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by Published on March 23rd, 2007 16:31
via Kotaku
Phil Harrison made an appearance at the official UK launch of the PS3 last night, and used the opportunity to stress the overall importance of the European continent.
"This is the third continent out of three, but it is the most important," he told GamesIndustry.biz. "It's got most countries, it's the most people, it's the most cultures...
"The fact that we've got the launch here with more consoles shipped on day one that we've ever had in our history is a compliment to the importance of the European market."
Basically the game company exec version of a rock band shouting, "European audiences are the best audiences in the world! Woo!" The woo is important. So when did they repeal Australia's continency?
Still, I can see where he's coming from. Europe has given us French toast, Belgian Waffles, Swedish pancakes, English muffins, Polish sausage, and Danish pastries. Seeing as breakfast is the most important meal of the day, logic dictates that Europe be the most important continent.
Leave feedback via comments. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 16:23
via Computer and Video Games
The PlayStation 3 doesn't have a games portfolio for audiences such as families and kids, says Stephen McGill, Microsoft's head of gaming and Entertainment and Devises Division UK.
"If you look at the PS3 line-up it's quite heavy in shooters and drivers," McGill told CVG in a recent interview. "I'm pleased to say that our portfolio is quite appealing to the masses".
"We've got a great portfolio of games for kids, families, mums and girls", he continues. "As you come into Christmas I think you'll see our portfolio expand to over 300 titles with all the biggest franchises that everyone will want".
McGill also pointed out that the Xbox 360 is the only platform where you can play "Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV". True Facts.
Looking at Sony's first-party launch line-up (Resistance, Ridge Racer, Genji, GT HD etc) we can't really fault McGill's claims, but didn't the Xbox 360 have the same problem back when it launched in 2005?
Leave feedback via comments. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 13:47
...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 13:33
via Nintendo Wii Fanboy
Seriously, what else could be easier than have someone else determine how you look and set up residence for you? Sleeping? Well, regardless, it seems our little Mii Bill is having an existential meltdown (seems to be going around a lot these days). Really, there's nothing more we can say about this, you just have to watch it.
Tell us what you think about the video in the comments. Funny or horrible attempt at being humorous?
The video clip can be seen here. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 13:13
via Kotaku
With all the cold shoulders the PLAYSTATION 3 has been getting in PAL regions, we have been looking for good news. Sadly, we haven't found any. But, Kotakuite Petr from the Czech Republic sends this:
"It was for the first time that something like this has happened here. Never before were there official console launches in CR. Anyway, the whole event was held in a specialized Sony Store named Elvia-Pro in the centre of Prague. It was advertised in print and online media for a good half of March. In spite of this, my expectations regarding number of people willing to stand in line for several hours for PS3 weren't overly high. So, I was surprised to find out, that thirty minutes before midnight, the line was 15 - 20 meters long. According to Sony Czech, there were at least 130 people waiting for PS3 including some minor celebrities. After several hours, PS3 was sold out (there were only about 1000 PS3 for CR launch), which is true for all the Czech Republic. In the end, PS3 launch in CR was by my opinion fairly successful. "
Whew! And we were getting worried. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 13:09
via Kotaku
So says the Major. Next Tuesday (March 27), between midnight and 2:00pm Pacific Time (in the US), Xbox Live will be down for maintenance. So will Xbox.com and the Xbox forums, but...meh. Fourteen hours is a long time. Better start stocking up on provisions. Or you could dust off that singleplayer campaign you've been neglecting for months. Or...you could go outside.
Oh, and before you get your hopes up, no, this isn't a dashboard update, so untwist those knickers. Stat. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 11:54
Alten8 will publish, Harmless lion's Dreamcast independent game, Cool Herders for the DS.
Cool Herders was a homebrew game for the Dreamcast release with the Tonic disc at E3, back in 2001 (you can download the freeware/demo version here)
Later GOAT Store published a (much improved) commercial Version for the dreamcast, which you can still order here.
From press release
Cool Herders For The Nintendo DS
Alten8 is pleased to reveal the first title for the Nintendo DS to be released by Alten8 during 2007. Working closely with Harmless Lion Studios , Alten8 is bringing this title to the market which will appeal to a wide variety of players of all ages , and genders. With bright colourful characters , and good game play , lead your flock of sheep to safety , protect them from dangers , and don’t just follow the herd…!!
Four player wi-fi action will feature in this great game , which is based on its creators original Dreamcast version but with all new features for the DS . It is a perfect first market entry for Alten8 as a publisher , to launch itself into the console market. Full details will be released over the coming weeks of both this , and the other future console titles from Alten8.
Alten8 has a range of ten , DS games in production and confirmed . This number is set to grow over the coming weeks with other further games in discussion. Some of the games under development will also cover PC and Wii versions as they progress , giving Alten8 various multi-format title releases.
Alten8 will both publish these games itself in some regions , and in partnership with other interested companies , for regions not yet covered or signed. Alten8 welcomes interest from third parties in this future DS range , or other content or business services it can offer.
It great to see some thing that started off as (dreamcast) homebrew, to hit the big time
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Those of you who are interested in Dreamcast Homebrew and Emulation and the many hundreds of releases can still join in by getting a Homebrew friendly Dreamcast or a Treamcast (Portable Dreamcast).
For the very best in Homebrew News for the latest Consoles check out Wii News, PSP News, Nintendo DS News, PS3 Evolution and GP2X Emulation. ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 11:54
This is great news for homebrewers!!
Alten8 will publish, Harmless lion's Dreamcast independent game, Cool Herders for the DS.
Cool Herders was a homebrew game for the Dreamcast release with the Tonic disc at E3, back in 2001 (you can download the freeware/demo version here)
Later GOAT Store published a (much improved) commercial Version for the dreamcast, which you can still order here.
From press release
Cool Herders For The Nintendo DS
Alten8 is pleased to reveal the first title for the Nintendo DS to be released by Alten8 during 2007. Working closely with Harmless Lion Studios , Alten8 is bringing this title to the market which will appeal to a wide variety of players of all ages , and genders. With bright colourful characters , and good game play , lead your flock of sheep to safety , protect them from dangers , and don’t just follow the herd…!!
Four player wi-fi action will feature in this great game , which is based on its creators original Dreamcast version but with all new features for the DS . It is a perfect first market entry for Alten8 as a publisher , to launch itself into the console market. Full details will be released over the coming weeks of both this , and the other future console titles from Alten8.
Alten8 has a range of ten , DS games in production and confirmed . This number is set to grow over the coming weeks with other further games in discussion. Some of the games under development will also cover PC and Wii versions as they progress , giving Alten8 various multi-format title releases.
Alten8 will both publish these games itself in some regions , and in partnership with other interested companies , for regions not yet covered or signed. Alten8 welcomes interest from third parties in this future DS range , or other content or business services it can offer.
It great to see something that started off as (dreamcast) homebrew, to hit the big time
See Cover art via Comments
...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 10:58
a rough translation:
Guy: Can you stop the clip for a second?
Guy: There's an event that's happening right now...
Guy: There's a Xbox 360 boat that's passing us right now.
Guy: There was already a small war over this.
Guy: So Microsoft likes pulling tricks like this. Oh course Microsoft and Sony like pulling tricks on eachother like this.
Guy: A couple months ago, a couple years ago when Sony was trying to launch the PSP, Microsoft bought a "laverie" that said "Just wait for the Xbox 360, keep your money" and all that.
Guy: This is crazy
Guy: Oh yeah, they're coming out with a new Xbox 360... It's black. It's codename is Xbox 360 Zephir.
Guy: They're totally crazy for doing this!
Guy: Oh yes.
translation by Andre
via xbox360fanboy
Also in Sony's Virgin Megastore London launch, in England, MS men were giving out chairs to people queuing for the PS3, with the words "Shouldn't have kept you waiting" with a URL, www.shkyw.org written on them ...by Published on March 23rd, 2007 06:39
via engadget
If you weren't already aware, there actually is a bright side to Sony jacking up the price of its PlayStation 3 for European gamers, and while folks were still forced to camp out to snag a (somewhat) coveted unit, things went over drastically better during London's launch compared to similar ones here in the US. While we knew the Brits and Aussies were fully prepared to blow a good chunk of savings on the pricey machine, Americans should seriously scrutinize just how easily these other nations pulled off the high-profile launch, reportedly happening sans any reckless drive-bys or random acts of violence. More interesting, however, is the tidbit where "everyone who purchased a PS3 at the London launch event received a free 46-inch HD television and a taxi home." You read right -- over £250,000 ($490,450) worth of HDTVs were handed carted out to over 100 presumably elated gamers, and London officials made sure that cabs were readily available to rush buyers home after completing their transactions. Notably, a 17-year old fan snagged the pole position in line after waiting just 36 paltry hours, which still suggests that we Americans are more devoted (or delusional, depending on perspective) when it comes to camping out, but we don't even want to imagine the mayhem that would've ensued here if the first hundred buyers were eligible for a free display. Good show, England, good show. ...- Search DCEmu
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