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Rugged Outdoor Gaming Units, Etc (aka ROGUE) is looking to service our armed forces with rugged all-in-one gaming devices. The goal? "To provide every every big kid with entertainment no matter where his travels take him." The product? The Staff Sergeant PeliStation, available beginning the spring of next year.

Priced at $1750, the PeliStation includes a 1080p 22" HD display, built-in PS3, a surge protector and four network outputs. "With a weight of just 35 lbs., this complete setup is easy to carry whether you're going on a weekend camping trip or year-long deployment to the desert," the product description adds. While a feat of engineering, we can't help but wonder if the rumored PSP2 would better serve this purpose?

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/ru...he-harshest-o/ ...

It was only a matter of time before Microsoft's continually-hacked Kinect became embroiled in a VR simulation of some sort, and while we're not riding light cycles quite yet, enterprising developer Nao_u has managed to put himself in the shoes (and short skirt) of a Japanese virtual pop icon. Mapping his every move onto the virtual skeleton of Vocaloid's Miku Hatsune probably won't impress you much at this stage of the game, but there's the little matter of what Nao_u did next: he hooked up a pair of Vuzix VR920 LCD glasses to see through the digital diva's eyes, too. Find the terribly cutesy video after the break, and fast-forward to 4:30 to watch Nao attempt to walk a narrow beam set atop a virtual skyscraper.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/k...-virtual-real/ ...

The US International Trade Commission, which is increasingly popular as a patent enforcement agency, voted to investigate a complaint filed by Motorola against Microsoft last month. Motorola claims that the Xbox infringes five of its patents. In October, Microsoft complained against Motorola, alleging patent infringement by its Android-based smartphones. Apple, Nokia and HTC are also involved with ITC investigations as complainants and respondents. A new one-page overview document shows the ongoing ITC investigations related to smartphones and the products that the complainants would like to have banned from entry into the US market. The good news is that any import bans won't be ordered until long after Christmas. The ITC is faster than courts, but not that fast.

http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/1...rola-Complaint ...

Andrew House, president of SCEE, believes that the adoption rate of 3DTVs will be faster than the shift from standard to high-definition.

Speaking to MCV, House pinned 2011 as a big year for 3D, with 3D games coming "into fruition", and says Sky TV will play a key roll, too.


"3D is going to be driven by building an ecosystem that's based around content, TV penetration, and so on," he said.

"In the UK you are seeing a strong push by broadcasters like Sky, who see enormous potential in 3D. Their track record in driving HD penetration was key."

But House admits the economic climate isn't helping. "It is a technology shift against challenging economic circumstances for a lot of countries in Europe. So that is something that makes us pause a bit," he said.

"Rather than saying when the tipping point will be, I do think it will be a faster adoption than the shift from standard to high definition," stated House, saying gaming will benefit most from the shift.

"I think the benefits of 3D are a lot more tangible in an interactive experience. It is also the one 3D experience that is, to a great degree, not replicable outside of the home.

"Our role is to act as a pioneer, as evangelists and to help developers get the right experience with 3D games. We've done some great groundwork and I think you'll see 3D games come to fruition next year."

MotorStorm Apocalypse, Killzone 3, Uncharted 3 and the Ico Collection are among the major 3D PS3 releases coming next year, not to mention the launch of Nintendo's new specs-less 3DS.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS ...

We hope you've got some free space on that PS3 hard drive because it's a stunning week for the US PS Store, even if you have no money to spend.

It's all about the demos this week; there are playable snippets of LittleBigPlanet 2, Dead Space 2 and Mass Effect 2 there for the taking.


Prince of Persia: Two Thrones arrives, completing the PoP trilogy in US, and Metal Slug - one of the all-time best 2D platform shooters - has landed in the new NeoGeo Station, along with a number of other classics on that platform.

Here's the full list:

Featured Publishers

SEGA Publisher Page

Welcome to SEGA's Publisher Page. SEGA is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. Find out more information about your favorite games, both upcoming and released, watch trailers, and download themes, full games and game add-ons.

SNK Publisher Page NEOGEO Station

Since its release in 1990, the revolutionary "NEOGEO" videogame system has attracted millions of fans worldwide with its unforgettable library of arcade classics. In commemorating the 20th anniversary of the legendary NEOGEO MVS & AES, SNK has updated NEOGEO games with a variety of features both hardcore fans and a new generation gamers will be sure to appreciate.
PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial

Borderlands Full Game Trial (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Lock, Load, & Face the Madness. With its addictive action, frantic first person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is the breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Become a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Pick up the Full Game now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 3.27 GB

Featured Games/Demos

A Space Shooter For 2 Bucks - Minis (Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $1.99)

MAG Demo (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Get an unlimited taste of epic battlefield action and massive 256 player battle with the MAG downloadable trial. In the MAG Trial your character will be capped at Level 8. Experience will continue to accumulate but will not be attributed to Level increases until the full version of MA is downloaded. MAG Escalation and Interdiction Pack add-ons are compatible with the MAG trial.
File size: 4.7 GB

Discounted Games

Alpha Mission (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Art of Fighting (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Baseball Stars Professional (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Fatal Fury (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
League Bowling (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Magician Lord (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Metal Slug (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Samurai Showdown (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Super Sidekicks (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
The King of Fighters '94 (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)

Battlefield 1943 (40% off) (PlayStation Plus price $8.99, regular price $14.99)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 (25% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.49, regular price $9.99)

Updates

Bomberman Ultra - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Burn Zombie Burn - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon - Sale (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $14.99)
Novastrike - Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Stellar Attack - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $3.49, original price $4.49)
Forest Puzzle - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Vibes - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $3.49, original price $5.49)
3, 2, 1...Supercrash! - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price
$2.99)
Football Manager Handheld 2010 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price
$39.99)
Iron Man 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $19.99)
Phantasy Star Portable 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $39.99)
Sega Genesis Collection UMD Legacy - Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price
$15.99)
Valkyria Chronicles 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $39.99)
Deadliest Warrior: The Game - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Afterburner Climax - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Gunstar Heroes - Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Sonic Adventure - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade - Sale (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price
$14.99)
Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode 1-6 & Advent Theme Bundle - Sale (PS3) (now
$14.99, original price $26.99)
Flock - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
NFL Head Coach 09 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $14.99, original price
$49.99)
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - Things That Go Boom Pack 2 -
Permanent Price Change (PS3) (now $3.49, original price FREE)
Alien Breed: Impact - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price
$14.99)
Shank - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Chameleon: Legacy - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $3.99, original price
$4.99)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Legacy - Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $9.99,
original price $14.99)
Warriors of the Lost Empire - Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $5.99,
original price $9.99)
Arctic Adventures: Polar's Puzzles - Minis - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Onslaught Mode - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 VIP DLC - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99) **Only available via in-game Store
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Assault - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Bundle - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Engineer - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Recon - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise Party Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $4.99,
original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise: All Toy Cars Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$6.99, original price $12.99)
Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $6.99,
original price $12.99)
Burnout Paradise: Cops and Robbers - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $4.99,
original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise: Legendary Car Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $7.99)
Burnout Paradise: Special Boost Car Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $7.99)
Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Collection 1 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $5.99)
Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Collection 2 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $5.99)
Dante's Inferno - Trials of St. Lucia - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $9.99)

Downloadable Games

Borderlands ($29.99)
Lock, Load, & Face the Madness. With its addictive action, frantic first person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is the breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Become a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Pick up the Full Game now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 3.27 GB

Risk: Factions ($9.99)
Risk it all to dominate the world, one faction at a time! The original game of strategy and world domination comes to the PlayStation Network-with a surprise twist! Wage war with five factions, each with unique abilities. Command your army with strategic thinking and tactical gambles and you just might win the day.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 586 MB

Blokus ($4.99)
The award-winning hit board game from Mattel arrives ...

We hope you've got some free space on that PS3 hard drive because it's a stunning week for the US PS Store, even if you have no money to spend.

It's all about the demos this week; there are playable snippets of LittleBigPlanet 2, Dead Space 2 and Mass Effect 2 there for the taking.


Prince of Persia: Two Thrones arrives, completing the PoP trilogy in US, and Metal Slug - one of the all-time best 2D platform shooters - has landed in the new NeoGeo Station, along with a number of other classics on that platform.

Here's the full list:

Featured Publishers

SEGA Publisher Page

Welcome to SEGA's Publisher Page. SEGA is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. Find out more information about your favorite games, both upcoming and released, watch trailers, and download themes, full games and game add-ons.

SNK Publisher Page NEOGEO Station

Since its release in 1990, the revolutionary "NEOGEO" videogame system has attracted millions of fans worldwide with its unforgettable library of arcade classics. In commemorating the 20th anniversary of the legendary NEOGEO MVS & AES, SNK has updated NEOGEO games with a variety of features both hardcore fans and a new generation gamers will be sure to appreciate.
PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial

Borderlands Full Game Trial (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Lock, Load, & Face the Madness. With its addictive action, frantic first person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is the breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Become a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Pick up the Full Game now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 3.27 GB

Featured Games/Demos

A Space Shooter For 2 Bucks - Minis (Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $1.99)

MAG Demo (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Get an unlimited taste of epic battlefield action and massive 256 player battle with the MAG downloadable trial. In the MAG Trial your character will be capped at Level 8. Experience will continue to accumulate but will not be attributed to Level increases until the full version of MA is downloaded. MAG Escalation and Interdiction Pack add-ons are compatible with the MAG trial.
File size: 4.7 GB

Discounted Games

Alpha Mission (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Art of Fighting (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Baseball Stars Professional (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Fatal Fury (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
League Bowling (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Magician Lord (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Metal Slug (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Samurai Showdown (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
Super Sidekicks (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)
The King of Fighters '94 (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.19, regular price $8.99)

Battlefield 1943 (40% off) (PlayStation Plus price $8.99, regular price $14.99)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 (25% off) (PlayStation Plus price $7.49, regular price $9.99)

Updates

Bomberman Ultra - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Burn Zombie Burn - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon - Sale (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $14.99)
Novastrike - Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Stellar Attack - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $3.49, original price $4.49)
Forest Puzzle - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Vibes - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $3.49, original price $5.49)
3, 2, 1...Supercrash! - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price
$2.99)
Football Manager Handheld 2010 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price
$39.99)
Iron Man 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $19.99)
Phantasy Star Portable 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $39.99)
Sega Genesis Collection UMD Legacy - Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price
$15.99)
Valkyria Chronicles 2 - Sale (PSP) (now $15.99, original price $39.99)
Deadliest Warrior: The Game - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Afterburner Climax - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Gunstar Heroes - Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Sonic Adventure - Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade - Sale (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price
$14.99)
Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode 1-6 & Advent Theme Bundle - Sale (PS3) (now
$14.99, original price $26.99)
Flock - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
NFL Head Coach 09 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $14.99, original price
$49.99)
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - Things That Go Boom Pack 2 -
Permanent Price Change (PS3) (now $3.49, original price FREE)
Alien Breed: Impact - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price
$14.99)
Shank - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Chameleon: Legacy - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $3.99, original price
$4.99)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Legacy - Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $9.99,
original price $14.99)
Warriors of the Lost Empire - Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $5.99,
original price $9.99)
Arctic Adventures: Polar's Puzzles - Minis - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Onslaught Mode - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 VIP DLC - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99) **Only available via in-game Store
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Assault - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Bundle - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Engineer - Permanent Price Drop
(PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Shortcut Kit - Recon - Permanent Price Drop (PS3)
(now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise Party Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $4.99,
original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise: All Toy Cars Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$6.99, original price $12.99)
Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $6.99,
original price $12.99)
Burnout Paradise: Cops and Robbers - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $4.99,
original price $9.99)
Burnout Paradise: Legendary Car Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $7.99)
Burnout Paradise: Special Boost Car Pack - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $7.99)
Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Collection 1 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $5.99)
Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Collection 2 - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $5.99)
Dante's Inferno - Trials of St. Lucia - Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now
$4.99, original price $9.99)

Downloadable Games

Borderlands ($29.99)
Lock, Load, & Face the Madness. With its addictive action, frantic first person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is the breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Become a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Pick up the Full Game now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 3.27 GB

Risk: Factions ($9.99)
Risk it all to dominate the world, one faction at a time! The original game of strategy and world domination comes to the PlayStation Network-with a surprise twist! Wage war with five factions, each with unique abilities. Command your army with strategic thinking and tactical gambles and you just might win the day.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 586 MB

Blokus ($4.99)
The award-winning hit board game from Mattel arrives ...

See that poster there at the bottom of the page? The one advertising PlayStation Move? It's been banned.

The ad received eight complaints that the imagery showed graphic violence, which could be seen as encouraging violent behaviour and be unsuitable for children, reports Campaign (via Kotaku).

Two of the complainants mentioned the game player was white and the computer character being tackled was black, and said the ad might be seen to condone racist violence.

Sony responded by saying the poster was supposed to advertise the controller, not a game.

It also claimed to have "taken steps to ensure that the images were not graphic" and that they did not target or feature children within them.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) disagreed, and upheld complaints the images in the ad were likely to "condone or encourage violent behaviour," which could cause serious offence to the viewing public and that it was unsuitable for children. It has now been banned.

It did not, however, accept the complaint that the images were depicting a racist attack. The ASA said that while the men featured had "slightly different skin tones," the ad was unlikely to be seen as condoning racist violence.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-poster-banned ...

No PlayStation Plus is not a waste of money because look, this month you're offered 40 per cent off the price of Battlefield 1943! And that's a good game!

Sony will also give you Neo Geo game Samurai Showdown for absolutely free, according to the European PlayStation blog.

In addition, PS Plus subscribers can relish a day-one 20 per cent discount on today's new PSN game, Eat Them.

There are PlayStation minis on offer, too, in the shape of A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks (that's its name - it's actually free).

That's on top of a 25 per cent discount for Blokus, and 20 per cent off all Neo Geo Station launch titles, which inlcude:

Alpha Mission II
Art of Fighting
Baseball Stars Professional
Fatal Fury
League Bowling
Magician Lord (This title will be coming free to Plus in February 2011. We wanted to make sure those who just couldn't wait that long still got a discount.)
Metal Slug
Super Sidekicks
The King of Fighters '94
The King of Fighters '94 (PSP)
Metal Slug (PSP)
These deals are extras to compliment the standard PlayStation Plus content for December and January, which we outlined at the start of the month.

Like Xbox Live, PlayStation Plus costs £39.99 annually - or £11.99 for 90 days. Unlike Xbox Live, Sony's keen to offer lots of free stuff above and beyond demos.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ge-bf1943-sale ...

Turn on your PlayStation 3, have a nosey under the Music tab, and you'll discover Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity.

It's a subscription streaming music service just launched by Sony. Eagle-eyed reader Wesley Nutt alerted Eurogamer to the addition this morning.

According to a report on PCWorld, Music Unlimited is only available in the UK and Ireland, but Sony plans to expand the service to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, New Zealand and the US next year.

Music Unlimited has a whopping six million songs at launch. Two options are available. The basic plan offers genre-specific and era-specific channels of non-stop music. The premium service adds on-demand access to all songs in the library and additional channels with new music.

The basic plan costs £3.99 or €3.99 a month. Premium sets you back £9.99 or €9.99 a month.

Sony's Qriocity aims to link all of its network-enabled consumer electronics products and shares the same base as the PlayStation Network that links Sony's gaming devices.

Music Unlimited synchronizes existing playlists to the service, if you so desire. It can scan files in your PS3 music library and digitally fingerprint each song. The data is then uploaded to the service and the songs are added to your library to use on demand across all devices. But if your songs aren't among the six million available, they won't be accessible.

Predictably, the service doesn't work with music file formats with digital rights management. Sony plans to later add support for protected music files.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ed-sub-service ...