Mario as a bumble bee and a boo!? I thought I'd seen it all, but it seems like they've also added some levels that look like the special levels from Mario Sunshine. I am personally looking forward to this game cause the physics engine is amazing such as running around a whole 3d meteorite. ...

via Computer and Video Games


Here you are then; the latest LittleBigPlanet screenshots fresh from Sony's media drink-fest.

Yesterday's E3 presentation summed up the game in three words - play, create and share. As we already know from the stunning GDC reveal, the innovative and super-cute title makes use of PSN to let you create levels and play with friends.

There's also a video that you'll find here shortly, after the internet stops collapsing under the strain.


Screenshots
Trailer ...

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Yesterday, we mentioned that two new Xbox 360 controllers would be available in pink and blue this October. We were all fine and content with the new dark and intense colors, but new photos have us second guessing ourselves. The guys over at MaxConsole posted a shot of the new controllers in their natural habitat and honestly, the pictures supplied on Xbox.com don't match. Well, they are close, because the controllers are pink and blue, but in reality the controllers are more Easter egg pastel than dark intense colors. We're officially renaming the color descriptions to "puffy cloud sky blue" and "soft and gentle I need love pink". They're perfect for baby showers too! ...

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Homebrew developer becus25 has continued his effort in the world of custom firmwares, with this add-on to DAX's 3.40OE.

A couple of days ago, the developer came up with the first build for 3.40 IE and this IE-A2 is an improved version. becus25 also noted that aside from reducing the risk of bricking, 3.40 IE-A2 takes care as well the problem being encountered by users when trying to enter Configuration.

Since becus25 wasn't able to provide a changelog, or a Readme file for that matter, we're adding this notes from his personal page regarding this release:

* If you can't enter to Configuration-> on recovery menu (OE recovery), pressing L+Select the IE expansion, restore the configuration.
* Copy the PSP folder in the root of your memory stick.
* Then, run the flasher.
* The flasher will write on flash0/1 the IERecovery.prx (some source of it recovery is of Dark_AleX), and the abc.txt (configuration file for IE).
* There is the IeCtrl.pbp on pspgameboot called eboot.pbp.
* When you have the expansion writed on flash activate the autoboot function from the OE Recovery.

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PlayStation 3 owners currently have to deal with some headaches when it comes to third party multiplatform titles. Games like Rainbow 6 and GRAW 2 come months and months after the 360/PC versions and games like The Darkness that arrive on time frequently are missing a couple of the graphical flourishes found on the other versions. It's frustrating though not entirely unexpected considering the complexity of the PS3 and it's shorter time on the market. Fortunately, as developers get more accustomed to developing for the PlayStation 3 they're getting better and better at making the PS3 version of multiplatform games.

Codemaster's DiRT is a good example, while it is arriving a couple months after the PC/360 version it's not a huge delay and it appears that the time isn't being spent simply bringing the PS3 version up to the quality of the 360 version. No, according to a Gamespot interview, the time is being spent making the PS3 one better than the other versions. The developer espouses at length about how much better the PS3 version will be, saying that it "looks fantastic compared to the 360." He further explains that the framerate is better, that there is full support for all the PS2 steering wheels, and that they now have full uncompressed 7.1 surround sound -- something 'the 360 didn't allow us to do.'

Great news all around for PS3 owners frustrated about the delay of the highly anticipated racer. While it's always nice getting a game as soon as possible, getting a better game by waiting a couple months is a pretty solid trade-off. DiRT will be out this fall (around September) and according to the developer we'll also be getting a demo before then, so keep an eye on the PS Store for more gorgeous offroad racing.


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Heres the full list of this weeks import gaming releases at Play Asia

Xbox360™:
Monster GameLink HDMI Digital Video/Audio Cable US$ 59.90
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 JPN US$ 64.90
Vampire Rain US US$ 59.90
Xbox 360 Hard Drive (120 GB) ASIA US$ 189.90
Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit (Black) ASIA US$ 19.90
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black) ASIA US$ 44.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit US$ 59.90
Dragon Quest Swords: Kamen no Joou to Kagami no Tou JPN US$ 64.90
The Bigs US US$ 49.90

PlayStation3™:
Gundam Musou KOR US$ 68.90
Monster GameLink USB to Mini-USB PlayStation 3 Controllers US$ 16.90
Ninja Gaiden Sigma US US$ 64.90
Railfan: Taiwan High Speed Rail ASIA US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™:
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness 2 (PlayStation2 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Grand Theft Auto III (Best Price) JPN US$ 24.90
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Best Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Best Price) JPN US$ 24.90
Inaka Kurashi: Nan no Shima no Monogatari (Super Best Collection) JPN US$ 20.90
Izumo Zero JPN US$ 64.90
Memories Off #5 Encore JPN US$ 49.90
Memories Off #5 Encore (Soundtrack Bundle Edition) JPN US$ 69.90
Pop'n Music 14 Fever JPN US$ 64.90
Pop'n Music 14 Fever [Konamistyle Special Edition] JPN US$ 119.90
True Crime: New York City (PlayStation2 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90

Nintendo DS™:
Biz Nouryoku Series: Miryoku Kaikaku JPN US$ 39.90
Card Trunk 6 + (chocolate) US$ 6.99
Card Trunk 6 + (lime) US$ 6.99
Card Trunk 6 + (milk tea) US$ 6.99
Card Trunk 6 + (mint) US$ 6.99
Card Trunk 6 + (strawberry) US$ 6.99
Death Note: L o Tsugu Mono JPN US$ 48.90
Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Diary JPN US$ 39.90
Kirarin * Revolution: Mezase! Idol Queen JPN US$ 48.90
Monster Farm DS JPN US$ 48.90
Platinum Sudoku US US$ 34.90
Pokemon Headphone DS (Set C) US$ 12.90
Pokemon Headphone DS (Set D) US$ 12.90
Pururun! Shizuku-Chan Meiro no Mori no Doubutu Tachi JPN US$ 48.90
Quiz & Touch Kensaku: Mushi Zokan DS JPN US$ 39.90
Rockman ZX Advent JPN US$ 48.90
Saiyuki: Kinkaku, Ginkaku no Inbou JPN US$ 39.90
Soroban DS JPN US$ 39.90

Sony PSP™:
Steel Horizon US US$ 39.90
Tekken Dark Resurrection (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90

PC Games:
Driver Parallel Lines ASIA US$ 36.90
Hospital Tycoon (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 34.90
OverLord ASIA US$ 36.90
ProCycling Manager Season 2007 - Le Tour de France (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 32.90
Spaceforce: Rogue Universe ASIA US$ 36.90
Surf's Up (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 32.90
Transformers The Game (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 29.90

Guide Books:
Ninja Gaiden Sigma: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 16.90

Toys & More:
Baby Mickey Switch US$ 9.90
Bomberman Sound Bakuhatu Plush Doll: Black Bomb JPN US$ 19.90
Bomberman Sound Bakuhatu Plush Doll: Red Bomb JPN US$ 19.90
D.C. II - Da Capo II: Koko Tsukishima 1/8 Scale JPN US$ 39.90
DX Super Mario Characters Sofubi Figure 3: Kuribo JPN US$ 19.90
DX Super Mario Characters Sofubi Figure 3: Luigi JPN US$ 19.90
DX Super Mario Characters Sofubi Figure 3: Super Mario JPN US$ 19.90
Konami Figure Collection: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Haruhi Suzumiya (School Uniform Ver.) JPN N/A
Masterpiece of Shunya Yamashita No 1: Rudy Scale Figure JPN US$ 52.90
Mickey Mouse Push and Go Dump Truck US$ 8.90
Mickey Mouse Push and Go Plane US$ 8.90
Mickey Mouse Push and Go Train US$ 8.90
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Luna Maria Hawke (Ver. 6) JPN US$ 17.90
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Stellar Loussier (Ver. 6) JPN US$ 17.90
Neon Genesis Evangelion Extra Aphrodite Figure Ver. 2 - Asuka Langley JPN US$ 19.90
Neon Genesis Evangelion Extra Aphrodite Figure Ver. 2 - Rei Ayanami JPN US$ 19.90
New Super Mario Bros. Mini Figure Collection Vol. 3 JPN US$ 2.99
Nintendo DS Lite Mini Figure & DS Card Case Twin Strap (Pocket Monster Ver.) JPN US$ 5.99
Nintendo Prize Collection Series Family Computer Luigi Golf Toy JPN N/A
Nintendo Prize Collection Series Family Computer Mario Golf Toy JPN US$ 19.90
One Piece Luffys Family 8 Candy Toy JPN N/A
Picoo Z - Tail Propellers Accessory Kit US$ 7.90
Picoo Z Infrared Control Helicopter (AH-64D Apache) US$ 32.90
Picoo Z Infrared Control Helicopter (Sky Challenger) US$ 54.90
Princess Waltz 1/7 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure - Iris JPN US$ 62.90
Rockman ZX Advent Poster N/A
X-Twin Pro: Air Acrobat US$ 39.90
X-Twin: Bi-Wing US$ 29.90
X-Twin: Classic Trainer US$ 29.90
X-Twin: Eagle-Wing US$ 29.90
X-Twin: Jet US$ 29.90
X-Twin: Sports Flyer US$ 29.90
X-Twin: Turbo Fury US$ 29.90 ...

via PS3 Fanboy


The E3 videos are up, but that's not all. We got a full fledged update today - and a day early, too. We're sure you're itchy to hear everything that's available, so check below for the full list.

• The Simpsons Movie trailer [SD/720p/1080p] (free)
• Transformers trailer [SD/1080p] (free)
• 8 minute excerpt from Die Hard 4 [SD/720p/1080p] (free)
• Die Hard 4 trailer [SD/720p/1080p] (free)
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune trailer (free)
• PSN Event Trailer (free)
• E3 2007 footage:
• Feel Ski trailer (free)
• Folklore trailer (free)
• High Velocity Bowling trailer (free)
• Killzone 2 trailer (free)
• LittleBigPlanet trailer (free)
• Pain trailer (free)
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune trailer (free)
• WipEout HD trailer (free)
• Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer (free)
• Nucleus starter pack (free)
• Nucleus full game (£4.99)

So there you have it. A true mother-load of content dropped directly onto our PSN store front. We love you Sony. We're curious to see what happens to the US PSN store today too. It's usually that which updates on Thursdays, not the EU store. We'll let you know if/when it gets updated. In the meantime, enjoy your videos. And Nucleus. If it plays better than the Japanese demo did, that is. ...

via PS3 Fanboy


A lot of people were disappointed that Sony's little conference at E3 didn't talk about the upcoming Rumblaxis controller (it's pronounced Rum + Blaxis because that's really the coolest name we could think of), but PS3 Fanboy was not surprised. We've been informed that Immersion has filed for some patents and with it, indirectly filed for the release dates of their new Sony peripheral device that "will now bear Immersion's Feel The Game® TouchSense® Technology logo." When are these peripherals to be released? September.

If you're having trouble connecting the dots, the Tokyo Game Show is generally in September. Sony had to save some of its announcements so they could steal the show at TGS, much like we feel they did at E3. So, for those worried, the Rumblaxis is coming in September and you know what? We would expect the announcement at TGS to go something like "hey, we're releasing this Rumblaxis controller we're holding in our hands tomorrow at your favorite retailers. Enjoy!" We can't wait. ...

via PSP Fanboy


At the Sony press conference, Sony revealed an exciting deal for popular MMO developer NCsoft to create games for Sony platforms. Geoff Heath, CEO of NCsoft Europe commented that "together with the Internet-enabled PSP, we're confident that SCEI and NCsoft can develop unique and compelling online experiences that will be found on no other platform."

NCsoft is famous for their work on games such as Guild Wars, City of Heroes, and Lineage. We're confident that their skills will come to incredible use on Sony's handheld. ...