Sony hopes LittleBigPlanet, related incentives will help sell PS3s
When talking about potential blockbuster PS3 titles for 2008, chances are LittleBigPlanet‘s name will come up. LBP has demonstrated its originality and creation possibilities several times over the past year and Sony is giving it a big marketing push as its release draws closer. LBP is looking to be a big time system seller for Sony because it appeals to a wide variety of gamers. Early previews have also noted LBP‘s ease of use and wide array of clever gameplay.
SCEA marketing manager Mark Valledor confirmed Sony’s dedication to the game in an interview with Advertising Age:
“We have coined 2008 ‘the year of the PS3’ and are confident that with the launch of “LittleBigPlanet,“ we will continue to see the momentum build throughout the end of this year and on to the next…
LittleBigPlanet pre-order treats entice the mind
The hype machine behind the PS3 exclusive title LittleBigPlanet continues to pick up steam as we near closer to its October 2008 release date. We know of several truly unique gameplay features such as the ability to capture images using the PlayStation Eye and placing them into the game, YouTube upload support and, of course, Trophies.
As if creating unique stages from scratch with friends online wasn’t enough to warrant a purchase, SCEA’s Marketing Manager, Mark Valledor, posted on the PlayStation Blog telling of goodies that will accompany LBP pre-orders…
Gamertell Review: God of War: Chains of Olympus for PSP
Title: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Price: $39.99
System(s): PSP
No. Players: 1
Release Date: March 4, 2008
Publisher (Developer): Sony (ReadyAtDawn)
ESRB Rating: “Mature” for blood, gore, intense violence, nudity and sexual content
Pros: The same great elements from the console versions: fun slashing action, an interesting story, great voice acting and amazing sound and visuals. Even offers a few fixes and randomized context-sensitive attack button combos.
Cons: Old problems creep back as the game progresses including unnecessarily hard to find paths and overcrowded combat arenas.
Overall Score: 8.5/10
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Sony announces God of War PSP bundle
God of War: Chains of Olympus marks the debut of the celebrated franchise on the PSP. The first ever God of War handheld game is just round the corner, slated for release on March 4, 2008. To celebrate Kratos’ handheld debut, Sony has a God of War PSP bundle planned, though it will only become available sometime in June 2008, a couple of months after the game’s release.
Once released, the bundle will include the…
God of War: Chains of Olympus glitters like gold
PSP Hack-and-slash game God of War: Chains of Olympus has gone gold and is all set to wreck your PSP’s buttons. It is the maiden PSP title in the widely popular series that features the marauding Kratos as its protagonist. Now that the games’ developer, Ready at Dawn, has finished all development work, the game will be released as scheduled on March 4, 2008.
Chains of Olympus is a prequel to the two previous games in the series that were both released for the PS2. The title must be…
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