Tuesday, March 31, 2009

PS3 Trophies



Curious on finding out some trophies for a PS3 game. Well, checkout http://www.ps3trophies.org/

This site will tell you what trophies are available and produces guides on getting them.

* News Flash- PS3 Singstar is getting trophies.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Recession Proof PS3? CNN



Interesting video of Mr. Tretton, CEO, of SONY telling us how people can use the PS3. Even the hardest hit of the depression...entertainment is up. UP 18% as an industry last year.

Playstation Network "Worms" Review



A friend of mine, DEADEYEZ, wrote a nice review article on the Playstation Forums on the game Worms. Link...
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3dlgames&thread.id=141162


Game: Worms
Price: $12.99
Online: Yes
Split Screen: Yes
Story Mode: Sort of

If you were like me back on the PS1 you spent your childhood playing Worms. Having those fun sleepovers passing the controller around having a good old time. Well guess what worms is back and it just as fun this time around on the PS3! The game is just as fun as the original when it came out. If your a old worms fan you will want to pick up this game as it is a steal for only $13! Below is my review of worms I hope you find it useful.

If your new to the series this is a turned based strategy game. You control four worms on your team with one goal... destroy the enemy worms! Typically it'll be your team versus another team, though you can have up to four teams of worms going at it at once. You have 60 seconds to make your move while choosing from a vast list of destructible weapons. The environment in this game is a key part of planning your moves as it is constantly being altered from enemy attacks to the wind that blows your rocket launcher shots around. The classic explosive barrels, land mines, toolboxes, and crates are back through the levels

The game does support PSN trophies which is a great addition to the game. As far as offline mode goes it is pretty limited. The first thing you will want to get your hands into is the 3 training levels that come with the game - plus after you beat them you unlock a easy trophy. There is no real story mode to the game at all just 25 challenge maps to play out. The challenge mode is all about competing the set goals described before you start the map. Once you are all done with that you can go play some random quick matches with the computer players.

Online is where the real fun is at. You can play with up to 3 other players online and battle it out. Voice chat is supported and I have found that alot of people have headsets. The only real issue with online play is it can take awhile to load up the map and all of the players into it. I really have not had that many issues with the online play besides being booted out of a few rooms and what not. There seems to be a good amount of players playing online so it is quite easy getting a match going. If you really want this game I would buy it for its online gameplay as it makes up for the lacking features in singleplayer.

The graphics on this game are the best in the series so far are like eye candy to look at. As far as options goes there are a few to play with. You can tinker around with the teams and make your own. Ever want to have Bob Barker and Johnny Knoxville as worm names well go ahead and do that! You can also edit the difficulty settings and adjust the weapons you get when you start out. When you create a match online or a offline quick match you can create the map how you want it. You can adjust the background, landshpaes and object levels. If a buddy of yours creates a level you like just copy down the generation code a put it in yourself and play it all over again. I forgot to mention that there is an online leaderboard as well for ranked 1 on 1 games.

Overall I wound buy the game if your a fan of worms or a newcomer to the series. It is very addicting and fun to play offline and online. Over time the servers should get smoother and have a higher player population.

OVERALL SCORE: 4/5

PS- DEADEYEZ received 13 Kudos on PSN...see link...YEAH!

Metal Gear Hideo onto Cliffy B Spoof



Nice to see game developers having fun.

http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/game-types/shooter/kojima-and-cliffy-b-appear-in-mgs4-spoof-$1284369.htm

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Fan-Made Killzone 2 Music Track



Found this on n4g.com... Makes you want to play Killzone 2.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

SNL Jizz



Nothing to do with the PS3 really. Just a comment referred to this video after seeing video of Uncharted 2 coming out later 2009. Rated M for Mature audiences ONLY.

PS-Love the girl cashier. LOL

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

BIG NEWS! Two PSN IDs at Once in Game


The new update is expected to out by tomorrow 2.7 and a patch for Resistance 2 allowing users with friends over the house to allow the 2 PSN IDs to play a long and get credit too. WOW! Maybe, we may see updates to other games like LBP. See link for more details reported by Andrew Yoon.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/25/ps3-firmware-update-to-coincide-with-resistance-2-patch/

Will see what us the update brings too.

Fat Princess on PSN and Tactics?



This game has some depth and use of team tactics coming soon on PSN. Watch the video to learn more.

Rated T for Teen.

Monday, March 23, 2009

RRU "I WANT YOU" 4 Socom



Funny use "Across the Universe" movie clip. If you are interested in a good gaming clan playing Socom, then check this us out at rru.jtsclans.com. RRU is planning to compete in gameladders.com and possibly gamebattles.com this April, 2009.

Friday, March 20, 2009

PS3 Browser Can Watch Hulu.com FREE!


Great NEWs! Hulu.com is viewable again. And made plenty of updates.

1 Make sure you have the latest updates for you ps3.

2. Yes, use your browser push triangle. select file , address entry and enter http://hulu.com

3. The speed of the download is going to depend on your internet connection....recommend 10gb or more. Otherewise give it a moment....use pause and wait a minute before starting up.

Hey it is free!!! Like the superbowl commercial....so the aliens can rought your brain.

The good news is they just added plenty of new anime shows on there...VOLTRON!

Resetting Your PS3 Controller?



A few days ago, I called SONY support about my PS3 DS3 controller concerning the battery life going down really fast. The charge was only lasting less than an hour. Now, I know as the batteries do get old and used quite a bit like I do...the battery life does go down. But, tech support offer me a little trick to try before running out and buy a new battery.

1. Plug your controller in the PS3.
2. Use a paper clip to push on the reset button on the bottom of the controller near the top by the USB connection.
3. Notice change in blinking lights as it resets.

And presto, my battery life has increased dramatically. Not 25hrs, but several hours more.

Now you can replace the battery if you want to. It is in your owners manual for the PS3. The rechargeable battery you can buy at your electronic stores or ebay.com.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Killzone 2 Online Noob Guide



Here is a link that I found to the forums...it really helps you to understand the game better. Since it is a little different than other First Person Shooters regarding multiplayer. For example, I thought someone was glitching the game when I saw an supposed friendly colored green name come up blinking orange and shot us.

http://www.killzone.com/kz/_ns:YVByb3h5LTF8YzB8ZDB8ZXByb3h5VGFyZ2V0PTE9TDNOalpXVXZZbTloY21RdmJXVnpjMkZuWlQ5aWIyRnlaQzVwWkQwNUpuUm9jbVZoWkM1cFpEMDRNRFkyTWc9PT09/forums.psmlIt is just part of one of the classes called the saboteur.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

More Game Clan Support for SONY Games


I noticed recently that Socom and Killzone 2 are giving more clan support to games than others did in the past. They have been combining games and their websites. Socom as a prime example with the updates of its website 2.0 linking your PSN ID with your clan buddies. And now announced with an update of 1.5 to give even more support for clans as according to socom.com...

Patch 1.5
I am hearing a lot of you wondering what is next, now that Patch 1.41 is out. Well the team is working on Patch 1.5 already. There have been a lot of changes and additions that you have requested and they are looking to see how much can be done for this patch. So you will see some community requested items. They are also planning for that patch to include the clan ladder and tournament calendar. We will have more information on that as we get closer to release of the patch.

Killzone 2 does a nice job when making your own war rooms. By giving a passcode option and making a room specifically for clans. Clans are reinforced on their website with a top ten and showing scores.

Speculation...if SONY with the developers promotes clan support in their HOME Spaces coming soon. Like showing top performing clans and a private War Room option with game launching abilities. Example, think about combining the Warhawk Space's map board feature to Drake's Sully's Bar coded doors. Being able to challenge other clans through HOME or the main game's website. Brings an element of gaming socialization superior to any other console or PC can offer. Bring more developers onboard to cater to the hardcore gaming audience.

So, combining websites and games for clans support are being done now which makes things better than what they were. And the future possibilities of new HOME Spaces could take gaming clans to the next level of competition.

And looking at the other conole developers, we can hope they will take a new interest in promoting social gaming further.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Transfering Files to PS3 for FREE




Checkout http://tversity.com/
Download it to your PC that you want to transfer files from. Nothing to the PS3. Your PS3 will see it when program has started wirelessly. When installing though on Vista, I did have to jump through a few hurdles to get the programs set up like adjusting users and turning of virus programs for the loading.

Using it, for example, go to the Music Icon on the XMB. Under Music you will see Tversity pop up and search through the files that you want to hear using your d-pad. The same with Photos and Movies. Takes a little effort, but worth it, and it is FREE. There are videos on youtube.com for help. Enjoy. Thanks to JJSILVA for the submission of this website.

What's Coming Out on Blu-ray?



So, you want to know what is coming out on Blu-ray. Checkout http://www.blu-ray.com/


This site gives you information from all the major studios, reviews, and updates of whats coming out on blu ray. So, you can get the High Def goodness that you seek.

Microwaving a PS3



The pic is from a video of someone melting a PS3 and a controller. Strange, the pic reminds me of those original advertising videos of the PS3 having eyes. Unfortunately, after the first hour posted on n4g.com and youtube.com the other night. The video is no longer shown. The interesting is that I notice is the the PS3 is pretty strong even in a microwave. Just smoked up, while the controller was making weird noises and bursted in flames later shown in the video. Here is a link to Joystiq story.

http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/03/12/witness-the-art-of-microwaving-a-playstation-3/

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

PSN gets NBC Universal


Well, PSN on the movie and tv show side is growing. So, if you missed one of your favorite shows like Battlestar Galactica--your in luck to find it at your PSN store. See link for more details. The PS3 is becoming even more of your center media hub.


http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/ps3-trumps-xbox-360-in-the-movie-stakes-580379

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

IGN.com Review 9.2 for Resistance PSP



OMG!!! IGN.com likes Resistance: Retribution. Mentions that your PS3 can infect your PSP game and use your Dual Shock controller (DS3) on the PSP. The multiplayer runs great. See the video. Looking like another must have.

http://psp.ign.com/objects/142/14267012.html#reviews

Monday, March 9, 2009

Socom 1.41 NOW Released



Socom patch 1.41 is released with a 529MB download. From stability, adjusting frags, and helping with quick matches. I just downloaded and played through a few rounds. Seems everything is running a-ok. A good thing that I really like is you can find your friends a whole lot better on the XMB. Now shows what Medley (1,2, or 3). You can now switch sides in quick matches. Hurray! See Socom.com for more details. Now available to download, after starting the game.

If you have not purchased the game. I totally recommend getting the retail one with the blue tooth headset. Works great.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Jeff Rubenstein (SONY) Reveals



The hiphopgamershow.com did a nice talk with Jeff to discover some neat things about SONY. Look into mid way into the video and see HHG talk to Jeff with his gamers in the street piece. One thing, new games will utilize HOME more like offering t-shirts for rewards like in Street Fighter IV HOME Space coming soon with game launching abilities. There is a mention as usual about rumors...saying if it aint from the source like the playstation blog, then it may not be true. Trophies are now shown for your PSN ID on the us.playstation.com. And more positive things are in the works. Enjoy.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Spring Cleaning...


Time to go in to your ps3 and remove those useless files...those old demos. Delete them and free up some space for your new stuff coming out. Something you may easily overlooked is cleaning out your mailbox. Rather than deleting them individually, just do these steps.

1. Go to Message Box
2. X then go Received
3. Push Triangle ^
4. Select Delete

and all of them are gone.
Do the same for Sent Messages.

By doing this, will speed things up a little and will prevent the dreaded mailbox is full message.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

SAS Sniper Training...



Something for my friends at the new rru.jtclans.com.

Tactics and communication are important to be truly effective in Socom as shown in this video.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sign of Better Support Coming for Clans


http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/03/03/myhawkorg-by-the-players-for-the-players/

Follow the link to read about myhawk.org

Based for Warhawk...to get your stats and information for your clans. Most likely, we can hope we will see more of this with other games like SOCOM, Killzone 2, Resistance 2, and in the future MAG. Which some things are already done, yet waiting for more.

I think with the recent announcements of getting trophies information on the forums and now more support for games by using internet portals. Will make the PS3 the place to be.

Sunday, March 1, 2009