Full FeedSony announces 250 GB PlayStation 3 console for US
Today (October 15, 2009), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) officially announced that it will be making available a 250 GB PlayStation 3 on November 3, 2009, in the US for the suggested retail price of $349.99.
The increased hard drive is intended to allow PS3 owners to download even more content (which, of course, would mean more digital sales for Sony via PlayStation Store) and personal files.
According to the press release, the 250 GB system will have “the same form factor and functionality as the current 120GB system” which will continue to be offered this holiday season. The announcement also noted that 600 million “pieces of content have been downloaded from PlayStation Network as of September 2009.”
Gamertell Review: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 for DS
Capturing the same energy of a console game on the DS is a rather tricky matter. The resolution drops the graphics down a significant amount and environments are a little more limited but, even if those aren’t an issue, glitches and poor camera or mapping (or both) can really drag down a game.
Think this dungeon-crawling, role-playing comic book-based game can hold up?
Atari to release Project Runway game for Wii
Atari announced late last week (October 9, 2009) that it is planning to release a series of games based on the Weinstein Company’s reality series, Project Runway.
The games will be developed by Tornado Studions and are expected to be available Spring 2010. According to the corporate press release - which first mentioned a series of games and then went on to describe a singular game - gamers will play as an aspiring fashion designer who will have to complete challenges similar to those on the TV series. The game will induce voices from the series and utilize the Wii Balance Board accessory so that players can “become the model and strut their creations down the runway.”
McFarlane Toys releasing Halo Series 6 Medal Edition, more Odd Pod action figures October 2009
McFarlane Toys (aka Spawn.com) has announced yet another wave in the continuing series of Halo-themed action figures.
This latest 6-inch figure batch, available in stores this month (October 2009) includes “The Rookie” figure from Halo 3: ODST (released September 22, 2009, for Xbox 360) as well as new weapons and 10 different “multiplayer medals,” one packaged with each figure.
Lego Rock Band full track list released for all systems
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games today (October 12, 2009) released the full track list for the upcoming Lego Rock Band game.
The list includes songs by Blink-182, David Bowie, Jackson 5, Pink and Queen. The press release indicates that, like previous Rock Band incarnations, there will be downloadable tracks available after the game is released through the Lego Rock Band store. Song packs for Rock Band will work with this release as well although only the “family-friendly” games will be able to be used in Lego Rock Band. The Lego Rock Band tracks can then be exported across other Rock Band games. For a fee, of course (for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99).
Peer Pressure: U2 interested in starring in Beatles: Rock Band-like game
Considering the success of The Beatles: Rock Band what band, mega or not, doesn’t want to add “Uber Popular Game Franchise” to its resume?
Beyoncé may get into the fitness game gig
Sultry songstress and actress Beyoncé Knowles recently told Billboard that she has ideas for her own fitness game.
When asked what she has on her “to-do list,” Beyoncé said, “I’d like to get involved in videogames since I really love Wii Fit. I think it would be a great idea to incorporate choreography because for me my workout is way more fun…
Disney might have to fight to keep Marvel heroes
And you thought Disney’s recent purchase or Marvel meant the House of Mouse would get to keep all of Spider-man’s amazing friends. Heirs to several of the Marvel characters are suing Disney to make certain they recover rights to their parent’s creations.
The children of deceased artist Jack Kirby have reportedly filed 45 notices of termination of copyright. If successful, they would acquire their father’s share of copyrights on characters including the Fantastic Four, Hulk and X-Men, retaining the rights for several years before the characters become public.
Alternate Disc-Tractions: Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 DVD review
The final season of the groundbreaking revamp TV series, Battlestar Galactica, wraps up all of the mysteries, visions and even relationships that had been developing throughout the series. Even with all the bonus footage, extended episodes and commentary tracks, that doesn’t mean the ending will make any more sense.
But do not despair. This is the perfect followup to the amazing first half of the final season and a beautiful, even if somewhat intentionally enigmatic conclusion to the series.
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