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Guitar Hero: World Tour unlock all songs code, more Hendrix coming
Activision has announced two track packs for Guitar Hero: World Tour -- one with songs by Jimi Hendrix and one with songs by the group the Raconteurs:
Jimi Hendrix:
Source -- MTV Multiplayer -- via Joystiq
Source -- press release
Jimi Hendrix:
- "If 6 Was 9"
- "Little Wing"
- "Fire" (Live version)
- "Salute Your Solution"
- "Hold Up"
- "Consoler of the Lonely"
Source -- MTV Multiplayer -- via Joystiq
Source -- press release
Continue reading Guitar Hero: World Tour unlock all songs code, more Hendrix coming
Soldner-X delayed until late November
We bet some of you were hoping tomorrow's PSN releases will bring with it the side-scroller Soldner-X: Himmelsstürmer. Sorry to burst your collective bubble, because according to EastAsiaSoft's forums, it's been delayed ... again. The new release date will be "late November." You guys might remember at one point, it was suppose to come out during the winter of ... 2007 -- really, what's another month's wait?
[Via Siliconera]
[Via Siliconera]
Nyko Media Hub works as expected
It shouldn't be surprising that the device works instantly. There's no indicator light to show that it's working: you just plug it in and voila. The included memory card reader is a nice plus.
The small design of the Media Hub makes it so that it doesn't stand out too much on your system. However, $20 for two additional USB ports does seem a bit pricey. This is certainly a limited appeal product, one you wouldn't be rushing out to buy. If you do decide to pick one up, at least you can be confident knowing it will work exactly as you think it will.
Mirror's Edge demo coming this week
Gallery: Mirror's Edge
Sony on DLC: 'Nothing is ever exclusive'
Back in May, David Reeves hinted the possibility that the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive DLC content for Grand Theft Auto IV is heading for the PS3 version in the future. It looks like Sony is at it again -- when pressed for a statement about the exclusive downloadable content the rival console is getting by videogamer.com, SCE managing director Ray Maguire said the following: "One thing to remember, nothing is ever exclusive. Things get wrapped up for a period of time for a large amount of money and if it's a strategic decision by competition to do that then we have to live with that.
Maguire also took the chance to take a jab at the competition's practice of buying exclusives. "I would much rather that we were investing money into making sure that we've got great R&D and we start producing games like LittleBigPlanet, rather than paying other people a huge amount of money to stop people playing their product."
It's almost common consensus at this point that exclusives from third-party publishers are a thing of the past. However, can we say the same for DLC content? Time will tell, we suppose. What's your 2 cents?
Maguire also took the chance to take a jab at the competition's practice of buying exclusives. "I would much rather that we were investing money into making sure that we've got great R&D and we start producing games like LittleBigPlanet, rather than paying other people a huge amount of money to stop people playing their product."
It's almost common consensus at this point that exclusives from third-party publishers are a thing of the past. However, can we say the same for DLC content? Time will tell, we suppose. What's your 2 cents?
Ranyard replaces Bozek as head of SingStar franchise
More PS3s sold worldwide in Q2 than 360s
Microsoft recently reported that the 360 sold 2.2 million consoles worldwide during the Q2 FY period, just shy of PS3 sales despite a price cut which came into effect in early-mid September. Q3 is going to be an interesting battleground, what with Sony being adamant about not cutting price. We're intrigued to see whether LittleBigPlanet and the PS3's other big exclusives (we'd love to see some real marketing for Valkyria Chronicles -- that game deserves to sell well) will push boxes this quarter despite the 360's price cut momentum. Only time will tell.
[Via Eurogamer]
PS3 Gold Box event on Amazon begins with the PS Eye
As reported yesterday, Amazon is having an All PS3 Gold Box event today. Headlining the deals will be the PlayStation Eye which will be offered at $22.98 all day or until supplies run out, while the Lighting Deals are offered only for a couple of hours or until they are sold out. The statements below hint at what PS3 related products will be during the Lighting Deals -- care to guess what they'll be in the comments? The deals will go live at each corresponding time. We'll update this post throughout the day with the identity of each item and the price, so stay tuned:
- 6AM PST | 9AM EST:
Haze -- $15.98 (expired)
- 9AM PST | 12PM EST:
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures -- $29.98 (expired)
- 12PM PST | 3PM EST:
Soul Calibur IV -- $39.98 (expired) - 3PM PST | 6PM EST: Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds -- $19.98
- 6PM PST | 9PM EST: "Get connected in hi-def."
Activision offers solution to World Tour drum problems
Activision has issued an official statement concerning the Guitar Hero: World Tour drum kit sensitivity problems that have been reported on the interwebs since its release. In addition to admitting the existence of said problems, they are now doing more random testing to hopefully eradicate the issue. "In the event any consumers do experience problems with their drum kit controllers associated with sensitivity issues, Activision will soon be offering a drum tuning kit that will enable players to fully optimize their drums." According to an official World Tour forum post, the solution will come in the form of Windows PC downloadable software that'll allow you to calibrate your drums.
Those with problems should get in touch with Activision ASAP, either through telephone number (310) 255-2050 or by heading here.
[Via Joystiq and X3F]
Those with problems should get in touch with Activision ASAP, either through telephone number (310) 255-2050 or by heading here.
[Via Joystiq and X3F]
SOCOM Confrontation patch 1.20 out tomorrow
- Fixed many issues which would cause the game to crash, hang, disconnect and exit to the PS3 XMB.
- Fixed an issue which would cause large numbers of players in a high player count game to be simultaneously disconnected.
- Fixed an issue which would cause players to be invincible.
- Fixed a physics issue which would cause players to occasionally "warp" around on the map.
- Fixed an issue where a "corrupt save data" message would be incorrectly displayed after updating the game.
- Fixed some player model issues related to team swapping.
- Client/server optimization.
- Fixed an issue where the scope camera had an incorrect offset from the barrel of the gun while prone or leaning/peeking.
Sony: PS3 price isn't an issue this Christmas
It seems that sales in the UK are "absolutely on target," despite the disparity between the price of an entry-level PS3 and an entry level Xbox 360. This atitude seems slightly cavalier considering the current economic climate. People will be going for the most affordable option this Christmas. On the other hand, as Maguire states, they've a business to run and shareholders to placate. Will this years' exclusive titles such as LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2 and MotorStorm Pacific Rift be enough to push people towards the premium product?
Namco Bandai promises Naruto DLC will be free [Update]
In addition to a stunning new trailer, a recent blog post on the PlayStation.blog revealed that PS3's exclusive Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will feature post-release DLC, which will add additional support characters and missions to the game. While Namco Bandai is usually notorious for their overpriced DLC offerings, we're surprised to hear that it'll be all free. Seriously. "It will mostly focus on new support characters and missions and best of all, it will all be FREE!" If the beautiful graphics and exclusive PS3 support haven't convinced you, perhaps this announcement will.
Ultimate Ninja Storm is available next week.
Update: DLC schedule, after the break.
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Rumor: Rock Band 2 in Europe this side of Xmas
The same external PR partner sent out another email correcting their earlier "mistake." If it was indeed such a thing. If, on the other hand, this release window is accurate, we'll be very pleased. The almost year-long delay between US and European release for Rock Band 1 went beyond a joke and with Guitar Hero: World Tour releasing next week a lot of Europeans are looking for instant gratification with an, in our opinion, inferior product. If Rock Band 2 really releases this year then it's definitely worth waiting for, for the breadth of DLC alone.
[Via VideoGaming247]
All PS3 Gold Box event on Amazon tomorrow
At exactly midnight tonight (Pacific Time), the first deal will be available. This discounted item will remain a bargain for the entire day or until supplies last. The second lightning deal will hit at 6am, which will remain available until the third one arrives at 10am. Other successive lightning deals will be at 2pm and 6pm, making a grand total of five items with slashed prices. Hopefully there will be some good games included in this deal.
[Thanks dabamf! via Slickdeals]
