PS3 Freezes on purpose.

http://games.slashdot.org/games/06/12/27/1354222.shtmlAbsoluteZero writes "A Sony rep has claimed to Destructoid that demo PS3 units in kiosks across the country were built to freeze up on purpose. From the article: "We do that so that people won't play it all day long," he explained. "Specifically during Motorstorm, we made it freeze up a lot.""
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WTF?! Freeze on purpose?! Who believes this crap?

MediEvil Hits PlayStation Store

MediEvil Hits PlayStation Store

I guess SCEA didn't want to leave North Americans out in the cold following the robust 9-game addition of PSone titles for the PSP to the PlayStation Store in Japan. So they threw us a bone in the form of the original MediEvil—an odd choice, considering the PSP already has a native MediEvil game for it.

Yeah, I don't think this compares to getting R-Types and Dino Crisis either. Still, it's better than nothing, and I'm still glowing from the Christmas Eve scheduled download of Gran Turismo HD.
more @ source.

Source: Source: http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/medievil/medievil-hit...
Originally published on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:16:00 GMT

Sony PlayStation 3 (20GB) - $499.99

 

We're using super-fast express fancy shipping to get this to you tomorrow!*

Woot Sells PS3? Wii, Wii!

So, hey, check it out: there’s this awesome new gaming system that we just can’t stop playing. Too bad it’s so hard to find in stores – we guess they just didn’t make enough of them. It’s called the Nintendo Wii, and holy mother of Zelda, is it ever a blast. If the Wii is cool with polygamy, we might ask it to marry us.

The controller – so easy! No more intricate push-this-twice, pull-that-three-times trickery, just easy waves of the hand. The console – so cute! It actually makes our gaming room look better, unlike the bulky, ugly consoles we could mention. How does Nintendo keep the price so low on that thing, anyway? And the games, good Lord, the games! Not to mention those adorable avatars. We’ve already created virtual versions of the entire staff, so we can beat each other virtually-bloody instead of actually-bloody, like we usually do. The only problem is that none of the nose options are as big as Jason’s actual nose. But that’s a minor quibble.

In fact, we love the Wii so much, we want to give a Wii to everybody on our payroll. To fund this Wii-for-the-People program, we're selling this Sony PlayStation 3. The SIXAXIS wireless controller is basically the same complicated gazillion-button-style controller you know from past PS models, but at least you won’t be fighting Grandma for gaming time. Along with the usual roster of ho-hum games, the PS3 can play CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs, and the 20GB hard drive can store music, videos, and music videos. It’s certainly, er, rather full-figured, for those of you who want a lot of heft for your money. And its HDMI capabilities give you polygons and frames-per-second out the wazoo, if you prefer that stuff to having fun.

Best of all, for every PS3 you buy, we can buy Wiis for two of our employees. So when you get frustrated by those intricate combo-button moves, or bored by the underwhelming game offerings for the PS3, keep the spirit of the season in mind. Remember all those happy Woot staffers whose lives have been changed by their super-fun Nintendo Wiis, paid for by you. Heartwarming, isn’t it?

* shipped today via FedEx Next Day with Saturday delivery. Rural and snowbound areas may cause delivery delay out of Woot or FedEx control. Warranty: One year
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• Plays video games and stuff

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Source: Sony PlayStation 3 (20GB) - $499.99
Originally published on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 06:00:14 GMT

New Gran Turismo HD Demo Info

 

IGN has received (and translated) the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, which contains an interview with Kazunori Yamauchi of Gran Turismo fame, who delivers some information about the upcoming demo. Its one track will be called Eiger Nordwand, which among climbers is referred to as the "biggest, baddest north face in the Alps." This is the tarmac rally track we showed you pics of earlier this year twisting between quaint villas and snowy peaks.

Additionally, ten cars will be included, though surprisingly no bikes. The list is:

• Suzuki Cappuccino '95
• Mazda Eunos Roadster '89
• Honda Integra Type R'04
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV GSR'96
• Infinity G35 Coupe
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR'05
• Lotus Elise 111R'04
• Nissan Sky Liner GT-R V Spec II '94
• Toyota Celica GT-FOUR Rally Car '95
• Ferrari 599'06

Kazunori also spoke about plans for Gran Turismo 5, unfortunately not giving a solid answer about whether the game will include the controversial pay-per-car scheme:

Yamauchi spoke vaguely on the relationship between GT5 and GTHD. While not getting into specifics, he stated that his team wants to put both GTHD Premium and GTHD Classic into the new title. Asked if Sony intends on carrying out its ambitious plans for downloadable content, Yamauchi stated that there has yet to be a decision on whether or not to carry the business model over.

The biggest question is, of course, when will non-Japanese PS3 gamers get their hands on the demo, releasing at home on December 24? An American release has not been confirmed, but don't be surprised if there's a little bonus waiting in the Playstation Store for us, too, before Christmas.

Source: New Gran Turismo HD Demo Info
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:55:23 GMT

PS3 sales no longer hotcake-like?

 

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Business

Is there a PlayStation 3 supply glut? That's the provocative question posed by the headline of a NotifyWire press release which asserts customers are already tired of paying a premium for PS3 bundles online.
In the release, Ian Drake, head of the hot-product-tracking web site, cited a recent $1,000 PS3 bundle at eToys that remained available for over 12 hours. "This sort of thing didn't happen with the Xbox 360 until well after Christmas," Drake added for some historical perspective.
A quick look at NotifyWire's recent tracking history, though, shows the PS3 is far from dead in the water. Despite a slight increase in the amount of time the system has been available at a few major online retailers over the past few weeks, premium bundles from the likes of eToys were selling out in less than an hour as recently as Dec. 18.
This data is also a bit hard to interpret without supply numbers for each individual sale -- perhaps retailers have been getting larger shipments since Sony announced it had fixed its production problems. NotifyWire's system also seems to neglect major sites like Amazon.com, which recently showed intense interest in the PS3 through a lottery system.
Still, the longer-than-expected online offerings are a little worrying for Sony when paired with the PS3's rapidly declining eBay price and reports of consistent high demand for the Wii. But let's not dwell on such unhappy things. Let us instead think of pancakes -- moist delicious pancakes dripping with syrup and hot butter. Oh yeah...
[Via GameDaily]

 

Source: PS3 sales no longer hotcake-like?
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:25:00 GMT

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Please tell me this doesn't suprise anyone...

UPS rebel employees steal $19,000 in PS3s

 

 

Three UPS employees have been charged with stealing $19,000 worth of PS3s from the Elmwood distribution center in Louisiana. The men, who worked at the UPS plant in the evening, sent 20 PS3s and 24 SIXAXIS controllers to their day jobs at Andrews Sport Company Inc. by switching the stickers on the boxes.
Although the story broke today, the crime was originally filed on Dec. 11 and the thefts were finished by Dec. 5. So, if you were expecting a PS3 shipment by UPS between launch and Dec. 5 around New Orleans without it ever arriving, then we've got a pretty good idea who's got it. No word yet what the thieves did with the stolen systems.
[Via GayGamer]

Source: UPS rebel employees steal $19,000 in PS3s
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:55:00 GMT

Ubisoft confirms PS3 Double Agent

 

Sam Fisher sneaks onto Sony's next-gen system in Europe and North America next March.

Source: Ubisoft confirms PS3 Double Agent
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:52:18 GMT

Gran Turismo HD PS3 Demo Details

 

Apparently Sony is going to be giving us a nice Xmas present -- a demo of Gran Turismo HD on the PS3. Starting December 24, gamers will be able to download Gran Turismo HD Concept Demo exclusively from the Playstation store. The package will include one course and ten, yes we said 10, cars. The course is the new Eiger Nordwand, and it will be available in normal and reverse. Great news for us, thanks Sony! For the full car list in detail, check the link.

Source: Gran Turismo HD PS3 Demo Details
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:20:30 GMT

Konami Confirms MGS4 Is PS3 Exclusive

 

Recently there has been a rumor circulating the internet that Metal Gear Solid 4 is not a multi-platform game. A less than reputable website posted a news article claiming that a Konami "inside source" had given them this secret info. Well, Konami has come out to officially deny the rumor. Really not suprising at all, if you ask us.

Source: Konami Confirms MGS4 Is PS3 Exclusive
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:00:23 GMT

Virtua Fighter 5 Release Date!

 

Virtua Fighter 5 is the latest game in the Virtua Fighter series. It was released on July 12, 2006 into Japanese arcades. Sega has announced Virtua Fighter 5 will release on PS3 in the USA on February 20th, be sure to check out our latest media!

Source: Virtua Fighter 5 Release Date!
Originally published on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:30:09 GMT