Playstation Move: Quick Impressions
Check out the video introduction from Sony for their new motion controller for the PS3. You will also get a quick impression on how this controller is used on a hardcore action game, SOCOM 4. Check out the demo below.
Source: Playstation Move website
PS3 Move – Sony’s Motion Controller
Sony has finally lifted the lid on the Playstation 3 Motion Controller and the device is called Move.
Playstation Move will cost $100 for the basic option which includes one controller and the “Eye” camera. Some games will require more than one controllers and it will cost more. The Move is scheduled to be available in the fall with several games such as SOCOM 4, pet training game and more.
Final Fantasy XIII Reviewed
In Final Fantasy XIII, you will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse. Along the way, you will encounter diverse allies who will fight alongside you. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless transitions between real time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?
Here are some early reviews of the game. More later.
1UP (91/100): Like Mass Effect 2, FFXIII seems to be an attempt to answer the question of how to create an RPG for the modern, console-owning masses. Square Enix’s solution is certainly different than BioWare’s, but it’s arguably just as effective in its own way.
GameSpy (90/100): Thank goodness for the battle system, then, because it saves the game while you’re wincing through the saccharine banter and waiting for the training wheels to spin off.
GameSpot (85/100): The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart.
IGN AU (84/100): It’s a massive game with a ridiculous amount of content. That said, bigger isn’t necessarily better. A slightly shorter game with a more unified design might have worked better.
Eurogamer (80/100): Final Fantasy XIII’s is a superb system overall, easily making up what depth it has lost in speed, tactical cunning and moment-to-moment engagement. Some have bemoaned the apparent retreat from XII’s daring reinvention -- I did myself, at first -- but in its way XIII is just as big a step for the party RPG, albeit a simpler and perhaps more palatable one.
Buy Final Fantasy XIII from PlayAsia for $56.
PS3 Exclusive God Of War 3 Demo
Check out God of War 3 trailer. The demo is now available for download on Playstation Network.
Do you care about the story? Here it is:
Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array of new weapons and magic for this iteration of the trilogy, Kratos must take on mythology’s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.
Preorder God of War 3 for $64 at PlayAsisa
Sony Unveils SOCOM 4 For PS3
Sony and Zipper Interactive has announced that SOCOM 4 will be available for the PS3 this fall. Players will be able to enjoy a 32-person multiplayer mode that boasts more Special Forces units than ever before.
From PlayStation Blog: A militant revolutionary has unexpectedly seized control in an important South Asian country. As the Ops Com, your mission is to command an elite five-man squad charged with stopping his aggressive agenda before it’s too late. In only six days, you must lead your team through a hostile jungle and urban environments against an army of well-armed rebel insurgents that completely outnumber you.
Turn Your PS3 Off On March 1 To Avoid Bug
Sony has warn users using Twitter feed and their official blog, not to turn on their PS3 when the clock goes from February 28 to March 1. The problem is only affecting the non-slim version of PS3.
- The date of the PS3 system may be re-set to Jan 1, 2000.
- When the user tries to sign-in to the PlayStation Network, the following message appears on the screen; “An error has occurred. You have been signed out of PlayStation Network (8001050F)”.
- When the user tries to launch a game, the following error message appears on the screen and the trophy data may disappear; “Failed to install trophies. Please exit your game.”
- When the user tries to set the time and date of the system via the Internet, the following message appears on the screen; “The current date and time could not be obtained. (8001050F)”
- Users are not able to playback certain rental video downloaded from the PlayStation Store before the expiration date.
PS3 Heavy Rain Rated Highly
How Far Will You Go To Save Someone You Love? Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where choices and actions can result in dramatic consequences. Spanning four days of mystery and suspense, the hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer -- named after his macabre calling card of leaving behind folded paper shapes at crime scenes. Four characters, each following their own leads and with their own motives, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Here are some early reviews of the game. More later.
GamePro (100/100): An emotionally engaging thrill-ride from start to finish, Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain is a superbly crafted interactive experience, told expertly through it’s stunning visuals and believable characters.
Boomtown (100/100): An emotionally engaging thrill-ride from start to finish, Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain is a superbly crafted interactive experience, told expertly through it’s stunning visuals and believable characters.
1Up (91/100): One of the most emotional experiences I’ve ever had playing a videogame.
Eurogamer (90/100): It may also be the only game you play this year where pulling the trigger makes you really feel something, and I can think of no greater compliment.
IGN (90/100): A hell of an experience. Its controversial control scheme actually works really well in allowing the fantastic story to dictate how events play out, and many of the game’s scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat. It starts slow and the presentation isn’t perfect, but the character development, dialog and story twists will hook you like few games can.
GameSpy (90/100): If you can buy into the idea that the ending you get is your ending, and that your characters are really your characters, then you just might find yourself feeling moved by a videogame.
Buy Heavy Rain from PlayAsia for $60.
PS3 Exclusive Heavy Rain Banned In UAE
Gamers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be able to play PS3 game Heavy Rain due to one of the seductive scenes.
Buy Heavy Rain from PlayAsia for $60.
Prince Of Persia: Forgotten Sands For Wii
Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, their movie tie-in, will be out on May 18. The game for Wii will be different from the version for PS3, XBox 360 and PC.
The game will feature 15 hours of original storyline with alternative paths. The Wii version will see the Prince drawn into a mysterious realm while the big console versions will see him exploring his brother’s kingdom.
Heavy Rain Forecast To Rate Highly
How Far Will You Go To Save Someone You Love? Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where choices and actions can result in dramatic consequences. Spanning four days of mystery and suspense, the hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer -- named after his macabre calling card of leaving behind folded paper shapes at crime scenes. Four characters, each following their own leads and with their own motives, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Here are some early reviews of the game. More later.
GamePro (100/100): An emotionally engaging thrill-ride from start to finish, Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain is a superbly crafted interactive experience, told expertly through it’s stunning visuals and believable characters.
1Up (91/100): One of the most emotional experiences I’ve ever had playing a videogame.
Eurogamer (90/100): It may also be the only game you play this year where pulling the trigger makes you really feel something, and I can think of no greater compliment.
IGN (90/100): A hell of an experience. Its controversial control scheme actually works really well in allowing the fantastic story to dictate how events play out, and many of the game’s scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat. It starts slow and the presentation isn’t perfect, but the character development, dialog and story twists will hook you like few games can.
Buy Heavy Rain from PlayAsia for $60.
