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PixelJunk Eden is a simple concept boosted by its visuals, sound and co-op gameplay. Much like PixelJunk Monsters, Eden's simplicity in design hides a surprising amount of depth and Q-Games' PixelJunk brand now adds one more feather to its cap, presenting another piece of stand-out quality on the PlayStation Network.

We actually played Eden with the game's producer, Deb Mars, who, despite having shown off the game for the umpteenth million time, either has the patience of Solomon, or actually genuinely enjoys introducing people to Eden. As she went through the basic gameplay it was easy to understand and gave a good sense that, much like PixelJunk Monsters, Eden really shines when it's played with a friend.

Gallery: PixelJunk Eden



From the videos we'd seen, the game certainly is beautiful and has its own art style, but we had no idea what was going on. So, here's the deal: Players control a high-jumping creature called a Grimp, which can stick to surfaces and shoot out a tether (similar to the ninja rope from Worms). The object of the game is to collect spectra scattered around the 10 levels in the game. Once a level is completed, a new plant will grow in your garden, allowing access to the next stage. Your garden is actually the main menu screen so you'll automatically get a visual representation of your progress every time you start the game.

The way to get to the Spectra is by busting open sacks of pollen, swinging around radially using the tether to collect as much pollen as possible, which will collect in a nearby seed. When a seed is full, it's just a matter of jumping in the seed and a plant will grow. Hopefully this will get the player closer to collecting the spectra on the level.

Locating spectra is as simple as using the tether to swing around in a circle. The trail left by the circular motion will ping like a radar showing the direction of the closest spectra, but players can't just keep swinging around forever as the tether will break and the player falls. Grimps can also stick to each other, so if a player is falling, with quick reflexes another person can shoot out on the tether and rescue them.

Falling doesn't kill in Eden. In a single player game the camera just follows the player's Grimp as it drops down, while in multiplayer if one of the teammates falls, their Grimp will respawn right next to the player still on the screen. Players will fail a level by running out of time, but there are plenty of items on a level to extend the time limit, represented by bars in the bottom left of the screen.

The controls are quite intuitive and after about five minutes the controls and physics of the game become clear. Left analong controls direction, double tapping X is jump, just X will jump and stick a tether to a spot for swinging and R2 reels in the Grimp on the tether, giving a little more time before the rope breaks. The tether doesn't just stop working, if you know you can't make a jump on the pass you believe the rope will break, just reel in and try again. Also, a quick jolt of the controller will cause the Grimp to just go straight down for more precise jumps. It's the only time players aren't at the mercy of the game's physics.

Eden really works when players are just enjoying the atmosphere of the game and the company it's being played with. The game shines in co-op and doesn't punish players heavily for failing. If the other person you're playing with falls off the screen, they'll just respawn right next to you. Eden is low on stress and high on just having a enjoyable time.

PixelJunk Eden will release July 31 on the PlayStation Store and we've been told it is expected to cost about $10 for the full game. The soundtrack will be released at a later time. We personally can't wait to play this game again.

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]]>e3-2008hands-onjoystiqfeaturespixeljunk-edenpsnpsn-storesonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-19T21:30:00+00:00PS3 video store not coming to PAL regions in 2008http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/ps3-video-store-not-coming-to-pal-regions-in-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/ps3-video-store-not-coming-to-pal-regions-in-2008/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/ps3-video-store-not-coming-to-pal-regions-in-2008/#commentsFiled under:


PS3-owning movie buffs across the globe were exuberant upon the unveiling of the PlayStation Network's video delivery service, and the announcement that it would be made available, well, now. Unless, of course, you live in Europe, Australia, or one of the many other PAL regions of the world -- according to Sony Europe exec David Reeves, Sony won't be getting their Blockbuster on in PAL territories in 2008.

Reeves promised that "dates and content for the video download service will be announced later this year," somewhat ensuring a lengthy delay. However, he did mention the launch of Go!View, the recently released European television and movie download service for the PSP, as something of a consolation. We would have preferred a promise to exclude any films written and directed by the Wayans brothers from the service's PAL incarnation.

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]]>delayPALplaystation-3Playstation-networkps3PSNsonyvideovideo-storeGriffin McElroy2008-07-19T16:00:00+00:00Joystiq eyes-on: Fat Princesshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/joystiq-eyes-on-fat-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/joystiq-eyes-on-fat-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/joystiq-eyes-on-fat-princess/#commentsFiled under: ,


The easiest way to describe Fat Princess for PSN is to say it's Team Fortress 2 populated by demented My Sims. It's a multiplayer "capture the flag" game, except that the flag is a princess who is more difficult to carry back to base the more the opposing team feeds her cake, which magically grows in the forest around the castle.

The action takes place in a colorful fantasy land where opposing teams need to reach the other's base, grab their princess and get back to the castle. The princess will lose the weight if she's not constantly fed, so if a team focuses on just combat instead of feeding the princess, the opposing team will have an easier time carrying her away once they inevitably infiltrate the castle.

Gallery: Fat Princess



Sony's producer for the game tells us Fat Princess was a last-second addition to the company's E3 line up, but we're glad it was there. Although the game is quite charming and we were hoping to hear a release date for this year, it's being developed by brand new developer Dark Star, which doesn't expect the game to be finished until 2009.

Fat Princess is expected to support up to 32-players in online competition. The host will be able to choose the number of combatants that can enter a match and customize the conditions for victory. An offline single player match will be possible with AIs, while offline multiplayer is still being worked out with no determination on how it'll work.

Each player starts with a basic character and putting on one of the hats scattered about the base will turn it into a Worker (Engineer), Swordsman, Archer, Wizard or Priest.The classes we saw were easy to understand. The Worker builds doors for the castle, creates fire pits for Archers to light their arrows and various other skills. The Archer shoots, the Swordsman is the tank, the Wizard uses ranged spells and the Priest deals out the healing.

Although we didn't get to play it, the controls are pretty basic with buttons assigned to attack, jump, pick up and alt-fire. This isn't a totally cute cartoony game as characters will drop copious amounts of blood when attacked.

A lot about Fat Princess can change between now and 2009, but from what we saw there is a charm to the game, which could make it very enjoyable for those looking for a different kind of Team Fortress 2 experience.

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]]>dark-stare3-2008fat-princessjoystiqfeaturespsnsonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-18T22:19:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Rayman, Elefunk and E3http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/psn-thursday-rayman-elefunk-and-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/psn-thursday-rayman-elefunk-and-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/psn-thursday-rayman-elefunk-and-e3/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We've been a little busy with all the E3-ing and being hosts, so here's the PSN Thursday update for this week. PS1 classic Rayman is available, along with PSN game Elefunk. There's also several E3 videos and just sunshine with rainbows. So tired ...

PS1 Classics for PS3/PSP:
  • Rayman ($6)
Downloadable Games:
  • Elefunk ($5)
Game Demos (free):
  • NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm
Game Videos:
  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Behind the Scenes Trailer
PS3 Themes:
  • Elefunk
E3 Videos and Trailers:
  • PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference - Part 2
  • PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference - Part 3
  • PURE Trailer
  • Project Origin Trailer
  • Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic Trailer
  • Brother in Arms: Hell's Highway Tank Mayhem Trailer
  • Prince of Persia Trailer
  • Mercenaries 2: World in Flames E3 Trailer
Movie & Blu-ray Trailers:
  • Starship Troopers 3: Marauder Trailer
PlayStation Store for PC:
  • STAR TREK: Tactical Assault ($20)
  • Rayman ($6)
  • PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference - Part 1
  • PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference - Part 2
  • PlayStation E3 2008 Press Conference - Part 3

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]]>elefunkpsnpsn-storepsn-thursdayraymanAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-18T11:35:00+00:00Missing@E3: WipEout HDhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/missing-e3-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/missing-e3-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/missing-e3-wipeout-hd/#commentsFiled under: ,

wipeout hd
We noticed a lot of you asking about WipEout HD's whereabouts, so we corned SCEE's Charlotte Panther in the Sony room and demanded an explanation. Apparently, WipEout is still in development to add "extra features." Satisfied?

Gallery: WipEout HD

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]]>e3-2008psnsceewipeoutwipeout-hdJames Ransom-Wiley2008-07-17T19:30:00+00:00PSN first-party E3 screenshot rounduphttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-first-party-e3-screenshot-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-first-party-e3-screenshot-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-first-party-e3-screenshot-roundup/#commentsFiled under: , ,

flower
Since we don't want you to be overwhelmed by the deluge of media emerging from E3, we've picked a bouquet of the best screenshots from Sony first-party PSN lineup, including luscious images from ex-seed expectations experience, Flower. Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty, PixelJunk Eden, Fat Princess, Siren: Blood Curse ... Which of these are you dying to download?

Gallery: Flower


Gallery: Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty

flower
Since we don't want you to be overwhelmed by the deluge of media emerging from E3, we've picked a bouquet of the best screenshots from Sony first-party PSN lineup, including luscious images from ex-seed expectations experience, Flower. Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty, PixelJunk Eden, Fat Princess, Siren: Blood Curse ... Which of these are you dying to download?

Gallery: Flower


Gallery: Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty

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]]>crash-commandoe3-2008fat-princessfists-of-plasticflowerpainpixeljunkpixeljunk-edenpsnquest-for-bootyrag-doll-kung-furatchet-and-clanksirensiren-blood-cursesocomsocom-confrontationLudwig Kietzmann2008-07-17T16:10:00+00:00Kazunori Yamauchi: More Prologue, no GT5 soon, GT PSP still cominghttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/kazunori-yamauchi-more-prologue-no-gt5-soon-gt-psp-still-comi/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/kazunori-yamauchi-more-prologue-no-gt5-soon-gt-psp-still-comi/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/kazunori-yamauchi-more-prologue-no-gt5-soon-gt-psp-still-comi/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

We somehow managed to get Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi to slam on his brakes for a moment today and talk to us about his flagship racing franchise. According to the Polyphony Digital boss, his studio is focusing a majority of its efforts on Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. In fact, he confirmed that the proper, disc-based Gran Turismo 5 might not even roll out before 2010.

In the meantime, Polyphony will continue to expand Prologue with additional cars, tracks, and features. Yamauchi couldn't speak to specific plans, but mentioned that an new update is planned for the near future.

With all of the work his company is putting into the next console GT installment, Yamauchi tells us that it hasn't forgotten the long-delayed Gran Turismo 4 Mobile for PSP. He confirms that the game - originally announced at E3 2004 - is still actively in development, although it isn't planned for release until after GT5. That would be 2011 for those with pen and calendar in hand.

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]]>dlcgran-turismogran-turismo-4-mobilegran-turismo-5gran-turismo-5-prologuekazunori-yamauchipolyphony-digitalpsnRandy Nelson2008-07-17T09:00:00+00:00PSN update adds Sony press conference, new videoshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-updates-with-sony-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-updates-with-sony-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/psn-updates-with-sony-press-conference/#commentsFiled under: , ,


If highlights just don't cut it, watch the whole Sony press conference by downloading it onto your PS3 or PSP. Today's latest special E3 PSN update adds the full event, several new videos and ... Fantasy Football: Draft Day Application. Check out the full update details after the break.

Downloadable Games:
  • Fantasy Football: Draft Day Application
Game Videos:
  • SONY E3 Press Conference (Part 1 of 3)
  • PS3 Compilation Video
  • PSN :30 Second Sizzle
  • PSN Sizzle Video
  • PlayStation Family Video
  • PS3 Sizzle Video
  • DC Universe Trailer
  • Mirror's Edge E3 Trailer
  • Dead Space E3 Network Trailer
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa E3 Trailer
  • Valhalla Knights 2 E3 Trailer
Themes and Wallpapers:
  • Resistance 2 PS3 Theme
  • PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper
  • MotorStorm Pacific Rift Wallpapers
  • Siren Wallpapers (x4)
  • Resistance: Retribution PSP Wallpapers
PlayStation Store for PC to your PSP:
  • SONY E3 Press Conference (Part 1 of 3)
  • PS3 Compilation Video
  • PSN :30 Second Sizzle
  • PSN Sizzle Video
  • PlayStation Family Video

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]]>press-conferencepsnpsn-storepsn-thursdaysony-press-conferenceAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-17T03:30:00+00:00Don't laugh now, PSN's Rat Race exterminatedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/dont-laugh-now-psns-rat-race-exterminated/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/dont-laugh-now-psns-rat-race-exterminated/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/dont-laugh-now-psns-rat-race-exterminated/#commentsFiled under:


Following a discussion of Siren, we asked Sony Worldwide Studios pres Shuhei Yoshida about development of the not-quite-funny episodic comedy series Rat Race for the PSN. Yoshida laughed, telling Joystiq: "You have good memory. Yeah, maybe I talked about episodic games and that's my fault. So, yeah, we stopped it. We really liked the concept; it's like The Office TV series. It was kind of funny but we were not quite happy with how the game was turning out and there was some difficulty in development."

So, for those of you cursed with a penchant for terrible comedy, you'll probably want to dull the pain with yet another episode of Two and a Half Men. The rest of you? Keep an eye out for the remainder of our interview with Yoshida.

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]]>PSNRat-RaceShuhei-YoshidaChristopher Grant2008-07-16T09:00:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Special E3 Tuesday editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/psn-thursday-special-e3-tuesday-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/psn-thursday-special-e3-tuesday-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/psn-thursday-special-e3-tuesday-edition/#commentsFiled under: , ,


E3 brings another new PSN update, this time adding several videos from today's Sony E3 press conference and The Who Rock Band DLC. Thursday's main PSN update should add Elefunk; but before that, there should be more videos added tomorrow.

Check PS3 Fanboy for today's European update.
Video Store

Add-on Content:
Game Videos:
  • God of War III
  • Killzone 2
  • Motorstorm Pacific Rift
  • Xam'd Lost Memories
  • Buzz PSP
  • Resistance: Retribution
  • Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty
  • PixelJunk Eden
  • Siren Blood Curse
  • PAIN Amusement Park
  • Gran Turismo TV
  • MKU vs DCU
  • Blitz The League II
  • Valkyria Chronicles
  • Resident Evil 5
  • This is Vegas
  • TNA Impact! Wrestling
PlayStation Store for PC to your PSP:
  • Resistance: Retribution
  • Buzz PSP
  • God of War III
  • Killzone 2
  • Motorstorm Pacific Rift
  • Xam'd Lost Memories
  • Ratchet & Clank Quest for Booty
  • PixelJunk Eden
  • Siren Blood Curse
  • PAIN Amusement Park
  • Gran Turismo TV

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]]>psnpsn-storepsn-thursdayAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-16T04:45:00+00:00PixelJunk Eden cast out on July 31http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/pixeljunk-eden-cast-out-on-july-31/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/pixeljunk-eden-cast-out-on-july-31/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/pixeljunk-eden-cast-out-on-july-31/#commentsFiled under:


Q-Games' wildly colorful and inherently trippy PSN title, Pixeljunk Eden, has been confirmed for a July 31 release on both the US and Japanese PlayStation Network. The downloadable game, which has captured plenty of attention thanks to a unique art style and mellow gameplay, is the third 2D game in the popular PixelJunk series.

Gallery: PixelJunk Eden

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]]>Dylan-CuthbertPixelJunkPixeljunk-EdenPSNQ-GamesLudwig Kietzmann2008-07-16T03:30:00+00:00Sony mentions new PSN titles at press conferencehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/sony-mentions-new-psn-titles-at-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/sony-mentions-new-psn-titles-at-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/sony-mentions-new-psn-titles-at-press-conference/#commentsFiled under: , ,

At their E3 press conference today, Sony announced a few new titles for PSN. And when we say they announced the titles, we mean exactly that ... they announced the titles, and practically nothing else, save for some quick video footage. The titles include:
  • Crash Commando
  • Fat Princess
  • Pain: Amusement Park
  • Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic
These titles join the previously revealed PixelJunk Eden, Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty, Siren: Blood Curse and Flower among the PSN games mentioned at the conference. More on all these titles as we hear about it.

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]]>crash-commandoe3-2008fat-princessfists-of-plasticpain-amusement-parkPSNrag-doll-kung-fuKyle Orland2008-07-15T15:30:00+00:00PSN's video content is "open for business to all studios" tonighthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/psns-video-content-is-open-for-business-to-all-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/psns-video-content-is-open-for-business-to-all-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/psns-video-content-is-open-for-business-to-all-studios/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Sony has announced that they are willing to carry all studios' video content on their PSN video delivery service -- they'll be hosting standard and high definition videos from anyone who wants to sell them. Video will be available for both sale and rental, and will be portable -- you'll be able to buy it on a PS3, download it to the PSP, and have it live on both devices at the same time.

Prices are said to be $2.99 for an SD rental, and $5.99 for an HD download. Purchase price is $14.99 for SD movies, and it's unclear yet whether HD content will be sold for purchase. The video store will look much like the game store, and will be available tonight on PSN.

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]]>breakinge3-2008hdjoystiqfeaturespsnsdsoesonyvideoMike Schramm2008-07-15T15:24:00+00:00Have you herd? Capcom reveals sheepish Flock for XBLA, PC, PSNhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/have-you-herd-capcom-reveals-sheepish-flock-for-xbla-pc-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/have-you-herd-capcom-reveals-sheepish-flock-for-xbla-pc-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/have-you-herd-capcom-reveals-sheepish-flock-for-xbla-pc-psn/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

With no seagulls in sight, Capcom has unveiled Flock, an arcade title about herding sheep with a UFO. IGN has a preview and trailer of the game, which they describe as a Lemmings-style romp with user-generated levels, 50 stages and co-op. No release date, but it's currently in development for PC, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.

[Via X3F]

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]]>capcomflockpsnsheepufoxblaxbox-livexbox-live-arcadeRoss Miller2008-07-13T19:30:00+00:00PSN Thursday: The calm before the E3 stormhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/psn-thursday-the-calm-before-the-e3-storm/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/psn-thursday-the-calm-before-the-e3-storm/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/psn-thursday-the-calm-before-the-e3-storm/#commentsFiled under: , ,


This week's PSN update brings the Rainbow Six Vegas 2 update, Ape Escape Academy for PSP and several new demos and videos. Next week's E3 week update should be a big one with Elefunk joining PSN's excellent selection of downloadable games, along with several videos -- and hopefully some demos -- from the show.

Over at PS3 Fanboy they have this week's European PSN update, which adds the Escher-edly perspective twisting echochrome to the service.

Add-on Content: Game Demos:
  • Siren: Blood Curse
  • Monster Madness: Grave Danger
  • Wall*E
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Game Videos:
  • SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Confrontation Assault Trailer
  • Elefunk Trailer
  • Siren: Blood Curse Story Trailer
  • Super Stardust HD Add-on Intro
  • AST Dew Tour - PlayStation Pro Moments
  • AST Dew Tour - Behind the Scenes with Spinner
  • AST Dew Tour - Bilko's Road to Finals
  • AST Dew Tour - Burnquist Talks
  • Civilization Revolution Launch Trailer
  • Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Destructible Cover Gameplay Video
  • Dead Space Dev Diary #1: Greenlight
Movie and Blu-ray Trailers:
  • Quarantine
PlayStation Store for PC to your PSP:
  • Ape Escape Academy ($22.99)
  • Ape Escape Academy Official Trailer
  • Ape Escape Academy behind the scenes video
  • SOCOM Confrontation Trailer
  • Ape Escape Academy wallpaper

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]]>ape-escapeape-escape-academypsnpsn-storepsn-thursdayAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-10T20:30:00+00:00Burnout Paradise's 'Cagney' update delayed on Xbox 360 until July 24http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/burnout-paradises-cagney-update-delayed-on-360-until-july-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/burnout-paradises-cagney-update-delayed-on-360-until-july-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/burnout-paradises-cagney-update-delayed-on-360-until-july-24/#commentsFiled under: ,


Step right this way 360 owners, past the bearded woman, under the tent flap and into "Bizarro World!" In this world, 360 versions of things are always delayed, while PS3 players get to enjoy them first. Look, over there! That's a PS3 owner enjoying the new Burnout Paradise update "Cagney" today, and you've got to wait for it! And not just a few days like we originally thought! No, Criterion's now saying you're going to be waiting until at least July 24! The terror!

And look, over there, it's ... actually, that's the only exhibit we've got, sorry folks. Drive safely don't forget that your ticket stubs are good for 50 percent off at Pizza In a Cup.

[Thanks, SharpShooter]

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]]>burnout-paradisecriterionpatchespsnupdatesxbox-liveJustin McElroy2008-07-10T13:55:00+00:001942: Joint Strike set to deploy 7/23 to XBLA, 7/24 to PSNhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/1942-joint-strike-set-to-deploy-7-23-to-xbla-7-24-to-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/1942-joint-strike-set-to-deploy-7-23-to-xbla-7-24-to-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/1942-joint-strike-set-to-deploy-7-23-to-xbla-7-24-to-psn/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Capcom's World War II shoot-em-up 1942: Joint Strike is set to launch the week after E3, July 23 for Xbox Live Arcade and the day after for PlayStation Network. It will cost 800 MS points (US $10), according to a press release. The game is yet another HD remake for Capcom, after giving similar treatment to Super Puzzle Fighter II and Super Super Street Fighter II.

Developer Backbone Entertainment went the extra mile, however, in creating new backdrops, levels and enemies. The game features a new score by frequent Metal Gear Solid contributor Norihiko Hibino. What hasn't changed? It's still a shoot-em-up, so for better or worse, you know exactly what to expect.

Gallery: 1942: Joint Strike (XBLA/PSN)

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]]>19421942-joint-strikecapcompsnxblaxbox-live-arcadeRoss Miller2008-07-09T09:30:00+00:00Sony feels your pain, prepares more PAINhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/sony-feels-your-pain-prepares-more-pain/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The guilty pleasure that was is PAIN for PS3 is finally getting some substantial new content. By "substantial" we mean a new level - which will join the game's only level - called "Uncle Jimmy's Fun Spot Amusement Park." Sony and developer Idol Minds reckon it's more of an abusement park (their pun, not ours) and it's bringing more than just fresh scenery to the game.

Slated to arrive "this summer," the PAIN Amusement Park add-on will introduce new player-requested features, including online multiplayer and PlayStation Trophies. These are in addition to the abundance of added moving set pieces you can see in the above video. Looks like in the case of PAIN and new content, it does hurt to ask.

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]]>dlcidol-mindspainpsnsceasonyRandy Nelson2008-07-08T22:30:00+00:00Rumor: PS3 firmware 2.41 up by 'midweek'http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumor-ps3-firmware-2-41-up-by-midweek/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumor-ps3-firmware-2-41-up-by-midweek/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumor-ps3-firmware-2-41-up-by-midweek/#commentsFiled under:


A "customer support" representative for Sony has reportedly informed CVG that firmware version 2.41 for PS3 should be available "midweek." Sony has not made an official statement about when version +.01 will be available, but we've sent carrier pigeons to their offices to peck on the windows until we get a response.

Sony has gone dark on the issue since July 2nd, presumably as it tries to figure out why some consoles had adverse reactions to the 2.4 upgrade. We'll update as soon as we receive a response from Sony.

Gallery: PS3 Firmware 2.40

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]]>firmware-2.40psnsonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-07-07T11:00:00+00:00Siren: Blood Curse priced, dated for Europe - £19.99, July 24thhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/siren-blood-curse-priced-dated-for-europe-19-99-july-24th/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/siren-blood-curse-priced-dated-for-europe-19-99-july-24th/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/04/siren-blood-curse-priced-dated-for-europe-19-99-july-24th/#commentsFiled under:


If there's one thing that we want to know about Siren: Blood Curse it's what's it going to cost us to play. You see, while Sony is releasing the game in Japan in both downloadable and Blu-ray formats, it's straight up "episodic" on PlayStation Network for both the European and North American markets. While we don't have the price for North American gamers just yet, ThreeSpeech says the European version will be £4.99 (about $10) for a "chapter" containg three episodes, or £19.99 (about $40) for all four chapters. (Sorry, no prices in Euros).

If there's two things that we want to know about Siren: Blood Curse, it's the cost (see above) and when we're going to be able to play it. ThreeSpeech says all four chapters will be released on July 24th in Europe, meaning you could just buy the whole thing on day one or, alternatively, buy each chapter as you get to it. Don't like the first chapter? Don't buy any more. Don't have time to finish the game right now? Buy the rest when you're ready; it's the same price either way. A novel concept, but we can't help but want a Blu-ray release alongside it, what with our PS3s filling up and all.

Gallery: Siren: Blood Curse


[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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]]>BreakingNewsPSNSCEESiren-Blood-CurseChristopher Grant2008-07-04T13:58:00+00:00