Certainly, being a Playstation devotee has been frustrating. The system has been plagued by a slow start, and a number of key delays. Home and in-game XMB continue to be promises that have failed to materialize. This is a "ten year life cycle" on Sony's part -- but should that mean we should wait so long for the good stuff?

[Via GameDaily]

Is Aaron Greenberg right? Has Sony failed to keep its promises?
Yes - Sony needs to keep its game up
No - he's just a Microsoft shill

 

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]]>aaron-greenbergmicrosoftplaystation-3ps3xboxxbox-360Andrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Photos from the PlayStation Day 2008 show floor]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/photos-from-the-playstation-day-2008-show-floor/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/photos-from-the-playstation-day-2008-show-floor/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/photos-from-the-playstation-day-2008-show-floor/#commentsFiled under:


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PlayStation Day may have occurred a few days ago now, but our coverage has only just ended. From what we heard David Reeves say during the keynote speech, PlayStation Day will be an annual event so we look forward to doing it all again next year. Until then, you can enjoy a gallery of photographs taken from the show floor. Sadly we weren't allowed to take photos of Resistance 2 and we literally couldn't get close enough to photograph Killzone 2. There's still plenty to see, however, so go ahead and take a peek.

Be sure to check the list of PlayStation Day posts after the break in case you've missed something. Let us know what you thought of the event, and our coverage, in the comments below.

Gallery: PlayStation Day 2008

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]]>galleryphotosplaystation-day-2008Jem AlexanderFri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gran Turismo series reaches 50 million milestone]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-reaches-50-million-milestone/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-reaches-50-million-milestone/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-reaches-50-million-milestone/#commentsFiled under:


Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. sent out a self-congratulatory press release, bragging about how the Gran Turismo series has sold over 50 million units, as of April 30th. It took a little over 10 years for the franchise, which spans over across all three PlayStation home consoles, to reach this incredible milestone.

The latest release in the franchise is Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which provides PS3 gamers an early taste of "next-gen" racing. 16-player online racing, Gran Turismo TV, and downloadable content are some of the key features in GT5:P, and they show exactly how far this franchise has come since its first release on PS1.

"Initially, Gran Turismo was an 'alternative' racing game, kind of an outsider in the genre," said Kazunori Yamauchi, Producer of Gran Turismo. "And we made it thinking that it would be okay as long as it reached out to 'the select few who would agree with us.' So this figure, 50 million units - is simply astounding. If you go to a game store and look for a particular package, and pay for it at the cash register, though the time may be very brief, it still takes at least 3 minutes or so. It's simply mind boggling and hard to believe that this has been repeated 50 million times all around the world in the last 10 years. I would really like to thank all the fans who have supported the Gran Turismo series over the years, for all their passion and love of the game. We'd like to continue making every effort to create cutting edge, high quality games, so that we don't disappoint anyone's expectations.

[Via press release]

 

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]]>gran-turismosalesAndrew YoonFri, 09 May 2008 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[More Buzz! Quiz TV screens than you can shake a wireless buzzer at]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/more-buzz-quiz-tv-screens-than-you-can-shake-a-wireless-buzzer/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/more-buzz-quiz-tv-screens-than-you-can-shake-a-wireless-buzzer/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/more-buzz-quiz-tv-screens-than-you-can-shake-a-wireless-buzzer/#commentsFiled under:


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How do you fancy a scary number of new Buzz! Quiz TV screenshots? Sure, it's not the most graphically impressive game ever made, but Buzz's jump to HD is certainly nothing to be sniffed at. Take a gander at the shots below for examples of questions, game modes and menu screens. Not to mention the boxart, shown above, as well as a shot of the buzzer pack. We tried this game out at Play.com Live last month and we have to admit, we liked what we saw. Buzz! Quiz TV is due out sometime in Summer in Europe, with an American date not yet mentioned.

Gallery: Buzz! Quiz TV

 

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]]>buzzbuzz-quiz-tvplaystation-day-2008relentlessJem AlexanderFri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Super Stardust HD Versus mode]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/ps3-fanboy-hands-on-super-stardust-hd-versus-mode/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/ps3-fanboy-hands-on-super-stardust-hd-versus-mode/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/ps3-fanboy-hands-on-super-stardust-hd-versus-mode/#commentsFiled under: ,


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Super Stardust HD received its first expansion pack last month, to much praise from the Stardust community. The Solo Pack added several different modes, and the upcoming multiplayer add-on promises to do the same. We had an opportunity to try it out during PlayStation Day and we loved what we saw.

The "Team Pack" adds a Co-op split-screen mode, as well as the incredible Versus Mode. Within Versus Mode, you can partake in a number of different challenges, similar to the offering found in many other multiplayer games: there's Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Grab and Run. This whole mode has been built specifically with party gaming in mind.

Up to four players can play against each other on the same planet, but the "layout" of the planet can be changed before the game commences. This allows you to overlay a maze of rocks onto the planet's surface in various shapes which players will need to navigate through. These rocks can be destroyed and, depending on the options settings, can or cannot harm players who come too close. For people who prefer a less restricted battlefield, there's an option for a clear level layout too.

Gallery: Super Stardust HD

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]]>hands-onhousemarqueplaystation-day-2008sonysshdsuper-stardust-hdJem AlexanderFri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Solid Snake is jealous: get your own optical camouflage]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/solid-snake-is-jealous-get-your-own-optical-camouflage/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/solid-snake-is-jealous-get-your-own-optical-camouflage/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/09/solid-snake-is-jealous-get-your-own-optical-camouflage/#commentsFiled under:

Member ADOX2525 over at the PS3 Forums alerted the PS3 community to an interesting factoid amongst the scientific population. In Metal Gear Solid games, you have what's called optical camouflage -- it basically makes you invisible. It seems through clever use of projectors and tiny beads, optical camouflage was created a few years back. Sort of. With today's technology, who knows if it could be possible for real, but it's still interesting to see the concept actually in existence.

[via PS3Forums]

 

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]]>metal-gear-solidmetal-gear-solid-4Nick DoerrFri, 09 May 2008 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Man kills neighbor over missing PS3]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/man-kills-neighbor-over-missing-ps3/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/man-kills-neighbor-over-missing-ps3/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/man-kills-neighbor-over-missing-ps3/#commentsFiled under:

Being a protective console owner is one thing, but taking obsessive love for one's system to violent ends is a whole other ballpark. Take the story of Edward Keith Stoddard Jr. who was arrested last night in Dade City for murdering his neighbor over a missing PlayStation 3. He's accused of murdering neighbor Douglas F. Abrams when the two were arguing over the PS3 in question on April 24.

It's such a sad thing to hear that someone had to die over something so trivial. Sure, most of us love our systems, but not enough to kill for it. It's not clear whether the PS3 was the only reason for the murder, but even if it wasn't, it wouldn't matter. The story would end the same -- someone's dead, the other's in jail, and the PS3 still missing.

[Via Digg]

 

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]]>crimedeathMajed AthabThu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorstorm Pacific Rift gameplay vids surface [Update]]]>http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/motorstorm-pacific-rift-gameplay-vids-surface/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/motorstorm-pacific-rift-gameplay-vids-surface/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/08/motorstorm-pacific-rift-gameplay-vids-surface/#commentsFiled under:

Why Sony finds a need to make CGI trailers for the Motorstorm series is beyond us. The first game looked great, but jaded gamers were bitter about the misleading quality of these CGI trailers. When Pacific Rifts teaser trailer came out, pre-rendered CGI echoed the same sentiments.

So, why does Sony bother? We're watching Gamersyde's videos of Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and they look so incredible. Sure, it doesn't compete with pre-rendered footage, but it looks like a real graphical improvement over the already-stunning Motorstorm. And that says a lot.

[Update: Direct-feed HD footage from PlayStation Day keynote now available on GameVideos.]

[Thanks, Hyams!]

 

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]]>motorstormmotorstorm-pacific-r...Andrew YoonThu, 08 May 2008 22:00:00 EST