i played oblivion quite a bit on the PC (and never really did the main story line - too bust side questing and getting into guilds) - don't be intimidated by it...everything levels with you - monsters, gear, drops, etc. about the only thing that doesn't level is locks and their picking difficulty (they really don't want you ransacking stores at level 1 I suppose)
3/26/2007 3:07:06 PM
I picked up Oblivion over the weekend. I can't play it for the PC since my computer is too old to handle the game. I have already put in ~20 hours, it is very addicting.
3/26/2007 3:10:31 PM
So what the hell happened to MK II? Now its listed as TBA 2007. I wonder why this is taking so long...
3/26/2007 3:12:25 PM
^ yeah they need to hurry it up ...http://www.station.sony.com/ps3downloads/mk/index.vm?game=mk&page=OverviewThat lists the game as April 2007, but who knows when it will come out.
3/26/2007 3:15:48 PM
btw for those not running folding, do it. the ps3 absolutely kills at this - i think i did 7 WU's in the first 48 hours. it's something like 13% of all processors do 60%+ of the TFLOPS right nowof course, the new ATI GPU's do even better...0.3% of processors doing 7% of the TFLOPS...once those become more mainstream it will be sick
3/26/2007 8:47:28 PM
This is long but worth the read.http://www.insomniacgames.com/community/blarg_full.php?bid=30full paste at: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148265Insomniac Games Chief Creative Officer Brian Hastings discusses why the PS3 is the console to beat
3/27/2007 3:08:06 PM
Good read. I'm pumped for the future.
3/27/2007 3:12:04 PM
are you serious? the "wii is a fad" part pretty much consisted of the guy saying, "people like them so they are buying them but soon they won't like them and ps3 will sell more" good luck with that dude! only got a few million to go to catch up. at least that claim was based off of some good reasoning
3/27/2007 3:20:08 PM
^ That would be the main part of his posting that I don't completely agree with simply because no one knows what will happen to the Wii at this point. It is no secret that most people with Wiis are done with the mini games compilations and are now waiting for some real games to come out. If some quality content games get put out, most likely from Japan, then the Wii story will be different. But to think that the current Wii insanity level is sustainable long term is not very likely, although it will still be popular since it is much easier to justify buying a cheaper Wii over the more expensive 360/ps3.[Edited on March 27, 2007 at 4:02 PM. Reason : .]
3/27/2007 3:35:26 PM
Just because they sell more doesn't mean they are better. I would say that McDonald's sells more beef than the Angus Barn, but I wouldn't say their beef is better...
3/27/2007 3:47:07 PM
^To developers, you are wrong. Which one is "better" or more powerful is not the question. The question is which "quality" brings the most profit.People try to say "PS3 is getting better" and "Its the one to beat", but its sales are currently low. As I have stated before, its easier to pull developers to your box if you have the user base NOW, not a theoretical user base that may exist in the future.Continuing your comparison, Angus Barn may have "better" meat, but not everyone is going to buy it. You can't sell Angus Barn food everywhere, but you can sell McDonalds everywhere. And if a McDonalds makes as much as an Angus Barn, yet is simpler, then why bother?Ok, that was a stretch with the comparisons, but you see the point. You simply cannot say that PS3 is the one to beat when its developers are noticably shaky at this point. You cannot say it is better because it is more powerful. To be "better" and "the one to beat" you have to earn it.
3/27/2007 5:27:22 PM
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/03/sony_responds_t.htmlSony Responds to Impending Xbox 360 Elite Announcement
3/27/2007 6:26:13 PM
so.....in all these blog links and articles where does it explain which game for the ps3 is worth 60$?can we get a summary.
3/27/2007 6:41:28 PM
Resistance, Motorstorm, and Virtua Fighter 5 are all worth at least a rental. I can't comment on all of the sports games out since I have not played any of them.
3/27/2007 7:53:15 PM
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3/28/2007 8:10:18 AM
I really like Resistance, but I had to stop playing until I get a BT keyboard...I just can't take using controllers on a FPS
3/28/2007 8:47:24 AM
^ I don;t think the game will let you use a keyboard because it would give those users a huge advantage. That's what I heard at least. UT2007 will though.
3/28/2007 11:06:01 AM
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/776/776488p1.htmlNinja Gaiden Demo Coming to PSN
3/28/2007 12:27:42 PM
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/776/776492p1.htmlPS3 Gets Pixel Junk - New casual game download service from the maker of Star Fox.
3/28/2007 3:45:07 PM
^^
3/28/2007 4:18:35 PM
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3/29/2007 8:37:32 PM
^ Slim pickins. Oh well. I put the MLB demo in the queue, but a co-worker told me it was pretty bad. WSaid the graphics were no good and you had to do some mega gimmick work with the sixaxis to swing the bat. I'll try it out anyway, but I've never been that into baseball games anyway. Bring on American Football 2k!
3/30/2007 8:29:13 AM
^ Yeah, I have heard it isn't that good but I was pretty happy for a new demo since I have not tried it yet. The store was pretty slow yesterday but looks like it sped up this morning.
3/30/2007 9:13:21 AM
Don't know if this has been posted yet, but I found it interesting:http://www.csc.ncsu.edu/news/news_item.php?id=464
3/30/2007 7:25:49 PM
^ Yeah I saw that on the NCSU home page, thats pretty cool.
3/30/2007 8:13:42 PM
ok how many peeps got the rss feed and read that like a week ago
3/30/2007 8:15:30 PM
Every time I go to the Mission Valley Blockbuster all of the PS3 games I am interested in are checked out; they need to get some more copies. http://criminalcrackdown.blogspot.com/2007/03/official-calling-all-cars-launch-date.htmlOfficial Calling All Cars Release Date: April 19Interesting post from David Jaffe. He goes into the details of why the game was delayed, mainly saying they are trying to adapt to the different publishing style of downloadable games. I agree with the decision to push the game back if it is going to make it better but I am glad that hopefully this game is finally going to get released.[Edited on March 31, 2007 at 4:03 PM. Reason : .]
3/31/2007 3:40:27 PM
do the guitar hero ps2 games work on ps3?
3/31/2007 6:05:59 PM
^ No since there is no adapter to use the PS2 guitar.
3/31/2007 6:16:04 PM
Pumped for Calling All Cars, but Oblivion is definitely taking up all my time. Man that game is really fun. I'm still playing a lot of Motorstorm too. Definitely enjoying the PS3.
4/2/2007 10:31:13 AM
I picked up The Godfather: Don's Edition yesterday. Never played it before, which seemed to be the biggest knock on the game...not a lot new over the previous editions. But it's fun...sixaxis beatdowns are a good time
4/2/2007 11:25:28 AM
this is a very unappreciated/underrated game on any system. you can get at least 60 hours of solid/fun gameplay out of this game.
4/2/2007 11:29:25 AM
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168414.html?tag=latestnews;title;1GO3: Kojima on Metal Gear Solid 4
4/2/2007 1:45:23 PM
Feature: Talkin' Metal Gear With Hideo Kojimahttp://kotaku.com/gaming/go307/feature-talkin-metal-gear-with-hideo-kojima-248695.php
4/3/2007 9:49:52 AM
Good article...can't tell if he's knocking Capcom for DMC4 being "DVD" but it certainly came off as that...like Capcom is behind the power curve and the 360 just won't cut it anymore.[Edited on April 3, 2007 at 10:05 AM. Reason : .]
4/3/2007 10:05:33 AM
I definitely agree with his point that you have the choice between making an AAA game designed from the ground up for one console or going multiplatform and dumbing down the game. Exclusive games are always going to offer the best of each console and that is not going to change anytime soon.MGS3 had content cut because they ran out of room, and Kojima has already said he wants the newer blu-ray so he can have 50GB to work with instead of 25. From what I have read MGS4 is going to have some really unique and interesting dynamic audio techniques. The more MGS we get the better. [Edited on April 3, 2007 at 11:14 AM. Reason : .]
4/3/2007 10:51:59 AM
Some new info on DMC4 from PSM and also scans from Famitsu (warning: boss spoilers):
4/4/2007 9:32:07 AM
Anything coming out on the store today? MKII maybe?
4/5/2007 11:36:15 AM
Ok, apparently the store updated early today. Got the Armored Core 4 Demo. Not sure how this game is, but I'm sure I'll give it a try.Also up are trailers for GTA IV, Stardust, Are we Done Yet, and Perfect Stanger...
4/5/2007 3:03:54 PM
4/5/2007 3:35:35 PM
Lots of good screenshots have come out in the past week or so:http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=108391GamePro magazine is doing a week long special on Heavenly Sword. Lots of good, new information has been added already.http://www.ff-xiii.net/images/scans/134PSMFFXIIIMAY2007JPGCOPY.jpghttp://www.ff-xiii.net/images/scans/134PSMFFXIIIMAY2007JPGCOPY2.jpghttp://finalfantasyversusxiii.net/image.php?image=/scans/fabulanovacrystallis/psmffxiiiscan.jpghttp://finalfantasyversusxiii.net/image.php?image=/scans/fabulanovacrystallis/psmffxiiiscan2.jpgThere have also been a ton of new FFXIII scans, the latest in PSM and UK OPM look amazing.http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-34187.aspxhttp://www.psu.com/images/game/846Newest Ratchet and Clank screenshots that also look awesome.Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band are both confirmed coming to the PS3 by the end of the year as well if anyone hasn't already gotten their fill from the PS2 days.[Edited on April 10, 2007 at 5:05 PM. Reason : /]
4/10/2007 4:48:09 PM
Anyone had any luck playing .264 media files in linux?It will be available may 7th on the 360 update, and im impatient enough to buy a ps3 if it will work.note : i would appreciate actual experience, ive found plenty of "it should be possible in mplayer" all over the shiternet.
4/10/2007 6:29:03 PM
I don't have Linux on my PS3, but you don't need Linux to play h.264 files on the PS3. H.264/MPEG-4 has been supported by the system out of the box since launch. The only problem is it is picky about the header. It will only play files tagged by Quicktime Pro. Fixing the header is really easy/fast though, there is a guide located at http://www.sampletheweb.com/2007/01/19/create-an-avch264-video-for-the-ps3-on-a-mac/. I think most people use a program called PS3 Video 9 for this http://www.redkawa.com/videoconverters/ps3video9/, but I have never used it so I don't know if it is any good.
4/10/2007 8:50:52 PM
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/779/779604p1.htmlMortal Kombat II is Immortal on PS3
4/10/2007 11:10:10 PM
We are definitely going to go at it with this game soon. Then Calling All Cars next week. Going to be sweet!
4/11/2007 1:34:43 PM
PSP Video 9 works like a champ...i would evpect the same for PS3 Video 9 (all the work from them has been quality)so i'm loving The Godfather...only thing that annoys me is to load an old game, you have to quit, go back to the main menu, load, and start again...unless i'm missing something. just kind of sucks when you push a merchant too far and they won't take your protection and you want another go at it. and thank god for your henchies - straight roll shit with those fools (thou mob wars happen a lot faster when you're taking down 3 rackets in a row)[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 3:25 PM. Reason : .]
4/11/2007 3:23:54 PM