PS Fanboy Week in Review: 3/17 - 3/23
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Mar 24th 2008 at 1:00AM }
Previews
- Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
Hands-on with split screen mode.
- Secret Agent Clank's Lesley Mathieson (PSP)
Talking about the next Ratchet game.
- Dragonball Z: Burst Limit (PS3)
New screenshots of the first DBZ game on the current generation. - Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
Yummy in-game shots of the Ferrari. - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)
Last batch of screenshots before the US release. - Dungeon Explorer demo (PSP)
- Astonishia Story 2 demo (PSP)
- Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (PS3)
"A worthy game to add to one's collection and definitely an experience that shouldn't be passed up." - FlatOut: Head On (PSP)
"On a system that has so many strong racing offerings, FlatOut can easily be bypassed."
PS3 Headlines
- Master Chief comes to PS3, courtesy of Unreal Tournament
And he's real shiny. - Blu-ray copy protection supposedly cracked
New software lets you copy 50GB movies ... for now! - US government begins investigation on Blu-ray patent
Could this be yet another legal headache for Sony? - Home looks to get another visual revamp
Survey sent to Home beta users. - Ears will bleed: the PS3 'song'?
Warning: Do not listen to this.
- Make your PSP waterproof with Aquatalk
Because you really need to shower while playing Patapon. - Crisis Core is not the end of the FFVII compilation
Square Enix will milk this one for as long as it takes. - Square Enix to hold Crisis Core launch event at Metreon
Will you be there? - PSP plushies make good bedfellows
To snuggle at night with.
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Eye of Judgment
Preview the new moves of set two. - Wipeout HD
- Star Ocean: The Second Evolution
- Spud of War
Unlockable in Chains of Olympus.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Morbo @ Mar 24th 2008 1:05AM
How 'bout that?
CONSOLE-TROLL @ Mar 24th 2008 2:39AM
I guess PS3 fanboys don't hate Halo like they say they do. But I don't know I'm just a TROLL
Morbo @ Mar 24th 2008 2:46AM
Let's not go crazy... I'm writing generic comments to see if my profile image changed. I can give 2 shits about Lego's Bionicles A.K.A. Halo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/etolane/2550603/
Geist @ Mar 24th 2008 1:19AM
The Gaystation. You actually called it the Gaystation. Well. There goes my faith in humanity.
Geist @ Mar 24th 2008 1:20AM
ACABE LA LUCHA
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 24th 2008 1:22AM
this is blasphemy!
(no i'm not starting a 300 joke) but i guess in...15-20 years there will be a new game coming out for whatever system involving master chief and sony's biggest mascot (btw what would you say is sony's biggest mascot? i honestly have no idea)
badarsemother3k @ Mar 24th 2008 1:42AM
It used to be crash bandicoot but I don't think there are any characters that are synonymous with the ps3. Maybe solid snake.
Chase @ Mar 24th 2008 6:19AM
The PS3's mascot is the Blu-Ray disc. They should put it in a skirt with visible diaper line (the dreaded VDL), give it a straw hat, martini, nipple piercings; and have it eat a chocolate bar, with a crack pipe in the other hand, while trying hop over Canada's border. That way it could relate to all ages, and phases of life; possibly people.
In all due seriousness, Sony has Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid. Two successful adult titles. I fail to see how they have not yet established Snake as their system's mascot. He's 'cool' enough, appeals to pirates (Sony's diehard fanbase), and stars in a pretty darn good series. However, I think they haven't established a mascot as they figure they don't need it with their 'adult' audience. The thing is: people like to rally around leaders. Whether it's Mario, Master Chief, Hitler, Kristen Bell...
RobLink (McElroy Defence Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 6:30AM
Gonna have to call you out here, chase. Both FF & MGS have appeared on consoles other than Sony's. Can you imagine back in the day Sonic appearing on a Nintendo console, or Mario on a Sega console? It just wouldn't happen.
Final Fantasy especially, has appeared on every console I can think of, this generation and last, home and handheld. Certainly not PS exclusive there. And although this MGS appears to be PS3 exclusive (for now!), the previous iterations have appeared on both Gamecube & XBox in some shape or form.
I recommend Jak & Daxter or Ratchet & Clank. Though not as good, or as well-selling, they are both synonymous with Sony's systems.
John McPoop @ Mar 24th 2008 8:02AM
Most of the Sony mascots have went multiplatform. However, of all of the mascots left I would probably say Kratos would be the new Sony mascot.
RobLink (McElroy Defence Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 9:34AM
*Slaps forhead* How did I forget him?!?!
Of course Kratos. I think that ties it up. Any other suggestions before we inagurate him?
RobLink (McElroy Defence Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 9:35AM
*Slaps forhead* How did I forget him?!?!
Of course Kratos. I think that ties it up. Any other suggestions before we inagurate him?
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Mar 24th 2008 1:26AM
tre,
everything you know is wrong
black is white, up is down, short is long
and everything you thought was just so important doesn't matter
Hirsbrunner @ Mar 24th 2008 3:01PM
Weird Al FTW!
Tre @ Mar 24th 2008 1:36AM
Sorry, Geist... I've actually been calling it that for quite some time. And your faith in humanity SHOULDN'T be gone. Well, actually, it should, but not because people are calling the Playstation 3 by it's more "proper" name.
See, you're doing Humanity a disservice by calling the PS3 by anything other than it's true name. Until it can wise up a little and legally change it's name (by releasing some more *good* games that aren't FPS games) then we all just have to buck up and "calls em like we sees em".
But yes, in the immortal words of... I forgot who said it...
"I give you 400 bucks, and you give me a PS3"
"Yep"
"What's in it for me?"
Rollins @ Mar 24th 2008 1:47AM
I'm impressed. That model looks just as good if not better than the model in Halo 3. Proportions look off to me, but that's probably because I'm tired.
Exo @ Mar 24th 2008 1:57AM
i have no reason to get a ps3 yet, but tre calling it a gaystation instantly makes him a fucking dumb ass. 1 because making a name up for it is in itself stupid, and 2 using gay as a way of putting something down shows that he is no better then the average 10 year old that plays halo all day long.
Slayer @ Mar 24th 2008 1:57AM
I'm not much of a halo fan, but thats pretty damn good.
Trev @ Mar 24th 2008 2:07AM
It looked really good in the image so I had to check it out. Looks even better in action with the Action Cam mod on. Halo would make a fancy 3ps.
Slayer @ Mar 24th 2008 2:12AM
Can mods be switched between the ps3 and the pc version?
FOXHOUND @ Mar 24th 2008 7:04AM
Agreed. Colour me impressed(which that colour is an off-shoot of glowing florescent clear). I'm enticed now to buy that used copy of UTIII that I saw at the local store.
Trev @ Mar 24th 2008 11:36AM
As far as I know, you can download a tool to convert mods from the PC version to the PS3 version, but I don't think it goes PS3->PC.
CB @ Mar 24th 2008 2:22AM
The rest of the character mods on that page look awesome as well! Kudos to the creator.
CONSOLE-TROLL (TROLLING EVERYTHING AROUND ME) @ Mar 24th 2008 3:09AM
@Exo
C'mon dude this is America if you don't like something just call it gay
Jeff @ Mar 24th 2008 3:25AM
Uh, that was made by evilengine, as far as I know. Not whatever tool you guys linked to. Moreover, wow-- what a shitty site to decide to link to out of all the Ut3 communities.
And 5 different Spartan (MJOLNIR, not 300) types, everyone from Gears of War, and tons of other models have been available on PC since a little after release of Ut3. Why is it only news now that ps3 can do it?
Evangel @ Mar 24th 2008 4:22AM
Because PCs are too hard for everyone to get working, I mean, you have to actually ASK someone for help if you can't follow instructions.
And didn't you know that they also cost a minimum 2 grand to play even a 5 year old game? 10 grand if you wanna play anything from 3 years ago.
Sarcasm, people, sarcasm.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 8:09AM
Jeff, because the recent patch added character mod support which was broken before now.
Jeff @ Mar 24th 2008 12:54PM
Yeah, I realized this was a PS fanboy link after I posted.
Regardless, the mod-authors should be given credit-- not some piece of shit site that hosts the files.
These things didn't magically appear for PS3 users. PC gamers and modders created them through hard work.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 2:08PM
Well, here's the bigger question there. Are we sure the Gears characters weren't simply stripped from the PC version? You'd think with the games being damn near identical in formats and such, it wouldn't be too much work just to port.
But yeah, the creators need credit.
lollerpop @ Mar 24th 2008 4:35AM
Bill Gates gon' sue somebody.
Yaster @ Mar 24th 2008 6:00AM
Wow, master chief in appearance on a decent console shocker :P
Curmeo @ Mar 24th 2008 6:05AM
the funny thing is, UT3 is actually superior to Halo 3, and this Master Chief character mod looks more detailed and high-def than the Halo 3 Master Chief model which is pretty much an upscaled version of Halo 1/Halo 2.
Demaar @ Mar 24th 2008 6:36AM
Cease and desist in 5, 4, 3...
John McPoop @ Mar 24th 2008 7:56AM
This just shows why the PS3 version with mods is a better option than the more locked down 360 version of UT3. I have been preaching the mods thing for UT3 since release and this is just another reason why. Mutators, character models and custom levels make the replay ability super high on this game. When you play this game in 3rd person with the action cam it's like a super fast version of Gears Of War. I hope everyone with a PS3 gets to experience this game how it is supposed to be played (with mods). I was also playing against Bender last night as well!!!
Leobebes @ Mar 24th 2008 2:30PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUPhXpbmzk
Yea the PS3 open ass network is a lot "better" than the restricted XBOX Live.
Leobebes @ Mar 24th 2008 2:34PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUPhXpbmzk
Yea the PS3 open ass network is a lot "better" than the restricted XBOX Live.
Chase @ Mar 24th 2008 6:24PM
Bender the robot? O_O?
John McPoop @ Mar 24th 2008 7:58AM
@Tre
Grow up Motherfucker!
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 24th 2008 8:59AM
PS3 Fanboy- Master Chief and Teh Haloz are OVERRATED!
Xbox 360 FB- Your just jealous!
PS3 FB- No Im not, Ive never liked stupid Halo!
Xbox 360 FB- Well its selling millions for some reason.
PS3 FB- Yeah it sells because its overhyped! I dont need that shit!
Joystiq- Master Chief is finishing the fight on PS3 -- thanks to the user community of Unreal Tournament III.
PS3 Fanboy- *Goes out and buys UTIII
Mike-453 @ Mar 24th 2008 9:40AM
fucking LOL
yea, mods need to be on the 360 version, microsoft r teh gay
Night Elve @ Mar 24th 2008 10:32AM
Not funny. Nice try though.
Cheers mate!
Night Elve @ Mar 24th 2008 10:33AM
Not funny, nice try though.
Cheers mate!
FOXHOUND @ Mar 24th 2008 10:34AM
I swear, I'm buying it for the LEGO mod... ¬_¬"
-whistles-
And any MGS-resembling characters out there. Yep.
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 10:45AM
That would be hilarious if that actually happened, but doubtful. Most PS3 people on my friends list could give fuck all about the console wars....
By the way, next time you see me online, whether I'm playing Rock Band or not, send me a message. I saw you come online and go off while I was failing drums on Last Train to Clarksville.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 24th 2008 11:54AM
I dint say it was true =P Im just bored and Joystiqs site is acting like an ASS right now! lol
Yeah I saw you online playing Rock Band. If I sign out its not because I want to, its because sometimes my connection gets interuppted and signs me out of PSN for some reason. It never does it if Im playing online MP but if Im playing anything on SP sometimes it logs me out and if frustrates me.
Ive already checked my connection settings and it always passes and my signal strength to my wifi router is high so dont know whats happening =(
Ghostbuddy @ Mar 24th 2008 9:47AM
--"This just shows why the PS3 version with mods is a better option than the more locked down 360 version of UT3"--- xFenixKnightx
Actually this is one of the reasons MS has a closed system, and won't let mods on the 360 without being certified before available for public consumption. The very fact people are breaking copy right laws on a regular basis because of UT 3, does nothing but confirmed to MS they made the right choice.
MS has the right to sue Sony and EPIC for distributing content that breaks copy right laws. As well as the modeler. Welcome to the real world people. I wouldn't be suprized if Sony eventually gets sued by some one because of UT 3. Weither its MS, LEGO or one of the other companies whose copy rights and trademarks have been or will be violated.
FOXHOUND @ Mar 24th 2008 10:41AM
I don't know if there would be any valid point to be held in possibly suing Sony or Epic over this... simply because this was done by an individual/group source outside of either company. They could go after those guys 'n gals, but that's about it, really. DL it while you can, folks! ;]
HOWEVER... if they wanted to sue because the game has the ability to be modded in such a fashion, that could be done(albeit, a nit-picky case like Gibson vs ROCKBAND & GUITAR HERO); but a case like that would most likely be thrown out as well. There are NUMEROUS games in the market(and even in production)that could/can be modded in such a fashion... so as they say, "go after one, go after them all".
Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 24th 2008 10:49AM
Actually, companies cannot be held accountable for user created content. Or these companies would have been taken on long ago. Copyright breaking happens in the PC modding community all the time and all attacking it ever does is make somebody laugh that some company out there is pissed that the Delorian from Back to the Future had been added to Grand Theft Auto.
xFenixKnightx @ Mar 24th 2008 10:51AM
Ghostbuddy
Uhhh, Mcpoop said that not I.
So....shuttyyyyyy.
KiraXD @ Mar 24th 2008 6:37PM
you do realize this is only changing basically the file on YOUR PS3... no one else online can see your model of Master Chief unless they got the same mod and changed the file... this is exactly how FFXI works with DAT modding...and this stuff has been done for YEARS in the PC community... so this is absolutely nothing new...
Why freak out about it now?