[PS3] PlayStation 3 Fan Noise. Annoyingly loud, ain't it?

They did a Ninja Gaiden Sigma for PS3.
So there's always hope

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Team Ninja has a habit of doing that. Release one game on another console, then remain exclusive to Microsoft for years to come. Remember Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the fact that this game is now being PUBLISHED by Microsoft kind of seal the deal that it will only see the light of day on the 360?

Doesn't this technically turn it into a 1st party game?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Gamestop's running a 25% off used PS3 games through Thursday. You just print this coupon out and give it to them at checkout. You can repeat this coupon at different stores or different days, too.
If you have an Edge card, you'll still get another 10% off.

THAT'S 35% OFF USED PRICES. If you ever wanted to buy a used PS3 game, this would be the window of opportunity.

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Originally Posted by eprox1

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the fact that this game is now being PUBLISHED by Microsoft kind of seal the deal that it will only see the light of day on the 360?

Doesn't this technically turn it into a 1st party game?

Yeah, that's pretty much what most people are saying. It sucks that they teased us with Sigma and then don't even give us the sequel, but what can you do (well, I guess go buy a 360, but the game doesn't look 'system seller' good, just kinda more of the same really).

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Originally Posted by eprox1

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the fact that this game is now being PUBLISHED by Microsoft kind of seal the deal that it will only see the light of day on the 360?

Doesn't this technically turn it into a 1st party game?

Publishing does give them an exclusive right to NG2 itself but as others have said, it doesn't stop an updated release from showing up on the PS3 later on since Microsoft does not own the NG IPs or any of the content in the game. Generally a publishing deal is worked out for these kinds of exclusives, but these aren't exactly binding contracts in today's industry either.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The new PlayStation Store is now up. It looks really nice and runs quite well. They actually don't have the thumbnail images up yet, which is kinda strange, but the navigation works very fluidly and the transitions between pages are much smoother. Firmware update 2.3.

How ya doing, buddy?

Definitely noticed the easier navigation.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Oh goddamn. Just noticed the title change.

Anyway, on to news! Courtesy of the PlayStation Blog:

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Community-related services available via PlayStation Network have also been a big focus for enhancements here in 2008. We know you want in-game access to XMB features and we’re committed to bringing that, among other community-related services this year. They will be designed to allow more community development and collaborative gameplay, as well as recognize and reward you for your gameplay accomplishments across a broad portfolio of PS3 games. Of course, 2008 will also see the launch of PlayStation Home, and we’ll have more announcements on the expanding community functions within PLAYSTATION Network in the near future, so stay tuned.

And to wrap up with one of the many topics I know you ask about regularly, we are rolling out the PlayStation Cards to retailers nationwide as we speak. They will have the PlayStation Cards in denominations of $20 and $50 starting this spring. This will provide you with another option to get on board with the PLAYSTATION Store and enjoy the content that I’ve outlined above.

There you have it. PSN Cards and more importantly, in-game XMB.

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I've been waiting for more word on the PSN cards. While I personally have no problem paying with a credit card, having PSN cards offers the opportunity to funds for cheaper than normal (if you can catch them on sale or get some kind of deal with them).

I was speaking idiomatically.

Naruto isn't my thing but I can appreciate the best looking cel shading ever.

Gametrailers.com - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm - Exclusive Action Trailer HD

Wow. I hope they start up a .hack project after this.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Cetra

Naruto isn't my thing but I can appreciate the best looking cel shading ever.

Gametrailers.com - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm - Exclusive Action Trailer HD

Wow. I hope they start up a .hack project after this.

So much true in those words, that game looks fantastic. Hopefully at the end of this generation we will see near animation quality.

And finally, the PSN Cards... Man, can't remember for how long I have been waiting for those.

No date yet for HOME or In game XMB, right?

FELIPE NO

They've confirmed the delay of Home for another God-knows-when.

That's getting a little obnoxious. I'm really stoked to see what Home's all about, but I really wonder what's taking so long? Are they completely changing it from the first/only trailer a year ago? Here's hoping we see some new footage at E3.

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Sony have clearly bitten off more than they can chew with Home. I would bet money that any time the get people using the service, even internally, they generate a large amount of new ideas/bugs/change requests that all need looking into. I think Sony know they can't afford to cock this up, so it's now down to a battle of PR issues and fan backlash up front (delays) versus PR issues and fan backlash on release (when it all goes horribly wrong).

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I honestly don't care. This whole "Home" thing seems pretty ridiculous to me anyway. I mean, wow, you can like, chat with other people, buy A&F shirts and Adidas shoes and play Billard with your PS3 controller. This seems to be far worse than SecondLife, and the only good thing about SecondLife was the fact that you could create a hot female account and sell your body to sex-hungry nerds and actually make a fortune with it.

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Originally Posted by Musharraf

... the only good thing about SecondLife was the fact that you could create a hot female account and sell your body to sex-hungry nerds and actually make a fortune with it.

Suddenly any questions about where Mush gets his money from are answered.

And, don't get me wrong, I think Home is a pretty rubbish idea too. I might give it a go when it's finally released, purely because it'll be free, but the concept doesn't appeal.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Lemme throw a retarded question out there.

On tonight's PSN update, I saw Kingdom of Paradise for the PSP. I've long since traded in my copy and can't find a good one anymore, so I thought about downloading it. What'd be really cool though is if I can play this on my PS3 instead. So...I've never downloaded a PSP game before from the PSN. Are they actually playable on the PS3 or do they have to be transferred to a PSP?

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They finally patched the online multiplayer for Hots Shots -

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So what’s in the new menu item you ask? First of all, this new Online feature will let you roam about the course as you see fit, taunt other golfers while you wait your turn, and be magically transported back to your spot once it’s your turn

YES.

I won't get a chance to try it for a little while, but it sounds like it won't be the incredibly lame 'speed golf' like it originally was. Hopefully it will resemble the offline match play that I love to play with my friends.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Not having any voice chat is still a bummer, but at least they're taking strides in the right direction. I was playing this game all day Saturday with my sister, but I had I known these features were up I would have went online and tried them out.

So has anyone else tried out the demo for echochrome yet? I thought it was pretty good, except I thought the camera moved a tad bit too slow, and I really wish the puzzles didn't have a time limit on them (I thought it might have just been for the demo, but I remember someone on the 1UP Show saying something about that in the full version as well). It was still pretty good though, and I may get it depending on the price.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Anyone check out the Siren: New Translation demo off the japanese PSN? Man, when you select and idle with it on the XMB you get this creepy female vocaling, I get goosebumps from it. Haha, though I gotta say, I think it would make for some great background noise during Halloween. Heh, freak out the neighbors.

The demo itself was kinda interesting, though the camera control is really messy. The way they set it up, I don't like it at all, it makes the game unplayable for me (motion sickness galore). It's a static camera, it resets back to its default angle, so rotating it doesn't really do you much good. Though, I do find it neat how they got english voice overs for their caucasian characters, kinda like Silent Hill.

FELIPE NO

loving the new PSN redesign; however the only time my PS3's been turned on lately is to update the firmware; that's what a rigid school/work schedule will do to ya hoping to ramp it back up when MGS4 gets released. I definitely pre-ordered that one!

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As I've now gone and ordered a PS3, what are the platforms absolute must-have exclusive titles? And, which titles are actually BETTER on PS3 than on the 360? (Oh, please Lord, don't let that question ignite a flame war or something...)

On my list I have Uncharted, Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword. On the not-so-sure-if-must-have are Resistance, Folklore and Lair. Any suggestions? I have to admit, it IS not that easy a question to ask due to differing tastes, but every console does have some defining titles, and I'm just trying to root out which these are for the PS3.
And yes, I have preordered MGS4, and will probably also get Little Big Planet.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Heavenly Sword is an alright game, but it's hard to recommend getting it at full price because it's so short (my sister only played the game for a couple of hours every weekend and still managed to beat it within three weeks). If you can find it cheap I'd say get it, but otherwise it's a rental at best.

Folklore is awesome if you're into Action/RPG games. Play the demo first to make sure you like it (well, I guess that's true of all the games you mentioned, except for Lair, which doesn't have one), but yeah, I would definitely say this is a must buy.

And while this doesn't necessarily make the game better than the 360 version, Stranglehold: Collector's Edition is a good game that has the advantage of coming with the movie Hard Boiled on the disc. I haven't played the full game myself yet, but the demo was fun and it's pretty cheap now.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

The topic of the thread actually strikes a chord with me. Does anyone else's PS3 make an unpleasant amount of noise? I thought these things were supposed to be really quiet, but my fan makes what I would describe as a mild grinding noise. It oscillates too, rising and falling in pitch and volume every few seconds. I get the feeling it's not supposed to be this way but haven't taken the steps to get it serviced under warranty. This is a 60gb model.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I have now also gone and got a PS3 last week. Bought GTAIV, pre-orderd MGS4 LE and rented Uncharted which I'm currently playing and loving. Learning about the media sharing which is really cool, just went and bought a optical cable for audio and some component cables "dont have a HDTV just a flat tube with component support"

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